The second issue of Further Light, a semiannual magazine featuring science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, magical realism, and light horror short fiction, creative scriptural retellings, poetry, and literary criticism in the Latter-day Saint tradition. The magazine seeks to explore the restored gospel through the medium of the human imagination. Our goal is to enjoy the fandoms we love, to experience new ones, and to expound on the eternal truths buried within them. We publish both f...

Landscapes is a favorite painting subject. We all live in the natural world and have personl responses to specific places. This ebook explores a variety of the aspects of the land that are used in any or all landscape paintings. Specifically the earth parts of the landscape. A variety of approaches are discussed and methods that can be employed to assist any artists interested in this process. Specific discussion is given to watercolor and this medium is fully explored in relation to this ...

This ebook is a must for those who paint in watercolor because the essence of this volume is all about edge control. This is crucial for a watercolor artist as the medium is not as forgiving as oils, acrylics or pastels. The issues discussed will empower all artists with knowledge about a sky and how to create the elusive transience that is so important for a real sense of this part of our world. Painting en plein air is the best place to develop an undersatnding of this aspect of nature a...

"A Biography of Edmund Spenser" by John W. Hales offers an insightful exploration into the life and works of one of the most significant poets of the English Renaissance. Hales meticulously examines Spenser's background, his education, and the influences that shaped his literary career. The biography delves into Spenser's major works, including "The Faerie Queene," highlighting the themes of virtue, morality, and the complexities of human experience. Hales' analysis provides readers with a...

"Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa" by A. G. Hales is a compelling visual documentation of the Second Boer War, capturing the essence of military life and the harsh realities faced by soldiers. Hales, an accomplished artist and war correspondent, provides a unique perspective through his illustrations, which depict various scenes from the battlefield, the landscapes of South Africa, and the experiences of both British and Boer forces. The book serves as a historical artifact, of...

Learn about one of the most pivotal battles in World War II in the newest installment of author-illustrator Nathan Hale’s New York Times bestselling Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series.In the summer of 1944, the Allied forces carried out the largest seaborne invasion in military history. American, British, and Canadian soldiers took to the skies and the sand, bombarding the beach...

A high-flying tour of British aviation history—and the sites where trials and triumphs took place.From the beginning of the nineteenth century, Britain was at the forefront of powered flight. Across the country, many places became centers of innovation and experimentation, as increasing numbers of daring men took to the skies.In 1799, at Brompton Hall, Sir George Cayley Bart put forward ideas that formed the basis of powered flight. There were balloon fligh...

In "A Biography of Edmund Spenser," John W. Hales masterfully delves into the life and works of one of the most esteemed poets of the English Renaissance. This scholarly text is not merely a chronological account, but an intricate exploration of Spenser'Äôs contributions to English literature, particularly his epic poem "The Faerie Queene." Hales employs a meticulous literary style, intertwining biographical details with comprehensive analyses of Spenser's themes, techniques, and influence...

Energy, sound and rhythm all combine when water is moving fast. This painting instruction ebook takes you on a ride down the rapids as you explore moving water and the potential of this subject when in an artist’s hands. Find patterns that help create the illusion of movement. Specific brush techniques illustrate freedom with your brushwork and when this is combined with a suitable painting surface you will capture the energy of moving water on a flat surface. Waves, waterfalls, rivers are...

In this absurdly hilarious and satirical science fiction adventure, farmer and geneticist Wendell Swinehut creates larger than life crickets and inadvertently, larger than life swamp monsters.Wendell Swinehut just wanted a cheap replacement for livestock protein. He used DNA infusion to grow 5-pound crickets. Unfortunately, some of those crickets escaped into the Rose Hill swamp and were eaten by predators large and small. The predators, now infused with the same t...

Are you ready to build meaningful connections that will propel your career or business to new heights?Networking is the key to success in today's fast-paced, interconnected world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional seeking advancement, or someone striving to make an impact in your industry, the relationships you build are what will open doors and create life-changing opportunities. But networking isn't just about handing out business cards—it's about creating genuine, l...

Vital Ties depicts an emergent form of intimacy with the dead mediated by digital technologies. In southern Australia, a game developer crafts a virtual reality experience, reuniting his best friend with an avatar of his late father. In Northern California, a woman creates a smartphone app to log moments in which her deceased mother appears. In Chicago, a high school teacher visits her late brother's Facebook page, hypnotized by the shifting conte...