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Excerpt from The Humours of Scottish LifeThis book has been written at the repeated solicitation of very many friends. Becoming acquainted to some extent with the repertoire of Scottish wit and humour which I happen to possess, they have often urged me to put it into a permanent form. I have not given it the title of "Reminiscences, " but it will be observed that many of the incidents are of that nature. They are illustrative of Scottish humou...

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Trieste Publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and non-fiction literature that has stood the test of time. The many thousands of books in our collection have been sourced from libraries and private collections around the world.The titles that Trieste Publishing has chosen to be part of the collection have been scanned to simulate the original. O...

Trieste Publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and non-fiction literature that has stood the test of time. The many thousands of books in our collection have been sourced from libraries and private collections around the world.The titles that Trieste Publishing has chosen to be part of the collection have been scanned to simulate the original. O...

Covering a wide variety of Asian countries, this book explores the complex economic and regulatory factors that generate social demand for state regulation and shows how local networks, courts, democratic processes and civil society have a huge influence on regulatory systems.

Provides an annotated listing of recommended reading material for students in grades seven through nine.

Detailed entries for 80 contemporary fiction and nonfiction books are arranged by genre and provide: plot summary with all important incidents and characters thematic material covering primary and secondary themes book talk material: suggested passages to begin discussion additional selections of over 500 related books listings of biographic sources about the author Includes three cumulative indexes to earlier volumes in the series in addition...

This volume provides the first sustained analysis examining legal transplantation into East Asia. In addition to developing theoretical insights, the project provides a textured account of the political, economic and legal discourses guiding commercial law reforms in Vietnam

Excerpt from Report of Commissioner of State Land Office of the State of Nebraska, Made to the Senate and House of Representatives, January 1st, 1871: Report for 1869 and 1870 The investment of School Funds is one of the most important duties to be performed. The chief considerations in making investments are to make them safe and profitable. The safety of the School Fund, not only for the time being, but in view of the future, with all its ...

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Find the right books to prepare persuasive, inspiring book talks with this successor to Introducing Books, Introducing More Books and Introducing Bookplots 3. Middleplots 4 details 80 books grouped under 8 subject areas such as Adventure and Mystery Stories and contains special cumulative indexes to the titles profiled in earlier editions.

Librarians and teachers will find this guide invaluable for introducing young readers to various typical family situations through contemporary and classic literature.

Everything you need to create compelling booktalks for teens in junior and senior high.

Combining literary criticism with a best books listing, "Seniorplots" groups 1, 050 titles under a dozen themes and genres popular with this age group. It then highlights 80 of the very best contemporary fiction and nonfiction works, including classics, plays, and biographies.

Designed to assist librarians with collection development, this work identifies, describes, and evaluates more than 800 significant bibliographies of children's and young adult materials. Emphasis is on print and nonprint works published from 1986 through 1996, with some earlier but still useful publications. Special attention is given to such electronic media as CD-ROMs and the Internet. The book is arranged by broad subjects with essential a...

A wealth of information about Newbery award winners and honor books is at your fingertips with this new release. You'll find detailed plot summaries, booktalks, updated information about the winning titles and authors, suggestions for read-alikes, and ideas for how to introduce the books to young readers. Entries are arranged chronologically from 1922 through 2001. A history of the award and a discussion of the award process are also included.

Presents the best resources on children's and young adult literature. The author, a respected authority in this field, has carefully evaluated English-language print and nonprint materials and compiled a reference that will be useful for research, collection development, and as a selection guide.

Presents summaries of eighty fiction and nonfiction titles for readers, ages twelve to sixteen, with suggestions to use in motivating them to read for pleasure.

Provides an annotated listing of recommended reading material for students in grades ten through twelve.