Harper Collins is proud to present its new range of best-loved essential classics From that hour we had no further occasion for the exercise of reason or judgment or skill or contrivance We were henceforth to be hurled along the playthings of the fierce elements of the deep' In Verne's science-fiction classic Professor Lidenbrock chances upon an ancient manuscript & pledges to solve the mysterious coded message that lies within it Eventually he deciphers the story
- that of an Icelandic explorer who travels to the centre of the earth finding his way there via a volcano Inspired by the manuscript The Professor is determined to follow in the explorer's footsteps & builds a crew of men which

Includes:: his nervous nephew Axel Together they begin their journey to the centre of the earth facing fearsome danger & adventure at every turn


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The father of science fiction Jules Verne invites you to join the intrepid & eccentric Professor Liedenbrock & his companions on a thrilling & dramatic expedition as they travel down a secret tunnel in a volcano in Iceland on a journey which will lead them to the centre of the earth Along the way they encounter various hazards & witness many incredible sights such as the underground forest illuminated by electricity the Great Geyser the battle between prehistoric monsters the strange whispering gallery giant insects & the vast subterranean sea with its ferocious whirlpool Although published in the nineteenth century Journey to the Centre of the Earth has lost none of its power & potency to excite & engage the modern reader The novel has been filmed many times but nothing can compare with the thrills & excitement generated by the written narrative It is supreme escapist entertainment for all ages ...

In JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH an ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock & his life
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A rip-roaring adventure story this is the story of Jules Verne's classic sci-fi novel retold for younger readers Intrepid explorer Professor Liedenbrock leads a dramatic expedition to an Icelandic volcano where a secret tunnel leads to the very centre of the earth One of over 250 titles in the Usborne Reading Programme
- developed with experts
- this book is in the highest of the seven levels & suitable for confident readers

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Told in the first person the novel is based on the author's own experiences during the First World War in French colonial Africa in the USA
- where he worked for a while at the Ford factory in Detroit
- & later as a young doctor in a working-class suburb in Paris Celine's disgust with human folly malice greed & the chaotic state in which man has left society lies behind the bitterness that distinguishes his idiosyncratic colloquial & visionary writing & gives it its force

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Melody Beattie gives you the tools to discover the magnificence & splendor of your being -Deepak Chopra author of Jesus & Buddha Beattie author of Codependent No More Beyond Codependency & Lessons of Love writes with the same warmth honesty & compassion in this collection helping readers chart a new path toward spiritual growth & renewal Journey to the Heart will comfort & inspire us all as we begin to discover our true purpose in the world & learn to connect even more deeply with ourselves the creative force & the magic & mystery in the world around & within us ...

It is 1910 & Maia tragically orphaned at thirteen has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus hundreds of miles up the Amazon She is accompanied by an eccentric & mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in Journey to the River Sea Eva Ibbotson's highly colourful joyous adventure ...

It is 1910 & Maia tragically orphaned at thirteen has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus hundreds of miles up the Amazon She is accompanied by an eccentric & mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in Journey to the River Sea Eva Ibbotson's highly colourful joyous adventure ...

Welcome to the Pioneer Program! In this upbeat & colourful co-op adventure game you play as the newest recruit to Kindred Aerospace Dropped onto an uncharted planet with little equipment & no real plan you must explore catalogue alien flora & fauna & determine if this planet is fit for human habitation But perhaps you are not the first to set foot here Onward to adventure! Good luck
- & mind the goo! Features Explore Fight & Catalogue Survey 4 different Biomes on Planet AR-Y 26 Scan & catalogue alien flora & fauna at your own pace Discover 30 creatures each with unique behaviours threats & abilities Complete player-driven quests while uncovering hundreds of collectibles & secrets along the way Upgrade to Advance Access new areas by upgrading your tools including a laser pistol a rocket pack for boost jumps rocket boots for swift descents & more Your trusty 3D printer will turn any old space trash you discover into useful items Uncover the Mystery Are you truly alone? Solve the mystery to complete your survey of the planet
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Welcome to the Pioneer Program! In this upbeat & colourful co-op adventure game you play as the newest recruit to Kindred Aerospace Dropped onto an uncharted planet with little equipment & no real plan you must explore catalogue alien flora & fauna & determine if this planet is fit for human habitation But perhaps you are not the first to set foot here… Onward to adventure! Good luck
- & mind the goo! Features 2-Player Online Co-Op Play solo or bring a friend Onward to adventure Explore Fight & Catalogue Survey 4 different Biomes on Planet AR-Y 26 Scan & catalogue alien flora & fauna at your own pace Discover 30 creatures each with unique behaviours threats & abilities Complete player-driven quests while uncovering hundreds of collectibles & secrets along the way Upgrade to Advance Access new areas by upgrading your tools including a laser pistol a rocket pack for boost jumps rocket boots for swift descents & more Your trusty 3D printer will turn any old space trash you discover into useful items Uncover the Mystery Are you truly alone? Solve the mystery to complete your survey of the planet
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