The War is just over. In Venice a city elaborately & affectionately described the American Colonel Richard Cantrell falls passionately in love with Renata a young Italian countess who has a profile that could break your or anyone elses heart. Cantrell is embittered war-scarred & old enough to be Renatas father but he is overwhelmed by the selflessness & freshness of the love she is offering. But this is no fairy tale. The fighting may be ended but the wounds of war have not yet healed. & for some the longed-for peace has come too late. A lesser known classic by one of the great American writers of the twentieth century Across the River & Into The Trees is still vintage Hemingway. ...

Kyffin Williams remained faithful to the subjects around him the rugged mountains & the shadowy valleys of Snowdonia; the stonebuilt cottages of Gwynedd & sunlight over the Menai Strait. This volume offers insight into the vision of one of Waless greatest artists. ...

Amy has left the life she loves for a world 300 years away Trapped in space & frozen in time Amy is bound for a new planet. But fifty years before shes due to arrive she is violently woken the victim of an attempted murder. Now Amys lost on board & nothing makes sense
- shes never felt so alone. Yet someone is waiting for her. He wants to protect her; & more if shell let him. But who can she trust amidst the secrets & lies? A killer is out there
- & Amy has nowhere to hide...

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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)." ...

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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Glyn Macey's irrepressible energy & imagination shows through in every part of his work; & in this book he shares his painting techniques & methods with you. Learn to use your acrylic paints in unusual creative & surprising ways to create open inviting landscapes breathtaking seascapes & urban scenes packed with life. ...

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. ...