Jane Eyre recounts the story of a governess who, having suffered during childhood both at her aunt's house and then at school, finds herself falling for her new employer, Mr Rochester... 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
This magical collection of Korean myths and legends is presented in an ornate hardback edition with silver cover embossing and stencilled page edges.Step into a world where witches live next door, humans turn into animals and more in this epic... Zobraziť viac
Meet gullible trolls, enterprising princesses and nefarious wizards in this treasury of 25 Norse fairy tales. Collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in the 19th century, these Norwegian stories are described by Jacob Grimm as "surpassing... Zobraziť viac
Brilliant anti-heroine Becky Sharp will do anything to climb to society’s loftiest heights and couldn’t be more different from her rich, sweet-natured schoolmate, Amelia Sedley. Their parallel lives are marked by love, lust, marriage, fortune and loss... Zobraziť viac
Friedrich Nietzsche has had an extraordinary impact on modern philosophy, but what did he really mean when he talked about the 'death of God'? What are we to make of the idea of the 'will to power'? And what should be the guiding light for our morality... Zobraziť viac
From dramatic mountains to lush rainforests and sun-baked deserts, the landscapes of our planet are varied and beautiful. This collection of more than 60 colour-by-number images shows scenery from all over the world, including well-known vistas such as... Zobraziť viac
This deluxe hardback treasury contains more than 40 spellbinding tales of classical mythology, beautifully presented with classic illustrations, a gold-embossed cover, and striking patterned page edges... Zobraziť viac
Spoilt and contrary Mary Lennox is sent to live at her uncle's gloomy manor in Yorkshire. Here, quite unexpectedly, she discovers a new world of warmth and friendship. Unlocking a hidden garden in the grounds, Mary reveals a place of enchantment that... Zobraziť viac
Rudyard Kipling's classic story The Jungle Book is brought to life in this beautiful hardback edition with full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges.Follow Mowgli as he embarks on a series of incredible adventures and meets a cast of... Zobraziť viac
Classic Fairy Tales is a wide-ranging anthology showcasing the very best of classic stories for children, beautifully presented with full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges.Featuring the works of the great storytellers of the past such as... Zobraziť viac
"To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark" - Victor HugoBook lovers everywhere will adore this delightful colouring book, containing over 45 artworks that celebrate literature and reading. Illustrated... Zobraziť viac
This beautiful hardback edition brings together over 138 Bible stories for younger readers, presented with full-colour illustrations and attractive printed page-edges.From The Creation to Noah's Ark, and The Feeding of the Five Thousand to The Sermon... Zobraziť viac
John Keats was one of the leading romantic poets. His verse found little appreciation during his own lifetime but has since become one of England's most beloved poets. Through powerful imagery, unbridled emotion and expressive language, the poems... Zobraziť viac
This elegant hardback edition brings together ' 20 classic short stories by Leo Tolstoy, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page edges. One of the most accomplished authors in history, Tolstoy has inspired and influenced generations of readers... Zobraziť viac
Albeit that she is not yet 21, Emma Woodhouse foresees a future as a spinster dabbling in matchmaking. Charming and infuriating, she almost ruins the marriage prospects of Harriet Smith, her protégée, after misguidedly attempting to match Harriet with... Zobraziť viac
This striking gift edition presents Dostoevsky's classic work The Gambler, featuring a luxurious, silver-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. In this gripping literary classic, Alexei Ivanovich is tutor to a Russian family... Zobraziť viac
The ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra descends from a life of solitude on the mountain to announce to the world that God has been supplanted by the "Superman", the divine in human form. In one of the most radical and influential works of modern... Zobraziť viac
In ancient Greece, rhetoric was at the centre of public life, but it was not until Aristotle produced The Art of Rhetoric in the 4th century bc that the subject had a true masterpiece. Brilliantly explained and carefully reasoned, The Art of Rhetoric... Zobraziť viac
This luxurious hardback edition presents Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel, Frankenstein, featuring a striking silver embossing and stenciled page edges... Zobraziť viac
