Must-have short story collection by Garth Nix containing thirteen stories all introduced by the author himself. ACROSS THE WALL brings together an eclectic mix of Garth Nix's writing spanning several years. The opening story is the 2005 World Book Day novella & Old Kingdom story NICHOLAS SAYRE & THE CREATURE IN THE CASE winner of two prestigious Aurealis Awards. The rest of the collection

Includes:: two tales inspired by Arthurian legend a war story a western a traditional tale with a twist & a hilarious choose-your-own-adventure spoof. The volume is introduced by the author himself & even better so is each story -- giving context anecdotes & a generous dollop of Nix's own wry humour. Plus! A final bonus section of frequently asked questions for which Garth Nix supplies vital answers.

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This is a practical & inspiring guide for all acrylics enthusiasts from the beginner to the experienced artist. There is helpful general advice on which materials to choose & then three high profile artists share their expertise tips & techniques. Wendy Jelbert explains the basics of painting with acrylics & gives advice on useful techniques & the effects they can create. David Hyde writes on painting landscapes with acrylics from composing landscapes & choosing colours to creating depth & painting different seasons. Carole Massey shares her flower painting expertise with advice on flower colours drawing flowers composing flower paintings & using tone. Finally Wendy Jelbert explores further creative techniques for painting with acrylics & shows how these can be applied in paintings. There are ten easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations with clear photographs & helpful instructions & many inspirational paintings for readers to admire. This title comprises material from the Leisure Arts" series: " Painting with Acrylics" (9780855328405); " Landscapes in Acrylics" (9780855320234); " Creative Acrylic Techniques" (9780855328481); " Flowers in Acrylics" (9780855328535)." ...

This fantastic acrylic painting book contains practical answers & advice from the experts to all your questions about painting landscapes buildings people animals still life & murals. Here you will find the reliable answers you need to build confidence & produce rewarding results.

Includes:: step-by-step tips & techniques to help you learn & improve important skills. Invaluable questions include: What is the wax resist technique? How do I lay white over dark colours to create interesting landscapes? Is mixing acrylic & gouache a good medium for still life?

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Relaunched in paperback this book assumes no prior knowledge or experience & guides the beginner painter step-by-step through the basics of painting in acrylics. Full of easy-to-follow exercises & demonstrations You Can Paint Acrylics will give even the most hesitant of beginners the enthusiasm & confidence to start painting in acrylics. Melanie Cambridge takes the reader by the hand explaining the basic acrylic painting materials & mark-making techniques. All the demonstrations are broken down into easy-to-follow step-by-step exercises allowing the reader to build up their acrylic painting expertise gradually. Covering a broad range of subjects from flowers & skies to people & animals this book teaches the beginner everything they need to know to learn to paint in this popular & versatile medium. ...

This practical & inspirational guide in a handy sketchbook format is aimed at the practised beginner & shows how to achieve successful acrylics in just 30 minutes
- ideal for the busy amateur artist who doesn t have too much time to paint. Many people think they dont have enough time to paint but in this attractive guide Soraya French encourages quick & simple learning. By working with just a few materials & focusing on just the key techniques it is possible to achieve successful paintings in no more than half an hour. & for those artists who already have a little painting experience learning to work more quickly enables them to free up their style & paint more spontaneously. All the main topics are covered from choosing the right equipment & learning about colour & tone to techniques
- both the watercolour technique & the opaque technique
- creating textures & composition. There are practical projects & step-by-step demonstrations as well as helpful tips & checklists. Subjects covered include flowers water still life animals & birds figures buildings & landscapes.


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ACSMs Certification Review" is the ultimate resource to help you pass the exam to become a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) or Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES). Highlights include: case studies that reinforce concepts organized by KSA domains; practice exams that contain questions for each certification level; & job task analysis tables that provide breakdowns of all the KSAs by certification level & domain." ...

The single most internationally read & referenced text in sports medicine exercise science & health & fitness this manual succinctly summarizes recommended procedures for exercise testing & exercise prescription in healthy & diseased individuals. This gold-standard text is a convenient one-stop resource for the knowledge skills & abilities (KSAs) that must be mastered by candidates for all ACSM certifications. Written by international experts in numerous fields the Eighth Edition is fully compatible with newly released physical activity guidelines from the United States Department of Health & Human Services & state-of-the-art research-based recommendations. A companion Website for instructors will offer a test generator an image bank Power Point slides & a Web CT/ Black Board-ready course cartridge. A student Website will offer the fully searchable text. ...

The flagship title of the certification suite from the American College of Sports Medicine ACSMs Guidelines for Exercise Testing & Prescription" is a handbook that delivers scientifically based standards on exercise testing & prescription to the certification candidate the professional & the student. The 9th edition focuses on evidence-based recommendations that reflect the latest research & clinical information. This manual is an essential resource for any health/fitness & clinical exercise professional physician nurse physician assistant physical & occupational therapist dietician & health care administrator. This manual gives succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing & exercise prescription in healthy & diseased patients." ...

ACSMs Resources for the Personal Trainer" provides a broad introduction to the field of personal training covering both basic science topics & practical application. It was originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam. It continues to serve that function but the market for it has expanded to practitioners in the field looking for an additional resource as well as in an academic setting where the book is a core text for personal training programs." ...

Every morning seven million listeners wake up with Steve Harvey & his top-rated radio show The Steve Harvey Morning Show." & while his Opening & Closing remarks provide daily reaffirmation & spiritual sustenance it's his advice on relationships that keep listeners hanging on to his every word. Whether he's doling out wisdom on why women need to enforce a "90-Day Probation Period" before they give their men sexual "benefits" the way Ford motor company won't give a worker medical & dental benefits until they've been on the job for 3 months or explaining to women why men would rather "fix it" than talk about it Harvey's advice is always spot-on & more often than not quite funny. But make no mistake Harvey knows relationships are among his listeners top concerns & he's committed to helping them "get their mind right" when it comes to finding a sound partner. Co-written with Denene Millner author of several relationship books & with liberal use of his own adventures in love & courtship Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man is an honest compelling & realistic examination of how men think about love & sex & what women need to know so that they can set realistic expectations of the men in their life." ...