Drawing children has never been easier! Maybe you can't stop your favourite child from growing up, but you can create timeless memories with pencil, paper & some simple drawing skills. Here to show you how are Carrie Stuart Parks & Rick Parks, professional composite artists & drawing instructors. In their friendly & foolproof teaching style, the Parks cover everything you need to know to create incredibly true-to-life pencil portraits of the children you love. You'll learn how to: * Take strong reference photos. * Achieve correct facial expressions. * Draw a face from different angles, & bring it to life with shading. * Master tricky facial features such as eyes, nose, ears, hair, lips & smiles. * Make hair look realistic & shiny. * Draw clothing, incorporate props, & work with light & shadows. Complete with step-by-step demonstrations & countless expert tips for striking results, this book will help you create drawings that capture the one-of-a-kind essence of a child, preserving forever that lovable, clownish, whimsical or impish nature that makes children so very special. ...

The best way to treat infertility is by a combination of conventional & alternative medical approaches. This title offers practical information & effective strategies for getting pregnant if you have had difficulties conceiving. It shows that Ayurveda & Su Jok acupuncture medicine are especially effective in aiding conception. ...

Make your dreams a reality by using the philosophy that positive thoughts bring positive results! Learn the power of the ' Law of Attraction' & how to use it to manifest your desired life. Through practical exercises & techniques, you'll discover how to clarify your goals, cultivate a positive mindset, & take inspired action towards manifesting your dreams. Discover how to overcome limiting beliefs & obstacles, & tap into the universal laws of abundance to bring your goals to fruition. You'll also learn how to stay focused, align with your desires, & navigate the ups & downs of the manifestation process. Find creative visualization tips, start setting intentions, know how to write affirmations & how to maintain a positive vibration & so much more! Whether you're seeking to manifest financial abundance, a fulfilling career, or lasting relationships, this book provides the tools & insights you need to bring your dreams to life. So take the first step towards manife... ...

Four years ago Erin Joyce left Dublin under a cloud & bought a guesthouse in the remote, beautiful village of Dunbarra. The Gatehouse attracts a strange clutch of guests who, once ensconced, never want to leave. There's Hazel, a shy artist, & her sweet, silent daughter Gracie. Sandra, a brash American, wants to know everything about everyone. Then there's wise old easy-going PJ, who's seemingly part of the furniture. But Erin's fragile happiness is thrown off-balance by the arrival of A-list Hollywood actor Sebastian Grey. Erin finds herself drawn to this handsome enigmatic man, who used to walk with a swagger but now prowls the country lanes with haunted eyes. What trauma could have brought about this devastating change? Sebastian isn't the only one in the Gatehouse with a secret. Why is Hazel cast so adrift? Where does PJ go each week without fail, & what really brought Sandra to Dunbarra? As Erin finds herself embroiled in her guests' secrets she starts to ask herself: will she be ready to reveal her own? ...

This work examines the defence & security challenges facing the new South Africa in the context of development & nation-building priorities. The transformation of security policy during the transition from apartheid & since the April 1994 elections is examined. ...

Mae believes she's lived all her life in Hummingbird Creek, an elite wellness retreat, because her father is a psychiatrist there. But when Mae breaks the rules, the response is severe. She starts questioning everything, & at the Creek, asking questions can be dangerous. ...

A humorous yet historically accurate look at life in a thirteenth century medieval castle.  Inventive embedded flaps on page allow children to explore the hidden world of the castle. Young readers are taken on an exciting journey in which they encounter a magnificent banquet, a thrilling tournament & a dramatic siege. David Hancock's bright, detailed illustrations combined with informative & friendly text, provide children with an entertaining insight into life long ago.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780746064467 •†Author: Katie Daynes  •†Publisher:†  Usborne Publishing •†Format:†  Hardback •†Pages:† 16 •†Dimensions:† 22.6 x 2.2 x 28.5 cm ...

Lets you discover & explore some of the world's most famous buildings. This book reveals the building's interior & facts such as how they were built & their histories. It features Empire State Building, Guggenheim Museum, Himeji Castle, Versailles Palace, Blue Mosque, & Notre Dame Cathedral. ...

Tells the wonderful, mysterious & often funny stories behind famous inventions. This title features flaps revealing detailed artwork to show the hidden workings inside inventions. It explains the differences between discovery, invention & innovation, & how these three aspects unite. ...

Understand basic scientific ideas in a simple & engaging way with this fabulous flap book! Each double page covers key ideas from a different branch of science, including astronomy, ecology, chemistry & physics. Reveal the secrets of how our world works & provide children with a strong foundation in science.    Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780746077443 •†Author:   Alex Frith  •†Publisher: Usborne Publishing •†Format:  Hardback •†Pages:† 16 •†Dimensions:† 22.4 x 1.8 x 28.2 cm ...