Yeast: a Problem - format ePub

When Tom, an ill-treated little chimney-sweep, jumps into a clear, cool stream to clean himself something magical happens; he is turned into a tiny water baby by the fairies. He enters a strange, magical...

Once upon a time there was a little chimney-sweep, and his name was Tom. That is a short name, and you have heard it before, so you will not have much trouble in remembering it. He lived in a great...

Drowning was the best thing that ever happened to Tom. Before, he was just another poor orphan, employed by the evil chimney-sweep, Grimes, who beat and overworked him. But now, he has escaped that life...

In 'Alexandria and Her Schools' by Charles Kingsley, readers are taken on a journey through ancient Alexandria, exploring its famous schools of philosophy and science. Kingsley delves into the rich literary...

Charles Kingsley's 'Froude's History of England' is a meticulously researched and passionately written survey of English history. Kingsley provides a unique perspective on the events and personalities...

In Charles Kingsley's 'Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time,' readers are given an insightful and comprehensive look into the life and achievements of the renowned explorer and statesman, Sir Walter Raleigh....

Charles Kingsley's 'The Ancien Régime' offers a comprehensive analysis of the political and social structure of pre-revolutionary France. Through a combination of historical insights and fictional narratives,...

Charles Kingsley's 'Hereward, the Last of the English' tells the tale of the legendary Anglo-Saxon hero Hereward, who resisted the Norman Conquest of England. Kingsley's historical novel is rich in detail...

In Charles Kingsley's 'Phaethon: Loose Thoughts for Loose Thinkers', the reader is confronted with a collection of thought-provoking essays that challenge conventional beliefs and ideologies. Kingsley's...

Charles Kingsley's 'The Water-Babies' is a whimsical and fantastical tale that blends social commentary with elements of fairy tale and allegory. Published in 1863, at the height of the Victorian era,...

Ein Lebensgemälde des fünften Jahrhunderts muss notwendig vieles enthalten, was jedem Leser peinlich ist, und wovon Jugend und Unschuld wohl tun das Auge gänzlich abzuwenden. Es stellt ein grauenhaftes,...

In "Literary and General Lectures and Essays," Charles Kingsley presents a compelling collection of essays that reflect his diverse intellectual pursuits and his commitment to social reform. This rich...

In "Alexandria and Her Schools," Charles Kingsley embarks on an evocative exploration of the vibrant intellectual life of ancient Alexandria, emphasizing its profound influence on the development of early...

In "Prose Idylls, New and Old," Charles Kingsley crafts a collection of essays and sketches that illuminate the interplay between nature, humanity, and morality. Rich in vivid imagery and characterized...

In "Town Geology," Charles Kingsley presents a remarkable exploration of geological phenomena as they intersect with urban life. Written in an engaging style that seamlessly blends scientific observation...

A picture of life in the fifth century must needs contain much which will be painful to any reader, and which the young and innocent will do well to leave altogether unread. It has to represent a very...

The Water Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby is a children's novel by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. Written in 1862-1863 as a serial for Macmillan's Magazine, it was first published in its entirety...

In "Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet: An Autobiography," Charles Kingsley crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines the life of a working-class protagonist with the social issues of Victorian England....

A picture of life in the fifth century must needs contain much which will be painful to any reader, and which the young and innocent will do well to leave altogether unread. It has to represent a very...

A picture of life in the fifth century must needs contain much which will be painful to any reader, and which the young and innocent will do well to leave altogether unread. It has to represent a very...

Tom, a poor orphan, is employed by the villainous chimney-sweep, Grimes, to climb up inside flues to clear away the soot. While engaged in this dreadful task, he loses his way and emerges in the bedroom...

Tom, a poor orphan, is employed by the villainous chimney-sweep, Grimes, to climb up inside flues to clear away the soot. While engaged in this dreadful task, he loses his way and emerges in the bedroom...

The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby is a children's novel by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. Written in 1862-1863 as a serial for Macmillan's Magazine, it was first published in its entirety...

Set against the backdrop of the Elizabethan era, 'Westward Ho!' is a stirring historical novel by Charles Kingsley that deftly combines adventure, romance, and a strong sense of moral purpose. The narrative...

In "Scientific Essays and Lectures," Charles Kingsley eloquently navigates the intersection of science and society, presenting a collection of thought-provoking essays that examine the implications of...

In "Plays and Puritans," Charles Kingsley explores the intricate relationship between theatrical expression and the restrictive moral frameworks established by Puritanism. Through a series of essays,...

When Tom, a young chimney sweep, falls into a river and drowns, he is transformed from a twelve-year-old boy who has known nothing but brutality and poverty into a 'water-baby'. In an underwater world...

In "Madam How and Lady Why; Or, First Lessons in Earth Lore for Children," Charles Kingsley artfully weaves a narrative that serves as both a scientific primer and a moral guide for young minds. Through...

Charles Kingsleyn teos 'Hypatia, eli Uusia vihollisia vanhassa hahmossa' on historiallinen romaani, joka sijoittuu 400-luvun Aleksandriaan. Kirja kuvaa filosofin ja matemaatikon Hypatian elämää ja kamppailua...

In "Town and Country Sermons," Charles Kingsley weaves a rich tapestry of religious thought, exploring the dichotomy between urban and rural life through a series of sermons that resonate with deep moral...

‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP BESTSELLER#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE'An utterly mesmerising novel..I absolutely loved this book' Bernardine Evaristo,...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

Is it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Friends-to-lovers TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet, is the rom-com that has readers laughing and rooting for these lovable best friends from the first page!...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble,...

OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina...

A burned-out pop star stranded in small-town Kentucky can't help falling for her unlikely knight in shining armour - the notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shop - in this charming slice of romance...

An enchanting collection containing books four, five, and six of #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency-set Bridgerton novels—Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, with...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY Cher, the landlady of the Duck & Puddle...

When the owner of the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, makes a questionable agreement with a tattooed bad boy, a delightful friends-to-lovers romance begins to bloom - from the author of When in Rome...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

My plan was perfect. My friend needed a date, and my brother's best friend was single. Problem solved.Until I saw Jaeger for the first time in years, and sparks flew in the wrong direction.Jaeger has...

In the vast expanse of the treacherous ocean, a legendary tale unfolds, gripping the hearts of readers for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "Moby Dick," a literary masterpiece...

Jonathan Harker, a young London solicitor travels to Transylvania to help a rich nobleman, Count Dracula, purchase an estate in England. Dracula is planning to immigrate to England, and wants Harker to...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil...

Fame. Fashion. Friendship. Hollie can't catch a break. She's broke, she's back living with her family, and her career prospects are precisely zero. So when the chance arises for her and her best friend...

As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me,...

"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again..." Ancient, beautiful Manderley, between the rose garden and the sea, is the county's showpiece. Rebecca made it so - even a year after her death, Rebecca's...

Pre-order Beth's epic new novel, SWEPT AWAY, now! 'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' EMILY HENRYTiffy and Leon share...

Readers love The Ingredients for Happiness! ‘A gorgeous summer read’ ‘Uplifting, funny, romantic and charming’...

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future...

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...