Spiritual Life
Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 2
Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 2
by Fr Gerald T Brennan
These Angel Food books, frosted with Christ-like charm, simplicity, and attractive truths, are here served for the additional delight of the many who have enjoyed other Father Brennan books.
Volume II includes: "The Orphan's Plea", "A Surprise for a King", "Half Past Three", etc...
Each volume also has a topical index relating various subjects in the stories to chapters in the Baltimore Catechism (No. 2).
Hardback, size 7.25" x 5.5", 125 pages
by Fr Gerald T Brennan
These Angel Food books, frosted with Christ-like charm, simplicity, and attractive truths, are here served for the additional delight of the many who have enjoyed other Father Brennan books.
Volume II includes: "The Orphan's Plea", "A Surprise for a King", "Half Past Three", etc...
Each volume also has a topical index relating various subjects in the stories to chapters in the Baltimore Catechism (No. 2).
Hardback, size 7.25" x 5.5", 125 pages
Four Square or the Cardinal Virtues
Four Square or the Cardinal Virtues
Addresses to Young Men
by Joseph Rickaby,S.J.
Delivered as a course of addresses to young men; yet all ages and genders will profit from this book as it is about acquiring virtue, or the habit of doing good, something beneficial to all of us.
The book is very practical; here’s a quote: “The matters in which a young man most needs the restraint of prudence are (1) the care of his health, (2) the use of his time (3) the spending of his money, (4) the choice of his books, (5) the making of friends,” etc. Father Rickaby then expounds on each topic. The other three Cardinal Virtues are likewise covered.
Paperback, size 7.3" x 5.2", 93 pages, Impr 1908
Addresses to Young Men
by Joseph Rickaby,S.J.
Delivered as a course of addresses to young men; yet all ages and genders will profit from this book as it is about acquiring virtue, or the habit of doing good, something beneficial to all of us.
The book is very practical; here’s a quote: “The matters in which a young man most needs the restraint of prudence are (1) the care of his health, (2) the use of his time (3) the spending of his money, (4) the choice of his books, (5) the making of friends,” etc. Father Rickaby then expounds on each topic. The other three Cardinal Virtues are likewise covered.
Paperback, size 7.3" x 5.2", 93 pages, Impr 1908
Addresses to Young Men
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Catholic Tales For Boys and Girls 1
Catholic Tales For Boys and Girls 1
by Caryll Houselander
Tales about Catholic children to form your own little ones in holy wisdom and piety.
Caryll Houselander is best known for the intensity of her vision of the suffering Christ and His immeasurable love for us, a theme that she frequently spoke of with breathtaking luminosity in her many books about Him.
Few know, however, of the many remarkable stories she wrote for Catholic children — delightful tales that are simple but not shallow. Indeed, like her books for adults, they manifest a tender love of Christ and His little ones not commonly found among us these days.
Here are twelve of Houselander's best tales, charmingly illustrated with Renée George's lively drawings of pirates and princesses, castles and kings.
Through the tale of Jack and Jim, even young children will grasp the meaning of Christ's suffering; in Racla the Gypsy, they'll discover the charity which is at the heart of the Eucharist; in the The Curé's Guest, they'll see how Christ makes up for the sins of others.
All the stories touch on Catholic themes, but these tales are not really catechetical. Yes, they do take for granted that Catholicism — especially prayer and the Mass — plays a large role in the lives of these children, but they do something more . . . and more important.
Tale after tale introduces children to the tender love that Jesus has for each of them, and to the fire of love for Him that can burn in the hearts of Catholics — even in the hearts of little ones like themselves.
There is no better gift you can give to a young child.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 160 pages
by Caryll Houselander
Tales about Catholic children to form your own little ones in holy wisdom and piety.
Caryll Houselander is best known for the intensity of her vision of the suffering Christ and His immeasurable love for us, a theme that she frequently spoke of with breathtaking luminosity in her many books about Him.
Few know, however, of the many remarkable stories she wrote for Catholic children — delightful tales that are simple but not shallow. Indeed, like her books for adults, they manifest a tender love of Christ and His little ones not commonly found among us these days.
