Holmes and Watson return in this atmospheric crime novel, featuring the wild Devonshire moors, a phantom hound, and a centuries-old familial curse.
When she's not working at the bank or playing video games with her best friend, Ana's nose is in a book. She is comfortable with her simple life until one night, on her way home from work, she is mugged and left for dead. Fate or luck, army medic Rafe was passing by and saves her life.Grateful as she is, she can't shake the feeling she knows him from somewhere. Their lives become intertwined as she learns more about him and more about herself.Is she ready to face the truth? Will it answer her questions or break her in the process? Ana must find her strength and become who she was born to be, before it's too late.Warning: This book is fast-paced with traumatic themes that may be upsetting to some readers.Courting Fate is book 1 of The Courtship Saga, an 8-book epic fantasy series that needs to be read in order.For fans of epic fantasy, Tolkien, and more, Courting Fate is part of a series that explores serious topics while using familiar tropes. Told in third person present tense, it will keep you immersed in the story up until the very end.
William Shakespeare from Stratford-upon-Avon appeared in London in 1590 at the age of 26 and is believed by many to have begun writing the greatest plays the world has ever seen. There is no record of his education, if he had any. His parents, wife and children may have been illiterate. He left no books. No one reported in any diary or letter that they had met him or talked to him, or even talked about him. He left six signatures, all different. Three were on his last will and testament, which makes no mention of any plays, poems or books; two were on deeds to real property; the last was on an affidavit he gave in a court case. The records show a businessman who acquired considerable property during his lifetime, hoarded grain during a famine, and engaged in a number of lawsuits, one over as little as five pounds. He was connected with the theatre and may have been an actor, but there is nothing that independently proves he was the author of the plays attributed to him. Mark Twain, Sigmund Freud, Orson Welles, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Sir Derek Jacobi, Walt Whitman, and many others, including a number of United States Supreme Court justices, have all concluded that William did not write the plays. But if he didn't, who did? And if someone else was the greatest author who ever lived, why was Shakespeare given the credit? This is how it happened, and why Shakespeare paid with his life for his part in, to use the words of Henry James, "the biggest and most successful fraud ever practiced on a patient world
The oldest mystery of the ancient world-one sought by kings and scholars alike-remains the secret of immortality.When Heron returns to Alexandria, she finds the High Priest of Sobek, Lysimachus, has wrested control of the great city of Alexandria from the nobles by demonstrating his mastery over death. Alone and in a city arrayed against her, Heron must find allies, rescue Sepharia from the clutches of the crocodile cult, and somehow find a way to overthrow Lysimachus from his iron-clad control of the city, otherwise she'll lose her beloved City of Wonders for eternity.
For thousands of years, myths have told the stories of the beasts at the edge of civilization: krakens, cyclops, even the fearsome dragon.Now, Heron of Alexandria must confront those myths aboard Hoth the Black's iron ship, the Jörmungandr, as they flee the remnants of the Roman navy bent on revenge. As she struggles to recover from her horrific injuries, and the repercussions of what happened in the Roman Senate, she must decide - once and forever - what she truly believes in.
One hundred years after the murder of Julius Caesar, the circumstances of his death could change the course of the fledgling Alexandrian Empire.Left in charge of the treacherous Roman Senate while Agog heads north to deal with the traitor Marcus, Heron finds the game of politics maddening. Her constant missteps encourage a growing list of enemies while a mysterious benefactor proves too dangerous to trust. As the city races towards a political showdown, Heron must discover the truth about the murder of Julius Caesar-a death witnessed by hundreds and understood by few-before a perilous vote hands power back to the Romans.
Two hundred years before the Alexandrian revolution, the inventor Archimedes created unimaginable weapons to defend the city-state of Syracuse from Rome.Now, the Alexandrians must contend with an enraged Roman Empire intent on destroying the technologically advanced upstart. While Agog takes his army of steam chariots north, Heron must investigate rumors of ancient weapons thought too destructive for the battlefield. As they speed towards conflict with the undefeated Roman Legion, the Alexandrian side must make a demanding sacrifice to survive.
