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A dazzling new biography of young Tennyson by the prize-winning, bestselling author of The Age of Wonder. Alfred Lord Tennyson is now remembered â “ if he is remembered at all â “ as the gloomily bearded Poet Laureate, author of such clanking Victorian works as â ˜The Charge of the Light Brigadeâ ™, and the mournful author of the lugubrious elegy In Memoriam. In this dazzling new biography, Richard Holmes reawakens this somnolent Victorian figure, brings him back to sparkling life, and unexpectedly transforms him.From the prize-winning and bestselling biographer of Shelley and Coleridge, and author of the landmark, critically acclaimed THE AGE OF WONDER, Holmes recovers in Young Tennyson an astonishingly magnetic and mercurial personality, a secretly expressive and highly emotional man but now haunted by the great intellectual â “ and above all the great scientific â “ issues of his time.The brilliant child of an obscure dysfunctional Lincolnshire family, terrorised by a drunken father, torn by unhappy love affairs but sustained by vivid friendships (especially that of Edward FitzGerald, the author of â ˜Omar Khayyamâ ™) Young Tennyson emerges in his first forty years as a memorable poet, hypnotically musical (â ˜The Lady of Shalottâ ™) yet intensely engaged with the new astronomy, geology, biology â “ and even the psychiatry â “ of the age before Darwin.Tennysonâ ™s imagination and intellect were haunted by the eruption of three new fundamentally transformative scientific ideas â “ biological evolution, the notion of a godless, unpitying universe and of planetary extinction. These were as terrifying to Tennyson as climate catastrophe is to us today. Their impact brought him into contact with the life and scientific work of William Whewell (originally his university tutor), the astronomer John Herschel, the geologist Charles Lyell, the mathematician Mary Somerville, the computer pioneer Charles Babbage, and the brilliant science populariser Robert Chambers. He also shared his visions and anxieties with contemporary writers and social commentators like Thomas Carlyle and Charles Dickens, and poets like Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Edgar Allan Poe.Tennysonâ ™s work during these â ˜vagrant yearsâ ™ is suffused with an unsuspected and strangely modern magic. Holmesâ ™s extraordinary biography allows us to witness Tennyson wrestling with mind-altering ideas of geology and deep time, the vastness, beauty and terror of the new cosmology, and the challenges of social revolution. And how these inspired him to grapple with the idea of human mortality, the threat of suicide and depression, the struggle between love and loneliness, agnosticism and belief.

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Lose yourself in this dazzling travelogue of the idyllic Greek Islands by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu. Incandescent. André Aciman A magician. The Times Invades the reader s every sense ... Remarkable. Victoria Hislop Nobody knows the Greek islands like Durrell. New York Times White-washed houses drenched in pink bougainvillea; dazzling seascapes and rugged coastlines; colourful harbours in quaint fishing villages; shady olive and cypress groves; terraces bathed in the Aegean sun ... The Greek islands conjure up a treasure-chest of images - but nobody brings them to life as vividly as the legendary travel writer Lawrence Durrell. It was during his youth in Corfu - which his brother Gerald fictionalised in My Family and Other Animals, later filmed as The Durrells In Corfu - that his love affair with the Mediterranean began. Now, in this glorious tour of the Greek islands, he weaves evocative descriptions of these idyllic landscapes with insights into their ancient history, and shares luminous personal memories of his time in the local communities. No traveller to Greece or admirer of Durrell s magic should miss it. Masterly ... Casts a spell. Jan Morris Charming ... Delightful. Sunday Times Our last great garlicky master of the vanishing Mediterranean. Richard Holmes Like long letters from a civilized and very funny friend - the prose as luminous as the Mediterranean air he loves. Time

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Shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and winner of the Royal Society Prize for Science Books, Richard Holmesâ ™s dazzling portrait of the age of great scientific discovery is a groundbreaking achievement.The book opens with Joseph Banks, botanist on Captain Cookâ ™s first Endeavour voyage, who stepped onto a Tahitian beach in 1769 fully expecting to have located Paradise. Back in Britain, the same Romantic revolution that had inspired Banks was spurring other great thinkers on to their own voyages of artistic and scientific discovery â “ astronomical, chemical, poetical, philosophical â “ that together made up the â ˜age of wonderâ ™.In this breathtaking group biography, Richard Holmes tells the stories of the periodâ ™s celebrated innovators and their great scientific discoveries: from telescopic sight to the minerâ ™s lamp, and from the first balloon flight to African exploration.

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WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2020A SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, THE TIMES AND BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEARFor most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance trade and communication between peoples - for the spread of ideas and religion as well as commerce. This book traces the history of human movement and interaction around and across the world s greatest bodies of water, charting our relationship with the oceans from the time of the first voyagers. David Abulafia begins with the earliest of seafaring societies - the Polynesians of the Pacific, the possessors of intuitive navigational skills long before the invention of the compass, who by the first century were trading between their far-flung islands. By the seventh century, trading routes stretched from the coasts of Arabia and Africa to southern China and Japan, bringing together the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific and linking half the world through the international spice trade. In the Atlantic, centuries before the little kingdom of Portugal carved out its powerful, seaborne empire, many peoples sought new lands across the sea - the Bretons, the Frisians and, most notably, the Vikings, now known to be the first Europeans to reach North America. As Portuguese supremacy dwindled in the late sixteenth century, the Spanish, the Dutch and then the British each successively ruled the waves.Following merchants, explorers, pirates, cartographers and travellers in their quests for spices, gold, ivory, slaves, lands for settlement and knowledge of what lay beyond, Abulafia has created an extraordinary narrative of humanity and the oceans. From the earliest forays of peoples in hand-hewn canoes through uncharted waters to the routes now taken daily by supertankers in their thousands, The Boundless Sea shows how maritime networks came to form a continuum of interaction and interconnection across the globe: 90 per cent of global trade is still conducted by sea. This is history of the grandest scale and scope, and from a bracingly different perspective - not, as in most global histories, from the land, but from the boundless seas.

