Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Shooting stars tear across the night sky, then a gigantic artificial cylinder descends from Mars to land near London. Inquisitive locals gather round, only to be struck down by a murderous Heat-Ray. Giant destructive machines disgorge from the cylinder, destroying everything in their path on a merciless march towards the capital. Can humanity survive this Martian onslaught? A gripping adventure written in semi-documentary style, "The War of the Worlds" by H. G. Wells is the seminal man versus machine adventure which has inspired countless ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Controversial and sexually charged, The Taming of the Shrew is possibly William Shakespeare's first play, and certainly among the most performed. Petruchio's courtship of the unwilling shrew Katherina poses the question: is it an examination of brute male domination or a passionate love story with a powerful moral message? To read it is to gain unique insight into a portrait of a marriage as created by a true master. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition is illustrated throughout by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert (1817 - 1897), and ... |
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Inspired by deities, folklore and fairy tales from around the world. The path to enlightenment is unique for each of us, but many of the lessons we learn are shared stories passed among cultures and generations. "Tarot of Divine" brings traditional tarot archetypes to life with a lustrous series of fables, including the Little Mermaid, Aladdin, the Crane Wife, Sleeping Beauty, King Arthur, and the stories of many lesser-known legends and deities from all over the world. Just as the as the tarot provides ways to interpret the world around us, so too, do these illuminating folktales. ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Meet the human boy Mowgli, the sleek panther Bagheera, the "sleepy brown bear" Baloo, and the conniving tiger Shere Khan in one of the world's best-loved books. A collection of short stories and poems centred on the charming cast, "The Jungle Book" not only follows Mowgli's journey to learn the Law of the Jungle from his animal companions but also introduces some of its other wonderful inhabitants in stories such as "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" and "The White Seal". This "Macmillan Collector's Library" ... |
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The History Book is the ultimate guide to the ancient world, with incredible facts, stunning photographs and artworks and fantastic design. Kids aged 9+ will be enthralled and excited from start to finish. The book contains: the most exciting facts and images to keep kids interested; fantastic design concepts complement each subject to get kids hooked; covers everything from mighty warriors to amazing constructions. Four amazing chapters in The History Book: History Revealed goes back in time to uncover a host of extreme events, ideas and people; in Unearth History, dig deep to discover the mysteries of the ... |
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Edited by Gaby Morgan. ... Poems of the Sea is an anthology of classic poetry that celebrates the sea; from the power of a stormy ocean to ships and sailors and beaches strewn with shells. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library ; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by author Adam Nicolson. For generations, poets have taken inspiration from ocean mists and rugged coastlines to conjure up adventures on the high seas and joyous days at the seaside. From Emily Dickinson 's ... |
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The Earth Book is the ultimate guide to our planet, with astounding facts, unbelievable photographs and stunning design. Kids aged 9+ will be enthralled and excited from start to finish. The book contains: the most exciting information and photos to keep kids interested; fantastic design concepts complement each subject to get kids hooked; covers everything from beautiful wonders to natural forces. Four amazing chapters in The Earth Book: in Active Earth, find out more about the natural forces that are constantly changing our planet; journey through Earth's biggest and most mysterious habitat in Vast ... |
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The Science Book is the ultimate guide to the world of science, with incredible facts, stunning photographs and artworks and fantastic design. Kids aged 9+ will be enthralled and excited from start to finish. The book contains: the most exciting facts and photos to keep your child interested; fantastic design concepts complement each subject to get kids hooked; covers everything from chemical reactions and the human body to the universe. Four amazing chapters in The Science Book: discover the breakthroughs that have shaped the world in Incredible Science; body science takes a top-to-toe tour of the human body ... |
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Tales of the Woodland is a beautiful hardback book where children to follow the adventures of four adorable animals in their natural woodland habitats. Four original animal stories written by Catherine Veitch tell the story of Blaze the emperor butterfly, Diamond the white-tailed deer, Jasper the jay and Silver the shrew. Children will be captivated by a deer who loves solving mysteries, a proud butterfly who starts to make friends, a mischievous shrew, and a jay who learns to share with others. Each story unfolds through a wonderful backdrop of artwork, packed with charming detail, and explores themes that children ... |
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"Bulgaria of the Religions" is a high-quality volume written to the highest standards of producing a guide book, with positive attitude towards the different religions, knowledge of history and love for culture and its religious background. The book perfectly serves the purpose of introducing Bulgaria's religious heritage to the outsider. The rich and creative illustrative material, the high standard of research, the range of topics and the interdisciplinary approach makes the volume both informative and entertaining. It coves subjects as varied as archaeology, architecture and the art of Christianity, Islam, ... |
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The Ultimate battle begins on Ravnica. ... Teyo Verada wants nothing more than to be a shieldmage, wielding arcane energies to protect his people from his world's vicious diamondstorms. When he's buried alive in the aftermath of his first real tempest, the young mage's life is about to end before it can truly begin-until it doesn't. In a flash, a power he didn't know he had whisks him away from his home, to a world of stone, glass, and wonder: Ravnica. Teyo is a Planeswalker, one of many to be called to the world-spanning city-all lured by Nicol Bolas, the Elder Dragon. Bolas lays siege to the city of ... |
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"A yet too rare example of a balanced approach towards the Bulgarian past is what you will come upon in this book... You might not share the opinion of what has been laid out here; you might find the events and their explanation well-known or queer - anyway, it is worth reading it." Andrey Pantev , Professor of history ... |
