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Captain's Doll
Captain's Doll
Lawrence, D. H.
¥19.52
D. H. Lawrence's fascinating novella dealing with the dehumanising effects of war on an English captain.
Coming of the Friars
Coming of the Friars
Jessop, Rev. Augustus
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of writings by cleric and writer Augustus Jessop that take a look at, amongst other topics, monastic life in the early days of the friars.
Explaining Britain and Her Empire
Explaining Britain and Her Empire
Shepley, Nick
¥39.14
In the six decades between 1851 and 1914 Britain was transformed by industrialisation and empire. Her politics, society, culture and economy all underwent a radical transition. This is an Explaining History e-book written specifically for A level students to help them master this complex and challenging period of study. It covers * The evolution of the party system in Victorian Britain * The development of working class culture and politics * The expansion of empire and the rise in international tensions * Everyday life for Victorian people of differing social classes * The impact of the industrial revolution * The growth in the franchise * Unrest in Ireland and the issue of home rule * Liberal and Conservative social reforms * Popular imperialism * The causes of the First World War. The e-book also contains a link to a resources web page with downloadable study aids, exam help and essay writing guides.
Empress Josephine
Empress Josephine
Muhlbach, Louise
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel about the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, Josephine de Beauharnais, the first Empress consort of France. Written by the German master of the genre Clara Mundt, better known by her pen-name of Louise Muhlbach.
Enemies of Books
Enemies of Books
Blades, William
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the myriad enemies of the printed book, from fire, to neglect, to children, to the bookworm, to plain old ignorance. A passionate litany against all who would see printed literature destroyed, written by English printer and bibliographer William Blades.
In Violet Sleep
In Violet Sleep
Ridsdale, Peter
¥39.14
The year is 600 BCE. Egypt and Babylon are engaged in a bitter struggle for supremacy. The Egyptian pharaoh has commissioned an expedition, led by his allies the Phoenicians, to circumnavigate Africa so that he can combine the forces of his Mediterranean and Red Sea fleets. But nobody at that time knows the true size of the continent. It is to be a journey into the unknown.The expedition includes Greek, Carian and Etruscan mercenaries and the scribe Pa Nofre, who is to write a report. The mission, however, is in peril... could it be that the Babylonians have placed their spies within the fleet? Even Pa Nofre has a secret vice which must remain hidden - that he is addicted to the powerful hallucinogen, the Blue Lotus, which is in danger of affecting his sanity...In Violet Sleep gives a hallucinatory vision of the 'pre-scientific' world's outlook, at a time when all things were considered to have been caused by the gods, but it is set as a tense thriller. It is at once a selective guide to ancient mythologies and anthropology but it is also a disquieting, and contemporary examination of the nature of addiction.
All About
All About
Quick, P S
¥29.33
This book, filled with amazing facts and photographs, describes what life was like for people living in the ancient China during the Middle Dynasty period of the Imperial era.It covers the Six Dynasty period, the Sui Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty, the Five Dynasties Period, the Song Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty, with information about the emperors who ruled as well as inventions and achievements in science, technology, engineering, literature, trade and much more. An in-depth account is given of everyday life in each dynasty, including the doctrines of the time and the way they influenced the people and their art.The 'All About' series is an educational collection of books by P S Quick, and is targeted to interest ages 9 to 12+ but will fascinate readers of all ages. At the end of each book there is a quiz section for the reader, featuring 150 questions and answers.
Experiences of a Barrister and Confessions of an Attorney
Experiences of a Barrister and Confessions of an Attorney
Warren, Samuel
¥19.52
A fascinating account of the personal experiences of various cases undertaken by 19th century English lawyer Samuel Warren.
Amazing Book of Knock Knock Jokes
Amazing Book of Knock Knock Jokes
Goldstein, Jack
¥39.14
Amazing Book of Knock Knock Jokes
Gilpins and their Fortunes
Gilpins and their Fortunes
Kingston, W. H. G.
¥19.52
A fantastic historical adventure novel by W. H. G. Kingston set in early colonial Australia.
Paper Scissors Stone
Paper Scissors Stone
Palmer, Marylyn
¥19.52
Paper - poisoned by a penScissors - stabbed in the back Stone - rocked with accusations of a crimeThe Dominoes are stacked. At last, Jennifer has the much-coveted job of Deputy Manager at Little Ones Nursery but with one push the dominoes topple over, the game plan changes and she is embroiled in a psychological contest of Paper Scissors Stone. Fighting to save her reputation and career whilst at war with everyone she loves, Jennifer is desperate to win the battle of her life before her entire world comes tumbling down.
Quoits and Quotability
Quoits and Quotability
Stafford, William
¥29.33
Vain and pretentious, Quentin Quigley is not the marrying sort; he would rather write a novel than inherit his father's estate. Unfortunately, his father and his aunt have other ideas, and the return of his estranged brothers brings to light a secret that threatens to tear the family apart. Author William Stafford returns to historical fiction with this light-hearted Regency romp.
