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The Lost World
The Lost World
Arthur Conan Doyle
¥40.79
We follow Professor Challenger to a South American plateau in the Amazon basin where dinosaurs and other extinct creatures still survive. A legendary work of science fiction which sparked the Lost World genre.
Four Faultless Felons
Four Faultless Felons
G. K. Chesterton
¥40.79
Four Faultless Felons includes The Moderate Murderer, The Honest Quack, The Ecstatic Thief, and The Loyal Traitor. Chesterton's protagonist's faultless crimes include: murder, fraud, theft, and treason. They are motivated by good intentions of course, by altruism and virtues.
Crotchet Castle
Crotchet Castle
Thomas Love Peacock
¥40.79
In one of those beautiful valleys, through which the Thames not yet polluted by the tide, the scouring of cities, or even the minor defilement of the sandy streams of Surrey rolls a clear flood through flowery meadows, under the shade of old beech woods, and the smooth mossy greensward of the chalk hills which pour into it their tributary rivulets, as pure and pellucid as the fountain of Bandusium, or the wells of Scamander, by which the wives and daughters of the Trojans washed their splendid garments in the days of peace, before the coming of the Greeks...
Lost Illusions
Lost Illusions
Honore de Balzac
¥40.79
Lucien Chardon, the son of a lower middle-class father and an impoverished mother of remote aristocratic descent, is the pivotal figure of the entire work. Living at Angouleme, he is impoverished, impatient, handsome and ambitious. His widowed mother, his sister Eve and his best friend, David Sechard, do nothing to lessen his high opinion of his own talents, for it is an opinion they share.
Kidnapped
Kidnapped
Robert Louis Stevenson
¥40.79
Kidnapped is a historical adventure novel set around 18th-century Scottish events, notably the Appin Murder, which occurred near Ballachulish in the aftermath of the Jacobite Rising. Many of the characters, and one of the principals, Alan Breck Stewart, were real people.
The Last Chronicle of Barset
The Last Chronicle of Barset
Anthony Trollope
¥40.79
The Archdeacon, although allowing that Grace is a lady, doesn't think her of high enough rank or wealth for his widowed son; his position is strengthened by the Reverend Mr Crawley's apparent crime. Almost broken by poverty and trouble, the Reverend Mr Crawley hardly knows himself if he is guilty or not; fortunately, the mystery is resolved just as Major Grantly's determination and Grace Crawley's own merit force the Archdeacon to overcome his prejudice against her as a daughter-in-law.
Studies in Self Culture and Character: A Man's Value to Society
Studies in Self Culture and Character: A Man's Value to Society
Newell Dwight Hillis
¥40.79
Man’s evident failure to make the most out of his material life suggests a study of the elements in each citizen that make him of value to his age and community. What are the measurements of mankind, and why is it that daily some add new treasures to the storehouse of civilization, while others take from and waste the store already accumulated?
Unfamiliar Tunes: Plays by Anton Chekhov
Unfamiliar Tunes: Plays by Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov
¥40.79
Anton Chekhov's iconic plays including some of the unfamiliar short pieces such as The Wedding, and some of the more established classics such as The Cherry Orchard. Chekhov revolutionised world literature influencing generations of playwrights, screenwriters and actors. George Bernard Shaw described Chekhov's work as a fantasia in the Russian manner on English themes.
Troilus and Cressida
Troilus and Cressida
William Shakespeare
¥40.79
Troilus and Cressida is set during the later years of the Trojan War, faithfully following the plotline of the Iliad from Achilles' refusal to participate in battle to Hector's death. Troilus, a Trojan prince (son of Priam), woos Cressida, another Trojan. They have sex, professing their undying love, before Cressida is exchanged for a Trojan prisoner of war. As he attempts to visit her in the Greek camp, Troilus glimpses Diomedes flirting with his beloved Cressida, and decides to avenge her perfidy.
The Grey Woman and other Tales
The Grey Woman and other Tales
Elizabeth Gaskell
¥40.79
A collection of gothic tales from one of the finest Victorian writers featuring: The Grey Woman, Curious if True, Six Weeks at Heppenheim, Libbie Marsh's Three Eras, Christmas Storms and Sunshine, Hand and Heart, Bessy's Troubles at Home, Disappearances.
Cleopatra
Cleopatra
H. Rider Haggard
¥40.79
The story of the survival of a dynasty bloodline protected by the Priesthood of Isis, setin the Ptolemaic era of Ancient Egyptian history. The main character Harmachis is charged by the Priesthood to overthrow the supposed impostor Cleopatra, drive out the Romans and restore Egypt to its golden era.
