The Making Of Second Life
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The Making Of Second Life
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Author : Wagner James Au
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2009-10-13
The Making Of Second Life written by Wagner James Au and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-13 with Business & Economics categories.
The wholly virtual world known as Second Life has attracted more than a million active users, millions of dollars, and created its own—very real—economy. The Making of Second Life is the behind-the-scenes story of the Web 2.0 revolution's most improbable enterprise: the creation of a virtual 3-D world with its own industries, culture, and social systems. Now the toast of the Internet economy, and the subject of countless news articles, profiles, and television shows, Second Life is usually known for the wealth of real-world companies (Reuters, Pontiac, IBM) that have created "virtual offices" within it, and the number of users ("avatars") who have become wealthy through their user-created content. What sets Second Life apart from other online worlds, and what has made it such a success (one million-plus monthly users and growing) is its simple user-centered philosophy. Instead of attempting to control the activities of those who enter it, the creators of Second Life turned them loose: users (also known as Residents) own the rights to the intellectual content they create in-world, and the in-world currency of Linden Dollars is freely exchangeable for U.S. currency. Residents have responded by generating millions of dollars of economic activity through their in-world designs and purchases—currently, the Second Life economy averages more than one million U.S. dollars in transactions every day, while dozens of real-world companies and projects have evolved and developed around content originated in Second Life. Wagner James Au explores the long, implausible road behind that success, and looks at the road ahead, where many believe that user-created worlds like Second Life will become the Net's next generation and the fulcrum for a revolution in the way we shop, work, and interact. Au's story is narrated from both within the corporate offices of Linden Lab, Second Life's creator, and from within Second Life itself, revealing all the fascinating, outrageous, brilliant, and aggravating personalities who make Second Life a very real place—and an illuminating mirror on the real (physical) world. Au writes about the wars they fought (sometimes literally), the transformations they underwent, the empires of land and commerce they developed, and above all, the collaborative creativity that makes their society an imperfect utopia, better in some ways than the one beyond their computer screens.
Making Virtual Worlds
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Author : Thomas Malaby
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2011-01-15
Making Virtual Worlds written by Thomas Malaby and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-15 with Social Science categories.
The past decade has seen phenomenal growth in the development and use of virtual worlds. In one of the most notable, Second Life, millions of people have created online avatars in order to play games, take classes, socialize, and conduct business transactions. Second Life offers a gathering point and the tools for people to create a new world online. Too often neglected in popular and scholarly accounts of such groundbreaking new environments is the simple truth that, of necessity, such virtual worlds emerge from physical workplaces marked by negotiation, creation, and constant change. Thomas Malaby spent a year at Linden Lab, the real-world home of Second Life, observing those who develop and profit from the sprawling, self-generating system they have created. Some of the challenges created by Second Life for its developers were of a very traditional nature, such as how to cope with a business that is growing more quickly than existing staff can handle. Others are seemingly new: How, for instance, does one regulate something that is supposed to run on its own? Is it possible simply to create a space for people to use and then not govern its use? Can one apply these same free-range/free-market principles to the office environment in which the game is produced? "Lindens"—as the Linden Lab employees call themselves—found that their efforts to prompt user behavior of one sort or another were fraught with complexities, as a number of ongoing processes collided with their own interventions. Malaby thoughtfully describes the world of Linden Lab and the challenges faced while he was conducting his in-depth ethnographic research there. He shows how the workers of a very young but quickly growing company were themselves caught up in ideas about technology, games, and organizations, and struggled to manage not only their virtual world but also themselves in a nonhierarchical fashion. In exploring the practices the Lindens employed, he questions what was at stake in their virtual world, what a game really is (and how people participate), and the role of the unexpected in a product like Second Life and an organization like Linden Lab.
Coming Of Age In Second Life
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Author : Tom Boellstorff
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2015-08-25
Coming Of Age In Second Life written by Tom Boellstorff and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-25 with Social Science categories.
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.
The Entrepreneur S Guide To Second Life
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Author : Daniel Terdiman
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2007-10-29
The Entrepreneur S Guide To Second Life written by Daniel Terdiman and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-29 with Business & Economics categories.
"You'll discover the unique challenges and opportunities of running an in-world business. You'll delve into the most popular Second Life business and get practical pointers from some of the metaverse's best-known entrepreneurs. And you'll get the nuts-and-bolts expertise you need to succeed, from developing a unique product or service to mounting an effective marketing campaign."--Jacket.
My Second Life
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Author : Faye Bird
language : en
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2014-07-01
My Second Life written by Faye Bird and has been published by Usborne Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
The first time I was born, I was Emma. I was beautiful. I had everything to live for. But I died. Now I have been born a second time, and my previous life haunts me. Because in it I think I did something very wrong. I must find out what I did to Catherine. I must uncover the truth about Emma... Intriguing, compelling, heartbreaking. What if your past life could shatter your future?
Creating Your World
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Author : Aimee Weber
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2007-10-22
Creating Your World written by Aimee Weber and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-22 with Computers categories.
Enrich your virtual existence by mastering the techniques and tactics the experts use to create jaw-dropping SL content—everything from buildings and vehicles to clothing, landscapes, and animations. This official, exclusive guide from a team of Second Life content-creation experts was written with the full support of Linden Lab and features in-depth instructions for creating beautiful content and putting it to work in-world. It’s both a practical, step-by-step guide and a creative session with some of the most artistic and talented minds in the Second Life community. CD included.
