The Little Big Book of Life


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Presents over one hundred short stories, poems, essays andspeeches, letters, comedy excerpts, quotes, and songs that offer inspiration, humor, and advice by such notables as Ernest Hemingway and Shakespeare, Robert Frost and E.E. Cummings, Anne Frank, Louis Armstrong, Bill Cosby, and others.




The Little Big Book of Love


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The Little Big Book of Love is the most adorable, chunky valentine ever. There have been many successful love anthologies before this one, but none so complete, timeless, and delightful, and none in such a beautifully designed format. This great little fat love anthology is chock-full of the best of everything, including: Stories and excerpts from novels and plays by such favorite authors as Jane Austen, E. E. Cummings, D. H. Lawrence, James Joyce, and William Shakespeare Love letters of famous historical couples such as Winston and Clementine Churchill, Napoleon and Josephine, And Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning Love poems by such renowned poets as Lord Byron, Robert Frost, William Butler Yeats, and Maya Angelou Recipes for aphrodisiac menus and treats to share with the one you love--including a Forgiveness Breakfast, Chocolate Truffles, and Luscious Lemon Hearts Lyrics to some of the greatest love songs of our time, from Cole Porter's "I've Got You Under My Skin'' to Johnny Mercer's "Something's Gotta Give'' More than 200 lavish illustrations, including 100 full-color, early twentieth-century images. There have been many successful love anthologies before this one, but none so complete, timeless, and delightful, and none so beautifully designed. This great little fat love anthology is chock-full of stories, poems, songs, letters, and the best recipes ever, including: * Poetry of William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Butler Yeats, John Keats, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, T. S. Eliot, e. e. cummings, William Carlos Williams, Nikki Giovanni, and many, many more! * The best romantic recipes, with his-and-her aphrodisiac dinner menus, a forgiveness breakfast, cookie valentines, and a heart-shaped strawberry meringue shortcake * Love letters from famous historical figures such as Winston Churchill, John and Abigail Adams, Queen Victoria, Oscar Wilde, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre . . . and many equally passionate, entertaining, and eloquent declarations * Love songs like "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Night and Day," "Our Love Is Here to Stay," and "I Only Have Eyes for You." Lavishly illustrated with nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century illustrations, this charming book will remind you of the simplicity, integrity, and importance of love. There have been many successful love anthologies before this one, but none so complete, timeless, and delightful, and none so beautifully designed. This great little fat love anthology is chock-full of stories, poems, songs, letters, and the best recipes ever, including: * Poetry of William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Butler Yeats, John Keats, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, T. S. Eliot, e. e. cummings, William Carlos Williams, Nikki Giovanni, and many, many more! * The best romantic recipes, with his-and-her aphrodisiac dinner menus, a forgiveness breakfast, cookie valentines, and a heart-shaped strawberry meringue shortcake * Love letters from famous historical figures such as Winston Churchill, John and Abigail Adams, Queen Victoria, Oscar Wilde, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre . . . and many equally passionate, entertaining, and eloquent declarations * Love songs like "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Night and Day," "Our Love Is Here to Stay," and "I Only Have Eyes for You." Lavishly illustrated with nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century illustrations, this charming book will remind you of the simplicity, integrity, and importance of love.




Little Big Love


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One of Real Simple's Best Books of 2018 Liam Jones was the love of Juliet’s life. He was her brother’s best friend, then her best friend, then the father of her little boy. In those shining weeks after Zac was born, she had never been happier and neither had Liam. And then one night, Liam disappeared without a trace. Ten-year-old Zac Hutchinson collects facts: octopuses have three hearts, Usain Bolt is the fastest man on earth. But no one will tell him what happened to his father and where he went. When Juliet, inadvertently admits that his father is the only man she's ever loved, Zac decides he is going to find him and deliver his mom the happily ever after she deserves. But Liam left for a reason, and as Zac searches for clues of his father, Juliet begins to rebuild what shattered so many years ago. An unforgettable, heart-stopping story of the secrets we keep and of love in all of its many forms.




