WarCraft Archive

• Author : Richard A. Knaak,Christie Golden,Jeff Grubb,Blizzard Entertainment,Chris Metzen
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release Date : 2006-10-24
• ISBN : 9781416525820

A player's omnibus of four original tales traces the game's backstory, from the arrival of the Burning Legion demonic army on the diverse world of Azeroth to the ongoing battle for supremacy between warring kingdoms, in a compendium that includes the titles, Day of the Dragon, Lord of the Clans, The Last Guardian, and Blood and Honor. Original. 25,000 first printing.

• Author : Richard A. Knaak
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release Date : 2007-12-11
• ISBN : 9781416552031

Based on the record-shattering computer game, the complete War of the Ancients trilogy is collected in one volume, and includes The Well of Eternity, The Demon Soul, and The Sundering. Original.

• Author : Chris Metzen
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release Date : 2000-12-01
• ISBN : 9780743418973

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

• Author : Richard A. Knaak,Mel Odom,Robert B. Marks
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release Date : 2008-07-08
• ISBN : 9781416576990

An anthology of the first three Diablo novels includes Legacy of Blood, The Black Road, and The Kingdom of Shadow, and is complemented by the original eBook title, Demonsbane, in which a warrior, the sole survivor of a massacre, is driven to avenge his fallen comrades. Original. 35,000 first printing.

• Author : William Sims Bainbridge
• Publisher : MIT Press
• Release Date : 2012-09-21
• ISBN : 9780262288378

An exploration of the popular online role-playing game World of Warcraft as a virtual prototype of the real human future. World of Warcraft is more than a game. There is no ultimate goal, no winning hand, no princess to be rescued. WoW is an immersive virtual world in which characters must cope in a dangerous environment, assume identities, struggle to understand and communicate, learn to use technology, and compete for dwindling resources. Beyond the fantasy and science fiction details, as

• Author : Christie Golden
• Publisher : Del Rey
• Release Date : 2022-03-29
• ISBN : 9780399594199

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The epic, definitive story of Sylvanas Windrunner, one of World of Warcraft’s most enduring and iconic characters, as chronicled by bestselling author Christie Golden. Ranger-General. Banshee Queen. Warchief. Sylvanas Windrunner has borne many titles. To some, she is a hero—to others, a villain. But whether in pursuit of justice, vengeance, or something more, Sylvanas has always sought to control her own destiny. The power to achieve her goals has never been closer, as Sylvanas works alongside

• Author : William Sims Bainbridge
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release Date : 2013-04-04
• ISBN : 9780199935819

William Bainbridge contends that the worlds of massively multiplayer online roleplaying games provide a new perspective on the human quest, one that combines the arts and simulates most aspects of real life. The quests in gameworlds also provide meaning for human action, in terms of narratives about achieving goals by overcoming obstacles.

• Author : William Sims Bainbridge
• Publisher : Springer
• Release Date : 2016-07-06
• ISBN : 9783319330204

This book explores the remarkable sociocultural convergence in multiplayer online games and other virtual worlds, through the unification of computer science, social science, and the humanities. The emergence of online media provides not only new methods for collecting social science data, but also contexts for developing theory and conducting education in the arts as well as technology. Notably, role-playing games and virtual worlds naturally demonstrate many classical concepts about human behaviour, in ways that encourage innovative thinking. The inspiration derives

• Author : Paul Emmerich
• Publisher : Apress
• Release Date : 2009-12-19
• ISBN : 9781430223726

If you play World of Warcraft, chances are you know what Deadly Boss Mods is: it's the most widely downloaded modification available for World of Warcraft, considered required software for many professional raid guilds, and arguably the most popular modern video game mod in history. Paul Emmerich, the author of Deadly Boss Mods, will take you from novice to elite with his approachable, up-to-date guide to building add-ons for the most popular video game in history. Using the powerful Lua

• Author : Richard A. Knaak
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release Date : 2001-12-05
• ISBN : 9780743423151

In the mist-shrouded haze of the past, the world of Azeroth teemed with wondrous creatures of every kind. Mysterious Elves and hardy Dwarves walked among tribes of man in relative peace and harmony -- until the arrival of the demonic army known as Burning Legion shattered the world's tranquility forever. Now Orcs, Dragons, Goblins, and Trolls all vie for supremacy over the scattered, warring kingdoms -- part of a grand, malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world

• Author : William Sims Bainbridge
• Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
• Release Date : 2010
• ISBN : 9781608451425

This lecture introduces fundamental principles of online multiplayer games, primarily massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), suitable for students and faculty interested both in designing games and in doing research on them. The general focus is human-centered computing, which includes many human-computer interaction issues and emphasizes social computing, but also, looks at how the design of socio-economic interactions extends our traditional notions of computer programming to cover human beings as well as machines. In addition, it demonstrates a range of

• Author : Valentine, Keri Duncan,Jensen, Lucas John
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release Date : 2016-06-20
• ISBN : 9781522502623

With complex stories and stunning visuals eliciting intense emotional responses, coupled with opportunities for self-expression and problem solving, video games are a powerful medium to foster empathy, critical thinking, and creativity in players. As these games grow in popularity, ambition, and technological prowess, they become a legitimate art form, shedding old attitudes and misconceptions along the way. Examining the Evolution of Gaming and Its Impact on Social, Cultural, and Political Perspectives asks whether videogames have the power to transform a

• Author : BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT
• Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
• Release Date : 2018-03-27
• ISBN : 9781630089948

Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Books are proud to present the third installment of their bestselling World of Warcraft Chronicle series! Like its predecessors, Volume III features beautiful full-color artwork by Peter Lee, Emily Chen, Stanton Feng, and other fan-favorite artists, as well as intricately detailed maps and spot art by Joseph Lacroix. Bolster your knowledge of Warcraftlore with this striking third volume!

• Author : Jeff Grubb,Gabriel Mesta,Tracy Hickman,Micky Neilson
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release Date : 2007-11-13
• ISBN : 9781416549291

A single-volume compilation of the first three StarCraft novels includes the tales Liberty's Crusade, Shadow of the Zel'Naga, and Speed of Darkness, in an anthology that is complemented by the previously unprinted eBook, Uprising. Original. (A Blizzard Entertainment game)

• Author : Management Association, Information Resources
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release Date : 2017-05-17
• ISBN : 9781522519348

The growing presence of discrimination and isolation has caused negative changes to human interactions. With the ubiquity of these practices, there is now an increasingly urgent need to close this divide. Discrimination and Diversity: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a critical look at race, gender, and modern day discrimination and solutions to creating sustainable diversity across numerous contexts and fields. Including innovative studies on anti-discrimination measures, gender discrimination, and tolerance, this multi-volume book is an ideal source for professionals,