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Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry

by Jason Schreier ...

From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of
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Blood, Sweat, and Pixels

The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made

by Jason Schreier ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development.” — Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear ThroneDeveloping video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more ... Read more

Was $11.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development.” — Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear ThroneDeveloping video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more
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Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell

by Susanna Clarke ...

In the Hugo-award winning, epic New York Times Bestseller and basis for the BBC miniseries, two men change England's history when they bring magic back into the world.In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars in 1806, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from England - until the reclusive Mr. Norrell reveals his powers and becomes an overnight celebrity.Another practicing magician ... Read more

$16.99 USD

In the Hugo-award winning, epic New York Times Bestseller and basis for the BBC miniseries, two men change England's history when they bring magic back into the world.In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars in 1806, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from England - until the reclusive Mr. Norrell reveals his powers and becomes an overnight celebrity.Another practicing magician
... Read more
Good Game, No Rematch

A Life Made of Video Games

by Mike Drucker ...

*An Inside Hook Book You Should Be Reading This April*A "funny, genuine and knowledgeable" (Ben Schwartz) memoir about the video games that entertain and inspire us, and even hold the power to transform our lives, from an Emmy®-nominated television writer, stand-up comedian and former writer for Nintendo.At the ripe age of three, Mike Drucker got his very first Nintendo console—the Nintendo ... Read more

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*An Inside Hook Book You Should Be Reading This April*A "funny, genuine and knowledgeable" (Ben Schwartz) memoir about the video games that entertain and inspire us, and even hold the power to transform our lives, from an Emmy®-nominated television writer, stand-up comedian and former writer for Nintendo.At the ripe age of three, Mike Drucker got his very first Nintendo console—the Nintendo
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There's Treasure Inside: The Past and Future Treasure Box

by Jon Collins-Black ...

Series Book 4 - There's Treasure Inside
Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History!"I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-BlackFive treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country. One of these treasure boxes is named The Past and Future Treasure Box. Inside it are various riches, including at ... Read more

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Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History!"I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-BlackFive treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country. One of these treasure boxes is named The Past and Future Treasure Box. Inside it are various riches, including at
... Read more
Minecraft: Guide to Exploration (Updated)

by Mojang AB, The Official Minecraft Team ...

Series series Minecraft
Discover everything you need to become an Overworld explorer with this brand-new Guide to Minecraft!Minecraft is a sandbox game where anything is possible! The Overworld is yours to explore—but knowing where to adventure and how to survive the dangers is a test for even the most experienced player.From navigating biomes and surviving in the wild, to finding hidden structures and the rare treasures ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Discover everything you need to become an Overworld explorer with this brand-new Guide to Minecraft!Minecraft is a sandbox game where anything is possible! The Overworld is yours to explore—but knowing where to adventure and how to survive the dangers is a test for even the most experienced player.From navigating biomes and surviving in the wild, to finding hidden structures and the rare treasures
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Nalbinding – It's Not Knitting

Heritage techniques for the contemporary textile crafter

by Sally Pointer ...

Put down your knitting and pick up something new – and old – with these 20 projects teaching needle-looped stitches from across the millennia.Nalbinding – loop-manipulated textiles that use just a single needle – can be traced as far back as the Mesolithic period and is still popular in Scandinavia. The results of the various techniques can resemble wool knitting or be worked as an open mesh akin ... Read more

$32.99 USD

Put down your knitting and pick up something new – and old – with these 20 projects teaching needle-looped stitches from across the millennia.Nalbinding – loop-manipulated textiles that use just a single needle – can be traced as far back as the Mesolithic period and is still popular in Scandinavia. The results of the various techniques can resemble wool knitting or be worked as an open mesh akin
... Read more
Rise of the Videogame Zinesters

How Freaks, Normals, Amateurs, Artists, Dreamers, Drop-outs, Queers, Housewives,and People Like You Are Taking Back an Art Form

by Anna Anthropy ...

