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Under Wellington's Command
Under Wellington's Command
Henty, G. A.
¥19.52
Published in 1899, this sequel to With Moore at Corunna follows the story of Terrance O'Conner, who joins Sir Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington's expedition to Portugal. A fantastic piece of historical fiction.
What Prohibition Has Done to America
What Prohibition Has Done to America
Franklin, Fabian
¥19.52
Fabian Franklin lays out his arguments against the famous Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution which established Prohibition in America. His arguments correctly predicted the rise in bootlegging alcohol and organised crime caused by the introduction of the legislature.
Winter Sunshine
Winter Sunshine
Burroughs, John
¥19.52
A fascinating collection of writings on many naturalist and conservationist themes by American essayist John Burroughs.
Sherlock Holmes and the Clapham Witch
Sherlock Holmes and the Clapham Witch
Little, John A.
¥19.52
In this excellent short story, sad old men are throwing themselves under trains for a variety of reasons and Holmes must place himself in harm's way to discover the truth of a rather bewildering case. Bordering on the supernatural, this Sherlockian short was first published in 2016 in the third collection of the Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes.
Witching Hill
Witching Hill
Hornung, E. W.
¥19.52
Generations ago the evil nobleman Lord Mulcaster lived on the Witching Hill estate. Now everyone who comes to live in the suburban villas erected on the subdivided estate succumb to the curse of Mulcaster's bad deeds, and are driven to evil acts. Uvo Delavoye, an indirect descendent of Mulcaster, has to work out the reasons behind the crimes and tragedies committed on the estate.Written by Ernest William Hornung, the author most famous as the creator of the Raffles series of novels.
Waterloo
Waterloo
Erckmann, Emile
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel set around the famous Battle of Waterloo by French author duo Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian.
Anne of Avonlea
Anne of Avonlea
Montgomery, Lucy Maud
¥19.52
The second of a series of Montgomery's novels written about Anne Shirley of the fictional Canadian village of Avonlea.Follow Anne, who was introduced in 'Anne of Green Gables', as she grows up and becomes a teacher at Avonlea school.
Two Destinies
Two Destinies
Collins, Wilkie
¥19.52
A fantastic tale of destined spirits and supernatural visions by English novelist, playwright and short story author Wilkie Collins.
Group of Noble Dames
Group of Noble Dames
Hardy, Thomas
¥19.52
A collection of ten short stories by Thomas Hardy, many of them set in his famous fictional county of Wessex.
House Quiz Book Season 1 Volume 2
House Quiz Book Season 1 Volume 2
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
The doctor is in the house. Test your knowledge on everybody's favourite grouchy M.D.. This book covers the second eleven episodes of the first season. Be tested on the patient's names, their conditions and the travails of House and the team. Over 100 questions are inside, split into one chapter per episode. Put your diagnostic skills to the test and see how many you can answer.
Great Sea Stories
Great Sea Stories
French, Joseph Lewis
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of adventure stories set on the high seas from various authors, from the mutiny on the Bounty, to the legend of El Dorado, to the hunting of the great white whale Moby Dick.
House Quiz Book Season 2 Volume 2
House Quiz Book Season 2 Volume 2
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
The doctor is in the house. Test your knowledge on everybody's favourite abrasive, pill popping M.D.. This book covers the last thirteen episodes of the second season. Be tested on the patient's names, their conditions and the travails of House and the team and in this second season a little more about House's history with the introduction of Stacy. Over 100 questions are inside, split into one chapter per episode. Put your diagnostic skills to the test and see how many you can answer.
Star Trek
Star Trek
Dugdale, Mike
¥19.52
The Star Trek:Voyager Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering all facets of the classic original series! As a fun family game it will separate the Janeway's from Species 8472, the Seven's from the Borg, and is a fantastic way to enjoy Voyager even more.
Introduction To Philosophy
Introduction To Philosophy
Fullerton, G. S.
¥19.52
A fascinating introduction to philosophical thought, including a brief look at the history of philosophy, a guide to various fundamental philosophical concepts, and some arguments for the usefulness of studying philosophy.
Letters from America
Letters from America
Brooke, Rupert
¥19.52
A fascinating collection of letters from English poet Rupert Brooke.Description from the introductory note:The author started in May 1913 on a journey to the United States, Canada, and the South Seas, from which he returned next year at the beginning of June. The first thirteen chapters of this book were written as letters to the Westminster Gazette. He would probably not have republished them in their present form, as he intended to write a longer book on his travels; but they are now printed with only the correction of a few evident slips.The two remaining chapters appeared in the New Statesman, soon after the outbreak of war.
101 Amazing Facts about Enid Blyton
101 Amazing Facts about Enid Blyton
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that Enid Blyton very nearly became a professional musician rather than an author? Or that it was the secret passageway and haunted room in a house in which she stayed that inspired her to write many wonderful stories? Why did she hate her mother so much? And what was she like at school? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about Blyton, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether you are studying her for a project or you are just interested in finding out more about the much-loved children's author, this is the book for you.
Lieutenant and Commander
Lieutenant and Commander
Hall, Captain Basil
¥19.52
An autobiography of Captain Basil Hall of the Royal Navy in the 1800s. A wonderfully detailed look into the history of the Royal Navy.
Martin Chuzzlewit
Martin Chuzzlewit
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
This classic novel by Charles Dickens has been enjoyed by readers around the world for over 160 years.Dickens himself once proclaimed this work his best ever, although when it was released it was less popular than some of his other novels had been, and is less well known today.Nevertheless, this remains a fascinating satire, which centres around the members of the selfish Chuzzlewit family.
Ancient and Modern Physics
Ancient and Modern Physics
Willson, Thomas E.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the history of physics from ancient times to the beginning of the modern age. (Note: 'Modern' in this context is the beginning of the 20th century.)
Indian Fairy Tales
Indian Fairy Tales
Jacobs, Joseph
¥19.52
A classic collection of fantastic fairy tales drawn from the rich folklore of India and its neighbour countries.
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Bronte, Charlotte
¥19.52
Charlotte Bronte's novel, Jane Eyre has been enjoyed by readers around the world for over 160 years. The eldest of the Bronte sisters, this is Charlotte's most famous and influential novel.Written as a fictitious 'autobiography', it follows the story of Jane Eyre as she grows up, dealing with issues of morality, love, religion and class.