The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings - (Leather-Bound Classics) (Leather Bound)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inch (W) x 1.3 Inch (D)Weight: 1.9 PoundsNumber of Pages: 544Genre: HistorySub-Genre: United StatesSeries Title: Leather-Bound ClassicsFormat: Leather BoundPublisher: Canterbury ClassicsAuthor: EditedAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English About the Book "We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . . " -- The U.S Constitution Book Synopsis "We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . . " -- The U.S Constitution The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings is part of the Leather-bound Classics series and is a collection of the crucial documents, speeches, and other writings that shaped the United States. In addition to the Constitution, readers can review the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Federalist Papers, important presidential speeches, and many others. Both famous and lesser-known, but equally important, Americans are represented, including Benjamin Franklin, Victoria Woodhull, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and even the creators of the rules of baseball. The founders' inspirational and revolutionary ideals are all here, and this is a perfect volume for anyone who finds the history of America to be a fascinating and enlightening journey. About The Author Thunder Bay Press is an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC, the largest full-service book distributor to non-trade booksellers in North America. Thunder Bay publishes across a wide and varied range of formats and categories, from fun, interactive activity titles and kits on subjects such as origami, cooking, crafts, games, and art to reference books suitable for gift-giving in categories like art, fitness, pets, travel, history, culture, sports, and nature. Thunder Bay Press celebrates the book in all its forms, and publishes something for everyone. They're headquartered in San Diego. Kenneth C. Mondschein has a Ph.D in history from Fordham University (defense passed December 18, 2009). His expertise is in Western history from antiquity to the present, with a specializations in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, global expansion and colonization, and the history of science and technology. He also holds a Master of Arts in History from Boston University.
Frankenstein - (Word Cloud Classics) by Mary Shelley (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)Weight: .61 PoundsNumber of Pages: 195Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ClassicsSeries Title: Word Cloud ClassicsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Canterbury ClassicsAuthor: Mary ShelleyAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The idea for the story came to the author, Mary Shelley, in a dream she had about a scientist who had created life and was horrified by what he had made. This Gothic-style romance is among the first of true science fiction novels, if not the first. A young scientist named Victor Frankenstein, after going through his own near-death experience, decides to play God and create life in the form of a grotesque creature, which turns into a nightmare. Through his experience, he learns that the gift of life is precious, not disposable. His journey and personal transformation has deeply affected readers. "Frankenstein" is a must-read for any lover of classic literature and science fiction. About the Word Cloud Classics series: Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere. Book Synopsis Horror. Romance. Science. A classic tale that would be a fright to miss! The idea for the story came to the author, Mary Shelley, in a dream she had about a scientist who had created life and was horrified by what he had made. This Gothic-style romance is among the first of true science fiction novels, if not the first. A young scientist named Victor Frankenstein, after going through his own near-death experience, decides to play God and create life in the form of a grotesque creature, which turns into a nightmare. Through his experience, he learns that the gift of life is precious, not disposable. His journey and personal transformation has deeply affected readers. * This beautiful book comes with luxurious endpapers, a beautiful and stylish heat-burnished cover, and is a convenient 5 x 7 trim size for easy handling. * This widely popular classic tells a tale of devastating consequences for those pursuing power and glory. Frankenstein is a must-read for any lover of classic literature and science fiction. About the Word Cloud Classics series: Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere. About The Author Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus (1818). She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin, and her mother was the philosopher and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft.
