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Lady Byron Vindicated
Lady Byron Vindicated
Stowe, Harriet Beecher
¥19.52
A fascinating account of the separation of George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron and his wife Anne Isabella Noel Byron, 11th Baroness Wentworth and Baroness Byron, defending her role in the controversy.Lord Byron is best known as a poet, as well as being the father of the world's first computer programmer, Ada Countess of Lovelace.
Secret of El Dorado City
Secret of El Dorado City
Atallah, Maria Teresa
¥29.33
Maia lives in the tropical country of Guyana, South America. Her adventures begin when she is left a treasure box by her beloved Granny Harriet. Within the box is a map of the ancient lost city of El Dorado, the City of Gold. At the centre of the city is a magnificent golden-barked oak tree called The Tree of El. Maia is following in the footsteps of a long line of explorers who have faced danger and hardship in their search for the fabulous treasure. Journey with her as she discovers The Secret of El Dorado City: The Tree of El.
Ben
Ben
Fergusson, Anna
¥24.43
Tomorrow it will be Ben's mum's birthday, and Ben has an idea. He whispers the idea to his dad, and he agrees to help. While Mum is safely out of the house, they slip into the kitchen, put on their aprons and set to work. It is important that she doesn't guess what they are up to, but the next morning she is in for a big surprise. This illustrated book has five different stories about five year old Ben and the adventures he has with his family and at school. Also included are the recipes that have been used in the book.
Legends of Babylon and Egypt
Legends of Babylon and Egypt
King, Leonard W.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the ancient Babylonian and Egyptian mythologies, and how they relate to the Hebraic religions.
Book One of Five
Book One of Five
Hughes, David
¥53.86
David Hughes presents five intriguing short stories in which scheming and plotting are uniting themes. In 'Dragon Lady' a young boy is unwittingly used as a drugs mule by his manipulative grandmother; 'Jail Break' tells how a group of convicts were able to wrong-foot the British security services and carry out a ferocious terrorist attack in the heart of London; and in 'Miss Susan & Sian' a teenage girl turns person smuggler when she transports a Chinese boy back to England from Hong Kong. Coach travel may never have the same attraction after reading 'Murder on the 501 Coach'; and the final story, 'Cromwell the Return', explores how a modern-day military takeover might be what Britain needs before the corruption can be stopped and common sense once again prevails.
Legends that Every Child Should Know
Legends that Every Child Should Know
Mabie, Hamilton Wright
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of 19 essential mythological tales for children, from Beowulf, to the death of King Arthur, to the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Book Two of Five
Book Two of Five
Hughes, David
¥53.86
David Hughes presents a further five intriguing short stories in which scheming and plotting are uniting themes. 'Osama bin Laden's Children' tells how the male offspring of the head of the Islamist militant group al-Qaeda may have been hidden away and groomed by the elders to work undercover in enemy countries; 'Black Rain' shows how two opposing gangs could be used to unwittingly provide cover for other, more sinister organisations in the heart of London; and in 'Coma' a happily married woman experiences a terrible riding accident which leaves her in a coma, and on regaining consciousness, life is never the same again. 'Missing Glue' is the intriguing title for a story which illustrates how technology can work against a country when misused, especially when relying on the ability of others; and the final story, 'Nice Man He Lied', reveals how easy it is for trusting people to be manipulated by corrupt individuals for their own insidious designs!
Widow and The Vicar
Widow and The Vicar
Kingsley, Muriel
¥34.24
Like a flash of lightning, the vicar appeared in the pulpit and immediately their eyes met. Elizabeth's heart skipped a beat; her body went weak. She gulped suddenly and nearly choked. A warm stream of fire raced through her body - something she had never felt before in all her life. She was love-struck. "e;Oh my gosh!"e; she mumbled. She had been praying secretly for a long time, asking God to send her a nice man to fill the gap in her life, but she never expected to fall in love with anyone.
Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
This classic Dickens novel has been enjoyed around the world for over 150 years.Like much of Dickens' work, Little Dorrit is a social criticism, focusing on the injustices of the debtors' prisons, and of the bureaucracy of the British Treasury.
