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The Adventure of the Six Napoleons, one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 13 stories in the cycle collected as The Return of Sherlock Holmes.Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard brings Holmes a mysterious problem about a man who shatters plaster busts of Napoleon. One was shattered in Morse Hudson's shop, and two others, sold by Hudson to a Dr. Barnicot, were smashed after the doctor's house and branch office had been burgled. Nothing else was taken. In the former case, the bust was taken outside before being broken.

Moonshine springs - is a satirical story by Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov (1891 - 1940), an outstanding writer, playwright and theatre worker. Bulgakov was a Soviet playwright, novelist, and short story writer best known for his humor and penetrating satire. Because of their realism and humor, Bulgakov's works enjoyed great popularity, but their trenchant criticism of Soviet mores was increasingly unacceptable to the authorities.

The Adventure of Black Peter is a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. This tale is in the collection The Return of Sherlock Holmes, but was published originally in 1904 in the Strand Magazine and Collier's. Forest Row in the Weald is the scene of a harpoon murder, and a young police inspector, Stanley Hopkins, asks Holmes, whom he admires, for help. Holmes has already determined that it would take a great deal of strength and skill to run a man through with a harpoon and embed it in the wall behind him.

With the holidays coming up, Bethany Walker has so much to be thankful for: a successful career, an upcoming wedding, and best of all, the fiancé of her dreams. Her million dollar wedding is the talk of the town, but planning her fairy tale ending isn't smooth sailing. Now that she's swamped with wedding plans, celebrating Christmas is going to have to wait.

Extracts from The Smarty Pants Series’ is a sample collection of random facts, trivia, and general knowledge taken from each book in the series. Each volume contains snippets of interesting information that take the listener on a whistle-stop tour to discover a world full of amazing facts. Do you ever get the feeling that you are not alone in bed? That’s because a mattress can make a comfortable home for up to 10 million dust mites!

Embark on a profound journey through the landscapes of the human heart with William Gomes's captivating anthology, "Bridges Over Shadows: Poetry of Home, Heart, and Healing." This meticulously crafted collection traverses the intricate realms of home, confronts the deep scars of racism and hate, navigates the tumultuous waters of grief, and celebrates the boundless expressions of love. Gomes's verses serve as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the transformative power of empathy, and the enduring connections that bind us all.

If someone were to ask you "What is it that makes you happy?" what would you answer? There is no common definition of happiness that suits everyone. Happiness is something individual that everyone can define for themselves. To help you find your own happiness—that is the intention of this book and its author. Many people live their life guided by a checklist defined by society, which, if achieved, promises to create happiness. Good school grades, a highly regarded job and earning a lot of money are just a few items that are likely on the list.

Dim Sum Strategy presents a carefully curated selection of proven strategic tools, with insights and anecdotes from three decades working with some of the world’s leading brands at the world’s top agencies. The book is structured to follow the author’s proven Brand Centered Management™ process, with a smattering of different “tools” split into four parts: Discovery, Definition, Direction, and Delivery. Each tool is presented in bite-sized, standalone chunks; you can listen to the book in stepwise fashion or cherry-pick in whatever order you wish—just like a dim sum meal.

Niemand stand Jack Unterweger so nahe wie Astrid Wagner, die letzte Frau in seinem Leben und heute erfolgreiche Strafverteidigerin. Sie sagt: "Es war anders, als es all die Bücher und Dokumentation darstellen. Es gibt viele Fragen, Zweifel, Verschwundenes." Astrid Wagner hat Jack Unterweger geliebt. Sie hat für ihn gekämpft und dabei die Schattenseiten der Justiz kennengelernt. Dies ist ihre Geschichte. Jack Unterweger ließ Astrid Wagner tief in sein Inneres blicken, überließ ihr seine Tagebücher, Briefe und literarischen Werke.

