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More wit. More mischief. More early brilliance.In Juvenilia Volume II, Jane Austen continues to reveal her youthful creativity through lively tales, playful satire, and bold storytelling experiments written during her teenage years.These early works sparkle with humor, dramatic exaggeration, and sharp observations of societyoffering readers a fascinating glimpse into the imagination that would later produce literary masterpieces.For devoted Austen admirers and curious readers alike, this collection uncovers the formative voice of one of literatures most beloved authors.Explore the spirited beginnings of a literary icondownload Juvenilia Volume II today.

In the frozen North, only the strong endure.The Son of the Wolf is Jack Londons first published collection of stories, set during the Klondike Gold Rush. Against the harsh and unforgiving landscapes of the Yukon, London introduces unforgettable characters battling nature, survival, loyalty, and ambition.Through gripping tales of courage and conflict, this collection captures the raw intensity of frontier life and the untamed spirit of the North.Powerful, atmospheric, and vivid, The Son of the Wolf established Jack London as a master of adventure fiction.Enter the frozen wilderness and experience the call of the Northdownload The Son of the Wolf today.

This beautifully presented volume gathers together the complete Anne series, chronicling the life and adventures of one of literatures most beloved heroines.Beginning with the arrival of an imaginative orphan on Prince Edward Island, the series follows her journey from spirited childhood to adulthood, marriage, motherhood, and life through times of joy and hardship. Set against the pastoral landscapes of rural Canada, these novels celebrate friendship, education, ambition, resilience, and the transformative power of imagination.Rich in warmth, humor, and emotional depth, the Anne books explore themes of belonging, personal growth, family bonds, and community life. Through vivid storytelling and unforgettable characters, the series has inspired generations of readers and remains a cornerstone of classic childrens and young adult literature.This complete collection includes all eight novels in the Anne series, presented in one volume for devoted readers and new generations alike.A timeless literary treasure filled with charm, heart, and enduring optimism.Included in This CollectionAnne of Green Gables (1908)Anne of Avonlea (1909)Anne of the Island (1915)Anne of Windy Poplars (1936)Annes House of Dreams (1917)Anne of Ingleside (1939)Rainbow Valley (1919)Rilla of Ingleside (1921)

Eight years ago, she was persuaded to give him up. Now fate offers a second chance.In Persuasion, Jane Austen tells the tender and mature love story of Anne Elliot, a gentle and thoughtful woman who once broke off her engagement to Captain Frederick Wentworth due to social pressure and family influence.When their paths cross again, buried feelings resurface amid pride, regret, and the possibility of renewal.Subtle, emotionally rich, and beautifully written, Persuasion explores themes of second chances, constancy, social class, and the quiet strength of enduring love.Often considered Austens most heartfelt novel, this timeless classic continues to captivate readers with its elegance and emotional depth.Rediscover a love that time could not erasedownload Persuasion today.

Fifteen stories. One city. Countless quiet revelations.In Dubliners, James Joyce paints a vivid portrait of early 20th-century Dublin through a series of powerful short stories exploring ordinary lives marked by longing, paralysis, hope, and quiet epiphanies.From childhood innocence to adult disillusionment, Joyce masterfully captures the emotional complexity of everyday people. The final story, "The Dead," stands as one of the greatest short stories ever written.Subtle, introspective, and beautifully crafted, Dubliners is a cornerstone of modernist literature and an essential classic for thoughtful readers.Experience the city of Dublin through Joyces unforgettable lensdownload Dubliners today.

When civilization falls, what remains of humanity?In The Scarlet Plague, Jack London imagines a future devastated by a deadly pandemic that wipes out most of the worlds population. Years later, an elderly survivor recounts the collapse of modern society to a new generation raised in a primitive world.As memories of science, culture, and civilization fade, London explores survival, knowledge, power, and the fragility of progress.Written decades before modern dystopian fiction, this haunting and visionary novel remains chillingly relevant today.Step into a world after the enddownload The Scarlet Plague today.

