An essential reference for all game designers, this 1938 classic is “a fascinating account of ‘man the player’ and the contribution of play to civilization” (Harper’s).In this classic evaluation of play that has become a “must-read” for those in game design, Dutch philosopher Johan Huizinga defines play as the central activity in flourishing societies. Like civilization, play requires structure and participants willing to create within limits. Starting wit...

"The Waning of the Middle Ages," Huizinga explores the cultural, social, and intellectual aspects of the late medieval period in Europe. He focuses on the 14th and 15th centuries, a time of significant change and transformation in European society.Huizinga's central thesis is that the late Middle Ages witnessed a shift in the prevailing worldview and cultural sensibilities. He argues that the period experienced a decline of medieval ideals and a rise of new attitudes and sensibilities that...

In this book, Huizinga delves into Erasmus's early life, education, and the development of his humanist thought. He highlights Erasmus's commitment to the ideals of Renaissance humanism, emphasizing his belief in education, critical scholarship, and the importance of returning to the original texts of Christianity. Huizinga also examines Erasmus's famous works, such as The Praise of Folly and his translations of the New Testament, which challenged the established norms of the Church and en...

"Here is the first full translation into English of one of the twentieth century's few undoubted classics of history." — The Washington Post Book WorldThe Autumn of the Middle Ages is Johan Huizinga's classic portrait of life, thought, and art in fourteenth- and fifteenth-century France and the Netherlands. Few who have read this book in English realize that The Waning of the Middle Ages, the only previous transl...

Procrastinating because you’re a perfectionist? Discover your own way to overcome fears that hold you back to be awesome!Feeling disheartened because others are more successful than you? Listening to that little voice in your head that says you may not be good enough? Putting off the things you long to do because you’re waiting for perfection?Nicoline Huizinga spent way too much time not doing the things her heart was telling her to do because of feeling no...

Zoe Emmerson has a secret, one she’s kept for years. Her quiet world is shaken when her past finally catches up with her: the investigation into the murder of a six-year-old neighbour is re-opened thirty years after the fact, threatening to destroy her and everyone she’s fought so hard to protect.She was just a child when it happened, scared and confused, and she’s never been entirely sure what she saw. But she kept her brother’s suspected involvement in the murder from the police,...

Danah Calsely was only nine when her mother abandoned her. Years later, as a promising Sociology PhD candidate, Danah appears largely unaffected by this traumatic loss — until she finds a letter that she’s convinced is from her missing mother. The truth about Jane Lily and her disappearance is wrapped in a long history of silence, and Danah’s grandmother, Edith, has no interest in rehashing the past.Danah becomes obsessed with the letter and the secrets she believes Edith is keepin...

Too many ideas and no implementation? Discover your own way to focus and get things done!Waste time scrolling thoughtlessly on social media? Don’t get things done because no one cares whether you’ve finished or not? Keep on buying another course or program that you believe will solve your problems?Nicoline Huizinga spent way too much time not getting the results she was after until that pivotal moment that changed her entire perspective on productivity and ...

"Erasmus and the Age of Reformation". In this very readable biography, a noted scholar traces Erasmus's youth, his years as an itinerant scholar, sojourns in England, France, Switzerland, and Italy, friendship with Sir Thomas More, and disputes with Martin Luther. The author also probes Erasmus's mind and character and discusses his writings.

Where I live, lots of lights flash and glow in the night sky.It's different at Grandpa's house.During a week-long visit to Grandpa's house, a young child sees the night sky clearly for the first time and realizes all the wonderful things that can be seen in the stars with Grandpa's help and a bit of imagination: penguins, rubber boots, and even an elephant!When Grandpa has to go to the hospital, and everything feels wrong and sad, the child comes up with a plan to re...

Lighting Design Beyond Theatre provides a step-by-step design process for live event lighting outside of traditional theatre, dance, and opera, including concerts and tours, awards shows, sporting events, benefits, comedy shows, corporate events, fashion shows, political events, and more.This book introduces the origins and history of live events, establishes a shared practice for lighting designers working in live event design, compares and contrasts where lighting design...

Biblical Women have enabled men and women to accomplish many things that arguably they would not have accomplished without these women. Come see the only person, man, or woman, who ever renames God. Find depth in women you thought you might know but whose stories you have only previously scratched the surface. Come see the woman who laughed at far out statements by God and the named her child laughter. Find out hidden stories of women that are uncovered with the unique forensic style of Ha...