Patricia Wright Boeken

Through more than 450 masterpieces, the author unfolds the story of 800 years of Western painting from Giotto, the Renaissance and Impressionism, to Pop Art and the present day.

Follows Goya's life story and artistic development, from his training in tapestry design to his influential mature works. The way in which he developed over a period of time is revealed visually through colour artworks, annotated photographs of paintings, people, ephemera and materials.

Winner of the Georgette Heyer Historical Novel PrizeSweeping through fifteen centuries of life in the heart of southern England, this epic novel records the lives of the ordinary folk of Britain from the end of the Roman occupation through to the late 16th century. The author has brought to life a colourful range of characters, from serfs to kings, from slave girls to bishops and from honest working families to murderers, to illustrate what it must have been like to live through some of the most challenging periods of English history, including the attacks of the hated Viking marauders, the French defeat of the English at Hastings, the arrival of the despised Norman invaders and the dissolution of the monasteries. The hardship and terrible cruelty our ancestors had to endure are vividly described.

Inspired by the Fruits of the Spirit, this guide empowers girls of all ages to cultivate self-worth and confidence through positive affirmations. It encourages readers to embrace their potential and recognize their inherent value, fostering personal transformation and growth into the queens they are meant to be. The book serves as a tool for developing a strong sense of self, independent of external validation.

Focusing on the challenges of a culture driven by constant change, this book offers a structured framework designed to empower educators and school leaders. It provides essential tools and fosters meaningful conversations aimed at enhancing student outcomes, encouraging a more stable and effective educational environment.