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The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook by Julie A. Jacko (Editor)
Publication Date: 2012
The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook covers: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies, and Emerging Applications. It captures the current and emerging sub-disciplines within HCI related to research, development, and practice. It features cutting-edge advances to the scientific knowledge base as well as visionary perspectives and developments that fundamentally transform the way in which researchers and practitioners view the discipline. This edition includes HCI and global sustainability, HCI in Health Care, Social Networks and Social Media Enterprise, Social Computing, Role of HCI in e-Government, Role of Creativity and Cognition in HCI, Naturalistic Approach to Evaluation, Persuasion, and Globalization The chapter authors include experts from academia, industry, and government agencies from across the globe. It includes more than 80 tables, 400 figures, nearly 7,000 references, and four-page color inserts. An excellent research guide and an authoritative handbook for the practice of HCI and for education and training in HCI.
Beginning Python Games Development by Will McGugan; Harrison Kinsley
Publication Date: 2015-06-21
Teaches you how to create compelling games using Python and the PyGame games development library; how to create visuals, do event handling, create 3D games, add media elements, and integrate OpenGL into your Python game. Gives you valuable technical insights, and allows you to follow along with the creation of a real-world, freely downloadable video game. It is a comprehensive, practical introduction to games development in Python.
Game Development Principles by Alan Thorn
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
This book author clearly lays out the concepts, workflow practices, techniques, and general details that go into the making of great computer games. Each chapter focuses on a key set of development concepts, including game math, textures and materials, geometry and topology, lighting, sound, effects, and more. Contains illustrations, case studies, and examples. Written in a friendly, easy-to-grasp way.