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Published by Penguin Books, London, England, UK, 1965
ISBN 10: 0140440933ISBN 13: 9780140440935
Seller: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, U.S.A.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Reprint. Mass Market Paperback. Light shelfwear to extremities, light yellowing to pages, name in ink.
Published by Penguin Books, London, England, Great Britain, UK, 1985
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Good to Very Good. Ken Cox Cover Illustration (illustrator). 30th Ed. 185 pages. (Reprint of the 1889 Classic) "We have had a pleasant trip, and my hearty thanks to for it to old Father Thames - but I think we did well to chuck it when we did. Here's to three men well out of a boat!". **** "Suffering from every malady in the book, except the housemaids knee, three men & a dog decide to head for a restful vacation on the Thames. Anticipating peace & leisure, they encounter in fact, they Joys of Roughing It, of getting their Boat stuck in Locks, of being towed by Amateurs, having to eat their own Cooking & Coping with glorious English Weather. HILARIOUS Story of what is probably the WORST HOLIDAY IN LITERATURE, has a air of delightful Nostalgia & still Laugh Out Loud FUNNY, over 100 Years after it was first published. >>> Bookplate & wroiting on Title page; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Book.
Published by Penguin Books, London, England, Great Britain, UK, 1990
ISBN 10: 0140282602ISBN 13: 9780140282603
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good to Fine. CARTOON Gag Cover! (illustrator). 50th Ed. 185 pages. NO DATE - Circa 1990 (Reprint of the 1889 Classic) "We have had a pleasant trip, and my hearty thanks to for it to old Father Thames - but I think we did well to chuck it when we did. Here's to three men well out of a boat!". **** "Suffering from every malady in the book, except the housemaids knee, three men & a dog decide to head for a restful vacation on the Thames. Anticipating peace & leisure, they encounter in fact, they Joys of Roughing It, of getting their Boat stuck in Locks, of being towed by Amateurs, having to eat their own Cooking & Coping with glorious English Weather. HILARIOUS Story of what is probably the WORST HOLIDAY IN LITERATURE, has a air of delightful Nostalgia & still Laugh Out Loud FUNNY, over 100 Years after it was first published. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Book.
Published by Penguin UK, London, England, 1992
ISBN 10: 0140137963ISBN 13: 9780140137965
Book
Trade Paperback. Condition: About Fine. First PB Edition. First PB Edition. 3rd printing. Trade PB in glossy photo wraps. About Fine w/creased corners, else Fine and unmarked. 330pp inc. Appendix, Bibliography, Index of Jokes, General Index. Book.
Published by Penguin Books UK, London, England, 1999
ISBN 10: 0140265430ISBN 13: 9780140265439
Seller: Renaissance Books, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: As New. Twelve short stories in French, with English translation on facing pages. Contemporary literature is the source. Authors from France and Quebec. xii+315 pages.Remainder mark. Published @ 8.99 Pounds/$12.00.
Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK 2013-08-01, London, England, 2013
ISBN 10: 0723281475ISBN 13: 9780723281474
Seller: Blackwell's, London, United Kingdom
Book
paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG.
Published by London, England: Penguin Books UK, 1995, London, England, 1995
ISBN 10: 0140252665ISBN 13: 9780140252668
Seller: Renaissance Books, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: As New. Revised Edition. Soft Cover. As New. Revised Edition. 5.25x8.25. A look at Germany in the 1990s. The period immediately after reunfication ushered in changes in German society and economy. Good background on the recent past. xvi+604 pages, bibliography, index. Remainder mark. Published at 9.99 Pounds/$14.95.
Published by A Signet Classic/ Published by the Penguin Group, New York, London, England, UK, et al., 1998
ISBN 10: 060600369XISBN 13: 9780606003698
Seller: gearbooks, The Bronx, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Decorative Hardcover. Condition: Like New. No Jacket. 1st Signet Classic Printing. 381 pp. Clean, fresh copy with very light shelf wear, crisp pages and clean text. No dj.
