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Best known for authoring the two national epics of the Philippines, José Rizal was a writer and activist who dedicated his life to the liberation of his country. Started when he was just seventeen, his brief autobiography traces the steps of a boy who would become the Philippine's national hero.

W is for Washington combines dazzling photos with fun and informative couplets which describe the pictures and offer clear picture/word associations. Intriguing facts will add to the non fiction learning experience.

Inspired by the author's experience living among Chinese Americans in the United States, The Collected Writings of Sui Sin Far highlights stories of prejudice, perseverance, and the soul of a proud and vibrant community.Characterized by her wisdom and cross-cultural knowledge, Mrs. Spring Fragrance is one of Sui Sin Far's most beloved characters and can be found throughout the collection of stories."In the Land of the Free" is a powerful story inside this collection on a Chinese immigrant who is separated from her young son due to insufficient paperwork. Exploring the struggles of this woman to reclaim her son, discrimination and hardships faced by Chinese Americans due to the Chinese Exclusion Act are exposed, illuminating the restrictive immigration policies which continue in modern America.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this Mint Editions version of The Collected Writings of Sui Sin Far is a classic of Chinese American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Fantastic and Horrific Stories is a collection of short fiction by Arthur Machen. Condemned as decadent and obscene upon publication, Machen's writing earned praise from Oscar Wilde and H. P. Lovecraft. Throughout the years, Machen's work has been referenced and adapted by such figures as Stephen King, Guillermo del Toro, and Josh Malerman for its masterfully unsettling blend of science, myth, and magic. The Great God Pan, perhaps Machen's most celebrated work, is the story of an occult experiment gone horribly wrong. Clarke has always taken an interest in occult matters, so when a friend offers him a chance to witness an experimental procedure intended to access the spirit realm, he cannot refuse. When the young patient Mary awakens, she shows signs of terror and soon falls into a catatonic state. Convinced of their success in discovering the world of ?the great god Pan,? Clarke and Raymond agree to keep their discovery a secret. Years later, a nearby town begins reporting the mysterious disappearances of young children, all of whom have been seen in the forest with a young woman named Helen Vaughn.In ?The White People,? originally published in Horlick's Magazine in 1904, a Welshman receives the diary of a young girl introduced to witchcraft. Surprisingly well-kept for its age, the green book accompanies Cotgrave on a journey through the lush countryside. Its pages contain the diary of a young girl who, encouraged by her nurse, immerses herself in the world of magic. As she grows adept in the ways of witchcraft, the girl begins referring to strange beings and unknown places, all while doing her best to conceal her secret life from friends and family.The Hill of Dreams is a semi-autobiographical novel about a young man who begins having strange visions after visiting an ancient Roman fort near his rural Welsh home. Published alongside ?The Inmost Light,? ?The Shining Pyramid,? The Terror, ?Out of the Earth,? and Ornaments in Jade, these tales by Arthur Machen showcase his gift for illuminating the presence of the supernatural in everyday life.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Arthur Machen's Fantastic and Horrific Stories is a classic of British horror fiction reimagined for modern readers.

Blood and Sand (1908) is a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. Published at the height of his career as a popular Spanish author, Blood and Sand was adapted into a 1916 silent film by the author himself and was remade three times, in 1922, 1941, and 1989. Predating Ernest Hemingway¿s celebrated depictions of bullfighting by over a decade, Blasco Ibáñez¿s novel remains an essential work of literature portraying one of Spain¿s oldest and most controversial traditions. ¿Scarcely had the second bull appeared when Gallardo, by his activity and his desire to shine, seemed to fill the whole plaza. His cape was ever near the bull's nose. A picador of his cuadrilla, the one called Potaje, was thrown from his horse and lay unprotected near the horns, but the maestro, grabbing the beast's tail, pulled with herculean strength and made him turn till the horseman was safe. The public applauded, wild with enthusiasm.¿ Born into poverty, Juan Gallardo knows what it means to struggle and survive. From the streets of Spain, he rises to become one of the nation¿s greatest bullfighters, a man for whom danger is merely an opportunity to showcase his talent. As lovers and fans flock to his side, Juan learns a new kind of danger, one with far more uncertain consequences than those he faces as a torero. With stunning depictions of the bullfighting ring and stirring evocations of urban life in Madrid and Seville, Blood and Sand is a masterpiece of twentieth century literature. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez¿s Blood and Sand is a classic of Spanish literature reimagined for modern readers.

