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The New Mutants #19 (Siege)
Chris Claremont
vintage comic book featuring the new mutants superheroes
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[ "Comics & Graphic Novels", "Publishers" ]
Comics & Graphic Novels
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www.games-workshop.com When the forces of Chaos strike, it rouses all manner of malcontents and strange mutants from the shadows. These fiends throw off their disguises and emerge from their dark lairs to fight alongside the Chaos Space Marines and Daemonic Legions. Twisted mutants abhorred by all right- minded Imperial citizens rise in rebellion against their masters. Toughened by a life of drudgery and slave labour, if not outright persecution and pursuit by death squads, mutants are hardy but ill-disciplined fighters. They hoard whatever ancient weapons they can find and scavenge other equipment from the bodies of slain guards and other mutant hunters. THE LOST AND THE DAMNED POINTS: 30 + MODELS FORMATION: 3+ Mutant units. SPECIAL RULES The Enemy Within: The Lost and the Damned are not outside invaders, but instead arise from the local populace. All units in the Lost and the Damned battle formation have the Infiltrate special rule. MUTANTS POINTS COST: 3 POINTS PER MODEL WS BS S T W
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Alex and the Scary Things: A Story to Help Children Who Have Experienced Something Scary
Melissa Moses
Alex and the Scary Things explains simple and effective coping strategies such as the 5-4-3-2-1 game in a playful and approachable way. This book can jumpstart conversations both with children who have experienced 'scary things' and with any child who is trying to make sense of challenging emotions. Author: Carlene MacMillan, MD, Adult and Child Psychiatrist, Trauma and Dissociative Unit, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School<br /><br />This book is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who works with children. Alex's story is endearing, tender, and relatable. Alex's kindness to himself and his parts will promote compassion and empathy in children - both for themselves and others. The exercises in the book will help readers participate with Alex while learning important skills to use for their own growth. Author: Nadja Reilly, Clinical Psychologist, Associate Director of the Freedman Center for Child and Family Development at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology<br /><br />This book is about an alligator called Alex and his soft toy called AI. It tells of Alex's scary feelings and how he copes with them... The illustrations are colourful and expressive, with dark feelings written on dark paper. I would recommend this book for parents, teachers, therapists and counsellors to read to primary school children, but I would advise them to first explore their own reaction to it in order to collect their own thoughts. Author: Judith Sonnenberg, Child and family counseller Source: BACP Children &amp; Young People<br /><br />While the story is not directly related to foster or adoptive family, it is very much written with children that have suffered trauma in mind. The illustrations are engaging and do a fine job of helping to enhance the content of this story. Author: Transfiguring Adoption<br /><br />Alex is a lovable little alligator, and he will appeal to children with different kinds of background experiences. The illustrations are wonderful too, and show the wide range of emotions that children with intense fears can exhibit. Extremely useful for severely traumatised children. Author: HealthyBooks
[ "Teen & Young Adult & College", "Children's Books" ]
[ "Children's Books", "Growing Up &amp; Facts of Life" ]
Teen & Young Adult & College
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Body Brains Heart Fear Name: Parents: Siblings: Favorite Things: Supernatural Encounter: Gear and stuff: Body Brains Heart Fear Name: Parents: Siblings: Favorite Things: Supernatural Encounter: Gear and stuff: Ghost Club ©2018 John H. Reiher Jr. Ghost Club ©2018 John H. Reiher Jr.
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Laika the Space Dog: First Hero in Outer Space (Animal Heroes)
Jeni Wittrock
Since she was little, Jeni Wittrock has loved reading, writing, and animals. In 2005, after earning her MFA in creative writing, Jeni began writing and editing childrens books for Capstone Press. Her interests include natural history, biology, science, and pet care, so its no wonder that she often writes books about those topics. Jeni shares her Minneapolis home with her beloved furry family memberscats, rabbits, tarantulas, and many other misfit pets. In her spare time, she volunteers for a local rabbit rescue and adoption agency.
[ "Biology & Nature & Biological Sciences", "Children's Books" ]
[ "Children's Books", "Science, Nature &amp; How It Works" ]
Biology & Nature & Biological Sciences
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LAIKA a game for one person about a day that has finally come by melody watson @magicspacegirl in memory of: the first dog to defy gravity, and all who follow in her pawprints many thanks go to Michael Massey and Freya C for playtesting and encouragement Quiet and very placid. Before the flight to the cosmodrome I once brought her home and showed her to the children. They played with her. I wanted to do something nice for the dog. She had only a very short time to live, you see. - Dr Vladimir I. Yazdovskiy Laika was a wonderful dog. The time has come, and you must send something precious far away. This is something you must do. It has never been done before, and it may never be done again. No one can do this but you. No matter what safeguards or countermeasures you put in place, you carry a certainty deep inside you — quickly becoming heavy and hard to bear — that you will never see this precious thing again. However you felt about your task when you starte
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The Baptism In the Holy Spirit: A Complete Workbook Study
Clifton Burris
Clifton Burris was the second of four boys, born in the small country town of Pierce, Oklahoma. The son of a sharecropper, he was raised Baptist, but didn't truly witness Christ in the lives of many professing Christianity. Eventually he drifted away from Church concluding, There is no God." By age 40, he dabbled in religions, and got drawn into Buddhism because of the power he experienced. But soon after, he fell under the bondage of demon possession, never suspecting what had opened that door. By this time Clif realized he was drowning in spiritual warfare, but felt powerless to change it. One day something miraculous happened - and he was driven to the Lord, went to Church and accepted Jesus Christ. He thought his troubles were finally over, but like many new believers, he was taught nothing further during or after his salvation - and with no real teaching, fell away worse than before. Trial and crisis followed in the form of Paranoid Schizophrenia, with it's plaguing noises, voices, and thoughts of suicide. Desperate for help, Clifton sought Christian support, but found only distance and criticism. His personal combative journey lasted years - until he fostered a close, daily fellowship with the Lord, who told him, Im going to deliver you by My Word." At this point, Clif began diligently studying the Word of God, and came to know he was called to be a teacher. He worked for Living Word Ministries for 10 years in Media Control, producing and editing Christian audio/visual content for broadcast. After many years of the excellent teachings of Pastor Richard Mallette, Clifton became strong in the Word. For the next fifteen years, he held bible study in his home, reaching out to those enduring similar spiritual warfare issues. The daunting path of Clifton Burris led him upward to salvation, and his victory in Jesus strengthened him so he may now serve to further build the Kingdom of God.
[ "Religion" ]
[ "Christian Books &amp; Bibles", "Christian Living" ]
Religion
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Laymen of St. Cuthbert are known for being plain speaking and lawful men characterized by an enduring strength, common sense, and harsh vengeance against evil. Those dutiful of Cuthbert are often found fulfilling the role of arbiter and protector of the peoples of Verbobonc. Requirements Skills: Knowledge (Verbobonc) 1 rank, Knowledge (religion) 1 rank. Theological Training: 1 TU. Initiate Fees: 100 gp. Annual Devotional Time Units: 2 TU. Annual Donation: 200 gp. Special: Must play a Verbobonc Regional Adventure prior to becoming a Layman. Must genuinely support this faith. Actions viewed, as contrary to the faith will result in excommunication from the church. Benefits State Church – The Layman’s knowledge and training grants a +1 competence bonus to Diplomacy and Intimidation skill checks within the Verbobonc Regional Campaign. Divine Spell Casting – A Layman is granted the casting of 1st-level through 4th-level divine spells from an attending Cleric of Cuthbert. The attending cleri
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Preparing Minds For Ministry: The Blueprint
Stanley Sinegal
Bishop Stanley Sinegal is the Senior Pastor of At The Cross Christian Center Ministries in Lafayette, LA and the Presiding Prelate of Joshua Generation Ministries International Fellowship of Churches. With over 30 years of ministry experience, he has taken his comprehensive knowledge and created a hands on tool for both pastors and lay-leaders to use in training either those serving with them, or to expand one's own understanding. Having served and retired after 24 years in the United States Air Force, Bishop Sinegal's understanding of pecking order in corporate settings, as well us understanding of the 5 fold ministry and order within the episcopal church structure works together in this powerful book. Prior to founding At The Cross Christian Center in 1997, Bishop Sinegal shared various pastoral duties in Germany, served as Senior Pastor in Rantoul, IL, and as an associate in Gulfport, MS. He presently shares pastoral duties with his wife, Pastor Cora Sinegal.
