A hurricane has blown young Dorothy and her dog Toto far from home. Now they make their way to the Wizard of Oz for help. The Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman join them on their quest. They hope the Wizard can help them find whats missing: Some brains, courage, and a heart. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published in 1900; since then, countless children have grown up loving this fairy tale. The original story, which inspired adaptations like Wicked, is now available as a special edition hardcover embossed with silver foil. The best book to the Broadway-Musical and new Movie Wicked Ill get you my pretty, and your little dog too! The Wicked Witch of the West The Library of Congress declared The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to be Americas greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale A heart is shown not by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others. The Wizard of Oz Some people without brains do an awful lot of talking, dont they? The Scarecrow
In England, at the turn of the 18th century, the young and beautiful Elizabeth Bennet is faced with a major life decision: the choice of a suitable husband. The smug Mr. Darcy is hardly an option, but the charming Mr. Wickham might be. Elizabeths overly proud nature obscures her vision again and again. Will she still be able to find happiness in love? Filled with witty dialogue and sharp social observations, Jane Austens famous love story is one of the best-loved novels of all time. A hardcover edition embossed with silver foil. English Edition for the anniversary year 2025: Jane Austens 250th birthday Jane Austen was born on December 16th, 1775 Do anything rather than marry without affection. Jane Bennet I have not the pleasure of understanding you. Mr Bennet in Pride and Prejudice I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine. Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book! Miss Caroline Bingley in Pride and Prejudice
It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances Lord Wotton The young, naive, and astonishingly beautiful Dorian Gray meets the cynical and hedonistic Lord Wotton, with whom he begins to explore the more pleasurable, less ethical sides of London. While he enjoys a life of sin and excess, his innocent beauty remains untainted, almost as if hed made a devils bargain to keep it. Wildes only novel was considered indecent and corruptive when it was published in 1891 - in particular because of its implied homoeroticism. Today it is renowned one of the most famous Gothic novels, a timeless classic and an inspiration for countless other books and movie adaptations. A special edition hardcover embossed with silver foil. The most popular irish author in his original writing The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame. Oscar Wilde Experience is merely the name men gave to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray Let us have something iced to drink, something with strawberries in it. Lord Henry in Dorian Gray
All animals are equal. They are robbed of the fruits of their labour, fenced-in or caged. The animals on Manor Farm have had enough. They start a rebellion - for a better world, in which all animals are equal and free. But when some animals are more equal than others, freedom might turn out to be a short-lived dream. George Orwells famous allegory is one of the most urgent literary wake-up calls. It sheds light on the seductiveness of power, and on how quickly our dreams of a better world turn into a totalitarian nightmare ... The timeless classic is now available in a special hardcover edition embossed with silver foil. All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. George Orwell