The history of the Scottish nation has, unfortunately, been stained with many foul crimes, perpetrated either to serve personal ends and private ambition, or under the pretence of effecting the increased welfare of the people. These have given life to a large amount of literature, much of it from the pens of some of the most distinguished legal and antiquarian authors the country has produced, such as Arnot, Pitcairn, MacLaurin, Burton, and others. But of all the criminal events that have ...

In the shadowy underbelly of 19th-century Edinburgh, a sinister tale unfolds. "The History of Burke and Hare, And of the Resurrectionist Times" delves into the macabre world of body snatching, where two notorious murderers, William Burke and William Hare, preyed on the vulnerable. As the city's medical schools clamored for cadavers, a chilling trade emerged, blurring the lines between life and death. This gripping account transports readers to a time of darkness and desperation, where the ...

A premier leadership scholar and an eighteenth-century expert define the special contributions and qualifications of our first presidentRevolutionary hero, founding president, and first citizen of the young republic, George Washington was the most illustrious public man of his time, a man whose image today is the result of the careful grooming of his public persona to include the themes of character, self-sacrifice, and destiny.As Washington sought to inter...

Leading scholars define the special contributions and qualifications of our first presidentWashington's legacy is a successful experiment in collective leadership, great initiatives in establishing a strong executive branch and the formulation of innovative and lasting economic and foreign policies. Along with highlighting these accomplishments, the authors also trace Washington's later dissatisfaction with public life and the seeds of dissent and political parties ...

Up in the stony pasture-field behind the barn the boys had been working all the long afternoon. Nearly all, that is, for, being boys, they had managed to mix a good deal of fun with their labor. But now they were tired of both work and play, and wondered audibly, many times over, why they were not yet called home to supper. The work really belonged to the Mackay boys, but, like Tom Sawyer, they had made it so attractive that several volunteers had come to their aid. Their father was puttin...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.One of the most famous and influential grimoires in Western occult tradition, ***The Greater Key of Solomon***is a classic text of ceremonial magic that has inspired mystics, magicians, and scholars for centuries. Attributed to the biblical King Solomon, the legendary wise ruler said to have commanded spirits through divine authority, this work gathers together rituals, prayers, and magical instructions designed to invoke angelic powers...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the mysterious realm of ancient magic with The Lesser Key of Solomon, one of history’s most influential and enigmatic grimoires. Compiled in the mid-17th century from earlier traditions, this legendary text is said to contain the secrets of King Solomon’s command over spirits, offering a detailed guide to the summoning and control of supernatural entities.This audiobook presents the complete w...

Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #30 is back with a special fiction issue featuring 6 Sherlock Holmes stories and a Mr. Moto story!FEATURES:FROM WATSON’S NOTEBOOKS, by John H WatsonASK MRS HUDSON, by (Mrs) Martha HudsonSCREEN OF THE CRIME, by Kim NewmanI’LL TAKE A PASS ON THE CURRIED MUTTON, THANK YOU, by O’Neill CuratoloBARTITSU, THE REVIVED MIXED-MARTIAL ART OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, by Elizabeth CrowensFICTI...

Collects Power Man (1974) #24-47, Power Man Annual (1977) #1. Luke Cage defends the streets of New York City, and even takes the fight to the outer boroughs, in this Epic Collection completing his solo adventures! He'll face menaces as tough as Moses Magnum, as bizarre as the Mace…and as infuriating as the Gem Theater's always-unpredictable vending machine! It's all set against the gritty streets of 1970s Times Square, a location as colorful as anything Marvel's minds have ever conjured up...

War and Border Crossings brings together renowned scholars to address some of the most pressing problems in public policy, international affairs, and the intercultural issues of our day. Contributors from widely varying disciplines discuss cross-cultural ethical issues and international topics ranging from American international policy and the invasion and occupation of Iraq to domestic topics such as immigration, the war on drugs, cross-cultural bioethics and ethical issues invol...

The King Arthur Super Pack is the most complete collection of Arthurian literature ever assembled. There are more than two thousand pages of amazing literature here. There are more than a dozen major works included in this collection, as well as a number of works of interest to Arthurian fans. Journey back in time to the days of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, when magic and chivalry ruled the land. Included in this omnibus edition are: ‘Le Morte D'Arthur’ by Sir Thomas Mal...

Don Harris findet in seiner Londoner Wohnung einen geflochtenen Seidenschal — eine Todesbotschaft der chinesischen Triaden? Sein Freund Terry Sheridan rät ihm, in dieser Angelegenheit dessen Bekannte Li um Rat zu bitten. Als Harris schließlich Li aufsucht, entgehen beide nur knapp einem Anschlag. Don Harris scheint in das Fadenkreuz der Triaden geraten zu sein, die ihre bösartigen Machenschaften nicht mehr nur in Asien betreiben. Oder stecken hinter all dem die Höllensöhne…?