Books in Classic Book Series series

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at an incomparable price.Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, set during the Civil War, has always captivated even the most reluctant readers. Little girls, especially, love following the adventures of the four March sisters--Meg, Beth, Amy, and most of all, the tomboy Jo--as they experience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, of growing up. This simpler version captures all the charm and warmth of the original.

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at an incomparable price.Black Beauty is the classic horse story, a beautiful and touching tale told by the title character himself. Set in Victorian London, it follows Beauty's life and changing fortunes as he moves from owner to owner. As the horse encounters new experiences and new friends who reveal their own histories, the story quietly paints a fascinating portrait of how animals were treated during that era.

A narrative of the only campaign of WWII fought on North American soil, based on US and Japanese records and personal stories from interviews, letters, and diaries of participants. This edition contains b&w photos, many previously classified, and new information on the Paramushiro raids and the Battle of the Pips. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Make God's Word your everyday traveling companion. Thin and lightweight, Thomas Nelson's UltraSlimT Edition boasts a complete and easy-to-read Bible that is ready to go when you are! A Bible you can be comfortable taking with you every day and everywhere you go, the UltraSlimT Edition is thin enough to tuck into your purse, briefcase, backpack, or glove compartment, yet large enough for easy readability. The UltraSlimT Edition of the Holy Bible is the perfect gift and ideal companion for today's Christian on the move. Features include:Presentation pageSelf-pronouncing textWords of Jesus in redConcordanceFull-color mapsType Size 6The King James Version-The most successful Bible translation in history with billions of copies published