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This beautifully designed paperback featuring 2 to 3
Christmas-themed stories by a world-renowned classic writer will
make the perfect stocking-stuffer purchase. This paperback will
feature 2 to 3 Christmas-themed stories by the author, led by his
much-loved classic "The Gift of the Magi." This book will be
accompanied by three similar titles: Christmas with L.M.
Montgomery, Christmas with Charles Dickens, andChristmas with
Louisa May Alcott. The book will feature elegantly designed covers
and endpapers, quality paper stock for interiors, and card-stock
covers (with flaps).
Cozy up with your favorite Christmas stories and discover new
wintry tales with this keepsake holiday anthology. Just in time for
the holidays, A Classic Christmas Treasury gathers together
many of the season’s classics and introduces new, diverse stories
from around the globe in one decorative holiday volume. This
cheerful, collectible treasury of stories, poems, and carols makes
a wonderful gift any time of the year and reminds us that simple
gifts of the heart and memories made with loved ones truly are the
most meaningful gifts of all. Experience a variety of wintry and
holiday tales, including: ’Twas the Night Before
Christmas A Christmas Carol The Gift of the Magi The Nutcracker and
The Mouse King Christmas at Melrose The Fir Tree Babouscka Little
Piccola The 12 Days of Christmas Bits Featuring a beautifully
designed coverwith glittering finishes fit for the grandeur
of the season, A Classic Christmas Treasury will become a beloved
holiday keepsake that can be enjoyed by the whole family for years
to come. Let these wonderful literary masterpieces warm your heart,
and remind you of the joy and love to be discovered anew each
holiday season. The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings
together the works of classic authors from around the world.
Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions
feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and
deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved
works of literature as true standouts in your personal library
collection.
First published in 1905, O. Henry's masterpiece, The Gift of the
Magi, is a moving short story that highlights the plight of the
poor at Christmastime. Desperately in love but destitute, Della and
Jim try to find ways to drum up the cash for presents for one
another, but in the end find they have sacrificed too much along
the way. An ode to love and a warning against the consequences of
capitalism, The Gift of the Magi has stood the test of time and has
sadly never been more relevant. Part of Renard's successful
Christmas Card Classics series, 25% of the RRP of each book sold
goes to the Three Peas, a small charity supporting refugees.
Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short
stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers,
designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. O. Henry is
one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century
and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales
ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of Texas,
taking in con men, clerks, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters.
They all highlight O. Henry's comic eye, his gift for evoking
speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of
fate. 'His stories are perfectly executed mini-classics' Washington
Post
With a new Introduction by Professor Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D. This
selection of a hundred of O. Henry's succinct tales displays the
range, humour and humanity of a perennially popular short-story
writer. Here Henry gives a richly colourful and exuberantly
entertaining panorama of social life, ranging from thieves to
tycoons, from the streets of New York to the prairies of Texas.
These stories are famed for their 'trick endings' or 'twists in the
tail': repeatedly the plot twirls adroitly, compounding ironies.
Indeed, O. Henry's cunning plots surpass those of the ingenious
rogues he creates. His style is genial, lively and witty,
displaying a virtuoso's command of language and allusion. This
great collection offers delights for the mind, imagination and
emotions.
O. Henry's classic tale of the wisest gifts of Christmas, brought
to life by P.J. Lynch's extraordinary art, is itself a gift to
share and treasure.
In a shabby New York flat, Della sobs as she counts the few coins
she has saved to buy a Christmas present for her husband, Jim. A
gift worthy of her devotion will require a great sacrifice: selling
her long, beautiful hair. Jim, meanwhile, has made a sacrifice for
Della that is no less difficult. As they exchange gifts on
Christmas Eve, the discovery of what each has done fills them with
despair, until they realize that the true gifts of Christmas can be
found more readily in their humble apartment than in any fine
store. O. Henry paints a masterly portrait of unfaltering love, a
haven from the harsh world outside. The poignancy of his story is
captured in P.J. Lynch's eloquent art, wherein every glance, every
gesture, tells a subtle truth.
Offering the most comprehensive study of southern Jordan, this
illuminating account presents detailed data from over a hundred
archaeological sites stretching from the Lower Paleotlithic to the
Chalcolithic periods. The author uses archaeological and
paleoenvironmental evidence to reconstruct synchronic and
evolutionary aspects of the cultural ecology of the prehistoric
inhabitants of southern Jordan. This study exemplifies that
cultural historic and processual approaches are integral to
examining prehistoric cultural ecology. Numerous artifact
illustrations as well as tables and appendixes containing primary
data are included.
One dollar and eight-seven cents is all the money Della has in the
world to buy her beloved husband a Christmas present. She has
nothing to sell except her only treasure--her long, beautiful brown
hair. Set in New York at the turn of the twentieth century, this
classic piece of American literature tells the story of a young
couple and the sacrifices each must make to buy the other a gift.