[ "Religion" ]
[ "Christian Books & Bibles", "Bible Study & Reference" ]
Religion
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The Overseer of Cuthbert leads the campaign against evil within the Viscounty displaying a zeal that is matched only by their faith in truth and discipline. This Billet exemplifies the physical and mental characteristics that enable St. Cuthbert to rise in the hearts of the peoples of Verbobonc as they bestow the teachings of the Cudgel. Requirements Skills: Knowledge (Verbobonc) 3 ranks, Knowledge (religion) 9 ranks. Advanced Theological Training: 5 TU. Initiate Fees: 1,000 gp. Annual Devotional Time Units: 8 TU. Regional Tithe: 10% Residency: Verbobonc Resident Special: The ability to cast 5th–level divine spells or Base Attack Bonus of +9. Must have St Cuthbert as your patron deity. Benefits State Church – The Overseer’s knowledge and training grants a +3 competence bonus to Diplomacy and Intimidation skill checks within the Verbobonc Regional Campaign. The Overseer gains 100% reduction for the cost of Adventure Standard Lifestyle for all Verbobonc Regional Campaign Play. Divine Sp
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Elohite Character Sheet Unspent XP Total XP Name: _____________________________________ Archangel: _________________________________ Word: _____________________________________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ Corporeal Precision Intelligence Mind Hits Agility Strength Body Body Body Hits Hits Hits Vessel Vessel Vessel Perception Will Soul Hits Ethereal Celestial In Nomine is © 1997 by Steve Jackson Games, Inc. ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ Role(s): ____________________________________________________________
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Balanced Scorecard Step-by-Step: Maximizing Performance and Maintaining Results
Paul R. Niven
"Paul Niven's latest book Balanced Scorecard Step by Step: Maximizing Performance and Maintaining Results was written to fill the considerable void that exists between Balanced Scorecard theory and application" (BetterManagement.com, March 2002)
[ "Business & Money" ]
[ "Business &amp; Money", "Finance" ]
Business & Money
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BEGIN TRANSMISSION DATA RECEIVED 11 89 51 88 21 CHARACTER CREATION SUMMARY STEP 1: CONCEPT Think about what sort of character you'd like to play and what his role in the game will be. If he's a Starfleet Officer then what shipboard position will he fill? Your narrator will help you decide on a character concept that best suits the game and the part you'd like to play in it. STEP 4 : GENERATE ATTRIBUTES Your Narrator will tell you which attribute generation method his series uses: the random method or the pick method. 1) Random method: Roll 2d6 nine times and keep the six highest results. Assign these scores to the attributes you choose. 2) Pick method: Assign the following scores to your attributes as you choose: 10, 9, 7, 7, 5, 4. Distribute 8 more points among your scores. You cannot use these points to raise an attribute above 12. 3) Record your Attribute Modifiers STEP 2 : CHOOSE SPECIES 1) Choose a species for your character. Record any attribute adjustments listed
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Six Celestial Swords (Celestial Empire) (Volume 1)
T. A. Miles
<br />"<b>Six Celestial Swords is an incredibly well-written and gripping fantasy novel.</b>It is full of wonderfully detailed and beautiful descriptions that really bring the story to life and many memorable characters. The novel kept a steady pace with plenty of action and twists and turns..."<br />--Shari Sakurai, Author of<i>Demon's Blood</i><br /><br /><br />"...for those fantasy lands / noble quest enthusiasts who like nothing better than a long journey through many lands with sorcerers, elves, dwarves and men in search of god-given weaponry with which to combat a dragon called Chaos the size of a world,<b>you are in for a treat in Six Celestial Swords</b>."<br /><br />--Robin Chambers, Author of The<i>Myrddins Heir</i>Series<br /><br /><br /><b>"Loved it!"</b><br />--Branwen Sadai, Drowning in Books
[ "Fantasy", "Science Fiction" ]
[ "Science Fiction &amp; Fantasy", "Fantasy" ]
Fantasy
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1� Orbital Distances 1 Orbital Distances Orbits are standardized on the traditional Titus-Bode Relation distances primarily for ease of use. Orbits 5 ORBITAL DISTANCES Surface of Star inside this Orbit S= O= AU Million km Light- Ia Ib II III 10 0 0.2 30 100 ls A0-F5 A0-K0 1 0.4 60 200 ls A0 G0-G5 K5 2 0.7 105 350 ls A5-G0 K0 M0 11 3 1 150 8 lm 4 1.6 240 13 lm A0-F5 G5 K5 Inner System 12 5 2.8 420 30 lm G0 K0 M0 M5 6 5.2 780 43 lm G5-K0 K5 M5 M9 7 10 1,500 83 lm K5 M0 M9 8 20 3,000 3 lh M0 M5-M9 9 40 6,000 5 lh M5-M9 10 77 11,550 10 lh Kuiper Belt 11 154 23,100 21 lh Kuiper Belt Outer System 12 308 46,200 42 lh 13 615 92,250 3 ld 14 1,230 184,500 7 ld 15 2,458 368,700 14 ld 16 4,916 737,400
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There Is Room at the Inn: Inns and B&Bs for Wheelers and Slow Walkers
Candy Harrington
&#34;Inns and B&Bs are known for their coziness and intimacy, but for physically challenged travelers, charm can go only so far. Candy B. Harrington, founder of the accessible travel magazine Emerging Horizons, knows this all too well. 'There Is Room at the Inn' is her impressive attempt to remedy the dearth of information available on non-traditional lodging.&#34;-- The Chicago Tribune<P> &#34;Harrington's latest book challenges the general perception that 'B&B' means 'inaccessibility'...There Is Room at the Inn is a comprehensive guidebook for selecting accessible inns and B&Bs in a wide range of locales broad enough to match any traveler's tastes--in cities, on mountains, along beaches and even in the middle of nowhere. If you want to go there, Harrington allows you to...She proves that the charm and unique character of inns and B&Bs can be available to everyone.&#34;--Ability
[ "Travel", "Geography & Cultures" ]
[ "Travel", "Specialty Travel" ]
Travel
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Twin Bridges TOWN KEY 1) The West Gate: 6 guards. 2) The Busy Market: all item twice price listed in the PHB to non-Roodbergs. 3) Das Brigadoon: A tavern (Proprieter Hengra Roodenhund) full of Roodenhund clan members. 4) Das Hund: An inn (Proprieter Klast Roodenhund), full of Roodenhund clan members. 5) Vest Inn: An inn (Proprieter Gralp Roodberg), full of Roodenhund clan members. 6) The Obstergraf Keep: 20 guards. 7) East Gate: 6 guards. 8) Vingol’s Foundry: Lots of workers pouring steel, some dwarves. 9) Vingol’s Smithy: Lots of workers making weapons, some dwarves. 10) Das Roodenhuis: The Sept's clan house; only Roodbergs are allowed in. This is both the Sept meeting house and club.
