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The Cryptoclub Workbook Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes

The Cryptoclub Workbook Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes

This workbook which accompanies The Cryptoclub provides students with problems related to each section to help them master the concepts introduced throughout the book. A PDF version is available at no charge. This file can be found under our Downloads and Updates tab. The teacher manual can be requested from the publisher by contacting the Academic Sales Manager Susie Carlisle | The Cryptoclub Workbook Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes

GBP 180.00
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Wearing Gauss’s Jersey

Wearing Gauss’s Jersey

Wearing Gauss’s Jersey focuses on Gauss problems problems that can be very tedious and time consuming when tackled in a traditional straightforward way but if approached in a more insightful fashion can yield the solution much more easily and elegantly. The book shows how mathematical problem solving can be fun and how students can improve their mathematical insight regardless of their initial level of knowledge. Illustrating the underlying unity in mathematics it also explores how problems seemingly unrelated on the surface are actually extremely connected to each other. Each chapter starts with easy problems that demonstrate the simple insight/mathematical tools necessary to solve problems more efficiently. The text then uses these simple tools to solve more difficult problems such as Olympiad-level problems and develop more complex mathematical tools. The longest chapters investigate combinatorics as well as sequences and series which are some of the most well-known Gauss problems. These topics would be very tedious to handle in a straightforward way but the book shows that there are easier ways of tackling them.

GBP 59.99
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Educational Game Design Fundamentals A Journey to Creating Intrinsically Motivating Learning Experiences

Educational Game Design Fundamentals A Journey to Creating Intrinsically Motivating Learning Experiences

Can we learn through play? Can we really play while learning? Of course! But how?! We all learn and educate others in our own unique ways. Successful educational games adapt to the particular learning needs of their players and facilitate the learning objectives of their designers. Educational Game Design Fundamentals embarks on a journey to explore the necessary aspects to create games that are both fun and help players learn. This book examines the art of educational game design through various perspectives and presents real examples that will help readers make more informed decisions when creating their own games. In this way readers can have a better idea of how to prepare for and organize the design of their educational games as well as evaluate their ideas through several prisms such as feasibility or learning and intrinsic values. Everybody can become education game designers no matter what their technical artistic or pedagogic backgrounds. This book refers to educators and designers of all sorts: from kindergarten to lifelong learning from corporate training to museum curators and from tabletop or video game designers to theme park creators! | Educational Game Design Fundamentals A Journey to Creating Intrinsically Motivating Learning Experiences

GBP 51.99
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Real Sound Synthesis for Interactive Applications

Real Sound Synthesis for Interactive Applications

Virtual environments such as games and animated and real movies require realistic sound effects that can be integrated by computer synthesis. The book emphasizes physical modeling of sound and focuses on real-world interactive sound effects. It is intended for game developers graphics programmers developers of virtual reality systems and training simulators and others who want to learn about computational sound. It is written at an introductory level with mathematical foundations provided in appendices. Links to code examples and sound files can be found on the Downloads/Updates tab. | Real Sound Synthesis for Interactive Applications

GBP 180.00
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Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations

Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations

Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations is both a collection of origami tessellations and a manual to design them. This book begins by explaining general design methods the history and definitions of origami tessellations and the geometric features of flat origami before moving on to introduce a brand-new design method: the twist-based design method. This method generates base parts that connect twist patterns” (that can be folded with a twist) without using a lattice. Therefore it can generate base parts such as regular pentagons which cannot be generated with more conventional methods and can generate new origami tessellations connected to them. Features: No proofs or formulas in the text and minimal jargon. Suitable for readers with a roughly middle school to high school level of mathematical background. Web application implementing the method described in this book is available allowing the readers to design their own patterns.

GBP 22.99
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Making with Data Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World

Making with Data Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World

How can we give data physical form? And how might those creations change the ways we experience data and the stories it can tell? Making with Data: Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World provides a snapshot of the diverse practices contemporary creators are using to produce objects spaces and experiences imbued with data. Across 25+ beautifully-illustrated chapters international artists designers and scientists each explain the process of creating a specific data-driven piece—illustrating their practice with candid sketches photos and design artifacts from their own studios. The author website featuring updates and more information about the projects behind the book can be found here: https://makingwithdata. org/. Featuring influential voices in computer science data science graphic design art craft and architecture Making with Data is accessible and inspiring for enthusiasts and experts alike. | Making with Data Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World

