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Man Who Died
￥19.52
D. H. Lawrence's classic two-part story, originally published as 'The Escaped Cock', is a re-imagining of the Biblical story of the Resurrection. The author himself described the story in a letter to his friend Earl Brewster thusly:'I wrote a story of the Resurrection, where Jesus gets up and feels very sick bout everything, and can't stand the old crowd any more - so cuts out - and as he heals up, he begins to find what an astonishing place the phenomenal world is, far more marvellous than any salvation or heaven - and thanks his stars he needn't have a mission any more.'
Man Who Knew Too Much
￥19.52
A fantastic collection of eight detective stories by G. K. Chesterton.Contains:The Face in the TargetThe Vanishing PrinceThe Soul of the SchoolboyThe Bottomless WellThe Fad of the FishermanThe Hole in the WallThe Temple of SilenceThe Vengeance of the Statue
101 Amazing Inspirational Quotes
￥9.71
There are days when we all need a little pick-me-up. This book contains 101 fantastic motivational pieces of advice from key figures of the last two thousand years. With sources including prominent historical thinkers, lines from movies and TV shows and some of the greatest inspirational lyrics of all time, this book will help you get through the day and achive your goals with a smile on your face. Whether you are finding life a struggle and need to hear some positive words, or you are looking to inspire and motivate others, this is a perfect and varied collection of quotes.
Heather Never Blooms in Israel
￥68.57
This fantastic new eBook from well-known author Paul Kelly will make an excellent addition to any fiction-lover's digital shelf. Featuring strong characters and plots which draws you into Kelly's worlds, reviewers have been recommending his titles for years. This latest addition to his catalogue of successes is sure to be another winner.
Minister of Evil
￥19.52
The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia'Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin was one of the most influential people in Russia in the late-19th/early-20th century. A Russian mystic who apparently had great personal influence over the Russian royal family at the turn of the century, Rasputin is renowned for his mysterious ways and the legends that have built up around his life and death. Written by the famous Anglo-French journalist William Tufnell Le Queux.
Inspector Danger's Crime Quiz
￥58.76
Do you love whodunit-mysteries? Are you a Columbo-fan? Would you like to be a detective too? Here's your chance. The comic strip "e;Inspector Danger's Crime-Quiz"e; by Werner Wejp-Olsen, world-renowned cartoonist, is a crime-puzzle challenging armchair sleuths of both genders and all ages to activate their Sherlock Holmes-gene to figure out the right solution and solve the case. The main characters are the tough and rough Inspector Danger, all criminals' worst nightmare, and Alfie, his dim-witted assistant and still a rookie after seven years on the force. In just a few panels, a whole mystery plot is being presented with a number of suspects and clues for the reader to check out and by deduction come up with the right solution to the crime. These mysteries span from cold-blooded murders, safe-cracking and bank robbery to art thefts, kidnapping and every now and then even a Peeping Tom - all presented with a humorous twist. But in each strip - in each case, the reader has all the suspects and clues needed to come up with the right answer - and as a safety devise - a printed solution.
Recreations of a Country Parson
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A fantastic collection of light, chirping articles originally published in Fraser's Magazine from Church of Scotland minister Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd.
Refugees
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A fantastic historical novel by the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Set in France during the reign of Louis XIV, the story follows Amory de Catinat, a Huguenot (Protestant) guardsman of the king during a time when France, then predominantly Catholic, became more and more difficult for Protestants, resulting in the Edict of Nates being revoked and the Huguenots being deported to America.
Yesterday's Papers
￥53.86
On Leap Year Day in 1964, an attractive teenager called Carole Jeffries was strangled in a Liverpool park. The killing caused a sensation: Carole came from a prominent political family and her pop musician boyfriend was a leading exponent of the Mersey Sound. When a neighbour confessed to the crime, the case was closed. Now, more than thirty years later, Ernest Miller, an amateur criminologist, seeks to persuade lawyer Harry Devlin that the true culprit escaped scot free. Although he suspects Miller's motives, Harry has a thirst for justice and begins to delve into the past. But when another death occurs, it becomes clear that someone wants old secrets to remain buried - at any price...
Adventure
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Jack London's novel first published in 1911 is a devastating portrayal of copra plantation slavery.
Shadow of the Rope
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A fantastic crime novel by the English author most famous for the 'Raffles' series of novels, E. W. Hornung.
1990s Movie Quotes - The Quick Quiz
￥9.71
Are you a fan of 90s movies? Do you think you could recognise a film just from a single quote?If so, you'll love this fantastic quiz featuring 120 of the greatest movies from the decade that gave us masterpieces such as Fargo, Schindler's List and The Silence of the Lambs. With classic lines from all of these and many more, the questions - sorted into easy, medium and hard categories - are sure to keep the whole family entertained.
Barefoot on Baker Street
￥48.95
Barefoot on Baker Street is set in late Victorian London where a life of crime is the only way to escape poverty and servitude for one bright young workhouse orphan. The narrative follows Red on her incredible life-journey as it twists and turns through poverty, riches, infatuation, loss and love. A dramatic escape from the workhouse at thirteen propels Red into a world of slum housing, street gangs, prostitution and petty crime as the rapidly expanding city groans under the weight of the industrial revolution. A chance meeting with the mysterious and eccentric Sherlock Holmes prompts an infatuation which cuts through her street-wise bravado. Red's blossoming criminal career also brings her to the attention of Professor James Moriarty. An autistic savant riddled with obsessive compulsions, Moriarty is a dangerous criminal who draws Red into his life and onto a collision course with Holmes.
Real Sherlock Holmes
￥53.86
What if you could spot deception instantly and see through people like Sherlock Holmes? After having been raised by professional psychic readers, Joe Riggs left all that behind to become the internationally acclaimed Mentalist, Psychological Performer and Consultant that he is today. In this brief yet extremely powerful book, Joe Riggs will not only teach you the hidden methods employed by psychic readers everywhere; he will also teach you some of the most powerful techniques in the art of Mentalism. Joe Riggs has been repeatedly hailed by the press as "e;The Man Who Knows Too Much"e; as well as "e;The Real Sherlock Holmes."e; His uncanny ability to gather a literal wealth of information from a person in seconds is legendary. Get ready to see everyone and everything in a way you never thought possible. These skills and techniques will catapult you into the world of literal mind reading and mental acuity.
Twilight of the Gods
￥19.52
This collection of 27 short fantasy stories by scholar, librarian, biographer and poet Richard Garnett has long been regarded as an English classic. It draws upon everything 'from Arabic legends and Chinese fairy tales to Roman history and Greek mythology.'
Valet's Tragedy
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A fascinating look at twelve historical mysteries by famed anthropologist and historian Andrew Lang.
120 Movie Taglines - The Ultimate Quiz Book
￥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...
Vicar of Wakefield
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Irish author Oliver Goldsmith's famous 18th century novel was one of the most widely read of the Victorian era, earning it mentions in novels by authors such as Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Mary Shelley and Charles Dickens.
Modern Wizard
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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!
Yankee Tea-Party
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A fantastic account of the famous 'Boston Tea Party' when, in 1773, colonists in Boston protested the East India Company's stranglehold on the tea import market by throwing three shiploads of tea into the sea, and the events that followed.
Eye for an Eye
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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.
