When three high-school-age video game fanatics purchase a new virtual reality game they have no idea they are about to be transported to the battlefields of Verdun, Guernica, and Bosnia.

A gaming hardware authority shows users how to optimize gaming performance with tips on installation of components, getting up and running, and more for those ultimate gamers who are interested in learning a little more about what's under the hood of their PC.

Build games with techniques and insights from a pro.

Classic and comprehensive, this guide to over 350 games is sure to appeal to all ages. From Bridge to Poker and Solitaireto Hearts, card games are a beloved source of entertainment and competition (and they are recession proof!). This authoritative book is ideal for every household, college dorm, family cabin, or neighborhood bar that has a pack of cards. Designed in the style of the popular Ultimate Bar Book, this essential resource provides the rules to dozensof variations of your favorite games, and a few you've probably never heard of (Bezique, anyone?). With simple instructions and clear illustrations to guide the way, this volume will be a welcome addition to any gamer's library.

Pick a card game--any card game! Everyone loves to play cards, and this ultimate collection has all the fun favorites (including rummy, spades, war, old maid, go fish, snip snap snorem, and hearts), plus some similar but less widely known games that families will love exploring. There are over 50 games in all, organized by type and difficulty, complete with instructions, rules, strategies, color illustrations, and a brief note on each game's origins. This is an active backlist title and will be refreshed with a new cover and interior design, as well as the Puzzlewright branding.

Over 170 fun, safe, and ready-to-use activities to help create meaningful play experiences for children.

Grade level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, k, p, e, i, s, t.

The fascinating inside story of the battle for Antelope, Oregon, and the fall of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, portraying the events that ultimately strangled his cult and looking at the possibilies of his rising again.

Improve your RPG campaign with this comprehensive and interactive guide to making the most out of your gaming experience. Whatever RPG game you play, from D&D to Call of Cthulu to licensed games like Star Wars, every detail is important. From setting the scene to choosing the right music or even adjusting the lighting to create the right atmosphere, every choice helps maximize your gaming experience. The Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide provides practical advice for everything from pre-game preparations and in-game improvisation to working out a plan of attack with your teammates to learning how to lean into the setting of your game. Including instructions, prompts, and activities, it offers everything you need for successful, fun role-playing with your friends every time you play. Create hours of narrative and make the most out of your storytelling skills by setting the perfect scene for your adventure. Whether you need advice on your character or working better with your gaming group, James D’Amato includes everything you’ll need to take your game to the next level.

Pitching for the interscholastic league championship versus the heavily favored and undefeated Keegan Raging Panthers in his first year on his middle school baseball team, seventh grader Jacob Lawson is feeling the pressure. It's the pressure that comes with an entire school bursting at the seams to win its first ever baseball championship. It's also the pressure of perceived expectations and the desire to win, not only for his dad but also for his teammates and friends and the entire school community—let alone for the girl he has liked for almost the entire school year.Looking within himself, Jacob attempts with the help of Coach Reid, his best friend Liam, and hundreds of unwavering fans to fight through the fears and anxieties that stand in the way of this determined all-star and his teammates attaining their ultimate goal—and in the process Jacob learns some valuable lessons about himself and about the real meaning of the game...win or lose...