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In a game packed with infinite possibilities, what are GMs to do when their players choose what they have not prepared?As every GM knows, no matter how many story hooks, maps or NPCs you painstakingly create during session prep, your best-laid plans are often foiled by your players' whims, extreme skill check successes (or critical fails) or their playful refusal to stay on task. The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters provides an unbeatable solution. This massive tome is divided into location categories, each of which can stand alone as a small stop as part of a larger campaign. "Taverns, Inns, Shops & Guild Halls" section includes maps for 19 unique spaces, as well as multiple encounter tables designed to help GMs fill in the sights, sounds, smells and proprietors of a given location, allowing for each location in the book to be augmented and populated on the fly while still ensuring memorable moments for all players. Each map is presented at scale on grid, enabling GMs to determine exactly where all of the characters are in relation to one another and anyone (or anything) else in the space, critical information should any combat or other movement-based action occur.Perhaps more useful than its nearly 100 maps, the book's one-shot generator features all the story hooks necessary for GMs to use these maps as part of an interconnected and contained adventure. Featuring eight unique campaign drivers that lead players through several of the book's provided maps, the random tables associated with each stage in the adventure allow for nearly three million different outcomes.The book also includes a Random NPC Generator to help you create intriguing characters your players will love (or love to hate), as well as a Party Makeup Maker for establishing connections among your PCs so you can weave together a disparate group of adventurers with just a few dice rolls.Locations include taverns, temples, inns, animal/creature lairs, gatehouses, courts, ships, laboratories and more, with adventure hooks that run the gamut from frantic rooftop chases to deep cellar dungeon-crawls, with a total of 97 maps, more than 150 tables and millions of possible adventures. No matter where your players end up, they'll have someone or something to persuade or deceive, impress or destroy.

From the #1 Best-Selling author, Jeff Ashworth, comes the latest addition to The Game Master series, with more than 500 NPCs ready to populate your campaign whenever you need them! As is often the case in tabletop roleplaying games, players often venture into locales or look for answers in places and among people busy Game Masters simply didn't anticipate. Or, just as often, an adventure won't have fully fleshed out characters in place for the locations and encounters outlined for gameplay. The Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters solves these issues and more by providing Game Masters with the information they need to "fill in the holes" in their campaign play. It will enable GMs to instantly add depth, color, motivation and unique physical characteristics at a moment's notice to unexpected or underwritten characters as they pop up during gameplay, ensuring every session is a memorable one for players and GMs alike.This edition also includes more than 50 hand-drawn illustrations of select NPCs detailed in the book, 3 bonus one-shot adventures, and a foreword by online influencer Jasmine Bhullar.

A brilliant investigation into the motivations and methods behind the actions of Hogwarts's renowned Headmaster!Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts, is one of the most recognizable and mysterious figures in the Harry Potter series. As an unscrupulous beetle-like journalist once said, he's "a biographer's dream." Is he omniscient or limited? Is he benevolent or malevolent? What really drove him in the last years of an extraordinary life? Dumbledore dives between the lines of the Harry Potter books to create a portrait of the controversial Headmaster. We find Dumbledore's hand in every seeming coincidence, and consider the impossible decisions he had to make. This in-depth examination from author Irvin Khaytman casts the events of the Harry Potter series in a whole new light, resolving fans' questions that linger to this day.

Throughout her life, Betty White was a beacon of good humor, straight-talk, kindness, compassion and grit. With a television career spanning more than 80 years (the longest on record), she was one of America's most beloved entertainers, best known for her award-winning roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls and Hot in Cleveland. She received eight Emmy Awards, three American Comedy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Grammy Award, and numerous Humanitarian Awards for her work with animals. She was a Television Hall of Fame Inductee as well as a Disney Legend. In 2018, her career was celebrated in a PBS documentary called Betty White: First Lady of Television and in 2019 she joined the cast of Pixar's Toy Story 4. As she approached her 100th birthday in January 2022, Betty continued to break new ground as an entertainer and grow in popularity. Those achievements didn't come easy. In a career that spanned the whole of television history, she's had to exhibit a special mix of tenacity and kindness to overcome the obstacles in her path. This book helps readers address their own real-life challenges by examining how Betty would have done so with kindness, forthrightness and an abundance of good humor. With references to her television and film work, as well as her devotion to animal welfare and other humanitarian causes, Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Betty White provides answers to the questions we all face with gentle wisdom and the occasional kick in the pants.

