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Pharos, the Egyptian
Pharos, the Egyptian
Boothby, Guy Newell
¥19.52
In this exciting classic tale by famed Australian novelist Guy Newell Boothby, follow the unfortunate tale of Cyril Forrester as he is swept up into an egyptian adventure after a chance meeting with the mysterious Pharos. This excellent tale of derring-do features everything you would expect from an Egyptian adventure - mummies, pyramids and hyposis!
Pope Adrian IV
Pope Adrian IV
Raby, Richard
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the life of the only Englishman to ever hold the post of Pope.
101 Amazing Facts about Castles
101 Amazing Facts about Castles
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that the world's oldest football was found in a room at Stirling Castle? Do you know what the person in charge of a castle's buttery is called? What is the difference between a trebuchet and a mangonel? And what is an oubliette? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in the excellent quick-read guide to castles. Whether you're King Richard the Lionheart himself, or just some unlucky peasant, this book containing over one hundred facts is sure to keep you entertained.
Our Master
Our Master
Booth, General Bramwell
¥19.52
A fascinating bible study on the life of Jesus by the first Chief of Staff and second General of the Salvation Army, General Bramwell Booth.
Hair-Breadth Escapes
Hair-Breadth Escapes
Arthur, T. S.
¥19.52
A fantastic look at narrow escapes from the perils of the historical high seas, such as icebergs, sickness and pirates.
Harry Heathcote of Gangoil
Harry Heathcote of Gangoil
Trollope, Anthony
¥19.52
Anthony Trollope's classic tale of frontier rivalry in the wilds of the Australian bush.
Hebrew Heroes
Hebrew Heroes
A.L.O.E.
¥19.52
A fantastic historical story by English author Charlotte Maria Tucker, better known by her pen-name of A.L.O.E. (a Lady of England). It follows the tale, based on historical accounts, of Judas Maccabaeus, who led the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire.
Hendricks the Hunter
Hendricks the Hunter
Kingston, W. H. G.
¥19.52
A fascinating historical adventure novel by the master of the genre W. H. G. Kingston. Travel to the early 19th Century Zulu Kingdom and meet the famous King Catshwayo as a young man.
Initiation into Philosophy
Initiation into Philosophy
Faguet, Emile
¥19.52
A fantastic look at the whole history of Philosophy from ancient times up to the beginnings of modern thinking. Covers all the major philosophers and philosophical theories, as well as the historical interplay between religion and philosophy.
101 Amazing Facts about Ancient Egypt
101 Amazing Facts about Ancient Egypt
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Do you know who the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld is? What type of mask would an embalmer wear whilst carrying out the mummification process on a body? Who was the most successful of all the pharaohs? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating easy-to-read guide to ancient Egypt. Whether you are studying the subject and need access to the important information fast, or you are just interested in this fascinating period of history, this excellent quick-read guide containing over one hundred facts is a perfect addition to your bookshelf.
101 Amazing Facts about Oscar Wilde
101 Amazing Facts about Oscar Wilde
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that Oscar Wilde was said to have had a photographic memory? Or that his father was eye surgeon to none other than Queen Victoria? How did his homosexuality come to the attention of the police? And why was a glass barrier erected in front of his tomb? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about Wilde, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether you are studying him for a project or you are just interested in finding out more about one of the world's greatest writers, this is the book for you.
Laurence the Lion Seeks Work
Laurence the Lion Seeks Work
Caldwell, Miller
¥19.52
Where did all the lions, elephants and sealions go after they no longer worked at the circus? I thought you'd like to know.This is the story of Lawrence the Lion who asks all sorts of animals if he could work for them. He has no specific talent until a wise owl makes him see he does have a skill to be put to good use. Children absolutely love this book for 5-6 year old children.
Round the Red Lamp
Round the Red Lamp
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of 15 somewhat harrowing short medical stories by the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, about childbirth, syphilis, and botched amputations, among others.
Carrie Underwood Quiz Book
Carrie Underwood Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
Carrie Underwood is widely regarded a the Queen of Country Music and is one of the biggest selling music stars in the world. She rose to fame after winning on American Idol and has never looked back. This quiz book will test even the most avid of Carrie Care Bears with questions on her early life, music, tours, record breaking sales and much more.
Secret Agent
Secret Agent
Conrad, Joseph
¥19.52
A novel by Joseph Conrad, it was first published in 1907 and is set in London in 1886. It largely deals with the life of a Mr Verloc, who is a spy. The novel deals with terrorism, espionage and anarchism.Verloc owns and runs a shop which sells pornographic material and contraceptives, this is a cover for his espionage, the target for the group is to blow up the Greenwich Observatory.This novel was ranked in the top 50 of the 20th Century Modern Library.
Stories from the Greek Tragedians
Stories from the Greek Tragedians
Church, Alfred J.
¥19.52
Thirteen classic fables from Ancient Greece, including the Story of Electra, The Bow of Hercules and The Death of Agamemnon.
Story of Garfield
Story of Garfield
Rutherford, William G.
¥19.52
A fantastic biography of the 20th President of the United States, James Abram Garfield, written by Scottish scholar William G. Rutherford.
Summer
Summer
Wharton, Edith
¥19.52
Edith Wharton's classic novel first published in 1917 follows the life of Charity Royall, a young woman who suffers at the hand of the father of her child.
101 Amazing Facts about Ancient Rome
101 Amazing Facts about Ancient Rome
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Do you know what the ancient Romans used instead of soap? Which emperor made his horse into a senator? Who was the god of music, light and truth? And how would a gladiator request an honourable death in battle? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating easy-to-read guide to ancient Rome. Whether you are studying the subject and need access to the important information fast, or you are just interested in this fascinating period of history, this excellent quick-read guide containing over one hundred facts is a perfect addition to your bookshelf.
Marie Antoinette and Her Son
Marie Antoinette and Her Son
Muhlbach, Louise
¥19.52
A fantastic classic historical novel by the German master of the genre Clara Mundt, better known by her pen-name of Louise Muhlbach.
Daughter of the Sioux
Daughter of the Sioux
King, Charles
¥19.52
A fantastic novel by Charles King, who based it in part on his own experiences in the Sioux War of 1876.