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Henry IV, Part 2
Henry IV, Part 2
William Shakespeare
¥40.79
The play picks up where Henry IV, Part One left off. Its focus is on Prince Hal's journey toward kingship, and his ultimate rejection of Falstaff. However, unlike Part One, Hal's and Falstaff's stories are almost entirely separate, as the two characters meet only twice and very briefly. The tone of much of the play is elegiac, focusing on Falstaff's age and his closeness to death, which parallels that of the increasingly sick king.
The Call
The Call
Karen Myers
¥24.44
NO ONE WILL BELIEVE THAT A SMALL GIRL HEARS THINGS NO ONE ELSE CAN, BUT SHE DOESN’T CARE — SHE’S ON A MISSION. A short story from The Hounds of Annwn. A very young Rhian discovers her beast-sense and, with it, the call of a lost hound. It’s not safe in the woods where cries for help can attract unwelcome attention, but two youngsters discover their courage in the teeth of necessity. This short story takes place before the events in To Carry the Horn.
Oedipus the King
Oedipus the King
Sophocles
¥40.79
A priest and the chorus of Thebans arrive at the palace to call upon their King, Oedipus, to aid them with the plague. Oedipus had sent his brother-in-law Creon to ask help of the oracle at Delphi, and he returns at that moment. Creon says the plague is the result of religious pollution, caused because the murderer of their former King, Laius, had never been caught. Oedipus vows to find the murderer and curses him for the plague that he has caused.
Fire Disasters
Fire Disasters
Ann Weil
¥97.69
This series of nonfiction readers will grab a student's interest from the very first page! Designed with struggling readers in mind, these riveting 92-page books offer short chapters on significant disasters. Each chapter is its own mini-book, which includes a timeline, key terms, and interesting facts. Fascinating black and white photographs keep the pages turning. A bibliography encourages further topical reading. Disasters are inherently frightening, riveting, and involving. Grabbed straight from the headlines, these disasters leave tragedy, destruction, and years of anguish: London Bridge, The Morro Castle, Chicago, The Iroquois Theater, Australia's Bush Fires, The Station Nightclub, The West Burns, and more.
Japan Folklore Vol. 2 The Tale of Princess Hase-Hime
Japan Folklore Vol. 2 The Tale of Princess Hase-Hime
Xenoryu Dragonheart
¥8.09
Many, many years ago there lived in Nara, the ancient Capital of Japan, a wise State minister, by name Prince Toyonari Fujiwara. His wife was a noble, good, and beautiful woman called Princess Murasaki (Violet). They had been married by their respective families according to Japanese custom when very young, and had lived together happily ever since. They had, however, one cause for great sorrow, for as the years went by no child was born to them. This made them very unhappy, for they both longed to see a child of their own who would grow up to gladden their old age, carry on the family name, and keep up the ancestral rites when they were dead. The Prince and his lovely wife, after long consultation and much thought, determined to make a pilgrimage to the temple of Hase-no-Kwannon (Goddess of Mercy at Hase), for they believed, according to the beautiful tradition of their religion, that the Mother of Mercy, Kwannon, comes to answer the prayers of mortals in the form that they need the most. Surely after all these years of prayer she would come to them in the form of a beloved child in answer to their special pilgrimage, for that was the greatest need of their two lives. Everything else they had that this life could give them, but it was all as nothing because the cry of their hearts was unsatisfied. So the Prince Toyonari and his wife went to the temple of Kwannon at Hase and stayed there for a long time, both daily offering incense and praying to Kwannon, the Heavenly Mother, to grant them the desire of their whole lives. And their prayer was answered. A daughter was born at last to the Princess Murasaki, and great was the joy of her heart. On presenting the child to her husband, they both decided to call her Hase-Hime, or the Princess of Hase, because she was the gift of the Kwannon at that place. They both reared her with great care and tenderness, and the child grew in strength and beauty.
Shirley
Shirley
Charlotte Bronte
¥40.79
Robert Moore is a mill owner noted for apparent ruthlessness toward his employees. He has laid off many of them, apparently indifferent to their resulting poverty. But in fact he has no choice, since the mill is deep in debt. The mill was inefficiently run by his late father and is already mortgaged. His elder brother became a private tutor, leaving Robert to restore the mill to profitability. He is determined to restore his family's honour and fortune.
