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Travels through History - The Balkans
Travels through History - The Balkans
Worker, Julian
¥19.52
The Macedonians build a fountain and upset the Greeks. Villages on the road to Lake Ohrid fly Albanian flags instead of Macedonian ones. Kosovan taxi drivers believe fundamentalists are being sponsored in their country by former foes. Dubrovnik is so popular a one-way system is now in operation on the city walls. In Sarajevo, the place the First World War started is not easy to find, but evidence of more recent atrocities is. Memories are long in The Balkans, contrasts and contradictions are all around. History is always in your face, reminding you nothing stays the same for long in this most fascinating corner of Europe.
Woodland Ghosts
Woodland Ghosts
Punter, Gordon
¥39.14
Does malevolence exist beyond the grave? An extract from the diary of Eleanor Harmsworth, governess at Waldegrave Hall, dated Wednesday 11 October 1899: At first, I was utterly transfixed, but as I summoned the courage to move, so the presence hurriedly glided past me and, similar to a heated knife slicing through a block of cold butter, went straight through the closed door of my bedchamber and disappeared. If ever an event were created to determine the mettle of an individual, then exposing a person to a chilling spectacle such as this would surely test the nerve of any mortal.In this extraordinary novel, author Gordon Punter, delivers a story about courage, risk, change and hope, and a love that never dies.
British Crime and Prison Quiz Book
British Crime and Prison Quiz Book
Courtney, Dave
¥58.76
Will you be held at gunpoint and find yourself reaching for the panic button or will you be laughing all the way to the bank as you try to answer this quiz book's 450 testing questions cunningly prepared by former London gangster and nowadays best-selling celebrity author and film-maker Dave Courtney and ex-prison officer Jim Dawkins? Covering all aspects of the British underworld and the heroes and villains that have grabbed media attention and stirred up public interest and imagination, this book is as much an educational treasure trove as it is a quiz book. With a fitting foreword by Charles Bronson, this is definitely a quiz book with an encyclopaedic twist and is guaranteed to provoke hours of reminiscing and discussion about the daring escapades and notorious characters that have stamped an indelible mark on the British crime scene.
Healing Teas for your Body, Mind & Soul
Healing Teas for your Body, Mind & Soul
Carraz-Bernabei, Estelle
¥19.52
Enhance your life with the great therapeutic and healthful benefits of teas. From green tea to herbal decoctions that can treat obesity to the common cold. Find useful ways to relax the mind, strengthen the body, and soothe the soul. In the book of Healing Teas for your Body, Mind & Soul you will discover: * How to blend, brew, and appreciate more than 45 varieties of green,white,black, oolong and herbal teas. * Up-to-date information on the health benefits of drinking green tea. * Common ailments and how they can be helped with herbal teas. * Wonderful tea history, recipes, glossary tea terms, therapeutic benefits, and traditions from around the world
Ten Camels for My Wife
Ten Camels for My Wife
Meadows, John
¥48.95
A highly entertaining anecdotal collection of humorous life observations during a trip around the world. Travelling by bus to Kathmandu, the author experiences hair-raising misadventures: a chase through Jerusalem, a gun battle in Jordan, a pummelling by a gargantuan masseur in Istanbul, a python in India, and the terrifying James Bond encounter in Australia. His portrait of an Afghani shopkeeper has a bizarre twist. Time-travelling detours punctuate interesting stories about the Taj Mahal, Sydney Opera House, Tahiti, Easter Island statues and Christ in Rio. More than a travelogue, personal insights and character portrayals are underscored by whimsical humour.
Umbrella Graveyard
Umbrella Graveyard
Donkersley, Rachel
¥44.05
Paddy Jones' ordinary life as a young architect in York is suddenly transformed when, while travelling home from his parents' house in Hepby after his traditional Christmas visit, his ardent curiosity leads him to follow a mysterious beam of light and he finds himself catapulted into the parallel universe of Tunnelton. Why was he there? How did he get there? And, most importantly, how would he get back home? As he travels around his new and unusual environment, which is to be his home for the next seven days, his imagination is stretched to the limit as he searches for the answers to his questions, meeting a whole host of engaging and intriguing characters, and gradually uncovering the mysteries of this strange and enchanting place. One thing's for sure, this would turn out to be the most fascinating, thought-provoking and awesome New Year of his life, and he would never be able to look at a duck or an umbrella in the same way again!
Violent Sunflowers
Violent Sunflowers
Shelby, Quig
¥39.14
A parody of Europe's current immigration, security, and identity crisis, as told through the misadventures of insects migrating to the affluent sunflower field.
