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More Than a Game
Manchester University Press 2003; US$ 69.95There is little doubt that computer and video games occupy a significant place in contemporary popular culture. Taking its cue from practices of reading texts in literary and cultural studies, this text considers the computer game as an emerging mode of contemporary storytelling. more...
Trading Card Games For Dummies
Wiley 2006; US$ 19.99Check out Magic: The Gathering, Heroclix, and more Explore popular games like Legend of the Five Rings, build decks, and trade online Whether you're already hooked on trading card games, want to understand what your kids are into, or are just curious to see what all the fuss is about, you've come to the right place. Here's the scoop on the hottest... more...
Chess
Dorling Kindersley 2006; US$ 16.99A chess guide for the 21st century, this book uses computer-generated 3-D illustrations to bring the game to life, teaching readers everything from the strengths and weaknesses of individual pieces to more advanced strategies and techniques. Master tip boxes give detailed explanation of key tactics Master challenge boxes offer realistic chess problems... more...
Survivalguide PiA: Die Psychotherapie-Ausbildung meistern (German Edition)
Springer 2008; US$ 31.99Die Situation der Psychologen in Ausbildung (PiA) ist nach der Einführung des Psychotherapeutengesetzes katastrophal: Nach durchschnittlich 13 Semestern Studium ist für die Zulassung als Psychotherapeut eine praktische Ausbildung erforderlich. Die PiA leisten schnell fachlich qualifizierte Arbeit ? deren Bezahlung jedoch nicht gesetzlich geregelt ist.... more...
Final Fantasy and Philosophy
Wiley 2009; US$ 18.95An unauthorized look behind one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, Final Fantasy The Final Fantasy universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. In this book, you'll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that Final Fantasy forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next... more...
Philosophical Leisure
Marquette University Press 2007; US$ 20.00Human beings have suffered a communication eclipse as a result of rapid technological advancements and conspicuous consumption. Consequences of this communication eclipse can be devastating to the human condition. Philosophical Leisure: Recuperative Praxis for Human Communication invites us to understand the ontological and phenomenological difference... more...
Leisure
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 39.95No single introductory book has until now captured the range of thought appropriate for scrutinizing the idea of leisure. Beginning with a discussion of expressions in classical thought, etymological definitions and key leisure studies concepts, Blackshaw suggests that the idea abounds with ambivalence, which is unlikely ever to be resolved. ... more...
Endgame
Crown Publishing Group 2011; US$ 16.00Endgame is acclaimed biographer Frank Brady?s decades-in-the-making tracing of the meteoric ascent?and confounding descent ?of enigmatic genius Bobby Fischer. Only Brady, who met Fischer when the prodigy was only 10 and shared with him some of his most dramatic triumphs, could have written this book, which has much to say about the nature of American... more...
Chess Results, 1956-1960
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2010; US$ 49.95This comprehensive chronological reference work lists the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches, 1956 through 1960. Entries record location and, when available, the group that sponsored the event. First and last names of players are included whenever possible and are standardized for easy reference.... more...
Pervasive Games
Taylor & Francis 2009; US$ 49.95Emerging quickly from the fast-paced growth of mobile communications and wireless technologies, pervasive games provide a worldwide network of potential play spaces. Now games can be designed to be played in public spaces like conferences, museums, communities, cities, buildings or other non-traditional game venues...and game designers need to understand... more...









