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This book attempts to understand the commercial and social history of erstwhile Bengal in terms of its links with it neighbouring countries in the northern region of the Bay of Bengal. It touches upon the key issues in both maritime and territorial history such as the early medieval trade revolution... More

Science fiction is a literary genre based on scientific speculation. Works of science fiction use the ideas and the vocabulary of all sciences to create valid narratives that explore the future effects of science on events and human beings. "Science Fact and Science" "Fiction" examines in one volume... More

The inspiration behind the blockbuster movie, "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 2" once again uses classic characters from familiar literature to tell a tale of epic proportions in Victorian England. When alien invaders from Mars mercilessly attack London, the throne quickly calls upon th... More

Satire on the possible horrors of a totalitarian regime in England in 1984.George Orwell's prophetic, nightmarish vision of "Negative Utopia" is timelier than ever-and its warnings more powerful.... More

Time is a face on the water, stretching and contorting reality as gunslingers Roland, Eddie, Susannah, Jake and their talking pet "billy-bumbler" Oy continue their quest to prevent the destruction of the Dark Tower and, consequently, save all worlds from Chaos and the Crimson King's evil, red-eyed g... More

Tiffany Aching is a trainee witch -- now working for the seriously scary Miss Treason. But when Tiffany witnesses the Dark Dance -- the crossover from summer to winter -- she does what no one has ever done before and leaps into the dance. Into the oldest story there ever is. And draws the attention ... More

The first of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, "The Absolute Sandman," Vol. 1, collects issues 1-20 of "The Sandman" and features completely new coloring, approved by the author, on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material.... More

This "New York Times"-bestselling tale of magic, science, bravery, and adventure by master storyteller Gaiman and Emmy-winning writer Reaves is now in paperback. Joey Harker has always had a terrible sense of direction. One day he gets lost in his own town and walks right out of his universe.Joey Ha... More

You know me. I am Meredith Gentry, princess and heir apparent to the throne in the realm of Faerie; one-time private investigator in the mortal world. You also know my circumstances: to be crowned queen, I must first continue the royal bloodline, and give birth to an heir of my own. If I fail, then ... More

The first part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring an exclusive cover image from the film Impossible to describe in a few words, JRR Tolkien’s great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and... More

The Two Towers is the second part of JRR Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. This 50th anniversary edition features special packaging and is the first paperback edition to include the definitive edition of the text. Impossible to describe in a few words, JRR Tolkien's great work of ima... More

Impossible to describe in a few words, JRR Tolkiens great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which ... More

This is a breathtaking collection of science fiction short stories written by authors who need no introduction. This volume offers compelling evidence that science fiction is the source of the most thoughtful, imaginative - indeed literary - fiction ever written. Its a rare treat for sci-fi buffs, w... More