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Apart from her celebrity status as 'the art nun', generated by her television programmes, Sister Wendy has been approached throughout her life for counsel on the spiritual life and the life of prayer. Here, for the first time, are collected some of the finest of her responses in the form of letters, kept and treasured by their receipients over the years. Sister Wendy herself has written a charming and very personal autobiographical preface in which she sets these letters in their context. This little book is a treasure trove of wisdom and sound simple advice.

This delightful book describes and interprets a series of paintings for each day of Lent. Artists often address subjects that our culture seeks to avoid, and Sister Wendy's brilliant and perceptive reflections will help you to read these paintings with a more discerning eye, and encounter deeper levels of spiritual meaning than may at first appear.

Organized alphabetically by artist, the author's personal selections for the one thousand greatest paintings in Western art feature full-color reproductions of each work, detailed annotations, information on the artist's style and techniques, and the location where the masterpiece is on display.

Respected art critic Sister Wendy Beckett's brilliant insight and quirky delivery, make her commentary on this collection of more than fifty large-scale, top-quality reproductions of Impressionist paintings a must have for all art lovers.

736 pages The fascination story of more than 1000 years of Western painting. From early gothic art to the present day. "The story of painting is one that is immensely rich in meaning, yet its value is all too often hidden from us by the complexities of historians. We must forget the densities of 'history' and simply surrender to the wonder of the story." --Sister Wendy Beckett Sister Wendy's Story of Painting in 450 masterpieces--reproduced in full color--chronicles the developments and movements in painting over the past 800 years from Gothic to Renaissance, Romanticism to Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism to Modernism. Each movement is introduced by visual timelines that provide an instant overview of the important artists and paintings of that era. As she discusses various schools and movements as well as the work of dozens of individuals artists, Sister Wendy not only tackles the technical topics of perspective, color, and symbolism, she delves into the spiritual, political, and personal aspects of each painting, making art come alive for even the most novice admirer. Sister Wendy analyzes more than 30 of the world's most famous paintings, using enlarged details to explain techniques and reveal symbolism in works that include Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, Rembrandt's The Jewish Bride, Monet's The Waterlily Pond, and Van Gogh's Self-Portrait. Sister Wendy's Story of Painting is an accessible overview of a subject often thought to be overwhelming and complex.

Interviews with people of faith including: Sara Maitland | Sister Wendy Beckett | Delia Smith | The Revd Richard Coles | Dermot O'Leary | Cherie Blair | Archbishop Desmond Tutu | Bronwen Astor | Amos Oz | Nick CavePeter Stanford has been interviewing people of faith during his thirty-five years as a journalist at national papers including the Daily Telegraph, the Independent and The Guardian, as well as for the church press. What fascinates him in such conversations is how creating a space to talk unguardedly about faith unlocks so much more: what shaped and continues to shape the public and private lives of high-profile names; how those values connect with the work they are best known for; and why they believe the search for faith makes them who they are. This collection of the best of his interviews - some with household names, others with those not so immediately familiar, but all people of achievement with a resonant story to tell - aims to lift the lid on a topic that has become increasingly marginalised in the public square of our increasingly secular and sceptical society, where to 'do God' can feel like breaking a taboo. Put together, the 44 subjects collectively demonstrate that, rather than being all about doctrine and dogma, there are as many ways of exploring faith as there are individuals currently doing it. These intriguing interviews with activists, writers and artists, politicians, rebels and those who have taken vows will appeal to committed believers, those on the fringes of faith, and those who look in from the outside with curiosity.

"This little book, My Burden is Light, read slowly and pondered, will bring peace and joy to the most pressured heart." Sister Wendy Beckett, hermit, author and broadcaster Following the establishment of the much-loved devotional book I Am With You, now in constant use throughout the world, further inspiring words (received from our Lord in times of prayer by Fr. John Woolley) are contained in this new volume, My Burden is Light. The life-changing and peace-giving words of the risen Lord Jesus, through His Holy Spirit, are certain to be experienced in this latest companion to I Am with You. The Christian road is often far from easy. What My Burden is Light provides is unique help in learning to be calm and strong in very difficult circumstances, and in finding Jesus our Lord a lifelong tower of strength. As our Lord's word is received, we discover increasingly, that we have a wonderful Friend!

As individuals and communities across the country reflect on the First World War during its centenary, Bible Society is marking this anniversary with an illustrated collection of psalms, poems and personal stories to aid reflection about the War. Adaptable to different circumstances, Hear My Cry also contains hymns and prayers and will be suitable for religious and civic ceremonies as well as for individual, personal use.The majority of the personal stories are drawn from original research among families whose ancestors fought or died in the War. Many of the soldiers' Bibles have survived, some with dramatic evidence of the part they played.Sister Wendy Beckett provides a commentary on paintings by Pieter Bruegel and John Nash, and the moving words of poets such as Wilfred Owen, Eleanor Farjeon and Siegfried Sassoon are represented alongside other voices from the war years.Hear My Cry also features a Foreword written by General the Lord Dannatt, Chief of the General Staff 2006-2009.Features:*selection of over 40 Psalms interspersed with poetry, personal stories from the war, archive photos and pictures, prayers and hymns*commentaries by Sister Wendy Beckett on paintings by Pieter Bruegel and John Nash*useful for religious and civic ceremonies and for people to take away*a tool for personal reflection that is adaptable to different circumstances, individual and corporate*an edition small enough to pocket yet detailed enough to engage.