Idol of Paris
Idol of Paris
Bernhardt, Sarah
¥19.52
A fascinating novel written by one of the most famous actresses of early cinema, Sarah Bernhardt. The book presents a fictionalised and idealised version of Bernhardt's own life and career.
Buckley's Chance
Buckley's Chance
Stevens, Bob
¥39.14
Biography of well known Australian agricultural pilot Ben Buckley of Benambra Victoria Australia who has plied his trade in Australia, New Zealand, UK and Sudan. Ben has gained notoriety in Australia over the years by contravening aviation laws for what he states as having fun. He has incurred financial penalties for doing things his way and even cancellation of his flying license. Several severely injured adults and children have Ben Buckley to thank for flying them to urgent medical treatment in often foul weather. A shire councillor for more than 25 years, Ben Buckley is dedicted to serving his fellow man. Countless Australians take joy in stating,"e; I had my first flight with Ben Buckley."e;
Land of Mist
Land of Mist
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
One of Doyle's novels about the exploits of the intrepid Professor Challenger, this book was heavily influenced by the beliefs of Spiritualism, which Doyle became interested in after the death of his son, brother, and two nephews in the First World War.
Action as History
Action as History
Helgeby, Stein
¥220.63
R G Collingwood's philosophy of history reflected his historical practices and his moral philosophy. Reflection on historical practice provided him with a theory of knowledge; his moral philosophy provided him with a theory of the object of history. This study shows how Collingwood's concepts of action and history developed together.
101 Amazing Animal Jokes
101 Amazing Animal Jokes
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Jack Goldstein blasts his humour cannon at you in this side-splitting collection of 101 amazing jokes about animals. Organised into categories such as farm animals, cats and dogs, horses and even dinosaurs, budding comedians will have an animal joke for every occasion. Did you hear about the horse with the negative attitude? She always said Neigh!
101 Amazing Facts About Cats
101 Amazing Facts About Cats
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Do you love cats? This book contains over one hundred facts about our favourite feline friends. Find out little known facts about cat behaviour, statistics about cats and information about why cats are so great. Separated into sections covering each area to make fact-finding easy, Ailurophiles will just love this!
American Horror Story - Murder House Quiz Book
American Horror Story - Murder House Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
American Horror Story: Murder House is the hugely popular FX show about the Harmon family who move into a new home that has a dark and disturbing history. Full of twists and turns this show had no ground where it feared to tread and kept viewers hooked on the mysteries it kept throwing up and it's engaging characters. Inside this book are over 100 questions about the show, it's characters and the history of the Murder House so dare to step inside and test yourself on this pioneering show.
Black Gold
Black Gold
Fletcher, M.W.
¥39.14
Following the Yom Kippur war of October 1973, OPEC raises the price of oil by 70% along with a 5% reduction in oil production. Len Saunders a highly skilled and knowledgeable British engineer for Jaguar motors, is approached by the UK energy commission in the January of 1974 to create a new propulsion system; using a secret document from a German WW2 scientist, that they have come into possession of. Len Saunders sets to work on creating the holy grail of energy. Seven years later 1981, Haidar Farooq the Kuwait oil minister working at OPEC and head of a secret organisation named Black Gold becomes aware of this research and its fruition and he cannot allow it to become a new energy source. Len Saunders dies in what appears to be a hit and run road traffic collision, his research work goes missing. Fast forward to 1988, Robin Saunders an officer in the British Parachute regiment learns that his father's death was no accident and whom was behind it. He resigns his commission and what follows is death and destruction on an immense scale. The stakes are high; the dice have been rolled and this deadly game is afoot. Again, Max Storm and the Operational Strike Command must enter the arena against one of their own. The OSC is Britain's first and last line of offence.
Invisible Birthmarks
Invisible Birthmarks
Anka, Mike
¥68.57
Meet Tiffany Juliana Conrad, a down-to-earth pretty progeny child with an attitude. Over the years she will develop at frightening speed gifts and skills she is not initially aware of. It turns out that she is a fresh chip from the old block, her father, who in his earlier years, covered the planet from coast-to-coast-to-coast and reached beyond the solar system boundaries in his secret missions. Tiffany's new kind of energy and refined visionary mind becomes a major challenge for the parents until her father recognizes the higher wisdom his daughter is also connecting to. A brilliant student, a fierce and passionate fighter for the underprivileged, she will travel far in dangerous places where she saves lives, heal others and herself, and learns new skills which will help her accomplish her daring undertaking here on planet Earth - A fearless inter-galactic chic, which is turning into a beautiful young woman now, working relentlessly in fulfilling her demanding destiny. As teenage blood unleashes in her veins, the longing and passions of a long distance romance starts to flourish, accelerating her already fast endeavors. Despite all obstacles, Tiffany is trying to provide a frail window of hope that magic and passionate endeavors could make our battered planet a better place.