Published by Penguin Books, London, England, U.K., 1994
ISBN 10: 0140175792ISBN 13: 9780140175790
Seller: The Book House, Inc. - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Book
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very good paperback.
Published by A Penguin Book/ Published by the Penguin Group, New York, London, England, UK, et al., 1997
ISBN 10: 014027281XISBN 13: 9780140272819
Seller: gearbooks, The Bronx, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Gail Belenson (Cover Design); Art wolfe/ Tony Stone Images (Cover Photo) (illustrator). 384 pp. Solidly bound copy with minimal external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Light foxing on page edges.
Published by Penguin Books, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, London, England, GB, U.K., 1992
ISBN 10: 014028219XISBN 13: 9780140282191
Seller: Bildungsbuch, Flensburg, Germany
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Softcover. Condition: Gut. Paperback, Fair; 315 pp., illustr., in stock, sofort lieferbar.
Published by London, UK: Penguin Group, 2002, 1st Edition, First Printing, London, England, 2002
ISBN 10: 0670893218ISBN 13: 9780670893218
Book First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine (see desciption). Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine (see description). Photo Cover (illustrator). First Edition. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) hard cover, a Near Fine example, in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket,560 pages, b&w photographs, ---"This groundbreaking biography of a brilliant but disturbed performer explores the paradox of the man and the artist. Based on more than 100 interviews, this intelligent profile explores Morrison's roots; the hard times he went through in London, New York, and Boston; the making of his seminal albums Moondance and Astral Weeks; and the disastrous business arrangements that left Morrison hungry and penniless while his songs were topping the charts. Detailed are the breakdown of Morrison's marriage, the creative drought that followed, and his triumphant reemergence. In addition, this biography attempts to explain the forbidding aspects of Morrison's persona, such as paranoia, hard drinking, misanthropy, as well as why, in the words of his one-time singing partner Linda Gail Lewis, Morrison's music "brings happiness to other people, not him." Also included is a Van Morrision sessionography that spans 1964 to 2001"---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch )--- Size: 6.25w x 9.5h Inches. Not Signed. NOT Price Clipped.
Published by London, Uk: Michael Joseph, an Imprint of Penguin Books, 2018, 1st Edition, First Printing, London, England, 2018
ISBN 10: 0718187431ISBN 13: 9780718187439
Book First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine (see desciption). Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine (see description). Uncredited Cover Art (illustrator). First Edition. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) hardcover, a Near Fine example, in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket, the jacket has been designed to look like a chalkboard and includes the look of dustiness to the black, Tudor's 1st book, ---"A riveting psychological suspense debut that weaves a mystery about a childhood game gone dangerously awry, and will keep readers guessing right up to the shocking ending ---In 1986, Eddie and his friends are on the verge of adolescence, spending their days biking in search of adventure. The chalk men are their secret code, stick figures they draw for one another as hidden messages. But one morning the friends find a chalk man leading them to the woods. They follow the message, only to find the dead body of a teenage girl. ---In 2016, Eddie is nursing a drinking problem and trying to forget his past, until one day he gets a letter containing a chalk man -the same one he and his friends saw when they found the body. Soon he learns that all his old friends received the same note. When one of them is killed, Eddie realizes that saving himself means figuring out what happened all those years ago. But digging into the past proves more dangerous than he could have known. Because in this town, everyone has secrets, no one is innocent, and some will do anything to bury the truth."---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo.///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)------ Size: 6.25w x 9.5h Inches. Not Signed. NOT Price Clipped.
Published by London, UK (actually Markham, On / Penguin Group ): Michael Joseph, 1989, 1st Canadian Edition, First Printing, London, England, 1989
ISBN 10: 0718131800ISBN 13: 9780718131807
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Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine (see description). Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+ (see description). Chris Yates Cover Art (illustrator). First Edition. -----------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hard cover, a Near Fine example, bumped corner, spine is slightly cocked, in a lightly rubbed Very Good/Very Good+ dustjacket with a small nick, signed and inscribed on the half-title page by DF " Christmas 1989 Wilf & Hazel Very best wishes from Mary and me. Dick Francis", ---this is a Michael Joseph edition but was published by Penguin in Markham Ontario ---Canadian price on the front flap (nu UK £ price, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---size is approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- Size: 6.25w x 9.25h Inches. Signed (see description). NOT Price Clipped.
Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK 2014-07-03, London, England, 2014
ISBN 10: 014135027XISBN 13: 9780141350271
Seller: Blackwell's, London, United Kingdom
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paperback. Condition: New. Giovanni Rigano (illustrator). Language: ENG.
Published by Penguin Books, London, England, Great Britain, UK, 1945
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good to Fine. Second British UK Edition. 219 pgs. "Grim depiction of warfare between the classes in America and around the globe. Originally published nearly a hundred years ago, it anticipated many features of the past century, including the rise of fascism, the emergence of domestic terrorism, and the growth of centralized government surveillance and authority. What begins as a war of words ends in scenes of harrowing violence as the state oligarchy, known as "the Iron Heel," moves to crush all opposition to its power." >> Reprint. 2nd printing of 1st Penguin edition. >>> Pencil indent on front cover above the word Penguin. >>> Minor creasing along spine. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Book.
Published by Penguin UK, London, England, 2006
ISBN 10: 0141021411ISBN 13: 9780141021416
Seller: Terry Blowfield, Norwich, NORFO, United Kingdom
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Published by Penguin of London in 2006. Soft cover, so no Dust Jacket. Book condition: Fine. Both cover and inside pages are in good order. On the title page the giver of the book has penned an inscription to the receiver of the book in black ink. See photograph. Dims: 200mm x 130mm x 35mm. 400 pages.
Published by Penguin UK, London, England, 1999
ISBN 10: 0140710116ISBN 13: 9780140710113
Seller: Terry Blowfield, Norwich, NORFO, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 3rd Edition. Published by Penguin of London in 1999. Hardcover. 3rd edition. Book condition: Good. Black boards with gilt titles to spine and penguin motif to front board. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Fair: Price clipped. Jacket has creases and a few nicks to the edges of the jacket. See photograph. Dims: 185mm x 120mm x 33mm. 496 pages.
Published by Penguin Uk, London, England, 1978
ISBN 10: 0140028978ISBN 13: 9780140028973
Seller: BYTOWN BOOKERY, Vars, ON, Canada
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Trade Paperback in very good+ condition. Tightly bound with light edgewear and an unmarked interior. Light browning to page edges. "'You are hereby ordered to fall upon the rebels, the MacDonalds of Glencoe, and to put all to the sword under seventy.' This was the treacherous and cold-blooded order ruthlessly carried out on 13 February 1692, when the Campbells slaughtered their hosts the MacDonalds at the Massacre of Glencoe. "; maps; 0.9 x 6.9 x 4.4 Inches; 304 pages.
Published by London, UK: Penguin / YBISoft, 1st BOXED / SLIPCASED Edition, all volumes are later Printings, London, England, 2013
ISBN 10: 1405916567ISBN 13: 9781405916561
Book First Edition
Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine (see description). Uncredited Cover Art (illustrator). First Edition Thus. ----------( 1st slipcased edition -all books are later printings ) ---3 volumes (ONE SHIPPING CHARGE) in a slipcase, books are about 5w x 7.75h inches, all are Near Fine examples and are likely unread, all in uniform format, all three books housed in a matching Very Good+ slipcase with some light wear, a nice set, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- Size: 5w x 7.75h Inches. Not Signed.