Here are twelve of Houselander's best tales, charmingly illustrated with Renée George's lively drawings of pirates and princesses, castles and kings.
Through the tale of Jack and Jim, even young children will grasp the meaning of Christ's suffering; in Racla the Gypsy, they'll discover the charity which is at the heart of the Eucharist; in the The Curé's Guest, they'll see how Christ makes up for the sins of others.
All the stories touch on Catholic themes, but these tales are not really catechetical. Yes, they do take for granted that Catholicism — especially prayer and the Mass — plays a large role in the lives of these children, but they do something more . . . and more important.
Tale after tale introduces children to the tender love that Jesus has for each of them, and to the fire of love for Him that can burn in the hearts of Catholics — even in the hearts of little ones like themselves.
There is no better gift you can give to a young child.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 160 pages
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The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism
The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism
From the Baltimore Catechism
by Fr Bennet Kelly, C.P.
The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism contains the revised text of the official Baltimore Catechism (No. 0) in a user-friendly format and design.
Written for children in Grades 1 and 2, this book explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features, including many pictures to help children understand each lesson. Extensive use of Sacred Scripture demonstrates the basis of Catholic doctrine and brings it to life.
This book combines a contemporary viewpoint and language with a solid time-tested exposition of Catholic Church teachings.
Also available:
No. 1 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism
No. 2 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism
Booklet, size 8.1" x 5.3", 68 pages, Impr.
From the Baltimore Catechism
by Fr Bennet Kelly, C.P.
The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism contains the revised text of the official Baltimore Catechism (No. 0) in a user-friendly format and design.
Written for children in Grades 1 and 2, this book explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features, including many pictures to help children understand each lesson. Extensive use of Sacred Scripture demonstrates the basis of Catholic doctrine and brings it to life.
This book combines a contemporary viewpoint and language with a solid time-tested exposition of Catholic Church teachings.
Also available:
No. 1 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism
No. 2 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism
Booklet, size 8.1" x 5.3", 68 pages, Impr.
From the Baltimore Catechism
Easter Begins with E
Easter Begins With E
by E. Mary Christie
This booklet takes your child’s natural excitement for Easter and directs it to the resurrection of our dear Lord and Savior.
Help your child learn to read with these short, whimsical verses.
Every other page features a beautiful hand-drawn illustration.
"E is for Easter
A happy, joyful day
We praise Christ's Resurrection-
"Happy Easter" we say.
Paperback, size 6" x 6", 20 pages,
King of the Golden City
King of the Golden City
by Mother Mary Loyola
The King of the Golden City is an allegorical tale which has stood the test of time because of the beauty of its symbolism and the richness of its spiritual advice. Written for children yet beloved by all, the only complaint lodged against it has been that its main character is female, leaving many boys to feel that this tale is better suited for girls.
by Mother Mary Loyola
The King of the Golden City is an allegorical tale which has stood the test of time because of the beauty of its symbolism and the richness of its spiritual advice. Written for children yet beloved by all, the only complaint lodged against it has been that its main character is female, leaving many boys to feel that this tale is better suited for girls.
Encouraged by the original French translators of this book, who created parallel editions for boys and girls, we have now remedied this single fault!
In this brand new edition adapted especially for boys, readers will find the tale of Dilectus and his friends every bit as charming and instructive as before--and now boys as well as girls will find it easy to become the hero of the story and make it their own!
Softcover, size 8.5" x 5.5", 130 pages
Special Edition for Boys
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The Mass for Children & Our Sacraments Hardcover Set
The Mass for Children and
Our Sacraments
by Msgr William Kelly
This charming pair of Catholic children’s classics have been carefully reprinted from the original 1925 and 1927 editions in a matching hardback set.
The Mass For Children
This little book gives an explanation of the Mass that is both inspirational and easy-to-understand.
