Good Luck Have Fun

Author : Roland Li
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781634506588

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Good Luck Have Fun by Roland Li Pdf

Esports is one of the fastest growing—and most cutthroat—industries in the world. A confluence of technology, culture, and determination has made this possible. Players around the world compete for millions of dollars in prize money, and companies like Amazon, Coca Cola, and Intel have invested billions. Esports are now regularly played live on national TV. Hundreds of people have dedicated their lives to gaming, sacrificing their education, relationships, and even their bodies to compete, committing themselves with the same fervor of any professional athlete. In Good Luck Have Fun, author Roland Li talks to some of the biggest names in the business and explores the players, companies, and games that have made it to the new major leagues. Follow Alex Garfield as he builds Evil Geniuses, a modest gaming group in his college dorm, into a global, multimillion-dollar eSports empire. Learn how Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill made League of Legends the world’s most successful eSports league and most popular PC game, on track to make over $1 billion a year. See how Twitch.tv pivoted from a video streaming novelty into a $1 billion startup on the back of professional gamers. And dive into eSports’ dark side: drug abuse, labor troubles, and for each success story, hundreds of people who failed to make it big. With updates on recent developments, Good Luck Have Fun is the essential guide to the rise of an industry and culture that challenge what we know about sports, games, and competition.

Author : Patrik Musollaj
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9783756266708

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The Counter-Strike Code by Patrik Musollaj Pdf

We all do it. Whether consciously or unconsciously. The Counter-Strike rules were considered unwritten and were only passed down orally from player to player. Until now. The bible for all Counterstrike players.

Author : Paul Chaloner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781472977786

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This is esports (and How to Spell it) – LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 by Paul Chaloner Pdf

***LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 'You need this. Trust me, buy it now.' - Weekly GG 'a triumph... a must-read for newcomers and veterans alike' – Forbes Award-winning broadcaster Paul 'Redeye' Chaloner brings us the definitive book on esports, the fastest growing entertainment phenomenon in the world today. From slapping coins down on arcade cabinets to the lights of Madison Square Garden, competitive video gaming has come a long way. Today, esports is a billion-dollar industry, the best players becoming stars in their own right, battling for eight-figure prizes in front of a global audience of tens of millions. From Call of Duty to Counter-Strike, FIFA to Fortnite, a generation of players have turned multiplayer video games from a pastime into a profession. But there are questions. How did we get here? What exactly is competitive gaming – is it a sport? How much money do the top stars make? Do you really have to retire at 23? And just what the hell is Dota? This is esports (and How to Spell it) addresses all of this and more, as award-winning broadcaster Paul 'Redeye' Chaloner takes you inside the unstoppable rise of pro gaming to reveal the bitter rivalries, scandals and untold history of esports, from origins to sold-out arenas. With his trademark wit – and unrivalled access – Paul delivers the definitive book on the fastest-growing entertainment phenomenon in the world today. 'Paul Chaloner is a living legend in the esports space.' - Jason Lake, founder and CEO of the esports team Complexity Gaming 'Terrific stories and insights from the inside.' - T.L. Taylor, professor of Comparative Media Studies

Author : Atinuke
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781536226935

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Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke Pdf

From acclaimed Nigerian storyteller Atinuke, the first in a series of chapter books set in contemporary West Africa introduces a little girl who has enchanted young readers. Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa, with her mother and father, her twin baby brothers (Double and Trouble), and lots of extended family in a big white house with a beautiful garden in a compound in a city. Anna is never lonely—there are always cousins to play and fight with, aunties and uncles laughing and shouting, and parents and grandparents close by. Readers will happily follow as she goes on a seaside vacation, helps plan a party for Auntie Comfort from Canada (will she remember her Nigerian ways?), learns firsthand what it’s really like to be a child selling oranges outside the gate, and longs to see sweet snow. Nigerian storyteller Atinuke’s debut book for children and its sequels, with their charming (and abundant) gray-scale drawings by Lauren Tobia, are newly published in the US by Candlewick Press, joining other celebrated Atinuke stories in captivating young readers.