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The heart-wrenchingly honest new book about life and death from forensic pathologist and bestselling author of UNNATURAL CAUSES, Dr Richard ShepherdA TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR Deeply insightful. Unflinching THE TIMES A finely-crafted detective story DAILY TELEGRAPH Enlightening, strangely uplifting DAILY MAIL Fascinating DAILY EXPRESS_________Dr Richard Shepherd, a medical detective and Britain s top forensic pathologist, shares twenty-four of his most intriguing, enlightening and never-before-told cases.These autopsies, spanning the seven ages of human existence, uncover the secrets not only of how a person died, but also of how they lived.From old to young, murder to misadventure, and illness to accidental death, each body has something to reveal - about its owner s life story, how we age, justice, society, the certainty of death.And, above all, the wonderful marvel of life itself._________Praise for Dr Richard Shepherd Gripping, grimly fascinating, and I suspect I ll read it at least twice Evening Standard A deeply mesmerising memoir of forensic pathology. Human and fascinating Nigella Lawson An absolutely brilliant book. I really recommend it, I don t often say that but it s fascinating Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 Puts the reader at his elbow as he wields the scalpel Guardian Fascinating, gruesome yet engrossing Richard and Judy, Daily Express Fascinating, insightful, candid, compassionate Observer

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What if the ability to look, feel, and perform at peak capacity was simply a matter of knowing and following proven, easy-to-understand systems and strategies? In an ideal world, you could have it all: complete optimization of mind, body, and spirit - and now you can. Biohacker and coach Ben Greenfield revealed how to have all the boundless energy you want, and much more, in his wildly popular book Boundless. Because health and performance technology and science evolve at lightning speed, Greenfield has buckled down and used his industry knowledge, voracious appetite for self-experimentation, and thousands of hours of new research to deliver Boundless 2.0. Boundless 2.0 contains everything you need to implement every last human upgrade in existence into your daily routine - from sleep to cognition, hormones to fat loss, immunity to beauty, fitness to age reversal and beyond. Like a cookbook for the human blueprint, Boundless 2.0 is a zero-guesswork guide to becoming an expert in what makes your brain tick, body work, spirit happy, and life fulfilled. You can flip to any chapter and discover the most up-to-date, research-proven, trench-tested techniques to build muscle, burn fat, balance hormones, live longer, sleep better, have mind-blowing sex, and more!

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Richard III. The name will conjure an image for any reader: Shakespeareâ ™s hunchback tyrant who killed his own nephews or a long-denigrated, misunderstood king. This one manâ ™s character and actions have divided historians and the controversy has always kept interest in Richard alive. However, curiosity surrounding his life and death has reached unprecedented heights in the aftermath of the discovery of his skeleton under a Leicester car park.The myths that have always swirled around Richard III have risen and multiplied and it is time to set the record straight. John Ashdown-Hill, whose research was instrumental in the discovery of Richard IIIâ ™s remains, explores and unravels the web of myths in this fascinating book.

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This warm, utterly delightful new picture book from Richard Jones includes a fun count-along element, shout-along sound words and a jam-packed fold-out page. One day, a child meets a little bird and feeds it some breakfast. The next day, the little bird comes back with two pink-tailed mice, and the next day they are joined by four squirrels and then eight kind-eyed wolves and then sixteen elephants until eventually, one day, there are 255 animals to feed for breakfast! But who, wonders the child, will make breakfast for me?! Turn the pages - and count the creatures! - to find out... Also by Richard Jones:Perdu Little Bear Where Have You Been, Little Cat?By Tom Percival and Richard Jones:QuietBy Jim Helmore and Richard Jones:The Snow Lion Paper Planes

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Richard McGregor s The Party has been established as the book on China and its political leadership. It is indispensable to understanding what may soon become the most powerful country on earth, and here is it is newly updated to include material on the once-in-a-decade leadership changes taking place in November 2012.Newly updated version including analysis of the once-in-a-decade leadership changes taking place in November 2012China s Communist Party is the largest, most powerful political machine in the world. Here, Richard McGregor delves deeply into its inner sanctum, revealing how this secretive cabal keeps control of every aspect of the country - its military and media, legal system and businesses, even its religious organizations. How has the Party merged Marx, Mao and the market to create a global superpower? And what does this mean for the world? Extraordinary , Sunday Times Masterful ... entertaining and insightful , Economist Superb ... an essential, riveting guide to how the rising power really works , Jonathan Fenby If you read only one book about China this year, it should be this one. And if you do not read this book, you probably do not understand China today , Arthur Kroeber, China Economic Quarterly A compelling exploration of the world s largest and most successful political machine , New Statesman A book that is as informative as it is entertaining ... China has been transformed. The system that takes the credit is brilliantly described by McGregor , Chris Patten, Financial TimesHaving joined the Financial Timesin 2000 in Shanghai and being appointed China bureau chief in 2005, Richard McGregor is now Washington Bureau Chief for the FT. McGregor has won numerous awards throughout his nearly two decades of reporting from north Asia, including a 2010 Society of Publishers in Asia Editorial Excellence Award for his coverage on the Xinjiang Riots and 2008 SOPA Awards for Editorial Intelligence. He has spent twenty years in north Asia, starting in Taiwan, and then in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Beijing, where he established offices for The Australian newspaper. He has also contributed articles and reports to the BBC, the International Herald Tribune and the Far Eastern Economic Review.

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Cliff Richard tells his story, in his own words, in his highly anticipated new autobiography. Achieving a hit in every decade since the 1950s, Cliff Richard stands alone in pop history. Coming of age in 1950s London, he began his music career at Soho s legendary 2i s Cafe, and now he s approaching his 80th birthday with record sales of over 250m and counting. Cliff Richard was a pioneer, forging the way for British rock n roll with his unique sound. The original British teen idol, his incredible story takes us into the studio of TV s first pop show Oh Boy!, through 40 years of Top of the Pops, and playing live up and down the country and across the world, with a constant backdrop of screaming fans. Cliff looks back on his humble upbringing, and how he went on to fulfil his wildest dreams by becoming a pop star and even a film star. He talks about finding Christianity, reflects on the ups and downs of life in the public eye, and reveals how the false allegations against him changed his life forever. He s seen era-defining pop stars come and go, and he s still making new music, with a new project to be released this year. As a teenage Elvis-fan in Cheshunt, this may have seem a distant dream. Here s his story of how he made it all happen.

