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BoxSet: Adv of Sherlock Holmes Gift Pk (HC) - Lined Notebook & Novel

BoxSet: Adv of Sherlock Holmes Gift Pk (HC) - Lined Notebook & Novel

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This gift pack contains both the hardcover classic novel and a matching ruled hardcover notebook in a one quarter slipcase.

Bringing one of the world's most beautiful editions of the classic novel, Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, and a lined writing journal with a matching cover, in one beautifully presented gift package.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of twelve short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published on 14 October 1892. It contains the earliest short stories featuring the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, which had been published in twelve monthly issues of The Strand Magazine from July 1891 to June 1892. The stories are collected in the same sequence, which is not supported by any fictional chronology. The only characters common to all twelve are Holmes and Dr. Watson and all are related in first-person narrative from Watson's point of view.

In general the stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes identify, and try to correct, social injustices. Holmes is portrayed as offering a new, fairer sense of justice.

BoxSet: Hobbit & the Lord of the Rings (BBW)

BoxSet: Hobbit & the Lord of the Rings (BBW)

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Sauron has returned. . . watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 on Prime Video.

Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with J. R. R. Tolkien's classic masterpieces behind the films, in this gorgeous pocket-sized, leatherette-bound box set--the perfect gift for Lord of the Rings devotees.

This four-volume, pocket-sized box set contains Tolkien's epic works The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King). The set comes shrink-wrapped with all four books in a leatherette-bound box with gold foil stamping; each book features a leatherette cover with stamped title and their compact size (4 1/4" x 5 7/8") makes them perfect to carry anywhere.

In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in Hobbiton by the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.

The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the dwarf; Legolas the elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.

Tolkien's epic tales are at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale--a story of high and heroic adventure set in the unforgettable landscape of Middle-earth.

BOXSET: Jane Austen Collection: (6bks)

BOXSET: Jane Austen Collection: (6bks)

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of the literary giants of all time, and Jane Austen lovers will adore the modern design of this deluxe boxed gift set containing six of her most popular and iconic novels: Northanger Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Persuasion, and Emma, complete and unabridged.

Each hardcover classic is bound in high-quality cloth, with embossed covers. The neon-pastel color scheme and contemporary designs (with matching color endsheets) make this Jane Austen Collection an instant collectible perfect for both long-time Austen fans, or for young adult readers who are just beginning to discover the genius of the famed English novelist.

All six editions fit handsomely into a matching hardcover slip-case, perfect for display in a treasured spot on the bookshelf of any "Janite" as the lovers of Austen are often called.

With movies out every year based on her stories, and her novels still in print more than 200 years later, this deluxe collection honors Jane Austen's literary greatness and makes an excellent gift for the Jane Austen reader.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Collector's Classics series are high-quality, clothbound box-sets of classic works of literature. With elegant embossed cover-designs and colored endpapers, these editions make wonderful gifts or collectibles to treasure forever.

BoxSet: Meditations - Lined Journal & Novel

BoxSet: Meditations - Lined Journal & Novel

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Chiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favorite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before: the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these books feel extra special and look striking on any shelf.

This elegant, yet carefully designed gift pack, comes with a copy of the novel Meditations and a matching lined journal.

These elegant journals include carefully selected quotes on every spread, taken from one of the world's best selling classics ever written, Meditations. They contain lined paper of the highest quality, an elastic banding which can be used to keep your journal closed securely, to save a page that you may want to go back to add notes or your very own inspirational quotes. Each journal in the collection features a high gloss embossed cover with stunning artwork.

Meditations, by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, is one of the definitive texts on Stoicism.

In Meditations Taken from A.S.L Farquharson's Translation. Aurelius shares his thoughts about the importance of logic over emotion and helps you to start training your mind to think rationally. By following Stoic teachings, you can live with purpose and die with dignity. Meditations shows how to become more self-disciplined, stop caring what people think, and withstand life's emotional storms.
C: Autobiography of Nikola Tesla & Other Works

C: Autobiography of Nikola Tesla & Other Works

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Who was Nikola Tesla? Find out in this comprehensive volume that includes Tesla's autobiography and scientific writings, as well as other works that examine his life and career in detail.

Nikola Tesla came from a humble upbringing in what is now Croatia and reached the heights of science and technology in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla and Other Works gives readers a compelling insight into the man whose ideas revolutionized the fields of electrical and mechanical engineering, and who continues to be a source of inspiration for modern inventors. This volume includes Tesla's autobiography My Inventions (1919), articles and diagrams that he published in scientific magazines--including "The Problem of Increasing Human Energy," in which he discusses the potential of solar power--and Thomas Commerford Martin's The Inventions, Researches, and Writings of Nikola Tesla. A scholarly introduction examines Tesla's life and career, and the impact that he has had on generations of inventors up to the present day.

