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′We′re their slaves as long as we can work; we pile up their fortunes with the sweat of our brows, and yet we are to live as separate as if we were in two worlds...′Set in the industrial unrest of 184

′Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.′Set before the Jacobite Rising in 1715, Scott drew upon the political and economic struggles leading up to the rising in his fictional work t

′I′ve worn that mask so long I don′t feel safe without it.′The Man in the Iron Mask sees D′Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis return to meet their destinies in their final adventure. D′Artagnan still

′Lord Dorincourt had occasion to wear his grim smile many a time as the days passed by. Indeed, as his acquaintance with his grandson progressed, he wore the smile so often that there were moments whe

′That′s Harris all over - so ready to take the burden of everything himself, and put it on the backs of other people.′Three late-Victorian gentlemen, George, Harris and the writer himself as well as t

′It is foolish to wish for beauty. Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others. If the mind be but well cultivated, and the heart well disposed, no one ever cares

′Sometimes it is harder to deprive oneself of a pain than of a pleasure.′Set on the French Riviera in the 1920s, American Dick Diver and his wife Nicole are the epitome of chic, living a glamorous lif

′He felt that in this crisis his laws of life were useless. Whatever he had learned of himself was here of no avail. He was an unknown quantity.′Following one soldier′s journey from naive recruit to h

′There is no greater sorrow then to recall our times of joy in wretchedness.′Considered one of the greatest medieval poems written in the common vernacular of the time, Dante′s Inferno begins on Good

The official companion to series 1 and 2. Downton Abbey portrays a world of elegance and decadence, a world of duty and obedience and a world of romance and rivalry: this companion book, full of rich

′Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably.′One of Shakespeare′s most witty and enjoyable comedies, Much Ado About Nothing is a play that explores courtship, romance and marriage through a number of re

The boy and the penguin still enjoy spending all their time together… That is, until the penguin starts to dream of flying, ignoring the boys advice that it is impossible. Running away, the penguin vi

Including Poe′s most terrifying, grotesque and haunting short stories, TALES OF MYSTERY AND IMAGINATION is the ultimate collection of the infamous author′s macabre works.Considered to be one of the ea

′Look! You want to see! See! Feast your eyes, glut your soul on my cursed ugliness! Look at Erik′s face! Now you know the face of the voice!′Living secretly beneath the Paris Opera House, ′The Phantom

′I pay very little regard...to what any young person says on the subject of marriage. If they profess a disinclination for it, I only set it down that they have not yet seen the right person.′Humble a

′My true name is so well known in the Records or Registers at Newgate, and in the Old Bailey, and there are some things of such consequence still depending there, relating to my particular conduct, th

′There was one place in the world that stood solid and did not melt into unreality: the place where his mother was. Everybody else could grow shadowy, almost non-existent to him, but she could not.′In

′... we call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no words.′When his beloved owners are forced to sell him, BLACK BE

′Stars, hide your fires!Let not light see my black and deep desires.′One of Shakespeare′s darkest and most violent tragedies, Macbeth′s struggle between his own ambition and his loyalty to the King is

Superintendent Dalziel falls for the recently bereaved Mrs Fielding's ample charms, and has to be rescued from a litter of fresh corpses by Inspector Pascoe. Superintendent Andy Dalziel's holiday runs

Henry loves books… but not like you and I. He loves to EAT books! This exciting story follows the trials and tribulations of a boy with a voracious appetite for books. Henry discovers his unusual tast

As the North reels under a series of unexpected defeats during the dark first year of the American Civil War, one man leaves behind his family to aid the Union cause. His experiences will utterly chan

Join Ash and friends for another action-packed Pokémon adventure for the ultimate Pokémon face-off! The latest adventure with Ash and Pikachu!Can you read them all?Titles in this collection:• Ash's Big Challenge• Pokemon Peril• The Orange League• Scyther vs Charizard• Race to Danger• Snow Time!• Power Up Psyduck• The Winner's Cup• The Pokemon School• Adventures on Treasure Island• Old Friends New Battles• The Catxorita Challenge• A New Beginning• Pocket Puzzles• Mini Mazes

A perfect introduction to Agatha Christie - four of the best Hercule Poirot stories, chosen for their readability and sense of adventure.

An introduction to some of the most popular myths and legends from around the world.

