Set in a dystopian cyberpunk future players take on the role of a data-jack a mercenary hacker who leads a small team of trusted operatives & disposable freelancers Funded by shadow backers the data-jacks accept jobs from faceless clients for profit glory & better chrome always better chrome Battles take place in the concrete jungle known as the Sprawl but data-jacks must remain wary of the threat posed by Cyberspace Hacking rules are pivotal to the game with data nodes robots machines & even enemy chrome presenting potential targets for a cunning data-jack No-one plugged into Cyberspace is entirely safe from intrusion & the electronic sprites & digital djinn you can deploy alongside your team can be just as dangerous as any mercenary or assassin Gameplay focuses on individual characters with each skirmish offering you the opportunity to earn experience & equipment for your data-jack & operatives A wide range of items & upgrades are available from advanced weaponry & synthetics through to cyber-implants biological enhancements clones & much more This is a world obsessed with whether something can be done not whether it should ...

The Self-Assessment that helps participants transform themselves into Reality-Based Leaders Based on Cy Wakeman's popular book Reality Based Leadership the Reality Based Leadership Workshop conveys her candid humorous approach to organizational dynamics The Reality Based Leadership model challenges traditional practices & conventional wisdoms in leadership & focuses on Five Core Competencies reality based thinking organizational alignment capitalizing on change driving results accountability This Self-Assessment takes participants in the Reality Based Leadership program through the process of examining themselves in relation to the model & begins their journey into becoming Reality-Based Leaders capable of liberating & inspiring others Companion to the Reality-Based Leadership Workshop Helps participants examine themselves in relation to Five Core Competencies reality based thinking organizational alignment capitalizing on change driving results & accountability Can be used independently to assess leaders' skills This Self-Assessment is the first step in the journey of transforming oneself into a Reality-Based Leader with the ability to liberate & inspire others Please note this is an 8-page self-assessment to be used as part of the Reality-Based Leadership Workshop Training Package ...

' What is real?' has been one of the key questions of philosophy since its beginning in antiquity It is a question that due to such films as The Matrix has also made its way into popular culture But it is not just a question philosophers ask It is also asked by scientists when they investigate whether the fundamental constituents of matter are actually 'out there' or just a mere abstraction from a successful theory Cognitive scientists ask it when trying to find out which set of the bewildering array of data processed by our brain could constitute the basis for such supposedly fundamental entities like the free agent or the self This Very Short Introduction discusses what reality is by looking at a variety of arguments theories & thought-experiments from philosophy physics & cognitive science ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Really Feely Baby Animals is a touch-&-feel baby animals book for preschoolers packed with fluffy patches bumpy patterns & tactile glitter which little ones will find really fun & really feely! Meet the cuddly kitten the furry donkey foal the puppy with a glittery ball & other adorable baby animals on the five double-page spreads Gentle text builds knowledge & invites you to pat & tickle as you find out each baby animal's name & learn about its features From the amazing 3-D raised-picture effect cover to the incredibly tactile insides Really Feely Baby Animals is beautifully made & sure to delight preschoolers ...

Really Feely Farm is a touch-&-feel baby animals book for preschoolers packed with fluffy patches bumpy patterns & tactile glitter which little ones will find really fun & really feely! Meet the fluffy duckling the woolly sheep the squidgy-nosed piglet & other farm animals on the five double-page spreads Gentle text builds knowledge & invites you to pat & tickle as you find out each farm animal's name & learn about its features From the amazing 3-D raised-picture effect cover to the incredibly tactile insides Really Feely Farm is beautifully made & sure to delight preschoolers ...

With texture patches bumpy patterns & tactile glitter babies & toddlers will find this touch-&-feel wild animals book really fun & really feely! Meet the stripy tiger cub the elephant calf with big flappy ears the scaly chameleon & other favourite wild animals Gentle text builds knowledge & invites you to explore as you find out the name of each wild animal & learn about its features From the amazing 3-D raised-picture effect cover to the incredibly tactile insides Really Wild Animals is beautifully made & sure to delight preschoolers ...

Dogs & photography have gone hand in paw almost since the medium was invented & our passion remains undiminished with pictures of adorable bright-eyed dogs all over the internet The photographs in this book offer an alternative to all the fluff They approach the dog as a dignified intelligent & noble being & they consider our relationship with man's best friend for the extraordinary thing it really is Elegant beautiful surprising sometimes comical full of drama & heart these images show the world's best-loved animal in a remarkable new light ...

Now she turns her attention to our mysterious playful & surprisingly wise feline friends Every page of this full colour gift book pairs a charming photograph with just the right sentiment offering an inspiring life lesson we can learn from cats ' Rub people the right way' ' Be fearlessbut have an escape plan' ' Stay a little wild' Whether they are hunting snoozing playfully wreaking havoc or showering us with affection cats have a lot to teach us about living a full life (after all with nine lives they have a lot of experience!) As Copeland reminds us all we have to do is observe with an open heart & mind Tender funny & warm Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me is a loving tribute to the feline spirit ...

This little gift book is packed with inspiring amusing full-colour photos of dogs in action (and at rest) paired with text revealing everything dogs can teach us about life From Leap higher than you have to to Even the smallest act of kindness matters to Help others face their fears to Anything can be a toy this book is all heart Doglovers will delight in the winning photographs & canine-inspired aphorisms"ations & ideas The perfect gift for friend family member or yourself this little book is for those who know that their four-legged friends have much wisdom to offer ...

Enjoy a "day at the races" when you play this devious family board game Just as in a real race meeting players race their horses around the board to win at all costs Be devious bet on your own horse or someone else&s but don&t tell anyone who you&ve bet on For 2 to 6 players or teams & ages 12 to adult Enjoy a day at the races with this competitive family game of bluffing & double-crossing Go for the prize money with your own horse or secretly back another Use your Really Nasty cards to ruin other players& plans No knowledge of horse racing required For ages 12 to adult ...