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Book Tropical Gothic in Literature and Culture

Download or read book Tropical Gothic in Literature and Culture written by Justin D. Edwards and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tropical Gothic examines Gothic within a specific geographical area of ‘the South’ of the Americas. In so doing, we structure the book around geographical coordinates (from North to South) and move between various national traditions of the gothic (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, etc) alongside regional manifestations of the Gothic (the US south and the Caribbean) as well as transnational movements of the Gothic within the Americas. The reflections on national traditions of the Gothic in this volume add to the critical body of literature on specific languages or particular nations, such as Scottish Gothic, American Gothic, Canadian Gothic, German Gothic, Kiwi Gothic, etc. This is significant because, while the Southern Gothic in the US has been thoroughly explored, there is a gap in the critical literature about the Gothic in the larger context of region of ‘the South’ in the Americas. This volume does not pretend to be a comprehensive examination of tropical Gothic in the Americas; rather, it pinpoints a variety of locations where this form of the Gothic emerges. In so doing, the transnational interventions of the Gothic in this book read the flows of Gothic forms across borders and geographical regions to tease out the complexities of Gothic cultural production within cultural and linguistic translations. Tropical Gothic includes, but is by no means limited to, a reflection on a region where European colonial powers fought intensively against indigenous populations and against each other for control of land and resources. In other cases, the vast populations of African slaves were transported, endowing these regions with a cultural inheritance that all the nations involved are still trying to comprehend. The volume reflects on how these histories influence the Gothic in this region.

Book Gaming Utopia

    Book Details:
  • Author : Claudia Costa Pederson
  • Publisher : Indiana University Press
  • Release : 2021-04-06
  • ISBN : 0253054524
  • Pages : 249 pages

Download or read book Gaming Utopia written by Claudia Costa Pederson and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Gaming Utopia: Ludic Worlds in Art, Design, and Media, Claudia Costa Pederson analyzes modernist avant-garde and contemporary video games to challenge the idea that gaming is an exclusively white, heterosexual, male, corporatized leisure activity and reenvisions it as a catalyst for social change. By looking at over fifty projects that together span a century and the world, Pederson explores the capacity for sociopolitical commentary in virtual and digital realms and highlights contributions to the history of gaming by women, queer, and transnational artists. The result is a critical tool for understanding video games as imaginative forms of living that offer alternatives to our current reality. With an interdisciplinary approach, Gaming Utopia emphasizes how game design, creation, and play can become political forms of social protest and examines the ways that games as art open doors to a more just and peaceful world.

Book Coding Games in Scratch

Download or read book Coding Games in Scratch written by Jon Woodcock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scratch 3.0 has landed! Stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Coding is not only a highly sought-after skill in our digital world, but it also teaches kids valuable skills for life after school. This book teaches important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas, all while creating games to play with their friends. Children will enjoy the step-by-step visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts easy to master. They will discover the fundamentals of computer programming and learn to code through a blend of coding theory and the practical task of building computer games themselves. The reason coding theory is taught through practical tasks is so that young programmers don't just learn how computer code works - they learn why it's done that way. With Coding Games in Scratch, kids can build single and multiplayer platform games, create puzzles and memory games, race through mazes, add animation, and more. It also supports STEM education initiatives and the maker movement. Follow Simple Steps – Improve Your Skills – Share Your Games! If you like playing computer games, why not create your own? Essential coding concepts are explained using eight build-along game projects. Coding Games In Scratch guides young coders step-by-step, using visual samples, easy-to-follow instructions, and fun pixel art. This coding book for kids has everything you need to build amazing Scratch 3.0 games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder using the latest version of the popular programming language Scratch 3.0 in this new edition. Improve your coding skills and create your own games before remixing and customizing them. Share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores! In this book, you will: - Learn about setting the scene, what makes a good game and playability - Discover objects, rules, and goals - Explore hacks and tweaks, camera angles, fine-tuning and controls - And much more Computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books for kids are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. Add Coding Projects in Scratch and Coding Projects in Python to your collection.

Book Ultimate Fun Tropical Activity Games

Download or read book Ultimate Fun Tropical Activity Games written by Tamara Lipsey and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Product Details: 25 Colored pages Large format 8.5" x 11.0" pages High quality Fun Games Keywords: fun games fun games for adults fun games for kids fun games for family fun games for kids ages 8-12 fun games for kids ages 4-8 fun games for couples fun games for adults for game night fun games for teens fun games for family game night fun games for adults 2 player fun games for adults outside fun games for adults party fun games for adults and family fun games for adults to play fun games for adults for 2 fun games for adults 3d wooden puzzle brain teasers fun games for adults men wife fun games for kids ages 3-5 fun games for kids party fun games for kids outside fun games for kids ages 6-8 fun games for kids birthday party fun games for kids 5-10 fun games for kids 8-12 fun games and stuff fun games and physical activities to help heal children who hurt fun games and toys fun games for family outside fun games for family outdoors fun games for family with younger kids fun games for family game night kids fun games for family active fun games for family water fun games for family bord games fun games for couples 2 player fun games for kids ages 8-12 boys fun games for kids ages 8-12 indoor and outdoor fun games for kids ages 8-12 girls family fun games adult fun games easter fun games outdoor fun games ps4 fun games fun games for ps4 fun games for preschoolers fun games to play with kids fun games for camping fun games for senior citizens fun games for men fun games for room fun games for couples date night fun games for couples 4 player fun games for couples to do together fun games for teens and adults fun games for teens boys fun games for teens outdoors fun games with boyfriend fun games with grandma fun games with kids fun games with family fun games with friends

