I was recently given the opportunity to try out Battletech Alpha Strike, a new board game by Herbert A. Beas. I have to say, I was impressed. The game is fast-paced and exciting, with a lot of interesting mechanics at work. The premise of the game is that you are a commander of a mech…
Communication is key in any relationship, whether it be personal or professional. In order to effectively communicate with someone, you need to understand their culture and how it affects their communication style. The book Arriba Comunicacion Y Cultura 6th Edition by Eduardo Zayas-Bazan, Susan M. Bacon, Holly J. Nibert does a great job of explaining…
Python is a programming language that can be used to automate the boring stuff. It was created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991. Python is easy to learn for beginners and has many modules that can be used to make life easier for both beginners and experienced programmers. In this book, you…
In the world of fitness, there are a lot of different programs and philosophies out there. It can be tough to know which one is right for you. If you’re looking for a program that is backed by science and will help you reach your goals, the Arnold Blueprint Phase 2 is a great option….
As the Battlemech Manual states, “The BattleMech is a thirty-foot tall, eighty-ton walking armored fighting vehicle employed by the military forces of the Inner Sphere and the Clans. The first ‘Mechs were conceived in the early twenty-fourth century as heavily armed and armored ground vehicles designed to dominate the battlefield.” In other words, these are…
If you’re a sculptor, then you know that knowledge of anatomy is essential in order to create realistic and proportionate artwork. Anatomy for Sculptors by Sandis Kondrats and Uldis Zarins is a great resource that covers all the basics of human anatomy. The book starts with an overview of skeletal and muscular systems, followed by…
Ernest Cline’s science fiction novel Armada is set in a world where video games are not only real, but are used to train soldiers for an impending alien invasion. Zack Lightman is a high school student and avid gamer who has been selected to save the world from the aliens. With the help of his…
In “Autobiography of a Face,” Lucy Grealy tells the story of her battle with cancer and the effect it had on her life. At the age of nine, she was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, and underwent surgery to remove half of her jaw. The resulting disfigurement left her feeling…
Aristotle’s On the Soul is one of the most important philosophical texts ever written. In it, Aristotle discusses the nature of the soul and its relationship to the body. He also argues that the soul is immortal and that it is the source of all human knowledge. The On the Soul is essential reading for…
I don’t know about you, but my mind is a battlefield. I’m constantly fighting off negative thoughts, worry, and stress. But there is hope! In her book, Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer shows readers how to take control of their thoughts and win the battle for their minds. Meyer starts by explaining that our…