High Discount
Mayor of Casterbridge
Here - I am waiting to know about this offer of mine. The woman is no good to me. Who'll have her?
In a spell of drunken rage and stupidity, Michael Henchard sells his wife and child at a county fair for five guineas. It would be an action that would plague at Michael's conscience for years to come and a secret he would work hard to conceal.
Eighteen years later, Michael has risen to the posi
Nana
"There she stood, by herself, amidst all her treasures, with a whole horde of men grovelling at her feet."
Featuring one of the most unconventional and controversial heroines of all time, Nana follows the life of a woman as she rises from the squalor of the Paris streets to become the star of the acclaimed Théâtre des Variétés.
She quickly gains fame and a host of male admirers. But as Nana
Way of the Samurai
Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than its emblem, the cherry blossom; nor is it a dried-up specimen of an antique virtue preserved in the herbarium of our history. It is still a living object of power and beauty among us.
To many people, the word samurai conjures images of menacing masks, long blades and elaborate armour. However, this classic text by Inazo Nitobe r
Poetry of Robert Burns
Quintessentially Scottish, the poetry of Robert Burns has become famous across the world. With classics such as "Tam O'Shanter", "Auld Lang Syne", and "To a Louse", his work ranged seamlessly from powerful nationalist pieces to playful songs. His use of the vernacular gives a character to his verse that cannot be found anywhere else.
Whether the subject is haggis or Halloween, Burns' enthrallin
Poetry of Oscar Wilde
A brilliant writer, flamboyant playwright, and prominent journalist, Oscar Wilde was also an accomplished poet.
This collection of his greatest poems features such essential works as "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" and "The Burden of Itys". By turns touching, optimistic, heart-breaking, and thought-provoking, the poems draw upon Wilde's own experiences, and on his interpretations of Irish myths an
Bleak House
Bleak House is arguably Dickens' most accomplished novel, blending together masterful storytelling with relevant social critique.
As the inheritance case of Jarndyce verses Jarndyce winds its way endlessly through the law courts, orphaned Esther Summerson narrates a mysterious story in which the lives of disparate characters become increasingly intertwined. As scandals and corruption bleed thr
Poetry of William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth's description of poetry as "the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" is exemplified by the vivid use of imagery and sensory experience in his verse.
His childhood in Cumbria imbued the poet with a deep love of nature; and his youthful interest in politics inspired a passion for democracy and a hatred of tyranny. These qualities, together with those of spiritual and epis
Wisdom of Women
Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water.
- ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
In their battle with adversity, many women have picked up inspiring truths that have helped them on their journey to success and happiness.
This handy pocket book collects over 600 empowering, witty and thought-provoking quotations from women from across history, including activists, musi
Essential Guide to Drawing: Portraits
Capturing a likeness of another human being is one of the greatest and most enjoyable challenges for artists. In this guide, author and artist Barrington Barber provides an accessible introduction to portrait drawing, backed up by step-by-step demonstrations and inspiring examples. Starting with the proportions of the head and how to measure it accurately, you will learn to closely observe your
Drinking Life
Come. Your glass is empty. Fill and forget.
In one of the great works of American literature, Jack London tells a poignant tale of the power of addiction through his alter-ego, John Barleycorn. With alcohol as his sole companion, John travels across North America, living as a sailor, gold prospector, unemployed vagabond, and struggling novelist. Written with elegance and intelligence, and never
Sayings of Zen Buddhism
My advice to those whose eyes have not been opened to the truth - leap from the net and see how immense is the ocean.
In today's busy world, Zen Buddhism offers a tranquil refuge. Its instruction enables us calmly to discard the pressures of our daily existence to discover a greater truth.
Full of wisdom and surprising insights, this carefully chosen selection sayings, tales, and verses from w
De Profundis
I thought life was going to be a brilliant comedy, and you were to be one of the many graceful figures in it.
While imprisoned in 1895-7 for "gross indecency", the brilliant poet and playwright Oscar Wilde wrote a long, impassioned letter to his estranged young lover, Lord Alfred Douglas. Later published as De Profundis, Wilde's letter describes the unbearable pains and blissful pleasures of hi
My Inventions
The progressive development of man is vitally dependent on invention.
Visionary, pioneer, and eccentric genius, Nikola Tesla was the quintessential scientist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Two of his creations, the induction motor and the Tesla coil, underpin the technology of the modern world. First published as six articles in the Electrical Experimenter magazine, My Inventions te
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
It was a squid of colossal dimensions ... its arms stretched a distance twice the length of its body and were writhing like the serpentine head of the furies.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is an epic adventure story from the 'Father of Science Fiction', Jules Verne. On an expedition to hunt down a sea monster, Professor Arronax and his companions instead encounter the eccentric and rut
Travels of Marco Polo
In 1271 Marco Polo set out on a journey to China to meet the Mongol Emperor Kublaï Khan. He returned with stories that would take a lifetime to tell.
Featuring exotic creatures, strange customs, extraordinary legends, and political intrigues, The Travels of Marco Polo reveals the fantastical treasures of the East in the words of the legendary medieval explorer.
Conjuring up a forgotten world
Dubliners
On the bleak streets of Dublin, a young boy grieves over the death of an irreligious priest, a woman elopes with her lover, and a professor considers the nature of death: these are some of the unfortunate denizens of James Joyce's imagination.
This powerful collection of short stories from one of Ireland's greatest writers includes such brilliant tales as 'Araby', 'The Sisters' and 'The Dead'.
Cherry Orchard
It is the turn of the 20th century and Russia is changing rapidly - the serfs have been emancipated, a new middle class is arising and the aristocracy is struggling to come to terms with their reduced role in society.
Seeking to preserve a life of leisure and luxury, Madame Ranevsky must consider selling her estate, including her family's precious cherry orchard. But when faced with these hard
War of the Worlds
For a time I believed that mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the last man left alive.
In this thrilling tale of alien invasion, H. G. Wells rewrites the science fiction genre. Following the travails of an unnamed narrator, The War of the Worlds reveals the true terror of life under an implacable and enigmatic foe. Armed with terrifying killing machines, blac
Trial
In the end, out of nothing at all, an enormous fabric of guilt will be conjured up.
One morning Josef K. is arrested for a crime he did not commit. In fact, he is never even told the nature of the offense. His life is thrown into turmoil as he becomes enmeshed in a struggle to prove his innocence. As the confounding case unfolds, K. is ultimately powerless - battling against a remote and uncar
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