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What makes an avatar unsettling? Why does a fractal repeat? Let one question lead to another, then choose a book that gives your curiosity somewhere to go.
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The Guardian · Science
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What Is Math’s Mysterious Langlands Program Really About?
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Books
Inverse Kinematics Essentials
Inverse kinematics, the art of determining a structures configuration to accomplish a specific task, is an important and challenging topic. For…
Game Design
Player Experience Design in 20 Minutes
A fast, practical guide to understanding how players think, feel, and interact with your game—so you can design experiences that keep them…
Books
UserScripts in 20 Minutes: (Coffee Break Series)
You use probably use the web-browser more than any other app - surfing for all sorts of information from the latest news, and shopping offers,…
Game Development
Beginner's Guide to Game Animation Programming
If you're completely new to game animation, this book is the perfect starting point. Learn the fundamentals of animation programming with…
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An idea worth picking up.
Fresh perspectives on books that open new directions.
Curiosity Killed the Cat / The reading view
For the question you cannot leave alone.
Quickstart Guide to Immersive User Experience
There is a strong reading opportunity in the space between Interaction Design and Digital Storytelling. “Quickstart Guide to Immersive User Experience” brings those listed subjects onto the same shelf and gives your next question a place to start. The most rewarding way into an unfamiliar subject is often a concrete question. Choose an example that matters to you and give the reading a result you can explain or explore. Follow the most surprising question first. Sketch an explanation, imagine an alternative, and see what you would need to distinguish them. The best part of an interesting subject is often the next question it unlocks. Save it for the next time you want to follow the idea further.Take a closer look
Curiosity Killed the Cat / The reading view
This is where the interesting questions begin.
If Animation Programming keeps catching your attention, “Game Animation Programming” is a title to put on your radar. Its listed scope opens a worthwhile conversation about Physics Simulation. A simulated movement gives you something to observe, predict, and question. Connect the reading to one simple physical relationship and compare a known case with the behaviour you produce. Follow the most surprising question first. Sketch an explanation, imagine an alternative, and see what you would need to distinguish them. The best part of an interesting subject is often the next question it unlocks. Worth exploring when you are ready for a fresh reading direction.Take a closer look
Curiosity Killed the Cat / The reading view
This is where the interesting questions begin.
101 Fractal Projects: A Hands-On Journey Through 101 Fractal Programming Project Examples
Looking for a new direction in Books? “101 Fractal Projects: A Hands-On Journey Through 101 Fractal Programming Project Examples” makes a persuasive case for giving the subject your attention. Bring a specific question and turn the reading into a purposeful exploration. Fractals offer a compelling way to connect a compact rule with a complex image. Change one parameter, predict the visual effect, and let the result sharpen your questions about the underlying process. Follow the most surprising question first. Sketch an explanation, imagine an alternative, and see what you would need to distinguish them. The best part of an interesting subject is often the next question it unlocks. A promising addition to a reading list with a purpose.Take a closer look
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