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Now Bob Pike brings you 101 More Games for Trainers. This is your sourcebook for engaging participants while they are in your classroom. You'll find dozens of games, exercises and activities specifically designed to: bring a weary group back to life; lead an audience through a spirited, comprehensive review session; break the ice and grab participants' attention, and more.

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Over 200 creeps, critters, and creatures to keep players on their toes. From Aboleths to Zombies, the Third Edition Monster Manual holds a diverse cast of enemies and allies essential for any Dungeons & Dragons campaign. There are hundreds of monsters ready for action, including many new creatures never seen before. Plus, all monster entries include character stats so for the first time players can play as the monsters. Dungeon Masters and players alike will find the new Monster Manual an indispensable aid in populating their Third Edition campaigns.

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The Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition Player's Handbook contains all the rules you need to create characters and begin adventuring with the world's most popular role-playing game. Newcomers to the game will appreciate this book's clear explanations, effective examples, pleasing layout, elegant rules, and brilliant art. It's never been easier to create and role-play a heroic human ranger, cunning elf wizard, or any other fantasy character from the game's 7 races and 11 classes.

Old-school players will likewise be pleased, as the outdated AD&D rules system has been given a thorough overhaul. Gone are almost all the old restrictions on race and alignment. Halfling sorcerers, half-orc paladins, dwarf barbarians, and gnome monks are now possible. THACO, negative armor class, funky saving throws, inflated ability scores, heat-based infravision, and just about every other needlessly complex rule has been reworked into a faster, more consistent, and more fun system. Players can choose unique special abilities for their characters as they gain levels, which means that even two fighters of the same race and class can have very different abilities. The end result of all these changes is a dynamic game with more customized characters.

Almost every page has some form of new artwork, and the art almost always serves to explain a concept or illustrate a point. The book is filled with example montages that help to show the difference between human, half-elf, and elf, or relative size differences between creatures, or what the various levels of cover and concealment look like. These illustrations make the rules much more clear. The style of the artwork is consistent throughout the book and is a definite departure from older editions of AD&D. Instead of the classic medieval artwork of Larry Elmore, the new book has the spiky, leathery, Mad Max-meets-Renaissance look of the Magic: The Gathering card game.

We would have preferred less radical artistic changes, but we love everything else that Wizards of the Coast has done with Dungeons & Dragons. The rules are fast and clear, and the characters--including the new sorcerer class and the return of the monk, barbarian, and half-orc--are fabulous. If you're new to the D&D game, then this rule book is the perfect introduction. And if you're an old-school gamer who played D&D back in the day, then welcome to the new era of D&D. You won't want to go back. --Mike Fehlauer

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Most games are not won -- they are lost. The vast majority of instructional books tell how to improve a position when it is already (or may be) favorable. The Art of Defense in Chess analyzes the practical aspects of not having the advantage:
-- How to obtain counterplay
-- When to contest open lines
-- When to accept sacrifices
-- How to anticipate short- and long-term threats
-- How to restrain your opponent's pieces
-- How to create a defense perimeter
-- How to minimize losses
-- And much more

The Art of Defense in Chess also discusses the proper psychological attitudes for successful defense -- coolness under fire, the Saving Grace, stonewalling, etc. -- as well as the Principle of Exploitable Weakness and the Principle of Economy, as illustrated in more than one hundred positions taken from competitive play.

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Barony of the Damned is a stand alone adventure for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. In addition to the adventure, this book details the Mousillon, its history, its people and politics. You'll find several new monsters, new diseases, and two new careers.

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The first collection of poetry about video games ever published, BWIATD takes its readers on a psychotic and hilarious tour through the arcade and console games of the Eighties (and beyond). Funny, approachable, and beautifully illustrated by Warren Wucinich, BWIATD is sure to delight and thrill anyone who enjoys (or has enjoyed) playing video games.

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BradyGames-Donkey Kong 64: Official Strategy Guide Features. COMPLETE WALKTHROUGH - Every level, every character, every golden banana, and MORE! EXPERT BOSS STRATEGY - Defeat every boss, all the way up to K. Rool! DETAILED LEVEL MAPS - Pinpoint everything you need to find and collect! PLUS - Secrets, Bonus Features, HiddenMini-Games, Exclusive Poster, and MORE!

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BradyGAMES-Final Fantasy VIII Official Strategy Guide Features: Detailed Walkthroughs, Boss Strategies, Item & Magic Lists, Complete Bestiary, and over 450 Full-Color Maps! The ONLY Official Guide!

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BradyGames' FINAL FANTASY X-2 Official Strategy Guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough, which shows how to complete every mission and trigger every scene. The guide also features complete abilities lists for all 17 dresspheres and special dresspheres. The abilities and status bonuses for all 60 Garment Grids are also revealed in this detailed section. All-inclusive bestiary uncovers everything gamers need to know about each fiend--strengths, weaknesses, and immunities, plus the items that can be stolen or attained by defeating these enemies. Extensive mini-game coverage and a flowchart that reveals every gameplay decision and its end result, so that players can master 100% of the game! Top notch boss strategy, area maps, accessory and item inventories, and much more!

