William has just received the best present of his life - an old, real-looking stone and wooden model of a castle, with a drawbridge, a moat, and a finger-high knight to guard the gates. It's the mysterious castle his housekeeper has told him about, and even though William is sad she's leaving, now the castle is his! William can't wait to play with the castle - he's certain there's something magical about it. And sure enough, when he picks up the tiny silver knight, it comes alive in his hand!
The book is all about Adrian Healey and his progress through life as a prolific liar. Stephen Fry, for those who have not heard of him, is hilarious in both writing and real life and this semi-autobiographical novel of his first twenty years is vividly detailed and, although perhaps a bit sketchy with flashbacks, is a delightful comic romp about a kid who coasts through life unscathed because of his immense skill at lying and defrauding others.
100 Questions & Answers About Your Aging Skin is a comprehensive guide to understanding how to improve your general skin health. Amidst a wave of new techniques and products, this book offers authoritative, practical answers to your questions about advancements in the dermatologic industry the best products to use to reverse the effects of aging skin. There are social, psychological, cultural, environmental and genetic aspects that affect your skin, and this resource explains what medications, procedures, and activities will help you maintain your youthful glow. Written by an expert Dermatologist with extensive clinical experience, as well as commentary from actual patients.
It’s the largest object in the night sky, yet it looks different every night. It’s the moon -- and kids love it! But, what do they really know about it? All About the Moon will give children the scoop on the Earth's nearest neighbor in space. Why does it look different every night? Could people live on the moon someday? Children will learn this and much more in this fun video. Spectacular NASA footage and lively animation will pique kids' curiosity.