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5 Qualities of a Woman of Destiny
Tarsha L. Campbell
<i>5 Qualities of a Woman of Destiny</i> is a book of love, restoration, great wisdom, impartation and understanding. I would encourage women world-wide to read the treasures within. In doing so, the Lord will seal his revelation to your heart and cause you to remember! I assure you that you will be comforted, healed and encouraged by the Lord through these pages. The dream and the vision growing on the inside of you will burn with a fresh fire, and you will be empowered to complete the course. Surely, through these pages, the Lord will reveal to you as he did to me just how precious, unique and valued you are to Him and His Kingdom. Truly, we are women of destiny and the Lord desires each one of us to be established in present truth. --Theresa Harvard Johnson, Voices of Christ Literary Ministries International, Inc.
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[ "Christian Books &amp; Bibles", "Christian Living" ]
Religion
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Semita Errabunda 40 Characteristics: Int +2, Per +3, Pre +2, Com +1, Str -2, Sta +1, Dex -2, Qik -1 Size: 0 Age: 44 (30) Decrepitude: 0 Warping Score: 2 (15) Confidence Score: 2 (5) Virtues and Flaws: The Gift; Hermetic Magus; Skilled Parens, Hermetic Prestige (free Virtue), Mastered Spells, Quiet Magic (x2), Subtle Magic; Educated, Famous, Piercing Gaze, Self-Confident; Driven (justice); Warped Magic, Creative Block, Deleterious Circumstances (target unaware); Visions; Weakness (women) Personality Traits: Careful +3, Just +3, Indulgent +1 Reputations: Fair 4 (Hermetic), Knowledgeable Quaesitor 3 (Hermetic) Soak: +1 Fatigue levels: OK, 0, -1, -3, -5, Unconscious Wound Penalties: -1 (1-5), -3 (6-10), -5 (11-15), Incapacitated (16-20) Abilities: Artes Liberales 4 (logic), Awareness 6 (search- ing), Charm 2 (pleasantries), Civil and Canon Law 3 (French), Code of Hermes 6 (relations), Concentration 3 (spell concentration), Etiquette 4 (the Order), Faerie Lore 1 (customs), Finesse 2 (Mentem
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Animal Origami (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
Yoshio Sato
<br>The author of five books, YOSHIO SATO has been folding paper for decades. He travels extensively to teach the art of origami and has demonstrated the craft to children at the United Nations in New York, and in Chicago, Dallas, Portland, Beijing, Tianjin, and Tokyo. His work has been exhibited in Japan and appeared in the popular children's periodical <em>Ranger Rick's Nature Magazine</em>.<br>
[ "Hardware & DIY & Home" ]
[ "Crafts, Hobbies & Home", "Crafts & Hobbies" ]
Hardware & DIY & Home
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Name: Player: Chronicle: Strength___________ Dexterity__________ Stamina___________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Physical Charisma___________ Manipulation_________ Appearance__________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Social Perception___________ Intelligence__________ Wits______________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Mental Breed: Auspice: Sentai Auspice: Sentai Name: Sentai Totem: Concept: Alertness___________ Athletics___________ Brawl______________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Talents Animal Ken_________ Crafts______________ Drive______________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Skills Computer___________ Enigmas____________ Investigation_________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Knowledges Dodge_____________ Empathy___________ Expression___________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Etiquette___________ Firearms___________ Leadership___________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Law______________ Linguistics__________ Medicine___________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Intimidation_________ Primal-Urge__________ Streetwise___________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Melee_____________ Performance__________ Stealth_________
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Core of the Legion: The Roman Imperial Centuria: 2010 Ancient Warfare Special Edition
Jasper Oorthuys
Jasper is the editor (and founder) of Ancient Warfare magazine. He is a historian by trade and an expert in all things related to the ancient Roman navy. He completed his Masters degree at Radboud University, Nijmegen.
[ "History" ]
[ "History", "Ancient Civilizations" ]
History
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® LEGION OF THE DAMNED WARHAMMER LEGENDS Over the years, many Warhammer 40,000 fans have amassed huge collections of Citadel miniatures for use in games of Warhammer 40,000. Today, some of those classic models are no longer available, and their rules no longer feature in current publications. So, to enable you to unleash your models on the tabletop, forever, their rules are provided here as Warhammer Legends. On the following pages you will find a datasheet and points values that can be used to field Damned Legionnaires on the tabletop. The rules here can be used in any type of play – open, narrative or matched, and full points are provided to help you balance your forces. Warhammer Legends will not form part of our ongoing balance review for the wider Warhammer 40,000 game – and we don’t recommend Legends units for competitive tournaments. This means that event organisers and attendees alike can guarantee that everything they’re gaming with is easily available to everyone
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Practical Suggestions for Successful Ministry
Frederick K. C. Price
Be all that God has called on you to be. Whether you are a minister or a layperson, the success you experience, or do not experience, in any area of your life is not up to God-it is up to you. God has given you all of the ingredients and the plan you need to succeed. Now it is your turn to make it work. If you want to prosper in every area of living, regardless of who you are, the biblical principles Pastor Frederick K.C. Price outlines in this book will empower you and give you control in getting there.
[ "Religion" ]
[ "Christian Books &amp; Bibles", "Ministry &amp; Evangelism" ]
Religion
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Laymen of Zilchus pursue business and trade affairs throughout the Flanaess. They support the Verbobonc Diocese as trade to their pursuits prosperity throughout the Viscounty. Requirements Profession (Merchant): 1 rank Knowledge (Religion): 1 rank Annual Devotional Time Units: 2 TU Annual Donation: 200 gp. Special: Must play a Verbobonc Regional Adventure prior to becoming a layman. Must genuinely support this faith. Actions viewed, as contrary to the faith will result in excommunication from the church. Benefits Keen Business – +1 competence bonus to Profession (merchant) skill checks when within the Verbobonc Regional Campaign. The Layman gains 100% reduction of the cost for Adventure Standard for all Verbobonc Regional Campaign Play. (This does not relieve Time Unit Cost for play.) Divine Spell Casting – Laymen are granted the casting of 1st-level through 3rd-level divine spells from an attending Cleric of Zilchus. The attending cleric must appear in Regional Documentation, LGCS or
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Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser
Dennis M. Bailey
Published in 1991, this is 96 pages of basic information and the first in-depth look at these technical marvels and the sailors who man them.
