The Shattered Star Adventure Path begins with a thrilling new adventure from fan-favorite author Greg A Vaughan! In Varisia’s bustling frontier city of Magnimar the Pathfinder Society’s newest lodge recruits a team of rookie Pathfinders to track down rogue agent Natalya Vancaskerkin—who also happens to be one of the Varisian criminals known as the Sczarni Yet when these heroes track down the missing woman they find far more than a Pathfinder on the run becoming embroiled in a swiftly expanding hunt for a fragmented artifact from the ancient empire of Thassilon—a quest that will take them to some of the most dangerous corners of Varisia This volume of Pathfinder Adventure Path launches the Shattered Star Adventure Path &
Includes: “ Shards of Sin” a Pathfinder RPG adventure for 1st-level characters by Greg A Vaughan An exploration of the ancient Sihedron artifact & its ties to powerful Thassilonian magic as well as details on the mysterious skymetals that fall to Golarion by James Jacobs Forays into the even seedier underbelly of Riddleport in the Pathfinder’s Journal by Bill Ward Five new monsters by Benjamin Bruck Craig Campbell Adam Daigle Amanda Hamon & James Wilbur
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What is the trinity & does it really matter? Donald Macleod tells us that it does matter as it is the model for the way we should live particularly in our relations with one another The Bible teaches clearly about the relationship between Father Son & Holy Spirit Fully grasping the trinity will always be beyond us after all it is a divine mystery but we can understand it better & it is critically important that we do for if our understanding of God is wrong it follows that our other ideas may be wrong too ' The doctrine of the Trinity is not simply something to be believed but something that ought to affect our lives profoundly' says Donald Macleod in this useful book that teaches us about the concept & implications of the doctrine of the Trinity ...

Providing a comprehensive & accessible examination of Shari'ah Law this well considered introduction examines the sources characteristic features & schools of thought of a system often stereotyped for its severity in the West In a progressive & graduated fashion Mohammad Hashim Kamali discusses topics ranging from juristic disagreement to independent reasoning Also broaching more advanced topics such as the principle of legality & the role & place of Shari'ah-oriented policy Kamali controversially questions whether Islam is as much of a law-based religion as it has often been made out to be Complete with a bibliography & glossary & both a general index & an index of Arabic"ations this wide-ranging exploration will prove an indispensable resource for Islamic students & scholars & an informative guide to a complex topic for the general reader ...

Shariah law is a subject that is misunderstood & misrepresented by many in the West More than simply a system of law it is concerned with a set of values & rules that are essential to the understanding & practice of Islam In this volume Mohammad Hashim Kamali a world-renowned expert on Shariah adopts a question-&-answer format to provide a clear introduction to its most salient aspects Extending from the sources of Shariah in the Qur'an hadith & the legal maxims of Islamic law to the discussion of issues such as freedom of religion gender equality & human rights Shariah Law Questions & Answers connects the theoretical aspects of the law with how it is applied in the world today At once scholarly & accessible it is sure to be a vital resource for students teachers & general readers addressing as it does a range of contemporary concerns including jihad democracy the environment genetic engineering human cloning euthanasia & abortion ...

Today's economic system premised on the sale of physical goods does not fit the information age in which we live The capitalist order requires the maintenance of an artificial scarcity in goods that have the potential for near infinite & almost free replication The sharing of informational goods through distributed global networks digital libraries file-sharing live-streaming free software free-access publishing the free-sharing of scientific knowledge & open-source pharmaceuticals not only challenges the dominance of a scarcity-based economic system but also enables a more efficient innovative just & free culture In a series of seven explorations of contemporary sharing Matthew David shows that in each case sharing surpasses markets private ownership & intellectual property rights in fostering motivation creativity innovation production distribution & reward In transforming the idea of an information economy into an information society sharing connects struggles against inequality & poverty in developed & developing countries Challenging taken-for-granted justifications of the status quo Sharing debunks the tragedy of the commons' & makes the case for digital network sharing as a viable mode of economic counterpower prefiguring a post-capitalist society ...

The tiny hermit crab loves his new shell He doesn't want to share it -- not with a blobby violet anenome & a tickly bristleworm But life in the rock pool proves tougher than Crab thinks & soon he finds he needs his new housemates in this rollicking story of sea shells & friendship Sharing a Shell was the first collaboration of the bestselling team; Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks ...

The Sharing a Shell Sticker Book is a must-have for fans of the bestselling picture book Sharing a Shell It's packed with games activities & over 400 stickers Perfect for birthdays rainy days & school holidays
- a great gift for any child From Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks an unstoppable picture book pairing & creators of the modern classics What the Ladybird Heard & What the Ladybird Heard Next Other Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks sticker books to collect Sugarlump & the Unicorn Sticker Book The Princess & the Wizard Sticker Book & The Rhyming Rabbit Sticker Book
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Help your child get ready for school with Skills for Starting School Sharing is Caring Learning to get along with others is a key skill for starting school & Sharing is Caring is the perfect way to open up a discussion with your child about friendship Funny friendly characters Bip Bop & Boo star in a simple story about caring for others & sharing so they play better together Open questions encourage children to take an active role in the story giving them a chance to empathise with the characters & consider their feelings Learning about friendship with Skills for Starting School Sharing is Caring will help children to settle in their new classroom & feel more confident & comfortable at school ...

It doesn't matter how long you've been together Date night is the best night of the week Button the Teddy Bear & Squeaky his Balloon Dog friend find adventure wisdom & fun as they explore a magical world drawn from the imagination of Jim Shore ...

DK Eyewitness has an exciting new look! Shark is now more engaging & entertaining From the Great Hammerhead to the Blue Shark Shark by Eyewitness lets your child learn all about different types of sharks what they eat & how they fight! Find out how sharks hunt their prey how their strong teeth & jaws work & what makes them one of the most dangerous creatures in the ocean The Eyewitness reference series is perfect for homework help or school projects Packed with all the essential information stunning artwork & photography from the previous edition Shark by Eyewitness is now more interactive & colourful than ever with new infographics statistics facts & timelines plus a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts perfect for bedrooms or classrooms ...