The BEST BOOKS *of the* SEASON

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 3, 1908

The BEST BOOKS of the SEASON

for YOUNG PEOPLE

The Speaker’s Manual of Pronunciation

This work is intended primarily as a text-book to be used in class-study of pronunciation, but is equally valuable to every one who speaks the English language, whether minister, teacher, or student.

Mispronunciation is often the result of carelessness or simply the following of some one else who does not speak correctly. To correct the most common errors, and to present, in convenient form, a list of the words most often mispronounced, is the object of “The Speaker’s Manual.”

There are over two thousand words in the list. The familiar diacritical marking is used throughout.

Part of the book is devoted to “Rules for Spelling,” “Exercises in Enunciation,” “Homonyms,” and “More Than Half a Hundred Don’ts.” The suggestions under the last head are invaluable to those who wish to be accurate in their choice of words. Many common expressions pass as correct when they are really wrong. Those who wish to speak correctly, will avail themselves of every opportunity to add to their knowledge of the language.

“The Speaker’s Manual” contains 127 pages, size 3⅝ x 5¾ inches. It can easily be slipped into the pocket for ready reference.

Price, cloth . . . . . $ .25

My Garden Neighbors

It is natural for boys and girls to love to be outdoors, but many of them fail to see interesting companions in the birds and animals about them.

“My Garden Neighbors” is a collection of interesting stories, each one true, about the birds and animals with which the author became acquainted. He tells boys and girls how they may cultivate the acquaintance of robins, thrushes, sparrows, etc., and how to tell one bird from another.

Twenty-eight pages are devoted to accurate descriptions as to size, color, range, and other characteristics of the different birds. The descriptions and the accompanying key enable one to become familiar with the birds he meets.

Price, cloth . . . . . $1.00

A Man of Valor

Every young person appreciates an interesting story, especially if the story is true. As a treasure-house of true stories and wholesome literature, the Bible is unequaled. In no other book are the high ideals and the essential qualities of a noble character so ably presented as in the lives of the men and women of the Bible.

Jonathan is the hero of the book, “A Man of Valor.” Around the narrative of his life have been grouped the stirring events of his father’s reign, his friendship with David, and, in fact, the history of Israel from Saul’s anointing to the beginning of David’s reign.

Any one who will call to mind the events which this period covers can see the possibilities in a book of this kind. To say that the author has written an excellent and instructive narrative is putting it far too mildly. The story is fascinating, the descriptions are faultless; but despite this there is no fictitious name nor character introduced into the book, nor has the author allowed himself to drift into the realm of the improbable.

Aside from its value as a connected story, the volume will be found to contain a wealth of historical facts, a good grasp of the social and political conditions, and an insight into the religious rites and ceremonies, of ancient Israel, which will throw added light on other portions of the Old Testament. We feel safe in saying that “A Man of Valor” will prove one of the most popular books that we have issued.

Price, cloth, 247 pages . . . . . $ .75

Talks With My Students

The personal qualities which make for success or failure are, and have always been, the same. Young people need to keep in mind that within themselves the battle is won or lost.

In “Talks to My Students,” the author dwells on the personal qualities which are the great factors in success. There are twelve talks in all, but the chapters on “Economy,” “Promptness,” “Adaptability,” and “Enthusiasm” are alone worth many times the price of the book.

More than one student can testify to the fact that the chapel talks which Professor Griggs gave at South Lancaster Academy were an inspiration to him. Now that these talks have been put into book form, every young person should procure a copy.

Price, cloth . . . . . $ .50

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