[ "Military", "History" ]
[ "History", "Military" ]
Military
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DAWNSTAR CLASS HEAVY CRUISER Heavy Cruiser / Long-range explorer – Commissioned, 2385 FEDERATION HULL DATA Structure 40 Size / Decks 8 / 42 Length / Height / Beam 575 / 325 / 142 Compliment 450 PROPULSION DATA Impulse System FIG-5 (.92c / D) (saucer & stardrive) Warp System LF-50 mod 2 (7.5 / 9.6 / 9.9) (C) (stardrive only) OPERATIONAL DATA Atmosphere Capable NO Transporters 4 standard, 6 emergency Cargo Units 100 Shuttlebay 2a (stardrive section), 1a (saucer) Shuttlecraft 12 size worth Tractor Beams 1fv, 1av, 1ad Separation System YES (Standard) Cloaking Device NONE Sensor System Class-5 (+5 / F) Operations System Class-4 (E) Life Support Class-4 (E) TACTICAL DATA Phaser Arrays Type-X (x6 – 2, saucer; 4 stardrive / B) Penetration 4 / 4 / 4 / 0 / 0 (stardrive) 5 / 4 / 4 / 0 / 0 (saucer) Torpedoes MK80 DF (stardrive x2 / A) Penetration 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 Deflector Shield FSR-2 (E) Protection / Threshold 17 / 5 MISCELLANEOUS DATA Maneuver Modifiers +/- 0 C, +/-0 H, +1 T Traits Enhanced
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Graven Images, a Singular Village Mystery
Eleanor Sullivan
"An ambitious, satisfying historical mystery." <b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br /><br /><span>"Sullivan brings the pace of the thriller within a mystery that has many turns. <i>Graven Images</i> is a page turner that will leave fans on the edge of their seat." </span><i><span><b>Suspense Magazine</b></span></i><br /><br /><span>&quot;The portrait of a closed society in <i>Graven Images</i> is fascinating in itself. Add a few juicy secrets, a couple of murders, and an engaging midwife/sleuth and you have an engrossing mystery novel that will leave readers wanting more.&quot;</span><br> <span> </span><br> <span><span> </span><span> </span><b>Kathy Lynn Emerson</b>, author of <i>How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries</i></span><br /><br /><span>&quot;In <i>Graven Images</i>, Eleanor Sullivan transcends the usual historical mystery by reminding us that it takes more than laws to safeguard the rights of women--it takes courageous hearts. The result is a book both thought-provoking and entertaining.&quot;</span><br> <b><span> Joanna Campbell Slan</span></b><span>, author of <i>The Jane Eyre Chronicles</i> </span><br /><br /><i><span>&quot;Graven Images</span></i><span> is a beautifully written, intricately crafted mystery that will keep you guessing right to its rousing conclusion. Prepare to be drawn into the intriguing world of the Separatists and utterly beguiled by Adelaide, the midwife, healer, and indomitable woman sleuth who solves murder in a society where you'd least expect it. Highly recommended!&quot; </span><br> <span><span> </span><b>Sue Owens Wright</b>, <i>Braced for Murder (The Beanie and Cruiser Mysteries)</i></span>
[ "Literature & Fiction", "Religion" ]
[ "Christian Books & Bibles", "Literature & Fiction" ]
Literature & Fiction
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1 The Rangers must save a community from a horde of undead. Who raised these fallen soldiers from their graves, and why? VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED? Having picked a nearby village to stop for the evening, the Rangers are immediately confronted with a problem. The elders and others express how grateful they are to see Rangers at last, for many strange things have been happening as of late. Any thoughts of a peaceful night of uneventful rest are swept away as explanations are made. First off, there’s the missing young lady, Therressa Balemont. It had been widely assumed she’d marry her longtime beau, Romney Kylen, in the spring. She’d become sullen and withdrawn lately, though, and had spurned his latest attempts at wooing her. Just over a week ago, she simply disappeared, having taken a few clothes and personal items. She is only 16. Secondly, a few nights ago, three young children complained of seeing shadowy forms outside their bedroom windows. Later, others in the village
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A Correct Key to the Entered Apprentice Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degrees
Anonymous
1894. A valuable aid to the memory of the Masonic student for learning the degree work written in code. Essential for all new Masons! Contents: Entered Apprentice: Lodge opening; work; lecture; Ex, L.E.A.; closing; Fellow Craft: Lodge opening; work 2d section; Ex, L.F.C.; closing; Master Mason: opening Lodge; work; lecture; Ex, M.M.L., closing.
[ "References & Guides & Self-Help " ]
[ "New, Used &amp; Rental Textbooks", "Reference" ]
References & Guides & Self-Help
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____________________________________________________ has met the requirements and has acquired this Meta-Campaign Certificate from the Dyvers Triad confirming membership as a Master in the Bardic Hegemony _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A MASTER: • Charisma of 14 or greater • One or more ranks in Craft (Musical Instrument) • Seven or more ranks in Diplomacy • Four or more ranks in Knowledge (History) • Five or more ranks in Knowledge (Local: Velverdyva, Tuflik, Fals Trade Route) • Four or more ranks in Knowledge (Nobility and Royalty) • 13 or more ranks in Perform • Must spend 4 Time Units each year performing in official guild functions • Must spend at least 1 year as a Journeyman • Must donate 200 gp each year to the guild • Must spend an Influence Point from a Dyvers gentry family or the Bardic Hegemony • Must participate in one Dyvers adventure pe
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Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Heraldry
Julian Franklyn
1970 Oversized Hardcover. No dust jacket. Musty. Bend In Book. Some cover wear. Some corner and edge wear. Owner's library plate on inner cover. No markings or highlights in text, otherwise nice clean copy.
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References & Guides & Self-Help
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THE HERALD A wing-heeled character class for MAZES & MINOTAURS Specially developed for Griffin magazine from an original concept by Guy Hoyle Make room for the twelve o’clock Herald express ! Heralds are special messengers, sacred to the god Hermes. Their person is sacrosanct while they are performing their duties; anyone who knowingly harms a herald risks the wrath of the gods. Heralds are known for their eloquence, superior memory and fleet-footedness. A Herald player-character must always be in the service of a Noble player- character, who acts as his lord and master. Prime Requisite : Wits Gender restrictions : None, but most Heralds are male. Basic Hits : 8 Coming Soon from Labyrinthine Designs THE TOME OF TRAPS & TREASURE Usable with any RPG game system ! More than 100 Fiendish Traps ! Over 50 Wondrous Magic Items ! 24 pages of Charts & Tables ! Welcome to the Future of Gaming ! Fleet-footed : A Herald moves 25% faster
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Battles with Panzers: Monty's Tank Battalions 1 RTR and 2 RTR at War
Patrick Delaforce
Patrick Delaforce fought as a troop leader in Normandy and also served in Germany and Holland during the Second World War. He was awarded the Bronze Cross of Orange-Nassau and was twice mentioned in despatches. After the war he worked as a Port wine shipper and in advertising before becoming a professional writer. He is the author of many Military History books as well as a number of travel books and biographies.
[ "Military", "History" ]
[ "History", "Military" ]
Military
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32nd Army Tank Brigade May 26, 1942 x 10 x 2 4th RTR x 10 x 2 7th RTR x 1 x 1 The 32nd Army Tank Brigade was another infantry tank brigade, composed of Matildas and Valen- tines. It began the battle stationed in the north, backing up the infantry of the South Africans. After lit- tle action in the early part of the battle, the brigade was sent south to participate in the June 5th counter- attack against Rommel, where it lost most of its tanks. The remnants ended up in Tobruk, where they became part of a composite brigade with the 1st Army Tank Brigade and then were surrendered to the Axis on June 22nd, when Tobruk fell.
0972006613
The DANB review: The official study guide & sample examination questions for national certification programs offered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc
Cynthia C Durley
Study guide and sample exam questions for certification programs of DANB.
[ "Medicine & Health Sciences" ]
[ "Medical Books", "Dentistry" ]
Medicine & Health Sciences
0.424696
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____________________________________________________ has met the requirements and has acquired this Meta-Campaign Certificate from the Dyvers Triad confirming membership as a Novitiate in the Dweomercrafter’s Guild _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A NOVITIATE: • Must be able to cast 2nd-level arcane spells from a spellbook • Six or more ranks in Knowledge (Arcana) • Six or more ranks in Spellcraft • One-time cost of 200 gp as an application fee (in addition to the yearly cost) • Must Spend 2 Time Units per year working as an assistant to upper echelon wizards in the guild • Must pay 200 gp per year for tuition • Must be an Initiate for 6 months • Must participate in two Dyvers adventures per year (meta-regional adventures set specifically in Dyvers, interactives, mini-missions, special missions, and introductory adventures help satisfy this condition) BE
0373698453
Lawman Protection (The Ranger Brigade)
Cindi Myers
<strong>Cindy Myers</strong> became one of the most popular people in eighth grade when she and her best friend wrote a torrid historical romance and passed the manuscript around among friends. Fame was short-lived, alas; the English teacher confiscated the manuscript. Since then, Cindy has written more than 50 published novels. Her historical and contemporary romances and womens fiction have garnered praise from reviewers and readers alike.
