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Crystal Mask is a fantasy novel by English writer Katherine Roberts.It is the second novel in The Echorium Sequence, and it is the sequel to Song Quest.The novel was first published in 2001 by the Chicken House.
Gelotology (from the Greek γέλως gelos "laughter") [1] is the study of laughter and its effects on the body, from a psychological and physiological perspective. Its proponents often advocate induction of laughter on therapeutic grounds in alternative medicine. The field of study was pioneered by William F. Fry of Stanford University. [2]
Laughter is a pleasant physical reaction and emotion consisting usually of rhythmical, usually audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system. It is a response to certain external or internal stimuli. Laughter can rise from such activities as being tickled, [1] or from humorous stories, imagery, videos or ...
Regarded by the Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature as Krüss' best known children's book, Timm Thaler tells the story of a boy who trades his enchanting laughter to a wealthy mysterious Mephistopheles-like Baron in exchange for the ability to win any bet he makes. Regretting the exchange, he undertakes a four-year journey to win his ...
Children and Television: Lessons from Sesame Street (1974) is a non-fiction book written by Gerald S. Lesser, in which he describes the production of Sesame Street, and the formation and pedagogical philosophy of the Children's Television Workshop. Lesser was a professor at Harvard University, studying how social class and ethnicity interacted ...
The book was listed as one of the "Top 100 Picture Books" of all time in a 2012 poll by School Library Journal. [13] As of 2013, it ranked 21st on a Goodreads list of "Best Children's Books." [14] The book is praised by many parents and school teachers, many of whom requested a trade edition of the book from the publisher. [8]
Wilde was the president of Poets, Essayists and Novelists (PEN) Los Angeles 1981–1983. In 1976, he founded National Humor Month, celebrated annually in April. [2] It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one's life.
The book remained on the Times bestseller list for more than a year. [14] [15] The paperback version was on The New York Times Best Seller list from 1988 to 1994. [16] It was also included in Sheldon Zerden's The Best of Health: The 100 Best Health Books. [17] His book Peace, Love and Healing hit The New York Times Best Seller list (paperback ...