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  | | Mark Twain for Kids His Life & Times, 21 Activities (For Kids series) by R. Kent Rasmussen Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2004 by Chicago Review Press Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-55652-527-8, ISBN: 1-55652-527-3 "Nineteenth-century America and the world of Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, come to life as children journey back in time with this history- and literature-laden activity book. The comprehensive biographical information explores Mark Twain as a multi-talented man of his times, from his childhood in the rough-and-tumble West of Missouri to his many careers steamboat pilot, printer, miner, inventor, world traveler, business ..." |
 | | Mark Twain for Dog Lovers(1st Edition) True and Imaginary Adventures with Man's Best Friend by R. Kent Rasmussen Hardcover, 216 Pages, Published 2016 by Lyons Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4930-1958-8, ISBN: 1-4930-1958-9 "Mark Twain for Dog Lovers combines one of America s most beloved authors and dogs. Twain specialist R. Kent Rasmussen traces the history of dogs in Twain s life from the ones he knew personally, like his daughter s dog which he took in after she died, to the foreign dogs he saw on his travels around the world. Compiling 30 stories and extracts from Twain s wiritings, Rasmussen tells a detailed an compelling story of Twain s relationship ..." |
 | | The Quotable Mark Twain(1st Edition) His Essential Aphorisms, Witticisms & Concise Opinions (NTC Reference) by R. Kent Rasmussen, Shelley Fisher Fishkin, Mark Twain Paperback, 416 Pages, Published 1998 by Mcgraw-Hill Education ISBN-13: 978-0-8092-2987-1, ISBN: 0-8092-2987-0 "From the author of the encyclopedic Mark Twain A to Z comes Mark Twain, accident ("the greatest of all the inventors") to Zola ("The manliest man in France"). This is certainly not the first compilation of Twain witticisms. Nor is it the second or third. But of the 1,800-plus quotations included in The Quotable Mark Twain, more than half do not appear in any other collection. This is because the book's editor, R. Kent Rasmussen, is a c ..." |
 | | Bloom's How to Write about Mark Twain (Bloom's How to Write about Literature) by R. Kent Rasmussen, Harold Bloom Hardcover, 324 Pages, Published 2007 by Blooms Literary Criticism ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-9487-7, ISBN: 0-7910-9487-1 "The creator of two of the most iconic characters in all of literature, Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain has long been regarded as the quintessential American writer. Bloom's "How to Write about Mark Twain" offers valuable paper-topic suggestions, clearly outlined strategies on how to write a strong essay, and an insightful introduction by Harold Bloom on writing about Twain. This new volume is designed to help students develo ..." |
 | | Critical Companion to Mark Twain(2nd Edition) A Literary Reference to His Life and Work (2 Volume Set) by R. Kent Rasmussen, Facts On File Hardcover, 1,168 Pages, Published 2007 by Facts On File ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-5398-8, ISBN: 0-8160-5398-7 "Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, has long been regarded as the quintessential American writer. Twain's best-known works include The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and The Prince and the Pauper. Always a source of entertainment for readers of all interests, the works of Mark Twain are well-written masterpieces as well as important documents of social history. More than 1,250 entries in ..." |
 | | World War I for Kids(Illustrated) A History with 21 Activities (For Kids series) by R. Kent Rasmussen Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2014 by Chicago Review Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61374-556-4, ISBN: 1-61374-556-7 |
