Poetry for Young People: William Butler Yeats

Poetry for Young People: William Butler Yeats

He was the finest modern poet in the English language--plus a playwright, theatre manager, politician, and passionate believer in supernatural. William Butler Yeats' writing captures all the magic and mystery of his native Ireland, and here are some 26 of his finest, most mesmerizing verses. In "The Stolen Child," fairies come in the night to entice a boy away forever to "where the wave of moonlight glosses the dim grey sands with light." Yeats claimed that a Greek folk song inspired "The Song of Wandering Aengus": the excerpt here follows Aengus on his quest to locate an enchanted girl. Visions of a fierce and terrible battle-where "unknown perishing armies beat about my ears"--emerge in "The Valley of the Black Pig," all seen in a dream. Matching the beauty of Yeats' written images are a series of exquisite and evocative paintings, which range from panoramic natural landscapes to compelling portraits of characters both human and fantastic. And, as always, this acclaimed series features fascinating biographical information, introductions to each verse, and full annotations that define difficult unfamiliar vocabulary.

  • UPC: 049725066151
  • ASIN: 0806966157
  • ISBN: 0806966157
  • Brand: Sterling Publishing
  • Manufacturer: Sterling

Essays & Poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson (Barnes & Noble Classics)

Essays & Poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson (Barnes & Noble Classics)

&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&REssays and Poems&&L/I&&R, by &&LB&&RRalph Waldo Emerson&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R&&LI&&R &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&LDIV&&RNew introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences―biographical, historical, and literary―to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RAs an adolescent America searched for its unique identity among the nations of the world, a number of thinkers and writers emerged eager to share their vision of what the American character could be. Among their leaders was &&LB&&RRalph Waldo Emerson&&L/B&&R, whose essays, lectures, and poems defined the American transcendentalist movement, though he himself disliked the term. &&L/P&&R&&LP&&REmerson advocates a rejection of fear-driven conformity, a total independence of thought and spirit, and a life lived in harmony with nature. He believes that Truth lies within each individual, for each is part of a greater whole, a universal “ove... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 159308076X
  • ISBN: 159308076X
  • Brand: Sterling Publishing
  • Manufacturer: Sterling Publishing

San Francisco: A Pictorial Celebration

San Francisco: A Pictorial Celebration

Travel books and magazines continually rate San Francisco among the ten most desirable destinations in the world—and Elan Penn, along with journalist Christopher J. Craig, successfully captures all its enchantment. Readers will practically hear the cable car bells sound as they examine images of the city’s scenic and man-made treasures, culturally diverse and distinctive neighborhoods, and landmarks. But San Francisco has a compelling story to tell, and it’s all here too: its Mexican origins, the gold rush, the devastating earthquakes, and the stunning rebirth. In addition to such well-known sites as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Presidio, Ghirardelli Square, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Haight-Ashbury, the pictures include such landmarks as City Lights Bookstore; the hotels and mansions of the Golden Age; memorials, monuments, and religious structures; and oases of education and entertainment.   

  • ASIN: 1402723881
  • ISBN: 1402723881
  • Manufacturer: Sterling

The Canterbury Tales (Barnes & Noble Classics)

The Canterbury Tales (Barnes & Noble Classics)

&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&RThe Canterbury Tales&&L/I&&R, by &&LB&&RGeoffrey Chaucer&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R&&LI&&R &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&LDIV&&RNew introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences―biographical, historical, and literary―to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RPilgrims on their way to worship at the shrine of Saint Thomas à Becket in Canterbury stop at the Tabard Inn. Representing a cross-section of medieval English society, the group includes a knight and his squire, a prioress, a friar, a miller, and a wife. To amuse themselves on their journey, they agree that each will tell a tale. These stories―by turns bawdy, hilarious, scurrilous, romantic, heroic, and moving―reveal a great deal about the tellers and the world they live in, which, despite the distance of six hundred years, seems remarkably like our own. Indeed, the structure of &&LI&&RThe Canterbury Tales&&L/I&&R and the sophisti... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 1593080808
  • ISBN: 1593080808
  • Brand: Sterling Publishing
  • Manufacturer: Barnes & Noble Classics

