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Where Is My Book?
Where Is My Book?
Berntsen, Romy
¥29.33
Lilli lives in a very special place; she lives in a library... but Lilli's library isn't an ordinary library because she lives in one of the books and at night when everyone has gone home Lilli comes out to play!Lilli loves night time when she jumps out of the book to explore. She jumps from book to book reading about all the wonderful places in the world and loves the colourful pictures and illustrations.But what's this? Someone else is in the library tonight, a little boy and he is crying. His name is Aram and he tells Lilli he has fallen from the book where he lives and can't find his way home. He lives in a book with big mountains and beautiful lakes but can't remember its name.Lilli leads Aram to a section of the library where there are hundreds of books. "e;Oh dear,"e; she says, "e;this might take all night."e;"e;We'll never find it,"e; says Aram as he wipes a tear from his eye."e;Yes we will,"e; says Lilli as she takes him by the hand and tells him it will be the greatest adventure he has ever had.Will they find his book before daybreak or will the owners of the library find out their amazing secret? This wonderful story is beautifully illustrated by Romy Berntsen and is sure to delight children and parents alike.
101 Amazing Facts about Brexit
101 Amazing Facts about Brexit
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
On Thursday the 23rd of June 2016 the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland voted to leave the European Union after 43 years of membership. This excellent book guides the reader through what Brexit actually means, explaining everything from the history of the EU and the terminology being used through to a who's who of the key players around the negotiating table, verifiable facts and figures, interesting trivia about Europe and much more. So if you want to know what Article 50 means, understand the difference between the European Council and the Council of the European Union or discover the truth about the permitted bend of a European banana in a well-organised and easy-to-follow way, then this is the perfect book for you!
True Story of Christopher Columbus
True Story of Christopher Columbus
Brooks, Elbridge Streeter
¥19.52
A fantastic biography of one of the world's greatest explorers, Christopher Columbus, written by the prolific children's historian Elbridge Streeter Brooks.
Four Faultless Felons
Four Faultless Felons
Chesterton, G. K.
¥19.52
The tales of five criminals (it is left up to the reader to work out which are the four 'faultless' of the five) told by G. K. Chesterton. Contains much of his trademark witty paradox and intrigue.
Four Short Stories
Four Short Stories
Anonymous
¥19.52
Four classic historical fiction stories by anonymous authors set in the early 19th century: The Mysterious Spaniard The Dead Bride The Spectre Hand Found and Lost
Is That My Holmes?
Is That My Holmes?
Murray, Andrew
¥53.86
Who's your favourite Sherlock Holmes? Benedict Cumberbatch or Rob Downey Jr.? Jonny Lee Miller or Jeremy Brett? It's so hard to choose, so spare a thought for poor Dr Watson - faced with so many Sherlocks old and new, what will he do? Who's so the wrong height? Who's too black and white? Who's too pale of face? Who's in the wrong place? Who's the right Sherlock in Doc Watson's view? And is Watson's Sherlock the Sherlock for you?
Is That My Watson?
Is That My Watson?
Murray, Andrew
¥53.86
Who's your favourite Dr Watson? Martin Freeman or Jude Law? Lucy Liu or Edward Hardwicke? It's so hard to choose, so spare a thought for poor Sherlock Holmes - faced with so many Watsons old and new, what will he do? Who's too techno-garish? Who's too teddy-bearish? Who's maybe too pretty? Who's in the wrong city? Who's the right Watson in Holmes's own view? And is Sherlock's Watson the Watson for you?
Virgil
Virgil
Frank, Tenney
¥19.52
A fascinating biography of one of the most famous Ancient Roman poets: Publius Vergilius Maro, more commonly known as Virgil, and author of the Aeneid. This biography was written by eminent classicist Tenney Frank.
Sherlock Holmes and The Body Snatchers
Sherlock Holmes and The Body Snatchers
Turnbloom, Dean P.
¥48.95
With Baron Barlucci escaping London on his way to New York with Abigail Drake, Dr. Watson is certain they've seen the last of the Whitechapel Vampire; Sherlock Holmes isn't so sure. They soon learn the Animus Lacuna, barque of the now infamous Barlucci, was reported lost at sea and a longboat carrying the body of Abigail Drake was recovered by Newfoundland fishermen. But when Inspector Andrews of Scotland Yard arrives to retrieve her remains, the body suddenly disappears and Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate. "e;Sherlock Holmes and the Body Snatchers"e; takes up the story of the Whitechapel Vampire in New York, where Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet, work with, and sometimes work against, New York detectives Mylo Strumm and Michael Murray. Holmes and Watson are on a quest to find the missing body of Miss Abigail Drake, while Strumm and Murray are investigating a string of unusual murders that bear a striking resemblance to the 'Ripper' murders in London. Fast-paced and well-researched, "e;Sherlock Holmes and the Body Snatchers"e; sequel to "e;Sherlock Holmes and the Whitechapel Vampire"e; takes the famous detective out of his familiar London environs and places him in 1888 Manhattan, a place of sin and vice, rivaling the worst London has to offer. Holmes chases his nemesis while he struggles with the enigma Barlucci presents.
Cotswolds Werewolf and other Stories of Sherlock Holmes
Cotswolds Werewolf and other Stories of Sherlock Holmes
Andersson, Peter K.
¥58.76
Someone is killing sheep in the Cotswolds. Or something. As Holmes and Watson arrive in the tranquility of a little village of shepherds and farmers to enjoy a few restful days in the idyllic countryside, strange things start to occur. While Holmes locks himself in his hotel room, consumed by depression, Watson is left to explore the surroundings on his own, acquainting himself with both the local shepherding community, the eccentric vicar, and the local folklore concerning a mysterious werewolf. It isn't long before the murderer directs his attention to other prey than sheep, and Holmes is forced out of his ennui into a world of fog-enshrouded moors, wild men, pitchforks and a big bad wolf. This volume also includes four shorter stories in the vein of Conan Doyle: 'The Adventure of the Velvet Lampshade', 'The Adventure of the Missing Mudlark', 'The Adventure of the Forking Paths', and 'The Adventure of the One-Armed Pugilist'.
