With full-throttle honesty, Gabourey Sidibe shares her one-of-a-kind life story in a voice as fresh and challenging as many of the unique characters she's played onscreen since her unconventional rise to international fame in Lee Daniels' acclaimed movie Precious. Her memoir hits hard with self-knowing dispatches on friendship, depression, celebrity, haters, fashion, race, and weight. Irreverent, hilarious, and untraditional, Gabby's book will resonate...

"A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor--including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother--and how she retook control of her life. Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother's dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother...

WWE 2K20 returns as the champion of fighting video games! Features realistic graphics, authentic gameplay, and a roster of favorite WWE and NXT superstars and legends.

"From abandoned mineshafts to mini-games, mods, and zombie sieges, "The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters" reveals expert tricks of the trade for gamers."--Provided by publisher.

Highlighting important milestones in video game history, this informational text examines the history of video games, from the very first computer game created in 1940, to modern-day games created for mobile platforms. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to...

"Ever wondered what's inside the plastic of your video game console but don't want to crack it open to find out? Crack open this book instead! You'll learn what computer code looks like, how a game console's "brain" makes decisions, and how its memory allows you to return to play each day without starting from scratch."--Provided by publisher.

"Be like no one. Most realistic WWE video game ever! A new graphics engine delivers a visual overhaul and the most realistic WWE graphics to date. The WWE 2K experience also includes a brand-new commentary system, the addition of 8-man matches, a new grapple carry system, thousands of new animations and a massive backstage area. MyCareer/road to glory: explore WWE like never before through a new MyCareer mode, with a free-roaming backstage area, where...

Play as and customize stars from WWE.

A deeply moving play written by high school students who witnessed the tragedy unfold, remembers September 11, 2001.
The day started off like any other at Stuyvesant High School in New York City, located only a few blocks away from the World Trade Center. The semester was just beginning, and the students, faculty, and staff were ready to start a new year.
But within a few hours on that Tuesday morning, they would all share an experience...

"Collecting bugs, drawing cartoons, writing plays, studying robotics - these are just some of the hobbies that inspired the creation of video games such as Pokemon and The Legend of Zelda. Who are these men and women who helped launch the gaming industry from private computer labs to widely available popular entertainment? Read this book to find out who and what inspired your favorite video games!"--Back cover.