New Releases by Betty Smith

De levensgeschiedenis van een eenzaam meisje dat, opgegroeid in een achterbuurt van Brooklyn, zich boven haar milieu uitwerkt en ondanks veel moeilijkheden en teleurstellingen in het leven blijft geloven.

The rugged character and indomitable spirit of the early pioneers of Stephen F. Austins Texas colony had their roots in a turbulent, distant past. From the early 1600s, their courageous ancestors had pushed westward, leaving the European shores to carve out a new nation from the wilderness. They fled religious and political oppression in search of a better life in which freedom was of supreme importance. Many came with tales of their former struggles in Londonderry, Ireland during the great siege, of terrible massacres and clan rivalries in the times of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. They vividly remembered the tribulations of Martin Luther and the deadly religious split with the Catholic Church. More recently, memories of their parents participation in the American Revolution, of dramatic, true life scenes such as depicted in the movie The Patriot filled their minds, their fathers having ridden along side of the wily Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. These pioneers associated themselves with men like Travis, Crockett, Houston and Andrew Jackson. Many of these early trailblazers were Scots-Irish and German immigrants. They were on a westward trek to grasp a special prize, to seal Americas Manifest Destiny. And that prize they sought was Texas. From Jamestown to Texas is the story of these intrepid pioneers and their ancestors who cleared and farmed the land, who fought the Indians, battled the elements, and carved out this wonderful country that we have today.

Based on Southern events, characters are fictional. Who did it mystery murder.

Becky stood up abruptly and began to walk back towards the Inn. He followed her and grabbed her hand. "Don''t you see? I want to be free so that you and I can be together." Becky disengaged her hand from his. "I will not be just another plaything of yours. I think you should leave, Mr. Travis." "No. I''m not. I can''t. He caught her hand again and pulled her against his chest, holding her tightly against his fast-beating heart. "You must know by now how I feel about you." He brushed her blond hair with his lips. "I can''t leave," he whispered against her ear, "because I am in love with you, Rebecca Cummings." He pulled her chin up, and for the first time in all those months, he kissed her lips. "Did you hear what I said? Becky, I love you." When William Barret Travis, a young attorney from Alabama, arrives in Austin''s Colony, he makes a huge impact on all of the settlers'' lives, especially that of lovely Rebecca Cummings. As the colonists prepare for war with Mexico, the Texas pioneers struggle to free themselves from the bonds of tyranny until they finally win their independence at San Jacinto.

From its earliest settlement in the Vermillion River Valley, Vermillion and Clay County has long been a coveted region in the Dakota Territory. Once inhabited by Omaha and Ponca tribes, the area was later home to the Dakota Indians. After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sent the Lewis and Clark expedition to the area to survey the territory. In August of 1804, Lewis and Clark stood atop Spirit Mound and surveyed the beautiful landscape we know now as Clay County. Throughout the years, Native Americans, pioneers, frontiersman, farmers, and merchants have made Clay County home. Historic Vermillion and Clay County captures the history, development, and changing landscape of the area in almost 200 vintage images.

Business Communication places the solid principles of communication into the context of today''s demanding business world. The authors first equip their readers with a strong foundation in communication theory, oral communication, report writing, letter writing, and employment communication in beginning chapters. The remainder of the book integrates these traditional elements of business communication with technological, ethical, legal, multicultural, and international issues.

A beautifully illustrated picture book for young children retelling stories of how Jesus touched the lives of his friends.

Dried Flowers for All Seasons shows how to create dried-flower arrangements with the color, appeal, and just-picked look of fresh flowers. What''s unique about this book is that it includes flowers not usually associated with dried arrangements -- including spring flowers such as tulips and daffodils. The book is arranged by season and there are several types of arrangements for each, including wreaths, sprays, and traditional bouquets. -- Features in-depth information on drying techniques. -- Includes more than 300 color photos. -- A glossary lists more than 60 flowers suitable for drying. -- Step -by-step instructions show how to arrange flowers.

From the Young People of the Bible series - favourite Old Testament stories that children will love. A beautiful series of Bible story books for young children by the well-known children''s author, Betty Smith, and with striking original artwork by Norm Hamdorf matched to the printed text of each page.

From the Stories of Jesus series - a beautiful series of picture books retelling stories from the New Testament.

The story of the Nolan family, including daughter Francie, and life in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn during the early part of the 20th century.

In which young Lincoln meets his new mother. Of all the long list of popular one-act plays written by Betty Smith, The boy, Abe, executed with masterful dramatic finesse, is probably the most beautiful and touching. On a small canvas, and with real understanding of a boy''s heart, she has created a deeply moving play, portraying a little-known side of Abraham Lincoln''s early emotional life. An 1819 Indiana log cabin schoolhouse background lends just the right amout of humor for a thoroughly enjoyable performance.