This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the ori
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is
Sons and Lovers (1913) is the semi-autobiographical story of a young man's struggle for emotional independence. Trapped in a violent, loveless marriage to a man she considers socially inferior, Gertru
Widely regarded as the precursor of the modern mystery and suspense novels, The Moonstone tells of the events surrounding the disappearance of a mysterious (and cursed) yellow diamond. T. S. Eliot cal
It was the time of the French Revolution a time of great change and great danger. It was a time when injustice was met by a lust for vengeance, and rarely was a distinction made between the innocent a
According to Winston Churchill, Alan Turing made the single biggest contribution to the Allied victory over Nazi Germany with his code-breaking machine. The world is also indebted to Turing's genius f
To build and fly! Each one is based on a real aircraft, and the book is full of fantastic facts about them. A specification box for each plane gives details on wingspan, length, speed and engine
In this epic work, John Milton seeks “to justify the ways of God to men” through the familiar Christian myth of the fall from grace. The poem is imbued with Milton’s profoundly individual view of man’
Brave New World is set in the fictional, and seemingly utopian, World State. A world where all wants, needs and desires are provided for. Materialism, overconsumption and free sex are all encouraged.
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
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
The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power (or Virtue),
A classic story of trying circumstances and enduring hope, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave is an eloquentaccount of the young man's life under slavery and his eventu
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
Few philosophers have had a greater impact on the modern world than John Stuart Mill. World leaders, political parties and academics have all taken inspiration from his pioneering concepts. In On Libe
In Walden, Thoreau offers apositive and insightful look at human solitude and the natural world. Detailing his experiences of life at Walden Pond, Thoreau's fascinating look at human solitude and the
Blaise Pascal's unfinished work, Pensées, is an eloquent apology for the Christian faith. In a fragmented collection of notes, Pascal examines Christianity as well as human nature through theological,
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
