-Titulo Original : Rhymes And Legends (selection)/rimas Y Leyendas (seleccion) A Dual-language Book (dover Dual Language Spanish)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Spains great lyric poet, Gustavo Adolfo Becquer (1836-1870), is famed both for his poetry and his fiction. Becquers celebrated Rhymes consists of sixty-six of the most splendid poems written in Spain in the nineteenth century. As the Alvarez Quintero brothers said, All his poetry is moonlight. And the six tales from Becquers Legends, shimmering between romance and fantasy, show why his prose is recognized as among the best from the Spanish Romantic tradition.Editor Stanley Appelbaum provides sensitive, accurate English translations on the pages facing the original Spanish, as well as an informative introduction to the authors life and work. This volume is a treasure for students and teachers of Spanish language and literature and for lovers of poetry and storytelling...

-Titulo Original : Fuenteovejuna A Dual-language Book (dover Dual Language Spanish) (english And Spanish Edition)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: From the golden age of the Spanish theater comes this captivating seventeenth-century drama of peasantry defending their honor against oppression by a feudal lord. Based on a historical incident during the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, Fuenteovejuna takes its name from an Andalusian town in which the residents unite to enact justice when faced with vicious oppression.One of Spains most highly esteemed and prolific playwrights, Lope de Vega (1562-1635) created a remarkable number of plays, noteworthy for their individual freshness, sincerity, and spontaneity. This edition of Fuenteovejuna, one of his most popular works, features an informative introduction with background on Spanish theater in the time of Lope de Vega as well as on the dramatists career and on the play itself. The editor and translator has supplied an excellent English prose version on the pages facing the original Spanish for an absolutely complete edition - not freely adapted, but as close to the meaning of the original text as possible. Any student of Spanish language or literature will welcome this versatile and well-edited edition of a masterpiece of Spanish drama. About the Author Stanley Appelbaum served for decades as Dovers Editor in Chief until his retirement in 1996. He continues to work as a selector, compiler, editor, and translator of literature in a remarkable range of languages that includes Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Russian...

-Titulo Original : First Spanish Reader A Beginners Dual-language Book (beginners Guides) (english And Spanish Edition)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Especially designed for the beginning student, this handy volume helps students learn Spanish by presenting simple, easy-to-read adaptations of classic Spanish stories and other material - with complete faithful English translations on the facing pages.The selections, by significant writers of the past and present (Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Juan Jose Milla, Eufronio Viscarra, Ricardo Palma, Lope de Rueda, Enrique Amorim, Juan Jose Arreola, and other noted writers), derive from the best and most genuine Hispanic tradition, and are revealing of the life and psychology of the Spanish-speaking peoples.The dual-language book will enable those readers with the most limited knowledge of the language to enjoy reading in the original Spanish from the very first day of instruction. Vocabularies and exercises are included as special aids for the student...

-Titulo Original : Spanish Stories / Cuentos Españoles (a Dual-language Book) (english And Spanish Edition)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Designed for the lover of fine literature as well as the intermediate language student, this dual-language book contains 13 great, representative Spanish short stories. Chronologically arranged to illustrate the development of the story form in Spanish, the stories are presented both in Spanish and English, enabling students to learn a language while simultaneously studying literary classics. Edited by former Queens College professor Angel Flores, the volume includes brilliant works not available in any other edition published in the U.S. First-rate stories range from the medieval tales of Don Juan Manuel and the classics of Cervantes, Alarcon and Miguel de Unamuno to the highly acclaimed contemporary works of Jorge Luis Borges, Camilo Jose Cela, and Juan Goytisolo. Also included are satirical views of Spanish life by Leopolda Alas (Clarin) and Emilia Pardo Bazan, charming sketches by Ricardo Palma, and the socially and politically inspired writings of Benito Lynch and Horacia Quiroga. With this book, language students will be able to follow Spanish classics in the original while having immediate access to a complete, faithful English translation on the facing page. The dual format saves hours in word-hunting and note-taking, allowing more time for intensified study of the language, building vocabulary and practicing conversation. The present volume also contains an informative essay on Spanish literature, a biographical-critical introduction to each story, notes on obscure references and idioms and a Spanish-to-English vocabulary.Students of language and comparative literature will find the dual-language format convenient and helpful and the stories deeply satisfying; readers interested in Spanish literature will want to add this important and stimulating collection to their personal libraries....

