General Maxims of Teaching, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback

General Maxims of Teaching, USA, Books of American Wisdom, Hardback Amos Bronson Alcott, a transcendentalist philosopher and early American educator, first penned his 58 Maxims for Teaching in 1826. These collected words of wisdom and counsel guided his own educational techniques, and later informed his teaching practices at Boston’s Temple School.

Benjamin Franklin’s Book of Virtues

Benjamin Franklin’s Book of Virtues This pocket-sized hardcover edition contains all thirteen “moral virtues” as Benjamin Franklin wrote them in his memoirs, first posthumously published in 1791. In the heart of this larger work–today known as The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin –he writes of the “bold and arduous Project of arriving at Perfection” that he set for himself as a young man. In this task for perfection, young Benjamin prepared a catalog of thirteen necessary or desirable virtues that he might strive to acquire by means of habit and daily practice. This Applewood Books edition includes a chart that Benjamin Franklin used to track his personal progress towards perfection.

American Cookery, USA, Applewood Books, Paperback

American Cookery, USA, Applewood Books, Paperback American Cookery was the first cookbook in America. Reproduced here is the rare second edition printed in 1796. We have added a new introduction by noted food historian Karen Hess.

Circles

Circles Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson’s 1841 essay “Circles” reflects on the endless circles found in nature, and the fluidity of the universe. He encourages the embracing of new thoughts and ideas: “No truth so sublime but it may be trivial to-morrow in the light of new thoughts. People wish to be settled; only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them.” This short work is part of Applewood’s American Roots , series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers and thinkers.

4-School Zone Get Ready for Kindergarten Workb- 1601593066, Set Of 4

The “School Zone Get Ready for Kindergarten Workb- 1601593066” is a trade paperback book published by School Zone in 2017. It falls under the genre of juvenile nonfiction and is written in English. The book, with 48 pages, is focused on the topic of school and education, making it a valuable resource for preparing children for kindergarten. With a compact size of 8.5 inches in height, 5.4 inches in width, and 0.2 inches in length, this book is easy to handle and read. The author, School Zone, provides educational content in a fun and engaging way for young readers. This is for a lot of 4.

The Detective’s 8 Lb, 10 Oz Surprise (…, Maxwell, Meg

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