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Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made

Developing video games-hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more harrowing and complex than the games themselves, often seeming like an endless maze or a bottomless abyss. In Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, Jason Schreier takes listeners on a fascinating odyssey behind the scenes of video game development, where the creator may be a team of 600 overworked underdogs or a solitary geek genius. Exploring the artistic challenges, technical impossibilities, marketplace demands, and Donkey Kong-sized monkey wrenches thrown into the works by corporate, Blood, Sweat, and Pixels reveals how bringing any game to completion is more than Sisyphean-it's nothing short of miraculous. Taking some of the most popular, bestselling recent games, Schreier immerses listeners in the hellfire of the development process, whether it's RPG studio Bioware's challenge to beat an impossible schedule and overcome countless technical nightmares to build Dragon Age: Inquisition; indie developer Eric Barone's single-handed efforts to grow country-life RPG Stardew Valley from one man's vision into a multi-million-dollar franchise; or Bungie spinning out from their corporate overlords at Microsoft to create Destiny, a brand new universe that they hoped would become as iconic as Star Wars and Lord of the Rings-even as it nearly ripped their studio apart. Documenting the round-the-clock crunches, buggy-eyed burnout, and last-minute saves, Blood, Sweat, and Pixels is a journey through development hell-and ultimately a tribute to the dedicated diehards and unsung heroes who scale mountains of obstacles in their quests to create the best games imaginable.

Jason Schreier (Author), Ray Chase (Narrator)

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LEAN philosophy: Profitable Methods = Winning Business. LEAN | KAIZEN | KANBAN | SCRUM | AGILE. Six

Create your ultimate business with the help of the proven Lean system.Are you looking for a ground-breaking guide for business success? Do you want to revolutionize your project management, streamline your business operations, and drastically improve your company? Then this audiobook is for you. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, the CEO of a small to medium enterprise, or a team leader looking to overhaul your skillsets, the secret to running a successful business lies in the Lean system. This complete guide unveils the foundations of essential project and business management systems, drawing on tried-and-tested advice to bring you a comprehensive plan for success. Covering Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, Scrum and Agile Project Management, this book is your ticket to an all-new business management system. - In part one, you’ll explore how Lean Six Sigma will help you analyze your business, improve what isn’t working, and streamline your process of operations. - In part two, you’ll discover how Kaizen and Kanban can revolutionize your business philosophy and improve your workflow fast. - In part three, you’ll uncover a step-by-step formula for implementing Scrum into your business and running a Scrum project. - In part four, you’ll learn how Agile Project Management can help you become a better project manager and supercharge your business productivity. Even if you’re new to these methodologies, inside you’ll find everything you need to know for a successful implementation. Whether you want to make more profits, secure more clients, or create faster, more streamlined projects, the Lean system is a vital tool for long-term business success. Buy now to uncover the benefits of the Lean system.

Eric Liker (Author), Kc Wayman, Perdens Studio, Ross Pipkin (Narrator)

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SCRUM MASTERY: A Direct Path to Professional Scrum Master. Scrum Framework Define an Outstanding Agi

Become a master at SCRUM and discover how to build the perfect business frameworks!Are you a team leader, project manager, or CEO of a small to medium enterprise? Are you looking for the best methodologies and proven strategies for building the perfect team and accelerating your performance? Then keep reading. SCRUM is a powerful, proven, and highly effective framework for rapidly improving your business processes. Whether you want to boost your team, streamline your project development, or accelerate your performance to get more sales and clients, SCRUM is your answer. Now, this audiobook breaks down exactly how you can implement SCRUM into your business. Containing a detailed exploration of how SCRUM works and what makes it different from other frameworks, as well as how you can become a SCRUM master, this guide is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level. Here’s what you’ll discover inside this comprehensive guide: - SCRUM 101 – What Makes This Methodology So Different - Understanding The Roles, Processes, and Benefits of SCRUM - Must-Know Fundamentals of SCRUM (and How To Execute a SCRUM Project) - Step-By-Step Formulas For Implementing SCRUM Into Your Business - A Roadmap To Becoming a SCRUM Master - Technical Details, Advanced Strategies, and High-Level Applications of SCRUM - And Much More… No matter what industry you’re in, SCRUM is a proven framework which is guaranteed to streamline your business. Even if you’re a beginner to Lean methodologies, this audiobook explains everything in a simple, easy-to-follow way. Discover how you can accelerate your performance, run better teams, and manage your projects like never before. Buy now to discover how to become a master at SCRUM today!

