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An American author in Victorian London investigates the rumored reemergence of Jack the Ripper in this historical mystery series debut.London, 1900. In the dying days of the old queen's reign, the city is filled with imperial ambition, scientific revolution, and the shrill blast of factory whistles. For an American named Denton, it's the perfect place to disappear. A former frontier sheriff turned novelist, all he wants is to escape his own memories. But no...

An expatriate U.S. Civil War veteran and sheriff turned novelist living in Edwardian London follows a deadly trail in search of a missing box.It's true that Denton and Henry James are both American writers now living in London, but they have little else in common: James has the gravitas (and perhaps the pomposity) of a living legend, master of the literary kingdom, while Denton . . . well, he's scruffy and often covered in dog hair. But he does have this knack for ...

Madness and murder await you...Arthur Conan Doyle, renowned creator of Sherlock Holmes, arrives in New York with his wife Louisa ready to begin his first American tour. While he prepares his lectures, Louise becomes mesmerised by the vibrant and dangerous city. Especially when a woman's corpse is found in a Bowery alley and Louisa is convinced from the artist's sketch in the newspaper that she'd seen the victim in the hotel.Although Arthur is sceptical abou...

A puzzling note from a troubled woman draws an American expat author into the lawless precincts of Victorian London in this historical mystery.London, 1901. Denton, the notorious American writer, has returned to his adoptive home after several months in one of the less-delightful corners of the Continent. He's greeted by the usual letters from fans craving more tales of adventure—and one peculiar note: "I believe that someone threatens to harm me, and I do ...

A comprehensive program that targets all four of the 4-A epidemics: autism, ADHD, asthma, and allergies“An easy-to-read commonsense guide to beneficial biomedical treatments.”—Temple GrandinDoctors have generally overlooked the connections among the 4-A disorders. For years the medical establishment has considered autism medically untreatable and utterly incurable, and has limited ADHD treatment mainly to symptom suppression. Dr. Kenneth Bo...

A concise, accessible, and authoritative guide to breast surgeryIn How to Perform Operative Procedures in Breast Surgery, a team of accomplished breast surgeons deliver a practical, step-by-step handbook for the surgical procedures and techniques commonly used in breast surgery. The authors cover all aspects of routinely performed breast operations and include everything from their indications, to consent procedures, pre-operative preparation, operative st...

This book tells the story of colonial Latin America through the lives of common people, helping students comprehend the triumphs and tragedies of daily life and its impact on the region's history.Stretching from Mexico to Buenos Aires, from the Pacific coast across the Atlantic, from the first colonial invasions to independence, these stories knit together common themes. The narratives include a Mayan noblemen turned translator for a Spanish torturer, a Eurafrican ...

New York, January 1896. Arthur Conan Doyle, the renowned creator of Sherlock Holmes, arrives at the Britannic Hotel with his wife, Louisa, ready to begin his first American tour. While he prepares his lectures, Louisa becomes mesmerised by this brash, vibrant, dangerous city, especially when a woman's brutally butchered corpse is found in a Bowery alley and Louisa is convinced from the artist's sketch in the paper that she'd seen the victim at the hotel.Arthur is patronisingly scep...

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.Building on the influential Using Evidence to End Homelessness (Bristol University Press, 2020), this practical collection shows how evidence and data can drive smarter action to improve outcomes for people affected by homelessness. Six years on, it captures lessons learned and progress made while charting a path for greater impact. With new contributions from leaders including UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, reflecting on h...

In "The Life of Bismarck," George Hesekiel offers a meticulously detailed biographical account of Otto von Bismarck, the architect of German unification. Through a blend of narrative and analysis, Hesekiel captures the complexities of Bismarck's political maneuvers, his diplomatic brilliance, and his controversial policies. Written in a style that is both engaging and erudite, the work situates itself within the broader context of 19th-century European politics, demonstrating how Bismarck'...

This authoritative reference examines the causes of--and offers workable solutions to--the widespread problem of musculoskeletal injuries among armed forces personnel. Specific chapters on combat, non-combat, training, and fitness injuries shed necessary light on the nature and scope of the epidemic, including impact on active service members and the resulting quality of life issues in veterans. An overview of these injuries by anatomic region highlights treatment, disability, and preventi...

Leading medical innovator Kenneth Bock, MD, has helped change the lives of more than a thousand children, and in this important book he offers help to children everywhere. This is the book that finally puts hope within reach.Doctors have generally overlooked the connections among the 4-A disorders, despite their concurrent rise and the presence of many medical clues. For years the medical establishment has considered autism medically untreatable and utterly incurable, and has limit...