Writing an Interactive Story


Book Description

Video games have become the world's largest leading cultural product. Though disputed in the past, the narrative qualities of video games have finally secured distinction in the realm of art. This is especially true for interactive games. Writing an Interactive Story will help the reader in navigating the creation process of interactive scripts, in addition to discovering behind the scenes narrative choices of renowned games, and will help you to harness your inner creativity. Guided by master interactive scriptwriters, the text presents its content in the form of a unique writing workshop. With interactive game writing, the player becomes the star of the work. Thanks to this method of storytelling, the morals of the game become resonant. This is because the weight of the narrative’s choices and consequences rest fully upon the player. It's the ultimate narrative. Whether you are a video game enthusiast, student, or professional, discover how to create a more immersive personalized experience than ever before and give your players the opportunity to write their own destiny through their choices. The methods, strategies, and secrets of this new art await you. Features exclusive interviews with: David Cage – BAFTA Award for Best Story – Heavy Rain Jean-Luc Cano - BAFTA Award for Best Story – Life Is Strange Joe Penny, David Bowman – Telltale’s The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead Benjamin Diebling – Beyond Two Souls, Detroit: Become Human Erwan Le Breton – Ubisoft Thomas Veauclin– The Council Fibre Tigre – Out There




Interactive Books


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Movable books are an innovative area of children’s publishing. Commonly equated with spectacular pop-ups, movable books have a little-known history as interactive, narrative media. Since they are hybrid artifacts consisting of words, images and movable components, they cross the borders between story, toy, and game. Interactive Books is a historical and comparative study of early movable books in relation to the children who engage with them. Jacqueline Reid-Walsh focuses on the period movable books became connected with children from the mid-17th to the early-19th centuries. In particular, she examines turn-up books, paper doll books, and related hybrid experiments like toy theaters and paignion (or domestic play set) produced between 1650 and 1830. Despite being popular in their own time, these artifacts are little known today. This study draws attention to a gap in our knowledge of children’s print culture by showing how these artifacts are important in their own right. Reid-Walsh combines archival research with children’s literature studies, book history, and juvenilia studies. By examining commercially produced and homemade examples, she explores the interrelations among children, interactive media, and historical participatory culture. By drawing on both Enlightenment thinkers and contemporary digital media theorists Interactive Books enables us to think critically about children’s media texts paper and digital, past and present.




