Download or read book A Chicago Princess Classic Reprint written by Robert Barr and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-19 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Chicago Princess The Last Cent. I never took a trip on this street car, but I presume somewhere in the outskirts of Boulogne there is a suburb named The Last Cent, and I thought now with a laugh: Here I am in Japan, and although I did not take that street car, yet I have arrived at Le Dernier Sou.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Lost Princess of Oz Classic Reprint written by L. Frank Baum and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Lost Princess of Oz Some of my youthful readers are developing won derful imaginations. This pleases me. Imagination has brought mankind through the Dark Ages to its present state of civilization. Imagination led Columbus to discover America. Imagination led Franklin to discover electricity. Imagination has given us the steam engine, the telephone, the talking machine and the automobile, for these things had to be dreamed of before they became realities. So I believe that dreams day dreams, you know, with your eyes wide open and your brain-machinery whizzing are likely to lead to the betterment of the world. The imaginative child will become the imagi native man or woman most apt to create, to invent, and therefore to foster civilization. A prominent educator tells me that fairy tales are of untold value in developing imagination in the young. I believe it. Among the letters I receive from children are manycontaining suggestions of what to write about in the next Oz Book. Some of the ideas advanced are mighty interesting, while others are too extravagant to be seriously considered even in a fairy tale. Yet I like them all, and I must admit that the main idea in The Lost Princess of Oz was suggested to me by a sweet little girl of eleven who called to see me and to talk about the Land of Oz. Said she I s'pose if Ozma ever got lost, or stolen, ev'rybody in Oz would be dreadful sorry. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book There s a Princess in the Palace written by Zoe Alley and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cinderella, Snow White, and three other well-known princesses share a surprising connection in these fairy tale retellings presented in comic book format.
Download or read book The Big Princess written by Taro Miura and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple fairy tale meets bold, geometric art in this fresh, witty story from Japan. Once upon a time, a king and queen discover among their flowers a lovely and very tiny princess perched on a leaf. Overjoyed to have found a daughter, they fashion for her a single-feather bed and watch as she grows large enough to sleep in a ring box, a teacup, and a teddy bear s lap. But still the princess keeps growing and growing, until her head pokes through the top of even the tallest tower. Can the king figure out how to break the spell before the enormous tower crumbles and falls? With bright, stylized artwork and a vertical foldout befitting a "very "big princess, this whimsical follow-up to "The Tiny King "is sure to be a big hit."
Download or read book Imperial Masquerade written by Grant Hayter-Menzies and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Imperial Masquerade: The Legend of Princess Der Ling, the first biography of one of the twentieth century's most intriguing cross-cultural personalities, traces not only the life of Princess Der Ling, in all its various transformations, but offers a fresh look at the woman she lionized and, ultimately, betrayed - the Empress Dowager Cixi, to whom, like Der Ling, many legends have been affixed over the past century. The book also depicts the changing worlds of Paris, Tokyo and the other international stages of Der Ling's development as woman and as mystery, and deals with the many teachers who made her who she was." --Book Jacket.
Download or read book The Sleeping Princess California Classic Reprint written by Alice Edwards Pratt and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Sleeping Princess California About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Light Princess written by George Macdonald and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-20 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Light Princess: And Other Stories But he was not an ill-tempered king, and in any matter of less moment would have let the queen have her own way with all his heart. This, how ever, was an affair of state. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book As You Wish written by Cary Elwes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a 25th anniversary, behind-the-scenes account of the making of the cult-classic film, the lead actor shares never-before-told stories and exclusive photographs as well as interviews with Robin Wright, Billy Crystal and more. 100,000 first printing.
Download or read book Thelma written by Marie Corelli and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wildly popular romance from British writer Marie Corelli begins as a classic fish-out-of-water story. The eponymous heroine Thelma, an innocent Norwegian girl, is plucked by a suitor from her family and inserted into the upper echelons of British high society. Will she retain her purity of heart, or will she give in to the debasement that encompasses her?
