"Every person has at ten-plus stories inside," says author Dave Harris, who lives in Poulsbo, Washington, after years of international traveling with the Air Force and Army Corps of Engineers, teaching college, writing, and earning his master's degree in mass communication from the University of Denver. In "Treasure Trove in Passing Vessels, " he introduces intriguing people and experiences he's encountered internationally over six decades.

Presenting these concise, true tales has been Dave's lifelong goal. Herein are observations through eyes of common people "ravished by the glory of...

It was supposed to be a simple caravan ride... Explore the mysteries of Jace's Stanchion and the secrets hidden in it while also getting introduced to psionics and learning how the psionic classes work This adventure is designed for up to four 1st level characters to introduce them to the psionic system. Set in the remote town of Jace's Stanchion, the characters will need to explore the town to learn more about the unusual events that have been occurring within its borders and the forests outside. Included are four sample characters to create a ready-to-use, all-psionic party using the races...

Writing a doctoral dissertation is often viewed as an ordeal to tolerate and survive. This book looks at the dissertation in a different light, examining the dissertation project from several different perspectives with the aim of helping scholars understand the project better, work more effectively, and ultimately get the best of their dissertation. When you write your dissertation do you want to survive? Or do you want to thrive? Writing a dissertation requires a lot of time and effort and offers plenty of frustration, but it's not mindless drudgery. It may be difficult, but it can be...