Be ready for anything. Protect your family. Survive the worst that man - and nature - have to offer.If there's one thing John Wayne admired, it was someone who could stand on their own two feet and take care of themselves no matter what the day might bring. In his films, he played everything from explorers of the western frontier to self-sufficient men who understood how best to handle even the worst disasters that nature or man could throw at them. The value of these skills, and the ability to stand on one's own two feet, not matter what happens, wasn't lost on Duke, who valued individualism and self-reliance above all else. With that in mind, the editors of The Official John Wayne Collector's Edition Magazine are proud to publish The Official John Wayne Handy Book of Emergency Preparedness - just the thing you need to ensure the safety of yourself and your family should disaster strike. The book includes 100+ tips and techniques for prepping your home and family for disaster, whether it be natural or manmade, surviving at home when sheltering in place is the best option, or bugging out and hitting the road when it's not. You'll find detailed step by step guidelines for:- Preparing your mind for conflict - Finding or building medical supplies- Administering first aid- Mitigating the effects of disaster on morale and boredom- Finding and storing food for the long haul- Finding, storing and purifying water- Cooking when you haven't any gas or electricity- Heating your home or staying warm wherever you are- Cooling your home or warding off the heat wherever you are- Bugging out with the right equipment and surviving on the road- Home defense planning The book is written by Check Freedman, an active U.S. special operative, and Billy Jensen, a former Green Beret. They are the founders of Captive Audience Prevention Training and Recovery Team and the authors of Survival Ready and The Official John Wayne Handy Book of Bushcraft. Their expertise and wealth of first-hand experience ensures that The Official John Wayne Handy Book of Emergency Preparedness has all the information you need to prepare for whatever may come with confidence and skill.

The definitive guide to grilling like Duke - and a celebration of the American grilling tradition!The Official John Wayne Real American Grilling is a celebration of family, friends, good times, great cooking and the American grilling tradition. Inside readers will find more than 100 of Duke's favorite recipes - everything from grilled fish to barbecue burgers, ribs and brisket and everything in between. They'll also discover a treasure trove of family memories and photos of John Wayne eating, laughing and carrying on as only Duke can do, making this a joyous celebration of everything that's good about coming together for a hearty meal, or cooking up a steak for one. With an introduction by his son Ethan Wayne, The Official John Wayne Real American Grilling is nothing less than a guide to great eats and good times.

This book shows women how to use the transformational power of reframing to overcome the challenges, pitfalls, and frustrations they face in the workplace and beyond.

100+ Spell-Binding Recipes Inspired by Diverse Fantasy Worlds, from The Witcher to The Broken EarthCreated by Hugo Award-winning co-founder of The Book Smugglers, Thea James, Cooking for Wizards, Warriors and Dragons collects recipes inspired by fantasy classics and groundbreaking new voices, including: Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher, N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth Trilogy, Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time, Tomi Adeyemi's Legacy of Orïsha, Patrick Rothfuss's The Kingkiller Chronicle, Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness, and many more.Fortify yourself for the road with classic dishes, such as Pernese Meatrolls or Geralt's Life Saving Chicken Sando. Embrace your dark side with King's Landing Barbecue smoked meats a la Daenerys, channel your inner Saruman with Charred Broccoli Stalk Salad, or a Fifth Season-inspired Solving the Meat Shortage Osso Bucco. Learn to make your own Grishaverse-inspired Butter Week Cakes or Orïshan Coconut Pie, and try your hand at a Spiritwalkerverse-inspired Lamb Tajine.Organized by different meal types and ingredients (including Breakfasts & Second Breakfasts, Soups & Stews, The Hunt, The Farm, The Catch, Snacks & Sides, and Desserts), Cooking for Wizards, Warriors and Dragons includes illustrations from noted artist Tim Foley and recipes developed and tested by professional chef Isabel Minunni. With five bonus feast spreads, this grimoire is sure to sate hungry readers from any realm.

AS SEEN ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW!· 50 amazing experiments from bestselling author Steve Spangler· Step-by-step instructions with full color photos· Wild science fun for rainy days and at-home schoolingSteve Spangler's Super-Cool Science Experiments for Kids is packed to the brim with fun science activities, demonstrations, nifty head-scratching tricks and science fair projects guaranteed to wow a crowd and get you hooked on learning. And the best part? Just about all of them can be done using materials you already have at home! But just because you can find some of these items in your kitchen, garage or medicine cabinet doesn't mean they can't reveal some of the mysteries of the universe with a bang, fizz, pop or all-out explosion of color!Inside you'll find dozens of projects that generate mind-blowing results. Experiments range from super-simple for beginners to more advanced for those die-hard science fanatics! You'll learn how to make: - a thermite reaction- air pressure can crusher- sugar holiday ornaments- a stained "glass" sugar window- egg in a bottle- world's simplest motor- an ice-tray battery- washing soap stalactites- a homemade lung- eggshell geodes- and much more!And like Steve's other books, set up and clean up are still fast and fun, making "Super-Cool Experiments" the perfect gift for rainy day activities, supplemental school work, or just fascinating projects for curious kids.

