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While staying on a farm in rural Kent, Malory becomes intrigued with the beautiful, mysterious Ruth Pennistan. Intent on discovering her secret, he gains the trust of her father, who reveals that Ruth is the daughter of a Spanish dancer. Inspired by her own family history, Heritage is a novel by Vita Sackville-West.

Ivanov (1889) is a drama in four acts by Russian writer Anton Chekhov. Written in ten days, the play premiered in 1887 at Moscow¿s Korsh Theatre and was initially a failure due to its rushed composition, production issues, and significant changes made to Chekhov¿s script. Disappointed but far from discouraged, Chekhov reworked the play to his satisfaction, and the edited version premiered to rave reviews in St. Petersburg in 1889.The play follows a man named Nikolai Ivanov and his wife Anna Petrovna. Deeply in debt, Ivanov is unable to pay for the recommended treatment for his wife¿s tuberculosis, which requires an extended stay in Crimea. When Ivanov leaves his estate to visit the Lebedev¿s, a wealthy socialite family to whom he is indebted, Anna and Lvov secretly follow him. There, he is seduced by the Lebedev¿s daughter Sasha, who confesses her love for him and convinces Ivanov to betray his wife. Anna witnesses their act in secret, and later confronts the man for whom she gave up her religion, family, and inheritance to marry. Incensed, Ivanov reveals to her the true nature of her illness, and the reality of his depravity is revealed. As the play concludes, Lvov decides that in order to prevent Ivanov from ruining the lives of others, he must be willing to risk his own. Ivanov is a psychologically intense drama by Anton Chekhov, a master storyteller whose characters always seem to lurk at the limit of decency, and yet remain fearfully human.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Anton Chekhov¿s Ivanov is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern readers.

Violets and Other Tales (1895) is a collection of stories and poems by Alice Dunbar Nelson. While working as a teacher in New Orleans, Dunbar Nelson published Violets and Other Tales through The Monthly Review, embarking on a career as a leading black writer of the early twentieth century. "If perchance this collection of idle thoughts may serve to while away an hour or two, or lift for a brief space the load of care from someone''s mind, their purpose has been served--the author is satisfied." With this entreaty, Alice Dunbar Nelson introduces her first published work with a humility and caution rather unfitting an author of such immense talent. In this collection of reflections, vignettes, short stories, and poems, Dunbar Nelson proves herself as a writer immersed in the classics, yet capable of illuminating the events and concerns of her own generation. In "A Carnival Jangle," she provides a vibrant description of New Orleans during its legendary season of celebration. "The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ" presents itself as a newly discovered manuscript revealing Jesus'' travels in India. Dunbar Nelson''s brilliant prose style is nicely juxtaposed with her expertise in poetic form as she moves fluidly from love poems to religious verses, narrative poems to heartbreaking elegies. Only twenty years old when this collection was published, Dunbar Nelson executes a brilliant debut to a long and distinguished career in literature. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Alice Dunbar Nelson''s Violets and Other Tales is a classic of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.

A.J Raffles, a prominent member in London society and well-respected athlete, has a shocking secret identity; he is a notorious thief. Always chasing the thrill of a heist or pickpocketing, Raffles attends test cricket games under the slight guise of interest for the sport. Though he genuinely loves the game, Raffles is more tempted by the long duration of the test matches, granting him plenty of time and opportunity to steal from the wealthy spectators. Well-seasoned in this crime, Raffles eventually initiates a partner to assist him in his transgressions. Having idolized the older man''s athletic career, Bunny is a young man who admires Raffles. As their friendship grows, the size of their crimes follows, stealing diamonds, committing felonies, aiding fugitives, and executing daring heists. However, as they continue to commit crimes, they catch the attention of a Scotland Yard detective. While Inspector Mackenzie begins to suspect that Raffles and Bunny are the notorious robbers tormenting the London elite, he watches their every move, desperate to find evidence that proves his suspicions. With eight stories featuring complex characters, heists, plots, and even murder, The Amateur Cracksman by E.W Hornung is full of suspense and adventure. First published in 1899, The Amateur Cracksman was well-received by its original audience, inspiring film adaptations and literary sequels. Beginning E.W Hornung''s famed crime series, The Amateur Cracksman introduces the complicated and charming characters that audiences grew to love, A.J Raffles and Bunny. With action, intrigue, and even romance, The Amateur Cracksman starts a timeless series that remains to be exciting for contemporary audiences. This edition of author E.W Hornung''s The Amateur Cracksman, features a new, eye-catching cover design and is reprinted in a modern and readable font. With these accommodations, contemporary readers are encouraged to revisit the classic adventures and mishaps of the beloved partners in crime, Raffles and Bunny.

