Written in 1914 but not published until 1925, a year after Kafka’s death, The Trial is the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he can get no information. Whether read as an existential tale, a parable, or a prophecy of the excesses of modern bureaucracy wedded to the madness of totalitarianism, The Trial has resonated with chilling truth for generations of readers.
Super Stars! Spelling Activity Book is an educational activity book that aims to make spelling enjoyable for young children by using colourful activities and exercises. Readers will build spelling skills gradually throughout the book as they enjoy a variety of fun activities
• Recognise and write
high-frequency words
• Recognise and write
tricky sight words
• Spot
common spelling patterns
• Learn to break words into
syllables
• Recognise
root words and
common suffixes…
Twenty-Five Hundred years ago, Sun Tzu wrote this classic book of military strategy based on Chinese warfare and military thought. Since that time, all levels of military have used the teaching on Sun Tzu to warfare and civilization have adapted these teachings for use in politics, business and everyday life. The Art of War is a book which should be used to gain advantage of opponents in the boardroom and battlefield alike.
The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water
- Sigmund Freud
From Socrates to Carl Jung and Descartes to Daniel Dennett, this illustrated book brings together the threads that have made up psychology, from the musings of the Ancient Greeks to the findings of functional MRI scanning. Explained in a concise and easy-to-understand manner, it explores various key approaches, including structuralist, functionalist, behaviourist, psychodynamic, humanist,…
This strange and lovely parable, written as much for adults as for children, and beautifully illustrated by the author, has become a classic of our time.
The narrator, an air pilot, tells how, having made a forced landing in the Sahara Desert, he meets the little prince. The wise and enchanting stories the prince tells about the planet where he lives with three volcanoes and a haught flower, about the other planets and their rulers, and about his fight with the bad seeds, make him an…
Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than its emblem, the cherry blossom; nor is it a dried-up specimen of an antique virtue preserved in the herbarium of our history. It is still a living object of power and beauty among us - The Way of the Samurai.
This luxurious hardback edition presents the classic work The Way of the Samurai - a fascinating exploration of Japanese samurai culture and their moral code.
This classic text by Inazo Nitobe reveals the beliefs and…
Do you have the mindset for financial success?
How would you like to learn to succeed in all aspects of your life?
Think and Grow Rich is one of the most influential and acclaimed books on success ever published. More than just positive thinking, Napoleon Hill's philosophy is a tried and tested technique that can propel you to success.
In 13 clear, simple steps, Hill explains his "law of success" which is the cornerstone for harnessing your potential and growing your wealth. Central to…
Young readers can take their first step in a lifelong love of the natural world with this introduction to biology, presented in a wonderful jacketed hardback format with full-colour illustrations.
This inspirational book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of the natural world and the science behind it, accompanied by beautiful full-colour illustrations by Alex Foster. Supporting STEM learning, this book is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core topics in…
Young readers can discover the extraordinary ways in which math shapes our world in this beautifully illustrated full-colour guide.
From the Fibonacchi sequence to weather forecasts, this accessible hardcover book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of mathematical principles. Learn about the genius minds who transformed the field, such as Isaac Newton and Alan Turing, as well as how math has shaped modern science. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and…
Two brilliant existential novels from one of the titans of Russian literature.
Notes from Underground is the dystopian tale of the Underground Man, a retired civil servant living in St Petersburg, who criticises western philosophy and contemporary society.
The Double is the story of Golyadkin, who on a bitter snowy night encounters a stranger who looks exactly like him. They become friends, but Golyadkin gradually realises that, unlike himself, his double is socially successful, and he…
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