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In this follow-up to the acclaimed In the Company of Sherlock Holmes, expert Sherlockians Laurie King and Les Klinger put forth the question: What happens when great writers/creators who are not known as Sherlock Holmes devotees admit to being inspired by Conan Doyle stories? While some are highly-regarded mystery writers, others are best known for their work in the fields of fantasy or science fiction. All of these talented authors, however, share a great admiration for Arthur Conan Doyle and his greatest creations, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. To the editors? great delight, these stories go in many directions: Some tell of Holmes himself: in Victorian Baker Street or modern New York, in various guises or a different gender. Some writers choose to explore other Conan Doyle characters?one story is even narrated by a horse!?while another spins a tale of a character under the spell of the Great Detective, while another . . . the variations are endless! Although not a formal collection of new Sherlock Holmes stories?however some do fit that mold?instead these writers were asked to be inspired by the Conan Doyle canon. The results are breathtaking, for fans of Holmes and Watson as well as readers new to Doyle?s writing?indeed, for all readers who love exceptional storytelling. In this follow-up to the acclaimed In the Company of Sherlock Holmes, expert Sherlockians put forth the question: What happens when great writers/creators who are not known as Sherlock Holmes devotees admit to being inspired by Conan Doyle stories?

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Meet Harriet White, Sherlock Holmes feisty â “ and entirely fake â “ assistant, in this gloriously fun mystery, perfect for fans of Anita Prose, Verity Bright and Janice Hallett.London, 1932. A young maid steps onto a trainâ ¦ and disappears. Her family writes to the only person they can think of to help: Sherlock Holmes. A shame then, that Mr Holmes isnâ ™t real. But then, from a basement beneath 221b Baker Street, someone repliesâ ¦Harriet White knows responding to the maidâ ™s family could land her in hot water, but sheâ ™s no stranger to trouble. It was refusing to cow to her over-familiar boss that saw her demoted to the postal department of their Baker Street head office in the first place. Her new job is to work through the mountain of correspondence addressed to the streetâ ™s most famous resident. But when this letter catches her eye, she knows she must do something to help the missing girl. Harriet decides to act as Holmesâ ™ new assistant, armed with only her love of Conan Doyleâ ™s stories to guide her. But can she solve the case of the missing maid? Or does she risk losing her job â “ or much, much more â “ in the process?Readers are loving The Baker Street Mysteries: A page-turning cosy crime delight, with a fearless heroine and a twisty mystery at its heart, full of humour, drama, revelations and romance â “ KATIE MARSHâ ˜I really enjoyed this cozy mystery because it is at the intersection between cozy mystery and historical fiction and it is simply brilliant. Hepburn weaves a strong plotline and Harry shines throughout. A real pleasure to read.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I am definitely a Sherlock Holmes fan, so the premise of this story got my attention immediately, but it was the writing, characters and the new story perspective that firmly held it.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I loved everything about this historical cozy. The link to Sherlock Holmes intrigued me as I didn t know that this was based on the fact that someone was actually employed at the Building Society to answer letters sent to Sherlock Holmes. I love history so this little tidbit fascinated me and it sets up Harry nicely for many more investigations.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜A delightful cozy mystery! Can you imagine having the job of answering letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes? And what would you do if it was someone who you thought you might help? I found myself laughing out loud at the antics of Harry! She is such a delightful heroine. Funny, smart and brave! Her indomitable spirit instantly endeared her to me.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜Grabbed my heart from the first minute and captivated me to the last page. When a book connects so beautifully with what one wants at the time, it s impossible to keep it under wraps. It gave me Dear Mrs. Bird vibes, a very happy discovery!â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I was totally gripped from the first page to the last. Loved the story and the characters with a few unexpected bumps along the way. Loved this book and canâ ™t wait for the next one!!!â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I liked Harry from the very beginning. I loved the interaction between Harry and Oliver and can see this unfolding in future books.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????

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Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett s The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone is the most influential and talked-about book on society in the last decade - now updated with a new chapter on the controversy the book has ignited. Why do we mistrust people more in the UK than in Japan? Why do Americans have higher rates of teenage pregnancy than the French? What makes the Swedish thinner than the Australians? The answer: inequality. This groundbreaking book, based on years of research, provides hard evidence to show: How almost everything - from life expectancy to mental illness, violence to illiteracy - is affected not by how wealthy a society is, but how equal it isThat societies with a bigger gap between rich and poor are bad for everyone in them - including the well-off How we can find positive solutions and move towards a happier, fairer future Urgent, provocative and genuinely uplifting, The Spirit Level has been heralded as providing a new way of thinking about ourselves and our communities, and could change the way you see the world. A big idea, big enough to change political thinking - Guardian A remarkable new book ... the implications are profound - Will Hutton, Observer The evidence is hard to dispute - EconomistRichard Wilkinson studied economic history at the London School of Economics before training in epidemiology and is Professor Emeritus at the University of Nottingham Medical School and Honorary Professor at University College London.Kate Pickett is a Professor of Epidemiology at the University of York and a National Institute for Health Research Career Scientist. Her work with Richard Wilkinson on The Spirit Level was shortlisted for Research Project of the Year 2009 by the Times Higher Education Supplement, and their book was chosen as one of the Top Ten Books of the Decade by the New Statesman.

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As Sherlock Holmes once conceded to Dr. Watson, If we could fly out of that window hand in hand, hover over this great city, gently remove the roofs and peep in at the queer things which are going on, the strange coincidences, the planning, the cross-purposes, the wonderful chain of events, working through generations and leading to the most outréresults, it would make all fiction with its conventionalities and foreseen conclusions most stale and unprofitable. And with such a spirit for investigation and discovery does David Grann set out in The Devil and Sherlock Holmes to unravel the truth of twelve great, real-life mysteries. Although Holmes is the subject of just one of the mesmerizing true stories in this collection, all twelve contain elements of intrigue.Many of the protagonists are sleuths: a Polish detective trying to determine whether an author planted clues to a real murder in his post-modern novel; an arson investigator racing to prove whether a man about to be executed is innocent; a legendary French con man questioning whether he is the one who is suddenly being conned; and scientists stalking a sea monster. Unlike the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, these tales are all true. The protagonists are mortal and pieces of the puzzle often elude them.Some of the characters are driven to deception and murder. Others go mad. But ultimately the stories contained in The Devil and Sherlock Holmes shed light on the human condition, and why some people on this earth devote themselves to good and others to evil.As Holmes put it, Life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent .

