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  • Kindergarten Chats and Other Writings

    Louis H. Sullivan

    eBook (Courthope Press, Nov. 8, 2011)
    This antiquarian book contains a collection of musings, or ''chats'', pertaining to architecture, art, education, and society in general, written by one of America's most original and seminal architects, Louis H. Sullivan. This interesting and thought-provoking treatise will appeal to those with a keen enthusiasm for architecture and its development, and it is a veritable must-read for anyone with an interest in the life and mind of this most prodigious architect. The chapters of this book include: Louis Sullivan, Biographical Note, Bibliography of Writings, A Building With A Tower, Pathology, A Terminal Station, The Garden, An Oasis, The Key, Values, A Roman Temple, A Department Store, Function and Form... and more. This vintage work is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.
  • Friends Though Divided - A Tale of the Civil War

    G. A. Henty

    Paperback (Cope Press, June 27, 2008)
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
  • The Story of the Stars

    George F. Chambers

    eBook (Courthope Press, )
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  • Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards

    William Andrew Chatto

    Paperback (Cope Press, Feb. 5, 2009)
    This text contains a treatise on facts and speculations pertaining to the origin and history of playing cards. Full of interesting information and descriptions of early card games, this text will be of much value to those with a keen interest in this pastime and it makes for a worthy addition to collections of card gaming literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Of the Origin and Name of Cards', 'Introduction of Cards into Europe', 'Programs of Card-Playing', 'Of the Different Kinds of Cards and the Marks of the Suits', and 'The Morality of Card-Playing'. This antique book is proudly republished now complete with a new introduction on card games.
  • Beyond The Pasture Bars

    Dallas Lore Sharp

    Paperback (Cope Press, Oct. 9, 2007)
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
  • Cheerleader, Gymnast, Flautist, Spy

    Samuel Ben White

    eBook (C&C Press, May 28, 2013)
    Laying in bed with a broken leg, Jody Anderson recalls the events that have brought her to that moment. Adolescent gymnast … college cheerleader … flute player in the band …Just how did all this land her in a hospital, her medical bills paid by the Treasury Department?How did she get from a farm in rural, northern Arkansas to the world of being a spy, bullets flying, bones breaking, and romance?"Cheerleader, Gymnast, Flautist, Spy" is a story of espionage, danger, and coming of age, set against the modern world of domestic terror and home front "security".
  • Once Upon A Summer

    Patricia O'Reilly

    language (Cape Press, March 13, 2014)
    It is 1959. The class of 4A at Rose Horn’s convent school in Dublin has discovered boys. And dating. And kissing. Rose dreams of love. And of exchanging her thick lisle stockings and bulky school uniform for the daring black chiffon numbers of Hollywood stars. When her mother discovers Rose’s secret trysts with Frank Fennelly, she banishes her to spend summer in the depths of Kerry – far from temptation, she believes.But beneath the peaceful exterior of Fenit village, with its close community and simple pleasures, lurks a wild place of social undercurrents. Here Rose meets heart-throb Mikey Daw, and she is drawn into the adult world of broken promises, hidden secrets and bitter tragedy.About the AuthorPatricia O’Reilly is the author of 10 books, both fiction and non-fiction. Her fiction includes: Once Upon a Summer, Felicity’s Wedding (German book club choice), Time & Destiny, widely translated, and A Type of Beauty, the story of Kathleen Newton. Her latest book is The Interview.Patricia is regarded as an expert on Irish designer Eileen Gray and The Interview, is the story of what happens between Eileen Gray and her interviewer, Bruce Chatwin.. Her non-fiction titles are Writing for Success, Working Mothers, Earning Your Living from Home,, Writing for the Market, Dying with Love.For the past 20 years Patricia has successfully convened writing courses at University College, Dublin (UCD) and throughout Ireland. She also runs a series of on-line Writing Courses, an Editing Service and mentors emerging writers"
  • Kindergarten Chats and Other Writings