Human And Faith Visual/Interactive Book


Book Description

Important Information and Presentation: Our book is free. The whole book can be read in “Free Sample” section. It is not necessary to give your credit card information. You can download our book in word or pdf format from the following web addresses: goo.gl/hNIUou or yadi.sk/d/09r41tL9ecYUA You can download the text of our book and its visual/interactive versions from the folder of “New Perspectives from the Treatise of 23. Word” in “English Books” section in this address. Besides, you can view or download the files of all of our books, and videos, texts and PowerPoint presentations of our seminars altogether or one by one, from these storage spaces where all of our work on Risale-i Nur (Treatise of Light) are uploaded. In Google Books and Google Play, it is not possible to open and view the links and videos just by clicking them. We suggest that you download the Pdf files from the address we provide before or from Google Books and read them. Our Website for Journeys of Discovery Risale-i Nur (Treatise of Light) Training Program http://www.kesifyolculuklari.com http://www.risaleinuregitimprogrami.com Alternative Website: http://www.risaleinuregitimprogramidotcom.wordpress.com Web address of our YouTube Video Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/EdizSözüer BOOK PRESENTATION: Human And Faith New Perspectives from the Treatise of 23. Word Risale-i Nur (Treatise of Light) Training Program We are inviting you for an utterly different experience, an interactive book full of incredible discoveries, where you will come to an impressive visual journey. READING THE BOOK OF UNIVERSE AND RISALE-I NUR HAS NEVER BEEN SO PLEASANT. In total, there are 172 visuals and 12 videos utilized (rate of visuality is 50%) in this enormous study, where interactive visuals are also used. It is a first attempt in its area worldwide. This book entitled "HUMAN AND FAITH", which is an explanatory work based on the 23rd Word of the Book of Words of Risale-i Nur, elaborates on the high value of the human that appears together with Faith and the beauties of the faith. 23. Word is a special book written about the nature/character of human and faith, which has a great depth of meaning despite its small volume. When you finish the book, you will witness that the beauties of the faith, which reveal the high value of the human being and the true character of the universe and which make them visible, are shown with an unprecedented style and with a clarity that could be accepted by anyone who is just and fair. This book is a part of our larger work, the book called “A Journey of Discovery for an Extraordinary Treasure: Risale-i Nur (The Treatise of Light) Training Program” which is the basic/source and the curriculum of “The Journeys of Discovery Risale-i Nur Training Program” This work is a part of our basic/source book called “A Journey of Discovery for an Extraordinary Treasure: Risale-i Nur (The Treatise of Light) Training Program” upon which our “Journeys of Discovery, Risale-i Nur Training Program” is constructed and it is “Man’s High Value That Becomes Apparent with Faith and the Beauties of the Being Faithfull”, which is the third discovery of the five discovery, dealt with in the first main part of that book, which is called “Discovering the Value of the Treasure of Faith”. We strongly suggest and present this book to those who regularly read Risale-i Nur as well as to those who want to get some information for the first time. The epilogue of our book which is entitled “Your Journey Just Begins Now!” is also included in this work as it contains emotional, striking and impressive points coming sincerely from the deepest parts of our hearts about the reading of Risale-i Nur and attendance to the Risale-i Nur Lectures. WHY A VISUAL/INTERACTIVE BOOK Reading and watching the written truths in a verbal and visual format (with additional explanations not provided in our book) enables you to better understand and feel them. In this way, you are following the most fruitful method in understanding the knowledge of faith, which cannot be understood just with intellect but rather are “felt truths”, and in opening the door for new perspectives for them. We keenly believe that with this method of reinforcement (Allah willing) highest level of benefit will be realized in terms of understanding Risale-i Nur and the universe. When you open Pdf document on your computer with Adobe Reader you can read it better by choosing “two pages” option and zooming in. Since full-screen mode of the “Microsoft Word” changes the places of the visuals, you should read it in page format by zooming in. We would rather prefer if you would download it in Pdf format and read it with Adobe Acrobat due to both its small size and readability it in this way. It is possible to click links and open the word and Pdf files and videos within this interactive book in your computers and cell phones. (In your cell phone use Wps Office for Word and Adobe Acrobat Reader for Pdf files. Wps Office is a useful program which opens the footnotes when clicked upon but it can’t open the links in this way. For this reason, we suggest that you use Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to benefit from the interactive features of the book.) BOOK INDEX - Picasso’s Painting It is shown, with a beautiful style, which leaves its taste in the mind, that the real valuation of man is only possible with the recognition of the fact that he is a wonder of art, through faith, which means his loyalty to his creator. -The Real Truth, Which Is Brilliant and Beautiful, of the Universe It is told in a very striking example that the person who does not listen to the Divine revelation looks like a person who is just trying to illuminate the darkness in front of him just with a pocket flashlight. - The Source of An Amazing Feeling of Confidence It is discovered with a brilliant example that giving up carrying this burden of life on one's shoulders and leaving it to the power and wisdom of Allah is a great source of confidence. - The Difference of the Man The profound secret, why the human being, unlike animals, needs to learn and improve himself constantly is skilfully removed from where it is hidden and it is brought to the daylight. - Discovery of the Subtle Secret of Supplication/Prayer It is told why the prays are not accepted every time, what the purpose of the pray should be, and what the most beautiful result of the pray is for the human being. -‘On the Concept of “Self Confidence/Reliance” As we try we try to explain the relationship of man with the nature, with the Creator and with himself, we see how misleading this corrupt concept (nature) is. - Small Targets, Low Tastes We sink ourselves into the effort of understanding the relation of the man with life and its tastes. - Big Target, High Tastes We start questioning the life styles and try to look at different styles of lives that we see around ourselves from a different perspective. - Being Suspicious of Our Lifestyle We are trying to realize that the glorious human civilization is actually nothing more that the gathering together of the pieces of a Lego package and we are investigating how we should try to achieve happiness. - A Tremendous Truth Worth Being Discovered It is revealed how the true worth of man has emerged and what kind of a great source of power and wealth it could be. - For Those Who Wonder About the Secret of the Universe Very remarkable answers are given to the questions of what the true nature of man's high duties are and what the essence of the meaningful servitude, which uncovers the secret of existence of the universe, is and it is stated that human being is expected to voluntarily assume these great duties.




