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Poems of the Past and the Present
by Thomas HardyThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
The Poet's Dog
by Patricia MacLachlanFrom the Newbery Medal-winning author, a poignant story about two children, a poet and a dog, and how they help one another survive loss and recapture loveTeddy is a gifted dog. Raised in a cabin by a poet named Sylvan, he grew up listening to sonnets read aloud and the comforting clicking of a keyboard. Although Teddy understands words, Sylvan always told him there are only two kinds of people in the world who can hear Teddy speak: poets and children.Then one day Teddy learns that Sylvan was right. When Teddy finds Nickel and Flora trapped in a snowstorm, he tells them that he will bring them home - and they understand him. The children are afraid of the howling wind, but not of Teddy's words. They follow him to a cabin in the woods, where the dog used to live with Sylvan... only now his owner is gone.As they hole up in the cabin for shelter, Teddy is flooded with memories of Sylvan. What will Teddy do when his new friends go home? Can they help one another find what they have lost?Patricia MacLachlan is the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She is also the author of countless picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily. She lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.
The Pointless Leopard: What Good are Kids Anyway?
by Colas GutmanIn this witty tale of insistent parents and talking animals, a child questions his purpose. In the country, there's nothing to do, except: admire. It's the same as being bored, but with your eyes wide open.The hilarious story of grumpy city-child Leonard, forced to go for country walks with his greenery-loving mum and dad, is a wonderful reminder of what use we may be to the world. What do we know? What can we do? And is any of it of real value?The Pointless Leopard is a charming tale for all, about the parts we play in the lives of others.
Pokemon Ash's Quest: The Essential Guidebook (PDF)
by Simcha WhitehillDiscover how it all began with this updated and extended edition of the top-selling 2015 Official Adventure Guide: Ash'sQuest from Kanto to Kalos! Inside this book, you'll learn all about iconic Pokemon Master Ash Ketchum and his quest. Join Ash and his beloved Pikachu as they travel through all known regions of the Pokemon world, meeting and battling hundreds of amazing new Pokemon. Includes 32 pages of new material detailing Ash's latest adventures in the newest region, Alola.
Polar Animals: Polar Animals Saving Wildlife: Polar Animals (Saving Wildlife)
by Sonya NewlandPolar Animals investigates the threats and conservation efforts focused on creatures that live on the land and in the icy waters of the world's harshest and most remote regions.It is part of the Saving Wildlife series, which investigates the world's endangered species in the context of their different environments.
The Polar Bear Explorers' Club (The Polar Bear Explorers' Club #1)
by Alex BellIt sounded like a respectable and worthy enough death for an explorer - tumbling from an ice bridge to be impaled upon a mammoth tusk - but Stella really, really didn't want that to happen, just the same.Join Stella Starflake Pearl and her three fellow explorers as they trek across the snowy Icelands and come face-to-face with frost fairies, snow queens, outlaw hideouts, unicorns, pygmy dinosaurs and carnivorous cabbages . . . When Stella and three other junior explorers get separated from their expedition can they cross the frozen wilderness and live to tell the tale?A gorgeously imaginative middle grade fantasy adventure combining the best of Peter Pan, Lemony Snicket, Northern Lights and Alice in Wonderland.'A magical adventure of friendship, bravery and derring-do in a richly imagined world.' The Bookseller'A fantastic frosty adventure.' Sunday Express'Wintry, atmospheric, highly imaginative fantasy.' Metro'The most huggable book of the year . . . An (iced) gem.' SFX
Polar Bears: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior (Endangered And Threatened Animals Ser.)
by Andrew E. DerocherThe polar bear, king of the Arctic, is one of the world’s most recognizable animals. Images of the majestic beasts roaming across the ice cap, plunging into frigid waters, and playing with furry cubs have come to symbolize the beauty and grandeur of the Arctic. Andrew E. Derocher and Wayne Lynch have spent decades following the bears, and this book offers the most comprehensive and readable review of their biology, ecology, behavior, and conservation.With gripping photographs by Lynch, a preeminent wildlife photographer, and the personal stories of Derocher, this book is as stunning to look at as it is fascinating to read. It weaves together their remarkable experiences with the latest research to tell the amazing story of these Arctic predators, tracing the animals back to their evolutionary roots and looking ahead to the future of polar bears on a warming planet Earth.Through informative and engaging language, Derocher carefully explains the sea ice ecosystem that is essential to the survival of polar bears. He addresses the threat of global warming to the Arctic—home to polar bears for tens of thousands of years—and describes in impressive detail their feeding habits, distribution, den ecology, and reproduction. Lynch’s vivid photographs capture all this and more as they chronicle the wide range of polar bear behavior, from family rituals to ferocious predatory practices. Captivating, accurate, and inspiring, Polar Bears belongs in the hands of all who love the wild.
Polar Exploration (EDGE: Xtreme Adventure #6)
by S.L. HamiltonKick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-colour, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to polar exploration. Readers will learn about the tools and equipment used in exploring the North and South Poles, as well as dangers and safety tips. They are introduced to transportation methods and conditions at each pole, including animal life and ice formations. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future explorers excited for an polar adventure!
