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Charles Augustus Milverton erschien erstmals 1904 im Strand Magazine und wurde 1905 mit 12 anderen Fällen in Die Rückkehr des Sherlock Holmes veröffentlicht. Handlungszeitpunkt: Winter: Sherlock Holmes wird von einer jungen Lady gebeten, ihr einen kompromittierenden Brief wiederzubeschaffen, dessen Veröffentlichung ihre bevorstehende Heirat vereiteln würde. Das Schreiben befindet sich im Besitz des professionellen Erpressers Milverton. Dieser entpuppt sich als hochgefährlicher Mann.

Ray Midge is waiting for his credit card bill to arrive. His wife, Norma, has run off with her ex-husband, taking Ray’s cards, shotgun, and car. But from the receipts, Ray can track where they’ve gone. He takes off after them, as does an irritatingly tenacious bail bondsman, both following the romantic couple’s spending as far as Mexico.

Ever wondered if there's any truth behind planting by the moon? Or why wassailing is still a common folk practice in some parts of the world? In Gardener's Folklore, the record of these practices is unveiled, with plenty of tips and tricks to try in your own 21st century garden for blooming bushes and plentiful potatoes.

Es war ein heißer Tag im August. Dr. Watson war abends noch mit seinem Hündchen Sausages unterwegs, als dieser plötzlich verharrte und lautstark zu knurren begann. Schon verspürte der Doktor einen dumpfen Schlag und ihm wurde schwarz vor Augen. Als er auf Alices Sofa einige Minuten später wieder zu sich kam, war jedoch der Hund verschwunden. Weggelaufen? Entführt? Dr. Watson konnte es nicht glauben und machte sich sofort auf die Suche, die aber leider erfolglos blieb.

Vivi ogni giorno dell'anno in pienezza di salute, amore, successo e ricchezza! Da Raymond Charles Barker ed Ernest Holmes, esponenti della Scienza della Mente, un libro meraviglioso che raccoglie le affermazioni e i precetti della saggezza millenaria della storia dell'uomo per sviluppare e utilizzare il corretto pensiero spirituale e ottenere la migliore vita possibile per sé e gli altri.

Es war ein heißer Tag im August. Dr. Watson war abends noch mit seinem Hündchen Sausages unterwegs, als dieser plötzlich verharrte und lautstark zu knurren begann. Schon verspürte der Doktor einen dumpfen Schlag und ihm wurde schwarz vor Augen. Als er auf Alices Sofa einige Minuten später wieder zu sich kam, war jedoch der Hund verschwunden. Weggelaufen? Entführt? Dr. Watson konnte es nicht glauben und machte sich sofort auf die Suche, die aber leider erfolglos blieb.

Afghanistan vet Dexter Grant is broke, reeling from PTSD, and on the verge of divorce when he's approached by his old Army buddies to help rescue their former interpreter, the man who once saved Dex's life. It means ripping off a vicious queenpin's drug proceeds—but not to worry, they have it all worked out. And if anyone can pull it off, it's Dex's former team lead, Staff Sergeant Saenz.

A Companion to Martin Scorsese is a comprehensive collection of original essays assessing the career of one of America's most prominent contemporary filmmakers. Contains contributions from prominent scholars in North America and Europe that use a variety of analytic approaches Offers fresh...

Es war ein heißer Tag im August. Dr. Watson war abends noch mit seinem Hündchen Sausages unterwegs, als dieser plötzlich verharrte und lautstark zu knurren begann. Schon verspürte der Doktor einen dumpfen Schlag und ihm wurde schwarz vor Augen. Als er auf Alices Sofa einige Minuten später wieder zu sich kam, war jedoch der Hund verschwunden. Weggelaufen? Entführt? Dr. Watson konnte es nicht glauben und machte sich sofort auf die Suche, die aber leider erfolglos blieb.

An American literary treasure, Charles Portis penned the Western classic True Grit. Set in the 1960s, Norwood is a picaresque romp taking audiences on a journey from Texas to New York and back again. An ex-marine, troubadour Norwood Pratt is on a mission to recover money he once loaned to a buddy in the service. Along the way, he gets into all manner of trouble involving stolen cars, beautiful women, and a chicken with a college education.

For a time, Jimmy spent his expat days in Mexico unearthing pre-Columbian artifacts. Now he makes a living doing small trucking jobs and helping out with the occasional missing-person situation. But Jimmy’s laid-back lifestyle is being seriously imposed upon by a ninety-pound stalker named Louise. Add to this a sudden wave of hippies led by a murderous ex-con guru in search of psychic happenings, archaeologists unearthing (illegally) the Mayan tombs, and Louise and her weirdo husband’s quest for UFO sites, and Jimmy’s south-of-the-border existence is in danger.

From a young girl growing up in the slums of Missouri who hired herself out as a maid at 12 to the lead dancer in the Folies Bergere idolized by Parisians, Josephine Baker danced to the beat of her own drum. She was ahead of her time in many ways, which is probably why she still resonates so strongly with many people today. As a multi-dimensional woman who lived a life with hardly a dull moment, Josephine Baker steps out of the pages of history and continues to capture people's interest.

Governor Charlie Baker, one of the most popular governors in the United States, with a reputation for getting things done, wants to put the service back into public service. Results is the much-needed implementation guide for anyone in public service, as well as for leaders and managers in large organizations hamstrung by bureaucracy and politics. With a broad range of examples, Baker, a Republican, and Kadish, a Democrat, show how to move from identifying problems to achieving results in a way that bridges divides instead of exacerbating them. 

Set against the bloody background of the French Revolution, this is perhaps Dickens' most famous work. Doctor Manette, his devoted daughter Lucie, and the young French aristocrat Charles Darnay are memorable characters. Above all the others rises the reckless Sidney Carton, whose selfless love makes him one of literature's great heroes.

Here is the story of Pip and his mysterious rise from abused orphan to gentleman. Magwitch, the brutal convict, withered Miss Havisham, still wearing her yellowed wedding gown, and the heartless and beautiful Estella, are vibrant characters. Listen in to this superb story told with typical Dickensian warmth and humor and woven around unforgettable characters.

Are you a health and environmental conscious athlete looking to improve your diet, health and performance? Do you want to uncover a surefire way to stay in top shape and peak physical condition without relying on animal protein? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you've come to the right place.

Our world (one big mystery itself) is also full of many smaller mysteries. Some of them are more mind-boggling than others. In volume 2 of Unsolved Mysteries—Mind-Boggling and Unexplained Mysterious Events, we take a close look at a 27 strange and mysterious topics.

The world is so much bigger than we can ever imagine. Learn more about tales of interdimensional entities and their trespass into our world. Have you ever wondered if something could pass from one dimension of space and time to another? We think we live in a finite world, but it only seems so because of our own limited perceptions.

There are scriptures in the Holy Bible that insist that no one can see the face of God and live. Nevertheless, that same Bible has many accounts of people who at least bore witness to some aspect of God. Even Moses is said to have been allowed to see God’s back, while he “hid in the cleft of a rock.” This book takes note of those historical accounts as well as those entirely outside of the scriptures, such as the stories of later Christian mystics.

When you discover something groundbreaking, would you keep it to yourself or tell the world? Meet the "UFO Whistleblowers," the people who have chosen to reveal the truth about UFO sightings and their stories. Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or unusual sightings in the sky have been reported throughout human history. Ever since the dawn of the UFO age, in the era following World War II and escalating during the Space Age, the subject has been steeped in plenty of intrigue and conspiracy.