 | | Pueblo (Native American Homes (Hardcover)) by R. Kent Rasmussen Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2001 by Rourke Publishing (Fl) ISBN-13: 978-1-55916-249-4, ISBN: 1-55916-249-X "Describes the dwellings of the Pueblo Indians of the Southwest, including the rectangular buildings of stone and clay called pueblos, underground community rooms known as kivas, and cliff dwellings." |
 | | Mark Twain A-Z(Reprint) The Essential Reference to His Life and Writings (Literary a to Z's) by R. Kent Rasmussen Paperback, 576 Pages, Published 1996 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-511028-9, ISBN: 0-19-511028-5 "Until now, tracking down information on Mark Twain's complex life and numerous works was arduous at best. The Mark Twain A to Z has virtually eliminated such time-consuming tasks. With over 1,200 entries and more than 130 illustrations, this remarkable guide includes detailed analyses of theplots, characters, and places in Mark Twain's writings, as well as thousands of precise chapter citations and cross-references to related subjects. ..." |
 | | American Indian Tribes (Magill's Choice) by R. Kent Rasmussen, Salem Press Hardcover, 689 Pages, Published 2000 by Salem Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-89356-065-2, ISBN: 0-89356-065-0 "Native American Religions. New York: Facts on File, 1997. Harvey, Karen D. How to Teach About American Indians: A Guide for the School Library Media Specialist. ... Hirschfelder, Arlene B., and Paulette Molin, comps. The Encyclopedia of Native American Religions: An Introduction. New York. Facts on File, 1992. ... Hoxie, Frederick E. Indians in American History: An Introduction. Arlington Heights, Ill.: ..." |
 | | Adventures of Huckleberry Finn(Reprint) (Penguin Clothbound Classics) by Mark J. Twain, Azar Nafisi, R. Kent Rasmussen, Penguin Classics Paperback, 400 Pages, Published 2014 by Penguin Classics ISBN-13: 978-0-14-310732-3, ISBN: 0-14-310732-1 "Mark Twain's classic novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, tells the story of a teenaged misfit who finds himself floating on a raft down the Mississippi River with an escaping slave, Jim. In the course of their perilous journey, Huck and Jim meet adventure, danger, and a cast of characters who are sometimes menacing and often hilarious. Though some of the situations in Huckleberry Finn are funny in themselves (the cockeyed Sh ..." |
 | | Dictionary of African Historical Biography(2nd Edition) by Mark R. Lipschutz, R. Kent Rasmussen Paperback, 328 Pages, Published 1989 by University Of California Press ISBN-13: 978-0-520-06611-3, ISBN: 0-520-06611-1 "London: Oxford University Press. (1956) Msiri, roidu Garenganze. Brussels: L. Cuypers. (1978) Historical dictionary of the Sudan. Mctuchen: Scarecrow Press. ( 1920) My reminiscences of East Africa. London: Hurst & Blackett. Waldman, Marilyn Walker, Eric A. Walker, E. A. (ed.) Walker, Sheila Wallis, J. P. R. Walshe, Peter Walter, Eugene Victor Ward.W.E.F. Warhurst, P. R. Webster, James Bertin Webster, J. B. & Boahen, A. A. Weinstein, ..." |
 | | Mark Twain(Reprint) His Words, Wit, and Wisdom by R. Kent Rasmussen, Mark Twain, Shelley Fisher Fishkin Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 2001 by Gramercy ISBN-13: 978-0-517-16383-2, ISBN: 0-517-16383-7 "Over 1,800 quips and quotes from an icon of American literature, on a variety of subjects from accidents to youth, and many in-between. All the humor, irreverence, and insight that were uniquely Twain come alive, enhanced by charming black and white line drawings. Also included is a chronology o Twain's life." |
 | | World War II Q&A 175+ Fascinating Facts for Kids (History Q&A) by Rasmussen, R. Kent Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2021 by Rockridge Press ISBN-13: 978-1-64876-774-6, ISBN: 1-64876-774-5 |
 | | Mark Twain for Dog Lovers True and Imaginary Adventures with Man's Best Friend by R. Kent Rasmussen 216 Pages, Published 2016 by Rowman & Littlefield ISBN-13: 978-1-4930-2710-1, ISBN: 1-4930-2710-7 "He walked up to Elihu in the friendliest kind of way and there wouldn't have been any trouble at all if Elihu hadn't tried to ... A real Elihu Vedder (1836–1923) was an American painter probably best known at the time for his illustrations of The ..." |