Published by Penguin Books Limited, London, England. UK, 2016
ISBN 10: 1405921552ISBN 13: 9781405921558
Seller: Artifacts eBookstore, Gosport, United Kingdom
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Soft Cover Full Gloss. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. ### ACCORDING TO YES by Dawn French 2016 -Funny, Poignant and Bursting with Joie de vivre ### ## THIS BOOK: Classified: NEAR FINE: This is the 2016 edition, originally published by Michael Joseph in 2015. The book and cover are in fine condition, and the text is clean and tidy. There is no bumping or foxing. Another fascinating and funny read, as you would expect from Dawn French ## ## According to YES is an optimist's dream and a cynic's nightmare. The third novel of award-winning and best-selling author, actress and comedienne Dawn French, best known for her interactions with Jennifer Saunders and her sideline as The Vicar of Dibley's priest Geraldine. So when an eccentric primary school teacher from England bounces into the restrained family Rosie Kitto is already keen, it seems, on everything, yet she still pledges to spend a year saying a resounding YES to everything that comes her way. YES to playing Mary Poppins on New York's Upper East Side to the twin offspring of a loaded and hateful couple fresh from a divorce. YES, to ice cream (always). YES to sex with multiple partners ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.
Published by Bloomsbury Books, Penguin Books, London, England. UK, 1992
ISBN 10: 1854710435ISBN 13: 9781854710437
Seller: Artifacts eBookstore, Gosport, United Kingdom
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Hard Cover Full Gloss. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Sally Anne Thompson (Animal Photographer) (illustrator). ### The Observer's Book of HORSES and PONIES by Jane Kidd 1992. Based on a the original book by R S Summerhays ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified as FINE: This revised edition was published in 1992, first in 1949, and revised editions in 1958, 1968, 1978, and 1987. The laminated hardcover is called a 'Glossie'. The same quality of content and the images are black-and-white, colour and halftones, bringing the illustrations up to date, and it looks like a higher resolution of the printing method is also up to date. They feel quality and can stand up to use far better than before.## There is so much information within these pages. This book is an encyclopaedia on horses and ponies but in pocket form. READ ON for more details and interesting facts ## ## "The Observer's Book of Horses and Ponies" by Jane Kidd is part of a series of pocket-sized reference books. This particular title covers the fascinating world of horses and ponies, making it an essential read for equine enthusiasts of all ages. A must-have for anyone interested in learning more about horses and ponies: its compact size makes it easy to carry around, and its comprehensive content makes it a valuable resource. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or a curious novice, this book will surely provide you with a wealth of knowledge.## ## The Observer's Books were a series of small, pocket-sized books published by Frederick Warne & Co. in the United Kingdom from 1937 to 2003. They covered various topics, including hobbies, art, history and wildlife. These books aimed to interest the observers and have also been popular amongst children. Some of them have become collector's items. This could be a lifetime's work for the dedicated collector, as there are over 800 variations, some of which are now rare. The values of the books can vary from 50 pence to hundreds of pounds.## ## Until 1969, printed books had dust covers. Each one had a unique pattern of squiggly lines at the top, but these were not especially practical because they were easy to rip and stain. From 1970, the covers received a glossy coating. Books of this type are generally called "Glossies". From the late 1970s, Warne decided to laminate the book to the actual books, making them sturdier and more resistant to wear.## ## The first Observer's Guide was published in 1937 and was on the subject of British birds. A mint copy with a dust cover is worth hundreds of pounds; a British wild-flowers book was produced; a mint copy of this book is worth around £220. More titles were published when this popularity was recognized. 'uniform in the series', but during World War II, productions were limited due to paper and labour shortages. By 1941, Warne had published the first six Observer books.## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.
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Published by Penguin UK, London England, 1999
ISBN 10: 0140267239ISBN 13: 9780140267235
Seller: Artifacts eBookstore, Gosport, United Kingdom
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Laminated Hardcover Full Gloss. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. ## The English: A Portrait Of A People by Jeremy Paxman 1999 ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified as VERY GOOD. This edition published in 1999. First published by Michael Joseph in 1998, printed with minor revisions in Penguin Books 1999 A book that shows a few signs of being read; the cover is full-colour matt. There is some minor bumping; the page edges are slightly discoloured due to paper quality and time.### ## THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER: 'As good and as funny a description of the current state of our race as you will find anywhere. HENRY PORTER, GUARDIAN ## ##'He tos and fros between sources as various as Brief Encounter and Mrs Miniver through byways which include a jewel of an encounter between Bernie Grant MP and the Duke of Edinburgh, a brilliant analysis of the Church of England and Dostoevsky's impressions of 19th-century London . It is hard to think of anyone better than Jeremy Paxman to shove the English in the right direction: CARMEN CALLIL, DAILY TELEGRAPH ## ## 'An intelligent, well-written, informative and funny book covering history; attitudes to foreigners, sex, food and sport; English stereotypes, the condition of the language and so on. A book to chew on, dip into, quote from and exploit in arguments: the book brims With reference and subtle allusion ANDREW MARR, OBSERVER ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. PLEASE, contact me for a shipping quotation. ###.
