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The Collected Stories of Machado de Assis brings together the complete stories of Brazil's greatest writer for the first time in English. Widely acclaimed during his lifetime, Machado de Assis was...

Machado de Assis: Toward a Poetics of Emulation This book offers an alternative explanation for one of the core dilemmas of Brazilian literary criticism, focusing on Machado de Assis's midlife crisis...

Machado de Assis and Narrative Theory explores the innovative narrative techniques of one of Latin America's greatest writers. Earl E. Fitz argues that Machado de Assis was also a major theorist of...

The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas is a witty and playful masterpiece that has captivated readers for generations. Written by the celebrated Brazilian author Machado de Assis, this 1881 novel tells...

The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings This collection of crucial documents, speeches, and writings shaped the United States, providing a foundation for its government and society. It includes the...

Where the Stress Falls explores the intersections between art and life through three distinct sections. The first, 'Reading', delves into Sontag's personal literary canon, featuring writers such as...

In Common Things: Commerce, Culture, and Ecology in British Romantic Literature by Matthew Rowney explores the complex relationships between people and the natural world through five common...

Dracula: Kid Classics The Classic Edition Reimagined Just-for-Kids! is an illustrated storybook that brings Bram Stoker's classic novel to life for young readers.This fun and spooky tale follows the...

Frankenstein: A Spooky Tale for Young ReadersThis fun and illustrated chapter book is an abridged version of Mary Shelley's classic novel, perfect for young readers who enjoy spooky stories. With...

This beautifully illustrated hardcover retelling of Herman Melville's classic novel is perfect for young readers who love adventure and excitement. The story follows the epic quest of Captain Ahab,...

A beautifully illustrated hardcover edition of Charles Dickens's beloved tale, Kid Classics: A Christmas Carol is an abridged, child-friendly retelling of the original novel. On a cold Christmas Eve,...

A thrilling mystery awaits in this illustrated chapter storybook retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles. When strange occurrences plague the Baskerville...

J E Rowney's psychological thriller, The House Sitter, is a gripping tale of deception and desperation. When Jude takes on an assignment to act for social media influencer Michelle Crane, her...

This collection brings together eight vibrant short stories by Brazil's most renowned writer and social satirist, Machado de Assis. Accompanied by an introduction to "Brazil's Machado, Machado's...

A hilarious new series that brings beloved classics to life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for 7-9 year olds who love adventure and pirates. Jim Hawkins spends his life helping out at his...

New Orleans-style cocktails are a cut above the rest. This beautifully illustrated cocktail cookbook brings together sixty recipes from famous New Orleans establishments and mixologists, along with...

The relationship between images and text in ancient culture is complex and multifaceted. This book explores how visual and textual records from antiquity complement each other, shedding new light on...

Young scientist Victor Frankenstein's obsession with creating life leads to a shocking discovery. He succeeds in bringing forth life, but is horrified by what he has made.The creature, rejected by...

Age of Assassins by RJ Barker is a gripping fantasy novel that combines magic and mystery in a thrilling tale. In a kingdom on the brink of civil war, an unlikely duo must navigate treacherous lies...

A collection of fantastical stories from ancient Middle Eastern mythology, Arabian Nights is a captivating tale of magic and adventure. Scheherazade's clever tales are full of demons, dervishes,...

Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil by Liz Greene offers a fresh perspective on the often-maligned astrological symbol. This thought-provoking text explores how to harness the influence of Saturn,...

This piano sheet music book features simplified arrangements of classical pieces for grade 1 to 3 level pianists. While still requiring guidance from a teacher, especially with more challenging...

For those managing high potassium levels in the blood, this cookbook offers a helpful guide to creating balanced and delicious meals. With 85 low-potassium and healthy homemade recipes, it provides a...

The Secret Agent A Simple Tale by Joseph Conrad is a darkly witty tale of espionage and human absurdity. Set in the backstreets of Soho, this detective story follows Winnie Verloc's devotion to her...

This collection of eight short stories brings to life the vibrant culture and society of 19th-century Brazil. Accompanied by an introduction to Machado de Assis, these new translations offer a unique...

