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The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons provides GMs with endless options for populating their adventures with challenging riddles, puzzles, spiked pits, Rube Goldberg-style deathtraps and much more - everything they need to push player character to their limit and bring new levels of excitement (and anxiety) to their game play.Whether part of a pre-planned adventure or a random encounter, these brain teasers, puzzles and traps will make every dungeon crawl, fortress break-in, or temple sacking that much more fun. GMs will find more than 60 challenging puzzles, 60 unique traps and 50 modular dungeon chambers, each with its own set of possible encoounters, meaning GMs can generate a fully-functional (or completely dilapidated) dungeon in a few rolls of a dice. With intricate technical illustrations, beautifully rendered top-down location maps and three one-shot adventures, written by RPG inflencers including Jasmine Bhullar and the creators of the Three Black Halflings podcast, The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons is the ideal tool for any GM hoping to put the fun back in fun-geon*.*not a word.

Is your roleplaying in a rut? Flip the table and try something new! Proactive roleplaying will re-energize your players - and your game.Most adventures in traditional TTRPGs start out the same way: Something bad happens and your players have to muster their courage to stand against it. Whether it's rescuing the little dog that was kidnapped by the local troll, stopping an assassination attempt at the archduke's wedding or recruiting an army to disrupt the construction of a world-ending ritual site, the party will always find a way to save the day. After all, what kind of heroes would they be if they let the dog, duke or entire population die? Saving the day is fun, but it starts to get repetitive after a while. If you're using a "bad guys try to do stuff, good guys try to stop them" engine to drive all your sessions, you're taking all the agency out of your players' hands. Bad stuff happens, good people have to try to stop it, roll, rinse, repeat.There's a better way to play (and prep) your sessions. The Game Master's Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying shows you how to convert your TTRPG gameplay from predictable action/reaction cliches to player-driven narratives that put all the choices (and most of the prep work) in the hands of your players. The goals are theirs. The decisions are theirs. Everything that happens in the world you're building together occurs not because you planned it, but because the PCs are following their own paths, rather than Game Master breadcrumbs, to the scene of the next adventure. The proactive approach ensures every battle has tension, every faction has a function and every session is high-stakes (and an absolute blast), putting the players and their characters in the driver's seat so you can sit back and simply put giant goal- (and soul-) crushing roadblocks in their way.You'll also find:. Foreword by Ginny Di with an afterword by Jeff Ashworth. Writer's block-breaking charts. Case studies from decades of sessions. Templates for goal-driven NPCs and factions. A modular adventure setting and much more!The Game Master's Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying is compatible with your favorite 5th edition Fantasy Tabletop RPGs!

More than 300 random tables designed to help you build a new world from scratch or take your existing RPG campaign to new levels of creativity and excitement, plus 3 exciting one-shot adventures!While The Game Master's Book of Astonishing Random Tables is not a wondrous item, you'd be forgiven for assuming it has magical properties. That's because within these pages are countless adventure hooks - side quests and travel complications and chase sequences and skill challenges and other encounters suitable for any environment. And that's just one section. These table results aren't just short line listings of random answers either. Inside, you'll find rich, fully examined results and supplemental pieces of text that provide you with all the information you need to use them effectively. With this book by your side, you can develop an entire campaign setting, its pantheon, its various continental forms and proclivities of its population. From the big questions ("Where does magic come from?," "Who's in charge?," "Why are we at war with our neighbors?") down to the most minute detail ("Can my party avoid paying property taxes on their new keep if it's actually an instant fortress?"), this book has you covered. Develop a rich tapestry of trade and commerce by randomizing your realms economy or find out who's really pulling the strings by rolling on the Puppet Government table. Want more ideas? How about a table or curses or dreams or wild magic results or spell scroll side effects or a random potions generator or a list of things your party shouldn't tough (but probably will)? All those and much, much more are waiting within.So relax, unwind and unleash the unknown. By letting this book spark your creativity and set the stage for each session, you can focus on the important things like how to properly destroy that instant fortress).

