Northanger Abbey is both a perfectly aimed literary parody and a withering satire of the commercial aspects of marriage among the English gentry at the turn of the nineteenth century. But most of all,
The main character, Fanny Price, is a young girl from a poor family, raised by her rich uncle and aunt, Sir Thomas and Lady Bertram, at Mansfield Park. She grows up with her four cousins, Tom Bertram,
Zen has for centuries taught a wisdom that is still deeply relevant today. In this compilation, author William Wray has selected a range of sayings, tales, and verses from within the Zen tradition. Ea
Mindfulness—being in the moment—is a great way to discover who you really are, and there's no better way of finding this out than by keeping a mindfulness journal.In a world full of noise and distract
This collection of large-print, easy-to-read crosswords specifically for discerning puzzle lovers will test general knowledge and word skills. Perfect for crosswords beginners and experts alike.The In
This collection of large-print, easy-to-read wordsearches specifically for discerning puzzle lovers covers a wide range of themes. Perfect for wordsearch beginners and experts alike.The Ingenious Book
Open this book and, using the included magical press-out "flashlight," illuminate a nighttime world full of amazing animals! Whether exploring an Amazon jungle or an African safari, kids ages 6 and up
Where did the first cells come from? Why did creatures first crawl out of the ocean? Why do humans have tailbones? This beautifully illustrated, highly accessible book invites young readers ages 8 and
Is it a penguin? Or a robot? Or even a dinosaur? Kids ages 3 and up can connect the dots by following the correct order of letters to reveal all kinds of animals, people, and vehicles. This book is fi
An excellent introduction to the wonders of space for children ages 4 and up. Kids will learn how what it's like being in zero gravity, how stars are formed, how rockets shoot up, and much more. Featu
'...poetry is the blossom and the fragrancy of all human knowledge, human thoughts, human passions, emotions, language.' Samuel Taylor ColeridgeThis glorious celebration of classic poetry features ver
Want to be a writer? The Creative Writing Journal is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone wanting to know the nuts and bolts of writing.Including more than 40 helpful exercises to teach you to w
A fun introduction to the main ideas of mathematics. In Q&A format, Think Like a Mathematician explains the philosophical arguments around questions such as:Was mathematics invented or discovered?Can
Think Like a Philosopher is a fun introduction to the main concepts of philosophy, showing how the subject has a clear, practical, and vital purpose to our daily lives and thinking.Using a Q&A format
This collection of dot-to-dot puzzles designed specifically for discerning puzzle lovers contains a wide range of delightful pictures that can be colored in and even displayed as completed artwork.The
This collection specifically for discerning puzzle lovers contains Sudokus arranged by increasing level of difficulty. Perfect for Sudoku beginners and experts alike.The Ingenious Books are created es
Based on the original artworks that appeared in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, the oldest of its kind in the world, puzzle enthusiasts can indulge their passion for connecting the dots before coloring i
Think Like a Psychologist is a fun introduction to the universal aspects of psychology that affect our daily lives and relationships.Using a Q&A format, the book delves into questions such as:What goe
Think Like an Economist is a fun introduction to the main concepts of economics. It illustrates how the subject has a clear, practical purpose vital to our daily lives and thinking, includes stories o
We have always dreamt and sought to interpret the meaning and significance of our dreams. But our understanding of dreams and dreaming has always been incomplete. If dreams or sleep pictures are not m
This easy-to-follow, charming book is ideal for budding artists of all abilities who want to learn to draw their favorite animals. From ferocious lions to cute kittens, little artists aged 4 and up wi
The fourth in the popular series of silly signs books from Arcturus Publishing, this is another collection of daft directions, crazy commands, and weird warnings from around the world.Features 96 full
Revered as one of the most influential American poets of all time, Walt Whitman used his own money to publish his first collection of poetry in a slim volume called Leaves of Grass. Over the following
This collection of challenging IQ puzzles is part of a series of books produced by the Bletchley Park Trust. Follow in the footsteps of the Codebreakers and see if you have the puzzle-solving skills n
This collection of challenging logic puzzles is part of a series of books produced by the Bletchley Park Trust. Follow in the footsteps of the Codebreakers and see if you have the puzzle-solving skill
A masterful mix of horror and absurdity that tells the story of traveling salesman Samsa, who wakes up one day to find out he has turned into a giant insect.Kafka's novella has beenadapted for film an
By turns philosophical and poetic, this sweeping Russian novel recounts the events surrounding the French invasion of Russia during the Napoleonic era. It covers the years between 1805 and 1813 and is
In 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev produced the first widely recognized Periodic Table designed to illustrate the properties of the known elements.This is a key story of the march of science an
Read this book and become a happy non-smoker for the rest of your life.The Allen Carr Easyway Method that has successfully helped cure millions worldwide is equally as successful for both men and wome
A fascinating illustrated account of a crucial but less well-known aspect of the Third Reich.The story of the weapons that could have won the war: Nazi flying saucers, the V-1 flying bomb, the V-2 roc
The Pocket Book of Success shows you how to focus on and attain your most cherished goals. Successful people from all walks of life and from the ancient past to the present day share their advice. Wit
This stunning collection of more than 60 color-by-number pictures will keep nature-lovers engrossed for hours.From mountain vistas and tropical sunsets to bird life and wild animals, the artwork celeb
The Affirmations Coloring Book contains gorgeous floral and geometric images to color and make your own alongside affirmative phrases and quotes designed to inspire and uplift. Some of the affirmation
This educational activity book aims to make math learning fun and exciting by focusing on colorful puzzles, games, and exercises. Kids ages 5 and up will learn the basic steps of adding and subtractin
Allen Carr's international bestseller, The Easy Way to Stop Smoking, has sold more than eleven million copies worldwide and helped to turn countless smokers into non-smokers.The Little Book of Quittin
In 1945, Hitler committed suicide in his bunker as the Third Reich collapsed around him and the Red Army swamped Berlin. This is the story of what happened to Germany between the years 1945 and 1950,
Hitler had declared: 'National Socialism will be an exclusively male revolution', while his cynical spin doctor Goebbels attempted to justify the exclusion of women from politics and public life by de
The classic translation of the Persian mathematician Omar Khayyam's poetry by Edward Fitzgerald has become a feature of the educated world since it was first published in the mid-19th century. Its cla
The "perfect father and husband," Mikhail Popkov was the Siberian policeman responsible for the deaths of approximately 30 women who reminded him of his chronically alcoholic mother who had abused him
Can you predict killing sprees? What do young men who become mass killers have in common? Why do so many of them write manifestos online and what do these tell us?Taking the words written by some the
