Stark, a skilled warrior with a mysterious past, and Camar, a native of Venus, are drawn to Lakkdarol by rumors of a priceless jewel hidden within the city. However, they soon find themselves caught in the middle of a power struggle between rival factions vying for control of the jewel and the city itself.As Stark and Camar navigate the treacherous streets of Lakkdarol, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including ruthless mercenaries, cunning thieves, and enigmatic sorcerers. A...

In "Là-bas," J.-K. Huysmans delves into the dark undercurrents of late 19th-century Paris, weaving a richly symbolic narrative that explores themes of decadence, spirituality, and the quest for meaning in a modern, often hostile world. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Durtal, the reader is drawn into a vivid tapestry of esoteric knowledge and the juxtaposition of Christianity against the backdrop of burgeoning secularism. Huysmans's prose is both lyrical and unsettling, melding natural...

WINNER OF THE AUGUST DERLETH AND ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARDS • A masterpiece brimming with scientific splendor, magical intrigue, and fierce characters, from the author who “has reshaped modern fantasy” (The Washington Post)“[China Miéville’s] fantasy novels, including a trilogy set in and around the magical city-state of New Crobuzon, have the refreshing effect of making Middle-earth seem plodding and flat.”—The New York Times

With the powerful aid of friendship, a young woman learns to love again after the tragedies of the Second World War.Joan Jonker's first instalment of the Eileen Gillmoss series, When One Door Closes, is a heart-warming saga of love and laughter in the direst of circumstances, and promises to be an unforgettable tale. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Dilly Court.It's May 1941 and Liverpool is taking a hammering from the German bo...

The Damned (La-bas) was written in the year 1891 by Joris-Karl Huysmans. This book is one of the most popular novels of Joris-Karl Huysmans, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

Oxford Modern English Grammar is Oxford's brand new and definitive guide to English grammar. This book has been written by a leading expert in the field, covers both British and American English, and makes use of authentic spoken and written examples. Arranged in four clear parts for ease of use, its comprehensive coverage ranges from the very basic to the most complex aspects of grammar, all of which are explained clearly yet authoritatively. This descriptive source of reference is invalu...

This handbook provides an authoritative, critical survey of current research and knowledge in the grammar of the English language. Following an introduction from the editors, the volume's expert contributors explore a range of core topics in English grammar, beginning with issues in grammar writing and methodology. Chapters in part II then examine the various theoretical approaches to grammar, such as cognitive, constructional, and generative approaches, followed by the chapters in part II...

Religion as a form of cultural expression constitutes a critical element in the relationship between Germany and India. The discovery of Indian traditions in Germany and re-interpretations of those traditions in India fueled not only new theological and philosophical explorations, but also extensive innovations in the fields of music, dance, bodily experience, and political intervention. Seeking to uncover the enfolding of colonial thought structures through presentations of the Self, whil...

'Literary and learned. It goes deep' AMY LIPTROT'The most compelling and evocative of underwater odysseys' KATE HUMBLE'The most captivating book on diving that I have ever read' MENSUN BOUNDDamian Le Bas explores the meaning we find in sunken ruins around the world in this spellbinding love letter to diving.Thousands of years ago, an island off the Straits of Gibraltar went to war with ancient...

The war may be over, but for one young wife, her battles are only just beginning...Man of the House is a heart-breaking but ultimately uplifting saga of life after the war, in the second instalment of Joan Jonker's Eileen Gillmoss series. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn.On VE day, everyone was rejoicing and it seemed the whole population of Liverpool had turned out to celebrate. Eileen Gillmoss, a colourful characte...

In a distinguished academic career spanning four decades, South African scholar Louis C. Jonker has made remarkable contributions to Old Testament/Hebrew Bible studies, hermeneutics, and biblical interpretation. Jonker’s work straddles African and Western/European/North American research circles, exploring original historical and authorial context, and also the situation and context of the reader.Jonker has argued that these modes are not contradictory or competing, but that Wester...

When tragedy strikes a family, their lives are never the same again...The Pride of Polly Perkins is a captivating saga of a warm Liverpudlian family hit by illness, and a nostalgic look back at the communities of yesteryear, from much-loved author Joan Jonker. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Katie Flynn.At the age of fourteen, happy-go-lucky Polly Perkins faces untold sadness when her beloved father is diagnosed with tuberculos...