Make your PCs sweat with villains and minions designed to challenge them as never before!- New deluxe edition of Masters, Minions and Tactics from the award-winning fantasy art studio Jetpack7- Includes more than two dozen deadly BBEGs, including 5 new villains exclusive to this edition- Villains for low level and high level parties, plus tactics for more than 75 different minions and Big Bads- Completely reedited and redesigned, with exclusive guidelines for creating your own original villains and minions, as well as three exciting one-shots adventures!A game master's biggest challenge can be prep time. With busy lives in mind, this book provides new and exciting content to help GMs save hours of time preparing for a game. Inside, readers will find twenty-five "Big Bosses," along with insights into how they use their minions strategically in order to decimate any heroic threat that might cross their paths. The Game Master's Book of Villains, Minions and Their Tactics provides tips and strategies that readers can use to "drag and drop" a BBEG into a new or existing game, with full color illustrations, lore, stats, combat tactics, and special abilities for each exciting entry. You'll also find detailed tactics and combat strategies for more than 75 minions and bosses found throughout the 5E game. In addition to providing three exciting one-shot adventures, the book also shows you how to create your own original villains, minions and monsters - the best of the worst your game has to offer.

In Big Ideas, Little Pictures, Jono Hey explains complex concepts through a combination of simple sketches and straightforward, easy-to-understand text. It's a fun, engaging approach to grasping challenging information, that's perhaps most clearly stated by one of his readers:"I love seeing difficult concepts displayed in an understandable way. Democratizing knowledge. There are a lot of podcasts that I listen to: Stuff You Should Know or TED Talks but they each take up 30 minutes. With Sketchplanations - BOOM - in one picture I can get the gist of an idea and then your supporting text clarifies it even further." In addition to making readers smarter and better informed in less time, Big Ideas, Little Pictures is also a light-hearted, witty gift - the perfect display piece for readers who want a something that can be picked up and flipped through at any point, with the assurance that the reader is going to come across something of interest, with topics ranging from the difference between an Americano and a Long Black coffee to Survivorship Bias, the Abilene Paradox and so much more. Perfect for children as well as adults, Big Ideas, Little Pictures opens up a world of fascinating facts at a glance.

This incredible collection examines all of the world's coolest creatures in a way that only the Wild Kratts can. Packed with information detailing dozens of different creatures and their amazing abilities, plus more than 100 exciting, animal-centric puzzles from mazes and matching to word games and more, this book provides kids ages 5 through 8 with hours of fun and learning year-round.

As most TTRPG fans know, one of the most exciting elements of any roleplaying game is that the story can go anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, Game Masters can't possibly prepare for every unpredictable request, unfortunate die roll or unbelievably bad player decision that might unfold at their table. That's where this book comes in: Featuring more than 500 more maps, roll tables and story hooks, The Game Master's Book of More Random Encounters will save readers hours of planning by providing all new enchanting adventure maps, perilous plot twists and unexpected NPCs that they've come to expect from the Game Master series in an easy-to-follow format that's compatible with all their 5e adventures.Featuring plenty of practical places like taverns, inns and alchemist's labs as well as unexpected locations in far-off realms, farther-off planes and even the farthest reaches of the galaxy, The Game Master's Book of More Random Encounters is everything readers loved about the first book in the series-but EVEN MORE. Whether they're assigning a destination following a teleportation mishap, wondering what it would be like to dine at chain restaurant in the Abyss or looking for a simple spot for their players to kick their feet up for a few hours (careful, that coffee table is a realm unto itself), this action-packed tome is the remedy for maladies Game Masters didn't even know they had.Includes:· Dozens of plug-and-play encounter locations suitable for most fantasy settings· Variant roll tables to mix up the action for every map· Three one-shot adventures to flow into your own campaigns· and more!

Self-Love Rainbow Workbook is a colorful collection of gentle instruction and enlivening exercises, activities and affirmations, all designed to help readers learn to love themselves, their bodies and their lives, and then support that love with the self-care necessary to sustain it. Inside they'll find an insightful discussion about what self-love is and how self-care is a reflection of self-love. They'll also discover dozens of exercises and interactive pages that teach them how to assess their own beliefs about self-love and self-care and how to put the theories of self-care into a regular practice that will sustain them even when times are tough. There are prompts and worksheets devoted to exploring physical, emotional, personal, social, spiritual and practical aspects of self-care. Readers will learn how to set goals, nourish themselves and live a consistently healthy life.Written and illustrated by Dominee Calderon, creator of the Self-Love Rainbow website (selfloverainbow.com), with hundreds of thousands of fans, this book will inspire readers to stop making self-care a luxury they'll never get to and turn it into a much welcomed, daily practice.