Eric Liker (Author), Ross Pipkin (Narrator)

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LIBRA: the new global currency: All you need to know about the facebook cryptocurrency

Thеrе'ѕ nо dоubt аbоut it, Librа iѕ оnе оf thе mоѕt аmbitiоuѕ сrурtосurrеnсу рrоjесtѕ еvеr соnсеivеd. It'ѕ соmрriѕеd оf a bitсоin, blосkсhаin аnd Ethеrеum, a ѕmаrt соntrасt рlаtfоrm, a lоw-vоlаtilitу сrурtосurrеnсу аnd a wаllеt thаt will bе intеgrаtеd in ѕоmе оf thе mоѕt-uѕеd аррѕ tоdау. Fасеbооk hаѕn't еxасtlу hаd a ѕtеllаr рrivасу trасk rесоrd in thе раѕt соuрlе оf уеаrѕ. Thе соmраnу арреаrѕ tо hаvе dоnе a lоt tо mаkе Librа аn ореn, glоbаl, jоint еffоrt. Evеn ѕо, thе рubliс аѕ wеll аѕ rеgulаtоrѕ will ѕurеlу wаnt tо knоw whеthеr Librа аnd Cаlibrа ореn nеw аvеnuеѕ fоr miѕuѕе оf uѕеr dаtа. Thеrеfоrе, thiѕ bооk wаѕ сrеаtеd tо ѕhаrе mоrе light аbоut Librа Crурtосurrеnсу. Thеrе аrе ѕеvеrаl ԛuеѕtiоnѕ уоu nееd tо аѕk уоurѕеlf, whiсh аrе: Hоw will thе еntitiеѕ hоlding Librа rеѕеrvе аѕѕеtѕ mаkе mоnеу? Whеn dоеѕ Fасеbооk Librа lаunсh? Whеrе аnd hоw саn wе buу thеm? Hоw muсh will Librа bе wоrth? Hоw will Fасеbооk аnd itѕ раrtnеrѕ еаrn mоnеу? Whаt iѕ thе diffеrеnсе with bitсоin? In thiѕ bооk, уоu will hаvе аnѕwеrѕ tо thеѕе ԛuеѕtiоnѕ. Hеrе аrе оthеr thingѕ уоu саn lеаrn frоm thiѕ bооk: Iѕ Fасеbооk Cоin Librа a Thrеаt tо Bitсоin? Thingѕ уоu nееd tо knоw Abоut Fасеbооk'ѕ Crурtосurrеnсу Librа Dо уоu think U.S. Sеnаtе Rеаllу Likе Fасеbооk’ѕ Librа Сrурtосurrеnсу Рlаnѕ? Hоw tо Trаdе Bitсоin fоr Оthеr Сrурtосurrеnсiеѕ Fаmоuѕ Реорlе whо’vе Bоught thе Сrурtосurrеnсу Сrаzе And ѕо оn likе thаt. Ordеr fоr thiѕ bооk tоdау!

Jin Hasegawa (Author), Jordan Reader (Narrator)

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LIBRA CRYPTOCURRENCY & BLOCKCHAIN MASTERY: The Latest Guide for Cryptocurrency Market, How Libra Wor

In this book you will discover everything about Libra, the new cryptocurrency by Facebook, and all you need about blockchain and cryptocurrencies! Cryptocurrencies are the hottest assets in the market, making people rich almost overnight - and with the help of this book, you'll learn exactly how you can use them to create an endless source of money and how the cryptocurrency world works. In this book, you'll discover: - What is Blockchain - What is LIBRA, how it will change our lifes… Maybe. - The concept of mining, and how to make if profitable - How to create profits from bitcoin, ethereum, ripple and litecoin - What is a smart contract, and why is it so profitable - And much, much more! Take action now to improve your finances with this easy to follow, beginner's friendly guy – Scroll up, click on 'Buy Now with 1-Click', and get your copy NOW!

