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Old Man's Love
Old Man's Love
Trollope, Anthony
¥19.52
Anthony Trollope's classic novel from 1884 is a romantic comedy following Mary Lawrie, a young orphan woman who is befriended and then proposed to by William Whittlestaff, a middle-aged bachelor. Mary has, however, promised her heart to the young John Gordon, who has gone to seek his fortune in the diamond mines of South Africa.
Anthony Trollope - An Autobiography
Anthony Trollope - An Autobiography
Trollope, Anthony
¥19.52
The fascinating autobiography of one of the Victorian era's greatest authors. Anthony Trollope is loved by many around the world, and many celebrities have cited him as one of their favourite authors, including former British Prime Minister Sir John Major, and legendary thespian Sir Alec Guinness, who never travelled without a Trollope novel.
Indiscretions of Archie
Indiscretions of Archie
Wodehouse, P. G.
¥19.52
Adapted from a collection of short stories, this novel follows the exploits and calamities of Archibald "e;Archie"e; Moffam.A classic of English comedy, this book has been enjoyed by readers around the world for almost 90 years.
New Grub Street
New Grub Street
Gissing, George
¥19.52
George Gissing's classic novel New Grub Street has been enjoyed by readers around the world for almost 120 years.A critique of London's literary scene in the 1880s, the novel's title refers to the infamous Grub Street, an 18th century street that became synonymous with hack literature.
Beric the Briton
Beric the Briton
Henty, G. A.
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel by British author G. A. Henty, viewing the Roman invasion of Britain through the eyes of Beric, a Briton who, under Queen Boudica, rises up against the Roman oppressors. He then goes on to have many adventures, including fighting in Rome's arena as a gladiator, and becoming a guard of Emperor Nero.
101 Amazing Facts about Horses
101 Amazing Facts about Horses
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that the fastest speed of a horse ever recorded was at more than fifty miles per hour? Or that horses use their tales to tell each other what they're feeling? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts split into categories such as record breakers, famous horses, breeds, medical knowledge and many more. So if you want to know how tall the highest fence a horse has ever jumped was, or what the offspring of a donkey and a zebra is called, then this is the book for you! Find the information you want, fast!
Tarnished Camaro
Tarnished Camaro
Smalldridge, John
¥19.52
The thrilling Fourth novel from John Smalldridge in the Tarnished Series.The Tarnished Camaro is the story of a car and its affect on a series of people, most of them very religious. It talks to the failures of the church today and might lead to a healthy understanding of religion.A mixture of characters, views, religion, trials and tribulations making the Tarnished Camaro a compelling read.
2013 - The Quiz of the Year
2013 - The Quiz of the Year
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
2013 has been an eventful year. A new pope, the birth of a Royal baby, the death of Nelson Mandela... all these things have made the news. But do you remember everything else that happened? Featured in this quiz are 210 questions covering subjects such as the news, sport, celebrities, art, culture, film, music, TV and many more. Play by yourself or test your friends and family with this fun quiz of the year!
Plain Loopy
Plain Loopy
Osborne, Dale
¥19.52
The second and concluding book of the chaotic adventures that began with The Quest. The Warlock Netherspoon, and the Immortal Sid, find themselves trapped in the alternate world of Tharin. To their surprise, it is far more advanced than their own world. In this universe, the T'carthian Druids have conquered most of the planet and a race begins to track down Netherspoon's alternate self, the only man who may be able to help them get home.With the aid of the D.A.T.O (Dwarves against T'carthian oppression) and the S.A.S (short and stealthy) the two begin their long journey. Emperor Vorden, despotic leader of the T'carthian Empire, unleashes his secret weapon, the THX 13 (the Verminator). A terrifying humanoid robot that is sent to destroy all rebellious elements within the empire, along with a few choice nuclear missile strikes for good measure. Overseeing this project is the dreaded Eric Von Lederhosen, head of the much feared Testapo, the man they simply call - the iron fist in the iron glove inside a tank surrounded by a herd of angry rhinoceroses. The answer is simple, Netherspoon must go forward in his time, which is in the past in the alternate universe, change history that has yet to happen and save two universes from utter destruction. Confused? Wait till you read the book!
Quest
Quest
Osborne, Dale
¥19.52
Take a set of aged and somewhat confused gods. Add to this a rampaging and bottomless box, about to cause a terminal event on the backwater planet of Tharin. Throw ina deaf mystic who sends a complete and utter coward on the most important mission in the planet's history and you have the basis for the strange and peculiar story of The Quest.
