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  • Microbiome Engineering in Graft - versus - Host Disease
    Mojtaba Aghaei / Najmaldin Saki
    ABOUT THE BOOK This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of the intricate relationship between the gut microbiome, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). It bridges basic science and clinical practice, offering insights into the mechanisms by which the microbiome influences transplant outcomes, modulates immune...
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    72,00 €

  • The Westminster Alice
    Saki
    The Westminster Alice by Saki is a witty political satire that cleverly reimagines the world of Alice in Wonderland within the landscape of early twentieth-century British politics. Through sharp humor, imaginative storytelling, and memorable caricatures of public figures, Saki offers a playful yet insightful critique of political institutions and society. The book combines lit...
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    9,18 €

  • The Rise of the Russian Empire (Cram Edition)
    Saki
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Rise of the Russian Empire pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'The Rise of the Russian Empire' by Hector H. Munro explores the sweeping historical narrative of Russia’s imperial ascent. This meticulously prepared edition delves into the political history o...
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    27,96 €

  • Les plantes médicinales de la région du Thym en Iran
    Kourosh Saki / Mahmoud Bahmani / Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei
    L’utilisation des plantes médicinales est depuis longtemps très répandue parmi la population iranienne. L’objectif principal de cet ouvrage est de transposer en une source écrite l’encyclopédie orale consacrée aux plantes médicinales, car il est essentiel de préserver les informations originales sur les plantes médicinales de la région et d’empêcher la perte de ces précieuses d...
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    73,20 €

  • The Chronicles of Clovis (Cram Edition)
    A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne / Saki
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Chronicles of Clovis pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Saki, master of British wit, skewers Edwardian society in 'The Chronicles of Clovis,' a collection of short stories brimming with satire and humor. Through sharp observation and clever plotting, Saki ...
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    23,04 €

  • Saki Short Stories Collection
    Saki
    SAKI 142 SHORT STORIES IN ONE CONVENIENT BOOKHector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki was a master of the Edwardian short story, renowned for his razor-sharp wit, cynical humour, and macabre twists. His tales satirize high society, arrogant politicians, and eccentric characters with a menacing, ironic edge. These brief, brilliant stories are filled with unconvention...
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    36,66 €

  • The Chronicles of Clovis
    Saki H. H. Munro
    'The Chronicles of Clovis' is a brilliant collection of short stories by the master of Edwardian satire, H. H. Munro, writing under the pseudonym Saki. At the center of these tales is Clovis Sangrail, a witty, mischievous, and occasionally cruel young man who delights in disrupting the rigid social conventions of the British upper class. Through a series of vignettes, the autho...
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    25,26 €

  • Beasts and Super-Beasts
    Saki
    'Beasts and Super-Beasts' is a celebrated collection of short stories by the master of Edwardian satire, Saki (H. H. Munro). Known for his razor-sharp wit and uncanny ability to expose the hypocrisies of the British upper class, Saki delivers a series of tales that are as darkly humorous as they are elegantly crafted. The collection features some of his most famous works, where...
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    25,26 €

  • The Square Egg and Other Sketches
    Saki (H. H. Munro)
    'The Square Egg and Other Sketches' is a captivating collection of short stories, plays, and essays by the master of Edwardian satire, H.H. Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. This volume of his works showcases the sharp wit and dark humor that defined his literary career. From the absurd title story to the biting social commentary found in his sketches, the collection of...
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    25,08 €

  • The Unbearable Bassington
    Saki
    'The Unbearable Bassington' is a masterclass in social satire and the debut novel of the celebrated Edwardian wit, Saki (H.H. Munro). Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London high society, the narrative explores the turbulent relationship between Francesca Bassington and her handsome, yet hopelessly irresponsible son, Comus. Francesca is a woman of taste and ambiti...
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    25,20 €

  • When William Came
    Saki H. H. Munro
    'When William Came' is a provocative and satirical novel by Saki (H.H. Munro) that explores the unsettling concept of a Britain under foreign rule. Set in the immediate aftermath of a swift and successful German invasion, the narrative follows London society as it navigates the social and political landscape of an occupied nation. While much of the British aristocracy chooses a...
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    25,24 €

  • Beast & Super-Beast
    Saki H. H. Munro
    'Beast and Super-Beast' is a celebrated collection of short stories by the master of Edwardian satire, Saki (H.H. Munro). Known for his razor-sharp wit and uncanny ability to expose the absurdities of the upper classes, Saki delivers a series of tales that are as mischievous as they are sophisticated. This collection features some of his most famous works, including 'The Open W...
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    25,26 €

  • Beasts & Super-Beasts
    Saki (H. H. Munro)
    'Beasts & Super-Beasts' is one of Saki’s most celebrated collections of short stories, showcasing the biting wit and macabre humor that defined the work of H.H. Munro. This anthology explores the thin veneer of Edwardian civility, often juxtaposing the refined world of the British upper class with the untamed and unpredictable forces of nature. Through a series of sharp, satiri...
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    25,26 €

  • The Toys of Peace
    Saki (H. H.) Munro
    'The Toys of Peace and Other Papers' is a brilliant collection of short stories by the master of Edwardian satire, H.H. Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. This final gathering of sketches and stories showcases Saki’s signature blend of macabre humor, sharp social irony, and uncanny insight into the complexities of British society. The title story, 'The Toys of Peace,' ce...
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    25,26 €

  • Reginald in Russia and Other Sketches (Esprios Classics)
    Saki
    Reginald in Russia was written in 1910 by Hector Hugh Munro (18 December 1870 - 14 November 1916), better known by the pen name Saki and also frequently as H. H. Munro. He was a British writer whose witty, mischievous and sometimes macabre stories satirize Edwardian society and culture. Influenced by Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll and Rudyard Kipling, he himself influenced A. A. Mi...
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    18,47 €