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The Penguin Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle are the complete adventures of the original and best detective, containing four novels and fifty-six short stories about the most engaging detective of all time, with a foreword by crime writer Ruth Rendell. The detective Sherlock Holmes - who continues to enthral millions in film and TV adaptations starring actors like Robert Downey Jr and Benedict Cumberbatch - was the creation of Arthur Conan Doyle, whose crime stories have thrilled readers for well over a century. Sherlock Holmes is not only the most famous character in crime fiction, but arguably the most famous character in all fiction. In sixty adventures that pit his extraordinary wits and courage against foreign spies, blackmailers, cultists, petty thieves, murderers, swindlers, policemen (both stupid and clever), and his arch-nemesis Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes, together with his faithful sidekick Doctor John H. Watson, proves himself to be not only the quintessential detective but also the most engaging and entertaining company any reader could ask for. The Penguin Complete Sherlock Holmes allows readers to experience the entire case-history of Holmes and Dr. Watson from start to finish - the stories that have spawned such infamous characters as the devilish Moriarty, the devious Irene Adler and, of course, the legendary hound of the Baskervilles . . . This edition includes a foreword written by crime writer Ruth Rendell.

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‘A masterpiece’ The Sunday Times‘The pure essence of trail running, infectious and captivating’ Scott Jurek, bestselling author of Eat and Run‘One of the best books about the extremes of sporting endeavour that you will ever read’ Independent on Sunday Twenty years since it was first published, Feet in the Clouds by Richard Askwith remains the definitive story of fell-running and a modern sports classic. Richard Askwith’s journey takes him into a world of forbidding rocky hills, horizontal rain, fear, exhaustion and stunning natural beauty, as well as one of the sport s purest and toughest challenges: the Bob Graham Round, running 42 Lake District peaks in 24 hours. Along the way, he encounters some of the most prodigious – and unsung – athletes that Britain has produced, such as Joss Naylor, who covered the equivalent of four Everests in a single run. Gripping, funny and moving, Feet in the Clouds is a story that any aspiring runner, endurance athlete or mountain-lover will understand well: of extremity, heroism and the experience of a lifetime. With a fully revised epilogue and an introduction from bestselling author Robert Macfarlane, this is a complete portrait of one of the few sports to have remained utterly true to its roots – in which the point is not fame or fortune but to run the ancient, wild landscape, and to be a hero, if at all, within one’s own valley.

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THE FOUR MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe brilliantly argued and impassioned classic polemic from the worldâ ™s best-known atheist. Sensationally incisive and perennially timely, this is required reading for everyone.â ˜A resounding trumpet blast for truthâ ™ Matt Ridley [The God Delusion] deserves multiple readings; not just as an important work of science, but as a great work of literatureâ ™ Steven Weinberg, Nobel Laureate, Times Literary Supplementâ ˜If its merciless rationalism doesnâ ™t enrage you at some point, you probably arenâ ™t aliveâ ™ Julian Barnesâ ˜Entertaining, wildly informative, splendidly writtenâ ™ Rod Liddle, Sunday Times There is not a dull page . . . a book that makes me want to cheer its clarity, intelligence and truth-tellingâ ™ Claire Tomalinâ ˜My favourite book of all time . . . a heroic and life-changing workâ ™ Derren Brownâ ˜Spirited and exhilarating . . . Dawkins comes roaring forth in the full vigour of his powerful argumentsâ ™ Joan Bakewell, Guardianâ ˜At last, Richard Dawkins, one of the best non-fiction writers alive today, has assembled his thoughts on religion into a characteristically elegant bookâ ™ Steven Pinkerâ ˜The world needs passionate rationalists unafraid to challenge long accepted beliefs. Richard Dawkins so stands out through the cutting intelligence of e God Delusionâ ™ James D. Watson, Nobel Laureate and co-discoverer of DNA----------The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types.His argument could hardly be more topical. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America, and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between intelligent design and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights such as women s and gay rights. And all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind.Dawkins attacks God in all his forms. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children.The God Delusion is a brilliantly argued, fascinating polemic: required reading for anyone interested in this most emotional and important subject.

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A variously tragic tale of escapism and assimilation, Richard Bradford s The Durrells explores the truth behind the image. The Durrells are probably the most celebrated literary family of the 20th century. Gerald turned them into celebrities with his tripartite memoir, beginning with My Family and Other Animals (1956) which told of his experiences with his widowed mother Louisa and three siblings during their time in 1930s Corfu. We know of the Durrells from their own writings and from the image of them created by TV, film and biographical accounts of specific figures. What we do not know is the truth. Using previously unpublished material from the Jersey Archive, Richard Bradford unravels the lives of the famous four children of the Corfu era â “ Larry, Gerry, Margo and Lesli â “ as they find themselves geographically and emotionally divided amongst a backdrop of imperial decline and unrest. The children of moneyed colonialists, they were already used to being treated with aghast fascination by the islandâ ™s locals, and by expatriate Britons as a disgrace to the homeland. Yet their story goes beyond the Ionian Sea, and The Durrells delves into the complex social and political circumstances in which the family lived, with seemingly constant threats of war and endangerment to both themselves and their natural environment.

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January 1888: Dr. John H. Watson has returned to 221b Baker Street, just weeks after a personal tragedy has left him bereaved and bereft. Feeling like a broken man, his plans and dreams lying in ruin, he slowly tries to make his way forward, with the help of Sherlock Holmes and Mrs. Hudson. Unexpectedly, he finds himself standing in the path of a madman - who suddenly and irrationally blames Watson for his apparent defeat.Meanwhile, Holmes has tried to distract his grief-stricken friend by telling stories of his past cases, including how, a decade before, he recovered a mysterious relic - The Eye of Heka - stolen from the British Museum. But Holmes s plan to show Watson this unique and ancient idol goes suddenly and terribly wrong as both are swept into a series of events, one tumbling rapidly upon another, that lead to thefts, murders, and possibly a war that might quickly escalate to draw in nations from most of the world. And always there is the madman in the shadows - waiting for his next chance to attack . . . .From The Notebooks of Dr. John H. Watson comes another story by Sherlockian David Marcum, author of over eighty traditional Holmes pastiches, including those collected in The Papers of Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes and A Quantity of Debt, and Sherlock Holmes - Tangled Skeins.Join us as we return to Baker Street and discover more authentic adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the man described by the estimable Dr. Watson as the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known. The game is afoot!

