In these stories, Kipling sets the stage for encounters between the East and the West. Kipling takes on the thorny issues of empire, race, race, miscegenation and the practice of going native, and uses them as literary tropes to examine human culture, rel
Rudyard Kipling The Man Who Would Be King-当国王的人
Swashbuckling British adventurers find triumph and tragedy in nineteenth-century Afghanistan in this novella J. M. Barrie called “the most audacious thing in fiction.”
While on tour in India, a British journalist encounters Daniel Dravot and Peachey C
While on tour in India, a British journalist encounters Daniel Dravot and Peachey C
Rudyard Kipling The Jungle Book-森林王子
The Jungle Book key characters are Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves and Sher Khan, biggest tiger in India. As Baloo the sleepy brown bear, Bagheera the cunning black panther, Kaa the python, and his other animal friends teach their beloved “man-cub” the way
Amor Towles The Lincoln Highway-林肯公路
The bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America
In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebra
In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebra
Maggie Shipstead Great Circle-大圆
An alternate cover edition for ISBN 9780525656975 can be found here.
Spanning Prohibition-era Montana, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New Zealand, wartime London, and modern-day Los Angeles, Great Circle tells the unforgettable story of a daredevil fem
Spanning Prohibition-era Montana, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New Zealand, wartime London, and modern-day Los Angeles, Great Circle tells the unforgettable story of a daredevil fem
Anatole France Honey-Bee-蜂蜜啤酒1911
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
Anatole France Bee: The Princess of the Dwarfs-蜜蜂:矮人的公主
When her true love is abducted by mysterious creatures, a girl must summon the strength to save him
From the moment they met as young children, Bee and George have been bound together by a deep love. But when George goes off on a quest to a forbidden l
From the moment they met as young children, Bee and George have been bound together by a deep love. But when George goes off on a quest to a forbidden l
Trenton Lee Stewart The Secret Keepers-秘密守卫者
A magical watch.
A string of secrets.
A race against time.
When Reuben discovers an extraordinary antique watch, he soon learns it has a secret power and his life takes an intriguing turn. At first he is thrilled with his new treasure, but as one sec
A string of secrets.
A race against time.
When Reuben discovers an extraordinary antique watch, he soon learns it has a secret power and his life takes an intriguing turn. At first he is thrilled with his new treasure, but as one sec
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages(The Mysterious Benedict Society #4)
The brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Times bestselling series is back!
The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Time magazine "Best Young Adult Book of All Time,&q
The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Time magazine "Best Young Adult Book of All Time,&q
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma(The Mysterious Benedict Society #3)
IF YOU FAIL,
ALL IS
LOST.
Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other. When an unexplained blackout
ALL IS
LOST.
Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other. When an unexplained blackout
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey(The Mysterious Benedict Society #2)
Children
You must not come
STOP
Dangerous
The Mysterious Benedict Society is back with a new mission: to go on a mind-bending international scavenger hunt designed to engage their individual talents. As they search for all the clues and riddles Mr.
You must not come
STOP
Dangerous
The Mysterious Benedict Society is back with a new mission: to go on a mind-bending international scavenger hunt designed to engage their individual talents. As they search for all the clues and riddles Mr.
Trenton Lee Stewart The Mysterious Benedict Society(The Mysterious Benedict Society #1)-神秘的本尼迪克特社会
ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD Looking for special opportunities?
When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear listener, can test your wits right alongside them.) But
When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear listener, can test your wits right alongside them.) But
The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict(The Mysterious Benedict Society #0)
The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict(The Mysterious Benedict Society #0)《尼古拉斯·本尼迪克特的非凡教育》
简介:Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict has more problems than most children his age. Not only is he an orphan with an unfortunate nose, but he also has na
简介:Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict has more problems than most children his age. Not only is he an orphan with an unfortunate nose, but he also has na
John Grisham The Accused(Theodore Boone #3)-被告
Theodore Boone is back! And he's ready for his next big case
Theo Boone might only be thirteen, but he's already uncovered key evidence in a groundbreaking murder trial and discovered the truth behind his best friend's abduction. Now wit
Theo Boone might only be thirteen, but he's already uncovered key evidence in a groundbreaking murder trial and discovered the truth behind his best friend's abduction. Now wit
John Grisham The Abduction(Theodore Boone #2)-诱拐
Theodore Boone is back in a new adventure, and the stakes are higher than ever.