This Signature Series guide also features a special, two-sided poster with expanded coverage of the Alchemist, Lady Luck, and Gun Mage dresspheres.

This title is available for sale in the U.S. and Canada only.

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• Everything you need to know to master MYST is in this no-frills, no-nonsense player's guide!
• Includes hints to help you solve the game on your own, plus the solution when you're stuck. Covers installation and game play troubleshooting
• Provides level maps of MYST Island and all the Ages

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- The BradyGames strategy guides will include level maps and solutions to every puzzle. - Learn the critical paths through the game to achieve the best possible ending/outcome (up to 4 different outcomes). Will include a decision tree with various paths throughout the game.- Hardcore multi-player strategies for intense head-to-head action.- In-depth look at all the characters and story line that makeup the Sin universe.

• Sin takes place in 2087, where an addictive drug has allegedly caused genetic mutations in its users. The beautiful biochemist Elexis Sinclair is behind the inexplicable phenomena.
• Players are armed with hard-core weaponry and are pitted against the meanest, ugliest mutants. The objective is to infiltrate the drug circuit and bring its mastermind to justice - Rid the earth of Sin.
• Quake 3D engine enhancements including transparent fog and water effects, translucent models, improved physics and awesome 16-bit color.

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BradyGAMES Tenchu 2 Official Strategy Guide Features: Exclusive maps, along with call-outs, that guide players through every mission. The walkthrough provides step-by-step ninja strategy on how to grapple, disguise, creep, duck, and numerous other moves to prepare players for every adversary. Game secrets, including codes and unlocking secret items, are revealed!

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Did you know that duct tape can turn any item of clothing into rainwear? That duct tape over a computer screen will keep your kids from surfing naughty sites on the Web? That a perfect solution for those easy-to-lose TV remotes is to duct tape them to your arm? (Not only won't you lose it, you'll never have to relinquish control over it, either!) But can you also believe that Jim and Tim's creative ideas for duct tape spawned not just one bestselling book, but three, plus a calendar? And now the ultimate collection?

With two-thirds of the material drawn from their previous books and calendars and one-third all-new, The Jumbo Duct Tape Book is pure nuttiness to the nth degree. The premise is right there, on page one: "One rule can get you through life. It if ain't stuck and it's supposed to be, duct tape it." But of course it's the intrepretation that counts-like duct taping the gas pedal for cruise control, or duct taping marbles to your pressure points for instant reflexology. And then there's bending the rule-transforming sneakers into golf shoes by punching nails through duct tape and taping it to the soles, saving energy by taping all switches in the off position. Plus cosmetic dentistry (use white tape for the "The Mask" look, silver for the metal-mouth bad guy look), cell phone safety (tape phone to side of head while driving so hands stay on wheel), home decorating (use duct tape for easy drapery tie-backs). You can even convert the book to a "hard cover" by taping a piece of 1/4 inch sheet of plate steel to the front and back covers. It'll last for years!

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A beautiful tribute to the artistry of the game of chess

Master Pieces: The Architecture of Chess is a gorgeous gift book for any chess fan. The first full-color illustrated book devoted to the art and design of the individual pieces in a chess set, the book presents examples of the most magnificent pieces from around the world, both ancient and modern. Master Pieces sheds new light on the history, evolution, and symbolism of chess pieces and displays the artistry and craft of creating these miniature works of art. Featuring some of the most beautiful and famous chess sets from all over the world, Master Pieces is the ideal gift for chess players everywhere.

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Raise your flag in victory
·Tactics to engage every vehicle—from planes and tanks, to ships and general purpose vehicles
·Tips for using Scouts, Medics, Engineers, Anti-Tank, and Assault units
·Comprehensive coverage of each area of operation
·Complete stats and tactics for all weapons
·Tested battle strategies will secure your team's victory
·Master Battlefield 1942TM: The Road to Rome expansion pack

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Crazy driving maneuvers
Wild bios and stats on drivers and customers
All outrageous modes covered: Original, Arcade, and Crazy Box modes
Maximize your $$$
Killer strategies for driving every unique cab
Massive maps of every interactive course

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If you're looking for a great driving game, look no further than Sony's Gran Turismo. This racing game extraordinaire for the PlayStation lets you take the wheel in 160 different cars--and this book can help you take the checkered flag with every single one of them. The guide starts out with a brief glossary of racing terms and moves on to a basic, racecar driving tutorial. Prima's guide describes every car in the game--from the feisty Honda Civic to the Aston-Martin DB-7. The book also explains the game's three license tests, which determine the races you can enter and the cars you can drive. You get the background on each of the seven simulation mode championships as well as the game's 11 different tracks. At the back of the book, you'll find an invaluable section on customizing and tuning your cars; you will need this information to get the most out of them. --Michael Ryan

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It was just a typical day in the life of Gordon Freeman, your average young scientist working for the government at the high-security Black Mesa research facility. Typical, that is, until a freak accident opens up a transdimensional gateway to an alien world. Soon the place is crawling with mutated scientists, alien creatures, and--worst of all--government troops bent on eliminating all witnesses to the accident. Fighting your way past these evil hordes is no easy task--unless, of course, you've got Prima's official Half-Life strategy guide in your arsenal.