The Princess Casamassima by Henry James is a novel about a young man's journey into and out of radical politics. Born into poverty, he develops an awareness of the world around him through his...

Cassie's farts are legendary - and so is her bravery. When a ferocious bear threatens the class, Cassie's noisy bottom saves the day. But before that momentous occasion, she was known as Gassy...

A man and a woman are forced together by circumstance on a rainy night. Their pasts are marked by secrets and lies, but when a body is found along their route, the truth begins to unravel. This...

52 Assignments: Street Photography is a comprehensive guide to unlocking your creative potential as a street photographer. With 52 color-coded commissions and concepts, this book provides a...

This book offers a year's worth of inspiring weekly assignments to kick-start your iPhone photography. It provides a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, and a personalised journal...

52 Assignments: Photographic Exposure is a comprehensive guide to creative photography. This book presents a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful...

This landmark collection presents a wide range of viewpoints on the value and role of reception theory within the modern discipline of classics. It brings together contributions from scholars across...

The Return of the Assassin is a gripping continuation of El Rey's saga. As he navigates a treacherous underworld, one impossible choice leads to another in a desperate bid to save a young woman whose...

El Rey, the world's deadliest assassin, is called into the field to terminate a list of seemingly unrelated targets. But as he delves deeper, he finds himself in a web of intrigue where nothing is as...

James Joyce's Ulysses tells the story of a single day in Dublin, 16 June 1904, where the lives of its two main characters, Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus, become intertwined. The novel explores...

52 Assignments: Travel Photography is a comprehensive guide to revitalizing your travel photography skills. This compact book provides a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for capturing...

52 Assignments: Instagram Photography is a comprehensive guide to creating stunning images for your Instagram feed. Leading photographers share their expertise in the form of weekly commissions and...

Assassin's Honor by Gail Z. Martin is the first book in the new Assassins of Landria series. In this gripping tale, two former comrades turned deadly assassins must navigate treacherous intrigue and...

A global conspiracy unfolds when an injured pilot discovers Eva Delacourt's safe house moments before dying. This sets Eva, a female assassin, on a mission to prevent a new war in the Middle East. As...

Classical Me, Classical Thee offers a fresh perspective on the world of classical education. Written by Rebekah Merkle, who herself navigated this system as a student, the book provides a...

Massi y el Ciclo de la Vida is a story about Massi and his friends facing a mysterious threat that will change their lives forever. A strange phenomenon has caused everyone in Ciudad to age rapidly,...

52 Assignments: Nature Photography is a comprehensive guide to creative nature photography. This book provides a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for capturing stunning images in...

Ramen Assassin: Book One When life gives you lemons, Kuro Jenkins wants to make ponzu for his Los Angeles ramen shop. Instead, he's dodging bullets and wondering how he ended up back in the Black Ops...

This puzzle book is perfect for Assassin's Creed fans who enjoy a challenge. With beautiful illustrations spanning over 2000 years of history, search for 13 iconic assassins through the ages and...

Cassie's Quandary by Suzanne Downes is a heartwarming tale about a young girl and her magical companion. When Cassie returns home from school, she looks forward to exciting adventures with Kesbet,...

The WavesA poetic and experimental novel that explores the lives of six friends as they navigate the complexities of life, love, and loss.Written in a lyrical style, this landmark work examines the...

The classical past presents formidable obstacles to anyone who would seek to know it. 'Deep Classics' offers a new way to understand the modalities and aims of Classics itself, through the ages. This...

La Ciudad de Massi ha sido arrasada en un auténtico caos. Edificios están en llamas y aldeanos corren por las calles, rodeados de gritos de terror y sirenas de ambulancia. Pero ¿quién es el principal...

Passive Income Freedom offers a practical guide to achieving financial independence through proven passive income strategies. Gundi Gabrielle shares 23 step-by-step blueprints to help beginners and...

A timeless exploration of power and its nature, The Prince is a profound study on the qualities and conduct required of a ruler. Written by Niccolo Machiavelli, this influential work remains a...

