Do you want to be able to break free of the preset control that life has over you? Would you like to be able to press the reset button and start over again? Are you convinced that there is something much better waiting for you? Many of us fall into the same trap that life prepares for us. Not only do we fall for it, sometimes we walk willingly straight into it, closing the gate behind us and throwing away the key. But it needn’t be that way. We can unlearn the program that we blindly follow and find the way to release ourselves from the prison we create. We are all dying at a rapid pace due to the things we hold onto from our past, our childhood and the life challenges we have faced. But with this book we can change, evolve, survive and thrive with a new purpose and understanding to guide us. "Only through the dark can one find the light of the unknown..."

What causes bear attacks? When should you play dead and when should you fight an attacking bear? What do we know about black and grizzly bears and how can this knowledge be used to avoid bear attacks? And, more generally, what is the bear’s future? Bear Attacks is a thorough and unflinching landmark study of the attacks made on men and women by the great grizzly and the occasionally deadly black bear. This is a book for everyone who hikes, camps, or visits bear country–and for anyone who wants to know more about these sometimes fearsome but always fascinating wild creatures.

A great collection of bear attack true stories for hikers, hunters, and all who venture into the outdoors. Bears are one of nature’s apex predators, gentle and fuzzy to watch from a distance, fierce and unpredictable when aroused—and then it’s too late for humans to escape a dangerous, fearsome, or fatal encounter. In this collection, we gather the most thrilling and frightening bear-attack stories of the past few decades. Grizzlies, brown bears, black bears—and their unfortunate encounters with humans. This is what happens—When Bears Attack. Joseph B. Healy takes a closer look at some of the notable bear attacks of recent history in order to determine their causes, evaluate what happened, and appreciate the raw power—and danger—of mother nature. He tells tales of hikers enjoying weekend camping trips as well as workers going about their daily routines. Follow along as the victims’ lives are disrupted by bears, and see how survivors were forced to think and act in the moment to stay alive. As modern life continues to encroach on the wilderness, encounters between bears and humans will only increase. Learn about the outcome of these feral clashes in When Bears Attack.

It’s 1982 but not as we know it. The Cold War has lost its chill and World War III has arrived, threatening to send the whole planet into meltdown. Vladislav Rakovich is a young, idealistic communist. He dreams of being an officer, leading his soldiers on a mission to free the world from capitalism. But as the Soviet armies roll west, he gains his first bitter taste of command and reality hits. Can he stay focused on his aim in the face of undisciplined troops, a corrupt superior officer, and NATO's military might? As conflict rages around him, Rakovich finds that his biggest battle comes from within as his faith in the communist cause is shaken by the horror of war. Back home in Leningrad, Rakovich’s beloved sister Anna has other things to worry about. Drawn into a world of trade unions and protests, Anna finds herself driven by a new purpose, although her beliefs introduce her to a dangerous world where dissent can lead to disappearance or even death. Will this war birth the second revolution the nation is crying out for? Or will the people be trampled underfoot by the establishment once more? The Bear’s Claws is a compelling and powerful story of how family, courage, and conviction can survive in a world torn apart by war.

Bear Attacks of the Century recounts tales of bravery, documenting the most gripping encounters between humans and bears. Providing expert guidance on avoiding such incidents and offering insights to navigate encounters unscathed, this book is essential for anyone entering bear territory, whether hikers, hunters, or campers. It's also a valuable resource for those intrigued by these majestic yet potentially dangerous creatures, seeking a deeper understanding of their behavior and interactions with humans. Do bear encounters stir primal fears entrenched deep within our psyche, evoking ancestral memories of when humans were prey? Some argue that nightmares featuring bears haunt them long before encountering one, whether in reality or through media portrayals. Tragically, these nightmares can materialize as horrifying realities. When facing bear attacks, individuals often display extraordinary resilience, performing near-superhuman feats in their struggle for survival. "The human survival instinct in bear encounters is nothing short of extraordinary," remarks a doctor who witnessed the harrowing aftermath endured by bear attack victims.

In the fall of 1877, Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Indians were desperately fleeing U.S. Army troops. After a 1,700-mile journey across Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, the Nez Perces headed for the Canadian border, hoping to find refuge in the land of the White Mother, Queen Victoria. But the army caught up with them at the Bear’s Paw Mountains in northern Montana, and following a devastating battle, Chief Joseph and most of his people surrendered. The wrenching tale of Chief Joseph and his followers is now legendary, but Bear’s Paw is not the entire story. In fact, nearly three hundred Nez Perces escaped the U.S. Army and fled into Canada. Beyond Bear’s Paw is the first book to explore the fate of these “nontreaty” Indians. Drawing on hitherto unexplored Canadian and U.S. sources, including reminiscences of Nez Perce participants, Jerome A. Greene presents an epic story of human endurance under duress. Greene vividly describes the tortuous journey of the small band who managed to elude Colonel Nelson A. Miles’s command. After the escapees crossed the “Medicine Line” into the British Possessions, they found only new trauma. Within a few years, most of them stole back to their homelands in Idaho Territory. Those who remained north of the line faced a difficult and uncertain future. In recent years, Nimiipuu descendants from the United States and Canada have revisited their common past and sought reconciliation. Beyond Bear’s Paw offers new perspectives on the Nez Perces’ struggle for freedom, their hapless rejection, and their ultimate cultural renewal.

The aim of this book is to entertain its readers, to alert readers to the potential dangers and emergencies that might occur inthe wilderness and how to avoid them.

Templates of Terrors is a collection of templates for players to create their own special follower versions of creatures found in the core rules. It is an add-on but only the core books are required to use this book. It is helpful, but not necessary, to have the OCS campaign books, the Tome of Terrors, and the Adventurer's Handbook.

When Man Becomes Prey examines the details of fatal predator attacks on humans, providing an opportunity to learn about the factors and behaviors that led to attacks. The predators profiled in the book include black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, coyotes, and gray wolves—the first time all five species have been included in one volume­. Compelling narratives of conflicts involving these top predators are accompanied by how-to information for avoiding such clashes.