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| observant riddles a field guide wow: The 48 Laws of Power (Special Power Edition) Robert Greene, 2023-11-14 This limited, collector’s edition of The 48 Laws of Power features a vegan leather cover, gilded edges with a lenticular illustration of Robert Greene and Machiavelli, and designed endpapers. This is an authorized edition of the must-have book that’s guided millions to success and happiness, from the New York Times bestselling author and foremost expert on power and strategy. A not-to-be-missed Special Power Edition of the modern classic, now beautifully packaged in a vegan leather cover with gilded edges, including short new notes to readers from Robert Greene and packager Joost Elffers. Greene distills three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz as well as the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Including a hidden special effect that features portraits of Machiavelli and Greene appearing as the pages are turned, this invaluable guide takes readers through our greatest thinkers, past to present. This multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Kobold Guide to Combat Wolfgang Baur, Ed Greenwood, 2014-09-30 At the heart of every adventure lies conflict. A Full-Throated Battle Cry, the Clash of Swords, the Smell of Smoke & Blood... COMBAT! Whether it's between a cursed knight and an elf prince at swordspoint, adventurers facing down an ogre, or two great armies clashing for ultimate power, combat changes everything. Between these covers, more than 15 master game designers and storytellers get into the thick of it. These essays cover strategy and tactics, and the history of military systems at war. They demonstrate how to increase the tension in a conflict, and use monsters, magic, and war machines on the field. And these creators show you how to create great combat on the tabletop and in your storytelling. Open these pages and enter the fray! |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Sophie's World Jostein Gaarder, 1994 The protagonists are Sophie Amundsen, a 14-year-old girl, and Alberto Knox, her philosophy teacher. The novel chronicles their metaphysical relationship as they study Western philosophy from its beginnings to the present. A bestseller in Norway. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: The Poisonwood Bible Barbara Kingsolver, 2005-07-05 The Poisonwood Bible is a story told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them everything they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it -- from garden seeds to Scripture -- is calamitously transformed on African soil. What follows is a suspenseful epic of one family's tragic undoing and remarkable reconstruction over the course of three decades in postcolonial Africa. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Habits of Mind Arthur L. Costa, Bena Kallick, 1996-01-01 |
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| observant riddles a field guide wow: Mastermind Maria Konnikova, 2013-12-31 The New York Times bestselling guide to thinking like literature's greatest detective. Steven Pinker meets Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Boston Globe), by the author of The Confidence Game. No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abilities ourselves, to improve our lives at work and at home? We can, says psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova, and in Mastermind she shows us how. Beginning with the “brain attic”—Holmes’s metaphor for how we store information and organize knowledge—Konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. Drawing on twenty-first-century neuroscience and psychology, Mastermind explores Holmes’s unique methods of ever-present mindfulness, astute observation, and logical deduction. In doing so, it shows how each of us, with some self-awareness and a little practice, can employ these same methods to sharpen our perceptions, solve difficult problems, and enhance our creative powers. For Holmes aficionados and casual readers alike, Konnikova reveals how the world’s most keen-eyed detective can serve as an unparalleled guide to upgrading the mind. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: The Invisible Man H. G. Wells, 2024-05-30 A stranger with a striking appearance arrives in the small village of Bramblehurst on a cold, snowy day. His face is completely covered in bandages, with only a fake nose protruding. The villagers wonder why he is disguised, and when mysterious burglaries begin to occur, they decide to unmask the stranger. What they discover is not just a man trapped by his own creation, but a chilling reflection of the unsolvable secrets deep within human nature. The Invisible Man is a timeless classic that not only entertains and thrills, but also sheds light on questions of human nature and the dangers that arise when the boundaries of science are crossed. It is a captivating and thought-provoking reading experience that has challenged readers for generations to contemplate their own life choices. H. G. WELLS [1866-1946] was a British author and pioneer in the science fiction genre. His works, including The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, delved into futuristic and societal critique themes. Wells’s visionary portrayals of technology, social structures, and extraterrestrial life made him one of the most influential writers in his field and a precursor to modern science fiction. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Hedgehog Art Through the Ages Steven Bach, 2016-11-11 Hedgehog Art Though the Ages is a humorous and lovely book. This amusing work of fictional art history features various inspiring works of art with hedgehogs as the key theme. The book includes over forty amazing, adorable, and delightful works from the Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Romantic and Modern periods, as well as sections on Americana and Japanese art. With lighthearted and amusing commentary on each art period along with descriptions and commentary on each artwork focusing on the history of hedgehogs in art, this book is sure to amuse and delight students of art history, fans of hedgehogs, and a general audience of all ages. