With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.This book contains the following w...

The private and public lives of James David Edgar and Matilda Ridout Edgar symbolized the increasingly complex nature of Toronto society as older generations gradually gave way to a new generation of "outsiders" seeking fame and prominence.James David Edgar (1841-1899), a self-made man, born to proud though impoverished Scottish-immigrant parents in Quebec, became a lawyer, an author, a railway promoter, an M.P. and ultimately speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa. Matilda Rido...

Nothing is better than a great book. And, if it is a foreign book? Even better!You can learn a lot from reading books in your target language. You can benefit from a book’s message and equally from its language. In other words, a book can improve your way of life and your language learning at the same time.So, what’s the best way to read a book in your target language?A language is not only grammar and vocabulary. A language is a completely different lens on the wor...

pubOne.info present you this wonderfully illustrated edition. Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson, or Robert Louis Stevenson, as the world knows him, was still a boy when he published this rare volume of “A Child's Garden of Verses, ” although by the calendar he was thirty-five years old. You and I have sighed, no doubt, to be a boy again, but here was one who, while he outgrew his knickerbockers, never outgrew the quick sympathy, the brave heart, the fresh outlook, the confident faith and buoyant...

"A Merryvale Christmas " is, a charming collection of stories that follow the everyday adventures of a group of boys living in the quaint town of Merryvale. These books capture the simplicity, innocence, and joy of rural American life in that era, making them a delightful read for children and a nostalgic journey for adults.The author sets the stage for a traditional holiday season filled with the warmth of family, friendship, and community spirit. The story revolves around the exci...

"Wonderful Christmas Tales" is a captivating anthology that brings together a selection of classic and beloved holiday stories, perfect for immersing young readers in the festive spirit of Christmas. This collection is designed to evoke the magic, warmth, and wonder that define the holiday season, making it an ideal companion for families looking to create lasting memories during Christmastime.Each story in this collection is carefully chosen to highlight the various aspects of Chri...

"A Merryvale Christmas " is, a charming collection of stories that follow the everyday adventures of a group of boys living in the quaint town of Merryvale. These books capture the simplicity, innocence, and joy of rural American life in that era, making them a delightful read for children and a nostalgic journey for adults.The author sets the stage for a traditional holiday season filled with the warmth of family, friendship, and community spirit. The story revolves aroun...

"Wonderful Christmas Tales" is a captivating anthology that brings together a selection of classic and beloved holiday stories, perfect for immersing young readers in the festive spirit of Christmas. This collection is designed to evoke the magic, warmth, and wonder that define the holiday season, making it an ideal companion for families looking to create lasting memories during Christmastime.Each story in this collection is carefully chosen to highlight the various aspec...

80 illustrations, some color, some black-and-white. According to Wikipedia: "A Child's Garden of Verses is a collection of poetry for children by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The collection first appeared in 1885 under the title Penny Whistles, but has been reprinted many times, often in illustrated versions. It contains about 65 poems including the cherished classics "Foreign Children," "The Lamplighter," "The Land of Counterpane," "Bed in Summer," "My Shadow" and "The Swin...

“Tom Thumb. Three bears.” is a collection of the two most famous folktales and fairy tales, which was retold and illustrated by W.W. Denslow in 1903.The “Tom Thumb” is about Tom, who is no bigger than his father’s thumb, and his adventures with a big crow and a huge fish, and becoming a favourite of King Arthur.The “Three bears” retold by W.W. Denslow has a very nice and kind ending, which will be appreciated by kids:“The good natured bears were always anxious t...

Rediscover the delight and innocence of childhood in these classic poems from celebrated author, Robert Louis Stevenson.From make-believe to climbing trees, bedtime stories to morning play and favourite cousins to beloved mothers.Here is a very special collection to be treasured for ever.

"The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde is a timeless tale that invites readers into a world of compassion, selflessness, and the true meaning of happiness. Set in a city where opulence and wealth contrast sharply with poverty and despair, the story follows a magnificent statue of a prince adorned with gold and precious gems. From his elevated perch, the Happy Prince witnesses the suffering and hardships endured by the city's impoverished inhabitants. Deeply moved by their plight, he implores a ...