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Southend-on-Sea Quiz Book
￥24.43
Do you live in Southend-on-Sea? Maybe you grew up there as a child or have fond memories of holidays spent in the area? Whatever Southend means to you, this book will test your memory of the people and places that have shaped the town over the years. Who became the first Mayor of Southend in 1837? What year was the train route between Southend and London first established? What world record was broken at Southend-on-Sea in August 2010 earning participants a place in the Guinness Book of Records? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this brilliant quiz book. Packed with fascinating facts from years gone by to the present day, The Southend-on-Sea Quiz Book will find out just how much you really know about the town and its inhabitants. Whether you want to reminisce with family and friends or discover something new, this book is all you need. A must-have for everyone from the Southend area and anyone interested in learning more about the history of this thriving seaside resort.
Ultimate Boxing Quiz Book
￥73.48
Do you consider yourself to be the world's biggest boxing fan? Do you look forward to, and follow, every match? Are you clued up on the history of this age old sport from bare knuckle and unlicensed through to the top-flight professional game? Then test yourself with the challenging questions contained in The Ultimate Boxing Quiz Book and find out how much you really know. With sections covering all aspects of the boxing world, including famous male and female fighters, nicknames, title fights, nationalities, knock-outs, southpaws, champions, referees, managers and promoters, this book is as educational as it is entertaining. Get your adrenalin pumping as you try to recall all those memorable moments from the great boxing matches of yesteryear and find out if you are a light or heavyweight when it comes to a knowledge of boxing trivia. Whether you want to learn more about late greats or brush up on the modern game this quiz book is a must have for anyone with an interest in the boxing world.
Discovery of the Source of the Nile
￥19.52
The journals of John Hanning Speke, the British Indian Army officer who was the first European to discover Lake Victoria, the source of the River Nile.
Doctor Thorne
￥19.52
Anthony Trollope's third novel in the fantastic series 'Chronicles of Barsetshire' follows Mary Thorne, the niece of the titular Doctor Thomas Thorne, and her romantic troubles with Frank Gresham, the only son of the local squire.
Dog Crusoe and His Master
￥19.52
A story of adventure in the western prairies by the Scottish master of juvenile fiction, Robert Michael Ballantyne.
Dressed Game and Poultry a la Mode
￥19.52
Fantastic classic recipes for cooking game and poultry, from classic favourites like chicken, to more outlandish like quail.
Dubliners
￥19.52
A collection of short stories by James Joyce.A wonderful depiction of Irish life in the early twentieth century, contains 15 short stories.
Early Kings of Norway
￥19.52
A fascinating look at some of the early Viking kings, such as Olafr Tryggvason (Olaf the First), and Knut den Mektige (Canute the Great). Written by famed historian Thomas Carlyle.
Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton
￥19.52
A fantastic collection of early short works by American novelist, short story writer and designer Edith Wharton.
101 Amazing Facts About London
￥19.52
In this amazing eBook you will find more than one hundred facts about London. What are the top landmarks, museums and galleries to visit? What is the history of the London Underground? Separated into sections covering these topics and more (such as its history, its culture and the many bridges which span the Thames river), you will learn some fascinating information!Whether you are planning on visiting London, 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!
Egyptian Ideas of the Future Life
￥19.52
A fascinating look at the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians by renowned Egyptologist, Orientalist, and philologist E. A. Wallis Budge, who worked for the world famous British Museum.
Learning a Hard Trade
￥29.33
When the Urlan knight, Dengan, was killed for the belt he wore his death was swiftly avenged. But some years later his son, Trulor Dengankin tries to discover the secret of the belt. This leads him to attempt to finish the task that cost his father his life. In solving the mystery he has to face such perils of war, savage beastmen, lawyers, and young ladies wishing to purchase ribbon.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know
￥19.52
A fantastic collection of 11 traditional tales, many of them forgotten classics that deserve to be rediscovered.
Fascination of London
￥19.52
The Fascination of London' was a series of guide books written by Sir Walter Besant and G. E. Mitton about various different areas of London. This book is about the area of Westminster, the seat of power in England for almost a thousand years, and home to the Palace of Westminster (the Houses of Parliament) and Westminster Abbey.
I Could Have Been a Contender
￥29.33
It's 1971 and rock and roll was at its height. Small-time Australian agent Wayne Zemmerman scored an unimaginable coup when he signs British supergroup Andromeda for a nationwide tour. Showbiz reporter Scottie McPherson smells a rat and starts his investigation. The Sound Mixers is a dramatic expose of the rock industry: fiction that reads like fact. A gripping story that moves at breathtaking pace to a devastating climax, Performers, promoters, manipulators, illusion creators - the characters which inhabit the world of rock'n'roll are ruthlessly dissected in an intricate plot full of shocks and suspense. Big business is the name of the game; a game in which the tough survive... but even then not always.He clears up some old mysteries too - like what really happened on the night when American TV star Michael Cole swore on live TV at the Australian Logie Awards and how the Beatles came by their trademark haircut.But it is not all showbiz; the memoirs take us through the childhood fun and games of World War II in the UK, the miseries of teen hood and the horrors and fun of National Service, not to mention the personal traumas of five marriages and break-ups.The stories from a great raconteur run through eight decades, from 1939 through to 1970 in the UK and from then on in Australia. The book gives a shrewd insight to the changing lifestyles through those decades and through the eyes of a professional observer.
Ultimate Classical Music Quiz Book
￥19.52
The 'The Ultimate Classical Music Quiz Book' is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering all facets of classical music between 1730 and 1820! As a quiz game it will separate the Mozart's from the Salineri, the Beethoven's from the Luchesi's and is a fantastic way to enjoy classical music even more.
Four Faultless Felons
￥19.52
The tales of five criminals (it is left up to the reader to work out which are the four 'faultless' of the five) told by G. K. Chesterton. Contains much of his trademark witty paradox and intrigue.
Four Short Stories
￥19.52
Four classic historical fiction stories by anonymous authors set in the early 19th century: The Mysterious Spaniard The Dead Bride The Spectre Hand Found and Lost
St. Francis of Assisi
￥19.52
A comprehensive guide to the life and legends of the 12th/13th Century Catholic patron saint and founder of the Order of Friars Minor (the Franciscan Friars), Saint Francis of Assisi.
French Mediaeval Romances
￥19.52
A fantastic collection of romantic tales translated from the original 12th century Anglo-Norman, originally known as the Lais of Marie de France.
From Powder Monkey to Admiral
￥19.52
A fantastic historical boy's adventure novel on the high seas by the master of juvenile fiction W. H. G. Kingston.