Adrift at sea. Trapped with a brutal genius.In The Sea-Wolf, literary critic Humphrey Van Weyden survives a shipwreck only to be rescued by the ruthless sealing schooner Ghost, commanded by the powerful and philosophical Wolf Larsen.As Van Weyden is forced to endure the harsh life aboard the ship, a gripping battle of minds unfolds between the refined intellectual and the dominant sea captain.Blending high-seas adventure with deep philosophical conflict, Jack London crafts a powerful exploration of strength, survival, morality, and the nature of power.Dark, intense, and unforgettable, The Sea-Wolf remains one of Londons greatest literary achievements.Sail into a story of danger, intellect, and survivaldownload The Sea-Wolf today.

She is clever, wealthy, and determined to play matchmakerbut does she understand her own heart?In Emma, Jane Austen introduces Emma Woodhouse, a confident and charming young woman who delights in arranging the romantic lives of others. Yet her well-meaning interference leads to misunderstandings, misjudgments, and unexpected revelations.Set in the genteel world of Regency England, this witty and insightful novel explores love, friendship, class, and personal growth.Filled with humor, warmth, and sharp social observation, Emma remains one of Jane Austens most beloved and enduring works.Step into a world of romance and refinementdownload Emma today.

A single day in Dublin a lifetime of human experience.In Ulysses, James Joyce follows the intricate lives of Leopold Bloom, Stephen Dedalus, and other Dubliners over the course of June 16, 1904. Through innovative narrative techniques, stream-of-consciousness storytelling, and rich symbolism, Joyce captures the thoughts, struggles, and passions of ordinary people in extraordinary detail.Celebrated as one of the greatest literary achievements of the 20th century, Ulysses challenges readers with its depth, humor, and profound insight into human nature.A masterpiece of modernist literature, this novel continues to inspire, provoke, and captivate readers worldwide.Experience the revolution in literary storytellingdownload Ulysses today.

Before the elegance of Pride and Prejudice, there was playful genius.In Juvenilia, Volume 1, Jane Austens youthful imagination shines through a delightful collection of short stories, sketches, and witty experiments written during her teenage years.Filled with sharp humor, exaggerated romance, and lively satire, these early works reveal the budding brilliance that would later define Austens beloved novels.Charming, bold, and surprisingly mischievous, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of one of literatures greatest voices.Perfect for devoted Austen fans and readers curious about the origins of her storytelling genius.Discover the early spark of a literary legenddownload Juvenilia, Volume 1 today.

The final glimpse into Austens youthful genius.In Juvenilia Volume III, Jane Austens early imagination continues to shine through witty sketches, playful exaggerations, and sharp social satire written during her teenage years.These lively pieces reveal the bold humor and narrative experimentation that would later shape her beloved novels. Full of charm, irony, and surprising confidence, this volume completes the fascinating portrait of Austens formative literary voice.A must-read for devoted Austen admirers, scholars, and collectors of classic literature.Discover the spirited beginnings of a literary legenddownload Juvenilia Volume III today.

This nationally important book reveals the untold story of the Irish tricolour: its true origins, a forgotten heroine, and the emblems it replaced. For the first time, a fully referenced history corrects long-standing myths and slurs surrounding Irelands national flag. It also reinterprets iconic Irish symbols from the harp and shamrock to the tri-spiral placing them within the broader journey toward Irish nationhood and national identity. Along Irelands road to a republic, key figures are restored to their rightful place from Owen Roe ONeill and Wolfe Tone to Thomas Meagher and Padraig Pearse.The book explores crucial turning points the rise of green as Irelands colour, the rebellions of 1642, 1798, 1848, and 1916, Catholic Emancipation, and the flags later use and misuse. A bold, insightful retelling of Irelands story through its symbols.

We all know of of the various wars, the Famine and the pivotal events which have made the Ireland what it is today, but few know the stranger aspects of the nations past.From body snatchers, to pirate queens and Celtic vampires, Irelands hidden history is explored here in a book bound to thrill and astound you from the first page.

The late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries witnessed the dawn of a golden age of science, during which time there was a dedicated drive to accurately categorise nature and explain the natural world. Enthusiastic naturalists, amateur and professional, set off to collect and classify plants and animals across the New World, and many of these finds still bear the names of those who discovered them today.In this new and updated edition, The Noble Quest profiles nine notable naturalists of the pre-Darwinian age: early naturalists William Bartram and Alexander von Humboldt; inquisitive aristocrats Charles Waterton and Prince Maximilian of Wied; professional collectors David Douglas, John Kirk Townsend and John Richardson; and the last of the field naturalists Henry Walter Bates and John Wesley Powell.All faced great adventures and hardship as they undertook their groundbreaking work and strived to quantify, categorise and rationally explain the planets flourishing ecosystems.

