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George Washington chopped down his father's cherry tree.Millard Fillmore installed the first bathtub in the White House.Harry Truman was the first president to "pardon" a Thanksgiving Day turkey. You may have heard these common beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let's investigate seventeen statements about U.S. presidents and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether William ... Read more
Compiled by Charles Dickens, and counting Elizabeth Gaskell and Wilkie Collins among its contributors, this rediscovered work is an ingenious collaborative tale of the supernatural with indelible touches of pure Dickensian comedy. Foreword by Peter Ackroyd. When the narrator spies a deserted house from his railway carriage, he determines to take up residence. But local legend has it that this is a haunted house, and no servant will dare enter employment. Refusing to be thwarted, he instead ... Read more
"Once upon a time there was a Little House way out in the country. She was a pretty Little House and she was strong and well built." So begins Virginia Lee Burton's classic The Little House, winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1942. The rosy-pink Little House, on a hill surrounded by apple trees, watches the days go by, from the first apple blossoms in the spring through the winter snows. Always faintly aware of the city's distant lights, she starts to notice the city ... Read more
In the aftermath of the 'Railway Mania' of the 1840s Britain boasted an unrivalled network of train services. While many people were amazed and excited by the prospect of travelling by these technological marvels, as with all novelties there were many nervous or bewildered others. This 'handy book', published in 1862, provided suggestions for making the most of the journey. Offering advice about the best travelling costume, the dangers involved in sitting on top of the ... Read more
Did the clothes make Jackie, or did Jackie make the clothes? Decide for yourself: Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years is a stunning catalog of some of Jacqueline Kennedy's most important dresses as worn during her years as first lady of the United States. As visually sleek and elegant as Mrs. Kennedy herself, the book offers a beautiful analysis of the stunning, simple outfits that typified the Jackie style and brought a breath of sleek modernity to the White House after the somewhat ... Read more
Translated into over 200 languages, "Silent Night" is a beloved part of Christmas celebrations all over the world. But the true history of the song is just as important as its popularity. Mary Helene Jackson tells the fascinating story of composer Franz Gruber's struggle with his father, who wishes for him to be a weaver and Gruber's own passion for music. Weaver of Song follows Gruber as he overcomes adversity to write one of the world's most legendary songs.
The Hidden Prince is a lushly illustrated allegory based on a parable of S?ren Kierkegaard. The young prince of a beautiful kingdom sets out to bring his father, the King's, love to his subjects, but because of his status, cannot reach them. He dons the clothes of a pauper and toils as a servant so that he can be close to the woman he loves. The Hidden Prince in turn earns the love of his people through his goodness and sincerity. Previously published as a children's picture ... Read more
One grain at a time, Frederick builds a beautiful sandcastle only to see it fall under a series of disastrous misfortunes, all of which require feats of his perseverance. While he begins to reconstruct the castle, he turns his attention instead to winning a sandcastle competition, but suffers a tragic defeat. Heartbroken, he imagines he could shrink himself in size to live in what he believes is his perfect castle. But when he looks closer at his work, he discovers a vibrant world far more ... Read more
Called to Adoption: A Christian's Guide to Answering the Call
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