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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.
Cabbages and Kings (1904) is a novel by American writer O. Henry.
Inspired by his experiences as a fugitive in Honduras, the
interconnected stories that make up Cabbages and Kings-the title
refers to a line from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking
Glass-address themes of revolution, imperialism, exploitation, and
greed. The novel is significant not only for launching O. Henry's
career as a successful professional writer, but for coining the
term "banana republic," now frequently used to describe the
influence of American fruit companies over such nations as
Honduras. In the fictional nation of Anchuria, the political
reality and social life of its people are under attack-from within
and without. An American businessman in the coastal town of Coralio
receives a telegram from the capital city of San Mateo announcing
that there has been a revolution. President Miraflores has fled to
the coast, taking with him $100,000 from the federal reserve.
Sensing opportunity, Goodwin gathers a posse to hunt down the
fugitive leader, tracking him to a nondescript inn in Coralio.
Cornered, Miraflores kills himself, and Goodwin elopes with the
President's lover, taking the money with them. Although a liberal
government has successfully risen to power, widespread corruption
and deep poverty threaten to thrust Anchuria into further chaos.
Cabbages and Kings is a collection of stories centered on this
troubled tropical nation, where greed supersedes honor and the
interests of the people are sold to the highest bidder. Despite or
perhaps because of its critique of American influence in Latin
America, Cabbages and Kings was a critical and commercial success
for O. Henry, establishing his reputation as a master storyteller
with a profound sense of right and wrong, and everything in
between. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of O. Henry's Cabbages and Kings
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""
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Roads of Destiny (Paperback)
O Henry; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Roads of Destiny (1909) 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 crime, poverty, and
fate. "A Retrieved Reformation," perhaps the most notable of the
collection's twenty-two stories, is semi-autobiographical in that
it explores the life of a criminal and fugitive who maintains a
moral identity while struggling to adjust to life outside of
prison. "Roads of Destiny" is the story of a French poet and
shepherd named David Mignot. After fighting with his lover Yvonne,
he decides to leave his home village of Vernoy in search of fame
and adventure. The dreamlike narrative follows him down three
paths: one takes him to the home of a wealthy Marquis, where he
falls in love with his young daughter; the next leads him to the
halls of the king, where he is recruited to act as a body double
during a visit to the nearby cathedral; the final one finds him
turning back toward home, where he struggles to balance a life of
marriage with his poetic calling. In "A Retrieved Reformation," a
safecracker named Jimmy Valentine attempts to lead a quiet life
following his release from prison. Using an assumed identity, he
settles in Arkansas, where he marries the beautiful daughter of a
local banker. Despite his best efforts, however, his criminal past
threatens to resurface at every turn. Roads of Destiny is a
collection of stories exploring themes of fate and identity by an
icon of American literature. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of O. Henry's Roads
of Destiny is a classic of American literature reimagined for
modern readers.
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Waifs and Strays (Paperback)
O Henry; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R184
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Originally published in 1917, Waifs and Strays is a premier
selection of short stories released seven years after the author's
untimely death at age 47. The book contains 12 memorable tales
including "Confessions of a Humorist," "The Detective Detector,"
and "The Sparrows in Madison Square." In Waifs and Strays, O. Henry
brings humor to unconventional stories with unforgettable
characters. With "The Detective Detector" he spoof's the world's
most famous consultant Sherlock Holmes, while "Hearts and Hands"
centers the unusual dynamic between a convict, a marshal and a
beautiful woman. There's also "The Cactus" in which a man recalls
the errors of a past relationship and "A Little Talk About Mobs,"
where two men debate New York's gangster scene.Waifs and Strays is
a compelling collection of stories that are humorous, thrilling and
most importantly, entertaining. O. Henry creates diverse narratives
that stir the imagination and keep readers guessing. Each tale is
an attention-grabber full of memorable moments. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of Waifs and Strays is both modern and readable.
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Whirligigs (Paperback)
O Henry; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Whirligigs (1910) 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 and provincial life
with humor and abundant empathy. "The Ransom of Red Chief," the
most notable of the collection's twenty-four stories, is considered
one of Henry's finest works and has been adapted numerous times for
television and film. "The Ransom of Red Chief" follows two petty
criminals named Bill and Sam, who devise a plan to hold an
influential citizen's son for ransom. They kidnap Johnny Dorset, a
ten-year-old boy who soon takes a liking to the pair and gives
himself the name "Red Chief." As Bill and Sam attempt to collect
their ransom money, the Red Chief subjects them to tiring games and
pranks, causing the two criminals to regret their hasty decision.
In "The Whirligig of Life," a story set in a frontier settlement
near the Cumberland Mountains, a Justice of the Peace officiates a
divorce between two quarreling settlers. He charges them five
dollars for the ceremony, but when the husband realizes he has no
money left for alimony, the judge looks for ways to hold onto his
hard-earned wages. Whirligigs is a collection of humorous stories
by O. Henry, an icon of short story writing. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of O. Henry's Whirligigs is a classic of American literature
reimagined for modern readers.
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