"Anna Anthropy is a key personality in the ongoing paradigm shift that is slowly changing the way videogames are understood, by creators and players, and by the wider culture."—Patrick Alexander, Eegra.com"Equal parts autobiography, ethnography, and how-to manual, this book concisely makes the case for the unique power of 'zinester' games."—Adam Parrish, NYU's Interactive Telecommunication Program ... Read more

$11.99 USD

"Anna Anthropy is a key personality in the ongoing paradigm shift that is slowly changing the way videogames are understood, by creators and players, and by the wider culture."—Patrick Alexander, Eegra.com"Equal parts autobiography, ethnography, and how-to manual, this book concisely makes the case for the unique power of 'zinester' games."—Adam Parrish, NYU's Interactive Telecommunication Program
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Play Nice

The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment

by Jason Schreier ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben Mezrich).**For video game fans, the name Blizzard ... Read more

Was $11.99 USD Now $3.99 USD

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben Mezrich).**For video game fans, the name Blizzard
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The Game Master’s Handbook of Collaborative Campaign Design

A game-changing approach to homebrewing emergent TTRPG stories, character arcs and worlds with your players

by Jonah Fishel, Tristan Fishel, Will Earl ...

Series series The Game Master Series
BUILD BETTER WORLDS—TOGETHER!• A game-changing TTRPG guide to collaborative storytelling and campaign creation• Written by Jonah Fishel and Tristan Fishel, bestselling creators of The Game Master’s Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying• Perfect for Dungeon Masters who want deeper, more meaningful storytelling</p... ... Read more

$9.99 USD

BUILD BETTER WORLDS—TOGETHER!• A game-changing TTRPG guide to collaborative storytelling and campaign creation• Written by Jonah Fishel and Tristan Fishel, bestselling creators of The Game Master’s Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying• Perfect for Dungeon Masters who want deeper, more meaningful storytelling</p...
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Minecraft: Surviving Your First Night

by Harbor City Apps ...

A guide for Minecraft newbies revealing everything you need to know to survive your first night!Note: a short guide (10 pages) but packed with useful information! For a full guide, please check out The Complete Guide to Minecraft by Harbor City Apps (search for it in the Kobo store). It contains this information, plus information on crafting, mining, farming, enchanting, a section on redstone, a ... Read more

$2.99 USD

A guide for Minecraft newbies revealing everything you need to know to survive your first night!Note: a short guide (10 pages) but packed with useful information! For a full guide, please check out The Complete Guide to Minecraft by Harbor City Apps (search for it in the Kobo store). It contains this information, plus information on crafting, mining, farming, enchanting, a section on redstone, a
... Read more
Oathmark: Second Edition

Battles of the Lost Age

by Mr Joseph A. McCullough ...

Series series Oathmark
*Empires have fallen, and the land is broken. The great oathmarks that once stood as testaments to the allegiances and might of nations have crumbled into ruin. In this lost age, fealty and loyalty are as valuable as gold and as deadly as cold iron, and war is ever-presentOathmark: Second Edition* is a revised and expanded version of the popular mass-battle fantasy wargame, Oathmark. Featuring new ... Read more

$20.09 USD

*Empires have fallen, and the land is broken. The great oathmarks that once stood as testaments to the allegiances and might of nations have crumbled into ruin. In this lost age, fealty and loyalty are as valuable as gold and as deadly as cold iron, and war is ever-presentOathmark: Second Edition* is a revised and expanded version of the popular mass-battle fantasy wargame, Oathmark. Featuring new
... Read more
Card Games All-in-One For Dummies

by The Experts at Dummies ...

