Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz is the fourth book set in the Land of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. This is one of only two of the original fourteen Oz books (the other being The Emerald City of Oz (1910), to be illustrated with watercolor paintings. Baum, having resigned himself to writing a series of Oz books, set up elements of this book in the prior Ozma of Oz (1907). He was not entirely pleased with this, as the introduction to Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz opens with the protest that he k...

Regarded by critics and fans alike as one of the most accomplished and witty social commentators of the twentieth century, all of Kurt Vonnegut's unique strengths as a writer shine in the short fiction piece 2BR02B. The title is a clever take on Hamlet's famous rhetorical question, "To be or not to be?" In this brave new world, it's the phone number one calls to schedule an assisted suicide or termination -- both of which are commonplace occurrences in a time when the population is strictl...

This coloring book contains an elegant collection of the finest abstract patterns wrapped in beautiful illustrations to color and display. Immerse yourself in the calming activity of coloring, while embracing the therapeutic experience of patterns.Why You'll Love This Book:• Contains 30 pictures.• Pictures are single-page, to avoid bleed-through.• Age appropriate for middle school and high school age kids 13 years - and up.• Printable version for printi...

This coloring book is packed full of fun, calming, and satisfying coloring pages, suitable for kids ages 3 and up.Fun and entertaining bird-themed designs make this varied book perfect for girls, boys, teens and tweens, and maybe even adults or parents who can manage to find the time to relax and color.Why You'll Love This Book:• Contains 10 pictures.• Pictures are single-page, to avoid bleed-through.• Age appropriate for pre-school and elementary age ...

In the aftermath of her father's death, the plucky Alison Leigh finds herself without any viable financial prospects. After considering her options, she decides to get a fresh start in Winnipeg, Canada, where a family member secures her a secretarial position. After adjusting to life in the remote outpost, Alison's fortunes begin to improve when she finds love.

A Room with a View is a novel by English writer E. M. Forster, about a young woman in the restrained culture of Edwardian era England. Set in Italy and England, the story is both a romance and a critique of English society at the beginning of the 20th century. Merchant-Ivory produced an award-winning film adaptation in 1985. The Modern Library ranked A Room with a View 79th on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century (1998). The first part of the novel is set in...

The marriage of Mark Wylder and Dorkas Brenden is supposed to end a history of arguments between the two families. However, both people involved do not seem to like the idea. Before the wedding, Mark disappears. But to where? And how will the people around him react to his disappearance? J. Sheridan Le Fanu (28 August 1814 – 7 February 1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was a leading ghost story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the developme...

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum ...

Edwin Dingle's book China on Foot details his trip through Hong Kong and Shanghai, and finally into Tibet, where he would be one of the first Westerners to enter a Tibetan Monastery. There he learned certain advanced spiritual forms of yogic breathing and meditation, which later inform his spiritual practices. Later Dingle would change his name (who wouldn't?) to "Ding Le Mei," which was given to him by his spiritual guide in Tibet. This book is a recount of his trip through China in the e...

A Room with a View is a novel by English writer E. M. Forster, about a young woman in the restrained culture of Edwardian era England. Set in Italy and England, the story is both a romance and a critique of English society at the beginning of the 20th century. Merchant-Ivory produced an award-winning film adaptation in 1985. The Modern Library ranked A Room with a View 79th on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century (1998). A Room with a View had a lengthy gest...

This yearly planner is perfect for big planning. Plan for a month from now or a year from now in one convenient planner.This yearly planner will help you to accomplish your goals over the next year, once you spend time to think of them, plan for them, write them down and schedule them in your planner.The Yearly Goal Planner:.: Features action plan and goal checklist layouts to provide ample space for writing..: Weeks start with Monday to Sunday and ...

This daily planner is perfect for small and big planning. Plan for today, a month from now or 6 months from now in one convenient planner.This daily planner will help you to accomplish your goals, once you spend time to think of them, plan for them, write them down and schedule them in your planner.A compact and easy to carry planner that is convenient to use with matte textured cover and sheets.The Undated Day Planner features:• 120 to do list page...