Patrick O Brian Books

"When he was fourteen years old and beset by chronic ill health, Patrick O'Brian began creating his first fictional character. I did it in my bedroom, and a little when I should have been doing my...

Hussein

By Patrick O Brian

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"Hussein is a story about a young mahout - or elephant handler - with his childhood and life in India, his relationship and adventures with elephants all rendered in rich detail. As a boy, Hussein...

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If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

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