He took a Nintendo Wii with him on his honeymoon (obviously), and spent so much time playing smartphone games in bed in the dark that he got eye strain and had to wear an eye patch. The locals nicknamed him 'the pale pirate'.Steve's obsession with video games can be traced back to the golden period from the early 70s to the late 90s. In this book he will delve into these games - from the appallingly bad to the breathtakingly good. He will also take us through the nerdy geniuses who created them, their fierce rivalries and risks often leading to some of the most farcical moments in the history of entertainment.This is a story of obsession, full of tales of Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, Mario, Sonic, Wolfenstein 3D, Worms and many more. It will also answer important questions about the golden age. Questions like: Why did Namco feel they had to change the name of Puck-Man to Pac-Man because they were worried about graffiti, when Nintendo were more than happy to bring out Duck Hunt?Joysticks at the ready. Let's Play!

    Published in 2009, this book has been written by two renowned Indian historians. They trace back the history of the world, and focus on incidents that have impacted millions of lives.History Of The World throws light on World War I and II. It showcases why and how these wars took place. Starting off with WW I, this historic account goes all the way upto the terrorist attacks on 11th September 2001. Without being American or European centric, the authors have explained many major watershed events. The Civil Rights Movement in America to put an end to discrimination against African Americans has been meticulously covered. It shows how the non-white population struggled to end racial segregation and fight for their right to vote.The book also speaks of the numerous nationalist movements that spread across Asia and Africa during the 1950s and 1960s. Anti-imperialist ideas played a major role in bringing about an end to colonization, and freeing many countries. Another interesting topic covered in History Of The World is the birth of the United Nations in 1945. Furthermore, the book also discusses the Cold War between the Soviet Union and United States of America. Arjun Dev and Indira Arjun Dev have developed an interlink between all the events and forces, which helps in understanding the progress of world history.This book is designed for undergraduate students of history and international relations. However, anyone keen on knowing more about events that have altered the world, should definitely be reading History Of The World.

    Lies. Sacrifice.Welcome to my nightmare.Welcome to Miskatonic Prep."I love an author that combines so many of my favorite things! Dark romance, horror, mystery and complex characters that tie it all together! Be still my heart!"The fire took everything.My parents. My best friend. My life.Now I have a second chance.I only have to endure one year at this prestigious academy for rich snobs.One year of being the charity case no one wanted.One year of taunts and insults and bullying. Then I’m free.But I didn’t count on Trey, Ayaz, and Quinn.Arrogant, privileged, dangerous.Drop-dead gorgeous.They want me gone.They want me to suffer.They’re determined to make my nightmares real.Tough luck, bully boys – I won’t hide away.I’m not afraid.But maybe… I should be.HP Lovecraft meets Cruel Intentions in this complete dark paranormal reverse harem bully romance. Warning: Not for the faint of heart – this story of three broken bad boys and the girl who stood her ground contains dark themes, crazed cultists, books bound in human skin, high-school drama, swoon-worthy sex, and potential triggers.

    We’ve always had a rocky relationship but things are about to get downright turbulent between us. Especially when he continually butts into my business and tries to control my life.Well, that’s about to backfire on him because I’ve set my sights on the three guys he’s lined up last minute to be my new tattooists. Sure it helps that they’re all sexy as sin, but I’m not about to go falling for anyone. I’m here for my ink, and only my ink. Screwing my brother’s flat mates and business partners to get back at my brother is just a juicy bonus.Until it isn’t.Welcome to Miami.Where hot men screw your life up before stalking you across the country.

    I’m just not prepared for mine to happen at the altar, staring into a pair of intense brown eyes that will never belong to me, with mistletoe above my head, and twinkle lights glowing softly for our first kiss as man and wife.Now he and his men want to claim me as their own. Want to put me on some pedestal and treat me like a princess, or at least their twisted version of one. Every look fires my blood. Every touch threatens to incinerate us all.But I have secrets. One, they may be able to forgive. The other, well, it’s unforgivable. Once they find out what I’m hiding, there won’t be time for me to explain. My only hope is they’ll grant me mercy. Give me a head start. Let me disappear before they rain their own brand of justice down on all my lies. Because I’m definitely on the naughty list this year...Santa doesn’t even need to check his list twice. Ho, ho, f*cking, ho!Naughty Saint Nick is book one in the Sinners Mark MC series, a medium-burn reverse harem romance. WARNING: this book contains references to abuse/sexual assault that some readers may find triggering, along with graphic sex scenes and violence/torture. Prepare for a cliffhanger ending with no HEA until the final book.

    After the death of her father, Helen put herself in a position to take care of her mother, whose constant dependency forces Helen with little time for herself. When she must turn down the job of her dreams with Bevan-Jones Real Estate, she begins to believe she will spend her entire life denying herself the joys of a career and love life.The billionaire real estate magnate, Adam Bevan-Jones, is the definition of an alpha male. He knows what makes people tick and uses that to his advantage. When the perfect candidate for his manager position rejects his job offer, he's caught off guard. He doesn't select his candidates lightly and after watching Helen from afar, he realizes that he wants to make her his...How will Helen react when she hears Adam's proposal?

