HBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE & FIRE the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A STORM OF SWORDS: STEEL & SNOW is the FIRST part of the third volume in the series. Winter approaches Westeros like an angry beast. The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt & blood feud. In the northern wastes a horde of hungry savage people steeped in the dark magic of the wilderness is poised to invade the Kingdom of the North where Robb Stark wears his new-forged crown. & Robb's defences are ranged against the South the land of the cunning & cruel Lannisters who have his younger sisters in their power. Throughout Westeros the war for the Iron Throne rages more fiercely than ever but if the Wall is breached no king will live to claim it. ...

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HBO's lavish adaptation of George R.R. Martin's series of fantasy novels features a stellar cast including Aidan Gillen Peter Dinklage & Leba Headey & chronicles the violent struggles between the kingdom's noble families as they attempt to control the Iron Throne. Hailed by critics & dubbed Sopranos meets The Lord of the Rings Game of Thrones has cast its spell over audiences thanks to its memorable characters surprise deaths & violent action
- & this exhaustive guide will document the background dramas that have helped make Game of Thrones such as hugh success. You'll also find biographies of the main actors episode guides an overview of how it has already become part of pop culture & an in-depth look into the compelling world that George R.R. Martin created & much much more.
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An in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBOs Game of Thrones television series & the books that inspired it George R.R. Martins New York Times bestselling epic fantasy book series A Song of Ice & Fire & the HBO television show adapted from it have earned critical acclaim & inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex character-driven series including: Is it right for a good" king to usurp the throne of a "bad" one & murder his family? How far should you go to protect your family & its secrets? In a fantasy universe with medieval mores & ethics can female characters reflect modern feminist ideals? Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO Game of Thrones series Gives new perspectives on the characters storylines & themes of Game of Thrones Draws on great philosophers from ancient Greece to modern America to explore intriguing topics such as the strange creatures of Westeros the incestuous relationship of Jaime & Cersei Lannister & what the kings of Westeros can show us about virtue & honor (or the lack thereof) as they play their game of thrones Essential reading for fans Game of Thrones & Philosophy will enrich your experience of your favorite medieval fantasy series." ...

George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork A Game of Thrones is brought to life in the pages of this full-colour graphic novel. This is the second volume in what is sure to be one of the most coveted collaborations of the year. Now a major Sky Atlantic TV series from HBO featuring a stellar cast. Novelist Daniel Abraham & illustrator Tommy Patterson are not merely turning George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy A Game of Thrones into a graphic novel: They are meticulously translating one art form into another & capturing the intricate nuances of Martin's novels just as HBO is doing with the blockbuster series. The Abraham/ Patterson collaboration is more than just a faithful adaptation. It is a labor of love-and a thrilling masterwork in its own right. Now in the second volume the sweeping action moves from the icy north where the bastard Jon Snow seeks to carve out a place for himself among bitter outcasts & hardened criminals sworn to service upon the Wall.. .to the decadent south & the capital city of King's Landing where Jon's father Lord Eddard Stark serves as the Hand of King Robert Baratheon amid a nest of courtly vipers.. .to the barbarian lands across the Narrow Sea where the young princess Daenerys Targaryen has found the unexpected in her forced marriage to the Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo: love-and with it for the first time in her life power. Meanwhile the dwarf Tyrion Lannister accused by Lady Catelyn Stark of the attempted murder of her now-crippled youngest son must call upon all his cunning & wit to survive when he is captured & imprisoned in the lofty dungeons of the Eyrie where Lady Stark's sister-a woman obsessed with vengeance against all Lannisters-rules. But Catelyn's impulsive arrest of the Imp will set in motion a series of violent events whose outcome is fated to shake the world at the worst possible moment. For now is not the time for private feuds & bloodthirsty ambitions. Winter is coming.. .and with it terrors beyond imagining. ...

HBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE & FIRE the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice & Fire series has set the benchmark for contemporary epic fantasy. Labelled by Time magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world Martin has conjured a world as complex & vibrant as that of J.R.R. Tolkien populated by a huge cast of fascinating complex characters & boasting a history that stretches back twelve thousand years. Three great storylines weave through the books charting the civil war for control of the Seven Kingdoms; the defence of the towering Wall of ice in the uttermost north against the unearthly threat of the Others; & across the Narrow Sea the rise to power of Daenerys Targaryen & the last live dragons in the world. Seasons one & two of the HBO adaption of A Game of Thrones aired world-wide to critical acclaim. The box set
Includes:: A GAME OF THRONES A CLASH OF KINGS A STORM OF SWORDS 1: STEEL & SNOW A STORM OF SWORDS 2: BLOOD & GOLD A FEAST FOR CROWS A DANCE WITH DRAGONS 1: DREAMS & DUST A DANCE WITH DRAGONS 2: AFTER THE FEAST
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Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate. Nate is eleven years old four-&-a-half feet tall & the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius & sixth grade Renaissance Man. Equipped with only a 2 pencil & the unshakable belief that he is 1 Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers undercooked cafeteria food & all-around conventionality. He's the original rebel without a clue alternately abrasive & endearing to classmates & teachers alike. Nate blazes an unforgettable trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38 earning straight A's in laughs along the way. ...

Bestselling author Adele Parks brilliantly perceptive novel of the game of love & not looking for Mr Right... Cas Perry doesnt want a relationship. When her father walked out on her & her mother she decided relationships love & marriage simply werent worth the heartache. Cas immoral most of the time & amoral when it comes to business ruthlessly manipulates everyone she comes into contact with. Until she meets Darren. He believes in love marriage fidelity & constancy so can he believe in Cas? Is it possible the world is a better place than she imagined? & if it is after a lifetime of playing games is this discovery too late? *
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Get on the fast track to creating computer games Ever want to develop your own computer game? Learn the practical concepts of object-oriented programming for game design using Python (r) in this easy-to-follow content-filled guide. Whether youre a student aspiring game developer or veteran programmer youll gain skills as you progress from station to station in a series of clear-cut tutorials on different styles of games. The last stop will be a finished game program for you to show off. Start your journey today on The Express Line to Learning & see where it takes you! Learn the basics of programming & 2D graphics as you go Plan programs write & test code & manage data Create text-based games racing games arcade games & more Add sound set up scorekeeping & design avatars All aboard for valuable online extras Visit The L Line Web site at www.wiley.com/go/thelline for valuable online supplementary

Materials: Test bank with challenging review questions Power Point (r) slides with chapter outlines Programming code from the book Along The L Line Complete tutorial coverage Ample illustrations & examples Real-world applications & hints for avoiding pitfalls Practice exams that help evaluate your progress

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Games are everywhere: Drivers manoeuvring in heavy traffic are playing a driving game. Bargain hunters bidding on e Bay are playing an auctioning game. A firm negotiating next year's wage is playing a bargaining game. The opposing candidates in an election are playing a political game. The supermarket's price for corn flakes is decided by playing an economic game. Game theory is about how to play such games in a rational way. Even when the players have not thought everything out in advance game theory often works for the same reason that mindless animals sometimes end up behaving very cleverly: evolutionary forces eliminate irrational play because it is unfit. Game theory has seen spectacular successes in evolutionary biology & economics & is beginning to revolutionize other disciplines from psychology to political science. This Very Short Introduction introduces the fascinating world of game theory showing how it can be understood without mathematical equations & revealing that everything from how to play poker optimally to the sex ratio among bees can be understood by anyone willing to think seriously about the problem. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable. ...