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Uncle Bernac
Uncle Bernac
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
A fantastic historical adventure novel set in the time of Napoleon. Written by the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Uncle Vanya
Uncle Vanya
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich
¥19.52
The full English-tranlated text of one of the most famous plays of famed Russian author and playwright Anton Pavlovich Chekhov.
Wives and Daughters - AUK Classics
Wives and Daughters - AUK Classics
Gaskell, Elizabeth
¥19.52
The last novel of Elizabeth Gaskell, who also wrote Cranford. This book was not quite completed when the author died, leaving the editor, Frederick Greenwood, to complete the final section.
With Wolfe in Canada
With Wolfe in Canada
Henty, G. A.
¥19.52
This book tells the story of James Walsham, who left England as a young man in 1755 and finds himself in the French and Indian War.From the author:In the present volume I have endeavoured to give the details of the principal events in a struggle whose importance can hardly be overrated. At its commencement the English occupied a mere patch of land on the eastern seaboard of America, hemmed in on all sides by the French, who occupied not only Canada in the north and Louisiana in the south, but possessed a chain of posts connecting them, so cutting off the English from all access to the vast countries of the west. On the issues of that struggle depended not only the destiny of Canada, but of the whole of North America and, to a large extent, that of the two mother countries. When the contest began, the chances of France becoming the great colonizing empire of the world were as good as those of England. Not only did she hold far larger territories in America than did England, but she had rich colonies in the West Indies, where the flag of England was at that time hardly represented, and her prospects in India were better than our own. At that time, too, she disputed with us on equal terms the empire of the sea.The loss of her North American provinces turned the scale. With the monopoly of such a market, the commerce of England increased enormously, and with her commerce her wealth and power of extension, while the power of France was proportionately crippled. It is true that, in time, the North American colonies, with the exception of Canada, broke away from their connection with the old country; but they still remained English, still continued to be the best market for our goods and manufactures. Never was the short-sightedness of human beings shown more distinctly, than when France wasted her strength and treasure in a sterile contest on the continent of Europe, and permitted, with scarce an effort, her North American colonies to be torn from her. All the historical details of the war have been drawn from the excellent work entitled Montcalm and Wolfe, by Mr. Francis Parkman, and from the detailed history of the Louisbourg and Quebec expeditions, by Major Knox, who served under Generals Amherst and Wolfe.
Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands
Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands
Seacole, Mary Jane
¥19.52
The autobiography of Mary Jane Seacole, a Jamaican nurse who travelled great distances in order to heal the sick and wounded during the Crimean War.This was the first autobiography to be written by a black woman in Britain.
Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Baum, L. Frank
¥19.52
L. Frank Baum's classic tale has been enjoyed by children around the world for over a century.Now you can follow Dorothy as she is whisked away from her home in Kansas to land in the strange Land of Oz.This was the first in a long series of books about Oz, written by several authors over the years, which still continues today!
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Montgomery, L. M.
¥19.52
The first of a series of Montgomery's novels written about Anne Shirley.The story is about Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert who are siblings and live on Prince Edward Island. They wanted to adopt a boy to help on the farm but ended up with Anne.After a precocious start she settles down and shines in her studies, the book follows her adventures and has a melancholy twist at the end.
St George's Cross
St George's Cross
Keene, H. G.
¥19.52
A fantastic 'episode of Channel Island history' written by Guernsey based author H. G. Keene.
Adventures of a Special Correspondent
Adventures of a Special Correspondent
Verne, Jules
¥19.52
A fantastic classic adventure novel by the master of the genre Jules Verne. The reporter Claudius Bombarnac is sent to Asia by the journal "e;The Twentieth Century"e; to report on the new Grand Transasiatic Railway.
101 Amazing Rolling Stones Facts
101 Amazing Rolling Stones Facts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest Rolling Stones fan? Do you know everything there is to know about the eternal rockers? Then this is the book for you! In this easy-to-digest eBook are 101 facts about your favourite band - do you know all of them?Test yourself and your friends with these handily-packaged facts easily organised into categories for maximum enjoyment. Sections include their music, individual members, and some crazy facts about the band!Whether your favourite song is Brown Sugar, Get Off of My Cloud or You Can't Always Get What You Want, this fantastic eBook is full of great fun facts for you.
Lisa
Lisa
Berry, Ian
¥19.52
Lisa is a girl with a quite well-developed extra-sensory power - she can levitate herself. Not to put too fine a point on it, she can fly. Thinking herself more or less unique, she is amazed to find another girl with the same power - Jody. Needless to say, they quickly become friends - best friends. Together they develop their ESP powers, discovering telepathy, telekinesis and others. This leads them into several adventures, and to finding a third member of their group - Holly. The three girls form a small band of problem solvers, getting involved with the government, the armed forces and others. This has them travelling the world and being shot at - among other things. This is her story, from her point of view.
