In 1556, Georgius Agricola published a treatise on the mining and smelting of metals which included a section on the production of petroleum. He was the first to identify bitumen as a natural product and suggest that it could be used as fuel. However, it was not until the 19th century that commercial extraction of…
The American economy has undergone three major periods of growth and development. The first was during the colonial era when the British Empire dominated the world market. The second period began with the American Revolution and ended with the Civil War. The third and final period started after the Civil War and continues to the…
In American Democracy Now, Brigid Callahan Harrison, Jean Harris, and Michelle D. Deardorff offer a comprehensive and contemporary overview of American government and politics. The text is organized around three themes: democracy in America, governing America, and political participation in America. In the first chapter on democracy in America, the authors explore the meaning of…
Today, Fantasy Flight Games announced the release of the newest expansion to their Star Wars: Age of Rebellion role-playing game, Fully Operational. This expansion allows players to take on the roles of Rebel Alliance engineers and operatives, who are tasked with sabotaging Imperial construction projects. With this expansion, players will have access to new specializations,…
In his book, Abide in Christ, Andrew Murray talks about the importance of remaining in Christ. He says that if we abide in Christ, we will have His power and strength working in us and through us.Murray goes on to say that when we try to live our lives without Christ, we are like a…
In the dark days of the Galactic Empire, there were still those who opposed it. They took on many different forms, from soldiers in the Rebel Alliance to smugglers and spies. But one thing they all had in common was the need for secrecy. That’s where cyphers and masks came in. Cyphers were codes used…
Michael Sull is considered one of the foremost authorities on American cursive handwriting. In his book, “American Cursive Handwriting”, he provides a detailed history of the development of this unique form of penmanship. He also gives step-by-step instructions for those wanting to learn this beautiful and elegant way of writing. Michael Sull’s American Cursive Handwriting…
The abdomen is the part of the body between the chest and pelvis. The abdomen contains many organs, including the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. The word “abdomen” comes from the Latin word for “belly.” Abdominal pain is a common symptom of many disorders. The severity of abdominal pain ranges from…
There are a lot of things to consider when you’re thinking about Real Estate Investing. You need to have a plan and know what you’re doing before you get started. The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing is a great place to start if you’re new to the world of investing. Ken Mcelroy covers the basics…
The Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook by Gary Astleford, John Dunn, Sterling Hershey,Tim Huckelberry and Jason Marker is a great resource for those looking to get started in the game or learn more about the setting. The book contains everything you need to know about the various factions, species and technologies in order…