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SILVER AGE SENTINELS (D20)
Talking Up Our Products With the weekly influx of new roleplaying titles, it’s almost impossible to keep track of every product in every RPG line in the adventure games industry. To help you organize our titles and to aid customers in finding information about their favorite products, we’ve designed a set of point-of-purchase dividers. These hard-plastic cards are much like the category dividers often used in music stores, but they’re specially designed as a marketing tool for hobby stores. Each card features the name of one of our RPG lines printed prominently at the top, and goes on to give basic information on the mechanics and setting of the game, special features that distinguish it from other RPGs, and the most popular and useful supplements available. The dividers promote the sale of backlist items as well as new products, since they help customers identify the titles they need most and remind buyers to keep them in stock. Our dividers can be placed in many ways. These are just a few of the ideas we’ve come up with: •A divider can be placed inside the front cover or behind the newest release in a line if the book is displayed full-face on a tilted backboard or book prop. Since the cards 1 are 11 /2 inches tall, the line’s title will be visible within or in back of the book. When a customer picks the RPG up to page through it, the informational text is uncovered. The card also works as a restocking reminder when the book sells. -
A Bestiary of the Arts
LA LETTRE ACADEMIE DES BEAUX-ARTS A BESTIARY OF THE ARTS 89 Issue 89 Spring 2019 Editorial • page 2 News: Annual Public Meeting of the Five Academies News: Installations under the Coupole: Adrien Goetz and Jacques Perrin News: Formal Session of the Académie des beaux-arts • pages 3 to 7 Editorial The magnificent Exhibition: “Oriental Visions: Cynocephalus adorning the cover of this edition of From Dreams into Light” La Lettre emanates a feeling of peaceful strength Musée Marmottan Monet true to the personality of its author, Pierre-Yves • pages 8 and 9 File: Trémois, the oldest member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts after being elected to Paul Lemangy’s “A bestiary of the arts” seat on 8 February 1978. • pages 10 to 34 Through the insatiable curiosity and astounding energy that he brings to the table at the age of News: “Concerts for a seat” ninety-eight, Pierre-Yves Trémois shows us Elections: Jean-Michel Othoniel, the extent to which artistic creation can be Marc Barani, Bernard Desmoulin, regenerative, especially when it is not seeking to conform to any passing trend. News: The Cabinet des estampes de la In May 2017 we elected forty-three year-old composer Bruno Mantovani to Jean bibliothèque de l’Institut Prodromidès’ seat. Tribute: Jean Cortot Watching the two passionately converse about art, we realized that the half • pages 35 to 37 century separating them was of no importance. The Académie des Beaux-Arts is known for the immense aesthetic diversity Press release: “Antônio Carlos Jobim, running throughout its different sections. highly-elaborate popular music” This reality is in stark contrast with academicism. -
Threat Report: Doc Otaku
DOC OTAKU Originally perceived as a “wayward youth,” Doc Otaku REAL NAME: Solo Takashi has long since passed the point of adolescent pranks and OCCUPATION: Inventor, criminal youthful rebellion. Life as a young criminal has hardened BASE: Tokyo, Japan his anti-social tendencies and sharpened his eye for a Solo Takashi was a genius almost from the time he was deal. To Doc Otaku, life is a game, with him as the rogue born. He spoke several languages by the time he was hero, proving he can outwit the authorities and anyone seven years old and earned his first doctorate at the age who thinks they can stop him. of 12. Unfortunately, Takashi was bored. He lacked chal- Takashi is obsessed with manga and anime culture, a true lenges and he wanted to have peers, intellectual equals. otaku in that regard. He spends considerable time reading He also wanted to have some fun. and watching his favorite subjects, and is even the creator He jumped at the opportunity to study with Daedalus, of several hit “underground” publications and produc- one of the greatest scientific minds in the world. But he tions. In spite of the best efforts of the Japanese authori- quickly decided Daedalus was a scared old man unwilling ties, Doc Otaku has a considerable underground cult of to take risks or let anyone else take them, either. He didn’t personality in Japan, one that is spreading via the Internet encourage Takashi’s potential, he only tried to limit and to other parts of the world. control it. -
Cats with Wings
