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Presents the text of the well-known inspirational poem written in 1927 that advises one to "go placidly amid the noise and haste" because "you are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars."
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Grade 6 Up-Ehrmann's well-known inspirational work, written in 1927, offers cogent advice on how to live at peace with oneself. This edition is distinguished by Tauss's striking photographs, most of which show children and adults of different cultures. Each of the images captures the essence of the passage it accompanies. For instance, the opening sentence ("Go placidly/amid the noise and haste,/and remember what peace/there may be in silence") is matched with a scene of a deserted city street that brilliantly creates a sense of stillness. Lines on the timelessness of love ("Especially do not feign affection./Neither be cynical/about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment/it is as perennial as the grass") are accompanied by one photo that shows parents and children nestled in bed, and another of them engaged in a pillow fight. Perhaps the most memorable illustration shows a boy and a girl set against a galaxy of stars. This complements the life-affirming statement, "You/are/a child/of the/universe,/no less than the trees and the stars;/you have a right to be here." All of the photos are well composed and have a dreamy quality, suffused with a soft light. However, while the pictures have intergenerational appeal, the vocabulary employed and the philosophy expressed in the text are adult in nature.
Karey Wehner, formerly at San Francisco Public Library
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Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Tauss, Marc (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.0439372933.VG
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Condition: Acceptable. Tauss, Marc (illustrator). Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00105873181
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Condition: Good. Tauss, Marc (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00104410029
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Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Tauss, Marc (illustrator). Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.0439372933.G
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Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Tauss, Marc (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.0439372933.VG
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Condition: good. Tauss, Marc (illustrator). Book shows general signs of use and handling. May have light wear on the cover or edges and minimal writing or highlighting. Binding remains tight, and pages are clean and readable. Seller Inventory # CTXV.0439372933.G
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Tauss, Marc (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0439372933I3N00
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Tauss, Marc (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0439372933I3N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Tauss, Marc (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0439372933I4N00
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Tauss, Marc (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0439372933I4N00