In 1840 Mann wrote On the Art of Teaching. Its message has lived on as a timeless and inspiring appeal to teachers.

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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.

Hardcover

A Pocket-Sized Collection of Quotations by Martin Luther King, Jr in an Elegant Hardcover Edition. This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations from leading civil rights activist and American Baptist minister, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King was a central figure in the Civil Rights Movement, and a leading advocate of non-violence. Collected here are more than 75 quotations from the inspiring speaker.

A pocket-sized short biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in an elegant hardcover edition. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the nephew of President Theodore Roosevelt, was the longest serving US president, serving four terms and leading the country through the Great Depression and World War II. He embraced technology to reassure Americans through his "Fireside Chats" broadcast over radio. Never had the American public been so connected to their president. 

The beautiful hardcover book includes an interesting retelling of a single person's life, suitable for young adults and adults alike.

Author: Agnes Rothery. Format: hardcover. Series: short biographies.

Experience the Northwest’s best-kept secrets in this newest book by husband-and-wife photography team Tom Kirkendall and Vicky Spring. Covering the Evergreen State from Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between, Washington: A Photographic Journey highlights the state’s cities, attractions, and natural vistas in vibrant color photographs. Readers will love revisiting their favorite corners of the state, whether the dramatic coastline, the Olympic rain forest, the lofty Cascade Range, or the sweeping agricultural fields of the Inland Empire.

Seattle culture, color, and charm grace the pages of Seattle: A Photographic Journey, the first book in a new photography book series from award-winning publisher Farcountry Press. With work from Seattle natives Joel Rogers and Terry Donnelly, the 81 color photographs represent a combined 45 years of photography experience. From the water and air, on the ground and underground, Donnelly and Rogers capture the energy and warmth of the Emerald City. Get a sense of Seattle's love of beaches and boats of all shapes and size, its Native American and Asian heritage, and the world-class art and entertainment that keeps visitors coming back for more. The brilliant colors of Seattle: A Photographic Journey highlight the places that make Seattle great: neon-lit Pike Place Market, lush parks, fascinating museums, and cozy floating homes. Join Donnelly and Rogers on a city-sized odyssey through this Pacific Northwest prize.