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[ "Mystery, Thriller &amp; Suspense", "Thrillers &amp; Suspense" ]
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____________________________________________________ has met the requirements and has acquired this Meta-Campaign Certificate from the Dyvers Triad confirming membership as a Cadet in the Gnarley Rangers _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cadet Rangers are defenders of the Great Forest, protecting the wood and its inhabitants and hunting down those who seek to do it harm. They watch over travelers through the forest, making sure that they treat the forest with respect. Their patrolling has given them insight and knowledge of the forest that carries them to greater responsibilities. Cadet Rangers wear an insignia of a pair of silver oak leaves above an acorn on a neck-chain. REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A CADET: • Base Attack Bonus +6 • Must have 1 or more ranks in Knowledge (local: Velverdyva, Tuflik, Fals Trade Route) • Must have 2 or more ranks in Knowledge (nature) • Must have 6 or more ranks in
0811734919
Career Progression Guide for Soldiers
Audie G. Lewis
Audie G. Lewis entered the U.S. Army as a private and was promoted quickly through the ranks to staff sergeant, then attended the Armys Officer Candidate School where he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant. He completed half of his military career as an enlisted soldier and the remainder as a commissioned officer until retiring as a captain at the end of an exciting career. While serving in the Army, CPT Lewis helped many other soldiers progress through the ranks and discover their full potential. This book represents his ongoing commitment to help every soldier become the best they can be while serving in the military. Lewis lives in Fort Myers, Florida.
[ "Politics & Social Sciences" ]
[ "New, Used &amp; Rental Textbooks", "Humanities" ]
Politics & Social Sciences
0.530404
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Home Region: Date: AR # Left Promoted First Joined Org Notes: AR # Attached to AR# AR # 596 CY Meta-Organization This Record Certifies that Played by Player RPGA# Is a Member of Gran March Army – General Benefits A Gran March Meta-Organization Event: DM: Signature RPGA# Must be of racial majority age. Must be literate. Subject to orders & military justice. Must maintain a minimum of Adventures Standard upkeep. Must select one Military Career Specialty for which they meet the requirements Active Duty personnel must Designate 39 TUs as “Active Duty TUs” Garrison Duty personnel must designate 26 TUs as “Active Duty TUs” Requirements Starting TU Starting GP GP Class-based Skill Bonuses and Penalties (note: benefits of your starting class only) All Characters One permanent Military Influence Point for every full year in the Gran March Army (after character creation) Barbarians • +2 circumstance bonus to Profession (Soldier) checks Ba
0521194806
Armies of Empire: The 9th Australian and 50th British Divisions in Battle 1939-1945 (Australian Army History Series)
Allan Converse
Armies of Empire uniquely reflects upon the experience of two divisions from different armies facing similar challenges in the Second World War. The 9th Australian Division and the British 50th (Northumbrian) Division both saw long service and suffered heavy casualties, and both encountered morale, discipline and battlefield effectiveness problems.
[ "History", "Geography & Cultures" ]
[ "History", "World" ]
History
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Operation Battleaxe Commonwealth Coast Force June 15, 1941 By Greg Moore gregpanzerblitz.com June, 2009 11th Indian Infantry Brigade x 4 x 4 25th Field Artillery Regiment x 1 2nd Mahrattas Infantry Battalion x 12 x 2 x 13 x 1 1st Rajputana Rifles Infantry Battalion x 12 x 2 x 13 4th Royal Tank Regiment (2 sections) x 1 27th/28th Medium Artillery (1 Battery) x 1 x 1 The 11th Indian Brigade was given the job of advancing up the coast road and attacking Halfaya Pass from the low end while a battalion of Highlander infantry with tank support would attack from the top. Artillery support for both groups was good but nearly all of the Matildas from both groups were lost early in the assault to anti-tank mines and anti-tank guns. Though they were surrounded and low on supplies, the stubborn Germans defending the pass refused to budge and the attack was abandoned on the third day. Halfaya Group x 1 x 1 2nd Queen’s Own Cameron
0873643283
Ragnar's Ten Best Traps: And A Few Others That Are Damn Good Too
Ragnar Benson
Ragnar Benson is America's most-esteemed survival expert. He has written more than 20 books for Paladin throughout the years on a variety of topics covering everything from weapons to politics to survival medicine.
[ "Health, Fitness & Dieting" ]
[ "Sports &amp; Outdoors", "Hiking &amp; Camping" ]
Health, Fitness & Dieting
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Badger, T 0 10 -3 0 1 -4 1 -3 2 3 11 20/5b Darkvision 30’ Keen Smell: Adv on Perception for smell Bite: +2, 1p Balor, H 19 19 8 2 6 5 3 6 6 262 13 40/80f Truesight 120’, resist: cold, lightning, bps nonmagic, immune: �ire, poison Death Throes: On death, DC 20 Dex save, 20d6 �ire, save half Fire Aura: If touch/hit or within 5’ of balor on its turn, 3d6 �ire Magic Resistance: Adv on saves vs magic Multiattack: 1 longsword, 1 whip Longsword: 10’, +14, 3d8+8s & 3d8 lightning, magic, crit x3 Whip: 30’, +14, 2d6+8s & 3d6 �ire (magic), DC 20 Str save or 25’ pull Teleport: Teleport 120’ Bandit, M 1/8 12 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 11 10 30 Scimitar: +3, 1d6+1s Light Crossbow: 80/320, +3, 1d8+1p Bandit Captain, M 2 15 2 3 2 2 0 2 2 65 10 30 Athletics +4, Deception +4 Multiattack: 2 scimitar, 1 dagger or 2 ranged dagger Scimitar: +5, 1d6+3s Dagger: 20/60, +5, 1d4+3p Parry (react): +2 AC vs melee Barbed Devil, M 5 15 3 3 4 1 2 2 3 110 18 30 Darkvision 120’, Deception +5, Insight +5, Perception +8, resi
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Printed Access Card for Milady U Online Licensing Preparation: Cosmetology 2012
Milady
The Premier Source for Education Resources in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Nail Technology, Makeup, Massage Therapy, Salon &amp; Spa Management and Business Training. Serving the Beauty and Wellness Industry since 1927.
[ "Health, Fitness & Dieting" ]
[ "Health, Fitness &amp; Dieting", "Beauty, Grooming, &amp; Style" ]
Health, Fitness & Dieting
0.449467
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MASSACHUSETTS OPERATOR'S L I C E N S E DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES LICENSE EXPIRES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, THE LICENSE WAS USED FOUR YEARS PRIOR TO DATE OF EXPIRATION ABOVE SHOWN. Oct 15 1929 Full name Street No. City I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE PERSON HEREON NAMED HAS BEEN GRANTED THE PRIVELEGE OF OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO ANY RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED HEREON. DIVISION OF DRIVER LICENSES Signature of Licensee Chief of Department Must be carried when operating a motor vehicle. Present when applying for renewal. 33056 No. Restrictions SUPPLEMENTARY ADDRESS RIGHT THUMB PRINT SEX(M,F) WEIGHT HEIGHT COLOR EYES DATE OF BIRTH COLOR HAIR PREVIOUS LICENSE NUMBER YEAR OF EXPIRATION RACE MARRIED CHANGE OF ADDRESS MUST BE REPORTED TO DEPARTMENT WITHIN 10 DAYS. VEHICLE CODE SECTION 331. Print on white or off-white cardstock, if possible. Non-glossy photo paper
1582369062
Starships: Star Trek Roleplaying Game
Decipher Inc
These are the fleets of the Galaxy. 'Enterprise... Excelsior... Stargazer... Their names and exploits have taken on the mantle of legend. Over two centuries' worth of starship engineering comes together in this comprehensive volume. Whether charting the unknown or battling hostile empires, starships from the Vanguard of exploration and discovery for every starfaring species. So open hailing frequencies and prepare to deploy these starships in your own Star Trek RPG series! Starships includes : - Over forty different starship designs, complete with illustrations, history, and technical data. Vessels include Starfleet designs such as the Prometheus and Nova classes, as well as threat vessels such as the implacable Borg cube and the Breen warship. - Additional maneuvers for the starship combat system allow you to perform the Riker Maneuver, Scorpion Evasives, and many other tactics. - Starship and system design rules for every type of vessel - UFP, Klingon, Romulan, Dominion, and others - allow you to create dozens of new ship systems and build any starship you can imagine!