Book Tropical Agriculture

Download or read book Tropical Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 890 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Game Maker s Bible

Download or read book The Game Maker s Bible written by Adam Jeremy Capps and published by Adam Jeremy Capps. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Game Maker’s Bible is a book that teaches good game making. It goes over good ideas, bad ideas, different kinds of games, story development, particular elements such as game mechanics, and more. It also contains a section for all new ideas that are free to use. This is a new public domain book.

Book Tropical Games

    Book Details:
  • Author : Smelly Noises
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-07-13
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 40 pages

Download or read book Tropical Games written by Smelly Noises and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-13 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children learn by engaging in different activities. Thus, they require resources that offer guidelines on any desired activity. 'Tropical Games' fits the requirements of both preschool and kindergarten kids. It has the most popular activities for children: mazes, searching games, crossword puzzles, Wordsearch, number games, and among others. Regardless of the game or activity that the kids prefer, the book covers them. The games help children learn about tropical and African animals as well as birds and plants. Some of the featured animals include; monkeys, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, lemurs among others. Both kindergarten and children of ages 4-8 will experience the jungle, enjoy ripe exotic fruits, and have a lot of fun through this book. The book has an eye-catching cover design which is easy to wipe clean. Each page has 8.5" x 8.5" (21.59 x 21.59 cm) of working space for children to complete their games. Besides, these spaces are presented in dazzling colours and hence, the kids have fun as they engage in their activities. If you are looking for the perfect entertaining companion for your preschool, kindergarten, and even children in ages 4-8 years during holidays or weekends, this book is the best solution.

Book Leslie s Weekly

Download or read book Leslie s Weekly written by and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book LSAT Logic Games For Dummies

Download or read book LSAT Logic Games For Dummies written by Mark Zegarelli and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve your score on the Analytical Reasoning portion of the LSAT If you're like most test-takers, you find the infamous Analytical Reasoning or "Logic Games" section of the LSAT to be the most elusive and troublesome. Now there's help! LSAT Logic Games For Dummies takes the puzzlement out of the Analytical Reasoning section of the exam and shows you that it's not so problematic after all! This easy-to-follow guide examines the types of logic puzzles presented on the LSAT and offers step-by-step instructions for how best to correctly identify and solve each problem within the allocated time. Coverage of all six question types Detailed strategies for quickly and correctly recognizing and solving each question type Complete with loads of practice problems Whether you're preparing to take the LSAT for the first time or looking to improve a previous score, LSAT Logic Games For Dummies is the logical study companion for anyone looking to score high on the LSAT!

Book New Traditional Games for Learning

Download or read book New Traditional Games for Learning written by Alex Moseley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A growing interest in the use of games-based approaches for learning has been tempered in many sectors by budget or time constraints associated with the design and development of detailed digital simulations and other high-end approaches. However, a number of practitioners and small creative groups have used low-cost, traditional approaches to games in learning effectively – involving simple card, board or indoor/outdoor activity games. New Traditional Games for Learning brings together examples of this approach, which span continents (UK, western and eastern Europe, the US, and Australia), sectors (education, training, and business) and learner styles or ages (primary through to adult and work-based learning or training). Together, the chapters provide a wealth of evidence-based ideas for the teacher, tutor, or trainer interested in using games for learning, but turned off by visible high-end examples. An editors’ introduction pulls the collection together, identifying shared themes and drawing on the editors’ own research in the use of games for learning. The book concludes with a chapter by a professional board game designer, incorporating themes prevalent in the preceding chapters and reflecting on game design, development and marketing in the commercial sector, providing valuable practical advice for those who want to take their own creations further.

Book Tropical Games for Children

Download or read book Tropical Games for Children written by Tropical and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-21 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The games will help children find out more about tropical and African animals, birds and plants. The product features cute funny animals, such as monkey, elephant, giraffe, crocodile, lemur and many others. Go through the jungle, enjoy ripe exotic fruit and have a lot of fun! The product consists of the most popular activity types for children: mazes, boardgames, searching games, matching and counting activities (including shadow match), cut and glue, crossword puzzle, wordsearch, difference searching. The elements in games have common color palette and style, that is why it is extremely easy to combine them.

