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With an exclusive introduction and notes by David Stuart Davies.
Translation by Louis Mercier. Professor Aronnax, his faithful
servant, Conseil, and the Canadian harpooner, Ned Land, begin an
extremely hazardous voyage to rid the seas of a little-known and
terrifying sea monster. However, the "monster" turns out to be a
giant submarine, commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo, by whom
they are soon held captive. So begins not only one of the great
adventure classics by Jules Verne, the 'Father of Science Fiction',
but also a truly fantastic voyage from the lost city of Atlantis to
the South Pole.
Broke young man + chainsaw dog demon = Chainsaw Man! Denji was a
small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world.
After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita
and becomes something new and dangerous-Chainsaw Man! Having been
forced to kill a friend, Denji finds that his brain has turned to
mush from despair. Without the motivation to keep going, he seeks
help from Makima. But Makima is not what she appears, and Denji's
pain is only just beginning.
ONE MAN - ONE PLANET - ONE CHANCE 2557 Humans have been banished
from Earth. Forced to live in huge space colonies close to the
moon. Earth has become Heaven. The course of mankind has been set
towards colonising the universe. The Pax Humana is in full effect.
Giant corporations overseen by The Powers control every human
necessity from birth until death, those that fail to adhere to the
system are summarily executed. Genesis is the new
beginning...Xavier Miro is a space rigger, graffiti artist and
dissident. A series of dreams leads to an adventure where he will
meet Moon Dudes, Shamanic Space Pirates, Galactic Ravers, Zugbots
and fall foul of the sinister Shadows. And where he will not only
find out the answers to why mankind was expelled from Earth, but
why he is the one person that can save humanity.
These twenty four short stories are ideal for advent reading or
whenever you can fit them into the busy month of December. These
festive snapshots into other people's lives aim to enliven and
entertain. A handful of the stories are set in the recent past,
because Christmas is a great time for nostalgia. There are stories
about anticipation, hope and that tingling feeling you get when
waiting for something pleasant to happen. There is a cast of
characters of all ages and not all of them are human. There are
themes of time and counting, dark and light, change and renewal.
The book is two dozen slices of Christmas, waiting to bring cheer
at the dark time of the year.
A new collectable edition of Poe's poetry which demonstrates his
skilful and imaginative command of the English language. Often
regarded as the founder of the modern short story Poe also laid the
foundations for the symbolist poets and futurists of the 20th
Century, his razor-sharp dissections of the world offering dark
romantic notions to the reader. Little treasures, the FLAME TREE
COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless
home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover
treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The
original text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and
Literary terms produced for the modern reader.
Title: The Crown of Life.Publisher: British Library, Historical
Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the
United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries
holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats:
books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps,
stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14
million books, along with substantial additional collections of
manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The
FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the
British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides
readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and
19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of
audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader
looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the
main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy,
and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++ British Library Gissing, George; 1899.
360 p.; 8 . 012622.f.54.
A thrilling Kaiju No. 8 spin-off, with stories focusing on fan-favorite characters! A spin-off of the smash hit Kaiju No. 8, this manga takes a deeper look at some of the series’ most beloved characters. See Hoshina, Shinomiya, and others in the past as they struggle to find themselves through battle with deadly kaiju! In this second of two volumes, a young Shinomiya finishes her battle with a killer crustacean-type kaiju in a training exercise full of surprises. Then the action focuses on Narumi’s past. He’s got all the potential in the world but an attitude destined to squander it! Can Vice-Captain Itami straighten him out?
Introducing The Final Chapter of a three book series. Glitter Girl
and Water Girl had just become mission leaders. On a nice beautiful
day in Hero World both the girls were just strolling down the
streets when all of the sudden they are thrown into a secret
island. While on the island they discover that their mission is to
uncover the island secrets. Want to read more of H. Madison s
books? Don t miss X-Finney Strikes Again and The Most Dangerous
Mission ."