Hospital Sketches
Hospital Sketches
Louisa May Alcott
¥40.79
Partly autobiographical, the sketches describe Alcott's experience as a nurse during the Civil War. After substantial hardship in trying to obtain a spot, she travels through New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore en route to Washington D. C. Immediately after her arrival, she attends to the wounded from the Battle of Fredericksburg. Her first assignment is washing them before putting them to bed. She converses with the various wounded soldiers, including an Irishman and a Virginia blacksmith. The blacksmith's death in particular touches her deeply.
The Conquest of Europe by the Pacific Empire:A Fairy Tale
The Conquest of Europe by the Pacific Empire:A Fairy Tale
Jay Maclean
¥8.09
Today, the Pacific islands reflect the best and worst in western society. On the one hand are the bravery and persistence of early European navigators, missionaries, and government officers; the early, well-meaning efforts by many westerners to help the islanders become ‘civilized’; the assistance readily given in times of natural disasters; and the grants and concessional loans to help Pacific countries develop into independent economic entities, to name but a few. On the other hand are the persistence in demolishing the islanders’ tropical culture and turning them into unwilling citizens or dependents of temperate countries, like puppets; the arrogance of assuming that modern western democracy and societal norms, which date back but a few generations, must replace the islanders’ far longer-standing societies; and the continuation of all these efforts to westernize them and their countries in the face of growing awareness in those Pacific countries of the value of their own well tried-and-tested lifestyles—to name but a few. What if history had gone another way? What if the Pacific islanders had taken over Europe instead? That would have been impossible, of course, or would it?
A to Z How to Make Organic Body Care Products at Home for Total Beginners
A to Z How to Make Organic Body Care Products at Home for Total Beginners
Lisa Bond
¥32.62
Are you tired of spending hundreds of dollars on face creams, beauty treatments, massages, and aromatherapy? Do you question all those impossible to pronounce ingredients on the back of your bath products and lotions? Have you wondered why some products are tested on animals instead of humans? The body care products that we buy from the retail chains and makeup counters are full of chemicals that not only don't really help our skin, but can harm it as well. Making your own organic body care products doesn't require you to be a chemist or parfumier. Making body care products at home is something that even a total beginner can dabble in. Many people start making body care products because they have an interest in essential oil benefits, have sensitivities to store bought beauty and skin care products, or just want another outlet for their own creativity. Organic body care products have benefits that exceed just being naturally amazing for your skin and hair, there are aromatherapy benefits, and tons of savings for your bank account! Not to mention, organic body care products are a green solution that produces very little waste and consumes very little energy. You won't be filling up your trash bins with empty lotion and shampoo bottles anymore! All the supplies you need for organic body care are reusable! This guide is full of tips and tricks for making your own organic body care products for total beginners. The recipes are easy to follow and the information in the guide is comprehensive and easy to understand. By the time you are at the end, not only will you have tons of knowledge about the benefits of essential oils and organic body care, you'll have enough recipes for body care products to last the year! Most of the recipes in the last half of this guide require very little ingredients and supplies, the best part is that they don't take long to make and make incredible gifts. Being able to put your own unique spin on healthy, aromatic body care is something that you care be proud of gifting this holiday season!
Timon of Athens
Timon of Athens
William Shakespeare
¥40.79
Timon, later a misanthrope, is a wealthy and generous Athenian gentleman. He hosts a large banquet, attended by nearly all the main characters. Timon gives away money wastefully, and everyone wants to please him to get more, except for Apemantus, a churlish philosopher whose cynicism Timon cannot yet appreciate. He accepts art from Poet and Painter, and a jewel from the Jeweller, but by the end of Act 1, he has given that away to another friend.
Erick and Sally
Erick and Sally
Johanna Spyri
¥40.79
The sun was shining so brightly through the foremost windows of the old schoolhouse in Upper Wood, that the children of the first and second classes appeared as if covered with gold. They looked at one another, all with beaming faces, partly because the sun made them appear so, and partly for joy; for when the sunshine came through the last window, then the moment approached that the closing word would be spoken, and the children could rush out into the evening sunshine. The teacher was still busy with the illuminated heads of the second class, and indeed with some zeal, for several sentences had still to be completed, before the school could be closed. The teacher was standing before a boy who looked well-fed and quite comfortable, and who was looking up into the teacher’s face with eyes as round as two little balls...