Book Digital Generations

    Book Details:
  • Author : David Buckingham
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2013-10-18
  • ISBN : 1136683631
  • Pages : 350 pages

Download or read book Digital Generations written by David Buckingham and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computer games, the Internet, and other new communications media are often seen to pose threats and dangers to young people, but they also provide new opportunities for creativity and self-determination. As we start to look beyond the immediate hopes and fears that new technologies often provoke, there is a growing need for in-depth empirical research. Digital Generations presents a range of exciting and challenging new work on children, young people, and new digital media. The book is organized around four key themes: Play and Gaming, The Internet, Identities and Communities Online, and Learning and Education. The book brings together researchers from a range of academic disciplines – including media and cultural studies, anthropology, sociology, psychology and education – and will be of interest to a wide readership of researchers, students, practitioners in digital media, and educators.

Book Games for Information Skills

Download or read book Games for Information Skills written by Margaret R. Tassia and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a variety of gaming ideas to teachers and school library media specialists for use in integrating information and library skills into curricular units.

Book Intelligent Computer Mathematics

Download or read book Intelligent Computer Mathematics written by Serge Autexier and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the joint refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Symbolic Computation, AISC 2010, the 17th Symposium on the Integration of Symbolic Computation and Mechanized Reasoning, Calculemus 2010, and the 9th International Conference on Mathematical Knowledge Management, MKM 2010. All submissions passed through a rigorous review process. From the 25 papers submitted to AISC 2010, 9 were selected for presentation at the conference and inclusion in the proceedings volume. A total of 14 papers were submitted to Calculemus, of which 7 were accepted. MKM 2010 received 27 submissions, of which 16 were accepted for presentation and publication. The events focused on the use of AI techniques within symbolic computation and the application of symbolic computation to AI problem solving; the combination of computer algebra systems and automated deduction systems; and mathematical knowledge management, respectively.

Book Tropical Agriculturist

Download or read book Tropical Agriculturist written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 1136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Tropical Animal Health

    Book Details:
  • Author : H.S.H Seifert
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 1996-06-30
  • ISBN : 9780792338215
  • Pages : 586 pages

Download or read book Tropical Animal Health written by H.S.H Seifert and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1996-06-30 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, Tropical Animal Health, describes the problems of animal diseases in the tropics, in the tropical environment, and in relation to particular production systems. In Part I, those basic scientific facts of the special host defence mechanism and of the host-pathogen relationship in the tropics, which hardly play any part in animal husbandry in temperate climates, are explained. Of special importance are the resistance mechanisms of autochthonous breeds and in contrast to them, the high susceptibility of exotic breeds in the tropics. It is explained how immuno- and chemoprophylaxis can be used as instruments for animal health measures if they are adapted to the socio-economic and ecological conditions of both the tropics and developing countries. Scientific details of immunology are presented as far as they are necessary to understand the epizo otiology of tropical diseases and diagnostic techniques for recognizing tropical diseases as well as the execution of prophylactic measures. Vector-borne diseases are the disease complexes most difficult to control since they are bound to the tropical environment, thanks to the biology of their vectors. Therefore, a special chapter has been dedicated to the description of biology and eradication of vectors of vector-borne diseases. The extent of the description varies according to the importance of the specific vector. The acaricides, insecticides and alternative methods used to control vectors are dis cussed in detail. The author has tried to present a world-wide picture, but it is not possible to cover every aspect completely.

Book The Pride of Havana

Download or read book The Pride of Havana written by Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-05-24 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first amateur leagues of the 1860s to the exploits of Livan and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, here is the definitive history of baseball in Cuba. Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria expertly traces the arc of the game, intertwining its heroes and their stories with the politics, music, dance, and literature of the Cuban people. What emerges is more than a story of balls and strikes, but a richly detailed history of Cuba told from the unique cultural perch of the baseball diamond. Filling a void created by Cuba's rejection of bullfighting and Spanish hegemony, baseball quickly became a crucial stitch in the complex social fabric of the island. By the early 1940s Cuba had become major conduit in spreading the game throughout Latin America, and a proving ground for some of the greatest talent in all of baseball, where white major leaguers and Negro League players from the U.S. all competed on the same fields with the cream of Latin talent. Indeed, readers will be introduced to several black ballplayers of Afro-Cuban descent who played in the Major Leagues before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier once and for all. Often dramatic, and always culturally resonant, Gonzalez Echevarria's narrative expertly lays open the paradox of fierce Cuban independence from the U.S. with Cuba's love for our national pastime. It shows how Fidel Castro cannily associated himself with the sport for patriotic p.r.--and reveals that his supposed baseball talent is purely mythical. Based on extensive primary research and a wealth of interviews, the colorful, often dramatic anecdotes and stories in this distinguished book comprise the most comprehensive history of Cuban baseball yet published and ultimately adds a vital lost chapter to the history of baseball in the U.S.