Published by Penguin Books, London, England. UK, 1977
ISBN 10: 0140006958ISBN 13: 9780140006957
Seller: Artifacts eBookstore, Gosport, United Kingdom
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Softcover Satin Finish. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. ### Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household 1978 ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified as FINE: This revised edition was published in 1978 and first printed in 1957, printed by Penguin Books in 1949, reprinted in 1950 and 1954, reissued in Peacock Books in 1962, reissued in Penguin Books in 1968 and reprinted fourteen more times to this copy in 1978. The laminated soft cover has no creasing. The page edges are slightly discoloured due to paper quality. READ ON for more details and interesting facts ## ## # "Rogue Male" is considered one of the classic thrillers of the 20th century. The book has received positive reviews for its gripping plot and the protagonist's survival instincts. The story of a hunter becoming the hunted has been influential in the thriller genre, foreshadowing international bestsellers like Richard Condon's "The Manchurian Candidate", Frederick Forsyth's "The Day of the Jackal", and Ken Follett's "Eye of the Needle".## # Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household is a classic thriller written by Geoffrey Household. First published in 1939, the book has stood the test of time and remains one of the most celebrated works in the thriller genre. The protagonist of "Rogue Male" is an unnamed British sportsman and crack shot. In the spring of 1938, he sets out on a mission to get an unnamed European dictator in the sights of his rifle. Although he convinces himself that he does not intend to pull the trigger, while aiming, he is caught by officers of the dictator's secret police.## ## The protagonist is tortured, thrown over a cliff, and left for dead. However, he survives and manages to go to a port, where he stows away on a British ship bound for London. Once there, he discovers that agents of the dictator have also arrived in London with orders to kill him. Unable to go to the British authorities, the protagonist hides in Dorset. His hiding place is discovered by Quive-Smith, the leader of his pursuers. Quive-Smith blocks the exit of the protagonist's underground hiding place, leaving only a single hole for breathing.## ## With the protagonist at his mercy, Quive-Smith intends to coerce a written confession implicating the British government. However, the protagonist constructs a makeshift ballista, tricks Quive-Smith into looking down the breathing hole, and shoots him dead. The protagonist then takes Quive-Smith's identification papers, money, and car. He drives to Liverpool and boards a ship for Tangier. From there, he intends to find the dictator and finish what he started.## ## Pelican and Fontana are imprints of the same publishing house, Penguin Books. Pelican Books was founded in 1936 by Allen Lane to provide affordable non-fiction for a mass audience and relaunched in May 2014 with a fresh design.## ## Fontana Books is another imprint published by William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., now part of HarperCollins. Fontana titles include both fiction and non-fiction by prominent contemporary authors. While Pelican and Penguin are directly related, Fontana is a separate imprint under a different parent company. However, all three have played significant roles in the publishing industry. ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.
