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  • Pollyanna Grows Up
    Eleanor H. Porter
    A hush falls over the small New England town as a young girl, once an orphan, steps into a world shadowed by uncertainty yet brightened by her unwavering optimism. The story unfolds in the gentle rhythms of early 20th century life, capturing both the quiet struggles and the quiet triumphs that shape a girl’s passage from childhood to maturity. With every encounter, she brings w...
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    21,36 €

  • Pollyanna
    Eleanor H. Porter
    A shaft of sunlight falls across a small New England parlour, where an orphaned girl-newly arrived and alone-faces a world that seems determined to test her spirit. In the hush of a turn of the century town, she brings with her an extraordinary gift: an unwavering optimism that unsettles the stern, transforms the lonely, and gradually softens even the most unyielding hearts. Th...
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    20,61 €

  • The Magic Mountain
    H. T. Lowe-Porter / Thomas Mann
    A young engineer arrives at a Swiss sanatorium intending to stay for only three weeks. Instead, Hans Castorp becomes absorbed into the strange, insulated world of the mountain, where illness suspends the ordinary rules of life and time itself seems to lose its meaning. Surrounded by patients from across Europe, Hans encounters competing philosophies embodied by the humanist Set...
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    35,19 €

  • The Turn of the Tide
    Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter / Frank T. Merrill
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Turn of the Tide pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.In Eleanor H. Porter’s 'The Turn of the Tide: The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem,' readers are invited into a timeless world of self-discovery and the enduring power of human connection. This cl...
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    25,12 €

  • Buddenbrooks (Volume 2)
    Thomas Mann / H. T. Lowe-Porter
    A stately merchant house stands at the heart of a bustling nineteenth-century German city, its grand façade sheltering generations bound by tradition, ambition, and the quiet ache of decline. Within its walls, the intricate drama of a merchant family unfolds, as shifting fortunes and mounting pressures threaten to unravel the delicate fabric of bourgeois society. Through moment...
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    22,94 €

  • Pollyanna Grows Up
    Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Pollyanna Grows Up pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Eleanor H. Porter’s 'Pollyanna Grows Up' continues the beloved story of a young orphan and her infectious optimism. Moving beyond childhood, this novel explores Pollyanna’s coming of age and her continued d...
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    26,08 €

  • Across the Years (Cram Edition)
    Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Across the Years pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Eleanor H. Porter, best known for 'Pollyanna,' presents a collection of heartwarming short stories in 'Across the Years.' This volume of domestic fiction explores the complexities and enduring power of family...
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    23,05 €

  • Buddenbrooks
    H. T. (Helen Tracy) Lowe-Porter / Thomas Mann
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Buddenbrooks pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Experience the beginning of an epic family saga with 'Buddenbrooks, Volume 1 of 2,' by Thomas Mann. This landmark of German literature masterfully portrays a family navigating the complexities of social class and...
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    29,84 €

  • Buddenbrooks
    H. T. (Helen Tracy) Lowe-Porter / Thomas Mann
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Buddenbrooks pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Continue the captivating saga of the Buddenbrooks family in this second volume of Thomas Mann’s masterpiece. A sweeping multi-generational novel, 'Buddenbrooks, Volume 2 of 2' continues the chronicle of a promine...
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    27,82 €

  • Pollyanna (Cram Edition)
    Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Pollyanna pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Eleanor H. Porter’s 'Pollyanna' is a timeless story of optimism and coming of age, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Vermont. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover the en...
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    25,24 €

  • Pollyanna Grows Up
    Eleanor H. Porter
    In Pollyanna Grows Up we follow the titular character as she 'grows up' through a story told in two connected parts. The first part takes place in Boston when she is age 13, having just been rehabilitated from severe injuries sustained in an automobile accident. As she leaves the hospital, she is sent to stay with a nearby dowager, who has long withdrawn into grief, pining for ...
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    25,84 €

