A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.

A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.

"Legendary Creations Comfortable Enough to Wear and Wield! Become the character you were destined to be! Joyce van den Goor, founder of Pretzl Cosplay, is here to guide you on your epic cosplay journey. Learn all the best tools, materials and trade techniques-such as sanding, shaping, detailing, painting and so much more-to craft standout armor and lightweight props out of EVA foam. Both cheap and easy-to-handle, this material is perfect for total...

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With his unicorn characteristics disguised beneath the beautiful armor created by Joseph Lequire, Moonsilver accompanies Heart on the journey to the place where Lord Irmaedith's men have taken the gypsies.

"What do knights in shining armor have to do with turtles, fish, and porcupines? A lot, actually! Find out what helmets, shields, and swords have in common with shells, scales, and spikes in this colorful and imaginative look at how different creatures keep themselves safe"--Back cover.

The author outlines the development of the undisciplined barbarian war bands of the Dark Ages into the feudal armies of the early Middle Ages. It deals with the arms and equipments of the soldier, not only from surviving specimens but also from descriptions in contemporary medieval documents. Vesey Norman covers the slow development of tactics and the transition of the warrior from a personal follower of a war leader to the knight who served his feudal...

"Charging enemies. Defending castles. Fighting loyally for kings and lords. Learning to move under the weight of heavy armor. Welcome to the life of a medieval knight! Discover how knights were trained, and learn about the horses they rode and the weapons they used. Find out about the structure of the feudal system, the various orders of knights and their codes of conduct, and changes in armor. Learn what life was like for a knight off the battlefield."--from...