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Enemies of Books
Enemies of Books
Blades, William
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the myriad enemies of the printed book, from fire, to neglect, to children, to the bookworm, to plain old ignorance. A passionate litany against all who would see printed literature destroyed, written by English printer and bibliographer William Blades.
Experiences of a Barrister and Confessions of an Attorney
Experiences of a Barrister and Confessions of an Attorney
Warren, Samuel
¥19.52
A fascinating account of the personal experiences of various cases undertaken by 19th century English lawyer Samuel Warren.
Gilpins and their Fortunes
Gilpins and their Fortunes
Kingston, W. H. G.
¥19.52
A fantastic historical adventure novel by W. H. G. Kingston set in early colonial Australia.
Paper Scissors Stone
Paper Scissors Stone
Palmer, Marylyn
¥19.52
Paper - poisoned by a penScissors - stabbed in the back Stone - rocked with accusations of a crimeThe Dominoes are stacked. At last, Jennifer has the much-coveted job of Deputy Manager at Little Ones Nursery but with one push the dominoes topple over, the game plan changes and she is embroiled in a psychological contest of Paper Scissors Stone. Fighting to save her reputation and career whilst at war with everyone she loves, Jennifer is desperate to win the battle of her life before her entire world comes tumbling down.
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.
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.
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.
EgyptQuest - The Lost Treasure of The Pyramids
EgyptQuest - The Lost Treasure of The Pyramids
Brennan, Herbie
¥19.52
Visit Ancient Egypt for the adventure of a lifetime in this fantastic and at times hilarious thriller from the international superselling gamebook author of the GrailQuest series, Herbie Brennan. In this interactive eBook, you get to choose your own path through the adventure, exploring the pyramids and making your own destiny. Dare you brave the mysteries of ancient Egypt?
LOS DOCE DIAS DE PASCUAS
LOS DOCE DIAS DE PASCUAS
Tanner, Suzy-Jane
¥19.52
Doce Dias de Navidad es la interpretacion de renombre mundial de los ninos autor Suzy-Jane Tanner del villancico conocido. Bellamente ilustrado con 12 dibujos en color, y "e;regalos"e; nuevas adecuado para ninos pequenos, este libro maravilloso que seguramente sera una de las favoritas de Navidad. Este libro tambien esta disponible en una amplia gama de otros idiomas.
Call of the Kings
Call of the Kings
Page, Chris
¥19.52
The French and English kings are at war, the Viking invaders are still causing mayhem having integrated into the Wessex landscape, and local warlord's battle to gain a foothold on the Celts territory in any way they can. Twilight, the now old veneficus of Wessex, finds his replacement in Tara, a curly red-haired little girl from Ireland with special powers. As he trains Tara in the enchantments amidst the conflict raging around them, they must also maintain the crucial venefical presence at Stonehenge and Avebury. But while the old veneficus and his young novice attempt to deal with weak monarchs, a flesh-eating sorceress and three deviate and particularly evil Francian venefici, the Duke of Normandy invades England at the Battle of Hastings...
Mousey Mousey
Mousey Mousey
Flood, Heather
¥19.52
Three fabulous stories for children aged four to 10 about a delightful little mouse called Mousey Mouse,whose favourite colour is pink.Children are finding Mousey Mousey as cute as the little mouse in Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo and even more magical than Jacqueline Wilson's Glubbslyme. No wonder Heather Flood's book is being acclaimed as the best for young children since Enid Blyton's Noddy and Beatrix Potter's The Tales of Peter Rabbit.In the first story Mousey Mousey has her world turned upside down by a naughty witch called Agatha, who comes for tea and changes all her pink things into black or purple. A heartbroken Mousey Mousey is horrified when the witch's daughter Bernice also visits her cottage and asks if she can have some tea, too. Should she let the young witch in? The second story tells how Mousey Mousey is kidnapped by a giant, who Bernice has turned into a huge parrot. Can she count on Bernice - or even Agatha - to come to her rescue? The third story is about a village fete being held by Mousey Mousey and her friends Ben Badger, Rachel Rabbit and Molly Mole - their wonderful day is in danger of being wrecked when Agatha turns up. The charming Mousey Mousey may be small and gentle, but she is determined that good should triumph over bad - no wonder she is being hailed as the new Hello Kitty, a fantasy character idolised by young children throughout the word. Three fabulous stories for children aged four to 10 about a delightful little mouse called Mousey Mouse,whose favourite colour is pink. In the first story Mousey Mousey has her world turned upside down by a naughty witch called Agatha, who comes for tea and changes all her pink things into black or purple. A heartbroken Mousey Mousey is horrified when the witch's daughter Bernice also visits her cottage and asks if she can have some tea, too. Should she let the young witch in? The second story tells how Mousey Mousey is kidnapped by a giant, who Bernice has turned into a huge parrot. Can she count on Bernice - or even Agatha - to come to her rescue? The third story is about a village fete being held by Mousey Mousey and her friends Ben Badger, Rachel Rabbit and Molly Mole - their wonderful day is in danger of being wrecked when Agatha turns up.The charming Mousey Mousey may be small and gentle, but she is determined that good should triumph over bad - she is even being hailed as the mouse world's answer to Hello Kitty, a fantasy character idolised by young children world-wide.
