New Releases by JOHN BARBER

Author John Barber brings adventure to every bookshelf as he releases through Xlibris the first installment of the Mole Trilogy. Readers are taken to the most dangerous zones of Vietnam as they follow one man?s exploits in First Mole. Captain John Baker, aka the Mole, has put himself in danger. After deploying himself to operate alone as a forward observer, he has been the target of all the local Vietcong units. The attention to detail of all his movements is very critical to his continued existence. A young man in his twenties, Baker has with him a good record of commendable achievements while in the military. He has exterminated a good number of Vietcong units with his artillery and kept almost all of his allied units from running into ambushes during the last six months. He got his nickname not by the many impressive feats he has but by his habit of digging a six-foot-long foxhole shelter to sleep in every night, and of course, his cunning and alertness even in the dark. Now, all by himself in his chosen special mission, Capt. Baker believes what he is risking his life for will atone his shame and guilt from a ?friendly fire? incident that resulted in the deaths of two of his soldiers. Amid threats, traps, and espionage, he takes on the challenge only to discover that what appears to be a highly complicated task is just in fact the beginning of a more tumultuous ride. Propelled with humor, action, and romance, First Mole will leave readers entertained from the first to the very last page. For more information on this book, interested parties can log on to www.Xlibris.com.

How can a Christian create a work of art that truly glorifies God? While many books address the need for a Christian vision of art, few speak to the actual criteria artists can follow to do art to the glory of God. Not only does this booklet speak to the need for a Christian ideal in art, but also it capably guides the reader through several important building blocks of what constitutes a composition of heavenly worth. Although the discussion focuses mainly on the areas of painting and architecture, the reader can apply what is stated to virtually any area of artistic endeavor.

Front cover contains a rotating color wheel.

"Instilling knowledge and confidence in budding artists, the color wheel on the front of this creative guide makes mixing oil paints easy by instantly displaying the outcomes of various color combinations. After going over the basic principles of color mixing, this book features eight unique projects that employ different oil painting techniques, from color blending and glazing to lifting out and working from dark to light. Each project is accompanied by an explanation and illustration of the technique as well as at-a-glance advice on the correct color-mixing methods for that specific endeavor. A gallery of finished works, providing examples and inspiration, is also included."--Publisher description

The world''s first truly interactive art instruction book.

The proceedings of this conference bear witness to resurgence in Scottish wetland studies and offer an introduction to wetland sites as elements in the cultural landscapes of the world.

This text aims to provide in-depth treatment of the law and procedure relevant to the entire range of construction industry claims. Building on the established reputation of three previous editions, it offers practitioners a one-stop reference on an important subject. The text has been extensively revised to incorporate a series of major developments since publication of the previous edition, including the Arbitration Act 1996, the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the Civil Procedure Rules, and a number of new construction industry standard forms and contracts.

Offering clear guidance on the responsibilities of construction professionals for health and safety in construction, this is an invaluable resource for the client, designer and contractor working together on construction projects.

Introduces the geology, geography, climates, and natural resources of our planet. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

"John Barber and Mark Harrison explore how the political and economic system of the USSR stood up to the German invasion which penetrated deep into Soviet territory, and to the colossal burdens of total war. They examine the ways in which the Soviet leaders rallied their people and their resources, and show how the Soviet people themselves lived and worked in wartime. They give an account of the role played by the USSR''s British and Amerian allies; and they try to assess how far the terrible experience of war changed the social, multinational and economic order of the Soviet Union, and influenced its long-term political future."--Page 4 of cover.

Describes the anatomy, characteristics, and behavior of cats, examines the cat''s life cycle, and explains how to select and care for cats.