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Treasure Island: Prince Otto
Par Robert Louis Stevenson. 2014
Robert Louis Stevenson&’s classic tale of pirates, treasure, and daring deeds on the high seas Jim Hawkins, son of an…
English innkeeper, finds a map promising buried treasure and feels the call of adventure. Enticed by the promise of untold wealth, Jim goes to sea as a cabin boy. The Hispaniola and its crew, under the leadership of Long John Silver, sail the Spanish Main seeking hidden riches. But the voyage is far from tranquil, and before the ship drops anchor, a mutiny plot is discovered. Robert Louis Stevenson&’s timeless yarn takes readers on a perilous journey to an island far from home. This world, populated by peg-legged pirates, swashbuckling sailors, and pet parrots is as thrilling now as it was over a century ago. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Ann at Highwood Hall: Poems for Children
Par Robert Graves. 1964
The fiftieth anniversary edition of the renowned author&’s poems for children—featuring the original, iconic illustrations. This collection of boisterous…
and witty children&’s poems by Robert Graves—with charming drawings by painter and illustrator Edward Ardizzone—has enchanted generations of young readers. Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, the original 1964 edition is now available in this beautiful digital reproduction. These seven timeless poems evoke the world of Victorian England and include the story of Ann, &“the third-but-youngest child of seventeen&” who runs away to live at a duke&’s palace; a valentine in verse; a battle of words lost in translation between King George II and the Chinese Emperor; a doctor&’s bedside visit to a little girl; and a lively argument between young Caroline and Charles that is strikingly similar to the banter of twenty-first century children. Ann at Highwood Hall is a classic of children&’s literature that will thrill fans of Robert Graves and poetry lovers of all ages.Once There Was a Bear: Tales of Before It All Began (Winnie-the-Pooh)
Par A. A. Milne, Jane Riordan. 2021
A delightful new collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories, told in the style of A. A. Milne, that explores life before the…
Hundred Acre Wood.How did Christopher Robin meet his beloved bear? Did Pooh and his friends see any of London before they moved to the Hundred Acre Wood? These questions and more are explored in this charming new collection of stories.Each tale features a gentle adventure set in London or the countryside, and they include iconic locations such as Harrods, London Zoo, and the Natural History Museum. Pooh, Eeyore, and Piglet even make a new friend: Flo the house mouse. Written in the timeless style of A. A. Milne, with illustrations that are true to the spirit of the original drawings by E. H. Shepard. These sweet and comforting tales are perfect for both new readers and longtime fans.Julia: A Novel
Par Sandra Newman. 2023
A PEOPLE Magazine Must-Read Book for Fall 2023An Esquire Best Book of Fall 2023A Guardian Biggest New Book of 2023A…
LitHub Most Anticipated Book of 2023An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984.All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia.Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.Miranda the Great
Par Eleanor Estes. 1967
When barbarians invade Rome, Miranda the cat and her daughter Punka must find a safe place to hide from the…
chaos. They make their way through the burning city, collecting motherless kittens as they go. At last they reach the Colosseum--but even there, danger lurks! How these fortunate felines survive to become the noble ancestors of the cats of modern Rome is all due to the cleverness of the cat they come to call Miranda the Great, Queen of the Colosseum!The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 4
Par Philip K Dick. 1987
The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction…
genre.This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'We Can Remember It For You Wholesale' and 'The Electric Ant', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works. Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture.'A great collection, showcasing Dick's evolution' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'my reason for giving the book a five-star rating has to do with my emotional state I felt when I closed the last page. I feel that I delved into a more extensive realm of PKD's mind by reading this collection' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An amazing collection of downright bizarre fiction. So many excellent stories that it would be hard to pick a favorite' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐The Tale of Mr. Tod (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
Par Beatrix Potter. 2016
A kidnapping leads to a showdown between a fox and a badger in this exciting adventure from the beloved author…
of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The Tale of Mr. Tod is Beatrix Potter&’s longest work and tells the tale of a badger and his enemy, a fox named Mr. Tod. Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny must save the day in this endearing story. The Tale of Mr. Tod by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text. &“The darkest of all her tales. Set in a brooding Cumberland landscape of crags, empty dwellings, and moonlit woodland, the characters, menacing atmosphere and plot of Mr. Tod have all the hallmarks of classic crime fiction—approaching, indeed, something much greater.&” —Slightly FoxedThe Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies: Large Print (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
Par Beatrix Potter. 2016
Benjamin Bunny&’s offspring learn the perils of gluttony in this charming story from the popular author of The Tale of…
Peter Rabbit. In this story, Benjamin Bunny&’s children, the Flopsy Bunnies, eat so much lettuce from Mr. McGregor&’s garden that they become sleepy and are almost turned into a rabbit pie. The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.The Tailor of Gloucester: Large Print (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
Par Beatrix Potter. 2016
Mice come to the rescue when a lowly tailor struggles to complete a very important Christmas job—from the author of…
The Tale of Peter Rabbit. A poor tailor needs help from his animal friends to finish an elaborate coat that will transform his fortunes. The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.Moby Dick: Moby Dick, Afrikaans Edition (Literatura Juvenil (panamericana Editorial) Ser.)