Beautiful, delicate watercolors by award-winning illustrator
Lisbeth Zwerger add new poignancy and charm to this simple tale
about the rewards of unselfish love.
O. Henry's stories are very famous. He writes about New York,
Texas, Oklahoma. Money and love are often problems. But how is a
story going to finish? You never know. Readers always remember his
stories.
The Gentle Grafter (1907) is a collection of fourteen short stories
by American writer O. Henry. Inspired by his experiences as a
fugitive and prisoner, these tales follow the escapades of two
professional con artists whose humor and storytelling ability
illuminate the nature of wealth and crime in early twentieth
century America. In “Modern Rural Sports,” con-man Jeff Peters
recalls a job in a rural Western town where, in need of money, he
devised a plan with his friend Andy Tucker to steal from a humble
farmer. When he shows up to the man’s farm, however, Jeff is
surprised to find a well-dressed, well-mannered gentleman who lives
in an impressive home with modern amenities. As he attempts his
con, Jeff is rebuffed and ignored by a man too busy with gambling,
stocks, and purchasing to entertain his unwanted company. Defeated,
he returns to Andy, who comes up with a method of his own.
“Conscience in Art” follows these characters to Pittsburgh,
where they hope to trick one of the city’s newly made
millionaires. Andy befriends a wealthy art collector, who shows him
a rare carving and explains there were only two of them made.
Seeing his chance, he convinces Jeff, who believes they can only
steal if they give something in return, that he has found the
carving’s replica, and sends his partner to sell it to the
collector. The Gentle Grafter is a collection of interconnected
short stories that deal humorously with themes of greed, wealth,
and deceit. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of O. Henry’s The Gentle Grafter
is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.
A housewife, a tramp, a lawyer, a waitress, an actress - ordinary
people living ordinary lives in New York at the beginning of the
1900s. The city has changed a lot since then, but the people are
very much the same. Some are rich, some are poor, some are happy,
some are sad, some have found love, some are looking for love. O.
Henry's famous short stories - sensitive, funny, sympathetic - give
us vivid pictures of the everyday lives of these New Yorkers.
Delight in the most wonderful time of the year with a collection of
heartwarming and heartfelt Christmas classics in this beautiful,
giftable Christmas collection. In this beautifully packaged
anthology, discover lesser-known and tender stories and poems from
classic authors you know and love. Each selection honors the spirit
of the season and celebrates the beauty, mystery, and joy found
this time of year. From O. Henry's iconic story "The Gift of the
Magi" to L. Frank Baum's quaint and clever history of Santa Claus
and his reindeer, the stories gathered in A Timeless Christmas
honor the yuletide tales and traditions passed down through
generations. Christina Rossetti's beautiful poetry, L. M.
Montgomery's charming short stories, and many other classic works
will bring warmth to the fireside this season and remind us all
that Christmas is a time for joy. With additional pieces from
Louisa May Alcott, George MacDonald, and more, A Timeless Christmas
will become a cherished keepsake for friends and family to enjoy
this year and for years to come-a reminder that the heart of the
holiday never changes. Hardcover, giftable size Perfect as a
stocking stuffer and host or hostess gift Filled with heartwarming
and joyful Christmas stories and poems Makes a lovely keepsake
companion to A Classic Christmas and A Vintage Christmas
Artifacts linked to projectile technologies traditionally have
provided the foundations for time-space systematics and
cultural-historic frameworks in archaeological research having to
do with foragers. With the shift in archae ological research
objectives to processual interpretations, projectile technolo gies
continue to receive marked attention, but with an emphasis on the
implications of variability in such areas as design, function, and
material as they relate to the broader questions of human
adaptation. The reason that this particular domain of foraging
technology persists as an important focus of research, I think,
comes in three parts. A projectile technology was a crucial part of
most foragers' strategies for survival, it was functionally spe
cific, and it generally was fabricated from durable materials
likely to be detected archaeologically. Being fundamental to meat
acquisition and the principal source of calo ries, projectile
technologies were typically afforded greater time-investment,
formal modification, and elaboration of attributes than others.
Moreover, such technologies tend to display greater standardization
because of con straints on size, morphology, and weight that are
inherent to the delivery system. The elaboration of attributes and
standardization of form gives pro jectile technologies time-and
space-sensitivity that is greater than most other foraging
technologies. And such sensitivity is immensely valuable in archae
ological research.
Artifacts linked to projectile technologies traditionally have
provided the foundations for time-space systematics and
cultural-historic frameworks in archaeological research having to
do with foragers. With the shift in archae ological research
objectives to processual interpretations, projectile technolo gies
continue to receive marked attention, but with an emphasis on the
implications of variability in such areas as design, function, and
material as they relate to the broader questions of human
adaptation. The reason that this particular domain of foraging
technology persists as an important focus of research, I think,
comes in three parts. A projectile technology was a crucial part of
most foragers' strategies for survival, it was functionally spe
cific, and it generally was fabricated from durable materials
likely to be detected archaeologically. Being fundamental to meat
acquisition and the principal source of calo ries, projectile
technologies were typically afforded greater time-investment,
formal modification, and elaboration of attributes than others.
