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War Chief of the Ottawas
War Chief of the Ottawas
Marquis, Thomas Guthrie
¥19.52
A fantastic look at the Pontiac War by Canadian author Thomas Guthrie Marquis.
Wife and Other Stories
Wife and Other Stories
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich
¥19.52
Nine short stories from the Russian literary master Anton Pavlovich Chekhov.Includes the stories:The WifeDifficult PeopleThe GrasshopperA Dreary StoryThe Privy CouncillorThe Man in a CaseGooseberriesAbout LoveThe Lottery Ticket
Witch and Other Stories
Witch and Other Stories
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich
¥19.52
Fifteen short stories from the Russian literary master Anton Pavlovich Chekhov.Includes the stories:The WitchPeasant WivesThe PostThe New VillaDreamsThe PipeAgafyaAt Christmas TimeGusevThe StudentIn the RavineThe HuntsmanHappinessA MalefactorPeasants
Witches of New York
Witches of New York
Doesticks, Q. K. Philander
¥19.52
A fantastic light-hearted look at the world of the psychics, astrologers and fortune-tellers of Victorian New York City, written by 'Q. K. Philander Doesticks', the alter-ego of American humorist Mortimer Q. Thomson.
Three Years in France with the Guns
Three Years in France with the Guns
Rose, C. A.
¥19.52
This book details some 'episodes in the life of a Field Battery' during the First World War.From the introduction by the author:The story is a simple record of the fortunes of my own Battery and Brigade, and is intended as a tribute to the good comradeship which existed, under all conditions, among all ranks.
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.
101 Amazing Knock Knock Jokes
101 Amazing Knock Knock Jokes
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
This side-splitting collection of 101 of the best knock knock jokes you have ever heard is dangerously funny! Jack Goldstein caters for children of all ages with this hilarious joke book with over one hundred jokes that will have all the family laughing. Organised into categories so you have a knock knock joke for every occasion, this is an ideal addition to any budding comedian's bookshelf.
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.
NASCAR Quiz Book
NASCAR Quiz Book
Snow, Astin
¥19.52
This book contains 100 questions on America's favourite motor sport. Questions on your favourite drivers, teams, the most historic victories and questions on the origins of the sport. There are questions here for everybody so buckle up and see how many answers you will get.
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.
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.
Abraham Lincoln Quiz Book
Abraham Lincoln Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
Inside this quiz book you will find 100 question on one of the most famous of all the Presidents of the United States. This book contains questions from his humble beginnings to the place he will always hold as one of histories most iconic figures. This book also has questions covering his family, his assassination and how it came about, the role he played in the Civil War, his unwavering belief in the abolition of slavery and the steps he took to hold the country together when it faced some of it's hardest times. Test yourself on this incredible figure that played a huge part in shaping the United States of America into the country it is today.
Selected Stories of Bret Harte
Selected Stories of Bret Harte
Harte, Francis Brett
¥19.52
Francis Brett Hart, better known as Bret Harte, was born in 1836. He was best known for his stories of life in the Californian Wild West.This book contains 21 stories, including his most famous: 'The Luck of Roaring Camp'.
Tom Brown's Schooldays
Tom Brown's Schooldays
Hughes, Thomas
¥19.52
The story of Tom Brown as he attends Rugby School, a public school for boys, has enthralled readers for over a century and a half.
Two Gallant Sons of Devon
Two Gallant Sons of Devon
Collingwood, Harry
¥19.52
A fantastic adventure novel set on the high seas, written by British civil engineer and author of nautical fiction William Lancaster, under his pseudonym Harry Collingwood.
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.