Reprint of the 1985 edition. Major contribution to aeronautical history. Robinson assisted in distilling the massive notes Dick made during five years of observation and participation in the design, construction, testing and operation of the great dirigibles, including 22 transatlantic flights to both Rio and Lakehurst. Here he illuminates several murky, missing or mistaken reports on points of significance. Well illustrated with photos and drawings (some never before published) and handsomely designed. A book for specialists and buffs. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

"The Princess and the Pea, " "The Little Mermaid, " and other great Andersen fairy tales have enchanted children since the first ones appeared in Danish in the 1830s and '40s. Spink's translation into English is widely recognized as the finest, and the new Everyman's Library edition is further graced by the magical pictures made in 1899 by three of Britain's most celebrated illustrators.

After their release from an American concentration camp, a Japanese-American girl and her family try to reconstruct their lives amidst strong anti-Japanese feelings which breed fear, distrust, and violence

First published in 1885, Stevenson's verses so truly reflect the feelings of young children--about being small, the bliss of going up in a swing so high, discovering one's shadow, happiness and sorrow and dreaming--that they have never ceased to be an essential part of a child's library. Robinson's beautiful pictures originally appeared in 1896 in the first illustrated edition.

This guide to writing poetry combines essays by practicing poets and poetry teachers with exercises covering inspiration, the senses, voice, structure, and revision

Henry Wilson and his sister introduce young readers to the wonders of outer space as they take a bus tour from planet Earth, to the Solar System, the Milky Way, and beyond

Måaui forces the mud hens to tell him the secret of how to make fire.

In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham began a solo around-the-world voyage from San Pedro, California, in a 24-foot sloop. Five years and 33,000 miles later, he returned to home port with a wife and daughter and enough extraordinary experiences to fill this bestselling book, Dove.

The modern German composer discusses his childhood, his musical development, electronic music, chance, music theater, and music education

Måaui makes a fishing hook of great power and out of the sea he pulls land that becomes the islands of Hawaii.