How innocent he was in the summer of 1914. Philip Belmont, Professor of History at the University of California and expert on the diplomacy of Louis XVI had come in Paris to conduct historical research on 18th century politics. In love with France and in awe of its marvelous civilization, he arrived wide-eyed, full of expectation, and ready for a year of serious study.Through a series of interwoven circumstances, however, he was rapidly drawn into contemporary affairs that lured hi...

Gerard “Turk” Gallant started playing hockey as a young boy in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. He moved up through minor hockey, playing above his age group and garnering the attention of major junior teams and the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings drafted him as an eighteen-year-old and he became a rising young star, being selected to an NHL All-Star team the same year he played for Team Canada in the World Championships. When a back injury ended his playing career, Turk applied his talents to...

This is the story of the Charlottetown family as seen through the eyes of the oldest boy, Fred “Fiddler” MacDonald. This memoir tells of Frederick James’ journeys in the City, starting with his days as a newspaper and a shoe-shine boy while attending Queen Square School, an all-boys Catholic school in the centre of the City. The story retraces his paper route in the mid-1950’s and the people that he encountered in his travels.

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der weihnachtlichen Spannung mit der Sammlung "Mysteriöse Fälle zu Weihnachten". Dieses Meisterwerk vereint Geschichten von einigen der bekanntesten Autoren der Literaturgeschichte und bietet ein einzigartiges Lesevergnügen für die festliche Jahreszeit. Erleben Sie Arthur Conan Doyles "Der blaue Karfunkel", in dem Sherlock Holmes den Diebstahl eines kostbaren Edelsteins zur Weihnachtszeit aufklärt, oder "Holmes' erstes Abenteuer", das einen Einblic...

Grain legumes are characterised by their nutritional value, an ability to grow rapidly and improve soil health. This makes them a key rotation crop in promoting food security. However, yields are constrained by factors such as pests and diseases as well as vulnerability to poor soils, drought and other effects of climate change.This collection reviews the wealth of research addressing these challenges. Volume 2 assesses key research on particular types of grain legume with chapters...

Diese Ausgabe bietet eine sorgfältig zusammengestellte Sammlung der spannendsten Weihnachtskrimis und packenden Erzählungen, die sich um die geheimnisvolle Atmosphäre der Weihnachtszeit drehen. Sie finden darin sowohl klassische Kriminalfälle als auch mysteriöse Begebenheiten mit übernatürlichen Elementen, die für die Weihnachtszeit wie geschaffen sind. Lassen Sie sich von diesen außergewöhnlichen Geschichten fesseln und auf eine spannende Reise durch die geheimnisvolle und oft düstere Sei...

Verbringen Sie die festliche Jahreszeit mit einer außergewöhnlichen Sammlung der besten Weihnachtskrimis, übernatürlichen Thriller und okkulten Geschichten – meisterhaft geschrieben von den wahren Meistern ihres Fachs. Tauchen Sie ein in die dunklen Geheimnisse des Weihnachtsabends und erleben Sie die besondere, mitunter spannungsgeladene Atmosphäre der Feiertage. Diese Sammlung enthält: Der blaue Karfunkel (Arthur Conan Doyle) Holmes' erstes Abenteuer (Arthur Conan Doyle) Ein aufregender ...

GRAMMY NOMINEEThis unique, boundary pushing audiobook features original music by Questlove and members of The Roots with vocal guest appearances from Fred Armisen, Tariq Trotter, Dion Flynn, Robin Thede, ""Suga"" Steve Mandel, Norm MacDonald, Ludo Lefebvre, and Molly Kelly.Questlove - musician, bandleader, designer, producer, culinary entrepreneur, professor, and all-around cultural omnivore - shares his wisdom on the topics of inspiration ...

Murder for Christmas Eve is a compelling anthology that offers a multifaceted exploration of mystery and suspense intertwined with the timeless charm of Christmas. This collection weaves together tales from a diverse array of literary styles, from the quintessential detective thrillers to gothic and supernatural narratives, all echoing the motifs of intrigue and enigma under the festive veil of a Christmas eve setting. The anthology takes the reader on a journey through stories that expert...

'Murder Mysteries for the Holiday Season' is a compelling anthology that traverses the chilling expanse of detective fiction and gothic tales, culminating in a vibrant mosaic of stylistic diversity and narrative complexity. The collection transitions seamlessly from the fog-laden streets of Victorian London to the eerie calm of the English countryside, showcasing a spectrum that includes tightly plotted whodunits and macabre, psychological studies. The anthology encapsulates seminal works ...

This meticulously edited collection of Christmas mysteries is bound to keep your entertained throughout the Holiday season: Murder & Crime Mysteries: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton) Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman) A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White) McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train) The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White) A Policeman's Business (Edgar Wallace) Stuffing (Edgar Wallace) Mr Wray's Cash Box or, ...

This meticulously edited collection of Christmas mysteries is bound to keep your entertained throughout the Holiday season: Murder & Crime Mysteries: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton) Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman) A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White) McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train) The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White) A Policeman's Business (Edgar Wallace) Stuffing (Edgar Wallace) Mr Wray's Cash Box or, ...