Language and Litterature

Few creatures of horror have seized readers' imaginations and held them for so long as the anguished monster of Shelley's Frankenstein. The story of Victor Frankenstein's monstrous creation and the havoc it caused has enthralled generations of readers and inspired countless writers of horror and suspense. Includes the author's own 1831 introduction.

Referring to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, H. L. Mencken noted that his discovery of this classic American novel was "the most stupendous event of my whole life"; Ernest Hemingway declared that "all modern American literature stems from this one book," while T. S. Eliot called Huck "one of the permanent symbolic figures of fiction, not unworthy to take a place with Ulysses, Faust, Don Quixote, D

An "A" for "adultery" marks Hester Prynne as an outcast from the society of colonial Boston. Although forced by the puritanical town fathers to wear a bright red badge of shame, Hester steadfastly resists their efforts to discover the identity of her baby's father. The return of her long-absent spouse brings new pressure on the young mother, as the aggrieved husband undertakes a long-term plot to

Former slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor, and eloquent orator whose speeches fired the abolitionist cause, Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) led an astounding life. Physical abuse, deprivation and tragedy plagued his early years, yet through sheer force of character he was able to overcome these obstacles to become a leading spokesman for his people.In this, the firs

This logical, developmental presentation of the major aspects of Swedish grammar includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension. Designed for adults with limited learning time who wish to acquire the basics of everyday Swedish, this grammar features numerous shortcuts and timesavers. Ideal as an introduction, supplement, or refresher.

A feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history, united by their shared taste for poison. Welcome to the League of Lady Poisoners. This riveting and well-researched volume by Lisa Perrin weaves together the stories of more than 25 accused women poisoners, exploring the circumstances and skill sets that led

A joyful collection of 100 poems to provide a dose of happiness in times of need. We can all benefit from a portable little nugget of happiness to soothe our weary souls in moments of stress, sadness, and hardship. 100 Happy Poems gives you exactly that: 100 specially selected and sublimely happy poems to turn to in times of need, from cozy fireside idylls to exhilarating outdoor adventures, enco

1960s Rome. As teenage André stands on the dock, his mother fusses over their luggage - 32 suitcases, trunks and tea chests that contain their world. The ship will refuel and return to Alexandria, the home where they have left their father, as the Aciman family begin a new adventure in Rome. André is now head of the family, with a little brother to keep in line and a mother to translate for - f

A fascinating insight into Bob Dylan's musical and spiritual development during the 1960s.

From the star of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & The Kids and Our Yorkshire Farm comes an entertaining insight into life on a remote hill farm through the year. In her latest book Amanda Owen recounts stories of life on the farm, of raising nine children and cooking beautiful, seasonal meals – complete with the recipes for you to enjoy at home. In the Sunday Times bestseller Celebrating the

From the stars of A Christmas Gift from Bob, now a major motion picture with Luke Treadaway, the incredible and heartwarming sequel to the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob. 'Close proximity to animals does wonders for your mental health. Close proximity to this book will do wonders for it, too.' (Daily Mail) * * * * * * * 'Since Bob has appeared, I've made huge strides in my life. For more

The funny, warm and moving diaries of a man at the centre of one of the world's most influential comedy troupes. Michael Palin's diaries begin when he was newly married and struggling to make a name for himself in the world of television comedy. But Monty Python was just around the corner . . . This engaging volume is a window into the world of Monty Python, from the group's early cult succes

The Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller by the star of More4's Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & the Kids and Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm. 'With its fizzing energy and celebration of nature and community, this is perfect comfort reading for uncertain times' – Daily Mail Amanda Owen loves her traditional life on her hill farm alongside her nine children and husband Clive. And, as readers of her

A harrowing and inspiring true story of a young boy's abusive childhood, from international bestseller Dave Pelzer. 'A story where love, kindness, patience and endurance triumph' Daily Mail ***** Brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable and alcoholic mother, Dave became a slave; he was no longer a boy, but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement, his clothes torn a

An extraordinary new verse translation of Dante´s masterpiece, by poet, scholar, and lauded translator Anthony Esolen Of the great poets, Dante is one of the most elusive and therefore one of the most difficult to adequately render into English verse. In the Inferno, Dante not only judges sin but strives to understand it so that the reader can as well. With this major new translation, Anthon

The essential handbook for songwriters, poets, students, teachers, speechmakers, and members of the performing arts This simple-to-use, exceptionally complete reference work has been updated, expanded and redesigned to meet the needs of today's most demanding wordsmiths. Included here are: • Over 10,000 new entries—over 60,000 in all • More rhymes than any other book • Sig

The completely revised, second edition of the largest mass market Spanish/English, English/Spanish dictionary available—with over 3 million copies in print!  The most up-to-date, most detailed dictionary of its kind with over 3,000 new words, phrases, and meanings and more than 70,000 entries. Ideal for Students and travelers. • Up-to-date vocabulary, including idiomatic phr

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's incomparable tragic play. "To be, or not to be: that is the question" There is arguably no work of fiction quoted as often as William Shakespeare's Hamlet. This haunting tragedy of a troubled Danish prince devoted to avenging his father's death has captivated audiences for centuries. This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series inclu

THE WORLD´S GREATEST WAR NOVEL Humans and gods wrestling with towering emotions. Men fighting to the death amid devastation and destruction. Perhaps the Western world´s first and best storyteller, Homer draws the reader in with bated breath. His masterful tale contains some of the most famous episodes in all of literature: the curse on the prophet Cassandra; the siege of Troy; the battle between

The dramatic autobiographical account of Booker T. Washington´s unique American experience—a struggle against social and ideological bias that he began as a slave and never stopped.  “Washington´s story of himself, as half-seen by himself, is one of America´s most revealing books.”—Langston Hughes Historically acknowledged as one of America´s most powerful and persuasive orators