Double Trouble
Double Trouble
Bythell, Marian
¥24.43
One Sunday the snow is so deep in the lane that even the tractor can't get through. It looks as though Billy and Ben will have to miss church. Instead they help Dad to collect firewood and then they sit round the farmhouse fire while Grandma reads to them from her Bible. She tells them the story of Mary and Joseph's arrival in Bethlehem when there was no room for them at the inn and Jesus had to be born in a humble stable. Suddenly there is a knock at the door of Honeysuckle Farm and when Dad opens the door they see an old man shivering in the yard.
Gossip Girl - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Gossip Girl - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
This excellent quiz book contains 120 questions (and answers!) to test the knowledge of any Gossip Girl fan. From questions even a casual viewer should know all the way through to trivia that would test Serena herself, this is a fantastic way to enjoy the girls (and boys!) of the Upper East Side even more. With sections on the characters, episodes, and the series in general, this is an important addition to any fan's bookshelf!
More Careless Talk
More Careless Talk
Barry, David
¥19.52
The sequel to Careless Talk, in which Dave Whitby's new relationship turns sour as Mary's ex husband begins terrorising and stalking her, and Mike's hair cutting is compromised by his drinking and his marriage goes belly-up. All his customers relationships go from bad to worse, but henpecked Ted, the railway guard finds a new life that has always been denied to him.
Garland for Girls
Garland for Girls
Alcott, Louisa May
¥19.52
A charming collection of short stories from the author of 'Little Women' Louisa May Alcott, each based around a type of flower.
March on London
March on London
Henty, George Alfred
¥19.52
A fantastic historical adventure novel by G. A. Henty, being a fictionalisation of the English Peasants' Revolt of 1381 led by Wat Tyler.
1990s Music Lyrics
1990s Music Lyrics
Goldstein, Jack
¥9.71
How well do you know your nineties music? Do you think you can recognize a song from a single line of lyrics? If so, then this is the book for you! This eBook features 120 questions ranging from basic ones (to get you into the swing of things) all the way through to those that will have you scratching your head saying 'I KNOW this one!'. Perfect for all the family, this book is great fun for any occasion.
American Notes
American Notes
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
In 1842 Charles Dickens travelled to America. He wrote this travelogue of his experiences there, which is presented as much as a critique of the country as a tourist's account. In particular, Dickens criticises the continued presence of the slave trade in America at the time, which he detested.
120 Movie Taglines - The Ultimate Quiz Book
120 Movie Taglines - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
How well do you know your movies? Do you think you could recognise a film just from its tagline? If so, then this is the quiz book for you! From classics that everyone should know all the way up to rarities that will test the world's greatest film critics, this fantastic book will be fun for the whole family.There are 120 questions contained within, organised into easy, medium and hard sections. All you have to do is identify which movie it is from the tagline provided. Sounds like a piece of cake? It might not be the walk in the park that you think...
Modern Cinderella
Modern Cinderella
Alcott, Louisa May
¥19.52
Four charming short stories from the author of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott.
Modern Wizard
Modern Wizard
Ottolengui, Rodrigues
¥19.52
A fantastic crime novel by American writer and orthodontics and root canal therapy specialist (!) Rodrigues Ottolengui.Bacteriology and hypnotism are woven into this narrative, with the first part of the book centering upon the possible inoculation of one of the characters with the cultures of the microbe of diphtheria, and the following chapters leading to the bacillus of insanity!
And Judas Iscariot
And Judas Iscariot
Wilbur Chapman, John
¥19.52
21 evangelistic addresses from late-19th century Presbyterian evangelist John Wilbur Chapman.
Eye for an Eye
Eye for an Eye
Trollope, Anthony
¥19.52
Anthony Trollope's classic novel from 1879 follows the trials of Fred Neville, a lieutenant in the cavalry and heir to the earldom of Scroope, who is caught up in scandal when he seduces Kate O'Hara, a poor, beautiful Irish girl.