The Hounds of Annwn (1-2):A Virginian in Elfland
The Hounds of Annwn (1-2):A Virginian in Elfland
Karen Myers
¥81.67
Book Bundle for The Hounds of Annwn: Books 1 & 2. ---- NEW JOB, NEW FAMILY, AND IN TWO WEEKS THE END OF A WORLD HE’S JUST DISCOVERED, IF HE CAN’T RISE TO THE CHALLENGE. To Carry the Horn: Book 1 of The Hounds of Annwn. George Talbot Traherne is just doing his job on a fine autumn morning, keeping the hounds together for the huntsman of the Rowanton Hunt in Virginia along the Blue Ridge Mountain. Doesn’t pay to get distracted by a white stag in unfamiliar territory, though. Next thing you know, you might find yourself… somewhere else. The land is the same but not the people. Their huntsman has just been murdered, and George is tapped for the job. It’s an emergency -- the Wild Hunt is only two weeks away, and if it doesn’t happen on schedule, the antlered god Cernunnos will take the realm from its ruler Gwyn ap Nudd and find someone who can mete out justice with the Hounds of Hell in his place. George throws himself into the task, finding strength in the mission and resources he never knew he had. The more he comes to feel at home, settling into his new responsibilities, the more he wants to stay and make a life for himself. He’s finally met someone worth spending his life with, even if she’s just a bit older, a mere fifteen hundred years or so. Can he keep the Wild Hunt on track despite the attempts to thwart it? Will he be accepted by those he wants to defend who view his timely presence and his human blood with suspicion? Above all, what does Cernunnos want of him and how far will he go? Can he survive the attention of a god? Readers who are familiar with the sources of Arthurian literature such as the Mabinogion will recognize many of the characters, flourishing still in the world we cannot quite reach. ---- TRAPPED BEHIND ENEMY LINES, CAN HE FIND THE STRENGTH TO DEFEND ALL THAT HE VALUES MOST, OR EVEN JUST TO SURVIVE? The Ways of Winter: Book 2 of The Hounds of Annwn. It’s the dead of winter and George Talbot Traherne, the new human huntsman for the Wild Hunt, is in trouble. The damage in Gwyn ap Nudd's domain reveals the deadly powers of a dangerous foe who has mastered an unstoppable weapon and threatens the fae dominions in both the new and the old worlds. Secure in his unbreachable stronghold, the enemy holds hostages and has no compunction about using them in deadly experiments with newly discovered way-technology. Only George has a chance to reach him in time to prevent the loss of thousands of lives, even if it costs him everything. Welcome to the portrait of a paladin in-the-making, Can he carry out a rescue without the deaths of all involved? Will his patron, the antlered god Cernunnos, help him, or just write him off as a dead loss? He has a family to protect and a world to save, and little time to do it in.
The Visitor, And More
The Visitor, And More
Karen Myers
¥24.44
A Science Fiction Story Bundle from the collection There's a Sword for That. THE VISITOR Felockati is anchored to his permanent location underwater and misses the days of roaming his ocean world freely. But something new drops out of the sky and widens his horizons -- all the way to the stars. YOUR EVERY WISH Stealing the alien ambassador's dagger is a sure thing for Pete -- just what he needs to pay off his debts. Until he starts talking to it. There has to be a way to get something for himself out of the deal. Has to be.