C: Classic Tales of Mystery

C: Classic Tales of Mystery

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Eleven classic whodunits starring master sleuths such as Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and Father Brown.

A superstar lineup of detectives--including Sherlock Holmes, C. Auguste Dupin, and Hercule Poirot--headlines this elegant leather-bound edition of classic mystery stories. Short stories such as Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and G. K. Chesterton's "The Blue Cross" are ideal for a cozy evening by the fire, while novels like Agatha Christie's The Murder on the Links and Jules Verne's An Antarctic Mystery will keep you engrossed for days. The eleven works in this volume are preceded by a scholarly introduction that explores the origins of the genre, as well as the development of the modern mystery story and the contributions made by each author.

Works Included
Short stories:
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue," Edgar Allan Poe
"The Adventure of the Creeping Man," Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
"The Blue Cross," G. K. Chesterton
"The Coin of Dionysius," Ernest Bramah
"The Anthropologist at Large," R. Austin Freeman
"The Most Dangerous Game," Richard Connell
Novels:
The Murder on the Links, Agatha Christie
Whose Body?, Dorothy Sayers
The Thirty-nine Steps, John Buchan
An Antarctic Mystery, Jules Verne
Room 13, Edgar Wallace

C: Encyc of Tolkien: History & Mythology That Inspired Tolkien's World

C: Encyc of Tolkien: History & Mythology That Inspired Tolkien's World

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A comprehensive, illustrated guide to the history, lands, and inhabitants of Middle-earth.

The fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth contains a rich assortment of people, cities, and creatures--as well as a deep, intertwined history that spans thousands of years. In this beautifully illustrated, leather-bound volume, best-selling author and Tolkien scholar David Day presents four decades of research and writing on the lands and inhabitants of Middle-earth. Sections of this A-to-Z dictionary are devoted to discussion of the battles, history, beasts, and heroes of Tolkien's stories, and are accompanied by black-and-white illustrations. This comprehensive volume on Tolkien's world also includes an appendix of three primary legends that served as sources for Tolkien's creations--the Volsunga saga, the Nibelungenlied, and Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle--and more than 200 black-and-white illustrations.

This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

C: H. G. Wells

C: H. G. Wells

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No home library is complete without the classics! H. G. Wells is a keepsake collection of the author's greatest work to be read and treasured.

He was the first to popularize the concept of time travel. He disturbed--and fascinated--us with a frightening doctor's island. He wrote of an invisible man, of men on the moon, and of a war of the worlds. He has influenced countless other writers, artists, and even scientists. H. G. Wells is one of the most acclaimed science fiction writers who ever lived, and five of his classic tales are collected in this book for readers to treasure.

H. G. Wells includes The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The Invisble Man, The War of the Worlds, The First Men in the Moon, and The Food of the Gods. Readers new to this remarkable author will delight in these amazing stories, while fans of Wells will enjoy the insightful introduction by an expert on the author's life and work. All will appreciate the leather cover, gilded edges, printed endpapers, ribbon bookmark, and other features on this unique gift book.

No library is complete without the works of H. G. Wells, the father of science fiction!

C: Leaves of Grass

C: Leaves of Grass

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A timeless collection of hundreds of poems that resonate to the American spirit.

Leaves of Grass is a timeless collection of poems and essays penned by influential nineteenth-century writer Walt Whitman. This profound compilation explores topics such as nature, mysticism, mortality, transcendentalism, and democracy. Inspired by personal experiences and observations, Whitman spent almost four decades piecing together the complete work, sharing societal ideals and epiphanies about life that still resonate with readers today. This sturdy leather-bound edition of the complete Leaves of Grass also includes Whitman's preface to the original 1855 edition, in which he expounds on his personal philosophy of writing poetry.

C: Selected Works of the Bronte Sisters

C: Selected Works of the Bronte Sisters

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The literary masterpieces of the three Brontë sisters in one volume: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.

This handsome leather-bound edition includes the most acclaimed novels of each of the Brontë sisters: Charlotte's Jane Eyre, Emily's Wuthering Heights, and Anne's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Originally published under male pseudonyms in the 1840s, these three novels later helped give rise to the feminist literary movement of the late nineteenth century, in which women's perspectives became more accepted by the mainstream reading public. A scholarly introduction provides an overview of the sisters' childhood in northern England, their literary influences, and their enduring legacy.