Pollyanna: The Second Glad Book (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics)
by Eleanor H. PorterWhen orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, the entire town of Beldingsville is affected by the bubbly nature of this lively eleven-year-old. Not only is she perpetually cheerful, she also brightens the lives of everyone she meets.How does Pollyanna manage to be so eternally optimistic? How does she spread her bright outlook among the sick, sad, and abrasive people of the town and transform the life of her lonely aunt? It's the "glad game," she says, describing the antidote to hardship and depressed spirits. But in a serious accident, the town almost loses its "Glad Girl," and everyone looks for a way to make this youngster happy again.Translated into several languages since its original publication in 1913, Pollyanna has been made into a Broadway play, as well as a popular motion picture. One of the best-loved children's stories of all time, this classic—along with its spirited heroine—will inspire readers for years to come.
Pollyanna: Pollyanna And Pollyanna Grows Up (Mobi Classics Ser.)
by Eleanor H. Porter Anne Fine“... there is something about everything that you can be glad about, if you keep hunting long enough to find it.” When Pollyanna Whittier's father dies she is sent to live with her Aunt Polly in Beldingsville in Vermont. A clash of personalities ensues as Pollyanna's sunny disposition sits ill with her aunt's need for quiet, her passion for shutting windows and her obsession with quietly shut doors. The key to Pollyanna's happiness is The Glad Game. No matter how dark the situation it is always possible to find something to be glad about. A bread and milk supper in the kitchen is greeted with rapture; a puritan attic bedroom with sparse furnishing is seen as valued for its rapturous views - better than any decoration could ever be. As Pollyanna becomes acquainted with other inhabitants of the town, her infectious personality continues to spread: one by one, the cantankerous residents fall victim to her charms: Mrs Snow and Mr Pendleton being the hardest cases to crack. However, the arrival of a motor car in town heralds a tragic change in Pollyanna's life which not even Pollyanna looks likely to be able to overcome. A timeless classic that has spawned many spin-off novels, films and television serials and truly entered the folklore and consciousness - 'Pollyanna' is now a byword for, sometimes naïve, optimists. With this new edition Hesperus hopes to bring the tale to a new generation.
Pollyanna Grows Up
by Eleanor PorterHer crippled legs cured, Pollyanna takes her glad heart to cheer new friends in Boston before travelling to Europe with Aunt Polly and Dr chilton. But growing up brings sorrows as well as joys, and when she returns after six years, with Dr Chilton dead and Aunt Polly fallen on hard times, even Pollyanna has trouble maintaining her usual cheerful outlook.
Pollyanna Grows Up: Large Print
by Eleanor H. Porter Gillian CrossIn this sequel to the classic children's book Pollyanna, our beloved heroine continues to cheer up everyone around her with her sunny personality and relentless good humour. When we left Pollyanna at the end of the first book, she was trying very hard to stay positive after a car accident injured her spine and paralysed her. Now old fans and new will be intrigued to read about Pollyanna's miraculous recovery: she can walk - something she was assured she would never be able to do again! Now that Pollyanna's aunt has married kind old Dr Chilton, the newlyweds whisk Pollyanna off to Europe every winter and all three start to enjoy their newfound family. Pollyanna also has the chance to travel to Boston, and makes plenty of new friends as well as reuniting with her oldest pals. As Pollyanna grows up, she matures into a thoughtful young lady but never loses her characteristic spark of good cheer. Her goal in life is still to be glad under all circumstances, but with her aunt experiencing a tragedy and Pollyanna herself getting embroiled in a complicated love triangle, it will take a special type of person to come through it all with a smile on her face. Luckily Pollyanna is a very special young lady indeed.
Polyeucte
by Pierre CorneilleThis is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Pony Tails 1: Pony Crazy / May's Riding Lesson / Corey's Missing Pony (Pony Tails Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Bonnie BryantBest friends May Grover and Jasmine James each have their own pony. They also belong to the local Pony Club at Pine Hollow Stables. They’re determined to do well in the Pony Club mounted games, and they practise whenever possible.Then a new neighbour moves into the house between May and Jasmine. At night, lights flicker on and off and strange noises come from the stables. What’s going on? Can two pony-crazy girls find out?From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.
Pony Tails 10: Pony Tails 10 (Pony Tails Ser. #No. 10)
by Bonnie BryantJasmine loves her new baby sister. But having a baby in the house isn’t easy! Her parents are tired and grumpy because the baby cries in the middle of the night, and Jasmine sometimes feels as if they’ve forgotten all about her. Then a baby is born at Pine Hollow Stables – a tiny, fuzzy foal. It needs Jasmine’s help. Finally, maybe someone will appreciate having Jasmine around!From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.