The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&RThe Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson&&L/I&&R, by &&LB&&REmily Dickinson&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&R&&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&LDIV&&RNew introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences―biographical, historical, and literary―to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LDIV&&R &&L/DIV&&R&&LDIV&&RBorn in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1830, &&LB&&RDickinson&&L/B&&R began life as an energetic, outgoing young woman who excelled as a student. However, in her mid-twenties she began to grow reclusive, and eventually she rarely descended from her room in her father’s house. She spent most of her time working on her poetry, largely without encouragement or real interest from her family and peers, and died at age fifty-five. Only a handful of her 1,775 poems had been published during her lifetime. When her poems finally appeared after her death, readers immediately recognized an artist whose immense depth and stylistic complexities would one day make her the mo... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 1593080506
  • ISBN: 1593080506
  • Brand: Sterling Publishing
  • Manufacturer: Barnes & Noble Classics

The Essential Tales And Poems of Edgar Allen Poe (Barnes & Noble Classics)

The Essential Tales And Poems of Edgar Allen Poe (Barnes & Noble Classics)

&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&RThe Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe&&L/I&&R, by &&LB&&REdgar Allan Poe&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R&&LI&&R &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&L/DIV&&RNew introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences―biographical, historical, and literary―to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RCreator of the modern detective story, innovative architect of the horror genre, and a poet of extraordinary musicality, Edgar Allan Poe remains one of America’s most popular and influential writers. His tales and poems brim with psychological depth, almost painful intensity, and unexpected―and surprisingly modern―flashes of dark humor and irony.&&LBR&&R&&LBR&&RThis anthology offers an exceptionally generous selection of Poe’s short stories. It includes his famed masterpieces, such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Purloined Letter," featuring Poe’s great detective, Dupin; his insightful ... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 1593080646
  • ISBN: 9781593080648
  • Brand: Sterling Publishing
  • Manufacturer: Sterling Publishing

The Great Christmas Crisis

The Great Christmas Crisis

First the reindeer rebelled--now it's the elves' turn! This fun follow-up to The Great Reindeer Rebellion is as over-the-top entertaining as its forerunner. 'Tis the month before Christmas, and things aren't great. The elves are complaining, “We're all running late!” The candy-cane twister needs major repairs; there's not enough cotton to stuff the toy bears. The North Pole's in trouble: Santa MUST find out why.Told in fun rhyme and featuring embossed, spot-glossed pages, this holiday-bright book takes kids on an undercover mission with Santa himself--and gives them an inside peek at what REALLY goes on in the elves' workshop. 

  • ASIN: 1402786328
  • ISBN: 1402786328
  • Brand: Sterling Publishing
  • Manufacturer: Sterling Children's Books

Edgar Allan Poe: An Adult Coloring Book

Edgar Allan Poe: An Adult Coloring Book

Enter the macabre, mysterious realm of Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tales by coloring Odessa Begay’s haunting illustrations. Leave the modern world and its demands behind while adding your creative touch to settings, motifs, and details inspired by The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Oblong Box, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, and more. Each image is accompanied by a short, atmospheric excerpt from the story. Let your imagination lead the way as you evoke the eerie essence of the master storyteller’s enduring work with pen or pencil.

  • UPC: 499992272043
  • ASIN: 1454921358
  • ISBN: 9781454921356
  • Brand: Sterling Publishing
  • Manufacturer: Lark Crafts

Itsy Bitsy Spider: Lift the Flap

Itsy Bitsy Spider: Lift the Flap

Youngsters may move the toy spider and lift the flaps in an illustrated version of the classic children's song that also offers instructions for the corresponding finger play.

  • UPC: 796714977638
  • ASIN: 1586633287
  • ISBN: 1586633287
  • Brand: Sterling Publishing
  • Manufacturer: TOMY

The Dog Expert: The Only Dog Book You Will Ever Need

The Dog Expert: The Only Dog Book You Will Ever Need

Purebred or mongrel?  Puppy or grown-up?  Dogs are wonderful pets, and this guide is all a would-be owner needs to become a confident EXPERT. With plenty of photos, illustrations, charts, quizzes, and sidebars—plus a directory of breeds—it offers user-friendly advice on everything from selecting a dog to caring for an older animal. An easy-to-follow question and answer format explains canine evolution and physical characteristics; feeding, training, and grooming; and recognizing common illnesses. A must-have for anyone who loves dogs.

  • ASIN: 0903505711
  • ISBN: 0903505711
  • Brand: Brand: Expert
  • Manufacturer: Sterling Publishing