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The merry adventures of Robin Hood (Sterling Unabridged Classics)
By Howard Pyle, H. Pyle. 2004
Recounts the legend of Robin Hood and his band of outlaws--including Little John, Friar Tuck, and Allan a Dale--who plunder…
the rich to help the poor. Describes mistakenly poaching the king's deer and Sherwood Forest escapades against their enemy the Sheriff of Nottingham. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1883Allegorical tale in which Marlow, a wandering seaman, recounts a journey into the heart of the Belgian Congo where he…
confronted human savagery. Centenary edition includes "The Congo Diary" and "Up-River Book," Conrad's notes documenting his 1890 visit to the region. 2002 foreword by A.N. Wilson. Some strong language. 190220,000 leagues under the sea (Books of wonder)
By Jules Verne, Leo and Diane Dillon. 2000
Classic of nineteenth-century speculative fiction relates the adventures of a French professor and his two companions as they sail beneath…
the world's oceans as prisoners of the fabulous electric submarine Nautilus under the command of the deranged Captain Nemo. 1869Chicken soup with rice: a book of months
By Maurice Sendak. 1962
The story of King Arthur and his knights: retold from the Howard Pyle original (Classic starts)
By Howard Pyle, Dan Andreasen, Tania Zamorsky. 2006
The Anne of Green Gables cookbook
By Kate Macdonald. 1988
Step-by-step recipes for teatime fare from egg-salad sandwiches and old-fashioned lemonade to macaroons, raspberry tarts, vanilla ice cream, chocolate caramels,…
cakes, and puddings. Inspired by passages from the books about Anne of Green Gables. Adult assistance recommended. For grades 3-6. 1985Mary Poppins in the kitchen: a cookery book with a story (Mary Poppins Ser. #No. 6)
By P. L Travers. 1975
On Cherry-Tree Lane, nanny Mary Poppins teaches the Banks children some of her favorite recipes from A to Z. Starting…
with Apple Brown Betty, she progresses through Irish Stew, Jam tarts, Shepherd's Pie, and Zodiac Cake. Includes a week of stories. For grades 4-7. 1975Bread and jam for Frances
By Russell Hoban. 1992
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: First Of The Oz Books (The Land of Oz #1)
By L. Frank Baum. 2012
Since it was first published in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has enchanted readers of all ages with its…
lovable characters, gentle humor, and quiet wisdom. This complete and unabridged edition of L. Frank Baum's beloved classic invites a new generation of readers to travel down that Yellow Brick Road with the delightful little girl from Kansas and her unusual friends.Dorothy, her little dog Toto, the Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion will charm boys and girls of today as much as they delighted children nearly a century ago as they set out on an exciting quest for the elusive Wizard of Oz. Along the way, they'll encounter the Wicked Witch of the West, the fantastic Winged Monkeys, the Queen of the Field Mice, the kind-hearted Munchkins, and other fanciful creatures.Reset in large, clear type and accompanied by 42 of W. W. Denslow's original illustrations, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is ready to whisk readers off once more on a marvelous flight of fancy. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol: A Book-to-Table Classic (Puffin Plated)
By Charles Dickens. 2018
Puffin Plated: A Book-to-Table Reading Experience.A deluxe, full-color hardback edition of the perennial Christmas classic featuring a selection of recipes…
for your holiday table from Giada de Laurentiis, Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, and Trisha Yearwood!Have your book and eat it, too, with this clever edition of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol featuring delicious recipes from celebrity chefs. Plan your perfect Christmas feast with a carefully curated menu of holiday dishes, from succulent baked ham to smashed root vegetables. And top it all off with fruitcake cookies and pecan pie. Celebrate the holiday with a good meal and a good book!Book includes full, unabridged text of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, interspersed with recipes, food photography, and special food artwork.Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice: A Book-to-Table Classic (Puffin Plated)
By Jane Austen. 2013
Puffin Plated: A Book-to-Table Reading ExperienceA deluxe, full-color hardback edition of the perennial Jane Austen classic featuring a selection of…
recipes for tea-time treats by the one and only Martha Stewart!Have your book and eat it, too, with this clever edition of a classic novel, featuring delicious recipes from celebrity chefs. In this edition of Jane Austen's regency classic Pride and Prejudice, plan a fancy tea party or book club gathering with recipes for sweet confections and pastries. From maple glazed scones and delicate sugar and spice cake, to berry tartlets and French macaroons. Bring your friends and family together with a good meal and a good book!Book includes full, unabridged text of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, interspersed with recipes, food photography, and special food artwork.The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook
By Kate Macdonald. 1987
Inspired by the most famous of all Canadian children's books, L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, this cookbook combines easy…
step-by-step recipes with charming watercolours of Anne and her friends and quotations from three of the ever-popular Anne books. Never before have good things to eat and drink been so successfully derived from cooking episodes in children's literature. From 'Poetical Egg Salad Sandwiches' to 'Anne's Liniment Cake' and 'Diana Barry's Favourite Raspberry Cordial', these delicious treats will be fun to makeand they'll be sure to turn out well because they were kitchen-tested by a twelve-year-old who had perfect results! KATE MACDONALD is a home economist and food stylist with a very special interest in the Anne books: she is L.M. Montgomery's granddaughter. A graduate in Home Economy from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Toronto, she does food styling for advertisers and for Canadian magazines. She lives and works in Toronto.Walden: Selections from the American Classic (Shambhala Library)
By Henry David Thoreau, Terry Tempest Williams. 2008
Selections from one of the great classics of literature--now part of the Shambhala Pocket Library.In July 1845, Henry David Thoreau…
built a small cottage in the woods near Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, and began to write Walden, a chronicle of his communion with nature. Since its first publication in 1854, the work has become a classic, beloved for its message of living simply and in harmony with nature. This abridged edition of Walden features exquisite wood engravings by Michael McCurdy and a foreword by noted author and environmentalist Terry Tempest Williams, who reflects upon Thoreau’s message that as we explore our world and ourselves, we draw closer to the truth of our connectedness.This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.The Official Narnia Cookbook
By Douglas Gresham. 1998
The only OFFICIAL Narnia cookbook! Explore over 60 illustrated recipes inspired by the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia.…
Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color ebook device, and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. From the White Witch's spellbinding Turkish Delight to the centaurs' mouthwatering oatcakes and the Dryads' favorite gooseberry fools, each recipe in The OFFICIAL Narnia Cookbook is a culinary tribute to the overwhelming influence The Chronicles of Narnia has had on generations of readers. With anecdotes by C. S. Lewis's stepson, Douglas Gresham, and illustrations by the original artist, Pauline Baynes, this is a delicious way to expand your journey into Narnia whether you are a fan of the books or like to cook and read about food. Enjoy these treats with any or all of the seven books from The Chronicles of Narnia—The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.