    Louis H. Sullivan

    Hardcover (Courthope Press, Nov. 4, 2008)
    This antiquarian book contains a collection of musings, or ''chats'', pertaining to architecture, art, education, and society in general, written by one of America's most original and seminal architects, Louis H. Sullivan. This interesting and thought-provoking treatise will appeal to those with a keen enthusiasm for architecture and its development, and it is a veritable must-read for anyone with an interest in the life and mind of this most prodigious architect. The chapters of this book include: Louis Sullivan, Biographical Note, Bibliography of Writings, A Building With A Tower, Pathology, A Terminal Station, The Garden, An Oasis, The Key, Values, A Roman Temple, A Department Store, Function and Form... and more. This vintage work is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.
  • A Guide to Growing Apples with Information on Root-Stocks, Varieties, Cross-Pollination, Pruning, Thinning, Pests and Diseases

    Frederick Keeble

    eBook (Courthope Press, Jan. 8, 2013)
    This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to growing apple trees, and includes information on soil, tree forms, rootstocks, pests, varieties, and much more. This detailed yet easy-to-digest guide is profusely illustrated, and contains all the information anyone looking to grow apple trees would need to know. Although old, the information conatined herein is timeless, making this both a handy resource and a great addition to collections of vintage literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Introduction to Fruit Growing', 'The Apple', 'Origin and History', 'Soil and Aspect', 'Form of Tree', 'Rootstocks for Apples', 'Pruning of Apples', 'Insect Pests of the Apple', 'Selection of Rootstocks', 'Functional Diseases', 'Varieties of Apple', 'Descriptive Notes on Varieties', etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
  • Token

    Lee Philipp

    language (C&C Press, Sept. 26, 2018)
    Moonbeam's friends consider her weird. Where does she go at night? Why is she always tired and dirty? Why do rats seem to follow her? And what does that symbol woven into her hair mean?Follow instructions found in this book to open an orb from the Helix Galaxy and you'll find yourself on the planet Erd, at the base of Mount Peekaboo, in the town of Plocketville. Observe the erdlings and you'll notice that they are sharply divided between those who ride personal Val-A's and those who walk.If you see a handle rat, follow it up the mountain to its den. There you will find Eee-Nu-Ka-Ta-Eee, Hila, Tsk and the others. Visit both the eye and mouth of Mokbembe in order to understand the magnitude of the problem faced by the young queen.And finally, keep an open mind. You may learn lessons on identity, leadership, female empowerment, friendship, and environmental awareness. Chances are once you leave the orb, you'll view life on Earth differently.
  • Cobb's Anatomy

    Irvin S Cobb

    language (Cobb Press, March 1, 2018)
    Irving S. Cobb discusses the human body and its various strange parts in his own inimitable hilarious style. He discusses the tummy and the problems of having a large one; teeth, hair and finally hands and feet.Cobb joined the staff of the magazine Saturday Evening Post during 1911, and covered the Great War for the magazine. At the same time, he wrote a book about his experiences, published during 1915, titled Paths Of Glory. After a second visit to France to cover the Great War, Cobb publicized the achievements of the unit known as theHarlem Hellfighters, most notably, Croix de Guerre recipients Henry Lincoln Johnson and Needham Roberts. His article "Young Black Joe," published on August 24, 1918 in theSaturday Evening Post and later republished in Cobb's book, The Glory of the Coming, highlighted the discipline and courage displayed by black American soldiers fighting in Europe during World War I. The three-page article and half-page photograph reached a national audience of more than two million readers, and was widely reprinted in the black press.
  • A Tear and a Smile

    Kahlil Gibran

    eBook (Cook Press, Sept. 29, 2016)
    “A Tear and a Smile” is a 1914 collection of parables, stories and poems written by Khalil Gibran and illustrated with four of his own paintings and drawings. Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883 – 1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and artist best known as the author of “The Prophet” (1923), which is one of the best-selling books of all time. Gibran's work covers such themes as justice, religion, science, free will, love, happiness, the soul, the body, and death. He is widely considered to have been one of the most important figures in Arabic poetry and literature during the first half of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: “Music” (1905), “Rebellious Spirits” (1908), and “Broken Wings” (1912). This volume is highly recommended for fans of Gibran's seminal work and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.