GBP 42.99
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Mathematical Mind-Benders

Mathematical Mind-Benders

Peter Winkler is at it again. Following the enthusiastic reaction to Mathematical Puzzles: A Connoisseur's Collection Peter has compiled a new collection of elegant mathematical puzzles to challenge and entertain the reader. The original puzzle connoisseur shares these puzzles old and new so that you can add them to your own anthology. This book is for lovers of mathematics lovers of puzzles lovers of a challenge. Most of all it is for those who think that the world of mathematics is orderly logical and intuitive-and are ready to learn otherwise! A pdf with errata is updated by the author and can be accessed here | Mathematical Mind-Benders

GBP 175.00
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Data Visualization in Excel A Guide for Beginners Intermediates and Wonks

Data Visualization in Excel A Guide for Beginners Intermediates and Wonks

This book closes the gap between what people think Excel can do and what they can achieve in the tool. Over the past few years recognition of the importance of effectively visualizing data has led to an explosion of data analysis and visualization software tools. But for many people Microsoft Excel continues to be the workhorse for their data visualization needs not to mention the only tool that many data workers have access to. Although Excel is not a specialist data visualization platform it does have strong capabilities. The default chart types do not need to be the limit of the tool’s data visualization capabilities and users can extend its features by understanding some key elements and strategies. Data Visualization in Excel provides a step-by-step guide to creating more advanced and often more effective data visualizations in Excel and is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to create better more effective and more engaging data visualizations. | Data Visualization in Excel A Guide for Beginners Intermediates and Wonks

GBP 26.99
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Procedural Generation in Game Design

Procedural Generation in Game Design

Making a game can be an intensive process and if not planned accurately can easily run over budget. The use of procedural generation in game design can help with the intricate and multifarious aspects of game development; thus facilitating cost reduction. This form of development enables games to create their play areas objects and stories based on a set of rules rather than relying on the developer to handcraft each element individually. Readers will learn to create randomized maps weave accidental plotlines and manage complex systems that are prone to unpredictable behavior. Tanya Short’s and Tarn Adams’ Procedural Generation in Game Design offers a wide collection of chapters from various experts that cover the implementation and enactment of procedural generation in games. Designers from a variety of studios provide concrete examples from their games to illustrate the many facets of this emerging sub-discipline. Key Features: Introduces the differences between static/traditional game design and procedural game design Demonstrates how to solve or avoid common problems with procedural game design in a variety of concrete ways Includes industry leaders’ experiences and lessons from award-winning games World’s finest guide for how to begin thinking about procedural design

GBP 52.99
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Joyful Infographics A Friendly Human Approach to Data

Joyful Infographics A Friendly Human Approach to Data

In Joyful Infographics: A Friendly Human Approach to Data one of the leading graphic designers of recent times shows how a judicious use of humor can make infographics more understandable. Written in non-academic easy-to-understand language and with historical and contemporary visual examples presented throughout this small book provides a short history of light-hearted graphics. The text outlines nine clear ways to make graphics more understandable explores the importance of the audience shows you how to make information come alive during presentations through live-action ‘performance’ graphics discusses why joy and smiling are good for you and shows you how not to overdo it. The author website featuring enlargeable graphics can be found here: https://www. joyfulinfographics. com/. Even if a subject is delicate controversial or taboo being graphically friendly to the audience is the right way to explain it. It is the opposite of being clinically cold and just presenting the facts. If you can get readers to smile-the smile of recognition when they understand the graphic-you are more than halfway toward getting them to continue reading and understanding the intention of the piece. Joyful Infographics teaches you how to do just that. | Joyful Infographics A Friendly Human Approach to Data

GBP 22.99
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Practical Rendering and Computation with Direct3D 11