Written during the Constitutional Convention, The Constitution of the United States is the foundational document of American government. Comprising the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, The United States Bill of Rights was written following extensive debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention. Together, they are two of the most influential texts in the history of democracy.

When young Allan Quatermain, a boy who would later be known for his heroic adventures, saves a young girl named Stella from a fire, they become quick friends. However, when Stella''s mother leaves her daughter and husband for a new life, Stella''s father is so ashamed that he moves them away into the wilderness. Upset, but too young to contest it, Stella and Allan move on and lose touch. Growing up in both England and South Africa, Allan experiences a myriad of adventures, including duel witch doctors, challenging hunts, and tragic deaths. One day, after a serious accident leaves Allan badly wounded, he and Stella are serendipitously reunited. Able to return the favor from childhood, Stella saves Allan, nursing him back to health and fostering a new relationship. Unwilling to lose touch again, Allan and Stella stay together, their relationship evolving and adapting as they grow together and go on adventures. However, as they remain in a region of unpredictable danger, the couple''s life and relationship are tested by fate, causing conflicts bigger than anything they had ever faced before. The origins and backstory of H. Rider Haggard''s reoccurring character, Allan Quatermain, is explored and revealed in Allan''s Wife. Elaborating on details mentioned in other novels featuring Quatermain, Allan''s Wife explores Quatermain''s early life, the fate of his parents, and the love story between he and Stella. Featuring heart-pounding action, sweet sentiment, and wonderful adventures, Allan''s Wife is a compelling work of short fiction. Written in imaginative and simple prose, this H. Rider Haggard novel is accessible to all ages. First published in 1889, Allan''s Wife has remained fresh and exciting, appealing to readers'' sense of adventure and sentiment. This edition of Allan''s Wife by H. Rider Haggard features a striking new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, Allan''s Wife caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original innovation and adventure of H. Rider Haggard''s work.

Vintage Christmas Tales: A Holiday Anthology is a collection of short stories and novels by some of the most popular storytellers of the last two centuries meant to capture and celebrate the joy of the holiday. In L. Frank Baum’s, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus as well as it’s sequel A Kidnapped Santa Claus, we see the origins of Santa Claus in the Forest of Burzee growing from infancy into adulthood. Anna Alice Chapin and Glen MacDonough’s Babes in Toyland brings together several characters from various Mother Goose nursery rhymes to create the exciting adventure of two children, Alan and Jane in the titular Toyland. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco is a wondrous children’s tale about a beloved toy bunny come to life; and of course there is the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, the ghost story to end all ghost stories that follows the conversion of one cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve. With these stories and many more, Vintage Christmas Tales: A Holiday Anthology is a collection that features tales of love, family and the spirit of giving for readers young and old. Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this edition of Vintage Christmas Tales: A Holiday Anthology is a celebration of the joyous holiday reimagined for modern readers.

The Big Festival of Lights: Stories and Plays for Hanukkah is a collection of short fiction and plays by nine prominent Jewish figures of the early twentieth-century meant to capture and celebrate the spirit of the holiday.In, "By the Light of Hanukkah: A Play in Three Acts," by Solomon Fineberg, a young man named David awaits to hear about his admittance to the American Rabbinical College while his blind sister Esther quietly wishes to regain her sight. Elma Levinger's ?The Unlighted Menorah: A Hanukkah Fantasy,? tells the story of Abraham Mendelssohn, an old man at the end of his life grappling with his decision to assimilate his son into American culture; and ?Hanukkah Evening? is a charming story of a family waiting for their father to return home to light the first candle on the Menorah.With these and eight additional stories, The Big Festival of Lights: Stories and Plays for Hanukkah is a collection that features tales of families, tradition and culture pride for readers young and old. Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this edition of The Big Festival of Lights: Stories and Plays for Hanukkah is a celebration of Jewish culture reimagined for a modern audience.

