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  • The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite

    Enriched edition. Translated From the Hindi Text of Dr. Duncan Forbes

    by Lallu Lal, John T. Platts, Mazhar Ali Khan active 1805 Vila, Griffin Ellmouth ...
    The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite is an enthralling anthology that captures the timeless allure of Indian folklore through its rich tapestry of narrative styles and enchanting themes. This collection is steeped in the vibrant tradition of oral storytelling, highlighting its enduring cultural significance. Each tale is a unique fusion of fantastical elements and moral ... Read more

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  • 10 Vampire Classics

    Foundational Gothic Tales of Seduction, Folklore, and the Undead

    by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Bram Stoker, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, John William Polidori, Théophile Gautier, Florence Marryat, F. Marion Crawford, Richard Francis Burton, Lallu Lal, John T. Platts, Mazhar Ali Khan ...
    10 Vampire Classics surveys the vampire's transformation from folkloric revenant to urbane Gothic predator across the nineteenth century and beyond. Its varied forms—novella, sensational romance, penny dreadful, travel-inflected tale, and translation-mediated narrative—demonstrate how vampirism absorbed anxieties about sexuality, empire, medicine, class, and the unstable boundary between life and ... Read more

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  • Creatures of the Dark: 10 Vampire Horror Novels

    Ten Classic Gothic Tales of Seduction, Revenants, Folklore, and Victorian Terror

    by Bram Stoker, Théophile Gautier, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, John William Polidori, Florence Marryat, F. Marion Crawford, Richard Francis Burton, Lallu Lal, John T. Platts, Mazhar Ali Khan ...
    Creatures of the Dark: 10 Vampire Horror Novels surveys the vampire's evolution from folkloric revenant to modern Gothic predator. Moving among sensational romance, penny-dreadful extravagance, decadent fantasy, travel-inflected tale, and the psychologically charged Gothic novel, the volume places canonical narratives such as Dracula and Carmilla beside less frequently encountered works. Its ... Read more

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  • God's Love Compels Us

    Taking the Gospel to the World

    by David Platt, John Piper, J. Mack Stiles, Andy Davis, Michael Oh, Stephen T. Um ...
    Series series
    With contributions from popular Bible teachers, including David Platt, John Piper, D. A. Carson, Andy Davis, Mack Stiles, Michael Oh, and Stephen Um, this collection of biblical expositions explores how God's love for us is meant to drive Christians out into the world on mission for him. Addressing "hot topics" that are actively discussed today—such as whether or not people without Christ are ... Read more

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  • The Book of Monsters: 40 Timeless Horror Novels

    Gothic Vampires, Haunted Castles, Lost Worlds, and Cosmic Terrors in 40 Classic Novels

    by Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur Conan Doyle, George W. M. Reynolds, Émile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, Robert E. Howard, Alexandre Dumas Père, Mrs. Loudon, Edgar Rice Burroughs, H. G. Wells, Washington Irving, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, William Beckford, Albert W. Aiken, Gaston Leroux, Guy Boothby, Mayne Reid, John William Polidori, Theophile Gautier, Richard Marsh, H. Rider Haggard, Ambrose Pratt, David Franklin Powell, Abraham Merritt, Jules Verne, Florence Marryat, Robert Montgomery Bird, Edward Sylvester Ellis, Edgar Saltus, F. Marion Crawford, George MacDonald, Richard Francis Burton, Lallu Lal, John T. Platts, Mazhar Ali Khan ...
    The Book of Monsters: 40 Timeless Horror Novels surveys the monster as a uniquely flexible figure of dread: scientific transgression, revenance, vampiric contagion, colonial encounter, occult mystery, and evolutionary anxiety all assume compelling form here. Moving from Gothic romance and sensation fiction to adventure tale, proto-science fiction, detective narrative, and cosmic horror, the volume ... Read more

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  • The Beasts of Nightmares: 40 Monster Books

