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First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "…in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West." In part, the project was the result of a suggestion made by her friend Andrew Lang, another collector of fairy stories, who printed his stories in the many Colored Fairy Books.<br><br>This edition includes all 63 original illustrations from printed book format.
Persuasion
Persuasion by Jane Austen (1775-1817) was the authors last completed novel which was published after her death in (1818). Jane was considered to be one of the greatest female romance novelists of all time with Pride and Prejudice being her most popular novel and one of the most famous novels in English literature. Persuasion is a about a love story and the main character is Anne Elliot, a 19 year old who is forced by her family to break off her engagement with the handsome officer Frederick Wentworth due to his poor economic status. Years later, both still unmarried Frederick returns from the Napoleonic war as a wealthy man and finds it difficult to forgive Anne for rejecting his marriage proposal. <br><br>This digital edition is beautifully formatted with an active Table of Contents that goes directly to each chapter of the story. Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old book classics to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format.
Northanger Abbey
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (1775-1817) was published after the author's death in (1818). The main character is Catherine Morland, a young heroine 17 year old who loves to read gothic novels. Whilst staying in Bath, she meets John Thorpe and Henry Tilney and is one day invited by Henry's father to his estate, Northanger Abbey. Catherine's love of gothic novels makes her unrealistic towards the world around her by envisioning life through fictional eyes and becomes frightened within the house by believing something dark is occurring within its mysterious rooms which no one has ever been seen to enter. John and Henry both develop a romantic interest towards Catherine but she has only one real love interest and that is towards Henry. <br><br>This digital edition is beautifully formatted with an active Table of Contents that goes directly to each chapter of the story. Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old book classics to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format.
Emma
Emma by Jane Austen was first published in 1815. Emma Woodhouse, the main character of the novel is a beautiful, intelligent, rich and spoilt twenty year old woman who endures a misconstrued romance.<br><br>This digital edition is beautifully formatted with an active Table of Contents that goes directly to each chapter of the story. Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old book classics to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format.
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, is considered as one of the worlds top book classics. It was initially published in 1813 and was the author's second novel which also became her most popular novel. The scene is set in England in early 19th century with 20 year old Elizabeth Bennett, the second eldest of five daughters developing a relationship with the single, handsome and wealthy gentleman, Mr Darcy. Elizabeth endures issues of upbringing, independence, social manners, morality, education and marriage within a high aristocrat society. As their love unfolds, Mr Darcy overcomes his pride of being with someone of a lower social class and Elizabeth overcomes her prejudice of Mr Darcy. A classic love story and one of the most famous novels in English literature.<br><br>This digital edition is beautifully formatted with an active Table of Contents that goes directly to each chapter. Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old book classics to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format.
The Oresteia
The Oresteia (-458) by Aeschylus (525bc-456bc) and translated by E.D.A. Morshead is a trilogy of ancient Greek plays including:<br><br>– AGAMEMNON<br>– THE CHOEPHORI (THE LIBATION BEARERS)<br>– EUMENIDES<br><br>This digital edition is beautifully formatted with an active Table of Contents that goes directly to each play. Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old book classics to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format.
Feeding Your Guinea Pigs
If you've got guinea pigs, you'll have noticed that they are constantly eating, and always making out they are still hungry. But what foods do guinea pigs need, how much of everything can they have, and what should you avoid feeding them? <br><br>The ebook provides you with all the information you need to know.
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen is a romantic fiction novel about the Dashwood sisters "Elinor" and "Marianne" who go through love, romance, hardship and heartbreak. The scene is set in Southwest England between the years 1792 and 1797 and it follows the story how the two sisters are forced to live in a relative's estate due to the death of their father who leaves them with an inadequate inheritance. The novel was originally published in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady" and was Jane Austen's first novel.<br><br>This digital edition is beautifully formatted with an active Table of Contents that goes directly to each chapter. Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old book classics to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format.
Anna Karenina
ANNA KARENINA, the ORIGINAL 1901 English translation by Constance Garnett and written by Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (1828 – 1910) is considered as one of the greatest novels ever written and Tolstoy's first true novel. It is divided into eight parts and was initially published between the years 1873 to 1878 in a publication called "The Russian Messenger" as serial installments. The main character Anna is married into Russian aristocrat and later has a love affair with a handsome military officer Count Vronsky. Some major themes include marriage, fidelity, passion and jealousy set in nineteenth century Russian high society.<br><br>This digital edition is beautifully formatted with an active Table of Contents that goes directly to each chapter and all eight parts of the story. Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old book classics to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format.
Indian Cook Book
Many regard curry as one of the new things in cookery. This is a mistake. Curry is an old, old method of preparing meats and vegetables. Nor is it an East Indian method exclusively. In all Oriental and tropical countries foods are highly seasoned, and although the spices may differ, and although the methods of preparation may not be the same, nevertheless, generally speaking, the people of all Oriental countries freely indulge in curried food.<br><br>However, in India curry reaches its perfection. The people of India since Vedic times have eaten curry and always will. They eat it very, very hot, and Europeans who live in India soon find themselves falling into the habit of eating very hot and spicy foods. Whether it is good for one to eat as much hot stuff as one is expected to eat in India is a disputed point. In moderation, however, curry is not harmful, and is a very satisfactory and appetizing way of preparing scrappy and inexpensive meats. If carefully prepared, everybody is sure to like it. ....