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This sensitive picture of the constant and circumspect struggle waged by peasants materially and ideologically against their oppressors shows that techniques of evasion and resistance may represent the most significant and effective means of class struggle in the long run.

"transformational...emerge a more free and fulfilled GM" This book guides you, as a new or seasoned dungeon or game master, through a brief history and theory of chaos, randomness, and improvisation in the multiverse of tabletop roleplaying, before walking you through techniques for embracing the unknown in your fantasy or futuristic games, helping you grow a little more comfortable with not knowing what's going to happen in your sessions from one moment to the next. No matter what kind of game you're running, with an inspiring preface by Trevor Devall, of Me, Myself and Die! fame, and ...

Stories by: Ramsey Campbell, Brian M Sammons, Glynn Owen Barrass, Lucy A. Snyder, E.A. Black, Chris Kelso, Andrew Coulthard, Stephen Mark Rainey, Kevin Lewis, Richard Alan Scott, Russell Smeaton, J. Edwin Buja, Made in DNA, David Agranoff, Pete Rawlik, Brian C. Short, Michael Housel, John Chadwick, David Voyles, Konstantine Paradias, Love Kölle, Edward Morris, Parry Milton, Phil Breach, Garrett Cook, Andrew Freudenberg, Sarah Walker. The twenty-seven writers whose works appear here mine the rich seams that Lovecraft’s original vision created. However, lest one imagine that this implies ...

Unravel the chilling true story of Jeffrey Epstein—a financier turned predator whose life of wealth, power, and perversion shocked the world. Dive into the definitive biography of Jeffrey Epstein, tracing his meteoric rise from a Brooklyn dropout to a Wall Street prodigy, and his descent into one of history’s most notorious sex trafficking scandals. The Enigma of Jeffrey Epstein: A Life of Power, Perversion, and Mystery exposes the untold secrets behind his empire—private islands, elite connections, and a black book brimming with names like Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Prince Andrew.

Unlock the Healing Power of Medical Cannabis. Are you curious about the potential benefits of medical cannabis but do not know where to begin? Look no further. In 'Medical Cannabis: The Beginner’s Handbook,' written by an experienced pharmacist, you will find everything you need to know to navigate the world of medical cannabis with confidence. This comprehensive guide is designed to be your go-to resource, providing up-to-date and easy-to-follow information on the latest scientific research, optimum dosing, as well as the medical conditions it may be used to treat. Whether you are a ...

Who better to narrate today's best science-fiction stories than today's favorite science-fiction stars? This exciting collection features many.

"Short Stories For Long Discussions…" Get ready to dive into the most thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating discussions of the year with "After Dinner Conversation - Best Of 2024." This must-have collection features the most compelling philosophy, ethics and social issues as short story fiction from one of the year's top-rated monthly literary magazines. With a diverse range of genres, from science-fiction to historical fiction, and with contributions from both established and up-and-coming authors, this book is guaranteed to challenge your beliefs and spark meaningful ...

The Balanced Life: Mastering Productivity, Mindfulness, Confidence, and Financial Independence. Are you ready to take control of your life and achieve true balance? The Balanced Life: Mastering Productivity, Mindfulness, Confidence, and Financial Independence is your ultimate guide to creating a life of purpose, peace, and prosperity. Packed with actionable strategies, practical exercises, and science-backed insights, this book will help you transform your habits, mindset, and future.

Talking with Teens About Sexuality will help you understand your teen's world and give you effective strategies in the midst of cultural pressures. Drs. Robinson and Scott provide scientifically reliable and biblically based information about gender fluidity, types of intimacy, online dangers, setting boundaries, and much more. Along the way, the book provides useful conversation starters and insightful guidance.

Turn your day job into a million-dollar fortune—without quitting or living like a miser! In Clock In, Cash Out, C.D. Scott delivers a no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to building a seven-figure net worth while working your 9-to-5. Forget get-rich-quick schemes or soul-crushing side gigs—this book shows you how to maximize your paycheck, slash expenses smartly, invest like a pro, and launch scalable hustles, all while enjoying the life you love.

At some point in our lives, we have all been lost in a wilderness of some kind - whether literal or metaphorical - without any direction on how to find our way back home. Some have faced survival decisions in community disasters or personal trauma. Some have been lost in work, wandered in careers and professions. Some have been lost in relationships, crippling addictions, health challenges, or grief.

Even good parents often underestimate the dangers their children face. Research indicates that one in four females and one in six males are sexually abused before age 18. In most cases, the enemy is not a faceless stranger; it's someone you know and trust. This book provides practical steps to ensure you're doing all you can to reduce the risks of abuse. But since you cannot be with your children 24/7, it goes beyond what you can do as a parent to teach you how to increase your child's own awareness and strategies in the face of potential dangers - without making them fearful.

Dive into the riveting political biography of Congressman Al Green, a fearless civil rights leader whose dramatic stand against Donald Trump shook the halls of Congress. In Defiance in the Chamber, author C.D. Scott traces Green’s extraordinary journey—from his roots in the Jim Crow South to his historic clashes with Trump over impeachment, Medicaid cuts, and the fight for social justice.

Beyond Belief is a unique compilation of short stories by a team of authors/historians. Herein you will find some of the most amazing stories ever told, each of them presented in a historically factual manner without hyperbole or literary license. Even more amazing is the fact that each of these stories are TRUE! This book profiles nearly 140 of Indiana's most heroic Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, in actions from the Civil War to present. They hailed from more than 130 cities, towns, and communities in Indiana, many of them almost forgotten with time – UNTIL NOW!...

Popular fiction is filled with images of archaeologists as daring adventurers who constantly risk life and limb in the pursuit of fabulous antiquities of immense historical and monetary value. There are evil villains, great romances, and unknown perils lurking around every corner. That's the view many people have of archaeology. But what is the truth behind the myth? And why have the myths persisted for so long?

Science fiction meets real-world technology in Doctor Geek's Laboratory, Season 1 It's the twenty-first century - have you ever wondered what happened to all those inventions, conveniences, and other concepts the future was supposed to bring? Doctor Geek's Laboratory, Season 1 explores all the realms of applied geekdom, examining the future that was, the future that is, and the future that has not yet come to pass.

What happens when a father asks his son to lie for the greater good? Growing up, Scott C. Johnson always suspected that his father was different. Only as a teenager did he discover the truth: his father was a spy, one of the CIA’s most trusted officers. At first the secret was thrilling. But over time, Scott began to have doubts. How could a man so rigorously trained to deceive and manipulate simply turn off those skills at home? His father had been living a double life for so long that his lies were hard to separate from the truth.

In Billions Wasted, dive into the eye-opening findings of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as they expose the staggering $65 billion in wasteful spending across federal agencies. With a laser focus on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), this book reveals how millions are squandered on redundant programs, mismanaged projects, and ineffective initiatives—while critical needs like healthcare, education, and infrastructure go underfunded.

With a violent, alcoholic mother and a father who committed suicide when she was just a baby, Yokia Mason's life has never been easy. And after a childhood in which she and her siblings were subjected to vicious beatings and abuse, some of her family also turned to violence and crime.How do we make sense of a life like Yokia's? Scientists have spent decades trying, and their focus has been the complex sociology of urban life. But now a small band of researchers is claiming that biology plays a vitally important role.

The five members of an elite commando group nicknamed “the Stone Wolves” once raged against Creterakian rule. Now, four decades after their heyday, they each try to stay alive and eke out a living. But a friend from the past won’t let them move on, and neither will their bitterest enemy. Hopscotch, RedWire, the Killer, Lulz and Recoil will soon wish their pasts could stay dead.