  • The Toys Of Peace And Other Papers
    Saki Saki
    The toys of peace and other papers presents a collection of short pieces that use humor and sharp observation to reveal contradictions within social expectations and everyday behavior. The opening story introduces an attempt to encourage children to embrace civility through nonviolent play. Instead of the usual battle toys, they receive objects representing institutions, histor...
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    13,09 €

  • Reginald
    Saki Saki
    Reginald presents a light, satirical exploration of social rituals and the often-absurd performances that define polite society, using humor to expose the tension between individual impulse and societal expectation. The collection follows a narrator whose witty observations illuminate the contradictions of gatherings, traditions, and cultural pretensions, revealing how people c...
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    9,79 €

  • The Chronicles Of Clovis
    Saki
    The chronicles of Clovis begins with a collection of sharp, playful stories shaped by quick wit and a lightly mischievous outlook on social life. The opening scenes introduce a figure whose conversations and observations constantly unsettle the polite order expected in refined settings, turning simple moments into unpredictable exchanges. Through humorous dialogue and pointed r...
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    12,39 €

  • Mafia’s Fate
    Saki Woodville
    Read dark romance with twist of thriller, mystery and slow burn romance.She thought death ended the story. Instead, it rewrote it.Kim Ji-ah wakes up fifteen again-one month before her mother’s murder. In her last life, her detective mother died protecting a boy tied to the mafia. This time, Ji-ah swears she won’t let history repeat.But saving her mother means stepping into Se...
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    10,87 €

  • BC, Why Me?
    Saki Marais
    BC s life was a fraud from the beginning. The worst part was her complete ignorance and innocence. Abducted, abused, and exposed to incredibly crude experiences and shocking pleasures, she was forced to grow up at a rapid pace. The people she loved, hated, and trusted were constantly lying to her. Insecurity led her to trust two dangerous characters, and to maintain their loyal...
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    22,98 €

  • The Westminster Alice
    Hector H. Munro ('Saki')
    The Westminster Alice is a brilliant political satire that reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic characters in the setting of early 20th-century British politics. Written by the sharp-witted Hector Hugh Munro, known by his pen name Saki, the book presents Alice navigating through a Wonderland populated by politicians, parties, and absurdities of parliamentary procedure. Through wi...
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    10,19 €

  • The Happy Cat
    H. H. Munro / HHMunro / Saki
    Saki was the pseudonym used by H.H. Munro (1870-1916), a British author and journalist who is best remembered for his short stories, which The Encyclopedia of Fantasy calls 'witty, barbed and epigramatic.' He wandered between the fanciful and the horrific, the urbane and the uncivilized with a grace that makes his work memoriable to all who have read it.The Happy Cat: Beasts, S...
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    14,31 €

  • The Westminster Alice
    F. Carruthers (Francis Carruth... Gould / Saki
    Venture down the rabbit hole of British politics with 'The Westminster Alice,' a sharp and witty parody from H. H. Munro. This satirical tale offers a humorous glimpse into the inner workings of Westminster and the absurdities of government. A classic of political humor, 'The Westminster Alice' uses satire to expose the foibles and follies of those in power. Munro’s clever writ...
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    14,72 €

  • Reginald
    Saki
    Witty, sharp, and delightfully mischievous, Reginald by Saki (H.H. Munro) introduces the titular character, a charming rogue whose biting humor and irreverent insights skewer Edwardian society. Through a series of clever vignettes, Saki delivers sparkling satire and timeless observations on human nature with elegance and a wickedly playful touch. ...
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    9,11 €

  • When William Came
    Saki Saki
    When William Came by Saki (H.H. Munro) is a satirical novel that explores themes of war, occupation, and the absurdity of national pride. Set in an alternate history where Germany has successfully invaded and occupied Britain, the novel focuses on the lives of a few British citizens who must adapt to the new political reality. It critiques the complacency and absurdities of Bri...
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    13,04 €

  • The Unbearable Bassington
    H. H. MUNRO ('SAKI')
    The Unbearable Bassington follows Comus Bassington, a young man from a wealthy family, who grows bored with the comforts of his privileged life and seeks out new experiences for excitement. While Comus is charming, witty, and highly capable of winning people over with his charisma, he is also selfish, manipulative, and careless in his treatment of others.The story, set in Edwar...
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    13,07 €

  • Reginald in Russia and Other Sketches
    H. H. Munro / HHMunro / Saki
    This collection of short stories and sketches continues Saki’s exploration of the absurdities of upper-class society, with biting wit and irony. Featuring the mischievous character Reginald, as well as other eccentric figures, the stories blend humor with social critique. From the cultural clashes in Russia to the quirks of British society, Saki’s keen observations and clever s...
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    14,56 €

  • The Chronicles of Clovis
    H. H. Munro / HHMunro / Saki
    This collection of witty, darkly humorous short stories features Saki’s signature satirical style, where societal norms are cleverly skewered. The stories revolve around Clovis Sangrail, a mischievous young man who delights in creating chaos in upper-class Edwardian society. Saki’s sharp wit and ironic tone are on full display as he exposes the absurdities of social conventions...
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    18,58 €

  • The Westminster Alice
    F. Carruthers Gould / FCarruthers Gould / HHMunro / Saki
    A satirical take on Alice in Wonderland, this work by Saki uses the familiar characters and whimsical style of Lewis Carroll’s classic to comment on British politics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through clever parody, Alice encounters politicians and political issues of the time, offering sharp, humorous critiques of the Westminster establishment. Saki’s wit shine...
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    14,35 €

  • The Unbearable Bassington
    Saki
    The Unbearable Bassington, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanne...
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    16,98 €


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