Best Selling Books by A. Milne

First Plays by A A Milne - These five plays were written, in the order in which they appear now, during the years 1916 and 1917. They would hardly have been written had it not been for the war, although only one of them is concerned with that subject. To his other responsibilities the Kaiser now adds this volume. For these plays were not the work of a professional writer, but the recreation of a (temporary) professional soldier. Play-writing is a luxury to a journalist, as insidious as golf and much more expensive in time and money. When an article is written, the financial reward (and we may as well live as not) is a matter of certainty. A novelist, too, even if he is not in "the front rank"-but I never heard of one who wasn''t-can at least be sure of publication. But when a play is written, there is no certainty of anything save disillusionment. To write a play, then, while I was a journalist seemed to me a depraved proceeding, almost as bad as going to Lord''s in the morning. I thought I could write one (we all think we can), but I could not afford so unpromising a gamble. But once in the Army the case was altered. No duty now urged me to write. My job was soldiering, and my spare time was my own affair. Other subalterns played bridge and golf; that was one way of amusing oneself. Another way was-why not?-to write plays.

An excellent popular humor book for all.

Once on a Time by A. A. Milne "This is an odd book" or so states the author in 1917 for his first introduction. A fairytale with seven league boots, a princess, an enchantment, and the Countess Belvane. As Milne wrote in a later introduction: "But, as you see, I am still finding it difficult to explain just what sort of book it is. Perhaps no explanation is necessary. Read in it what you like; read it to whomever you like; be of what age you like; it can only fall into one of the two classes. Either you will enjoy it, or you won''t. It is that sort of book." We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

For generations, these noteworthy children''s plays have delighted and entertained young audiences. This three volume collection offers a diverse compilation of children''s plays, from adaptations of literature to whimsical comedies and thought provoking plays, These captivating plays have a long history of performances by adult actors or by students and children. Long out of print, these plays are republished in new acting editions and available for production once again so that a whole new generation can discover them. Each play has been edited and arranged for today''s standards. Volume 1: "Aladdin" by Theodora DuBois, "Dick Whittington" by Lloyd Bradey, "The Princess And The Woodcutter" by A. A. Milne, "The Knave Of Hearts" by Louise Saunders, "Cinderella" by Marguerite Merington, "Snow-White And Rose-Red" by E. Harcourt Williams, "Ali Baba" by Wadeeha Atiyeh.

The morning-room at Marden House (Buckinghamshire) decided more than a hundred years ago that it was all right, and has not bothered about itself since. Visitors to the house have called the result such different adjectives as "mellow," "old-fashioned," "charming"–even "baronial" and "antique;" but nobody ever said it was "exciting." Sometimes Olivia wants it to be more exciting, and last week she rather let herself go over some new curtains; she still has the rings to put on. It is obvious that the curtains alone will overdo the excitement; they will have to be harmonized with a new carpet and cushions. Olivia has her eye on just the things, but one has to go carefully with George. What was good enough, for his great-great-grandfather is good enough for him. However, we can trust Olivia to see him through it, although it may take time.A scene plot is given at the end of the play.There are three ways of coming into the room: by the open windows leading from the garden, by the doors to R., or by the staircase from up R, Mr. Pim chooses the latter way–or rather Anne chooses it for him; and Mr. Pim kindly and inoffensively follows her. She comes down steps and crosses to C., followed by Mr. Pim.

Construction of our number system - Natural numbers; integers; rational numbers - Properties of addition & multiplication - Systems of numeration.

The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne Unabridged 1921 Original Version

Once a week From A A Milne

Happy Days is a Book written by A. A. Milne. Originally published: 1915.

B & W photo of the new chief librarian of the U of T, Robert Harold Blackburn.

I bought a book the other day. Nobody will believe the statement. For a writer of book-reviews, who is, moreover, employed in a public library actually to buy a book is as strange a thing as for a musical critic to pay admission to a concert. But impressed by this "Buy a book a week" business, I went and purchased a copy of A. A. Milne''s "If I May". I thought it a safe thing to do. He wrote some of the best verses, some of the best essays and sketches, of a humorous nature, about the war. He writes good plays. But—well, all I can say is that it served me right. —Edmund Lester Pearson for The Weekly Review, January 5, 1921

This journal makes a beautiful inspirational gift. Give it to your coworkers ladies and others. Extra size 8.5x11 interior for write in.

FIVE CENTURIES OF BRITISH COMEDY! British humour has held a special appeal since its very dawn. In this collection you will find twenty comic masterpieces that span the entire history of the secular English theater, beginning with the 16th century "Jack Juggler" and ending at the Edwardian era with famed plays like "Pygmalion" and "Wurzel-Flummery." More than just famous works by well-known authors such as William Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde, this book also includes hilarious plays by the likes of Henry Fielding, A. A. Milne, J. M. Barrie and others.The Admirable Crichton - Box and Cox - Cupid and Death - David Garrick - Doctor Dodypoll - Harlequin Premier - The Importance of Being Earnest - Jack Juggler - The Little French Lawyer -Love in a Tub - The Man from Blankley''s - Marriage à la Mode - Mother Bombie - Much Ado About Nothing - Our American Cousin - Pygmalion - The Recruiting Officer - The Rivals - The Temple Beau - Wurzel-Flummery