-Titulo Original : First Voyage To America From The Log Of The Santa Maria (dover Childrens Classics)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Dramatic, revealing entries - including Columbus own words - document epochal voyage, heavy seas, discouraged crew, first sighting of land, appearance of island natives, more. Translated into English, reset in large type. 44 illustrations, including a number from rare sources. Fascinating historical document. Publishers note...

-Titulo Original : Build Your Own Cupcake Sticker Activity Book (dover Little Activity Books Stickers)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Four delicious cupcakes have just come out of the oven- and its up to you to decorate them! Youll find 83 stickers of numbers and candles for birthday party cupcakes, colorful sprinkles, chocolate drops, fruit toppings, and more tasty treats. Since each sticker is reusable, you can dress up the cupcakes over and over and over...

-Titulo Original : Easy Spanish Phrase Book New Edition Over 700 Phrases For Everyday Use (dover Language Guides Spanish)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Learning the basics of Spanish can be fast and easy. This book includes words and sentences about eating, shopping, and more. Over 700 expressions will help you ask for directions, find a restaurant, and talk to a doctor. Youll also learn how to pronounce each phrase. Its great for visitors to Spain and Latin America! About the Author Pablo Garcia-Loaeza is an Assistant Professor of Spanish at West Virginia University, where he specializes in Latin American literature and culture. He is the author of four other Dover Spanish Language titles...

-Titulo Original : I Need A New Butt!-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: A silly story that will cause boys and girls to giggle from beginning to end! - Norman Public Schools A young boy suddenly notices a big problem - his butt has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. Will he choose an armor-plated butt? A rocket butt? A robot butt? Find out in this quirky tale of a tail, which features hilarious rhymes and delightful illustrations. Children and parents will love this book - no ifs, ands, or butts about it! I can assure you right now that your kids will love this book. They will giggle, they will laugh, and they will want this book to be read over and over again because it is just plain silly and funny … the perfect kid-combo. - Storywraps From the Back Cover A young boy suddenly notices a big problem-his butt has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. Will he choose an armor-plated butt? A rocket butt? A robot butt? Find out in this quirky tale of a tail, which features hilarious rhymes and delightful illustrations. Children and parents will love this book-no ifs, ands, or butts about it!Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by Oratia Media Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand, 2012.See every Dover book in print at doverpublications About the Author Dawn McMillan writes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and storybooks for children. She is also the author of Woolly Wally and Holy Socks. She lives in Waiomu, New Zealand.Ross Kinnaird has illustrated such childrens books as 50 Body Questions and the animated poem Smaller, winner of the Peoples Choice Award at the World Parkinsons Congress. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand...

-Titulo Original : Easy Origami (dover Origami Papercraft)over 30 Simple Projects-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Here are 32 simple projects that are a snap for beginners! There are illustrations and instructions for folding a hat, cup, and pinwheel. There are even more difficult models such as a penguin, pelican, and piano. The book also includes a swan, lantern, pigeon, fox, rabbit, and more. Youll be an expert in no time! About the Author Internationally renowned author John Montroll has significantly increased the origami repertoire with his original designs. Best known as the inspiration behind the single-square, no-cuts, no-glue approach, the American origami master presents meticulously developed folding sequences that result in better models with fewer steps...

-Titulo Original : I Broke My Butt! The Cheeky Sequel To The International Bestseller I Need A New Butt!-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: The inventive young hero from the bestselling I Need a New Butt! is back and this time he has accidentally glued a serving tray to his behind - and hes tickled pink! See, its great for sliding down hills, surfing big waves, and other booty-full fun and games. Now all his friends want one too! Another cracked farce from the cheeky team of Dawn McMillan and Ross Kinnaird. About the Author Dawn McMillan writes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and storybooks for children. She is also the author of Woolly Wally and Holy Socks. She lives in Waiomu, New Zealand. Ross Kinnaird has illustrated such childrens books as 50 Body Questions and the animated poem Smaller, winner of the Peoples Choice Award at the World Parkinsons Congress. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand...

-Titulo Original : Creative Haven Village Charm Coloring Book (creative Haven Coloring Books)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: From the Back Cover Add color to picturesque village scenes! This delightful coloring book highlights the wonders and joys of quaint village life. Overflowing with charm and idyllic imagery, 31 richly detailed illustrations feature beautiful country and seaside scenes, fairy-tale cottages, lush flower-filled gardens, decorative storefronts, and lovely outdoor cafe settings. Take a relaxing journey through idyllic villages! Overflowing with charm and picturesque illustrations, this delightful coloring book highlights the wonders and joys of quaint village life. Thirty-one ready-to-color pictures feature beautiful country and seaside scenes, fairy-tale cottages, lush gardens, decorative storefronts, and lovely cafe settings. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display...

