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The game master's guide to fantasy mapmaking : draw immersive maps for Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing games
King, Cody James, author, illustrator.
Dive Into the Magical World of Fantasy Cartography. If you've ever wanted to create your own fantasy realm, have a more immersive gaming experience, or finally remember where your adventuring party's heading, cartographer Cody James King is here to guide you. With simple instructions and clear step-by-step illustrations, you'll learn to draw everything from rivers, cliffs, and coastlines to castles and deadly ruins. Hone your skills and take your maps to the next level with elaborate borders and isometric compass roses or explore a new perspective with maps of various scales (all the way from single rooms to sprawling galaxies). Whether you're creating a Dungeons & Dragons map or perfecting your fantasy novel's worldbuilding, this comprehensive guide ensures you have the materials and know-how to get the job done. With Cody's infectious enthusiasm, humor, and passion for his craft, you'll build more detailed worlds and have a deeper knowledge of the art of mapmaking--just in time for your next campaign!....
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How your house works
Wing, Charles, 1939- author.
Most people will never make a more important purchase than a house; properly understanding and maintaining your home can be a fundamental component of a financially sound life. Most homeowners, however, rely on contractors and building engineers to understand the systems that comprise a modern home. There is an urgent need for a guide which makes these essential systems transparent to the general consumer. How Your House Works provides a working overview of all the basic systems that make up your home, from electrical systems to HVAC to plumbing and beyond. Richly illustrated and with clear, accessible language, this book demystifies the foundations of home ownership and puts you in control of the structures that make your house work.....
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Algospeak : how social media is transforming the future of language
Aleksic, Adam, author.
From “brainrot” memes and incel slang to the trend of adding “-core” to different influencer aesthetics, the internet has ushered in an unprecedented linguistic upheaval. We’re entering an entirely new era of etymology, heralded by the invisible forces driving social media algorithms. Thankfully, Algospeak is here to explain. As a professional linguist, Adam Aleksic understands the gravity of language and the way we use it: he knows the ways it has morphed and changed, how it reflects society, and how, in its everyday usage, we carry centuries of human history on our tongues. As a social media influencer, Aleksic is also intimately familiar with the internet’s reach and how social media impacts the way we engage with one another. New slang emerges and goes viral overnight. Accents are shaped or erased on YouTube. Grammatical rules, loopholes, and patterns surface and transform language as we know it. Our interactions, social norms, and habits—both online and in person—shift into something completely different. As Aleksic uses original surveys, data, and internet archival research to usher us through this new linguistic landscape, he also illuminates how communication is changing in both familiar and unexpected ways. From our use of emojis to sentence structure to the ways younger generations talk about sex and death (see unalive in English and desvivirse in Spanish), we are in a brand-new world, one shaped by algorithms and technology. Algospeak is an energetic, astonishing journey into language, the internet, and what this intersection means for all of us.....
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Behind the badge : answering the call to serve on America's homefront
Jones, Johnny Joey, author.
What makes a person want to become a first responder? As in his bestselling book Unbroken Bonds of Battle, retired Marine Johnny Joey Jones didn’t have to look further than his closest family and friends to find frontline defenders—some he’s known since childhood, some he served with, and others have become friends and mentors. In this book, you will meet: A game warden whose “miracle K-9” helped him save 22 lives in search and rescue missions. A firefighter who chose the job over a lucrative family career. A police officer who died placing his squad car between civilians and a drunk driver going the wrong way on the highway—and his sister, who responded by becoming a deputy. A border patrol medic working to save lives in the desert heat. A SWAT sniper describing how to handle a high-speed chase. One thing all these people have in common: none of them wants to be called a hero. Their inspiring and unique stories are almost always overlooked when it comes to patriotic recognition of service and sacrifice. With vivid storytelling, Jones brings to life dramatic rescues, heart-wrenching losses, and awe-inspiring acts of courage. He delves deep into what drives these brave men and women, offering an intimate look at their personal and professional lives.....
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Peter Rabbit crochet toys : adorable amigurumi from the tales of Beatrix Potter
Mitrani, Carla, author.
In this unique crochet book, Beatrix Potter's iconic illustrations have been brought to life as cute crochet characters, allowing you to create adorable amigurumi animals from the best-loved Peter Rabbit stories.....
