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The Little Book is a good read for those who love historical fiction and time-travel tales. The unique feature of this book is how it blends time-travel with self-discovery as the protagonist travels back in time to Vienna and learns about his family's history. The book is well-researched and intricately weaved, with complex characters and unexpected plot twists.

This book is perfect for those who are just starting out in stage design. It covers all the basics in an easy-to-understand manner and provides practical advice on how to create effective stage designs. Samuel Selden's years of experience and expertise make this book a must-read for anyone interested in stage design.

This book is a treasure trove for poetry lovers. Auden's Selected Poems showcases his incomparable talent through a wide range of forms, tones, and content. From the self-descriptive haiku sequence of 'Profiles' to the gripping wartime quatrains of 'Leap Before You Look', this collection captures the essence of Auden's mastery. With the addition of twenty new poems and explanatory notes, this edition is a must-read for anyone seeking to delve into the world of Auden's timeless poetry.

Mr Selden's Map of ChinaIn 1659, a vast and unusual map of China arrived in the Bodleian Library, Oxford. It was bequeathed by John Selden, a London business lawyer, political activist, former convict, MP and the city's first Orientalist scholar. Largely ignored, it remained in the bowels of the library, until called up by an inquisitive reader. When Timothy Brook saw it in 2009, he realized that the Selden Map was 'a puzzle that had to be solved': an exceptional artefact, so unsettlingly modern-looking it could almost be a forgery.But it was genuine, and what it has to tell us is astonishing. It shows China, not cut off from the world, but a participant in the embryonic networks of global trade that fueled the rise of Europe - and which now power China's ascent. And it raises as many question as it answers: how did John Selden acquire it? Where did it come from? Who re-imagined the world in this way? And most importantly - what can it tell us about the world at that time?