A collection of newspaper articles, poetry, and columns written by the author of the Little House books. Most of these pieces originally appeared in a publication called FARMER'S WEEK and deal with Laura's life on the Missouri farm where she lived with her husband, Almanzo.
For the first time, all of Alcott's known Christmas short stories and novellas are published in a single volume. These 15 enchanting tales filled with hope, sorrow, faith, joy, redemption, strength, and goodness will appeal to readers of all ages. Illustrations.
In Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Life As a Pioneer Woman, Laura tells her readers what it was like to be a pioneer in the early 1900s. Her stories and insights show us how difficult even the simplest chores or tasks were for the early pioneers, yet through it all she continued to see each situation as an adventure--as if ...
From helping others in times of need to having a positive attitude, Laura's words of wisdom are applicable even in today's world. As she shares stories and experiences from her own life, she encourages readers to live lives of integrity and to realize their dreams.
Laura Ingalls Wilder has long been admired for being a strong yet sensitive woman ahead of her times. Now her wisest and wittiest comments are arranged in a charming gift book that's sure to provide inspiration for every reader. Includes background information on Wilder's life, family, and times.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories, got involved with two actual criminal cases and published his observations. Here, "literary prospector" Hines presents these cases with newly rediscovered source material.
In Writings to Young Women on Laura Ingalls Wilder: As Told by Her Family, Friends, and Neighbors, we see Laura through the eyes of those who knew her best. They tell of her insatiable love for reading and learning new things, her reactions to the fame from her best-selling children's series, and even which book she considered her favorite.
Maurice Traherne is wrongly accused of fraud and gambling and must play a careful hand if he is to win his love, Octavia, from the grasp of other, less honorable men and retain the trust of those who had faith in him.
The tales of Laura Ingalls Wilder formed the basis for The Little House on the Prairie television series which touched the hearts of millions. This collection of her inspirational writings reflects faith and wisdom distilled from a lifetime of experience.
This volume studies the explanation of illness in various cultural and social contexts. It is aimed at scholars and practitioners in health communication and health care fields, including nursing, public health, and medicine.
Two young women traveling through Europe with an older uncle secretly yearn for adventures and romance. The two young men who enter their lives agree to play a prank on the women by becoming aides to their uncle.
Before Laura Ingalls Wilder found fame with her "Little House" books, she made a name for herself with short nonfiction pieces in magazines and newspapers. Read today, these pieces offer insight into her development as a writer and depict farm life in the Ozarks - and also show us a different Laura Ingalls Wilder than we have come to know. This ...
A collection of newspaper articles, poetry, and columns written by the author of the Little House books. Most of these pieces originally appeared in a publication called FARMER'S WEEK and deal with Laura's life on the Missouri farm where she lived with her husband, Almanzo.
Princess Lygia lives as a hostage in first-century Rome. As arrogant nobleman Vinicius pursues her, Lygia's deep faith begins to move him, even as Emperor Nero increases his persecution of Christians. Vinicius must declare his allegiance to Nero or to the one true God.
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