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Monopoly X : how top-secret World War II operations used the game of Monopoly to help Allied POWs escape, conceal spies, and send secret codes
Orbanes, Philip, author.
An amazing true story of World War II that reveals how British and American military intelligence successfully smuggled escape aids into German P.O.W. camps hidden inside Monopoly game boards, and also the game’s surprising role in espionage... Monopoly X is the fascinating true story of what is arguably the most unusual and best-kept secret operation of World War II. The masterminds at England’s top-secret MI-9, and later America’s MIS-X, created a special version of the popular game, hiding tools, maps, and money within game boards—delivered by fictitious charities—to captured Allied servicemen held at gunpoint behind barbed wire in German prison camps. This ingenious and complex plot, dubbed “Monopoly X,” was never discovered by the Nazis and led to many successful Allied breakouts. The creation and consequences of Monopoly X remained a deep secret through the war and for decades after, until now. For the first time, Phillip E. Orbanes tells the full story of the people behind this clandestine program—how it was devised, implemented, and used to great success. A tale of derring-do as compelling as the World War II classic, The Great Escape, Monopoly X is an amazing war story of Allied intelligence services, resistance forces in Europe, heroes and heroines, a notorious traitor, and the pivotal role a seemingly innocent board game played in secret codes and espionage.....
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Legendary ballparks : moments and memories from America's most storied stadiums
Enders, Eric, author.
Featuring nostalgic images from across the country and throughout baseball history, Legendary Ballparks is a colorful exploration of the places where baseball history happens. From Fenway to Dodger Stadium, North America's legendary ballparks have been the scenes of some of the most unforgettable moments in sports. This definitive guide to Major League ballparks of the past, present, and future takes you inside the stadiums and gives you a front-row seat into baseball's greatest games.....
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The complete Cook's Country TV show cookbook : every recipe and every review from all eighteen seasons.
Take your taste buds on a road trip as Cook's Country uncovers 740+ recipes and stories (including 60 new!) from across the country... All 18 seasons of the hit TV show are collected in one streamlined, kitchen-friendly volume! Join Julia Collin-Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Toni Tipton-Martin, and the whole Cook's Country cast as they cook, taste, and test their way through dozens of new dishes. Join them in making refreshed classics such as Chicken Cordon Bleu, takeout favorites such as American-Style Egg Rolls with Plum Sauce, international sweets such as Pasteis De Nata (Portuguese Egg Tarts), and more. Plus, with their guidance you can be sure you're stocking your kitchen with only the best ingredients and equipment. Highlights include: *52 new recipes from 26 new episodes, plus 8 new bonus recipes *Full-page On the Road features in Lake Delton, Wisconsin; Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Brunswick, Georgia; and more *Exciting updates on down-home favorites such as Grilled Lamb Burgers, Bean Bourguignon, Cast Iron Potato Kugel, and Double Chocolate Banana Bread *Rigorously-tested product guide, with new and updated recommendations for equipment and ingredients such as vegan egg substitutes, cold-brew coffee makers, and ceramic nonstick skillets. Cook's Country thoroughly tests and perfects every recipe — so you can be sure you're getting the best that American cooking has to offer.....
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Between two rivers : ancient Mesopotamia and the birth of history
Al-Rashid, Moudhy N. (Moudhy Nasser), 1982- author.
Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time. What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity, like the earliest depiction of a wheel and the first approximation of pi. But they also capture breathtakingly intimate, raw, and relatable moments, like a dog’s paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or the imprint of a child’s teeth. In Between Two Rivers, historian Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid reveals what these ancient people chose to record about their lives, allowing us to brush hands with them millennia later. We find a lullaby to soothe a baby, instructions for exorcising a ghost, countless receipts for beer, and the messy writing of preschoolers. We meet an enslaved person negotiating their freedom, an astronomer tracing the movement of the planets, a princess who may have created the world’s first museum, and a working mother struggling with “the juggle” in 1900 BCE. Millennia ago, Mesopotamians saw the world’s first cities, the first writing system, early seeds of agriculture, and groundbreaking developments in medicine and astronomy. With breathtaking intimacy and grace, Al-Rashid brings their lives―with all their anxieties, aspirations, and intimacies―vividly close to our own.....
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Deadwood : gold, guns, and greed in the American West
Cozzens, Peter, 1957- author.
