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The Secret Science of Games is an accessible and entertaining guide to the hidden role of science in making games more fun. User experience (UX) research is a vital part of the story of how video games have become a cultural juggernaut, but game developers generally don’t speak publicly about how data shapes game design and game development.

What would happen if America followed Australia and said “Enough”—banning social media for all children under sixteen? This groundbreaking and timely book reveals the stunning, measurable transformation that would follow. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, pastoral care, education, law enforcement, and real-world data, When Australia Said “Enough” exposes how social media undermines childhood—and how quickly children heal once the digital noise disappears.

PHP runs more of the web than any other language — and you can be writing it today. If you can spend a focused afternoon, you can go from "what even is PHP?" to building a real, database-backed website. No computer-science degree, no framework rabbit holes, no 900-page reference. Just modern PHP 8, explained plainly, one small win at a time. What's PHP? Learn It in 8 Hours is the sixth book in John Rouda's best-loved "What's…?" series, the same friendly, get-to-the-point style that has taught thousands of beginners HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer optional — it is now the engine behind modern productivity, business growth, creativity, leadership, and personal clarity. AI Intermediate Guide for Business & Personal Use takes you beyond the basics and shows you how to build real systems that transform your daily life and professional work. Written with clarity, confidence, and warmth, this guide helps you understand not just how AI works — but how to use it wisely, effectively, and ethically.

This book is not your average tech manual; it's an entertaining and insightful rollercoaster ride through the AI landscape, filled with humor, easy-to-understand explanations, and a dash of whimsy. Whether you're an AI novice who thinks machine learning is a new gym workout or a tech-savvy guru dreaming in code, this book caters to all. "Bots & Brilliance" makes the complex world of AI engaging and accessible. It's like having a casual, amusing conversation with a friend who's really into robots and knows how to explain things.