Follow the tale of a beloved Christmas toy and his battles against the evil Mouse King from origin, to retelling, to adaptation and translation in The Nutcracker Treasury. Containing four major versions of the work, The Nutcracker Treasury features the original tale by E.T.A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (1816); the retelling, The History of a Nutcracker (1847) by Alexandre Dumas; the adaptation for stage, The Magic Nutcracker (1925); and a self-proclaimed, “translation, mutilation, and termination,” Princess Pirlipatine and the Nutcracker (1919) by O. Eliphaz Keat. Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this exclusive edition of The Nutcracker Treasury is a classic Christmas tale, reimagined for modern readers.

A rich uncle announces he has a terminal illness and plans to leave his estate to one of his sister''s children but under one condition. The family scrambles to accommodate his needs and meet the requirements of the inheritance. Mrs. Dermott is a widow and mother of five adult children--Oliver, Evangeline, Sylvia, Bobbie and Joyce. They live together in a large country house that they can no longer afford. The children are stagnant with no careers or future aspirations. Desperate, Mrs. Dermott turns to her brother Daniel for help. Once he arrives, Uncle Daniel declares he''s gravely ill and plans to leave his fortune to one of his sister''s children. He will bequeath a lucrative inheritance to the niece or nephew who is able to make the most of their life. In an effort to gain his favor, each child embarks on a different career path becoming successful in their own right. This leads to a startling revelation about Uncle Daniel, his wealth and mysterious illness.I''ll Leave It to You is a three-act play that''s both clever and entertaining. It''s one of Noël Coward''s earliest and most memorable works. It was written at age 19 and produced the following year in Manchester and London''s West End. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of I''ll Leave It to You is both modern and readable.

Josephine Brown presents a detailed biography of her father, William Wells Brown, who was born on a plantation but escaped to become a successful abolitionist. Biography of an American Bondman by His Daughter is a viable supplement to the original Narrative of William W. Brown: A Fugitive Slave Biography of an American Bondman by His Daughter gives new insight into William Wells Brown''s eventful life. Josephine Brown presents a vivid account of his origins which began on a Kentucky plantation. She explains the glaring power imbalance between enslaved people, their overseers and plantation owners. She also explains how her father was hired out to perform various odd jobs including innkeeper, steamboat captain and even slave trafficker. It was a brutal existence where patience and persistence were key to survival. An illuminating record of one of the most prominent figures in the abolitionist movement. Josephine Brown provides an updated history of her father''s personal and professional achievements. It''s an eye-opening account of William Wells Brown''s revolutionary life. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Biography of an American Bondman by His Daughter is both modern and readable.

Originally published in 1847, William W. Brown offers a first-person narrative that details his enslavement and the daring escape that ultimately led to his freedom. It''s a captivating tale and testament to the perseverance and strength of the human spirit. In this narrative, William W. Brown presents the true story of his birth and life as an enslaved African American. He provides a truthful look at his origins, noting the unfortunate dynamic between his Black mother and white father. Brown goes into great detail explaining the rules and regulations of plantation life. He also discusses working on a steamboat, which eventually leads to his escape. Narrative of William W. Brown is a sobering story that illuminates the horrors of an inhumane institution. It''s personal and vital record that gives insight into the darkest time in American history. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Narrative of William W. Brown is both modern and readable.

