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Game Guru: Role-Playing Games
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hartas, Leo / Morris, Dave, PUBLISHER: Course Technology, Role-playing games is the genre that most meticulously evokes a parallel life for the player-not infrequently down to the detail of what kind of wine is in their hip flask. In addition to the gameplay and simulation aspects of this genre, "Game Guru: Role-Playing Games" looks at the conventions that underlie it-the threat of evil, the archetypal playground of the sword-and-sorcery setting, and so on. With hundreds of examples and in-depth interviews with the experts, this book reveals the secrets to what makes great games compelling and successful. Whether you are a professional or a die-hard role-playing gamer, you'll be intrigued by the clear analysis of play balance, character and level design, learning curves, risk versus reward, puzzles, scale and scope, catch-up effects, symmetry, and many other aspects of game theory. This book gives you the insight you are searching for to enrich your gaming experience. Acquista Ora
Her Fearful Symmetry
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Niffenegger, Audrey, PUBLISHER: Scribner Book Company, Julia and Valentina Poole are twenty-year-old sisters with an intense attachment to each other. One morning the mailman delivers a thick envelope to their house in the suburbs of Chicago. Their English aunt Elspeth Noblin has died of cancer and left them her London apartment. There are two conditions for this inheritance: that they live in the flat for a year before they sell it and that their parents not enter it. Julia and Valentina are twins. So were the girls' aunt Elspeth and their mother, Edie. The girls move to Elspeth's flat, which borders the vast Highgate Cemetery, where Christina Rossetti, George Eliot, Stella Gibbons, and other luminaries are buried. Julia and Valentina become involved with their living neighbors: Martin, a composer of crossword puzzles who suffers from crippling OCD, and Robert, Elspeth's elusive lover, a scholar of the cemetery. They also discover that much is still alive in Highgate, including--perhaps--their aunt.
Le sfide matematiche 14 volumi
Di aa.vv., , rba italia matematica collana: sfide matematiche - i classici della matematica ricreativa condizioni: ottime condizioni note: sfide matematiche - i classici della matematica ricreativa - 14 volumi stimola la tua mente con i quesiti di sfide matematiche, la collezione che raccoglie i classici della matematica... 1 gardner martin - ah! ci sono! paradossi stimolanti e divertenti 2 dudeney henry e. - gli enigmi di canterbury (the canterbury puzzles) 3 pickover clifford - la magia dei numeri 4 stewart ian - giochi matematici enigmi e rompicapi 5 smullyan raymond - satana, cantor e lâ€(TM)infinito e altri inquietanti rompicapi 6 martin gardner - esperienza a - ah! 7 dudeney henry e. - lâ€(TM)enigma del mandarino passatempi matematici i 8 toni paolo - scintille matematiche giochi e gare di creativitÀ e logica 9 perelman yakov - algebra ricreativa 10 alem jean pierre - giochi di ingegno e divertimenti 11 mariano mataix - in cerca della soluzione 12 shasha dennis - le incredibili avventure del dottor ecco 13 carroll lewis - un racconto aggrovigliato e i problemi del cuscino 14 clifford pickover - le meraviglie dei numeri
The Big Questions: How to Find Your Own Answers to Life's
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Das, Lama Surya, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, The best-selling author of "Awakening the Buddha Within" addresses life's most provocative and tantalizing questions simply, directly, and powerfully. Every life is a journey through the unknown. Along the way, however, we tend to encounter the same perplexing questions again and again. Some are cosmic enigmas that have always tested the human mind: What is my purpose in life? What happens after I die? Others are puzzles presented by daily life in modern society: What, if anything, justifies assisted suicide? What is my personal responsibility to the homeless? According to Lama Surya Das, one of the foremost Western Buddhist scholars and teachers, the more we seek to resolve these mysteries, the more fully we live. Along with his own personal beliefs, the author presents a variety of thoughtful points of view representing different schools of Buddhism, other religions, spirituality in general, and pragmatism. "The Big Questions" challenges readers in the most stimulating and thoughtful way to formulate individual, authentic responses to life's big questions.
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Siete alla ricerca di oggettistica rara e collezionabile oppure semplicemente di articoli utili a buon prezzo? Siete a caccia di occasioni speciali da non lasciarvi scappare? Digitate nella ricerca ht78 8 (oppure rh89 per i puzzles) per vedere i miei annunci e trovare quello che stavate cercando! OCCASIONE Vendo NUOVO vestito gonna/pantalone corto taglia 46, MAI USATO, integro e non sdrulcito o macchiato. Si tratta di un capo IN PURA SETA di color rosa pesca molto bello. E' sciancrato in vita grazie alle 4 pinces sul davanti e alla leggera arricciatura sul retro da dove partono 2 nastri della medesima stoffa da allacciarsi sul davanti. E' munito di spalline amovibili, 2 taschine applicate sul davanti rifinite da 2 bottoni, 2 tasche nascoste sulle cuciture laterali, risvolti sulle maniche e sul pantalone, 6 bottoni d'allacciatura. SOLO euro 39. Se richiesta, la spedizione è a carico dell'acquirente. Varie possibilità di scelta per il tipo di pagamento. Cosa cerchi? Inserisci ht78 per vedere i miei annunci e scoprire interessanti offerte e pagare un'unica spedizione.
