The Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne

$9.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books

In this riveting tale, German professor Otto Lidenbrock decides to act on his belief that there are volcanic passages leading to the very center of the Earth itself, by leading an expedition through them to the depths of the planet. Teaming up with his nephew Axel, the professor and his guide Hans make the daring descent into an Icelandic volcano by the name of Snæfellsjökull. En route, they discover all kinds of unusual and wondrous things; everything from fearsome prehistoric animals to natural hazards present as challenges. Eventually, the pair ascend to the surface again and emerge from the Stromboli volcano in Italy. This early work by Verne establishes his skilled combination of the adventurous with the intriguing - although its ideas have since been debunked scientifically, the novelty and originality of the story confers freshness. ...Show more

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

$9.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books | Reading Level: very good

Exam board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas, WJEC; CXCLevel & Subject: GCSE English Literature; Cape Literatures in EnglishFirst teaching: September 2015; 2016First examination: June 2017; May-June 2018 This edition of Pride and Prejudice is perfect for GCSE-level students: it comes complete with the novel, p lus an introduction providing context, and a glossary explaining key terms. 'She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me; and I am in no humour at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men.' Such is the unpromising start to one of the most well-known relationships in English literature. Can vivacious, intelligent, but fortuneless Elizabeth Bennet and the wealthy, reserved and seemingly haughty Mr Darcy see past their first impressions of one another? Jane Austen's 1813 novel paints a witty picture of Georgian society, showing through the ups and downs of the five Bennet sisters the lengths to which women must go to secure a husband and position - and, in Elizabeth's case, to find a marriage of true minds. ...Show more

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

$9.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

$9.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books

In 1922 Nick, a would-be writer, moves to a waterfront home on Long Island and ends up next door to a mysterious millionaire named Jay Gatsby, who hosts wild parties that are the talk of New York--yet very few of his guests know who he is or where he came from. Directly across the bay from Gatsby lives Nick's beautiful, wealthy cousin Daisy and her husband, Tom, a brash bully used to getting his own way. As the languid Long Island summer stretches on, Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the wealthy--the rumours, illusions, and deceits of his new friends--and pens a tale of impossible love, ambition, and tragedy. ...Show more

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

$9.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books

This deluxe hardback edition presents Gibran's poetic masterpiece The Prophet, featuring gilded page edges, beautiful black and white illustrations and a foil-embossed cover design. The Prophet is a concise but deeply profound prose poem set in the city of Orphalese. Before leaving on a journey to his homeland, the prophet Almustafa imparts words of wisdom to the crowds, touching on occasions of birth, marriage, death and all of life's other milestones. An international bestseller, it has furnished individuals the world over with words of joy or consolation. Introduced by John Baldock, this beautiful Wibalin-bound edition makes a wonderful gift for anyone seeking insight and reflection on life's simple truths. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound gifts editions of some iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are richly illustrated and printed using deluxe ivory paper. ...Show more

Animal Farm

$9.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books

THE ART OF WAR by Sunzi

$9.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books

A delightfully illustrated version of Sunzi's classic The Art of War by bestselling cartoonist C. C. TsaiC. C. Tsai is one of Asia's most popular cartoonists, and his editions of the Chinese classics have sold more than 40 million copies in over twenty languages. This volume presents Tsai's delightful g raphic adaptation of Sunzi's Art of War, the most profound book on warfare and strategy ever written--a work that continues to be read as a handbook for success not just by military commanders but also by leaders in politics, business, and many other fields.Conceived by a Chinese warrior-philosopher some 2,500 years ago, The Art of War speaks to those aspiring to rise through the ranks and help build successful countries. How can that goal best be achieved, and what is the role of warfare, if any, in the process? What are the powers and limits of the general in command? How can you win without going to war? Sunzi's answers to these and other questions are brought to life as never before by Tsai's brilliant cartoons, which show Sunzi fighting on dangerous ground, launching a surprise attack, spying on his enemies, and much more.A marvelously rich introduction to a timeless classic, this book also features a foreword by Lawrence Freedman, one of the world's leading authorities on military strategy, which illuminates how The Art of War has influenced Western strategic thought. In addition, Sunzi's original Chinese text is artfully presented in narrow sidebars on each page, enriching the books for readers and students of Chinese without distracting from the self-contained English-language cartoons. The text is skillfully translated by Brian Bruya, who also provides an introduction. ...Show more

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

$9.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books

Tales from the Arabian Nights by Val Biro

$24.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books

A lavishly illustrated collection of best-loved tales and adventures. Retold and illustrated by the inimitable Val Biro. • Sindbad the Sailor • The Enchanted Horse • Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp • The Adventures of Caliph Haroun Alraschid • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves &bull ; The Pot of Gold AGES: 4+ ILLUSTRATOR: Val Biro was born in 1921 in Budapest, Hungary, and studied art in London. Through a long career, his illustrations have appeared in some 400 books worldwide, and on the covers of many more. He is a renowned and much-loved author and illustrator of children’s books. ...Show more

THE ODYSSEY by Homer

$9.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books

'Muse, tell me of a man: a man of much resource, who was made to wander far and long, after he had sacked the sacred city of Troy. Many were the men whose lands he saw and came to know their thinking: many too the miseries at sea which he suffered in his heart, as he sought to win his own life and the s afe return of his companions.' Recounting the epic journey home of Odysseus from the Trojan War, The Odyssey - alongside its sister poem The Iliad - stands as the well-spring of Western Civilisation and culture, an inspiration to poets, writers and thinkers for thousands of years since. This authoritative prose translation by Martin Hammond brings Homer's great poem of homecoming to life as Odysseus battles through such familiar dangers as the cave of the Cyclops, the call of the Sirens and his hostile reception back in his native land of Ithaca. ...Show more

1984

$9.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books

The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain

$14.99 NZD

Category: Classic Books | Series: Macmillan Collector's Library

Tom Canty, youngest son of a poor family living in Offal Court, London, has always aspired to a better life, encouraged by the local priest. Loitering around the palace gates one day, he sees a prince (the Prince of Wales - Edward VI). Coming too close in his intense excitement, Tom is nearly caught and beaten by the Royal Guards; however, Edward stops them and invites Tom into his palace chamber. There the two boys get to know one another, fascinated by each other's life and their uncanny resemblance; they were born on the same day. They decide to switch clothes "temporarily". The Prince momentarily goes outside, quickly hiding an article of national importance (which the reader later learns is the Great Seal of England), but dressed as he is in Tom's rags, he is not recognized by the guards, who drive him from the palace, and he eventually finds his way through the streets to the Canty home. ...Show more