Design Development

Are you impressed by your apps’ ability to display and work equally well on your desktop, smartphone, laptop, and tablet? As a result, you may have made up your mind to learn how you, too, can create such impressive sites for the web. There’s no question that you - or anybody - can attain such ability given the right training. All you need is a patient and knowledgeable instructor to impart to you these technical skills. But, you don’t have to go through expensive courses and tedious lectures for that.

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL! With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on organizational development or organizational design and structure, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Organizational Development This book explains organizational development in a way that is easily understood by anyone. It introduces the concept, discusses its stages, describes it in action, highlights its benefits and drawbacks, and suggests methods for its improvement. The text is educational and informational, and it is applicable to real-world organizational change. ...

A Step-by-Step Master Class in Indie Game Development, from the Creator of the Emmy® Winning Neverwinter Nights™ Honors for Don Daglow's From Dream to Delivery books: Winner, 2019 Independent Press Book Awards Winner, Kirkus Top 100 Indie Books of 2019 Finalist, 2020 Top Shelf Book Awards Finalist, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist, Book Excellence Awards "Don Daglow has survived 40+ years creating games and always retained his positive attitude. Learn from the master." – Jeff Braun, ...

As organizations shift from monolithic applications to smaller, self-contained microservices, distributed systems have become more fine-grained. But developing these new systems brings its own host of problems. This expanded second edition takes a holistic view of topics that you need to consider when building, managing, and scaling microservices architectures. Through clear examples and practical advice, author Sam Newman gives everyone from architects and developers to testers and IT operators a firm grounding in the concepts.

Written by an expert who has created systems ranging from DNA scanners to children's toys, this book is ideal for intermediate and experienced programmers, no matter what platform you use. This expanded second edition includes new chapters on IoT and networked sensors, motors and movement, debugging, data handling strategies, and more.

Immerse yourself into the world of indie game development with our new eBook, "Indie Game Development"! Explore a complete universe brimming with potential, from the inception of ideas to the final satisfactory moment of launching your own game. In the insightful first chapter, learn about this exciting realm, where storytelling and design unite, flourishing into an immersive player experience. Discover the importance of indie games and the freedom they provide to their creators. Navigate through the endless possibilities and challenges that await in this artistic and innovative digital ...

Filled with insights and tips, this updated edition of The Accidental Instructional Designer, by e-learning veteran Cammy Bean, covers nearly every aspect of the learning design process for those getting started or even for the experienced practitioner in need of new ideas.

A well-designed online course will not only benefit students, but will help make the experience of teaching more enjoyable for the instructor. A lot of professional Instructional Designers use the ADDIE model. ADDIE is an acronym that stands for Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate. This book compiles insights and methodologies from experienced digital educators and up-to-date scholarly works. It offers guidelines on the structuring of online courses, creating syllabi, and effectively guiding online learning environments, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and ...

The best career is not one where you only do what you love, but one where you honor who you are. In You Turn, counterterrorism-professional-turned-career-coach Ashley Stahl shares the strategies she’s used to help thousands ditch their Monday blues, get clarity on what work lights them up, and devise an action plan to create a career they love. This book gives listeners access to Stahl’s coveted 11-step road map that has guided thousands of coaching clients in 31 countries to self-discovery and success.

Real Life Organizing offers clutter-free storage solutions and advice that can help you create a Pinterest-worthy home on a small budget: Learn how to organize your home, simplify life, and have more time for the things you love.

The Resilient Routine is your step-by-step guide to building daily practices that make you stronger, calmer, and more productive—no matter what life throws your way. You don’t need more hours in the day—you need a better structure for the hours you already have. With practical exercises, real-life examples, and strategies you can start today, The Resilient Routine will show you how to create mornings, days, and nights that fuel your best self. If you’re ready to thrive instead of just survive, this book will become your daily guide to a stronger, calmer, and more focused life.

Judd Kessler has spent a career studying and designing these very markets. Now, he reveals the secrets of how they work, and how to maneuver in them. Whether you want to snag a coveted ticket, secure a spot in an oversubscribed college course, get better matches in the dating and job markets, do your fair share of the household chores (but no more), or more efficiently allocate your time and attention, this must-hear guide will show you how to get Lucky by Design.

Game Worlds Unlocked: The Psychology of Play & Design 🎮 Unlock the psychological principles that make games addictive, immersive, and emotionally impactful. 🧠 Explore how player motivation, emotion, and behavior are shaped by thoughtful design choices. 🔍 Discover what keeps players engaged for hours, from challenge curves to flow states. 📖 Break down the elements of compelling narratives, branching choices, and meaningful consequences. 🤝 Understand the role of social dynamics, cooperation, and competition in multiplayer experiences. 💡 Perfect for game developers, UX ...

Change doesn’t happen through willpower alone—it happens through wiring. The NeuroShift Method is a science-backed guide that shows you how to reprogram your brain and build habits that last. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, and practical exercises, Dr. Sofia Kenin reveals why most attempts at change fail—and how small, intentional shifts can create exponential growth over time. Inside this audiobook, you’ll learn how to break free from destructive loops, design habits that align with your identity, and leverage emotions and environment to make success automatic.

Are you a Manifesting Generator feeling the constant pressure to "do it all," only to end up feeling burnt out and unfulfilled? What if your unique Human Design blueprint held the key to unlocking a life where working less leads to earning more, all by simply responding to what truly energizes you? This groundbreaking guide invites you into the transformative world of Manifesting Generators, offering a radical shift from hustle culture to inspired action. Discover how to harness your dual energetic nature--the strategic initiation of a Manifestor paired with the powerful response mechanism ...

Dive into the world of board game creation and bring your ideas to life, even if you've struggled with creativity in the past! Are you an aspiring game designer overwhelmed by where to start? Do you find yourself juggling numerous game ideas but struggle to form them into a cohesive, engaging experience? Have you already poured hours into an underperforming game, only to find it doesn't resonate with players?

The eBook contains all the techniques that an archer from a novice level right though to an Olympic member could use to improve focus, reducing performance anxiety and creating a mind-set of a champion. The “Archery Mental Mastery” eBook is packed full great tips and tricks (over eighteen powerful techniques) to help you in all areas of your archery using NLP and other powerful tools. It ONLY contains what you need, it is not padded out with stuff you don’t! PLEASE NOTE No MP3 is included within this product as described within the text. It was previously on sales as a eBook and MP3 ...

Talking to people about your designs might seem like a basic skill, but it can be difficult to do well. In many cases, how you communicate with stakeholders, clients, and other non-designers may be more important than the designs themselves. Because if you can't get their support, your work will never see the light of day - no matter how good it is. This practical guide focuses on principles, tactics, and actionable methods for presenting your designs.

Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo - he's just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn't absolutely need. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him.