Having served an eighteen-month prison sentence, Bunny returns to society with a disgraced reputation. Eager to build his good name back, the young thief responds to an advertisement requesting a male nurse to aid a sick and elderly man. Meanwhile, Bunny gets a surprise visit from an old friend. Presumed to have been killed during his travels, A.J Raffles reunites with his old accomplice, his eyes already set on valuable relics to steal. Now hardened criminals, Raffles and Bunny are no longer just suave robbers. After surveying the area, Raffles becomes determined to steal a treasured gold chalice, along with other golden trinkets, from the British Museum, aiming for a more challenging target than their usual elite victims. Though Bunny is unconvinced at first, he soon agrees to the plan. Posing as museum guests, the two men sneak into the gold room, prepared to stop anyone in their way. As the two thieves settle into their new identities as notorious criminals, they face challenges new and previously experienced, including blackmail, old flames, new recruits, heists, and the ambitious efforts of Inspector Mackenzie. First published in 1901, The Black Mask by E. W Hornung was written soon after its predecessor¿s release. Earning as much acclaim at the previous novel in the series, this collection of short crime fiction has inspired film and television adaptations, and continues to delight audiences with its tales of adventure, revenge, romance, and crime. This edition of author E.W Hornung¿s The Black Mask, features a new, eye-catching cover design and is reprinted in a modern and readable font. With these accommodations, contemporary readers are encouraged to revisit the dramatic reunion and classic adventures of the beloved partners in crime, Raffles and Bunny.

Nancy Prince is an African American woman who writes about her personal and professional life, including her marriage and travels abroad to Russia and Jamaica. It''s a vivid account of the events that would shape her business and legacy. Little is known about Nancy Prince''s early years. She was born in Massachusetts to a seaman and mother who remarried multiple times. Despite an unstable homelife, Nancy helped to support the family any way she could. She worked as a servant before marrying Nero Prince, a foot soldier and cofounder of the Prince Hall Freemasons. They eventually moved overseas where Nero held multiple positions in the Russian Courts. Nancy became a successful businesswoman, establishing a boarding school, giving lecturers and working as a seamstress. A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince explores the author''s unconventional path to success. She surpassed expectations to become a respected figure among her peers. As an entrepreneur, she provided a vital service and opportunities to those who needed them most. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince is both modern and readable.

Rasputin the Rascal Monk (1917) is a work of historical nonfiction by Anglo-French writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux¿s career as a leading author of popular thrillers, Rasputin the Rascal Monk indulges in the paranoid atmosphere of the First World War to weave a sinister tale of espionage and political conspiracy. Despite the popularity and accessibility of his work, Le Queux was genuinely concerned¿and immensely paranoid¿about the realities of international espionage, using his own research and experience to piece together otherwise shadowy narratives for his readers. Toward the end of the First World War, William Le Queux turned his attention from Germany to the looming threat of Russia. In this dedicated¿though factually loose¿recreation of the life of Rasputin, Le Queux investigates one of history¿s great anomalies: the ability of a rough, Siberian peasant to ascend to the highest echelon of Russian society. In Rasputin the Rascal Monk, which incorporates years of research and experience to weave a tale of fear and intrigue, Le Queux makes his case for the possibility that Rasputin was not only a confidant of the Tsar and Tsarina, but that he was a spy for Kaiser Wilhelm himself. Ever paranoid about the threat of German political influence worldwide, Le Queux provide the reading public with violent, disturbing, and fanatical tales of the infamous Rasputin while forwarding his own agenda. While not much is known about the author, it is possible his claims of firsthand knowledge regarding the murky movements of spies and diplomats throughout Europe and Britain were true. One thing, however, is certain: his paranoia was far from unfounded. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le Queux¿s Rasputin the Rascal Monk is a classic work of historical nonfiction reimagined for modern readers.

Fruitfulness (1899) is a novel by French author Émile Zola. Published as the first installment of his Les Quatre Évangiles, a series of four novels inspired by the New Testament gospels and aimed at investigating prominent social issues, Fruitfulness was written while Zola was living in exile in England following his advocacy on behalf of Alfred Dreyfus, a French Jew falsely convicted of spying. An inspired secularist and socialist, Zola foresaw his final literary project as an essential step forward in human consciousness and societal evolution, a vision tragically cut short by his death only several years later. In nineteenth-century France, following the collapse of the Second Empire, widespread economic instability has led to a dangerously low birthrate. Forced to make impossible decisions for the lives of their families, people have given up raising more than one or two children, leading to a strain on the workforce and creating a society without the joys of youth. Against all odds, and despite the harsh judgment of their peers, Mathieu and Marianne Froment attempt to raise a family of twelve children. Grounded in love and solidarity, the Froment family becomes a symbol of perseverance and a model for their beleaguered community. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Émile Zola's Fruitfulness is a classic work of French literature reimagined for modern readers.