-Titulo Original : My Fathers Dragon-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: About the Author Ruth Stiles Gannett graduated from Vassar College in 1944 with a degree in chemistry. My Fathers Dragon was the first of her childrens books, and it proved so popular that she wrote two sequels. The three books have remained continuously in print since their initial publication more than 60 years ago. When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river - and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors might be entitled to a free ride.Elmer needs no further encouragement to stow away aboard a ship to the island, where he matches wits with hungry tigers, an irate gorilla, cranky crocodiles, and other moody creatures. A charmingly illustrated Newbery Honor Book, this comic adventure story has delighted generations of children...

-Titulo Original : Perspective Made Easy (dover Art Instruction)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Perspective, the author tells us, is easy; yet surprisingly few artists are aware of the simple rules that make it so. This easy-to-follow book - the first devoted entirely to clarifying the laws of perspective - remedies the situation. In it, the author uses over 250 simple line drawings to illustrate the concepts involved.Beginning with clear, concise, immediately applicable discussions of the horizon, vanishing point, and the crucial relationship of eye level to perspective drawing, youll learn how to place figures and objects in a drawing, depict interiors, create shade and shadows, and achieve all the other elements necessary for a successful perspective drawing. By repeatedly stressing important points, Mr. Norling teaches you to make them second-nature. Moreover, his approach is so simple and direct that no matter how little raw talent or experience you have, you will soon be able to apply these techniques almost instinctively.Mastery of perspective is a basic skill every artist must have. This simple, nontechnical guide will enable you to master its essentials in a relatively short time. Clear and concise, this book is an essential addition to any artists bookshelf. From the Back Cover Perspective, the author tells us, is easy; yet surprisingly few artists are aware of the simple rules that make it so. This easy-to-follow book-the first devoted entirely to clarifying the laws of perspective-remedies the situation. In it, the author uses over 250 simple line drawings to illustrate the concepts involved.Beginning with clear, concise, immediately applicable discussions of the horizon, vanishing point, and the crucial relationship of eye level to perspective drawing, youll learn how to place figures and objects in a drawing, depict interiors, create shade and shadows, and achieve all the other elements necessary for a successful perspective drawing. By repeatedly stressing important points, Mr. Norling teaches you to make them second-nature. Moreover, his approach is so simple and direct that no matter how little raw talent or experience you have, you will soon be able to apply these techniques almost instinctively.Mastery of perspective is a basic skill every artist must have. This simple, nontechnical guide will enable you to master its essentials in a relatively short time. Clear and concise, this book is an essential addition to any artists bookshelf...

-Titulo Original : The Berenstain Bears Big Book Of Science And Nature (dover Childrens Science Books)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Discover fun facts about the natural world in the company of the Berenstain Bears and their friend, Professor Actual Factual, the foremost bear scientist of his time! This treasury of knowledge includes a complete almanac of the seasons and intriguing information about animals, plants, insects, and fish - plus fun for the whole family with simple science projects. Three big adventures begin with The Berenstain Bears Almanac, presenting a year in Bear Country thats brimming with holiday celebrations, changes in the weather, and signs of the seasons. The Berenstain Bears Nature Guide takes a leisurely stroll through the woods as well as an underwater excursion for close-ups of the plant and animal kingdoms. At The Berenstain Bears Science Fair, discover a variety of machines and how they work with plenty of projects, experiments, and interesting things to learn, make, and do. About the Author Stan and Jan Berenstain introduced the first Berenstain Bear books in 1962. Mike Berenstain grew up watching his parents work together to write about and draw these lovable bears. Eventually he started drawing and writing about them too. Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Bear adventures from the family home and studio in Pennsylvania, in an area that looks much like the sunny dirt road deep in Bear Country. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science and NatureBy Stan Berenstain, Jan BerenstainDover Publications, Inc.Copyright © 2013 Berenstain Enterprises, Inc.All rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-486-49834-8ContentsThe Berenstain Bears Almanac, The Berenstain Bears Nature Guide, The Berenstain Bears Science Fair, CHAPTER 1What makes a year?Four Seasons. Four is all. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.Twelve Months. A lot to say. January, February, March, April, May. June, July, August, September. October, November and December.How will you know which season is here? Come and well show you a Bear Country year.A brand-new calendar! Hooray! Hooray! A whole new year starts today!In the very first month on the very first day ...is what we say.Your knees shiver.You see ice on the river.Your breath shows.Youve got a runny nose.You have to wear a scarf and cap.Great Natural Bear starts his LONG winter nap.Papa puts on long underwear.There are fat snowflakes in the air. (Continues...)Excerpted from The Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science and Nature by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain. Copyright © 2013 Berenstain Enterprises, Inc.. Excerpted by permission of Dover Publications, Inc.. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site...