Practical Rendering and Computation with Direct3D 11

Direct3D 11 offers such a wealth of capabilities that users can sometimes get lost in the details of specific APIs and their implementation. While there is a great deal of low-level information available about how each API function should be used there is little documentation that shows how best to leverage these capabilities. Written by active members of the Direct3D community Practical Rendering and Computation with Direct3D 11 provides a deep understanding of both the high and low level concepts related to using Direct3D 11. The first part of the book presents a conceptual introduction to Direct3D 11 including an overview of the Direct3D 11 rendering and computation pipelines and how they map to the underlying hardware. It also provides a detailed look at all of the major components of the library covering resources pipeline details and multithreaded rendering. Building upon this material the second part of the text includes detailed examples of how to use Direct3D 11 in common rendering scenarios. The authors describe sample algorithms in-depth and discuss how the features of Direct3D 11 can be used to your advantage. All of the source code from the book is accessible on an actively maintained open source rendering framework. The sample applications and the framework itself can be downloaded from http://hieroglyph3. codeplex. comBy analyzing when to use various tools and the tradeoffs between different implementations this book helps you understand the best way to accomplish a given task and thereby fully leverage the potential capabilities of Direct3D 11. Key FeaturesPresents the high level concepts used to design algorithms Describes the nuts and bolts of how to implement the algorithmsExplains each of the major components of the Direct3D 11 libraryShows how Direct3D 11 can be used in a variety of real-world situationsProvides source code and sample programs on a supplementary website

GBP 46.99
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The Art of Fluid Animation

The Art of Fluid Animation

Fluid simulation is a computer graphic used to develop realistic animation of liquids in modern games. The Art of Fluid Animation describes visually rich techniques for creating fluid-like animations that do not require advanced physics or mathematical skills. It explains how to create fluid animations like water smoke fire and explosions through computer code in a fun manner. The book presents concepts that drive fluid animation and gives a historical background of the computation of fluids. It covers many research areas that include stable fluid simulation flows on surfaces and control of flows. It also gives one-paragraph summaries of the material after each section for reinforcement. This book includes computer code that readers can download and run on several platforms so they can extend their work beyond what is described in the book. The material provided here is designed to serve as a starting point for aspiring programmers to begin creating their own programs using fluid animation.

GBP 175.00
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Surviving Game School...and the Game Industry After That

Surviving Game School...and the Game Industry After That

Surviving Game School speaks about what to expect in a top game design or game development college program and what to expect once students get out. Making games is not at all the same as playing games. Uncommonly blunt the book reveals the rigors – and the joys – of working in this industry. Along the way the book touches on themes of time management creativity teamwork and burnout. The authors explore the impact working in the game industry can have on personal relationships and family life. The book closes with advice about life’s goals and building and keeping a sensible balance between work and everything else. Key Features: What you can expect from a top college Game Design Program from an experienced college professor What to expect while working in the games industry from 25-year veteran game developer. How to find an industry job after gaining a relevant college degree How to build and maintain a satisfying career in the games industry | Surviving Game School…and the Game Industry After That

GBP 46.99
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Non-Photorealistic Rendering

Non-Photorealistic Rendering

The ubiquity of computer-generated imagery around us in movies advertising or on the Internet is already being taken for granted and what impresses most people is the photorealistic quality of the images. Pictures as we have often been told are worth a thousand words and the information transported by an image can take many different forms. Many computer graphics researchers are exploring non-photorealistic rendering techniques as an alternative to realistic rendering. Defined by what it is not non-photorealistic rendering brings art and science together concentrating less on the process and more on the communication content of an image. Techniques that have long been used by artists can be applied to computer graphics to emphasize subtle attributes and to omit extraneous information. This book provides an overview of the published research on non-photorealistic rendering in order to categorize and distill the current research into a body of usable techniques. A summary of some of the algorithms as well as pseudo-code for producing some of the images is included.

GBP 59.99
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Topics in Graph Theory Graphs and Their Cartesian Product

Topics in Graph Theory Graphs and Their Cartesian Product

From specialists in the field you will learn about interesting connections and recent developments in the field of graph theory by looking in particular at Cartesian products-arguably the most important of the four standard graph products. Many new results in this area appear for the first time in print in this book. Written in an accessible way this book can be used for personal study in advanced applications of graph theory or for an advanced graph theory course. | Topics in Graph Theory Graphs and Their Cartesian Product

GBP 56.99
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Game Development and Simulation with Unreal Technology Second Edition

