Unlock the world of contemporary watercolour bird painting with popular artist and dynamic teacher, Tom Shepherd.Free Daniel Smith paint dot card included to get you started immediately!Painting birds doesn't have to be technical or daunting, even for a complete beginner. Through friendly advice and clear instructions, expert artist and tutor Tom Shepherd will show you how to paint 26 dynamic, colourful birds in 8 steps each, including:...

Round up the unusual suspects—alien and human—from cultures across the galaxy, because Shepherd's stories sizzle with action, romance, and humor.There's also a shape-shifter cat and a pleasure house starship full of holographic whores reprogrammed as ship's crew and legal assistants. Prepare for vivid glimpses into alien cultures, legal systems, and religions, and the political intrigues driving the events.Star Lawyers Corporation is managed by a pair of br...

What terrible secrets will Tyler Matthews and his star lawyers discover within the forbidden sanctuary on the mysterious, sacred planet Adao-2? Can the legal team from Matthews Interstellar Industries learn the truth in time to save M-double-I's century-long quest to open Jump Gate Omega, bridge the 2.5 million light years to the Andromeda galaxy, and prevent economic ruin and war in the Milky Way? While Tyler, J.B., Rosalie, and Lucy (her shapeshifter cat) battle pirates and religious fan...

Who will claim the ancient, awesome arsenal awaiting aboard the House of the Silent Moons?Star Lawyers Corporation must defend a known criminal in Pirate Court to prevent ancient technologies from falling into the hands of expansionist star nations, which will lead to a new era of galactic war. Only pirate Captain Flavio Tavares, who faces terrible judgment by his peers, can lead Tyler Matthews to a derelict starbase abandoned by the collapsing Galactic Empire long...

Without Jump Gate Omega, the Terran Commonwealth may not survive. Tyler shook his head. "Specify, Dad. What do you want us to do?" His father glared at him. "Go to the Rim, sue those amphibious bastards for everything they've got, and get Jump Gate Omega on track again!" If the new Matthews Corporation Jump Gate fails to span 2.5 million light years to the Andromeda galaxy, the heavily invested star-faring civilization of the Milky Way will face economic ruin and brutal war. The Star Lawye...

Some places, it's a crime to be human....Tyler Matthews divides the legal team in half to wage courtroom battles on worlds half a galaxy apart. The Star Lawyers must defend Mr. Blue, their Quirt-Thymean friend and fellow attorney, for the murder of his King. But defending a regicide carries a penalty of death - for his lawyer!Meanwhile, J.B., Rosalie, and Suzie fly to a Mek colonial world to defend their mischievous Uncle Charlie, who's charged with seducti...

Faithful Catholics are beginning to realize it’s not their imagination. Pope Francis has led them on a journey from joy to unease to alarm and even a sense of betrayal. They can no longer pretend that he represents merely a change of emphasis in papal teaching. Assessing the confusion sown by this pontificate, Lost Shepherd explains what’s at stake, what’s not at stake, and how loyal believers should respond.

The German Shepherd – A Companion for Life is more than a guide — it is a tribute to one of the most loyal and extraordinary dogs in the world.Strong yet gentle. Intelligent yet deeply devoted. The German Shepherd is not simply a pet, but a true partner in life. This book takes you on a journey into the heart of this remarkable breed — from its proud history and unmatched working ability to the deep emotional bond it forms with its family.Inside, you will discover how to ra...

Christianity Today Book Award—Church and Pastoral LeadershipThe Gospel Coalition Book Awards Honorable MentionPastoral leadership is in crisis.It's not just that many pastors feel overwhelmed and stressed out; many have lost their way. With the risk of burnout at an all-time high, what pastors need is not just a new leadership strategy but a new framework for ministry—one that will help them move from survi...

Indigenous Knowledge (IK) reviews cutting-edge research and links theory with practice to further our understanding of this important approach's contribution to natural resource management. It addresses IK's potential in solving issues such as coping with change, ensuring global food supply for a growing population, reversing environmental degradation and promoting sustainable practices. It is increasingly recognised that IK, which has featured centrally in resource management for millenni...

Pastoral leadership is in crisis.It's not just that many pastors feel overwhelmed and stressed out; many have lost their way. With the risk of burnout at an all-time high, what pastors need is not just a new leadership strategy, but a new framework for ministry—one that will help them move from survival to flourishing. In these pages, Tom Nelson looks to the biblical image of the shepherd leader in response to the contemporary context. If pastors are to lead congre...

That none be lost."Dear Barbara, I love your book, The Heart of Our Shepherd. God has used it many times to speak something very special to me. I am grateful to you for writing in such a way that your analogy helps us to understand the Lord's heart toward His people. Again, my thanks for the journey that you have shared so meaningfully. God has greatly blessed your life!" -Gwen Stein, National Coordinator Manager, National Day of PrayerAs a Christian speaker, I wou...