Pony Tails 2: Pony Tails 02 (Pony Tails Ser. #No. 2)
by Bonnie BryantMay Grover can’t wait to tell her friends, Jasmine James and Corey Takamura, about the next Pony Club meeting at Pine Hollow stables. They’re going to have a special kind of scavenger hunt!But both her friends are having problems. Corey’s pony, Samurai, won’t do what he’s told any more. And Jasmine is being teased at school about her model horses. As May tries to help, she learns a valuable riding lesson herself . . .From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.
Pony Tails 3: Pony Tails 03 (Pony Tails Ser. #No. 3)
by Bonnie BryantWhen Corey goes to stay with her father for a few days, May and Jasmine promise to keep an eye on Samurai, her pony. Corey knows that no-one could take better care of Sam than her two pony-crazy friends in the Pony Tails.But shortly after Corey leaves, Samurai disappears from his stable! What has happened to Corey’s pony? How could May and Jasmine have let him get away? And, most important of all, will they be able to find Samurai?From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.
Pony Tails 4: Pony Tails 04 (Pony Tails Ser. #Bk. 4)
by Bonnie BryantChristmas is coming and the Pony Tails are excited about two events planned at Pine Hollow Stables: the annual Starlight Ride on Christmas Eve, and a special horse show to raise money for a local animal shelter. Both Corey and Jasmine have been practising hard, hoping to be chosen to perform in a special display at the show.But only Corey is selected to ride in the display! Now Corey feels embarrassed, Jasmine feels left out, and May feels stuck in the middle. Can the three girls patch things up before Christmas Eve – the night of the Starlight Ride?From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.
Pony Tails 5: Pony Tails 05 (Pony Tails Ser. #5)
by Bonnie BryantMay Grover is sick and tired of being treated like a little kid. Her two older sisters, Ellie and Dottie, tease her all the time, especially about being pony-crazy. When May is chosen to lead the Pony Parade at Pine Hollow Stables, she decides to prove to Ellie and Dottie that she’s a serious rider. What May doesn’t know if that her sisters have a surprise of their own in store!From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.
Pony Tails 6: Pony Tails 06 (Pony Tails Ser. #No. 6)
by Bonnie BryantCorey Takamura has been working hard to get her pony, Samurai, ready for a Pony Club demonstration. The show is a special fundraiser for a local animal shelter, and Corey wants to help the animals – especially a homeless baby goat.But on the day of the demonstration, Corey has terrible trouble controlling her frisky pony and says she never wants to ride him again. Can the other members of the Pony Tails help get Corey back in the saddle?From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.
Pony Tails 7: Pony Tails 07 (Pony Tails Ser. #7)
by Bonnie BryantThe Pony Tails are excited when their riding teacher, Max Regnery, announces a plan to pair each younger rider with an older rider for a week. Then there’ll be a competition to see who’s learned the most – complete with rosettes! Jasmine is thrilled when she discovers she is to work with Carole Hanson, the best rider at Pine Hollow Stables. But another younger member, Erin Mosley, is jealous. Will Erin’s nasty schemes ruin Jasmine’s chances of winning a rosette? Not if the Pony Tails can help it!From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.
Pony Tails 8: May Rides A New Pony (Pony Tails Ser. #8)
by Bonnie BryantMay Grover’s pony, Macaroni, has a sore foot. She won’t be able to ride him until he is better. May is upset, until she discovers the perfect solution: she can help her father school a new pony named Zeus. Soon May is so busy with the smart new pony that Macaroni gets jealous. And May starts to feel left out herself when her best friends in the Pony Tails seem to forget all about her!From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.
Pony Tails 9: Pony Tails 09 (Pony Tails Ser. #No. 9)
by Bonnie BryantIt’s Halloween, and the Pony Tails are planning a big party and hayride at Corey’s house. The best part is they’re going trick-or-treating on horseback. But when Corey’s pony, Samurai, starts to act up whenever a pony named Midnight is near, Corey begins to worry. Something is spooking Sam – and it’s not just Halloween ghosts and goblins!From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.
Poo! What IS That Smell?: Everything You Need to Know About the Five Senses (Science Sorted #2)
by Lorna Murphy Glenn MurphyGlenn Murphy, author of the best-selling Why is Snot Green? tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about the five senses. Find out which animal has the biggest eyes, what's inside your ear-holes, why sweaty socks smell so stinky, why sprouts and ice cream taste so different, why we can touch and feel things, and lots more!
Poor and Proud; Or, The Fortunes of Katy Redburn: A Story for Young Folks
by Oliver OpticAccording to Wikipedia: William Taylor Adams (July 30, 1822 - March 27, 1897) was a noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator. He was born in Medway, Massachusetts in 1822 to Captain Laban Adams and Catherine Johnson Adams. He became a teacher in the Boston, Massachusetts public schools in 1845, and remained in that capacity through 1865. In 1846, he married Sarah Jenkins, with whom he had two children. He served as a member of the School Board of Dorchester, Massachusetts, for 14 years. In 1869, he became a member of the Massachusetts General Court. He died in Dorchester in 1897. He wrote many books of fiction for boys under the pseudonym Oliver Optic, including: Hatchie, the Guardian Slave (1853), Indoors and Out (1855), and The Boat Club (1855).