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Before the Crash

Early Video Game History

by Mark J. P. Wolf ...

Series series Contemporary Approaches to Film and Media
Contributors examine the early days of video game history before the industry crash of 1983 that ended the medium's golden age.Following the first appearance of arcade video games in 1971 and home video game systems in 1972, the commercial video game market was exuberant with fast-paced innovation and profit. New games, gaming systems, and technologies flooded into the market until around 1983, ... Read more

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Contributors examine the early days of video game history before the industry crash of 1983 that ended the medium's golden age.Following the first appearance of arcade video games in 1971 and home video game systems in 1972, the commercial video game market was exuberant with fast-paced innovation and profit. New games, gaming systems, and technologies flooded into the market until around 1983,
... Read more
Calculated Imagery

A History of Computer Graphics in Hollywood Cinema

by Mark J.P. Wolf ...

Series series ACM Books
This is a comprehensive history of computer graphics in Hollywood cinema. As the first such work of its kind, it is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of cinema, visual effects, or computer graphics, and the industries of which they are a part.The book begins with a look at the history behind the calculation of images, from weaving to screen imaging, and the faux computer ... Read more

$64.79 USD

This is a comprehensive history of computer graphics in Hollywood cinema. As the first such work of its kind, it is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of cinema, visual effects, or computer graphics, and the industries of which they are a part.The book begins with a look at the history behind the calculation of images, from weaving to screen imaging, and the faux computer
... Read more
Building Imaginary Worlds

The Theory and History of Subcreation

by Mark J.P. Wolf ...

Mark J.P. Wolf’s study of imaginary worlds theorizes world-building within and across media, including literature, comics, film, radio, television, board games, video games, the Internet, and more. Building Imaginary Worlds departs from prior approaches to imaginary worlds that focused mainly on narrative, medium, or genre, and instead considers imaginary worlds as dynamic entities in and of ... Read more

$76.99 USD

Mark J.P. Wolf’s study of imaginary worlds theorizes world-building within and across media, including literature, comics, film, radio, television, board games, video games, the Internet, and more. Building Imaginary Worlds departs from prior approaches to imaginary worlds that focused mainly on narrative, medium, or genre, and instead considers imaginary worlds as dynamic entities in and of
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The Seven Stones

by Mark J. P. Wolf ...

This is a magisterial work of rivalry and romance, loyalty and treachery, friendship and malice, quiet heroism and subhuman vileness. Wolf weaves a luminous tapestry, intimating without reproducing themes of Homer's Odyssey, Marlowe's Dr. Faustus and Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The trials and transformation of common dwarves into hardened heroes, the corrupting lust for power, and the ... Read more

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This is a magisterial work of rivalry and romance, loyalty and treachery, friendship and malice, quiet heroism and subhuman vileness. Wolf weaves a luminous tapestry, intimating without reproducing themes of Homer's Odyssey, Marlowe's Dr. Faustus and Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The trials and transformation of common dwarves into hardened heroes, the corrupting lust for power, and the
... Read more
The World of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

by Mark J P Wolf ...

Series series Imaginary Worlds
Unlike many children’s television shows, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood did more than simply entertain or occupy children’s attention. The show educated them in the affective domain, encouraging such things as appreciation for difference, collaboration, self-expression, and self-worth. It also introduced them to the areas of culture, art, and music through guests, trips, art objects and processes, ... Read more

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Unlike many children’s television shows, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood did more than simply entertain or occupy children’s attention. The show educated them in the affective domain, encouraging such things as appreciation for difference, collaboration, self-expression, and self-worth. It also introduced them to the areas of culture, art, and music through guests, trips, art objects and processes,
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From the Ashes

The Fallen World, Book 3

by Chris Kennedy, Christopher Woods, Kacey Ezell, Jon R. Osborne, Mark Wandrey, Jon Kotouc, Ian J. Malone, Derek Shupert, David Jones, Alex Rath, Brisco Woods, Jamie Ibson, David Carrico, Kevin Steverson, Philips S. Bolger, Joseph II Capdepon, Marisa Wolf ...

Narrated by Mark Boyett ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Fallen World
Unabridged

16 hours 12 min

The world has fallen, but life goes on…In the late 2020s and early 30s, corporations managed to render the major governments of the world obsolete. The big corporations owned most of the territories as well as the majority of the world's wealth. While many of the old traditions were still observed in various parts of the world, the true power was with the corporations.In the late 30s, what would ... Read more

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The world has fallen, but life goes on…In the late 2020s and early 30s, corporations managed to render the major governments of the world obsolete. The big corporations owned most of the territories as well as the majority of the world's wealth. While many of the old traditions were still observed in various parts of the world, the true power was with the corporations.In the late 30s, what would
... Read more
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Witchwolf

Witchwolf, Book 1

by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes ...

