Expertly presents, from start to finish, the process of programming commercially viable computer games! This is the kind of book that you won't let out of our sight. From page one, Mike McShaffry, a leading programmer for Origin Systems (Makers of Wing Commander and the Ultima series) and Microsoft (Bicycle Casino), shows you how to create and code...
"An informative study of the biblical origins of Satan…With resourceful though never excessive citation, Mobley and Wray make a good job of pinning down the roots of a notoriously protean character."--The Times Literary Supplement
"Let's admit it. Even in a secular age we are all still...
A detailed look at how Warren Buffett really invests
In this engaging new book, author Prem Jain extracts Warren Buffett's wisdom from his writings, Berkshire Hathaway financial statements, and his letters to shareholders and partners in his partnership firms-thousands of pages written over the last fifty years. Jain uncovers...
The Ultimate guide to finding and financing a home
Almost everyone aspires to owning a home, but the reality of coming up with a large enough down payment often stands in the way of making that dream come true. No longer! How to Buy a House with No (or Little) Money Down has helped tens of thousands become homeowners, and now it's your turn!...
Anyone who knows me knows I am a maniacal sports fan. I religiously follow Major League Baseball (San Francisco Giants), NFL football (New York Giants), and NBA basketball (Boston Celtics). My knowledge of useless sports trivia has won me numerous drinks in more bars than I care to remember. I see nothing wrong with Jimmy Fallon’s...
Are you ever going to see the value promised from your company’s project portfolio?
The question is all too familiar. The concern is real and legitimate. Technology and other project initiatives have grown faster than the ability of most companies to manage them—affecting the return on the investment of trillions of dollars...
Need some inspiration for your Raspberry Pi projects? Wondering how to work with Wii nunchucks, stepper motors, how to create a remote control panel? If you need guidance, Experimenting with Raspberry Pi is your own personal idea generator. Experimenting with Raspberry Pi covers how to work with various components and...
This book serves two goals: introducing new developers to iOS development, and educating
experienced developers about the tools and technologies available in iOS 5. We will
examine a wide range of subjects—some new and some old—covering everything from
building an initial iOS project to submitting your app to the iTunes...
Warren Buffett is the most famous investor of all time and one of today’s most admired business leaders. He became a billionaire and investment sage by looking at companies as businesses rather than prices on a stock screen. The first two editions of The Warren Buffett Way gave investors their first in-depth look at the...
The definitive guide to investing in today's market!
Especially after the wild ride that began in the fall of 2008, individual stock investing has become far more challenging. Think of a golf swing - hit it right and it goes long and straight, hit it wrong and you'll end up far off in the weeds. But - like much else in life...
