- : Lord Jim (No:25004)
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- : Lord Jim, a young British seaman, becomes first mate on the Patna, a ship full of pilgrims travelling to Mecca for the hajj. When the ship starts rapidly taking on water and disaster seems imminent, Jim joins his captain and other crew members in abandoning the ship and its passengers. However, the Patna and its passengers are later also saved, and the reprehensible actions of the crew are exposed. The other participants evade the judicial court of inquiry leaving Jim to the court alone. He is publicly censured for this action and the novel follows his later attempts at coming to terms with his past. The novel is counted as one of 100 best books of the 20th century.
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- : The Notebook (No:25011)
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- : In 1940s South Carolina, mill worker Noah Calhoun and rich girl Allie are desperately in love. But her parents don't approve. When Noah goes off to serve in World War II, it seems to mark the end of their love affair. In the interim, Allie becomes involved with another man. But when Noah returns to their small town years later on the cusp of Allie's marriage, it soon becomes clear that their romance is anything but over. Nicholas Sparks portrays love as an unstoppable power with the ability to change and bring purpose to one's life. Indeed, when Noah Calhoun and Allie Nelson meet in New Bern, North Carolina in 1932, it is love at first sight.
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- : Noddy : Hold on your Hat, Noddy (No:7328)
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- : In this series of books Noddy and his friends live and play together and have lots of exciting adventures in Toyland - a land where toys come to life! From friendly cars and celebrations to goblins and magic, every day is a fun, magical, adventure-packed day in Toy Town!
- : 6 -8 Yrs
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- : World History (No:7327)
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- : Take a journey through time and find out about the first humans, ancient Egypt, the Empires of India and the First World War. Crammed full of facts, illustrations and photographs, you will find everything you need to know about world history inside.
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- : The Elves and the Shoemaker (No:7326)
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- : An adaptation of the classic tale in which a poor old shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.
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- : 1001 Inventions that changed the World Since 2,600,000 BCE (No:7325)
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- : We take thousands of inventions for granted, using them daily and enjoying their benefits. But how much do we really know about their origins and development? This absorbing new book tells the stories behind the inventions that have changed the world, with details about convenience items, such as safety pins, toothbrushes, and bifocals Weapons of war, including explosives, gunpowder, and shrapnel shells Industrial advances, such as the steam engine and the power loom for weaving Transportation advances, including the airplane, the diesel engine, the automobile, and the air-inflated rubber tire Electronic marvels, including color television, the microprocessor, the personal computer, the compact disc, and the cell phone Medical advances, from antiseptic surgery to the electron microscope and much more
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- : Harry Potter # 4 Harry potter and the Goblet of Fire (No:7324)
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- : The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!
- : 9 -12 Yrs
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- : Grandma's Bag of Stories (No:7323)
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- : Memories of a grandparent spinning tales around animals and mysterious characters have kept many of us rapt till date. Sudha Murty's Grandma�s Bag of Stories is simply delightful. The story starts with Anand, Krishna, Raghu and Meena arriving at their grandparents� house in Shiggaon. Overjoyed Ajji and Ajja(Grandmother and grandfather in Kannada) get the house ready, while Ajji prepares delicious snacks for children. Finally, times comes when everyone gathers around Ajji, as she opens her big bag of stories. She tells stories of kings and cheats, princesses and onions, monkeys and mice and scorpions and hidden treasures.
- : 7 -12 Yrs
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- : Disney - Moana - Book of the Film (No:7322)
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- : Moana is destined to become the next chief of her island, Motunui. But when danger threatens her home, she embarks on an adventure to save her people. Will Moana unlock the secrets of the sea and discover her true destiny? This Disney Moana Book of the Film includes 8 pages of full-colour scenes from the movie.
- : 8 -12 Yrs
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- : Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #5: Rescue Rebellion (No:7321)
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- : Geronimo Stiltonix and his crew head to the planet Jurassix to warn its inhabitants of a giant comet heading straight toward them! But the creatures there turn out to be ferocious, dinosaur-like beasts . . . who like to eat rodents. Squeak! Can the spacemice save these aliens and still make it out alive?
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