Books with author Shawn Mitchell

In DetailSDL 2.0 is the latest release of the popular Simple DirectMedia Layer API, which is designed to make life easier for C++ developers, allowing you simple low-level access to various multiplatform audio, graphics, and input devices.SDL Game Development guides you through creating your first 2D game using SDL and C++. It takes a clear and practical approach to SDL game development, ensuring that the focus remains on creating awesome games.Starting with the installation and setup of SDL, you will quickly become familiar with useful SDL features, covering sprites, state management, and OOP, leading to a reusable framework that is extendable for your own games. SDL Game Development culminates in the development of two exciting action games that utilize the created framework along with tips to improve the framework.ApproachWritten as a practical and engaging tutorial, SDL Game Development guides you through the development of your own framework and the creation of two exciting, fully-featured games.Who this book is forSDL Game Development is aimed at C++ developers who want to learn the fundamentals of SDL for cross-platform game development. This isn't a beginner's guide to C++, so a good knowledge of C++ and object-orientated programming is a must.

If you are looking to raise the coffin lid a little higher this Halloween, try out some of these spooky projects and tips. From simple to advanced there is something here to make your next Halloween party or home haunt even spookier. Halloween is for grown-ups too-- the projects in this book are not intended for children, but for the creative, adults who want to handcraft their own Halloween home haunt and graveyard fun.

A WONDERFUL ADVENTURE FULL OF MYSTERY AND FUN. Bryony Summers is eleven years old and she has one wish - to be able to do magic like her favorite fictional wizard. Now she's found something that could make her dreams come true. But things aren't quite what they seem. Join Bryony and her best friend, Mercy, as they begin a great adventure that takes them to a place they could never imagine.

The International Agents of Intrigue are back in action! Twins Pen and Quin are looking forward to the start of the school year at St. Mary's, especially the international soccer tournament their team will play in, but when new student and Brazilian soccer player Mariana da Silva joins the team, the twins find themselves knee deep in a new mystery.The famous Ballon d'Or soccer trophy disappears, and Mariana's family is in danger. Somehow the two events are connected. It's up to the twins to find the trophy and solve the mystery of the golden ball.

"A truly masterful tale!""It will swoop you away and make you wish you could do a little magic too."Wands at the ready! Strange things are about to happen. Bryony Summers is eleven years old and she has one wish - to be able to do magic like her favorite fictional wizard. Now she's found something that could make her dream come true. But things aren't quite what hey seem. Join Bryony and her best friend Mercy as they go on a great adventure that takes them to a place they could never imagine!

BLACK & WHITE EDITION If you're good with C++ and object oriented programming, this book utilizes your skills to create 2D games using the Simple DirectMedia Layer API. Practical tutorials include the development of two wickedly good games. Overview Create 2D reusable games using the new SDL 2.0 and C++ frameworks Become proficient in speeding up development time Create two fully-featured games with C++ which include a platform game and a 2D side scrolling shooter An engaging and structured guide to develop your own game In Detail SDL 2.0 is the latest release of the popular Simple DirectMedia Layer API, which is designed to make life easier for C++ developers, allowing you simple low-level access to various multiplatform audio, graphics, and input devices. SDL Game Development guides you through creating your first 2D game using SDL and C++. It takes a clear and practical approach to SDL game development, ensuring that the focus remains on creating awesome games. Starting with the installation and setup of SDL, you will quickly become familiar with useful SDL features, covering sprites, state management, and OOP, leading to a reusable framework that is extendable for your own games. SDL Game Development culminates in the development of two exciting action games that utilize the created framework along with tips to improve the framework. What you will learn from this book Draw in SDL and build the SDL_image extension Develop reusable classes Get to grips with game related object-oriented programming Integrate a variety of user inputs into your games, such as joysticks or keyboards Use factories that enable us to create objects dynamically at runtime Create 2D maps through the use of tiles Easily apply the framework to different game genres Understand the scrolling of a tile map using the position of the player and collision detection Approach Written as a practical and engaging tutorial, SDL Game Development guides you through the development of your own framework and the creation of two exciting, fully-featured games. Who this book is written for SDL Game Development is aimed at C++ developers who want to learn the fundamentals of SDL for cross-platform game development. This isn't a beginner's guide to C++, so a good knowledge of C++ and object oriented programming is a must.

The International Agents of Intrigue are back in action!Fresh off their last mystery, Twins Pen and Quin are looking forward to the start of the school year at St. Mary's, especially the international soccer tournament their team will play in, but when new student and Brazilian soccer player Mariana da Silva joins the team, the twins find themselves knee deep in a new mystery. The famous Ballon d'Or soccer trophy disappears, and Mariana's family is in danger. Somehow the two events are connected. It's up to the twins to find the trophy and solve the mystery of the golden ball.

The book "Snowy Days" it is about children getting a much needed break from school due to a Snow storm that hit their city. It will amaze you the talents children have if they want to do something exciting. It had snowed so much it covered the trees, ground and was still coming down. It was very scenic.The children decided they would have a contest with the other children to see who could make the best Snowman in the neighborhood. They used some very beautiful buttons that looked like snowflakes that were very important to the sister. They worked non-stop on this project. Their father once they finished drove all over the neighborhood looking at the other Snowmen and told all the children they had them beat hands down. They were very proud of themselves. It wasn't long before the sun came out and started melting the snowman. The next day the snowplows were out on the streets. The day after the school bus was running again. Their Snow Break was over. However, they have bragging rights at school on The Best Snowman in their neighborhood. Their families were also very proud of there children for all the imagination and hard work.