Download or read book The Puppet Princess written by Augusta Stevenson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Puppet Princess: Or, the Heart That Squeaked Hans too long? Now how could puppets dance too long? They have no sense or feeling. Gretel I almost think my puppet has. Some times she seems real to me. And some times I almost wish she were alive, father. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Beasts at Bedtime written by Liam Heneghan and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] fresh new look at animal tales, often classic, and how they pertain to the present-day and our often fraught relationship to our environment.” —Jeff VanderMeer, author of the Southern Reach Trilogy Talking lions, philosophical bears, very hungry caterpillars, wise spiders, altruistic trees, companionable moles, urbane elephants: this is the magnificent menagerie that delights our children at bedtime. Within the entertaining pages of many children’s books, however, also lie profound teachings about the natural world that can help children develop an educated and engaged appreciation of the dynamic environment they inhabit. In Beasts at Bedtime, scientist (and father) Liam Heneghan examines the environmental underpinnings of children’s stories. From Beatrix Potter to Harry Potter, Heneghan unearths the universal insights into our inextricable relationship with nature that underlie so many classic children’s stories. Some of the largest environmental challenges in coming years—from climate instability, the extinction crisis, freshwater depletion, and deforestation—are likely to become even more severe as this generation of children grows up. Though today’s young readers will bear the brunt of these environmental calamities, they will also be able to contribute to environmental solutions if prepared properly. And all it takes is an attentive eye: Heneghan shows how the nature curriculum is already embedded in bedtime stories, from the earliest board books like The Rainbow Fish to contemporary young adult classics like The Hunger Games. This book enthralls as it engages. Beasts at Bedtime will help parents, teachers, and guardians extend those cozy times curled up together with a good book into a lifetime of caring for our planet. “Beasts at Bedtime is proof that most kidlit has teachable moments embedded in it.” —Toronto Star
Download or read book Matriarch written by Anne Edwards and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-12-08 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life of Princess May of Teck is one of the great Cinderella stories in history. From a family of impoverished nobility, she was chosen by Queen Victoria as the bride for her eldest grandson, the scandalous Duke of Clarence, heir to the throne, who died mysteriously before their marriage. Despite this setback, she became queen, mother of two kings, grandmother of the current queen, and a lasting symbol of the majesty of the British throne. Her pivotal role in the abdication of her eldest son, the Duke of Windsor, is just one of the events that provide the backdrop for both thrilling biography and for narrating the splendors and tragedies of the entire house of Windsor.
Download or read book Deception s Princess written by Esther M. Friesner and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Iron Age Ireland, Maeve, the fierce, willful youngest daughter of King Eochu of Connacht, is caught in a web of lies after rebelling to avoid fosterage with another highborn family and an arranged marriage.
Download or read book A Tame Surrender written by Charles King and published by . This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles King (1844-1933) was a United States soldier and a distinguished writer. He served in the Army during the Indian Wars under George Crook. In 1898, he was appointed brigadier general of volunteers and sailed to the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The fighting with Spain was over by the time he arrived, but he assisted in the surrender negotiations. During the following Philippine-American War, King was placed in command of the first Brigade in Henry W. Lawton's division. He was incapacitated by sickness during the Battle of Santa Cruz, but he returned to fight in the following Battle of Pagsanjan. King returned to the United States and was active in the Wisconsin National Guard and in training troops for World War I. He wrote and edited over sixty books and novels. Among his famous works are: Marion's Faith (1887), The Deserter (1887), From the Ranks (1887), Under Fire (1894), An Apache Princess (1903) and To the Front (1908).
Download or read book Amazon Princess written by Levese Williams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep in the Amazon jungle where magical powers not only exist, but are revered, Aleka trains tirelessly as she waits for her abilities to manifest. When her best friend Delia goes missing, there's no time to waste. Finding her friend is all that matters, but doing so will require more skills than Aleka has. Cassia, a trained Amazon warrior, volunteers to join the search, but with no magical abilities of her own, she'll be forced to rely solely on her physical prowess. With rumors of a mysterious Greek boy being involved, will Aleka's hunch that something far more sinister has taken place prove to be true? Will she and Cassia uncover the truth without placing themselves in harm's way?
Download or read book The Little Princess Narina written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-20 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Little Princess Narina: And Her Silver-Feathered Shoes The purpose or moral of this charming little tale is to illustrate the happy and blessed results of honesty, of truth, and of the faithful and zealous performance of duty. That the unknown author has chosen to present these invaluable lessons in the guise of a Fairy story will be objected to by no thoughtful person, who reflects how this form attracts and interests those for whom the book is designed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Caesar written by Maria Wyke and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Caesar" is not so much about Caesar the man as all the many versions of him in poetry, literature, opera, and drama. . . . A lively and thought-provoking read which skips lightly across the centuries.--Adrian Goldsworthy, "Spectator"
