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Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia
Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia
Muhlbach, Louise
¥19.52
A classic historical fiction work by Clara Mundt, better known by her pen name of Louise Muehlbach.
Northanger Abbey
Northanger Abbey
Austen, Jane
¥19.52
Northanger Abbey tells the story of Catherine Morland, a seventeen-year-old fan of Gothic novels, who is invited to Northanger Abbey, the estate of the father of her love interest, a place she expects to be dark and Gothic like the books she loves.
Nostromo
Nostromo
Conrad, Joseph
¥19.52
Nostromo is a story of revolution and betrayal set in a fictional South American republic called Costaguana. Senor Gould, the owner of a silver-mining company, entrusts his silver to Nostromo, an apparently incorruptible Italian expatriate, but can he really be trusted?
Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
Charles Dickens' tale of the young man who sets out to prove himself to his uncle when he has to support his mother and sister when his father dies has been enjoyed by readers of all ages around the world for over 170 years.
Oak Openings
Oak Openings
Cooper, James Fenimore
¥19.52
A fantastic historical adventure novel set during the War of 1812, written by the author of 'The Last of the Mohicans', James Fenimore Cooper.
House Quiz Book Season 2 Volume 1
House Quiz Book Season 2 Volume 1
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 first eleven 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.
Ancient China Simplified
Ancient China Simplified
Harper Parker, Edward
¥19.52
A fantastically rich resource about the history of Ancient China.
Obscure Apostle
Obscure Apostle
Orzeszkowa, Eliza
¥19.52
A fantastic 'dramatic story' from Polish novelist Eliza Orzeszkowa, one of several works she wrote about the social conditions of Poland in the late 19th century.
Old-Fashioned Girl
Old-Fashioned Girl
Alcott, Louisa May
¥19.52
The fantastic 1869 novel by Louisa May Alcott (the author of Little Women) follows the story of country girl Polly Milton who goes to visit her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw in the city and finds herself both overwhelmed by the city folks' fashionable lifestyle, as well as embarrassed of her own manners and clothes.
Short History of Wales
Short History of Wales
Edwards, O. M.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the history of Wales by renowned Welsh historian Owen Morgan Edwards.
Black Death and the Dancing Mania
Black Death and the Dancing Mania
Hecker, J. F. C.
¥19.52
A 19th Century analysis of two of the 14th Century's most devastating pandemics: The Black Death, which is usually thought to be a form of bubonic plague, and the Dancing Mania, an unexplained epidemic that caused thousands of people to literally dance themselves to death.
Bleak House
Bleak House
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
Like many of Charles Dickens' novel, Bleak House is a social commentary and critique. It focuses on the failings of the British judiciary system, following the lives affected by the discovery that a man left more than one will.
Carnacki the Ghost-Finder
Carnacki the Ghost-Finder
Hodgson, William Hope
¥19.52
William Hope Hodgson's creation Thomas Carnacki was the original Ghostbuster. As a specialist in the Occult he was charged with investigating and ending hauntings. This is a collection of six of Hodgson's stories.
Mentalist Quiz Book
Mentalist Quiz Book
Dugdale, Mike
¥19.52
The Mentalist Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), covering the first six seasons of this breakthrough TV show! As a fun family game it will separate the Patrick Jane's from the Red John's, the Lisbon's from the Lorelei's, and is a fantastic way to enjoy Bond even more.
Some Christmas Stories
Some Christmas Stories
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
No author is more associated with Christmas-time than Charles Dickens.Collected here are six of his festive short stories to get you in the holiday spirit: A Christmas Tree What Christmas Is As We Grow Older The Poor Relation's Story The Child's Story The Schoolboy's Story Nobody's Story
David Crockett
David Crockett
Abbott, John S. C.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the life and adventures of the famous American folk hero David 'Davy' Crockett.
100 Party Games for Children
100 Party Games for Children
Quick, P S
¥19.52
Party games have been played and enjoyed by children for years. This book contains some favourites that have been played for centuries as well as some with modern twists and ideas of how to adapt games for a variety of ages and interests. There are also new games that are linked to modern times. Some games are more suitable for outdoor areas rather than a confined indoor space but most can just be adapted slightly to suit the venue. There are also a variety of games such as quiet games, active games, treasure hunts, team games, balloon games and a selection of others.The games include both competitive and non competitive games. Most people today recommend that the majority of games are non competitive so that children do not become disappointed or upset. Team games can encourage children to work together and support each other if a child is challenged and not coping with the activity. Although a winner might be declared it is usually a good idea to have a small prize for everyone. Awarding points for games is one way of avoiding constantly giving out small presents. Points can be collated and then everyone given a party bag when it is time to go home so that no one leaves empty handed. It could also be agreed at the beginning of a party that prizes can be shared such as a box of small treats as a prize for a treasure hunt.
101 Amazing Facts about Wales
101 Amazing Facts about Wales
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Wales. Separated into sections such as its history, information about its capital, famous Welsh figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Wales, 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!
Dr Wortle's School
Dr Wortle's School
Trollope, Anthony
¥19.52
Anthony Trollope's classic novel of scandal in Victorian England was his 40th published book.
Chemical History of a Candle
Chemical History of a Candle
Faraday, Michael
¥19.52
Michael Faraday, one of history's greatest physicists, explains to a young audience the science of candles in a series of fascinating lectures.
Assignment Yggdrasil
Assignment Yggdrasil
Dubey, Christopher James
¥19.52
Originally published by Chipmunkapublishing, and now thoroughly revised, Assignment Yggdrasil is a groundbreaking novel about how far governments can go in the fight against bioterrorism. Set during the presidency of George W. Bush and the height of the War on Terror, the United States Department of Defense has secretly garnered intelligence confirming that, within a decade, groups intent on mass murder will possess bioweaponry capable of annihilating either the USA...or the entire human species. A special operation, Assignment Yggdrasil, has begun in an attempt to avert the so-called 'Ragnarok,' doomsday. Although they appear human, subjects have been genetically converted from human to transhuman, given immunity to all biological pathogens known to infect humans, as well as special abilities from other species. Only the new species, the transhuman, is predicted to survive the bioterrorist Ragnarok. The government has staked its bets on these transhumans, hoping they will rebuild American democracy in the resulting chaos. Yet the government is performing this transhumanism covertly, infecting thousands of citizens with the virus through their food, drink, and medicine. Some test subjects have died unwittingly under experimentation and the government is hiding everything. An equally furtive resistance has formed, led by various radical groups who dispute the bioethics of the operation. In a precarious showdown with the government, the rebels question whether the removal of humanity is really a gift and if the end justifies the means.