“The author of this wonderful little book has devised a plan which rends the veil and simplifies all necessary explanations. He knows how to approach the mind and heart of a child. He uses this gifted insight in presenting to the child the sublime drama of the Mass in a most appealing way. The language is simple, the explanations numerous and complete, the stories apt and compelling, and the pictures superb and arising naturally from the text.
This book should hold first place on the list of supplementary readers. Better still, it will serve as an instructive prayer-book during the Mass. It will make the Holy Sacrifice better known and better loved by children. Adults too, will read it with interest and with profit, and will regret that it did not come earlier in their lives.” -Joseph Smith, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, 1925
Hardcover with colour illustrations, size 7" x5.5", 64 pages
Our Sacraments
This wholesome children’s book consists of a series of stories that illustrate the layers of meaning and symbolism in the sacraments. The author himself describes the book to children in the following way:
“My Dear Boys and Girls, When Our Lord was here on earth He helped people to understand His teachings by telling them stories. Now in this little book there are stories that will help you. They will help you understand what the Church teaches about the seven wonderful sacraments. As you read the stories and look at the pictures, you will see for yourselves what the sacraments are and what they do, and your catechism lessons will, I hope, be made easier and more interesting.” -Father Kelly, Feast of the Ascension, 1927
Hardcover with colour illustrations, size 7" x 5.5", 130 pages
Our Sacraments
by Msgr William Kelly
This charming pair of Catholic children’s classics have been carefully reprinted from the original 1925 and 1927 editions in a matching hardback set.
The Mass For Children
This little book gives an explanation of the Mass that is both inspirational and easy-to-understand.
“The author of this wonderful little book has devised a plan which rends the veil and simplifies all necessary explanations. He knows how to approach the mind and heart of a child. He uses this gifted insight in presenting to the child the sublime drama of the Mass in a most appealing way. The language is simple, the explanations numerous and complete, the stories apt and compelling, and the pictures superb and arising naturally from the text.
This book should hold first place on the list of supplementary readers. Better still, it will serve as an instructive prayer-book during the Mass. It will make the Holy Sacrifice better known and better loved by children. Adults too, will read it with interest and with profit, and will regret that it did not come earlier in their lives.” -Joseph Smith, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, 1925
Hardcover with colour illustrations, size 7" x5.5", 64 pages
Our Sacraments
This wholesome children’s book consists of a series of stories that illustrate the layers of meaning and symbolism in the sacraments. The author himself describes the book to children in the following way:
“My Dear Boys and Girls, When Our Lord was here on earth He helped people to understand His teachings by telling them stories. Now in this little book there are stories that will help you. They will help you understand what the Church teaches about the seven wonderful sacraments. As you read the stories and look at the pictures, you will see for yourselves what the sacraments are and what they do, and your catechism lessons will, I hope, be made easier and more interesting.” -Father Kelly, Feast of the Ascension, 1927
Hardcover with colour illustrations, size 7" x 5.5", 130 pages
Conferences to Children on Practical Virtue
Conferences to Children on Practical Virtue
by Abbe P. Verdries.
Originally published in 1912. This booklet contains 14 chapters on various virtues to include Obedience, Work, Piety, Kindness, Mortification, Character, Christian Prudence, Friendship, Good Reading and others. The author speaks directly to the children using simple words they can understand and relate to and uses stories to make it interesting.
booklet, size 7.2" x 5.2", 65 pages
by Abbe P. Verdries.
Originally published in 1912. This booklet contains 14 chapters on various virtues to include Obedience, Work, Piety, Kindness, Mortification, Character, Christian Prudence, Friendship, Good Reading and others. The author speaks directly to the children using simple words they can understand and relate to and uses stories to make it interesting.
booklet, size 7.2" x 5.2", 65 pages
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A Child's Rule of Life
A Child's Rule of Life
by Msgr Robert Hugh Benson
Big children and small will be inspired by the rhymes and the profuse use of line drawings, to make it both simple and smart, throughout the book. The child is invited to “learn by heart” the whole Rule, not only a part. The beautiful line drawings follow a brother and sister throughout their day, when they awake, go to Church, eat their meals, learn their lessons, and have family time. The simple yet charming rhymes will teach a child how to act in Church, what to do when tempted, what to do when troubled, and much more. A real treasure for young and old!
