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Author : Rob Schultheis
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)
Download or read book Bone Games written by Rob Schultheis and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1984 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roy Lingster
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (434 download)
Download or read book A Game of Extremes written by Roy Lingster and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the most inspiring, thought-provoking, and encouraging stories of this beloved sport. Did you know that basketball was invented as a way to keep boys entertained indoors during the harsh Northeastern winters? Are you aware that the college basketball coach with the most wins is a woman who got her start playing basketball in her family's barn? Do you know why Stevie Wonder gave Darryl Dawkins the nickname Chocolate Thunder? If you already know all of these stories, you may very well be a basketball wizard. There are 2.2 billion basketball fans in the world. That's over a quarter of the entire population of the world! There are so many fans because basketball is more than just a game. For many, it is a way to root for their favorite players-to live vicariously through these players who can fly through the air. And for others, basketball is the way to a better life. These 25 accounts share stories of courage, perseverance, and amazing feats all related to one of America's favorite pastimes. Courage to change not only the landscape of the game but also of a country divided. Perseverance of players and teams who overcame great odds to become some of the greatest players in the world. Amazing feats of men who are almost superhuman in their basketball playing abilities. And these are just a few of the attributes covered in this charming collection of stories. In this book, you will discover: The man who created basketball and how his original thirteen rules changed and evolved over the years What a "cager" is and how they stopped brawls from happening between both players and fans The player who convinced sports announcers to say he was from Planet Lovetron when introducing him at the beginning of games How one man went from being known as one of the angriest men in the NBA to being a champion for mental health A fan who was able to successfully sneak into the pregame warm-ups at an NBA game to become everyone's hero The story of the best team you have never heard of and why it is vital everyone knows who they were How one man who single-handedly changed the landscape of basketball in Canada The story of the team that was funded by the Grateful Dead and even wore tie-dyed warmups The legendary player who played an NBA Finals game with the flu...and won And so much more! Whether you're a basketball fanatic or just enjoy stories of people who made a difference in the world, this book will not disappoint. From high school students to NBA All-Stars, there are stories about well-known legends to underdogs who became legends. Discover what made each one of these men and women remarkable. Discover why they deserve to be remembered as one of the 25 greatest basketball stories of all time. If you want to laugh, tear up, and experience the entire gamut of emotions as you read stories about your favorite sport, scroll up and hit "Add to Cart" now.
Author : Nicholas Clinch
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594855153
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)
Download or read book Through a Land of Extremes written by Nicholas Clinch and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2011-06-03 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Teresa and St. George Littledale were an unlikely British couple who explored Central Asia in the 1890s with their fox terrier. * The Littledale's were very well known in their time for their extensive travels and exceptional adventures but have been almost completely forgotten; this is the first book about their fascinating story. * St. George Littledale received the Patron's Medal from the Royal Geographical Society but Teresa was overlooked. For thirty years, St. George Littledale and his wife Teresa mounted expeditions in North America and Asia. Through a Land of Extremes gives a taste for a bygone time of travel into uncharted, unknown territory, when adventurers lived by a combination of wit, charm, and luck. Of independent means, the Littledales began in the American Rockies, Yellowstone, and Alaska. These trips were followed by expeditions in the late 1880s in the Caucasus, the Pamirs, Russian Central Asia, and Mongolia. Their greatest exploit was a 14-month journey to Tibet in 1895. They were attempting to reach the Forbidden City of Lhasa, the great unmet goal of Central Asian explorers. In order to minimize their chances of being discovered before they neared their goal, St. George selected a route across the desolate, uninhabited Tibetan Plateau. At a 19,000-foot pass, they were finally blocked by 150 armed Tibetans. The Tibetans allowed them to continue over the pass to a suitable stopping place. The Littledales had come within 49 miles of Lhasa, closer than any other foreigners since 1846. This title is part of our LEGENDS AND LORE series. Click here > to learn more.
