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Through the Looking Glass
Through the Looking Glass
Carroll, Lewis
¥19.52
Charles Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll, first published his Alice's Adventures in Wonderland book in 1865 - it has been a favourite ever since and is something that all children should read. This second Alice book 'Through the Looking Glass' was published in 1871.
Lucia in London
Lucia in London
Benson, E. F.
¥19.52
The third novel in E. F. Benson's classic 'Mapp and Lucia' comedy series following the lives of Emmeline "e;Lucia"e; Lucas and Elizabeth Mapp in the one-upmanship and snobbery of the 1920s/30s British social scene.
Pollyanna
Pollyanna
Porter, Eleanor H.
¥19.52
Eleanor Porter's classic well-loved children's tale Pollyanna has been enjoyed by readers of all ages around the world for almost a century. It tales of a young orphan girl with a wonderfully optimistic attitude to life.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Gillman, James
¥19.52
A fantastic biography of the famous poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, best known for his poems The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan, as well as his founding, along with William Wordsworth, of the Romantic Movement in England.
Sir Nigel
Sir Nigel
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel by the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 'Sir Nigel' is set during the Hundred Years' War and follows the life of Sir Nigel Loring, a knight in the service of King Edward III at the start of the war. It serves as a prequel to Doyle's earlier published novel 'The White Company'.
Sons and Lovers
Sons and Lovers
Lawrence, D. H.
¥19.52
D. H. Lawrence's novel Sons and Lovers has been enjoyed by readers around the world for almost a century. A semi-autobiographical work, it follows the story of Paul Morel as he grows up and is urged into the world of romance and sexual discovery by his mother.
Graven
Graven
Wright, Cavin
¥19.52
A far from willing conscript into a war instigated by a foreign empire, Graven, not much more than a boy, is forced to take up the sword - or die. He finds his life spiraling into a web of violence and betrayal. In a world of uncertain alliances and where life is cheap, he must stay alive and prove his worth. His simple, sheltered village upbringing has not prepared him for the carnage and horror he must now face if ever he is to see his homeland again. In a bitter struggle that will rip away the innocent youth and leave a harsh and uncompromising man, his arduous journey begins.
Lost Treasure of Trevlyn
Lost Treasure of Trevlyn
Everett-Green, Evelyn
¥19.52
A fantastic historical adventure set around the time of the famous Gunpowder Plot, written by English novelist Evelyn Everett-Green.
Lost World
Lost World
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
Arthur Conan Doyle's tale of an expedition to a hidden Amazonian plateau where prehistoric animals such as dinosaurs still survive has thrilled readers around the world for almost 100 years. This book introduces his second most famous creation (after, of course, Sherlock Holmes): intrepid explorer Professor Challenger.
Mystery of Cloomber
Mystery of Cloomber
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
The classic Scottish mystery by the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Peace Negotiations
Peace Negotiations
Lansing, Robert
¥19.52
A fascinating account of the American Commission to Negotiate Peace, one of the participants in the peace negotiations at the Treaty of Versailles at the end of the First World War. Written by Robert Lansing, the US Secretary of State at the time under President Woodrow Wilson, and member of the Commission.
Quaker Colonies
Quaker Colonies
Fisher, Sydney G.
¥19.52
A historical chronicle of the founding of Delaware and other early colonies by the Religious Society of Friends, otherwise known as the Quaker movement.
Story of Mormonism
Story of Mormonism
Talmage, James E.
¥19.52
Contains the full text of the books 'The Story of Mormonism' and 'The Philosophy of Mormonism' by member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles James E. Talmage, studying the history and ideology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Raspe, Rudolph Erich
¥19.52
A collection of tall tales about the famous German baron Karl Friedrich Hieronymus Freiherr von Munchhausen. Many of the stories may have originated from the baron himself, as he was well known as a teller of exaggerated tales, although much of the material is borrowed from other, earlier stories.
Swiss Family Robinson in Words of One Syllable
Swiss Family Robinson in Words of One Syllable
Godolphin, Mary
¥19.52
This fantastic story is a version of the well-known children's tale The Swiss Family Robinson where a family from Switzerland is marooned in the East Indies. The tale follows their battle for survival and attempts to return to the outside world. This particular version is one of a series of 'One Syllable Books' by A. L. Burt of New York, which were selected specially for young people's reading, and told in simple language for the youngest readers.
Through the Magic Door
Through the Magic Door
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the legendary creator of Sherlock Holmes, takes us on a fantastic tour of his personal favourite books.
Guide to Surviving Redundancy
Guide to Surviving Redundancy
Slater, Rus
¥19.52
Your company has hit you with a redundancy notice... you have either been escorted from the building like a common criminal or you have been told that you have a couple of weeks left before you are "e;let go"e;. Either way you need to get your act in gear pretty quickly. It's a lousy situation to be in, The Guide to Surviving Redundancy will help you get through these testing times with do's and don'ts, brushing up you cv, negotiating your worth and many other tips.
Walker
Walker
London, James
¥19.52
Leading the UK track and field team to gold medal winning glory at the Athens Olympics in 2004 and again at Beijing in 2008 was enough for British Athletics to turn again to Walker and persuade him - the UK's greatest ever track and field athlete - out of retirement to save the nation from ignominy and disgrace after the greatest ever disaster in the build-up to any modern Olympics; a disaster that could destroy a nation. Forsaking his scientific research into the subject of longevity at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina, and with the help of his mentor and Olympics athletics coach Cassius, Walker returns to the venue for the 30th Olympiad in London in time to compete against the greatest Decathletes in the world. His return to athletics awakens and inspires the nation. Is their support enough? This is the story of Walker's single-handed attempt to restore Britain's pride in itself and its reputation as a great sporting nation.
70th Week
70th Week
Latham, Ivan
¥19.52
It is the near future. Ancient prophecies of the Antichrist have been fulfilled in the rise to power of charismatic politician, Christopher Martinez. As the long-anticipated Man of Sin tightens his grip on mankind, only a remnant of the faithful remain to resist his hellish ambitions. Among them, Jesuit priest, Father Edward Mancini, whose own fate is inextricably bound up with the destiny of the world. Meanwhile, in England, an unprecedented spiritual awakening has become a beacon of hope in the increasing darkness....
Chicken for Dinner
Chicken for Dinner
Rudkin, Ruth
¥19.52
At the age of forty six Gill Eden is recovering from divorce and unexpected redundancy from her high powered job. Her two sons have flown the nest and she is looking forward to a fresh start in a new rural home but things take an unusual turn when she discovers a strange bird in the garden of her new home. A gentle,light hearted romance that proves that love can come your way in the most unusual way and when you least expect it!
Kiss My Lips
Kiss My Lips
Veale, Bernard
¥19.52
Freddie Huntsman is now the Executive assistant of Governor Bradford Bronson who is top of the polls for President of the United States. The incumbent president died in office and the Vice President is acting president and intends to get himself elected to office by hook or by crook. He sees Freddie as the Governor's biggest asset and is determined to either bribe him with high office to get him to change sides or to frame him for various crimes to discredit him. Freddie manages to stay ahead of the game but gets embroiled in the 'Mack the Knife' serial murders while juggling his new girlfriend Julienne Light with Jadi Benton, his ex-lover, who is handling the 'Mack the Knife' case. Everything comes to a dramatic end when Freddie faces off with the 'Mack the Knife' killer.