Nora Helmer is a dutiful young wife and mother of three children whose attempt to secure her family¿s future may ultimately lead to its destruction. Ibsen¿s play explores female identity and independence in a male dominated society.The Helmer family consists of Torvald and Nora, as well as three children: Ivar, Bobby and Emmy. From the outside, they appear to live a happy and idyllic life. Yet, a secret from Noräs past threatens to destroy everything she loves. One of Torvald¿s employees blackmails Nora, hoping she can influence her husband in the workplace. When she doesn¿t succeed, Torvald is informed of her misdeeds. This leads to a life-changing confrontation that forces Nora to reevaluate her marriage and desire for a family.A Doll's House a one of Ibsen¿s most forward-thinking plays. It was deemed scandalous for its depiction of a wife who prioritizes her own well-being over others. It¿s an insightful examination of how gender roles dominated nineteenth century Europe.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Doll¿s House is both modern and readable.

Janie Annie is an overzealous schoolgirl who plans to win the hearts and minds of the student body before revealing her true character and intent. She has a rare skill that allows her to subvert authority and any subsequent punishment. Janie Annie attends a small boarding school near a college town. The all-girl facility is run by Miss Sims who is very strict and powerful. When one of the students reveals a secret to her peers, Janie Annie runs to Miss Sims and discloses the information. Janie Annie attempts to foil one mischievous plot after another, earning the trust of the school¿s staff. When she wins the coveted Good Conduct Prize, Janie Annie changes her tune to reveal a darker, more sinister side. Everything isn¿t always as it seems. Janie Annie, or The Good Conduct Prize is a two-act play that shows the evolution of an ambitious girl who takes desperate measures to achieve her goals. This is a compelling and entertaining story with a surprising end. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Janie Annie, or The Good Conduct Prize is both modern and readable.

Ellida Wangel grew up loving the sea, but she eventually moved away and married a doctor instead of the sailor who originally stole her heart. This has put a strain on her relationship with her husband and his two daughters, from his previous marriage. Ellida Wangel is the second wife of widower, Dr. Edvard Wangel. She is the stepmother to his daughters, Bolette and Hilde, who prefer to keep their distance. The family dynamic is often cold as the marriage is more about convenience than love. Ellida spent her formative years near the sea and has always yearned to return to it. But her life and responsibilities have kept her away. When a former lover reappears, he attempts to convince Ellida to leave her husband and travel abroad. She is forced to choose between the family she knows and the future she desires. The Lady from the Sea examines the trappings of what appears to be a happy marriage. Despite a stable husband and two children, the wife is unfulfilled. She must look inside herself to discover what truly matters in her heart. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Lady from the Sea is both modern and readable.

Peter Simple (1834) is a novel by Frederick Marryat. Inspired by the author''s experience as a captain in the Royal Navy, Peter Simple is a tale of bravery, foolishness, and the manifold reasons for men to take to the high seas. Frequently funny, often profound, Marryat''s novel is an underappreciated classic of nineteenth century fiction. "If I cannot narrate a life of adventurous and daring exploits, fortunately I have no heavy crimes to confess: and, if I do not rise in the estimation of the reader for acts of gallantry and devotion in my country''s cause, at least I may claim the merit of zealous and persevering continuance in my vocation." Rejected by his aristocratic family, Peter Simple sets out to sea to prove himself as a midshipman in the Royal Navy. As he rises through the ranks with the help of a veteran sailor and makes a name for himself during the fierce fighting of the Napoleonic Wars, Peter discovers new depths to his fortitude and experiences things he would never have seen on land. Adapted for a 1957 BBC television series, Peter Simple is considered one of the most accurate portrayals of naval life during the Napoleonic era. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Frederick Marryat''s Peter Simple is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