Brother and sister Leo and Ella are on an incredible journey to save the Kingdom of Izzambard! Will they stop evil Griselda before she closes the hobgoblins' Crystal Caves? Is fairy dust gone from the kingdom forever? Hop on board The Secret Railway to find out!

When a magical steam train puffs into their lives, brother and sister Leo and Ella find themselves on an incredible journey to save the Kingdom of Izzambard! Will they stop evil Griselda before she destroys all the magic in the kingdom? Will they get home in time for tea? Hop on board The Secret Railway to find out!

Whoops! Wendy Quill keeps having slightly awful accidents! Like when her too-fast-bike whizzes round a corner and slightly-squishes a lady, and when the ghost in her sister's room pushes her open diary into Wendy's hands . . . This book will actually give you the giggles.

'A dazzling hall-of-mirrors thriller: ferociously smart, furiously paced, and - best of all - honest-to-goodness surprising. All hail Wendy Walker.' AJ Finn Rosie Ferro and Laura Heart are sisters, but as different as it is possible to be. One is lucky in love and has a conventional family: a husband, and a small son. The other has a troubled past she is still struggling to break free from.When Laura disappears after going on a date with a stranger she met online, Rosie, her protector since they were young, springs into action to look for her. But as she slowly uncovers more about the situation, Rosie begins to fear that her sister might have been more of a danger than the man she went out with. Told in duel timelines - the night of and the night before, Wendy Walker's new novel is a riveting examination of family loyalty, obsession, and how just how far we will go for love.'I raced through The Night Before, another page-turning cracker from Wendy Walker. You're in for a treat!' BA Paris

The only way to grow up is to survive. London has been destroyed in a blitz of bombs and disease. The only ones who have survived the destruction and the outbreak of a deadly virus are children, among them sixteen-year-old Gwen Darling and her younger siblings, Joanna and Mikey. They spend their nights scavenging and their days avoiding the deadly Marauders—the German army led by the cutthroat Captain Hanz Otto Oswald Kretschmer. Unsure if the virus has spread past England’s borders but desperate to leave, Captain Hook is on the hunt for a cure, which he thinks can be found in one of the surviving children. He and his Marauders stalk the streets snatching children for experimentation. None ever return. Until one day when they grab Joanna. Gwen will stop at nothing to get her sister back, but as she sets out, she crosses paths with a daredevil named Pete. Pete offers the assistance of his gang of Lost Boys and the fierce sharpshooter Bella, who have all been living in a city hidden underground. But in a place where help has a steep price and every promise is bound by blood, it might cost Gwen more than she bargained for. And are Gwen, Pete, the Lost Boys, and Bella enough to outsmart the ruthless Captain Hook?

Wendy Mass forteller historien om Beauty and the Beast, som aldri har hørt før! Når du sitter fast med navnet skjønnhet, forventer folk mye av deg - som skjønnhet og ynde og mot og en følelse av stil. Men hva om du ikke har noen av disse tingene? Hva om alt du liker å gjøre er å lese bøker og søke etter rare gjenstander som andre mennesker slipper? Å, og du har en perfekt eldre søster som egentlig burde hatt navnet ditt i stedet for deg. Og når du er en prins, skal du være atletisk og kommanderende og modig og høy. Men hva om du ikke er noen av disse tingene? Hva om alt du liker å gjøre er å spille sekkepipe (dårlig), studere stjernene og prøve å finne ut hvordan du kan få ormer til å leve evig? Å, og du har også en perfekt eldre bror som er mye mer fyrstelig enn du noen gang vil være. Men når Beautys liv snur helt opp ned og hun blir tvunget til å dra ut i verden, må hun finne ut hvem hun vil være. Og når prins Riley plutselig får pels, og negler så skarpe som pinner, må han lære at utseendet kan bedra. Før Beauty og Riley kan redde hverandre, må de redde seg selv. Så reis tilbake til tiden da eventyr var ekte, og oppdag historien om Skjønnheten og udyret som du aldri har hørt den før ----------------------- Wendy Mass tells the story of Beauty and the Beast, as never heard before! When you’re stuck with the name Beauty, people expect a lot from you — like beauty and grace and courage and a sense of style. But what if you have none of these things? What if all you like to do is read books and search for odd objects that other people drop? Oh, and you have a perfect older sister who really should have had your name instead of you. And when you’re a prince, you’re supposed to be athletic and commanding and brave and tall. But what if you are none of those things? What if all you like to do is play the bagpipes (badly), study the stars, and try to figure out how to make worms live forever? Oh, and you also have a perfect older brother who is a lot more princely than you’ll ever be. But when Beauty’s life turns completely upside down and she is forced to head out into the world, she has to figure out just who she wants to be. And when Prince Riley suddenly grows fur, and nails as sharp as sticks, he has to learn that appearances can be deceiving. Before Beauty and Riley can save each other, they have to save themselves. So journey back to the time when fairy tales were real, and discover the story of Beauty and the Beast like you’ve never heard it before

This is the first book to showcase the work of acclaimed ceramic artist Jennifer McCurdy. Collectors and art enthusiasts will be delighted to gaze at these luminescent forms, lyrically accompanied by the poetry of Jennifer's sister, Wendy Mulhern. Dozens of color photographs, plus a section on evolution and process that's illustrated with forty-five color images, clearly show the depth and brilliance of Jennifer's work. In this collaboration Jennifer and Wendy celebrate art and how it holds things that can't be contained in any other way. These vessels, of porcelain and poetry, resonate with each other, engaging an intimate conversation. The evolution and process section provides insight into both the internal process of artistry and the physical and temporal dedication essential to bringing forth a life's body of work.