This is a study of the erotic art of Masamune Shirow (real name Masanori Ota, b. 1961, Kobe, Japan), a Japanese artist best known for the comics and animations Ghost In the Shell, Appleseed and Dominion: Tank Police.

Masamune Shirow, creator of Ghost in the Shell and Appleseed, is famed worldwide for his groundbreaking contributions to manga and animation, and his work in the game industry is equally impressive. Intron Depot 5: Battalion presents Shirow's stunning design and conceptual art for Asura Fantasy, RF Online, Fire Emblem, and others, showcasing 128 pages of characters, costumes, weapons, gear, and environments, all in glorious color. In his commentary, Shirow discusses his increasingly sophisticated CG technique as well as the unique demands of working in Japan's fast-paced game industry. A must for any manga, anime, or gaming enthusiast and essential for any fantasy/science-fiction artist.

THE ART OF MASAMUNE SHIROW VOLUME 1: MANGA by Jeremy Mark Robinson This is a study of the art of Masamune Shirow (real name Masanori Ota, b. 1961, Kobe, Japan), a Japanese artist best known for Ghost In the Shell, Appleseed and Dominion: Tank Police. Masamune Shirow is one of the great creators in the world of Japanese manga and animé - his works have been the basis of several important franchises. Shirow's art is marked by futuristic, cyber-punk settings, fabulous, often eccentric designs, elaborate mecha (such as tanks and mobile suits), attractive warrior women and detailed storytelling (accompanied by his famous, sometimes arcane notes). The Art of Masamune Shirow includes chapters on Shirow's signature works, Appleseed and Ghost In the Shell, and his lesser-known comics, such as Dominion: Tank Police, Orion, Black Magic and Neuro Hard; a biography; Shirow's relation to the Japanese manga industry; and themes such as cyberculture and cyber-punk fiction. The Appleseed comic and the three Ghost In the Shell comics are explored chapter by chapter. Fully illustrated, including many images from Masamune Shirow's whole output, the neglected comics, and Shirow's other works in print publishing, such as the Intron Depot series. The Art of Masamune Shirow is published in three volumes: Volume 1: Manga Volume 2: Animé Volume 3 Erotica Hardcover - full colour laminate cover. Bibliography, resources and notes. 384 pages. www.crmoon.com

Finally Masamune's revenge for years of bullying seems within reach. But, while he aims to nab Adagaki Aki's heart, new girl Fujinomiya Neko continues to threaten his hard work by proclaiming that she and Masamune are destined to be together. Can his carefully crafted plan weather the storm of an unforeseen love triangle or are two women more than even the made-over Masamune can handle?

THE ART OF MASAMUNE SHIROW VOLUME 2: ANIMÉ by Jeremy Mark Robinson This is a study of the animated adaptations of the art of Masamune Shirow (real name Masanuri Ota, b. 1961, Kobe, Japan), a Japanese artist best known for Ghost In the Shell, Appleseed and Dominion: Tank Police. Shirow is one of the great imaginations in the world of Japanese manga and animé - his works have formed the basis of several important franchises in the world of animation. Masamune Shirow's art is marked by futuristic, cyber-punk settings, fabulous, often eccentric designs, elaborate mecha (such as tanks and mobile suits), voluptuous warrior women and detailed storytelling (accompanied by his famous notes). The Art of Masamune Shirow includes a biography; chapters on Shirow's signature works in animé - Appleseed and Ghost In the Shell - and his lesser-known adaptations, such as Dominion: Tank Police and Ghost Hound. Every adaptation of the two popular franchises based on Masamune Shirow's work, Appleseed and the Ghost In the Shell, is discussed in detail: from the 1988 animé of Appleseed and the 1995 movie of Ghost In the Shell to the latest versions and series (such as the Arise series, the Stand Alone Complex: 2045 series, the live-action version of Ghost In the Shell, and the Appleseed animated films). Fully illustrated, including many images from Masamune Shirow's whole output in animation, and the neglected works, such as Black Magic, Real Drive and Pandora In the Crimson Shell. The Art of Masamune Shirow is published in three volumes: Volume 1: Manga Volume 2: Animé Volume 3 Erotica Hardcover - full colour laminate cover. Bibliography, resources and notes. 444 pages. www.crmoon.com

Upon its US release in the mid 1990s, Ghost in the Shell , directed by Mamoru Oshii, quickly became one of the most popular Japanese animated films in the country. Despite this, Oshii is known as a maverick within anime: a self-proclaimed 'stray dog'. This is the first book to take an in-depth look at his major films, from Urusei Yatsura to Avalon .

Daniel Davey is the man who fuels many of Ireland's elite athletes. A performance nutritionist for Leinster Rugby and Dublin senior footballers, he has seen first-hand how consistently eating good food can lead to trophies, personal bests and incredible physiques. The good news is that it's not just in elite sport that you can raise your game through diet. Here, Daniel translates the science of nutrition into easy-to-follow information and simple, delicious recipes that will help you align your food choices with your nutrition and energy requirements. In this book, you can choose from lower carbohydrate, lower calorie recipes for rest and recovery days and higher carbohydrate, higher calorie recipes to energise and fuel your body on exercise days. Whether you want to reduce body fat, increase muscle mass or simply eat food that makes you feel healthy, energetic, strong and confident, the recipes and information in this cookbook will ensure you are primed to reach your personal best. 'Daniel opened my eyes to the importance of nutrition to my performance. My diet and work with Daniel were integral to my return from long-term injury. His passion for food and gaining an edge is infectious and it has driven us all to be better athletes.' Bernard Brogan, Dublin Senior Footballer 'Daniel not only gave me an insight into what was needed in terms of nutrition for performance but explained it simply and backed it up with incredible detail and science. By far the best performance nutritionist I've ever worked with!' Seán O'Brien, Irish International Rugby Player 'I always looked for an edge when it came to my preparation for performance, and nutrition became a core element of this later in my career and this was mainly due to the support, education and guidance of Daniel Davey. Daniel has been key to helping me form the habits I need for peak performance.' Paul Flynn, Dublin Senior Footballer