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The Water-Babies by Charles Kingsley
Tom, a poor orphan, is employed by the villainous chimney-sweep, Grimes, to climb up inside flues to clear away the soot. While engaged in this dreadful task, he loses his way and emerges in the bedroom of Ellie, the young daughter of the house who mistakes him for a thief. He runs away, and, hot and bothered, he slips into a cooling stream, falls fast asleep, and becomes a water baby. In this new life, he meets all sorts of aquatic creatures, including an engaging old lobster, other water babies.
The Way of All Flesh by Butler, Samuel
First published in the year 1903, the present novel ‘The Way of All Flesh’ by noted writer Samuel Butler is a semi-autobiographical fictional work which attacks the hipocrisy of the Victorian era.
The Way of the World by William Congreve
The Way of the World’ is a play written by the English playwright William Congreve. It is widely regarded as one of the best Restoration comedies and is still occasionally performed. At that time, however, the play struck many audience members as continuing the immorality of the previous decades, and it was not well received.
The Way to Wealth by Benjamin Franklin
If you were a servant, would you not be ashamed that a good master should catch you idle? Are you then your own master? be ashamed to catch yourself idle, when there is so much to be done for yourself, your famiy, your coutry, and your king. Handle your tools without mittens, remember, that the cat in gloves catches no mice as poor Richard says.
The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope
When the Melmottes arrive in London everyone agrees their manners are wanting, their taste is excerable and their lineage and background decidedly shadowy. But their money is far from revolting, and city society quickly makes allowances for the mysterious financier and his family. Soon hearts, minds and family savings are swept into the whirl of Augustus Melmotte’s lavish parties and exciting investment plans – but is it all an elaborate swindle?
The Way We Lived
From the pre-fab houses and tenement blocks to the sprawling estates and streets in the skies, this is the story of the beloved homes and loving communities of Merseyside.
The Way We Worked
Unilever, Vernons, Littlewoods, Crawford’s, Tate & Lyle, Woolies – relive the memories of our former jobs in the first magazine of this series
The Wealth of Echindul by Noel M. Loomis
He raised his heat-gun, fired once, saw the feathers burst into blue flame, saw it falling; then he rolled over and went back to sleep. Not even the thud of its heavy body on the sand disturbed him, but an hour later he heard another warning—a rasping sound—and through the stench of the ancient swamp he smelled a fetidness that meant danger.
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, generally referred to by its shortened title The Wealth of Nations, is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith.
The Weaverbird and Monkey, The Foolish Cats
Illustrated Panchatantra Story Book for Children-Panchatantra stories need no introduction. Kids were once too crazy over Panchatantra stories. There was a period where Panchatantra stories formed a vital part of kids’ entertainment and life. It is a combination of exciting facts, mystical moments, fairy tales, folklores and fascinating stories.
The good old Panchatantra stories are back in form to educate as well as entertain the children. Published by Om Books International, New Delhi, 101 Panchatantra Stories HB is one of the must to have in your collection.
The book has many interesting stories plotted in different zones. From simple morals to life changing perceptions, the satires are narrated with fun. Besides the narrative and captivating storylines, the book has the visual impact. Kids will definitely love the illustrations, which is a visual delight.