Carl Jung's comprehensive collection of his work on dreams is a treasure trove of insight into the human psyche. Weaving together themes of mysticism, religion, culture and symbolism, Jung brings a...

A poignant and tender novel about heartache and missed opportunities, Persuasion is a story that explores the complexities of enduring love and hope. When Anne Elliot rejects a marriage proposal from...

Tartuffe by Molière is a hilarious and irreverent comedy that explores the darker side of human nature. When Tartuffe ingratiates himself with Orgon's family, his charm and respectability prove...

Lady Slane defies expectations as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. After the passing of her husband, Lord Slane, everyone assumes that his widow will fade away in grief, remaining proper...

On a hot summer's day in 1923, Clarissa Dalloway sets out to buy flowers for the party she is to host at her London home. As she navigates the city, she can't shake the feeling that it's very...

Meditations is a profound collection of personal notes on the nature of power, human fragility, and the pursuit of moral virtue. Written by Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher,...

Heidi, an orphan, finds a new home with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Despite initial doubts, the two form a strong bond, and Heidi thrives in her new surroundings.With its charming story and...

A comprehensive guide to Virginia Woolf's modernist masterpiece, Mrs Dalloway. This edition provides in-depth analysis and context for A Level students, with a detailed introduction, glossary and...

Pollyanna is a timeless story about optimism and the power of positive thinking. When life feels difficult, one young girl's approach to finding the good in every situation can be both inspiring and...

George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion is a biting satire of the British class system, presented on stage for the first time in 1913. A bet made by Professor Henry Higgins sets in motion a transformation of...

The Prophet is a profound and lyrical work of prose poetry that has entranced readers for nearly 100 years. After 12 years away from his homeland, a prophet waits to board a ship, but his journey is...

Maggie Cassidy is an autobiographical novel by Jack Kerouac, published in Penguin Modern Classics. It is one of the most sustained and poetic pieces of his 'spontaneous prose'.The book tells the...

The personal writings of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and stoic philosopher, offer profound insights into the human condition. Written in the form of meditations, these notes reflect his quest...

Set against the vast and unforgiving landscape of 19th-century Nebraska, My Antonia is a poignant tale of endurance and strength. Willa Cather's masterpiece tells the story of two families - one born...

Meditations is a personal journal written by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 169 to 180 AD, offering insights into the philosophy of Stoicism. A collection of twelve books, it chronicles...

Rapunzel is a story about a young girl who has been locked in a tower by an old witch. She spends her days gazing out of the window, dreaming of freedom. When a young prince climbs up to visit her,...

A timeless spiritual work, The Prophet is a collection of 26 poetry fables written by Kahlil Gibran, offering insights into universal aspects of life such as giving, beauty, and spirituality. First...

Published in 1929, Nella Larsen's Passing is a powerful novella that explores the complexities of identity, race, class and gender. The elegant Clare Kendry navigates the high-society circles of New...

Utopia: A Traveler's Account of a New World. In 1516, a book was published with an enigmatic title that has sparked debate for centuries. Utopia is a traveler's account of a newly discovered island...

The Ice Queen by Aria Mossi is a gripping tale of a woman who has it all - fame and fortune - but at a steep price. Behind the glamour of her high-profile life, she harbours a dark past that keeps...

The Assassin's Creed: Bloodstone Vol. 2 (Graphic Novel) is set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Tomo, a young member of the Japanese Assassin cell, uncovers a conspiracy that leads him to...

Lonigan Stories is a collection of short stories by Louis L'Amour, celebrating the men who worked the great cattle ranches of the American West.These tales feature rugged individuals like Dan Regan,...

Jacques Le Goff's biography of Saint Francis of Assisi offers a fascinating portrait of one of Christianity's most radical and inspiring figures. Set against the backdrop of 12th and 13th century...

Democracy in Classical Athens explores the development and operation of the political system of ancient Athens, tracing its underlying principles and assessing criticisms from ancient and modern...

