Lady Sleuths have long been a mainstay of the mystery field. Agatha Christie's Miss Marple is, surely, the very model of the detective in a cozy mystery. But before -- and after! -- Miss Marple there were such sleuths as Loveday Brooke and Amelia Butterworth (both of whose complete adventures are in this ebook MEGAPACK™). And the lady sleuth is alive and well today, with recent adventures by such diverse talents as Janice Law, C. Ellett Logan, and Kristine Kathryn Rusch, among others. In t...

The hour of noon had just struck, and the few visitors still lingering among the curiosities of the great museum were suddenly startled by the sight of one of the attendants running down the broad, central staircase, loudly shouting: "Close the doors! Let no one out! An accident has occurred, and nobody's to leave the building." There was but one person near either of the doors, and as he chanced to be a man closely connected with the museum, -being, in fact, one of its most active directo...

A heartwarming story about love, loyalty, and a dog’s lesson in learning to trust and feel safe.Where’s Mama? is the first book in the Cody the Bichon’s Adventures series—delightful tale suitable for children ages 3–7. Inspired by a real-life pup named Cody, this story follows a sweet little Bichon as he makes his way through a day full of worry, longing, and finally, a cheerful reunion when Mama returns home.Young readers ...

In Productivity for Perfectionists: Get More Done in Less Time, discover how to break free from the pursuit of perfection and unlock your productivity potential. Tailored for high achievers and detail-oriented individuals, this guide offers strategies to help you work efficiently, prioritize effectively, and manage time without being held back by perfectionism. By learning how to focus on progress over perfection, you’ll accomplish more in less time and enjoy a balanced, fulfilling life.

“The Urban Gardener’s Guide to Growing in Unconventional Spaces”Are you ready to transform any space into a thriving urban garden? Look no further than “The Urban Gardener’s Guide to Growing in Unconventional Spaces,” where Anna Green takes you on a captivating journey through the essential steps of urban gardening.What You’ll Discover in this Book:Finding the Perfect SpaceIdentifying suitable areas...

A mystery written by acclaimed mystery author Anna Katharine Green. One of her most interesting mysteries, this explores the nature of moral weakness when confronted with violence. A young clergyman is found dead in mysterious circumstances in a disused mill. The news is fatal to his fiance. And an imperious matron on the other side of town also has a stroke on hearing the news. Why? And why are her two sons behaving in such a sinister manner? The dying fiance's room-mate - a level-headed ...

A woman receives a letter from her husband saying he will be home in five days time. But it is his death notice that arrives first. And it is cut out and pinned to a small cushion. As she wonders at it, a telegram arrives saying her husband was found dead that morning. She goes to Philadelphia to check...

The houses of history is a clear, jargon-free introduction to the major theoretical approaches employed by historians. This innovative critical reader provides accessible introductions to fourteen schools of thought, from the empiricist to the postcolonial, including chapters on Marxist history, Freud and psychohistory, the Annales, historical sociology, narrative, gender, public history and the history of the emotions. Each chapter begins with a succinct description of t...

Considered the mother of the detective story, this powerful author was the first in the mystery genre to introduce powerful methods in her books, such as expert testimony and clues and suspects making her books very popular for the mystery reader even today. This book is worthy of display and would make a fine addition to any library. It would also be a fun reader for any mystery fan.Im so happy to see some of the great works of Anna Katherine Green; she has become one of my favori...

A resource for arts therapists and other clinicians on working with people who have committed sexual offences.There is a strong focus on the value of establishing a therapeutic relationship involving non-verbal media as a cornerstone, drawing upon current research and practice. Emphasis is placed on working with transference and counter-transference, being trauma-informed, and making use of effective supervision.This group of offenders can benefit hugely fr...

The idea of the Hydrogen Romantic book came to my mind after working for several years with the leading hydrogen energy scientists and observing their activities. One of those scientists, Dr. Turhan Nejat Veziroglu, has devoted his life to this topic, becoming much loved and respected around the world. In addition to all the momentous events in which Dr. Veziroglu has been involved, his memories are very interesting. Such a life is almost like navigating the pages of history, allowing admi...

Wharton, Hemingway, and the Advent of Modernism is the first book to examine the connections linking two major American writers of the twentieth century, Edith Wharton and Ernest Hemingway. In twelve critical essays, accompanied by a foreword from Wharton scholar Laura Rattray and a critical introduction by volume editor Lisa Tyler, contributors reveal the writers’ overlapping contexts, interests, and aesthetic techniques.Thematic sections highlight modernist trends found ...