Billy No Mates
Billy No Mates
Hickman, Paula
¥19.52
While most other crocodiles are snarling and snappy, Billy is the opposite: he's playful and happy. Will Billy ever make some friends? Find out in this fun and giggle creating story!
Richard III Quiz Book
Richard III Quiz Book
Freestone, Nigel
¥19.52
Richard III is one of the most controversial figures in the history of England. Portrayed by Shakespeare as a hunchbacked cripple and described by many as a ruthless ruler, some historians believe there may have been another side to the Machiavellian monarch. Was Richard as bad as his bloodthirsty image or was he an effective leader? The 101 questions in this quiz book have been compiled to help you decide. The Richard III Quiz Book aims to separate fact from fiction. Find out where Richard was born and how he came to be king. Did he really dispose of friends and relatives in order to seize the throne? How and where did Richard meet his end and did this signify the end of the House of York?In 2012, Richard III's remains were unearthed from a car park in the city of Leicester. This book will appeal to anyone who would like to find out the truth about how and why a king of England came to be buried in an unmarked grave for several centuries.
Sir Nigel
Sir Nigel
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel by the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 'Sir Nigel' is set during the Hundred Years' War and follows the life of Sir Nigel Loring, a knight in the service of King Edward III at the start of the war. It serves as a prequel to Doyle's earlier published novel 'The White Company'.
Sons and Lovers
Sons and Lovers
Lawrence, D. H.
¥19.52
D. H. Lawrence's novel Sons and Lovers has been enjoyed by readers around the world for almost a century. A semi-autobiographical work, it follows the story of Paul Morel as he grows up and is urged into the world of romance and sexual discovery by his mother.
Tales from Shakespeare
Tales from Shakespeare
Lamb, Charles
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of twenty Shakespeare plays adapted for children. Includes:The TempestA Midsummer Night's DreamThe Winter's TalesMuch Ado About NothingAs You Like ItTwo Gentlemen of VeronaThe Merchant of VeniceCymbelineKing LearMacbethAll's Well That Ends WellThe Taming of the ShrewThe Comedy of ErrorsMeasure for MeasureTwelfth NightTimon of AthensRomeo and JulietHamletOthelloPericles, Prince of Tyre
Ancient Church
Ancient Church
Killen, W. D.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the first 3 centuries of the Christian church, from the birth of Christ to the conversion of Emperor Constantine.
Betrothed
Betrothed
Scott, Sir Walter
¥19.52
Sir Walter Scott's fantastic historical novel set in Wales under King Henry II, the first of his two 'Tales of the Crusaders'.
Borgias
Borgias
Dumas, Alexandre
¥19.52
The family of the House of Borgia are remembered for their corrupt rule during the period when one of them, Rodrigo Borgia, was Pope. This text was taken from a series of essays on famous criminals and crimes by the author of The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas. The Borgia's crimes reputedly ran the gamut from theft and bribery to rape, incest and murder.
Celtic Twilight
Celtic Twilight
Yeats, William Butler
¥19.52
One of the best known prose collections of Irish poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats takes a look at the long connection between the people of Ireland and the mystical creatures known as Fairies.
Exploits of Brigadier Gerard
Exploits of Brigadier Gerard
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
The comic exploits of Brigadier Etienne Gerard of the French Army have delighted readers around the world for over a century. Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (who also created the famous Sherlock Holmes), the fantastically vain Brigadier Gerard recounts his tales of fighting in the Napoleonic Wars.