Dracula - (Word Cloud Classics) by Bram Stoker (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.81 Inches (H) x 5.31 Inch (W) x 1 Inch (D)Weight: .9 PoundsNumber of Pages: 365Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ClassicsSeries Title: Word Cloud ClassicsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Canterbury ClassicsAuthor: Bram StokerAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Irish author Bram Stoker introduced the character of Count Dracula and provided the basis of modern vampire fiction in his 1897 novel entitled "Dracula." Written as a series of letters, newspaper clippings, diary entries, and ships' logs, the story begins with lawyer Jonathan Harker journeying to meet Dracula at his remote castle to complete a real estate transaction. Harker soon discovers that he is being held prisoner, and that Dracula has a rather disquieting nocturnal life. Touching on themes such as Victorian culture, immigration, and colonialism, among others, this timeless classic is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats! Now available as part of the Canterbury Classics singles series, "Dracula" is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers. About the Word Cloud Classics series: Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere. Book Synopsis No home library is complete without the classics! Dracula is a keepsake to be read and treasured. 2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Gold Winner in Cover Design - Small Format (Fiction) Irish author Bram Stoker introduced the character of Count Dracula and provided the basis of modern vampire fiction in his 1897 novel entitled Dracula. Written as a series of letters, newspaper clippings, diary entries, and ships' logs, the story begins with lawyer Jonathan Harker journeying to meet Dracula at his remote castle to complete a real estate transaction. Harker soon discovers that he is being held prisoner, and that Dracula has a rather disquieting nocturnal life. Touching on themes such as Victorian culture, immigration, and colonialism, among others, this timeless classic is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats! Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Dracula is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers. About the Word Cloud Classics series: Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere. About The Author Irish novelist Bram Stoker lived from 1847 to 1912. Although he authored numerous short stories, novels, and non-fiction works, Stoker is best known for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass (Paperback) (Lewis Carroll)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)Weight: .8 PoundsNumber of Pages: 262Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: ClassicsSeries Title: Word Cloud ClassicsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Printers Row Pub GroupAuthor: Lewis CarrollAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book By falling down a rabbit hole and stepping through a mirror, Alice experiences unusual adventures with a variety of nonsensical characters. Book Synopsis All the muchness of Wonderland captured in one book! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole to Wonderland and enjoy tea with the Mad Hatter, find your way with the Cheshire Cat, and play croquet with the Queen of Hearts. On the other side of the looking-glass, meet Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the White Queen, and a host of other characters that share a different reality. A heat-burnished, flexibound cover, small trim size, and lovely illustrations by Sir John Tenniel will make this one of your most treasured volumes in the collectible Word Cloud Classics series. About The Author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (27 January 1832--14 January 1898), better known by the pseudonym Lewis Carroll, was an English author, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon, and a photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky," all examples of the genre of literary nonsense. He is noted for his facility at word play, logic, and fantasy.
Barack Obama Speeches - (Leather-Bound Classics) (Leather Bound)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.2 Inch (W) x 1.6 Inch (D)Weight: 2.35 PoundsNumber of Pages: 704Genre: Political ScienceSub-Genre: American GovernmentSeries Title: Leather-Bound ClassicsFormat: Leather BoundPublisher: Canterbury ClassicsAuthor: Barack ObamaAge Range: AdultBook theme: Executive BranchLanguage: English Book Synopsis This handsome leather-bound volume features 85 of Barack Obama's most influential and impactful speeches--spanning more than a decade from his time in the Senate to his final day in the presidency. Hailed as one of the greatest orators of modern times, former President Barack Obama has inspired millions through his speeches. This gorgeous collection--a hearty 704 pages, in a timeless leather-bound edition with a foil-stamped cover and gilded edges--provides a comprehensive look at how Obama's message of hope and change evolved from before his presidency until his last day in office. Today more than ever, these speeches resonate with optimism and keen insights that people of all viewpoints and political backgrounds can appreciate and learn from. Pieces include... Pre-presidential speeches that signified Obama as a rising star.Speeches from some of the most important events of his presidency.His first and second inaugural addresses, all of his State of the Union addresses, and his moving 2017 farewell speech.Dozens more, covering the greatest issues facing the United States and the world. Perfect for any political aficionado, newshound, or admirer of the 44th president of the United States, this collection makes an ideal gift. About The Author Barack Obama (born 1961) served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. Ken Mondschein is a college professor, scholar, fencing master, jouster, and author with expertise in subjects ranging from medieval history to contemporary politics. He was a Fulbright scholar to France, received his PhD in history from Fordham University and is certified as a master of historical fencing by the US Fencing Coaches' Association. His work includes history, fencing, introductions to works of classic literature, and other projects.
Peter Pan - (Word Cloud Classics) by J. M. Barrie (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)Weight: .8 PoundsNumber of Pages: 262Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: FantasySeries Title: Word Cloud ClassicsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Printers Row Pub GroupAuthor: J. M. BarrieAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The adventures of the three Darling children in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up. Book Synopsis "The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it." --J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan Join Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, and a cast of other familiar characters on a fantastical journey in the Word Cloud Classics' Peter Pan. Included in this volume are the famous novel--Peter and Wendy (1911)--about the "boy who never grew up" and his adventures in Neverland, as well as a lesser-known prequel entitled Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (1906), which tells the story of Pan's early years in London. This lively volume weaves a tale that is universally relatable and wildly popular for adults and children alike. About The Author J. M. Barrie (1860-1937) was a Scottish author and dramatist, best remembered today as the creator of Peter Pan. Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was a British illustrator.