-Titulo Original : Wonderful World Of Horses Coloring Book (dover Nature Coloring Book)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Artist John Green skillfully portrays the legendary grace and beauty of this animal in a collection of 30 illustrations. For more than 20 years, John Green has created popular Dover coloring books. He specializes in realistic drawings of people, animals, and places.Handsome equines - from Clydesdales to show horses - are depicted in the wild and at work. Horses take hold of our imaginations when they gallop across the plains whinnying into the wind. But most of all, horses capture our hearts. And its said theyve done more to change human history than any other domestic animal. Brief captions supplement an impressive panorama of one of the worlds best-loved and most highly prized animals. Dramatic portraits of horses galloping, racing across fieldsIllustration of Dressage, a form of horse riding.Horse jockey and show jumping.Scenes in the Canadian Rockies and Desert.Trotting, galloping, working the land and more.Shop Dover for educational and low-priced nature coloring books about amazing animals, birds, deadly insects, wonderful wildflowers, river monsters, national parks, and more. Plus, youll visit exotic environments such as the African plains, snow-filled Arctic and Antarctic snowscapes, lush wetlands and arid deserts, botanical gardens, coral reefs, the solar system, freshwater ponds, the Grand Canyon and National Parks, and other locales. Boys, girls, teens, and adults will enjoy our coloring books. They make great gifts for all ages. About the Author For more than 20 years, John Green has created popular Dover coloring books. He specializes in realistic drawings of people, animals, and places, and his recent titles range from Life in Old Japan to Dogs to Paint or Color...

-Titulo Original : Whats Different? (dover Little Activity Books)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Do you like puzzles? Then youll love this little book. Youll find 27 pairs of illustrations with small differences. Try to spot whats different between drawings of a dog and his friend, fluttering butterflies, and more. For added fun, you can even color each picture...

-Titulo Original : How To Draw Step-by-step Drawings! (dover How To Draw)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: If you think you cant draw, or have never tried, follow the steps in this book, and you will be drawing right away! Over 30 pictures for you to draw and color! Everyone can learn to draw with easy art instruction guide How to Draw Step-by-Step Drawings! Suitable for girls and boys ages 5 to 10, from kindergarten to fifth grade, kids can start with simple diagrams of simple shapes in the beginning and move towards learning to combine shapes to create fun familiar objects and animals. Learn to draw different things by using circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, and other shapes.64-pages includes 30 pictures plus a practice page opposite each drawing.Each picture will help budding artists understand the basics of shape, form, and dimension. Learn to draw an apple, peach, pear, pineapple, tricycle, sailboat, house, cat, rabbit, fish, turtle, and more.These simple directions and step-by-step illustrations make this beginners guide to drawing easy and fun.Use crayons or colored pencils to color your drawings when finished.Dovers collection of activity books for children is packed with hours of fun at low prices. Our activity books include art, coloring, doodling, and drawing books, mazes, hidden pictures, dot-to-dots, journals, crosswords and other fun word games; and much more. About the Author Barbara Soloff Levy has created over two dozen How to Draw guides for Dover, plus many other activity books. Since retiring from her job as an elementary school art teacher, she devotes much of her time thinking up new ideas for this popular series...

-Titulo Original : My First Human Body Book-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: About the Author An accomplished science and nature illustrator, Patricia J. Wynne is the recipient of the 2008 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor and has won awards from Parenting Magazine, the John Burroughs Association, and the National Science Teachers Association. Patricias artwork has appeared in galleries, magazines, newspapers, and more than 100 books for both children and adults. She is the author of numerous successful Dover titles on science and design. Its easy to learn about your body! This cool coloring book includes 28 drawings that explore muscles, bones, lungs, and more. You can read how your voice box works, how your tongue tastes food, how your DNA is different from your family and friends, and more....

