Beautiful and Appropriate Gifts

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 30, 1916

Beautiful and Appropriate Gifts

There is nothing more appropriate as a holiday gift than a good book. It will be read and appreciated and the giver gratefully remembered perhaps for years. The benefits of few other gifts, if any, will be as lasting. We suggest the following from which to select:—

Steps to Christ

This book is suitable for any one of any age, whether Christian or sinner. To the one it brings peace and comfort, to the other it shows the way to Christ, the source of all true joy. Presentation edition, gilt edges, gilt title, in handsome box, $1.00.

Christ Our Saviour

The perusal of this book will instil into the mind of the reader a larger conception and a greater appreciation of the life of Christ and the plan of salvation. An excellent book for any one. Full cloth binding, aluminum cover, 75 cents; presentation edition, gilt top, cover embossed in jet, green, and gold, $1.25.

Capital and Labor

This book has a special mission at the present time, as will be recognized by its title. It is appreciated by both laborer and employer, as it is a non-partisan, honest presentation of the great problem of, and the living issue between, employers and employees. Do not forget it in your holiday gifts. Cloth, 75 cents.

Colds

This is a seasonable booklet at this time of the year, when frequent changes in weather result in so many persons “catching cold.” This book tells how to avoid one, and also how to dispose of it if already caught. Only 25 cents.

Bible Child Life

A biography of the principal children mentioned in the Bible. These stories will be helpful in giving to the reader high and noble aspirations. Cloth, 50 cents.

Best Stories from the Best Book

In this book many vital points of present truth are considered in a manner that not only interests, but creates a desire for deeper investigation. Fully illustrated. Board covers, 50 cents; full cloth, embossed, 75 cents.

Easy Steps in the Bible Story

Beginning with the story of creation, this book gives a connected line of stories of special events, and the lives of prominent characters, down to the close of the life of Christ. Beautifully and profusely illustrated, 600 pages. Cloth, $3.50; half leather, $4.50.

Good Form and Social Ethics

An up-to-date book on the subject of etiquette. True Christian courtesy is important. It helps one to succeed both in soul-winning and in everyday business affairs. Uncouth manners tend toward failure. Cloth, 75 cents.

Elo the Eagle, and Other Stories

Contains ten fascinating stories about animals, presented in a most entertaining and instructive manner. Over 200 pages. Cloth, $1.00.

My Garden Neighbors

A book of interesting nature stories. Tells of certain birds, animals, and other creatures which made their homes in the author’s garden. Nicely illustrated; 256 pages, $1.00.

The Gospel Primer, No. 2

Contains the alphabet, each letter introducing some Bible story in simple language. A complete story on each page. Fully illustrated. Cloth, 50 cents.

Making Home Happy

An excellent book, telling how an unhappy home was made happy. It is a bright and cheery volume for both young and old. Cloth, 75 cents.

Making Home Peaceful

This is the sequel to “Making Home Happy,” telling the outcome of the family mentioned in the first book. 75 cents.

Out-of-Doors

The writer points out the supreme value of fresh air from the standpoint of health preservation. 60 cents.

The Printing Press and the Gospel

This little book gives in a nutshell incidents in the lives of Christian workers, stories of God’s providences, and the experiences, achievements, and successes of servants of God who have published the gospel by distribution of the printed page. Flexible leather, 60 cents.

The Man That Rum Made

A graphic illustration of the evil effects of intemperance. Filled with stories and incidents showing how boys form the taste for intoxicating liquors. Cloth, 75 cents.

A Friend in the Kitchen

Tells you how to cook a healthful Christmas dinner, and has sufficient recipes for healthful meals throughout the entire year. Cloth, 50 cents.

Home and Health

A volume designed to prevent disease by teaching the principles of life and health. It also contains many simple remedies for home treatment and care of the sick. A gift that would be appreciated by any one. Cloth, $3.00; half leather, $4.00.

The Practical Guide to Health

A “doctor book” which gives a scientific description of diseases, their causes and treatment. Cloth, $3.50; half leather, $4.50.

The Story of Daniel the Prophet

A biography of this wonderful prophet of God. In connection with the story of this remarkable life, a clear and forceful exposition of the prophecies is also given. Full cloth, marbled edges, $1.50.

The Speaker’s Manual of Pronunciation

Just the thing to present to a minister or to a young man or young woman in school, training for public work. Cloth, 25 cents; leather, 50 cents.

Friends and Foes in Field and Forest

A description of many insects and small animals found in field and forest, with stories as to their habits, and many interesting facts regarding them. Nicely illustrated, 248 pages. Cloth, $1.00.

Our Little Folks’ Bible Nature

A child’s book of simple graded lessons on Bible nature. Beautifully illustrated. Cloth, 50 cents.

A Man of Valor

An interesting story of the lives of David and Jonathan. Cloth, $1.00.

The Ministry of Angels

Explains the work of angels as ministering spirits, their influence upon the lives of men, and the part they act in the plan of redemption. Cloth, 75 cents.

The Ministry of the Spirit

This book directs attention to the many promises in the Scripture concerning the Holy Spirit as an abiding guest and as a direct agency in our personal deliverance from sin. Cloth. 75 cents.

The New Testament Primer

An attractive book for children, composed of simplified nature and Bible topics. Attractively illustrated. Cloth, 50 cents.

Religious Liberty in America

A brief history of the growth of the principles of civil and religious liberty in this country. Cloth, $1.00.

Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing

An exposition of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. Cloth, 75 cents.

History of the Waldenses

An intensely interesting history of a most remarkable people. Should be read by every one. Cloth, 50 cents.

The World’s Crisis Series

The books in this series are nearly uniform in size and style of binding. All are impressively illustrated. Each, cloth, 50 cents. The World’s Crisis The Shadow of the Bottle His Glorious Appearing Our Paradise Home Armageddon The Vatican and the War The Other Side of Death

His Glorious Appearing

This book explains Christ’s great prophecy of his second coming, as found in Matthew 24. A very appropriate gift book. Cloth, 50 cents.

The Gospel Story

This is a story of the gospel presented in simple language for children. Attractively illustrated. Cloth, 50 cents.

Uncle Ben’s Cobblestones

Familiar talks with boys and girls about the common articles of everyday use, by which the author directs the youthful mind to many practical lessons. Cloth, $1.00.

SPECIAL BOOKS FOR BOYS

Boy Wanted

Full of joyful, sparkling, invigorating counsel which will help any boy in the attainment of manliness and success. $1.00.

The Boy Puzzle

This book commends itself to parents and teachers. It is full of helpful suggestions and warnings. Cloth, 75 cents.

Tiger and Tom, and Other Stories

A book that would help boys to conquer many temptations and be victorious over self. Nicely illustrated, 75 cents.

SPECIAL BOOKS FOR GIRLS

Girl Wanted

Cheerful, friendly talks to young women, telling them how to mold their temperaments and shape their characters to sweetest and noblest influence. Cloth, $1.00.

Confidences

A book explaining the origin and development of life in language intelligible to young girls. The author has very delicately and adequately treated this important subject. 55 cents.

Happy School Days

In this book Mrs. Margaret E. Sangster writes interestingly and sympathetically of the things nearest to the hearts of girls, discussing the school, the home, and the entire life of a girl in her teens. $1.25.

The King’s Daughter

Interesting stories for girls, each of which contains a practical lesson, and is helpful in the formation of right habits. 75 cents.

Prices 10 per cent higher in Canada. Order from your Tract Society.