Anthony Croft is Professor of Mathematics Education at Loughborough University.Robert Davison was formerly Head of Quality at the Faculty of Technology, De Montfort University.Martin Hargreaves is a Chartered PhysicistJames Flint is Senior Lecturer in Wireless Systems Engineering at Loughborough University.

A market-leading text providing a fundamental source of knowledge on key mathematical concepts every engineer needs.Mathematics for Engineers, 5th edition by Croft and Davidson, is the ultimate textbook in the field that will offer you the tools and support you need to develop vital mathematical skills for your profession.Practical, informal, and accessible, this book covers all requirements for a first-year engineering maths course, toge...

Six "perfect murders" by Margery Allingham, Dorothy L. Sayers, and other Golden Age Mystery authors of the Detection Club—plus an essay by Agatha Christie.Founded in England in the 1930s, the Detection Club brought together an impressive array of Golden Age Mystery authors. Their projects included The Floating Admiral, a whodunit in which twelve different writers contributed individual chapters, as well as Ask a Policeman, another collaboration in...

The Floating Admiral (The Detection Club). Illustrated Edition is a landmark of classic British detective fiction and a unique literary experiment created by the celebrated members of the Detection Club, a society of the genre’s finest writers. When the body of an unknown man is discovered drifting in a small boat along a quiet English river, what seems at first a simple mystery quickly unfolds into a web of secrets, false leads, and conflicting testimonies. Each chapter was written by a d...

It's "great fun" when a baker's dozen of Golden Age authors collaborate on a whodunit—including Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and G. K. Chesterton ( The Guardian).Originally published in 1931, The Floating Admiral is a classic literary collaboration by members of the Detection Club, in which each chapter is written by a different mystery author, with G. K. Chesterton adding a prologue after the novel was completed. Each writer was tasked wit...

The Golden Age Mystery Collection: Classic Detective Stories (25 Books) is a rich and captivating anthology that brings together some of the finest works from the Golden Age of detective fiction — a period celebrated for its intricate puzzles, fair-play clues, and brilliantly crafted mysteries. This illustrated volume features twenty-five classic stories by many of the genre’s most distinguished authors. Among the highlights are Agatha Christie’s psychologically subtle The Wife of the Keni...

The Golden Age Mystery Anthology: 40 Timeless Detective Stories is a richly illustrated collection that celebrates the brilliance, elegance, and enduring appeal of classic crime fiction. Bringing together forty masterfully crafted tales, this volume showcases the finest works of the genre’s most iconic authors, including Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Margery Allingham, John Dickson Carr, Ngaio Marsh, Christianna Brand, and others Featuring memorable stories such as The Man Who Knew, ...

The story explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations through the choices of its spirited heroine, Alice Vavasor. Torn between two suitors—her ambitious but unreliable cousin George and the steadfast yet conventional John Grey—Alice struggles to reconcile her desires with societal pressures. Meanwhile, subplots involving Lady Glencora’s arranged marriage and Mr. Cheesacre’s romantic rivalry add depth and humor. Trollope’s sharp social commentary and rich characterizations delv...

In Volume 3, the unraveling of Augustus Melmotte’s empire reaches its climax, exposing the moral and financial corruption that has consumed Victorian society. As scandals erupt, characters face the consequences of their greed and deceit, with Marie Melmotte asserting her independence and Paul Montague seeking redemption. Trollope masterfully concludes his critique of ambition and materialism, revealing the fragility of wealth and status. With biting satire and profound insight, this final ...

In Volume 3, Alice Vavasor seeks to resolve her tumultuous relationships, torn between George’s charm and John Grey’s steadfastness. As she confronts the consequences of her choices, Lady Glencora finds stability in her marriage, balancing duty with personal growth. Trollope masterfully concludes his exploration of love, forgiveness, and societal pressures, emphasizing redemption and self-awareness. With wit and insight, the novel critiques Victorian norms while celebrating resilience and ...

In Volume 2, Alice Vavasor’s internal conflict intensifies as her engagement to John Grey faces strain from her lingering feelings for her cousin George. Meanwhile, Lady Glencora’s struggles in her marriage to Plantagenet Palliser reveal the constraints of societal expectations, even as her bond with Burgo Fitzgerald threatens scandal. Trollope delves deeper into themes of love, duty, and forgiveness, exploring the tension between personal desires and moral obligations. With rich character...

The web of deceit and ambition surrounding Augustus Melmotte tightens as his financial schemes grow more precarious. Characters like Paul Montague face mounting pressures from romantic entanglements and moral compromises, while Marie Melmotte rebels against her father’s control, yearning for independence. Trollope delves deeper into the greed and hypocrisy of Victorian society, exposing the fragility of reputations built on wealth and illusion. With sharp social critique and rich character...