A Beginner's Guide to Second Life

A Beginner's Guide to Second Life
Author: V3image
Publisher: Second Life Beginner's Guide
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2007
Genre: Entertainment computing
ISBN: 1595071903

Millions and millions of people from all over the world have discovered the new virtual universe of Second Life. There you can meet new people, make friends, conduct business, build empires, whatever your imagination can conjure. This easy to use Beginner's Guide takes you step-by-step through the process of going from embarrassingly unprepared "Newbie" to a seasoned resident in no time. Learn how to design an Avatar for your new appearance. You can look like anyone or anything you desire. Buy land, build a house, a fortress, or even an entire city. Buy and island. Create new products and services and sell them to other residents for Linden Dollars, which can be converted to real US dollars. This book shows you how, with step by step exercises, examples, loads of illustrations, everything you need to get started and having fun.

Beginner's Guide to Second Life®

Beginner's Guide to Second Life®
Author: Gwyneth Llewelyn
Publisher: Gwyneth Llewelyn
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2014-09-15
Genre:
ISBN:

If you have just arrived at the Second Life® virtual world and are absolutely clueless about how to proceed, or baffled by the technical slang used by fellow users when they try to explain things to you, this is the guide you need to finally make some sense of what to do and how to have fun in Second Life!

Second Life

Second Life
Author: Brian A. White
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 982
Release: 2007-08-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132714493

Live your Second Life to the fullest! Create Your Virtual Life in an Incredible Online World...Right Now! Imagine a virtual landscape where everything is created and owned entirely by residents like you. Imagine a place where you can enjoy sunsets, ride a jet ski, buy land, plant a garden, get a tattoo, go sky diving, spend an evening dancing the night away, or relax at home by the fire. Picture a world vividly developed, socially dynamic, and strikingly real where you can bring previously unimaginable things to life with friends from around the globe. This is Second Life®, the hottest Internet phenomenon in years…maybe ever! Now, there’s a totally real, totally independent guide to Second Life. This full-color book is as rich as Second Life itself! It’s packed with insider tips, easy step-by-step techniques, and interviews with dozens of SL residents telling you what they wished they knew when they started! Brian White pulls no punches: You’ll learn exactly what’s great and not so great about SL...how to thrive in its unique culture, and how to create your dreams! The more time you spend in Second Life, the more useful this book will become...teaching you more advanced skills; everything from vehicle construction, Linden Scripting Language, particle systems, to creating custom animations and the new sculpted prims! Visit the companion site in Second Life to find all the textures and objects from this book as well as the contributor’s gallery and other goodies: http://slurl.com/secondlife/humuli/222/123/29

Coming of Age in Second Life

Coming of Age in Second Life
Author: Tom Boellstorff
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2015-08-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0691168342

Millions of people around the world today spend portions of their lives in online virtual worlds. Second Life is one of the largest of these virtual worlds. The residents of Second Life create communities, buy property and build homes, go to concerts, meet in bars, attend weddings and religious services, buy and sell virtual goods and services, find friendship, fall in love--the possibilities are endless, and all encountered through a computer screen. At the time of its initial publication in 2008, Coming of Age in Second Life was the first book of anthropology to examine this thriving alternate universe. Tom Boellstorff conducted more than two years of fieldwork in Second Life, living among and observing its residents in exactly the same way anthropologists traditionally have done to learn about cultures and social groups in the so-called real world. He conducted his research as the avatar "Tom Bukowski," and applied the rigorous methods of anthropology to study many facets of this new frontier of human life, including issues of gender, race, sex, money, conflict and antisocial behavior, the construction of place and time, and the interplay of self and group. Coming of Age in Second Life shows how virtual worlds can change ideas about identity and society. Bringing anthropology into territory never before studied, this book demonstrates that in some ways humans have always been virtual, and that virtual worlds in all their rich complexity build upon a human capacity for culture that is as old as humanity itself. Now with a new preface in which the author places his book in light of the most recent transformations in online culture, Coming of Age in Second Life remains the classic ethnography of virtual worlds.