Sifting through layers and layers of myth and legend—from nineteenth-century dime novels like Deadwood Dick, to HBO prestige dramas to the casino billboards outside of present-day Deadwood—Peter Cozzens unveils the true face of Deadwood, South Dakota, the storied mining town that sprang up in early 1876 and came raining down in ashes only three years later, destined to become food for the imagination and a nostalgic landmark that now brings in more than two and a half million visitors each year. That Western romance, we’re reminded by Cozzens—the prizewinning author of The Earth Is Weeping—retains its allure only as long as we willfully ignore the town’s foundational sins. Built on land brazenly stolen from the Lakotas, Deadwood was not merely a place where outlaws lurked, like Tombstone or Dodge City, but was itself an outlaw enterprise, not part of any U.S. territory or subject to U.S. laws or governance. This gave rise to the gunslinging, stagecoach robbing, whiskey guzzling, rampant prostitution, and gambling Deadwood is known for. But it also bred a self-reliance and a spirit of cooperation unique on the frontier, and made it an exceptionally welcoming place for Black Americans and Chinese immigrants at a time of deep-seated discrimination. The first book to tell this complex story in full, Deadwood reveals how one frontier town came to embody the best and worst of the West—a relic of humanity’s eternal quest to create order from chaos, a greater good from individual greed, and security from violence.....
View in CatalogLegendary ballparks : moments and memories from America's most storied stadiums
Enders, Eric, author.
Featuring nostalgic images from across the country and throughout baseball history, Legendary Ballparks is a colorful exploration of the places where baseball history happens. From Fenway to Dodger Stadium, North America's legendary ballparks have been the scenes of some of the most unforgettable moments in sports. This definitive guide to Major League ballparks of the past, present, and future takes you inside the stadiums and gives you a front-row seat into baseball's greatest games.....
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Life is sweet and sour
Sad Nuggie, author.
Meet Sad Nuggie, a melancholic chicken nugget who is just trying to live his life. Why is he sad? Life is tough, especially as a small nuggie. But that doesn’t keep him from trying his best and making others smile! Moving to a new city, starting therapy, eating healthy: Sad Nuggie tackles these obstacles and more in Life Is Sweet and Sour. Follow the charming chicken nugget who, though often stressed or depressed (or both), remains kind and optimistic, wishing nothing but the best for all his friends. Based on the popular social media account by the same name, Sad Nuggie is relatable for anyone who has ever been tired of adulting!....
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On power
Levin, Mark R. (Mark Reed), 1957- author.
Throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern Western republics, power has been used to both oppress and liberate. To reward and exploit. To destroy and build. Monarchs, dictators, and elites who impose tyranny seek to consolidate power, stripping freedom from individuals to maintain control over societies. They use force and deception to ensure their rules remain unchallenged, claiming to act in the name of the common good while stripping individuals of their freedoms. In contrast, those who seek to use power for good--such as America's Constitutional Framers--understand that strong societies are born not from force, but consent. Societies built on checks and balances, fair elections, and the preservation of individual rights not only survive, but thrive. Following in the footsteps of works by thinkers such as Alexis de Tocqueville and Frédéric Bastiat, Mark R. Levin's On Power examines how power shapes history, offering invaluable insights into individual liberty, unalienable rights, and conservative principles from one of the leading philosophers of modern conservatism.....
View in CatalogBetween two rivers : ancient Mesopotamia and the birth of history
Al-Rashid, Moudhy N. (Moudhy Nasser), 1982- author.
Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time. What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity, like the earliest depiction of a wheel and the first approximation of pi. But they also capture breathtakingly intimate, raw, and relatable moments, like a dog’s paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or the imprint of a child’s teeth. In Between Two Rivers, historian Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid reveals what these ancient people chose to record about their lives, allowing us to brush hands with them millennia later. We find a lullaby to soothe a baby, instructions for exorcising a ghost, countless receipts for beer, and the messy writing of preschoolers. We meet an enslaved person negotiating their freedom, an astronomer tracing the movement of the planets, a princess who may have created the world’s first museum, and a working mother struggling with “the juggle” in 1900 BCE. Millennia ago, Mesopotamians saw the world’s first cities, the first writing system, early seeds of agriculture, and groundbreaking developments in medicine and astronomy. With breathtaking intimacy and grace, Al-Rashid brings their lives―with all their anxieties, aspirations, and intimacies―vividly close to our own.....
