New Books at Clark College

Many new books were added to our collection and we want to highlight three of them for you.

Playing at the World by Jon Peterson is one of the most detailed and well written histories of war games and role playing games to date. Wonder how your 5th edition of Dungeon & Dragons first started out in 1974? Are you curious to learn what influence war gaming had on role playing games? Want to learn more about the people involved in role playing and war gaming production and design? Then Playing at the World is the book for you.

Ghost Fleet by P.W. Singer and August Cole is a fascinating look at the possible future of warfare. Singer and Cole have not only written a brilliant story about a possible conflict between China and the United States, they provide end notes with sources to the technology and ideas presented in their story. This book is not only a fun read, but if you’re not careful, you’ll learn a few things about the world around you as well.

The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage by Sydney Padua. What if Ada Lovelace didn’t die at the very young age of 36? What if Charles Babbage actually built the Analytical Engine? What if they teamed up and fought crime? Well, it all happens here in Sydney Padua’s version of history. The artwork is amazing and the complementing foot notes are even amazing-er, uh…. more amazing!

We have more books we’ll bring to your attention, so return to our blog soon to find out what’s in store next.