Pearce: 510 books

Ethnography and Virtual Worlds is the only book of its kind--a concise, comprehensive, and practical guide for students, teachers, designers, and scholars interested in using ethnographic methods to study online virtual worlds, including both game and nongame environments. Written by leading ethnographers...

Will butterflies be his salvation? Ethan Tackett is a nightmare. Big as life and in your face, he makes no apologies for who he is…an orphan who grew up fighting for survival. He ends up in Nashville, the lead singer of DirtSlap—a band of misfits much like himself. He owns the stage, unleashing...

One hundred years after a terrible disaster a powerful church has risen to take control. The Church of Progression led by the Cardinal crushes the spirit of all on Hestonia beneath an iron-shod boot. With the aid of the Inquisitors, highly trained church operatives that have access to magically powered...

Exam Board: ISEB Level: 13+ Subject: French For the current syllabus and all exams up to and including Summer 2019. French for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Exercises provides comprehensive practice for the Reading and Writing sections of the 13+ Common Entrance exam. All questions from...

Charles Greville (1794-1865) made his first occasional diary entries in 1814, but the diary only became a regular habit in the mid-1820s, continuing with occasional breaks, about which he is self-reproachful, through the reigns of George IV, William IV and Victoria. Finally, in 1860, after shaking...

Nowadays it is not unusual for people to hear the term outsourcing. This is true especially when it comes to businesses. However, as common as the term may seem, only a few people know what outsourcing really means and the clockwork behind it. Discover everything you need to know by grabbing a copy of this ebook today.

Daylight saving time has been described as one of the most controversial issues in modern history. This encyclopedia of daylight saving time commemorates 100 years of the scheme since it was first introduced nationally in 1916 by European countries on both sides of World War I to save fuel.The...

This unique, best-selling series features quotes gathered over the years from family, friends, and the artists themselves giving the reader a personal insight into their music and world. Fully illustrated throughout with black and white photographs.

This e-book only Booster Pack is designed for readers who have read the first edition of The Girl Who Was on Fire.The Booster Pack includes ONLY the three brand new essays included in The Girl Who Was on Fire - Movie Edition, plus access to 10,000 words of extra, e-book only content: the contributors'...

The conversation, sometimes heated, about the influence of Christianity on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien has a long history. What has been lacking is a forum for a civilized discussion about the topic, as well as a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars...

Regardless of how much preparation you have or haven’t completed, if you are looking for a resource to support you on your novel-writing journey, then this is the guide for you. This inspirational and practical guide will walk you through each of the steps that you need to take to turn...

Istanbul explores how to live with difference through the prism of an age-old, cutting-edge city whose people have long confronted the challenge of sharing space with the Other. Located at the intersection of trade networks connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, Istanbul is western and eastern, northern...

You’ve finished that manuscript and have decided to pursue a self publication contract. You can visualise the look, feel and dynamics of your book . . . you just need a hand turning this vision into a reality. This guide can help! Self Publishing: The Essential Guide will walk you through...

Fuggita dal suo piccolo paesino di provincia dopo la fine di una rovinosa storia d’amore, Aurora vive a Parma dove conduce una vita tutto sommato tranquilla: divide il suo appartamento con le coinquiline e fidate amiche Isabel e Camille, la sua quotidianità è fatta di casa, lavoro e qualche uscita...