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  • A Winter in the Hills

    by John Wain ...
    '[A] triumph of mature observation and art.' - Daily Telegraph'A winter's tale of light and laughter.' - Sunday Times'What is especially enjoyable is the rough-edged tenderness and kindness of Mr Wain's concern ... probably his most substantial achievement to date.' - Robert Nye, Saturday Times Review'[S]ubstantial and serious ... sustains a vigorous narrative line - he has always been an ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Hurry on Down

    "A great fund of comic invention." - Times Literary Supplement"Written with great spirit . . . very funny . . . fresh, unhackneyed and excellently observed." - Listener"[A] bustling kaleidoscope of a book, by an author fertile in expedient, keenly observant and occasionally probing the heart of darkness." - Sunday TimesCharles Lumley feels that he has been born in captivity - the captivity of his ... Read more

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  • Three Scientists of the Ancient World

    Anaxagoras, Archimedes, Hypatia

    These plays cover one thousand years of the ancient world from the golden age of Athens to 5th century Alexandria. The protagonists are Anaxagoras, Archimedes and Hypatia, scientists, mathematicians, philosophers. All three of them came into conflict with the prevalent views of the time. Anaxagoras maintained that the sun was a big burning rock of the size of the Peleponnesus. He was condemned to ... Read more

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  • The Old Wives' Tale

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    First published in 1908, The Old Wives' Tale affirms the integrity of ordinary lives as it tells the story of the Baines sisters--shy, retiring Constance and defiant, romantic Sophia--over the course of nearly half a century. Bennett traces the sisters' lives from childhood in their father's drapery shop in provincial Bursley, England, during the mid-Victorian era, through their married lives, to ... Read more

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  • Salmonella in Domestic Animals

    Salmonella remains a major cause of economic loss in domestic livestock and human food poisoning worldwide. In the last 10 years there have been major advances in understanding the salmonella organism, meaning a compiled source of the new research is urgently needed. With fully updated chapters and new coverage of genome structure, virulence, vaccine development, molecular methods for epidemiology ... Read more

    $229.19 USD

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    Join the audacious adventures of Denry Machin in Arnold Bennett's captivating novel, "Denry the Audacious." This charming tale follows the rise of a young man from humble beginnings to the heights of society, driven by ambition, wit, and a fearless spirit.As Denry navigates the complexities of life in the early 20th century, a tantalizing question emerges: What lengths will he go to achieve ... Read more

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  • Riceyman Steps (Unabridged)

    This carefully crafted ebook: "Riceyman Steps (Unabridged)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Riceyman Steps is a novel by British novelist Arnold Bennett, first published in 1923 and winner of that year's James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. The story takes place in 1919-1920 and deals with the final year in the life of its main character, ... Read more

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  • Winesburg Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small Town Life

    The book is set in the fictional small town of Winesburg, Ohio, and consists of a series of loosely linked character sketches and stories. Each story focuses on the inner lives, desires, and struggles of various residents of the town. These characters, often considered grotesque or eccentric by the standards of their society, grapple with loneliness, isolation, unfulfilled dreams, and the ... Read more

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  • Essays of Michel de Montaigne Complete

    Immerse yourself in the profound reflections of Essays of Michel de Montaigne Complete, a timeless collection that explores the intricacies of human thought, behavior, and experience. Montaigne, often hailed as the father of the essay, invites readers on a journey through his musings on a variety of subjects, offering wisdom that resonates through the ages.As you delve into these essays, you'll ... Read more

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  • Kidnapped

    Series series Unexpurgated Start Publishing LLC
    When orphan David Balfour is betrayed by his Uncle Ebenezer, he finds himself imprisoned on the Covenant and bound for the Carolinas. But the ship hits some rocks and is wrecked. David is thrown overboard and washed up on the shore of a Scottish island. Together with fellow survivor, the wanted rebel, Alan Breck, David sets off across the treacherous highlands on a quest for justice--and revenge! ... Read more

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  • The Plauge

    by Albert Camus ...
    "The Plague" by Albert Camus is a Camusian existentialist novel set in Algeria. It explores the absurdity of life through an epidemic that forces characters into isolation and existential crisis. As the epidemic spreads, suffering and death become pervasive, prompting profound philosophical reflection on morality and resilience within the quarantined community. Camus delves into the existential ... Read more

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  • The Pickwick Papers

    Experience the wit, charm, and unforgettable characters that launched Charles Dickens's remarkable literary career. Discover "The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens, the beloved novel that introduced the world to one of literature's greatest storytellers. Overflowing with humor, memorable adventures, lively characters, and sharp observations of nineteenth-century English society, this enduring ... Read more

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