Explore the latest features of Godot 4 using advanced techniques and recipes to create professional-grade games with increased efficiency Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesTake advantage of the new Vulkan renderer and 3D physics in Godot 4 to create high-quality gamesStreamline your game development workflow with Godot’s new TileMap, TileSet, and Animation Editor featuresDiscover what’s changed in GDScrip...

Create engaging AI experiences by mastering ChatGPT for business and leveraging user interface design practices, research methods, prompt engineering, the feeding lifecycle, and moreKey FeaturesLearn in-demand design thinking and user research techniques applicable to all conversational AI platformsMeasure the quality and evaluate ChatGPT from a customer’s perspective for optimal user experienceSet up and use your secure private data, documents...

Carlton Thomas lives a quiet, predictable life in Houston — steady job, simple meals, and sketches that capture the world he sees but rarely joins. His days blur together until one Friday night at Spike's on the Water, when a spontaneous outing with his friend Ray begins to shift everything. What starts as tacos and laughter becomes the spark of something deeper — a journey toward authenticity, awareness, and connection.Through Carlton's eyes, we see the beauty in ordinary moments:...

When Vance steps off the bus into the blistering heat, he doesn't expect his life to change over a beat‑up sedan and a sharp‑tongued old woman named Miss Jenkins. But one deal, one sputtering engine, and one wild ride later, he finds himself behind the wheel of freedom — and maybe something more. The Budget Bucket is a story about grit, humor, and the unexpected ways broken things can drive us forward.

Neville Goddard (1905-1972) emerges as a significant figure in the realm of metaphysical thought, leaving an indelible mark as both an author and a charismatic lecturer. Born in Barbados and later moving to the United States, Goddard's life journey encompassed a captivating exploration of the human mind's potential and its intricate connection with the universe. His pioneering work delved into the realms of manifestation, consciousness, and the power of imagination, paving...

Book DescriptionIn a world where thoughts are no longer private, the line between reality and high-tech manipulation has vanished. The siren coil has become the ultimate weapon of influence, and everyone is tuned in.Gravel Man finds himself caught in the crossfire of a dangerous game for control. Navigating a landscape where The Mode dictates the flow of power, he must stay one step ahead of those who want ...

Across from the crematorium stands an apartment building. At night, it buzzes with noise and bustle; by day, it lies utterly silent. If someone approaches at night, the sounds cease; once they leave, the clamor resumes.

Sloane, the precise Senior Counsel for the Global Founders Group, is a specialist in protecting fifty-year legacies. Across the hall, Johnny, an aggressive corporate strategist who sees the world in numbers, is ready to restructure the airline down to its last asset.When Frank, the diligent attorney-accountant, uncovers a "dirty" transaction—a web of leases routed through shell companies—the professional rivalry turns into a high-stakes hunt for the truth. With Kim managing the int...

Led by Mu Sen, the Elven race is set to restore the glory of their civilization from millions of years ago in this post-apocalyptic world! Slay zombies and the Undead, and lead Earth into the fourth dimension! It's as easy as clearing levels in a video game!

In Abandoning Temples: Letting Go of What We Worship to Find What Truly Matters, Jeff Johnson invites readers on a transformative journey from misplaced devotion to authentic purpose. With unflinching honesty and deep insight, Johnson explores the subtle and pervasive idols of modern life—from career ambitions and political ideologies to relationships and self-image.Drawing from personal experiences, biblical wisdom, and cultural observations, Johnson illuminates the ways ...

As the proprietor of the legendary Sea Tramp Tattoo Company, in Portland, Oregon, Jeff Johnson has inked gangbangers, age-defying moms, and sociopaths; he’s defused brawls and tended delicate egos. In Tattoo Machine, Johnson illuminates a world where art, drama, and commerce come together in highly entertaining theater. A tattoo shop is no longer a den of outcasts and degenerates, but a place where committed and schooled artists who paint on living canvases develop close b...

This book presents readers with an exploration of the concept of Conceptual Models and argues that they are core to achieving good design of interactive applications that are easy, effective, and enjoyable to use. The authors’ years of experience helping companies create interactive software applications revealed that interactive applications built without Conceptual Models generally result in fraught production processes and designs that are confusing and difficult to learn, remember, and...