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James Newman is Senior Lecturer in Media Communications and Cultural Studies at Bath Spa University, UK. His previous books include Videogames (2004) and Teaching Videogames (2006). Iain Simons is a writer and Director of the GameCity Festival at Nottingham Trent University, UK. He is the author of Inside Game Design (2007) and co-editor of Difficult Questions About Videogames (2004) with James Newman.

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Playing with Videogames documents the richly productive, playful and social cultures of videogaming that support, surround and sustain this most important of digital media forms and yet which remain largely invisible within existing studies.James Newman details the rich array of activities that surround game-playing, charting the vibrant and productive practices of the vast number of videogame players and the extensive 'shadow' economy of walkthroughs, FAQs, art, narratives, online discussion boards and fan games, as well as the cultures of cheating, copying and piracy that have emerged. Playing with Videogames offers the reader a comprehensive understanding of the meanings of videogames and videogaming within the contemporary media environment.

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Showcasing James Newman Gray's beautiful detailed artwork, in this high quality colouring book, Colour in Hope will lead you to a place of rest. This reflective journey through colouring explores the meaning of hope through a series of patterns and designed illustrations, plus seven different quotes form writers, thinkers, saints, and the Bible. There are 7 main sections to the book. Each section starts with a theme, introduced by the quote, and the following 7 pages explore this theme through different artwork pieces. Included is a section for freer reflection, giving the reader the opportunity to think, to doodle, or create their own drawings on themes of hope.

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JAMES NEWMAN is Senior Lecturer in Media Communications and Cultural Studies at Bath Spa University. He is the author of Videogames (2004) and the forthcoming Playing with Videogames and co-editor of Difficult Questions about Videogames (2004). Barney Oram is a teacher at Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge. He is an Assistant Examiner of A level Media Studies for one of the English awarding bodies.

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A beautiful and inspiring offering An adult coloring book that takes the reader on a journey towards peace. Seven meditations on the concept of peace are explored through illustrations and patterns to lead the reader to relax and reflect personally as they colour in. Patterns and images inspired by seven quotes by writers, thinkers, saints, politicians, and the Bible, lead the reader to unwind and reflect as they colour. There is also a section for freer reflection, giving the reader the opportunity to consider what peace means to them, to doodle around a theme, or to create their own drawings.

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Colouring in has been shown to be beneficial for all - namely for its de-stressing power. It slows down breathing, promotes a relaxed state, and also counters feelings of anxiety. Colour in Peace Postcards is a collection of 20 detachable postcards, with messages of peace, to colour in and send to your friends - or to keep and pin on your wall. Using popular images taken from the book Colour in Peace: A Reflective Journey illustrated by James Newman Grey, Lion Books.

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Christmas wood is full of animals: Badger, Fidgety Fox, Owl (not Wise Old Owl, just Owl), the Rabbit family, Tiny Mouse, and Robin. It's nearly Christmas and all the animals are getting ready to celebrate - Badger is looking for new friends, Tiny is making (or is that eating...) gingerbread, and Rosie Rabbit just can't get ANY peace and quiet! Five festive stories from the animals in the wood all come together in a fantastically Christmassy finale in a barn with some rather special guests...

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From a snowy Christmas market to Santa’s gleaming sleigh, sprinkle magic over the festive scenes as you add the sparkly stickers. Help Squirrel, Bear, Penguin and friends decorate the scenes with over 200 reusable stickers of adorable animals, Christmas presents and decorations, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use.

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Christmas wood is full of animals: Badger, Fidgety Fox, Owl (not Wise Old Owl, just Owl), the Rabbit family, Tiny Mouse, and Robin. Tales from Christmas Wood follows the animals as they get ready to celebrate with their friends - now with this companion activity book little ones can join in with the adventure! Includes simple puzzles and games, colouring and sticker fun. There is even a recipe for gingerbread! You can have plenty of fun in the run up to Christmas, just like these furry friends. A great gift to build up excitement for Christmas.

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