Game Development and Simulation with Unreal Technology Second Edition

Dr. Alireza Tavakkoli’s Game Development and Simulation with Unreal Technology covers the latest version of Unreal Technology. Since the 1990s Epic Games Inc. has been leading the revolution of gaming graphics and Artificial Intelligence. Now unreal technology is one of the most potent and prominent engines that is currently used in games. Its influence can be spotted in classic triple A titles like Fortnite Gears of War 2 Borderlands 2 and XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Tavakkoli goes into detail concerning the creation of game level designs blueprint coding shader programing as well as artificial intelligence concepts to help readers in creating their own games. Game Development also includes a number of practice friendly extensions and concept modules to help solidify the reader’s understanding of concepts and techniques. The book is divided into three sections that act as building blocks in order to facilitate the comprehension of the material. Key Features: Provides beginner level through advanced concepts in blueprint programming with the Unreal Engine 4. 18 Hundreds of small/mid-scale projects developed as concept examples throughout the book which can be utilized in more comprehensive entertaining interactive computer simulations and games Chapter exercises will take the readers’ understanding of Unreal Engine to the next level. | Game Development and Simulation with Unreal Technology Second Edition

GBP 59.99
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Ornamental Origami Exploring 3D Geometric Designs

Ornamental Origami Exploring 3D Geometric Designs

This book is a great resource for people who enjoy polyhedra symmetry geometry mathematics and origami. The types of models presented are similar in nature to the models in Mukerji's Marvelous Modular Origami but some of the chapters are more advanced and all of the designs are new. The reader can learn about polyhedra while making these models and is left with the ability to design one's own models. Step-by-step folding instructions for over 40 models are presented. Although the book is for intermediate folders beginners are encouraged to try because origami basics are explained. The diagrams are easy to follow and each model is accompanied by breathtaking finished model photographs. | Ornamental Origami Exploring 3D Geometric Designs

GBP 175.00
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Video Game Law Everything you need to know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry

Video Game Law Everything you need to know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry

Video Game Law is aimed at game developers and industry professionals who want to better understand the industry or are in need of expert legal guidance. Given the rise in international competition the increasing complexity of video game features and the explosive growth of the industry in general game developers can quickly find themselves in serious trouble becoming vulnerable to copyright infringement claims piracy and even security breaches. Not every video game company has the financial resources to retain in-house counsel–which Video Game Law seeks to address by discussing many of the common pitfalls legal questions and scenarios facing the industry. S. Gregory Boyd Brian Pyne and Sean F. Kane the most prominent sought after and respected video game attorneys in the country break down the laws and legal concepts that every game developer and industry professional needs to know in order to better protect their game and grow their company. KEY FEATURES:• Provides a solid understanding of intellectual property (IP) concepts and laws includingcopyright trademark trade secret and other protections that apply to video games andhow each can be employed to protect a company’s unique and valuable IP• Explores cutting edge legal issues that affect the gaming industry including gambling virtual currency privacy laws the Digital Millennium Copyright Act tax incentives andrelevant piracy laws• Provides an overview of legal and privacy vocabulary and concepts needed to navigateand succeed in an industry that is constantly growing and evolving• Provides illustrative examples and legal concepts from the video game industry in everychapter | Video Game Law Everything you need to know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry

GBP 62.99
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Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games An Introduction

Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games An Introduction

Learn to make games that are more fun and engaging! Building on fundamental principles of Artificial Intelligence Funge explains how to create Non-Player Characters (NPCs) with progressively more sophisticated capabilities. Starting with the basic capability of acting in the game world the book explains how to develop NPCs who can perceive remember what they perceive and then continue in the game play to think about the effects of possible actions and finally learn from their experience. Funge considers the system architecture and explains how to implement potential behaviors (both reactive and deliberate) for intelligent and responsive NPCs allowing for games that are more fun and engaging. Emphasizing enduring design principles Funge covers the basics of Game AI and provides a clear easy to read introduction that beginning programmers and game designers will enjoy. | Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games An Introduction

GBP 59.99
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GPU Pro 360 Guide to Shadows

GPU Pro 360 Guide to Shadows

Wolfgang Engel’s GPU Pro 360 Guide to Shadows gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous seven GPU Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology that covers various algorithms that are used to generate shadow data. This volume is complete with 15 articles by leading programmers that focus on achieving good visual results in rendering shadows. GPU Pro 360 Guide to Shadows is comprised of ready-to-use ideas and efficient procedures that can help solve many computer graphics programming challenges that may arise. Key Features: Presents tips & tricks on real-time rendering of special effects and visualization data on common consumer software platforms such as PCs video consoles mobile devices Covers specific challenges involved in creating games on various platforms Explores the latest developments in rapidly evolving field of real-time rendering Takes practical approach that helps graphics programmers solve their daily challenges

GBP 46.99
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GPU Pro 360 Guide to Rendering

