Eighty-one plates show development from youth to full style. Many favorites, many new. Introduction by Alfred Werner. Includes Self-Portrait at the Age of Thirteen, Female Nude (with Headcloth and Slippers), Orpheus Slain by Bacchantes, with Boy Running Away, The fascination of the drawings is inexhaustible; the skill incredible; the upshot — delight.

«Poet and playwright Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) wrote sparkling comedies that were the toast of London's West End in the 1890s. The master of the witty epigram who could resist anything except temptation, Wilde was imprisoned by an unjust society and died in obscurity, but his enduring works continue to enchant readers and audiences. The Irish author's only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, appears in this splendid showcase of his philosophy and wit. Additional selections include Wilde's ever-popular comedies The Importance of Being Earnest and An Ideal Husband; his essay on aestheticism, «The Decay of Lying: An Observation»; his deeply moving prison letter, «De Profundis»; and fairy tales from A House of Pomegranates and The Happy Prince.»

«Even the youngest children can have an easy time learning the alphabet with this charming coloring book. Each letter of the alphabet is illustrated by an object whose name begins with that letter: for example «A is for Apple.» And the miniature format makes this book perfect for little hands.»

Pre-schoolers and other youngsters will delight in these 56 entertaining puzzles. Instead of following numbers, they'll connect letters to form a host of familiar favorites — a balloon, drum, robot, windmill, and other images. Each puzzle features a charming rhymed caption, and the finished pictures will provide coloring fun.

This charming little book is as ideal for Spanish-speaking children learning the alphabet as it is for English-speaking youngsters studying Spanish. Common, ready-to-color objects are paired with one of the 28 letters in the Spanish language it begins with, from avión (airplane) to zapatos (shoes). Plus, all translations — with gender-indicating articles included — appear in a glossary at the back of the book.

Spellbinding tales of action and adventure from a master of the genre: The Call of the Wild, drawn from the author's own experiences as a Klondike adventurer; The Sea-Wolf, a gripping account of a deranged, abusive sea captain; White Fang, a riveting tale of savage wilderness life; and Five Great Short Stories.