Features Challenging and cuttingedge, but not intimidating to readers. Includes mathematical models for programming polygons, 3D transformation, lighting, shadows, transparency, and texture mapping. One of the first Direct 3D books based on DirectX 9.0 to be released. Author Bio Wolfgang Engel Wolfgang Engel is CEO of SoftGroup GmbH and SoftGroup Plska, which offer IT and game development services. These companies produce 3D animations for marketing and advertising activities. Wolfgang holds lectures and workshops on Direct3D programming worldwide and writes tutorials on Direct3D which are presented at www.GameDev.net as well as his own Web site, www.directxgraphics.net. He is the author of "Beginning Direct3D Game Programming" (0761531912).