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The Four Adventures of Richard Hannay

By: John Buchan

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The Four Adventures of Richard Hannay

By: John Buchan

John Buchan is the father of the modern spy thriller. This is so even though the Hannay books are not, strictly speaking, about spies at all in the professional sense of the word. They are about penetration of the enemy, about lonely escape and wild journeys, about the thin veneer that stands between civilsation and barbarism.

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David R. Godine Publisher

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0879238712

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9780879238711

The Thirty-Nine Steps

By: John Buchan

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The Thirty-Nine Steps

By: John Buchan

The Thirty-Nine Steps" is a novel written by the Scottish author John Buchan. It was first published in 1915. The novel is a classic of the espionage and adventure genres and is often considered one of the earliest examples of the "man-on-the-run" thriller. The story follows the protagonist, Richard Hannay, who becomes embroiled in a web of international espionage and intrigue after a chance encounter with a stranger. Hannay soon finds himself pursued by both the police and a mysterious organization, and he must evade capture while unraveling a complex conspiracy. "The Thirty-Nine Steps" is celebrated for its fast-paced plot, suspense, and the character of Richard Hannay. It is a story of espionage, suspense, and daring escapes, set against the backdrop of pre-World War I Europe. The novel has been adapted into several films, radio dramas, and television series and remains a classic in the thriller genre.

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9791041824915

Complete and Full with Numbers

The Narrative Poetry of Robert Henryson

By: John MacQueen

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Complete and Full with Numbers

The Narrative Poetry of Robert Henryson

By: John MacQueen

This book presents a major re-examination of the works of the fifteenth-century Scottish poet, Robert Henryson. Encompassing the full range of the poet’s work, Professor John MacQueen opens up previously unexplored areas of both Henryson’s literary practice and his underlying moral and philosophical vision. MacQueen argues that numerology is central to the intellectual landscape that shaped Henryson’s development as a poet, and that numerological patterns and structures are embedded throughout his corpus, revealing themselves not simply in such overtly allegorical works as The Testament of Cresseid, but also in many of the Fables as well. This book therefore recovers for a modern audience qualities to which Henryson’s original readers would have been alert, while at the same time conveying something of the energy and excitement of his intellectual and poetic culture. Through a series of close and sensitive readings of the poems, the book presents an original and lucid account of Henryson’s work that will not only engage specialists in medieval Scottish literature, but will also appeal to a wider readership with broader interests in narrative and poetic form.

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BRILL

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9401201854

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9789401201858

The Untrained Environmentalist

How an Australian Grazier Brought His Barren Property Back to Life

By: John Fenton

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The Untrained Environmentalist

How an Australian Grazier Brought His Barren Property Back to Life

By: John Fenton

Fifty years ago a young farmer named John Fenton took over his family's run-down sheep property in Victoria. Named Lanark, the property was barren, windswept and environmentally all but dead. Fenton set about bringing the property back to life by bringing the environment back to life. He planted trees. He reinstated wetlands. He created wildlife...

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1459613430

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9781459613430

One Hundred and Sixty Allied Families

By: John Osborne Austin

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One Hundred and Sixty Allied Families

By: John Osborne Austin

This work is an exhaustive study of 160 families. For each family covered, a skeletal genealogy is given, showing births, marriages, and deaths in successive generations of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. This is then followed by a narrative detailing the known facts about each person and family according to existing records. The narratives commence with the first member of the family to come to New England, identifying his place of origin and occupation, the date and place of his arrival in New England, and his residence--all information that was accumulated from the author's extensive research in wills, inventories, deeds, land records, and church records. The narratives then turn to the children of the original settler, treating them in like manner, and to their children, and so on until the genealogy is fully developed.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806307633

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9780806307633

The Heroes of John Buchan - Richard Hannay in 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' - Edward Leith in 'Sick Heart River' - Sandy Arbuthnot in 'The Courts of the Morning'

By: John Buchan

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The Heroes of John Buchan - Richard Hannay in 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' - Edward Leith in 'Sick Heart River' - Sandy Arbuthnot in 'The Courts of the Morning'

By: John Buchan

John Buchan may hold the title of the man who invented spy adventure, bringing Richard Hannay fully formed to readers in the early 19th century. Hannay is just one of his masterful creations, Edward Leithen and Sandy Arbuthnot would follow the Hannay novels and bring their own unique adventures to millions of enthralled readers.

