Best Selling Books by James Stevenson

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

At Easter, a man tells his two grandchildren how he searched many years ago for a special Easter egg to give to his friend Charlotte.

A collection of short poems with such titles as "Popcorn, " "Driftwood, " and "My new bird book."

The history of the catacombs is parallel to the history of early Christianity itself. And James Stevenson traces this crucial era with precision, bringing to light facts which are often misinterpreted or shrouded in legend. -- back cover.

Gorgeous cocktails that taste as good as they look Shaken, stirred, clarified, layered, floral, and more—these stunning recipes are made for every cocktail lover. Natalie Migliarini’s self-taught cocktail skills and James Stevenson’s industry know-how form the powerful partnership that is Beautiful Booze. Their mixology wizardry and worldly expertise will have you twisting cocktail classics with ease—from sours and tropical tipples to beverages with more unique ingredients (Martinis made with butterfly pea gin, anyone?). With vibrantly photographed recipes like the Limoncello Negroni, Prickly Pear and Pineapple Clarified Margarita, Lavender Fizz, and more, you’ll be just as thrilled to show this book off as you will be to mix its drinks.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

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James Stevenson-Hamilton''s South African Eden, a classic of ecology, is a memoir of over four decades of service as warden of what became the world renowned Kruger National Park. With a new concept in preserving the indigenous wilds, Stevenson-Hamilton ensured South Africa''s heritage for the future.

The progress of science and the growth of knowledge, claim the authors, depend upon challenging accepted dogma and belief. Their purpose in this book is not to criticize medicine or those who practice it but to advocate the need for criticism in medicine. Doctors, they claim, can discover new ways and improve old ways to ease the human journey from cradle to grave--through rational inquiry, honest admission of ignorance, and by demystifying rituals. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

When Mary Ann and Louie return unhappily from their first day at school, Grandpa tells them about his own dreadful first day at school.