Wish I Could Be There: Notes from a Phobic Life
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shawn, Allen, PUBLISHER: Viking Books, A droll, inquisitive, and poignant memoir of agoraphobia from a member of one of New Yorkas premier literary families Allen Shawn is afraid of heights, water, fields, parking lots, tunnels, and unknown roads. He avoids taking subways, using elevators, or crossing bridges. In short, he is afraid of both closed and open spaces and of any form of isolation. Yet this is a memoir of enormous bravery. Shawn grew up in a lively but mysterious world. He is the son of the famous, longtime "New Yorker" editor William Shawn and brother to the brilliant playwright and actor Wallace Shawn. His twin sister is autistic, and when they were eight years old, she was put in a home. Though it was kept from him until he was in his thirties, his father led a double life that introduced strict taboos to his household. Shawn examines these influences, his fatheras and motheras phobias, and his own struggle with agoraphobia with generosity, wit, and insight, attempting to decipher the psychological and biological puzzles that have plagued him for so long. Interwoven with both Freudian psychology and cutting-edge brain research, Shawn has written a profound examination of familial love and the universal struggle to face our demons.
Statuina inglese originale royal doulton hn summer
Siete alla ricerca di oggettistica rara e collezionabile oppure semplicemente di articoli utili a buon prezzo? Siete a caccia di occasioni speciali da non lasciarvi scappare? Digitate nella ricerca ht78 (oppure rh89 per i puzzles) per vedere i miei annunci e scegliere tra tante offerte quello che stavate cercando! Splendida Statuina ORIGINALE Royal Doulton - Made in England - HN - Summer - Serie Four Seasons, Pretty Ladies - La Royal Doulton fu un'azienda inglese che produsse porcellane da tavola e porcellane collezionabili, fin dal . Operando originariamente a Londra, la sua reputazione crebbe ne The Potteries (negozi di porcellane), dove fu conosciuta in ritardo rispetto alla Royal Crown Derby, Royal Worcester, Wedgwood, Spode e Minton. Al giorno d'oggi, i suoi prodotti comprendono porcellane da tavola, articoli da regalo, porcellane, vetrerie, porcellane collezionabili, gioielli, biancheria, tende e illuminazione. Tre delle sue marche facevano parte la Royal Doulton, Royal Albert e Mintons. Questi brand sono ora di proprietà di WWRD Holdings Ltd (Waterford Crystal, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton), con sede a Barlaston, nei pressi di Stoke-on-Trent. Il 2 luglio è stata completata l'acquisizione di WWRD da parte della Fiskars Corporation. La splendida e spumeggiante - Summer - misura cm. 21,5 ca. in altezza ed è in ottimo stato di conservazione. In generale non presenta botte, rotture, sbeccature. E u r o 49 Se richiesta, la spedizione é a carico dell'acquirente. Varie possibilità di scelta per il tipo di pagamento.
The World Almanac for Kids
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: World Almanac, Editors Of / World Almanac, PUBLISHER: World Almanac Books, A special 10th Anniversary edition of the #1 selling kids almanac in the world Kids love The World Almanac For Kids, since it helps them explore the world around them, and delve more deeply into subjects that attract them. Parents love it, since it keeps young minds occupied and encourages kids to learn on their own. Teachers and educators love it, since it stimulates learning while piquing kids' interest. Since the first edition was published 10 years ago, The World Almanac For Kids has sold more than 2.5 million copies, appeared on national bestseller lists, received numerous awards, become a staple in libraries, classrooms, and homes, and been adopted by every major kids' book club and book fair. Like every new edition, The World Almanac For Kids is an indispensable reference, extensively updated with the latest information on topics of importance to kids. It also continues the tradition of providing an irresistible, kid-friendly mix, with color photos, bold graphics, color maps and flags, "All Abouts," fun facts, "Did You Knows," games, puzzles, jokes, web links, and much more. Highlights include: "Special 10th anniversary features "A student-friendly "Homework Help" section, and plenty of practical homework hints throughout the book ""On the Job" interviews with people in fascinating occupations "All new "Faces & Places" chapter "A revised and updated sports section "Up-to-date and fascinating information on hundreds of topics, from aardvarks to Zulus, and everything in between
Deadly Lessons: Understanding Lethal School Violence
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, Mark H. / Petrie, Carol V. / Braga, Anthony A., PUBLISHER: National Academy Press, How do we make sense of the tragedy of a school shooting or even draw objective conclusions from these incidents? Deadly Lessons is the outcome of the National Research Council's unique effort to glean lessons from six case studies of lethal student violence. These are powerful stories of parents and teachers and troubled youths, presenting the tragic complexity of the young shooter's social and personal circumstances in rich detail. The cases point to possible causes of violence and suggest where interventions may be most effective. Readers will come away with a better understanding of the potential threat, how violence might be prevented, and how healing might be promoted in affected communities. For each case study, Deadly Lessons relates events leading up to the violence, provides quotes from personal interviews about the incident, and explores the impact on the community. The case studies center on: -- Two separate incidents in East New York in which three students were killed and a teacher was seriously wounded. -- A shooting on the south side of Chicago in which one youth was killed and two were wounded. -- A shooting into a prayer group at a Kentucky high school in which three students were killed. -- The killing of 4 students and a teacher and the wounding of 10 others at an Arkansas middle school. -- The shooting of a popular science teacher by a teenager in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. -- A suspected copycat of Columbine in which six students were wounded in Georgia. For everyone who puzzles over these terrible incidents, Deadly Lessons offers a fresh perspective on the most fundamental of questions: Why?