This beautiful book presents readers with more than 20 "widescreen" photographic spreads that capture the magic and mystery of the Harry Potter book and film series. Each spread features dozens of elements with at least 10 items hidden throughout each spread. Readers will be challenged to scour the jam-packed pages in search of these elusive treasures. Each image is inspired by an iconic setting from Harry Potter's story, from a great dining hall to a classroom devoted to potions and other compelling magic. You'll spend hours poring over these extraordinary images, looking for those special hidden objects, but also just marveling at the beauty of what this world of magic has to offer.

Packed with mouthwatering recipes and extraordinary photography, The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook is a one-of-a-kind celebration of America's favorite TV show!Now an AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY 39 AWARD WINNER and a 2023 LONDON PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD WINNERSince it premiered in June 2018, Yellowstone has grown to become one of the most popular series on TV, with more than 7.5M viewers per episode. In The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook all of the fire, flavor and spirit of the series are captured in more than 85 mouthwatering recipes inspired by the people and places in the show; from the Dutton family home and the bunkhouse, to the rivers and great open range of Montana, to the Texas ranch lands. Recreate recipes for favorite dishes from the hit series and both prequels; 1883 and 1923 (the latter premiering in December 2022 and starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren).Covering a range of meals, from hearty breakfasts to fire-grilled dinners and everything in between, this book is sure to be a fan of every red-blooded aspiring cowboy and cowgirl. Inside readers will find Rip's Barbecue Short Ribs, Beth's Breakfast Smoothie, John's Favorite Mac 'N Cheese, Meaner Than Evil Hot Wings, Cake with Steak, and much, much more.Each recipe is accompanied by award winning, full-color photography from Jackie Alpers's western ranch kitchen, with fun, fan-tastic trivia notes laden throughout.

This fun, fascinating book examines the basics of real-life spycraft, written by a former SAS and MI6 operative.

This practical guide gives readers the tools they need to reevaluate their personal relationship with technology and change their digital habits for the better.

This book provides GMs with hundreds of detailed random encounters for 10 environmental zones covering every major wilderness area, from tundra to deserts and everywhere in between.

This expanded, illustrated edition of The Unofficial Harry Potter Bestiary includes an all-new design, plus gorgeous illustrations by renowned fantasy artist John Stanko.

This collection of beautiful artwork by Karen Hallion and essays by a who's who of contributing authors stands as a celebration of women and their impact on our world.

This collection of mouth-watering recipes captures the fun, humor and holiday spirit of the modern holiday classic Elf, with 70 recipes inspired by the characters, scenes and settings of the film.

The Unofficial The Last of Us Cookbook presents 70 delicious recipes inspired by the characters and events of the show and video game series. Given that the series is set in a post-apocalyptic setting, you might assume delicious dishes (especially those made with flour) would be impossible, but inside you'll find dozens of unique dishes that level up the foods shown in the show, including those that - gasp! - probably shouldn't be eaten once the zombie apocalypse begins. From Joel's 36th birthday pancakes and Tess's homemade beef jerky (we think it comes from a cow...) to smuggler's chicken salad sandwiches and forbidden strawberry shortcake, this book has enough to keep you covered for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything snack session in between. Each recipe includes a moody setting-specific photo to help bring the show to life. The book is also jam-packed with The Last of Us fun facts, trivia and commentary on the making of the video game and the series, certain to keep fans reading even after they've cleaned their plates.FEATURES · 70 recipes with full color photos· The Last of Us trivia, facts and informational sidebars sprinkled throughout

Throughout nine incredible seasons, The Office gave viewers hundreds of episodes of hilarity, but also insight, warmth and friendship. Between (and sometimes during) the baffling speeches of Michael Scott or the rants of Dwight Schrute, and the other cast of incredible characters, observant viewers would have picked up surprisingly insightful thoughts on management, friendship, love, and more. Inspired by those clever asides, this book examines all of the wonderful life lessons we can learn from The Office and how to apply them to our own lives. Full color photos from the show are featured throughout.