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: If You Decide to Go to the Moon Faith McNulty, 2005 In language that is elegant, yet fun, this adventure invites the reader on an emotionally charged trip to the moon--from reminders of what one should pack on a trip to the moon, to the exciting countdown and lift-off. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Child of the World Susan Mayclin Stephenson, 2013-02 Stephenson's volume is a wonderful resource for parents seeking thoughtful, sound advice on raising well-grounded children in a chaotic world. Presenting Montessori principles in clear and eloquent prose, Stephenson's legacy will be a tremendous service to generations of parents to come. -Angeline Lillard, PhD, Professor of Psychology, U. of Virginia, author of Montessori, The Science behind the Genius |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: The Player of Games Iain M. Banks, 2009-12-01 The Culture — a human/machine symbiotic society — has thrown up many great Game Players, and one of the greatest is Gurgeh Jernau Morat Gurgeh. The Player of Games. Master of every board, computer and strategy. Bored with success, Gurgeh travels to the Empire of Azad, cruel and incredibly wealthy, to try their fabulous game. . . a game so complex, so like life itself, that the winner becomes emperor. Mocked, blackmailed, almost murdered, Gurgeh accepts the game, and with it the challenge of his life — and very possibly his death. The Culture Series Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons The State of the Art Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen Sonata |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: The Second Self Sherry Turkle, 1984 In The Second Self, Sherry Turkle looks at the computer not as a tool, but as part of our social and psychological lives; she looks beyond how we use computer games and spreadsheets to explore how the computer affects our awareness of ourselves, of one another, and of our relationship with the world. Technology, she writes, catalyzes changes not only in what we do but in how we think. First published in 1984, The Second Self is still essential reading as a primer in the psychology of computation. This twentieth anniversary edition allows us to reconsider two decades of computer culture-to (re)experience what was and is most novel in our new media culture and to view our own contemporary relationship with technology with fresh eyes. Turkle frames this classic work with a new introduction, a new epilogue, and extensive notes added to the original text. Turkle talks to children, college students, engineers, AI scientists, hackers, and personal computer owners-people confronting machines that seem to think and at the same time suggest a new way for us to think-about human thought, emotion, memory, and understanding. Her interviews reveal that we experience computers as being on the border between inanimate and animate, as both an extension of the self and part of the external world. Their special place betwixt and between traditional categories is part of what makes them compelling and evocative. In the introduction to this edition, Turkle quotes a PDA user as saying, When my Palm crashed, it was like a death. I thought I had lost my mind. Why we think of the workings of a machine in psychological terms-how this happens, and what it means for all of us-is the ever more timely subject of The Second Self. Book jacket. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Postsingular Rudy Rucker, 2009-02-03 The Singularity has happened, and life afterward proves to be more bizarre than we thought. SF book of the year (Interzone). |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: The Guinevere Deception Kiersten White, 2020-10-13 From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White comes a new fantasy series reimagining the Arthurian legend, set in the magical world of Camelot . . . . There was nothing in the world as magical and terrifying as a girl. Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic clawing at the kingdom's borders, the great wizard Merlin conjured a solution--send in Guinevere to be Arthur's wife . . . and his protector from those who want to see the young king's idyllic city fail. The catch? Guinevere's real name--and her true identity--is a secret. She is a changeling, a girl who has given up everything to protect Camelot. To keep Arthur safe, Guinevere must navigate a court in which the old--including Arthur's own family--demand things continue as they have been, and the new--those drawn by the dream of Camelot--fight for a better way to live. And always, in the green hearts of forests and the black depths of lakes, magic lies in wait to reclaim the land. Deadly jousts, duplicitous knights, and forbidden romances are nothing compared to the greatest threat of all: the girl with the long black hair, riding on horseback through the dark woods toward Arthur. Because when your whole existence is a lie, how can you trust even yourself? *THE FIRST BOOK IN THE CAMELOT RISING TRILOGY* |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: You Can't Be Too Careful H.G. Wells, 2022-11-22 In 'You Can't Be Too Careful,' H.G. Wells deftly employs satirical prose to chronicle the lifespan of his protagonist, Edward Albert Tewler, from the cradle to the grave. Wells's work seamlessly blends irony with a narrative that presents a critical examination of the socio-political dynamics of Edwardian England, emphasizing their impact on individual development. This novel stands testament to Wells's mastery of satirical fiction, situating itself firmly within the broader literary context of the early 20th century, where commentary on class and society's restrictive mores was increasingly prevalent among contemporary writers. H.G. Wells, best known for pioneering works in science fiction such as 'The War of the Worlds' and 'The Time Machine,' brings to this book a wealth of experience in exploring the human condition under the lens of speculative and often critical perspectives. His scientific background, coupled with an acute awareness of social issues of his time, likely informed the creation of 'You Can't Be Too Careful,' adding depth to his analysis of Edward Albert Tewler's life within a changing society. 'You Can't Be Too Careful' is a must-read for aficionados of classic English literature and those interested in the intersection of satire and social commentary. Wells's incisive wit and keen observations offer not just entertainment but a thoughtful reflection on the influences shaping human life and the universal nature of personal evolution within societal frameworks. As relevant today as at the time of its writing, this book is a valuable addition to any discerning reader's collection. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: The Curiosities of Ale & Beer John Bickerdyke, 1886 |