-Titulo Original : The Call Of The Wild-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: This triumphant tale of survival follows the adventures of Buck, half-St. Bernard and half-Scottish sheepdog, who is forced into the brutal life of a sled-dog during the heady days of the Alaska gold rush.The Call of the Wild, considered by many to be Jack Londons greatest novel, is a gripping survival story of a heroic dog that, thrust into the brutal life of the Alaska Gold Rush, ultimately faces a choice between living in mans world and returning to nature. Adventure and animal-story enthusiasts as well as students and devotees of American literature will find this classic work a thrilling, memorable reading experience.Jack Londons novels and ruggedly individual life seemed to embody American hopes, frustrations, and romantic longings in the turbulent first years of the twentieth century, years infused with the wonder and excitement of great technological and historic change. The authors restless spirit, taste for a life of excitement, and probing mind led him on a series of hard-edged adventures from the Klondike to the South Seas. Out of these sometimes harrowing experiences - and his fascination with the theories of such thinkers as Darwin, Spencer, and Marx - came the inspiration for novels of adventure that would make him one of America’s most popular writers. Stories of hardship amid the wilderness and on the open sea typify Londons works.White Fang, a companion work of literature to The Call of the Wild, is a classic animal adventure story about a hybrid wild wolf-dogs battle for survival and its transformation into domesticity.The Sea-Wolf, a 1904 maritime classic hailed by critics as one of the greatest sea stories ever written, is an adventure story composed of the struggle for survival, personal discovery and growth.Dover’s Thrift Editions offer a superlative collection of classic literature at exceptional value, with over 700 titles available by world-famous authors in fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry. About the Author Novelist, journalist, and social activist Jack London (1876-1916) rose from abject poverty to international fame. The bestselling, highest-paid, and most popular author of his era, London created a substantial body of work in his short life, drawing upon his experiences as a cannery worker, sailor, railroad hobo, and prospector...

-Titulo Original : Creative Haven Country Farm Scenes Coloring Book Relax & Find Your True Colors (creative Haven Coloring Books)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Colorists can relax and unwind with this beautiful book illustrating life on the farm. Thirty-one idyllic scenes include everything from cows in the meadow and chickens in the hen house to fields of flowers and fresh vegetable stands. These realistically rendered images will make you want to Live, Laugh, Farm - and of course, color! Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Country Farm Scenes and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. About the Author Teresa Elizabeth Goodridge is a freelance artist based in beautiful Yorkshire, England. She adores children and anything related to them, hence her love for illustrating childrens books, games, cards, toys, etc. She specializes in character development and has designed dozens of paper-based products for numerous companies, as well as dozens of Dover titles. Several of Teresas Dover adult coloring books are bestsellers and include such favorites as the Harry and Meghan Wedding books, as well as Country Charm, Romantic Country Scenes, Autumn Scenes, Winter Wonderland, and many more...

-Titulo Original : Easy Italian Phrase Book 770 Basic Phrases For Everyday Use (dover Language Guides Italian)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Heres the perfect book to use when youre traveling to Italy for business or pleasure - or whenever fast, effective communication in Italian is needed.This handy, sturdy volume contains more than 770 basic phrases that provide the practical language necessary for most everyday situations. Designed for use as a quick reference tool and an easy study guide, Easy Italian Phrase Book is the perfect companion when traveling abroad or for reading at odd moments in order to learn a few phrases each day.Included are basic phrases used in: making yourself understood; general expressions; restaurants and specialty shops; phone conversations; boat, plane, and train travel; making hotel reservations; and much more. Each phrase in this inexpensive and easy-to-use book is accompanied by a phonetic pronunciation guide, and a complete index makes word and phrase location quick and easy...

-Titulo Original : My Butt Is So Noisy!-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Everyone’s favorite character from the bestselling I Need a New Butt! and I Broke My Butt! is back with a new problem - his butt is too noisy! The latest and loudest sequel follows our hero’s hilarious adventures caused by the hooting and tooting, humming and strumming, and clicking and ticking of a bothersome backside. Can the noises be put to good use? Find out in this latest cheeky tale from Dawn McMillan and Ross Kinnaird. From the Back Cover A noisy butt is causing trouble! Hooting and tooting, humming and strumming, clicking and ticking! Can the noises be put to good use? A hilarious story of bothersome burps, hums, and honks from the author and illustrator of the bestselling I Need a New Butt! and I Broke my Butt! About the Author About the Author: Dawn McMillan writes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and storybooks for children. She is also the author of Woolly Wally and Holy Socks. Dover also publishes two more of her collaborations with Ross Kinnaird, Doctor Grundy’s Undies and Seagull Sid and the Naughty Things His Seagulls Did! She lives in Waiomu, New Zealand. About the Illustrator: In addition to his collaborations with Dawn McMillan, Ross Kinnaird has illustrated such children’s books as 50 Body Questions and the animated poem “Smaller,” winner of the People’s Choice Award at the World Parkinson’s Congress. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand....