When his best friend, April, disappears from her bedroom in the middle of the night, no one, not even Theo Boone-who knows April better than anyone-has answers.
As fear
When his best friend, April, disappears from her bedroom in the middle of the night, no one, not even Theo Boone-who knows April better than anyone-has answers.
As fear
Gabriel García Márquez Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor-海难船员的故事
This is Marquez's account of a real-life event. In 1955, eight crew members of the destroyer Caldas, were swept into the Caribbean Sea. The sole survivor, Luis Alejandro Belasco, told the true version of the events to Marquez, causing great scandal a
Amor Towles The Lincoln Highway-林肯公路
作者:Amor Towles
书名:The Lincoln Highway《林肯公路》
简介:The bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophist
书名:The Lincoln Highway《林肯公路》
简介:The bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophist
William March The Bad Seed-坏家伙
Now reissued – William March's 1954 classic thriller that's as chilling, intelligent and timely as ever before. This paperback reissue includes a new P.S. section with author interviews, insights, features, suggested reading and more.
What ha
What ha
Julie Berry Crime and Carpetbags(Wishes and Wellingtons #2)-犯罪与地毯包
Now that Maeve Merritt has surrendered Mermeros, the djinni she found in a sardine can, she expects her life will be dull as dirt. Mermeros, however, has other plans. Maeve's friend Tommy, the former orphan, has been adopted by Mermeros's newest
Julie Berry Wishes and Wellingtons(Wishes and Wellingtons #1)-祝福与惠灵顿
Maeve Merritt chafes at the rigid rules at her London boarding school for "Upright Young Ladies." When punishment forces her to sort through the trash, she finds a sardine tin that houses a foul-tempered djinni with no intention of submitting to
Julie Berry Secondhand Charm-二手魅力
In a secluded village, magic sparkles on the edges of the forest. There, a young girl named Evie possesses unusually strong powers as a healer. A gypsy's charms—no more than trinkets when worn by others—are remarkably potent when Evie ties them aroun
Julie Berry The Emperor's Ostrich-皇帝的鸵鸟
A classic madcap romp of a fantasy adventure from the author of The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place.
Young dairymaid Begonia has lost her cow, Alfalfa. So she has set off on a search across the countryside even though she has nothing but a m
Young dairymaid Begonia has lost her cow, Alfalfa. So she has set off on a search across the countryside even though she has nothing but a m
Julie Berry Amaranth Enchantment-紫红色附魔
When Lucinda Chapdelaine was a small child, her parents left for the royal ball and never returned. Ever since, Lucinda has been stuck in perpetual servitude at her evil aunt's jewelry store. Then, on the very same day, a mysterious visitor and an ev
Robert Jordan To the Blight(The Wheel of Time #1 pt. 2/2)-走向枯萎
Central in history is the Reverend Dragon, a young man named Rand Al'Thor. He's in possession of powerful powers, which he must use in the fight against the Dark. And he has to win or the world will perish.
From the Two Rivers: The Eye of the World, Part 1(The Wheel of Time #1 pt. 1/2)
An American Library Association “Best Books for Young Adults”
A VOYA “Best Books for Young Adults”
For Rand al’Thor and his pals, life in the sleepy village of Emond’s Field has been pretty dull. Until the appearance on festival night of Moiraine, a
A VOYA “Best Books for Young Adults”
For Rand al’Thor and his pals, life in the sleepy village of Emond’s Field has been pretty dull. Until the appearance on festival night of Moiraine, a