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Lafayette
￥19.52
A fascinating biography of one of the heroes of the American Revolution, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette.
Letters from America
￥19.52
A fascinating collection of letters from English poet Rupert Brooke.Description from the introductory note:The author started in May 1913 on a journey to the United States, Canada, and the South Seas, from which he returned next year at the beginning of June. The first thirteen chapters of this book were written as letters to the Westminster Gazette. He would probably not have republished them in their present form, as he intended to write a longer book on his travels; but they are now printed with only the correction of a few evident slips.The two remaining chapters appeared in the New Statesman, soon after the outbreak of war.
101 Amazing Facts about Enid Blyton
￥19.52
Did you know that Enid Blyton very nearly became a professional musician rather than an author? Or that it was the secret passageway and haunted room in a house in which she stayed that inspired her to write many wonderful stories? Why did she hate her mother so much? And what was she like at school? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about Blyton, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether you are studying her for a project or you are just interested in finding out more about the much-loved children's author, this is the book for you.
Abraham Lincoln Quiz Book
￥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.
Round the Red Lamp
￥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.
101 Amazing Spooky Jokes
￥19.52
This side-splitting collection of 101 of the spookiest jokes you have ever heard is scarily funny! Jack Goldstein drops his Hilarity-bomb on children of all ages with this amazing book containing over one hundred jokes that will have the whole family laughing. Organised into categories such as mummies, skeletons and witches so you have a spooky joke for every occasion, this is an ideal addition to any budding comedian's bookshelf. Why don't skeletons play music in church? They have no organs...
Stories from the Greek Tragedians
￥19.52
Thirteen classic fables from Ancient Greece, including the Story of Electra, The Bow of Hercules and The Death of Agamemnon.
Ten Boys from History
￥19.52
Ten fantastic tales of famous boys, such as Edward the Black Prince, Mozart the child musical prodigy, and David who slew Goliath, told by the American master of juvenile fiction Kate Dickinson Sweetser.
Mill on the Floss
￥19.52
Mary Ann Evans, better known by her pen-name of George Eliot, wrote this novel in 1860. This was one of Evans' most autobiographical novels, with Maggie Tulliver based on herself, Tom Tulliver based on her own older brother, and Mr. Tulliver based on her father
Collected Short Stories
￥19.52
Fourteen classic short stories by the prolific English author, poet, playwright, essayist and literary critic D. H. Lawrence. Contains the stories: Mother and Daughter Her Turn Rawdon's Roof Strike-Pay Things A Modern Lover The Old Adam The Mortal Coil The Blue Moccasins The Witch a la Mode Love Among the Haystacks The Overtone The Princess New Eve and Old Adam
Common People of Ancient Rome
￥19.52
A fascinating look at the ordinary citizens and freemen in ancient Rome by eminent American classical scholar Frank Frost Abbott.
Case of Edith Cavell
￥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
￥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
￥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.
Father Brown
￥19.52
The amiable detective-priest Father Brown, who brought Chesterton to a wider public first appeared in The Innocence of Father Brown and remains one of the best-known names in crime fiction.These two novels were first published in 1911 and 1914 and contain 12 short stories each.
General Gordon
￥19.52
A fascinating biography of the British Army officer Major-General Charles George Gordon, CB, written by Lieutenant-Colonel Seton Churchill.
Great Riots of New York
￥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.
Maid Marian
￥19.52
Thomas Love Peacock's fantastic classic novel about Robin Hood's love Maid Marian has been enjoyed around the world for over 180 years.
Mansfield Park
￥19.52
Another classic from Jane Austen that was first published in 1814.The novel is about Fanny Price, a poor relation who goes to stay with her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park.Gradually she starts to fall in love with her cousin Edmund but things start to change when the Crawford's move to the area and the going gets bumpy with the odd heaving bosom and fainting fit thrown in for good measure.As usual with Miss Austen this is a timeless classic.
101 Amazing Facts About Japan
￥19.52
In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Japan. Separated into sections such as its geography, its landmarks, famous Japanese figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Japan, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!
Marie Antoinette and Her Son
￥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.