WINGED CATS And yet — in fact you need only draw a single thread at any point you choose out of the fabric of life and the run will make a pathway across the whole, and down that wider pathway each of the other threads will become successively visible, one by one. — Heimito von Doderer, DIE DÂIMONEN HDT WHAT? INDEX WINGED CATS WINGED CATS 1299 There is a tale of a winged predatory cat known as the Cat-a-Mountain in the accounts of Marco Polo (1254- 1324). This beast supposedly had the body of a leopard but a strange skin that stretched out when it hunted, enabling it to fly in the pursuit of its prey. This Cat-a-Mountain is most likely an imagined hybrid — a predatory feline imagined as a large bat or a predatory feline imagined as a large flying squirrel with flaps of skin enabling it to glide. Winged cats of myth and legend were often demonic creatures with “feathered” wings and were liable to swoop down on humans, who were liable to be terrified. Later authors would use Polo’s term to describe a wildcat and by the 17th Century it would have been abbreviated to Catamount and would be being used as a synonym for the American Mountain Lion, Cougar, or Puma. CATS WITH WINGS ESSENCE IS BLUR. SPECIFICITY, THE OPPOSITE OF ESSENCE, IS OF THE NATURE OF TRUTH. Winged Cats “Stack of the Artist of Kouroo” Project HDT WHAT? INDEX WINGED CATS WINGED CATS 1657 Job van Meekren, a Dutch physician, described a Spaniard, Georgius Albes, who was able to draw the skin of the left pectoral region to the left ear, or the skin under the face over the chin to the vertex. -
The Moghul Emperors of India As Naturalists and Sportsmen, Part I
Journ. Bombay Nat. Hi.t. Soc. r . , , " • ~ ..,; - y- - J •• "J( • • ~ • THE EMPEROR JEHANGIR SHOOTS A LARGE LION. (Memoirs, voL ii, p. 284). Painted c. A.D. 1623, Indian Museum, Calcutta, No. 316, size 12i" X 7!". By kind permission of the P"blishC1's, ' Indian Paillting under the Mogl",ls, , by Percy B,'own. JOURNAL OF THE Bombay Natural History Society FEBRUARY, 1927 VOL. XXXI No. 4 THE MOGHUL EMPERORS OF INDIA AS NATURALISTS AND SPORTtlMEN BY SALIM A. ALl PART I (With 3 plates) The title of this paper is somewhat misleading, hence it may be advisable at the outset to indicate its scope. The term 'Moghul Emperors' here represents only the Big tlix, from Babnr the illustrious founder of the dynasty to Aurangzebe, with whose death the great empire launched on a career of steady and rapid decline. The' Naturalists' of the title also needs qualification. It ~tands here only in respect of animal life, though it is well known that the Moghuls were great lovers of Nature in all its other aspects as well. The wonderful gardens' built by them all over Northern India remain to this day to bear testimony to theIr love for flowers and trees, and the genuine delight which Babur and his great-grandson Jehangir felt in the natural objects they saw around them cannot help impressing anyone who wades through the inimitable memoirs left us by these two sovereigns. To avoid repitition of lengthy titles of works which I have most frequently quoted, I propose to use the following abbreviations :_ Babur Memoirs of ZaMruddin Mohonztd Babur, translated from the Chagatai Turki by John Leyden, M.D. -
Dragon Magazine #158
S PECIAL ATTRACTIONS Issue #158 Vol. XV, No. 1 9 Weve waited for you: DRAGONS! June 1990 A collection of lore about our most favorite monster. The Mightiest of Dragons George Ziets Publisher 10 In the D&D® game, no one fools with the dragon rulers and lives for James M. Ward long. Editor A Spell of Conversation Ed Friedlander Roger E. Moore 18 If youd rather talk with a dragon than fight it, use this spell. The Dragons Bestiary The readers Fiction editor Barbara G. Young 20 The gorynych (very gory) and the (uncommon) common dragonet. Thats Not in the Monstrous Compendium! Aaron McGruder Assistant editor 24 Remember those neutral dragons with gemstone names? Theyre 2nd Dale A. Donovan Edition now! Art director Larry W. Smith O THER FEATURES Production staff The Game Wizards James M. Ward Gaye OKeefe Angelika Lokotz 8 Should we ban the demon? The readers respondand how! Subscriptions Also Known As... the Orc Ethan Ham Janet L. Winters 30 Renaming a monster has more of an effect than you think. U.S. advertising The Rules of the Game Thomas M. Kane Sheila Gailloreto Tammy Volp 36 If you really want more gamers, then create them! The Voyage of the Princess Ark Bruce A. Heard U.K. correspondent 41 Sometimes its better not to know what you are eating. and U.K. advertising Sue Lilley A Role-players Best Friend Michael J. DAlfonsi 45 Give your computer the job of assistant Dungeon Master. The Role of Computers Hartley, Patricia and Kirk Lesser 47 The world of warfare, from the past to the future. -
Bloomsbury Children's Books • January 2022 Juvenile Fiction / Family / Multigenerational
