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David Cook

    21. September 1940 – 16. September 2015

    David "Zeb" Cook ist weithin anerkannt für seine einflussreichen Beiträge zum Spieldesign, insbesondere während seiner langen Tätigkeit bei TSR, Inc. Sein Hintergrund, geprägt von einer ländlichen Erziehung und einer Leidenschaft für Strategiespiele, befeuerte einen einzigartigen Ansatz in der Spieleentwicklung. Cook verband nahtlos strategische Komplexität mit fantasievollem Rollenspiel und hinterließ damit einen bedeutenden Eindruck in der Branche.

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    • Focusing on the entanglement of art, technology, and culture, The Quantum Revolution illuminates the contemporary scientific imagination as a new way of understanding everyday life.

      The Quantum Revolution2023
    • This 50-day devotional guides readers through the Book of Acts, offering insightful reflections for both individual study and group discussions. Each day's entry encourages deeper exploration of the early church's formation, the spread of the Gospel, and the work of the Holy Spirit. It fosters spiritual growth and understanding of key themes, making it suitable for personal reflection or communal engagement. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their faith and knowledge of early Christianity.

      Journey Through Acts: 50 Devotional Insights2021
      4,0
    • Focusing on the Mamluk Sultan Qalawun and his son al-Malik al-Ashraf, this volume offers translated texts that illuminate the historical period marking the conclusion of the Crusader presence in the Syrian Levant. It provides insights into the political and military dynamics of the time, enriching the understanding of this pivotal era in Middle Eastern history.

      Chronicles of Qalāwūn and his son al-Ashraf Khalīl2020
    • November Brothers

      • 390 Seiten
      • 14 Lesestunden

      Exploring the duality of human nature, the story follows Will Lockwood, a character who embodies both good and evil traits. As he navigates his complex identity, readers are drawn into a narrative that challenges conventional morality and the choices that define us. The tension between his actions and intentions sets the stage for a gripping exploration of redemption and the consequences of one's past.

      November Brothers2020
    • Ibn Naẓīf's World-History

      Al-Tā'rīkh al-Manṣūrī

      • 230 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      The first translated and annotated edition of Ibn Na'if's work offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the text through detailed commentary and cultural context. It highlights the author's unique perspective and literary style, making it accessible to a modern audience while preserving the original nuances. This edition serves as an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, bridging historical gaps and enriching the appreciation of Ibn Na'if's contributions to literature and thought.

      Ibn Naẓīf's World-History2020
      3,0
    • Martyrdom in Islam

      • 220 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden

      This book explores the history of martyrdom in Islam, contrasting modern extremist interpretations with classical definitions that reject suicide. David Cook examines early sources, sectarian differences, and the evolution of martyrdom concepts, making it essential for understanding this complex topic in Islamic history.

      Martyrdom in Islam2008
      3,8
    • For readers of Robot Building for Beginners (Apress, 2002), welcome to the next level! Intermediate Robot Building offers the kind of real-world knowledge that only an experienced robot builder can offer—the kind of knowledge beginners usually have to learn through mistakes. In this book, you'll learn the value of a robot heartbeat and the purpose of the wavy lines in photocells. You'll find out what electronic part you should sand. You'll discover how a well-placed switch can help a robot avoid obstacles better than a pair of feelers. And you'll avoid mistakes that can cause a capacitor to explode. Want a robot that can explore rooms, follow lines, or battle opponents in mini-sumo? This book presents step-by-step instructions and circuit and part descriptions so that you can build the robot featured in the book or apply the modules to your own robot designs. Finally, you'll find the complete schematics for Roundabout, a room explorer that requires no programming and uses only off-the-shelf electronics. With Roundabout, you'll use many of the same techniques used by professional robotics engineersand you'll experience many of the same challenges and joys they feel when a robot "comes to life."

      Intermediate robot building2004
      4,0
    • Learning robotics by yourself isnt easy, but it helps when the encouragement comes from an expert whos spent years in the field. Not only does author David Cook assist you in understanding the component parts of robot development, but he also presents valuable techniques that prepare you to make new discoveries on your own.Cook begins with the anatomy of a homemade robot and gives you the best advice on how to proceed successfully. General sources for tools and parts are provided in a consolidated list, and specific parts are recommended throughout the book. Also, basic safety precautions and essential measuring and numbering systems are promoted throughout.Specific tools and parts covered include digital multimeters, motors, wheels, resistors, LEDs, photoresistors, transistors, chips, gears, nut drivers, batteries, and more. "Robot Building for Beginners" is an inspiring book that provides an essential base of practical knowledge for anyone getting started in amateur robotics.