Narrated by Greg Boudreaux, Mark Montgomery ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Witchwolf
Unabridged

6 hours 27 min

Dakota Morris has decided it's time he lost that pesky virginity.He's a college graduate, and he's tired of being a virgin. So he goes out to a club his friends don't frequent, and picks up the hottest man he's ever seen. It's truly a night to remember... until he walks into the boardroom for his new job the next morning and wishes he could forget it, because his hot pick-up is also his new boss ... Read more

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Dakota Morris has decided it's time he lost that pesky virginity.He's a college graduate, and he's tired of being a virgin. So he goes out to a club his friends don't frequent, and picks up the hottest man he's ever seen. It's truly a night to remember... until he walks into the boardroom for his new job the next morning and wishes he could forget it, because his hot pick-up is also his new boss
... Read more
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Set the Terms

Rise of the Peacemakers, Book 3

by David Alan Jones, Mia R. Kleve, Kevin Ikenberry, Mark Wandrey, Chris Kennedy, William Alan Webb, Quincy J. Allen, Kevin Steverson, Marisa Wolf, Jon R. Osborne, Terry Mixon, Casey Moores, Jamie Ibson, Peter J. Aldin, Matt Novotny, Marie Whittaker, Mark Stallings ...

Narrated by James Anderson Foster ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Rise of the Peacemakers
Unabridged

13 hours 37 min

Peacemakers. The Galactic Union's most capable enforcers and resolute negotiators, their name alone elicits fear and awe among the Union's citizenry.Being a Peacemaker isn't easy. They're charged with setting the terms and doing anything which needs to be done - even if it personally costs them everything. They must learn to honor the threat to all life, and, in the end, they must stand or fall, ... Read more

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Peacemakers. The Galactic Union's most capable enforcers and resolute negotiators, their name alone elicits fear and awe among the Union's citizenry.Being a Peacemaker isn't easy. They're charged with setting the terms and doing anything which needs to be done - even if it personally costs them everything. They must learn to honor the threat to all life, and, in the end, they must stand or fall,
... Read more
Audiobook

Wolf's Bane

by Aimee Easterling ...

Narrated by Piper Goodeve ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Moon Marked
Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

Secrets are my specialty.I’m Mai Fairchild --- fox shifter, sister’s keeper, and bane of the local werewolf pack. In a world where different is dangerous, my sister and I must pretend to be human at all costs. Too bad I just lost the job that lets me live under the radar while putting food on my sister's plate.Enter an enticing werewolf who offers enough cash to upgrade our diets from ramen ... Read more

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Secrets are my specialty.I’m Mai Fairchild --- fox shifter, sister’s keeper, and bane of the local werewolf pack. In a world where different is dangerous, my sister and I must pretend to be human at all costs. Too bad I just lost the job that lets me live under the radar while putting food on my sister's plate.Enter an enticing werewolf who offers enough cash to upgrade our diets from ramen
... Read more
Marked by the Wolf

by Juno Blake ...

Series Book 3 - Werewolf Fever
If he doesn’t claim her… someone else will.Being mated to Ciaran Mallory is like nothing Lucy ever imagined. He’s wealthy, powerful, and demanding in bed—everything she never knew she wanted. But there’s one problem.Werewolves claim their mates by marking them with their bite. Ciaran has chosen Lucy, but he can’t transform fully into a wolf, so he can’t mark Lucy—leaving her vulnerable to other ... Read more

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If he doesn’t claim her… someone else will.Being mated to Ciaran Mallory is like nothing Lucy ever imagined. He’s wealthy, powerful, and demanding in bed—everything she never knew she wanted. But there’s one problem.Werewolves claim their mates by marking them with their bite. Ciaran has chosen Lucy, but he can’t transform fully into a wolf, so he can’t mark Lucy—leaving her vulnerable to other
... Read more
Audiobook

Shadow Wolf

by Aimee Easterling ...

Narrated by Piper Goodeve ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Moon Marked
Unabridged

5 hours 34 min

The only thing worse than hiding from werewolves is living among them.No wonder I kept some secrets, broke a few rules...and implicated my werewolf protector in the process. Oops.To make matters worse, the stealer of my dead mother's magic has set his sights on my sister a second time. As the child's powers fade, so does her vitality until death looms on the horizon.Can I learn to harness the ... Read more

$9.95 USD

The only thing worse than hiding from werewolves is living among them.No wonder I kept some secrets, broke a few rules...and implicated my werewolf protector in the process. Oops.To make matters worse, the stealer of my dead mother's magic has set his sights on my sister a second time. As the child's powers fade, so does her vitality until death looms on the horizon.Can I learn to harness the
... Read more
Her Fierce Wolf

by Kestra Pingree ...

Series Book 2 - Marked by the Moon
She’s a hopeless romantic.Willow Sipe had her heart broken by the wolf who was supposed to be her mate. He wouldn’t have left if he was her Fated Mate. Destiny wouldn’t allow that.She’ll stop at nothing to find the man made for her. He’ll be everything she ever dreamed of: sexy, sweet, and devoted. She’s going to get her happy ending no matter what it takes.He doesn’t do romance.Derek Myers is a ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

She’s a hopeless romantic.Willow Sipe had her heart broken by the wolf who was supposed to be her mate. He wouldn’t have left if he was her Fated Mate. Destiny wouldn’t allow that.She’ll stop at nothing to find the man made for her. He’ll be everything she ever dreamed of: sexy, sweet, and devoted. She’s going to get her happy ending no matter what it takes.He doesn’t do romance.Derek Myers is a
... Read more

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