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The sinking of the liner Titanic on its maiden voyage in 1912 is one of the most dramatic stories in maritime history that fascinates people to this day. This book clearly charts the story of the Titanic, from the building of the liner to the excitement s

The sinking of the liner "Titanic" on its maiden voyage in 1912 is one of the most dramatic stories in maritime history, fascinating people to this day. The author takes a fresh and updated look at a tragedy beyond compare, asking, "How could it happen?"

Norse Mythology

This beautifully presented slipcase edition offers a selection of the master detective's greatest cases, including the most popular Holmes story ever written, The Hound of the Baskervilles. In addition to this full-length novel, the compendium comprises short stories drawn from his major collections The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes and The Return of Sherlock Holmes.Features include: The Hound of the Baskervilles--Conan Doyle's most famous Holmesian novel; 13 classic short stories; authentic, atmospheric illustrations by Sidney Paget; insightful introduction by leading crime writer, Martin Edwards, founder-member of the Murder Squad collective of crime writers and editor of the Crime Writers' Association's annual anthology.The stories are: The Red-headed League, The Five Orange Pips, The Man with the Twisted Lip, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, The Adventure of the Speckled Band, The Adventure of the Copper Beeches, Silver Blaze, The Musgrave Ritual, The Reigate Squires, The Final Problem, The Empty House, The Dancing Men, The Priory School.

Criss-crossing the globe from the prehistoric era to the modern day, Professor Jeremy Black takes you on a whirlwind tour of our past, leaving no stone unturned as he brings to life the fascinating history of civilisation. Mankind has accomplished remarkable feats - building great cities, creating beautiful art forms and developing new modes of communication. At the same time, warfare discrimination and poverty reveal the darker side of human nature. This incredible illustrated volume covers all of the above, from the birth of agriculture to the two world wars, delving into the vast range of human experience over the millennia. A History of the World forms an essential reference guide for modern-day amateur historians, providing a perfect foothold into this sprawling history.

Insurance salesman George Bowling takes a day off work to pick up a new set of teeth. He´s had a win at the races. Life should be grand. But he is stuck in a rut - portly, middle aged, with a wife and children in the suburbs - and this morning he forgot to wash the soap off his neck. In a bid to rekindle childhood memories, George returns to the village of his youth, only to be surprised by what he discovers there. Written on the eve of World War II, Coming Up for Air is a humorous, insightful look at the culture of interwar Britain - a world about to change forever...

The last I saw of Count Dracula was his kissing his hand to me, with a red light of triumph in his eyes, and with a smile that Judas in hell might be proud of. Dracula is a preeminent work of horror literature, containing one of the best gothic villains of all time. When Jonathan Harker stays with Count Dracula in his crumbling Transylvanian castle, he is greatly unsettled by the man. After enduring a series of bizarre events, Harker realises he is being imprisoned by the Count and barely escapes with his life. Meanwhile, a similarly curious set of circumstances are happening in England: A huge wolf-like creature is seen to leap from the deck of a Russian ship with a mysteriously absent crew; a young woman develops a strange wasting disease and red marks on her throat; a patient at the lunatic asylum experiences increasingly strange delusions. A small band of heroes set to investigate these worrying events, led by Doctor Van Helsing who consults ancient texts to discover the chilling enormity of what they face... Brought to you here in this handsome slipcased edition and including wonderful pen and ink illustrations, Bram Stoker's Dracula can be treasured in all its gothic glory.

Written in the 1850s by a young doctor, Henry Gray, Gray's Anatomy was the most comprehensive and accessible anatomy of its time. This beautifully produced slipcased volume contains the historic text of the second edition and all of Henry Vandyke Carter's masterly drawings. It is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the history of medicine or in the amazingly complex machine that is the human body.

H. P. Lovecraft: Tales of Terror

Grimms Fairy Tales

H.G. Wells was a pioneer of the science fiction genre and a man of boundless imagination. Whether describing marvellous new technologies, the vagaries of space flight or the risks of scientific development, his writings have continually captivated readers across the globe. This gorgeous cloth-bound treasury includes: * The First Men in the Moon * The War of the Worlds * The Invisible Man * The Island of Doctor Moreau * When the Sleeper Wakes * The Time Machine & Other Stories Each of these stories marries exciting adventure with a poignant probing of scientific progress and its dangers - a signature combination of H.G. Wells which marks him as a true master of science-fiction.

The heroic story of the siege of Troy is as enthralling today as it ever was. The Greeks are entering the tenth year of their war with the Trojans, but their armies are fractured and their best warrior Achilles has abandoned the battle on a mission of revenge. Only the death of his best friend Patroclus persuades Achilles to return to battle and confront the Trojan leader Hector in single combat. The Iliad is the oldest surviving work of Western literature and provides a powerful glimpse into the horrors and heroics of war - a message which undoubtedly endures today. This collector's edition, presented in a handsome slipcase, provides an accessible prose translation by the classical scholar and novelist Samuel Butler. Butler is considered one of the finest English writers of the late Victorian era, and his translation one of the most accessible and satisfying.

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 decisions, Ranevsky remains in denial. Charting a period of tumultuous change, Chekhov creates a cast of tangible and unforgettable characters whose destiny is both tragic and inevitable. A touching masterpiece, The Cherry Orchard was Chekhov's final play and perhaps his best

This delightful boxset collects the eight books starring Anne Shirley, L. M. Montgomery's most famous character: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars, Anne's House of Dreams, Anne of Ingleside, Rainbow Valley and Rilla of Ingleside. Featuring contemporary graphic cover-designs, these beautiful collected volumes make a wonderful gift for any literature lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Essential Anne of Green Gables presents L.M. Montgomery's best-loved series with striking contemporary cover-designs. These unique paperback editions are wonderful collectibles which celebrate this iconic red-headed heroine.