Books with author Maplewood Books

"No other popular writer of his time did any better writing than you will find in Call of the Wild." -- H.L. MenkenThe most popular and most successful writer of his day, Jack London was a pioneer of both life and literature. His stories of survival, harsh climates, and visceral details make for addictive reading experiences, and appeal to both those looking for "real literature" and pure entertainment. In this collection, you will such classics as The Call of the Wild, White Fang, "To Build a Fire", and over 100 other works by Jack London, each elegantly formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your e-reader device.Highlights of this collection:• The complete, unabridged text of twelve novels and short story collections by Jack London• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of all of London's major works.• An individual, active Table of Contents for each book accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature.• Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features.• A low, can't-say-no price!Twelve Complete WorksTwelve complete works by Jack London, including novels, short stories, and memoirs. Books included:Novels:• The Call of the Wild• White Fang• The Sea-Wolf• Martin Eden• The Iron Heel• The People of the Abyss• The Secret Plague• John Barleycorn• The Jacket (The Star-Rover)• The Cruise of the Snark• Burning DaylightShort Stories:• Lost Face• Trust• To Build a Fire• That Spot• Flush of Gold• The Passing of Marcus O’Brien• The Wit of PorportukAdditional Fan ResourcesAlso included are special features for any Jack London enthusiast, including:• A comprehensive list of the many film and television adaptations of the works of Jack London.• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the books and stories in this collection.

This handsome guide to the Star-Spangled Banner is a concise collection of the history and etiquette of our national anthem. The book, bound in hardcover in a distinctive red leatherette with gold stamping, includes details of how the anthem was written by Francis Scott Key and why, the complete poetry, a listing of famous performances, protocol for reciting the anthem, other writings by Key and a brief biography of Francis Scott Key. It makes the perfect gift for anyone who cherishes the Star-Spangled Banner and 'the land of the free and home of the brave' it represents.

"One of the few English novels written for grown-up people." -- Virginia Woolf"One of the Ten Greatest Books of All Time" -- The Top Ten, edited by J. Peder ZaneGeorge Eliot's classic Middlemarch reveals the lives of its many characters living in the fictitious Midlands town of Middlemarch. Though it has multiple interlocking plots, the underlying themes remain consistent: the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. In other words, the themes of life, and the individual's desire to change a world that may not want (or need) to be changed.Included in Maplewood Edition of Middlemarch are:• The complete, unabridged text of George Eliot's Middlemarch, elegantly formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your Kindle device.• Illustrations throughout the text to complement your reading experience.• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of all of Eliot's major works.• An active Table of Contents accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature.• Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features.• A low, can't-say-no price!Exclusive Fan ResourcesSpecial features are also include for any Middlemarch enthusiast, including:• A list of films and dramatic works, both directly and indirectly inspired by Eliot's masterpiece.• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of Middlemarch and other classic works.