Social Games

Katie Flanagan, Lucy Andia, Isabella Clemente, Keith Evans, Artie Lieberman, and Tony Andia are best friends at Peabody Middle School. Join them as they learn about life and themselves through playing the sports they love!

The philosopher C. Thi Nguyen—one of the leading experts on the philosophy of games and the philosophy of data—takes us deep into the heart of games, and into the depths of bureaucracy, to see how scoring systems shape what we care about. Games are the most important art form of our era. They embody the spirit of free play. They show us the subtle beauty of action everywhere in life—in video games, sports, and boardgames—but also cooking, gardening, fly fishing, and moving. They remind us that it isn’t always about outcomes, but about how glorious it feels to be doing the thing.

The Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book series for kids ages six to 10 - The Never Girls! Kate craves adventure and excitement. Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful. Lainey dreams of talking to animals. Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone. In a blink of an eye, these four best friends all get their biggest wish - they're whisked off to Never Land, home to Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. The adventure of a lifetime is just beginning! But how will the Never Girls ever get home again?

In the dark corners of a virtual gaming world, two friends, Naomi and Parker, embark on a chilling adventure they never saw coming. In "Voices of the Game: An Online Haunting," they find themselves transported to a sinister realm where haunted trees whisper secrets and ancient graves hold unimaginable power. As they confront the echoes of their past, they must reckon with the consequences of their hurtful words in the online realm. With each step along the eerie dirt road, they unravel the true nature of their virtual battles and discover the importance of empathy, friendship, and the ...

Boys are like buses for TJ. No sign of one for ages and then two come along at the same time! First there's charmer, Ollie Axford, and just when TJ has decided that he could be the one, old flame, Luke De Biasi tells her that he wants to re-kindle their romance.TJ is torn between the two boys, and unhappy that events have conspired to make her appear to be a two-timer.

During the First World War, as men were sent to fight, women and girls took their place in munitions factories. Football became a favourite pastime, and before long they were creating all-female sides. When Polly Nabb's brother Joe is called up, all she wants to do is kick a ball about and forget the war. Mam has other ideas and makes her stay at home to help with endless chores. But football is something Polly is prepared to fight for - it's her life! She's determined to do whatever it takes to fulfil her dream and show the world that football is not just for boys.

Four sports. Four friends. In Game Face, each girl gets to narrate her own story, focusing on their sport of choice. Whether it’s a softball tournament or a hockey tryout, Rana, Maya, Alana, and Louie each face their weaknesses and find their strengths. They’ll confront the overwhelming pressure of sports and the ups and downs of friendships. But with focus, perseverance, and support, these middle-schoolers won’t just win the big game, they’ll win over listeners!

Kate craves adventure and excitement. Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful. Lainey dreams of talking to animals. Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone. In a blink of an eye, these four best friends all get their biggest wish - they're whisked off to Never Land, home to Tinker Bell and her fairy friends.

The global story is one that is 7.6 billion authors strong. It is rich and complex, and as of today, it is also perilously close to bringing about the destruction of our planet. Why do we continue to live in a bad story? In his latest work, Moritz Davidesko presents a compelling analysis of human storytelling and explores how that behavior has informed our present understanding of the world. In chronicling our species’ collective powers of narration, Davidesko ushers us from the distant past, to the present state of global affairs—the story of our world as we know it!

El audiolibro demuestra la necesidad de realizar un aprendizaje desde la inteligencia emocional educándola, y cómo lo contrario influye en la vida familiar, de trabajo, profesional, amistades y salud. Se responde a los siguientes planteos: ¿Por que? el más inteligente no siempre es el más exitoso?, ¿Que significa llevar la inteligencia emocional a la vida, al trabajo, a la profesioón? y ¿Que relaciones existen entre inteligencia emocional y salud?

Though Andrew Bushard does not claim to possess video game expertise, he does appreciate video games. Video games and the First Amendment go hand in hand, so let us now promote them both!

Des clés, des cadenas, des énigmes incompréhensibles, Ella arrivera-t-elle à sortir du jeu dont elle ne connait pas les règles ? Pas facile de se débrouiller quand ton seul allier est un cochon qui ne pense qu'à manger. Pour vivre cette troisième aventure d'Ella Lachance, ouvre ce livre, mais attention, il se pourrait que tu n'arrives plus à en sortir !

Unlock the doors to Instagram mastery and become an influential force in the digital realm with "Instagram Playbook." This audiobook is your definitive guide to navigating the dynamic landscape of Instagram, providing you with proven tactics for branding and growth that will elevate your Instagram game to new heights.

During one crazy week in January 2021, a motley crew of retail traders on Reddit's r/wallstreetbets forum had seemingly done the impossible - they had brought some of the biggest, richest players on Wall Street to their knees. Their weapon was GameStop, a failing retailer whose shares briefly became the most-traded security on the planet and the subject of intense media coverage. The Revolution That Wasn't is the riveting story of how the meme stock squeeze unfolded, and the real architects (and winners) of the GameStop rally.

As the eye of a storm remains calm amidst the chaos on the outside, this book has been written to provide the readers with the right mindset and techniques to pass every storm with calmness, peace and patience. This self- help book will take various aspects ranging from physical well-being to mental well-being. It will help you discover the path to your inner joy, happiness, success and satisfaction. It will deliver you a new space, inside you, which is never affected by external storms. This book explains the basic motive of life and recommends various lifestyle modifications. An easy ...

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade five, features a story called The Video Game Hero and focuses on vocabulary, plot, and characterization. The story follows Jack, a very talented video-game player who also uses a wheelchair. Jack often feels lonely at school because he doesn't have many friends. When Jack wins a video-gaming competition, his classmates seem to take more of an interest in him. At the end of the story, Jack learns a very interesting lesson about the people around him.

Four sports. Four friends. In Game Face, each boy gets to narrate his own story, focusing on his sport of choice. Whether it's a basketball rematch against a rival school or an unexpected turn as the soccer team's replacement goalie, Torry, Javon, Marcus, and Griffin each face their weaknesses and find their strengths. They'll confront the overwhelming pressure of sports and the ups and downs of friendships.

The kids begin their journey by learning the basics of how money works. The Money Game is exciting, fluid, and a whole lot of fun! Knowing how to ask questions and make conscious financial decisions puts kids on the path to success.

Want to play team trivia, pub trivia, or bar trivia but not leave the comfort of your home? Well, now you can! Play the game and have fun with friends at home, while commuting to work, on a long road trip, or just test yourself for fun.

Pascal Le Preste Paresseux est de retour et il est toujours aussi rapide...et maladroit! Ce livre est la version française d’un des livres de la série best-seller en langue anglaise, « Sam the Speedy Sloth. » Cette collection rapporte les joyeuses aventures successives de Pascal.