View in CatalogPeter Rabbit crochet toys : adorable amigurumi from the tales of Beatrix Potter
Mitrani, Carla, author.
In this unique crochet book, Beatrix Potter's iconic illustrations have been brought to life as cute crochet characters, allowing you to create adorable amigurumi animals from the best-loved Peter Rabbit stories.....
View in CatalogDeadwood : gold, guns, and greed in the American West
Cozzens, Peter, 1957- author.
Sifting through layers and layers of myth and legend—from nineteenth-century dime novels like Deadwood Dick, to HBO prestige dramas to the casino billboards outside of present-day Deadwood—Peter Cozzens unveils the true face of Deadwood, South Dakota, the storied mining town that sprang up in early 1876 and came raining down in ashes only three years later, destined to become food for the imagination and a nostalgic landmark that now brings in more than two and a half million visitors each year. That Western romance, we’re reminded by Cozzens—the prizewinning author of The Earth Is Weeping—retains its allure only as long as we willfully ignore the town’s foundational sins. Built on land brazenly stolen from the Lakotas, Deadwood was not merely a place where outlaws lurked, like Tombstone or Dodge City, but was itself an outlaw enterprise, not part of any U.S. territory or subject to U.S. laws or governance. This gave rise to the gunslinging, stagecoach robbing, whiskey guzzling, rampant prostitution, and gambling Deadwood is known for. But it also bred a self-reliance and a spirit of cooperation unique on the frontier, and made it an exceptionally welcoming place for Black Americans and Chinese immigrants at a time of deep-seated discrimination. The first book to tell this complex story in full, Deadwood reveals how one frontier town came to embody the best and worst of the West—a relic of humanity’s eternal quest to create order from chaos, a greater good from individual greed, and security from violence.....
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Are you mad at me? : how to stop focusing on what others think and start living for you
Josephson, Meg, author.
Psychotherapist Meg Josephson is here to show you that people-pleasing is not a personality trait. It's a common survival mechanism known as 'fawning': an instinct often learned in childhood to become more appealing to a perceived threat in order to feel safe. Yet many people are stuck in this way of being for their whole lives. Are You Mad at Me? weaves Josephson's own moving story with that of fascinating client stories and thought-provoking exercises to show you how to: Identify all the roles you might play--from peacekeeper to performer to caretaker to lone wolf to perfectionist to chameleon--that keep you far from yourself; Stop fearing your thoughts and emotions, even if they're unpleasant; Rethink conflict and boundaries as an opening for deeper connection; Practice 'leaning back' in relationships; Recognize when people-pleasing is actually necessary (with your chaotic boss) and when it's not (with your close friends) and stop self-loathing when you slip into old patterns; Shift away from the familiar chaos, anxiety, and resentment you're used to as you move closer to yourself and a life that no longer depletes you--but brings you joy. With Josephson's 'lucid prose and smart mix of clinical expertise, personal disclosure, and pertinent case studies' (Publishers Weekly), Are You Mad at Me? will help you shed the behaviors that are keeping you stuck in the past so that you can live in your most authentic present.....
View in CatalogThe complete Cook's Country TV show cookbook : every recipe and every review from all eighteen seasons.
Take your taste buds on a road trip as Cook's Country uncovers 740+ recipes and stories (including 60 new!) from across the country... All 18 seasons of the hit TV show are collected in one streamlined, kitchen-friendly volume! Join Julia Collin-Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Toni Tipton-Martin, and the whole Cook's Country cast as they cook, taste, and test their way through dozens of new dishes. Join them in making refreshed classics such as Chicken Cordon Bleu, takeout favorites such as American-Style Egg Rolls with Plum Sauce, international sweets such as Pasteis De Nata (Portuguese Egg Tarts), and more. Plus, with their guidance you can be sure you're stocking your kitchen with only the best ingredients and equipment. Highlights include: *52 new recipes from 26 new episodes, plus 8 new bonus recipes *Full-page On the Road features in Lake Delton, Wisconsin; Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Brunswick, Georgia; and more *Exciting updates on down-home favorites such as Grilled Lamb Burgers, Bean Bourguignon, Cast Iron Potato Kugel, and Double Chocolate Banana Bread *Rigorously-tested product guide, with new and updated recommendations for equipment and ingredients such as vegan egg substitutes, cold-brew coffee makers, and ceramic nonstick skillets. Cook's Country thoroughly tests and perfects every recipe — so you can be sure you're getting the best that American cooking has to offer.....
