This volume contains the first two novel-length Sherlock Holmes cases: A Study in Scarlet, which to a large extent made Conan Doyle's literary reputation, and The Sign of Four.
In this collection, werewolves, vampires and ghosts stalktheir victims through the nights. Incorporating elements from both horror and fantasy, these supernatural stories are terrifying tales filled w
Science fiction and fantasy have gone hand-in-hand since their emergence at the end of the 19th century. Containing the best short stories of the masters of the two genres, this collection brings toge
For more than 100 years, science fiction writers have told tales of alien encounters and fascinating technologies and they have warned of the dangers of dystopian governments. From Victorians experime
Lovecraft's otherworldly visions of cosmic horrors, alien beings and a world not quite our own remain immensely powerful and able to terrify even the most resolute readers. The stories here span the b
The Kama Sutra is the world's best-known manual on love-making and sexual fulfilment, but it is also more than that: it is a classic text on the value of aesthetic and sensual pleasure. While many of
Epic romances, fearsome dragons and alien worlds lie between the pages of this volume. Containing more than 35 stories from the early masters of fantasy literature, the narratives here transport the r
Follow the journey of 11-year-old orphan Anne Shirley as she grows up over the course of these six titles: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars, Anne's hous
Clement Clarke Moore's classic Christmas poem is brought to life in this beautiful book, which is guaranteed to enchant young readers throughout the festive season. A faithful reproduction of an 1888
The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy and strongly influenced other schools, such as Legalism and Neo-Confucianism. This ancient book is also central in Chinese re
Edgar Allan Poe is regarded as one of the foremost American writers. The stories, poems and novels included here span the breadth of Edgar Allan Poe's unparalleled imagination. From the gothic horror
In the third book of this delightful series, Anne Shirley faces new adventures and challenges and heads for a fresh start at Redmond College. There she discovers what it means to 'grow up' and find lo
The fourth book in the series about red-haired Anne Shirley. Anne is now a young woman, who is beginning a romance with Gilbert Blythe. When she becomes the head of Summerside High School, however, sh
In this fifth title of this charming series, Anne is marrying Gilbert Blythe. While she's thrilled about the marriage, she's sad that their home will be far away from Avonlea. However, there's plenty
The epic poem Paradise Lost tells the Biblical Story of Adam and Eve, their temptation by Satan, and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Through thousands of lines of poetry and over twelve books
"If you look at the way critics describe Lovecraft ... they often say he's purple, overwritten, overblown, verbose, but it's un-put-downable. There's something about that kind of hallucinatorily inten
This illustrated collection of the classic fairy tales collected by the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and translated by Margaret Hunt. Several illustrations by the famous Arthur Rackham accompany t
'O ye Knowledge-Holding Deities, pray hearken unto me; Lead me on the Path, out of your great love' The Tibetan Book of the Dead has its origins in the 'treasure texts' said to have been hidden away b
Mark Twain's novels are filled with humor, wit, and astounding insight into the world of the 19th-century United States. Written entirely in the vernacular, these classic satirical tales exposed the b
Anne Shirley returns in the second book of this charming series. She's now 16, and has delayed her dream of going to college to help Marilla on the farm. However, life at Avonlea is never dull - follo
When Marilla and Matthew decide to adopt a boy from an orphanage they are not sure what to expect. But it's certainly not the imaginative, red-haired little girl who arrives at Green Gables instead. F
The sixth book about the red-headed heroine Anne Shirley. Anne is a mother of five, with another child on the way. As she was once a headstrong child, now so are her own children... Join Anne as she n
The epic poem The Divine Comedy is one of the greatest ever works of western literature. In this epic poem, Dante imagines the afterlife by representing his own travels through Hell, Purgatory and Par
Shakespeare's Sonnets is the title of a collection of 154 sonnets by William Shakespeare, which covers themes such as the passage of time, love, beauty and mortality. The first 126 sonnets are address
Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book vividly brings Bible story to life. Showcasing the best-loved Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments, this charming collection is a wonderful intro
This collection includes seven of the most famous military texts of ancient China. Highlighted by Sun Tzu's the Art of War, this new translation brings to light several texts that display an understan
His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of seven previously-published Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. Five of the stories were published in The Strand magazi
The horrors of the First World War brought released a great outburst of emotional poetry from the soldiers who fought in it. Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen and Rupert Brooke are just some of the poet
The horrors of the First World War brought released a great outburst of emotional poetry from the soldiers who fought in it. Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen and Rupert Brooke are just some of the poet
Christian booklovers will adore this elegant book - a beautiful reproduction of a Victorian-era publication celebrating one of The Bible's most important passages and Jesus' most famous teachings. An
During a business visit to Count Dracula's castle in Transylvania, a young English solicitor finds himself at the center of a series of horrifying incidents. Jonathan Harker is attacked by three phant
The story of Scrooge, a miser who becomes a different man when he is presented with visions of past, present and future by Marley's ghost. First published on 17th December 1843, it had, by Christmas E
Originally published in 1923, The Prophet continues to inspire millions worldwide with its timeless words of love and mystical longing. Kahlil Gibran's most celebrated work is a timeless tale that spe
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY AMANDA VICKERY The Vintage Classics Austen series is designed by the writer and illustrator Leanne Shapton and introduced by some of our finest contemporary writers and Austen
There's nothing like a good ghost story to give you a frisson of fear on a dark winter's night. Gathered in this haunting collection are twenty-seven of the very best of their genre by British and Ame
Beautiful, clever, rich - and single - Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the roman
One of Jane Austen's best loved stories, Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Left almost penniless on the death of their father, they rely on the kindne
Classic Tales of Horror presents the work of some of the world's most celebrated authors in a compilation that provides both a gripping read and glimpses of life beyond the everyday realm. Spooks and
The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection is a unique set of short stories, poems and novels from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. From tales of love, life and heartbreaking loss to humor
Thomas Hardy's fourth novel and first major literary success, Far from the Madding Crowd tells the story of Gabriel Oak, a young shepherd, and Bathsheba Everdene, a proud and beautiful young woman. Th
