Colin Wilkinson: 8 books

With sophisticated graphics that rival the latest 3D Hollywood release and a complexity of narrative that equals the most elaborately imagined worlds found in fantasy novels, gaming has become big business, mass entertainment, and high art. Indeed, the gaming experience is so involving and enticing...

Whitby is an ancient coastal town in North Yorkshire built around the mouth of the River Esk, and today it is a popular holiday resort attracting visitors wanting to sample the beach, fish and chips, the steam railway, festivals, coastal and moorland walks, and the town’s regattas. The years between...

The increasing power of mobile communications devices has reached the point where they now act as a pocket-sized computer. With this much power, a wide range of downloadable applications, and always-available Internet access, the ability to use today’s smartphones for productivity and schoolwork...

Allowing instantaneous communication to people anywhere in the world in 140-character bursts of inspiration, Twitter provides personal communication between friends, family, and acquaintances, is a means for celebrities to connect with their fans, and is a platform for micro-blogging, advertising,...

Today's construction industry, consisting of a wide range of careers, continues to struggle finding skilled workers to meet demand. In order to take advantage of these jobs, a candidate will need a strong understanding of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. This book presents readers with real-world...

Making use of existing technology, digital entrepreneurs have the potential to identify new customers, quickly reach expanded markets, and increase the success of their business. Teen entrepreneurs are shown how to take their digital business to the next level by engaging their customer base, gathering...

Building a successful digital product requires working knowledge of the technology involved and familiarity with the competition. With new tools appearing regularly, making the job of constructing apps and websites easier, it's possible to dive in with little experience and come out with a hit product....

Privacy invasion, cyberbullying, and identity theft are vulnerabilities that young people expose themselves to every time they go online. This book explains what sorts of information might be shared, stored, and stolen when using the internet, how to protect online privacy, and what to do after falling...