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A small boy is kind to someone disabled, with unexpected consequences. A young lover presents a ring found on a French beach to the girl of his dreams, but doesn’t appreciate its history and value. Meanwhile, in Oxford, the Bodleian Library is mysteriously empty, whilst one of the dons very unwisely...

This is the third novel in the Oxford quintet entitled ‘Staircase in Surrey’. Duncan Pattullo returns in middle age to his old college. The Provost is heavily engaged in trying to secure a benefaction from a charitable trust which the old and outrageous Cedric Mumford influences. One significant...

This classic work has been fundamentally revised to take account of recent developments in general topology. The first three chapters remain unchanged except for numerous minor corrections and additional exercises, but chapters IV-VII and the new chapter VIII cover the rapid changes that have occurred...

THE three grandest names of Carlovingian lineage are so closely connected, and so nearly contemporary, that the history of one of their number necessarily involves that of the others. For this reason a sketch of the memorable career of the first Charles, surnamed "the Hammer," may not be...

Mangoes are one of the most important and widely-cultivated fruits in tropical as well as sub-tropical regions. There have been a number of recent developments with the potential to improve crop yields and quality. There has been new research in understanding the physiology of tree and fruit development...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The system of the pacific settlement of disputes contained in the United Nations Charter - confirmed in 1970 in the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Co-operation among States - is based on agreement between the parties on both the method to be applied...

Since 1975, the Oklahoma Notes have been among the most widely used reviews for medical students preparing for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. Completely revised and updated, these new editions of the Notes feature: More self- assessment questions, geared to the current...

Even the most lawless of creatures have laws, and for vampires, the sacrifice system is the most important. For every ten members of a coven, the sophisticated blood-drinkers have one “sacrificial lamb” to keep the worlds of the living and the Undead balanced. August Prescott finds this...

THE three grandest names of Carlovingian lineage are so closely connected, and so nearly contemporary, that the history of one of their number necessarily involves that of the others. For this reason a sketch of the memorable career of the first Charles, surnamed "the Hammer," may not be...

War has engulfed the world, flooding the Wasteland with refugees and stretching its already sparse resources to the breaking point. But where others see a quickly unfolding tragedy, cyborg con-man and thief Trip sees a chance to make a fast buck.

How do you end an alien occupation? Any way you can. An untested nano-weapon has rid the world of its alien oppressors, but humanity's jubilation is short lived. Now, facing a one-two punch of alien retaliation from orbit and an out-of-control and rapidly evolving nano-weapon that sees all...

Despite a belief that he's the greatest spellcaster ever born, Mallon is a middling wizard at best. His brother Lannigan's a better thief than Mallon is a wizard -- or at least he would be, if one of Mallon's spells hadn't accidentally turned Lannigan into a gorilla. While on the road to the...

In space, everyone can hear your incompetence. All Junior Overseer of Sten Bolt Procurement Yuki Feldman ever wanted was to embezzle enough money to eventually buy herself a hot tub. But then a fast-talking alien named Glorghesh elbows his way into her half-baked criminal scheme, roping her...