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The purpose of this study is to compile and synthesize information from existing sources concerning the natural, physical and social components of the ecosystems with the 24-county study area along the coast of Texas. The topics of the socioeconomic papers are oil and gas production, recreation/tourism industry, commercial fishing, transportation, industrial and residential development and agricultural production.
Graveyard of Heroes is a pen and paper tabletop fantasy role-playing game in the dark/weird fantasy sub-genre. As part of the second wave of the OSR (Old School Renaissance) movement it takes classic role-playing and moves it in new directions. Inside you will find: new monsters, new spells, new magic items, new ways to make characters and a new attitude. Despite all the changes, the spirit of classic fantasy role-playing is preserved. Experience all the dungeon delving fun in a brand new way. All heroes die. What legacy will you leave behind? In a vast world where the actions of heroes are often overshadowed by the unknowable forces of the universe what impact can a mere mortal have on the world? Will you be forgotten like all the others in the graveyard of heroes or will your name be made immortal?
Houston's meteoric rise from a bayou trading post to the world's leading oil supplier owes much to its geography, geology, and climate: the large natural port of Galveston Bay, the lush subtropical vegetation, the abundance of natural resources. But the attributes that have made it attractive for industry, energy, and urban development have also made it particularly susceptible to a variety of environmental problems. Energy Metropolis presents a comprehensive history of the development of Houston, examining the factors that have facilitated unprecedented growth-and the environmental cost of that development.The landmark Spindletop strike of 1901 made inexpensive high-grade Texas oil the fuel...