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Read Books Ltd

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1473373824

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9781473373822

Four Tales - The Thirty-Nine Steps - The Power-House - The Watcher by the Threshold - The Moon Endureth

By: John Buchan,Brothers Grimm

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Four Tales - The Thirty-Nine Steps - The Power-House - The Watcher by the Threshold - The Moon Endureth

By: John Buchan,Brothers Grimm

This early works containing four tales is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Read Books Ltd

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1528762304

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9781528762304

The Richard Hannay Collection - Volume I - The Thirty-Nine Steps, Greenmantle, Mr Standfast

By: John Buchan

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The Richard Hannay Collection - Volume I - The Thirty-Nine Steps, Greenmantle, Mr Standfast

By: John Buchan

Richard Hannay is the most famous creation of author and diplomat John Buchan. Hannay can be seen to be the first true action hero of British literature, a decorated soldier and spy, constantly needed by the government to thwart plots against the empire. Here collected are the first three novels to contain Richard Hannay.

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Read Books Ltd

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1473373816

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9781473373815

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

By: John Buchan

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The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

By: John Buchan

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of John Buchan’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Buchan includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Buchan’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

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Delphi Classics

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1788773322

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9781788773324

The Thirty-nine steps - Buchan

By: John Buchan

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The Thirty-nine steps - Buchan

By: John Buchan

John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir (1875 – 1940), was a Scottish Unionist writer and politician who served as Governor General of Canada and became famous for his novel "The Thirty-Nine Steps". "The Thirty-Nine Steps" was published by Buchan in 1915 and adapted for the screen by Alfred Hitchcock two decades later, achieving great success both among readers and on the cinema screens. In the novel, the Scottish writer narrates the story of Richard Hannay who, during his vacation in London, decides to solve a mysterious case told to him by a woman he met in the city, who would shortly thereafter be murdered. In addition to being chosen by Hitchcock to be brought to the screens, the novel " The Thirty-Nine Steps", not coincidentally, is part of the famous collection: "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die.

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156

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Lebooks Editora

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6558943050

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9786558943051

Women in Racing

In Their Own Words

By: John McEvoy,Julia McEvoy

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Women in Racing

In Their Own Words

By: John McEvoy,Julia McEvoy

Women in all facets of the horse-racing industry share their stories. The updated edition includes an interview with horse-racing pioneer Diane Crump, the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493069659

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9781493069651

Essential Novelists - John Buchan

Swift-paced Adventure Stories

By: August Nemo,John Buchan

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Essential Novelists - John Buchan

Swift-paced Adventure Stories

By: August Nemo,John Buchan

Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful novels of John Buchan which are The Thirty Nine Steps and Huntingtower . John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, was a statesman and writer best known for his swift-paced adventure stories. His 50 books, all written in his spare time while pursuing an active career in politics, diplomacy, and publishing, include many historical novels and biographies. Novels selected for this book: - The Thirty Nine Steps - HuntingtowerThis is one of many books in the series Essential Novelists. If you liked this book, look for the other titles in the series, we are sure you will like some of the authors.

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Tacet Books

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8577773094

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9788577773091

A World of Gardens

By: John Dixon Hunt

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A World of Gardens

By: John Dixon Hunt

A Japanese garden is immediately distinct to the eye from the traditional gardens of an English manor house, just as the manicured topiaries of Versailles contrast with the sharp cacti of the American Southwest. Though gardening is beloved the world over, the style of gardens themselves varies from region to region, determined as much by culture as climate. In this series of illustrated essays, John Dixon Hunt takes us on a world tour of different periods in the making of gardens. Hunt shows here how cultural assumptions and local geography have shaped gardens and their meaning. He explores our continuing responses to land and reworkings of the natural world, encompassing a broad range of gardens, from ancient Roman times to early Islamic and Mughal gardens, from Chinese and Japanese gardens to the invention of the public park and modern landscape architecture. A World of Gardens looks at key chapters in garden history, reviewing their significance past and present and tracing the recurrence of different themes and motifs in the design and reception of gardens throughout the world. A World of Gardens celebrates the idea that similar experiences of gardens can be found in many different times and places, including sacred landscapes, scientific gardens, urban gardens, secluded gardens, and symbolic gardens. Featuring two hundred images, this book is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration, whether your garden is a window box, a secluded backyard, or a daydream.

