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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...
5) Game on
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"Samara Reynolds has built a large following as a gamer under an anonymous screenname, and uses her skills as a DEIA consultant to advocate for equal representation in video games. When she posted a video critiquing the popular game Legendsfall, she knew she'd get a reaction from her fans, but the video leads to hundreds of female gamers critiquing the game and its company, Artemis Games. The only thing more unexpected than starting an online movement...
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Graywolf Press
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[2023]
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A wide-ranging anthology of essays exploring one of the most vital art forms on the planet today. From the earliest computers to the smartphones in our pockets, video games have been on our screens and part of our lives for over fifty years. Critical Hits celebrates this sophisticated medium and considers its lasting impact on our culture and ourselves. This collection of stylish, passionate, and searching essays opens with an introduction by Carmen...
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The Legend of Zelda presents players with a world of action and adventure. The tips and hints in this book will set new players up for success as they dive into this fan-favorite franchise. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously popular Minecraft...
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Almost overnight, Among Us went form a little-known indie game to one of the world's biggest multiplayer hits. In this book, readers will learn how to get started in in this game of intrigue and imposters. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously...
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Rocket League is a big game with a simple idea: what if rocket-powered cars could be used to play soccer? Readers will discover the basics of what they need to succeed in this fast-paced game. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously popular Minecraft...
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With each new game in the long-running Pokémon series, a new generation of players is introduced to the simple, yet irresistible concept of catching colorful monsters and battling them against other players. In this book, readers will learn the basics of what they need to get started on their own Pokémon-collecting journey. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary...
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Super Mario Party brings the fun and intense competition of board games to the Nintendo Switch. Readers will find out how to roll the dice toward victory using the tips and tricks in this book. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously popular...
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The long-running Mario Kart series gives players the chance to zoom across some of Nintendo's most imaginative settings in high-speed races. This book's tips and strategies offer the perfect starter pack for new players. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects...
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In the wildly successful Super Smash Bros. series, players can choose from dozens of the most popular Nintendo characters as they compete against each other. Readers will be introduced to the tips and tricks needed to win. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects...
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Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will find out how to start exploring their own island communities. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously...
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Minecraft stonesword saga volume 6
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"Morgan, Harper and their friends return to a Minecraft Overworld in total chaos as a growing rift threatens to engulf everything in its path and have one chance to save Minecraft and their friend the Evoker King"--
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Learn how to play the great card game Forty-Fives.Forty-Fives is a bidding game popular in the northeastern United States. Played by two to eight people, Forty-Fives is a great game for couples, friends, families, and parties. Revel in the excitement of bidding, outbidding, taking tricks, and winning!This short book will teach you everything you need to get started!Get it today and teach your friends.You won't regret it, and neither will they!
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Jose Raul Capablanca (Havana, 1888 - New York, 1942) was a Cuban chess player who became the World Chess Champion from 1921 to 1927. Capablanca learned to play chess at the age of four by observing his father's technique, and he became a legend in the world of chess. Originally written in English with the title "Chess Fundamentals" by Capablanca, is a treatise on the basic principles of the game, presented with remarkable precision and clarity, and...
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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...
19) Jugar al póquer
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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...
20) Level up
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When thirteen-year-old Zoe, an aspiring pro-gamer, receives an invitation to play on a pro-team, she must navigate her dad's skepticism of professional gaming as well as her squad's feelings of betrayal.
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