Author : Helena Hunting
Publisher : Forever
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781538760154

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The Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting Pdf

Treat yourself to an "outrageously sexy" (Entertainment Weekly), "fabulously fun" (Jill Shalvis) second-chance romance from the New York Times bestselling queen of hockey romance! Lilah isn't sure what hurt worse: the day Ethan left her to focus on his hockey career or the day he came back eight years later. He might think they can pick up just where they left off, but she's no longer that same girl and never wants to be again. Ethan wants his glory days back. And that includes having Lilah by his side. With her, he was magic. They were magic. All he has to do is make her see that. Just when Lilah might finally be ready to let Ethan in, though, she finds out their reunion might have nothing to do with love and everything to do with improving his game. But Ethan's already lost her once, and even if it costs him his career, he'll do anything to keep from losing her again. "I couldn't stop turning the pages of this sexy, second-chance romance." -- Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake "Hunting sparkles in this well-plotted contemporary." -- Publishers Weekly "If you love rom-coms, don't miss this second-chance romance novel." -- Hello Giggles What readers are saying about The Good Luck Charm... "Sexy rom-com at its finest!" "Helena Hunting is the queen of romantic comedy." "Easily my favorite book Ms. Hunting has written." "My fave read from Helena Hunting yet." "Just as good as the Pucked series." "This was awesome!" "Refreshing, light, swoony, and sexy."

Author : A. Saed Alzein
Publisher : Ahmad Saed Alzein
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-28
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781527297654

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The Holy Book of Luck by A. Saed Alzein Pdf

Have you ever wondered about luck? What is luck? Is it blind force that hits randomly and changes people’s lives for the better or worse? Is it rational energy with conscious purpose? Why hard work is a myth, and why your success depends to a large extent on your luck ? The Holy Book of Luck is ‘’fascinating’’ The first of its kind book challenging the outdated notion that hard work is the only way to success, it is NOT. The Author: A.Saed Alzein who is Harvard University certified sustainable Business Strategist and London Business School Certified Corporate Strategist, based in London, An Economist by study with substantial experience running different enterprises around the world, including prize competitions and luck related business has just published this mind-blowing book with all the old mantras being challenged and put to rest. He argues that luck plays a major role in your success, and you can’t do anything about it. The Holy Book of Luck is the book which takes you on a pleasant journey to really change your perspective forever about luck and hard work.

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1274 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006357516

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Catalog of Copyright Entries by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Willis J. Edmondson,Juliane House,Daniel Z. Kadar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781108845144

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Expressions, Speech Acts and Discourse by Willis J. Edmondson,Juliane House,Daniel Z. Kadar Pdf

Provides a pedagogic interactional grammar of English for teachers, as well as learners and experts of pragmatics and applied linguistics.

Author : Bill J. Dodd
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0415272998

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Modern German Grammar by Bill J. Dodd Pdf

'Modern German Grammar' is an innovative reference guide to German as it is spoken and written today.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781134482696

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Author : Jonathan Stringfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119855378

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Get in the Game by Jonathan Stringfield Pdf

An essential guide for marketers and execs wishing to integrate their brands with modern games and esports In Get in the Game: How to Level Up Your Business with Gaming, Esports, and Emerging Technologies, decorated gaming and social media research and marketing executive Jonathan Stringfield delivers a roadmap to understanding and navigating marketing and business integrations into the gaming ecosystem: who plays games (and why), how modern games are created and oriented around the world of esports, and where brands can get involved with modern games. This book explains the breadth and depth of the gaming audience, describing the rapidly changing demographics of modern games and the various motivations gamers have for playing games. It also unpacks the history of gaming and how it has impacted the creative processes and output from the industry. Finally, it offers a practical guide for brands wishing to integrate themselves into new gaming environments, with an emphasis on maximizing success for marketers, developers, content creators, and fans. Get in the Game provides: A thorough introduction to why marketers and executives must pay closer attention to gaming, as well as existing roadblocks to understanding the gaming industry Comprehensive explorations of the psychology and motivations of gaming, and implications towards messaging and brand safety. Practical discussions of gaming as a competitive platform or streaming viewing experience. In-depth examinations of gaming ad placements, deep marketing integrations between companies and games, and future directions for the industry and how it relates to the emergence of the metaverse. Perfect for marketing strategists, brand managers, and Chief Marketing Officers, Get in the Game will also earn a place in the libraries of executives seeking to connect with the misunderstood yet largest segment in consumer entertainment.

