Best Libraries In America - April 2024

Alexis de Tocqueville: Democracy in America (LOA #147): A new translation by Arthur Goldhammer (Library of America)

Alexis de Tocqueville, a young aristocratic French lawyer, came to the United States in 1831 to study its penitentiary systems. His nine-month visit and subsequent reading and reflection resulted in Democracy in America (1835–40), a landmark masterpiece of political observation and analysis. Tocqueville vividly describes the unprecedented social equality he found in America and explores its implications for European society in the emerging modern era. His book provides enduring insight into the political consequences of widespread property ownership, the potential dangers to liberty inhere... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1931082545
• ASIN: 1931082545
• ISBN: 1931082545
• Brand: Library of America
• Manufacturer: Library of America

Knitting in America: Patterns, Profiles, & Stories of America's Leading Artisans

• ASIN: 1885183275
• ASIN: 1885183275
• ISBN: 1885183275
• Manufacturer: Artisan

Coming to America

• ASIN: B001K387BU
• ASIN: B001K387BU

Before We Were Yours: A Novel

THE BLOCKBUSTER HIT—A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly BestsellerFor readers of Orphan Train and The Nightingale comes a “thought-provoking [and] complex tale about two families, two generations apart . . . based on a notorious true-life scandal.”*Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all tha... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01M14UN1J
• ASIN: B01M14UN1J
• Brand: Ballantine Books
• Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

Eureka Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Back to School Library Book Pockets, 3.5'' x 5.5'', 35 pc

Add a pop of Dr. Seuss flair to your classroom library books with the Eureka Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Back to School Library Book Pockets! Teachers and librarians will love the ease of use, vibrant colors, and Dr. Seuss designs on these library pockets for their classroom library. Set of 35 library book pockets. Pockets measure 3.5'' x 5.5''.

• ASIN: B06WWH71ZJ
• UPC: 073168348680
• ASIN: B06WWH71ZJ
• Brand: Eureka
• Size: -
• Manufacturer: Berwick Offray, LLC

South Shore 3-Shelf Storage Bookcase, Pure White

Modern Storage SolutionWith its sleek modern styling, this compact, practical bookcase is sure to enhance the look of any room in your home, and the neutral design ensures the shelf unit will complement any existing decor or furniture. The versatile 3-shelf bookcase can meet all your storage needs, and is the ideal space to organize and store your books, binders, toys or decorative items.Easily Accessible Shelf UnitWith its compact design and easy to reach shelves, the bookcase is an effective and reliable storage solution for kids and adults bedrooms, living rooms, offices and playrooms Desig... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0056FO7HQ
• UPC: 066311048452
• ASIN: B0056FO7HQ
• Brand: South Shore
• Size: 3-Shelf
• Manufacturer: South Shore

1979 Panarizon, Story Of America, 63.10 Libraries In The U.S.

1979 Panarizon, Story Of America, #63.10 Libraries In The U.S.

• ASIN: B015NAX03K
• ASIN: B015NAX03K

Becoming

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States  #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1524763136
• ASIN: 1524763136
• ISBN: 1524763136
• Brand: WaterBrook Press
• Manufacturer: Crown Publishing Group

In the Face of Evil - Reagan's War in Word and Deed

Two time award winner for Best Documentary of 2004, In the Face of Evil: Reagan's War in Word and Deed is about a man and nation's courageous journey through the heart of darkness and how that journey inspires us today. This film is not a traditional biopic of Ronald Reagan, but a hard-hitting exploration of leadership and moral courage. Based on Reagan's War, Peter Schweizer's acclaimed bestseller, In the Face of Evil, pits the brutality of totalitarian communism against Reagan s inflexible passion to see freedom s light shine on all the people of the world. The film s timeless lessons inspir... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0009IWFM4
• UPC: 796019752190
• ASIN: B0009IWFM4
• Manufacturer: Genius Entertainment

Library of Flowers Eau de Parfum-Field & Flowers

FIELD & FLOWERS EAU DE PARFUM Cast of Characters: Top: Apricot Middle: Honeyed Blossom Bottom: Wildflowers Description: The Story of our Eau de Parfum. Carefully crafted to create memorable journeys through sight and scent. We invite you into the Library of Flowers where moments are captured in artful perfumes waiting to be released upon happy whim. The perfect pick me up to nourish the senses and inspire the gardens of the imagination. To be continued…  Key Ingredients: Formulated as a unique blend of artful essences. Design Details: Elegantly packaged in a beautifully decorated glass bot... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00BTIOZ62
• UPC: 696166981675
• ASIN: B00BTIOZ62
• Brand: Library of Flowers
• Manufacturer: Library of Flowers

SmithOutlet 10 Pack Low Cost Headphones for School/Library/Classrooms

10 Pack of Headphones. Give guests, members, students or customers brand-new headphones for personal audio use. Ideal for schools, fitness centers, spas, gyms, educational use, hospitals, libraries, computer labs, hotels, motor coaches, libraries, rental cars, trains, museums and more. 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo plug works with iPods, iPhones, iPads, Chromebooks, Tablets, Computers, CD Players, Fitness and Audio Equipment. Cord Length: 4.5 Feet.m