In the world before, Sara Weyer is a mathematician on the verge of a breakthrough-a way to harness the gaping blackness between numbers. But something is hiding in that darkness. Something not meant to be found. Enter the man in black. He is a gaunt figure, pale skin, his tailcoat draped behind him like a pair of folded wings. He comes into the Weyer home claiming good intentions-but now no one can make him leave. As his grip tightens around Sara's family and madness descends, the terrifying consequences of her work will finally be revealed. In the world after, in a land of a reddening sun and endless quakes, Sara wakes one night surrounded by gunmen and Corson, their towering leader. They pursue something Corson calls the vermilion-whose identity only he knows. If they divert for long, a piercing sound batters their minds, forcing them toward an unknown destination. No one knows the source of this scream or why it calls. But they must find it soon, for a planet-sized inferno barrels toward them like a storm. The world before. The world after. Worlds will meet. The fabric will tear. And only then will the nightmare begin.
The fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel features a heinous scheme from the pipe-smoking detective's most formidable nemesis, Professor James Moriarty.
Mothering is a relatable and heart provoking collection of poetry and prose that captures the all encompassing emotions of early motherhood and the process of matresence. Full of midnight musings and 3am memories, these words follow the journey of the woman who came before, the mother who has emerged, and the overwhelming thoughts that surface along the way.The first in the series but undoubtedly not the last, this raw and poignant vulnerable offering is sure to resonate with all mothers, both new and experienced alike.
An unusual and entertaining book about manhole covers from Manchester writer/photographer Peter Sishton.Manholes represent art at the heart of towns and cities. Heavy Metal explores these stunning examples of industrial design.
Our heroes have finally escaped from the Roq and are on their way to meet with the Sharai tribes as the djinni ordered. But travel through Outremer is not without dangers. The desert is a deadlier foe than any man.Then there is the matter of Marron, who is now host to a powerful spirit. He has become what the Sharai call the Ghost Walker, a mystical hero who, it is said, will one day lead them to glory. As such he has attracted the attention of the most fanatical of Sharai warriors. These are men who devote their lives to perfecting their fighting skills, the legendary Sand Dancers.
A comprehensive step-by-step approach for Manufacturing Professionals to Embark on a Digital Transformation journey to take on Competition and be Sustainable as part of your business strategy. With help of this book, one can relate easily the advance manufacturing techniques with conventional wisdom and practices to increase productivity, reduce the losses and improve the insight to end-to-end operations. Equip you with knowhow to implement digital technology available with use cases and IT/ OT convergence practices.IncludesIntroduction to Industrial Revolution 4.0 and its impact on manufacturingChallenges that manufacturing Industry facing - the Problem statementIntroduction to Manufacturing Eco-SystemAdvice on where to start looking - Opportunity SpectrumAdoptable Design ConsiderationsQuick reference to Automation Layers - Shop Floor-to-Top FloorStep-by-Step approach to Digital transformation journeyStandards and naming conventions used in emerging technologiesTechnical terms and usagesPractical Use cases
이탈리아 요리는 세계에서 가장 잘 알려진 요리 중 하나로 간주되며 세계 여러 지역의 음식 전통에 영향을 미쳤습니다. 이 책은 신선한 재료, 가정 허브 및 전통 방법을 사용하는 100가지가 넘는 이탈리아 요리 레시피를 소개합니다.이 책에는 애피타이저와 메인 코스부터 디저트와 빵에 이르기까지 모든 요리법이 포함되어 있습니다. 볼로네제 스파게티, 마르게리타 피자, 라자냐 등 주요 가정 요리의 대부분을 여기서 다룰 예정이지만, 아이슬란드에는 잘 알려지지 않은 새로운 요리법도 있습니다.각 레시피는 단계별 지침으로 설명되어 있어 누구나 쉽게 이탈리아 요리를 만드는 방법을 배울 수 있습니다. 이 책에는 유용한 팁과 요령도 포함되어 있어 독자들은 요리가 원래대로 될 것임을 확신할 수 있습니다.재미로든 일을 위해든 이탈리아 요리를 배우고 싶다면 이 책은 임시방편으로도 훌륭한 해결책이 될 것입니다. 이탈리아 요리는 음악과 같아서 그것을 온전히 즐기기 위해서는 음악가와 식도락가가 필요합니다. 이탈리아 상황에 따라 이탈리아 요리를 배우고 재미있게 즐기십시오.
