How to Paint: Oils is a stunning new book that introduces the reader to the subject of oil painting. The book assumes no previous knowledge of this exciting medium, and covers everything you need to be acquainted with to get started, from equipment and materials through to methods and techniques. This is a serious art book for serious artists, designed to both inspire and teach beginners, and to provide experienced painters with a solid introduction to oils. The rigorous text is supported ...

The must-have new edition of the classic book-and-poster set, based on the most recent census data, depicting who owns what, who makes how much, who works where, and who lives with whomGenerations of teachers, union organizers, and activists have relied on this book-and-poster set, originally published in 1979, to illustrate the magnitude of America’s growing economic divide. Today, income inequality is at an all-time high, and this completely updated eighth editio...

Rebound takes the currently unthinkable view that the economy will bounce back faster and stronger from the downturn than most economists expect. Noted Labor economist Stephen J. Rose amasses data on the economic performance of America over the last 30 years to debunk myths about declining middle class incomes, burger-flipping jobs and global competition. He also describes the evolution of the financial crisis and mortgage lending implosion under the rubric of "brilliant idiocy" t...

Their wedding day looms, Daniel Starr and Betty Rage are soon to wed, but within two days of their wedding the end of the world is upon them. They have a job to do, save as many lives as they can. All they have is their love for one another and their eternal gift of love to humanity. The Old Ones have returned with a vengeance, they now have an understanding of their abilities and knowledge of their extraterrestrial friends to aid in their battle for survival. New friends from space and fr...

Daniel Starr loves a road trip and a good story, but when he stumbles upon the remote town of Taxi in Outback Queensland, everything he knows is turned upside down. As hidden truths surface, Daniel is drawn into a world of deception, lies, and chaos. In this strange town, questions arise: What is Betty hiding? Why does Taxi have a large crematorium? What is Medi-Corp up to? And what mysterious force is heading toward Earth? Amid the turmoil, Daniel finds unexpected love and uncovers deeper...

Relevant and thought-provoking, describes a new and imaginative approach to the needs of de-institutionalised people returning to care in the community. It shows that there is a challenging but dynamic contribution to be made by all community mental health workers in restoring dignity to the lives of those who have tragically been robbed of such a basic human need.

In the new Republic of Texas, guns are compulsory and nothing is forgiven. A fast-paced, page-turning, chilling coming-of-age thriller which looks unflinchingly at what the future could hold.Fourteen-year-old Bluebonnet Andrews is on the run across the Republic of Texas. An accident with a gun killed her best friend but everyone in the town of Blessing thinks it was murder. Even her father - the town's drunken deputy - believes she did it. Now, she has no choice but to run. Because...

A terrifying, nail-biting horror story from the Queen of Scream novelsMarie-Therese is about to take in another child in foster care. But Edwina is no ordinary girl, as Marie-Therese is about to discover. Stories of death and destruction follow her trail, and soon events in the small Danish town will take a decidedly macabre turn on one horrifying and endless night.

This bossy hockey star just met his curvy match.Laney: Weston Davies, bad boy of the NHL, was my dad's hero. He's a beast on the ice . . . and off. He's also rude, arrogant, and way too hot.I came to the game to thank him for making my dad's last year so happy. I'm leaving as the winner of a Valentine's Day date with him.Why do I get the feeling he's behind my random selection? And why am I thinking about actually following through?...

I don't do boyfriends. Or dating. Or random hookups.Not when fictional men do it so much better, and not when my heart has been through the wringer. So when retired MMA fighter Matt Haywood crashes into my life, I'm not impressed. Quite the opposite actually. I avoid him at all costs.At least, I try.His persistence wears me down and it's me who ends up wandering into his gym looking for more. I have to admit he's nothing like I assumed. He's witty and smart. His phy...

This bossy hockey star is playing for keeps with his publicist's heart.Gray: As a hockey star, women expect me to be a player. But dating was never on my agenda until team management made me participate in a Win a Date contest.My date was a disaster . . . and now I need a new publicist. Mine sold the humiliating photos to the press.Enter Camila Gomes, the curvy Brazilian goddess I can't resist. She doesn't like athletes and...

SynStone Fox is the most aggravating man I have ever met. Not to mention, I'm tired of him throwing my K9 training career in my face as though I'm a threat to him and his club. After all I've done for them, the least he could do is stop acting like I'm untrustworthy.Of course, nothing is simple with that hard-headed man, and when he accuses me of something far worse, I'm done. If he thinks I'll accept his crap apologies, he has another thing coming....