View in CatalogHow your house works
Wing, Charles, 1939- author.
Most people will never make a more important purchase than a house; properly understanding and maintaining your home can be a fundamental component of a financially sound life. Most homeowners, however, rely on contractors and building engineers to understand the systems that comprise a modern home. There is an urgent need for a guide which makes these essential systems transparent to the general consumer. How Your House Works provides a working overview of all the basic systems that make up your home, from electrical systems to HVAC to plumbing and beyond. Richly illustrated and with clear, accessible language, this book demystifies the foundations of home ownership and puts you in control of the structures that make your house work.....
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The depression cure : the 6-step program to beat depression without drugs
Ilardi, Stephen S., 1963- author.
Since the first edition of "The Depression Cure" was published, depression rates have continued to skyrocket, especially after the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where have we gone wrong? Dr. Stephen Ilardi sheds light on our current predicament and reminds us that our bodies were never designed for the sleep-deprived, poorly nourished, frenzied pace of twenty-first century life. Based on his proprietary program, Dr. Ilardi prescribes an easy-to-follow, clinically proven method that harks back to what our bodies were originally made for and what they continue to need with these six components: nutrition, avoiding overthinking, movement, sun exposure, connections with others, and sleep. Dr. Ilardi's holistic approach has been met with great success rates, helping even those who have failed to respond to traditional medications. "The Depression Cure" offers hope and a practical path to wellness for anyone looking to jumpstart their wellness or supplement a current treatment protocol. Now fully revised and updated to reflect new research, "The Depression Cure" will change the way we think about and manage depression.....
View in CatalogBehind the badge : answering the call to serve on America's homefront
Jones, Johnny Joey, author.
What makes a person want to become a first responder? As in his bestselling book Unbroken Bonds of Battle, retired Marine Johnny Joey Jones didn’t have to look further than his closest family and friends to find frontline defenders—some he’s known since childhood, some he served with, and others have become friends and mentors. In this book, you will meet: A game warden whose “miracle K-9” helped him save 22 lives in search and rescue missions. A firefighter who chose the job over a lucrative family career. A police officer who died placing his squad car between civilians and a drunk driver going the wrong way on the highway—and his sister, who responded by becoming a deputy. A border patrol medic working to save lives in the desert heat. A SWAT sniper describing how to handle a high-speed chase. One thing all these people have in common: none of them wants to be called a hero. Their inspiring and unique stories are almost always overlooked when it comes to patriotic recognition of service and sacrifice. With vivid storytelling, Jones brings to life dramatic rescues, heart-wrenching losses, and awe-inspiring acts of courage. He delves deep into what drives these brave men and women, offering an intimate look at their personal and professional lives.....
View in CatalogOn power
Levin, Mark R. (Mark Reed), 1957- author.
Throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern Western republics, power has been used to both oppress and liberate. To reward and exploit. To destroy and build. Monarchs, dictators, and elites who impose tyranny seek to consolidate power, stripping freedom from individuals to maintain control over societies. They use force and deception to ensure their rules remain unchallenged, claiming to act in the name of the common good while stripping individuals of their freedoms. In contrast, those who seek to use power for good--such as America's Constitutional Framers--understand that strong societies are born not from force, but consent. Societies built on checks and balances, fair elections, and the preservation of individual rights not only survive, but thrive. Following in the footsteps of works by thinkers such as Alexis de Tocqueville and Frédéric Bastiat, Mark R. Levin's On Power examines how power shapes history, offering invaluable insights into individual liberty, unalienable rights, and conservative principles from one of the leading philosophers of modern conservatism.....
View in CatalogLife is sweet and sour
Sad Nuggie, author.
Meet Sad Nuggie, a melancholic chicken nugget who is just trying to live his life. Why is he sad? Life is tough, especially as a small nuggie. But that doesn’t keep him from trying his best and making others smile! Moving to a new city, starting therapy, eating healthy: Sad Nuggie tackles these obstacles and more in Life Is Sweet and Sour. Follow the charming chicken nugget who, though often stressed or depressed (or both), remains kind and optimistic, wishing nothing but the best for all his friends. Based on the popular social media account by the same name, Sad Nuggie is relatable for anyone who has ever been tired of adulting!....
