The epitome of quotation books, Bartlett's began in 1855. More than 22,000 quotations are arranged chronologically by the birth date of the person quoted and there are extensive indexes by author, subject and keyword. Emphasis is on British and American quotations, with Bible and Shakespeare amply represented. Exact references to original sources and helpful historical footnotes are provided. Each edition deletes and adds quotations so it is wise...

Describes daily life of the people that inhabited Ancient Greece describing the transportation, agriculture, housing, communication, religion, innovation and technology, and social organization of the period.

A little mouse is determined to keep the big hungry bear from eating the strawberry he picked with much effort.

In this book you will find the origin and meaning of the name of every county and most incorporated cities in Florida, as well as that of hundreds of additional name of bodies of water and points of interest-many of which, for one reason or another, no longer grace the amp of Florida, but hold a place in Florida's diverse history. Florida Place Names paints a rich historical portrait of the state and reveals the dream, memories, and sense of humor...

"The Modern Language Association, the authority on research and writing, takes a fresh look at documenting sources in the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook. Works are published today in a dizzying range of formats. A book, for example, may be read in print, online, or as an e-book--or perhaps listened to in an audio version. On the Web, modes of publication are regularly invented, combined, and modified. Previous editions of the MLA Handbook provided...

"Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules" --Amazon.

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The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness. The pictures may be felt as well as seen.