Generally considered to be F. Scott Fitzgerald's finest novel, The
Great Gatsby is a consummate summary of the "roaring twenties", and
a devastating expose of the 'Jazz Age'. Through the narration of
Nick Carraway, the reader is taken into the superficially
glittering world of the mansions which lined the Long Island shore
in the 1920s, to encounter Nick's cousin Daisy, her brash but
wealthy husband Tom Buchanan, Jay Gatsby and the mystery that
surrounds him. The Great Gatsby is an undisputed classic of
American literature from the period following the First World War
and is one of the great novels of the twentieth century.
Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing
their greatest challenge yet: school life!
Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional
students you’ve ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash
hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the
rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of
student life.
Summer’s come to Kimetsu Academy, but the chaos sure isn’t taking a
break! The discovery of a lost cat on campus turns into a race to
escape from Giyu’s bamboo sword, and Inosuke gets it in his head
that—with an egg and a hole—he can hatch his very own hot spring!
Afterward, Genya risks his life (and a mountain of watermelons) to ace
his math test, Nezuko goes ghost hunting, and Tanjiro and Zenitsu help
search for the perfect gift for a pizza delivery girl!
HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'The reaches opened before us and closed
behind, as if the forest had stepped leisurely across the water to
bar the way for our return. We penetrated deeper and deeper into
the heart of darkness.' At the peak of European Imperialism,
steamboat captain Charles Marlow travels deep into the African
Congo on his way to relieve the elusive Mr Kurtz, an ivory trader
renowned for his fearsome reputation. On his journey into the
unknown Marlow takes a terrifying trip into his own subconscious,
overwhelmed by his menacing, perilous and horrifying surroundings.
The landscape and the people he meets force him to reflect on human
nature and society, and in turn Conrad writes revealingly about the
dangers of imperialism.
"The Time Machine is a true classic. Originally published in 1895, H.
G. Wells’ short novel of time travel is one of the most beloved works
in all of science fiction. Back when I was a twelve-year-old, I vividly
recall watching the 1960 film with Mom and Dad at the local movie
house. Traveling through time with the turn of the century scientist as
he encounters first the Eloi and then the Morlocks proved to be among
my most powerful childhood experiences.
The blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired
the animated series! This epic historical fantasy about a prince
and the mysterious man by his side is now in English, for the very
first time! Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian
was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of
dedication and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But
those who rise, can also fall...and fall he does, cast from the
Heavens again and again and banished to the mortal realm. Eight
hundred years after his mortal life, Xie Lian has ascended to
godhood for the third time. Now only a lowly scrap collector, he is
dispatched to wander the earthly realm to take on tasks appointed
by the heavens to pay back debts and maintain his divinity. Aided
by old friends and foes alike, and graced with the company of a
mysterious young man with whom he feels an instant connection, Xie
Lian must confront the horrors of his past in order to dispel the
curse of his present. This xianxia fantasy tale built around the
romanticized love between two men (danmei) has spawned an ongoing
multimedia franchise that's beloved across the world. The Seven
Seas English-language edition will include covers from (tai3_3),
and exclusive, all-new interior illustrations from ZeldaCW.
'Powerful and impressive ...there is a fine inevitability in the
plot structure which gives it true tragic quality' - Dorothy L.
SayersAdrian Gray was born in May 1862 and met his death through
violence, at the hands of one of his own children, at Christmas,
1931. Thus begins a classic crime novel published in 1933, a
riveting portrait of the psychology of a murderer. Each December,
Adrian Gray invites his extended family to stay at his lonely
house, Kings Poplars. None of Gray's six surviving children is fond
of him; several have cause to wish him dead. The family gathers on
Christmas Eve - and by the following morning, their wish has been
granted. This fascinating and unusual novel tells the story of what
happened that dark Christmas night; and what the murderer did next.
Aya’s found out that the guy she was interested in isn’t a guy at
all―and she’s also realized that she just can’t keep her cool around
Mitsuki! The two haven’t quite put a name on their complex, earnest
feelings, but they only grow as the pair continues to bond over the
music they love. With their senior year at hand, future plans are
coming into question…and Aya’s thrown for a loop when a mysterious
woman shows up and wants Mitsuki to go overseas!
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