View in CatalogThe depression cure : the 6-step program to beat depression without drugs
Ilardi, Stephen S., 1963- author.
Since the first edition of "The Depression Cure" was published, depression rates have continued to skyrocket, especially after the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where have we gone wrong? Dr. Stephen Ilardi sheds light on our current predicament and reminds us that our bodies were never designed for the sleep-deprived, poorly nourished, frenzied pace of twenty-first century life. Based on his proprietary program, Dr. Ilardi prescribes an easy-to-follow, clinically proven method that harks back to what our bodies were originally made for and what they continue to need with these six components: nutrition, avoiding overthinking, movement, sun exposure, connections with others, and sleep. Dr. Ilardi's holistic approach has been met with great success rates, helping even those who have failed to respond to traditional medications. "The Depression Cure" offers hope and a practical path to wellness for anyone looking to jumpstart their wellness or supplement a current treatment protocol. Now fully revised and updated to reflect new research, "The Depression Cure" will change the way we think about and manage depression.....
View in CatalogThe game master's guide to fantasy mapmaking : draw immersive maps for Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing games
King, Cody James, author, illustrator.
Dive Into the Magical World of Fantasy Cartography. If you've ever wanted to create your own fantasy realm, have a more immersive gaming experience, or finally remember where your adventuring party's heading, cartographer Cody James King is here to guide you. With simple instructions and clear step-by-step illustrations, you'll learn to draw everything from rivers, cliffs, and coastlines to castles and deadly ruins. Hone your skills and take your maps to the next level with elaborate borders and isometric compass roses or explore a new perspective with maps of various scales (all the way from single rooms to sprawling galaxies). Whether you're creating a Dungeons & Dragons map or perfecting your fantasy novel's worldbuilding, this comprehensive guide ensures you have the materials and know-how to get the job done. With Cody's infectious enthusiasm, humor, and passion for his craft, you'll build more detailed worlds and have a deeper knowledge of the art of mapmaking--just in time for your next campaign!....
View in CatalogMonopoly X : how top-secret World War II operations used the game of Monopoly to help Allied POWs escape, conceal spies, and send secret codes
Orbanes, Philip, author.
An amazing true story of World War II that reveals how British and American military intelligence successfully smuggled escape aids into German P.O.W. camps hidden inside Monopoly game boards, and also the game’s surprising role in espionage... Monopoly X is the fascinating true story of what is arguably the most unusual and best-kept secret operation of World War II. The masterminds at England’s top-secret MI-9, and later America’s MIS-X, created a special version of the popular game, hiding tools, maps, and money within game boards—delivered by fictitious charities—to captured Allied servicemen held at gunpoint behind barbed wire in German prison camps. This ingenious and complex plot, dubbed “Monopoly X,” was never discovered by the Nazis and led to many successful Allied breakouts. The creation and consequences of Monopoly X remained a deep secret through the war and for decades after, until now. For the first time, Phillip E. Orbanes tells the full story of the people behind this clandestine program—how it was devised, implemented, and used to great success. A tale of derring-do as compelling as the World War II classic, The Great Escape, Monopoly X is an amazing war story of Allied intelligence services, resistance forces in Europe, heroes and heroines, a notorious traitor, and the pivotal role a seemingly innocent board game played in secret codes and espionage.....
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The rebel Romanov : Julie of Saxe-Coburg, the empress Russia never had
Rappaport, Helen, author.
In 1795, Catherine the Great of Russia was in search of a bride for her grandson Constantine, who stood third in line to her throne. In an eerie echo of her own story, Catherine selected an innocent young German princess, Julie of Saxe-Coburg, aunt of the future Queen Victoria. Though Julie had everything a young bride could wish for, she was alone in a court dominated by an aging empress and riven with rivalries, plotting, and gossip-not to mention her brute of a husband, who was tender one moment and violent the next. She longed to leave Russia and her disastrous marriage, but her family in Germany refused to allow her to do so. Desperate for love, Julie allegedly sought consolation in the arms of others. Finally, Tsar Alexander granted her permission to leave in 1801, even though her husband was now heir to the throne. Rootless in Europe, Julie gave birth to two-possibly three-illegitimate children, all of whom she was forced to give up for adoption. Despite entreaties from Constantine to return and provide an heir, she refused, eventually finding love with her own married physician. At a time when many royal brides meekly submitted to disastrous marriages, Julie proved to be a woman ahead of her time, sacrificing her reputation and a life of luxury in exchange for the freedom to live as she wished. The Rebel Romanov is the inspiring tale of a bold woman who, until now, has been ignored by history.....
