"AI Techniques for Game Programming" takes the difficult topics of genetic algorithms and neural networks and explains them in plain English. Gone are the tortuous mathematic equations and abstract examples to be found in other books. Each chapter takes readers through the theory a step at a time, explaining clearly how they can...

If you are new to programming with C# and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the For the Absolute Beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical C# programming...

Learn how you can use ASP.NET to accomplish real-world, professional tasks. Incorporating five hands-on projects, Microsoft ASP.NET Professional Projects is your key to unlocking the power of ASP.NET. Each project is based on a real-world situation. Work your way through as you build a Web-enabled personal finance manager, develop an...

This book dispels the myth that Visual Basic is just too slow to write a decent game, giving readers all of the tricks and techniques that they need to create awesome games using Visual Basic. Offering equal parts theory and hands-on exercises, the chapters in this book begin with a discussion of completing a task using Visual Basic, and then...