Author : Andrews, Sharon,Crawford, Caroline M.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781799873020

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Handbook of Research on Pathways and Opportunities Into the Business of Esports by Andrews, Sharon,Crawford, Caroline M. Pdf

Esports have attracted considerable attention over the past few years and become an industry that is projected to continue to increase rapidly. Intersecting with the esports industry are organizations and businesses that develop and support the esports game experience. Included is the entrepreneurial spirit of gamers, who are interested in creating their own career paths through capturing and posting gaming microassists on different public venues that are driven by advertising dollars, invitational competition monetary winnings, and other forms of marketing their expertise for financial gain. All these organizations and industries form satellites of career opportunities as well as opportunities for research and enhanced forward-leaning study. Such career opportunities can be explicitly addressed within the structure of university degree and micro-credential certificate programs, some of which have begun to offer esports-directed degrees, but most of which have not yet moved from esports clubs into a recognition of the business and industry monetization of esports. The Handbook of Research on Pathways and Opportunities Into the Business of Esports addresses the intersection of esports gaming and the business and industry of esports, rather than an exploration of the video games themselves. It is the supporting and intersecting industry driven by esports and the vast opportunities this brings that are the foci of this book. Covering topics including digital learning, esport marketing curriculum, and gaming culture, this text is essential for business professionals, industry analysts, entrepreneurs, managers, coaches, marketers, advertisers, brand managers, university and college administrators, faculty and researchers, students, professors, and academicians.

Author : Ruth Whittle,John Klapper,Bill Dodd,Christine Eckhard-Black,William Dodd
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-08-23
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781134859146

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Modern German Grammar by Ruth Whittle,John Klapper,Bill Dodd,Christine Eckhard-Black,William Dodd Pdf

Announcing an innovative, new, practical reference grammar, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. It is the ideal reference grammar at advanced secondary level and above.

Author : Gesmay Paynter
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781479788361

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Sharing Bananas by Gesmay Paynter Pdf

Gesmay has compacted her life experiences into this book '' Sharing Bananas''. She was motivated to write this book in order to inspire, motivate and hopefully empower the reader. This is a book of dreams, aspiration and taking action. She believes that winners never quit, and quitters never win. Gesmay wants to share the philosophy that sharing makes us better and richer people. She believes perseverance and determination really pays off. Gesmay invites people to connect with her and learn more about '' Sharing Bananas'' - as a bunch we can do more. She would like to connect with independent travel community using the forum on her website: sharingbananas.org.

Author : Geoffrey Leech
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199712243

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The Pragmatics of Politeness by Geoffrey Leech Pdf

This readable book presents a new general theoretical understanding of politeness. It offers an account of a wide range of politeness phenomena in English, illustrated by hundreds of examples of actual language use taken largely from authentic British and American sources. Building on his earlier pioneering work on politeness, Geoffrey Leech takes a pragmatic approach that is based on the controversial notion that politeness is communicative altruism. Leech's 1983 book, Principles of Pragmatics, introduced the now widely-accepted distinction between pragmalinguistic and sociopragmatic aspects of politeness; this book returns to the pragmalinguistic side, somewhat neglected in recent work. Drawing on neo-Gricean thinking, Leech rejects the prevalent view that it is impossible to apply the terms 'polite' or 'impolite' to linguistic phenomena. Leech covers all major speech acts that are either positively or negatively associated with politeness, such as requests, apologies, compliments, offers, criticisms, good wishes, condolences, congratulations, agreement, and disagreement. Additional chapters deal with impoliteness and the related phenomena of irony ("mock politeness") and banter ("mock impoliteness"), and with the role of politeness in the learning of English as a second language. A final chapter takes a fascinating look at more than a thousand years of history of politeness in the English language.