The life story of the Chinese diplomat and educational pioneer who bridged the gap between east and western cultures to affect social and political change. Yung Wing''s influence is felt throughout modern history and remains a crucial part of U.S. and Chinese relations. The first edition of My Life in China and America was published in 1909. Initially written in English, Yung Wing explores his humble beginnings in a small village in his native country. He discusses the move from China to America where he received a formal education. This would lead to his history-making stint at Yale University, where he became the first Chinese person to graduate from an American institution. His professional career is full of notable feats including trailblazing business deals between the U.S. and China. Wing also spearheaded the Chinese Educational Mission, which sent more than 100 students to America to study science and engineering. My Life in China and America brings Yung Wing''s incredible story to the masses. It''s a real-life tale of tragedy and triumph that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit. It''s a critical piece of Chinese and American history that should be taught and valued. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of My Life in China and America is both modern and readable.

When the woman he loves is in danger, Carthoris follows the footsteps of his heroic parents, John Carter and Dejah, to save her. Carthoris is in love with Thuvia, the princess of Ptarth. Constantly consumed by the thought of her, Carthoris is desperate to proclaim his love. However, Thuvia will not entertain his feelings, as she is betrothed to someone else, and Barsoomian engagements can only be broken through death. Even though his feelings are not reciprocated, Carthoris is still distraught when Thuvia gets kidnapped. Immediately, he rushes to save her. Traveling deep into the undiscovered South, the rescue mission leads to the discovery of an ancient race of Barsoomian, the Lothar. The Lothar are pale-skinned beings with powers that allow them to create illusions purely from their imaginations, yet Thuvia and Carthoris has bigger issues. Back in Ptarth, rumors circulate that Carthoris is guilty of kidnapping Thuvia, and the evidence is stacked high against him. As their two prominent home cities, Ptarth and Helium prepare to battle over this offense, Thuvia and Carthoris must hurry home to stop the war and clear Carthoris'' name before it''s too late. While Edgar Rice Burroughs'' Thuvia, Maid of Mars is the fourth in the Barsoom series, it is the first of the collection to focus on a new generation of characters, Thuvia and Carthoris. With the same level of action, excitement, and imagination of the previous novels, Thuvia, Maid of Mars is a fresh adventure that features new discoveries, unexplored settings, and a relatable romance. This edition of Thuvia, Maid of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, Thuvia, Maid of Mars caters to a modern audience while preserving the original wonder and adventure of Edgar Rice Burroughs'' work.

An imaginative story about childhood play and one welcoming family to a furry creature who wanders in!Winner of a Certificate of Excellence, Cat Writers’ Association (F.5 Book: For Children & Young Adults — Illustration-Focused)"This sweet book by Jane Smith is all about the joys of play, imagination and animal friendship, as well as big emotions and situations like anger and getting along with siblings."--Catster Magazine"This is a sweet book about the joys of play, imagination, and animal friendship. It also touches on familiar social-emotional experiences, like getting angry, sharing, and getting along with siblings. . . A sweet story for cat lovers."--Kirkus Reviews"Young feline fanatics will purr with delight at Jane Smith's tale of a little girl with a big imagination and an all-in love for cats. . . Smith's use of present tense puts kids in the middle of the action, while her vivid and evocative illustrations clearly depict the characters' emotions. . . Both a captivating story and an engaging way to talk to kids about their emotions and family relationships, Miss Meow is a purr-fect read aloud for all kids."--Celebrate Picture BooksWith her cat ears on, Miss Meow is the only feline of the house. She prowls proudly around her domain--until she discovers someone destroyed her favorite toy mouse!But if it wasn't her little brother, then who could it be?Filled with imagination and make-believe, Miss Meow shows that you can find new friends in the unlikeliest of places--your own home.