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| observant riddles a field guide wow: Glimpses of Fifty Years Frances Elizabeth Willard, 1889 Willard's autobiography is not only the story of an outstanding woman of the 19th century, it is the personal history of the W.C.T.U., the largest of the 19th century women's organizations. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Dungeon Master's Guide II Jesse Decker, David Noonan, James Jacobs, Chris Thomasson, Robin D. Laws, 2005 Building upon existing materials in the Dungeon Master's Guide, this title was specifically designed to facilitate play, especially when the Dungeon Master has a limited amount of preparation time. Chapters include discussion on running a game, designing adventures, building and using prestige classes, and creating campaign settings. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Digital Material Marianne van den Boomen, 2009 This is a compelling study of the often controversial role and meaning of the new media and digital cultures in contemporary society. Three decades of societal and cultural alignment of new media yielded to a host of innovations, trials, and problems, accompanied by versatile popular and academic discourse. New Media Studies crystallized internationally into an established academic discipline, which begs the question: where do we stand now; which new issues have emerged now that new media are taken for granted, and which riddles remain unsolved; and, is contemporary digital culture indeed all about 'you', or do we still not really understand the digital machinery and how it constitutes us as 'you'. From desktop metaphors to Web 2.0 ecosystems, from touch screens to bloggging to e-learning, from role-playing games to Cybergoth music to wireless dreams, this timely volume offers a showcase of the most up-to-date research in the field from what may be called a 'digital-materialist' perspective. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Sammlung Woody Allen, 1997 Although Woody Allen is best known for his cult movies, he is also a writer of outstanding wit and skill. Dip into this collection of fifty-two pieces for hilarity, deadpan weirdness, and some extremely outlandish ideas. Do you want to hear about the time Hitler went for a haircut? Or why Woody reveres Socrates? Have you ever wondered what would have happened if the Impressionists had actually been dentists? You can learn much about history - the piece on the invention of sandwiches is eye-opening - or modern life in this laugh-out-loud collection of thoughts, observations, diaries and stories from one of the most original minds and wonderfully comic voices of our time. 'It's no secret that Allen's short stories are just as entertaining and accomplished as his films . . . Allen's witty stories satirise contemporary society and classic modern literature in a style that is characteristically breathless, off the cuff and brilliant' Observer |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: The Sopranos Sessions Matt Zoller Seitz, Alan Sepinwall, David Chase, 2019-01-08 On January 10, 1999, a mobster walked into a psychiatrist’s office and changed TV history. Celebrating one of the greatest television series of all time, the New York Times bestseller The Sopranos Sessions is a must-have for any fan of the groundbreaking show. Renowned television critics Matt Zoller Seitz and Alan Sepinwall, who were among the first to write about The Sopranos for New Jersey’s Star-Ledger, reunite to produce this comprehensive collection. The book features detailed recaps, insightful conversations, and critical essays covering every episode of the series. Dive deep into the artistry, themes, and legacy of The Sopranos with long-form interviews with series creator David Chase and highlights from the authors’ writings. Explore the show’s portrayal of Italian Americans, its graphic depictions of violence, and its deep connections to other cinematic and television classics. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series, The Sopranos Sessions offers a rich, engaging exploration of the show that paved the way for the very best of modern prestige television. “This amazing book by Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz has bigger twists than anything I could ever come up with.” —Sam Esmail, creator of Mr. Robot |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Queens of Geek Jen Wilde, 2017-03-14 -Three friends, two love stories, one convention---Cover. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: The Little Warrior P. G. Wodehouse, 2015-12-27 The Little Warrior was the US title of the British publication Jill, The Reckless by P. G. Wodehose. The heroine here, Jill Mariner, is a young woman from the lower end of the upper class. We follow her through financial disaster, a broken engagement, an awkward stay with some grasping relatives, employment as a chorus girl, and of course, the finding of true love. (Excerpt from Wikipedia) |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: In the Shadow of the Banyan Vaddey Ratner, 2012-08-07 A beautiful celebration of the power of hope, this New York Times bestselling novel tells the story of a girl who comes of age during the Cambodian genocide. You are about to read an extraordinary story, a PEN Hemingway Award finalist “rich with history, mythology, folklore, language and emotion.” It will take you to the very depths