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Six more tales of Sherlock Holmes... The Torso At Highgate Cemetery I watched as the policeman took out a notebook and read from an open page. He spoke in a whisper. Inspector Lestrade s face turned ashen. He turned towards me, looking grim. The Mystery Of the Missing Artefacts August 1916. A telegram is brought to my fetid prison cell under the magnificent State rooms of Sultan Mehmed V Reşâd s Çırağan Palace. It s from Sherlock Holmes. My dear Watson, it read, do you remember the name of the fellow at the British Museum who contacted us over a certain matter just before I retired to my bee-farm in the South Downs? The Case of the Seventeenth Monk Now, Holmes, I interrupted, checking the dragoman was out of hearing range, at least I ve discovered you re alive. What of the raison d être of your presence in the back of beyond? What of this Otto Müller? What indeed? came the rueful reply. The Strange Death of an Art Dealer Oh my God! he exclaimed despairingly. It could be a catastrophe! I beseech you, Holmes, sort this whole thing out. I can neither think nor sleep nor attend to any matter of State. The Case of the Impressionist Painting Holmes folded his napkin and sat back, staring into the fire. Watson, I do not say this lightly: a shiver went through me at the look in O Clery s eye when I revealed our identity. I have never before felt so deeply we were in the presence of some vast potency, a power of evil... The Ambassador s Skating Competition Holmes, Watson retorted, I must warn you, no one should confront such rich, powerful, and ruthless men head on. We learned that lesson a few years ago. We are not of their ilk. They ll ride rough-shod over us again.

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Nobel Prize-winner and co-author of Nudge, Richard Thaler, and rising star economist Alex Imas explore behavioral economics in this fully updated edition of the seminal work The Winner’s CurseWhy do people cooperate with one another when they have no incentive to do so? Why do we hold onto possessions of little value? And why is the winner of an auction so often disappointed?Over thirty years ago, Richard Thaler introduced readers to behavioral economics in his seminal Anomalies column, written with collaborators including Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky. These provocative articles challenged the fundamental idea at the heart of economics that people are selfish, rational optimizers, and provided the foundation for what became behavioral economics. That was then. Now, three decades later, Thaler has teamed up with economist Alex Imas to write a new book. Every chapter starts with an original Anomaly, retaining the spirit of its timestamp. Then, shifting to the present, they provide current updates to each, asking how the original findings have held up and how the field has evolved since then.It turns out these findings still show up almost everywhere. Anomalies pop up in people’s decisions to save for retirement and how they carry outstanding credit card debt. Even experts fail to optimize. The key concept of loss aversion explains missed putts by golf pros and the selection of which stocks to sell by portfolio managers. In this era of meme stocks and Dogecoin, it is hard to defend the view that financial markets are highly efficient. The good news, however, is that the anomalies have got much funnier.With both readability and rigor, The Winner’s Curse illuminates these ideas for anyone – from those with a cursory understanding of economics to fellow economists. Each chapter provides a key insight into human behavior so readers learn how to better understand the choices made by their friends, colleagues, and customers, and might just become better at making decisions themselves.

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I never can resist a touch of the dramatic. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is now best remembered for its concluding story in which the great detective appears to plunge to his death into the waters at the bottom of the Reichenbach Falls, locked in a struggle with his nemesis, Professor Moriarty. However, the collection also brings the reader back to the beginnings of Holmes career, involving a mutiny at sea and a treasure hunt in a Sussex country house, and a first encounter with Holmes older brother Mycroft, of whom Holmes says, If the art of the detective began and ended in reasoning from any armchair, my brother would be the greatest criminal agent that ever lived . This collection includes some of the detective s greatest cases, such as Silver Blaze and The Naval Treaty , and even one case which Holmes fails to solve. Edited with an introduction by Jarlath Killeen, this volume examines Holmes as a safeguard against social breakdown and chaos, as well as an agent of justice and goodness against the forces of evil. It also situates the collection in the growth of life writing in the period, and explores the ways in which Holmes became increasingly real to readers as more details about his personality and biography are revealed in the stories.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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From The King of Christmas, Richard Paul Evans, comes the next exciting holiday novel perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber (Booklist) in his New York Times bestselling Noel Collection.Maggie Walther feels like her world is imploding. Publicly humiliated after her husband, a local councilman, is arrested for bigamy, and her subsequent divorce, she has isolated herself from the world. When her only friend insists that Maggie climb out of her hole, and embrace the season to get her out of her funk, Maggie decides to put up a Christmas tree and heads off to buy one--albeit reluctantly. She is immediately taken by Andrew, the kind, handsome man who owns the Christmas tree lot and delivers her tree. She soon learns that Andrew is single and new to her city and, like her, is also starting his life anew.As their friendship develops, Maggie slowly begins to trust again--something she never thought possible. Then, just when she thinks she has finally found happiness, she discovers a dark secret from Andrew s past. Is there more to this stranger s truth than meets the eye? This powerful new holiday novel from Richard Paul Evans, the King of Christmas fiction (The New York Times), explores the true power of the season, redemption, and the freedom that comes from forgiveness.

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The perfect gift for any Sherlock Holmes fan. Each boxset contains six books, together creating a complete collection of the famous detective’s many cases and adventures The perfect gift for any Sherlock Holmes fan. Each boxset contains six books, together creating a comprehensive collection of the famous detective s complete cases and adventures, and is beautifully packaged in a ridged, matt-laminated slipcase with metallic detailing, complete with strikingly attractive, bespoke artwork. Each book includes an exclusive introduction. Includes: The Adventures Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Best of Sherlock Holmes, The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes His Last Bow, The Hound of the Baskervilles The Valley of Fear, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and A Study in Scarlet The Sign of the Four.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD JEFFRIES AWARD A WATERSTONES BEST NATURE WRITING BOOK OF 2024 PICKA BBC WILDLIFE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 Delightful ... Mabey is the doyen of UK nature writing New Statesman Both instructive and exciting, often ecstatic... Mabey is a great, pioneering nature writer Irish Times Our greatest nature writer New ScientistWe regard gardens as our personal dominions, where we can create whatever worlds we desire. But they are also occupied by myriads of other organisms, all with their own lives to lead. The conflict between these two power bases, Richard Mabey suggests, is a microcosm of what is happening in the larger world. Rooted in the daily dramas of his own Norfolk garden, Mabey offers a different scenario, where nature becomes an equal partner, a gardener itself. Against a background of disordered seasons he watches his accidental garden reorganising itself. Ants sow cowslip seeds in the parched grass. Moorhens take to nesting in trees. A spectacular self-seeded rose springs up in the gravel. The garden becomes a place of cultural and ecological fusion, and perhaps a metaphor for the troubled planet. This is vintage Mabey - maverick, intensely observed, and written with an unquenchable sense of wonder.