Par Herman Melville. 1851
This nineteenth-century classic is at once a thrilling adventure, a timeless allegory, and &“the greatest of American novels&” (The Atlantic…
Monthly). Despite strange warnings, Ishmael, a young schoolteacher from Manhattan, signs up for a voyage aboard the Pequod, a whaling ship departing from New Bedford, Massachusetts. While on shore, he strikes up a friendship with Queequeg, a tattooed South Seas cannibal. The unlikely friends are hired for the journey—only to discover their commander will be Captain Ahab, a brooding, one-legged, tyrannical old man fixated on avenging Moby Dick, the great white whale who crippled him. Along with the rest of the crew, including unforgettable characters like the intellectual first mate Starbuck who risks standing up to Ahab, cheerful second mate Stubb, and African harpooner Daggoo, Ishmael sets out for a hair-raising adventure laden with danger and nameless horrors. As they dare to challenge God&’s most dreaded creation and nature&’s indifference to human survival, their fate lies with their monomaniacal captain, whose obsession can only lead to tragedy. Considered a masterpiece of American literature, Moby Dick—from its famous first line, &“Call me Ishmael,&” to its dramatic climax—has fascinated generations of readers.North and South: North And South
Par Elizabeth Gaskell. 2014
A novel of love and social strife in northern England during the industrial revolution—a masterpiece of Victorian literature. After a…
decade spent living with her aunt in London, nineteen-year-old Margaret Hale returns home to her beloved village of Helstone only to discover that her pastor father has had a crisis of faith and is moving the family to the North of England. In the industrial town of Milton, Margaret is horrified by the dirty air, the shocking poverty, and the pervasive mistreatment of the working class. John Thornton, a student of Margaret&’s father and the self-made owner of a local textile mill, finds Margaret haughty and naive, but is drawn to her beauty nevertheless. As tensions between workers and masters mount, a strike appears inevitable. Margaret&’s sympathies lie with the downtrodden laborers of Milton, but her heart increasingly yearns for Thornton, whose strength and depth of character will be revealed in a time of profound crisis. Both a timeless romance and a richly detailed social novel, North and South is a masterpiece of Victorian literature. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Siddhartha: An Indian Tale (Modern Library Classics Ser.)
Par Hermann Hesse. 2017
Nobel Prize winner Hermann Hesse&’s most lauded book: The enchanting story of one man&’s journey in search of enlightenment Born…
into the privileged life of a Brahmin, young Siddhartha came of age surrounded by the teachings of the Buddha. But despite his earnest pursuit of enlightenment, Siddhartha is left unfulfilled. Determined to find his own path to the nirvana, Siddhartha leaves home to embark on a spiritual voyage, spurning the comforts of his caste and leaving behind all loved ones save for his best friend, Govinda. Homeless, without food, and dedicated to their austere lifestyle, the friends diverge along two separate paths. Govinda grows ever more dedicated to Buddhist teachings while Siddhartha travels a more meandering road—through asceticism, into an embrace of the joys of the flesh, and finally to an understanding of the nature of time, truth, and the ultimate path to self-realization. First published in Germany in 1922, Siddhartha grew in popularity through the 1960s, when it became a touchstone of the American counterculture movement. The book endures today as a stirring and lyrical exploration of self-discovery. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Sense and Sensibility: Three Volumes Of Miniature Classics (Mobi Classics Ser.)