In House of Fiction we encounter Jane Austen drinking too much wine in the lavish ballroom of a Hampshire manor, discover how Virginia Woolfs love of Talland House at St Ives is palpable in To the Lighthouse , and find Evelyn Waugh remembering Madresfield Court as he plots Charles Ryders return to Brideshead.Drawing on historical sources, biographies, letters, diaries and the novels themselves, House of Fiction opens the doors to these celebrated houses, while offering candid glimpses of the writers who brought them to life.

Slades music and style dominated and defined the 1970s. With six consecutive number one singles they were the UKs number one group and sold millions of records all over the world. At their peak, Slade enjoyed success and adulation not seen since The Beatles. Now, for the first time, the man whose outlandish costumes, glittering make-up and unmistakable hairstyle made Slade the definitive act of Glam Rock tells the story of his rise from working-class lad to global star.Growing up in a council house in 1950s Wolverhampton, Dave always knew he wanted to be a musician and in the mid-sixties, with Don Powell, founded the band that in 1970 would settle on the name Slade. Their powerful guitar-driven anthems formed the soundtrack for a whole generation, and their Top of the Pops performances, led by their flamboyant, ever-smiling lead guitarist, became legendary. Told with great heart and humour, So Here It Is reveals that there is much more to his life than Top of the Pops and good times. Packed with previously unseen personal photos, the book uncovers surprising family secrets, tells the inside story of the original bands painful break-up, explores his battles with depression, his decision to reform Slade and go back on the road, and his recovery from the stroke that threatened to cut short his career.

As a gay man working as a nutritionist, Daniel OShaughnessy knows that the LGBTQ+ community has specific dietary and health needs. Yet while there is huge demand for this kind of information in his private practice, there is very little reliable public information for the community to access and not everyone can afford a Harley Street nutritionist like him.Naked Nutrition seeks to change that: it is the first LGBTQ+ focused guide to diet and lifestyle, taking an honest, inclusive and non-judgemental approach to the questions Daniel is asked most frequently.It covers a wide range of subjects, giving detailed, practical advice on matters including: weight loss and muscle gain, digestive health issues, addiction, sex, fertility, nutrition for balancing hormones while transitioning, how to eat if you have a chronic condition, and how to mitigate against the party lifestyle.

A vicious comedy about disinformation and dinosaurs.A late-night screening of a certain Spielberg classic triggers carnage on a university campus. What starts as a misunderstanding about the film quickly spirals into mass redundancies and outlandish conspiracies. The fight for academic survival is on.Jurassic, Tim Foleys satire about fake news and fossils, was premiered at Soho Theatre, London, in 2025, produced by Ransack.

A spine-tingling stage play from an award-winning playwright - a haunted house story for our times.When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old country manor, he expects a few cheap scares but soon uncovers something far more frightening.Filled with haunting tricks, chilling twists and a generous dose of dark humour, Tim Foleys play It Walks Around The House At Night was directed by Neil Bettles in a production by ThickSkin, which toured the UK in 2026.

Laura Thompsons grandmother Violet was one of the great landladies. Born in a London pub, she became the first woman to be given a publicans licence in her own name. Just as pubs defined her life, she seemed in many ways to embody their essence.Laura spent part of her childhood in Violets Home Counties establishment, mesmerised by her gift for cultivating the mix of cosiness and glamour that defined the pubs atmosphere, making it a unique reflection of the national character. Her memories of this time are just as intoxicating: beer and ash on the carpets in the morning, the deepening rhythms of mirth at night, the magical brightness of glass behind the barThrough them Laura traces the story of the English pub, asking why it has occupied such a treasured position in our culture. But even Violet, as she grew older, recognised that places like hers were a dying breed, and Laura also considers the precarious future they face. Part memoir, part social history, part elegy, The Last Landlady pays tribute to an extraordinary woman and the world she epitomised. It was selected as a Spectator book of the year in 2018.