A cross-country drive from California to North Carolina in the dead of winter might seem like a burden to some, but not to Ben Erlandson. He sets off on his life-changing journey after losing his job and breaking up with his fiancée, knowing that he can no longer afford the high cost of living in San Francisco. The trip gives him the perfect opportunity to explore and take pictures of the southern portion of the United States, and he relishes the dramatic scenery of California, Nevada, Ari...

Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book focused specifically on how to design virtual worlds for educational purposes, explores:• the history and evolution of virtual worlds• the theories behind the use of virtual worlds for learning• the design of curricula in virtual worlds• design guidelines for elements experienced in virtual worlds that support learning• design guidelines for learning quests and activities in virtual world...