18 books like Sir John Cockle at Court. Being the sequel of the King and the Miller of Mansfield. A dramatick tale
The Toy-Shop; a Dramatick Satire
The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century’s most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of…
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The counter-scuffle
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Ignoramus
''Ignoramus'', a college farce written in 1615 in Latin by George Ruggle
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Gentle craft
The history of sampler-maki9ng is as colorful and varied as the craft itself. In this lavishly illustrated book, Anne Sebba charts the rise of the sampler in Great Britain and America from its sixteenth-century origins to its present day popularity among collectors of antiques.
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Das NEINhorn
Im Herzwald kommt ein kleines, schnickeldischnuckeliges Einhorn zur Welt. Aber obwohl alle ganz lilalieb zu ihm sind und es ständig mit gezuckertem Glücksklee füttern, benimmt sich das Tierchen ganz und gar nicht einhornmäßig. Es sagt einfach immer Nein, sodass seine Familie es bald nur noch NEINhorn nennt.
Eines Tages bricht das NEINhorn aus seiner Zuckerwattewelt aus. Es trifft einen…
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Thurber Carnival
James Thurber's unique ability to convey the vagaries of life in a funny, witty, and often satirical way earned him accolades as one of the finest humorists of the twentieth century. A bestseller upon its initial publication in 1945, The Thurber Carnival captures the depth of his talent and the breadth of his wit. The stories compiled here, almost all of which first appeared in The New Yorker,…
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Cyrano de Bergerac
A Representation at the Hotel de Bourgogne. The hall of the Hotel de Bourgogne, in 1640. A sort of tennis-court arranged and decorated for a theatrical performance. The hall is oblong and seen obliquely, so that one of its sides forms the back of the right foreground, and meeting the left background makes an angle with the stage, which is partly visible. On both sides of the stage are benches.…
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Agudeza y arte de ingenio, en que se explican todos los modos y differencias de conceptos, con ejemplares escogidos de todo lo más bien dicho, assi facto, como hymano
A collection of maxims on wordly behavior observed by a Jesuit scholar 300 years ago.
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Philosopher's Joke
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The True-Born Englishman
"The True-Born Englishman" is a satirical poem published in 1701 by Daniel Defoe defending the then King of England William, who was Dutch-born, against xenophobic attacks by his political enemies, and ridiculing the notion of English racial purity.
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Zombies Have Issues
Sock Monkeys have issues with moths. They also have trouble with pterodactyls, home improvement projects, kittens (who tend to unravel them), and paparazzi. They really like bananas, jet packs, sock puppies, and romance, but have MAJOR issues with clowns, embarrassing relatives (King Kong), and gym socks. Through it all, they really adore one thing. Author of the breakout hit Zombies Hate Stuff,…
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Zombies
The dead have always stalked the dark corners of the earth. Since World War II, the number of zombie outbreaks has increased every year, while governments desperately try to cover up the facts. Zombies: A Hunter's Guide contains all of the information necessary to recognize and combat this growing threat. Beginning with an explanation of the historical origins of zombies, it follows their history…
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Apocalypse Cow
When scientists with warped imaginations accidentally unleash an experimental bioweapon that transforms Britain's animals into sneezing, bloodthirsty zombies with a penchant for pre-dinner sex with their victims, three misfits become the unlikely hope for salvation. Abattoir worker Terry Borders' love life is crippled by the stench of death that clings to his skin from his days spent slaughtering…
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The Art of Zombie Warfare
Sun Tzu meets George Romero in Scott Kenemore’s third zombie book. 40 color illustrations
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When werewolves attack
“Without a doubt the ultimate guide to werewolves”—and survival tips for when the snarling shapeshifters go on the prowl (HorrorNews.net).   The history of lycanthropes stretches back to man’s beginnings. From cave drawings and tribal folklore to the Inquisition and the twentieth century, man’s fascination with werewolves has never wavered. The field of study has been ripped wide open with…
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Love's Labour's Lost
Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare
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The art of the storyboard
Communicate your vision, tell your story and plan major scenes with simple, effective storyboarding techniques.
Using sketches of shots from classic films, from silents to the present day, John Hart leads you through the history and evolution of this craft to help you get to grips with translating your vision onto paper, from the rough sketch to the finished storyboard. More than 150…
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The dispensary
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