-Titulo Original : Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (dover Thrift Editions Classic Novels)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Referring to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, H. L. Mencken noted that his discovery of this classic American novel was the most stupendous event of my whole life; Ernest Hemingway declared that all modern American literature stems from this one book, while T. S. Eliot called Huck one of the permanent symbolic figures of fiction, not unworthy to take a place with Ulysses, Faust, Don Quixote, Don Juan, Hamlet.The novels preeminence derives from its wonderfully imaginative re-creation of boyhood adventures along the Mississippi River, its inspired characterization, the authors remarkable ear for dialogue, and the books understated development of serious underlying themes: natural man versus civilized society, the evils of slavery, the innate value and dignity of human beings, and other topics. Most of all, Huckleberry Finn is a wonderful story, filled with high adventure and unforgettable characters. From the Back Cover Referring to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, H. L. Mencken noted that his discovery of this classic American novel was the most stupendous event of my whole life; Ernest Hemingway declared that all modern American literature stems from this one book, while T. S. Eliot called Huck one of the permanent symbolic figures of fiction, not unworthy to take a place with Ulysses, Faust, Don Quixote, Don Juan, Hamlet.The novels preeminence derives from its wonderfully imaginative re-creation of boyhood adventures along the mighty Mississippi River, its inspired characterization, the authors remarkable ear for dialogue, and the books understated development of serious underlying themes: natural man versus civilized society, the evils of slavery, the innate value and dignity of human beings, the stultifying effects of convention, and other topics. But most of all,Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a wonderful story?filled with high adventure and unforgettable characters (including the great river itself)?that no one who has read it will ever forget.Unabridged Dover (1994) republication of the text of the first American edition, published by Charles L. Webster and Company, New York, 1885. New introductory Note. About the Author After the Civil War, Samuel Clemens (1835-1910) left his small town to seek work as a riverboat pilot. As Mark Twain, the Missouri native found his place in the world. Author, journalist, lecturer, wit, and sage, Twain created enduring works that have enlightened and amused readers of all ages for generations...

-Titulo Original : Creative Haven Around The World Color By Number (creative Haven Coloring Books)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Take a globe-trotting coloring adventure with 46 stunning scenes of major cities, tropical islands, mountaintop vistas, exotic markets, and other popular tourist destinations! Color and travel your way around the globe with 46 picturesque places to visit that include New York City, Paris, London, Dubai, Barcelona-as well as international landmarks and breathtaking sights found in Mexico, Germany, Egypt, China, Russia, Greece, Italy, Ireland, and dozens more countries. It’s easy to achieve realistic effects with the help of lightly printed numbers that correspond to a simple color key. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Around The World Color By Number and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each image is shown in full color on the inside covers. You can duplicate these images by following the color guide on the inside front cover, or choose your own palette for a more personal touch.Each scene is highly detailed and enclosed in a border for a finished look. The name of each location appears at the bottom of the page, to the left of the perforation line.The artwork in this book is based on a standard set of colored pencils. It is best to use hard colored pencils, allowing for a thinner line, 24 will allow you to fully color the artwork presented here.Because of the level of detail in this book, printed numbers and a color key provide a guide to perfect shading and realistic effects. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display.Coloring is a great hobby, and an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. Find your true colors with Creative Haven® and hundreds of other coloring books. For over ten years, Creative Haven®, Dovers bestselling series of coloring books for adults, has offered highly detailed illustrations based on todays most popular and sophisticated themes. And according to CNN, FOX News, and The Huffington Post, coloring is a great way for adults to relax and beat stress. Plus, the American Art Therapy Association endorses the use of Dover coloring and activity books in a self-care regimen. You can choose from a variety of different editions, including 3-D, Black Backgrounds, Stained Glass, Draw and Color, Dot-to-Dot, and Color by Number. Coloring books also make excellent gifts for birthdays, holidays, and any occasion....