• ASIN: B06XYSYHQ9
• UPC: 708215037827
• ASIN: B06XYSYHQ9
• Brand: SmithOutlet
• Manufacturer: IFDR

Federal Brace Scalloped Overhang Bar Bracket, 10x10x3, Maple - Made in America

Beautifully-crafted Scalloped Overhang Bar Bracket Wood Corbel allows a lot of space in your seating area and can add a decorative touch under any bar. Our hand-crafted wood corbel comes unfinished for you to paint or stain to match your cabinetry for a custom look. Federal Brace's wood corbels also include a one of a kind mounting system. The back of the corbel has been routed and fitted with the Light Duty Mounting System to make installing your corbel extremely easy and prevent damage to the corbel. Install your cabinetry and countertops first, and then your corbels. This also allows you to... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01C322ZUU
• UPC: 818816015831
• ASIN: B01C322ZUU
• Brand: Federal Brace
• Manufacturer: Federal Brace

School Zone - Big Preschool Workbook - Ages 3 to 5, Colors, Preschool to Kindergarten, Shapes, Numbers 1-10, Alphabet, Pre-Writing, Pre-Reading, and Phonics (School Zone Big Workbook Series)

Find our complete line of educational resources at Amazon.com/SchoolZonePublishing FEATURES & BENEFITS 320 pages: 319 activity pages, 1 award certificate For ages 3-5 7.75" x 10.75" pages with durable glossy cover Book has 5 sections with Parent notes for each: pre-writing skills, alphabet, colors & shapes, following directions, numbers & early math The skill being practiced is listed at the bottom of each page Colorful, kid friendly illustrations reinforce the lessons Easy directions and visual clues promote self-directed learning Concepts and skills build upon one another, progressing from ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0887431453
• UPC: 076645063151
• ASIN: 0887431453
• ISBN: 9780887431456
• Brand: School Zone Publishing
• Manufacturer: School Zone

The Handmaid's Tale

• ASIN: B003JFJHTS
• ASIN: B003JFJHTS
• Brand: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT
• Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Iron Man 2

• ASIN: B0095P341S
• ASIN: B0095P341S

Kurt Vonnegut: The Complete Novels : A Library of America Boxed Set

The ultimate Vonnegut: all 14 novels plus a selection of the best of his stories in a definitive collector's boxed set. The novels of Kurt Vonnegut defined a generation a remain among the most enduringly

• UPC: 53692530
• Rating: 4.667

The Leatherstocking Tales : A Library of America Boxed Set

The definitive edition of Cooper's great epic of the American frontier, now in a dramatic boxed set. Here, presented in their order of composition and in the most authoritative texts available, are all five classic

• UPC: 16911131
• Rating: 4.5

Ursula K. Le Guin: The Hainish Novels and Stories : A Library of America Boxed Set

For the first time, a deluxe collector's edition of the pathbreaking novels and stories that reinvented science fiction, with new introductions by the author.Winner of the 2018 Locus Award for Best SF Collection. In such

• UPC: 55960590

Becoming Americans: Immigrants Tell Their Stories from Jamestown to Today : A Library of America Special Publication

Immigration is the essential American story, though one often told in terms of its impact on those already here. Becoming Americans tells this epic story from the inside, gathering for the first time over 400

• UPC: 26669000

Natural Histories : Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library

"A 176-page monograph containing over two hundred illustrations an d forty essays on notable masterworks spanning four hundred

• UPC: 20528672
• Rating: 5.0

Benjamin Franklin: The Autobiography : A Library of America Paperback Classic

Famous as a scientist, statesman, philosopher, businessman, and civic leader, Benjamin Franklin was also one of the most powerful and controversial American writers of his time. He has been a subject of intense debate ever

• UPC: 14702745
• Rating: 3.711

Farber on Film: The Complete Film Writings of Manny Farber : A Library of America Special Publication

Manny Farber (1917-2008) was a unique figure among American movie critics. Champion of what he called "termite art" (focused, often eccentric virtuosity as opposed to "white elephant" monumentality), master of a one-of-a-kind prose style whose

• UPC: 46765631

Uncle Tom's Cabin : A Library of America Paperback Classic

Often credited with indirectly causing the outbreak of the Civil War, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is a portrait of human dignity in the most inhumane circumstances and an indictment of racist misperceptions in what Langston Hughes

• UPC: 14012803
• Rating: 4.152

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man : A Library of America Paperback Classic

9781598531138

• UPC: 15783898
• Rating: 4.0

The Pioneers : A Library of America Paperback Classic

The first of Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, The Pioneers introduces the character of Natty Bumppo, one of literature's most unforgettable heroes, an outsider on the advancing edge of a civilization he can neither abide nor escape.

• UPC: 16895403
• Rating: 3.0

America Speaks: A Library of the Best Spoken Thought in Business and the Profess

• UPC: 361469114106
• Category: Other Books
• Price: 73 USD

America Speaks: A Library of the Best Spoken Thought in Business and the: New

• UPC: 283422194201
• Category: Other Books
• Price: 54 USD

America Speaks: A Library of the Best Spoken Thought in Business and the Profess

• UPC: 381461054683
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 57 USD

America Speaks: A Library of the Best Spoken Thought in Business and the Profess

• UPC: 381461974999
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 24 USD