Talented debut author paired with accomplished artist. Author¿s background in Psychology, Sociology, and Elementary Education are valuable assets in her writing for children and portrayal of this story. Own-voices pick that expands understanding of Vietnamese culture. Heartwarming family story with primary market of families with young children. Mothers with toddlers can use this book as an easy way to introduce the vocabulary words for body parts. They can also teach their child the accompanying song with hand motions to reinforce the vocabulary. The book builds in a variety of emotion words (SEL), to serve as an aid for teaching children how to express how they feel. Useful for teachers, it portrays the universal theme of love and happiness and could provide a platform for teachers to introduce the concept of love languages and generate discussions around how love can be expressed and received in different forms and across cultures. Great gift for families who have been seeking books that provide more cultural diversity in their storylines, so that their children can see more of their own identities represented in books. This book is designed to feature multicultural characters that resemble the student demographics in many urban schools today. More specifically, the main character is Vietnamese and her friends at school are from different ethnic backgrounds. There is an increased need for cultural diversity in children¿s books, and this story is a small step towards filling that need. Full lesson plans designed to educate students on diversity, emotions, and the vocabulary for body parts will be provided as supplemental materials. A pronunciation guide and an audio recording of all of the Vietnamese written in the book can also be provided should readers wish to hear the Vietnamese phrases. Lexile AD710L; F&P Text Level M.

Adolphe is just past the his coming-of-age, but has a much more room to grow. As the son of a government official, Adolphe has a privilege of comfortable wealth and access to a good education, however, he feels trapped in routine, boredom, and a bleak world. Shaped by his childhood, Adolphe has a melancholy outlook on life, turning him into an introverted young man. After he graduates from college, Adolphe struggles to find fulfillment, so he travels to Germany for an adventure. There, he feels overwhelmed and displeased by the stupidity he perceives from society, earning him a reputation for an unpleasant wit. While he is just looking for fun, Adolphe meets Ellénore, a thirty-two-year-old Polish refugee. Though she has a husband and two kids, Adolphe is enamored by her. As if it were a game, Adolphe is dedicated to seducing Ellénore, but soon finds himself deeply in love with her. They engage in an illicit affair, riddled with jealousy, secrets, and lust. Despite these qualities, and that Ellénore is ten years older than Adolphe and married, they share a significant love for each other. However, they are quickly shunned from society when their affair is made public, causing Adolphe to worry that their relationship could affect his future endeavors. When Ellénore makes the sacrifice of leaving her family behind to fully commit to him, Adolphe must decide if he is willy to do the same for her. When Adolphe was first released in 1816, it invited controversy due to the resemblance to Benjamin Constant¿s own romantic affairs. Since then, Benjamin Constant¿s Adolphe piques readers interests with its passionate romance and complicated protagonist. Adolphe¿s indecisive immaturity invokes strong emotions from audiences, both sympathetic and critical. With elements of a coming-of-age story and philosophical observations, this romantic novel appeals to a wide range of audiences, engaging readers with its eclectic genre and themes that prove to still be relatable to a contemporary audience. This edition of Benjamin Constant¿s Adolphe is perfect for a modern reader. With an eye-catching cover design and a stylish font, Adolphe by Benjamin Constant has been restored for the 21st century.

