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The multi-talented Lemony Snicket spins another uproariously unhappy tale about three captivating and resilient orphans facing yet another bout of outrageous misfortune as they encounter a flock of crows, a strict council, a prison break, a censored library, a harpoon gun, and a hot-air balloon. 128... More

Lemony Snicket's woeful stories about the Baudelaire siblings continue with this wretched tenth installment of the bestselling series.Like bad smells, uninvited weekend guests or very old eggs, there are some things that ought to be avoided. Snicket's saga about the charming, intelligent, and gross... More

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The Philosopher's Stone attempts to reveal the hidden secrets that have bedevilled the philosophers for aeons. From Plato to Aristotle, to Descartes, Locke, Hume, Hegel and Kant; from Vivekananda, to Lao Tzu to the Buddha, The Philosopher's Stone attempts, in one mighty sweep, to reveal the great th... More

Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy - until he is rescued by a beetle-eyed giant of a man, enrols at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learns to play Quidditch and does battle in a deadly duel.... More

ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATEDBY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIPHawthorne's classic treatise on morality, judgment, and exile in Puritan America.EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives readers important background information- A chronology of the author's life and work- A ... More

The Scarlet Letter is a story of sin, guilt, punishment and expiation, set in the 17th century England.Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) novelist and short story writer, a central figure in the American Renaissance. Nathaniel Hawthorne's best-known works include The Scarlet Letter(1850) and The House ... More

The first tale of the Baudelaire orphans is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. One might say they are magnets for misfortune.Dear Reader, I'm sorry ... More

In the penultimate book in the Edge Chronicles series, Quint is travelling with his father, Wind Jackal, on a mission to track down and bring to justice Turbot Smeal, the man who started the fire that killed their family. Having left behind his studies at the Knights Academy, Quint is now eager to l... More

This new edition of Huckleberry Finn, based on the recently discovered original handwritten manuscript, is destined to become the standard of this American classic. The volume inclues a discussion by Professor Victor Doyno, President of the Twain Circle and the author of a definitive book about the ... More

Hilariously picaresque, epic in scope, alive with the poetry and vigor of the American people, Mark Twain's story about a young boy and his journey down the Mississippi was the first great novel to speak in a truly American voice. Influencing subsequent generations of writers -- from Sherwood Anders... More

A 19th-century boy, floating down the Mississippi River on a raft with a runaway slave, becomes involved with a feuding family two scoundrels pretending to be royalty, and Tom Sawyer's aunt, who mistakes him for Tom.Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Or... More

Second star to the right and straight on 'till morning -- that's the way to Neverland, an island filled with adventure and hidden danger. The Darling children don't know about Neverland -- until a magical boy named Peter Pan shows up and leads the way.... More

Peter Pan works on indisputable magic on readers of all ages, making it a true classic of imaginative literature.Considered a masterpiece since its first appearance on stage in 1904, Peter Pan is J. M. Barrie's most famous work and arguably the greatest of all children's stories. While it is a wonde... More

Tintin, Snowy, and Captain Haddock join Professor Calculus' moon expedition.... More

Welcome to the magical underworld of Venice, Italy, where hidden canals and crumbling rooftops shelter runaways and children with incredible secrets... Prosper and Bo are on the run from their cruel aunt and uncle. The brothers decide to hide out in Venice, where they meet a mysterious thirteen-year... More