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Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Net-Centric Before Its Time: The Jeune Ecole and Its Lessons for Today. Book.

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Condición: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Softcover. Condición: New. Atlas Games Ars Magica (5th Edition) Apprentices (MINT/New)Manufacturer: Atlas GamesProduct Line: Ars Magica (5th Edition)Type: SoftcoverCode: ATG0300Copyright Date: 2012Author: Matt Ryan, Erik DahlPage Count: 64Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Even the mightiest wizard of the Order of Hermes once cast his very first spell.The greatest Bonisagus magus of the age was once taught the rudiments of Magic Theory. There was a time when even the dragon-slaying Flambeau faced his fear of the cook to pilfer cakes from the kitchen. And the powerful Mentem maga who now pulls the strings of kings and bishops once pined for a glance from a handsome stableboy.They were all apprentices once.This book contains advice and rules for playing apprentices and other children in Ars Magica. It covers changes to character generation and guidelines for development as a child grows up. Rules for teaching Hermetic Virtues are also included, as well as a broad range of spells suited to an apprentice's abilities. See Mythic Europe anew through the eyes of Apprentices!

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Atlas Games Ars Magica (5th Edition) Realms of Power - The Infernal (NM)Manufacturer: Atlas GamesProduct Line: Ars Magica (5th Edition)Type: HardcoverCode: ATG0282Copyright Date: 2006Author: Erik Dahl, Timothy Ferguson, Mark ShirleyPage Count: 142Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is NM. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Demons work to corrupt all the people of Mythic Europe. They take on attractive forms, but ultimately they seek to drag all of humanity down into damnation with them. No matter the nation, the creed, or the race, they are the true enemy. The thirteen chapters of this book cover all of the manifestations of the forces of the Evil One. The purest appearances are the infernal auras, regiones, and vis, all of which taint those who merely come into contact with them. Almost as pure are the demons of hell. The central section discusses the nine Orders of demons, providing rules for creating your own demons, as well as examples of demons from every Order and with different motivations. Some demons seek to corrupt, others to deceive, and still others simply to destroy. Finally, there are rules for human characters caught up in Hell's plots. Whether demons have shaped their lives since before birth, or they have foolishly bargained for infernal powers, these chapters show how to use them as foes in your saga. Be ready to fight, with sword, spell, and faith.

Condición: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Softcover. Condición: New. Atlas Games Ars Magica (5th Edition) Realms of Power - The Divine (Revised Edition) (MINT/New)Manufacturer: Atlas GamesProduct Line: Ars Magica (5th Edition)Type: SoftcoverCode: ATG0278SCCopyright Date: 2011Page Count: 144Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:God is the patron of the Jewish people, his chosen people, guiding them through history and ultimately back to the Promised Land. God is three and one, incarnate in Christ His Son, and offers salvation to all equally. God is pure unity, with no parents or children, saving all who submit to His Will. God is beyond human understanding, and all the above statements are true. But the Divine Realm is not completely beyond human comprehension, and this book explains the power of God in Mythic Europe. From descriptions of each of the three great Divine religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, to rules for Divinely-empowered wonder workers and angels, this book contains everything needed to include the Divine in your Ars Magica saga.

Softcover. Condición: New. Atlas Games Ars Magica (5th Edition) Houses of Hermes - Mystery Cults (MINT/New)Manufacturer: Atlas GamesProduct Line: Ars Magica (5th Edition)Type: SoftcoverCode: ATG0281SCCopyright Date: 2010Author: Erik Dahl, Timothy Ferguson, Matt RyanPage Count: 144Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:There are those within the Order of Hermes who transmit secrets of magic incomprehensible to outsiders. Pre-eminent among them are the four Mystery Cult Houses, gatherings of magi Initiated into the same Mysteries. This book details the Mystery Cults, including full details of their Inner Mysteries. ⢠House Bjornaer venerates animal ancestors, and strives to perfect the form. Their Mysteries enhance the heartbeast, ultimately allowing the magus to unlock mythic forms. ⢠House Criamon follow ancient teachings and seek escape from time itself. The many paths that they walk to this end grant powers that can include immortality. ⢠House Merinita move among the faeries, ultimately joining them. Their spells can draw on faerie glamour, awaken the fey slumbering around them, or inflict curses on those who break their promises. ⢠House Verditius crafts the greatest items, putting a little of themselves into their finest creations. Pride in their creations is often their downfall, and these magi are terribly prone to the most deadly sin.