To quote the man himself, Anthony Bourdain once bragged he could "unload my opinion on anybody at any time." And that he did. His entire life seemed like a compendium of insightful (sometimes inflammatory) quotes, witty observations and touching moments he shared openly with the world. As prodigious as his quips and quotes have become, they all have two things in common: 1. They grab your attention. 2. The man was never at a loss for words or an opinion. Bourdain's unusual perspective was born out of decades of listening, tasting, writing and adventuring, allowing him to opine on everything from food to politics - with the same high level of enthusiasm. Regardless of the success he achieved, Bourdain's stance was always that of a perpetual outsider who made it a point to embrace underrepresented voices, cultures, ideas and, yes, food. He found fame as a cook, a tv host and writer all while he circled the globe in search of more - encouraging his fans to take chances, step out of their comfort zones, and not just accept differences, but celebrate them. This handsome book collects the edgiest, wittiest, most revealing of Bourdain's quotes in one highly desirable package. He once said "Essentially, I treated the world as my ashtray." Just eight words. But he somehow painted a picture more detailed than others could in a novel. This collection, filled with hundreds of similarly compelling quotes, is a celebration of the man's wit, intelligence and soul.

As book banning efforts increase throughout so many areas of the U.S., conscientious reading and the act of seeking out those books at risk becomes even more important. Knowing how to work against such efforts is equally important, because no matter who you are, there are ways you can fight against it. This reading journal provides all the space and record keeping charts and lists you need to keep track of the books you've read, or intend to read, and record how you felt about them, or what you learned from them. What sets this journal apart from other such books, however, is that every spread includes some piece of valuable information about the state of book banning in the U.S. and throughout the word. Inside, readers will find numerous recommended reading lists, made up entirely of books on various topics or in various genres that are currently being banned somewhere in the U.S. The book also includes sidebars and special features into the current state of book banning in the U.S, details of recent (and forthcoming) legislation that bans books, major players in the book banning initiative, and ways that individual citizens can fight back against all of it. Full of attractive, full-color, interactive pages, this book serves as a record of the books you've read, or want to read, as well as a reminder of the books people want to keep you from reading.

This giant book for kids and Harry Potter fans of all ages showcases more than 200 pages of puzzles, activities and trivia challenges in a full color collection that's certain to keep readers entertained for hours on end. From "fill-in-the-blank" games and mysterious mazes to chess challenges and logic puzzles, this book has enough fun to keep kids from getting bored all summer long. The book also includes hundreds of full-color photos highlighting each of the classic Harry Potter films, plus extra jokes, riddles and "did you know" facts throughout.

This giant collection of puzzles for adults celebrates the characters, the cast, the story and the influences of Yellowstone, basic cable's #1 TV show. Featuring more than 200 pages of challenging trivia, simple word searches and brain-twisting puzzles, as well as dozens of photos from the show, this book is designed for the Yellowstone super-fan.

In Positively Freakin' Amazing, Gabby Frost continues her work as a mental health advocate, providing supportive insights and simple, yet inspiring art to create a positivity journal like no other - one aimed at helping readers find their "happy" even when life's realities threaten to keep "happy" out of reach. Well aware that life's challenges don't go away simply by filling out a journal entry, Gabby's heartfelt collection of prompts and images acknowledge that the journey to happiness and positivity can be a continuing one. Each spread of the book provides a simple, warm illustration on the lefthand page - perhaps a small animal, an inspiring phrase, or a combination of both, opposite a thematically relevant prompt on the righthand page designed to help readers think about their challenges and concerns and encourage the mindset one needs to overcome them. Beneath each prompt is plenty of room to write, doodle, color or explore in some other way. Whatever works best for the reader is the right way to address the prompt. In addition to offering encouragement, support and an outlet to explore their feelings, Positively Freakin' Amazing will inspire people to live happier lives simply by illuminating the positivity that's all around us - every single day. This book is the perfect pick-me-up for someone looking to start the day with a burst of needed positive energy and would make a thoughtful gift for all those attempting to lead a more inspired and fulfilling life.

