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The Wee Free Men Terry Pratchett · 1994 · ★ 4.5 · 317p · ≈ 10h · Moderate A riotous, wise, and gripping junior Discworld novel from the Carnegie Medal-winning author and acknowledged master of comic fantasy.Nine-year-old Tiffany Aching thinks her Granny Aching - a wise shepherd - might have been a witch, but now Granny Aching is dead and it's up to Tiffany to work it all out when strange things begin happening: a fairy-tale monster in the stream, a headless horseman… Shares: Community pick

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Universal pronouncing dictionary of biography and mythology Joseph Thomas · 1870 · 2550p · ≈ 85h · Demanding Shares: Dictionnaires anglais, Dictionary, Dictionaries, English

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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Ebenezer Cobham Brewer · 1860 · 990p · ≈ 33h · Demanding Character Sketches of Romance - Volume I Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, Compiler of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, and The Reader's Handbook, Victorian reference works (1810-1897) This ebook presents «Character Sketches of Romance - Volume I», from Ebenezer Cobham Brewer. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. Table of Contents About This Book Character… Shares: Terms and phrases, Dictionaries, English language, Mythology

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A glossary of literary terms M. H. Abrams · 1957 · 105p · ≈ 3h · Moderate A series of brief essays defining and illustrating literary terms in alphabetical sequence. Shares: Terms and phrases, Littérature, Dictionaries, English language

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Dictionary of National Biography George Murray Smith · 1885 · 1031p · ≈ 34h · Demanding "This new volume of the DNB contains the lives of 1,086 persons who were omitted from previous volumes of the DNB", covering period "from the beginnings to 1985"--Page v. Shares: Dictionary, Dictionaries, Bibliography

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Everyman's dictionary of non-classical mythology Egerton Sykes · 1952 · 280p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Shares: Dictionnaires anglais, Dictionaries, Mythology

Cover of Dictionary of philosophy and psychology, including many of the principal conceptions of ethics, logic, aesthetics, philosophy of religion, mental pathology, anthropology, biology, neurology, physiology, economics, political and social philosophy, philology, physical science, and education, and giving a terminology in English, French, German, and Italian

Dictionary of philosophy and psychology, including many of the principal conceptions of ethics, logic, aesthetics, philosophy of religion, mental pathology, anthropology, biology, neurology, physiology, economics, political and social philosophy, philology, physical science, and education, and giving a terminology in English, French, German, and Italian James Mark Baldwin · 1901 · 576p · ≈ 19h · Challenging Shares: Dictionary, Dictionaries, Bibliography

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Collins Robert French English Dictionary Beryl T. Atkins · 1978 · ★ 4.2 · 2285p · ≈ 76h · Challenging "The richest resource for lovers of the French language everywhere. Key features: it's comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and phrases you need, including specialist vocabulary from every field; language notes that help you deal with the complexities of translation; a clear layout now with colour; all the very latest words and phrases from contemporary French and English; insight… Shares: Dictionnaires anglais, Dictionaries, English, English language

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A handbook of legendary and mythological art Clara Erskine Clement Waters · 1871 · 575p · ≈ 19h · Challenging This reference book is a handbook of legendary and mythological art, complete with descriptive illustrations. Shares: Dictionaries, English, Mythology

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Sophoclis Fabulae Sophocles · 1924 · 430p · ≈ 14h · Challenging Shares: Fables, Mythology

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A dictionary of non-classical mythology Marian Edwardes · 1900 · 222p · ≈ 7h · Challenging FEATURES:      •     Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations      •     A link of an audiobook to download at the end of the book      •     Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book      •     Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality… Shares: Dictionaries, Mythology

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The nine worlds Douglas Athon Rossman · 1983 · 87p · ≈ 2h · Moderate The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds. Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and unforgettable journey through Rick Riordan's unique take on Norse mythology. While Magnus is off visiting his cousin, Annabeth, his friends find themselves… Shares: Dictionaries, Mythology

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Norse mythology A to Z Kathleen N. Daly · 1990 · 116p · ≈ 3h · Moderate More than 400 alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, and important places of Norse mythology. Shares: Dictionaries, Mythology

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Entick's new spelling dictionary John Entick · 1787 · 492p · ≈ 16h · Demanding Shares: Dictionaries, English language, Mythology

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The Book of Household Management Isabella Beeton · 1861 · 1139p · ≈ 37h · Demanding "No home is complete without this classic guide to cookery and home management. The ideal gift book, it contains hundreds of recipes, full menus and hints for cooks. Beeton's Book of Household Management also provides a fascinating insight into the domestic life of the Victorian housewife, with instructions on housekeeping and managing servants, along with astute advice on childrearing. It is no… Shares: Terms and phrases, English language

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Selected literary criticism D. H. Lawrence · 1935 · 435p · ≈ 14h · Challenging Shares: Littérature, English language Shares: Littérature, English language

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Lectures on rhetoric and belles lettres Hugh Blair · 1783 · ★ 4.2 · 282p · ≈ 9h · Demanding "The lectures on rhetoric by Dr. Hugh Blair are too well known to require an extended introduction. They are based largely upon the system of Aristotle, and have served as the groundwork for many modern textbooks on this subject. In their original form they are too long for the use of present-day students, but in the condensed style in which they are presented in this book it is believed they… Shares: Littérature, English language

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Curiosities of literature Isaac Disraeli · 1791 · 580p · ≈ 19h · Demanding In "Curiosities of Literature," Isaac Disraeli offers a captivating anthology that intricately weaves the realms of literature, history, and philosophy. The book comprises a series of essays exploring the eccentricities and lesser-known facets of literary figures, cultural traditions, and historical anecdotes. Disraeli's prose is characterized by its eloquent style and a careful attention to… Shares: Littérature, English literature

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