As a young actor studying at an elite conservatory Oliver felt doomed to always be in his friends' shadows But when a surprise casting turns a good-natured rivalry between two of them into something dangerous their stage roles spill over into real life ...

Young Tizra & her twin brother Tracell find their world abruptly changed when their father is unexpectedly called to fight in a war which promises to last much longer than the usual three-day skirmish Their mother
- the village healer
- enlists her children to assist her in caring for the many refugees left wounded & homeless by the conflict Inspired by her mother Tizra learns never to surrender hope even in a time of fear & uncertainty

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Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend Nasrin since they were six They've shared stolen kisses & romantic promises But Iran is a dangerous place for two girls in love--Sahar & Nasrin could be beaten imprisoned even executed if their relationship came to light So they carry on in secret--until Nasrin's parents announce that they've arranged for her marriage Nasrin tries to persuade Sahar that they can go on as they had before only now with new comforts provided by the decent well-to-do doctor Nasrin will marry But Sahar dreams of loving Nasrin exclusively--and openly Then Sahar discovers what seems like the perfect solution In Iran homosexuality may be a crime but to be a man trapped in a woman's body is seen as nature's mistake & sex reassignment is legal & accessible As a man Sahar could be the one to marry Nasrin Sahar will never be able to love the one she wants in the body she wants to be loved in without risking her life Is saving her love worth sacrificing her true self? ...

THE OUTSTANDING NEW THRILLER FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ERICA SPINDLERPraise for Erica Spindler' Forces you to turn each page' Daily Mail' Absolutely can't put it down' Lisa Gardner Face your fear Uncover the truth It's been three months since that night
- the night that Detective Micki Dare almost died Physically she's healed but the nightmares remain & she can't shake the feeling that more happened that night than her partner Detective Zach Harris is telling her The only thing she can do is try to carry on as normal & solve the latest case she & Zach have been assigned to A string of brutal home invasions are rocking the city & the families targeted have nothing in common Why were these victims chosen? The deeper Micki & Zach go into the case the more they realise something isn't right There's something familiar about the person doing this
- & it's a familiarity Micki has been trying to forget Suddenly this case is hitting too close to home & Micki has to decide if she really wants to learn the truth about that night

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'A stunning example of psychological suspense' Clare Mackintosh Sunday Times bestselling author of I SEE YOUTHE PERFECT LIFE ...

Winner of the 2002 Christianity Today Book Award! You're One Step Away from the Adventure of Your Life Deep within you lies the same faith & longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus In what ways is the Lord telling you as he did Peter Come? John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone Out on the risky waters of faith Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever deepening your character & your trust in God The experience is terrifying It's thrilling beyond belief It's everything you'd expect of someone worthy to be called Lord The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can aligning yourself with God's purpose for your life in the process There's just one requirement If You Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat ...

In this six-session small group Bible study If You Want to Walk on Water You've got to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg you'll learn how to move beyond fear to discover God's unique calling for your life! Peter may have been the first one out of the boat but Jesus' invitation to walk on water is for you as well But walk on water? What does that mean? If You Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat helps you answer helps you answer Christ's call to greater faith power-filled deeds & a new way of knowing how to discern God's call transcend fear risk faith manage failure & trust God Relating to the story in Matthew 14 to life today teacher & bestselling author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone This Participant Guide is designed for use with the companion DVD (sold separately) It's filled with insights questions for discussion & applications that will help you connect a new way of thinking to actual deeds & a different approach to life Out on the risky waters of faith Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change your forever deepening your character & your trust in God Sessions include What's Water Walking? The Tragedy of the Unopened Gift Find Your Calling & Get Your Feet Wet! Facing Our Challenges Conquering Our Fears Good News for Cave Dwellers Learning to Wait on Our Big God ...

From Sheila O' Flanagan the Number One bestselling author of Someone Special & Things We Never Say comes an unputdownable heart-searching new novel for every woman who still remembers her first love On a sultry summer evening in Seville anything can happen Carlotta O' Keefe is happily engaged & the wedding plans are coming together She's clear about her future path both personally & in her busy career Maybe Chris doesn't make her heart race every time she sees him but you can't have that feeling for ever Can you? Then on a trip to Seville Carlotta runs into Luke Evans Luke broke her heart so long ago she'd almost convinced herself she'd forgotten him Now he's not that boy any more but an attractive & intriguing man & he can explain everything that happened way back when Suddenly Carlotta's not so sure of anything any more Except that what she decides now will shape the rest of her life ...

Are you bored of painting tasteful landscapes light seascapes & delicate still-lifes? Or are you labouring under the misconception that that is simply all watercolour is good for? Maybe you&re so bored of looking at watercolour paintings that you&ve never even tried it! Whether you&re at the beginning of your artistic journey stuck in a rut & in desperate need of some inspiration or simply looking to improve your skills with watercolour this book is sure to awaken your creativity Stimulate your artistic minds & open your paint boxes to a whole new realm of possibility using things like bleach salt & combs
- yes the thing you&d ordinarily use to brush your hair with
- to create exciting results Professional fashion illustrator Veronica Ballart Lilja shares a wealth of new techniques based on her years of working with the medium that will open up watercolour for beginners & encourage experts to stray from their more traditional methods Jam packed with fresh ideas adventurous tips & techniques detailed theory & engaging exercises this book means that you can develop & practise your skills in a free & expressive way

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You know photography don&t you? Nice group pictures tasteful landscapes perhaps a filter from an app on your phone Conventional easy to manage inoffensive boringright? WRONG! In this book you&ll find inspiring ideas & genuinely different techniques that you can use to capture anything from artistic portraits through to stunning street photography & unusual aboreals This book will open your eyes & your lens cap to new ideas Topics include Put Down Your Camera Forget the Rules Creative Shooting Exercises Go Back to Basics ...