In this classic of Latin American magical realism, a South American aristocrat has converted his estate into a home for freaks, including his own deformed son.
The backdrop for this novel is the Second Seminole War of 1835 to 1842, during which the Seminole Indians of Florida teamed up with the group of runaway slaves and sought refuge in a place called Freedom Land--where American soldiers attacked them but were driven back by a much smaller group of determined men. In Marcus's novel, a British officer ...
If you like surf history, action photography, and cool graphics, this book is for you. 438 vintage postcards recap the last 100 years of surfing around the world. The leading postcard dealer shares her expertise on dating and valuing these wonderful items
FLOOD AND FANG is the first of The Raven Mysteries, a series of adventures set in and around Otherhand Castle, featuring the odd doings of the strange Otherhand family, their acquaintances and servants. The stories are narrated by Edgar, an old, grumpy, but essentially good-natured, raven who is the guardian of the castle and has witnessed many ...
Written by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, the "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius" offer a remarkable series of spiritual reflections developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe: covering subjects such as moral virtue, human rationality and divine providence. But while the Meditations ...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This is a comprehensive advanced level text which presents facts and issues in sociology in an accessible style. Essay topics and data-response questions from recent papers are featured. The book is intended for A and AS level students, and covers the requirements of the various advanced syllabuses, including the inter-board A level. Pupils at ...
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