Anton Chekhov's short stories were some of the most influential in modern literature. Relying on subtlety and clever characterisation rather than explicit action, his sketches of Russian life bring out comedy, tragedy and all aspects of human nature.... Zobraziť viac
Discover the world of cutting-edge technology with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia.Full of surprising facts and stunning photographs, this accessible book takes in the full sweep of modern life-from solar power to microchips, and... Zobraziť viac
Step into a blooming flower garden with this delightful hardback colouring book, with illustrations based on the artwork of Pierre-Joseph Redoté and other classic botanical illustrators... Zobraziť viac
This handsome 5-book paperback box set contains a selection of Edgar Allan Poe's most celebrated literary works, presented with striking contemporary cover designs. Edgar Allen Poe is regarded as one of the greatest American writers and a pioneer of the h Zobraziť viac
''No one can deny Paul Roland is a complete master of his subject.''Colin Wilson, author of The Occult and A Criminal History of MankindWhy did the country which produced Goethe, Beethoven, Bach, Schiller, Einstein, Kant and Hegel allow itself to be... Zobraziť viac
"Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy."In this extraordinary work of scathing satire, Ambrose Bierce provided new humorous definitions of the words that formed the lexicon of contemporary American life. Accumulated over three decades for a... Zobraziť viac
This chilling collection brings together 15 classic tales by landmark gothic writers, including Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Sheridan Le Fanu, presented in a luxury hardback edition with striking sprayed edge designs.Gothic fiction emerged in the... Zobraziť viac
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 ... Zobraziť viac
Henry Gray's Anatomy Descriptive and Surgical has been the definitive professional guide of the human body for medical practitioners, students and laypeople alike since its first publication in 1858. This edition comes in a stylish slipcase ... Zobraziť viac
‘... poetry is the blossom and the fragrancy of all human knowledge, human thoughts, human passions, emotions, language.’ Samuel Taylor Coleridge This glorious celebration of classic poetry features verse from around the English-speaking world... Zobraziť viac
This elegant gift edition brings together Washington Irving''s five Christmas stories in a single volume, presented with a delightful gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and original illustrations. Originally published in 1819-20 and... Zobraziť viac
This hardback gift edition presents Franz Kafka's celebrated novella, Metamorphosis, featuring a silver embossed cover design, patterned endpapers and gilded page edges... Zobraziť viac
Capture the enchanting beauty of the natural world with this accessible guide to delightful botanical drawing, inspired by the revered art style of Pierre-Joseph Redouté... Zobraziť viac
This handsome gift edition presents Friedrich Nietzsche's extraordinary work, Ecce Homo, featuring a luxurious, gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers... Zobraziť viac
Written in Greek, without any intention of publication, by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed... Zobraziť viac
This elegant hardback edition presents L. M. Montgomery's classic children's story Anne of Green Gables, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.When Marilla and Matthew decide to adopt a boy from an orphanage they are not sure what to... Zobraziť viac
This handsome collector's edition presents Gaston Leroux's classic tale of love and obsession, The Phantom of the Opera, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.In Paris, terror stalks the Opera Garnier. Stories of a terrifying ghost... Zobraziť viac
This handsome hardback edition presents the first collection in Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes stories, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr Watson are featured here in a series of... Zobraziť viac
This striking hardback edition presents George Orwell''s foundational tale of dystopian fiction, 1984. Featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges, this beautiful pocket-sized edition of Orwell''s famous novel is the perfect gift for lovers... Zobraziť viac
This wonderful series chronicles life’s most heart-warming moments with the help of some furry, feathered and downright adorable members of the animal kingdom. With full-colour photographs of all creatures great and small, each accompanied by a... Zobraziť viac