    No Balrovian is. Not with the Sypians in control. So when one of the invaders tells him to buy Tessa - or else - he isn't sure what to make of the soft, beautiful human... Something about her calls to him. Reminds him what life was like before Sypian rule. Before the endless nightmare of enslavement and fear!

    And right now, their goal is to please me! I thought the quarterback was hot. Then I met the running back. And then the wide receiver. All of them ignited my deepest, darkest fantasies. And they wanted to share me. In this game of 3 on 1, could all of us win? Or will there be trouble in football paradise, right before the Big Game? Tackled by the Team is standalone full length reverse harem menage novel featuring three bad boy football players and the one curvy, feisty woman they enjoy sharing. The swords don't cross and it's all about the guys pleasing the lady! There are no cliffhangers and no cheating. There is, though, plenty of steam... and a very happily ever after for all.

    HazelI’ve always seen ghosts, but since moving to Shadow Falls I haven’t seen a single spirit. Everyone says weird stuff happens here, it’s just a way of life. Ghosts don’t scare me but what’s happening in Shadow Falls is terrifying. Shadows that cling to people like parasites and a man who wants to devour me. AlarikSomething is wrong in Shadow Falls. All of the souls have disappeared and my reaper is getting weaker every day. I don’t need any distractions and that’s what Hazel is. Something about her calls to the darkness inside me. She’ll either be my salvation or the end of me.

    

    . . .Yuri and Drae are keeping secrets–each caught up in her own whirlwind of scandal and passion. They swore as children that they would never conceal anything from each other, but now, as adults, they realize that not everything is meant to be told. Yuri is married to Jeff, a man she never really loved yet settled for. During a trip to the Caribbean she begins a torrid affair with her longtime friend Britt, a rising reggae star she has always secretly desired. Drae, a high school guidance counselor, is married to Hassan, a sadistic porn king who makes her “audition” his actors and actresses while he gets off on the wild, and not always consensual, sex. As Yuri and Drae struggle to keep up their double lives, their clandestine cover-ups come to light–and the consequences are more than either of them bargained for.

    It will teach prospective fathers, in no-nonsense terms, how to survive the first 24 hours; how to Prepare and Plan to Prevent Poor Parental Performance; how to maintain morale in the ranks; how to feed, clothe, transport, and entertain your troops; how to transport the troops successfully on maneuvers; how to increase your "flash to bang" time and "square away" tasks along the way; and much more. Let training commence.

    This is no home for me - not after what I’ve seen. Not without the girl I thought would always be here waiting for me. My best friend, the girl I grew up with. It was only ever me, her and my dog, Rod. And then our two families joined and imploded. My girl was gone and I went away. And all I could think of in all that time was that I’d always wanted more of her. What if I’d told her? What if I’d moved her out of the friend zone? Too late now. I’m back and she wouldn’t even recognize the strapping broken man with secret desires. I don’t believe in second chances - until I see her again. Scherri I can't believe it's really him. He's so huge. And gorgeous. And all alpha male. And I have to stop thinking of him like that. I have to remember he’s some sort of stepbrother now. He hasn't forgiven me for leaving. And so much has happened since then. But I can't stop the forbidden fantasy. Or thinking of that delicious kiss, my first. Before I knew what a kiss like that means. Now I'm ready. So ready. And I want Steele to truly be my first. In every way. I want to luxuriate in his arms and I want him to show me how. And then his army buddy shows up and I want a whole new experience. One I shouldn't want. One that's way off limits. So filthy good. Only Steele can give me everything I need. Steele is a 40,000 word standalone novella with a very happy ending. Get ready to wring out your panties because this second chance romance features military themes and some hot menage scenes directed at totally pleasuring the girl.

     Brea Plush is a curvy, beautiful young woman, who is shy and tired of her dreary life. Her insecurities haunted her since she was a young girl and all she’s ever wanted to do was break free of them. When she meets Trevor Kincade, an irresistibly hot cowboy who starts coming into the diner she works at, she knows she’s found the one thing to bring her out of her shell. And she’s got the perfect plan to make him notice her. Only when he does she finds there’s no escaping the sexy cowboy who makes her body flush with need. One taste and Trevor is hooked. But life isn’t always what it seems and with more insecurities than she cares to admit, will Brea be able to let go of her fear and fall in love?

     Draix rescued me after I was abducted and forced into slavery. I shouldn't have fallen for him. He's an alien, for one, and two he's the Prince of the Drihlai. We shouldn't be together, not by any twist of fate, but why not have a fling? It won't hurt, right? When he was called to lead the fight against the Chaluts, there was no question that he would go. He's the Prince and one of the greatest warriors they have. I never expected to see him again. But the war is over and he's back. Now he's not just the Prince, he's about to be crowned King and marry a Chalut Princess for political alliances. He and I are worlds apart and have no place together. Except he's found me and won't stay away. If he's around for too long he'll figure out my secret, our child. We could send the entire planet into a new civil war.