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Fascination of London
Fascination of London
Besant, Walter
¥19.52
The Fascination of London' was a series of guide books written by Sir Walter Besant and G. E. Mitton about various different areas of London. This book is about the area of Westminster, the seat of power in England for almost a thousand years, and home to the Palace of Westminster (the Houses of Parliament) and Westminster Abbey.
French Mediaeval Romances
French Mediaeval Romances
de France, Marie
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of romantic tales translated from the original 12th century Anglo-Norman, originally known as the Lais of Marie de France.
Sherlock Holmes - His Latest Bow
Sherlock Holmes - His Latest Bow
Cohn, Arty
¥19.52
The memoir "e;Sherlock Holmes - His Latest Bow"e; written by Watson after VE day in May, 1945, but before the world learned of the Atomic Bomb in August. During the war, a Nazi plan is afoot with British collaborators that could alter the course of history. Holmes and Watson serve a critical role in uncovering the plot. With sophisticated listening devices and with the help of a surprising indispensable ally leading to the recruit of a "e;private friend,"e; Holmes again uses his gifts for observation and deduction to forestall the infiltration into Britain of a top Nazi leader.
90s Pop Music Quiz Book
90s Pop Music Quiz Book
Andrews, Paul
¥19.52
How well do you know your 90's Pop Music? This Quiz book will test even the most avid fan, with questions that span the 90's bands and songs! Test yourself and your friends with this 90's Pop Music Quiz Book.
Mary Barton
Mary Barton
Gaskell, Elizabeth
¥19.52
The first published novel of famed classic author Elizabeth Gaskell, author of the ever-popular Cranford.
Purpose of the Papacy
Purpose of the Papacy
Vaughan, John Stephen
¥19.52
Catholic Bishop John Stephen Vaughan lays down the arguments for the existence of the office of Pope, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, and of the structure and hierarchy of the Church.
Uncommercial Traveller
Uncommercial Traveller
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
Charles Dickens's fantastic collection of literary sketches and reminiscences.
Texican Way
Texican Way
Veale, Bernard
¥19.52
Daniel Beauregard is a young Texan drafted into the Confederate Army. He is a crack shot with his Whitworth rifle and becomes a sniper. He meets Quantrill and joins his raiders. He is sent to Texas by Quantrill where he encounters General Robert E Lee. Lee has to return to Virginia in a hurry and he asks Daniel to escort him. Lee is being pursued by a US cavalry troop disguised as Confederates. Daniel decimates the disguised troop with his sniping skills. He realizes that Lee must have been betrayed by someone close to President Jefferson Davis and to track the traitor down he assumes the role of a US Army lieutenant and is quickly promoted to Captain. He discovers the codebook for US Army telegraphic communications and works out who the traitor is. He successfully supplies Lee with much crucial information. Due to the high rate of casualties, Daniel is a brigadier in the US Army when Lee finally surrenders.With the war over, Daniel returns to playing poker; a skill he learned from his father. He travels on a riverboat down to New Orleans. On board he meets Senorita Teresita Rozas who, although he is much taken with her, does not return the compliment. While traveling to Laredo to be married to a rich ranchero, Teresita is captured by Comanche Indians. Daniel, now a very successful poker player, hears of the tragedy and using his special skills, finds and recovers her.
Guide to Event Management
Guide to Event Management
Slater, Rus
¥19.52
This book aims to guide you through all the elements you need to consider to make an event go well, avoiding the firefighting, crisis management and squabbling that can erupt if you fail to plan. It will take you through the whole process from setting and agreeing the intention of the event, through clarifying who can make what decisions, through all the different facets of making sure that the event actually runs smoothly on the day. Whether you are planning a wedding or a street party, a corporate conference or a fundraiser this book will be a very useful little helper to ensure that you come out of the whole thing looking, sounding and acting like a seasoned professional.
Daughter of the Snows
Daughter of the Snows
London, Jack
¥19.52
The first published novel of the famous American author, journalist, and social activist Jack London. In the Yukon a Stanford graduate and "e;physical Valkyrie"e; Frona Welse is ostracised from her wealthy father's community after she befriends the town's prostitute.
Duet
Duet
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
One of Arthur Conan Doyles more controversial novels in its candid portrayal of the troubled early years of a marriage, told in a series of letters and in prose.
Adventure
Adventure
London, Jack
¥19.52
Jack London's novel first published in 1911 is a devastating portrayal of copra plantation slavery.
Adventures Among Books
Adventures Among Books
Lang, Andrew
¥19.52
A fascinating collection of essays on literature by famed literary critic and anthropologist Andrew Lang.
March on London
March on London
Henty, George Alfred
¥19.52
A fantastic historical adventure novel by G. A. Henty, being a fictionalisation of the English Peasants' Revolt of 1381 led by Wat Tyler.
American Notes
American Notes
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
In 1842 Charles Dickens travelled to America. He wrote this travelogue of his experiences there, which is presented as much as a critique of the country as a tourist's account. In particular, Dickens criticises the continued presence of the slave trade in America at the time, which he detested.
Valley of Decision
Valley of Decision
Wharton, Edith
¥19.52
Edith Wharton's first published novel is set in late-18th century Italy during the years that Europe was shaken by the French Revolution. Odo Valsecca inherits a dukedom and is forced to choose between his personal liberal ideals and the conservatism of his family tradition.
Witch of Prague
Witch of Prague
Crawford, F. Marion
¥19.52
A classic fantasy novel by prolific American writer F. Marion Crawford.
Water Babies
Water Babies
Kingsley, Charles
¥19.52
Written by the Rev Charles Kingsley in 1863 it quickly became a classic child's story. Tom, a young chimney sweep, falls into a river after encountering a girl named Ellie and being chased out of her house. There he dies and is transformed into a "e;water baby"e;, and begins his moral education.
Wulf the Saxon
Wulf the Saxon
Henty, G. A.
¥19.52
A fantastic historical adventure novel set during the events after the Norman invasion of England in 1066. Written by the prolific historical adventure writer G. A. Henty, who has over 120 books to his name.
Anne of the Island
Anne of the Island
Montgomery, L. M.
¥19.52
The third of a series of Montgomery's novels written about Anne Shirley from the fictional Canadian village of Avonlea.Follow Anne, who was introduced in 'Anne of Green Gables', as she leaves Avonlea to pursue her dream of studying at Redmond College in Nova Scotia.
At a Winter's Fire
At a Winter's Fire
Capes, Bernard
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of eleven short mysteries and poems from prolific English Victorian mystery writer Bernard Capes.