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  Spelunky

  Derek Yu

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  When Derek Yu released Spelunky for free in 2008, his roguelike-inspired platformer took the indie game community by storm with its combination of classic platform mechanics, extreme difficulty, and random level generation. Four years later, Spelunky's HD remake went on to become PC Gamer's Game of the Year and earn perfect scores from Polygon and Eurogamer. But how is a "perfect" game made? 
   
    
   
  Spelunky is Boss Fight's first autobiographical book: the story of a game's creation as told by its creator. Using his own game as a vehicle, Derek Yu discusses such wide-ranging topics as randomization, challenge, indifferent game worlds, player feedback, development team dynamics, and what's required to actually finish a game. Grab some ropes, a mattock, and your favorite pug—this book is going to dig deep.

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  Planet X Hypothesis The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Naturally, as technological advances and the creation of flying aircraft became realities, the sighting of UFOs increased, as did the interest in potential contact with aliens. While incidents like the one at Roswell led to conspiracies and a craze among those who insisted the government was hiding proof of extraterrestrials’ existence, governments across the world were actually secretly studying UFO sightings by the mid-20th century. 
  Given all of that, it was hardly groundbreaking for scientists in the 19th century to have plenty of heated debates about their imperfect knowledge of astronomy. One particular argument was over whether there was a hidden planet beyond Neptune, dubbed by the theory’s original proponent, Percival Lowell, as Planet X. When Pluto was discovered in 1930, at the start of the Great Depression, scientists originally thought this new world, in the extreme cold at the outer edge of the Solar System, would solve a decades-old mystery regarding the orbit of Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun. But soon, scientists realized that Pluto, at one point considered the 9th planet, was too small to explain the discrepancies found. Thus, some researchers began looking for the next planet, or Planet X. 
  Throughout our modern culture, “X” has remained the proverbial symbol of mystery. On the maps of buried pirate treasure, “X” is supposed to mark the spot where treasure seekers are to dig. In public schools, teenagers learn the utility of “X” as a variable in algebraic equations or as an axis in the Cartesian coordinate system. And “X” is also a Roman numeral symbolizing the quantity of 10, the highest value which can be counted on the fingers, and the next value beyond “9,” the largest single digit. The search for “Planet X,” then, is a quest rich with symbolism and mystery, rooted in history, astronomy, and astrology.

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  Hack The Vagus Nerve Total Guide...

  Dr. Warren Cunningham

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  Embark on a transformative journey of self-healing and inner exploration with "Hack the Vagus Nerve: Total Guide." This audiobook offers a comprehensive roadmap to unlock the hidden potential of your body's most powerful regulator, the vagus nerve, and achieve holistic well-being. 
  You will learn: 
  🌟 Vagus Nerve Mastery: Dive deep into the intricate workings of the vagus nerve and uncover techniques to harness its innate healing capabilities. 
  🧠 Third Eye Activation: Explore ancient practices and modern methodologies to awaken the dormant potential of the third eye, expanding consciousness and unlocking spiritual insights. 
  😌 Stress Relief and Anxiety Management: Learn practical strategies and mindfulness techniques to alleviate stress, anxiety, overwhelm, promoting mental clarity and emotional balance. 
  🌈 Healing from Depression and Autism: Discover holistic approaches to address depression, autism, and other neurological conditions, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. 
  💆 Sciatica Relief: Uncover natural remedies and exercises to alleviate sciatica pain and restore mobility, enhancing physical vitality and resilience. 
  🎧 Comprehensive Guidance: Benefit from expert insights and actionable advice presented in an accessible format, empowering you to take charge of your health journey. 
  🧘 Holistic Healing: Embrace a holistic approach to wellness that integrates mind, body, and spirit. 
  Empower yourself to unlock your body's natural healing potential and embark on a journey of holistic well-being with "Hack the Vagus Nerve: Total Guide." Whether you seek relief from physical ailments, emotional challenges, or spiritual stagnation, this audiobook provides the guidance and support you need to thrive.Take the first step towards holistic wellness and self-discovery today. Start now your journey of healing and transformation!

