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"Twelve-year-old Sarah Greene wants nothing more from her seventh-grade year than to beat the hardest escape room left in her town with her best friends, West, and Hannah. But when a foreclosure notice shows up on Sarah's front door, everything changes. Since her father became ill two years ago, things have been bad, but not lose your house bad . . . until now. Sarah feels helpless until the day Hannah mentions a treasure rumored to be hidden in...
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A thrilling middle grade fantasy about a girl who must participate in a deadly game with a ragtag team of players to save her grandfather from a terrible fate--perfect for fans of James Riley and Shannon Messenger! In the opulent, sinking city of Dantessa, the Great Game rules all. Pia Paro believes that so long as you follow the rules, you always have a chance at winning. But after her beloved Gramps is sentenced to a life of servitude, Pia accepts...
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A Chessplayer's Pot-Pourri' offers engaging reading material for chess enthusiasts searching for some light-hearted enjoyment relating to the fascinating board game. This many-faceted book presents readers with intriguing insights and amusing anecdotes reflecting the ideas and experiences of chess players from all ability levels. Included are authoritative articles, challenging chess positions, humorous dialogues, interesting historical content and...
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Este libro constituye la herramienta imprescindible para entender y dominar las técnicas de las principales variantes de póquer, incluyendo las que más éxito tienen en la actualidad: el Texas hold'em y el Stud 7.
Partiendo de las indicaciones básicas, facilita todas las instrucciones, consejos y ejemplos de partidas para dominar a la perfección este apasionante juego.
Una obra imprescindible para salir siempre victorioso en las partidas con...
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Is this a great country or what?
You can bet on the turn of the card or a roll of the dice, but also on the NFL, the NCAA, and which Olsen twin marries first. We bet $80 billion a year, the amount growing wildly as more and more people gain access to this huge American wheel of fortune. No longer quarantined in Las Vegas, gambling has become as local and convenient as our neighborhood cineplex. If there's not a casino around the corner, there's one...
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This book, is two books in one, and it gives you a complete and comprehensive guide to betting on sports and playing poker. You will find helpful advice, as well as a proven formula for success, all within the pages of this well researched guide. If you need extra money, or just want to improve your odds, then read this book today.
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More than 30 new cases of intrigue that can be solved individually or in groups. I propose you a game that will enthral you and your friends or family. It all starts with the reading of a statement like this: A man gets out of bed. He is dressed in a very elegant suit and is also wearing his shoes. Half asleep, he looks at himself in the mirror, touches his clothes, sees a picture of his whole family, and runs like crazy and jumps off his...
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Reta a tu familia o amigos a jugar a los detectives.Sólo tú sabrás la solución.Recopilación de 30 casos de intriga que se pueden resolver de forma individual o en grupo.La forma más divertida de aprender a ser un experto investigador.Los docentes encontrarán en él un excelente material didáctico.Todo empieza con la lectura de un enunciado como este: Un hombre se levanta de la cama. Está vestido con un traje muy elegante y también está...
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AndEngine is a broad 2D game engine which allows game developers, both experienced and inexperienced, to develop games for the Android platform with ease. Don't be fooled by the simplicity, though. As easy as it is to ‚Äúpick up and go,‚Ä AndEngine includes enough functionality to bring any type of 2D game world to life.The "AndEngine for Android Game Development Cookbook" contains all of the necessary information and examples in order to build...
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Develop Your Own Game Using Unreal Engine 5 KEY FEATURES ● Learn how to use compatible engine templates for developing custom scenarios.● Make a simple third-person game using the core features of Unreal Engine 5.● Get familiar with the advanced concepts such as Game Objects and Audio Engine. DESCRIPTION Unreal Engine 5 is the latest game development engine released by Epic Games. This book is a learning path for beginners and professionals...
12) Puzzled
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From French spies to Flemish painters, Lincoln's beard to beer can patents, child labour laws to the Great Depression – Puzzled is not your typical history book. This is a captivating and colourful journey through the history of jigsaw puzzles, over time and around the world.Puzzled tracks the evolution of the jigsaw puzzle from expensive collectibles available only to society's elite, to a mass-produced commodity enjoyed by millions the world over....
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Each of the 50 cards in this conversation deck is printed with two reading-themed questions (100 questions total). Some invoke books that are tied to memories (name your favorite childhood picture book); others prompt you to choose ideal reading material for a hypothetical situation (if you were stranded on a desert island, what book would you want with you?). Some of them aim to get people comparing their favorite (and not-so-favorite) characters...
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Whether you're an American Mah Jongg newbie or an intermediate player looking to gain an edge over your opponents, American Mah Jongg for Everyone is the perfect book to help you start practicing your game! Experienced international Mah Jongg instructors Gregg Swain and Toby Salk walk you through the basics of American Mah Jongg-introducing readers to the tiles, rituals, history, rules and winning strategies of the game. Using the humor, warmth and...
15) Paid to Game
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In 2018 the gaming industry made over 100 billion dollars worldwide. Professional gamers, designers, programmers, and writers all received some of that money. Learn about the different jobs in video games, and maybe someday you'll get paid to game.
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Embark on an epic adventure into the immersive world of Roblox with "Roblox Unleashed: A Journey into the Metaverse." This interactive ebook guide is your ultimate companion to mastering the Roblox platform and unleashing your creativity. Whether you're a novice or an experienced player, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of Roblox's vast possibilities.Discover the origins and growth of Roblox, from its humble beginnings as a vision of...
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Blueprints Visual Scripting for Unreal Engine is a step-by-step approach to building a fully functional game, one system at a time. Starting with a basic First Person Shooter template, each chapter will extend the prototype to create an increasingly complex and robust game experience. You will progress from creating basic shooting mechanics to gradually more complex systems that will generate user interface elements and intelligent enemy behavior....
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Welcome to the world of "Deliciously Different: Learn Intriguing Facts About Food". In this fascinating book, readers will embark on a culinary journey like no other, exploring the rich and diverse world of food in all its glory. From exotic ingredients to unique cooking techniques, this book is a treasure trove of information for food lovers and curious minds alike.Targeted at Problem Identification: Are you tired of cooking the same old dishes day...
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The ideas & plans behind all chess openings.
Volume 3 of an accessible primer and reference book about chess openings. Provides a solid foundation to build your opening repertoire on. Explains what you should be trying to achieve, with clear indications for further study.
Comprehensive: covers all main variations likely to arise
Easy-to-use: important moves and key positions are highlighted in colour
Long-lasting: it doesn't outdate because...
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Lua Unleashed: Revolutionizing Game Design and Development is an essential guide for both aspiring and seasoned game developers. This comprehensive book dives deep into the world of Lua, a powerful and versatile programming language, and its application in game design and development. Through its pages, readers will embark on a journey exploring the fundamentals of Lua programming. The book meticulously explains Lua's syntax and semantics, offering...
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