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Miss Read - 1994

The 39th book by Miss Read (the real-life Dora Saint) is a delightful collection of 40 stories, first published 40 years ago in England, and based on her own lifelong involvement with country schools as a village schoolteacher in the Berkshires.

94 line drawings.

No Ajahn Chah: Reflections

Ajahn Chah - 1994

Ancient Nubia: Egypt's Rival in Africa

David O'Connor - 1994

An informative introduction to the history and culture of ancient Nubia from the Bronze Age through the Christian period.

The author places Nubia in its historical and cultural context as an important African civilization. This book accompanied a traveling exhibit of the same name and includes black-and-white photographs of more than 300 objects as well as a selection of color photographs. Detailed line drawings of wall paintings, cemeteries, town plans, and architectural reconstructions help reveal the complexity of Nubian society.

Walt Disney: Famous Quotes

Dave Smith - 1994

Walt Disney Famous Quotes: Disney's Kingdom Editions by Walt Disney, Dave Smith, Randy Bright, Rebecca Cline, Jennifer Hendrickson, Rose Motzko, Bob Schneider, Paula Sigman, Ed Squair, Robert Tieman, Disney's Kingdom, Walt Disney Theme Parks and Resorts, Walt Disney Attractions Merchandise, The Walt Disney Company.