The Little Big Book of Birds


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Bird lovers will flock to this whimsical celebration of the avian world. Packed with all things feathered 'The Little Big Book of Birds' offers literature, poetry, trivia, helpful tips, humour, recipes, profiles of respected birders, & advice for the seasoned birder & beginner alike.




The Little Big Book of Pregnancy


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A prequel to our best-selling Little Big Book for Moms! The 12th title in the Little Big Book series, The Little Big Book of Pregnancy is destined to become a classic literary companion for any expectant mom. Filled with the best fiction, poetry, and essays on the subject of birth and pregnancy, this heartwarming anthology is also peppered with fascinating customs and rituals from around the world, time-honored home remedies, delightful old wives' tales, nutritious recipes, and wonderful crafts and activities. The turn of each page brings something interesting and entertaining to read, to do, or to learn. Illustrated throughout with the same period art and ephemera that has become the signature of this series, the imagery is both charming and elegant. A visual and editorial feast, The Little Big Book of Pregnancy is simply the perfect gift for any mom to-be. Featuring: 8 literary excerpts and short stories, including The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, Delusions of Granma by Carrie Fisher, and The Diary of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain. 12 essays by such notable writers as Naomi Wolf, Louise Erdrich, and Hope Edelman. 12 poems by, among others, Sylvia Plath, Walt Whitman, Erica Jong, and Joyce Carol Oates. Home remedies for seven typical pregnancy complaints, including stretch marks, morning sickness, body aches, and heartburn. More than 50 traditions from around the world covering birth, naming, labor, and pregnancy. More than 50 traditions from around the world covering birth, naming, labor, and pregnancy. More than 50 old wives tales, including how to tell if it's a boy or a girl, what to do for a smooth delivery, and how to know if you're having twins! 16 recipes for nourishing treats such as Energizing Drinks, Super Sandwiches, Delicious Snacks, and Satisfying Salads. 16 activities, such as writing letters to your unborn child, painting a cloud ceiling in the nursery, and relaxing with daily meditations. 6 categories of "Fun Facts," including popular baby names from around the world, a month-by-onth guide to your baby's fetal development, and statustics about babies, birth, and pregnancy. More than a dozen quotes concerning birth, pregnancy and becoming a parent, by celebrities, writers, and notable personalities such as William Blake, Alistair Cooke, Colette, Robin Williams, and Erma Bombeck.




The Little Big Book of Christmas


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Previous edition: New York: William Morrow, 1999.




The Little Big Book of Chills and Thrills


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While there have been collections of ghost stories and fantasy tales before THE LITTLE BIG BOOK OF CHILLS AND THRILLS, none have so completely combined all the frightening and magical elements that have enchanted and spooked children for generations. Filled with scary stories, poems, spells, superstitions, and even recipes, and fabulously designed with early 20th-century illustrations, THE LITTLE BIG BOOK OF CHILLS AND THRILLS will provide many nights of creeps and shivers that will last well beyond Halloween Eve. Included in this hauntingly fun little book are: * Ghost Stories, including such classics as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Monkey's Paw * Tales of Magic and Fantasy from Alice in Wonderland to The Hobbit * Poems spanning the witches' chant from Macbeth to Poe's The Raven * Spells for kids and grown-ups alike to try, including Abracadabra! * Curses gone unexplained for centuries, such as the curse of the Burton Agnes Skull * Superstitions, Legends, and Lore offer history on mystical items like mirrors and candles, the meaning behind All Hollows Eve, and the legends of Houdini and Merlin * Magic Tricks, complete with instructional illustrations * Treats to make, including Cauldron Cookies and Witches' Brew.







The Little Big Art Book


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Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears


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Everyone's afraid of something . . .Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal.Young children will identify with the little mouse who uses the pages of this book to document his fears - from loud noises and the dark, to being sucked down the plughole. Packed with details and novelty elements including flaps, die-cuts and even a hilarious fold-out map, Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears by Emily Gravett is an extraordinary, award-winning picture book.