Harriet: 793 books

The scene is a large, roomy, clean New England kitchen of some sixty years ago. There was the great wide fire-place, with its crane and array of pot-hooks; there was the tall black clock in the corner, ticking in response to the chirp of the crickets around the broad, flat stone hearth. The scoured...

Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which...

If you like variety, youll find it in this book of poetry, plays, short stories, and short memoir essays. A sense of humor pervades and Ms. Robinson pulls no punches when writing about sensitive social issues. It is lovingly conceived and written. The collection reminds one a bit of E. B. Whites Second Tree from the Corner.

The Lincoln girls are excited to meet their new neighbors who have moved into a nearby cottage.   Their house and the cottage are connected by a “Gap in the Fence”.  Genevieve and Clover soon become close friends with Margaret and Helen, members of the Jewel family.  Mama...

Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony worked hard to fight for equal rights of women. This encouraging biography details the lives and accomplishments of two of the most well-known women of the Suffrage Movement. Featuring captivating images, stunning facts, and an accessible glossary and index,...

Demerara publicado en 1832 se centra en la esclavitud oponiéndose a ella, considerándola improductiva desde un punto de vista económico y humano. Para ello cuenta las andanzas de los hermanos Alfred y Mary Bruce en Demerara, una región de América del Sur, tras haber sido educados en Inglaterra durante 14 años

La colina y el valle mediante un ameno relato de ficción explica la estructura productiva del modelo capitalista mostrando el conflicto industrial y los ataques a la maquinaria. Martineau pretende demostrar la necesidad de mantener la armonía de intereses entre trabajadores y capitalistas para poder seguir llevando a cabo la actividad de una forma eficiente.

The government has literally billions of dollars to give away. While many people express interest in applying for government grants they falsely think the process is too complicated. The Guide to Government Grants Writing simplifies this process. In addition, information is provided on bidding for...

Following a unique format perfect for today's world, the renowned author of The Dance of Anger gives us just over 100 rules that cover all the hot spots in long-term relationships. Marriage Rules offers new solutions to age-old problems ("He won't talk"/"She doesn't want sex") as well as modern...

Most educators recognize the importance of setting clear instructional goals. But how do you reach those goals once you've set them? With practical advice and models, this resource helps you increase student achievement through a systematic approach to lesson design. Learn how to identify enduring...

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THE QUEST: Cross-Cultural Connections at Home and Abroad In this global economy and multicultural, multilingual world, bridges are built and crossed. The advice in this book will help you cross them with ease. The principles of self-awareness, nonjudgment, acceptance of others, and seeing the whole picture will bring you success in your cross-cultural business relations.

In the year 2015, we see the use of Intelligent Utility technology to create business value as an integral part of successful utility companies. What role will you be playing then and what will you do now to prepare for your future in the IU world? The keys described in this book enable the...

Antebellum Mobile was a cotton port city, and economic dependence upon the North created by the cotton trade controlled the city’s development. Mobile’s export trade placed the city third after New York and New Orleans in total value of exports for the nation by 1860. Because the exports consisted...