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Memoirs of a Cavalier
Memoirs of a Cavalier
Defoe, Daniel
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel set during the Thirty Years' War and the English Civil Wars, in the years 1632 to 1648. Written by the author of Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe.
Rolling Stones - The Quiz Book
Rolling Stones - The Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
The Rolling Stones are one of the greatest bands the world has ever seen. After 50 years of material they are still a huge draw and their tours sell out all over the world. The Rolling Stones have topped charts all over the world and Jagger, Richards and co now in their 70's show no sign of slowing down. In this quiz book your knowledge of the super group will be tested. From their early beginnings all the way to their tour this year these questions cover many subjects. Their songs, albums, band members past and present, controversies that have followed them around and much more.
Mugby Junction
Mugby Junction
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
One of Charles Dickens' light-hearted short works, satirising events in and around Rugby railway station.
Myths and Myth-Makers
Myths and Myth-Makers
Fiske, John
¥19.52
A fascinating look at various different myths from across the world and throughout history, using the approach of Comparative Mythology, comparing different myths to find shared themes and characteristics.
Revenge is Sweeter than Flowing Honey
Revenge is Sweeter than Flowing Honey
Rock, Crissy
¥19.52
The trussed up body of a priest is discovered in a fashionable apartment block in Manhattan. It looks like a sex act gone wrong and of course the Catholic Church is only too keen to cover up the details.What they don't know is that it's the work of a female serial killer who is convinced that the voices urging her on are from a different era.The killer targets the clergymen, acting out the exact methods of torture used on the accused women from centuries gone by. She wants to terrorise the Catholic Church the way it terrorised Europe for over three hundred years.Cardinal Barberini is the right hand man to the Pope and he knows only too well that the Papa's life is in danger. But he does not need a retired policeman and a third rate journalist to tell him that, nor does he need them to interfere. He has a very capable death squad on the trail of the killer and they are getting closer. Now he may need to deploy a second team to deal with the odd couple who know far too much about the church past and present...
Lieutenant and Commander
Lieutenant and Commander
Hall, Captain Basil
¥19.52
An autobiography of Captain Basil Hall of the Royal Navy in the 1800s. A wonderfully detailed look into the history of the Royal Navy.
House Quiz Book Season 2 Volume 2
House Quiz Book Season 2 Volume 2
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
The doctor is in the house. Test your knowledge on everybody's favourite abrasive, pill popping M.D.. This book covers the last thirteen episodes of the second season. Be tested on the patient's names, their conditions and the travails of House and the team and in this second season a little more about House's history with the introduction of Stacy. 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.
Star Trek
Star Trek
Dugdale, Mike
¥19.52
The Star Trek:Voyager Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering all facets of the classic original series! As a fun family game it will separate the Janeway's from Species 8472, the Seven's from the Borg, and is a fantastic way to enjoy Voyager even more.
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.
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.
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Austen, Jane
¥19.52
This was Jane Austen's second novel published in 1813. Made famous in our time through the television adaptation that put Mr Darcy on our screens.
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.
Supernatural Quiz Book - Season 1 Part Two
Supernatural Quiz Book - Season 1 Part Two
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
Supernatural is the story of two brothers that spend their lives hunting demons and monsters. Thrown into the life by their father following the death of their mother. Season 1 shows Sam being pulled back into the life he thought he had escaped by his brother Dean following their father's disappearance. There are over 100 questions in this quiz book that covers the second half of season 1. So prepare to be tested on the Winchester's and their search for their father and the yellow eyed demon.
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'.
Mayor of Casterbridge
Mayor of Casterbridge
Hardy, Thomas
¥19.52
One of Thomas Hardy's novels set in a fictionalised rural southwest England. It follows the story of Michael Henchard, the Mayor of Casterbridge, who tries to hide his tragic past. Casterbridge is based on the real town of Dorchester in Dorset.
Catherine de' Medici
Catherine de' Medici
de Balzac, Honore
¥19.52
A fascinating biography of Caterina Maria Romula di Lorenzo de' Medici, Queen consort of France in the later part of the 16th century.
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.
Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
Swift, Jonathan
¥19.52
Written by Jonathan Swift in 1726, an Irish writer and clergyman. It immediately became a best seller and has remained so to this day. A great classic of English literature.
Ultimate Eurovision Song Contest Quiz Book
Ultimate Eurovision Song Contest Quiz Book
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest Eurovision fan? Can you prove it? In this eBook you will find 180 questions about the world's greatest song contest. Sections include who won in a particular year, where the contest was hosted, name the nationality, general questions about the competition and of course many more. If you're hosting a Eurovision party or just want to join in on the fun, this is the perfect book for you!