Code your own modern versions of retro classics inspired by the greatest video games of the 1980s.Code the Classics Volume II examines the seminal video games of the 1980s and shows you how to create your own games, using Python, Pygame Zero, and an IDE.Full of game design tips and tricks from the masters, the book breaks down the fundamental tasks needed for every game: display images, play sound effects, and receive inputs from the keyboard or a ...

Take inspiration from the golden age of video games and write your own modern classics.Learn the stories behind the seminal video games of the 1970s and 1980s, and create your own games inspired by them, using Python, Pygame Zero, and an IDE. In Code the Classics Volume I, readers will find:Game design tips and tricks from the mastersExpanded Python and Pygame Zero tutorialsGitHub tutorial for working with example code

With virtually every poll in America citing crime as one of the public's biggest concerns, in late 1994 and early 1995, the Dallas Morning News sent a questionnaire to every man and woman in the country on Death Row, asking some 75 questions about their crimes, their experiences, their attitudes, etc. The survey was drafted by the News with input from a veteran capital murder prosecutor, a Death Row appeals lawyer, a criminologist, a forensic psychiatrist, a Death Row war...

As Chief Inspector of the elite State Homicide Squad, Rankin's job takes him all over the state.Follow his year as he battles crimes that test his skill as an investigator – crimes like the cruise ship body overboard case, the murder of 5 people at a country rodeo and a murder where even the top police leaders are suspects.

As Chief Inspector of the elite State Homicide Squad, Rankin's job takes him all over the state.Follow his year as he battles crimes that test his skill as an investigator – crimes from the murder of 2 tourists in North Queensland to the cold case of a woman suspected of the murder of four husbands, and many more cases.

Who is Gonzo? This mysterious man with no past has the police in America on a frantic chase to find his real identity.In Australia the hi-jacking of a plane with hostages and a precious cargo, the loss of which threatens the economy of many countries, sets the Australian police on a search that leads them to other countries.Could there be a connection?

After two successful years filling country postings, Detective Senior Constable Vergil John Rankin had been transferred to the State Police Headquarters. Sick of investigating petty crime, he followed a lead he stumbled onto during a routine investigation into car theft that led to murder suspects in the unsolved murder of a woman. The head of the murder squad condemned his private investigation when he first learnt of it, but soon he was turning to Rankin to help settle the case.H...

Members of the Catholic clergy are going up in flames. The police are baffled. There seems to be no reason for the killings.Detective Balu thinks he has found the answer, but following the trail leads him into more trouble than he can handle.A griping suspense thriller you won't be able to put down.

In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, Coding with Roblox Lua in 24 Hours: The Official Roblox Guide helps you learn all the skills and techniques you'll need to code your own Roblox experiences. Perfect for beginners, each short and easy lesson builds upon everything that's come before, helping you quickly master the essentials of Lua programming. Step-by-step instructions walk you through common questions, issues, and tasks; Q&As, Quizzes, and Exercises build and test your know...

'It was just after dawn on Thursday, November 14, 1991. The hatch on the cell door slid back. I could see the screw's face through the slit. I've seen better heads on a pig dog, but this time I could have kissed him.'Underworld standover man and executioner Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read was released from Pentridge Prison in November, 1991, vowing never to return. He became an instant celebrity when his autobiography Chopper: From the Inside hit the bestselle...

A collection of useful C# & XNA code including Scrolling Credits, Ticker Tape, Xbox360 Error Handling/Reporting & Global High Score Component.

IF EVIL'S YOUR NAME, THEN THESE ARE YOUR GAMES!Always wanted to be a genius game creator? This Evil Genius guide goes far beyond a typical programming class or text to reveal insider tips for breaking the rules and constructing wickedly fun games that you can tweak and customize to suit your needs!In Programming Video Games for the Evil Genius, programming wunderkind Ian Cinnamon gives you everything you need to create and control 57 gaming project...