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WebGPU Compute
WebGPU Compute provides a fresh and engaging entry point into one of the most dynamic areas of modern tech.
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WebGPU Programming Guide: Interactive Graphics & Compute Programming with WebGPU & WGSL
WebGPU Programming Guide: Interactive Graphics & Compute Programming with WebGPU & WGSL (Paperback) provides a fresh and engaging entry point in…
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Foundations of Graphics & Compute: Volume 3: Computing
Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 3: Computing (Hardback) provides a fresh and engaging entry point into one of the most dynamic areas…
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Ray-Tracing with Vulkan - Owners' Workshop Manual - Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With Vulkan Ray-Tracing
Ray-Tracing with Vulkan - Owners' Workshop Manual - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards) (Paperback) provides a fresh and engaging entry poi…
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Game Design
Player Experience Design in 20 Minutes
A concise guide to understanding and shaping the emotional and cognitive journey players experience inside your game.
Learn how players perceive and interpret game systems.
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JavaScript D3 in 20 Minutes: (Coffee Break Series)
D3 An Introduction (Coffee Book) provides a fresh and engaging entry point into one of the most dynamic areas of modern tech.
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WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series)
WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) provides a fresh and engaging entry point into one of the most dynamic areas of modern te…
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Parallel Programming
OpenCL Compute
A practical guide to mastering OpenCL for cross‑platform GPU and CPU compute programming.
Learn how to write OpenCL kernels for GPUs and CPUs.
Computer Graphics
DirectX+HLSL/Graphics/Compute All-in-One
A practical all-in-one guide to DirectX 12, HLSL shaders, and GPU compute programming.
Gain a deep understanding of DirectX 12 and HLSL.
User Experience
Quickstart Guide to Immersive User Experience
A practical introduction to designing intuitive and emotionally engaging immersive experiences.
Understand the foundations of immersive UX design.
Extended Reality
The Responsible XR Playbook
A practical playbook for building ethical, safe, and trustworthy Extended Reality applications that balance innovation with responsibility.
Navigate the ethical challenges unique to Extended Reality development.
Computers & Technology
QuickStart Guide to Game Physics
Learn how to bring your games to life with physics that feel right—without needing a PhD in math.
Understand core physics concepts used in games.
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