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The Ultimate Sherlock Holmes Collection is the definitive edition for fans of the world s most famous detective. This elegant, specially curated boxed set includes â ˜The Novels of Sherlock Holmes and â ˜The Complete Short Stories of Sherlock Holmes , offering the complete literary journey of Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson. With every page, you ll be drawn into a world where no mystery is too great and no puzzle too complex for the legendary Holmes and Watson.Immerse yourself in the ultimate Holmes experience.Discover the legendary detective s unmatched skills of deduction, reasoning, and observation.Provides a vivid portrayal of Victorian London and its atmospheric settings.A masterclass in mystery writing with surprising twists and compelling plots.A timeless set of stories that continue to inspire mystery writers and readers worldwide.The perfect addition to any bookshelf or collection of classic detective fiction.

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In 1918, the RAF was established as the world s first independent air force. To mark the 100th anniversary of its creation, Penguin are publishing the Centenary Collection, a series of six classic books highlighting the skill, heroism and esprit de corps that have characterised the Royal Air Force throughout its first century.The Last Enemy is Richard Hillary s extraordinary account of his experience as a Spitfire pilot in the Second World War. Hillary was shot down during the Battle of Britain, leading to months in hospital as part of Archibald McIndoe s Guinea Pig Club , undergoing pioneering plastic surgery to rebuild his face and hands. The Last Enemy was first published in 1942, just seven months before Hilary s untimely death in a second crash and has gone on to be hailed as one of the classic texts of World War II.The Centenary Collection:1. The Last Enemy by Richard Hillary2. Tumult in the Clouds by James Goodson3. Going Solo by Roald Dahl4. First Light by Geoffrey Wellum5. Tornado Down by John Peters John Nichol6. Immediate Response by Mark Hammond

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Includes a new foreword by the author The story of the death, in sinister circumstances, of the boy-king Edward V and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York, is one of the most fascinating murder mysteries in English history. It is a tale with profound moral and social consequences, rich in drama, intrigue, treason, scandal and violence. In this gripping book Alison Weir re-examines all the evidence - including that against the Princes uncle, Richard III, whose body was recently discovered beneath a Leicester car park. She brilliantly reconstructs the whole chain of events leading to their murder and reveals how, why and by whose order they died.Previously published as The Princes in the Tower

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The Complete Short Stories of Sherlock Holmes brings together the cases of the world s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson. This comprehensive collection features all of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s iconic short stories. The collection showcases Holmes s brilliant mind and his unparalleled ability to solve the most perplexing mysteries. Whether you re a long-time fan or a newcomer to the world of Sherlock Holmes, this collection offers the ultimate way to experience the genius of the great detective.Holmes never missed a clueâ ”neither should you!Showcases Holmes s unmatched skills of deduction, logic, and observation.Introduces timeless characters including Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Irene Adler.Provides a vivid portrayal of Victorian London and its atmospheric settings.A masterclass in mystery writing with surprising twists and compelling plots.Perfect for fans of detective fiction and classic literature.

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IThe bestselling guide for understanding how your family made you, and how you can make yourself even better. Excellent - Brendan O Connor, RTÉ Radio One I loved it - Síle Seoige, Ready to Be Real * * *Our early years at home are when we lay down the blueprint for being a partner, parent, sibling, friend, colleague, neighbour, and even a citizen. Home is where we become who we are.Even the best of childhoods is imperfect. And if there were difficulties - whether due to simple personality clashes, or issues such as authoritarian parenting, family break-up, illness, loss or addiction - it may be an ongoing struggle to manage our moods and emotions, though we may have no idea why. Psychotherapist Richard Hogan has seen it all when it comes to how the early years shape us - and he knows we can work on ourselves to rewrite the blueprint. In this book he draws on extensive research and thousands of conversations in the therapy room to explain how.Packed full of eye-opening and liberating ideas, fascinating case studies and practical tools, Home is Where the Start Is also includes a remarkable account of Richard s own challenges as a child and teenager. He knows exactly what it s like to face the past squarely, grapple with the legacy of childhood unhappiness and work on creating a better future.Home is Where the Start Is will help you become the best version of yourself you can be. And it is an invaluable source of advice for parents to give your child the best possible start.* * * Filled with articulate and fundamentally encouraging advice - Sunday Independent A book of hope - RSVP An essential guide for anyone who wants to break free from the cycles of family dysfunction - Irish Examiner Refreshing . . . for everyone who s interested in simply living better, with a little more stress and a lot more joy - Anglo-Celt

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It was in 1887 that the ascetic, gaunt and enigmatic detective, Sherlock Holmes, made his first appearance in A Study in Scarlet. From 1891, beginning with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary and pioneering Strand Magazine began serialising Arthur Conan Doyle’s matchless tales of detection, featuring the incomparable sleuth patiently assisted by his doggedly loyal and lovably pedantic friend and companion, Dr Watson. The stories in this edition are illustrated by the remarkable Sydney Paget from whom our images of Sherlock Holmes and his world derive and who first equipped Holmes with his famous deerstalker hat.The literary cult of Sherlock Holmes shows no sign of fading with time as each new generation comes to love and revere the penetrating mind and ruthless logic which were the undoing of so many Victorian master criminals. Our Library Collection hardback series has been completely redesigned, for launch in November 2024. The books are now finished in black, soft-touch linen, cloth bound with metallic gold and matt coloured foil blocking.They come complete with co-ordinated head and tail bands, a silk ribbon marker and coloured spray edges. The pages are sewn, and the end papers are in two colours featuring an exclusive design by Holly Dunn.

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Holmes! I cried. Is it really you? Can it indeed be that you are alive? Is it possible that you succeeded in climbing out of that awful abyss?. The one and only Sherlock Holmes is sensationally back from the dead and devoting his life once more to examining the criminal complexities of the capital. Cases of mysterious codes, persecuted millionaires, stalkers, abductions and a meeting with the worst man in London are all attacked with renewed vigour. But Holmes old enemies are watching his every move. Watching, waiting, plottingâ ¦The Return of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of thirteen Sherlock Holmes stories, originally published between 1903-1904 by The Strand Magazine in Britain and Collier s in the United States. The stories were the first Holmes collection since 1893, when Holmes famously appeared to have died.

