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Old Bell of Independence
Old Bell of Independence
Watson, Henry C.
¥19.52
A fantastic telling of the tale of the Liberty Bell by American author Henry C. Watson.
Old Nurse's Story and Other Tales
Old Nurse's Story and Other Tales
Gaskell, Elizabeth
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of eleven short stories by Victorian novelist Elizabeth Gaskell.Contains the stories: The Old Nurse's Story Clopton House The Crooked Branch Crowley Castle Curious, if True Disappearances Two Fragments of Ghost Stories The Heart of John Middleton Morton Hall The Well of Pen-Morfa The Shah's English Gardener
Olynthiacs and the Philippics of Demosthenes
Olynthiacs and the Philippics of Demosthenes
Demosthenes
¥19.52
The three Olynthiac and the four Philippic speeches by prominent ancient Athenian statesman and orator, Demosthenes.
On the Third Night
On the Third Night
Everitt, Marc
¥29.33
Lucy and her young family have moved to a cottage on a quiet lane in a peaceful coastal town. Her husband is moving work but she is running away from the memory of the son she lost. She wants a fresh start, but the house is not going to let her look to the future, not when the past has so much it wants to show her. The first night in the house will confuse her. The second night will terrify her. The third will change everything, because a door to the other side has opened and they are coming...
Silicon Valley - The Startup Quiz Book
Silicon Valley - The Startup Quiz Book
Dugdale, Mike
¥9.71
The Silicon Valley Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering all facets of the classic HBO series! As a fun game it will separate the Gavin Belson's from the Peter Gregory's and the End Frame's from the Pied Piper's and is a fantastic way to enjoy the show even more. Always blue, always blue, always blue...
Plumed Serpent
Plumed Serpent
Lawrence, D. H.
¥19.52
D. H. Lawrence's fantastic tale of bullfighting, revolution and ancient cults. Kate Leslie, a tourist in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution, meets a Mexican general, Don Cipriano, and his influential landowner friend Don Ramon, who she discovers are attempting to resurrect an ancient cult.
Prisoner of Zenda
Prisoner of Zenda
Hope, Anthony
¥19.52
Anthony Hope's classic novel established the new genre of 'Ruritanian Romance', romantic tales set in the upper classes, aristocracy and royalty of a fictional country. In the fictional country of Ruritania, the new king is abducted on the eve of his coronation. A visiting English tourist who happens to resemble the king is persuaded to act as a political decoy in an attempt to save the situation.
101 Amazing Facts about Queen Victoria
101 Amazing Facts about Queen Victoria
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that Queen Victoria could speak five different languages? Or that her closest childhood friend was a King Charles spaniel by the name of Dash? What did she ask staff to do instead of knocking on her door? And how did she deliberately annoy Prime Minister William Gladstone? All of these facts and more can be found in this fantastic guide to the long-reigning monarch and Empress of India. This book is perfect for those studying Queen Victoria at school, or even for those who are just interested in learning more about one of history's most fascinating figures.
Prussian Officer and Other Stories
Prussian Officer and Other Stories
Lawrence, D. H.
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of 12 short stories from the renowned English novelist, poet, playwright, essayist and literary critic D. H. Lawrence, including the famous 'Odour of Chrysanthemums'.
Purpose of the Papacy
Purpose of the Papacy
Vaughan, John Stephen
¥19.52
Catholic Bishop John Stephen Vaughan lays down the arguments for the existence of the office of Pope, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, and of the structure and hierarchy of the Church.
Queen Victoria - Her Girlhood and Womanhood
Queen Victoria - Her Girlhood and Womanhood
Greenwood, Grace
¥19.52
A fascinating biography of the great Queen Victoria by American author, poet and lecturer Sara Jane Lippincott, better known by her pen-name of Grace Greenwood.
Reminiscences of a Pioneer
Reminiscences of a Pioneer
Thompson, William
¥19.52
A collection of fascinating memoirs of Colonel William Thompson, an american pioneer that fought in the Modoc War of 1872-73.
San Francisco Calamity
San Francisco Calamity
Morris, Charles
¥19.52
At 5:12 am on Wednesday, April 18, 1906 a massive earthquake hit the city of San Francisco, causing the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in the history of the state of California. This is a contemporary account of the earthquake, which also compares the devastation to other earthquakes and volcanic eruptions throughout history.
A-Z of Atari 2600 Games
A-Z of Atari 2600 Games
Hawken, Kieren
¥19.52
The A-Z of Atari 2600 Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the 70s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Atari 2600 and how it became one of the best-selling consoles of all time.
101 Amazing Facts about Brexit
101 Amazing Facts about Brexit
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
On Thursday the 23rd of June 2016 the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland voted to leave the European Union after 43 years of membership. This excellent book guides the reader through what Brexit actually means, explaining everything from the history of the EU and the terminology being used through to a who's who of the key players around the negotiating table, verifiable facts and figures, interesting trivia about Europe and much more. So if you want to know what Article 50 means, understand the difference between the European Council and the Council of the European Union or discover the truth about the permitted bend of a European banana in a well-organised and easy-to-follow way, then this is the perfect book for you!
True Story of Christopher Columbus
True Story of Christopher Columbus
Brooks, Elbridge Streeter
¥19.52
A fantastic biography of one of the world's greatest explorers, Christopher Columbus, written by the prolific children's historian Elbridge Streeter Brooks.
Protect Your Family Against Terrorism
Protect Your Family Against Terrorism
Weston, Angus
¥48.95
Today we are all living under a credible terrorist threat, yet many people remain unprepared. Would you and your family know how to react if you were caught up in a terrorist attack? Do you take the necessary steps to protect your family from potential atrocities whenever you leave home?This book delivers the advice you need to help you and your family stay safe. Written in an easy-to-understand format by security experts with many years of field experience in both military and civilian scenarios, it describes how best to prepare for the possibility of an attack, how to react should an incident occur close to you, and what to do in the immediate aftermath.With sections that cover a range of scenarios from an attack on the subway or on public transport to an incident at a beach hotel or even on a cruise ship, you will find straight-talking, no-nonsense advice based on real scenarios that helps you and your loved ones to make decisions and take action that could mean the difference between life and death.In addition to the various specific scenarios, you are also provided with advice on how to enhance your situational awareness in any situation, enabling you to protect your family from the next inevitable attack. Also included is a comprehensive checklist detailing actions to take prior to travelling away from home.Terrorist atrocities are becoming more frequent. Don't let your family find themselves in a dangerous situation without the knowledge of how best to react - Protect Your Family Against Terrorism.
Two Sides of the Shield
Two Sides of the Shield
Yonge, Charlotte Mary
¥19.52
A fantastic novel by English writer Charlotte Mary Yonge, a sequel to her earlier work 'Scenes and Characters; or Eighteen Months at Beechcroft'.
Uncommercial Traveller
Uncommercial Traveller
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
Charles Dickens's fantastic collection of literary sketches and reminiscences.
A-Z of Atari ST Games
A-Z of Atari ST Games
Hawken, Kieren
¥19.52
The A-Z of Atari ST Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the mid 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Atari ST range and how it became one of the popular home computers of all time.
Valley of Decision
Valley of Decision
Wharton, Edith
¥19.52
Edith Wharton's first published novel is set in late-18th century Italy during the years that Europe was shaken by the French Revolution. Odo Valsecca inherits a dukedom and is forced to choose between his personal liberal ideals and the conservatism of his family tradition.