With a wealth of information, statistics, and gameplay guidelines, this book can help turn any fledgling scientist into a battle-hardened killing machine in no time. In addition to descriptions of the weapons you'll find and the enemies you'll have to use them against, the book offers advice on basic first-person shooter tactics (how to circle-strafe, for example). A full-fledged walk-through of the game includes plenty of maps (more than 100 in all) and screen shots to help illustrate the best path to take. A brief section on multiplayer Half-Life rounds out this impressive guide.

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In-depth strategies you can bet your life on
Clear explanation of Half-Life's monster behavior
Maps of the missile base
Best walkthrough of all game locations
Thorough coverage of optimal combat tactics
Stats for all weapons and monsters

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Death can strike anyone. For the right price.

The fine art of assassination never looked so good. Join 47, the genetically engineered hitman, as he shadows, marks, and hunts down human prey in this stealthy first-person shooter. Hitman: Codename 47–Prima's Official Strategy Guide gives away the tricks of the hitman trade. As 47, you'll journey through five cities and across the world in search of your marks. Hitman: Codename 47–Prima's Official Strategy Guide will keep you on your targets' trails with:

• Strategies for becoming an expert Hitman
• A complete guide to all weapons and equipment
• Stats and pointers on all targets
• Walkthroughs for each assignment
• Ammo-saving tips for putting your target in the crosshairs

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Walkthroughs for every area
Detailed world maps Monster stats from A-Z
Solutions for every maze and puzzle
Covers all spells, round effects, damage types, duration, and MP costs
Prices and locations for all stores
Plus strategies for beating every boss!

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Character creation & development tips
Detailed maps!
All secrets revealed
Complete walkthrough
Contents of every replicator

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In case you haven't heard, Epic Megagames' Unreal finally shipped after four years in development--and the wait was well worth it. Thanks to topnotch-level design, an excellent single-player game, and a breathtaking 3-D graphics engine, Unreal has captured the hearts and minds of action gamers everywhere. Part of Unreal's charm lies in its extremely challenging gameplay, which can become a bit more manageable with the help of Prima's guide to the game. This book starts off with a thorough discussion of the weaponry available to you, providing statistics on the power of each gun's primary and secondary fire options, as well as the speed of the projectiles. Numerous tips, including the ASMD Core "double shot" technique, can help you get the most out of your gunnery. You'll need all the help you can get, because as you'll see in the book's next section, the enemies in Unreal are as tough as they come. Each creature is described in detail, including the many variations on each basic monster. Important statistics such as hit points and special attacks are listed, as is the damage that each creature is capable of inflicting. The next section provides fairly complete walk-throughs of each single-player level in the game. There are no maps, but the text and the screen shots provide a comprehensive description of each map. Finally, the guide explains the basic tactics you'll need to survive online play in Unreal's multiplayer mode. Unfortunately, no book can correct the game's poor Internet performance issues, but when Epic straightens all that out, the multiplayer tips in this book will prove very useful. If you're looking to get the most out of Unreal, the "Next Big Thing" in action gaming, this book (and a really fast PC) can make it happen. --Michael Ryan

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Blow-by-blow strategies for hammering both Orcs and Humans
Devious tactics for commanding elite forces such as Dwarves, Elves, and Dragons
Advice for building a strong and prosperous community
Detailed information on all buildings and spells
Vital intelligence on enemy objectives and troop strengths
Complete mission maps
Detailed multiplayer strategies
In-depth Battle.net tactics
Bonus! Includes Tides of Darkness and Beyond The Dark Portal editions

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THE MIDNIGHT DANCE CONTINUES...

They stalk in the shadows, moving gracefully and unseen among their prey. They are the blood-drinking fiends of whispered legends -Kindred, Cainites, the Damned. Above all, they are vampires. Their eternal struggle, waged sicne the nights of Jericho and Babylon, plays itself out among the vampires' grand Masquerade is imperiled, and the night of Gehenna draws ever closer.

UNTIL THE END OF ALL THINGS
This new edition of Vampire: The Masquerade is an updated, revised version of the popular classic. In this mammoth volume can be found all 13 Clans, all major Disciplines, and a host of brand-new infomation on both the Kindred and the...things...that hunt them. This book compiles everything that a Vampire player or Storyteller needs to know about the Kindred and the World of Darkness for the new millenium. Plus, the new edition provides all-new information on the changes that affect the Clans, and on the beginning of the end of the Camarilla. Finally, the first of the Storyteller rulebooks is the best again!