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This updated third edition illustrates the mathematical concepts that a game developer needs to develop 3D computer graphics and game engines at the professional level. It starts at a fairly basic level in areas such as vector geometry and linear algebra, and then progresses to more advanced topics in 3D programming such as illumination and...

If you are new to programming with C# and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the For the Absolute Beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical C# programming...

Produced by the award-winning maranGraphics Group, Maran Illustrated Effortless Algebra is a valuable resource to a wide range of readers-from people first being introduced to algebra to those studying for their SATs or GEDs. Maran Illustrated Effortless Algebra shows the reader the best way to perform each task, while the full-color examples...

If you've ever found yourself looking at a photograph in a museum or gallery and thinking, "I can do that,"this is the book for you. 101 QUICK AND EASY IDEAS TAKEN FROM THE MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY shows you how to recognize and use the techniques of some of the great photographers of the last century. Each...

Security continues to be the number-one concern of computer professionals today, and with good reason. Consider the evidence: as many as 150 million computers worldwide may be remotely controlled by attackers. Over 94 million credit and debit cards were compromised in one data security breach, with losses totaling over $140 million. On average,...

Get ready for an amazing journey into the world of game development! 3D Game Programming All in One is your one-stop tour guide into this new world. If you believe that you can create games that are as cool as—or cooler than—the ones you’ve been playing, now’s your chance to prove it. This book will give you...

This book dispels the myth that Visual Basic is just too slow to write a decent game, giving readers all of the tricks and techniques that they need to create awesome games using Visual Basic. Offering equal parts theory and hands-on exercises, the chapters in this book begin with a discussion of completing a task using Visual Basic, and then...

If you are new to programming with C++ and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the reference for you. Developed by computer science professors, books in the for the Absolute Beginner series teach the principles of programming though simple game creating. You will...

Relax. Learning how to use Microsoft Office Excel 2003 is now a breeze. With this book's step-by-step instructions, you'll be managing your data in effective worksheets in no time. From storing simple data to creating complex calculations, "Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Fast & Easy" gives you the step-by-step...

Learn JavaScript In a Weekend, 2nd Edition is the ultimate guide to integrating JavaScript into Web pages. With step-by-step instructions, readers will learn how to effectively use JavaScript, the most popular scripting language used for Web development today. Setting itself apart from competitors, this is the only beginner-level...

If you’re looking for a solid introduction to programming with WSH and VBScript, then this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the For the Absolute Beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. By following along with the exercises in this book, you’ll...