The American Diary of a Japanese Girl (1901) is a novel by Yone Noguchi. Published in New York alongside illustrations by Genjiro Yeto, the novel was styled as a fascinating tell-all written by a young Japanese tourist. Composed with the assistance of Léonie Gilmour and Blanche Partington, The American Diary of a Japanese Girl was Noguchi¿s first novel and a major departure from his poetry at the time. An 18-year-old Japanese woman going by the name Miss Morning Glory embarks on a journey from her native country to the United States. Accompanied by her uncle, a wealthy industrialist, Morning Glory arrives in San Francisco via steamship. She soon befriends the American wife of a Japanese diplomat, who introduces her to minstrel shows and vaudeville. Left to her own devices, Morning Glory takes over a local cigar shop in Chinatown and begins to assimilate into American life and culture. When she meets Heine, an older poet from Oakland, Morning Glory is inspired to pursue a career as a writer. As she travels across the expansive American landscape with her uncle, she comments on the people and places she encounters along the way. Through her eyes we see the country in a strange new light, perhaps more truth than fiction. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Yone Noguchi¿s The American Diary of a Japanese Girl is a classic of Japanese American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Sandhya, or Songs of Twilight (1917) is a poetry collection by Dhan Gopal Mukerji. Published while Mukerji was a young student in California, Sandhya, or Songs of Twilight is the second collection of poems from the first Indian writer to gain a popular audience in the United States. Lyrical and romantic, Mukerji¿s poems capture his commitment to beauty while maintaining his sense of isolation and exile as a young man living far from home. In ¿Symbolism,¿ the collection¿s opening poem, Mukerji is a poet in search of a song: ¿Tongueless the bell! / Lute without a song! / It is not night / It is God¿s dawn, / Silence its unending song.¿ Desperate for the beauty and truth of the world outside ¿pain¿s window,¿ he finds ¿Faith¿s candle lit,¿ lighting ¿Eternity¿s scroll¿ for the soul to read at last. Lyrically gifted and profoundly mysterious, Mukerji presents his creative process as a struggle with human emotions. Later, he grounds his feeling in the country he left behind: ¿O, frail, faint call which I seek to echo! / O, breath of love laden with the aroma of my soul! / Why seek I ever without, O guest at my door?¿ In ¿After a Bengali Song,¿ he provides a powerful image of isolation and longing from a heart that remains ¿without¿ for as long as his exile continues. Although he never returned to his native country, Mukerji left an inspiring legacy through his literary achievement and unwavering commitment to Indian independence. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Dhan Gopal Mukerji¿s Sandhya, or Songs of Twilight is a classic of Indian American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Light Ahead for the Negro (1904) is a novel by Edward A. Johnson. Written while Johnson was working as an assistant U. S. Attorney in North Carolina, the novel is a groundbreaking work of speculative fiction and Afrofuturism from a pioneering African American politician and lawyer. ¿I glanced through the floor but the earth was almost indistinguishable, and was disappearing rapidly. There was absolutely nothing that I could do. I looked up again at my friend, who was clambering up rather clumsily, I remember thinking at the moment. [¿] Involuntarily, I closed my eyes for a moment. When I opened them again, he was gone! My feelings were indescribable. I commenced to lose consciousness, owing to the altitude and the ship was ascending more rapidly every moment. Finally I became as one dead.¿ The son of an abolitionist applies to work at a school for African American children in Georgia. In June 1906, he joins a wealthy friend on a flight from New York City to Mexico, boarding an experimental airship at a West 59th Street pier. When an instrument failure sends them spiraling into the upper atmosphere, the narrator loses consciousness. One hundred years later, he lands on a lawn in Georgia, awakening to discover a utopian society in which anti-blackness has been completely eradicated. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Edward A. Johnson¿s Light Ahead for the Negro is a classic work of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Martíiacute;n Fierro: An Epic of the Argentine (1923) is an epic poem and accompanying scholarship by Joséeacute; Hernáaacute;ndez and Henry A. Holmes. Originally published in two parts, the poem has been praised as a defining work of Argentine literature for its depiction of national identity in relation to the gaucho culture, which was used to consolidate the historical and political image of the country against European influence. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Hernández was a writer who grew up in a ranching family, who knew firsthand the prowess of a people who helped Argentina free itself from Spanish control. Martín Fierro is a masterpiece of Spanish-language literature that continues to define and inform Argentine culture today. In this text, scholar Henry A. Holmes translates parts of the poem while contextualizing it alongside works of Hernández's predecessors. In addition, Holmes provides invaluable information on the poet's life, discusses the significance of the gaucho in Argentine literature, and investigates the portrayal of the indigenous peoples of Argentina in the poem. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of José Hernández and Henry A. Holmes' Martín Fierro: An Epic of the Argentine is a classic of Argentine literature reimagined for modern readers.

With a beautifully redesigned cover, The American Letters of a Japanese Parlor Maid is a classic novel that captures a young immigrant's transition to life in the United States - its traditions, quirks, frustrations, and glorious delusions.Accompanied by her uncle, a wealthy industrialist, Morning Glory arrives in San Francisco via steamship. She eventually makes her way to New York City, where she becomes interested in the lives of the working class and decides to test the waters of the American Dream for herself.Despite her fortunate background, she settles for a role as a parlor maid. With her abundant wit and humorous outlook, Morning Glory records in her letters a foreigner's view of American life. Through her eyes we see the country in a strange new light, perhaps more truth than fiction.