Books
Philosophy for a clear mind and deliberate work, in editions we have the right to offer. Each one is a one-time purchase that stays in your library.
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Advanced
The book critiques the senselessness of war and the moral failings of society as it grapples with the realities of violence, particularly in the context of the Russo-Japanese War.
$5.00
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Advanced
Banned in Russia, this Christian anarchist work presents Tolstoy's radical interpretation of Christianity centered on universal love and absolute nonviolence.
$5.00
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
This calendar presents fragments from various works of Chesterton, offering reflections and insights aligned with the days of the year, including a special section for movable feasts.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
It is a reflective piece that embodies themes of love, loss, and spiritual connection, exploring the bond between siblings and the concept of an afterlife.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
Written from a child's perspective, these verses capture the imagination and experiences of childhood through the eyes of young observers.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Spanning from 50 BC to 1689, with a summary reaching 1837, Dickens crafted this work specifically for his own children.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser visited by the ghost of his former business partner and three Christmas spirits.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy miser who despises Christmas.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This reflective work serves as a thoughtful meditation on the themes of life, morality, and the spirit of Christmas.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
When Hank Morgan, a Connecticut engineer, receives a blow to the head, he awakens in medieval England during King Arthur's reign.
$7.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
A 19th-century engineer from Connecticut suffers a head injury and awakens in medieval England during King Arthur's reign.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
When a Connecticut engineer named Hank Morgan awakens in medieval England after a head injury, he uses his modern knowledge to pose as a magician.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
When a Connecticut engineer named Hank Morgan is transported back to King Arthur's medieval England, he uses his modern knowledge to pose as a magician.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
A Connecticut engineer named Hank Morgan suffers a head injury and awakens in medieval England during King Arthur's reign.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
When a Connecticut engineer named Hank Morgan suffers a head injury, he awakens in King Arthur's medieval England.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
When a Connecticut engineer named Hank Morgan suffers a head injury, he awakens in King Arthur's medieval England.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
A Connecticut engineer named Hank Morgan is mysteriously transported back to medieval England during King Arthur's reign.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
A 19th-century engineer named Hank Morgan awakens in medieval England after a blow to the head.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
A Connecticut engineer named Hank Morgan suffers a head injury and awakens in medieval England during King Arthur's reign.
$5.00
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Advanced
The collection provides insight into Wilde's thoughts on notable literary figures such as John Keats, as well as broader artistic and philosophical topics.
$5.00
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows a diverse group of Victorian passengers aboard the boat Korosko as they navigate the dangers of the Nubian Nile, set against the backdrop of Egypt's political tension and the looming threat of Dervish tribes.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Told from the perspective of a mixed-breed dog, the narrative follows her devotion to her human family through moments of heroism and heartbreak.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
The story weaves two revenge plots: a woman trains her son, who possesses a bloodhound-like sense of smell, to destroy his abusive father's reputation.
$5.00
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
The story revolves around the lives of Frank Crosse and Maude Selby as they navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and personal aspirations leading up to their wedding.
$7.00
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
This book contains two plays: "A Florentine Tragedy," which reflects themes of desire, betrayal, and fatalism, and "La Sainte Courtisane," which explores concepts of love and repentance.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
After settling in Samoa in 1889, Stevenson witnessed the island nation's civil war firsthand, where competing Samoan factions clashed amid interference from three global powers—the United States, Germany, and Britain.
$5.00
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book centers around the lives of young girls navigating societal expectations, personal aspirations, and the complexities of charity and friendship as they strive to better themselves and the world around them.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The story is narrated from the perspective of a horse named Soldier Boy, who serves as the mount for the scout Buffalo Bill.
$5.00
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
This second fairy tale collection presents four stories exploring beauty, cruelty, love, and sacrifice.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
An elderly woman named Sophonisba becomes intrigued by mysterious signs of life in a supposedly empty, dilapidated house across from her own.
$5.00
Jules Verne
Modern · Intermediate
Professor Otto Lidenbrock, an eccentric German scientist, discovers a cryptic message suggesting a path to Earth's center through an Icelandic volcano.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
Set in the same mythological world as Baum's earlier novel about Santa Claus, the tale features five Daemons who resent Santa's influence over children.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The book is a lyrical reflection on a Sabbath morning in a Scottish rural community, capturing the essence of local traditions and the atmosphere of the day.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This fictional narrative explores themes of familial bonds, love, and moral integrity as it follows the intertwining lives of a young fisherman, Alfred Raybrock, his Kitty, and Captain Jorgan, who brings unexpected news that sets off a series of transformative events in their lives.
$5.00
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
This work explores various aspects of human nature, society, and politics through Chesterton's characteristic humor and incisive commentary.
$5.00
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
This work reinterprets the Cinderella story, weaving in themes of domestic life and the struggles of young women as they navigate their roles in society.
$5.00
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book delves into the struggles of its main characters, Felix Canaris, a young man grappling with despair and hopelessness, and Jasper Helwyze, a mysterious benefactor.
$7.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
It imagines an identical Earth existing beyond Sirius, where society has evolved differently.
$7.00
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Advanced
Confederate veteran John Carter is mysteriously transported to Mars, a dying desert planet called Barsoom.
$7.00
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
This collection includes tales that explore the complexities of rural life in Russia, focusing on themes of social responsibility, the struggle for justice, and the contrasting perspectives of the landowners and their peasantry.
$5.00
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
Chesterton seeks to illuminate the experiences of the average citizen throughout England's past, particularly during the medieval period, arguing that important aspects of the populace’s legacy have been overlooked.
$5.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
The book traces Earth's origins through the development of life, early civilizations, and human thought, concluding with World War I and the League of Nations.
$5.00
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
This work introduces Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate a mysterious murder in London.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Set in London and Paris during the tumultuous French Revolution, it follows Dr. Alexandre Manette after his mysterious 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille and his reunion with his daughter Lucie.
$7.00
Lewis Carroll
Modern · Intermediate
Ten short comic stories, called "knots", each with mathematical puzzles hidden in it for the reader to solve.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The book follows Twain and his companion Harris through Germany, the Alps, and Italy, ostensibly on foot—though they frequently find other means of transport.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The book follows Twain and his friend Harris through Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, where they claim to walk most of the way but frequently resort to other transportation.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This second volume continues the humorous account of Twain and his companion Harris as they journey through Europe with the stated goal of walking most of the way.
$5.00