 | | The Quotable Mark Twain His Essential Aphorisms, Witticisms & Concise Opinions: His Essential Aphorisms, Witticisms & Concise Opinions by R. Kent Rasmussen 416 Pages, Published 1998 by Mcgraw Hill Professional ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163194-5, ISBN: 0-07-163194-1 "Names of illustrators who can be confidently identified are given in parentheses. cover: me Sawyer, p. 164 (True Williams) iii: Tom Sawyer, p. 14 (True Williams) 2, Eve's Diary, p. 1 (Lester Ralph) 5: SNdrO, p. 158 (True Williams) 6: Life on Miss, p . 250 (John Harley) 8: PWbTET, p. 300 10: Huck Finn, p. 321 (E. W. Kemble) 13: Tramp Abroad, p. 101 (True Williams) 15: Rough. It, p. 562 21: Inn. Abroad, p. 115 22: Life on Miss, p. 248 ..." |
 | | Farewell to Jim Crow The Rise and Fall of Segregation in America (Library of African-American History) by R. Kent Rasmussen Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 1997 by Facts On File ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-3248-8, ISBN: 0-8160-3248-3 "This book investigates the facets of people's lives most affected by segregation including housing, education, employment, transportation, and public accommodations, and also takes a look at other forms of discrimination, such as voting ..." |
 | | Dear Mark Twain Letters from His Readers (Jumping Frogs: Undiscovered, Rediscovered, and Celebrated Writings of Mark Twain) by R. Kent Rasmussen, Mark Twain, Ron Powers Hardcover, 316 Pages, Published 2013 by University Of California Press ISBN-13: 978-0-520-26134-1, ISBN: 0-520-26134-8 "A voracious pack-rat, Mark Twain hoarded his readers' letters as did few of his contemporaries. Dear Mark Twain collects 200 of these letters written by a diverse cross-section of correspondents from around the world - children, farmers, schoolteachers, businessmen, preachers, railroad clerks, inmates of mental institutions, con artists, and even a former president. It is a unique and groundbreaking book - the first published collection ..." |
 | | The 50 States,(2nd Edition) (REV) by Sarah Hilbert, Charles F. Bahmueller, Rose Secrest, Rowena Wildin, Michael Witkoski, R. Kent Rasmussen, Carl L. Bankston, Kevin M. Mitchell, Lauren M. Mitchell, R. Baird Shuman Hardcover, 1,078 Pages, Published 2007 by Salem Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58765-367-4, ISBN: 1-58765-367-2 "This volume is designed to serve the needs of students and members of the public seeking basic and up-to-date information on individual states and the District of Columbia. One of its central objectives is to help users find the information they want as quickly and efficiently as possible. To this end, each state is the subject of its own chapter. Moreover, every chapter presents the same kinds of information, in the same formats, and i ..." |
 | | Cyclopedia of Literary Places, Volume 3 The Plague--Zuleika Dobson Cyclopedia of Literary Places by R. Kent Rasmussen Library, 1,320 Pages, Published 2003 by Salem Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58765-097-0, ISBN: 1-58765-097-5 |
 | | Mark Twain and Youth Studies in His Life and Writings by Kevin Mac Donnell, R. Kent Rasmussen 304 Pages, Published 2016 by Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4742-2311-9, ISBN: 1-4742-2311-7 "Dr. R. Kent Rasmussen is a retired reference-book editor and former associate editor of the Marcus Garvey Papers at UCLA, ... His other books on Mark Twain include The Quotable Mark Twain (1997), Mark Twain for Kids (2004), Bloom's How to ... to the Penguin Classics editions of Tom Sawyer (2014), Huckleberry Finn (2014), and Mark Twain's Autobiographical ... for Broadview Press (2006), and an edition of The Prince and the Pauper fo ..." |
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