6 Γυνα?κε? που Γο?τευσαν τον Ηρ?δοτο
6 Γυνα?κε? που Γο?τευσαν τον Ηρ?δοτο
Κωνσταντίνος Δεληγιώργης
¥63.19
Το παρ?ν εγχε?ρημα αποτελε? τη λογοτεχνικ? ??ψη? τη? διδακτορικ?? διατριβ?? μου με επ?κεντρο τη γυναικε?α παρουσ?α στην Ιστορ?α του Ηροδ?του. Μπροστ? μα? υποκλ?νονται και συστ?νονται ?ξι γυνα?κε? στολισμ?νε? με ιδια?τερα, ξεχωριστ? χαρακτηριστικ?, οι οπο?ε? κερδ?ζουν τη δικ? του? θ?ση μ?σα στι? πολυ?ριθμε? σελ?δε? του ?ργου του Αλικαρνασσ?α ιστορικο?. Θα μ?θουμε λεπτομ?ρειε? για την πορε?α ?σο και για τη ζοφερ?, συχν?, δρ?ση του?. Καθ?? ξετυλ?γεται το κουβ?ρι τη? διαδρομ?? του?, αναδ?ει κ?ποιε? φορ?? χαρ?, ευφυ?α, π?νο ? ηρωισμ?. Αναπ?φευκτα ?λε? θα τοποθετηθο?ν δ?πλα σε ?λλε? δι?σημε? θηλυκ?? φιγο?ρε? τη? αρχα?α? Ελληνικ?? γραμματε?α?, σε μια προσπ?θεια να εξαχθο?ν πολ?τιμα συμπερ?σματα για τη γυναικε?α συμπεριφορ? σε πανανθρ?πινο πλα?σιο. ?ξι γυνα?κε?, ?ξι ιστορ?ε?? προσφ?ρουν αφορμ? για σκ?ψη και προβληματισμ?, με τη συνειδητοπο?ηση ?τι το παρελθ?ν, ακ?μη και αν ε?ναι πολ? μακριν?, ε?ναι π?ντοτε και κατ’ επαν?ληψη παρ?ν.
Billy Is Nasty To Ant: Jealousy
Billy Is Nasty To Ant: Jealousy
James Minter
¥36.62
For 7 to 9 year old boys and girls. Jealousy only really hurts the person who feels it. Help your child to understand how this emotion stands in their way to feeling happy. Billy Field and Ant Turner are involved in a school production. Billy believes he deserves the most attention, and the prize for being the better student. When his best friend Ant receives both, he feels jealous. For Billy, it isn’t fair, and he’s afraid he will lose his popularity as Ant becomes the centre of attention. Billy blames Ant for how he’s feeling and wants to get his own back. He tries to turn people against his friend, and even tells lies. Ant has done nothing wrong, and doesn’t understand why Billy is behaving the way he is. What can Ant do to stop Billy from being so nasty? What will it take to restore their friendship? Does Ant want Billy as a friend in future? Billy Is Nasty To Ant is the third title in the Billy?Growing Up series. Each book addresses a unique topic—bullying, arrogant pride, jealousy, lying, stealing, lack of self-belief, understanding money, and secrets. Written to help parents, guardians and teachers deal with the issues that challenge pre-teen children; each topic is presented in a gentle way through storytelling. Setting the issues in a meaningful context helps children to understand the challenges, and to see things from a different perspective. The books act as icebreakers allowing for discussions of difficult subjects. Additionally, each title is supported by a free activity book to reinforce the learning, while having fun. Buying this book today will support your child in dealing with this all too common but negative emotion.
Billy Gets Bullied: Bullying
Billy Gets Bullied: Bullying
James Minter
¥16.27
Suitable for boys and girls aged 7 to 9. In this first book of the Billy Growing Up series, Billy Field is uber excited at his approaching tenth birthday. Not only is it his first double-digit birthday, but he’ll be ten on the tenth day of the tenth month—a once in a lifetime event. Billy’s invited his best friend Ant to his party. They’re having a magician who’s being assisted by Max, Ant’s sister. Granddad magics Billy’s present – a twenty-pound note, but soon after the party, Billy has his money stolen by the local bully. Bullying is unacceptable, and has to be dealt with… Billy Has A Birthday is a wonderful example of a story that young children can enjoy reading alone or together with their parents. Using traditional storytelling, it is entertaining while dealing with a serious issue that affects many children as they grow up. Bullying can be a difficult subject for children to talk about, and many feel frightened or embarrassed if they fall victim to bullying. This book acts as the perfect icebreaker for adults and children to begin discussing these issues. Find out how this negative experience turns out. A perfect read for children who enjoy school fiction, but with a positive learning to help other bullied children. If you enjoy reading David Walliams or Jeff Kinney you will love the Billy Growing Up series.
Agnes Grey
Agnes Grey
Anne Bronte
¥40.79
The novel follows Anges and her uneasy path to personal happiness and a romance with Mr. Weston. Agnes, her sister, Mary, and their mother all try to keep expenses low and to bring in extra money, but Agnes is frustrated that everyone treats her like a child. To prove herself and to earn money, she starts working as a governess, teaching children of rich families. Agnes Grey is an autobiographical novel with strong parallels between its events and Anne Bronte's own life as a governess.
The Admirable Crichton
The Admirable Crichton
J M Barrie
¥8.09
This unique edition of The Admirable Crichton from Dead Dodo Vintage includes the full original text as well as exclusive features not available in other editions.