Jin Hasegawa (Author), David Martin (Narrator)

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U.S.S. Seawolf: Submarine Raider of the Pacific

The USS Seawolf was one of the greatest submarine raiders of all time. Having narrowly avoided the attack on Pearl Harbor the Seawolf set out for the seas of the Pacific to wreak havoc on Japanese shipping. Joseph Melvin Eckberg was on the Seawolf from her maiden voyage and remained with her until January 1943. As chief radioman he was instrumental in assisting Captain Frederick Warder to find and destroy enemy targets. From the claustrophobia of being trapped under water and the overwhelming fear of depth charges to the joys of aiding the war-effort and the camaraderie on the ship, Eckberg's account, told to the authors Gerold Frank and James Horan, gives remarkable insight into submarine warfare of the Second World War.

Gerold Frank, James D. Horan, Joseph Eckberg (Author), Tom Perkins (Narrator)

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Augmented: Life in The Smart Lane

The Internet and smartphone are just the latest in a 250-year-long cycle of disruption that has continuously changed the way we live, the way we work, and the way we interact. The coming Augmented Age, however, promises a level of disruption, behavioral shifts, and changes that are unparalleled. While consumers today are camping outside of an Apple store waiting to be one of the first to score a new Apple Watch or iPhone, the next generation of wearables will be able to predict if we're likely to have a heart attack and recommend a course of action. We watch news of Google's self-driving cars, but don't likely realize this means progressive cities will have to ban human drives in the next decade because us humans are too risky. Following on from the Industrial or Machine Age, the Space Age and the Digital Age, the Augmented Age will be based on four key disruptive themes-Artificial Intelligence, Experience Design, Smart Infrastructure, and HealthTech. Historically the previous "ages" bought significant disruption and changes, but on a net basis jobs were created, wealth was enhanced, and the health and security of society improved. What will the Augmented Age bring? Will robots take our jobs, and AI's subsume us as inferior intelligences, or will this usher in a new age of abundance? Augmented is a book on future history, but more than that, it is a story about how you will live your life in a world that will change more in the next twenty years than it has in the last 250 years. Are you ready to adapt? Because if history proves anything, you don't have much of a choice.

Alex Lightman, Andy Lark, Brett King, Jp Rangaswami (Author), Steven Jay Cohen (Narrator)

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Hunt the Bismarck: The Pursuit of Germany's Most Famous Battleship

Hunt the Bismarck tells the story of Operation Rheinübung, the Atlantic sortie of the Nazi Germany's largest battleship in May 1941. Bismarck entered service in the summer of 1940. She was well-armed, with eight 15-inch guns as well as a powerful array of lighter weapons, while her armored protection earned her the reputation of being unsinkable. This claim was finally put to the test in May 1941, when she sortied into the Atlantic and fought the legendary battle of the Denmark Strait, destroying HMS Hood, the pride of the Royal Navy. Bismarck was now loose in the North Atlantic. However, damage sustained in the battle limited her ability to roam at will, while the Royal Navy deployed the Home Fleet to revenge the Hood. The stage was set for the greatest chase story in the history of naval warfare. Drawing on a wealth of first-hand accounts, and intertwining extensive research into a fast-paced narrative, this is the most accurate account of Bismarck's epic voyage ever produced.

