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Fiction, Novel
Hard Times : Original Un-Abridged Classic collector’s Edition (Hardback)
- Page : 310
- ISBN : 9789394885943
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 2.2 cm
Now, what I want is, Facts. . . . Facts alone are wanted in life. ”Thus begins Superintendent Mr. Gradgrind—a wealthy, retired merchant—addressing a group of young students at his school in the industrial town of Coketown, England. A rigid man of fact, rational self-interest and realities, he not only teaches his pupils according to the utilitarian principles, but also raises his children with the same philosophy. When they grow up, as their lives begin to turn chaotic, they reproach their father for their upbringing. Will Mr. Gradgrind realize his flaws and become a humble man?Satirizing the laissez-faire system, Dickens’ Hard Times lays bare the wide gap between the rich and the poor. Criticizing the materialistic world, this Victorian novel throws light on the value of emotions and the human heart. It has undergone several film and theatre adaptations.
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Fiction, Novel
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea : Original Unabridged Classic Collector’s Edition by Jules Verne (Hardback)
Fiction, NovelTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea : Original Unabridged Classic Collector’s Edition by Jules Verne (Hardback)
- Page : 462
- ISBN : 9789394885998
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 3 cm
The greatest underwater adventure ever written. French naturalist Professor Aronnax joins a task force to rid the seas of a monster that is terrorizing shipping lanes. But the Professor’s mission takes an unexpected turn when he falls overboard and is rescued by the ‘monster’ itself—the Nautilus, a man-made submarine built by the mysterious Captain Nemo. At first Aronnax is thrilled to see the unimaginable wonders of the oceans—the reef of coral that formed a cemetery, the floes of the South Pole, the huge oyster and its priceless pearl, the lost land of Atlantis—but soon he realizes that his host’s motives may be more sinister than he had thought. This triumphant work of the imagination shows the limitless possibilities of science and the dark depths of the human mind.
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Fiction, Novel
Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas (Hardback)
- Page : 716
- ISBN : 9789394885080
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 4.6 cm
Twenty Years After (1845), the sequel to The Three Musketeers, is a supreme creation of suspense and heroic adventure. Two decades have passed since the musketeers triumphed over Cardinal Richelieu and Milady. Time has weakened their resolve, and dispersed their loyalties. But treasons and strategems still cry out for justice: civil war endangers the throne of France, while in England Cromwell threatens to send Charles to the scaffold. Dumas brings his immortal quartet out of retirement to cross swords with time, the malevolence of men, and the forces of history. But their greatest test is a titanic struggle with the son of Milady, who wears the face of Evil.
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Fiction, Novel
The People That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Hardback)
- Page : 96
- ISBN : 9789394885950
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1 cm
The People That Time Forgot is a fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs. The novel begins with the organization of an expedition to rescue Bowen J. Tyler, Lys La Rue, and the other castaways marooned on the large Antarctic island of Caprona, whose tropical interior, known to its inhabitants as Caspak, is home to prehistoric fauna of all eras. Tyler’s recovered manuscript detailing their ordeal is delivered to his family, and the relief effort is put together by Tom Billings, secretary of the Tyler shipbuilding business. The expedition’s ship, the Toreador, locates Caprona, and while the bulk of the crew attempts to scale the encircling cliffs Billings flies over them in an aircraft.
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Fiction, Novel
Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey (Hardback)
- Page : 313
- ISBN : 9789356520097
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 2.2 cm
Initially published in 1912 and the first of Zane Grey’s many bestsellers, this stirring tale of adventure in the high country established the prototype for western novels of the twentieth century. The plot’s focus is a proud young heroine who’s determined to defend her Utah ranch. She stands alone against the villains who rustle and stampede her cattle — until a stranger rides into the territory. Notorious as the scourge of Mormon transgressors, the stranger stays on to assist in the inevitable showdown, and romance blooms amid the canyons and cottonwoods. A classic of American frontier fiction, Riders of the Purple Sage teems with color, authenticity, and thrills.
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Fiction, Novel
The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas (Hardback)
- Page : 556
- ISBN : 9789394885691
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 3.3 cm
It has been eight years since Philippe was captured and locked in the prison of Bastille. He languishes here, wondering what he could have possibly done to deserve such an unending, cruel punishment. And why is his face always under the clasp of an iron mask? Eight long years, Philippe has only wondered. Now, the truth is finally revealed to him. Aramis, one of the three musketeers, goes to Philippe’s cell and hands over a mirror and a portrait of the reigning King Louis XIV. Philippe is the twin brother of the King of France, and Aramis intends to put him on the throne. The corrupt and destructive ways of the current king have gone on for far too long. THE FINAL AND THE MOST DANGEROUS ADVENTURE OF THE THREE MUSKETEERS DRAWS NEAR, ONE THAT WILL BRING THEM HEAD TO HEAD WITH THE MOST POWERFUL MAN IN FRANCE.
