"Read by millions of students over eight editions, The Norton Anthology of American Literature remains the best-selling undergraduate survey of American literature. The Shorter Ninth Edition is a cover-to-cover revision, featuring 16 complete longer works, 4 new contemporary authors (6 new authors in all), 9 clusters (3 new and 4 revised), more than 100 images, thoroughly revised introductions, and hundreds of new and fine-tuned annotations."--Back...

This two-volume anthology represents America's literary heritage from colonial times through the American renaissance to the contemporary era of post-modernism. Volume I offers early contextual selections from Christopher Columbus and Gaspar Perez de Villagra, as well as an excerpt from the Iroquois League's Constitution of the Five Nations, and ends with an extensive selection of the poetry of Emily Dickinson. This anthology is best known for its...

The library of America is dedicated to publishing America's best and most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as the "finest-looking, longest-lasting editions ever made" (The New Republic), Library of America volumes make a fine gift for any occasion. Now, with exactly one hundred volumes to choose from, there is a perfect gift for everyone.

"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet-from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu- on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully...

"This beautiful, giftable collection celebrates the beauty and the agony of love through classic poems, stories, and letters from beloved writers"--

"When was the last time you cried? Was it because you were sad? Or happy? Overwhelmed, or frustrated? Maybe from relief or from pride? Was it in public or in private? Did you feel better afterwards, or worse? The reasons that we cry--and the circumstances in which we shed a tear--are often surprising and beautiful. Sad Happens is a collective, multi-faceted archive of tears that captures the complexity and variety of these circumstances. We hear from...

"Prepare to be inspired by these magical tales of giving, gratitude, and kindness. You'l laugh out loud at some stories; others will make you tear up a little. These heartwarming, fun and inspirational stories will leave you with a smile and enthusiasm for the season that will last all year long. And we didn't forget that you can find blessings in the rest of the holiday season, with stories about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and New Year's. There'9;s something...

Get into the holiday spirit with these magical stories of family and friends... giving and sharing... joy and blessings! Prepare to be inspired by these tales of giving, gratitude, and kindness. You'll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new plans for family fun, gift ideas, and recipes. These 101 real-life personal stories are filled with the cheer of the season. They'll leave you smiling and eager to...