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A woman’s knowledge, passed down from one generation of Southern women to the next, gives good, practical advice on how to live with yourself and how to live with others. Paperback.
A fresh take on the classic Twelve Days of Christmas, this adorable story is bounding with humor, playfulness, and disastrous fun for the holiday! Each day leading to Christmas, a very sneaky puppy takes things from around the house to give to his owner as gifts. That trouble-making dog tears the Christmas lights from the evergreen tree and steals mittens! This catchy, sing-song poem progresses from mishap after mishap—empty stockings, rumpled wrapping paper, and cookies crumbled under the tree. How can one little puppy, full of five pounds of love, be so naughty?
This innovative guidebook and journal—part of a new series—encourages young visitors to record a personal account of their impressions of their visit to this famous Civil War battlefield, creating a keepsake to memorialize the trip. It includes built-in pockets for postcards, brochures, maps, and ticket stubs, as well as crossword puzzles, word scrambles, and other fun activities.
Kids can write in their thoughts about attractions including the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ellis Island, and Times Square. Each page features site-specific questions and activities to help youngsters get the most out of their visit.
This interactive guide to our nation’s capital brings the history of the United States to life for young visitors. Short descriptions and pictures of each site remind children to visit the O. Orkin Insect Zoo at the National Museum of Natural History, watch the five-story IMAX movie To Fly at the National Air and Space Museum, and ride a high-wheeler bike at the National Museum of American History. The capital city offers a wealth of activity and discovery for kids, and this guidebook captures every part by allowing them to carry their adventures with them wherever they go.
The darkest fears and wildest dreams of people throughout history survive in legends, fairy tales, and bedtime stories. A respected Celtic expert, Bob Curran explores nineteen regional tales from all over the United States and traces their origins to the ancient mythology of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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The relationship between a blind person and her canine companion is explored in this charming and informative tale of a playful young dog. Nadine, the working dog, never forgets her job is to be the eyes for her owner. But that doesn’t mean she can’t have fun! She delights in playing and certainly seems to find lots of opportunities for mischief.
The fictional characters Dracula, Madeline, and Lois Lane were all inspired by real people. There really is a Nathan behind Nathan’s hotdogs, a Cliff behind CliffsNotes, and an Anne behind Auntie Anne’s, but J. Crew is just a figment of a marketing director’s imagination. For those of you who have wondered about these names and those who never thought to, Laura Lee details the stories behind them, and many others, in her new book, The Name’s Familiar II. Paperback.
By flipping through the pages of The Name’s Familiar: Mr. Leotard, Barbie, and Chef Boyardee, one can read biographies of the real-life namesakes of James Bond, Charlie Brown, and Mother Goose, and explore the origins of phrases and terms such as “guillotine,” “sandwich,” and “a real deusey.” Now it is possible to find out who, exactly, sold seashells by the seashore, and who the Beatles had in mind when they sang about “Eleanor Rigby.” Paperback.
Nana, in the endearing way of grandmothers, tells Sara of the importance of rice for their family and explains why her pa has to work so long and hard. Sara, reluctant at first, slowly begins to listen to the story and actually to participate in telling it. Together, they make a delicious, sweet rice pie, and, soon, the two are singing a song that spans the generations of their family. Hardcover.
The Napoleon House has seduced New Orleans visitors and locals for generations and become a favorite destination for all connoisseurs of atmosphere. In lyrical prose and luminous photographs, Mikko Macchione and Kerri McCaffety tell its story.
After Napoleon Bonaparte’s final exile to the island of St. Helena, his once-unsurpassed army and loyal soldiers were left leaderless. Threatened by the victorious Bourbons, the soldiers turned to the New World as a place of refuge and hope.
In Nashville Tales, her third volume of Tennessee historical tales, the author tracks those bold early adventurers who were bent on seeking personal fame and fortune. These courageous, and often flamboyant, individuals carved the modern state along their way.
Natalie Vivian Scott was once described by author Sherwood Anderson as “the best newspaperwoman in America.” She became a vital force in the creative salon of intellectuals who gathered in the French Quarter during the 1920s. This was a time that saw the reawakening of this original section of New Orleans life, thanks to the efforts of Scott and her colleagues.
Nathan Bedford Forrest’s astounding military abilities, passionate temperament, and tactical ingenuity on the battlefield have earned the respect of Civil War scholars and military leaders alike. He was a man who stirred the most extreme emotions among his followers and his enemies, and his name continues to inspire controversy.
Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Escort and Staff reveals the symbiotic relationship between Forrest and his men, and how their unusual abilities as fighters, thinkers, and leaders made for a team of men who formed a unique brotherhood that lasted long after the war. A testament to their loyalty is the fact that the escort is the only Confederate unit whose numbers were greater when they surrendered than when the unit was organized.
It’s time for Hanukkah, and Nathan and his grandfather decide to visit the city. There are many shops with new toys and mouth-watering candy, but Nathan has saved his money all year for one thing—his very own menorah.