This book was written for the novice, intermediate, and the advanced artist seeking answers to questions usually only found in a classroom. It can instruct the self learner or can be used as a resource and reference.When you know and apply basic principles and concepts, you are able to create predictable results consistently and confidently. This book will teach you a scientific approach to drawing portraits that will signicficantly enhance your artwork. You will learn basic universal draw...

An inspiring story of faith, resilience, and unwavering hope in Christ“Think Hope.” These two simple words became the guiding light of Maria Middleton’s journey, and the legacy she left behind.At just 18 years old, Maria, a vibrant teen from the Philadelphia area, faced the devastating diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumor. Yet even in the midst of suffering, Maria’s Catholic faith, joy, and courage revealed a truth far greater than her illness: th...

"Beim Teutates ... ein neues Asterix-Hörspiel!" Die Abenteuer von Asterix, die von René Goscinny und Albert Uderzo erschaffen wurden, zählen zu den beliebtesten und erfolgreichsten Comics überhaupt. Die witzigen Geschichten des kleinen, listigen Kriegers gibt es auch als Hörspiel. Spannende Geschichten aus einer Zeit, in der - fast! - ganz Gallien von den Römern besetzt war. Folge 41: Asterix in Lusitanien Wenn die Römer einen Unschuldigen anklagen, fühlen sich die Gallier verpflichtet, di...

With the erosion of strong class theory, sociologists have recently started to look at aspects of social stratification other than class. One of the most interesting new areas of investigation is the sociology of generations.This book brings together the work of scholars who are making a major contribution to this new sociological interest. Through a combination of innovative theoretical and empirical studies, this book shows that an analysis of generations is essential to an unders...

Inspiration and Innovation in Teaching and Teacher Education is an edited collection that offers a variety of conceptual and research-based discussions on teaching and teacher education in Canada and internationally. The ideas, research, and practices presented in the book focus on three broad themes: the essence of teacher education, innovative practices in teacher education, and emerging issues in teacher education. The book includes chapter contributions from a group of international sc...

Mr. and Mrs. Watson’s porcine wonder, Mercy, loves nothing more than a ride in the car. It takes a fair amount of nudging and bribing and a “You are such a good sport, darling” to get the portly pig out of the driver’s seat, but once the convertible is on the road, Mercy loves the feel of the wind tickling her ears and the sun on her snout.

Is there another world, outside of time and space, beyond the reach of scientific investigation or our five senses? Is this ‘other world’ more real than the world in which we live? Is this ‘other world’ the primary world and is our world the secondary or subsidiary one?The author of this book believes, from his own first-hand experience, that the answer to these questions is ‘yes’ and that the ‘other world’ is the ‘home’ from which we all come and the home to which we all go when w...

Some stories just can’t be stopped. What Difference Do It Make? continues the hard-to-believe story of hope and reconciliation that began with the New York Times best seller Same Kind of Different as Me.Winner of the 2024 American Legacy Book Award in Inspirational NonfictionRon Hall and Denver Moore, unlikely friends and even unlikelier coauthors, share the hard-to-stop story of how a remarkable woman’s love brou...

The word “robot” was coined a little over a century ago, but humankind has always told stories of constructed lifeforms. From the earliest myths to the latest blockbuster, stories of artificial life have always held our attention. But what do the stories we tell about the machines we make reveal about how we see ourselves?One person risks everything for one good shot. Absolution is dispensed at the push of a button. A brother and sister disagree about a strange benefactor’s true mo...

To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig–she’s a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watsons’ bed. BOOM! CRACK! Welcome to the wry and endearing world of Mercy Watson.

Oh, Mercy! Pig out on the first three adventures in the New York Times best-selling series.Pig hero. Porcine wonder. Fan of toast with a great deal of butter on it. Mercy Watson’s disarming personality and hilarious hijinks captivate early chapter-book readers. Here, for Mercy Watson’s loyal fans and new friends, comes an audiobook collection that will have listeners squealing with delight. Included are:Mercy Watson to the Rescue

"Another rollicking addition starring the porcine wonder. . . . Will keep newly independent readers turning the pages. — School Library Journal (starred review)Leroy Ninker is a small man with a big dream: he wants to be a cowboy, but for now he's just a thief. In fact, Leroy is robbing the Watsons' kitchen right this minute! As he drags the toaster across the counter — screeeeeech — and drops it into his bag — clannngggg — little does he know that a certa...