Nancy Clancy and her best friend, Bree, are off to solve another mystery-but this time it involves going back in times! As Nancy's class learns about time capcules in school, another relic from the past pop up in the present.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve stories, recounted from the perspective of Holmes' faithful friend and partner, Dr. Watson. In these intriguing tales, we see Sherlock Holmes contend with thievery, murder, deception, and immorality while utilizing his superior powers of deduction to solve the crimes that have been laid before him. This compilation includes several o…
In this book we have the last two Sherlock Holmes works that Conan Doyle gave to us. The Valley of Fear is a dark tale of an organized crime lodge, terrorizing the iron and coal valleys of America, which ultimately results in a gory murder across the ocean. His Las Bow is a deligthful collection of short stories that take place during various periods of Sherlock Holmes' career. The book fini…
The Return of Sherlock Holmes begins with the story of "The Empty House," which explains how our hero survived what was presumed to be his fatal encounter with the dastardly Professor Moriarty. At the end of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle presented us the intended final act of the detective's career as well as his life. However, at the insistence of his grieving fans, …
In The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson presents us with several of Sherlock Holmes' most intriguing cases. Notable in this collection of stories is the introduction of Holmes' brother, Mycrof, (in 'The Greek Interpreter") who similarly possesses astounding skills of deduction. This volume also includes,'The Final Problem." which tells the story of how our favorite detective finally en…
For over a century, the Baskerville descendants have been haunted by the legend of a demonic, hound-like beast, rumored to be living in the gloomy moors surronding their family estate. After his patient, Sir Charles Baskerville, dies under mysterious circumstances, Dr. James Mortimer decides to seek the advice of Sherlock Holmes. The physician expresses his concerns about the safety of the m…
A Study in Scarlet is the tale that happily introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. This murder mystery unfolds to revel a tragic tale of intimidation, lost love, and revenge, dating back to when the Mormons were first settling in Utah. In, The Sign of Four, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are approached by a woman wishing to find her father; missing army officer. The detectiv…
Welcome to Catstonbury! It's the most amazing animal music festival in the world... usually. But this year an evil villain has something terrible planned. Can Toto find them before it's too late?
Robbie hates being the Emperor. He has so many royal duties to do that he never has time to play his favourite sport, blasterball. If only someone else could do them for him
Big Smile Book have been written to make sharing time something to look forward to. With interesting stories, captivating illustrations and clear text, this series of four storybooks is a treasure to own. The books will certainly bring a smile to every child.
Big Smile Book have been written to make sharing time something to look forward to. With interesting stories, captivating illustrations and clear text, this series of four storybooks is a treasure to own. The books will certainly bring a smile to every child.
Big Smile Book have been written to make sharing time something to look forward to. With interesting stories, captivating illustrations and clear text, this series of four storybooks is a treasure to own. The books will certainly bring a smile to every child.
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Novel about a group of English boys completely cut off from society who revert to brutal, primitive savagery.
Who can help a mean old man to love Christmas? How about a ghost? (or three!) Scrooge's heart is colder than snow, he's richer than half the banks in England and meaner than, well, everyone. But when three seriously spooky ghosts turn up to take him on an adventure through time, he soon learns that being cold isn't cool. Can he change his ways before it's too late?
Filled with rusting relics and tattered treasure maps, The Old Curiosity Shop is Nell Trent's favourite place in the whole world. This is lucky, because it's also her home. Nell and her grandfather have always been happy with their simple lives. But when money gets tight, the pair are thrown out of their beloved shop and into the unknown. Poor and hungry, with no one to turn to, how will they c…
Pip's just your average boy. He has no parents, lives with his scary sister and once met an escaped criminal on Christmas Eve in the middle of a graveyard. Totally normal. And things get even stranger when a mysterious stranger starts paying him loads of money. Sure, Pip's loving his new life of luxury, but will he ever find out who's paying the bills, and what they want from him in return?
A valuable jewel known as the Blue Carbuncle was stolen from the jewel case of the Countess of Morcar yesterday. A reward of £1,000 has been offered by the countess for information leading to the stone's return... While the police work to trace the missing diamond, Holmes attempts to reunite a Christmas dinner and its owner. But when the detective comes across the jewel, Holmes and Watson fi…
Mr Holmes - I beg for your assistance. I cannot engage the police. If news of this dreadful scandal were to reach the public, the reputation of this university would be utterly destroyed. A leisurely research trip turns into a race against time when Professor Soames comes to Holmes and Watson with a bizarre mystery. Three students are suspected of cheating - can Holmes solve the case in time fo…
The unforgettable bestseller Wonder has inspired a nationwide movement to Choose Kind. Now parents and educators can introduce the importance of choosing kind to younger readers with this gorgeous picture book, featuring Auggie and Daisy on an original adventure, written and illustrated by R. J. Palacio. Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We’re…
This book contains a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to Hamlet, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay by Paul Prescott discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Av…
Taken from the highly acclaimed Oxford Ibsen, this collection of Ibsen's plays includesA Doll's House, Ghosts, Hedda Gabler, and The Master Builder.
Practical Academic Essay Writing An International ESL Students English Essay Writing Handbook was written with non-English speaking ESL students in mind. In other words, it was primarily written for ESL students who study English as a second language to gain university entrance. Having said that, this practical ESL guide can be used by anyone such as a high-school student, an undergraduate or g…
Good night, Gorilla . . . Good night, Elephant . . . It’s bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who’s that short, furry guy with the keys in his hand and the playful grin?
When we last left our hero, Max Crumbly, he had crash-landed on top of a Mighty Meat Monster pizza after taking a late-night tumble through the vents at South Ridge Middle School - and he was completely surrounded by three ruthless criminals! Will Max be shredded to bits like mozzarella cheese on the hard and crunchy pizza crust of doom? Can his friend and sidekick, computer whiz Erin, help …
The Bad Guys are about to have a very bad day! Mr Wolf and his bad, bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig. And this nasty little furball wants revenge. Will they survive? Will they be heroes? And will they just stop trying to eat each other?
The BAD GUYS are back, and they're ready to do more good deeds, whether you you want them to or not! 10,000 chickens are trapped in a high-tech cage farm! Who could possibly save them? Well, how about a WOLF, a SHARK, a PIRANHA and a SNAKE . . . who's also known as 'The Chicken Swallower'? What could POSSIBLY go wrong?