GPU Pro 360 Guide to Rendering

Wolfgang Engel’s GPU Pro 360 Guide to Rendering gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous seven GPU Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology that covers real-time rendering. This volume is complete with 32 articles by leading programmers that focus on the ability of graphics processing units to process and generate rendering in exciting ways. GPU Pro 360 Guide to Rendering is comprised of ready-to-use ideas and efficient procedures that can help solve many rendering programming challenges that may arise. Key Features: Presents tips and tricks on real-time rendering of special effects and visualization data on common consumer software platforms such as PCs video consoles and mobile devices Covers specific challenges involved in creating games on various platforms Explores the latest developments in the rapidly evolving field of real-time rendering Takes a practical approach that helps graphics programmers solve their daily challenges

GBP 46.99
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Building Science Graphics An Illustrated Guide to Communicating Science through Diagrams and Visualizations

Building Science Graphics An Illustrated Guide to Communicating Science through Diagrams and Visualizations

Building Science Graphics: An illustrated guide to communicating science through diagrams and visualizations is a practical guide for anyone—regardless of previous design experience and preferred drawing tools—interested in creating science-centric illustrated explanatory diagrams. Starting with a clear introduction to the concept of information graphics and their role in contemporary science communication it then outlines a process for creating graphics using evidence-based design strategies. The heart of the book is composed of two step-by-step graphical worksheets designed to help jump-start any new project. The author website featuring further resources and links can be found here: https://www. buildingsciencegraphics. com/. This is both a textbook and a practical reference for anyone that needs to convey scientific information in an illustrated form for articles poster presentations slide shows press releases blog posts social media posts and beyond. | Building Science Graphics An Illustrated Guide to Communicating Science through Diagrams and Visualizations

GBP 38.99
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GPU Pro 360 Guide to 3D Engine Design

GPU Pro 360 Guide to 3D Engine Design

Wolfgang Engel’s GPU Pro 360 Guide to 3D Engine Design gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous seven GPU Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology that covers the design of a 3D engine. This volume is complete with articles by leading programmers that focus on various aspects of 3D engine design such as quality and optimization as well as high-level architecture. GPU Pro 360 Guide to 3D Engine Design is comprised of ready-to-use ideas and efficient procedures that can help solve many computer graphics programming challenges that may arise. Key Features: Presents tips & tricks on real-time rendering of special effects and visualization data on common consumer software platforms such as PCs video consoles mobile devices Covers specific challenges involved in creating games on various platforms Explores the latest developments in rapidly evolving field of real-time rendering Takes practical approach that helps graphics programmers solve their daily challenges

GBP 46.99
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GPU Pro 360 Guide to Geometry Manipulation

GPU Pro 360 Guide to Geometry Manipulation

Wolfgang Engel’s GPU Pro 360 Guide to Geometry Manipulation gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous seven GPU Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology that covers geometry manipulation in computer graphics. This volume is complete with 19 articles by leading programmers that focus on the ability of graphics processing units to process and generate geometry in exciting ways. GPU Pro 360 Guide to Geometry Manipulation is comprised of ready-to-use ideas and efficient procedures that can help solve many computer graphics programming challenges that may arise. Key Features: Presents tips and tricks on real-time rendering of special effects and visualization data on common consumer software platforms such as PCs video consoles mobile devices Covers specific challenges involved in creating games on various platforms Explores the latest developments in the rapidly evolving field of real-time rendering Takes a practical approach that helps graphics programmers solve their daily challenges

GBP 44.99
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The Cryptoclub Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes

The Cryptoclub Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes

Join the Cryptokids as they apply basic mathematics to make and break secret codes. This book has many hands-on activities that have been tested in both classrooms and informal settings. Classic coding methods are discussed such as Caesar substitution Vigen and multiplicative ciphers as well as the modern RSA. Math topics covered include: - Addition and Subtraction with negative numbers decimals and percentages - Factorization - Modular Arithmetic - Exponentiation - Prime Numbers - Frequency Analysis. The accompanying workbook The Cryptoclub Workbook: Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes provides students with problems related to each section to help them master the concepts introduced throughout the book. A PDF version of the workbook is available at no charge on the download tab a printed workbook is available for $19. 95 (K00701). The teacher manual can be requested from the publisher by contacting the Academic Sales Manager Susie Carlisle | The Cryptoclub Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes

GBP 180.00
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