Social Games

Often, we treat games like work. We buy shelves of thick books. We plan detailed adventures. We memorize rules. In Play Unsafe, Graham Walmsley explores what happens when you throw the serious stuff away: when you stop working, stop planning and start playing. This book explains how to make role-playing less like work and more like play; stop killing other players' ideas and build on them instead; and put stories at the heart of your game.

In today's digital age, being a teenage athlete comes with unique challenges. The Game Within is your ultimate guide to navigating the social media landscape as a young athlete, equipping you with the tools and strategies to thrive both on and off the field. In this empowering self-help book, the seasoned author delves into the impact of social media on young athletes' mental health and athletic performance

The hardening of racial lines during the first half of the 20th century eliminated almost all African Americans from white organized sports, forcing black athletes to form their own teams, organizations, and events. This separate sporting culture, explored in the 12 essays included here, comprised much more than athletic competition; these “separate games” provided examples of black enterprise and black self-help and showed the importance of agency and the quest for racial uplift in a country fraught with racialist thinking and discrimination.

Four real girls in a fairy's world. Kate and her three best friends finally meet a Never Land legend - the one and only Peter Pan! Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for listeners ages six to nine - The Never Girls!

Sizin veya tanıdığınız birinin her zaman aynı şekilde davrandığını ne sıklıkla fark ettiniz? İster resmi bir etkinlik olsun ister bir aile sohbeti, insanlar genellikle aynı davranış kalıplarını izler. Ancak herkes bunun arkasındaki motivasyonları tam olarak bilmez. Amerikalı psikolog ve psikiyatrist Eric Berne, her şeyin çocukluktan itibaren oynamayı öğrendiğimiz “oyunlarla” ilgili olduğunu açıklıyor. Başka bir deyişle, “oyunlar” bir kişinin davranışlarını ve başkalarıyla iletişim kurma şeklini belirleyen yaşam senaryolarıdır.

This book is a collection of stories revolving around language by a seasoned conference interpreter and former chief interpreter in the United Nations system. Ewandro Magalhaes shares actionable career insights and offers an insider’s look into practical and historical aspects of one of the most exciting and stressful professions known to man.

Revisitando tudo o que pensávamos saber sobre linguagem, este livro revolucionário apresenta um ponto de vista totalmente original para explicar o surgimento dessa que talvez seja nossa maior conquista. Uma história tão notável quanto a da origem da vida. Embora suas ramificações alcancem tudo que fazemos, a linguagem é ainda profundamente intrigante. O que há no cérebro humano que a torna possível? Como é que simples sons e gestos podem transmitir significado? Por que não falamos todos a mesma língua?

Kate loves flying in Never Land, and Kate loves playing soccer. But when she accidentally takes a flying leap during soccer practice, Kate realizes that there may be lots of fun ways to use fairy dust in the real world...and mischievous fast-flyer Vidia is just the fairy to help her. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for listeners ages six to 10 - The Never Girls!

Four best friends - Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby - travel to Never Land, where they find adventure, friendship, and...mystery! When the girls realize that animal talent fairy Fawn is missing, the search is on. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for listeners ages six to nine - The Never Girls!

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.

Have you ever felt lost amidst the immersive landscapes of Dungeons and Dragons? Envision yourself immersing deeply into your character, becoming one with their backstory, their motivations, and their decisions, making the gameplay experience incredibly enriching–not just for you, but for everyone involved. This might seem like a D&D utopia, but it's more attainable than you think! A place where everyone contributes to the narrative in a meaningful way, where the gameplay flows like a well-told story, making the entire experience much more enjoyable and satisfying.

Are you ready to transform your casino experience from chance to strategy? Tracey Glenn's The Gambler's Playbook: Strategies for Winning at Casino Games is your definitive guide to mastering the art of winning. Whether you’re new to the world of gambling or an experienced player looking to sharpen your strategies, this book delivers expert insights to boost your odds.

From the moment her college sweetheart, Kingsley Watts, announced his plans to enter the NBA draft, Tatum Addison's life became a whirlwind. This was compounded by the fact that her cousin, Gya Lawson, an oftentimes overzealous Jesus freak, was embarking on her own life in the limelight with her upcoming nuptials to NFL first round draft pick Bryant Green. Tatum's naivete, along with Gya's quest to prove to the world that you can still love and serve God in the midst of money and fame, make for an interesting tale of two cousins trying not to lose their identities and be sidelined by the ...

Pete the Cat and his friends are all excited about Parents’ Day—all except for Gustavo. Turns out his mom can’t make it to Parents’ Day because she’s stationed far away. But that gives Pete and his pals an idea. Can the gang help Gus show his mother how important she is to him, no matter the distance?

Women have a secret set of powers when it comes to manifesting. I realized women are the original portals for manifesting. A spirit comes from another reality, lives in a woman's body, and then becomes a physical reality. With that, comes codes for manifesting that are written into the DNA of our bodies. These codes are not known by most women because, for many years women have been discriminated against and weren’t granted as many rights as men. Neither in the financial field, politics, nor in the family’s decision-making arena.

Are you ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of tabletop role-playing games? Introducing "Adventure Quest," the essential guide that takes you on an action-packed ride through the captivating realm of role-playing games – uncovering treasures, forging bonds, and building an incredible community that lasts a lifetime! As you venture into the enchanting chapters of this book, you'll delve into exciting topics such as exploring the wide variety of game systems available, identifying your neighborhood's gaming potential, fostering an inclusive environment, and so much more. "...

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.

Narrated by Rupert Degas, and behind-the-scenes diaries narrated by the author and screenwriter Mark Stay. This audiobook also features exclusive sound-effects from the film. To find his father, one boy must defy an empire....Three years ago, Earth was conquered by a force of robots from a distant world. They have one rule: stay in your homes. Step outside and you get one warning before you're vaporised by a massive robot Sentry, or a crawling Sniper, or a flying Drone.

Big baking plans turn into tiny little cupcakes when Mia gets a fairy's help for her neighborhood bake sale. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for listeners ages six to nine - The Never Girls!

The Pleasure Trap: Hidden Games of Modern Culture unveils the subtle yet powerful forces shaping our desires, behaviors, and identities in today’s entertainment-saturated world. Drawing from the insights of critical theory and modern psychology, this book dives into the "hidden games" of culture, where pleasure is weaponized, creativity commodified, and individuality molded to serve the machine of mass production.