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Follow London s newest detective, Enola Holmes, in her fourth fantastic adventure - from the series that inspired the films, starring Millie Bobby Brown. Read them all before the next film lands!The ever-elusive Enola Holmes has now been on the run for more than eight months, much to the bemusement of her brother - the world s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. During a chance encounter with an old acquaintance, Lady Cecily, Enola realises that there is more to the young woman s plight than meets the eye. Especially when she leaves behind a dire plea for help within a peculiar pink fan . . . Puzzled, Enola finds she has no choice but to risk her freedom and join forces with Sherlock. But can she trust him? And can they both save Lady Cecily in time? Enola Holmes captivates in this sensational fourth adventure. A story of a young girl who is empowered, capable, and smart ... the Enola Holmes book series conveys an impactful message to kids and teenagers all over the world that you can do anything if you set your mind to it, and it does so in an exciting and adventurous way. - MILLIE BOBBY BROWN

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â ¦ once again Mr Sherlock Holmes is free to devote his life to examining those interesting little problems which the complex life of London so plentifully presents. .Evil masterminds beware! Sherlock Holmes is back! Ten years after his supposed death in the swirling torrent of the Reichenbach Falls locked in the arms of his arch enemy Professor Moriarty, Arthur Conan Doyle agreed to pen further adventures featuring his brilliant detective. In the first story, The Empty House , Holmes returns to Baker Street and his good friend Watson, explaining how he escaped from his watery grave. In creating this collection of tales, Doyle had lost none of cunning or panache, providing Holmes with a sparkling set of mysteries to solve and a challenging set of adversaries to defeat. The potent mixture includes murder, abduction, baffling cryptograms and robbery. We are also introduced to the one of the cruellest villains in the Holmes canon, the despicable Charles Augustus Milverton. As before, Watson is the superb narrator and the magic remains unchanged and undimmed.

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Indulge in the complete adventures of the world s greatest detective with The Complete Novel of Sherlock Holmes. This deluxe hardbound edition features: A Study in Scarlet (1887), The Sign of the Four (1890), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902), and The Valley of Fear (1915), elegantly presented with a durable hardcover, making it a treasured addition to any book lover s collection. The ultimate detective collection! The definitive collection of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s Sherlock Holmes stories Includes the best of Sherlock Holmes s adventures Immerse yourself in the thrilling mysteries and brilliant deductions of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson Luxurious hardbound edition with exquisite design and craftsmanship A must-have for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts, fans of detective fiction, and lovers of classic literature

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With an Introduction by John S. Whitley, University of Sussex.After Sherlock Holmes apparently fatal encounter with the sinister Professor Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls, the great detective reappears, to the delight of the faithful Dr Watson in The Adventures of the Empty House.The stories are illustrated by Sidney Paget, the finest of illustrators, from which our images of Sherlock Holmes and his world derive.This is the second of three volumes of The Complete Sherlock Holmes newly typeset from the original copies of The Strand Magazine The three books present all the Holmes stories in order of first publication.

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This handsome hardback edition presents the first collection in Arthur Conan Doyle s classic Sherlock Holmes stories, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr Watson are featured here in a series of twelve of their earliest cases. They include A Scandal in Bohemia where Holmes is outwitted by an unexpected rival; The Red-Headed League, which begins with a bizarre newspaper advertisement for red-haired men; and The Adventure of the Speckled Band, in which the great detective traces a sinister whistling sound to its lethal source. First published month by month in The Strand magazine (1891-1892), the stories include 16 full-page illustrations by Sidney Paget, who created the image of Holmes in his signature deerstalker hat and Inverness cape.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature..ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

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No home library is complete without the classics! The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a keepsake to be read and treasured.The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a collection of twelve short stories by Scottish author Arthur Conan Doyle, is considered a milestone in the genre of detective fiction. With Sherlock Holmes’s clever disguises and ability to solve even the most elusive mysteries, as well as Holmes’s loyal friend and biographer, Dr. Watson, who narrates most of the stories, Doyle’s suspenseful stories and well-developed characters keep readers on the edges of their seats. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers. About the Word Cloud Classics series:Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere.

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There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact . - Sherlock Holmes, The Boscombe Valley MysterySherlock Holmes is in possession of a pack of cards that once belonged to his diabolical nemesis Professor Moriarty. Can you decode the secrets that they hide? Is his nemesis back from the dead? Or is this all an elaborate trick left behind to plague the great detective?Open this book and join Holmes and his ever-loyal assistant Dr John Watson as you attempt to solve the mysteries that Moriarty has hidden within.With hidden messages, mysterious conundrums, and all manner of puzzles to solve you ll need to hone your own powers of logic and deduction to solve the puzzles that wait within!These narrative puzzles are accompanied by delightful illustrations inspired by the original Sherlock Holmes tales, recreating the cosy Victorian charm that the stories are so loved for.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Conundrums series brings together mind-bending narrative puzzles inspired by classic figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats.

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Uncover the brilliance of Sherlock Holmes with The Best of Sherlock Holmes set. This captivating two-book collection features carefully selected tales showcasing the detective s greatest cases, capturing the essence of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s iconic character and his unparalleled powers of deduction. A masterful compilation of detective classics! A set of two books comprising the finest stories from the Sherlock Holmes series Features iconic cases like “The Hound of the Baskervilles” and “A Study in Scarlet” Immerse yourself in the suspense, intrigue, and wit of Sherlock Holmes and his trusted companion, Dr. John Watson Ideal for both new readers and devoted fans looking to revisit the best of the detective s adventures An essential addition to any mystery lover s bookshelf, providing hours of thrilling entertainment

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It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the series of short stories that made the fortunes of The Strand Magazine, in which they were first published, and won immense popularity for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. The detective is at the height of his powers and the volume is full of famous cases, including The Red-Headed League , The Blue Carbuncle , and The Speckled Band . Although Holmes gained a reputation for infallibility, Conan Doyle showed his own realism and feminism by having the great detective defeated by Irene Adler - the Woman - in the very first story, A Scandal in Bohemia .Catherine Wynne s introduction reappraises the stories by looking at Conan Doyle s medical background and its influence on the creation of the famous detective. This edition also features completely revised explanatory notes to reflect the most recent scholarship on Conan Doyle and Victorian Literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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From his Baker Street apartment, Sherlock Holmes wields his powers of deduction in pursuit of justice and truth, venturing out into foggy Victorian London accompanied by his faithful sidekick Dr Watson. This classic collection of Holmes tales includes many of the detectiveâ ™s most-loved exploits: Holmes is confronted by a venomous snake in â ˜The Adventure of the Speckled Bandâ ™, mystified by a missing thumb in â ˜The Adventure of the Engineerâ ™s Thumbâ ™ and beguiled by a beautiful opera singer in â ˜A Scandal in Bohemiaâ ™, never once losing his famous cool.First appearing separately in the Strand Magazine, these stories were published together in 1892 in a volume that rapidly became one of the most popular Sherlock Holmes collections. Showcasing Arthur Conan Doyleâ ™s inimitable genius for mystery and storytelling, these tales are proof that the famous detective remains one of the greatest crime fighters ever created.