[ "Activities, Crafts & Games", "Science Fiction" ]
[ "Science Fiction &amp; Fantasy", "Gaming" ]
Activities, Crafts & Games
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STAR TREK ROLEPLAYING GAME CHEYENNE-CLASS HEAVY DESTROYER Game Statistics by Sonny Smith (aka TheAndorian or CypherWest) Images taken from http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org and are used without permission; this is not intended as a challenge to any rights this website might have on these images All things STAR TREK and all related marks, images, and indicia are property and trademarks of Paramount Pictures. The STAR TREK Roleplaying Game and all related game mechanics are property and trademarks of Decipher Inc. Their use in this not-for- profit fan publication is without permission; no challenge of any kind to those trademarks is intended. This document is free. http://www.startrek.com http://forum.trek-rpg.net http://strpg.patrickgoodman.org Cheyenne-Class Production Data Origin United Federation of Planets Class and Type Cheyenne-Class Heavy Destroyer Year Launched 2363 Hull Data Structure 35 Size/Decks 6/17 Length/Height/Beam 362/
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Watch Officer's Guide: A Handbook for All Deck Watch Officers - Fifteenth Edition
James Stavridis
Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) is a 1976 distinguished graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy who spent over 35 years on active service in the Navy. He commanded destroyers and a carrier strike group in combat and served for seven years as a four-star admiral, including nearly four years as the first Navy officer chosen as Supreme Allied Commander for Global Operations at NATO. After retiring from the Navy he was named the dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in 2013. In addition, he currently serves as the U.S. Naval Institute's Chair of the Board of Directors. He has written articles on global security issues for <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>The Washington Post</i>, <i>Atlantic Magazine</i>, <i>Naval War College Review</i>, and <i>Proceedings</i> and is the author or co-author of several books, including <i>Command at Sea 6th Ed.</i> and <i>Destroyer Captain</i>.
[ "Politics & Social Sciences" ]
[ "New, Used &amp; Rental Textbooks", "Humanities" ]
Politics & Social Sciences
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GP Starting GP Lifestyle � None � Standard (12 gp x TU) � Rich (50 gp x TU) � Luxury (100 gp x TU) - GP Lifestyle Costs GP Subtotal XXXXX GP Added GP Costs GP FINAL GP TOTAL XP Starting XP - XXXXXX XP XP lost or spent XP Subtotal + XXXXXX XP XP Gained FINAL XP TOTAL XP TU Starting TU 6 TU TU Cost - TU Added TU Costs TU REMAINING Benefits of Membership: • A Guard Sergeant is considered to be Class 1 for determining cost and eligibility for spells from a temple or priest of Rao in Veluna. • Guard Sergeants gain a +3 bonus to Diplomacy and Gather Information checks when dealing with worshippers of Rao and while in uniform (which can only be worn when on official business of the church). • Guard Sergeants have police authority when on official business for the church while in region. • Guard Sergeants are issued a badge, 40 Blunt Arrows (RW), and 10 Thundering Arrows (AE) when they achieve this rank, and hav
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Animal Origami (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
Yoshio Sato
<br>The author of five books, YOSHIO SATO has been folding paper for decades. He travels extensively to teach the art of origami and has demonstrated the craft to children at the United Nations in New York, and in Chicago, Dallas, Portland, Beijing, Tianjin, and Tokyo. His work has been exhibited in Japan and appeared in the popular children's periodical <em>Ranger Rick's Nature Magazine</em>.<br>
[ "Hardware & DIY & Home" ]
[ "Crafts, Hobbies & Home", "Crafts & Hobbies" ]
Hardware & DIY & Home
0.484749
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Name: Player: Chronicle: Strength___________ Dexterity__________ Stamina___________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Physical Charisma___________ Manipulation_________ Appearance__________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Social Perception___________ Intelligence__________ Wits______________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Mental Breed: Auspice: Camp: Sentai Name: Sentai Totem: Concept: Alertness___________ Athletics___________ Brawl______________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Talents Animal Ken_________ Crafts______________ Drive______________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Skills Computer___________ Enigmas____________ Investigation_________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Knowledges Dodge_____________ Empathy___________ Expression___________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Etiquette___________ Firearms___________ Leadership___________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Law______________ Linguistics__________ Medicine___________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Intimidation_________ Primal-Urge__________ Streetwise___________ OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO Melee_____________ Performance__________ Stealth_____________ OOOOO
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Concise World Atlas: Everything You Need to Know About Our Planet Today
DK
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.
