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Short History of Scotland
Short History of Scotland
Lang, Andrew
¥19.52
A wonderful look at the long history of Scotland, written by Scottish anthropologist, literary critic, poet, novelist and historian Andrew Lang.
Studies in Early Victorian Literature
Studies in Early Victorian Literature
Harrison, Frederic
¥19.52
A fantastic look of some of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, including Charlotte Bronte, Anthony Trollope, Thomas Carlyle and Charles Dickens. Written by eminent historian Frederic Harrison.
Bluey the Little Drip
Bluey the Little Drip
King, Philip
¥24.43
Bluey The Little Drip is the story of raindrops on their journey around the world. Bluey has been at the bottom of the Blue lagoon and this is the first time that he floated to the top. He was enjoying his time under the sun when all of a sudden he's evaporated and floats up into the sky and settles within a cloud full of raindrops he had never met before. He befriends a rather pretty droplet named Clara and she explains to him where he has come from and where they are going. Described by the media as education, dressed up as an enjoyable tale. Teachers have found that by reading the book to the class it awakens interest in the weather and follow the story into a lesson on the environment. Suitable for children from 4 to 8 years old and you will be amazed at how much children will love having the story read to them again and again. This is the first in a series of books and the second story 'Bluey Meets Father Christmas' has also been released.
Harey Bike Ride
Harey Bike Ride
Griffin, Hedley
¥44.05
Harey, the hare-brained rabbit, and his friends go riding their cycles, but he does not obey the highway code. He has to be persuaded to wear his safety helmet after he has fallen off his bike and banged his head. He then rides out of the drive onto the road without looking where he is going, rides on the pavement and fails to stop at red traffic lights where he knocks down Pillow the parrot on the pelican crossing.
Nasty Shock
Nasty Shock
Griffin, Hedley
¥44.05
Harey, the hare-brained rabbit, and his friends are playing with their video games just before breakfast when the computer suddenly goes off. They examine the wiring and Harey puts his screwdriver into the electricity plug and gets a nasty shock. During breakfast Harey sticks a knife into the toaster to retrieve his toast and gets another shock, but then receives a third one when he fills up the kettle and plugs it into the mains with wet hands. Finally, whilst playing football in the garden, Harey kicks the ball over the hedge into an electrical substation and tries to retrieve the ball. Scampi stops him from climbing over the fence and telephones the electricity board for help. A Central Networks electricity man brings them their ball back safely.
Authoritative Life of General William Booth
Authoritative Life of General William Booth
Railton, George Scott
¥19.52
A fascinating biography of the founder of the Salvation Army, one of the world's most successful distributers of humanitarian aid.
Deadly Sweet Cupboard
Deadly Sweet Cupboard
Griffin, Hedley
¥44.05
One wet, windy, winter's morning Harey decides to have a party because it is his birthday. Having been given some pot-pourri as a present he tries to drink the essential oil but Scampi saves him just in time, knocks over a candle and causes a fire, goes to use some plastic washing pouches for eating as jellies and swallows some "e;sweets"e; he finds in the medicine cabinet in the bathroom.
Story of Versailles
Story of Versailles
Payne, Francis Loring
¥19.52
A history of the city of Versailles in France. Versailles was once the capital of France and the Palace of Versailles is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. This is a comprehensive study of many important periods in the history of the city.
Tobias Brown Inventor Esquire
Tobias Brown Inventor Esquire
Bennett, Robin
¥44.05
Adventure and magic for 7-10 year-olds: Mad inventors, shark submarines and England's deepest lake under Creake Castle. Fred Longshanks is invited to tea in the village by Tobias Brown, Inventor Esquire. Before he knows it, he has embarked on an insane journey to get to the bottom of England's deepest lake in the grounds of his parents home in Creake Castle. What they discover on the journey changes both their lives for ever.
Story of the Fly
Story of the Fly
Drew, Jason
¥48.95
The story of the fly and how it could save the world will take you behind the pesky reputation and inside the brain and body of the much misunderstood fly.It investigates the insect as a pest and how man has tried tirelessly, often unsuccessfully) to kill it - exploring everything from how it walks on ceilings to how it survives Ice Ages and outsmarts all manner of fly swats, toxins and traps. The book also reveals how, throughout history, innovative humans - including Genghis Kahn, Napoleon Bonaparte's surgeon, NASA, various forensic entomologists and the UK's National Health Service - have harnessed and researched the fly to help mankind.But ultimately it introduces the fly as a future hero that could help save the world.How? By recycling waste nutrients and generating sustainable protein to spare the fish in the ocean and feed the ever-growing number of people on our Earth. That's a story worth telling. And one worth reading, too.
