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Man Who Was Thursday
Man Who Was Thursday
Chesterton, G. K.
¥19.52
A fantastic metaphysical thriller by prolific English author G. K. Chesterton. In a surreal alternative reality version of turn-of-the-century London, a man is recruited by Scotland Yard to a secret anti-anarchist taskforce, and finds himself investigating a weird underground anarchist movement.
Odyssey
Odyssey
Homer
¥19.52
One of the most famous ancient Greek epic poems, translated into English.
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.
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
Shakira - The Quiz Book
Shakira - The Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
Shakira is one of the biggest music stars in the world today. From her early beginnings in Colombia to the multiple platinum record selling artist she is today, this quiz book covers her whole life. From questions about her family, TV appearances and most importantly her music. There are 100 questions inside that will test even the biggest Shakira fan so see how your knowledge fares on this global megastar.
Quest
Quest
Osborne, Dale
¥19.52
Take a set of aged and somewhat confused gods. Add to this a rampaging and bottomless box, about to cause a terminal event on the backwater planet of Tharin. Throw ina deaf mystic who sends a complete and utter coward on the most important mission in the planet's history and you have the basis for the strange and peculiar story of The Quest.
Early Australian Voyages
Early Australian Voyages
Pinkerton, John
¥19.52
A fantastic account of the voyages of Francisco Pelsaert, Abel Janszoon Tasman and William Dampier written by Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, author, numismatist and historian John Pinkerton.
Case of Edith Cavell
Case of Edith Cavell
Beck, James
¥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
101 Amazing Facts About Paris
Goldstein, Jack
¥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
Fawlty Towers Quiz & Trivia Book
McCaighey, Mark
¥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.
Lucia in London
Lucia in London
Benson, E. F.
¥19.52
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.
Discovery of Guiana
Discovery of Guiana
Raleigh, Sir Walter
¥19.52
Sir Walter Raleigh may be taken as the great typical figure of the age of Elizabeth. Courtier and statesman, soldier and sailor, scientist and man of letters, he engaged in almost all the main lines of public activity in his time, and was distinguished in them all.His father was a Devonshire gentleman of property, connected with many of the distinguished families of the south of England. Walter was born about 1552 and was educated at Oxford. He first saw military service in the Huguenot army in France in 1569, and in 1578 engaged, with his half-brother, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, in the first of his expeditions against the Spaniards. After some service in Ireland, he attracted the attention of the Queen, and rapidly rose to the perilous position of her chief favourite. With her approval, he fitted out two expeditions for the colonisation of Virginia, neither of which did his royal mistress permit him to lead in person, and neither of which succeeded in establishing a permanent settlement.After about six years of high favour, Raleigh found his position at court endangered by the rivalry of Essex, and in 1592, on returning from convoying a squadron he had fitted out against the Spanish, he was thrown into the Tower by the orders of the Queen, who had discovered an intrigue between him and one of her ladies whom he subsequently married. He was ultimately released, engaged in various naval exploits, and in 1594 sailed for South America on the voyage described in the following narrative.On the death of Elizabeth, Raleigh's misfortunes increased. He was accused of treason against James I, condemned, reprieved, and imprisoned for twelve years, during which he wrote his "e;History of the World,"e; and engaged in scientific researches. In 1616 he was liberated, to make another attempt to find the gold mine in Venezuela; but the expedition was disastrous, and, on his return, Raleigh was executed on the old charge in 1618. In his vices as in his virtues, Raleigh is a thorough representative of the great adventurers who laid the foundations of the British Empire.
Plain Loopy
Plain Loopy
Osborne, Dale
¥19.52
The second and concluding book of the chaotic adventures that began with The Quest. The Warlock Netherspoon, and the Immortal Sid, find themselves trapped in the alternate world of Tharin. To their surprise, it is far more advanced than their own world. In this universe, the T'carthian Druids have conquered most of the planet and a race begins to track down Netherspoon's alternate self, the only man who may be able to help them get home.With the aid of the D.A.T.O (Dwarves against T'carthian oppression) and the S.A.S (short and stealthy) the two begin their long journey. Emperor Vorden, despotic leader of the T'carthian Empire, unleashes his secret weapon, the THX 13 (the Verminator). A terrifying humanoid robot that is sent to destroy all rebellious elements within the empire, along with a few choice nuclear missile strikes for good measure. Overseeing this project is the dreaded Eric Von Lederhosen, head of the much feared Testapo, the man they simply call - the iron fist in the iron glove inside a tank surrounded by a herd of angry rhinoceroses. The answer is simple, Netherspoon must go forward in his time, which is in the past in the alternate universe, change history that has yet to happen and save two universes from utter destruction. Confused? Wait till you read the book!
101 Amazing Food Jokes
101 Amazing Food Jokes
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
This side-splitting collection of 101 of the best food jokes you have ever heard pasta be Jack Goldstein's funniest book yet! The master of comedy has prepared a sumptuous banquet of hilarity that will have the whole family laughing. Organised into categories so you have a food joke for every course, this is an ideal addition to any budding comedian's bookshelf. What happened after an explosion at a French cheese factory? All that was left was de brie. Bon appetit!
Dombey and Son
Dombey and Son
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
Like many of Dickens' novels, this book was a social critique. It follows the tale of Paul Dombey, the owner of a successful shipping company as he attempts to turn his sickly son into a worthy air to his fortune and business.
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.
Sons and Lovers
Sons and Lovers
Lawrence, D. H.
¥19.52
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.
Great Sea Stories
Great Sea Stories
French, Joseph Lewis
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of adventure stories set on the high seas from various authors, from the mutiny on the Bounty, to the legend of El Dorado, to the hunting of the great white whale Moby Dick.
Football Fiction
Football Fiction
Crockett, Howard R.
¥19.52
An interactive fantasy football adventure game in which the reader acts as the star player. Based upon a role-playing concept, the reader is challenged to appear as a substitute midway in an international football match alongside a team consisting of fictional players. They must then seek to score the goals in order to 'win' the story, although depending upon their performance their team may also lose or draw, or they might be injured, substituted and even sent off. Football Fiction places an emphasis on team-work and self-determination, stimulates decision-making, and encourages football fans to enjoy reading. The book contains differing results dependant upon decisions made, and can be re-read time after time after time. Suitable for all football fans aged 8+, and no upper age limit!
70s Pop Music Quiz Book
70s Pop Music Quiz Book
Andrews, Paul
¥19.52
How well do you know your 70's Pop Music? This Quiz book will test even the most avid fan, with questions that span the 70's bands and songs! Test yourself and your friends with this 70's Pop Music Quiz Book.