      Robot Building for Beginners2002
      4,0
    • Drawing for Beginners

      A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing Success

      • 192 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden

      This text covers all the essential aspects of drawing, starting with advice on the various drawing media and going on to explain how they can be used to achieve different effects. Other sections look at topics such as proportion, composition, light, tone and texture.

      Drawing for Beginners1998
      4,0
    • Picknick mit Bären

      • 343 Seiten
      • 13 Lesestunden

      Bill Bryson will es seinen gehfaulen amerikanischen Landsleuten zeigen. Gemeinsam mit seinem Freund Katz plant er, den längsten Fußweg der Welt, den 'Appalachian Trail', zu bezwingen. Durch vierzehn Bundesstaaten der USA soll die Reise gehen und den Wanderern die großartigsten Naturschönheiten des Landes bescheren. Doch lauern allerhand Gefahren im Dickicht, und die beiden können sich auf so manche Überraschung gefasst machen...

      Picknick mit Bären1997
      4,1
    • The Bravest Dog Ever

      The True Story of Balto

      • 48 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden

      Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog - until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish - and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life. Illus. in full color.

      The Bravest Dog Ever1996
      4,2
    • Coaching Mental Excellence

      • 192 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden

      A highly readable survey of the major responsibilities, opportunities and challenges involved in coaching today's athlete. It emphasizes the mental techniques known through the latest research in sport psychology to enhance performance and enjoyment in sports.

      Coaching Mental Excellence1996
      4,2
    • King Pinch

      • 316 Seiten
      • 12 Lesestunden

      Having robbed a temple, Pinch must hide his theft from the temple's priestess, his traveling companion, Lissa, who holds the secret that could make him the next king of Ankhapur. Original. 75,000 first printing.

      King Pinch1995
      3,5
    • These phamlets include some of the history and photographs of the many different and beautiful castles in Scotland.

      Castles of Scotland1995
      3,8
    • The Earth

      • 48 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden

      The EarthFrom the top of the highest mountain to the ocean depths, from the icy polar wastes to the burning heat of the deserts, the Earth has enormous variety. This book tells the fascinating story of the planet on which we live.

      The Earth1994
      3,0
    • Der Zweitbeste

      • 304 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden

      Was geschieht, wenn ein Mann Vater werden will, und das ohne Frau? Als sich Graham Holt einen Sohn wünscht, hätte er nicht gedacht, daß dies sein Leben so gründlich umkrempeln würde ... David Cook zeichnet ein ebenso einfühlsames wie eindringliches Porträt einer Vater-Sohn-Beziehung, das auf originelle Art und Weise die Sichtweise des Erwachsenen mit der Gefühlswelt des Kindes verbindet.

      Der Zweitbeste1994
      3,2
    • An intense, personal story of survival, a departure from the more sweeping "battle against great evil" tales that characterize the rest of the Harpers books. Journeying far north in defiance of her Harper superiors, Martine of Sembia finds herself trapped in the lonely, snowbound valley of Samek. Illustrations.

      Soldiers of Ice 71993
      3,6
    • Learn to Draw Buildings

      • 64 Seiten
      • 3 Lesestunden

      Part of the "Learn to Draw" series, this book looks at drawing buildings. All the basics are covered, to provide a sound foundation in drawing techniques, and numerous illustrations and step-by-step drawings show how these are put into practice.

      Learn to Draw Buildings1993
      2,5
    • Take your spellcasters to limits they have never reached before! With over two hundred new spells and magical items, the Tome of Magic stretches the horizons of every wizard and priest in the AD&D 2nd Edition game.In these pages are new forms of wizard magic including elementalists, metamagic, and wild magic, plus expansions of existing schools. For priests, whole new spheres have been discovered - spheres of chaos, law, numbers, thought, time, war, and wards - and powerful new quest spells lie waiting to be tapped.All characters will experience the thrill of discovering new magical items such as the claw of magic stealing, dimensional mine, crystal parrot, ring of randomness, and staff of the elements. Tome of Magic is an invaluable expansion for all the spellcasting classes.

      Tome of Magic - Advanced Dungeon and Dragons1991
      3,8
    • Horselords

      • 312 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden

      For centuries, the civilized people of the eastern and western realms have dismissed the nomadic inhabitants of the vast middle land as barbarians, but now these nomads are rising with the might to challenge the world

      Horselords1989
      3,6
    • L'environnement

      • 30 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden

      Un regard sur les différentes niches écologiques: la région polaire, la forêt tempérée, la prairie, la savane, etc.

      L'environnement1983