  • Buddenbrooks
    H. T. Lowe-Porter
    'Buddenbrooks' is a monumental family saga that chronicles the gradual decline of a wealthy merchant family in Lübeck over four generations. Through the lens of the Buddenbrook family, the narrative explores the tension between traditional bourgeois values and the encroaching forces of modernity and artistic sensibility. The story begins in the mid-19th century with the family...
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    32,82 €

  • Hustler Joe and Other Stories
    Eleanor H. Porter
    'Hustler Joe and Other Stories' is a compelling collection of short fiction by Eleanor H. Porter, the celebrated author known for her enduring themes of optimism and resilience. This anthology showcases Porter’s signature talent for weaving together heartwarming narratives with profound moral insights and a deep understanding of the human spirit. Each story in the volume explor...
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    26,12 €

  • Journal of Biblical Literature
    Benjamin W. Bacon / Carl H. Kraeling / Frank C. Porter
    The 'Journal of Biblical Literature' stands as one of the most significant scholarly resources for the rigorous academic study of sacred texts. This volume, featuring contributions from esteemed scholars such as Carl H. Kraeling, Benjamin W. Bacon, and Frank C. Porter, offers deep insights into the historical, linguistic, and theological complexities of the biblical world.Focus...
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    28,87 €

  • Pollyanna Grows Up
    Eleanor H. Porter
    'Pollyanna Grows Up' is the celebrated sequel to Eleanor H. Porter’s landmark novel, following the cheerful protagonist as she navigates the transition from girlhood to adulthood. The story opens in Boston, where Pollyanna is tasked with brightening the life of the lonely and wealthy Mrs. Carew. Using her famous 'Glad Game'-a philosophy of finding something to be joyful about i...
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    25,29 €

  • The Battle Axe of Jehovah or Israel Among the Nations
    Charls H. Porter
    'The Battle Axe of Jehovah or Israel Among the Nations' is a significant theological and historical exploration that delves into the divine role of Israel throughout world history. Written by Charls H. Porter, this work examines the biblical metaphor of the ’battle axe’ as a symbol of divine instrument and judgment, tracing the influence and destiny of the Hebrew people among t...
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    23,13 €

  • County and Township Government in the United States
    Kirk H. Porter
    'County and Township Government in the United States' provides an extensive and scholarly examination of the administrative structures that govern local communities across the nation. Authored by Kirk H. Porter, Ph.D., this work delves into the historical development, organizational logic, and practical functions of counties and townships, which serve as the bedrock of the Amer...
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    26,98 €

  • Three Essays
    H. T. (Helen Tracy) Lowe-Porter / Thomas Mann
    Thomas Mann’s 'Three essays' presents a profound exploration of towering figures and enduring ideas. This meticulously prepared print edition collects Mann’s incisive critiques and historical analyses, offering readers access to his unparalleled intellectual breadth.Delve into Mann’s celebrated literary criticism as he turns his keen eye to two giants of world literature: Leo T...
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    23,17 €

  • The Fall River Tragedy
    Edwin H. Porter
    Step into the chilling world of the Borden murders with 'The Fall River Tragedy: A History of the Borden Murders.' This gripping true crime history unravels one of America s most notorious murder cases, where the line between innocence and guilt blurs in the shadows of Victorian-era intrigue. In this compelling narrative, readers will journey through the harrowing events that l...
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    20,08 €

  • Pollyanna
    Eleanor H. Porter
    Orphaned and sent to live with her strict Aunt Polly, young Pollyanna enters a world of rules and cold formality. But she is no ordinary child: she has a special gift for finding the good in every situation, no matter how difficult. With her famous “Glad Game,” Pollyanna touches the lives of everyone around her—neighbors, the sick, the lonely—teaching them that even in the dark...
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    14,90 €

  • Mary Marie
    Eleanor H. Porter
    Mary Marie follows the experiences of a young girl navigating the complexities of her parents divorce. The story centers on a thirteen-year-old who adopts two identities to fit into the separate worlds of her mother and father, exploring the impact of divided family life on her sense of self. Through her diary entries, she reflects on her unusual situation, expressing both pri...
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    14,59 €