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Strap on the deerstalker of the world s most famous detective: in this interactive puzzling adventure you choose which steps to take.Enter the mind palace of Sherlock Holmes as you view the most testing mysteries through his very eyes. You must choose your own path at every step as you attempt to solve the riddles of three new cases.Your task is to decipher the clues, solve the puzzles and make the right choices to solve each fiendish case. Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes?

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By the time Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had completed the twelve stories for The Strand Magazine that are gathered together in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, he was already growing tired of his most famous creation, but the financial incentive to continue was too great. So began the second series of stories, known as The Memoirs; these introduced such notable characters as Holmes indolent brother, Mycroft, and Holmes most dangerous adversary, Professor James Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime . The collection included such stories as The Adventure of the Resident Patient and The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter , which Doyle would list later as amongst his favourites. It was to Moriarty that was delegated the task of ending the career of the world s finest consulting detective in a final, fatal encounter at The Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland in the concluding tale, The Final Problem .

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Among the greats of twentieth century horror and fantasy, few names stand above Richard Matheson. Though known by many for novels like I Am Legend and his sixteen Twilight Zone episodes, Matheson truly shines in his chilling, masterful short stories. Matheson revolutionized horror by taking it out of Gothic castles and strange cosmos and into the darkened streets and suburbs we recognize as our own. He infuses tales of the fantastic and supernatural with dark explorations of human nature, delving deep into the universal dread of feeling alone and threatened in a dangerous world.

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In Sherlock Holmes: The Dark Mysteries, Sherlock Holmes expert David Stuart Davies has selected the cases of the great detective that best reflect Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s deep interest in the supernatural. The first is the terrifying novel The Hound of the Baskervilles, followed by nine Gothic adventures: The Sussex Vampire , The Creeping Man , Shoscombe Old Place , The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax , The Veiled Lodger , The Devil s Foot , The Blanched Soldier and The Cardboard Box . All of the stories are accompanied by their original illustrations. With an introduction by the collection s editor, David Stuart Davies. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure. The Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautifully bound hardback gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges. Author Information Arthur Conan Doyle was born in 1859. He trained to be a doctor at Edinburgh University and eventually set up a medical practice in Southsea. During the quiet periods between patients, he turned his hand to writing, producing historical novels such as Micah Clarke and adventure yarns including The Lost World, as well as four novels and fifty-six stories involving his most celebrated creations, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. Doyle was knighted in 1902. In later life he devoted much of his time to his belief in Spiritualism, using his writing and celebrity as a means of providing funds to support activities in this field. He died in 1930.

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From the curious clauses in a miser’s will, to a plea for help on a tiny scrap of paper, these six cases, from the early years of Holmes’s career in the 1880s, present a singular collection of mysteries for the world’s first consulting detective to resolve.What is the significance of the arrival in the post one morning of a cardboard packet of children’s bricks? Who is the man found dying in a deserted warehouse in London’s East End, and what is he doing there? Why have the names of a couple of young honeymooners been removed from a hotel register? Sherlock Holmes must find the answers to these and many other puzzling questions if he is to bring these cases to a successful conclusion.In this new collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories, well-known author, Denis O. Smith, accurately recreates once more both the atmosphere and the excitement of Conan Doyle’s well-loved original Holmes tales.

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Here, in one volume, are the stories that transformed Sherlock Holmes into a household name: the fateful first meeting of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in A Study in Scarlet, the mysterious treasure of The Sign of the Four, the formidable Irene Adler of A Scandal in Bohemia—and many more! This collection includes A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.

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â ˜A very enjoyable book that brilliantly blends science, insight and passionâ ™ TRISTAN GOOLEYThe secret world of fungi is another kingdom. They do things differently there. Diverse beyond our wildest imaginations, fungi donâ ™t obey rules. They pop up unbidden and often dressed in curious reds and greens.They do not seem of this world, yet fungi underpin all the life around us: the â ˜wood wide webâ ™ links the trees by a subterranean telegraph; fungi eat the fallen trunks and leaves to recycle the nutrients that keep the wood alive; they feed a host of beetles and flies, which in turn feed birds and bats. Fungi produce the most expensive foods in the world but also offer the prospect of cheap protein for all; they cure disease, and they both cause disease and kill; they are the specialists to surpass all others; their diversity thrills and bewilders.Professor Richard Fortey has been a devoted field mycologist all his life. He has rejoiced in the exuberant variety and profusion of mushrooms since reading as a boy of nuns driven mad by ergot (a fungus). Drawing on decades of experience doing science in the woods and fields, Fortey starts with the perfect â ˜fungus dayâ ™ â “ eating ceps in Piedmont. He introduces brown rotters and the white, earthstars and death caps; fungal annuals and perennials, dung lovers and parasites, even fungi that move through the trees like mycelial monkeys. We learn that the giant puffball produces more spores than there are known stars in the universe and fetid stinkhorns begin looking like arrivals from the planet Tharg. He tells of the fungus that turns flies into zombies, the ones that clean up metallic waste the delicious subterranean fungi truffe de Perigord, the delight of gourmets.Amongst these and many other â ˜close encountersâ ™ of a fungal kind, the book attempts to answer the questions: what are fungi? Why did their means of reproduction escape discovery for so long? What role do they play in the development of life?The vast kingdom of fungi is more diverse and species rich than plants or animals. Their glorious profusion has the starring role in this magical, deeply informed book which takes us from familiar places into strange worlds.

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Part of Penguin s beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.This collection includes many of the famous cases - and great strokes of brilliance - that made the legendary Sherlock Holmes one of fiction s most popular creations. With his devoted amanuensis, Dr Watson, Holmes emerges from his smoke filled rooms in Baker Street to grapple with the forces of treachery, intrigue and evil in such cases as The Speckled Band , in which a terrified woman begs their help in solving the mystery surrounding her sister s death, or A Scandal in Bohemia , which portrays a European king blackmailed by his mistress. In Silver Blaze the pair investigate the disappearance of a racehorse and the violent murder of its trainer, while in The Final Problem Holmes at last comes face to face with his nemesis, the diabolical Professor Moriarty - the Napoleon of crime .

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