Inside Story of the Peace Conference
Inside Story of the Peace Conference
Dillon, Emile Joseph
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the events of the Paris Peace Conference at the end of the First World War written by a man who was there: journalist Emile Joseph Dillon. The conference ran for just over a year, and resulted in the signing of various treaties, including the Treaty of Versailles, and the creation of the League of Nations, the precursor to the modern-day United Nations.
Jacket
Jacket
London, Jack
¥19.52
Jack London's classic novel from 1915 follows the story of Darrell Standing, a university professor who, while serving life imprisonment in San Quentino Prison for murder, is subjected to the torture of The Jacket, a straitjacket that induces angina by compressing the person's whole body. Standing discovers that he can go into a trance-like state to escape the pain, and in this state walks among the stars and re-lives events from past lives. It was published in the US under the title 'The Star Rover' and has had two cinema adaptions.
King's Highway
King's Highway
James, G. P. R.
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel about the adventures of a highwayman.
Sherlock Holmes and the Chelsea Necrophile
Sherlock Holmes and the Chelsea Necrophile
Little, John A.
¥19.52
In another fascinating Sherlockian tale from John A. Little, a mysterious organ plays itself while carrying a strange coded message along its keyboard, causing a mild-mannered vicar to seek the assistance of Holmes and Watson. The famous duo investigate - but with somewhat unexpected results! Available now for the first time as an eBook in its own right, this excellent short story was first published in 2015 in the second collection of The Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes and the Shepherds Bushman
Sherlock Holmes and the Shepherds Bushman
Little, John A.
¥19.52
In this compelling short story, a dying aborigine appears at 221B Baker Street leading our intrepid duo to travel across the water to an old mining village in Ireland. There, a devious plot is uncovered, but can Watson's heroic actions foil the dastardly scheme? This Sherlockian gem was first published in 2016 in the third volume of The Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes and the Notting Hill Rapist
Sherlock Holmes and the Notting Hill Rapist
Little, John A.
¥19.52
In this enjoyable and twisted Sherlockian short story, we find pregnant women being stripped of their babies in Kensington Gardners. On further investigation, Holmes and Jasper Lestrade uncover a plot which threatens the very throne of England - but can they act in time to save the Windsors? This intriguing tale was first published in 2016 in the third collection of the Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes.
Brilliant General Knowledge Quiz Book
Brilliant General Knowledge Quiz Book
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥19.52
Are you knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects? Do you enjoy finding out about famous people and learning interesting facts? Or maybe you are a quizmaster in need of material? Whatever your reason for looking at this book, you are certain to find out something new.Who was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1841 to 1846? Which country won the first World Cup in 1930 defeating Argentina 4-2? What nationality is the athlete John Walker who was the first man to run a mile under 3 minutes 50 seconds? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in The Best General Knowledge Quiz Book. This book is both educational and fun and it is a good way for all the family to broaden their knowledge. With 100 questions covering all areas of general knowledge including celebrities, films, science, geography, history and sport, there is something for everyone. Whether you want to test yourself against the children or get ready for the local pub quiz, this book is an ideal way to learn more about the world we live in.
Gardening Quiz Book
Gardening Quiz Book
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥19.52
Are you a keen gardener? Can you reel off the Latin names for common plants? Are you an expert on famous gardens or do you grow your own fruit and vegetables? To find out how just how much you know about all aspects of gardening why not have a go at the 100 questions in this fun new quiz book. What is the most poisonous variety of mushroom? During what two months of the year does the Forget-me-not flower? What gardener advocated planting a mixture of trees and shrubs, perennials and bulbs and published his ideas in The Wild Garden in 1870? These are just a few of the questions that can be found in The Gardening Quiz Book.Covering a wide range of gardening related topics including celebrity gardeners, plants, flowers and vegetables, famous gardens, gardening implements and the history of popular gardening, this quiz book is certain to teach you something new about your favourite pastime. This is a must-have read for anyone with green fingers and all those who enjoy spending time in the garden.
Short History of Wales
Short History of Wales
Edwards, O. M.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the history of Wales by renowned Welsh historian Owen Morgan Edwards.
Black Death and the Dancing Mania
Black Death and the Dancing Mania
Hecker, J. F. C.
¥19.52
A 19th Century analysis of two of the 14th Century's most devastating pandemics: The Black Death, which is usually thought to be a form of bubonic plague, and the Dancing Mania, an unexplained epidemic that caused thousands of people to literally dance themselves to death.