Early Australian Voyages
Early Australian Voyages
Pinkerton, John
¥19.52
A fantastic account of the voyages of Francisco Pelsaert, Abel Janszoon Tasman and William Dampier written by Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, author, numismatist and historian John Pinkerton.
Case of Edith Cavell
Case of Edith Cavell
Beck, James
¥19.52
Written by James Beck, the former assistant to the Attorney General of the United States, to Germany's Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs during the First World War. This was a treatise on the rights of non-combatants. It took the story of Edith Cavell, a British nurse who was executed by the Germans for helping Allied soldiers escape German-occupied Belgium, as a case study.
101 Amazing Facts About Paris
101 Amazing Facts About Paris
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
In this amazing eBook you will find more than one hundred facts about Paris. What are the top landmarks, museums and galleries to visit? What is the history of the Eiffel Tower? Separated into sections covering these topics and more (such as its history, its culture and recommendations for some of the city's best restaurants), you will learn some fascinating information!Whether you are planning on visiting Paris, working on a geography project or just want to know more about an amazing historic city, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!
Fawlty Towers Quiz & Trivia Book
Fawlty Towers Quiz & Trivia Book
McCaighey, Mark
¥19.52
In a list compiled by the British Film Institute in 2000, Fawlty Towers was voted by industry professionals as the best British television series of all time. To this day lines from the series are still quoted and instantly recognisable and characters, situations and storylines are still fondly recalled. Quite an achievement for a series that ran for only twelve episodes, beginning in 1975 with a series of six on BBC2 and ending with its second series four years later in 1979. Now you can test your knowledge with 100 episode by episode questions and maybe learn something you didn't know about John Cleese and Connie Booth's outstanding sitcom in 'The Fawlty Towers Quiz and Trivia Book'. Did you know that when the great Charlie Chaplin passed away his widow consoled herself by watching videos of the show? Or that it took three attempts to find the right kind of tree branch for Basil to give his broken down car a &quote;damn good thrashing&quote; in the episode 'Gourmet Night'? These and many more fascinating facts can all be found in the 'Fawlty Facts' section of the book, whilst in the 'Fawlty Register' you'll discover the origins of some of the character's names. 'The Fawlty Towers Quiz and Trivia Book' will entertain and inform and is an absolute must-have for Fawlty Towers fans of all ages.
Scenes of Clerical Life
Scenes of Clerical Life
Eliot, George
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of three stories by the author known as George Eliot, her first published work. The stories are set in the late-18th/early-20th century in and around the fictional town of Milby in the English Midlands.
Great Riots of New York
Great Riots of New York
Headley, Joel Tyler
¥19.52
The City of New York has always been a melting pot of ideas and politics, and has seen many different riots during its history. This guide concentrates on those that took place in the 18th and 19th Centuries, such as the Stamp-Act Riot, the Draft Riots and the Orange Riots.
Revenge is Sweeter than Flowing Honey
Revenge is Sweeter than Flowing Honey
Rock, Crissy
¥19.52
The trussed up body of a priest is discovered in a fashionable apartment block in Manhattan. It looks like a sex act gone wrong and of course the Catholic Church is only too keen to cover up the details.What they don't know is that it's the work of a female serial killer who is convinced that the voices urging her on are from a different era.The killer targets the clergymen, acting out the exact methods of torture used on the accused women from centuries gone by. She wants to terrorise the Catholic Church the way it terrorised Europe for over three hundred years.Cardinal Barberini is the right hand man to the Pope and he knows only too well that the Papa's life is in danger. But he does not need a retired policeman and a third rate journalist to tell him that, nor does he need them to interfere. He has a very capable death squad on the trail of the killer and they are getting closer. Now he may need to deploy a second team to deal with the odd couple who know far too much about the church past and present...
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.
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.
New (Victorian) Vegetarian Dishes
New (Victorian) Vegetarian Dishes
Bowdich, Mrs
¥19.52
Classic vegetarian dishes by the author Mrs. Bowdich, containing over 200 meat free recipes. With step by step instructions, these classic vegetable based recipes, will be sure to give the vegetarian something to eat everyday of the year.First published in 1892 this was a book well ahead of its time and deserves to still be used, the recipes are simple and interesting and not out of place today.Over 200 recipes to cover all meal courses.