One of the landmark books in the history of education, this volume describes a new system for educating youngsters. Based on a radical concept of liberty for the pupil and highly formal training of s
The spirited redhead returns in this heartwarming sequel to Anne of Green Gables. Now she's the schoolma'am in the same place where she was a student, and not much older than her pupils. Anne's determ
Set in England during the Wars of the Roses, this swashbuckling historical novel tells of a young man betrayed by his brutal guardian and forced to seek the help of a mysterious society. Brimming with
Alice falls down a rabbit hole, changes size unexpectedly, and attends a tea party given by a March Hare. Along the way, she meets such unforgettable characters as the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, th
First published in 1879, this famous treasury of tales from Celtic mythology has long been regarded as a classic in the field. The book was compiled by a noted folklorist who selected and translated t
Like her contemporary Mary Cassatt, Morisot is famous for her portraits of women and children as well as her quiet family scenes. Excellent sticker images of 16 of her finest works include On the Balc
Classic study recreates the lives of 6 ordinary people who lived between the 9th and 16th centuries: a peasant on a country estate in Charlemagne's time, a Venetian traveler of the 13th century; a pri
Classic adventure novel, set in the year 1751, centers around David Balfour, a young Scotsman orphaned by the death of his father. Betrayed by his uncle, the young hero is shanghaied and headed for b
Presents 116 seldom-seen watercolors created by Blake to illustrate 13 poems by Thomas Gray, including such popular ones as "Elegy in a Country Churchyard" and "Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat." O
French text and English translations (on facing pages) of six stories: Merimée’s Mateo Falcone, Flaubert’s Hérodias, L’attaque du moulin by Zola, de Maupassant’s
Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1917, this volume is widely regarded as the first unbiased history of the Civil War and one of the best single-volume studies. It is remarkable for its scholarly researc
Sixteen of the artist's most famous works in miniature format, among them Water Snakes II, The Kiss, Judith I, Country Garden, The Girlfriends, Adele Bloch-Bauer II, Lady with Hat and Feather Boa, 9 o
These 455 colorful images of birds, drawn from rare Victorian-era publications, will help artists add a touch of natural beauty to any project. Shown in a tremendous variety of styles and sizes, the m
Two identical sheets of lovely wrapping paper with charming portraits of women and children by the great American painter offer a double delight for lovers of fine art. 18" x 24" sheets plus three mat
Set in the days of the California Gold Rush, La Fanciulla del West (The Girl of the Golden West) is a staple of the repertoire, filled with dramatic touches, much lyric beauty and brilliant orchestrat
One of the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies, Othello tells the story of a Moorish general who earns the enmity of his ensign Iago when he passes him over for a promotion. Bleak and unsparing, this
Expert settings of 26 American folk classics by a well-known composer and arranger for young pianists. Includes Amazing Grace, Aura Lee, Blue Tail Fly, The Gift to Be Simple, Go Down Moses, Pop Goes
Widely known as the author of such classic novels as The Return of the Nativeand Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) was also a great poet. His lyricism, subtlety, depth, and variety h
Designs for 60 homes, from a simple four-room cottage with a front porch to a comfortable two-story home with four bedrooms, a reception hall, and pantry. Shown in landscaped exteriors, floor plans, a
Nobel Prize–winning author records the adventures of a mischievous 14-year-old who is changed into a tiny being, transported across the Swedish countryside on the back of a goose, and learns about nat
When rumors of a visit from a high-ranking bureaucrat reach a small town, the chief of police scrambles to conceal the evidence of bribery and other misdeeds. Considered the high point of Gogol's stag
This stirring concerto is one of the most popular ever written, and one of the most recognizable of all musical works in the standard repertoire. It is filled with youthful ebullience ? Grieg was 25 w
Oedipus, the former ruler of Thebes, has died. Now, when his young daughter Antigone defies her uncle, Kreon, the new ruler, because he has prohibited the burial of her dead brother, she and he enact
Illustrating over 150 basic words in the Spanish language, from arbol (tree) to zapatos (shoes). The Spanish word appears next to each image, and again at the bottom of the page with its definite art
Declared by their author to be a chapter in the moral history of Ireland, this collection of 15 tales offers vivid, tightly focused observations of the lives of Dublin's poorer classes. A fine and acc
Verdi's great gift to grand opera, performed at the Metropolitan more than any other opera. A magnificent combination of high drama, stage spectacle and a musical score that is one of the glories of o
Dr. Tarrasch begins with the endgame — because it's easier for a novice to deal with a few men than the entire 32. An important and extensive discussion of the middle game follows. Finally, the author
Reprinted from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition, this study score includes: 6 quartets of Opus 18; 3 quartets of Opus 59; Opuses 74, 95, 127, 130, 131, 132, 135, and Grosse Fuge.
Born into a robber baron's household in medieval Germany, young Otto is caught in the middle of a violent blood feud. Captured in battle and severely tortured, the brave lad nevertheless grows up to b
A scorching exposé of the Spanish government's corruption and abuses of power, this novel is famed as a catalyst to the Philippine Revolution. Noli Me Tángere was the first major artisti
Famed for her work among the sick and wounded of the Crimean War, Mary Seacole possessed a unique perspective: that of a Victorian-era black woman at a battlefield's front line. Born in Kingston,
In today's world, there are few animals that weigh in at a ton or more. But millions of years ago, massive creatures roamed the earth. This fascinating and educational coloring book focuses on the
Born in Prague when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and recognized today as a master of verse, poet Rainer Maria Rilke was considerably less well known in 1902 when he received a heartfelt
In the tenth century, Japan was both physically and culturally isolated from the rest of the world. The Pillow Book recaptures this lost world with the diary of a young court lady. Sei Shonagon was a
You may be able to pull off an impressive card trick, but can you recruit new clients and tailor your show to different occasions? In the only guide of its kind, professional magician Magnus show
Princesses-turned-pirates Topaz, Jade, Coral, Pearl, and Opal star in this three-in-one activity book! Kids can start the fun with coloring pages of the BFFs' adventure in the land of Lemuria &mda
A little gray kitten with a taste for adventure stows away on an airplane, and the daring stunt turns out to be his first step toward becoming … Space Cat! The plane's pilot, Captain Fred Stone,
"Good taste can be developed in anyone, just as surely as good manners are possible to anyone. And good taste is as necessary as good manners," declared Elsie de Wolfe, the "first lady" of American in
Your brain uses our five senses — sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch — to figure out what's going on in the world around you. This book shows how your senses work by combining easy-to
Mrs. Pittman's well-to-do Pittsburgh family didn't approve of her marriage, so the young bride moved away and lost touch with her relatives. Years later, she has returned to her native city as a widow