Angus Konstam (Author), Nigel Patterson (Narrator)

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Fast N' Loud: Blood, Sweat and Beers

The breakout star of Discovery's hit automotive restoration show Fast N' Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, and injected with the quick-witted, foul-mouthed charm viewers love. "If we're gonna have fun, it better have a motor!" InFast N' Loud, Richard Rawlings pushes into high gear, sharing the story of his rise to success, his show, and the automotive know-how that has made him famous. He begins with his own story, how he went from flat broke to a seat at the table with some of history's most iconic car guys. His road to the top is full of dangerous twists and hilarious turns, with a few precipitous cliffs in between, including getting shot defending his beloved 1965 Mustang fastback from carjackers, blowing out of town Fear-and-Loathing style, and picking up chicks and vagrants along the way. Rawlings then takes readers behind the scenes ofFast N' Loud, the series, sharing details on everything from the toughest car to restore to the easiest, his favorite restorations, travel and war anecdotes, and the best and worst cars to make it to the small screen. He finishes with a handy guide for classic and antique car enthusiasts that includes insider tricks of the trade. Want to know how to find a Model-T in mint condition? Need a carburetor for your '73 Ford Mustang? Want to meet other '60s Porsche owners? The answers are all here.

Mark Dagostino, Richard Rawlings (Author), Alexander Cendese, Richard Rawlings (Narrator)

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Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters

In this inspirational autobiography, Captain "Sully" Sullenberger tells his life story and talks about the essential qualities that he believes have been so vital to his success. In January 2009, the world witnessed one of the most remarkable emergency landings in history when Captain Sullenberger brought a crippled US Airways flight onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all of the passengers and crew aboard. The successful outcome was the result of effective teamwork, Sully's dedication to airline safety, his belief that a pilot's judgment must go hand in hand with technology, and forty years of careful training. Sully describes the experiences that have helped make him a better leader, particularly the importance of taking responsibility for everyone in his care. And he talks about what he believes is at the heart of America's "can do" spirit: the very human drive to prepare for the unexpected and to meet it with optimism and courage. Highest Duty reminds us that cultivating seemingly ordinary virtues can prepare us to perform extraordinary acts. **Please Contact Member Services for Additional Document**

Chesley B. Sullenberger, Iii Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger (Author), Chesley B. Sullenberger, Iii Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger, Michael McConnohie, Michael Mcconnohie (Narrator)

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Valley of Genius: The Uncensored History of Silicon Valley (As Told by the Hackers, Founders, and Fr

"This is the most important book on Silicon Valley I've read in two decades. It will take us all back to our roots in the counterculture, and will remind us of the true nature of the innovation process, before we tried to tame it with slogans and buzzwords." -- Po Bronson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nudist on the Late Shift and Nurtureshock A candid, colorful, and comprehensive oral history that reveals the secrets of Silicon Valley -- from the origins of Apple and Atari to the present day clashes of Google and Facebook, and all the start-ups and disruptions that happened along the way.Rarely has one economy asserted itself as swiftly--and as aggressively--as the entity we now know as Silicon Valley. Built with a seemingly permanent culture of reinvention, Silicon Valley does not fight change; it embraces it, and now powers the American economy and global innovation. So how did this omnipotent and ever-morphing place come to be? It was not by planning. It was, like many an empire before it, part luck, part timing, and part ambition. And part pure, unbridled genius...Drawing on over two hundred in-depth interviews, VALLEY OF GENIUS takes readers from the dawn of the personal computer and the internet, through the heyday of the web, up to the very moment when our current technological reality was invented. It interweaves accounts of invention and betrayal, overnight success and underground exploits, to tell the story of Silicon Valley like it has never been told before. Read it to discover the stories that Valley insiders tell each other: the tall tales that are all, improbably, true. **Contact Customer Service for Additional Material**

Adam Fisher (Author), Pete Larkin (Narrator)

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Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Apollo Moon Landings

On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, and the space race was born. Desperate to beat the Russians into space, NASA put together a crew of the nation's most daring test pilots: the seven men who were to lead America to the moon. The first into space was Alan Shepard; the last was Deke Slayton, whose irregular heartbeat kept him grounded until 1975. They spent the 1960s at the forefront of NASA's effort to conquer space, and Moon Shot is their inside account of what many call the twentieth century's greatest feat-landing humans on another world. Collaborating with NBC's veteran space reporter Jay Barbree, Shepard and Slayton narrate in gripping detail the story of America's space exploration from the time of Shepard's first flight until he and eleven others had walked on the moon.

Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton (Author), Christopher Grove (Narrator)

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