Raptor the Avenger
Raptor the Avenger
Bennett, Robin
¥48.95
The three very different Vampires, Picus, Mouesch and Raptor must unite the Hidden Kingdom to survive.Think you know the truth about Vampires? Well, think again. A mysterious volume in an unknown tongue, a thief who could change the course of the world and a closely-guarded secret, older than Humankind..."e;Robin Bennett's Picus the Thief is that seemingly impossible take on the genre - funny, intelligent, imaginative story-telling that mixes Arthurian legend with faeries and vampires and comes up with a unique mix of all three."e; - SSF Chronicles "e;Aimed at the young adult market, the world building is incredible and it's almost impossible not to become immersed in this fantastically realised world of charm and grandeur. The characters are just as lively too, Picus is brilliant as a small but almost indestructible, irrepressible vampire thief who throws himself head first at life's little adventures."e; - SF Books Reviews (best fantasy fiction for book lovers) "e;Picus the Thief is highly original, beautifully imaginative and utterly engaging. It is no mean feat that the author has managed to create a series of interconnected worlds, a loveable central character, as well as a host of other characters that all have genuine depth. If you are looking for gifts for books lovers or top fantasy books, read Picus the Thief."e;
If Sheep Could Fly
If Sheep Could Fly
JA‚HO
¥53.86
Have you ever wondered what would happen if sheep could fly? This wonderfully illustrated children's picturebook has been translated from the original French into English by JudyBee. A fantastic bedtime story for young children, this beautiful book is sure to be a great hit with kids and parents alike.
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Ruffle, David
¥48.95
A diverse collection of works from various writers, many of whom are unpublished until now. There are laughs, tears and numerous flights of fancy. In short; quirky and fun. Pull up a chair to the fireside in the comfort of the Stranger's Room and be transported to the world of Holmes and Watson. All author royalties accruing from sales of this book will be donated to 'The Beacon Society'
No Police Like Holmes
No Police Like Holmes
Andriacco, Dan
¥29.33
The Investigating Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes Colloquium and donation of the third largest private collection of Sherlockiana in the world were supposed to produce a weekend of great publicity for tiny St. Benignus college in Erin, Ohio. But when theft and murder come to campus, college public relations director Jeff Cody finds himself knee-deep in Sherlockian suspects. Besieged by an aggressive reporter he loves but no longer dates, he is also competing with his eccentric brother-in-law, Sebastian McCabe, to solve the crimes first. The mess worsens when Jeff and his ex-girlfriend, Lynda Teal, themselves fall under suspicion of murder and with good reason, for they have something to hide. This satirical romp takes Sherlock Holmes seriously, but not Holmesians. A witty and engaging spoof sure to delight not only the deerstalker set but mystery fans in general.
Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew
Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew
Peabody, Josephine
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of 22 ancient greek legends, compiled and adapted by American poet and dramatist Josephine Peabody.
On Calvinism
On Calvinism
Hull, William
¥19.52
A fascinating work by the Reverend William Hull arguing against the tenets of Calvinism, a reformation of theological thinking that came out of the confessional and ecclesiastical debates of the 16th century.
One of the 28th
One of the 28th
Henty, G. A.
¥19.52
A wonderful classic novel set during the events of Sunday 18th of June 1815 - the Battle of Waterloo.From the author's preface:Although in the present story a boy plays the principal part, and encounters many adventures by land and sea, a woman is the real heroine, and the part she played demanded an amount of nerve and courage fully equal to that necessary for those who take part in active warfare. Boys are rather apt to think, mistakenly, that their sex has a monopoly of courage, but I believe that in moments of great peril women are to the full as brave and as collected as men. Indeed, my own somewhat extensive experience leads me to go even further, and to assert that among a civil population, untrained to arms, the average woman is cooler and more courageous than the average man. Women are nervous about little matters; they may be frightened at a mouse or at a spider; but in the presence of real danger, when shells are bursting in the streets, and rifle bullets flying thickly, I have seen them standing kitting at their doors and talking to their friends across the street when not a single man was to be seen.
On Snake-Poison
On Snake-Poison
Mueller, A.
¥19.52
A fascinating study of the actions and antidotes of snake poison, including many case studies. Written by late-19th century physician Dr A. Mueller, who was the first to introduce strychnine injections to treat snake bites.
Violet Fairy Book
Violet Fairy Book
Lang, Andrew
¥19.52
Thirty-five traditional fairytales collated by famed anthropologist Andrew Lang, as one of his series of "e;Coloured"e; Fairy Books. Contains many forgotten classics like Schippeitaro, The Child Who Came From an Egg and How a Fish Swam in the Air.
History of the French Revolution
History of the French Revolution
Mignet, Francois
¥19.52
Francois Mignet's 'Histoire de la revolution francaise' is a study of the events that caused a huge shift of power in France around the turn of the 19th Century.This was primarily a study of the theories and ideologies behind the events, rather than a factual record.
Homer and His Age
Homer and His Age
Lang, Andrew
¥19.52
A fantastic look at the life and times of the ancient Greek epic poet Homer by famed anthropologist Andrew Lang.