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Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Dec 17, 1912

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 39, No. 49.

BOOKS AS GIFTS

By Editor

What is more highly prized as a holiday gift than a beautiful book?

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Advance Guard

Any young man or woman will appreciate "Advance Guard of Missions." Its thrilling stories of the experiences of the men and women who first carried the gospel to far-away fields are educational, and of inspiration to every one who reads them. The leading points in the lives of more than fifty of these missionaries are given. 347 pages. Plain cloth edition.........$1.00 Marbled .................... 1.50

Steps to Christ

"What to Do with Doubt" is one chapter in this little gem of Christian help worth everything to the youth. All the way through, "Steps" draws the reader to Christ, and outlines so simply, systematically, and beautifully the principles of Christianity, as to have become a constant, helpful companion to thousands. It is published in 23 different languages. Gilt edge presentation edition...$1.00 Plain cloth ........................ .60

Story of Pitcairn

One of the most interesting missionary stories ever written. The author was a native of the island, where practically the entire population accepted Christianity. How it came about, and the blessings that followed, make a thrilling narrative, one that is of great help to the reader. Cloth bound .....................$1.00

House We Live In

This beautiful book is having a larger sale for holiday use this year than ever before. Parents recognize it as one that will deepen the interest of the children and youth in caring for their health. It is a fascinating conversation between a mother and her children, in which she tactfully teaches them the principles of health and hygiene by comparing the parts of the body and their uses and care to the parts of a building. Even the grown-ups get much from its practical help. Cloth binding .....................$1.00

FOR THE CHILDREN

New Testament Primer

Is an attractively illustrated book for the little folks. Opens with ornamental alphabet, followed by simple nature lessons, and later come beautiful little stories of Jesus, His disciples, and New Testament incidents. Cloth binding .............50 cents Board binding .............25 cents

Best Stories from the Best Book

A most popular book for children ranging from seven years to fifteen. First part has alphabet, beautiful little nature studies and writing lessons. Second part contains stories of Bible characters, of Bible history, and much of real educational value for all. Cloth binding .............75 cents Board binding .............50 cents

Uncle Ben's Cobblestones

This book appeals to boys and girls. They at once become interested in Tom and his Uncle Ben, and learn much in following their conversations, in which Uncle Ben tells Tom how many of the common things of life are made. His frequent reference to his old cobblestone fence makes it the more interesting to the children. The book has many illustrations, and is one the children greatly enjoy. Price ...........................$1.00

Elo the Eagle

This collection of stories of ten pets or wild animals known by the author deepens the child's interest in nature study and kindness to the animals. Each chapter is introduced by a full-page luxotype engraving of the animal told about in the chapter. It tells of Elo the Eagle, Frank the Collie, Dick the Black Bear, Jonah the Barred Owl, and six other animals and birds equally interesting. Red cloth binding .............$1.00

Prices 10 per cent higher in Canada. Your tract society handles these books, and will supply you promptly. Order of them at once or of Pacific Press Publishing Association, Mountain View, California