Throughout her life, Dolly Parton has been seen as a beacon of guts, straight-talk, kindness and grit, beginning her life in poverty and growing to become one of the most resonant, prolific and long-lived icons of the modern era. In this new book, DollyΓÇÖs personal code of conduct is transformed into practical guidance for readers who want to know how she would handle many of the real-life challenges they themselves are facing. Calling upon DollyΓÇÖs personal examples, quotes, song titles and lyrics, and famous film scenes that were meaningful to her, as well as personal anecdotes provided by her co-stars, friends, family members, and peers, Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Dolly Parton provides insights into how to handle dozens of challenges, from managing heartbreak and succeeding at work, to raising children and responding to inequality. Dozens of quotes, insights and full-color photos provide a glimpse into how Dolly has lived her life and how her approach can help readers overcome anything thrown at them.

AS SEEN ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW!· 50 fantastic experiments from bestselling author Steve Spangler· All experiments vetted by the scientists at the Smithsonian Institution· Step-by-step instructions with full color photosSmithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments gives curious young readers dozens of colorful, exciting projects designed to teach them about the basics of science, physics, chemistry and engineering. They'll learn about critical thinking, how to conduct an experiment, and how to measure results, all while enjoying themselves in a screen-free setting. Each experiment uses easy-to-find materials, most of which readers probably already have in their home. Set up and clean up is easy, and most experiments can be done in ten minutes or less! Sidebars for each experiment feature additional insights, facts and commentary. It's the perfect resource for turning curious kids into budding young scientists!

Any man who has ever aspired to become a better, more self-sufficient and honorable person will benefit from reading The Official John Wayne Handy Book for Men, a tough little handbook, perfect in size for taking on-the-go, but eye-catching enough to adorn a place of pride on one's bookshelf.Filled with step-by-step advice and real-world examples, it illustrates dozens of essential skills, including tying a tie, riding a horse, throwing a punch, getting a clean shave, talking to women, instilling good values in one's children, writing the perfect thank you note, saving a drowning person, orienteering, building a fire and much more. Includes hundreds of line illustrations, sidebars, and photos of Duke in action. Throughout, readers will find the tips and techniques they will need to live their lives with John Wayne's signature confidence, grit and style.

Sother Teague, one of New York's most knowledgeable bartenders and Wine Enthusiast's Mixologist of the Year (2017), presents a brief history of both classic and lesser-known spirits with modern-day wit and old-school bar wisdom, accompanied by easy-to-mix drink recipes you'll soon commit to memory. Better than bellying up to some of the world's best bars with a veteran bartender, this series of essays and conversations on all things alcohol aims to reveal how the joy of drinking changed both history and culture?and will likely inspire you to make a little history of your own. After all, no retelling of a great caper or revolutionary event ever started with the phrase, "So a bunch of guys are all eating salad...". This hardcover collection of timeless tips, insight from industry pros and 100+ recipes is more than just a cocktail book: It's a manifesto for living a more spirited life.

What if Donald Trump wrote a book about himself-and did it all by himself? It would probably look a little something like this. Exclusively using hundreds of verified quotes and tweets from the man who improbably became the 45th president of the United States, My Amazing Book About Tremendous Me sees Trump's own words answering kid-friendly prompts such as, "My house is..." and "My five best ideas are..." Now, we finally have a medium where his bragging, rambling, outrageous and occasionally incoherent thoughts make sense. Sort of. Packed from page to page with clear evidence of ego-fueled, adolescent impulses gone wild, this scrapbook parody perfectly showcases exactly how off the rails our commander-in-chief really is.

Cast iron cooking is as American as John Wayne and a good cast iron skillet is one of your most versatile kitchen tools, perfect for making meals in the kitchen, on the grill, or over an open fire. The John Wayne Cast Iron Official Cookbook is jam-packed with recipes that take advantage of your cast iron skillet's unique characteristics, enabling you to create meals that are sure to please. Family and friends will think you slaved away for hours preparing such a hearty feast, but in fact these dishes are almost as easy to make as they are to eat.Created by the editors of The Official John Wayne Collector's Edition Magazine, this book is sure to make every meal an adventurous feast of flavor!