It was supposed to be a summer with family. It ends up being a summer of survival, trust, and mystery as the alarms ring at the death of the king. Young Westley Jameson and his cousin, Sophia, find themselves caught in a kingdom wide battle royale tournament to crown a new king.
In 2009, London cabbie Mark Solomon began asking passengers in the back of his taxi for a random quote or proverb. The project developed into a popular website (www.blackcabquotes.com), and this pocket-sized book offers the best thoughts for the day, ranging from the truly philosophical to the downright bizarre.
Complete with an Introduction by James Gurney, the author of Dinotopia, this guide introduces not only the techniques of oil painting but also the underlying principles of figure drawing. A series of images by the Old Masters includes 32 pages in full color, featuring paintings from the Italian, Dutch, Spanish, French, and British schools. "A masterly exposition." — Liverpool Daily Post.
Just Laugh is a collection of poems and prose that were inspired by loneliness, acceptance, love, and faith. Often, when we find ourselves feeling alienated by the world, solace can be found in sharing our experiences with others, and Just Laugh is my tribute to those who seek to know themselves better throughout the journey of life.