Author : Nick Middleton
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1447232275
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (472 download)
Download or read book Going to Extremes written by Nick Middleton and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-08-09 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Going to Extremes writer, presenter and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton visits Oymyakon in Siberia, where the average winter temperature is -47 degrees and 40% of the population have lost their fingers to frostbite while changing the car wheel. Next he travels to Arica Chile where there have been fourteen consecutive years without a drop of rain and so fog is people's only source of water. Going from the driest to the wettest, he visits Mawsynram in India which annually competes for the title with its neighbour Cherrapunji. However, Nick discovers even here, that during the dry season, there is water shortage and one entrepreneur has started selling it bottled. Finally his journey takes him to Dalol in Ethiopia known as the 'hell hole of creation' where the temperature remains at 94 degrees year round. Here Nick will join miners who work all day with no shade, limited water and no protective clothing. The book and series consider how and why people lives in these harsh environments. How does Nick's body react to these contrasting extremes? He looks at the geographical and meteorological conditions. He meets local characters and discovers the history of these settlements to find out how they ever became populated. He looks at the way both the population, and the flora and fauna, have adapted physically to the climate, and also considers the psychological impact of living under such conditions.
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Publisher : James Lawrence Powell
ISBN 13 : 1621542335
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (215 download)
Download or read book Going to Extremes written by and published by James Lawrence Powell. This book was released on with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : National Gaming Council
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Simulation and Gaming written by National Gaming Council and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 844 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book The Living Age written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Huw Richards
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1780573286
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)
Download or read book A Game for Hooligans written by Huw Richards and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugby union has undergone immense change in the past two decades - introducing a World Cup, accepting professionalism and creating a global market in players - yet no authoritative English-language general history of the game has been published in that time. Until now. A Game for Hooligans brings the game's colourful story up to date to include the 2007 World Cup. It covers all of the great matches, teams and players but also explores the social, political and economic changes that have affected the course of rugby's development. It is an international history, covering not only Britain and France but also the great rugby powers of the southern hemisphere and other successful rugby nations, including Argentina, Fiji and Japan. Contained within are the answers to many intriguing questions concerning the game, such as why 1895 is the most important date in both rugby-union and rugby-league history and how New Zealand became so good and have remained so good for so long. There is also a wealth of anecdotes, including allegations of devil-worship at a Welsh rugby club and an account of the game's contribution to the Cuban Revolution. This is a must-read for any fan of the oval ball.
Author : Darrell J Burnett, Ph.D.
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595163645
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (951 download)
Download or read book It's Just a Game! written by Darrell J Burnett, Ph.D. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-02-28 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In place of a 3rd printing of his original book, Youth, Sports, & Self-Esteem: A Guide for Parents, Dr. Darrell Burnett, a published authority on parenting, decided to revise his popular book, adding some sportsmanship checklists, and changing the title to It's Just a Game! to reflect the importance of keeping youth sports in the proper perspective. While discussing the psychology of youth sports, Dr. Burnett not only points out how sports can strengthen a child's self-esteem, he offers specific practical positive parenting guidelines to help make it happen. Topics include: •The four cornerstones of self-esteem •12 guidelines for promoting children's self-esteem through youth sports •Case examples, photos, cartoons, references •Skill, behavior, and sportsmanship checklists •A Parent Attitude & Behavior Checklist for youth sports •A list of 86 Ways To Say "Very Good!" The book's theme is straightforward: kids have enough pressure in life, and youth sports should not add to it. Youth sports can and should promote self-esteem, offering every youngster an opportunity to enjoy the simple fun of participating in sports, while learning skills, feeling good, and building positive childhood memories. Dr. Burnett's book gives parents a blueprint for building those memories.
Author : Nik Lever
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 0240519493
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (45 download)
Download or read book Director MX 2004 Games written by Nik Lever and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2005 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nik Lever guides designers, animators and web developers through the art, animation and programming skills needed to produce games in Director for Internet, CD or DVD distribution. He moves from the introductory coverage of Lingo with explanations of how easily Director's programming language can be mastered, on to more advanced tips and tricks, including coverage of the Havok physics simulation system and 3D maths. All of this is presented in a non-technical language from the artist's viewpoint, written by a professional who makes his living designing successful games with this versatile package.The free CD-Rom includes all the code and files you need to try out the tutorials and see exactly how each game was created. The website that accompanies the book www.niklever.net provides even more information to ensure you stay up to date with the latest technologies in this field.
