Anne of Windy Poplars

Anne of Windy Poplars

Author: L. M. Montgomery

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-04-24

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1473373913

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This charming novel is the fourth book in the Anne of Green Gables series. 22 years old and away from home, the much-loved Anne Shirley has to find her own way in the world once more as she begins a new job in Windy Poplars. Beginning a new phase of her life, Anne has finally left the Cuthbert’s farm. Filled with romance and charming moral tales, the story is mostly told through the letters that Anne exchanges with her fiancé, Gilbert Blythe. The couple try to maintain their relationship while Gilbert begins medical school and Anne embarks on a new path as the principal of Summerside High School in Windy Poplars. Anne lodges in the cosy tower room of an old house, Windy Willows, belonging to Aunt Kate and Aunt Chatty. Soon she makes fast friends with the women and their boisterous housekeeper, Rebecca Dew. But despite these new friends, Anne struggles to find her feet in the town. The ‘royal family’ of Summerside, the Pringles, keep a watchful eye on the new principal and make it very clear that she's not their first choice for the job. Will Anne be able to win the Pringles over? Can she and Gilbert keep their spark alive? Read & Co. Children’s has proudly republished this beautiful edition of Anne of Windy Poplars, now featuring an introductory author biography. This classic novel is not to be missed by lovers of Anne of Green Gables and those who wish to revisit their childhood as Anne commences the next stage of her life.


The Boyscouts' Book of Campfire Stories

The Boyscouts' Book of Campfire Stories

Author: Franklin K. Mathiews

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 386741503X

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"The campfire for ages has been the place of council and friendship and story-telling. The mystic glow of the fire quickens the mind, warms the heart, awakens memories of happy, glowing tales that fairly leap to the lips." Contains stories from Jack London, Ellis Parker Butler and others. Originally published in 1921.


Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science

Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-05-04

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 0486131629

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Fair, witty appraisal of cranks, quacks, and quackeries of science and pseudoscience: hollow earth, Velikovsky, orgone energy, Dianetics, flying saucers, Bridey Murphy, food and medical fads, and much more.


How to Think about Weird Things

How to Think about Weird Things

Author: Schick, Jr. (Theodore)

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Published: 2010-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780071289566

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This brief, inexpensive text helps the reader to think critically, using examples from the weird claims and beliefs that abound in our culture to demonstrate the sound evaluation of any claim. The authors focus on types of logical arguments and proofs, making How to Think about Weird Things a versatile supplement for logic, critical thinking, philosophy of science, or any other science appreciation courses.