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Few historical icons can match the evocative power of the medieval suit of armour, and this epic new book is a complete course in the tools and techniques of the modern armourer's art. Through more than 1,000 detailed photos and clear instruction, Brian Price presents a working handbook for aspiring and active armourers who want to develop their skills in the production of medieval armour in the style of the 14th century. The book is divided into four sections: a sweeping history of armour and its production from its medieval roots to its modern revival; a practical introduction to all the tools and supplies necessary to equip a modern workshop; a thorough review of key techniques; and a series of actual courses in constructing armoured defenses for the head, body, arm, hand and leg. Taking the reader through the construction of an authentic medieval harness from conception to completion, Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction is a vital addition to the libraries of serious craftsmen, historians, collectors and researchers.
As soon as the armed man realized that iron and steel were the best defences for his body, he would naturally insist that some sort of a guarantee should be given him of the efficacy of the goods supplied by his armourer. This system of proving armour would be effected by using those weapons commonly in use, and these, in the early times, were the sword, the axe, the lance, the bow, and the crossbow. The latter seems to have been the more common forms of proof, though as late as the seventeenth century we have evidence that armour was proved with the "estramaon" or sword blow. -from "The Proof of Armour" Not a history of defensive armor but rather a guide to the actual making of armor, as we...
King Kyle is a young King on the planet Nighta. After being sent to Earth and losing his memory by Larry, the evil dentist, King Kyle not only have to get his memory back, but also must make it back to Nighta and save his throne. Can King Kyle's new Earth friends help him out? All through the 'Kyle Oaks' trilogy, King Kyle, his brother and his Earth friends face many obstacles while protecting Nighta. In the 'Unkown Threat', they have to figure out how to defeat a powerful dragon. Who sent it? How can it not be killed? Where did it get all it's power from? Can they figure this all out before it is too late? In the 'Traitor on Nighta'; who would want to take over Nighta? Jordan, his own brother? Is he jealous of King Kyle? Is he even an Oaks? Who told him his family history? Is it Placido? He was once a great king and then imprisoned!! Who let him out, what does he know about the Golden Griffin? Maybe it is his Earth friends!! They are not Nightans. How can they trust an Earthling anyways? All the answers to these questions and more are right here in this trilogy!! Follow the adventure and enjoy 'Kyle Oaks' filled with magic, dragons, knights and kings.
The Anointed Man is a story about the fall before the grace. It is not your typical "pastor falls from grace and regains favor from the Lord" story. The Anointed Man is the first book in The Anointed Man series that tells of an inner city pastor's fall before there was grace. It is a story about life, love, trials by fire, trials by man, and temptation. It is said that the devil has no new tricks, just new faces. In this book, you will see that old faces hide new tricks and new faces try old tricks. We all have a testimony, even The Anointed Man! About the Author Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called." Phillip Joh...
Re-presenting Valiant?s sold-out crossover event in complete chronological order! From New York Times best-selling creators Robert Venditti (X-O Manowar,?The Flash), Matt Kindt (Rai,?Mind MGMT), Joshua Dysart (Harbinger,?Unknown Soldier), Doug Braithwaite (Unity,?Justice), and more top talents, the acclaimed Armor Hunters saga gets the deluxe oversized hardcover treatment with more than 20+ pages of never-before-seen bonus materials! When Aric of Dacia returned to Earth with the stolen X-O Manowar armor of an alien race, he thought he?d finally found a weapon to guard the peace and kingdom he?d struggled so long to secure. But now, a relentless and surgical strike team from the farthest reac...
The military sci-fi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planet The planet is called Banshee. The air is unbreathable, the water is poisonous. It is home to the most implacable enemies that humanity, in all its interstellar expansion, has ever encountered. Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on Banshee—the culmination of ten thousand years of the armorers’ craft. A trooper in this armor is a one-man, atomic powered battle fortress. But he will have to fight a nearly endless horde of berserk, hard-shelled monsters—the fighting arm of a species which uses biological technology to design perfect, mindless war minions. Felix is a scout in A-team Two. Highly competent, he is the sole survivor of mission after mission. Yet he is a man consumed by fear and hatred. And he is protected, not only by his custom-fitted body armor, but by an odd being which seems to live within him, a cold killing machine he calls “The Engine.” This is Felix’s story—a story of the horror, the courage, and the aftermath of combat, and the story, too, of how strength of spirit can be the greatest armor of all.
The Adventure Continues picks up from the first book in the series, Waking Up in a Different Time. In part two, the reader finds Bill and Barbara Kelly getting settled in their new home in suburban Richmond, Virginia. The move from Chicago was a result of Bill’s promotion to corporate vice-president with Bracken Metals Inc., a large aluminum manufacturer with facilities all over the country. Since moving to Richmond, Bill travels a good part of the time, with his executive assistant, Corrina. Barb finds herself without a job for the first time in her married life, but is keeping busy with her new interest, flying lessons, and managing their new house. So, while Bill travels across the country with his stunning secretary, Barb takes flying lessons, oblivious to the growing relationship between her husband and his assistant. Will Bill resist temptation? Is Corrina using Bill to climb the corporate ladder? Will Barb find out about Bill’s extramarital affair? Let’s see how it all turns out, shall we?
King Kyle is a young King on the planet Nighta. After being sent to Earth and losing his memory by Larry, the evil dentist, King Kyle not only have to get his memory back, but also must make it back to Nighta and save his throne. Can King Kyle's new Earth friends help him out? All through the 'Kyle Oaks' trilogy, King Kyle, his brother and his Earth friends face many obstacles while protecting Nighta. In the 'Unkown Threat', they have to figure out how to defeat a powerful dragon. Who sent it? How can it not be killed? Where did it get all it's power from? Can they figure this all out before it is too late? In the 'Traitor on Nighta'; who would want to take over Nighta? Jordan, his own brother? Is he jealous of King Kyle? Is he even an Oaks? Who told him his family history? Is it Placido? He was once a great king and then imprisoned!! Who let him out, what does he know about the Golden Griffin? Maybe it is his Earth friends!! They are not Nightans. How can they trust an Earthling anyways? All the answers to these questions and more are right here in this trilogy!! Follow the adventure and enjoy 'Kyle Oaks' filled with magic, dragons, knights and kings.