View in CatalogThe rebel Romanov : Julie of Saxe-Coburg, the empress Russia never had
Rappaport, Helen, author.
In 1795, Catherine the Great of Russia was in search of a bride for her grandson Constantine, who stood third in line to her throne. In an eerie echo of her own story, Catherine selected an innocent young German princess, Julie of Saxe-Coburg, aunt of the future Queen Victoria. Though Julie had everything a young bride could wish for, she was alone in a court dominated by an aging empress and riven with rivalries, plotting, and gossip-not to mention her brute of a husband, who was tender one moment and violent the next. She longed to leave Russia and her disastrous marriage, but her family in Germany refused to allow her to do so. Desperate for love, Julie allegedly sought consolation in the arms of others. Finally, Tsar Alexander granted her permission to leave in 1801, even though her husband was now heir to the throne. Rootless in Europe, Julie gave birth to two-possibly three-illegitimate children, all of whom she was forced to give up for adoption. Despite entreaties from Constantine to return and provide an heir, she refused, eventually finding love with her own married physician. At a time when many royal brides meekly submitted to disastrous marriages, Julie proved to be a woman ahead of her time, sacrificing her reputation and a life of luxury in exchange for the freedom to live as she wished. The Rebel Romanov is the inspiring tale of a bold woman who, until now, has been ignored by history.....
View in CatalogAre you mad at me? : how to stop focusing on what others think and start living for you
Josephson, Meg, author.
Psychotherapist Meg Josephson is here to show you that people-pleasing is not a personality trait. It's a common survival mechanism known as 'fawning': an instinct often learned in childhood to become more appealing to a perceived threat in order to feel safe. Yet many people are stuck in this way of being for their whole lives. Are You Mad at Me? weaves Josephson's own moving story with that of fascinating client stories and thought-provoking exercises to show you how to: Identify all the roles you might play--from peacekeeper to performer to caretaker to lone wolf to perfectionist to chameleon--that keep you far from yourself; Stop fearing your thoughts and emotions, even if they're unpleasant; Rethink conflict and boundaries as an opening for deeper connection; Practice 'leaning back' in relationships; Recognize when people-pleasing is actually necessary (with your chaotic boss) and when it's not (with your close friends) and stop self-loathing when you slip into old patterns; Shift away from the familiar chaos, anxiety, and resentment you're used to as you move closer to yourself and a life that no longer depletes you--but brings you joy. With Josephson's 'lucid prose and smart mix of clinical expertise, personal disclosure, and pertinent case studies' (Publishers Weekly), Are You Mad at Me? will help you shed the behaviors that are keeping you stuck in the past so that you can live in your most authentic present.....
View in CatalogAlgospeak : how social media is transforming the future of language
Aleksic, Adam, author.
From “brainrot” memes and incel slang to the trend of adding “-core” to different influencer aesthetics, the internet has ushered in an unprecedented linguistic upheaval. We’re entering an entirely new era of etymology, heralded by the invisible forces driving social media algorithms. Thankfully, Algospeak is here to explain. As a professional linguist, Adam Aleksic understands the gravity of language and the way we use it: he knows the ways it has morphed and changed, how it reflects society, and how, in its everyday usage, we carry centuries of human history on our tongues. As a social media influencer, Aleksic is also intimately familiar with the internet’s reach and how social media impacts the way we engage with one another. New slang emerges and goes viral overnight. Accents are shaped or erased on YouTube. Grammatical rules, loopholes, and patterns surface and transform language as we know it. Our interactions, social norms, and habits—both online and in person—shift into something completely different. As Aleksic uses original surveys, data, and internet archival research to usher us through this new linguistic landscape, he also illuminates how communication is changing in both familiar and unexpected ways. From our use of emojis to sentence structure to the ways younger generations talk about sex and death (see unalive in English and desvivirse in Spanish), we are in a brand-new world, one shaped by algorithms and technology. Algospeak is an energetic, astonishing journey into language, the internet, and what this intersection means for all of us.....
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