Fantastic Beasts - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Fantastic Beasts - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Thomas, Archie
¥39.14
How much do you know about the fantastic beasts that live within the world of Harry Potter? Is your knowledge of the film second-to-none? Are you ready to test your own knowledge and that of your friends?Fantastic Beasts: The Ultimate Quiz Book contains 400 questions (and answers!) covering a wide range of subjects. From simple things that even a no-maj would likely know all the way up to complex subjects that would test even Newt Scamander himself, this is the perfect book for any Harry Potter fan. With sections on the characters, the beasts, the events in the film and much more, this is an excellent addition to any bookshelf.
Gooners Quiz Book
Gooners Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥68.57
Will you do the Gooners proud as you display an impressive knowledge of your favourite club, Arsenal, or will you instead prove yourself to be a complete goon, as trip over your own feet in search of the answers to the 1,000 cunning questions in this quiz book? Covering every aspect of the club's history from players to managers and from national to international competitions since its foundation over a century ago, and with a fitting Foreword by former Scotland and Arsenal goalkeeping legend and TV presenter, Bob Wilson, this book will challenge Gooners fans of all ages as well as providing fascinating facts and figures both to enthral and to trigger fond memories and ardent discussions. If you find yourself floundering, you can recover your dignity and find consolation in the fact that AGBP1.00 from the sale of every book will go to the Willow Foundation, a charity founded by Bob and Megs Wilson and dedicated to arranging individually tailored 'Special Days' for seriously ill young adults.
Shell Shock
Shell Shock
Blower, Neil
¥63.67
This short, diary-style novel, by a British army veteran chronicles the difficulties faced by Tommy, a 23-year-old squaddie, as he desperately tries to conquer post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - shell shock. His over-emotional responses to the stresses of everyday life - post-office queues, a trip to Ikea, and his relationship with his family and girlfriend - eventually lead to alienation and suicidal urges. Told in the vernacular, with humour and personal understanding, the story highlights the work of the Charity Combat Stress in rehabilitating returning troops.
Peach Who Thought She Had to Be a Coconut
Peach Who Thought She Had to Be a Coconut
Rubenstein, Terry
¥68.57
So I had a problem. I felt like a peach. But aspired to be a coconut. Unsurprisingly, I concluded I was ill-equipped for life, doomed to feel exposed to outside variables. It felt like an unstoppable blizzard was constantly blowing through me. My mind was full of long, dark winter days. And peaches don't fare well in winter. Then, one day, I realised I did not need to be a coconut. In the midst of winter, I found within me an invincible summer. I uncovered innate resilience. Innate health. It is my birthright. It is the birthright of humanity.The one essential question to ask is this: Where do we think our feelings are coming from? And there is only one answer. Our feelings are always coming from the power of Thought in the moment. Never from anywhere else. Ever.Resilience is revealed when misunderstanding falls away. Realising the inside-out logic and wisdom of how our minds work reconnects us with what is true. And experiencing this truth is resilience.In these powerful reflective essays, Terry Rubenstein, author of the ground-breaking book Exquisite Mind and an avid student of the human dimension, reveals the logic and truth behind the extraordinary genius with which all human beings have been designed. This knowledge, which is self-evident when realised, eliminates the false assumption that we are non-resilient. It carries with it monumental implications and answers one of the most important questions that we can ever ask: Why would a peach ever want to be a coconut?
Catalonia - A Cultural History
Catalonia - A Cultural History
Eaude, Michael
¥88.19
Squeezed between more powerful France and Spain, Catalonia has endured a violent history. Its medieval empire that conquered Naples, Sicily and Athens was crushed by Spain. Its geography, with the Pyrenees falling sharply to the rugged Costa Brava, is tormented, too.Michael Eaude traces this history and its monuments: Roman Tarragona, celebrated by the poet Martial; Greek Empuries, lost for centuries beneath the sands; medieval Romanesque architecture in the Vall de Boi churches (a World Heritage Site) and Poblet and Santes Creus monasteries. He tells the stories of several of Catalonia's great figures: Abbot Oliva, who brought Moorish learning to Europe, the ruthless mercenary, Roger de Flor, and Verdaguer, handsome poet-priest.Catalonia is famous today for its twentieth-century art. This book focuses on the revolutionary Art Nouveau buildings (including the Sagrada Familia) of Antoni Gaudi. It also explores the region's artistic legacy: the young Picasso painting Barcelona's vibrant slums; Salvador Dali, inspired by the twisted rocks of Cap de Creus to paint his landscapes of the human mind; and Joan Miro, discovering the colours of the red earth at Montroig.
