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Originally published in 1940, this book is a detailed and in-depth study of the history of the Ukraine up to the beginning of WWII. Allen examines the geographical and historical factors behind the development of the Ukraine and its people, as well as giving an overview of its economic history. This book will be invaluable for anyone with an interest in the history of Eastern Europe.
This collection of bedtime stories is specifically designed for both parents and children, with forty lively tales! These are short, written in an appealing style and are in turn, exciting, amusing, whimsical and involving; there are tales to suit every taste. In addition, all forty tales are richly illustrated. This volume promises to be a veritable treasure trove of stories for bedtime, long car journeys or even just rainy afternoons! The collection includes the following titles: 1) The Scarecrow 2) Tim’s Train 3) The Great War 4) Hidden Treasures 5) Mr. Frog 6) Ice Cream for Refreshment 7) The Snowman and the Hare 8) Mr. Nightingale’s Music School 9) Night Encounter 10) The Favorite Tasks of Lou Trumpet ...and 30 more.
Sometimes life seems a little sad for everyone. The darkest hour is just before dawn. The Ugly Duckling shows us that even when things seem at their bleakest, there is always hope, for happiness is around the corner. This illustrated book for children is a retelling of the much loved Hans Christian Andersen original in today's vivid language for kids. The illustrations are colourful and genuinely sweet. It is a classic fairy tale which promises to enchant young readers and their parents alike. This is more than simply a story about an animal, duck or waterfowl. It is a story of the bravery, steadfastness, and ultimate triumph of an apparently small, ugly duckling over his misfortune. The Ugly Duckling reminds us that after every hardship awaits ultimate triumph. Whoever we may be!
Within the category of Classic Literature for Children, this Andersen’s fairy tale ranks as one of the best loved classic fairy tales. This is an updated version which will enchant children, young readers and adults alike. Set in China, it is an unusual tale and nicely lends itself to children of an enquiring mind, who wish to know more about the wider world. One of the best things about this story is the unusual subject matter and setting. Accompanied by color rich and eye-catching illustrations, this classic fairy tale will capture and delight even the most inquisitive mind.
This new version has been adapted in answer to the needs of today’s young readers. The text is dynamic and light, and yet retains the tale’s original literary beauty and the grandeur of its timeless message. The colorful illustrations by the renowned artist, Arthur Friday, stimulate the eye and inspire the child’s imagination.
This illustrated book for children is a brand new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s Snow Queen. It is at once exciting, enchanting and educational — an ideal fairy tale to read as a bedtime story over several evenings! Equally, children who are discovering the joys of reading themselves, will find this adventure story thrilling and extremely engrossing. It is the perfect story to capture a child’s imagination while at the same time it offers a perfect starting point in the world of classic literature for children. Accompanied by vivid, eye-catching illustrations, this adventure book is an often overlooked classic, waiting to delight a whole new generation of young readers.
Adapted for English from the well known and loved Polish tale, Pan Twardowski, Lord Harding and the Flying Roosters is a heart-warming story of a nobleman who dabbles with dangerous dark forces! Lord Harding lives in the beautiful historic city of Cracow. He is an educated and clever man, but spends far too much time reveling with his friends, drinking and frittering his time away. Much to the consternation of his wife! He decides that what he wants most of all is to know the secret of life and death, in order to continue his fun-filled, but ultimately empty, lifestyle. Locked way in his study, he foolishly tries to conjure up the devil, in order that he may learn the secret of life and death. The tale tells the story of his efforts to outsmart the devil, alternating between living a good moral life and yielding to the temptations laid before him. This is a story as relevant today as it was hundreds of years ago in the ancient city of Cracow, can we really control our own destiny? Will our noble Lord find what he is looking for, will he learn the secrets of eternal life, or will it all end in tears and his wife’s dire warnings turn out to be true?