In Primitive Camping and Bushcraft, author and outdoor survival expert Chris Speir provides readers with all of the information they need to participate in the most exciting, adventurous type of camping, safely and with confidence. In primitive camping, campers do without the standard resources one can find at a more traditional campsite, making do with whatever they bring in. Chris Speir, an expert at primitive camping technique, is the founder of Speir Outdoors, an online education resource that teaches viewers how to camp, the basics of bushcraft and survival technique, ensuring that every trip into the wild is one taken with confidence in one's ability to overcome whatever challenge they may come across. In this book, Speir covers a wide range of topics, enhanced throughout with full-color photography the details exactly how to perform each and every technique. Skills and technique covered include: · What to know before you go· Gear - what you should bring and why· Site selection - dangers to look for, available firewood and water resources· Shelter - clothing, fabricated shelters, including A-frames and diamond fly, and hammocks and tents· Water - dangers of camping near water, collecting water, purifying and filtering water· Fire - how to create a fire kit, collect materials and then start a fire· Food - includes what to bring, what to eat and how to prepare it· Cooking - how to cook food over a campfire, use a commercial stove, or make your ownEach section is enhanced with bushcraft and survival hacks to help provide extra insights and knowledge for handling camping and survival situations that call for ingenuity in the field.

This visually stunning book provides all of the information readers need to understand the needs of a home bar and tailor those needs to the space they live in, enabling them to create the optimal bar space for entertaining, parties, friendly gatherings and more. Written by self-proclaimed cocktail nerd, Elliott Clark, the book reads as if you're having a personal conversation with the author, during which he shares all of his good advice, tips and the occasional secret for developing a killer bar, along with the materials needed to ensure you can make the widest range of drinks needed on demand. The book provides set up instructions and considerations, tailored for a variety of spaces, insights into a wide variety of spirts and liqueurs, necessary tools of the trade, glassware, and more. Readers will also find 75 incredible recipes that start with the tried-and-true classics and evolves into the author's signature house menu of original cocktail recipes, including seasonally inspired drink recipes any home entertainer, and novice cocktail enthusiast can mix up. As a self-proclaimed cocktail nerd, Elliott Clark is considered to be one of the leading and influential voices in the world of spirits, cocktails and home bartending. A highly-respected tastemaker, he is the personality behind Apartment Bartender - an award-winning drink blog and brand that's become synonymous with elevated experiences at home and beyond...minus the pretension. In this book, Clark provides everything readers need to know about creating a world class drink experience in the comfort of their own homes.

Harry Potter's adventures are built upon a rich tapestry of historical events dating back as far as the first century, during which an ancient Greek wizard known only as Herpo the Foul created the first usable Horcrux. It was this successful venture nearly two millennia ago that enabled the evil wizard Voldemort to create one Horcrux for each piece of his splintered soul.In The Ultimate Wizarding World History of Magic, the editors of MuggleNet document all of the significant historical events the shaped the wizarding world, from Herpo's first breakthrough through the final adventures of Harry Potter and his friends. Readers will learn about the founding of Hogwarts, the beginnings of Quidditch and its rules, the creation of the sword of Gryffindor and much more. It's the only book of its kind to delve so deep into the history and mysteries of the world of witches and wizards. Topics covered include: · The creation of the Chamber of Secrets· The beginnings of the Triwizard Tournament· Incidents related to Muggle "magic," such as the Salem witch trials, and their impact upon the wizarding world· The founding of Gringotts Bank· Important historical figures, including those shared with the Muggle world such as Merlin· The birth of Albus Dumbledore· World War I and its impact upon the wizarding world· The Battle of Hogwarts· The installment of Harry Potter as Head of the Auror Department· And much moreInformed by dozens of different official sources, and supplemented with family trees and informative timelines, The Ultimate Wizarding World History of Magic provides all the information fans could want to fill in the holes of the Harry Potter narrative, while shining a light on everything that makes the wizarding world feel so complex, deep and infused with a sense of mythic grandeur.

This powerful book features an unmatched collection of quotes from a who's who of historical figures, athletes, influencers, celebrities, civil rights activists, politicians and more, all highlighting the joy, humor, outrage and insights of the LGBTQ community. It's a wide swath of perspectives designed to lift readers up, fire them up, make them laugh and take pride in who they are and what they stand for. The attribution for each quotes includes a brief biographical note for the speaker, detailing who they are and why they're important. In addition to 300+ quotes, the book will have 50+ affirmations, each with a brief meditation that explores the meaning of the affirmation and its relevance to the reader.