Second Life
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Author : S J Watson
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2015-02-12
Second Life written by S J Watson and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-12 with Fiction categories.
A gripping, addictive thriller from the bestselling author of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP. ‘Simultaneously believable and terrifying...An edgy, disturbing read.’ Observer She loves her husband. She’s obsessed by a stranger. She’s a devoted mother. She’s prepared to lose everything. She knows what she's doing. She’s out of control. She’s innocent. She’s guilty as sin. She’s living two lives. She might lose both. ‘A Fatal Attraction for the digital age, but with a crucial twist . . . Watson is a master at turning the screw.’ Evening Standard ‘A gripping read - deftly plotted, with convincing characters and an unsettling premise that builds to a truly disturbing conclusion. Second Life is ample proof that Watson is no mere one-hit wonder.’ Independent ‘Taut and twisty, it'll keep you up all night’ Glamour ‘This dark, tense, psychological thriller will keep you up all night’ Fabulous magazine, Sun on Sunday ‘Tension-driven...packed with suspense and surprises’ Woman & Home READERS LOVE SECOND LIFE: ‘More twists and turns than a roller coaster’ ‘Thought I had it all worked out but I didn't see the final twist coming!’ ‘Reserve a weekend for it as you won't want to put it down until the very end’ ‘Thought provoking, thrilling and at times frightening’ ‘Fantastic, gripping and thrilling’ ‘I just didn't want it to end. Superb!’ ‘I twice forgot to get off my bus, I was so engrossed’
The Second Life Of Abigail Walker
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Author : Frances O'Roark Dowell
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-08-28
The Second Life Of Abigail Walker written by Frances O'Roark Dowell and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-28 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Is it possible to start afresh when you’re thoroughly weighted down? A “timeless and entirely of-the-moment” (Publishers Weekly) novel from the author of The Secret Language of Girls. Seventeen pounds. That’s the difference between Abigail Walker and Kristen Gorzca. Between chubby and slim, between teased and taunting. Abby is fine with her body and sick of seventeen pounds making her miserable, so she speaks out against Kristen and her groupies—and becomes officially unpopular. Embracing her new status, Abby heads to an abandoned lot across the street and crosses an unfamiliar stream that leads her to a boy who’s as different as they come. Anders is homeschooled, and while he’s worried that Abby’s former friends are out to get her, he’s even more worried about his dad, a war veteran home from Iraq who is dangerously disillusioned with life. But if his dad can finish his poem about the expedition of Lewis and Clark, if he can recapture the belief that there can be innocence in the world, maybe he will be okay. As Abby dives into the unexpected role as research assistant, she just as unexpectedly discovers that by helping someone else find hope in the world, there is plenty there for herself, as well.
A Second Life
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Author : Dermot Bolger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
A Second Life written by Dermot Bolger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with English fiction categories.
An exploration of Ireland's recent history centring around the issue of single mothers forced to give up their children.
The Second Life Of Amy Archer
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Author : R.S. Pateman
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-07-18
The Second Life Of Amy Archer written by R.S. Pateman and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-18 with Fiction categories.
Ten years ago she disappeared without a trace... now she's back and she hasn't aged a day. ****************** Every mother's nightmare just got worse... One day ten-year-old Amy Archer went missing from her local playground. Her body was never found and the lives of her parents, Beth and Brian, were torn apart. On the 10th anniversary of the disappearance, Beth is alone, still struggling with the enormity of her grief and the horror of not knowing the fate of her only child. But Beth's world is suddenly turned upside down when a stranger knocks on her door, claiming to know what happened to Amy. Beth is introduced to a little girl who is the uncanny double of her missing daughter, who knows things that only Amy would remember. But this can't be Amy, she hasn't aged a day... Now Beth is forced to question everything she has ever believed in, and push her faith and her sanity to the limits, if she is to find out the truth about what really happened to Amy Archer... An unbelievably gripping psychological thriller - with a twist you'll never see coming. Fans of The Child by Fiona Barton, Murder at Work by Faith Martin, Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, The Friend by Teresa Driscoll and Close to Home by Cara Hunter will love The Second Life of Amy Archer. ****************** What readers are saying about The Second Life of Amy Archer - a dark psychological thriller with an incredible twist: 'A slick and gripping debut. His writing style is rare; the minute details bring to life the characters, locations and the modern world so vividly that scene by scene it is almost palpable.' We Love This Book 'A gripping and well-written tale' Literary Review 'You won't be able to put it down. A touching and startling read that is sure to propel RS Pateman's talents.' Woman's Way 'As secrets emerge, the plot unravels and characters are not what you expect making you crave the final conclusion. This book is a must.' Irish Examiner 'I couldn't put it down. It turned into a complete page-turner for me. There are many twists and turns in the story, which I could never have predicted, and which made for a very exciting read and one which I finished in only a couple of days.' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars 'One of the best books that I have read this year. I would urge readers to read this thrilling novel. It will send chills right through you.' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars 'I read Gone Girl earlier this year, and The Second Life of Amy Archer is even better.' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars