This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names A Royal Prisoner [Marcel Allain] The Man Who Knew Too Much,The Man Who Was Thursday: a Nightmare [G.K Chesterton] The Hound of the Baskervilles,The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [Arthur Conan Doyle] The Nebuly Coat [John Meade Falkner] The Chestermarke Instinct,The Middle of Things,The Orange-Yellow Diamond,The Paradise Mystery [Joseph Smith Fletcher] Helen Vardon's Confession,The Singing Bone{R. Austin Freem...

Perhaps the most famous of all Napoleonic memoirs to be written in any language are those written by Marbot. They stand in a league of their own. Napoleon, himself left a donation of 100,000 to him, for his refutation of General Rogniat's work - to quote Napoleon's will "I recommend him to continue to write in defense of the glory of the French armies, and to confound their calumniators and apostates."So entertaining and full of vivid details that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fictionalize...

Can really bad things just happen to good ordinary working folk? Duane, Frankie, Arthur, Syd, Slim, Harry, Dave, Jack. Reg, Sheila and Tony, make up “The Ten Bob Notes” a jobbing part time dance band playing in the Black Country 'Brumijum' in the 1950's. (Yes there are eleven but Duane's the leader/conductor so he doesn't count!) Is Frankie really that bad? A 'Ted' with a dangerous quiff who dabbles in dodgy deals and a bit of fast transport with his black Austin Atlantic convertible....

THE FRIENDSHIP OF DAVID AND JONATHAN: WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE TRUE FRIENDS"When you are in a mud, a true friend will help you out and won't care whether his clothes get dirty or not." (Kezia Maria Baawa-Essel).Self-centered people cannot be true friends. Any friend who is unwilling to look beyond their comfort cannot pull you out of fire.To be a friend means you've gotten to a level where you don't think only about yourself, but also about othe...

Living in friendship as a true friend requires development of the character of friendship. Until you possess the virtues of a true friend you cannot live as one. My goal in this book is to deposit in your hands simple wisdom keys that will enable you to live as a true friend in all your relationships and friendships.Whether in your friendship with God, friendship with yourself, relationship with your partner, friendship with your family or friends; you will learn timeless principle...

Alfred the Ant lives in Leafy lane. He always has problems with his shoes and relies on his chums Sydney the Sensible Sheep, Bernard the Bustling Beetle, Henry the Hooray horse, Carole the Cobbling Cow, Olivia Owl, Maurice the Mole, Rafferty the Rabbit, Victor and Valerie Vole and the Fabulous Finches Fluffy and Fairy to help him solve his problems and get him out of trouble.

The Blue Dragon Princess Shanay, grows up in a period of peace, she knows that she must find a mate by the fourth moon following her eighteenth birthday, this is her journey.

Alchemy Child of Greek Philosophy by Arthur John Hopkins is an illuminating exploration of the ancient practice of alchemy, tracing its philosophical roots back to the intellectual traditions of ancient Greece. This scholarly work delves into the intricate connections between Greek philosophical thought and the mystical, transformative art of alchemy, offering readers a deep understanding of how these two domains influenced and shaped one another.Hopkins, a distinguished scholar, me...

When a human colony spacecraft crash lands on a planet ruled by Dragons and populated by mythical creatures, they mistake the creatures rush to assist them as an attack, this mistake leads to years of war until a truce is forged by the Red Dragon, will it last, can they all survive.

"Dante: His Times and His Work" by Arthur John Butler offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and literary contributions of Dante Alighieri, one of the most significant figures in Western literature. Butler delves into the historical context of Dante's life, examining the political and social dynamics of 13th and 14th century Italy that shaped his experiences and writings. The book provides insights into Dante's personal struggles, his exile, and how these elements influenced his ma...

The decipherment of the cuneiform inscriptions of Western Asia is worthy of being included among the great achievements of the nineteenth century. Only a hundred years ago it was still possible to maintain that there was no such thing as cuneiform writing, and that the mysterious figures that went by that name were merely a grotesque form of ornamentation. We propose to recount the method pursued by the long succession of scholars who in the end succeeded in solving the perplexing problem ...

The friendships you keep are the friendships that will keep you in life.What will you do when you enter into friendship and realize you're the only one who cares about your friend? Has it ever occurred to you in a situation where it seems you give your all to a relationship and the other party of the relationship neither seem to acknowledge your efforts nor appreciate your presence?It may be a business relationship or career relationship where you give all your best to the ...