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  Aztec Astronomy and Astrology:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals. Unlike the Maya, the Aztecs are not widely viewed or remembered with nuance, in part because their own leader burned extant Aztec writings and rewrote a mythologized history explaining his empire’s dominance less than a century before the Spanish arrived. Naturally, Cortes and other Spaniards depicted the Aztecs as savages greatly in need of conversion to Catholicism. While the Maya are remembered for their astronomy, numeral system, and calendar, the Aztecs have primarily been remembered in a far narrower way, despite continuing to be a source of pride to Mexicans through the centuries. 
  	For the Aztec, astronomy was not a purely scientific pursuit but intimately linked to religious, mythological, and ideological elements that were of the highest importance. The celestial realm held a sacred nature, as did the many gods and goddesses that dwelt there, so for all Mesoamerican cultures, astronomy was a fundamental part of their daily lives. Thus, astronomy was present in their calendars, religion, and even agriculture, and in close relation to astronomy, the concept of time was also an essential part of their worldview. The Aztec recorded many of the astronomical events they observed in codices and hieroglyphic inscriptions, but the main evidence of their deep astronomical knowledge comes from their calendar system. This information was then used to plan the orientation of buildings and ceremonial centers, which were aligned to sunrises or sunsets corresponding to special dates, such as solstices or equinoxes. Observational calendars were also used to schedule agricultural activities, as well as rituals, festivals, and celebrations, on an annual cycle.

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  The Buck that Buries its Poo -...

  Quinton Coetzee

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  Is a zebra black with white stripes or white with black stripes? And why do flamingos stand on one leg while bats hang upside down? Did you know that a chameleon's tongue can shoot out at five times the acceleration of a fighter jet?
  In The Buck That Buries its Poo, naturalist Quinton Coetzee answers these and many other intriguing wildlife questions. He also dispels countless myths and elucidates some of the legends that surround creatures in the South African bush we thought we knew all about. For example, bats do not get tangled in people's hair (because they are far too adept at flying) and elephants are not afraid of mice (but they do fear bees!).
  Other tall tales you might hear around the campfire are that lions roll in animal dung, entrails or carcasses to disguise their scent, and that rhinos have a predilection for stamping out fires. What is true, though, is that hyenas are more closely related to cats than to dogs. This handy guide is based on Coetzee's own research and that of others, and his experience gleaned over decades living close to nature and wildlife. It seeks to unravel the mysteries of nature in Africa – from mammals and birds to arthropods and plants – with fascinating information and fun trivia. It is a book that will enlighten and entertain.
  PS: Zebras are black with white stripes!

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  Ultimate Enterprise Data...

  Shanthababu Pandian

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  Practical Approaches to Time Series Analysis and Forecasting using Python for Informed Decision-Making
   
  Book Description
  Embark on a transformative journey through the intricacies of time series analysis and forecasting with this comprehensive handbook. Beginning with the essential packages for data science and machine learning projects you will delve into Python's prowess for efficient time series data analysis, exploring the core components and real-world applications across various industries through compelling use-case studies. From understanding classical models like AR, MA, ARMA, and ARIMA to exploring advanced techniques such as exponential smoothing and ETS methods, this guide ensures a deep understanding of the subject.
   
  It will help you navigate the complexities of vector autoregression (VAR, VMA, VARMA) and elevate your skills with a deep dive into deep learning techniques for time series analysis. By the end of this book, you will be able to harness the capabilities of Azure Time Series Insights and explore the cutting-edge AWS Forecast components, unlocking the cloud's power for advanced and scalable time series forecasting.
   
  Table of Contents
  1. Introduction to Python and its key packages for DS and ML Projects
  2. Python for Time Series Data Analysis
  3. Time Series Analysis and its Components
  4. Time Series Analysis and Forecasting Opportunities in Various Industries
  5. Exploring various aspects of Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
  6. Exploring Time Series Models - AR, MA, ARMA, and ARIMA
  7. Understanding Exponential Smoothing and ETS Methods in TSA
  8. Exploring Vector Autoregression and its Subsets (VAR, VMA, and VARMA)
  9. Deep Learning for Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
  10. Azure Time Series Insights
  11. AWSForecast     
  Index

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