Treachery's Reward 3rd Edition (Levels 1-3)
16 Pages
A scenario from the
Adventure Keep series published by AEG, intended for characters of 1st-3rd level, in an oriental setting.
Publisher's blurb
: "Tara Mura is an indistinct village near the coast. The peasants who live here work hard and do their best not to attract attention from outsiders and few even know the tiny village exists. The road bends near Tera Mura as the sun slowly sets. Despite its boring appearance, it may have a passable inn. A chill breeze blows through the pass, a strange, restless howl upon the wind. The moon hovers fat and full in a sky too bright for a night such as this. Perhaps it would be best to find a safe place to spend the evening. The dry snap of a twig echoes in the high rocks to one side of the road.
"Several figures in black masks appear from behind the rocks, wielding rough-hewn spears. Perhaps this won't be such a boring trip after all."
Marie Curie: A Biography
While Curie is often portrayed as a stern, one-dimensional woman so totally committed to her science that she was incapable of complex emotions, the truth is that the opposite is the case. "Marie Curie: A Biography" covers her entire lifetime, beginning with her early life and education in a Poland under the oppressive rule of the czar of Russia.
The book discusses all aspects, both personal and scientific, of her fascinating life.
Billions and Billions:Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium
This is the last book written by renowned American
astronomer and science popularizer Carl Sagan before his death in
1996.The book is a collection of essays Sagan wrote covering diverse
topics like global warming, the population explosion, extraterrestrial
life, morality, and the abortion debate. The last chapter is an account
of his struggle with myelodysplasia, the disease which finally took his
life in December 1996. Sagan's wife, Ann Druyan, wrote the epilogue of
the book after his death.
The Psychiatric Interview
The psychiatric interview is your window into the
mind of your patient. With this practical, how-to handbook, you'll
examine each aspect of the psychiatric interview in detail. Your
journey begins with the general principles essential to effective
interviewing--including techniques for approaching threatening topics,
improving patient recall, and dealing with challenging patients. The
sections that follow show you how to obtain the psychiatric history,
interview for diagnosis, and interview for treatment. The Practical
Guides in Psychiatry series provides quick, concise information for
professionals on the front lines of mental health care. Written in an
easy-to-read, conversational style, these invaluable resources take you
through each step of the psychiatric care process, delivering fast
facts and helpful strategies that help you provide effective and
compassionate care to your patients. Make The Psychiatric Interview
your bridge to understanding. . Useful appendices include data forms,
patient education handouts, and other frequently referenced information
in a format that's easy to photocopy. . Handy pocket cards that
accompany the book provide a portable, quick-reference to often needed
facts. NEW to the Second Edition... . Updated chapters on the major
psychiatric disorders to help you refine your diagnostic skills. . New
chapters on Techniques for the Malingering Patient and Assessing
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. . New Clinical Vignettes let
you see the basic components of the psychiatric interview in action.
When you're at the forefront of mental health care, let this practical
handbook show you how to make the most of the psychiatric interview.
PERFUME: THE STORY OF A MURDERER by Patrick Suskind
Translated from German by John E. Woods
It is a story of murder and
obsession set in 18th-century France. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille has used his
unique talent for discerning the scents and smells that swirl around him to
create the world's finest perfumes, but his talent masks his burden. As he
becomes increasingly – and recklessly – passionate about his art, his obsession
to create the world's most powerful fragrance takes a deadly turn.
