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  • Beginning C++ Through Game Programming

    Michael Dawson

    Paperback (Cengage Learning PTR, June 23, 2014)
    When it comes to game programming, C++ is the name of the game. If you aspire to move from game player to game creator, it all starts with learning the fundamentals of C++ and game-programming basics. With BEGINNING C++ THROUGH GAME PROGRAMMING, FOURTH EDITION, you will find an up-to-date and thorough introduction to everything you need to get started--with no previous programming experience required. In the new fourth edition of this popular guide to learning C++, you will work with a complete program while learning each new concept and a game program at the end of each chapter. A final game project at the end of the book draws together everything you've learned. Written with the beginning programmer in mind, BEGINNING C++ THROUGH GAME PROGRAMMING, FOURTH EDITION is a great way to get started in game programming.

  • Hello Genius Milestone Box

    Michael Dahl

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2016)
    These delightful books provide a perfect guide to a child's first steps in learning social skills and manners. Included are the popular titles Duck Goes Potty, Bear Says Thank You, Penguin Says Please, Little Monkey Calms Down, Mouse Says Sorry, Little Lion Shares.
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  • Last Son of Krypton

    Michael Dahl

    language (Stone Arch Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    The distant planet KRYPTON faces total destruction. Before it explodes, the scientist JOR-EL and his wife LARA send their only son into outer space. Later, the child's rocket crashes into a Kansas cornfield where a farmer and his wife discover the boy and his strange powers.
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  • Batman: Five Riddles for Robin

    Michael Dahl

    language (Stone Arch Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    BATMAN has been kidnapped by the RIDDLER! The crook has left behind one of his infamous riddles, addressed to ROBIN. If ROBIN can solve the puzzle, he will locate the CAPED CRUSADER. But that first riddle leads to another. Then the RIDDLER turns off all the lights in GOTHAM CITY. What, ROBIN wonders, is the point? When will the riddles end? If the BOY WONDER cannot find his partner by the next sunrise, BATMAN will be gone forever.
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  • Robin: An Origin Story

    Michael Dahl

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2020)
    How did Robin become Batman's crime-fighting partner? Discover the story behind the Boy Wonder's journey from typical teenager to super hero sidekick, including the source of his acrobatic skills. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young super hero fans.

  • Dragonblood: Dawn of the Dragons

    Michael Dahl

    language (Stone Arch Books, April 1, 2014)
    A new Age of Dragons is about to begin. The powerful creatures will return to rule the world once more, but this time will be different. This time, they will have allies. Who will help them? Around the world, some young humans are making a strange discovery. They are learning that they were born with dragon blood, blood that gives them amazing powers.
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  • Beginning C++ Through Game Programming

    Michael Dawson

    Paperback (Cengage Learning PTR, Dec. 28, 2006)
    Beginning C++ Through Game Programming, Second Edition approaches C++ from a game programming perspective unlike any other on the market. Offering a thorough and modern introduction to C++, this book is everything that an aspiring game programmer needs in order to learn the fundamentals of C++ and game programming basics. There is no programming experience necessary. You'll begin within the fundamental steps of C++ and game programming. The book presents a small, but complete program for each new concept and a complete game program at the end of each chapter. At the end of the book, you'll create a final game project that combines most of the major topics you've just covered. Skillfully written in an easy-to-understand manner, this is a great place to get started with game programming.

  • The Cancer Answer Kid

    Michael Dawson

    eBook (, June 2, 2015)
    This book was written to give children with cancer a brief insight as to what cancer is; to encourage them to ask questions about their diagnosis, treatment, and care; to inform themselves so they aren’t scared of the unknown; and to then become a beacon of answers for friends and family.

  • The Cancer Answer Kid

    Michael Dawson

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, June 1, 2015)
    A child living in a world of diverse people learns she has cancer, gets a brief introduction as to what cancer is, and learns she should ask adults, parents, or her doctor friends for answers if she has questions about her diagnosis, treatment, or care.
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  • The Cancer Answer Kid

    Michael Dawson

    eBook (, June 2, 2015)
    This book was written to give children with cancer a brief insight as to what cancer is; to encourage them to ask questions about their diagnosis, treatment, and care; to inform themselves so they aren’t scared of the unknown; and to then become a beacon of answers for friends and family.

  • Little Dinos Don't Yell

    Michael Dahl

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 16, 2013)
    Even though Little Dino has a loud roar, she must learn that yelling is not a proper behavior.

  • Dawn of the Dragons

    Michael Dahl

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)
    A new Age of Dragons is about to begin. The powerful creatures will return to rule the world once more, but this time will be different. This time, they will have allies. Who will help them? Around the world, some young humans are making a strange discovery. They are learning that they were born with dragon blood, blood that gives them amazing powers.
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