Books with author Robert Baden-Powell

Scouting For Boys was written by Robert Baden-Powell, Lieutenant General in the British Army and founder of the international Scouting movement, Scouting for Boys is one of the most influential manuals for youth ever published. First printed in 1908, it remains an all-time bestseller in the English-speaking world, second only to the Bible. The original blueprint and "self-instructor" of the Boy Scout Movement, Scouting for Boys is a fascinating fusion of "yarns and pictures," an irresistible mixture of nationalistic narrative, tracker legend, and quotations from Baden-Powell's own autobiography and the popular adventure fiction of Rudyard Kipling, James Fenimore Cooper, and Alexander Dumas. The book provides practical advice on lighting fires, building boats and stalking animals, alongside proper Victorian-era education on chivalry and manners, self-discipline and improvement, and above all, good citizenship. Expounding upon the topics intrinsic to the life of a scout-tracking, woodcraft, camp life, endurance, patriotism, and more-this classic is essential for anyone interested in popular culture and the history of scouting and youth education.A bit dated but historically important.About the Author - Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell 1857 - 1941. British military officer whose love of the outdoors led to the creation of the Scouting movement..Author - Robert Baden-Powell.

This is the most famous book in the Scout Movement-written and illustrated by the founder himself in 1908 and appearing in those days in six fortnightly parts. Subsequently B.P. made many alterations and additions, particularly in relation to Badge Tests and Rules. Furthermore he asked many people to help him with amendments dealing with technical matters.

In 1899 while serving in the 2nd Boer War, Robert Baden-Powell penned his sixth military book, Aids To Scouting. But what completely surprised Baden-Powell was that his book was eagerly taken up by teachers and youth groups to help organize outdoor activities and sport. He eventually embraced the idea of adapting his work into a new youth-oriented book, Scouting for Boys (1908) which went on to become an international phenomenon. In 1910, in response to numerous requests he expanded the movement by founding the Girl Guides Association, a similar outdoor-oriented organization for girls. Girl Guiding was originally written in 1918, and this ebook was created from a US 1925 edition, hence the US title Scouting for Girls (the Girl Guides was mainly a term used in Britian and its Commonwealth). This 1918 manual contains sections on Girl Scout ranks, skills to be learned and merit badges. Various other activities and information is presented in a well organized manner—from Games/activities, to minor first aid, sewing and cooking, to knots, signalling and other campcrafts. Anyone interested in the history of Girl Scouting will definitely want to read this interesting and fascinating book.(NOTE - This very early Girl scouts manual is only preceded by 2 smaller pamphlets by Baden-Powell and the first british Girl Scout manual The Handbook for Girl Guides or How Girls Can Help to Build Up the Empire....a fascinating document and of considerable historical note.)

For more than 35 years, the best-selling Arch ? Books Bible story series has captivated children. This saddle-stitched paperback, written by Robert Baden, does a fabulous job of teaching children aged 5-9 in grades K-4. The 16-page book tells of the Ascension of Christ (Acts 1:1-12, Matt. 28:11-20, and Luke 24:36-53). Fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations make this an enjoyable book to read to your children, or have them read on their own. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are pleasurable and easy to remember. From Concordia.

Illustrated. Contents: Observation and Deduction; Self-Education; On Not Being a Sily Ass; Common Sense; Resourcefulness; Endurance; On Being Accurate; Patience; Gratitude; Courtesy; Goodwill; Honour; Keeping You Nerve; Courage; Keeping Your Pecker Up; Humour; Don't Swank; On 'Sticking it Out"; How To Be Fit; The Duty of Service; Helpfulness; Responsibility; Self-Sacrifice.

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (1857-1941), also known as B-P, was a lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, and founder of the Scout Movement. After having been educated at Charterhouse School, Baden-Powell served in the British Army from 1876 until 1910 in India and Africa. In 1899, during the Second Boer War in South Africa, Baden- Powell successfully defended the city in the Siege of Mafeking. Several of his military books, written for military reconnaissance and scout training in his African years, were also read by boys. Based on those earlier books, he wrote Scouting for Boys, published in 1908 by Pearson, for youth readership. During writing, he tested his ideas through a camping trip on Brownsea Island that began on 1 August 1907, which is now seen as the beginning of Scouting.

Tracking, woodcraft, camping, chivalry and fortitude: Scouting for Boys: A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship is the original Boy Scout manual. This value-laden how-to book teaches confidence, self-reliance, and teamwork to the young adventurer, with the aim of building them into a representable member of society. Now largely forgotten, it is the fourth best-selling book of the 20th century, after the Bible, the Koran and Mao's Red Book, and has been translated into 87 different languages worldwide. Its charm and spirit will delight the listener in this new reading by the comedian Hugh Dennis.

Excerpt from Scouting for Girls: Adapted From Girl GuidingA brownie is a household fairy who lives under and in the trees. This is the reason that the Brownies badge is an acorn.There are many kinds of Brownies, such as Sprites, Elves, Gnomes, Fairies, Goblins, Pixies, Imps, Nymphs, Will-o'rthe-wisps.Have you ever seen a fairy ring? There are many in the woods and sometimes in the gar den just a wide circle in the ground of rather darker grass than the rest of the turf round about it. It is said to be a track made by the Brownies who come together and dance on the grass by moonlight, round a toadstool in the middle.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

In this retelling of Acts 2:1-41, it's the story of the church's "birthday." The transformative power of the Holy Spirit was displayed in visible form on that day, the same power we are armed with as we share the Good News with those around us!First published in 1964, Arch Books captivate children with colorful pictures and creative poems. Each book presents a complete Bible story in a fun-to-read way that children ages 5-9 will understand and remember. Known for their biblical and historical accuracy, Arch Books are accessible, engaging, affordable, and collectible-perfect for assisting teachers and parents as they teach children the Bible and how God works in all aspects of life.Also available in Spanish.