Par Jane Austen. 2016
Torn between reason and passion, obligation and impulse, two sisters search for love in eighteenth-century England Although they are as…
close as sisters can be, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood could not be more different. Elinor is reasonable beyond her nineteen years; Marianne&’s feelings are as ungovernable as the wind. But both girls are about to learn how powerful and devastating true love can be. When Elinor meets the intelligent and mysterious Edward Ferrars, her commitment to self-control is tested for the first time. As her sister quietly endures the pain of heartbreak, Marianne longs for a romance of her own. She finds it in a chance encounter with John Willoughby, a dashing young rake who lives life as passionately as she does, and whose love could make her the happiest woman in England—or destroy her. A sparkling comedy of manners and an essential guide to navigating affairs of the heart, Jane Austen&’s first published novel is a timeless tale of love and loss. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Tess of the D'Urbervilles: Thomas Hardy
Par Thomas Hardy. 2016
A young woman struggles against tradition and circumstance in this novel of love, class, and deceit from the author of…
Far from the Madding Crowd. Convinced that his impoverished family has noble connections, John Durbeyfield implores his daughter, Tess, to visit the wealthy Mrs. D&’Urberville and claim kin. Reluctantly, Tess agrees, but when she falls prey to the manipulations of Alec D&’Urberville, the widow&’s dissolute son, her search for love and happiness takes a disastrous turn. An earnest suitor named Angel Clare offers hope for salvation, but Tess must decide whether to confess her sins to the minister&’s son—or bury them forever. First published in 1891, Tess of the D&’Urbervilles scandalized Victorian readers with its frank depictions of female sexuality and its impassioned criticism of social conventions. Now widely recognized as Thomas Hardy&’s masterpiece, this tragic story of virtue destroyed is one of the most moving and unforgettable novels in English literature. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.A shy young woman discovers her true power in this poignant love story from one of the world&’s most cherished…
authors The eldest of nine children born to a naval lieutenant with a meager pension, Fanny Price is sent to live with wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park. Only ten years old, she is nervous around her rich cousins and uncomfortable in their grand house. And as the years pass, Fanny comes to believe that she will never truly feel at home. Only Edmund Bertram makes life worth living. He is the only one of her cousins who is kind to her, a gentle soul whom she has loved since childhood. But when the worldly and charismatic Crawford siblings, Henry and Mary, arrive from London and ensnare the Bertram family in a complicated web of romance and intrigue, Fanny worries that her relationship with Edmund will never be the same. To win his heart, she must keep her head—a task that becomes all the more difficult when her family pressures her to accept Henry Crawford&’s unexpected marriage proposal. Widely regarded to be Jane Austen&’s first mature novel, Mansfield Park subtly critiques the snobbery of English society by celebrating the virtues of its unassuming yet profoundly compelling heroine. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Les Misérables: Part First: Fantine, Volume 1 (Les mis�rables Ser. #Vol. 1)
Par Victor Hugo. 2015
The novel that inspired the beloved Broadway musical: Jean Valjean&’s immortal adventure among the dispossessed of nineteenth-century Paris. Widely considered…
Victor Hugo&’s masterpiece, Les Misérables is both an epic story and a penetrating social criticism of nineteenth-century France. In this tale of crime, punishment, love, and the pursuit of justice, we meet some of the most unforgettable characters in literature, including Jean Valjean, the heroic peasant arrested for stealing a loaf of bread; Cossette, the abused daughter of a prostitute; and Inspector Javert, the policeman who relentlessly hounds Valjean at every turn. With encyclopedic sweep, Hugo&’s novel investigates topics ranging from the construction of Parisian sewers to the Battle of Waterloo. First published in 1862, Les Misérables has inspired numerous film adaptions as well as the long-running stage musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg. It is, in the words of Upton Sinclair, &“one of the half-dozen greatest novels in the world.&” This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Just in time for the major motion picture Dolittle starring Robert Downey Jr.—soaring into theaters on January 17, 2020! Journey…