The Classic of Mountains and Seas is a rich source of Chinese mythology, spanning from the third century BC to the second century AD. This ancient text contains a wealth of information on mythical...

Plato's The Republic is a foundational work of philosophy and political theory that explores the nature of justice, wisdom, and the ideal society. This deluxe edition, part of the Capstone Classics...

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a seminal work of 20th-century fiction that explores human feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and isolation. When Gregor Samsa wakes to find himself transformed into a...

Jonathan Harker's journey to Transylvania takes a dark and sinister turn when he becomes a prisoner in the castle of Count Dracula. As the mysterious count leaves England, his fiancée Meena and her...

Middlemarch by George Eliot A groundbreaking novel that redefines Victorian village life, Middlemarch is a richly nuanced drama that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of...

Turn Your Expertise into Passive Income in Just 30 Days Raza Imam shares his proven strategy for creating passive income streams, from making $500 to $2500 in just one month. With this simple yet...

The Passion of New Eve by Angela Carter In this provocative and unsettling novel, a young Englishman's fate is inextricably linked to that of a mysterious woman. Born without identity or sex, the...

Dubliners by James Joyce In this poignant collection of stories, James Joyce explores the lives of ordinary Dubliners in the early years of the twentieth century. With brutal realism, he lays bare...

These enchanting duets for classical guitar cover all aspects of technique, from arpeggios and slurs to barres, and are ideal for both performance and developing technical skills.The pieces in this...

Plato's Republic is a foundational work of Western philosophy, exploring the nature of justice, morality, and the ideal society. In this influential text, the ancient Greek philosopher examines the...

A tale of love and heartache, Persuasion is a moving story about one woman's determination to reignite a lost love. Written at the end of the Napoleonic Wars, this novel explores the complexities of...

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a heartwarming tale of four sisters navigating life's challenges together. After their father's absence and the onset of the American Civil War, Meg, Jo, Beth,...

The real story behind Mötley Crüe is finally being told. This graphic novel reveals the band's exploits as special undercover government operatives, a side of their story that has been hidden until...

The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare offers a complex and engaging exploration of human emotions. Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, this revised edition presents a richly textured...

Carl Gustav Jung's groundbreaking work on the human psyche is presented in this collection of essays. At its core lies the concept of the collective unconscious, a shared psychic inheritance that...

The Monkey King is a retelling of a famous Chinese story, part of the Classic Starts series. Sun Wukong, known as the "Monkey King", has great power and magic, but his mischievous ways land him in...

This influential work of Shakespeare criticism, first published in 1930, remains a cornerstone of modern understanding. G. Wilson Knight's groundbreaking analysis, The Wheel of Fire, established a...

All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others. On Manor Farm, the animals have grown tired of Farmer Jones's reckless and inconsiderate ways, which neglect their welfare. When Old...

The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle A mysterious summons from one of Moriarty's henchmen sets off a chain of events that will test Holmes' exceptional detective skills. A brutal murder scene...

A comprehensive collection of major literary criticism texts in translation, including Aristotle's Poetics and Horace's Art of Poetry. This work provides an accessible introduction to key concepts in...

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is a poignant and powerful exploration of love, class, and morality set against the rugged backdrop of the Yorkshire moors. Orphaned and wild, Heathcliff is taken in...

What is Literature? explores the phenomenon of literature and why we read and write. Jean-Paul Sartre, renowned philosopher and novelist, delves into the heart of literary inquiry.Sartre's work has...

Challenge your word and logic skills with 100 new puzzles in this engaging puzzle collection.This professionally laid out book features clearly visible content, perfectly distributed puzzles, and...

Black Beauty is a heartwarming and thought-provoking tale told from the horse's own perspective. Set in Victorian London, the story follows Black Beauty's life as he moves from owner to owner,...

Women and the Blues explores the complexities of emotional pain and the power of self-healing. This insightful guide offers practical strategies for navigating life's challenges and finding...

This collection brings together nine of H.P. Lovecraft's most enduring tales, exploring the darker corners of human existence. Lovecraft's unique vision of humanity's fragility in the face of...