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Classic Fiction, Fiction, Novel
Grimms Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm (Hardcover)
- Page : 256
- ISBN : 9789356520042
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 2 cm
Once upon a time in a fairy tale world, There were magical mirrors and golden slippers,Castles and fields and mountains of glass, Houses of bread and windows of sugar.Frogs transformed into handsome Princes, And big bad wolves into innocent grandmothers.There were evil queens and wicked stepmothers,Sweethearts, true brides and secret lovers. In the same fairy world, A poor boy has found a golden key and an iron chest and “We must wait until he has quite unlocked it and opened the lid.”A classic collection of timeless folk tales by Grimm Brothers, Grimm’s Fairy Tales are not only enchanting, mysterious and amusing, but also frightening and intriguing. Delighting children and adults alike, these tales have undergone several adaptations over the decades. This edition with black-and-white illustrations is a translation by Margaret Hunt.
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political treatise, Uncategorized
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli (Hardback)
- Page : 98
- ISBN : 9789356520516
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.1 cm
It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.?How can a prince rise to power?What must he do to remain in it?What is expected of a good ruler?Which is better?to be feared or to be loved?Offering an explicit insight into the minds of a ruler, here is a practical handbook and a political treatise exploring the attainment, maintenance and utilization of political power in the Western world. It warns that if a state is not governed properly it shall collapse on the ruler.It describes the art and craft of war. It elaborates on the qualities of a prince and his prudence. It gives lessons in statesmanship and on judging the strength of principalities. One of the first works of modern political philosophy, Niccolò Machiavelli?s the Prince expounds on why the princes of Italy lost their states. He dedicates the book to Lorenzo de? Medici, believing that it is he who can bring salvation for Italy. Full of historical references, the book continues to influence its readers and the hidden ruler in them.
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Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Novel
The Doctrine and Practice of Yoga by Swami Mukerji Yogi (Swami A. P. Mukerji ) (Hardback)
Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, NovelThe Doctrine and Practice of Yoga by Swami Mukerji Yogi (Swami A. P. Mukerji ) (Hardback)
- Page : 96
- ISBN : 9789356520462
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1 cm
“The Doctrine and Practice of Yoga” by swámi A. P. Mukerji. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
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Classic Fiction
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell (Hardback)
- Page : 178
- ISBN : 9789356520301
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.3 cm
“It is good people who make good places.” Well-born and well-bred, the handsome horse named Black Beauty spends his early days with his mother at an English farm. Treated with affection and kindness, he is encouraged to be good always. “. . . I hope you will fall into good hands; but a horse never knows who may buy him, or who may drive him; it is all a chance for us; but still I say, do your best, wherever it is, and keep up your good name.”As Black Beauty grows up and changes hands, will he be able to endure the cruel masters, keeping in mind his mother’s lessons of goodness?Bringing to light the mistreatment of horses in England in the nineteenth-century, Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty was a galloping success. One of the bestselling books of all time, it has been adapted for films and theatre and has been an inspiration for several other works of literature.
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Fiction, Novel
The Heritage of the Desert by Zane Grey (Hardback)
- Page : 237
- ISBN : 9789356520103
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.8 cm
The Heritage of the Desert: A Novel By Zane Grey Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and pulp fiction that presented an idealized image of the rugged Old West. “The Heritage of the Desert” is a western focusing on Mormon culture through a group of people in 1890 Utah. The book revolves around the character, August Naab, a landowner and cattle rustler. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
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Play
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare (Hardback)
- Page : 104
- ISBN : 978-9356520004.
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1 cm
“And yet, to say the truth, reason and love keep little company together nowadays.”In the kingdom of Athens, Helena loves Demetrius; Demetrius loves Hermia; and Hermia loves Lysander who loves her too. But since Hermia’s father wants Demetrius as his son-in-law, the lovers elope to the forest, only to be followed by Hermia’s best friend— Helena—and her suitor.What happens in the forest, which is enchanted by fairies and elves who work around magical flowers and love potions, when the mischievous elf, Puck, is asked to dispense the spell and he mistakenly places the flower’s juice on Lysander’s eyes instead of Demetrius’? Will the lovers be united with their true love?One of Shakespeare’s earlier and most popular romantic comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream perfectly blends humour and mirth with reality and romance. It has undergone several adaptations across various art forms and continues to be staged around the globe.
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Play, Poetry
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (Hardback)
- Page : 134
- ISBN : 978-9356520196
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.1 cm
Washed ashore on the Coast of Illyria after a shipwreck, Viola is separated from her twin brother Sebastian, whom she considers to be dead. A stranger to this unknown land, she disguises herself as a young man named Cesario and joins the service of Duke Orsino. Viola falls for Duke Orsino. Duke Orsino loves Countess Olivia. And Countess Olivia falls for cesario—viola’s male disguise. With this triangle begins the romantic drama of confusions, mistaken identities, and the suffering it causes.
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Fiction, Novel
The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore (Hardback)
- Page : 241
- ISBN-13 : 978-9356520110
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.8 cm
Set on a Bengali noble’s estate in 1908, this is both a love story and a novel of political awakening. The central character, bimala, is torn between the duties owed to her husband, Nikhil, and the demands made on her by the radical leader, sandip. Her attempts to resolve the irreconciliable pressures of the home and world reflect the conflict in India itself, and the tragic outcome foreshadows the unrest that accompanied Partition in 1947.
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