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Pure Inspiration - Book 2
Pure Inspiration - Book 2
Peet, Amanda
¥19.52
Pure Inspiration is a book of great quotes along with photography from the sky above Exmouth. This book has been designed so that you can either read it from front to back or back to front or you can go to the contents and pick a number at random to give you a burst of inspiration on a daily basis. The quotes in this book continue to be inspirational to me and to many around the world. I hope you enjoy them too.
Gentle Ghost and Other Stories
Gentle Ghost and Other Stories
Wilkins Freeman, Mary Eleanor
¥19.52
Six spooky tales by prominent 19th century American author Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman.
History of English Literature
History of English Literature
Fletcher, Robert Huntington
¥19.52
A fascinating and comprehensive look at English literature from early Briton and Saxon days right through to the beginning of the 20th century, including a fantastic wealth of references for further study.
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.
Iliad by Homer
Iliad by Homer
Lang, Andrew
¥19.52
One of the more famous English versions of Homer's Iliad, Andrew Lang collaborated with Ernest Myers and Walter Leaf for this prose translation. It is well known for its charming archaic style.The Iliad is an epic ancient Greek poem set during the Trojan War and tells the tale of the arguments between King Agamemnon and the Hero Achilles.
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.
Plato's Laws
Plato's Laws
Jowett, Benjamin
¥19.52
The last and longest philosophical dialogue of ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Plato, which deals with the philosophical problem of who should be given the credit for laying down laws.
London's Underworld
London's Underworld
Holmes, Thomas
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the criminal underworld of London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Through the Looking Glass
Through the Looking Glass
Carroll, Lewis
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
How to See the British Museum in Four Visits
How to See the British Museum in Four Visits
Jerrold, W. Blanchard
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A fascinating guidebook from 1852 shows the reader how they could take in all the world-famous British Museum has to offer in only 4 visits. The museum has, unsurprisingly, changed since the original publication of this book, but many of the exhibits described are still in the same places today, although seeing them all in just 4 visits may prove a bigger challenge.
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.
Little Mix - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Little Mix - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Goldstein, Jack
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Are you the world's biggest Mixer? Can you prove it? This excellent quiz book has 160 questions about the world's greatest girl band. What is Perrie's middle name? What is Jade allergic to? What song did Leigh-Anne perform at her school's talent show? If you knew the answers to those, wait until you get to the hard ones... and if you didn't, this book has all the answers for you. Show your friends you know everything there is to know about Little Mix.
Jude the Obscure
Jude the Obscure
Hardy, Thomas
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Thomas Hardy's last novel, Jude the Obscure, has been enjoyed by readers around the world for over a century. Somewhat autobiographical, the story follows Jude Fawley, a stonemason in the fictional county of Wessex, who moves to Christminster to follow his dream of becoming a scholar. He becomes embroiled in a social scandal which leads to murder and suicide.
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.