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Chronicles of Avonlea
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Set in the fictional Canadian village of Avonlea, which was also the setting for Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables' series, this collection of short stories have been delighting readers of all ages around the world for nearly a century.
Bacon
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A fascinating biography of the famous English philosopher Francis Bacon.
Birds in Town and Village
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An in-depth discussion on many different species of British birds by famed ornithologist William Hudson.
Black Beauty
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Written by Anna Sewell in the last years of her life in 1877, this was her only novel but is one of the best selling children's books of all time.The story is narrated in the first person as an autobiographical memoir of a horse named Black Beauty, starting with his days as a colt on an English farm, to his hard life pulling cabs in London, to his happy retirement in the countryside. Throughout his life he suffers many hardships and recounts many tales of cruelty and kindness. Every chapter is a story of an incident in Black Beauty's life usually containing a lesson or moral.
Book of Tea
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Book of Tea
Children of the Ghetto
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A fascinating look into the world of the late-19th century Jewish immigrant community in Britain.
Crime
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A wonderfully comprehensive look at the subject of crime, written by American lawyer Clarence Darrow. Looks at everything from the reasons people commit crimes, to the effects and ethics of punishment, to the role of the police, to the criminal mindset and underworld, to the concept of war crimes, and much more besides.
Deeds that Won the Empire
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A fascinating look at some of the most famous and important battles in the history of the British Empire.
Dogs and All About Them
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A fascinating look at all the major breeds of dog, from Bull-Terrier to Poodle, from Airedale to Whippet, from Collie to Pekinese, as well as a history of the dog, some advice on keeping and breading dogs, and a look at some common canine ailments and illnesses.
Domestic Cookery
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Hundreds of useful recipes: soups, meats, fish, cakes and many more, all written with economy and self-sufficiency in mind.
Drake, Nelson and Napoleon
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A collection of three character studies of some of the most influential military minds in history: Sir Francis Drake, Horatio Nelson and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Eight Cousins
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This charming classic novel from 1875 by Louisa May Alcott (the author of Little Women) follows the story of the recently orphaned Rose Campbell as she struggles to cope with her new life as part of a large family, which consists of seven boy cousins and numerous aunts and uncles.
England under the Tudors
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A comprehensive look at the history of England during the rule of the Tudor monarchs (1485-1603).
English Fairy Tales
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Forty-three traditional English fairytales collected by famed folklorist Joseph Jacobs. Contains childhood favourites such as Jack and the Beanstalk, the Three Little Pigs and Tom Thumb, as well as some forgotten classics like The Well of the World's End, The Magpie's Nest and Kate Crackernuts.
Elizabeth and Her German Garden
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This semi-autobiographical book is about the life of a young English woman who marries an ageing German aristocrat and in the marriage she focuses on her garden and children, at the same time running a country house.She also writes down her observations of the stuffy German aristocratic set using her razor sharp wit.Von Arnim was a successful author in her time and deserves to be re-discovered, this novel is a gem. In the first year of publication this book was re-printed twenty times. Von Arnim wrote another 20 books that were all published.
Raptor the Avenger
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The three very different Vampires, Picus, Mouesch and Raptor must unite the Hidden Kingdom to survive.Think you know the truth about Vampires? Well, think again. A mysterious volume in an unknown tongue, a thief who could change the course of the world and a closely-guarded secret, older than Humankind..."e;Robin Bennett's Picus the Thief is that seemingly impossible take on the genre - funny, intelligent, imaginative story-telling that mixes Arthurian legend with faeries and vampires and comes up with a unique mix of all three."e; - SSF Chronicles "e;Aimed at the young adult market, the world building is incredible and it's almost impossible not to become immersed in this fantastically realised world of charm and grandeur. The characters are just as lively too, Picus is brilliant as a small but almost indestructible, irrepressible vampire thief who throws himself head first at life's little adventures."e; - SF Books Reviews (best fantasy fiction for book lovers) "e;Picus the Thief is highly original, beautifully imaginative and utterly engaging. It is no mean feat that the author has managed to create a series of interconnected worlds, a loveable central character, as well as a host of other characters that all have genuine depth. If you are looking for gifts for books lovers or top fantasy books, read Picus the Thief."e;
Mark of the Baskerville Hound
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A New York police officer, who is on a speaking engagement in Britain finds time to visit the Dartmoor environs. As a nuts and bolts detective events occur on the moors that test his sanity and reason. What are the reasons for a sudden rash of maulings and horror? He returns to New York only to ask help form a priest and a doctor. Finally, he alone must return to the woman he met on the moors and come face to face with the ultimate terror.
Professor Reflects on Sherlock Holmes
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The uniqueness of this book is the essays and activities that include both serious and farcical writings about Arthu Conan Doyle's, Sherlock Holmes. A travelogue that compares Reichenbach Falls and Trummelbach Falls for Professor Moriarty's demise; and notes from a visit to Trinity College at Oxford to view Monsignor Knox's writings and entries in the Gryphon Club Book provide the reader with engaging insights into Sherlock Holmes' world of scholarship.
Sherlock Holmes
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A diverse collection of works from various writers, many of whom are unpublished until now. There are laughs, tears and numerous flights of fancy. In short; quirky and fun. Pull up a chair to the fireside in the comfort of the Stranger's Room and be transported to the world of Holmes and Watson. All author royalties accruing from sales of this book will be donated to 'The Beacon Society'
The Charlie Davies Mysteries Books 1-3
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Charlie Davies isn't really qualified to solve a murder. She isn't really qualified to do anything, unless it involves publicly embarrassing herself. She’s great at that. Catch up on Charlie's crime-solving antics in this hilarious, binge-worthy mystery collection! Losing Your Head: When rich boy James is accused of killing his billionaire uncle, he bets Charlie twenty grand that she can't find the real culprit, and she simply can't resist. The money, that is – she has no trouble resisting him, no matter how symmetrical his stupid face is.?As Charlie investigates, things get more and more dangerous. She needs to find the murderer soon, or it won't just be her money and reputation on the line...? She might lose her head.? Unfinished Sentence: Word is that local club owner Lonny Lionel isn’t who he claims, but that's not the kind of thing you can just come out and ask someone. Charlie might not be a world class private investigator, but this time she’s the only person for the job, what with her friend dating the man in question and all.? Graceless: When a little girl goes missing, Charlie is convinced that both the police and her boss are looking in the wrong place. She joins off-duty cop James McKenzie in a secret investigation into the clues everyone else seems to be overlooking - but?Charlie finds herself wondering about McKenzie’s real motives for spending time with her. And when more details of her brother’s disappearance come to light, she’s not sure whose side James is on… A hilarious sleuthing series for anyone who loves to laugh out loud on their crime-solving adventures. If you enjoy chick-lit murder mysteries with romance and a snarky heroine, give Charlie Davies a try!
Hector Ajuda A Limpar O Parque
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O Hector é um ouri?o-cacheiro que gosta de brincar com os amigos no parque. Ao aperceber-se de que o velho vigilante do parque tem um problema, decide ajudar. Mas como pode um ouri?o-cacheiro ajudar um ser humano? Hector Ajuda a Limpar O Parque é o primeiro de uma cole??o de livros ilustrados para crian?as escritos de acordo com vários Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável das Na??es Unidas. Com personagens encantadoras e coloridas, estas fábulas mostram às crian?as como pode ser divertido ajudarem-se umas às outras e ao seu meio-ambiente! Os livros adequam-se ao uso doméstico ou na sala de aula e incluem perguntas para discuss?o sobre os tópicos abordados, sendo um recurso útil para pais e professores.
