Eons have shrouded the giant dragon in legend, but ancient myths soon become terrifyingly real…Aea has always been an outsider. At age six, her father was executed by the clan, and her mother and sister mysteriously vanished. Now, years later, Aea is thrust into a desperate quest when her mother returns, ravaged by the deadly Field Blight, with a dire choice: leave the protective forests of Thaduin to save her sister from mortal danger.As Aea races against ...

The surprising history of the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of the 1980s—the machine that taught the world that computing should be fun.The Commodore 64 (C64) is officially the best-selling desktop computer model of all time, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. But while it sold at least twice as many units as other home computers of its ...

A gaming academic offers a “fascinating” exploration of why we play video games—despite the unhappiness we feel when we fail at them (Boston Globe)We may think of video games as being “fun,” but in The Art of Failure, Jesper Juul claims that this is almost entirely mistaken. When we play video games, our facial expressions are rarely those of happiness or bliss. Instead, we frown, grimace, and shout in frustration as we lose, or die, or fail to ad...

This might be the most decisive book you can find in terms of defining your relationship with your partner, children, parents, siblings and close friends. Jesper Juul reveals with great insight why it is onlypossible to say Yes! to yourself when you also feel liberated and freeto say No! to others. By letting go of the obligation to be nice and the need to serve and please others, it is easier to connect with your true identity. Jesper Juul reveals the secret to developing and maintaining ...

Enter the world of Erisdün, where ancient dragons, demonic forces, and powerful magic collide in an epic battle for survival. This complete box set includes all three thrilling novels— Wrath of the Dragon King, Whispers of the Bronze Tower, and Curse of the Dark King —bringing together an unforgettable saga of dark sorcery, high-stakes adventure, and characters driven by destiny.• In Wrath of the Dragon King, Aea's quiet life is ...

Have you ever struggled with map making? Spent countless hours trying to make it comply with the laws of nature?This book is a step-by-step guidebook that will teach you how to create an authentic fantasy map. You will gain all the knowledge necessary to complete a map which your audience will believe, no matter if they are readers, viewing a movie, video game players, or role-playing gamers. It contains the exact process I use when creating maps for my fantasy fiction. I ...

From the war-torn streets of Odense to the devastated warzone of South Korea, destiny calls...Nurse Molly Dahl wants to escape the trauma of wartime Denmark by joining the hospital ship, Jutlandia, set for the battlefields of Korea.Yun, an eleven-year-old North Korean girl, flees her village which was destroyed by Napalm, seeking sanctuary from the havoc.Both Molly and Yun abandon their pasts, hopeful for a brighter future in South Korea. However, their journey beco...

In 2000 Jesper Buch sat in Oslo and wanted a pizza. He searched online for a pizzeria, but to no avail.This gave rise to the idea that later would become just-eat.dk. Countless hours in a pizza-reeking Toyota Sports Van, constant pressure, and a natural, congenital entrepreneur spirit led him and his team through ups and downs, and when he sold his share of the company ten years later, Just-Eat was a major success, generating billions.Jesper tells the story, no holds barred, ...

This book explores the capacity of the Danish innovation system to respond to key societal challenges including the green imperative of achieving growth with environmental sustainability and the need to adapt to new and possibly disruptive changes in technology, often referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution.The book is divided into four main parts. The first describes the evolving characteristics of the Danish system of research and innovation with special attention to the ...

In this excellent, short and instructive book - maybe one of Jesper Juuls best - he explains how to handle yourself as an adult in conflict with children. The many ideas, concepts and practical suggestions apply whether you are a parent or a professional working in the educational system. The title summarizes the essence of true dialogue and through plenty of everyday examples this book provides adults with alternatives to shouting, criticizing and blaming - while respecting the personal i...

Grab a standard open E chord and move it five frets up the neck and you will get a beautiful sounding Aadd9 chord. Open moveable chords are seldom described despite the vast amount of guitar literature available. Although often used by various artists these chords and chord systems are well kept secrets to many aspiring guitarists. This book will help expand your chord vocabulary with a set of new and refreshing chords that will inspire you and spark your creativity. Open moveable chords c...

Simple ideas, turned into rich stories.This short, easy-to-use guidebook tells you exactly how to turn a fleeting story idea into a solid premise strong enough to carry an entire novel.Plotting a Novel: Developing Story Ideas will teach you:How to get more story ideas when your creative well seems to have run dryHow to use mind mapping to decide which story idea is the best oneHow to develop the premise, th...