The third and final volume of All Over Coffee presents some of the most beloved and never-before-collected pieces from the weekly series. Originally published in the San Francisco Chronicle, this timeless work, which includes collaborations with many prize-winning authors, is now collected for the first time into a new gorgeous hardcover edition."[Paul] Madonna, Bayview-based artist, illustrator, writer and award-winning author, is renowned for his long-running city-inspired comic strip series ‘All Over Coffee.’ Once described by Madonna as ‘a comic strip without the comic,’ the series paired intricate sketches of The City—a street corner, a view of Alcatraz or a deserted alleyway—with poignant, poetic text. The infusion of art and literature challenged typical comic strip conventions, attracting a regional cult following and setting Madonna on a path of artistic discovery. The third and final installment [of the series], You Know Exactly, launched this month."—San Francisco Examiner"All Over Coffee was in many ways a gift to the city. It immortalized the San Francisco that locals see every day; not the one most commonly depicted in movies and on TV. Because of its grounding in familiar corners, sidewalks and liquor stores, Madonna's art can also ask viewers to explore their own psyche, or to suspend their disbelief, or to go on a journey with him they weren't expecting. And sometimes, just sometimes, it'll be so close to home, you'll think he's made a personal visit."—KQED Arts & Culture"[A]n impressive coffee-table style volume, You Know Exactly, the Third Collection of All Over Coffee is an inherently fascinating book to browse through."—Midwest Book ReviewYou Know Exactly enigmatically melds art, story, and travel to capture the profundity reflected outside and resting deep within the soul. With original writings plus collaborations with award-winning writers including Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Cheryl Strayed, Andrew Sean Greer, Robert Olen Butler, Kristen Tracy, Daniel Handler (otherwise known as Lemony Snicket), and more, artist and writer Paul Madonna pairs words with exquisitely rendered cityscapes to create a poignant, thought-provoking showpiece. Each page offers something unique: short stories, poems, fleeting thoughts, and one-liners displayed alongside pen and ink drawings that travel from San Francisco to New York, from Paris to Tokyo. The effect coalesces into a mesmerizing work that you’ll want to return to again and again.

Author Anna Olswanger has adapted this moving story from the writings of the late Rabbi Rafael Grossman; A Visit to Moscow is based on his story of visiting Moscow in the 1960sAlong with being an author, Anna Olswanger is a well-connected literary agent and represents many of West Margin's children’s book authors and illustratorsYevgenia Nayberg offers moving illustration to craft the narrative of this graphic novel; it was important that an illustrator with knowledge of Jewish culture and/or Russian/Soviet culture was brought on for this projectIllustrator Yevgenia Nayberg was born in Kiev, Ukraine, and now lives in New York.Rabbi Rafael Grossman’s family members are supportive of the project and have contributed their own written pieces to give additional context: Hillel Grossman’s essay will be included in the back matter, and Shamai and Aviva Grossman’s essays will be in press materialsAlthough intended for adults A Visit to Moscow has great crossover potential for young adults (ages 12+)Lexile HL610L; F&P Text Level Y

