Sherlock HolmesThe Complete Novels and Stories Volume ISince his first appearance in Beeton\'s Christmas Annual in 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle\'s Sherlock Holmes has been one of the most beloved fictional characters ever created. Now, in two paperback volumes, Bantam presents all fifty-six short stories and four novels featuring Conan Doyle\'s classic hero--a truly complete collection of Sherlock

For too long we have convinced ourselves that the only jobs worth doing involve sitting at a desk. Drawing on the work of our greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Heidegger, from Karl Marx to Iris Murdoch, as well as on his own experiences as an electrician and motorcycle mechanic, the author intends to change the way you think about work

Let\'s discover our world together, with this set of joyful first books all about life on

God gave us His Word so that we may know Him and live by His truth. So, what should we do when we\'re reading the Bible and a difficult passage stops us in our tracks? Sometimes the solution is right there on the page--if we know where to look--while other passages gain clarity in light of the rest of the Bible or its historical background. With the help of an experienced guide, we can overcome the

This book describes all parts of belt conveyors, their functions and different types presented one after the other with necessary illustrations covering all the basic aspects so that the reader can obtain an overall understanding of their operation and implementation within the field of bulk material handling, mining and mineral processing. Dedicated study of this work will also enable engineers to

Geoff Merrick turned down a host of top teams to sign for Bristol City. At 18, he became their youngest captain and led them to the top flight. But his life and career were thrown into turmoil when he and seven other players were asked to rip up their contracts to save the club from bankruptcy. Local Hero is the ultimate story of not giving

For these two typecast actors, love can\'t always be black or white. Shin is an actor whose awkward personality has gotten him typecast as the villain, whereas his secret lover Shige garners all the prime princely roles. As their careers advance, can these two endure all eyes being on them not just in public but in private too? Shin and Shige--actors at various stages in their careers--are secretly

A gripping memoir by one of the twentieth century\'s most celebrated Middle East journalists Eric Rouleau was one of the most celebrated journalists of his generation, a status he owed to his extraordinary career, which began when Hubert Beuve-M ry, director of Le Monde, charged him with covering the Near and Middle East. In 1963, Rouleau was invited by Gamal Abd al-Nasser to interview him in Cairo,

\"[A] collection of foolproof, elegant recipes [that] calls to mind Nigella Lawson at her best.\" -VogueOver 100 simple and wonderfully inviting recipes that allow you to relax with your loved ones while the cooking takes care of itself. Drawing on years of cooking for more people than it ever seemed possible to squeeze into her kitchen, Sunday Times columnist and cookery author Skye McAlpine shares

Guide to 40 of the best trail, fell and skyrunning routes in the Lake District, including Helvellyn skyline and Scafell Pike direct. Highlights include recces of Cumbria\'s best ultra and fell race routes including the Langdale Horseshoe and Borrowdale. Includes info on the history of fell running, races and adapting for the

Koritha Mitchell analyzes canonical texts by and about African American women to lay bare the hostility these women face as they invest in traditional domesticity. Instead of the respectability and safety granted white homemakers, black women endure pejorative labels, racist governmental policies, attacks on their citizenship, and aggression meant to keep them in \"their place.\" Tracing how African

The Sting meets Fight Club in this magical, action-packed sequel to Caster by Elsie Chapman.Every spell cast needs a starter.Aza Wu now has magic back. But like all things in her life, it has come at a great cost. After winning the Tournament of Casters, Aza is able to pay off her parents\' debt to Saint Willow. But the price of the gathered spell she used to strip Finch of his magic has put her permanently

MyMaths for Key Stage 3 works with MyMaths to deliver the curriculum. This student book is for middle ability students nearing the end of KS3. Its unique emphasis on visible progression and visual engagement, along with direct links to the MyMaths site, help to bring maths alive for your average-level

Formed by a convergence of the Buddha\'s teachings with Taoism and local tradition, Zen has had a profound impact on the art and culture of Japan. As a philosophy, Zen promotes a recognition of emptiness and impermanence. As an aesthetic, it is marked by striking simplicity and a reverence for space. It operates on the principle of wabi-sabi, the harmony found in all things transient and imperfect.

This new collection of short stories from an award-winning writer explores a Caribbean world of yearnings and memory, of escape and return underpinned by the disturbing tensions wrought by religion, race, sexuality and crime. Sensuous and evocative, Scott\'s prose has a glorious lightness of touch and tone that exhilarates and illuminates. \"A really accomplished writer. Lawrence Scott s last book

Calm Abiding and Special Insight presents an intimate and detailed picture of the intricacies of meditation so vividly that the reader is drawn into a Tibetan worldview of spiritual development. Geshe Ged n Lodr , one of the foremost scholars of Tibet, reveals methods for overcoming afflictive states and disorders to create a mind which is stable, calm, and alertly clear. This book illustrates the