Os Maias crônica de costumes, retratando, com muito humor, a Lisboa da segunda metade do século XIX, obra-prima de Eça de Queirós, publicada em 1888, e uma das mais importantes de toda a literatura portuguesa, pela linguagem em que está escrita e pela fina ironia com que o autor define os caracteres e apresenta as situações. É um romance realista (e naturalista), onde não faltam o fatalismo, a análise social, as peripécias e a catástrofe próprios do enredo passional.é também um pretexto para o autor fazer uma crítica à situação decadente do país (a nível político e cultural) e à alta burguesia lisboeta oitocentista, por onde perpassa um humor (ora fino, ora satírico) que configura a derrota e o desengano de todas as personagens.
This story is about a king who cannot sleep one night. It became a gathering of charming but eccentric characters: A giggly frog, a cautious turtle, a vigilant firefly, an annoying mosquito, and the sleepless king. The story wraps up with a hilarious, comical, and unexpected ending. Funny and interactive story to read and bond with young kids.
This book is a translation of the following four research papers regarding tattooing in Okinawa. The books are a fascinating look at early research into tattooing in the former Ryukyu Kingdom. Many illustrations of tattoos on different islands as well as descriptions of the tattooing process and how the tradition evolved. Comparing Ryukyu and Ainu Tattooing琉球人ノ入墨ト「アイヌ」ノ入墨By Miyajima Mikinosuke宮島幹之助Published 1893 Women's Tattoos in Ryukyu & Amami Islands琉球及大嶋群婦人の黥By Yoshihara Shigeyasu 吉原重康>Tattooing in the Southern Isles南嶋の黥By Iha Fuyu 伊波普猷>Women's Tattoos in the Southern Isles南島婦人の入墨Miyake Muneyoshi三宅 宗悦Published 1940
In this short story collection, Mike's particular creative lens creates hilarious twists and turns that elicit surprise and loud guffaws when the reader comes to them.
A group of British Muslims visited us in the last ten days of the month of Ramadan in the year 1436 AH/2015 CE. They came in large numbers, and their ranks included a number of scholars, speakers, and people of knowledge. Among them was an eminent Muslim scholar, a blessing from God for the believers, and a man worthy of mention in the heavens - God willing. He was our beloved brother Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi, God preserve him and protect him from every evil. I found him to be a man of real knowledge and practice, one belonging to the ranks of those who are mentioned as models of excellence, precision and deep understanding
Luna and Caleb face their biggest challenge yet-taking down Alexander. But the enemy is a master tactician and it will take more than wits and bravery to make it out of the conflict alive.
A highly educated and cultured young woman, Laura Franklin Glenn (Devamata) was born in the Midwest in the nineteenth century. Possessing many talents and practical good sense, she was well prepared for the work which absorbed her. She began serving the cause of Vedanta as an active member of the first Vedanta Society of New York under Swami Abhedananda, Vivekananda's brother monk, for the six years 1901 to 1907.The Vedanta movement in the West can trace its strong literary roots to its earliest years, due in large part to Sister Devamata. It was her articles that appeared in the early journals of the Ramakrishna Order, the Brahmavadin (1895-1914) and the Prabuddha Bharata, begun in 1896. She also submitted articles to the Vedanta Kesari; begun in 1914 and considered a continuation of the Brahmavadin.Sister Devamata had a deep inner life whose fruits in the form of wisdom are revealed in her writings and in the lectures she gave at the Vedanta Centre in Boston and at Ananda Ashrama in La Crescenta. More than a hundred of her Sunday lectures were transcribed and published in the Message of the East over five decades. They have been lightly edited and organized to form a wonderfully rich and useful guide for spiritual aspirants who desire to live "the larger life" in their chosen path.
Born in 1940 to an unwed mother and orphaned at a young age, Standing Pat tells the remarkable story of a girl growing into womanhood determined to make a difference in her part of a troubled world. Her stubborn resilience was called upon early when her mother died of cancer, and at the age of seven, the author was asked to make the decision whether to move into an orphanage or to the home of extended family. What follows is her memoir, a kaleidoscope of life experiences including her roles as nun, teacher, and farmer, building and living in a wigwam, a murder trial, health crises, world travels, widowhood, and activism. Now in her 80's, the author reflects on a lifetime of challenges, opportunities, and losses, but throughout, her choices embody the sentiment to bloom where one is planted. Pat's steadfast devotion to providing service, challenging authority, and doing the right thing all intersected with the current issues of her day - racial discrimination, poverty, war, child abuse, and the climate crisis. In a world where it is easy to dismiss the difference one person can make, this book will inspire readers to examine themselves and find opportunities in their daily lives to help those nearest them. Peggy Nestor
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