books by Applewood Books     books:       Declaration of Independence (Little Books of Wisdom) Thomas Jefferson Applewood Books, 1997 Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America's founding political philosophy. At once a cherished symbol of liberty and an expression of Jefferson's monumental talents as a writer, the document captures in unforgettable phrases the ideals of individual liberty that formed the backbone of American's Revolutionary movement. In setting forth these "self-evident truths" alongside a ...             The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy Hannah Glasse Applewood Books, 1998 The first American edition of this staple of the American household during the Revolutionary War. How to market. How to roast and broil and fry. Gravies, sauces, hashes, fricassees, ragouts.             The House on the Cliff (Hardy Boys, Book 2) Franklin Dixon Applewood Books, 1991 The house on the cliff has been vacant and is supposed to be haunted. Then it is reported to be the abode of criminals. Mr. Hardy starts to investigate and disappears, so the boys set to work to see what they can do.             Davy Crockett: His Own Story Applewood Books, 1993 A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett of the State of Tennessee. Written in 1834, this autobiography is like a tall tale of the life of a frontiersman, and established Davy Crockett as a larger-than-life American hero.             The Strange Likeness (Judy Bolton Mysteries) Margaret Sutton, Kate Duvall, ... Applewood Books, 2012 Back after 45 years, Margaret Sutton’s young detective, Judy Bolton, returns for her 39th mystery adventure. At the end of book #38, The Secret of the Sand Castle, the author gave the title of the next book in the series, The Strange Likeness. However, the series was canceled, and the promised book was not written…until now. Beloved author Margaret Sutton (1903–2001) published her first Judy Bolton mysteries in 1932. The original series ...             Goops and How to Be Them: A Manual of Manners for Polite Infants Gelett Burgess Applewood Books, 2005 "The Goops they lick their fingers,/And the Goops they lick their knives, /They spill their broth on the tablecloth -/Oh, they lead disgusting lives!" The rhymes and drawings in this hilarious introduction to manners for children still amuse and educate 100 years later, providing lessons valuable today and shedding light on turn-of-the-century American mores.             The Language and Sentiment of Flowers James McCabe Applewood Books, 2003 This colorful Victorian book evokes an age gone by, before the days of email and overnight shipping, when communication between people was a very special occasion, made more difficult by time and space. To Victorian letter-writers of the West a new, exotic and secret language came from the East-communicating through flowers. The language of flowers became so refined in the nineteenth century that this dictionary was necessary. Using this source, ...             Constitution of the United States (Little Books of Wisdom) Not Available (NA) Applewood Books, 1995 The landmark legal document of the United States, the U.S. Constitution comprises the primary law of the Federal Government. Signed by the members of the Consitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three chief branches of the Federal Government, as well as the basic rights of the citizens of the United States. This beautiful gift edition contains the complete ...             The American Flag: A Handbook of History & Etiquette (Little Books of Wisdom) Applewood Books Applewood Books, 2013 The newest addition to Applewood's "Books of American Wisdom" series is this handsome guide to the American flag, a concise collection of the history and etiquette of the U.S. flag. The book, bound in hardcover in a distinctive blue leatherette with gold stamping, includes details of the laws relating to the U.S. flag , as described in the United States Code; information about the Pledge of Allegiance and Flag Day; a guide to flag presentation ...             The Bill of Rights: With Writings That Formed Its Foundation (Little Books of Wisdom) James Madison, George Mason Applewood Books, 2008 Collectively known as the United States Bill of Rights, these first ten amendments to the United States Constitution limit the powers of the federal government and protect the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors on United States territory. Introduced in 1789 in the First United States Congress by James Madison, these amendments came into effect on December 15, 1791, when ratified by three-fourths of the states. This document plays a ...             Mourt's Relation: A Journal of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Anonymous Applewood Books, 1986 Originally printed in 1622, this is the first published account of the coming of the Pilgrims to the New World to settle Plymouth Plantation.             The Vanishing Shadow (Judy Bolton Mysteries) Margaret Sutton Applewood Books, 2008 In the first book of this mystery series, Judy Bolton is resigned to spending several boring weeks at her grandparents' farm near Dry Brook Hollow. Her summer suddenly becomes interesting when she overhears some men talking about the Roulsville dam. Although, Judy does not understand the conversation, the men fear that she does and threaten her. Judy also becomes reacquainted with her childhood friend, Peter Dobbs, who gives her a cat that she ...             Lost Newport Paul Miller Applewood Books, 2010 Featuring more than 100 vintage views of cottages built from the early nineteenth century to the early twentieth century, this book recreates 52 summer houses, now lost, in an evocative guide that gives depth to any Newport experience. Published in cooperation with The Preservation Society of Newport County.             The Secret at Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew, Book 5) Carolyn Keene Applewood Books, 1994 In Arizona, Nancy uncovers a strange mystery about a kidnapped child.             The Adventures of Superman George F. Lowther Applewood Books, 1995 Originally published in 1942, The Adventures of Superman was the first full-length novel about the world's first and most endearing comic book super hero. This facsimile is an exact reproduction of the original with the addition of a new introduction by bestselling Superman comic book writer and novelist Roger Stern. Illustrations throughout, including 4 full-color plates.             The Great Pacific War: A History of the American-Japanese Campaign of 1931-1933 Hector Bywater Applewood Books, 2002 This blow-by-blow fictional account of a war between the United States and Japan was a forerunner of actual events, written 16 years before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Bywater, the world's leading naval authority in the period between the two world wars, prophesied the following: A Japanese surprise attack attacks U. S. naval forces in the Pacific. Japanese troops simultaneously invade the Phillippines and Guam. Recognizing their limits, ...             On the Art of Teaching (Little Books of Wisdom) Horace Mann Applewood Books, 1989 In 1840 Mann wrote On the Art of Teaching. Its message has lived on as a timeless and inspiring appeal to teachers.             The Hidden Harbor Mystery (Hardy Boys, Book 14) Franklin W. Dixon Applewood Books, 2003 The fourteenth book in the Hardy Boys series, originally published in 1935. In this book, the Hardy Boys head South to settle a feud.             George Washington's Farewell Address (Little Books of Wisdom) George Washington Applewood Books, 1970 On September 17,1796, George Washington announced that he would leave the presidency. His famous farewell address encapsulates a view of the Union, the Constitution, and good citizenship that is an important part of American political thought today.             The Missing Chums (Hardy Boys, Book 4) Franklin W. Dixon Applewood Books, 1996 Two of the Hardy boys' chums take a motor trip down the coast. 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