Susie has freckles and hates them. She has problems with boys. Her friend Donna is very pretty and the boys fall at her feet. But there is a new boy at school. Will Jack fall for Donna? Will he laugh at Susie's freckles? Susie and Donna are about to learn an important lesson about life. Andrew Matthews has written more than forty books for children and young people.
The first number in the series of Ozzy Ozone: defender of our planet introduces the character of Ozzy Ozone and his friends with the goal of educating children about the causes and consequences of the deterioration of the ozone layer.
Great Extinctions of the Past traces the rise and fall of prehistoric species, includes discussion about the time-honored and often-challenged theories about the five biggest extinctions, and raises questions about whether we are heading toward another mass extinction today.
Creatures in the Mist - Little People, Wild Men and Spirit Beings around the World - A Study in Comparative Mythology
Bringing together a medley of stories, myths, and folklore Gary Varner shares a fascination and respect for humankind's early and contemporary cultures and wonders at similarities across the board. Here, he focuses on "Little People" and giants, animals and were-creatures, and the odd, helpful or threatening ways imputed to our earthly companions including dogs and cats, bats and spiders, and the stories people have told each other about them since time immemorial. Gary Varner has performed a valuable service in these books.
The Optimists Handbook: Facts, Figures and Arguments to Silence Cynics, Doom-Mongers and Defeatists
Inman pulls together 100 positive things for people to feel good about. Intended to offer readers a little hope in their daily lives, this book reminds them there is always something to smile about. Nick Inman was educated in the UK and has written a number of travel guides on Spain, particularly Costa Blanca. He has also written books on Istanbul, Mexico, and Jerusalem
