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Siegfried Sassoon is one the twentieth century's greatest icons and Jean Moorcroft Wilson is the leading authority on him. In Siegfried Sassoon: The Journey from the Trenches, the second volume of her authorized biography, she completes her definite analysis of his life and works, exploring Sassoon's experiences after the Great War.
For many people, Sassoon exists primarily as a First World War poet and bold fighter, who earned the nickname 'Mad Jack' in the trenches and risked Court Martial, possibly the firing squad, with his public protest against the War. Much less is know about his life after the armistice which marks the beginning of a series of love affairs with such larger-than-life characters as Queen Victoria's great-grandson, Prince Philipp of Hesse, the flamboyant Ivor Novello and the exotic and bejewelled Hon. Stephen Tennant. This period also sees Sassoon establishing close friendships with some of the greatest literary figures of the age, Hardy, Beerbohm, E. M. Forster and T. E. Lawrence among them.
Sassoon himself said that most people thought he had died in 1919. But Dr. Wilson shows that his poetry is, if anything, more powerful in the second half of his life, which also sees his debut as a prose writer with Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man, one of the classics of twentieth-century literature.

Ideas and practical advice on how to achieve a harmonious and stylish family home. Contains 250 specially commissioned photos. The author is a former editor of }Homes & Gardens{ magazine.

Medievalist and specialists in the history of religion will welcome this translation of the 14th-century Art of preaching by Higden, an English monk. Jennings (St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn) provides a lengthy (27-page) introduction. The text is annotated and a bibliography is provided, making this an ideal text for the classroom. Wilson wrote her Master's thesis on the Ars componendi at California State U., Sacramento. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

When springtime comes,

in his warm winter den

a bear wakes up

very hungry and thin!...'

Bear finds some roots to eat, but that's not enough. He wants more! With his friends' help, he finds some berries, clover, and fish to eat, but that's not enough. Bear wants more!

How Bear's friends help him to finally satisfy his HUGE hunger in a most surprising way will enchant young readers. Karma Wilson's rhythmic text and Jane Chapman's vibrant illustrations make Bear Wants More a perfect springtime read-aloud.

Providing key information for clinical decision-making and ample color photos, Wilson (periodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX) and Korman (Interleukin Genetics, Waltham, MA) cover such topics as the pathogenesis of periodontitis, tobacco use's relation to periodontal diseases, infection control, and diagnostic assessment. The clinical management section focuses mainly on treatment plan options. Restorative and esthetic aspects are also addressed. Appendices include a patient health history form, and pre-mediation for patients with cardiac or other conditions. The date of the first edition is not given. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This one of a kind book covers the basics in pig biology from genetics, reproduction, nutrition and growth, to timely and current discussions on human resource management and social farming issues. It combines knowledge of biological studies with opportunities for getting practical experience in the pig production business. Unlike other texts, this book leads readers to understand the techniques involved in pig production’s rapid growth and industry successes, and provides managers of small family farms or corporate establishments with an invaluable resource for applying these strategies and methodologies to boost business and production efficiencies. Beneficial for introductory through advanced curriculums, training programs, or as a helpful reference, it is an unparalleled source for the basics and beyond in modern pig production.

TRACY BEAKER'S NOT exactly sure what her mother does, because Tracy has been in foster care for as long as she can remember. Maybe one day Tracy's mother will show up and reclaim her long-lost daughter, but in the meantime, Tracy's doing everything she can to take care of herself—even though she has to share her birthday cake. Then a journalist shows up to write a story about their orphanage, and she and Tracy strike up a special friendship.

Four CDs, read by Josie Lawrence.

In this wonderful book, the famous scientist and best-selling author, Konrad Lorenz, 'the man who talked with animals', enlightens and entertains us with his illustrated account of the unique relationship between humans and their pets. Displaying Lorenz's customary humanity and expert knowledge of animals, Man Meets Dog is also a deeply personal and entertaining account of his relationships with his own four-legged friends. With charming sketches on almost every page, Man Meets Dog offers a delightful insight into animal and human thinking and feeling. An essential companion for all lovers of dogs (and cats!).

Solomon, the legend goes, had a magic ring which enabled him to speak to the animals in their own language. Konrad Lorenz was gifted with a similar power of understanding the animal world. He was that rare beast, a brilliant scientist who could write (and indeed draw) beautifully. He did more than any other person to establish and popularize the study of how animals behave, receiving a Nobel Prize for his work. King Solomon's Ring, the book which brought him worldwide recognition, is a delightful treasury of observations and insights into the lives of all sorts of creatures, from jackdaws and water-shrews to dogs, cats and even wolves. Charmingly illustrated by Lorenz himself, this book is a wonderfully written introduction to the world of our furred and feathered friends, a world which often provides an uncanny resemblance to our own. A must for any animal-lover!

'What is snow?' Araba, a Ghanaian child, asks her Canadian pen pal. The response unfolds as a letter in poetry, rich in lyricism and in what author Sheree Fitch would call 'lipslipperiness.' Janet Wilson's glowing pastel illustrations revel in all the sensory experiences, the color, associated with the cold white stuff. Through the asking and the telling, two children reach halfway around the world and touch one another.

A bind-up edition of the popular author's two boys books starring Tim and Biscuits; }Cliffhanger{ and }Buried Alive!{.

MANDY WHITE IS a good girl whom the bad girls like to pick on—until a bigger, badder girl makes her her special friend. Tanya is a foster child across the street, and she's nothing like good little Mandy. She's fun and she's tough and she wears really cool clothes. Of course, Mandy's overprotective mother wants her precious little daughter to have nothing to do with the new neighbor. . . .

The most visually appealing guides to the natural world that one can buy. Packed with superb full-color photography, detailed descriptions, and highlights of key facts, Mammals is the latest addition to the Smithsonian Handbook series. Including more than 500 profiles each with its own spread, there isn't a more reliable identification guide on the market.

When a young boy spends his spring vacation at his grandfather's farm during sugaring season, he finds the hard work involved in making maple syrup is worth the effort when he tastes the fresh syrup on his pancakes. Reprint.

One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on!

See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests -- all of them having a party without him!