  • The Sunbridge Girls At Six Star Ranch
    Eleanor H. Porter
    The sunbridge girls at six star ranch is a novel that follows a group of girls from Sunbridge, particularly focusing on one girl and her friends as they embark on a journey to Texas. The girls are excited to visit a Texas ranch, where they anticipate new experiences, friendships, and the charm of ranch life. The story begins with the introduction of the girl’s aunt, who is shoc...
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    15,23 €

  • The Turn of the Tide The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem
    Eleanor H. Porter
    The turn of the tide: The story of how Margaret solved her problem is a novel that tells the poignant story of a young girl who, after being lost for four years, returns to her mother and struggles to adjust to her new life of comfort while grappling with her past in the city slums. The novel explores themes of social class, compassion, and personal growth as the girl navigates...
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    13,78 €

  • The Road To Understanding
    Eleanor H. Porter
    The Road to Understanding is a novel that delves into the life of a young man raised in privilege, who is unprepared for the emotional challenges of adulthood. His sheltered upbringing leaves him struggling with his feelings for a woman of a lower social class, creating a conflict with his family, especially his father, who disapproves of the relationship. The narrative portray...
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    15,97 €

  • Dawn
    Eleanor H. Porter
    Dawn is a novel about a young boy who, on his fourteenth birthday, discovers that his vision is beginning to blur, leading to the fear of eventual blindness. The story focuses on his emotional struggles as he faces this challenging condition, navigating the impact it has on his relationships with family and friends. The narrative begins with the boy’s realization of his failing...
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    16,00 €

  • Buddenbrooks
    H. T. (Helen Tracy) Lowe-Porter / Thomas Mann
    Experience the beginning of an epic family saga with 'Buddenbrooks, Volume 1 of 2,' by Thomas Mann. This landmark of German literature masterfully portrays a family navigating the complexities of social class and the shifting tides of history.A sweeping work of historical fiction, 'Buddenbrooks' delves into the intricate dynamics of family life, capturing the essence of a decli...
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    26,16 €

  • Buddenbrooks
    H. T. (Helen Tracy) Lowe-Porter / Thomas Mann
    Continue the captivating saga of the Buddenbrooks family in this second volume of Thomas Mann’s masterpiece. A sweeping multi-generational novel, 'Buddenbrooks, Volume 2 of 2' continues the chronicle of a prominent bourgeois family in 19th-century Germany. Witness the intricate dynamics of family life as fortunes rise and fall, reflecting a broader narrative of social decline.A...
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    25,24 €

  • The Fall River Tragedy
    Edwin H. Porter
    'The Fall River Tragedy: A History of the Borden Murders' by Edwin H. Porter meticulously recounts one of the most infamous crimes in American history. The book explores the 'Fall River Tragedy' and the events surrounding the brutal murder of Abby Durfee Gray Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts.Delve into the details of the crime, the investigation, and the subsequent trial tha...
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    26,21 €

  • Miss Billy
    Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
    'Miss Billy' by Eleanor H. Porter is a heartwarming story of coming-of-age, exploring themes of friendship, family, and romance. This classic work of domestic fiction delves into the life and conduct of a young woman navigating the complexities of relationships and self-discovery. Through engaging narrative and relatable characters, 'Miss Billy' offers a timeless portrayal of y...
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    21,06 €

  • Pollyanna Grows Up
    Eleanor H. Porter
    Pollyanna Grows Up is the sequel to Pollyanna, written by Eleanor H. Porter. In this continuation of the story, Pollyanna, the optimistic and cheerful young girl from the first book, is now a bit older. The novel follows Pollyanna as she adjusts to life in her teenage years and navigates new challenges, relationships, and her continued dedication to the 'Glad Game'-a philosophy...
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    20,80 €


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