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370

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Reaktion Books

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1780233787

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9781780233789

The 39 Steps

By: John Buchan

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The 39 Steps

By: John Buchan

Having returned to Britain after years in Rhodesia, Richard Hannay finds himself caught up in a plot to drag Europe - and the world - into a terrible war. Falsely accused of murder, Hannay goes on the run, intent on uncovering a vicious group of German spies, and of unravelling the mystery of the 39 Steps...John Buchan's classic, influential thriller has been adapted for TV, radio, movies and the stage on numerous occasions and led to several popular sequels featuring Hannay.Contains notes on the novels and its many adaptations.

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150

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Lulu.com

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1326923048

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9781326923044

Ostrich Production Systems

By: M. M. Shanawany

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Ostrich Production Systems

By: M. M. Shanawany

A comprehensive review of all aspects of ostrich production including a series of case histories from some countries that farm ostriches commercially: important countries such as South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe; newly re-emerging industries such as Australia; and countries where production is less developed, such as Kenya, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Food & Agriculture Org.

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9251043000

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9789251043004

Financial Management for Agribusiness

By: Wesley John Obst,Rob Graham,Graham Christie

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Financial Management for Agribusiness

By: Wesley John Obst,Rob Graham,Graham Christie

This book presents a practical approach to financial management and decision making for farmers, horticulturists, and supporting agribusiness to achieve a secure return on investments funds, physical resources and labour.

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Landlinks Press

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0643092951

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9780643092952

Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool

By: Jane Court,John Webb Ware,Sue Hides

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Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool

By: Jane Court,John Webb Ware,Sue Hides

John Webb Ware is a veterinarian and senior consultant with the University of Melbourne's Mackinnon Project. He has expertise in animal production systems and animal health.

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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0643092943

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9780643092945

While I Live: The Ellie Chronicles 1

By: John Marsden

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While I Live: The Ellie Chronicles 1

By: John Marsden

The follow-up to the bestselling Tomorrow series BOOK 1 IN THE ELLIE CHRONICLES TRILOGY "Addictive reading" Sydney Morning Herald "Australia's king of young adult fiction" The Australian We were halfway up the spur when we heard it. Homer and Gavin and I, just the three of us... I'd say there were fifteen shots in the first volley, evenly spaced, lasting about twenty-five seconds... All the way down the spur I'd heard the scattered shots, getting closer as I got closer, and all the way down I tried to think of reasonable explanations for them, and I couldn't think of a single thing that made sense. The town of Wirrawee is emerging from war, slowly, like a flower after a cold snap. Businesses are starting to reopen, the school has re-commenced classes, and local farmers are gradually repossessing their land. But it's not the same Australia as before the war. A new nation exists just a few miles away, a new border that separates Australia from its invaders. Or does it? For Ellie Linton, being back on the farm with her parents is what makes the terrible things that happened during the war - the things she, Homer, Lee, Fi and the others had to do - all worthwhile. It's where she belongs. But the war won't let her go. A devastating tragedy has shattered any hope she ever had to reclaim her life, or herself. It's a new kind of fight. And the enemy isn't always from the other side of the border. Fans of Veronica Roth, Suzanne Collins and John Flanagan will love John Marsden.

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Pan Australia

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1742624561

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9781742624563

Tropical Forage Legumes

Harnessing the Potential of Desmanthus and other Genera for Heavy Clay Soils

By: John R Lazier,Nazeer Ahmad

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Tropical Forage Legumes

Harnessing the Potential of Desmanthus and other Genera for Heavy Clay Soils

By: John R Lazier,Nazeer Ahmad

The development of legume use in agricultural production in the tropics lags far behind the temperate areas and extensive research over recent decades has aimed to rectify the lack of available leguminous fodder species available for heavy clay soils. This book draws together that research and explores the importance of heavy clay soils to agricultural productivity in the tropics and subtropics and the identification of adapted, productive forage legumes for these environments. Providing an invaluable example of how a global search for adapted and productive forage germplasm has been - and can be - undertaken, and allowing access to a significant body of knowledge that was acquired before the digitalization of reports, this book will be a key resource for new scientists and experienced researchers in the areas of agriculture and forage agronomy.

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CABI

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1780646283

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9781780646282

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