MY INTERACTIVE BOOK OF POEMS


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This book “My Interactive Book of Poems” is unique, practical, useful and universal in its presentation and content. The book is divided into 9 sections with over 50 original poems of varying lengths and level of difficulty, all written by the author. It introduces children to six types of poems; Shape, Haiku, Acrostic, Rhyming, Free Verse and Narrative. Children are encouraged to read the poem aloud at least three times. As they listen to the words, the poem comes alive. It is important to note that children may not like all the poems. They may begin in any section, with any poem. There are no restrictions. The activities which follow will further test children’s understanding of the poem. The 8th section contains additional activities. Answers to all questions are in the 9th section. This book is compact, will hold in your child’s bag, and easy to read. Your child needs nothing more than a pencil or pen, crayons and a willingness to embark on a very pleasant journey with a friend, parent/adult, teacher, older sibling or alone. “My interactive Book of Poems” will soon become your child’s companion on a plane, a train, a road trip, the car or bus and at home. The possibilities are endless. Parents then, can rest at ease, knowing that “My Interactive Book of Poems” will be a positive, rewarding learning experience.




Interactive Novel


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With headlines full of scandals involving CEOs and billion dollar deals, names such as Enron, WorldCom, and Qwest echo through Wall Street where investors are more than a little skittish. So what happens on the other side of the business world-the world of startup companies and entrepreneurs? Computer scientist and author Michael Neal provides a glimpse into this world as two young entrepreneurs navigate their way through the complex maze of venture capitalists and professional managers.




Interactive Literacy Education


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Interactive Literacy Education combines the latest research and theory related to technology-based instructional design for children’s literacy development. It shows how technology can be used to build literacy learning environments that are compatible with students’ cognitive and social processes. Topics addressed throughout this enlightening work include: *technology environments and applications that preservice teachers can use with young children; *detailed information regarding the development and implementation of specific technological programs; and *various technologies, from interactive reading and spelling programs to speech recognition to multimedia, that teachers can use to enhance their literacy learning environments. Interactive Literacy Education is intended for graduate courses in methods of literacy instruction; educational technology; curriculum/curriculum design; general preservice education; special education; and applied psychology/cognitive studies. It is also appropriate for use as a supplement in undergraduate courses in methods of literacy instruction and educational technology.




Interactive Storytelling for Video Games


Book Description

What really makes a video game story interactive? What's the best way to create an interactive story? How much control should players be given? Do they really want that control in the first place? Do they even know what they want-or are their stated desires at odds with the unconscious preferences? All of these questions and more are examined in this definitive book on interactive storytelling for video games. You'll get detailed descriptions of all major types of interactive stories, case studies of popular games (including Bioshock, Fallout 3, Final Fantasy XIII, Heavy Rain, and Metal Gear Solid), and how players interact with them, and an in-depth analysis of the results of a national survey on player storytelling preferences in games. You'll get the expert advice you need to generate compelling and original game concepts and narratives.With Interactive Storytelling for Video Games, you'll:




Learning and Teaching with Interactive Whiteboards


Book Description

Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) are becoming increasingly common in schools and early years settings, and it is important for trainees to be equipped with the necessary skills and understanding to use them effectively to enhance learning. This book takes a thematic approach, examining all the key issues required to get the most out of this versatile learning technology. All chapters contain case studies from a range of subject areas and across the key stages, ensuring the text is rooted in the reality of the primary classroom and its curriculum.







The Story of Your Life Interactive Journey


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"The story of your life is a story worth telling." So sings Grammy-nominated recording artist Matthew West on his bestselling album The Story of Your Life. In this new book, Matthew develops that theme, showing how everyone's life is a story in progress and how knowing that truth can change people for the better. Filled with powerful personal stories from Matthew and his fans, The Story of Your Life Interactive Journey is a guidebook that will help readers heal from the hurts of their past and develop a deeper compassion toward others whose life stories are filled with pain. Readers will find that God, the author of their stories, is willing and able to rewrite the broken chapters of their lives. The Story of Your Life Interactive Journey is the perfect companion to the The Story of Your Life DVD. It includes extensive study questions for individuals or small groups and plenty of space for readers' insights.