Simply Give Thanks: A Beginner’s Guide to Joyful Living through the Power of Spiritual Gratitude

Simply Give Thanks: A Beginner’s Guide to Joyful Living through the Power of Spiritual Gratitude
Author: Melissa Alvarez
Publisher: Adrema Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2013-06-03
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1596111143

Spiritual Gratitude is changing your thought patterns and actions which will change your life. The purpose of this book is to help you make spiritual gratitude a regular practice in your daily life to aid in positive growth and self-improvement, which will help you experience more happiness and joy. It is designed to empower you to create tremendous positivity in your life by becoming more spiritually grateful through a wide variety of hands-on exercises. Spiritual Gratitude, spirituality and consciousness are all connected to the cosmos of divine knowledge, all of which identify you as a spiritual being at your purest essence. Spiritual Gratitude is filled with transformative energy. The simple act of taking the time to be grateful can turn your life around. It doesn’t happen in the blink of an eye but instead you become more aware and in that awareness you will be transformed. Now is the time to begin. Are you ready? Through your gratefulness and actions you can transform your life. The goal is to live in joy, love, and oneness with your spiritual essence. It all begins by simply giving thanks in every aspect of your life. Gratitude is powerful energy when consciously chosen. Choose Spiritual Gratitude Today!

Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology

Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology
Author: Harry Henderson
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 593
Release: 2009
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1438110030

Presents an illustrated A-Z encyclopedia containing approximately 600 entries on computer and technology related topics.

The 21st Century Economy--A Beginner's Guide

The 21st Century Economy--A Beginner's Guide
Author: Randy Charles Epping
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2009-04-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0307472663

A comprehensive, accessible guide to understanding today's global economy, from the author of the bestselling A Beginner's Guide to the World Economy. While reporting on today's world, business and mainstream media alike use terms and mention trends that even the savviest consumer may find baffling. In his latest book, Randy Charles Epping uses compelling narratives and insightful analogies to clearly and concisely explain the rapidly changing way business is done in the twenty-first century, without a single chart or graph. Epping defines key ideas and commonly used words and phrases like carbon footprint, WTO, economy of scale, NAFTA, and outsourcing. He also illustrates how central banks help navigate global crises and drive the global economy, discusses the benefits of Green Economics, shows how trade wars can be avoided, and explains the virtual economy, where multimillion dollar transactions take place in the blink of an eye. Complete with 89 easy-to-master tools for surviving and thriving in the new global marketplace and an extensive glossary, The 21st Century Economy: A Beginner's Guide is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complex economy of the world in which we live.

Web3 and The Metaverse: A Beginner's Guide to Earning Through Digital Realities

Web3 and The Metaverse: A Beginner's Guide to Earning Through Digital Realities
Author:
Publisher: NFT Premier
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2023-01-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

Web3 and The Metaverse: A Beginner's Guide to Earning Through Digital Realities" is a comprehensive guide for those looking to explore the opportunities presented by the emerging Web3 and metaverse ecosystems. This book covers the basics of these technologies and how they are changing the way we interact and do business online. It provides an in-depth look at the various ways to earn through digital realities, including virtual real estate, NFTs, and decentralized finance. Whether you're a complete newcomer to the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency or a seasoned pro, this ebook will give you a solid understanding of how to navigate this rapidly-evolving landscape and take advantage of the many earning opportunities it presents.

Do You Web 2.0?

Do You Web 2.0?
Author: Linda Berube
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2011-05-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1780632568

Web 2.0 technology is a hot topic at the moment, and public librarians in particular are beginning to feel the pressure to apply these tools. Indeed, Web 2.0 has the potential to transform library services, but only if the policy and strategy for those services are ready to be transformed. The author not only reviews these tools and provides practical advice and case studies on how they can be applied in the public library setting, but also recommends the policies and business cases that begin to create a new strategy for public libraries. - Particularly geared to the public library setting - Advice on using in conjunction or integrated with other public library services - Examples of best practice

A Beginner's Guide to Paradise

A Beginner's Guide to Paradise
Author: Alex Sheshunoff
Publisher: Berkley
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2015
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0451475860

In a true story of a quarter-life crisis, the author shares his experiences living on the remote Pacific island of Yap, covering such topics as loincloth-tying, monkey-diapering, and the effects of global capitalism.