Garment of Shadows: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: King, Laurie R., PUBLISHER: Bantam, Laurie R. King's "New York Times" bestselling novels of suspense featuring Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, comprise one of today's most acclaimed mystery series. Now, in their newest and most thrilling adventure, the couple is separated by a shocking circumstance in a perilous part of the world, each racing against time to prevent an explosive catastrophe that could clothe them both in shrouds. In a strange room in Morocco, Mary Russell is trying to solve a pressing mystery: "Who am I?" She has awakened with shadows in her mind, blood on her hands, and soldiers pounding on the door. Out in the hivelike streets, she discovers herself strangely adept in the skills of the underworld, escaping through alleys and rooftops, picking pockets and locks. She is clothed like a man, and armed only with her wits and a scrap of paper containing a mysterious Arabic phrase. Overhead, warplanes pass ominously north. Meanwhile, Holmes is pulled by two old friends and a distant relation into the growing war between France, Spain, and the Rif Revolt led by Emir Abd el-Krim--who may be a Robin Hood or a power mad tribesman. The shadows of war are drawing over the ancient city of Fez, and Holmes badly wants the wisdom and courage of his wife, whom he's learned, to his horror, has gone missing. As Holmes searches for her, and Russell searches for her"self, " each tries to crack deadly parallel puzzles before it's too late for them, for Africa, and for the peace of Europe. With the dazzling mix of period detail and contemporary pace that is her hallmark, Laurie R. King continues the stunningly suspenseful series that Lee Child called "the most sustained feat of imagination in mystery fiction today."
The Winters in Bloom
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tucker, Lisa, PUBLISHER: Atria Books, Kyra and David have been married for almost a decade and consider themselves happy - their home is comfortable, their jobs are stable, and their five year-old son, Michael, is simply perfect. Yet for reasons they've never fully shared with each other, the Winters have always been afraid that something will happen to the life they've created, and more importantly, to their little boy. David is a historian - he knows the past is inescapable, and yet he has spent fifteen years trying to escape the tragedy that ended his first marriage; trying to convince himself that if only he works hard enough, his new family will be safe. Kyra writes questions for a math textbook company; she loves puzzles and worships logic, yet she lives in fear of karma punishing her for the way she betrayed her sister, Amy, in college. After all, Amy was more than a sister - she was Kyra's only real family since their mother abandoned them as young children - and their estrangement weighs heavily on her conscience. So when Michael mysteriously disappears from his backyard one ordinary summer day, Kyra and David feel like the mistakes of their past have finally caught up to them. Each is convinced they know who has their son, but to find him, the Winters must embark upon an odyssey through time and memory. Their journey will involve David's mother, Sandra, who offers both her son and her daughter-in-law a path to understanding, and David's ex-wife Courtney, who lives just across town but in a universe away, where she struggles with the demons that caused her to lose everything she loved that fateful night fifteen years ago. It's only when a mysterious stranger enters their lives that they will discover it's not too late to become the kind of family they've always wanted to be--if only they can find a way to forgive themselves, and believe in the gift of a second chance. Lisa Tucker's most optimistic work since "Once Upon a Day, The Winters in Bloom "is a wise, life-affirming tale that is both poignant and surprisingly funny. Though the fast-paced, captivating story will keep readers turning pages, the novel's true power lies in its profound engagement with what it means to be alive: the mistakes we make, the price we pay, the fragility of human happiness but also the stubborn strength of the human heart.