of despair and show you unspeakable horrors. It will reveal a gorgeously rich culture struggling to survive through a furtive bow, a hidden ankle bracelet, fragments of remembered poetry. It will ensure that the world never forgets the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime in the Cambodian killing fields between 1975 and 1979, when an estimated two million people lost their lives. It will give you hope, and it will confirm the power of storytelling to lift us up and help us not only survive but transcend suffering, cruelty, and loss. For seven-year-old Raami, the shattering end of childhood begins with the footsteps of her father returning home in the early dawn hours, bringing details of the civil war that has overwhelmed the streets of Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital. Soon the family’s world of carefully guarded royal privilege is swept up in the chaos of revolution and forced exodus. Over the next four years, as the Khmer Rouge attempts to strip the population of every shred of individual identity, Raami clings to the only remaining vestige of her childhood—the mythical legends and poems told to her by her father. In a climate of systematic violence where memory is sickness and justification for execution, Raami fights for her improbable survival. Displaying the author’s extraordinary gift for language, In the Shadow of the Banyan is a brilliantly wrought tale of human resilience. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Essentials for Child Development Associates Working with Young Children Carol Brunson Day, 2004-11-01 |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Health and Life Skills for Kindergarten to Grade 9 Walker, Catherine (Catherine M.), Alberta. Learning and Teaching Resources Branch, 2002 The Kindergarten to Grade 9 Health and Life Skills Guide to Implementation is intended to assist teachers with implementation of the prescribed outcomes in the Program of Studies for Health and Life Skills, Kindergarten to Grade 9. The goal of this program is to enable students to make well-informed healthy choices and to develop behaviours that contribute to the well-being of self and others. - preface. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Rick Riordan, 2018-09-25 Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award 2017 for Best Middle Grade & Children's! Loki the trickster god is free from his chains. Now he's readying Naglfar, the Ship of the Dead, armed with a host of giants and zombies, to sail against the Norse gods and begin the final battle of Ragnarok. It's up to Magnus Chase and his friends to stop Loki's plans. Along the way, they will face angry sea gods, hostile giants, and an evil fire-breathing dragon. But Magnus's biggest challenge will be facing his own inner demons . . . |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Reading in 15 Minutes a Day LearningExpress (Organization), 2008 Provides a pretest covering multiple-meaning words, synonyms and antonyms, prefixes and suffixes, context clues, and summarizing, followed by thirty short lessons and a posttest to assess progress. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: Bull! Maggie Mahar, 2003-10-21 A cautionary tale for what lies ahead, Bull! is an unsentimental history of the bull market that drew more Americans into the risky world of stocks than ever before. |
| observant riddles a field guide wow: You Were Never Born John Wheeler, 2007-04 John's fourth book, You Were Never Born, addresses the perennial and compelling question of our true identity. With his usual clarity and focus he answers questions from seekers in over seventy concise chapters of dialogues and in a departure from the format of his previous published collections, John has written an introductory set of prose pieces as well as a summary of 'pointers' toward the end of the text. Also included as an addendum is an extended one-to-one interview with John. A clear and beautiful guide to any aspirant of self-knowledge. |
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Observant definition: Having or showing keen perceptiveness; perceptive.
Observant Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
OBSERVANT meaning: 1 : good at watching and listening good at noticing what is going on around you; 2 : careful to follow religious teachings or customs
OBSERVANT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of OBSERVANT is paying strict attention : watchful. How to use observant in a sentence.
OBSERVANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
OBSERVANT definition: 1. good or quick at noticing things: 2. obeying religious rules or customs: 3. good or quick at…. Learn more.
observant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and …
Definition of observant adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. good at noticing things around you synonym sharp-eyed. Observant walkers may see red deer along this …
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Define observant. observant synonyms, observant pronunciation, observant translation, English dictionary definition of observant. adj. 1. Having or showing keen perceptiveness; perceptive: …
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Observant refers to someone who is watchful, attentive, or good at noticing things. It can also indicate the act of following or adhering to rules, principles, or religious laws and customs. …
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Observant definition: quick to notice or perceive; alert.. See examples of OBSERVANT used in a sentence.
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If you're observant, you’re paying close attention to the details. If you're really observant, you would notice the little blob of mustard on your boss's jacket and brush it off for him before he …
Observant Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary
Observant definition: Having or showing keen perceptiveness; perceptive.
Observant Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
OBSERVANT meaning: 1 : good at watching and listening good at noticing what is going on around you; 2 : careful to follow religious teachings or customs