into the world of Doctor Dolittle, the kind and eccentric naturalist who can speak with animals. Working with original author Hugh Lofting&’s son, these books have been fully updated for the modern reader, all while retaining the full charm of the originals. Rediscover the children&’s literature classic with three novels from the beloved series!Back from Africa, the Doctor is short of money as always. So he takes the pushmi-pullyu on tour in Doctor Dolittle&’s Circus! But in Albert Blossom&’s circus, what he finds is a whole new family of animals in need of his help. In Doctor Dolittle&’s Caravan he expands his circus to include the grand &“Canary Opera,&” and makes a sensation of its star, Pippinella, whose story is told in full in Doctor Dolittle and the Green Canary! And in Doctor Dolittle and the Green Canary, Pippinella tells her story to Doctor Dolittle in her own words!The Jungle: [A Graphic Novel]
Par Upton Sinclair. 2019
A compelling graphic novel adaptation of Upton Sinclair's seminal protest novel that brings to life the harsh conditions and exploited…
existences of immigrants in Chicago's meatpacking industry in the early twentieth century.Long acclaimed around the world, Upton Sinclair's 1906 muckraking novel The Jungle remains a powerful book even today. Not many works of literature can boast that their publication brought about actual social and labor change, but that's just what The Jungle did, as it led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. In today's society, where labor and safety of the food we eat remain key concerns for all, Sinclair's shocking story still resonates. Bringing new life and energy to this classic work, adapter and illustrator Kristina Gehrmann takes Sinclair's prose and transforms it through pen and ink, allowing you to discover (or rediscover) this book and see it from a whole new perspective.Persuasion: Novela...
Par Jane Austen. 2015
Now a Netflix film and a selection of the TikTok Book Club—Jane Austen&’s classic novel about a second chance at…
love in nineteenth-century England. Anne Elliot is a perfect catch. Born to a landed family, she&’s observant and intelligent. When Anne came of age, she accepted a proposal from the ambitious officer Frederick Wentworth. Unfortunately, Wentworth&’s modest means made him a poor choice for the Elliot family, and Anne was persuaded to call off the engagement. One refused marriage and nearly a decade later, Anne has not forgotten about Wentworth. Little does she know that her fortune is about to change. When the Elliots make ill-advised investments and lose their money, they are forced to rent out their ancestral home and move to Bath. There, Anne once again meets Wentworth, who is now a captain, in what could be her second and final chance at love and marriage. Buttressed by the author&’s humane characterization and sharp social commentary, Persuasion is a must-read for any Austen fan. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.A Discovery of New Worlds
Par Bernard De Fontenelle. 2023
In this charming and witty dialogue translated by the first professional woman writer in English, a 17th century astronomer staying…
at the chateau of a beautiful Marchioness accompanies her into her garden at night and introduces her to the new discoveries of astronomy Although more than 300 years old, Fontenelle's dialogues in a garden over five nights are still a surprisingly painless way to learn about the sun, the moon, the planets, and the stars, even though new planets were later discovered and modern science has filled out many details Fontenelle could not have known. Only the confidence with which he discusses inhabitants of the planets, the moon, and even the sun is now seen as misplaced. This is no lecture, but a conversation with the cut and thrust of intelligent argument as the Marchioness challenges each of the astronomer's assertions and requires him to explain the evidence. Fontenelle's work has been through the hands of many different translators, but Aphra Behn's translation, one of the earliest, adds the feminine wit of a leading dramatist to the work, in the first modern edition of this translation.