Complete Works of Catullus (Illustrated)
Complete Works of Catullus (Illustrated)
Catullus
¥16.27
The Late Republic poet Gaius Valerius Catullus had a lasting influence on the Augustan poets Ovid, Horace and Virgil. Today, Catullus’ love poetry retains its raw power in vividly expressing the frenzy of love. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Catullus’ complete extant works, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions, Dual Latin and English text and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Catullus’ life and works * Features the complete extant works of Catullus, in both English translation and the original Latin * Concise introductions to the poetry and other works * Provides both verse and prose translations of the poems * Includes Francis Warre Cornish’s celebrated translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition – available in no other collection * Images of famous paintings that have been inspired by Catullus’ works * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the poems or sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes Catullus’ rare fragments, first time in digital print * Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students * Features two bonus biographies – discover Catullus’ ancient world * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: this eBook is not an update of our previous Catullus eBook, but instead an entirely new eBook, redesigned and remade with images, an introduction and different translations. We regret we are unable to offer updates for the previous Catullus eBook published in 2010. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Translations INTRODUCTION TO THE POETRY OF CATULLUS PROSE TRANSLATION VERSE TRANSLATION The Latin Text CONTENTS OF THE LATIN TEXT The Dual Text DUAL LATIN AND ENGLISH TEXT The Biographies INTRODUCTION TO CATULLUS by Francis Warre Cornish CATULLUS by J. W. Mackail Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
Saris and a Single Malt
Saris and a Single Malt
Sweta Srivastava Vikram
¥32.62
Saris and a Single Malt is a moving collection of poems written by a daughter for and about her mother. The book spans the time from when the poet receives a phone call in New York City that her mother is in a hospital in New Delhi, to the time she carries out her mother's last rites. The poems chronicle the author's physical and emotional journey as she flies to India, tries to fight the inevitable, and succumbs to the grief of living in a motherless world. This collection will move you, astound you, and make you hug your loved ones. "There are few books like Saris and a Single Malt in which the loss of a mother, a homeland, and the self come together in a sustained elegy." --Justen Ahren, Director Noepe Center, Author of A Strange Catechism "In life, as in poetry, one must come from the heart. Sweta Vikram has done both with touching eloquence. Her work resonates deeply within one's deepest emotional sacristy." --Sharon Kapp, Owner & Founder, Houston Yoga & Ayurvedic Wellness Center "Saris and a Single Malt is a fitting and delightful tribute of a writer daughter to her affectionate mother which goes deep into the minds of all children who love their moms." --K. V. Dominic, English language poet, critic, short-story writer, and editor from Kerala, India Sweta Srivastava Vikram, featured by Asian Fusion as "one of the most influential Asians of our time," is an award-winning writer, Pushcart Prize nominee, author of ten books, and a wellness practitioner. A graduate of Columbia University, Sweta performs her work, teaches creative writing workshops, and gives talks at universities and schools across the globe. Learn more at www.swetavikram.com From the World Voices Series at Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com POE005060 POETRY / American / Asian American
Magpies and Magic II :  The Great Escape
Magpies and Magic II : The Great Escape
Timothy Michael Lewis
¥31.07
Faced with Princess Candera’s kidnap by the Asperian Secret Service, our heroes attempt to undertake a daring mission to free her. However their usual level of incompetence quickly strikes and they too find themselves imprisoned in Minaturia’s most fearsome prison Ultricon. No one has ever escaped its magically secure interior. Inside the prison it soon becomes clear that they are not alone in their efforts to escape. Joining forces with the existing prisoners they hope soon to escape through an extremely long tunnel. But why do the guards not seem to care about the obvious escape attempt? Why does the tunnel never reach the surface? In the world outside Casper and his forces are being pushed back to their last fortress by Stephanie's superior army. It seems only a matter of time before he is killed or faced with exile to the underworld. The Pentagram Council while gloating of their success wonder about the force possessing Stephanie's body. Why can't they control her in the way they expect? Can they conquer Minaturia and then turn their attention to the world of the Giants? Can they escape? Is Stephanie lost forever, possessed by an unknown evil force? Will Casper avoid defeat from her advancing forces? Will the Pentagram Council succeed in their efforts at world domination? Find out in the next exciting part of the series, Magpies and Magic: The Great Escape.
As a Matter of Course
As a Matter of Course
Annie Payson Call
¥40.79
The aim of this book is to assist towards the removal of nervous irritants, which are not only the cause of much physical disease, but materially interfere with the best possibilities of usefulness and pleasure in everyday life.
The Witch and Other Stories
The Witch and Other Stories
Anton Chekhov
¥40.79
It was approaching nightfall. The sexton, Savely Gykin, was lying in his huge bed in the hut adjoining the church. He was not asleep, though it was his habit to go to sleep at the same time as the hens. His coarse red hair peeped from under one end of the greasy patchwork quilt, made up of coloured rags, while his big unwashed feet stuck out from the other. He was listening. His hut adjoined the wall that encircled the church and the solitary window in it looked out upon the open country. And out there a regular battle was going on. It was hard to say who was being wiped off the face of the earth, and for the sake of whose destruction nature was being churned up into such a ferment; but, judging from the unceasing malignant roar, someone was getting it very hot.