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.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume includes two major works: "The Ebb-Tide," a tale exploring themes of disillusionment and moral ambiguity through the experiences of its characters, and "Weir of Hermiston," which examines familial relationships and societal expectations.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume primarily features "St. Ives," which tells the story of a French prisoner during the Napoleonic Wars, detailing his experiences and interactions while imprisoned in Edinburgh.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume includes several stories, but notably begins with "The Story of a Lie," featuring the central character Dick Naseby, who is engaged in a complex relationship with both his father and a painter referred to as "The Admiral.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The letters reveal not only his observations but also his character as he interacts with family and friends, hinting at the writer's evolving style and sensibilities.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This edition captures Stevenson's thoughts, observations, and experiences during his time in France and reflects upon his struggles with health and his writing pursuits.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Advanced
This volume serves as the first part of a nine-volume set and features several of Shakespeare's plays along with extensive notes that clarify variations and interpretations of the texts.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
At the start of the volume, the opening scenes of "The Taming of the Shrew" introduce Christopher Sly, a drunken tinker who is the subject of a playful ruse by a lord and his servants, who seek to convince him that he is, in fact, a nobleman.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This volume is notable for featuring several of his historical and political plays such as "King John," "King Richard II," and "Henry IV.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This collection encompasses the playwright's diverse repertoire, traditionally organized into histories, tragedies, and comedies.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This volume includes works such as "King Henry VIII," "Troilus and Cressida," "Coriolanus," and "Titus Andronicus," reflective of the late 16th to early 17th centuries.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This volume forms part of the Cambridge Shakespeare series, edited by William George Clark, William Aldis Wright, and John Glover.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This volume specifically includes plays such as "Hamlet," "King Lear," and "Othello," among others.
$5.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
Wells envisions a devastating future war in 1956 where both sides wield atomic bombs—crude but continuously burning weapons that leave battlefields radioactive for years.
$7.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This maritime narrative combines elements of adventure and human resilience, focusing on the harrowing experiences of the crew and passengers aboard the ill-fated ship, the Golden Mary.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The story centers on the mysterious abandoned wreck of the Flying Scud at Midway Atoll.
$7.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
Two elderly brothers are the last survivors of a tontine—a financial scheme where the final survivor claims everything.
$5.00
Plato
Ancient · Advanced
Socrates asks the young mathematician Theaetetus a single question: what is knowledge?
$5.00
Jules Verne
Modern · Intermediate
This work serves as a sequel to the tale "The Swiss Family Robinson," exploring the continued adventures of the Zermatt family living in New Switzerland after shipping wreck.
$7.00
Baruch Spinoza
Early modern · Advanced
The first part of Spinoza's treatise on religion and the state, which examines prophecy, divine law and the nature of scripture.
$5.00
Baruch Spinoza
Early modern · Advanced
The second part of Spinoza's treatise on religion and the state, continuing his examination of scripture and how it should be interpreted.
$5.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
The stories feature a range of characters, such as the shy orchid enthusiast Winter-Wedderburn from "The Strange Orchid," who finds himself in a bizarre and potentially perilous situation.
$5.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Using the simple image of ill-fitting boots as his starting point, Wells argues that widespread suffering is not inevitable but stems from private property in land and production.
$5.00
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
The book explores the life and philosophy of Thomas Carlyle, a prominent Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher known for his influence on 19th-century literature and thought.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The book centers around a set of twins, Count Luigi and Count Angelo Capello, who are physically connected—each possessing one half of a dual-headed body.
$5.00
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
The title story chronicles Tolstoy's life on his estate and visits to nearby villages, revealing stark contrasts between worlds.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The collection includes "The Trial for Murder," where a murdered victim's ghost haunts a jury foreman to ensure justice; "The Haunted House"; and "The Signal-Man.
$5.00
Lewis Carroll
Modern · Introductory
When Alice climbs through a mirror into a fantastical world, she discovers everything is reversed—including logic itself.
$5.00
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The work presents the author's musings on literature, the transformative power of reading, and the companionship that great authors provide through their works.
$5.00
Friedrich Nietzsche
Modern · Advanced
The prophet Zarathustra comes down from his mountain solitude to teach, in speeches and parables, the overcoming of man.
$5.00
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
The fourth book in the Barsoom series shifts focus to Carthoris, son of John Carter, who loves Princess Thuvia of Ptarth—a woman promised to another.
$5.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
The eighth book in the Oz series follows the Shaggy Man's quest to rescue his brother from the Nome King's underground kingdom.
$5.00
Plato
Ancient · Advanced
Timaeus gives an account of how the universe, the soul and the human body were made by a divine craftsman.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
It follows a wealthy Athenian gentleman who generously lavishes gifts and money on friends and flatterers until his fortune runs dry.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Roman general Titus returns victorious from war with Tamora, Queen of the Goths, as his prisoner.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
The narrative falls within the gothic genre, as it weaves themes of mystery, the supernatural, and psychological tension, exploring the inexplicable and the nature of belief in ghosts.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This scorching satire attacks Western imperialism as it unfolded in the Philippines, China, and South Africa.
$5.00
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Advanced
The essay presents Tolstoy's personal reflections and critiques of Shakespeare's works, particularly focusing on the tragedy "King Lear.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Jim accidentally stow away on a futuristic hot air balloon bound for Europe.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
The story follows Tom Sawyer as he attempts to solve a mysterious murder, serving as a playful parody of the popular detective novels of its era.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative revolves around themes of social commentary and human interaction, focusing on a hermit named Mr. Mopes who isolates himself from society in dilapidated conditions, and the criticisms of this lifestyle from another character, Mr. Traveller.
$5.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
George Ponderevo narrates his seven-year involvement in selling his uncle's patent medicine, which he knows is "a damned swindle.
$7.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The book recounts Stevenson's 12-day solo hiking journey through the remote mountains of south-central France, accompanied by Modestine, a stubborn donkey he struggles to control.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
When young Jim Hawkins discovers a mysterious treasure map in a dead pirate's sea chest, he sets sail with a crew to find Captain Flint's buried gold.
$7.00
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of "Tremendous Trifles" presents a playful yet serious examination of perception and reality.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
Set during the Trojan War, it follows two intertwined plots: a doomed love affair between Trojan prince Troilus and Cressida, and the Greek commanders' struggle to rouse proud Achilles into battle against Hector.
$5.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
When twins Viola and Sebastian are separated by shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of Duke Orsino.
$5.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
This compilation comprises twelve short stories, each offering an unique perspective on human nature, technology, and fantastical elements.
$5.00
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
The book serves as a critique and exploration of various literary figures, examining their impact and significance in literature and society, including authors like Charlotte Brontë, William Morris, and Byron.
$5.00