from the back cover: A hundred years ago a seaman's life was full of danger, but Jim, the first mate on board the Patna, is not afraid of danger. He is young, strong, confident of his bravery. He dreams of great adventures - and the chance to show the world what a hero he is. But the sea is no place for dreamers. When the chance comes, on a calm moonlit night in the Indian Ocean, Jim fails …
This title is suitable for children aged 7 years and up. Nothing's more magical than going down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass with Alice. There, in worlds unlike any other ever created, conventional logic is turned upside down and wrong-way round to enchanting effect. Children will love reading Carroll's many humorous nonsense verses and meeting such unforgettable characters as …
In the third installment of A Dog and His Girl Mysteries, things are going to the cats! Dodge and Cassie can't visit the senior center or take a walk without landing in a mystery or two. Something's up with the vitamins some people in town are taking--and something doesn't seem right about an eccentric neighbor's mysterious "fall" that leaves thirteen pets in need of homes. The former K-9 an…
This is one of the most classic books of Japanese history and still the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a fascinating look at the nation of Japan throughout history. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-cold W…
This is a story that will appeal to a large age group, as it has all the ingredients of the quintessential fairy tale from a writer such as HAns Christian Anderson. The Story is told by a man has lived in Bali for almost three decdes and shows his capacity to understand the local Hindu culture and portray it so well in this classic story of rejection, humour and love. From the start it capture…
its time to shake, shake, shake, and do the baby hustle with Baby and his Mommy and Daddy as they prepare for a trip next door! Parents and little oneswill delight in this adorable interactive book with moving parts!
Based of the experiences of mother. The books provides hundreds of practical tips for every conceivable job situation, from the executive suite to the coal mine It addresses full-time and part-time work, travel, meetings, bringing the baby to the job, nu
This book gives advanced students of English the practise and tools needed to analyze everyday language. '