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The Five is an captivating novel of the decadent fin-de-siècle written by Vladimir Jabotinsky (1880–1940), a controversial leader in the Zionist movement whose literary talents, until now, have largely gone unrecognized by Western readers/listeners. The author deftly paints a picture of Russia's decay and decline—a world permeated with sexuality, mystery, and intrigue. Michael R. Katz has crafted the first English-language translation of this important novel, which was written in Russian in 1935 and published a year later in Paris under the title Pyatero.

Der Drache ist tot. Die Schlacht ist gewonnen. Der Krieg hat erst begonnen. Selys, das brennende Ende, Herrscher über den Verbrannten Berg, ist tot. Onyx und seine treuen Gefolgsleute sitzen sicher in ihrer alten Festung und arbeiten bereits daran, den Berg zum Besseren zu verändern. Leider sind nicht alle mit den lächerlichen "modernen" Veränderungen zufrieden, die sie umzusetzen versuchen.

This unique guide to all things money is designed specifically with you in mind. It knows what’s important to you now as a teenager… and it knows how to prepare you for what will be important in a few years’ time.

After months of living without electricity or parents, Tig and Peter are forced to move in with their Uncle Scott and his partner, Manny. The transition from down-and-out to picture-perfect isn't easy, especially in pristine Wensleydale with the idyllic couple and their beautiful home. Tig, with Peter's support, decides to make their new life messy, starting with daily arguments and her plans to become a competitive cheese racer. She'll run circles around her new guardians, outrun a wheel of cheese, and leave the past buried in her dust.

Unlock the secret to building a business that isn't just insanely profitable but deeply meaningful, freeing you to concentrate on what truly matters. With a unique blend of management theories, practical frameworks and a step-by-step guide to navigating the entrepreneurial landscape, the book offers more than wisdom; it provides a roadmap.

Hvad er en frygtløs mand faktisk i stand til? Det finder de snart ud af … på den hårde måde. Ben Koenig var engang chef for en specialgruppe under US Marshals. Hans gruppe jagtede de slemme fyre – de virkelig slemme fyre. Han var i stand til at finde hvem som helst. Og så en dag forsvandt Koenig selv. Nu har Koenig været på flugt i seks år. Og pludselig dukker hans ansigt op på hver eneste tv-skærm i USA, så han er nødt til at komme op til overfladen. En kvinde er forsvundet, og hendes far vil gøre hvad som helst for at finde hende.

Embark on an epic journey through the windswept expanses of Central Asia with The Mongol Empire, a gripping chronicle that unveils the awe-inspiring rise and far-reaching legacy of the Mongol Empire. Immerse yourself in the tumultuous world of Genghis Khan and his descendants as they forged an empire that stretched from the Pacific to the Mediterranean, leaving an indelible mark on the course of world history.

San Francisco today is the poster child for everything that is wrong with America. It’s filthy, narcotics-infested and dangerous. It didn’t used to be this way. In fact, this is the first time that it has been this way. This book reveals exactly how San Francisco has become ruined. It has everything to do with a fundamentally corrupt political machine and underlying philosophy.

Gaddol war erwacht und immer mehr Ghouls kamen aus ihren Verstecken und sorgten für Angst und Schrecken. Doch wo steckte Gaddol? Wir wussten es nicht. Vicky besuchte eine Freundin, dabei wurde sie überfallen und die Freundin getötet. Ich nahm mich des scheinbar normalen Kriminalfalls an und recherchierte anhand der Aufzeichnungen des Todesopfers, wer hinter diesem Mord stecken könnte. Dabei kam ich einer großen Verschwörung auf die Schliche, die Vicky und mich das Leben kosten sollte.

Tarzan, der sich jetzt John nennt, und Jane versuchen, ihren gemeinsamen Sohn Jack nichts von Tarzans Dschungelvergangenheit wissen zu lassen. Es scheint ein glückliches Leben zu werden, bis Jack in einer Tiershow einen Affen sieht, der offenbar eine gemeinsame Geschichte mit seinem Vater hat. Es ist der Affe Akut. Und sein neuer Besitzer ist der ruchlose Pawlowitsch, 10 Jahre galt er als verschollen und jetzt wittert er die Chance, sich an Tarzan zu rächen.