[ "References & Guides & Self-Help ", "Geography & Cultures" ]
[ "Reference", "Atlases &amp; Maps" ]
References & Guides & Self-Help
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PRIMUS over one billion CHARACTERISTICS WORLD No Water Present border Quintus Secundus TRAVEL ZONES POPULATION Amber Zone Red Zone BASES Asteroid Belt Water Present No Gas Giant Travel Zone Code (Red) MAP LEGEND Starport Type Gas Giant Bases World Name World Type X-Boat Route Tertius A under one billion World names in red are subsector capitals Hochiken People's Assembly A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P X Atoon Subsector Darksky Denkard Windfleet Hishan C Xx Ploor D Xx GUNTAR A Ho Vandemeerin D Xx Aldo B Xx Vishanerella E Ho Inast A Xx Danovan E Ho Hesh C Ho Luray B Xx Reppler E Xx Kaskaria C Ho Concord D Xx Therinth A Ho Velan C Ho Bospin E Ho GRANTH B Ho Tarvad E Ho Duresthan C Ho 0901 0902 0903 0904 0905 0906 0907 0908 0909 0910 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 1210 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310 1401 1402 1403 1404 1405 1406 1407 1408 1409 1410 1501 1502
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Beijing Bastard: Coming of Age in a Changing China
Val Wang
Advance Praise for "Beijing Bastard"<br /><br /> "Val Wang has given us a memoir perfectly suited to the Beijing that she brings to life so well: heedless, pungent, and proudly insubordinate. She is both American and Chinese, fascinated by her ancestors' history and desperate to escape it. Like contemporary China itself, Wang is torn between the aspirations for success, idiosyncrasy, and belonging. A vivid and evocative read."<br /> --Evan Osnos, author of "Age of Ambition"<br /><br /> "Val Wang spins a rollicking tale of misadventure in Beijing, wonderfully engaging, filled with astute observations of modern China, and edged by a sharp wit that left me laughing out loud on the subway even as I concealed a tear at the last page."<br /> --Ann Mah, author of "Kitchen Chinese" and "Mastering the Art of French Eating"<br /><br /> "A spectacular debut by a writer with the most enviable gift a storyteller can have: timing. Like Arthur Phillips' "Prague" and other generation-defining works that capture a fleeting, golden moment in both the lives of a group of expatriates and a larger-than-life place, Val Wang's memoir of Beijing is shot through with insight, beauty, humor and sadness."<br /> --Ben Ryder Howe, author of "My Korean Deli"<br /><br /> "Takes readers effortlessly through the seemingly disparate worlds of a family divided across distance and generations. Wang's Beijing is gritty and bleak but also hopeful and exciting, and her affection for the city is palpable.... A deftly written and entertaining memoir that offers a fresh perspective on contemporary China and the people caught in its rapid transformation."<br /> --"Kirkus Reviews"<br /><br /><br /><br />Advance Praise for "Beijing Bastard" <br /> "Val Wang has given us a memoir perfectly suited to the Beijing that she brings to life so well: heedless, pungent, and proudly insubordinate. She is both American and Chinese, fascinated by her ancestors' history and desperate to escape it. Like contemporary China itself, Wang is torn between the aspirations for success, idiosyncrasy, and belonging. A vivid and evocative read."<br /> --Evan Osnos, author of "Age of Ambition" <br /> "Val Wang spins a rollicking tale of misadventure in Beijing, wonderfully engaging, filled with astute observations of modern China, and edged by a sharp wit that left me laughing out loud on the subway even as I concealed a tear at the last page."<br /> --Ann Mah, author of "Kitchen Chinese" and "Mastering the Art of French Eating" <br /> "A spectacular debut by a writer with the most enviable gift a storyteller can have: timing. Like Arthur Phillips' "Prague" and other generation-defining works that capture a fleeting, golden moment in both the lives of a group of expatriates and a larger-than-life place, Val Wang's memoir of Beijing is shot through with insight, beauty, humor and sadness."<br /> --Ben Ryder Howe, author of "My Korean Deli" <br /> "Takes readers effortlessly through the seemingly disparate worlds of a family divided across distance and generations. Wang's Beijing is gritty and bleak but also hopeful and exciting, and her affection for the city is palpable.... A deftly written and entertaining memoir that offers a fresh perspective on contemporary China and the people caught in its rapid transformation."<br /> --"Kirkus Reviews" <br /><br /><br /><br /> "Damn, that Val Wang can write real good. I couldn't get enough of her Beijing Bastard. This is the kinda book that makes you want to pack an extra lung and move to China."<br /> --Gary Shteyngart, author of "Absurdistan"
[ "History", "Biographies & Memoirs" ]
[ "Biographies &amp; Memoirs", "Historical" ]
History
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The Grand master Grandmaster Wang Shujin was a Chinese mob boss who spent much of his life in Shanghai. He was a key supporter of Chiang Kai-shek and the Kuomintang in their battle against the Communists in the 1920s, till he was run out of the country. He showed up a year later in Rock Junction ready to make a new place for himself in America. He is soft spoken and will strike his foes in lethal attacks if angered. He runs the Chinese laundry and Wang's wife is a notable criminal in her own right. She is the leader of the Green Gang, and has her hand in off track gambling houses and provides opium enforcers for the many dens in Lakefront city. A stickler for fine clothing and women, Wang surrounds himself with White Russian bodyguards, and frequents the city's best nightclubs and sing-song houses. He is also known for having a superstitious streak — he has three small monkey heads, specially imported from Hong Kong that he keeps in his office. Character Stats
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US ARMY INFANTRY DIVISIONS 1943 - 1945: Volume 1 - Organisation, Doctrine, Equipment
Yves J. Bellanger
Born in 1953, Yves J. Bellanger has a Master's degree in Philosophy, but he discovered history well before this. War, as a subject, occupied a large part of his researches in philosophy as much as in history. The lack of books regarding the organization of the U.S. Army during World War Two spurred him to write a first book about the organization of the Infantry Division. He continues on this subject with a series of books on the Armored Division. Meeting veterans, and being member of American veteran associations, he dedicated his researches to their memories.
[ "Military", "History" ]
[ "History", "Military" ]
Military
0.688723
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French 5th DIM Motorized Infantry Division May 10, 1940 x 12 x 1 Infantry Battalion x 3 Infantry Regiment x 3 Motorized Artillery Regiment x 6 Engineer Battalion x 3 x 1 x 1 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 13 x 2 x 2 x 4 x 2 x 1 x 3 x 6 x 3 x 3 Anti-Tank Company
0811705951
The Infantry's Armor: The U.S. Army's Separate Tank Battalions in World War II
Harry Yeide
"A useful resource and reference text that is entertaining to read as well." (<i>The Armor Modeling and Preservation Society</i> 2011-10-12)
[ "Military", "History" ]
[ "History", "Military" ]
Military
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British 7th Armored Division November 17, 1941 By Greg Moore gregpanzerblitz.com revised October, 2009 6th Royal Tank Regiment x 11 x 1 7th Armored Brigade x 3 x 3 4th Bty., 1st Light AA Battalion 4th Armored Brigade 8th Hussars Tank Regiment 3rd Royal Tank Regiment 5th Royal Tank Regiment x 12 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 1st Troop, 102nd N. Huss Anti-Tank Regiment x 1 This brigade com- pletely equipped with U.S. built M-3 light tanks, called “Honey” by the Brits. 7th Hussars Tank Regiment x 4 x 3 x 1 x 1 2nd Royal Tank Regiment x 10 x 2 x 1 x 4 x 3 x 3 4th Royal Horse Artillery (-) x 1 x 1 3rd Troop, 102nd Northumberland Hussars Anti-Tank Regiment x 1 “A” Company, 2nd Battalion, The Rifle Brigade x 3 x 3 x 4 x 1 x 3 x 1 x 12 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 4 x 1 x 3 x 1 x 12 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 4 x 1 x 3 x 1 2nd Scots Guards Infantry Bat- talion, 2nd Field Artillery and 122 Light AA attach
146545182X
Reference World Atlas: Everything You Need to Know About Our Planet Today (Dk Reference World Atlas)
DK
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.
[ "References & Guides & Self-Help ", "Geography & Cultures" ]
[ "Reference", "Atlases &amp; Maps" ]
References & Guides & Self-Help
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PRIMUS over one billion CHARACTERISTICS WORLD No Water Present border Quintus Secundus TRAVEL ZONES POPULATION Amber Zone Red Zone BASES Asteroid Belt Water Present No Gas Giant Travel Zone Code (Red) MAP LEGEND Starport Type Gas Giant Bases World Name World Type X-Boat Route Tertius A under one billion World names in red are subsector capitals Viyard A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P X Ariel Subsector Beckann Ownsbee Cinder Vinies World D Xx Crostan D Xx Pathway C Xx Indolence D Xx Alphaaric A Xx Beshavaram B Xx Halik D Xx Yar C Xx Falray C Xx Whister B Vi Gronegger D Vi Namitin C Vi Clavaba C Vi Ariel C Vi Plinth B Vi Junction C Vi BALACLARON A Vi Thanderbrac C Vi 0931 0932 0933 0934 0935 0936 0937 0938 0939 0940 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1231 1232 1233 1234 1235 1236 1237 1238 1239 1240 1331 1332 1333 1334 1335 1336 1337 1338 1339 1340 1431 1432 1433 1434 1435 1436 1437 1438 1439 1440 1531 1532 1533 1534 1535 15
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U.S. Navy Guided Missile Frigates, Oliver Hazard Perry Class - plus AEGIS Combat System for Cruisers and Destroyers, Comprehensive Information and Photo Galleries (CD-ROM)
Department of Defense
This incredible CD-ROM is packed with over 24,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. Our news and educational discs are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.