Author Lisa D. Kerr lives in Central California and is a children's book author, essayist, playwright, educator/former teacher; she was inspired to write Wake, Sleepy One after seeing the super bloom!Illustrator Lisa Powell Braun lives in Pennsylvania and has created beautiful work exploding with color for Wake, Sleepy OneFree activity guide will be available for teachers and parentsSynopsis: Written in lyrical prose with beautifully detailed illustrations, Wake, Sleepy One follows the California poppy's incredible journey, from seed, to flower, to the rare super bloom.Back matter includes more information about the super bloom, California poppies and where to find them/the super bloom, tips on how to protect the super bloom, and a glossary of termsNational Parks/areas to look for the super bloom:California: Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Carrizo Plain National Monument, Chino Hills State Park, Coyote Hills Regional Park, Death Valley National Park (CA & NV), Diamond Valley Lake, Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Trails National Monument, Mount Davidson Park, Point Mugu State Park, Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Point Reyes National Seashore, Russian Ridge Preserve, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Walker Canyon Ecological ReserveArizona: Alamo Lake State Park, Catalina State Park, Lost Dutchman State Park, Oracle State Park, Picacho Peak State Park, Saguaro National Park, Red Rock State ParkNevada: Death Valley National Park (CA & NV), Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Valley of Fire State ParkNew Mexico: White Sands National MonumentOregon: The Cove Palisades State ParkUtah: Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State ParkLexile AD710L; F&P Text Level O.

The Influence of Sea Power Upon History (1890) is a work of naval history and strategy by Alfred Thayer Mahan. Drawing on decades of experience as a naval officer, researcher, and university lecturer, Mahan develops his theory of sea power in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in this popular and important text. Despite a lack of primary sources, The Influence of Sea Power would prove essential to the expansion of European and American imperialism through the use of naval might and has been cited as one of the most influential works of the nineteenth century. "The history of Sea Power is largely, though by no means solely, a narrative of contests between nations, of mutual rivalries, of violence frequently culminating in war." For Alfred Thayer Mahan, there was no greater indicator of national might throughout history than control of the planet''s oceans. In this detailed study of the subject, drawn from years of research and lectures given at the Naval War College in Rhode Island, Mahan traces the influence of sea power on such conflicts as the English Revolution and the Seven Years'' War to argue that supremacy of the seas coincides with global commercial and political dominance throughout history. Immediately successful, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History would justify the expansion of imperialism as well as shape the naval arms race between Great Britain and Germany in the years preceding the First World War. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Alfred Thayer Mahan''s The Influence of Sea Power Upon History is a classic of naval strategic scholarship reimagined for modern readers.

This series of visually rich instruction books for Lego(R) creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside you'll find a range of creative models to put together--from neighborhood scenes to exotic animals to a busy airport, and much more, created using the Lego(R) Classic set 10698, or bricks you already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 "e;dioramas"e; featuring a diverse range of models. Full color, step-by-step diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.

When it comes to craft beer in Music City, the Nashville community, with its collective thirst for brews that are more pleasing to their palates, is but a microcosm in this surging universe of bubbly artisan beverages. A closer examination of Nashville's craft beer scene will show you it's strongest at its roots. Most of the brewers covered in this book-though they all have different styles, ambitions, and philosophies-all live to give beer drinkers in their community something enlightened, something different. For these craftsmen and women, every handle, bottle, or can that graces a bar, convenient store, or grocery store is a win for craft beer in Nashville. They are all in it together-from borrowing ingredients to lobbying for the city's official endorsement of the Brewery District for the betterment of craft beer and for making sure the beer you get here is drinkin' good. To evoke famed 19th-century author, journalist, politician, and craft beer fanatic Horace Greeley, the call "Go South, craft beer! Go South!" has been answered. And of the southern cities that have stepped up their craft brewery game, Nashville stands tall. Cheers!

A YANKEE IN CANADA is Henry Thoreau's description of his excursion into the French-Canadian province of Quebec in the fall of 1850. Although he later remarked that what he "got by going to Canada was a cold," this book is fascinating account of the great American writer's culture shock experienced during his only international experience.

Esther Atoolik is twelve years old and her Alaskan village is getting smaller; there aren't enough children to keep the school open. What to do? the people ask. Should we abandon our island in the Bering Sea that her people have lived on for centuries? Here is the tender, true story of Esther's last season in her island home and the wonderful memories she carries with her. A chapter book illustrated with the drawings of Rie Muñoz.

From polar bears and caribou, to lynx and musk oxen, youngsters meet the wonderful young creatures of the North Country.

A classic collection of over 1,400 Alaskan recipes to delight those who love the North's traditional fare.