Paperback, size 10.5" x 8.3", 26 pages
Also available in Hardcover.
by Msgr Robert Hugh Benson
Big children and small will be inspired by the rhymes and the profuse use of line drawings, to make it both simple and smart, throughout the book. The child is invited to “learn by heart” the whole Rule, not only a part. The beautiful line drawings follow a brother and sister throughout their day, when they awake, go to Church, eat their meals, learn their lessons, and have family time. The simple yet charming rhymes will teach a child how to act in Church, what to do when tempted, what to do when troubled, and much more. A real treasure for young and old!
Paperback, size 10.5" x 8.3", 26 pages
Also available in Hardcover.
Out of Stock
$16.50
Let's Pray
Let’s Pray
First Prayers For Little Catholics
by Sister M. Juliana, O.P., of the Maryknoll Sisters
Explains the sign of the cross, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and prayers before and after meals. Filled with illustrations on every page.
Age range from 2-10
Paperback, size 6.3" x 5.2", 32 pages, Impr, 1951
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First Prayers For Little Catholics
by Sister M. Juliana, O.P., of the Maryknoll Sisters
Explains the sign of the cross, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and prayers before and after meals. Filled with illustrations on every page.
Age range from 2-10
Paperback, size 6.3" x 5.2", 32 pages, Impr, 1951
For other titles in this series please click here.
First Prayers For Little Catholics
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Hail! Full of Grace
Hail! Full of Grace
by Mother Mary Loyola
In Hail! Full of Grace, Mother Loyola brings her full talent for storytelling to bear on the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary. Like a tourguide to the Holy Land, she brings the reader along on a journey through the lives of our Lord and of his Blessed Mother. We experience, through her vivid illustration, the breathless anticipation, the drudgery and hardship, the depths of sorrow and despair, and the heights of joy unimaginable. No detail escapes her notice as she travels on, until her readers feel less that they have meditated upon the mysteries of the Rosary, and rather more that they have experienced them firsthand.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 207 pages
by Mother Mary Loyola
In Hail! Full of Grace, Mother Loyola brings her full talent for storytelling to bear on the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary. Like a tourguide to the Holy Land, she brings the reader along on a journey through the lives of our Lord and of his Blessed Mother. We experience, through her vivid illustration, the breathless anticipation, the drudgery and hardship, the depths of sorrow and despair, and the heights of joy unimaginable. No detail escapes her notice as she travels on, until her readers feel less that they have meditated upon the mysteries of the Rosary, and rather more that they have experienced them firsthand.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 207 pages
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$26.00
Our Father - Children's Book
Our Father - Children's Book
by Francis McGrade
Explains each line of the Our Father prayer in clear and easy to understand words.
Age range from 2-6.
Paperback, size 6.3" x 5.2", 20 pages
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by Francis McGrade
Explains each line of the Our Father prayer in clear and easy to understand words.
Age range from 2-6.
Paperback, size 6.3" x 5.2", 20 pages
For other titles in this series please click here.
A First Book For Little Catholics
First Communion Days and True Stories for First Communicants
First Communion Days and True Stories for First Communicants
by A Sister of Notre Dame
This collection of First Communion day stories has remained popular among children ever since they were first published in the early 1920s. They have stood the test of time for two simple reasons: they are wonderful stories, and they are all true. Even those that are sad have the power to inspire young and old with renewed love for our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Originally published as two separate books, True Stories for First Communicants and First Communion Days, they were reprinted in 1949 with new illustrations by Rosemary de Souza. Years later, in 2003, this 1949 impression was brought back into print by Neumann Press. We have gone back to the original books, combined both sets of stories under one cover, and have restored the original black and white illustrations by Wilfrid Pippet.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 198 pages
by A Sister of Notre Dame
This collection of First Communion day stories has remained popular among children ever since they were first published in the early 1920s. They have stood the test of time for two simple reasons: they are wonderful stories, and they are all true. Even those that are sad have the power to inspire young and old with renewed love for our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Originally published as two separate books, True Stories for First Communicants and First Communion Days, they were reprinted in 1949 with new illustrations by Rosemary de Souza. Years later, in 2003, this 1949 impression was brought back into print by Neumann Press. We have gone back to the original books, combined both sets of stories under one cover, and have restored the original black and white illustrations by Wilfrid Pippet.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 198 pages
Out of Stock
$26.00
Stations of the Cross, The
Stations of the Cross, The
by St. Alphonsus Liguori
When my children were young, during Lent we would try to pray the Stations of the Cross at home as a family, but we only had a little pocket-sized book, and the images were nice, but were too small for all the kids to see them. How I wished for a book like this one!
