Video Game Law is aimed at game developers and industry professionals who want to better understand the game 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, large-scale piracy, and even cybersecurity breaches. Not eve...

The first biography of a preeminent postwar architect who championed the cause of freedom through architecture and transformed Black history and modernismJ. Max Bond Jr. (1935–2009) was a civil rights activist, educator, and architect who shaped such iconic structures as the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in Manhattan. Dr...

**“The best book I have ever read on balancing time and money. Time Freedom reframes our thinking about how to organize our lives.”—Héctor García, international bestselling author of Ikigai“Time Freedom busts the myth that a deep life requires deep financial resources, demonstrating instead a smarter and more flexible path toward an intentional existence.”—Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity ...

A new sci-fi thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Andrews & WilsonKody Vanzant thought he left the Secret Service behind—until an old friend confronts him with an offer he can’t refuse. Literally.Now Kody is trapped in the Pythias Project, a quantum bracelet forcing him to relive the same deadly day until he stops a presidential assassination. Every reset brings new clues. Every failure ends in death. To break the loop, Kody must solve ...

This book has a clear and constant focus on the ultimate aim of language teaching: helping learners to develop the ability to communicate effectively. Drawn from 15 different countries, the authors discuss exactly what effective communication involves and what teachers should aim for when helping learners to develop. They then expand into the different ways in which materials can help teachers and learners to achieve this.The chapters are organized into four sectio...

When a group of lifelong friends reunites in San Francisco for cocktails and conversation, their talk turns to the growing crisis of Somali piracy. Outraged and armed with decades of real-world experience, each man brings a "unique set of skills" to the table—skills that could actually make a difference.All they need is funding.When one friend secures the backing, the plan becomes real.What begins as a bold idea quickly turns into a covert international mission. The...

A Times Literary Supplement and Globe and Mail Book of the YearWinner of the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Canadian Non-Fiction Prize“A wonderful meditation on farm life and by extension life itself … told intelligently and often humorously, by a writer with a welcome fresh sharp eye.”—Peter Matthiessen, author of Shadow Country and The Snow LeopardIn this new special edition of a beloved ru...

Written by acclaimed Kabbalah scholar Brian Lancaster, The Essence of Kabbalah guides readers through this ancient Jewish tradition and its most compelling and influential texts - the Sefer Yetsirah, the Bahir, and the Zohar. Discover the movement's enigmatic teachings and how generations of kabbalists have understood the universe, the soul, and the divine.Perfect for readers curious about Jewish mysticism or anyone drawn to the meeting point of ...

From the author of Man, F*ck This House (And Other Disasters)Two feuding #VanLife influencers must put aside their differences in order to survive when they are stalked by a masked killer in a remote stretch of Death Valley.Morgan and Jasper are the couple everyone wants to be: beautiful, successful, and constantly mobile. Their #VanLife content has captured the hearts and minds of a million online followers, who all “smash that su...

Electrical Machinery Control Fundamentals is a textbook that was designed using a systematic and sound method to provide an overview of electrical machinery control for industrial automation. Key concepts are presented using a big picture or systems approach without an abundance of disconnected information. Real-world applications, procedures, and operations are stressed throughout the seven major units of the book. Mathematical operations are simplified, and problems are solved b...

Laboratory Manual for Electrical Machinery Control Fundamentals is designed to provide fundamental electrical machinery control related activities and problem solving opportunities to accompany the textbook. Real-world applications, procedures, and problem solving are stressed throughout the seven major units that parallel the textbook. Mathematical operations are simplified, and problems are solved by basic applications through reference to the textbook.Laboratory Manual ...

A visually stunning graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah**, this volume brings one of science fiction’s most pivotal stories to life in a bold, immersive new format.**Adapted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson and illustrated by Michael Shelfer, Dune Messiah: Book 1 transforms the iconic sequel into a cinematic graphic experience.Rich, detailed artwork captures the scale of Arrakis and the complexit...