世界股份公司史:“病理”与“战争”的500年
世界股份公司史:“病理”与“战争”的500年
平川克美
¥39.99
在产业革命的时代背景下,股份公司这一集资本筹措与生产为一体的经营系统发挥着巨大作用,为人类文明的发展与经济的增长做出了巨大贡献。但1929年的世界经济大危机、2008年的雷曼危机等都告诉人们,支撑我们这个世界的经济系统并非坚如磐石,它既有益于改善人们的生活,同时也会让人们陷无妄之灾。 本书所论述的股份公司是指以所有权与经营权分离,以股东拥有决定权为前提,公售股的公司或其早期形态的法人。全书共分为两大部分共十二个章节,极力再现了股份公司诞生的那个时代,发掘其产生的“动因”,探讨其所内含的“病理”。人们习惯性地在公司工作,极其自然地为公司“效忠”,但大概不知道为什么。作者对此行了分析。作者也着意探寻了,股份公司在未来是否仍能作为经济发展的原动力继续发挥作用,是否会出现某种新的要素促使股份公司发生质的改变。
The Bear 熊(英文版)
The Bear 熊(英文版)
[美]威廉·福克纳
¥29.99
《熊》是美国作家、诺贝尔文学奖得主威廉·福克纳1941年创作的中篇小说,收录于长篇《去吧,摩西》并构成其核心章节。 本书讲述三次狩猎故事,以象征手法,隐喻工业文明对自然的侵蚀。
Bartleby, The Scrivener 抄写员巴托比(英文版)
Bartleby, The Scrivener 抄写员巴托比(英文版)
[美]赫尔曼·梅尔维尔
¥29.99
《抄写员巴托比》是美国作家、《白鲸》作者赫尔曼·梅尔维尔中篇小说代表作。 巴托比*初进入律师事务所上班时,能干、勤奋,但不久,他除了抄写工作,什么都不愿意干。对于老板交代的所有工作,他一概回以“我宁愿不”……
The Dead 死者(英文版)
The Dead 死者(英文版)
[爱尔兰]詹姆斯·乔伊斯
¥29.99
《死者》是爱尔兰知名作家詹姆斯·乔伊斯短篇小说代表作。 知识分子加布里埃尔在圣诞宴会后,因妻子格丽塔追忆病逝的旧情人而陷入精神顿。 结尾“整个爱尔兰都在下雪”的意象,将个人情感危机升华为对生死、爱情与民族命运的沉思,雪覆盖生者与死者的画面成为现代主义文学经典场景。
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz 丽兹酒店那么大的钻石(英文版)
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz 丽兹酒店那么大的钻石(英文版)
[美]弗朗西斯·司各特·菲茨杰拉德
¥29.99
《The Diamond as Big as the Ritz》为美国著名作家菲茨杰拉德经典中篇小说。 故事讲述了年轻的南方人与一位富有的大学同学一起前往蒙大拿州避暑的故事。但事实证明,这位同学的家庭远不止富有这么简单……
Wise Blood 智血(英文版)
Wise Blood 智血(英文版)
[美]弗兰纳里·奥康纳
¥29.99
乡村牧师家庭出身的黑兹尔从小就希望长大后成为一名牧师,然而,在当兵参加战争的几年里,他的信仰发生了动摇——他发现自己的灵魂已然不复存在。复员后他离开家乡,到了一座名叫托金汉姆的城市,试图创立一个“没有耶稣的新教”,然而沉溺于物质生活中的公众对他有关罪恶信仰的谈论漠不关心,而他所宣传的这种新教竞被人利用——假冒先知以行骗……
East of Eden 伊甸之东(英文版)
East of Eden 伊甸之东(英文版)
[美]约翰·斯坦贝克
¥39.99
《East of Eden》为诺贝尔文学奖得主约翰·斯坦贝克长篇小说代表作。 “我似乎永远在写这本书。我一辈子都在写这本书。早期的作品只是习作:准备写这本书的习作。也就是这个缘故,我要这本书写得好,因为它是居于首位的。” 《伊甸园东》确实是史坦贝克所有作品中*具分量的一本书。一九六三年诺贝尔文学奖的授奖词盛赞扬他的作品:“既写实且富于想象力,同时兼具社会性的洞察力与幽默。”《伊甸园东》是斯坦贝克文学生命的顶点,在世界文学史中亦占一席之地。
The Screwtape Letters 魔鬼家书(英文版)
The Screwtape Letters 魔鬼家书(英文版)
[英]C·S·刘易斯
¥29.99
《The Screwtape Letters》是《纳尼亚传奇》作者C.S.刘易斯另一代表作。 在两个“魔鬼”之间幽默而敏锐的书信交流中,C. S. 刘易斯深入探讨了善与恶、诱惑、悔改等问题。通过这个精彩的故事,作者对人性进行深度挖掘,讽刺了虚假与喧嚣。
White Fang 白牙(英文版)
White Fang 白牙(英文版)
[美]杰克·伦敦
¥39.99
《白牙》是杰克·伦敦经典动物小说,讲述一只狼犬的蜕变。幼年白牙在严寒中求生,后被印第安部落驯化为雪橇犬,又遭人贩卖,沦为斗犬。 濒死之际,它被善良的斯科特救下,因为斯科特的耐心与爱的感化,它逐渐褪去野性。当歹徒袭击主人时,白牙以生命守护主人,完成升华。小说借动物视角揭露人性善恶,展现信任与救赎的力量。