Play your cards right—and get an ace up your sleeveWhether you’re looking to tackle a Texas Hold ‘em tournament or beat a friendly competitor at Gin Rummy, Card Games All-In-One For Dummies helps you stack the odds in your favor to start playing—and winning—the world’s most popular card games.From Bridge and Hearts to Blackjack, card games are timeless activities that offer loads of fun, bringing ... Read more

$16.00 USD

Play your cards right—and get an ace up your sleeveWhether you’re looking to tackle a Texas Hold ‘em tournament or beat a friendly competitor at Gin Rummy, Card Games All-In-One For Dummies helps you stack the odds in your favor to start playing—and winning—the world’s most popular card games.From Bridge and Hearts to Blackjack, card games are timeless activities that offer loads of fun, bringing
... Read more
Dungeons & Dragons Crochet

A Book of Many Patterns

by Stacy King, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed ...

Series series Dungeons & Dragons
Crochet your favorite creatures, wearables, and household items with twenty patterns inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse.Dive into a world of crochet and adventure with this delightful collection of patterns. Dungeons & Dragons Crochet gives fans and crocheters of all skill levels a chance to bring their favorite in-game elements to life. Create your own Schools of Magic’s symbols granny ... Read more

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Crochet your favorite creatures, wearables, and household items with twenty patterns inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse.Dive into a world of crochet and adventure with this delightful collection of patterns. Dungeons & Dragons Crochet gives fans and crocheters of all skill levels a chance to bring their favorite in-game elements to life. Create your own Schools of Magic’s symbols granny
... Read more
Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master

Pong, Atari, and the Dawn of the Video Game

by David Kushner, Koren Shadmi ...

The gripping origin story of Pong, Atari, and the digital icons who defined the world of video games.A deep, nostalgic dive into the advent of gaming, Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master returns us to the emerging culture of Silicon Valley. At the center of this graphic history, dynamically drawn in colors inspired by old computer screens, is the epic feud that raged between Atari founder Nolan ... Read more

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The gripping origin story of Pong, Atari, and the digital icons who defined the world of video games.A deep, nostalgic dive into the advent of gaming, Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master returns us to the emerging culture of Silicon Valley. At the center of this graphic history, dynamically drawn in colors inspired by old computer screens, is the epic feud that raged between Atari founder Nolan
... Read more
136 Ready-to-Use Mahjong Strategy and Tactics

Essential Tips and Techniques to Win More Mahjong Games

by Senba Kurono ...

A practical guide to Mahjong strategies and tactics for new and seasoned players alike.Sharpen your skills and take your mahjong game to the next level with this practical strategy guide. 136 Ready-to-Use Mahjong Strategies and Tactics breaks down the essentials of efficient tile efficiency, hand development, defense, and reading the table into clear, bite-sized lessons. Each technique is ... Read more

$9.99 USD

A practical guide to Mahjong strategies and tactics for new and seasoned players alike.Sharpen your skills and take your mahjong game to the next level with this practical strategy guide. 136 Ready-to-Use Mahjong Strategies and Tactics breaks down the essentials of efficient tile efficiency, hand development, defense, and reading the table into clear, bite-sized lessons. Each technique is
... Read more
From Pixels to Prose

What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling

by Nadia Oxford ...

In From Pixels to Prose: What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling writer and games journalist Nadia Oxford traces how a lifetime spent in digital worlds shaped her craft and her understanding of narrative. From the pixelated drama of Donkey Kong to the emotional depths of Final Fantasy VI and Dragon Quest III, Oxford reveals how video games taught her about character, conflict, and the art of ... Read more

$4.99 USD

In From Pixels to Prose: What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling writer and games journalist Nadia Oxford traces how a lifetime spent in digital worlds shaped her craft and her understanding of narrative. From the pixelated drama of Donkey Kong to the emotional depths of Final Fantasy VI and Dragon Quest III, Oxford reveals how video games taught her about character, conflict, and the art of
... Read more
There's Treasure Inside: The Appalachian Footpath Treasure Box

by Jon Collins-Black ...

Series Book 5 - There's Treasure Inside
Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History!"I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-BlackFive treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country. One of these treasure boxes is named The Appalachian Footpath Treasure Box. Inside this box are various valuable ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History!"I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-BlackFive treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country. One of these treasure boxes is named The Appalachian Footpath Treasure Box. Inside this box are various valuable
... Read more
There's Treasure Inside: The Pokémon Treasure Box

by Jon Collins-Black ...

