Jaroslav Hašek is known by readers around the world as the author of The Good Soldier Švejk, one of the greatest comic novels of all time. Not all of his fans are aware of his six year anabasis in Russia, however, which began with his capture on the front lines of Galicia during the First World War. The Secret History of My Sojourn in Russia, translated by Charles S. Kraszewski, brings that fascinating period in Hašek's life to the attention of the English reader. Comprised of fifty-two sh...

Why not ring that supernatural romantic bell just one more time! Forlorn Londoner Spring had a gorgeous fling with Neapolitan ladykiller Caldo in the city of lights and love during the '68 Events of May and on a wild impulse before reluctantly parting for a future normal family life they made a fantastic deal t'meet in memory again--Caldo figured in a decade but Spring got'r way and in a dozen years't was. The day and hour arrived and Caldo with his natural paisano pizzazz couldn't help but ...

Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic!An extraordinary creative achievement by an extraordinary talent, Jim Kay's inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling's classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide. This stunning new fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban brings more breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters - including Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Professor Trelawney. With paint, pencil and pixels, Kay conjures the wizarding world as we ...

Emily Bronte's enduring classic

Two conjoined babies are born at the intersection of two social worldviews. The girls are named Faith and Hope. After spending their childhood in a foster home and obtaining a basic education, they come to realise that they are different from other people in many respects. The problems of their upbringing are only made worse by the constant humiliations they suffer at the hands of society.Eventually, fortune smiles on them, by seemingly opening up the door to happiness: a separation surgery t...

A pocket hardback of Louisa May Alcott's timeless children's classic

Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic work of children's fiction

"Girls, be good" is an omnibus novel that consists of twenty short stories connected by a single framing narrative: just after the fall of the Berlin wall, foreign investors feel good about the investment climate in Eastern Europe and decide to open a huge toy factory in ex-Yugoslavia, where they are going to produce a hit range of toys designed for girls: small, plush lemurs called Aya, that will be sold all over the world. Before long, though, their optimism starts to feel out of place - th...

Understand and be understood in English with the best-selling English Pronunciation in Use. This book, with over four hours of free downloadable audio, includes 60 units of explanations, examples, practice exercises and answers for intermediate level (B1-B2) learners of English. You will become confident with all areas of English pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation, and can practise with simple 'listen and repeat' activities, modelled with ...

A beautiful collector's edition of Charlotte Bronte's most popular novel