BLOOMSBURY WINTER 2022 JANUARY – APRIL BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN'S BOOKS • JANUARY 2022 JUVENILE FICTION / FAMILY / MULTIGENERATIONAL MARGARET CHIU GREANIAS Amah Faraway A delightful story of a child’s visit to a grandmother and home far away, and of how families connect and love across distance, language, and cultures. Kylie is nervous about visiting her grandmother—her Amah—who lives SO FAR AWAY. When she and Mama finally go to Taipei, Kylie is shy with Amah. Even though they have spent time together in video JANUARY chats, those aren’t the same as real life. And in Taiwan, Bloomsbury Children's Books Juvenile Fiction / Family / Multigenerational Kylie is at first uncomfortable with the less-familiar On Sale 1/25/2022 language, customs, culture, and food. However, after she is Ages 3 to 6 invited by Amah—Lái kàn kàn! Come see!—to play and Hardcover Picture Book 40 pages splash in the hot springs (which aren’t that different from 9.6 in H | 10.8 in W Carton Quantity: 12 the pools at home), Kylie begins to see this place through ISBN: 9781547607211 her grandmother’s eyes and sees a new side of the things $18.99 / $25.99 Can. that used to scare her. Soon, Kylie is leading her Amah—Come see! Lái kàn kàn!—back through all her favorite parts of this place and having SO MUCH FUN! And when it is time to go home, the video chats will be extra specia... Margaret Chiu Greanias is the author of Maximillian Villainous. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she grew up in New York, Texas, and California, while her Amah lived faraway in Taipei. -
Ing Items Have Been Registered
ACCEPTANCES Page 1 of 21 March 2011 LoAR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN REGISTERED: ÆTHELMEARC Aíbell ingen Chernacháin. Device. Argent, a dragon displayed sable and on a chief triangular azure a decrescent argent. There is a step from period practice for the use of a dragon displayed. Aleidis Lanen. Name and device. Purpure, in saltire a two-tined fork and a goblet, on a chief Or a dragon passant vert. Amalie Jäger von Holstein. Device. Argent, a horse rampant and on a chief rayonny enarched purpure two bears sejant erect respectant argent. Please instruct the submitter to draw the chief slightly higher on the field so it is unmistakably a chief. Angus mac Duibh. Name. Submitted as Angus Mac Dubh, the name was changed by kingdom to Áengus mac Duibh. The changes to the byname were necessary because the grammar of Gaelic requires that the patronymic be put in the genitive case. The changes to the given name were not required; we have therefore restored the submitted given name. This name mixes a Scots given name and a Gaelic byname, which is a step from period practice. The fully (Early Modern) Gaelic form is Aonghus mac Duibh; the earlier Middle Gaelic byname form that goes with Áengus is mac Duib. Caniodricca verch Elidir. Device. Per fess azure and argent, three dolphins counterchanged. Nice device! Caryl Olesdatter. Augmentation. Per bend vert and Or, two lyres counterchanged and for augmentation in chief a demi-escarbuncle argent. Gwen Telynores. Device. Or, a harp purpure. Kilian Helm. Device. Per pale argent and vert, a cross formy fitchy inverted and a cross formy fitchy counterchanged. -
Encyclopedia Magica
Encyclopedia Magica™ Accessory Credits Design: It is impossible to list all of the creators of the items cataloged in these volumes, but credit goes to everyone who has created a magic item in a module, boxed set, accessory, hardbound, or magazine article published in the last 20 years. Compilation and Development: slade Development and Editing: Doug Stewart Project Coordination: Roger E. Moore Interior Black and White Art: Arnie Swekel Interior Color Art: Gerald Brom, Clyde Caldwell, Jeff Easley, Fred Fields, and Robb Ruppel Art Coordination: Peggy Cooper Graphic Design: Dee Barnett Production: Paul Hanchette Graphic Coordination: Sarah Feggestad Typesetting: Nancy J. Kerkstra Acknowledgments: L. Richard Baker III, Anne Brown, Bruce Heard, Colin McComb, Ed Greenwood, Roger E. Moore, Steven E. Schend, slade, Doug Stewart, and Georgia S. Stewart who supplied new and unique magical items. And, of course, James M. Ward, for laughing when he heard slade had this project. Volume One Abacus of Calculation to Dust of Blending TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Artifact Tables 7 Enchanted Enhancements Sample file 21 A 25 B 123 C 233 D 355 TSR, Inc. /jjw~3rjft>. TSR Ltd P.O. Box756 /jRmH^/Wml 12° ChurchEnd Lake Geneva GPj . ffiwjtiLwfl Cherry Hinton WI53147-0756 W ' ffijPfiw Cambridge, CB1 3LB USA ^SS^&S&V United Kingdom AD&D, ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, AL-QADIM, BATTLESYSTEM, BLACKMOOR, CARDMASTER, D&D, DARK SUN, DRAGON, DRAGONLANCE, DRAGON MOUNTAIN, DRAGON QUEST, DRAGON'S CROWN, DUNGEON, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, DUNGEON MASTER, FIEND FOLIO, FORGOTTEN REALMS, GAMMA WORLD, GREYHAWK, HOLLOW WORLD, POLYHEDRON, RAVENLOFT, RPGA, the RPGA Logo, SPELLJAMMER, and WORLD OF GREYHAWK are registered trademarks owned by TSR, Inc. -
Emerald City Knights
