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.
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Introductory
The story revolves around Apache culture and their struggles against white settlers, featuring the central character Shoz-Dijiji, also known as the "Apache Devil," who is a young war chief.
$7.00
Plato
Ancient · Introductory
Socrates' speech in his own defence at his trial in Athens in 399 BC, on charges of impiety and of corrupting the young.
$5.00
Plato
Ancient · Introductory
Three works on the last days of Socrates: his defence at his trial, his refusal to escape from prison, and his final conversation on the soul.
$5.00
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
The work serves as a critical evaluation of Charles Dickens's extensive literary contributions, exploring themes, characters, and societal implications presented in his novels.
$5.00
Jules Verne
Modern · Intermediate
When London gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune that he can circle the globe in eighty days, he embarks on a race against time with his French valet Passepartout.
$7.00
William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
When Rosalind flees her uncle's court seeking safety, she ventures into the Forest of Arden with her cousin Celia.
$5.00
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
When an experimental drilling machine cannot be stopped, inventor David Innes and his companion burrow five hundred miles beneath Earth's surface, emerging into Pellucidar—a hollow world within our planet.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
Three teenage cousins—manipulative Louise, brooding Beth, and spirited Patsy—are summoned to their wealthy, invalid Aunt Jane's estate.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
Eccentric millionaire John Merrick takes his three nieces on a grand European tour, where adventure and danger await.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
Uncle John whisks his nieces Patsy and Beth away from a cold New York winter to sunny California.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
When Uncle John Merrick acquires a remote farm in upstate New York through a defaulted loan, he whisks his three nieces away for a summer escape.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
When their cousin Kenneth Forbes runs for the New York State legislature, three spirited young women and their millionaire uncle descend upon a rural district to campaign on his behalf.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When war erupts in Europe, three American girls sacrifice comfort to serve as nurses on a converted hospital ship.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Introductory
On a California ranch, progressive owners Arthur and Louise Weldon hire a Mexican governess named Inez to care for their baby daughter.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When John Merrick's nieces grow bored during their upstate New York vacation, they decide to launch a newspaper in the small town of Millville.
$7.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
When Beth and Patsy accidentally become film extras in Hollywood, they're appalled by the crude state of cinema.
$7.00
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
The book features an array of tales that reflect on the joys and hardships of childhood, family life, and personal growth through the playful exploration of various characters and scenarios.
$5.00
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The work details the journey of three women, Amanda, Matilda, and Lavinia, as they set off from Boston to explore Europe, particularly their experiences aboard a ship and travels through France.
$5.00
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of the book introduces the story "Cupid and Chow-Chow," where we meet Cupid, a cheerful young boy named for his loving nature.
$5.00
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of the book introduces a narrative where the author reflects on the lives of six young women, each embodying resilience and purpose in the face of societal challenges.
$5.00
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book features an array of tales that explore themes of adventure, friendship, and the challenges faced by young characters, making it a read for children and those young at heart.
$5.00
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
The opening portion of the collection introduces the story "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving," where we meet the Bassett family preparing for their Thanksgiving meal on their New Hampshire farm.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work encapsulates a variety of legends and tales inspired by the landscapes and cultures of the Pacific Islands and Scotland, presenting themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Set against the backdrop of London's violent Gordon Riots of 1780, the story weaves together forbidden romances, a decades-old murder mystery, and the simple-minded Barnaby Rudge with his pet raven.
$7.00
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
A Wall Street lawyer hires a new copying clerk named Bartleby, who initially works diligently but soon begins refusing all tasks with the phrase "I would prefer not to.
$5.00
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
This volume contains seventy-two poems chronicling the battles, personalities, and aftermath of the American Civil War, from John Brown's execution to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox.
$5.00
L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
This book serves as a reference guide, listing numerous stamp dealers in the United States and some in Europe, along with providing details about relevant philatelic publications.
$5.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
When thirteen-year-old Bealby rebels against his position as a servant boy in a grand English estate, he runs away after disrupting an important weekend party.
$7.00
Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
Set in Victorian Britain, the story follows Jean Muir, a new governess hired by the wealthy Coventry family.
$5.00
Friedrich Nietzsche
Modern · Advanced
Nietzsche's critique of the philosophers and moralities of his time, written in nine parts of numbered sections and aphorisms.
$5.00
Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
The story is set in a suburban district and follows two elderly ladies observing their new neighbors, particularly focusing on the unconventional character of Mrs. Westmacott, who is moving into number three.
$5.00
Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Anchored by the short nautical novel Billy Budd, Foretopman, it centers on an innocent young sailor drawn into a moral conflict aboard a British warship during the age of mutiny, with the enigmatic master-at-arms John Claggart and the austere Captain Vere shaping his fate.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
At its center lies Jarndyce and Jarndyce, an endless legal case in the Court of Chancery involving conflicting wills.
$7.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
Wells initially denied authorship, claiming the book was written by fictional character Reginald Bliss.
$7.00
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
The story chronicles the formative years of a young boy named Nikolai, exploring his journey from childhood to adolescence and the experiences that shape his understanding of life, family, and society.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This narrative is part of a collection called "Holiday Romance" and is presented as the whimsical tale of a young boy who takes on the persona of Captain Boldheart, a pirate captain.
$5.00
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The story follows David Balfour as he attempts to secure justice for a man wrongly accused of murder in 18th-century Scotland.
$7.00
Jules Verne
Modern · Advanced
This work explores the journeys and discoveries of various explorers from the 19th century, providing insights into their adventures and the geographical knowledge gained through their travels.
$5.00
H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
A collection of short humorous essays by H. G. Wells on everyday subjects, written early in his career.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Rather than following a traditional structure, Twain presents rambling anecdotes and reflections on his life, family, and career.
$5.00
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
Written in the early 20th century, this book explores Dickens's rise from humble beginnings to become one of the most writers of his time.
$5.00
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
This work delves into the life and works of Charles Dickens, reflecting on the social and literary context of the Victorian era.
$5.00
Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This compilation presents various stories and characters drawn from Dickens' broader oeuvre, reimagined for a younger audience.
$5.00
Plato
Ancient · Intermediate
Socrates, back in Athens from the army, asks the young Charmides and his guardian Critias what temperance is.
$5.00
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The central narrative of "Charmides" revolves around a beautiful young Grecian lad and his encounters with a goddess, exploring themes of love, desire, and the transcendent nature of beauty.
$5.00
Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
It marks Tolstoy's debut at age twenty-three and launched his literary career, earning immediate acclaim from established Russian writers.
$5.00
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
This work falls under the category of social criticism and reform literature, focusing on the treatment of children within the prison system.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The book gathers Twain's critical writings about Christian Science and its founder, Mary Baker Eddy.
$5.00