First published in 1834, “A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett” is the autobiography of the famous American folk hero Davy Crockett, often referred to as the “King of the ...więcej »
“Maxims and Reflections” is a collection of wisdom and advice by Francois Duc de La Rochefoucauld, a noted French aristocrat, soldier and author. La Rochefoucauld was born in 1613 in...więcej »
Written in 350 BC, Aristotle’s “De Anima” or “On the Soul” is not a work on spirituality, as the title would suggest, but rather a work that could be described as o...więcej »
First published in 1851, “The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims” is a collection of essays by famed German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. He is perhaps best known for his 1818...więcej »
“Theaetetus” is a dialogue by Plato from his middle period, written sometime around 369 BC. It is widely considered to be one of his best works and remains a significant contribution...więcej »
18th century German philosopher, poet, and playwright, Friedrich Schiller began writing while he was in the army. Commanded to stop by his superiors he deserted the army, moved to another countr...więcej »
First published in 1869, “Madame How and Lady Why” is a classic children’s science book by English priest, professor, historian, and author Charles Kingsley. He was most well-k...więcej »
While Tolstoy may be best remembered as the talented Russian author of such monumentally great works as “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina”, he also wrote prolifically in...więcej »
“Carmilla” is the 1872 Gothic vampire novella by Irish author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, a leading writer of ghost tales and horror fiction of the Victorian era. His haunting and surpr...więcej »
Following the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune. For he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Island...więcej »
Written in 1884 under the pen name “Nessmuk”, “Woodcraft and Camping” is the classic and timeless guide on roughing it by expert woodsman George Washington Sears. Born th...więcej »
Here is Moominpappa's promised life story - from the days when he was abandoned in a newspaper parcel on the doorstep of a Moomin orphanage, to when he ran away to see the world and met Moominmamma.więcej »
Join the world of Artemis Fowl, the number one bestseller by Eoin Colfer.AT JUST TWELVE YEARS OLD, ARTEMIS FOWL IS A CRIMINAL GENIUS.No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too deviou...więcej »
"Where has Peter Rabbit gone? Play a fun game of hide and seek with much-loved characters from the world of Beatrix Potter.Is that Peter by the blackberry bush? Is he hiding in the...więcej »
"It's fancy dress day at the library! Which book characters will Spot, Helen and Tom dress up as?Join Spot and his friends as they explore all the different corners and books in th...więcej »
They can't have moved away without saying a word!' Winter is coming, and the Fillyjonk, the Hemulen, Toft, and Mymble, are all waiting in Moominvalley to see the Moomins return home. Winter doesn't...więcej »
Including an introduction from writer and feminist activist Scarlett Curtis, curator of Sunday Times Bestseller Feminists Don't Wear Pink.The only thing in the world that matters to Mrs...więcej »
Join the hunt to find lovable puppy, Spot, in Eric Hill's first ever lift-the-flap tale!Lift each flap to find all sorts of funny animal surprises, before discovering where cheeky Spot ...więcej »
Including an introduction from writer and feminist activist Scarlett Curtis, curator of Sunday Times Bestseller Feminists Don't Wear Pink.When waiting for an orphan boy to help with the...więcej »
St. Paul’s “Epistle to the Galatians” is one of the most important of all Christian writings. The work was treasured by Martin Luther, the 15th century German priest, scholar, ...więcej »