This Is A New Release Of The Original 1883 Edition.

Originally published in hardcover in 1972, A Day No Pigs Would Die was one of the first young adult books, along with titles like The Outsiders and The Chocolate War. In it, author Robert Newton Peck weaves a story of a Vermont boyhood that is part fiction, part memoir. The result is a moving coming-of-age story that still resonates with teens today.

. Renewal of Life by Transmission. The most notable distinction between living and inanimate things is that the former maintain themselves by renewal. A stone when struck resists. If its resistance is greater than the force of the blow struck, it remains outwardly unchanged. Otherwise, it is shattered into smaller bits. Never does the stone attempt to react in such a way that it may maintain itself against the blow, much less so as to render the blow a contributing factor to its own continued action. While the living thing may easily be crushed by superior force, it none the less tries to turn the energies which act upon it into means of its own further existence. If it cannot do so, it does not just split into smaller pieces (at least in the higher forms of life), but loses its identity as a living thing. As long as it endures, it struggles to use surrounding energies in its own behalf. It uses light, air, moisture, and the material of soil. To say that it uses them is to say that it turns them into means of its own conservation. As long as it is growing, the energy it expends in thus turning the environment to account is more than compensated for by the return it gets: it grows. Understanding the word "control" in this sense, it may be said that a living being is one that subjugates and controls for its own continued activity the energies that would otherwise use it up. Life is a self-renewing process through action upon the environment.

In The Go-Getter, Bill Peck, a war veteran, persuades Cappy Ricks, the influential founder of the Rick's Logging & Lumbering Company, to let him prove himself by selling skunk wood in odd lengths-a job that everyone knows can only lead to failure. When Peck goes on to beat his quota, Rick hands Peck the ultimate opportunity and the ultimate test: the quest for an elusive blue vase. Drawing on such classic values as honesty, determination, passion, and responsibility, Peck overcomes nearly insurmountable obstacles to find the vase and launch hia career as a successful manager. In a time when jobs are tight and managers are too busy for mentoring, how can you maintain positive energy, take control of your career, and prepare yourself to ace the tests that come your way? By applying the timeless lessons in this compulsively readable parable, employees at all levels can learn to rekindle the go-getter in themselves.

"The Grocery Man and Peck's Bad Boy: Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa, No. 2" by George W. Peck is a delightful comedic novel that offers a humorous glimpse into the misadventures of a mischievous young boy and his exasperated father. In this uproarious sequel, Peck continues the escapades of Peck's Bad Boy, a troublemaking youngster whose antics constantly land him in hot water. Set against the backdrop of everyday life in a small town, the novel follows the hilarious exploits of Peck's Bad Boy as he navigates school, family, and mischief with unparalleled wit and irreverence. Through a series of uproarious escapades and laugh-out-loud moments, Peck captures the timeless humor of childhood rebellion and parental frustration. From practical jokes to petty thefts, Peck's Bad Boy keeps readers entertained with his endless pranks and schemes, much to the dismay of his long-suffering father, the grocery man. With its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and laugh-out-loud humor, "The Grocery Man and Peck's Bad Boy" is a classic of comedic literature that continues to entertain readers of all ages. Peck's masterful storytelling and keen observations of human nature make this novel a timeless treasure that will leave readers chuckling long after they turn the final page.