    A Gothic Anthology of Vampires, Mummies, Werewolves, Lost Worlds, and Cosmic Horrors

    by H. P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Arthur Conan Doyle, George W. M. Reynolds, Émile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, Robert E. Howard, Alexandre Dumas Père, Mrs. Loudon, Edgar Rice Burroughs, H. G. Wells, Washington Irving, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, William Beckford, Albert W. Aiken, Gaston Leroux, Guy Boothby, Mayne Reid, John William Polidori, Theophile Gautier, Richard Marsh, H. Rider Haggard, Ambrose Pratt, David Franklin Powell, Abraham Merritt, Jules Verne, Florence Marryat, Robert Montgomery Bird, Edward Sylvester Ellis, Edgar Saltus, F. Marion Crawford, George MacDonald, Richard Francis Burton, Lallu Lal, John T. Platts, Mazhar Ali Khan ...
    The Beasts of Nightmares: 40 Monster Books surveys the protean figure of the monster across Gothic romance, supernatural terror, scientific fantasy, imperial adventure, detective fiction, and folkloric tale. Its capacious selection places revenants, vampires, uncanny doubles, prehistoric survivals, artificial beings, and exoticized creatures in productive proximity. From claustrophobic castle ... Read more

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  • Lions & Cheetahs & Rhinos OH MY!

    Animal Artwork by Children in Sub-Saharan Africa

    by John Platt, Moira Rose Donohue ...
    Illustrated by Students from the How to Draw a Lion Program ...
    Did you know that the stripes on a zebra run vertically on the main part of its body, while the stripes on its rump run sideways? Or that an elephant can drink 50 gallons of water a day? Ten African animals, including lions, zebras, giraffes, and elephants, are brought to life in colorful artwork, accompanied by fun nature facts. Written by John Platt and Moira Rose Donohue, each animal portrait ... Read more

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  • Colour Woodcuts - A Book of Reproductions and a Handbook of Method

    by John Platt ...
    This instructive book is complete in its unabridged, original form, extensively illustrated and full of instruction that is as useful and practical today as it was when originally published. This work would prove very useful to anyone who wishes to further their ability or improve their knowledge in this form. Contents include - Woodcut Blocks And Tools - Cutting The Block - Printing Materials - ... Read more

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  • The Book of Curiosities

    Enriched edition. A Journey Through the Unusual: Discovering the World of Curiosities

    by John Platts, Sienna Parker ...
    In "The Book of Curiosities," John Platts invites readers on an enthralling journey through a meticulously crafted tapestry of the strange and the extraordinary. This compendium showcases artifacts, oddities, and enigmatic phenomena from various cultures and epochs. Platts weaves a narrative rich in descriptive prose and intersperses scholarly commentary that situates each curiosity within its ... Read more

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  • The Book of Curiosities

    by John Platts ...
    "The Book of Curiosities" by John Platts is a fascinating exploration of the unusual and the extraordinary. This work delves into a myriad of intriguing topics, presenting readers with a collection of curiosities that spark wonder and ignite the imagination. Platts meticulously curates a variety of subjects, ranging from the bizarre to the enlightening, ensuring that each page offers something new ... Read more

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  • The New Englishes

    by John Platt, Heidi Weber, Ho Mian Lian ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First published in 1984, The New Englishes explores new varieties of English. Well-known examples of New Englishes include Indian English, Philippine English, Singapore English and African Englishes of nations such as Nigeria and Ghana.The book deals with the way New Englishes have developed in those non-native situations where they are used for a wide range of functions within the community. ... Read more

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  • Muck, Silk and Socialism

    by John Platts-Mills ...
    John Platts-Mills witnessed and participated in most of the changing events of the twentieth century. He holds an unusual position in English society – a genuine, empowered, political radical, who is also a Queen's Counsel, Member of the Common Council of the City of London and internationally renowned jurist. John Platts-Mills' clear voice and humane counsel have been heard, respected, and often ... Read more

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