Author : Ly Yu Sang
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Sparrow: the Chinese Game Called Ma-ch'iau written by Ly Yu Sang and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gaines S. Hubbell
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 147666837X
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book What Is a Game? written by Gaines S. Hubbell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a videogame? What makes a videogame "good"? If a game is supposed to be fun, can it be fun without a good story? If another is supposed to be an accurate simulation, does it still need to be entertaining? With the ever-expanding explosion of new videogames and new developments in the gaming world, questions about videogame criticism are becoming more complex. The differing definitions that players and critics use to decide what a game is and what makes a game successful, often lead to different ideas of how games succeed or fail. This collection of new essays puts on display the variety and ambiguity of videogames. Each essay is a work of game criticism that takes a different approach to defining the game and analyzing it. Through analysis and critical methods, these essays discuss whether a game is defined by its rules, its narrative, its technology, or by the activity of playing it, and the tensions between these definitions. With essays on Overwatch, Dark Souls 3, Far Cry 4, Farmville and more, this collection attempts to show the complex changes, challenges and advances to game criticism in the era of videogames.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 864 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Littell's Living Age written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John P. Flynt
Publisher : Course Technology
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book In the Mind of a Game written by John P. Flynt and published by Course Technology. This book was released on 2006 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Mind of a Game provides a core set of historical, theoretical, and critical writings on computer game studies. The topics it incorporates span the academic and industrial spectra and furnish more than a simple anthology of critical essays. It can serve as a valuable resource for professional game developers, and it furnishes a ready asset for teachers and students involved in game development or literary, film, and game criticism; professional and academic critical writers; and students in the arts and humanities who seek computer games as a topic of critical writing. It provides philosophical, anthropological, and sociological views of computer games, and it incorporates topics from discourse theory and cognitive psychology to provide perspectives on the culture of computer game playing and game development. Coverage includes discussion of the development, use, marketing, financing, criticism, and consumption of computer games. Two chapters offer a personalized account of the author's direct experience developing a computer game.
Author : Sebastian Löbner
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030502007
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)
Download or read book Concepts, Frames and Cascades in Semantics, Cognition and Ontology written by Sebastian Löbner and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book presents novel theoretical, empirical and experimental work exploring the nature of mental representations that support natural language production and understanding, and other manifestations of cognition. One fundamental question raised in the text is whether requisite knowledge structures can be adequately modeled by means of a uniform representational format, and if so, what exactly is its nature. Frames are a key topic covered which have had a strong impact on the exploration of knowledge representations in artificial intelligence, psychology and linguistics; cascades are a novel development in frame theory. Other key subject areas explored are: concepts and categorization, the experimental investigation of mental representation, as well as cognitive analysis in semantics. This book is of interest to students, researchers, and professionals working on cognition in the fields of linguistics, philosophy, and psychology.
Author : Steven Hiatt
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1605096911
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (5 download)
Download or read book A Game As Old As Empire written by Steven Hiatt and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Perkins’ controversial and bestselling exposé, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, revealed for the first time the secret world of economic hit men (EHMs). But Perkins’ Confessions contained only a small piece of this sinister puzzle. The full story is far bigger, deeper, and darker than Perkins’ personal account revealed. Here other EHMs, journalists, and investigators join Perkins to tell their own stories, providing the first probing and expansive look into this pervasive web of systematic corruption. With chapters spotlighting how specific countries around the globe have been subverted, A Game As Old As Empire uncovers the inner workings of the institutions behind these economic manipulations. The contributors detail concrete examples of how the “economic hit man game” is still being played: an officer of an offshore bank hiding hundreds of millions of dollars in stolen money, IMF advisers slashing Ghana’s education and health programs, a mercenary defending a European oil company in Nigeria, a consultant rewriting Iraqi oil law, and executives financing warlords to secure supplies of coltan ore in Congo. Together they show how this system of corruption and plunder operates in real life, and reveal the price that the rest of the world must pay as a result. Most important, A Game As Old As Empire connects the dots, showing how the various pieces of this system come together to create the world’s first truly global empire.
Author : M. Patricia Fumerton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Stylistics of Extremes written by M. Patricia Fumerton and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
