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Create Android-controlled Arduino devices. Follow along with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations. Learn to use the Android Open Accessory Development Kit. -- from cover.

Traces the history and workings of the universe, including the Big Bang theory, and argues that particles in the universe convey information as well as energy.

Tells the rags to riches story of John Carmack and John Romero, creators of the Doom and Quake video games, describing the development of the game programs, and discussing the controversy that arose over the popularity of the violent game action.

Background information, interviews, and activities provide an overview of what it is like to be a computer game designer and what it takes to become successful in the industry.

Explores computer game and film graphics, discussing artistic techniques, computer-generated imagery, and careers; and offering related activities.

Tells the life story of video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, describing his childhood love of drawing cartoons, his beginnings in his field, and his success with Nintendo, creating such games as "Donkey Kong," "Super Mario Bros.," and "The Legend of Zelda.".