[ "References & Guides & Self-Help " ]
[ "Reference" ]
References & Guides & Self-Help
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MA-12 Class VI cruiser Structure Shields Production Data Origin: Gorn Alliance Class and Type: MA-12-class cruiser Year Launched: unknown Hull Data Structure: 25 Size/Decks: 5/4 Length/Height/Beam: 155/41/53 m Complement: 136 Operational Data Transporters: 2 standard, 2 emergency, 2 cargo Cargo Units: 50 Shuttlebay: 1 aft Shuttlecraft: 5 size worth Atmosphere Capable: no Cloaking System: none Tractor Beams: 1 aft ventral Sensor System: Class 3 +3/+2/+1/0/0 (D) Operations System: Class 3 (D) Life Support: Class 3 (D) Propulsion Data Impulse System: SBD-a .6c (C) Warp System: PB-16 5/6/7 (C) Tactical Data Phasers: Type VI (x6) (C) Penetration: 5/5/4/0/0 Photon torpedoes: Mk 6 DF (x2) (C) Penetration: 3/3/3/3/3 Deflector Shield: PFF 2a (B) Protection/Threshold: 13/1 Miscellaneous Data Maneuver modifiers: +1 C, +0 H, +3 T Traits: Space remaining: 0 Build rules
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Samira and Samir
Siba Shakib
When the young Afghanistanian girl Samira is born, her father, a commander fighting in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, decides to raise her as a boy called Samir. The fact that Samir is really a girl is soon forgotton as Samir learns to fight, ride and shoot as well as any boy and when her father is killed she becomes the head of the family. As an adult, she falls in love with the male friend of her youth and is forced to reveal her true identity. In order to marry Bashir, she must relinquish the freedom she is afforded as a man. Samira follows her heart but hates wearing the veil. Eventually, the torment becomes too great and she decides that there must be a third way to live, as a confident woman not confined by the rules of her culture. This is her story.
[ "History", "Geography & Cultures" ]
[ "History", "Asia" ]
History
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Sort, Graph, & Tally (Right Start Series)
Amy Decastro
Visually stimulating activities with simple directions introduce young learners to new concepts and academic skills while offering lots of enjoyable practice. These easy-to-use workbooks are great for enrichment, classroom practice, tutoring, home schooling, or just for fun! With this resource, young learners will gain the basic skills needed to become proficient mathematicians through reasoning, communicating, and problem solving. This workbook includes practice in the following areas: Sorting: Sorting activities encourage children to use critical thinking skills by comparing attributes of different objects or arrangements by size, color, shape, and quantity. Graphing: Graphing activities help develop number sense and strategies for counting, comparing, and keeping track of quantities. Graphing also teaches children to collect, record, and represent data in a variety of ways. Tallying: Tallying activities help develop strategies for one-to-one correspondence, counting, and recording mathematical information. These skills go hand in hand to aid in the development of number and operation sense. You will be delighted as you watch your students discover how interesting learning can be all year long with the gradual sequence of one page, easy-to-follow practice activities. They are great for enrichment, classroom practice, tutoring, home schooling, or just for fun!
[ "Children's Books", "References & Guides & Self-Help " ]
[ "Children's Books", "Education &amp; Reference" ]
Children's Books
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1841261076
Cycling for Triathletes: Endurance (Ironman Edition)
Paul Van Den Bosch
Paul Van Den Bosch from Antwerp in Belgium is a professional coach of many top athletes in the fields of cycling and triathlon. As coach of the cycling team of 5-times Tour de France winner Eddy Merckx he was for 6 years responsible for many young athletes on their way to a professional career. He is also the coach of wheelchair Ironman athlete Marc Herremans, with whom he founded the "To Walk Again"-foundation for research on spinal damage. Together they achieved a 6th place in the Ironman Hawaii before Marc's accident. Paul has written several books on cycling training, triathlon training, and training with the heart rate monitor, all of which are bestsellers in Belgium and the Netherlands.
[ "Health, Fitness & Dieting" ]
[ "Sports &amp; Outdoors", "Individual Sports" ]
Health, Fitness & Dieting
0.425152
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0615125484
Cecily Cicada
Kita Helmetag Murdock
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for children of entomophobic parents This book was a great help in preparing my daughter for the coming onslaught of cicadas in the Washington DC area these past few weeks. She went from being weary and uncomfortable with them (no doubt behavior learned from her parents!) to being interested and curious to the point of picking them up and carrying them around when they arrived. --A customer<br /><br />5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book and so do my two nieces (ages 5 and 6 &amp; 3/4.) The adorable illustrations and the heartwarming story of Cecilia have transformed cicadas from a scary menace into an animal that you'd want to pal around with. It's sophisticated enough to be educational, but simple and clever enough to share with a child of any age. The fundamental lessons of the importance of patience and love really shine through. If you live in a place with cicadas, this book is a must, and if you don't, reading it may make you consider a move. I highly recommend this book for any child with a curiosity about the world. --Karima Hassan<br /><br />5.0 stars out of 5 stars I absolutely love this book! I bought Cecily Cicada for my nephew Ben who is 1 1/2 and starting to discover the joys of bugs and everything of the like. He is mesmorized by the colorful illustrations and I really enjoy reading the story! The actual story is refreshingly unique, detailed and uses some great vocabulary, so for now Ben gets a kick out of the pictures and the name - he loves to try and say Cecily) and I'm sure he will grow into the depth of the story. I highly recommend this book for children of all ages! --Becky M. Gray
[ "Biology & Nature & Biological Sciences", "Children's Books" ]
[ "Children's Books", "Animals" ]
Biology & Nature & Biological Sciences
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Dungeons & Dragons: Additional Rules for fantastic medieval wargames, playable with paper and pencil and miniature figures. Supplement IV Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes
Robert Kuntz
This supplement details pantheons of deities for the original Dungeons & Dragons game. It is the predecessor to the Deities & Demigods hardback for the AD&D game. It includes figures from Egyptian, Hindu, Greek, Celtic, Norse, Finnish, Aztec, Mayan, Chinese and Japanese mythologies, as well as Hyborean mythos from Robert E. Howard's Conan novels and the Melnibonan mythos from Michael Moorcock's Elric novels.
[ "Hardware & DIY & Home" ]
[ "Crafts, Hobbies & Home", "Crafts & Hobbies" ]
Hardware & DIY & Home
0.719028
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3-VOLUME SET Price $10.00 Rules for Fantastic Medieval Wargames Campaigns Playable with Paper and Pencil and Miniature Figures GYGAX & ARNESON P U B L I S H E D B Y T A C T I C A L S T U D I E S R U L E S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ©
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[ "Children's Books" ]
[ "Children's Books" ]
Children's Books
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I Hadn't Understood
Diego De Silva
""I Hadn''t Understood" defies classification, as does its brilliant and versatile author."--"Critica Letteraria"<br /><br />""I Hadn't Understood" defies classification, as does its brilliant and versatile author."--"Critica Letteraria"<br /><br />"Diego De Silva is an honest writer. He tells us right away that we will find ourselves embroiled in a novel that is non-linear, dispersive, full of digressions. He tells us in the opening pages that he loves writing this way: 'I'm interested in the kind of casual chatter that sends you off in a new direction.' Cleverly, then, he stirs the reader's curiosity and makes him an accomplice, almost asking an emotional commitment, almost as if he is confessing a secret that only the reader can hear."--"WUZ"
[ "Literature & Fiction", "Contemporary" ]
[ "Literature &amp; Fiction", "Contemporary" ]
Literature & Fiction
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Diego Galindo 2015