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  • The Slant Book

    A Whimsical Tale of Runaway Adventures

    by Peter Newell ...
    In "The Slant Book," Peter Newell masterfully intertwines whimsical illustration and playful narrative to engage the reader in an exploration of perspective and perception. This unusual work, characterized by its innovative use of slanted pages, not only defies traditional book structure but challenges readers to reconsider the ways in which they view the world. Newell's literary style showcases a ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Rocket Book

    A Whimsical Journey with a Mischievous Rocket

    by Peter Newell ...
    In "The Rocket Book," Peter Newell crafts a whimsical yet profound exploration of the wonders of childhood imagination and the boundless possibilities of exploration. Illustrated with strikingly expressive images, the book intertwines lyrical prose with fantastical illustrations, creating a captivating narrative that appeals to both young readers and adults alike. Set against the backdrop of the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Rocket Book: 100th Anniversary Edition

    by Peter Newell ...
    One of the true classics of American literature, Peter Newell's "The Rocket Book," has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. Originally published in 1912 by Harper & Brothers, New York, it was the first children's book of its kind, a book about a rocket's incredible journey, floor by floor, through a 21-floor New York apartment. This lavishly produced facsimile ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • States of Transition

    From Governing the Environment to Transforming Society

    by Peter Newell ...
    States of Transition takes a deep dive into the multiple roles states are playing in supporting transitions to a more sustainable world and where there is scope for their transformation. Going beyond unhelpful binaries - which cast the state as the central problem or the all-encompassing solution to ecological and social crises - it explores diverse current state practice across key domains: ... Read more

    $36.89 USD

  • The Hole Book

    by Peter Newell ...
    Tom Potts was fooling with a gun (Such follies should not be), When—bang! the pesky thing went off Most unexpectedly! Tom didn’t know ’twas loaded, and It scared him ’most to death—He tumbled flat upon the floor And fairly gasped for breath. The bullet smashed a fine French clock (The clock had just struck three), Then made a hole clean through the wall, As you can plainly see. ... Read more

    $6.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Power Shift

    The Global Political Economy of Energy Transitions

    by Peter Newell ...
    Energy transitions are fundamental to achieving a zero-carbon economy. This book explains the urgently needed transition in energy systems from the perspective of the global political economy. It develops an historical, global, political and ecological account of key features of energy transitions: from their production and financing, to how they are governed and mobilised. Informed by direct ... Read more

    $45.99 USD

  • The Slant Book

    by Peter Newell ...
    Watch out! A little boy comes rushing down a hill, through busy streets, a pasture, a tennis yard and a meadow — before finally coming to rest, safely in a haystack. Peter Newell's's own hilarious, topsy-turvy illustrations fill the pages of the classic "The Slant Book", which was one of the earliest 'picture books'. This first edition from 1910 is guaranteed to still entertain both young and old. ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Global Green Politics

    by Peter Newell ...
    In light of growing urgency in tackling the global environmental crisis, there is a need for new visions and strategies to ensure a more sustainable and just world. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Green perspectives on a range of global issues, including security, the economy, the state, global governance, development and the environment. Drawing on academic literature on Green ... Read more

    $43.49 USD

  • The Rocket Book: Special 100th Anniversary Edition

    by Peter Newell ...
    One of the true classics of American literature, Peter Newell's "The Rocket Book," has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. Originally published in 1912 by Harper & Brothers, New York, it was the first children's book of its kind, a book about a rocket's incredible journey, floor by floor, through a 21-floor New York apartment. This lavishly produced facsimile ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Rocket Book

    by Peter Newell ...
    Watch out! A rocket, set off by the janitor's naughty son down in the basement, interrupts everyone's day and cases some pretty strange situations, as it passes through twenty floors of apartments. Peter Newell's's own delightful illustrations fill the pages of the classic "The Rocket Book", which was one of the earliest 'picture books'. This first edition from 1912 is guaranteed to still ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Slant Book (Unabridged)

    by PETER NEWELL ...
    Narrated by Joseph Peralta ...

    Unabridged

    9 min

    This recording of Peter Newell’s The Slant Book kicks off voiced renderings in the International Children's Digital Library . The ICDL book can be found at: http://www.childrenslibrary.org/. The Slant Book is literally the shape of a parallelogram, with the spine of the book running down one side. When opened, facing pages form a "V" shape. All the pictures on the slanted recto pages show a way ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    The Rocket Book (Unabridged)

    by PETER NEWELL ...
    Narrated by Terry Hickling ...

    Unabridged

    11 min

    The Rocket Book can be listened to while viewing a beautiful facsimile edition at the International Children's Digital Libarary : http://childrenslibrary.org/ The Rocket Book begins when the son of a building superintendent sets a match to a rocket he discovered in the basement. Suddenly, the rocket blasts its way up through apartment after apartment in a high-rise, disrupting and transforming the ... Read more

    $4.99 USD