Published by Penguin Books Limited, London, England. UK, 1974
ISBN 10: 0140007466ISBN 13: 9780140007466
Seller: Artifacts eBookstore, Gosport, United Kingdom
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Softcover Satin Finish. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. ### The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: A Timeless Classic 1974 ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified as FINE: This revised edition was published in 1974 and first printed by Penguin Books in 1959, reprinted and reprinted twenty more times to this copy in 1974. The laminated soft cover has no creasing. The page edges are slightly discoloured due to paper quality. READ ON for more details and interesting facts ## ## ## "The Great Gatsby" is a novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1925. Set on Long Island, near New York City, the book is a tragic story of Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, and his pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy young woman whom he loved in his youth. The novel is set in Jazz Age New York and tells the tragic story of Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, and his pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy young woman he loved in his youth. The story, is narrated by Nick Carraway, who interacts with the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and observes Gatsby's obsession with reuniting with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.## ## "The Great Gatsby" is widely considered a literary masterpiece and a contender for the title of the Great American Novel. It continues to attract popular and scholarly attention, with scholars emphasizing the novel's treatment of social class, inherited versus self-made wealth, gender, race, environmentalism, and its cynical attitude towards the American Dream.## ## In conclusion, "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its tragic tale of love, wealth, and the American Dream. Despite its initial lack of success, the novel's impact and influence have only grown over time, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of American literature.## ## Pelican and Fontana are imprints of the same publishing house, Penguin Books. Pelican Books was founded in 1936 by Allen Lane to provide affordable non-fiction for a mass audience and relaunched in May 2014 with a fresh design.## ## Fontana Books is another imprint published by William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., now part of HarperCollins. Fontana titles include both fiction and non-fiction by prominent contemporary authors. While Pelican and Penguin are directly related, Fontana is a separate imprint under a different parent company. However, all three have played significant roles in the publishing industry. ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.
Published by Penguin UK, London, England, 2001
ISBN 10: 0141390476ISBN 13: 9780141390475
Seller: Annandale Books, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Aside from miniscule stain along outside edge bottom R side, book appears to be unread and is excellent condition. Paul Kennedy's absorbing and detailed book traces Britain's rise and fall as a sea power from the Tudors to the present day. Challenging the traditional view that the British are natural 'sons of the waves,' he suggests instead that the country's fortunes as a significant maritime force have always been bound up with its economic growth. In doing so, he contributes significantly to the centuries-long debate between 'continental' and 'maritime' schools of strategy over Britain's policy in times of war. Illustrated with maps & tables Depending on destination may require additional postage, contact bookseller for quote.
Published by Viking (Penguin Group), London, England, UK, 1988
ISBN 10: 0670819840ISBN 13: 9780670819843
Seller: Mattabesset Books, Kensington, CT, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine+. 1st Edition. Viking (Penguin Group), London, England, UK. 1988. True First Edition, first printing (states "First Published 1988" with no other printings listed). Near Fine in Near Fine+ Dust Jacket. Text Block is tanned, as is unfortunately usual for the English publication of this book, otherwise it is clean, tight, straight, square and unmarked in any manner (pencil erasure on ffep). Binding is full red cloth of uniform color throughout, with bright silver title, etc., to spine, tan endpapers, top corners bumped, bottom corners sharp and square. The pictorial Dust Jacket (showing art of Piero della Francesca) is bright and intact, with sunning at spine and wrinkles to head and tail of spine and 8 mm tear (closed from behind with archival [pH neutral] materials to bottom of rear panel at spine. The original price (£11.95) is intact on lower front flap. See photos. 288 pages. 6 1/4" x 9 1/2". A delightful holiday social comedy and mystery with social commentary while following the Piero della Francesca art trail in Tuscany, Italy, the novel was the basis for the 1989 four episode television limited series of the same name starring John Gielgud and Susan Fleetwood. ISBN 10: 0670819840 / ISBN 13: 9780670819843.