With beautiful full-color images of each Station, along with the traditional prayers of the Stations of the Cross by St. Alphonsus Liguori, this book has everything you need to pray the Stations at home, except for the crucifix.
Hardcover, size 11" x 8", 32 pages
The Weight of a Mass (HC)
The Weight of a Mass
by Josephine Nobisso
When a poor devout widow begs for a scrap of bread from a rich faithless baker, she promises to participate in the king’s wedding mass as payment for the baker’s generosity. The baker writes “One Mass” on a scrap of paper and places it on his scale to determine how much bread it is worth. To his and the entire town’s surprise, nothing in the shop, not even the gigantic wedding cakes made for the king, outweighs the simple piece of paper representing the true worth of a Mass.
Luminous old-world watercolor paintings grace the interior of the book and gold foil artwork lends an air of solemnity and sacred beauty to the story. This has been a best-selling children's book since it was first published.
Also available in paperback.
Hardcover with dust jacket, size 11.75" x 8.25", 32 pages
by Josephine Nobisso
When a poor devout widow begs for a scrap of bread from a rich faithless baker, she promises to participate in the king’s wedding mass as payment for the baker’s generosity. The baker writes “One Mass” on a scrap of paper and places it on his scale to determine how much bread it is worth. To his and the entire town’s surprise, nothing in the shop, not even the gigantic wedding cakes made for the king, outweighs the simple piece of paper representing the true worth of a Mass.
Luminous old-world watercolor paintings grace the interior of the book and gold foil artwork lends an air of solemnity and sacred beauty to the story. This has been a best-selling children's book since it was first published.
Also available in paperback.
Hardcover with dust jacket, size 11.75" x 8.25", 32 pages
Out of Stock
$38.00 Inc Tax
A Child's Rule of Life
A Child's Rule of Life
by Msgr Robert Hugh Benson
“It is not every one that can keep his childhood. Father Benson has, and speaks to children bout the great, big eternal things in a child’s way. The little ones will be delighted to learn these verses by heart, and thus almost unconsciously gain a deep knowledge of Christian doctrine, and a love and habit of Catholic practice.
The Rule takes the little child from the moment it awakes…through his morning prayers; going to church; hearing Mass; saying grace; reciting lessons; practicing obedience; confessing his sins; receiving Holy Communion; evening prayers, and bed. Round them all Father Benson has put the fragrance of verse that will make them sweet and delightful to the child mind.” - from a review in The Catholic World, May 1913.
Hardcover, size 8.5" x 11", 32 pages
Also available in Paperback.
by Msgr Robert Hugh Benson
“It is not every one that can keep his childhood. Father Benson has, and speaks to children bout the great, big eternal things in a child’s way. The little ones will be delighted to learn these verses by heart, and thus almost unconsciously gain a deep knowledge of Christian doctrine, and a love and habit of Catholic practice.
The Rule takes the little child from the moment it awakes…through his morning prayers; going to church; hearing Mass; saying grace; reciting lessons; practicing obedience; confessing his sins; receiving Holy Communion; evening prayers, and bed. Round them all Father Benson has put the fragrance of verse that will make them sweet and delightful to the child mind.” - from a review in The Catholic World, May 1913.
Hardcover, size 8.5" x 11", 32 pages
Also available in Paperback.