EMERALD CITY KNIGHTS CHAPTER 1: LIFE IN THE AFTERMATH THIRD EDITION Andre Nutter (order #3018914) 178.76.130.9 MUTANTS & MASTERMINDS EMERALD CITY KNIGHTS PICKING UP THE PIECES This chapter picks up right where “The Silver Storm”—the COMFORTABLE WORDS prologue to Emerald City Knights—left off, with the heroes dealing with the aftermath of the strange explosion that Deeds normally count more than just talk, but when words has unleashed something new and dangerous in Emerald can calm a panic and get the many rubberneckers to City. disperse peacefully, speeches are worthwhile. If the heroes With the last of the berserk stormers defeated or in have demonstrated good, noble conduct thus far, they face retreat, the heroes have a number of options. As always, Indifferent crowds that depart once they’re sweet-talked there’s no telling for sure what the players are going to up to Favorable or better via the normal DC 15 Persuasion do, but this section provides some guidelines for the most check. Characters Behaving Badly thus far in the adventure likely possibilities. If they go beyond the scope of what’s (your typical ‘90s-refugee antihero, for instance) can use provided, feel free to mix and match these scenes, or wing Intimidation instead, treating the bystanders (Will defense it entirely, as the proper plot progression necessitates. 0) like minions. This isn’t exactly the best public relations move, but it does clear the scene as needed. SCENE 1: WE CAN BE HEROES THE WEIGHT Some downtown buildings and walls proved not to be Scene Type: Challenge up to super-fight code and collapsed, burying many Of the most obvious and critical concern are the innocent innocents alive. -
Paper XVII. Unit 1 Nathaniel Hawthorne's the Scarlet Letter 1
Paper XVII. Unit 1 Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter 1. Introduction 1.1 Objectives 1.2 Biographical Sketch of Nathaniel Hawthorne 1.3 Major works of Hawthorne 1.4 Themes and outlines of Hawthorne’s novels 1.5 Styles and Techniques used by Hawthorne 2. Themes, Symbols and Structure of The Scarlet Letter 2.1 Detailed Storyline 2.2 Structure of The Scarlet Letter 2.3 Themes 2.3.1 Sin, Rejection and Redemption 2.3.2 Identity and Society. 2.3.3 The Nature of Evil. 2.4 Symbols 2.4.1 The letter A 2.4.2 The Meteor 2.4.3 Darkness and Light 3. Character List 3.1 Major characters 3.1.1 Hester Prynn 3.1.2 Roger Chillingworth 3.1.3 Arthur Dimmesdale 3.2 Minor Characters 3.2.1 Pearl 3.2.2 The unnamed Narrator 3.2.3 Mistress Hibbins 3.2.4 Governor Bellingham 4. Hawthorne’s contribution to American Literature 5. Questions 6. Further Readings of Hawthorne 1. Introduction 1.1 Objectives This Unit provides a biographical sketch of Nathaniel Hawthorne first. Then a list of his major works, their themes and outlines. It also includes a detailed discussion about the styles and techniques used by him. The themes, symbols and the structure of The Scarlet Letter are discussed next, followed by the list of major as well as minor characters. This unit concludes with a discussion about Hawthorne’s contribution to American literature and a set of questions. Lastly there is a list of further readings of Hawthorne to gain knowledge about the critical aspects of the novel. -
Ancient Egypt Story Sampler
R EADING I S F UNDAMENTAL S T ORY S AMPLER ReReadingading UpUp onon AncientAncient EgyptEgypt F OR C HILDREN IN G RADES 2-5 Support for Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. comes from corporations, foundations, government, and other national service organizations. RIF is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution and has been accorded tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to RIF are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Reading Is Fundamental, RIF, and the logo design showing the open book with a smiling face on it and the words Reading Is Fundamental underneath it are all registered service marks of Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. All rights reserved. Created and developed by Sara Horwitz, Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. and Kathy Broderick, Consultant Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N. W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20009-5726 Toll free: 877-743-7323 Web site: www.rif.org © 2001 Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. All rights reserved. to support language and literacy development. Children IntroductionIntroduction who are read to from infancy associate reading with pleasant, warm feelings. When you invite children to participate in reading, ask open-ended questions that promote creative thinking and learning, and plan activities and experiences that allow children to expand their understanding of the What Is a story, you help them develop a love of reading. What Are the Standard Elements Story Sampler? of a Story Sampler? Each section of the Story Sampler includes a featured book A Story Sampler makes books come plus additional titles and resources.* The activities that accompany each section will help you develop a literacy-rich alive for children.