Moreover, such technologies tend to display greater standardization
because of con straints on size, morphology, and weight that are
inherent to the delivery system. The elaboration of attributes and
standardization of form gives pro jectile technologies time-and
space-sensitivity that is greater than most other foraging
technologies. And such sensitivity is immensely valuable in archae
ological research."
"Heartwarming stories that recall Christmases past:
" - O.Henry's all-American tale, "The Gift of the Magi,"
originally published in 1906. - Leo Tolstoy's Russian folktale,
"Where Love Is, There God Is Also" from 1887. - And Charles
Dickens' little-known classics "The Seven Poor Travellers" and
"What Christmas Is As We Grow Older," from 1854 and 1851. " " "One
dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it
was in pennies. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing
the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one's cheeks
burned with the silent imputation of parsimony that such close
dealing implied. Three times Della counted it. One dollar and
eighty-seven cents. And the next day would be Christmas.... She had
been saving every penny she could for months, with this result.
Twenty dollars a week doesn't go far. Expenses had been greater
than she had calculated. They always are. Only $1.87 to buy a
present for Jim. Her Jim." "- from the beginning of "The Gift of
the Magi""
This volume collects short stories from O. Henry, Georges Duhamel,
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Willa Cather, James Joyce, Guy de Maupassant,
Anton Chekhov, Bret Harte, and William Dean Howells.
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Heart of the West (Paperback)
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Heart of the West is a collection of 19 short stories highlighting
the complicated relationship between men and women, law and order,
honor and obligation. These compelling tales are filled with
memorable characters and fascinating conflicts. In Heart of the
West, O. Henry explores the illustrious region featuring cowboys,
outlaws, rangers and sheepherders. It consists of 19 short stories
celebrating the unique culture and happenings in the Old West.
"Telemachus, Friend," follows an unconventional love triangle,
while "The Caballero's Way" centers an unexpected tragedy fueled by
jealousy and betrayal. This collection features a variety of tales
ranging from sentimental romance to humorous adventure. O. Henry
breathes new life into the American West with vivid plots and
unforgettable characters. This diverse group of stories transports
readers to a bygone era of rugged heroes and sinister villains.
Originally published in 1904, Heart of the West epitomizes this
extraordinary moment in time. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Heart of the
West is both modern and readable.
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Heart of the West (Hardcover)
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Heart of the West is a collection of 19 short stories highlighting
the complicated relationship between men and women, law and order,
honor and obligation. These compelling tales are filled with
memorable characters and fascinating conflicts. In Heart of the
West, O. Henry explores the illustrious region featuring cowboys,
outlaws, rangers and sheepherders. It consists of 19 short stories
celebrating the unique culture and happenings in the Old West.
“Telemachus, Friend,” follows an unconventional love triangle,
while "The Caballero's Way" centers an unexpected tragedy fueled by
jealousy and betrayal. This collection features a variety of tales
ranging from sentimental romance to humorous adventure. O. Henry
breathes new life into the American West with vivid plots and
unforgettable characters. This diverse group of stories transports
readers to a bygone era of rugged heroes and sinister villains.
Originally published in 1904, Heart of the West epitomizes this
extraordinary moment in time. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Heart of the
West is both modern and readable.
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The Four Million (Paperback)
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The Four Million (1906) is a collection of short stories by
American writer O. Henry. Inspired by his experiences as a fugitive
and in prison, these stories address themes of poverty,
persecution, and hope. The Four Million refers to the population of
New York City, where O. Henry was living at the time of its
composition. Containing twenty-five works of short fiction, the
collection includes several of the author's best-known stories.
"The Gift of the Magi" is a heartwarming story of a young married
couple who struggle to afford gifts for one another in the days
leading up to Christmas. Delia, placing her husband's happiness
before her own, sells her own hair in order to afford a platinum
pocket watch chain. When she returns home, however, she finds that
Jim has made a similar sacrifice. In "The Skylight Room," a typist
named Miss Leeson tries to find work while renting the smallest
room at Mrs. Parker's boarding house. In a moment of quiet
desperation, she names a star "Billy Jackson" while staring out of
the room's tiny skylight, a view she soon struggles to afford. "The
Cop and the Anthem" follows a homeless man named Soapy. As winter
approaches, he commits a series of petty crimes in order to be
taken to the shelter of jail. When his attempts fail, however, he
discovers that justice has a cruel way of revealing itself. The
Four Million, one of O. Henry's finest works, is an exemplary
collection of short fiction that showcases the author's empathetic
and hopeful outlook on poverty and American life. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of O. Henry's The Four Million is a classic of
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
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