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Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A fascinating portrait of the river at the height of its Victorian prosperity. On the upper Thames it was the carefree era of regattas and riverside picnics, while London's tideway and great docks were busy with the comings and goings of barges, steamers and sailing ships servicing the world's largest port and the Empire on which the sun never set. This treasure trove of a book has descriptions of the villages and towns along the river from its source near Cricklade to the Nore Lightship. It is packed with practical advice, maps of popular destinations, locations of angling and bathing spots. Riverside inns to accommodate oarsmen are listed with details of how to return boats by train at a time when an annual season ticket between Windsor and Paddington cost as little as GBP18.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Mataya, David (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Poulin, Stephane (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. This book presents an instant impression of Dickens life, work and legacy, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the writer behind the words.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Here are excerpts from some of Dickens's greatest stories -- among them Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, and Great Expectations. Blishen's vivid commentary, interwoven with passages from the books, creates a picture of Dickens's life that is just as fascinating as his work. Bennett, Jill (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This little pup is cute, lovable. and just a wee bit naughty What will happen when Grandma tries to teach him some manners? Cuddly and playful, he has wriggled his way into the heart of the family. He hasn't quite learned all the rules, and it's obvious who's in charge Until Grandma arrives to challenge his rascally ways.Can this mischievous ball of energy somehow snuggle his way into Grandma's good graces?Curl up with this laugh-out-loud story, brimming with catchy rhymes and funny phrases. Kids and adults will love this zany bedtime story, action packed with subtle lessons of love, acceptance, and a dash of good old-fashioned etiquette.What the Dickens? ? is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book sure to delight readers of all ages. If you enjoy entertaining verse, life lessons wrapped up in a ball of fun, and clever ways to introduce new words, then you'll love Tammy Kersey's tail-wagging romp.Buy What the Dickens today to join in all the barking-mad fun. Finch, Lindsey (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Charles Dickens was in his own day the most popular novelist who had ever lived and continues to hold his place in the literary canon as one of the most respected English writers. This short biography provides an introduction to the writer from disturbed childhood to tumultuous acclaim.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Fair.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Moser, Barry (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Moser, Barry (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Moser, Barry (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Good. In this playful homage to Charles Dickens, Skilley, an alley cat with an embarrassing secret, longs to escape his street-cat life. Hoping to trade London's damp alleyways for the warmth of ye olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, Skilley strikes a bargain with Pip, an erudite mouse. Skilley will protect the mice who live at the inn, and in turn, the mice will provide Skilley with the thing he desires most. But when Skilley and Pip are drawn into a crisis of monumental proportions, their new friendship is pushed to its limits. The escalating crisis threatens the peace not only of the Cheshire Cheese Inn but the entire British Monarchy! New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy and coauthor Randall Wright collaborate on this compelling story set in Victorian England. With the artwork of award-winning illustrator Barry Moser, The Cheshire Cheese Cat is filled with charming characters and strong themes of friendship and loyalty. One of Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far). Moser, Barry (illustratore). …

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. In this playful homage to Charles Dickens, Skilley, an alley cat with an embarrassing secret, longs to escape his street-cat life. Hoping to trade London's damp alleyways for the warmth of ye olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, Skilley strikes a bargain with Pip, an erudite mouse. Skilley will protect the mice who live at the inn, and in turn, the mice will provide Skilley with the thing he desires most. But when Skilley and Pip are drawn into a crisis of monumental proportions, their new friendship is pushed to its limits. The escalating crisis threatens the peace not only of the Cheshire Cheese Inn but the entire British Monarchy! New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy and coauthor Randall Wright collaborate on this compelling story set in Victorian England. With the artwork of award-winning illustrator Barry Moser, The Cheshire Cheese Cat is filled with charming characters and strong themes of friendship and loyalty. One of Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far). Moser, Barry (illustratore). …

hardcover. Condizione: As New.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Boston, 1870. When news of Charles Dickens's sudden death reaches his struggling American publisher, James Osgood sends his trusted clerk, Daniel Sand, to await the arrival of Dickens's unfinished final manuscript. But Daniel never returns, and when his body is discovered by the docks, Osgood must embark on a quest to find the missing end to the novel and unmask the killer. With Daniel's sister Rebecca at his side, Osgood races the clock through a dangerous web of opium dens, sadistic thugs, and literary lions to solve a genius's last mystery and save his own-and Rebecca's-lives.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Boston, 1870. When news of Charles Dickens's sudden death reaches his struggling American publisher, James Osgood sends his trusted clerk, Daniel Sand, to await the arrival of Dickens's unfinished final manuscript. But Daniel never returns, and when his body is discovered by the docks, Osgood must embark on a quest to find the missing end to the novel and unmask the killer. With Daniel's sister Rebecca at his side, Osgood races the clock through a dangerous web of opium dens, sadistic thugs, and literary lions to solve a genius's last mystery and save his own-and Rebecca's-lives.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Essays provide a view of British life during the nineteenth century.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Essays provide a view of British life during the nineteenth century.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol, Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era. Geyer, Mark Edward (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Essays provide a view of British life during the nineteenth century.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Well-known authors, including Melody Carlson, Tracie Peterson, and Robert Benson, as well as new voices share their inspirational true stories of cats and dogs.