Series Book 3 - There's Treasure Inside
Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History!"I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-BlackFive treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country.One of these treasure boxes is named The Pokemon Box, after the pop-culture video game and card game that is ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the Greatest Treasure in American History!"I've hidden a treasure somewhere in the United States that's worth millions upon millions of dollars, and it's waiting for you to find it." – Jon Collins-BlackFive treasure boxes have been hidden in five locations across the country.One of these treasure boxes is named The Pokemon Box, after the pop-culture video game and card game that is
... Read more
The Mammoth Book of Chess

by Graham Burgess ...

Series Book 199 - Mammoth Books
With a foreword by Dr John Nunn, Grandmaster and four times Olypic gold medallist'The Mammoth Book of Chess is a cracker . . . nobody will fail to find something new here'British Chess MagazineWINNER OF THE BRITISH CHESS FEDERATION BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, 1997Comprehensive, up to date and clear, this latest edition of Graham Burgess's chess classic is an invaluable guide to help even less ... Read more

$4.99 USD

With a foreword by Dr John Nunn, Grandmaster and four times Olypic gold medallist'The Mammoth Book of Chess is a cracker . . . nobody will fail to find something new here'British Chess MagazineWINNER OF THE BRITISH CHESS FEDERATION BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, 1997Comprehensive, up to date and clear, this latest edition of Graham Burgess's chess classic is an invaluable guide to help even less
... Read more
Sudoku For Stylus Devices

Easy-Intermediate Volume 1

by Puzzle Genius ...

Series series Puzzles For Stylus Devices
Finally – quality Sudoku puzzles designed specifically for your Kobo ereader with stylus.Never be without a Sudoku puzzle again. 100 Sudoku puzzles to solve directly on your device. Take them with you wherever you go.Lovingly crafted by expert logicians and designers, this book is filled with features that every Sudoku-lover will adore:• 100 classic 9x9 Sudoku puzzles.• Designed for Kobo ereaders ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Finally – quality Sudoku puzzles designed specifically for your Kobo ereader with stylus.Never be without a Sudoku puzzle again. 100 Sudoku puzzles to solve directly on your device. Take them with you wherever you go.Lovingly crafted by expert logicians and designers, this book is filled with features that every Sudoku-lover will adore:• 100 classic 9x9 Sudoku puzzles.• Designed for Kobo ereaders
... Read more
Reading Journal

by Kobo Originals ...

Series Book 2 - Kobo Originals: Digital Journal Series
What to read next?Are you an avid reader who's been craving a journal dedicated to their reading goals? Organize your personal reading list, track your progress, and immerse yourself in the world of literature with this Reading Journal. Record your thoughts and reactions and gain insight into the books you love. Challenge yourself and read your way through the entire Kobo BINGO card!This reading ... Read more

$2.90 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What to read next?Are you an avid reader who's been craving a journal dedicated to their reading goals? Organize your personal reading list, track your progress, and immerse yourself in the world of literature with this Reading Journal. Record your thoughts and reactions and gain insight into the books you love. Challenge yourself and read your way through the entire Kobo BINGO card!This reading
... Read more
Pinball

A Quest for Mastery

by Tasker Smith ...

A master class in pinball: Detailed instructions, vivid illustrations, and indispensable resources help players propel their journey toward pinball mastery. Pinball: A Quest for Mastery is the ultimate guide for pinball enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This comprehensive book is packed with detailed instructions, vivid illustrations, maps of must-see locations, and indispensable resources to help ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A master class in pinball: Detailed instructions, vivid illustrations, and indispensable resources help players propel their journey toward pinball mastery. Pinball: A Quest for Mastery is the ultimate guide for pinball enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This comprehensive book is packed with detailed instructions, vivid illustrations, maps of must-see locations, and indispensable resources to help
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Checkmate

Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess

by Ben Mezrich ...

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face
... Read more

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