THREE MISSING PEOPLE... ONE TWISTED PREDATOR.'Chilling, highly original, and highly recommended.' Caz Frear, SWEET LITTLE LIES'Just when your heart rate is getting back to normal, SENSELESS smacks you in the face with another twist' JENNY BLACKHURST, No.1 bestselling authorDAY ONESix weeks after vanishing, Sarah Langton is suddenly found - delirious and starved close to death.The polic...

First published in 1873, this is an extensive and comprehensive handbook containing the rules of a wide rage of sports. From dog-fighting and ratting to billiards and boating, this volume really does contain the rules for almost every sport conceivable. "Manual of Sporting Rules" constitutes a must-have for serious sports fans and would make for a fine addition to any collection. Contents include: "Trap Sporting Rules", "Dog Fighting and Ratting English", "Rules of the Prize Ring", "Cock F...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to using dumbbells and Indian clubs for the exercise purposes. Profusely-illustrated and written in clear, plain language, "The Dum-Bell and Indian Club" is a timeless handbook that will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in exercise of this nature. Contents include: "Position", "First Exercise", "Second Exercise", "Third Exercise", "Fourth Exercise", "Fifth Exercise", "Sixth Exercise", "Seventh Exercise", "Eighth Exercise"...

The book provides practical instruction on running, walking, rowing, boxing, wrestling, jumping, and other athletic endeavors, emphasizing foundational exercises and discipline. It integrates advice on physical conditioning, movement mechanics, and sport-specific strategies that were considered essential training for athletes during that era. James incorporates both physical fitness and sport-specific drills that aim to build endurance, precision, and agility for varied athletic performanc...

THE GAME COCK -BEING A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON BREEDING, REARING, TRAINING, FEEDING,TRIMMING, MAINS, HEELING, SPURS, etc., etc., etc. TOGETHER WITH AN EXPOSURE OF COCKERS' TRICKS. THE ORIGIN AND CURE OF DISEASES, AND THE REVISED COCKING RULES GOVERNING ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. BY ED. JAMES. This book was first published in New York in 1873. It is extremely rare and much sought after for its historical content by today's breeders and fanciers of Game Fowl. READ COUNTRY BOOKS has now re-publish...

Indian clubs', or 'Iranian clubs' belong to a category of exercise equipment used for developing strength, and in juggling. In appearance, they resemble elongated bowling-pins, and are commonly made out of wood. They come in all shapes and sizes however, ranging from a few pounds each, to fifty pounds, and are commonly swung in certain patterns as part of exercise programs. They were often used in class formats, predominantly in Iran, where members would perform choreographed routines, led...

The present study had its origins long ago in a doctorate thesis presented at the University of Cambridge. The work has been considerably enlarged in scope, if not in bulk, but has always been conceived as a whole. Nicole's thought is, in any case, remarkably coherent. I make use of articles of mine published in French Studies for April 1960 and July 1967, and my thanks are due to the General Editor of that journal for permission to do so. lowe a great debt of gratitude to Dr M. G. Wallas,...

A compilation of the messages and papers of the presidents Volume 8, Part 1: James A. Garfield presents an organized record of official communications, proclamations, and state papers associated with a pivotal period in executive leadership. The volume brings together formal addresses, policy statements, and administrative documents that reflect the responsibilities and constitutional duties of the presidency. Through these collected writings, readers gain insight into governance, legislat...

A compilation of the messages and papers of the presidents Volume 6 Part 1: Abraham Lincoln presents a carefully assembled record of executive communications during one of the most defining periods in United States history. The collection brings together official addresses, proclamations, correspondence, and policy statements that illuminate the responsibilities and moral burdens of national leadership amid division and war. Through formal documents and public messages, the volume reflects...

A compilation of the messages and papers of the Presidents Volume 4, Part 3: James Knox Polk focuses on official documents that capture a decisive period of political transition and executive authority. The volume gathers proclamations, formal addresses, and policy statements that reflect the responsibilities, challenges, and priorities of national leadership during moments of change. These texts reveal how executive communication shaped public understanding of governance, law, and nationa...

The book of American Negro poetry presents a curated collection of poems designed to highlight artistic range, cultural voice, and literary skill across a broad group of contributors. The volume functions as both preservation and assertion, gathering varied poetic styles to demonstrate depth of expression, technical control, and emotional force. Introductory material frames the selection with critical purpose, explaining the value of representation and the need to recognize overlooked writ...

A compilation of the messages and papers of the Presidents Volume 2, Part 1: James Monroe focuses on official documents that capture a decisive period of political transition and executive authority. The volume gathers proclamations, formal addresses, and policy statements that reflect the responsibilities, challenges, and priorities of national leadership during moments of change. These texts reveal how executive communication shaped public understanding of governance, law, and national d...