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1) Ender's game
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A fast-paced action/adventure but it is also a book with deep and complex moral sensibilities. Card constructed the book so that layers fold with immaculate timing, transforming an almost juvenile adventure into a tragic tale of the destruction of the only other sentient species man had discovered in the universe.
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"A wide-ranging intellectual history that reveals how important games have been to human progress, and what's at stake when we forget what games we're really playing. We play games to learn about the world, to understand our minds and the minds of others, and to make predictions about the future. Games are an essential aspect of humanity and a powerful tool for modeling reality. They're also a lot of fun. But games can be dangerous, especially when...
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"After Kirito and Eugeo's brush with death in their fight against the goblins, it's back to the Gigas Cedar, the massive tree that Eugeo's destined to hack away at for the rest of his days. But Kirito feels a lot stronger now--even the Blue Rose Sword feels lighter in his hands. As he approaches the fearsome Gigas Cedar with a new "ax" in hand, he realizes that felling the giant just might be within the realm of possibility..."--Provided by publisher....
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"An all-new, full-color, unofficial guide for adult gamers specifically covering the Windows PC and Mac versions of Fortnite: Battle Royale. With pro tips, expert strategies, and in-depth information, this guide covers everything from tweeking your computer and customizing your keyboard for your own personal game play experience to advanced tactics for resource gathering and weapon utilization"--Provided by publisher.
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"Fortnite: Battle Royale is taking the world by storm, combining the high-octane action of traditional shooters with the creative construction elements of sandbox games like Minecraft. With 40 million players and counting, competition is fierce, and strategy is essential. Once you jump from the Battle Bus onto the island below, there can be only one goal: survival. This guide has all the tips and tricks you need to master the melee, whether you're...
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Grey is back in Battle Royale -- but will he make it out this time? With Grey as its leader, his squad soars up in the ranks of Fortnite: Battle Royale. With only a few weeks left in the season, the squad members are closing in on those top five spots that will free them from virtual reality. Grey believes that a little more practice will get them there, but not everyone in his squad is so sure. When a top ten squad comes recruiting for veteran...
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"Time is running out for Grey and his squad. While they consistently rank in the top twenty players stuck in Fortnite Battle Royale, they need to be the top five to escape virtual reality and go home. Grey's team begins to fray apart, and he fears he won't be able to keep them together long enough to get the rank they need. With the season ending in a couple weeks, people are either giving up or fighting harder than ever. When Grey losses another...
14) Ender's game
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A hostile alien race attacked Earth, and if not for the legendary heroics of Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham, all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, Colonel Hyrum Graff is training only the best young children. Ender Wiggin, a shy, but brilliant boy, is soon ordained by Graff as the military's next great hope. Once at Command School, he's trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead them into an epic battle that will determine the...
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Reference guide to help improve character control and survival in Battle Royale. Tips and strategies for safe exploration of the island, creative building of structures, offensive and defensive fighting techniques, cunning survival skills and more. Covers both current and upcoming versions of the game. Complete with detailed descriptions and screenshots.
"An essential reference for any Fortnite: Battle Royale player that explains everything you need...