Softcover. Condición: New. Atlas Games Ars Magica (5th Edition) Realms of Power - Magic (MINT/New)Manufacturer: Atlas GamesProduct Line: Ars Magica (5th Edition)Type: SoftcoverCode: ATG0288SCCopyright Date: 2018Author: Erik Dahl, Timothy Ferguson, Andrew GronoskyPage Count: 144Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Realms of Power: Magic at a GlanceDive into the Magic realm of power with this Ars Magica sourcebook.Use the tools provided by this book to add Magic creatures and characters to your games as PCs or antagonists.Arm your magi with the secrets of vis, magic auras, and the realm of Magic itself.About Realms of Power: MagicMagic lies at the center of Hermetic power, but it does not discriminate. It is familiar yet alien, powerful yet subtle, a power that humans must study extensively in order to wield. Yet, there are creatures born of magic such as elementals, dragons, and spirits, creatures with magic running through their veins like blood. Some places exude magic, or draw it in. Such creatures and places are drawn to magi â" or vice versa. Learn more about them in this extensive Ars Magica sourcebook.In its pages, you will find mechanics to help you create magical creatures and beings to populate your games. The extensive, versatile mechanics can be combined into a variety of creatures from the smallest magical mouse to a city-devouring dragon. Drop one of the many example creatures into your book, or build your own. But beyond the creature mechanics, Realms of Power: Magic also provides deeper information about the types of vis, auras, and the realm of Magic to help fuel player character ideas and story.

Softcover. Condición: New. Atlas Games Ars Magica (5th Edition) Realms of Power - Faerie (MINT/New)Manufacturer: Atlas GamesProduct Line: Ars Magica (5th Edition)Type: SoftcoverCode: ATG0290SCCopyright Date: 2018Author: Erik Dahl, Timothy Ferguson, Mark ShirleyPage Count: 144Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:You mustn't call them by nameâ"they are the good neighbors, the fair folk, the gentry. The faeries of Mythic Europe live according to roles and stories, drawing vitality from mortals who play by the rules. Stay away from the edges of the dark woods, respect your superiors, and do what society expects. Don't draw their attention, or the faeries will come for you!

Softcover. Condición: New. Atlas Games Ars Magica (5th Edition) Ancient Magic (MINT/New)Manufacturer: Atlas GamesProduct Line: Ars Magica (5th Edition)Type: SoftcoverCode: ATG0284SCCopyright Date: 2023Page Count: 144Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Legends tell of the mighty wizards of the past, sorcerers with powers that dwarf those of the magi of the Order of Hermes. Hyperboreans whose spells lasted a generation, necromancers of Canaan who could summon any of the dead, rune magic that brushed aside Magic Resistance like cobwebs; all these stories circulate in the Covenants of the Order. Other forms of magic are so ancient that even the legends have become rare. The Seekers are those magi of the Order who search for these secrets, aiming for the glory of being the one to bring the power to modern magi. This book contains descriptions of nine forms of ancient magic, and rules for integrating their secrets into Hermetic theory. From the frozen north to the westernmost edge of the world, from humankind's earliest homes to grand temples of the classical world, the quest can lead your characters anywhere in Mythic Europe, and even beyond. How far will they go for knowledge?

Softcover. Condición: New. Atlas Games Ars Magica (5th Edition) Hedge Magic (Revised Edition) (MINT/New)Manufacturer: Atlas GamesProduct Line: Ars Magica (5th Edition)Type: SoftcoverCode: ATG0289SCCopyright Date: 2023Page Count: 142Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Magic Beyond the Order: More about Hedge MagicWhile members of the Hermetic Order might like to think of themselves as the premier magical power of Mythic Europe, this is not necessarily true. Hedge magicians mingle with the mundanes, plying their trades in the universities and the villages. These disparate groups may not have the organization of the Hermetic Order, but their magical skill is undeniable.Extensive mechanics for six hedge magic traditions allow for creation of player characters, adversaries, or allies. Shape the elements with the Apostles of Apollonius, learn the spirit traveling powers of the Nightwalkers, or cast the runes with the Viktar.Hedge Magic at a Glance: Learn about the practitioners of magic outside of the Order of Hermes. Provides details on six different hedge magic traditions, with mechanics for player characters and NPCs. Includes sample characters, Virtues and Flaws, new traditions, spells, and story seeds.

