Author: Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
ISBN: 1580498094
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Call of the Wild, The: Literary Touchstone Classic
Author: Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
ISBN: 1580498094
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
The Call of the Wild - Teacher's Edition
Author: Jack LondonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781935465331
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Julius Caesar - Literary Touchstone
Author: William ShakespearePublisher: Prestwick House Inc
ISBN: 1580495877
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
"The evil that men do lives after them;The good is oft interred with their bones..."How do you choose between the life of your friend and the future of your homeland? In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Brutus, "the noblest Roman of them all," has only his personal integrity to help him choose which is the greatest good and where he must place his allegiance. The wrong choice will result in certain personal and national devastation. With its stirring speeches and vivid images of men at both their noblest and most terrible, the play will leave the reader with a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. To make Julius Caesar more accessible to the modern reader, our Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition provides in-depth explanation, as well as historical background. Convenient sidebar notes and an extensive glossary help the reader navigate the complexities of the text and enjoy the beauty of Shakespeare's verse, the wisdom of his insights, and the impact of his drama.
The Call of the Wild
Author: Jack LondonClassic American Short Stories - Literary Touchstone Classic
Author: Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
ISBN: 1580493351
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Best of O. Henry, The: Literary Touchstone Classic
Author: O. HenryPublisher: Prestwick House Inc
ISBN: 1580493475
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Everyman: Literary Touchstone Classic
Author: AnonymousPublisher: Prestwick House Inc
ISBN: 1580498507
Category : Bible plays, English
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Siddhartha: Literary Touchstone Classic
Author: Hermann HessePublisher: Prestwick House Inc
ISBN: 1580493904
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
White Fang: Literary Touchstone Classic
Author: Jack LondonPublisher: Prestwick House Inc
ISBN: 1580496741
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The adventures in the northern wilderness of a dog who is part wolf and who eventually makes his peace with man.
The Invisible Man - Literary Touchstone Edition
Author: Herbert George WellsPublisher: Prestwick House Inc
ISBN: 9781580493420
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic? includes a glossary and reader?s notes to help the modern reader understand Wells? commentary on this all-too-human desire.H.G. Wells? classic The Invisible Man is an artful combination of a psychological thriller and science fiction novel. A young scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility feels initial joy at his newfound freedoms and abilities, but quickly turns to despair when he realizes the many things he has sacrificed in the pursuit of science. While he struggles to create the formula that will restore his visibility and his connection to other people, murder and mayhem ensue. The Invisible Man is a fascinating account of humanity?s obsession with science and the unforeseen consequences that arise from reckless experimentation. The novel has been captivating readers for well over a century, and it is sure to remain a timeless portrayal of the human desire to overcome the laws of nature and gai