Published by Penguin Press, London, England. UK, 2011
ISBN 10: 1594202990ISBN 13: 9781594202995
Seller: Artifacts eBookstore, Gosport, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. ### Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness by Alexander Fuller 2011## ## THIS BOOK: Classified: AS NEW: This is the 2011 edition. The dust jacket is in new condition with a delightful picture. The book itself is very clean and tidy. The title is in black and raised. See images. There is a birthday inscription on the free endpaper page. READ ON for more details and interesting facts ## ## ##Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness is a memoir by Alexandra Fuller, published in 2011. The book is a sequel to her memoir, Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight. In this book, Fuller tells the story of her mother, Nicola Fuller, who was born on the Scottish Isle of Skye and raised in Kenya. The book is a multilayered narrative that weaves together the stories of Nicola's childhood in Happy Valley-era Africa, the grimness of her father's English childhood, and the darker, civil war-torn Africa of Alexandra's childhood.## ##The book is a story of survival and madness, love and war, loyalty and forgiveness. It is an intimate exploration of the author's family; at its heart, it is the story of Fuller's mother, Nicola. Nicola holds dear the values most likely to get you hurt or killed in Africa: loyalty to blood, passion for land, and a holy belief in the restorative power of all animals. Fuller interviewed her mother at length, capturing her inimitable voice with remarkable precision.## ## The book is as funny, terrifying, exotic, and unselfconscious as Nicola herself. We see Nicola and Tim Fuller in their lavender-coloured honeymoon period, when East Africa lies before them with all the promise of its liquid equatorial light, even as the British Empire, in which they both believe, wanes. But in short order, an accumulation of mishaps and tragedies bumps up against history until the couple finds themselves in a world they hardly recognize. We follow the Fullers as they hopscotch the continent, running from war and unspeakable heartbreak, from Kenya to Rhodesia to Zambia, even briefly returning to England. But just when it seems that Nicola has been broken entirely by Africa, the African earth revives her. ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ####. Signed By: Michael J. S,#. Dew.
Published by Penguin Books Limited, London, England. UK, 1988
ISBN 10: 0140430962ISBN 13: 9780140430967
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Softcover Printed Full Colour. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. ### The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins 1988: A Penguin Classic ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified as FINE: This is the 1988 edition, and it was printed first by Penguin Library in 1974 and reprinted twelve more times to 1984, then reprinted in Penguin Classics in 1985, 1986, 1987 and this copy in 1988. The laminated soft cover has no creasing. The page edges are slightly discoloured due to paper quality. READ ON for more details and interesting facts ## ## "The Woman in White" is a captivating novel by Wilkie Collins in 1859. This Victorian-era masterpiece, republished as a Penguin Classic in 1988, is a blend of Gothic horror and psychological thriller that continues to enthral readers today.## ## Plot Summary: The story unfolds through the eyes of Walter Hartright, a young art teacher. One eerie night in London, he encounters a distressed woman dressed entirely in white. He assists her, only to later discover from the police that she had escaped from a nearby asylum. Walter subsequently works at Limmeridge House, teaching art to Laura Fairlie and Marian Halcombe. He quickly notices an uncanny resemblance between Laura and the mysterious woman in white. Walter, Laura, and Marian are entangled in a web of deceit, lies, and sinister intrigues as the plot thickens.## ## "The Woman in White" reflects the social conventions and anxieties of the Victorian era. Collins uses characters from various class backgrounds to critique the upper-class individuals who misuse their wealth and power. The novel's primary theme revolves around the anxiety over class status and the horrific consequences for women who find themselves in the way of an ambitious or desperate man's financial security.## ## The novel also explores questions of identity and insanity, often set against the backdrop of English country houses and asylums. Collins' portrayal of characters who do not fit easily into conventional society, along with his focus on women's rights and the rights of lower-class employees, makes "The Woman in White" a novel ahead of its time.## ## "The Woman in White" has received widespread acclaim from readers and critics alike. It is considered one of Collins's best novels, and even Collins himself regarded it as such. The novel's intricate plot, memorable characters, and suspenseful narrative have earned it a place among the greatest books of all time.## ## In conclusion, "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its blend of Gothic horror and psychological realism. Its exploration of Victorian social conventions, class dynamics, and gender roles make it a novel of significant literary and historical value.## ## Pelican and Fontana are imprints of the same publishing house, Penguin Books. Pelican Books was founded in 1936 by Allen Lane to provide affordable non-fiction for a mass audience and relaunched in May 2014 with a fresh design.## ## Fontana Books is another imprint published by William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., now part of HarperCollins. Fontana titles include both fiction and non-fiction by prominent contemporary authors. While Pelican and Penguin are directly related, Fontana is a separate imprint under a different parent company. However, all three have played significant roles in the publishing industry. ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.