Download or read book Dice Tales written by Marie Brennan and published by Book View Cafe. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people play roleplaying-games for the challenge; others play them for the story. Award-winning fantasy author and freelance game writer Marie Brennan is unabashedly in the latter camp. In these essays she looks at tabletop and live-action RPGs from a narrative perspective, exploring the ways the framework of a game can generate and support (or undermine) your tale. Whether you are a player or a game master, Dice Tales offers insights on every facet of RPG storytelling, including: * generating characters with rich narrative potential * scaling plot as PCs become more powerful * managing the interaction between rules and roleplay * campaign planning at different stages * the social dynamics of collaborative creation * and more!
Download or read book The Broken Dice and Other Mathematical Tales of Chance written by Ivar Ekeland and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1996-06-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemplating the randomness of nature, Ekeland extends his consideration of the catastrophe theory of the universe begun in Mathematics and the Unexpected, drawing upon rich literary sources and current topics in math and physics such as chaos theory, information theory, and particle physics. Line drawings.
Download or read book Fun Tales written by Robert L. Collins and published by Robert Collins. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here’s a collection of stories you won’t find anywhere else. Inside are tales of a spooky mansion eager to be bought; disappointed model railroad denizens; and a doorknob that greets your hand, literally. Also part of this collection are the sagas of Surgard the Northerner. Journey with the heroic and witty Surgard as he faces down foolish giants, singing dwarves, duplicitous wizards, suspicious savages, and worst of all, a monster with an attorney! And last but not least is the tale of the Valley Springs Resort. It’s a place on a distant world where visitors can relax and have a good time. You might not think such a place has much of a story. You’d be wrong, which is why you need to go there.
Download or read book Malecite Tales written by W. H. Mechling and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canvas Tales Our First Art written by Crèare / ?????? and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-07-27 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some children were feeling sad. They filled the canvas with colors. From these colorful canvases emerged a variety of stories. The Crèare Foundation connects children with art. ‘Canvas Tales’ is a book that inspires children with stories, poems, illustrated narratives, talking pictures, & games. A group of melancholic children poured their emotions onto the canvas, saturating it with vibrant hues. From these kaleidoscopic masterpieces sprang forth an array of enchanting tales.
Download or read book Popular Tales written by Edgeworth and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Popular tales written by Maria Edgeworth and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book JATAKA TALES written by DR. V B SINGH and published by RITURAJ BOOKS. This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales and Novels written by Maria Edgeworth and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales and miscellaneous piecces written by Maria Edgeworth and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of Heroism and record of strange and wonderful adventures Being a collection and register of deeds of bravery heroism and devotion Illustrated written by TALES. and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jack London s Stories of the North Complete Edition written by Jack London and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 1295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Jack London's Stories of the North - Complete Edition, readers are transported to the rugged and unforgiving landscapes of the Arctic and Yukon. Known for his vivid and realistic portrayals of nature and the human spirit, London's writing style is both gripping and poignant. This collection includes iconic tales such as 'The Call of the Wild' and 'White Fang,' which showcase London's ability to explore themes of survival, adventure, and the primal instincts that drive us. Set against the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush, these stories provide a powerful commentary on the resilience and ferocity of the wild, while also delving into the complexities of human nature. London's use of naturalistic details and vivid imagery bring the harsh beauty of the North to life, making this collection a must-read for fans of adventure and literary fiction. Jack London's own experiences as a sailor, prospector, and journalist informed his storytelling, giving readers a glimpse into his own adventurous spirit and deep connection to the natural world. His firsthand knowledge of the North shines through in these tales, creating a sense of authenticity and depth that captivates readers of all ages. Whether you are a longtime fan of London's work or new to his writing, Jack London's Stories of the North - Complete Edition is sure to leave a lasting impact and inspire a sense of wonder and awe for the wilderness.
Download or read book The Canterbury Tales Second Edition written by Geoffrey Chaucer and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2012-04-16 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Broadview Canterbury Tales is an edition of the complete tales in a text based on the famous Ellesmere Manuscript. Here one may read a Middle English text that is closer to what Chaucer’s scribe, Adam Pinkhurst, actually wrote than that in any other modern edition. Unlike most editions, which draw on a number of manuscripts to recapture Chaucer’s original intention, this edition preserves the text as it was found in one influential manuscript. A sampling of facsimile pages from the original manuscript is also included, along with a selection of other works that give the reader a rich sense of the cultural, political, and literary worlds in which Chaucer lived. The second edition includes a new Middle English glossary, a timeline of Chaucer’s life and times, and detailed page headers showing the fragment and line numbers to assist readers in finding a specific section of the poem.
Download or read book The Ruby Dice written by Catherine Asaro and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roll the Dice of Empire! The Eubian Interstellar Concord. Dominating. Static. A pyramid of cosmic power built on the bones of slaves. Their opponents The freedom-loving, telepathic Skolian Imperialate. Now centuries of war come to head and a new galactic Dark Age looms as rival emperors -- related by blood, love, and an intrigue as deep as the space between stars _ take a desperate gamble to find a way through the carnage of battle to a new understanding. But first they'll have to keep their own heads off the chopping blocks of the enemy within. The latest and greatest entry in the star-spanning Skolian Saga! At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). A New SF Legend Re-makes Worlds! "[T]houghtful, engaging characters and an intriguing vision of the future." ¾Publishers Weekly on Nebula-award-winning Catherine Asaro's "Skolian Saga."
Download or read book Never After written by Marie` Brennan and published by Swan Tower. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget perfect princesses, handsome princes, and "happily ever after." In this collection of thirteen flash-length fairy tale retellings, award-winning author Marie Brennan introduces you to a world of manipulative mirrors, treacherous pigs, and candy houses that will eat you right up. Each one is a subversive little gem, guaranteed to shock the Brothers Grimm. TABLE OF CONTENTS * "The Mirror's Tale" * "The Kindness of Sisters" * "Conversation with a Wolf"* "Gold" * "A Smile, a Laugh" * "Nesu-a" * "The Princess and the . . ." * "One Last Prize" * "The Fall of the Fortress of Brick" * "Many Faces" * "Every Moment, I Dream of Sleep" * "Just Right" * "And Everything Nice" * Afterword
Download or read book J taka Tales written by Henry Thomas Francis and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Articulate Classroom written by Prue Goodwin and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a classic edition of Prue Goodwin’s acclaimed collection of articles by leading educationalists on the place of talk in the primary curriculum, which now includes a preface from Lyn Dawes. A talking classroom is both a crucial part of every subject area and a subject in its own right. For all primary teachers committed to deepening their understanding of the pivotal role talk plays in learning, this book focuses attention on the importance of fully enabling pupils’ learning potential. Articles, grouped according to a flexible framework, explore: the importance of talk in learning discursive and interactive classrooms talking and learning in the early years talk across the curriculum the importance of storytelling and drama. The new introduction reflects on key research developments since the book was first published. The Articulate Classroom is an engaging introduction to the field which is still very relevant to today’s readers. It will remain an indispensable guide for teachers looking to extend their skills, and a unique chance for education researchers to gain an overview from experts in the field.