Softcover. Condición: New. Atlas Games Ars Magica (5th Edition) Houses of Hermes - Societates (MINT/New)Manufacturer: Atlas GamesProduct Line: Ars Magica (5th Edition)Type: SoftcoverCode: ATG0285-SCCopyright Date: 2010Author: Erik Dahl, Timothy Ferguson, Andrew GronoskyPage Count: 144Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:The third and final volume in the Houses of Hermes series, Societates covers Houses Flambeau, Jerbiton, Tytalus, and Ex Miscellanea. These houses are formed of wizards who have come together out of shared interests and philosophies. House Flambeau includes the champions and knights of the Order, individual warriors who fight for glory and honor, both their own and that of the Order as a whole. The House admires bold adventurers who seek out and overcome fearsome opponents. Worthy opponents are chosen according to the magus's sense of honor, not external rules. As a result, many of the Order's Hoplites are from House Flambeau, as are many of the magi they hunt down. House Jerbiton live lives in pursuit of beauty, and in pursuit of living beautifully. This requires interaction with the world beyond the Order of Hermes, both for the sake of the beauty found there and to avoid the stunted lives that result from a life lived entirely within a covenant. Experts in the use of Mentem and Imaginem, followers of Jerbiton generally prefer to interact subtly with the world. The fall of Constantinople has, however, been a great shock to them, and has pushed the House onto a more active path. House Tytalus thrive on, and admire, conflict. The main conflict they see is between an individual's nature and the rules imposed by surrounding society, but this central conflict plays out in many, less abstract, contests. They are renowned for long-running rivalries with their Housemates, convoluted political schemes, and activities that skirt the edges of legality. House Ex Miscellanea gathers together magi who do not fit into any other House, normally because they are still tied to elements of a pre-Hermetic tradition. The House claims to embody unity in diversity, but the emphasis is definitely on the diversity. This book provides eight detailed examples of traditions within the House, complete with rules for their non-Hermetic abilities.

paperback. Condición: Very Good. Very minimal shelfwear (near fine). I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.

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Hardcover. Condición: New. Atlas Games Ars Magica (5th Edition) Cradle & The Crescent, The (MINT/New)Manufacturer: Atlas GamesProduct Line: Ars Magica (5th Edition)Type: HardcoverCode: ATG0298Copyright Date: 2011Page Count: 192Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Travelers tell of lands to the east, beyond the shattered Byzantine Empire and the Crusader kingdoms of Outremer, where sorcerers ride carpets and whirlwinds, where jinn worship and trade openly in the great cities, and where fire is the sign of God. Those travelers speak the truth. Take your saga to the east, with details of the Islamic lands of the Mythic Middle East: Arabia, Persia, and the lands beyond. Zoroastrian priests still call on Divine power, although their days of glory are long over, and scholars rejoice in libraries and schools that dwarf the young universities of Europe. Jinn haunt the deserts and mountains, and live and trade in the cities. But this is not a land ready for Hermetic magi to seize, for the Order of Suleiman is no myth, and its sahirs are everywhere. Were you to tell of these lands for a thousand nights, still you would not exhaust their wonders!

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Paperback. Condición: New. An in-depth analysis of why COVID-19 warnings failed and how to avert the next disasterEpidemiologists and national security agencies warned for years about the potential for a deadly pandemic, but in the end global surveillance and warning systems were not enough to avert the COVID-19 disaster. In The COVID-19 Intelligence Failure, Erik J. Dahl demonstrates that understanding how intelligence warnings work-and how they fail-shows why the years of predictions were not enough. In the first in-depth analysis of the topic, Dahl examines the roles that both traditional intelligence services and medical intelligence and surveillance systems play in providing advance warning against public health threats-and how these systems must be improved for the future. For intelligence to effectively mitigate threats, specific, tactical-level warnings must be collected and shared in real time with receptive decision makers who will take appropriate action. Dahl shows how a combination of late and insufficient warnings about COVID-19, the Trump administration's political aversion to scientific advice, and decentralized public health systems all exacerbated the pandemic in the United States. Dahl's analysis draws parallels to other warning failures that preceded major catastrophes from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, placing current events in context. The COVID-19 Intelligence Failure is a wake-up call for the United States and the international community to improve their national security, medical, and public health intelligence systems and capabilities.

paperback. Condición: Very Good. Very mild shelfwear. PRice sticker on barcode. I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.

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