Warrior Gap
Warrior Gap
King, Charles
¥19.52
A fantastic historical adventure novel set during the Sioux Indian outbreak of 1868.
Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of The Raven's Call
Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of The Raven's Call
Turnbloom, Dean
¥19.52
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Raven's Call follows Holmes into retirement, where shortly after he arrives in Sussex Downs he becomes aware that a reported accidental death may have been murder. Holmes uses his gifts for observation and deduction to discover the identity of the murderer and teams up with a new partner to get the guilty party's confession. A pastiche of the first order, Raven's Call will delight the Holmes enthusiast as it shows the consulting detective may retire, but is never retiring.
Wessex Tales
Wessex Tales
Hardy, Thomas
¥19.52
A collection of stories written by Thomas Hardy set in a fictional southwest England which he named 'Wessex'. A fascinating look at nineteenth century life.
Sherlock Holmes and The Flying Scotsman
Sherlock Holmes and The Flying Scotsman
Worth, John
¥29.33
Into a complex international scenario of espionage, intrigue and assassination are thrown a mixed bag of characters. The young visitor to the household of Sir Adrian Fettice, himself something of an enigma, his opposite number of the German Secret Service, some almost innocent bystanders, a deadly assassin - and Sherlock Holmes. A trap is set, but the outcome is not as expected. Only the quickness of mind of the greatest detective is capable of achieving the most unexpected but brilliant final result. Following shortly after publication of John Worth's brilliant evocation of the Victorian era East End of London in his novel 'The Making of a Man', this latest offering from the same writer is a fast moving Holmesian novella. It will engage all who enjoyed the first novel.
William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror
Freeman, E. A.
¥19.52
A fascinating history of the life of one of the most important figures in English history: William the Conqueror. William famously invaded England in 1066, defeating King Harold's English forces at the Battle of Hastings, and established himself King over the new Norman England.
Marvelous Land of Oz
Marvelous Land of Oz
Baum, L. Frank
¥19.52
This was originally published in 1904 and is the sequel to the Wizard of Oz.The main character of this book is a boy called Tip whose guardian is a witch called Mombi in Gillikin country.In his adventures he encounters all the wonderful characters of Oz and more.
Famous Affinities of History
Famous Affinities of History
Orr, Lyndon
¥19.52
This book contains 33 of the great romances of past centuries from Antony and Cleopatra to Byron and the Countess Guiccioli.
Scandal In Bohemia
Scandal In Bohemia
Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur
¥53.86
Sherlock Holmes, the world's "e;only unofficial consulting detective"e;, was first introduced to readers in A Study in Scarlet published by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887.It was with the publication of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, however, that the master sleuth grew tremendously in popularity, later to become one of the most beloved literary characters of all time. In this book series, the short stories comprising The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes have been amusingly illustrated using only Lego(R) brand minifigures and bricks. The illustrations recreate, through custom designed Lego models, the composition of the black and white drawings by Sidney Paget that accompanied the original publication of these adventures appearing in The Strand Magazine from July 1891 to June 1892.Paget's iconic illustrations are largely responsible for the popular image of Sherlock Holmes, including his deerstalker cap and Inverness cape, details never mentioned in the writings of Conan Doyle. This uniquely illustrated collection, which features some of the most famous and enjoyable cases investigated by Sherlock Holmes and his devoted friend and biographer Dr. John H. Watson, including "e;A scandal in Bohemia"e; and "e;The Red-Headed League"e;, is sure to delight Lego enthusiasts, as well as fans of the Great Detective, both old and new.
Sherlock Holmes and The Affair of The Contentious Contralto
Sherlock Holmes and The Affair of The Contentious Contralto
Brown, Fiona-Jane
¥53.86
It is 1910, a widowed Dr Watson moves back to Baker Street to discover that age has done nothing to dim his old friend's thirst for mystery and deduction. One morning after Watson returns from a client to find Holmes in a bright mood - the reason? Holmes and Watson have been invited to the farewell concert of celebrated former Prima Donna of the Warsaw Opera - Irene Adler. The Woman requests their presence! What happens when Holmes meets his one female equal twenty years after their first, curious meeting which Watson described in "e;A Scandal in Bohemia"e;?
Poisoned Penman
Poisoned Penman
Andriacco, Dan
¥58.76
London, 1922: Two years after helping Sherlock Holmes solve the Hangman Murders, American journalist Enoch Hale becomes even more intimately involved in another puzzling mystery. Langdale Pike, veteran purveyor of gossip to the trash newspapers, is poisoned while sipping tea with Hale - and apparently just as he is about to spill a secret more important than social gossip. With the unrequested aid of advertising copywriter Dorothy Sayers, Hale pursues a number of leads based on notes in Pike's pocket diary - including an interview with the formidable G.K. Chesterton.His attempts to uncover the identity of one of Pike's fellow club membersbring Hale the unwanted attention of Mycroft Holmes, head of His Majesty's Secret Service, and of his younger brother. Once again Enoch Hale and the theoretically retired but far from retiring Sherlock Holmes join forces to solve a crime that may have international complications. And this time Hale himself almost becomes a victim when he gets too close to the solution. This fast-moving tale is sure to please themany fans of the first Enoch Hale - Sherlock Holmes adventure, The Amateur Executioner.
Old John Brown
Old John Brown
Hawkins, Walter
¥19.52
A fascinating guide to the life of radical 19th century American abolitionist John Brown.