New Releases by Elizabeth Coatsworth

This is first full account of the most portrayed figural subject in Anglo-Saxon sculpture: the Crucifixion. It brings together in a single volume a record of every known stone depiction related to the Crucifixion from the pre-Conquest kingdoms, from South West Scotland to the tip of Cornwall, each illustrated along with contemporary manuscript images and ivory carvings. It is an analytical study based on fieldwork over several decades with the objective of providing a central resource for scholars who may not have direct access to the dispersed and fragmentary material.

"The Boy With the Parrot" is a vivid and engaging children's adventure set in the lush landscapes of Guatemala. This classic tale by Newbery Medalist Elizabeth Coatsworth follows the journey of Sebastian, a young boy who ventures away from his home to work as a peddler in the highland markets. Accompanied by his companion-a bright and talkative parrot-Sebastian travels through the rugged terrain, encountering a diverse array of characters and experiencing the rich cultural traditions of his homeland. The narrative focuses on Sebastian's growth and the development of his character as he learns to navigate the challenges of the road. From the bustling energy of the town squares to the quiet beauty of the volcanic countryside, the book offers a detailed and respectful look at Central American life and geography. Themes of independence, curiosity, and the bond between humans and animals are woven throughout the story. Considered a notable work of early 20th-century children's fiction, "The Boy With the Parrot" is celebrated for its evocative prose and its ability to transport readers to another time and place. It stands as a timeless piece of literature that highlights the universal experiences of childhood exploration and the discovery of the wider world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In the 1930 first edition (awarded the 1931 Newbery Medal) Illustrated by Lynn Ward, the story unfolds in ancient Japan through the eyes of an impoverished artist and his gentle housekeeper. Their meager existence is challenged when the housekeeper returns from the market with a tricolor cat named Good Fortune instead of the food they desperately need. Though the artist initially views the cat as a "devil" and a burden, he is slowly won over by the creature''s meditative nature and seemingly prayerful devotion, eventually coming to believe she is a true blessing in their home. The narrative is structured around the artist''s prestigious commission to paint a silk scroll of the Death of the Buddha for the local temple. As he works, the book introduces a series of lyrical interludes and "songs" by the housekeeper, which recount the stories of various animals-the snail, the elephant, the horse, and others-that were blessed by the Buddha. The 1931 edition is uniquely defined by Lynd Ward''s original brush-style illustrations, which were designed to mirror the ukiyo-e aesthetic of the artist''s own masterpiece, emphasizing the spiritual weight of each animal''s inclusion. The emotional core of this version lies in the artist''s internal struggle with the "curse" of the cat, who was traditionally excluded from heaven due to its ancient pride. Despite knowing that including a cat in a sacred painting is forbidden and could lead to the temple''s rejection, the artist is moved by Good Fortune''s silent, soulful longing. In a final act of profound compassion, he paints her into the scene, leading to a quiet and startling miracle that transforms the silk scroll and validates his sacrifice.

Set in ancient Japan, a struggling artist’s life is transformed when a calico cat brings him good fortune. Commissioned to paint a scene of the Buddha’s death, he contemplates the connection between humans and animals and defies Buddhist tradition by including the cat in the painting. Beautifully illustrated by Lynd Ward.

In 1360 AD, King Magnus Eirikson rules over a united Sweden and Norway—a Christian Scandinavia. Dark rumor has reached the king that the colonies in Greenland have fallen back into pagan ritual, along with an alarming report that the inhabitants of the Western Settlement have mysteriously disappeared, with farmsteads and churches left deserted. Magnus entrusts Paul Knutson with a ship and forty strong men to make contact with Greenland and to verify the truth of these stories. Among these men are Olav Sigurdsson—a young man sailing to prove his bravery to the king and to reclaim his father’s lost honor—and Eirik the Laplander, deeply loyal to Olav’s family, but a pagan viewed with suspicion by the other Christian Scandinavians. Upon confirming the disappearance of a whole settlement, Paul and his party follow a sparse trail of clues south across the seas toward “Vinland”—convinced that some of the colonists may still be alive. As the valiant band perseveres in the pursuit of answers for its king, going ever deeper south and westward into an unknown continent, Olav’s desire for justice for his father finally merges with the desire for success in their difficult quest. The Door to the North is another stirring example of Elizabeth Coatsworth’s authentic and captivating historical storytelling.

While the majority of Internet users reside in industrialized nations, online access in the developing world has risen rapidly in recent years. As emerging technologies increasingly permit inexpensive and easy online access, the number of Internet users worldwide will only continue to expand. Computer-Mediated Communication: Issues and Approaches in Education examines online interactions from different national, cultural, linguistic, legal, and economic perspectives, exploring how the increasingly international and intercultural Internet affects the ways users present ideas, exchange information, and conduct discussions online. Educators, researchers, and practitioners will discover ways to effectively use Web-based technologies, transcending barriers to participate and collaborate in international projects that reflect the scope and scale of today''s global interactions.

Captured by pirates while sailing from Maine to Genoa in the years following the American Revolution, Sally and Andrew plan their escape after being sold to the sultan of Morocco.

This latest 'Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture' volume completes the cataloguing of the stone sculptures of Yorkshire, boosting our understanding of the artistic development of Western Yorkshire in the Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods.

Tells the tales of a traveling pine tree, a curious boy, a proud porcupine, a toymaker's mechanical housekeeper, and a little skunk's journey in the meadow

Comprises ninety-four selections from her private journals with new pieces written for this book.

The pond creatures gather under the willow tree to be fed crumbs. Simple text illustrated with etchings.

A little Norwegian girl discovers the truth about trolls.

A princess in disguise journeys to tell her brother that he has been named king, and to warn him to abandon his plan to escape from the mountain prison where he had been banished by the old king who sought to avoid civil strife.

A defiant Yankee girl sails into romance and adventure on the high seas and in the Orient.

Ronnie kidnapped in Africa in retaliation for the death of a chief''s son, escapes into a remarkable journey with the great herd of shy swift antelopes.

As her mistress becomes poorer, a little Mexican girl seeking a way to help takes their last valuable possession to pray before the statue of Saint Francis.

A young rock rabbit encounters his first weasel and learns the old trick that these small animals have always used to fight weasels.

Because of the strange event in the white room, Laura realizes that life at High Farm can be restored to normal.

A boy on a vacation out West with his parents thinks he sees a camel at a nearby water hole.

Cherry Ann and her family have fled China to make San Francisco their home, but not without work and problems.

Story about a Maine farmer who loses all his desire to live.

John Singleton Copley''s artistic talent was discovered during the Knowles riot in the early days of Boston. Grades 3-5.

A sober fifteen-year-old French youth joins an unlikely party of voyageurs bound for the Mississippi boundary of Illinois, to search for a new home for his family and to prove himself to his father.

In 1664 a little girl of New Amsterdam played an important part in the day the English flag was raised over the Dutch settlement.

A book of children's songs and poems.