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Sherlock Holmes himself would have us believe that, once a case was finished, it – or the people involved – never crossed his mind again. “A client is to me a mere unit,” he once told Watson, “a factor in a problem.” And yet, in a career spanning multiple decades and thousands of cases, he must have occasionally re-crossed paths with previous clients – and the occasional villain as well! This anthology, with twenty-nine brand new stories, spread over three volumes, reveals some of those sequel investigations.

The Parable of the Head of John the Baptist.

Explore a tense American Revolution biography and uncover the tragic fall of a celebrated hero turned infamous traitor. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this gripping historical narrative transforms a notorious villain into a deeply flawed military genius. Watch a loyal commander unravel...

Transform daily anxiety and digital overload into stoic resilience with this modern guide to ancient philosophy. When facing immense pressure at work, navigating grief, or battling the relentless noise of social media, finding a steady, grounded mindset can feel impossible. This empowering...

A short rhyming story about a puppy who loves mischief. Mischievous Momo. Momo is a lovable pup who likes nothing more than getting herself into mischief. Listen to all all about what she likes to get up to in this playful rhyme. Perfect for bedtime.

Conventional financial management advises people to pay off debt as quickly as possible, but The Value of Debt in Building Wealth turns this idea on its head and shows you how to strategically use debt to your advantage. This comprehensive road map provides specific and actionable direction on how to leverage both sides of your balance sheet so you can establish a financial safety net, grow your personal wealth, support your dreams, and save for retirement.

"Écouter est une attitude du cœur, un désir authentique d'être avec l'autre qui attire et guérit à la fois." J. Isham. Lorsqu'un conflit apparaît, il est le plus souvent le fruit d'un malentendu, c'est à dire un "mal exprimé" et un "mal écouté". Nous sommes souvent plus habiles à dire leurs quatre vérités aux autres qu'à leur exprimer simplement la vérité de ce qui se passe en nous. Nous n'avons d'ailleurs pas appris à tenter de comprendre ce qui se passe en eux. Finalement, nous avons appris à nous couper de nous-mêmes pour être avec les autres.

Obra mais conhecida da escritora mineira Carolina Maria de Jesus, Quarto de despejo reúne entradas dos diários que a autora manteve enquanto vivia na favela do Canindé, em São Paulo. Publicado em 1960, o livro narra o cotidiano de Carolina, a criação de seus filhos, seu trabalho como catadora de papel e escritora, suas preocupações literárias, afetos e a vida com outros moradores do Canindé. Quarto de despejo serve como porta de entrada para a escrita de uma autora fundamental, traduzida para inúmeros idiomas, que arrebata leitores de todo o mundo por sua precisão e força literária.

Un libro para todos los catastrofistas, neuróticos y pesimistas profesionales ¿Debemos temer al impacto de un asteroide, a una nueva pandemia, a una guerra mundial o a un colapso tecnológico? En un mundo dominado por titulares alarmantes, este libro planeta qué riesgos son reales y cuáles...

The Ultimate Evangelical Classics Collection gathers thirty works of Puritan, Baptist, Reformed, and evangelical devotion.

Nach dem Bestseller „Vom Ende der Nacht" der neue Roman von Claire Daverley – über Entscheidungen, Sehnsüchte und die unausgesprochene Liebe An einem kalten Februartag, an Noras Lieblingsplatz am Fluss, macht ihr Freund Robin ihr unerwartet einen Antrag. Eigentlich wollten sie nie heiraten – aber nach zehn Jahren voller Insiderwitze, spontaner Tanzeinlagen in der Küche und Frühstück im Bett sagt Nora Ja. Warum auch nicht? Die Antwort steht bald vor ihrer Tür: Bren.

Thomas De Quincey's highly charged and hauntingly accurate account of laudanum addiction is considered the root of all drug novels. From Baudelaire to Burroughs, Confessions of an English Opium Eater paved the way for later generations of writers. Initially prescribed as pain relief for a chronic condition, De Quincey soon found himself compelled by the opium experience.

The Beauty of Individual Things follows Margot Andrews, a young American woman swept from New York high society into the dazzling yet fractured world of 1920s London. When the transactional demands of privilege collide with betrayal and violence, leaving her disillusioned and adrift, she escapes...

Zweimal musste er pandemiebedingt verschoben werden, jetzt soll im oberhessischen Bergenstadt wieder Grenzgang gefeiert werden – doch plötzlich wird das traditionelle Heimatfest zum Streitfall. Linda Preiss, Schulpsychologin am Städtischen Gymnasium, ist empört: Man will sie als Reiterin nicht dabei haben, weil sie eine Frau ist!

Mario und der Zauberer – Ein tragisches Reiseerlebnis ist eine Novelle von Thomas Mann, die 1930 zunächst in Velhagen und Klasings Monatsheften publiziert wurde und anschließend im S. Fischer Verlag erschien. In psychologischem Realismus schildert Mann darin die Wirkungen eines im faschistischen Italien hereinbrechenden Dämons anhand der Figur des Showhypnotiseurs Cavaliere Cipolla.

A series of closely interrelated essays on game theory, this book deals with an area in which progress has been least satisfactory - the situations where there is a common interest as well as conflict between adversaries: negotiations, war and threats of war, criminal deterrence, extortion, tacit bargaining. It proposes enlightening similarities between, for instance, maneuvering in limited war and in a traffic jam; deterring the Russians and one's own children; the modern strategy of terror and the ancient institution of hostages.

More than a million people across the world have read The China Study and have been convinced by empirical evidence to adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet. The Campbell Plan goes beyond the why and shows listeners how to make the transition - and enjoy the journey - with practical guidance and a simple plan to make a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle easy and sustainable.

Internationally acclaimed for the clarity of his writing and thinking, Ogden radically reconceives psychoanalysis as a therapeutic process in which the patient is helped not only to achieve self‑understanding, but to become more fully oneself. The individual comes to experience life in a way...

Hardy's first major literary success, here brought to life by narrator Nathaniel Parker, is the story of the independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene, who inherits her uncle's farm, the largest estate in the area. She surprises the villagers of Weatherbury by deciding to run it herself. Attracted to this bold young woman are three suitors all vying for her affections. They include the lonely gentleman-farmer Boldwood, the young and handsome but inconsiderate Sergeant Troy and the faithful shepherd Gabriel Oak.

In this timely book, distinguished historian Thomas Madden explores the people, events, and factors that led to the collapse of some of the world's most enduring republics—from Carthage to Rome to Venice and beyond—and examines the worrying lessons these failures hold for the United States and other democracies today.