Rendered catatonic by the sleeping-sickness epidemic that swept the world just after the First World War, all twenty had spent forty years in hospital: motionless and speechless; aware of the world around them, but exhibiting no interest in it – until Dr Sacks administered the then-new drug, L-DOPA, which caused them, temporarily, to awake from their decades-long slumber.
The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
The product is a vintage 1971 hardcover edition of „THE ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM“ by Barbara W. Tuchman. Published by Macmillan, this nonfiction book is intended for young adults and adults interested in history, specifically World War 1. The book features illustrations and a dust jacket, providing a visual and informative experience for readers. This edition offers a valuable glimpse into the era of the 1910s and the events that shaped the world during that time, making it a valuable addition to any book collection focusing on historical topics.
Front Board: The grey cloth binding is exceptionally clean and well-preserved. The blue stamped lettering and decorative flourish are bright, complete, and show no noticeable rubbing or flaking. The corners remain sharp and unbumped.
Betty Crocker’s Slow Cooker Cookbook from 1999 is a vintage cookbook featuring 224 pages of English language recipes. This illustrated hardcover book, published by Macmillan, is tailored for young adults and adults interested in cooking. With a nostalgic 1990s era feel, this cookbook by Betty Crocker offers a collection of cooking ideas and tips for those looking to explore new culinary creations using a slow cooker.
Author: Sally Hepworth. Praise for Sally Hepworth. Title: Mad Mabel. Discover why readers across the globe have fallen for this twisty, surprising and charming novel. And Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick – once a little girl and now an old lady – has a strange history of people in her life coming to a foul end.
The Julia Donaldson 10 Books Collection Set includes a special edition of popular titles such as „Room on the Broom“ and „The Paper Bag Princess.“ Published by Macmillan in 2015, this picture book set is aimed at children ages 4-12 and features adventure and action genres. The collection includes a variety of fiction narratives in English, with a total of 400 pages across the 10 books. This limited edition set is a perfect addition to any young reader’s library, offering a whimsical and engaging reading experience.
A picture dictionary identifying car parts builds vocabulary and makes learning about cars even more fun. Big Trains, small trains, old trains, and new, rattling and whistling — Choo, choo, choo! Jump aboard the fire engine and join a band of brave animal firefighters in this exciting picture book.
Augusta Pine Does Not Exist by Emily Lloyd-Jones NEW ARC Paperback. Condition is Brand New. Shipped with USPS Media Mail.
Others insist humanity must fight alone. But no one has the firepower or technology to ensure victory, as the Architects loom ever closer. Eighty years ago, Earth was destroyed by an alien enemy. Many escaped, but millions more died.