Laurie Schneider Adams is a professor of art history at the City University of New York. She has written extensively on Italian Renaissance art, and her book Art Across Time: 4th Edition is a comprehensive overview of the field. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the early Renaissance to Mannerism and beyond….
The Skaven of Clan Pestilens are a foul and sickening horde, dedicated to the spread of disease and sickness across the world. They believe that by doing so, they will one day achieve ascendancy over all other races. The clan is made up of many different types of Skaven, from the hulking Plague Monks to…
The autopsy of a deceased church is not a pretty sight. It is often gruesome and depressing. But it is a necessary process if we are to understand why the church died and what can be done to prevent other churches from dying. Thom S. Rainer, president and CEO of Church Transformation Group, has performed…
Ars Notoria is a book on magic and its practices, written by Robert Turner. The Ars Notoria is one of the oldest magical texts still in existence and reputedly dates back to the 13th century. It was first published in 1669 by Dr. Richard Rawlinson, who acquired Turner’s manuscripts after his death. Ars Notoria is…
In this book, Robert Beverly Hale and Terence Coyle share their vast knowledge of anatomy and art. Drawing on the work of the great masters, they offer readers a unique perspective on how to study and understand the human body. From Leonardo da Vinci to Michelangelo Buonarroti, the authors explore the different techniques used by…
This book provides an overview of the Battletech Technical Readout, a compilation of data and background information on the different types of ‘Mechs and vehicles used in the Battletech Universe. It includes information on their origins, development, technical specifications and game rules for use in the tabletop wargame. The book also contains short stories featuring…
The Ars Goetia is a text that details the 72 demons that are conjured by the magician in order to complete the Great Work. The text was written by Samuel Macgregor Mathers and Tarl Warwick, and it was published in 1897. The Ars Goetia has been influential in subsequent works on demonology, such as Rita…
In her book “Anatomy for the Artist”, Sarah Simblet gives us a detailed, yet easy to understand introduction to human anatomy. She begins by breaking down the body into its basic shapes and then delves deeper, explaining how muscles, bones and organs work together. By studying anatomy, artists can learn how to create more realistic…
Automation production systems and computer integrated manufacturing are two of the most important advances in modern production technology. They both refer to the use of computers to control the production process. Computer integrated manufacturing is a more recent development and represents a more comprehensive approach to using computers in production. The field of automation production…
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…