Pomes Penyeach by James Joyce (Illustrated)
Pomes Penyeach by James Joyce (Illustrated)
James Joyce
¥8.09
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Pomes Penyeach’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of James Joyce’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Joyce includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily.eBook features:* The complete unabridged text of ‘Pomes Penyeach’* Beautifully illustrated with images related to Joyce’s works* Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook* Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Later Poetry by James Joyce (Illustrated)
Later Poetry by James Joyce (Illustrated)
James Joyce
¥8.09
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Later Poetry’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of James Joyce’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Joyce includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily.eBook features:* The complete unabridged text of ‘Later Poetry’* Beautifully illustrated with images related to Joyce’s works* Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook* Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
The Wisdom of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton (Illustrated)
The Wisdom of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton (Illustrated)
G. K. Chesterton
¥8.09
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Wisdom of Father Brown’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of G. K. Chesterton’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Chesterton includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily.eBook features:* The complete unabridged text of ‘The Wisdom of Father Brown’* Beautifully illustrated with images related to Chesterton’s works* Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook* Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Un Amor Imposible
Un Amor Imposible
Barbara Cartland
¥24.44
Cuando Orelia Stanyon regresó a su casa, no podía olvidar a aquel extra?o que la había rescatado de dos impertinentes borrachos en la posada "Jorge y el Dragón". Su beso apasionado despertó en ella sensaciones indescriptibles y hasta ahora desconocidas. Orelia estaba sola en el mundo, pues su único pariente era su prima Carolina, y que no era seguramente, la tutora adecuada para una inocente joven. Un día Carolina, anunció su compromiso, con el apuesto Marqués de Ryde, uno de los hombres más ricos de Inglaterra, quien sin duda aseguraría el futuro económico de la inquieta dama. Orelia se sorprendió cuando le presentaron al Marqués, y ella lo conocía, como el misterioso desconocido que le había robado el corazón.
Die Zigeuner-prinzessin
Die Zigeuner-prinzessin
Barbara Cartland
¥51.91
Im White's Club wettet Sir Algernon Gibbon, eine gro?e Authorit?t in Sachen Genealogie, eine gro?e Summe darauf, da? er erkennen kann wenn jemand nicht blaublütiger Abstammung ist, wie gut die Verstellung auch sein mag. Als sie die Wette in das berühmte Wettbuch eintragen, stellt der Marquis von Ruckley fest, da? sein Cousin und Erbe eine Wette abgeschlossen hat, da? er noch vor Ende des Jahres den Titel erben wird. Warum der Marquis sich entscheidet zu heiraten und kurz darauf eine sch?ne Zigeunerin mit seinem Phaeton überf?hrt; wie sie sein Leben zwei Mal rettet und sein Leben dramatisch ?ndert, das erz?hlt dieser romantische Roman, der im frühen 19. Jahrhundert spielt.
Nostromo by Joseph Conrad (Illustrated)
Nostromo by Joseph Conrad (Illustrated)
Joseph Conrad
¥8.09
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Nostromo’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Joseph Conrad’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Conrad includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily.eBook features:* The complete unabridged text of ‘Nostromo’* Beautifully illustrated with images related to Conrad’s works* Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook* Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad (Illustrated)
The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad (Illustrated)
Joseph Conrad
¥8.09
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Secret Agent’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Joseph Conrad’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Conrad includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily.eBook features:* The complete unabridged text of ‘The Secret Agent’* Beautifully illustrated with images related to Conrad’s works* Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook* Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Duelo de Cora??es
Duelo de Cora??es
Barbara Cartland
¥41.45
Lady Caroline Faye, é a mais recente bela debutante, de maior sucesso da última temporada social de Londres. O inescrupuloso sir Montagu Reversby, ardilosamente, convence-a a ir de carruagem com ele, de Londres a Sevenoaks. Sob o pretexto de existir um defeito no eixo da carruagem, os dois param em uma estalagem, no campo. Horrorizada, lady Caroline compreende que sir Montagu afinal simulou o acidente apenas para passar a noite com ela. Desesperada, a bela jovem foge dele e embrenha-se na mata. Ali, encontra o atraente lord Brecon, um homem que, n?o só consegue livrá-la da situa??o delicada em que se encontrava, como também irá roubar-lhe o cora??o com uma paix?o arrebatadora e inesperada… e ela por sua vez, seguindo o seu instinto, vai ao seu encontro, ao Castelo de Brecon, fingindo-se passar por uma dama de companhia procurando trabalho, arriscando toda a sua reputa??o, para poder salvar Lord Brecon, de uma armadilha montada por seu primo, Gervase Warlingham, que tudo fará, para que Vane seja acusado de um crime que n?o cometera. Caroline vai ser o seu anjo da guarda, testemunha fundamental para provar a sua inocência… e é com esta intriga, no meio de suspense e romance, que se desenvolve esta fascinante história, no centro do Castelo de Brecon, em Cuckhurst, Kent.