When he finds a mistake in his inventory, Ricky Rat goes looking for a missing hairpin.

When author P. King was growing up, her father frequently told her and her siblings stories teaching them how to be better people and make good decisions in life. He would conclude the message with the words, I have just given you one thousand treasures. In Words Worth a Thousand Treasures, King shares a collection of these special stories and fables that relate to everyday life, each followed by a short moral message. Passed from generation to generation, the stories show that even at low times in life, better days are ahead. Enriching and inspirational, the stories presented in Words Worth a Thousand Treasures remind us that treasures come to us each day in many different forms. Through these messages, King delivers the idea of the importance of bringing peace to ones world, viewing each day in a new light, and living a happier and more meaningful life.

Tang Xianzu (1550–1616) is acclaimed as the 'Shakespeare of the East' and widely regarded as China's greatest playwright, yet his work has not reached Western readers in its entirety. The Complete Dramatic Works of Tang Xianzu represents a literary landmark: this is the first English-language collection of the revered dramatist's most important works to be made available outside China. Translated over two decades, the collection showcases the playwright's major pieces, including The Purple Flute, The Purple Hairpins, The Nanke Dream, The Handan Dream – and The Peony Pavilion. The Peony Pavilion is the playwright's most celebrated work and has drawn comparisons to Homer's Odyssey, Virgil's Aeneid, Dante's Divine Comedy and John Milton's Paradise Lost. Known for his lyrical use of metaphor, Tang Xianzu weaves the beauty of nature with the tragedy of emotion. His plays offer an extensive exploration of love, and remain at the heart of Chinese culture. This important collection represents an opportunity for a wider audience to discover the profound and poetic works of this classic playwright.

Reproduction of the original: The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales by Brett Harte