A practical introduction to hatha yoga. Clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions to over 40 key postures. Benefits and cautions are highlighted for each posture. Published in paperback with a styl

Gem GI is a clear introduction to what a GI diet is and how it works. It explains the difference between the glycemic index of a food and its glycemic load. The GI food counter rates hundreds of foods

A new edition of the Booker Prize winner Penelope Fitzgerald's best-loved novel of romance in post-war Italy, with a new introduction by Julian Barnes.

Richard Bandler, co-creator of NLP and the man who inspired Paul McKenna to greatness, collaborates with Alessio Roberti and Owen Fitzpatrick to reveal how to unleash your true potential and transform

A commemorative 75th anniversary edition of Tolkien’s classic book, including a revised introduction, a map, a copy of Tolkien’s unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for an aborted sequel, and the original first edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Farmer Giles of Ham did not look like a hero. He was fat and red-bearded and enjoyed a slow, comfortable life.Then one day a rather deaf and short-sighted giant blundered on to his land. More by luck than skill, Farmer Giles managed to scare him away. The people of the village cheered: Farmer Giles was a hero.His reputation spread far and wide across the kingdom. So it was natural that when the dragon Chrysophylax visited the area it was Farmer Giles who was expected to do battle with it!

About the Book The perfect and practical pocket guide to being a hat wearer for novices and aficionados alike, complete with tips on where to buy them, how to wear them, who wears them best and tricks

The much-loved Guardian columnist asks what it takes to make a husband, and looks to his own married life to provide the answer.* *This book should in no way be read as a guide to a successf

A commemorative golden anniversary edition of Tolkien's classic book, including a new introduction, a map, a copy of Tolkien's unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for

An essential tool that gives you all the information you need to make the crucial decisions of what and where to study, and how much it will cost to go to university – bestselling, objective and autho

Jane Austen's timeless novel with a new Introduction by Joanna Trollope and featuring the opening chapters from Joanna Trollope's own contemporary new novel Sense & Sensibility. Perfect for Jane A

The first ever B-format edition of Tolkien’s complete Father Christmas letters, including a new introduction and rare archive materials. Every December an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole

The classic, heartrending story of a British boy's four year ordeal in a Japanese prison camp during the Second World War. Newly reissued with an introduction by John Lanchester. Based on J. G. Ballar

A healthy young man dies in his sleep, despite the ringing of seven separate alarm clocks…Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper; so the other house guests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6.30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank had backfired with tragic consequences.For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words ‘Seven Dials’ were to take on a new and chilling significance…The Seven Dials Mystery is available to watch on Netflix, starring Mia McKenna Bruce, Martin Freeman and Helena Bonham Carter.

A charming new paperback edition of one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s major pieces of short fiction, and his only finished work dating from after the publication of The Lord of the Rings. What began as a preface to The Golden Key by George MacDonald eventually grew into this charming short story, so named by Tolkien to suggest an early work by P.G.Wodehouse. Composed almost a decade after The Lord of the Rings, and when his lifelong occupation with the ‘Silmarillion’ was winding down, Smith of Wootton Major was the product of ripened experience and reflection. It was published in 1967 as a small hardback, complete with charming black and white illustrations by Pauline Baynes, and would be the last work of fiction to be published in Tolkien’s own lifetime.Now, more than 50 years on, this enchanting tale of a wanderer who finds his way into the perilous realm of Faery is being published once again in paperback. Contained here are many intriguing links to the world of Middle-earth, as well as to To

Mr Bliss, a man notable for his immensely tall hats and for the girabbit in his garden, takes the whimsical decision to buy a motor car. But his first drive to visit friends quickly becomes a catalogue of disasters… J.R.R. Tolkien invented and illustrated the book of Mr Bliss’s adventures for his own children when they were very young.The book was handwritten with lots of detailed and uproarious colour pictures. This is a complete and highly imaginative tale of eccentricity. Some of the disasters that befall Mr Bliss could be blamed on his style of driving, but even he could not anticipate being hijacked by three bears.As for what happened next – the readers, whether young or old, will want to discover for themselves. Republished in hardback to match his Letters from Father Christmas and other illustrated Tolkien editions, Mr Bliss is presented as a conventional illustrated storybook, and also with Tolkien's handwritten pages in facsimile at the back, and is sure to delight Tolkien fan