Out of Stock
$30.00
Jesus Make Me Worthy
Jesus Make Me Worthy
A Prayer Book for the Young Boy or Girl
by Rev Robert J. Power, CM
Beautiful Catholic children's prayer book and missal.
Includes:
Flexible cover, size 5.5"x4", 287 pages, 90 colour illustrations, Imp
A Prayer Book for the Young Boy or Girl
by Rev Robert J. Power, CM
Beautiful Catholic children's prayer book and missal.
Includes:
- Morning and Evening prayers,
- a method of following the Mass (profusely illustrated)
- Prayers after Mass,
- Manner of Serving at Mass,
- Examination of Conscience, before and after Holy Communion,
- Preparation for First Communion,
- the Sacrament of Confirmation,
- Benediction,
- Stations of the Cross,
- various Litanies,
- Talks to the Catholic Child about Parents, Priest, Religious Sister, in Church, Confession, Holy Communion, the Rosary, Indulgences, the Sacred Heart, the Blessed Virgin, St. Joseph, the Saints, the Souls in Purgatory, Vocation.
Flexible cover, size 5.5"x4", 287 pages, 90 colour illustrations, Imp
The Wonder Offering
Thick card, size 11" x 8.5", 16 pages
The Wonder Offering
The Wonder Series #4
by Marion Ames Taggart
This sweet book for children is just one of a set of four by the same author, which has been lovingly restored from the 1920s originals. Intended for little hands, they all have large, thick, durable pages (not quite a board book, but a step up) and lots of full color illustrations.
by Marion Ames Taggart
This sweet book for children is just one of a set of four by the same author, which has been lovingly restored from the 1920s originals. Intended for little hands, they all have large, thick, durable pages (not quite a board book, but a step up) and lots of full color illustrations.
The Wonder Story tells the tale of Christ’s coming to earth as a little child; this story is then continued in The Wonder Days, which shows us His Hidden Life in the home at Nazareth. We then have The Wonder Gifts, which tells of the Sacraments that bring us the gift of God’s Grace, and The Wonder Offering, which describes the Mass with exquisite watercolor illustrations.
Thick card, size 11" x 8.5", 16 pages
The Wonder Series #4
The Mass for Boys and Girls
The Mass for Boys and Girls
by Fr Joseph Dunney
Starting with a description of the Church, windows, Stations and the altar, the book explains the meaning of the vestments, colours and parts of the Mass to help children understand the Mass. This book will help young readers to observe the beautiful ceremonies of the traditional Latin Mass so they will be able to play their role in the Drama of Calvary.
Paperback, size 7.25" x 5", 171 pages
by Fr Joseph Dunney
Starting with a description of the Church, windows, Stations and the altar, the book explains the meaning of the vestments, colours and parts of the Mass to help children understand the Mass. This book will help young readers to observe the beautiful ceremonies of the traditional Latin Mass so they will be able to play their role in the Drama of Calvary.
Paperback, size 7.25" x 5", 171 pages
Jesus in the Hearts of Little Children
Jesus in the Hearts of Little Children
by Rev P. Lukas, O.S.B.
A wonderful prayer book for children. With chapters like: How to Spend the Day, Send Your Angel to Holy Mass, Communion Mass, Prayers for Confession, Visits to Jesus in the Tabernacle, etc. O happy children, you can be so near to Jesus! You can rest on His Heart. He blesses you; He smiles upon you. He does even more - in Holy Communion, He comes into your very heart!
Paperback, size 6.5" x 4.1", 160 pages, Impr.
by Rev P. Lukas, O.S.B.
A wonderful prayer book for children. With chapters like: How to Spend the Day, Send Your Angel to Holy Mass, Communion Mass, Prayers for Confession, Visits to Jesus in the Tabernacle, etc. O happy children, you can be so near to Jesus! You can rest on His Heart. He blesses you; He smiles upon you. He does even more - in Holy Communion, He comes into your very heart!
Paperback, size 6.5" x 4.1", 160 pages, Impr.
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$14.90 Inc Tax