Leslie S. Klinger has reassembled Arthur Conan Doyle's 56 short stories in the order in which they appeared in the original book editions. A cause for international celebration as this is the most lavishly illustrated edition of the Holmes tales ever produced. Readers will find a cornucopia of insights: beginners will benefit from Klinger's ...
This guide to the most popular works of William Shakespeare provides and overview of his life and times which gives an insight into his writings, themes and characters, and how facts were altered to make the historical plays more entertaining. The book includes plot and main character summaries of such plays as "A Midsummer Night's Dream", ...
Every one of the immortal Sherlock Holmes novels appears in this single volume, unabridged, embellished with beautiful original illustrations, and reasonably priced. The classic works include: "A Study in Scarlet, the very first Holmes adventure; "The Sign of Four, where Holmes solves the case of a missing treasure in India; "The Hound of the ...
This book of ten original essays provides a showcase of currently diverse theoretical agendas in the field of international relations. Contributors address the theoretical analysis that their perspective brings to the issue of change in global politics. Written for readers with a general interest in and knowledge of world affairs, New Thinking ...
If you have been looking for the one resource for managing a business of any size, this is it. Based on the extensive business experience of five experts, this authoritative guide provides an in-depth look at what every leader must know about managing across departments, functions, divisions, or companies. Drawing on decades of combined experience ...
Before entering higher education, most students' learning experiences have been traditional and teacher-centered. Their teachers have typically controlled their learning, with students having had little say about what and how to learn. For many students, encountering a learner-centered environment will be new, possibly unsettling, and may even ...
For the first time ever, a piano sheet music collection that encompasses the first five Harry Potter motion pictures in a single deluxe volume! Intermediate to advanced pianists will love playing these arrangements, which faithfully render the magical music of John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Jarvis Cocker, and Nicholas Hooper.
"Corporate Governance" delivers vital information on the smooth and transparent running of your business, with a high-level analysis of key governance aspects, from board selection and directors' legal obligations to board and corporate organization. It covers the board's role in strategy formulation, business planning, and gaining necessary new ...
This is a comprehensive overview of one of today's most important and controversial topics. The need for sound corporate governance is the No. 1 item on many people's agendas today, from corporate directors and decision makers to investors looking to shield themselves from the next Enron-type disaster. But what exactly constitutes sound governance ...
"How to Plan and Execute Strategy" provides you with 24 practical steps for devising, implementing, and managing market-defining, growth-driving strategies. Encompassing every stage of the strategic process, this tactic-filled handbook tells you what you need to do to: define your businesses; understand your opportunities and threats; set feasible ...
This title is aimed at PE teachers and recreation leaders working with children of all ages and abilities. It includes a wide assortment of games using tennis balls, foam noodles and even rubber chickens! All games involve either inexpensive equipment or no equipment at all. These games will engage children in physical activity and encourage ...
Big Pig is John Henry's cherished piglet. But there comes a time in every piglet's life when new experiences and places must be faced, so Big Pig is moved out to the pighouse. But Big Pig is cold and lonely, and wants to return home. John Henry does his best to ease the transition for his oversized piglet and Big Pig does ultimately learn to be ...
Dramatic paintings and factual narration tell the story of Christ's sacrificial death and glorious resurrection. Based on the Gospels, this picture book teaches children about God's grace through Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection. Full color.
Today's businesses have become more adept than ever at employing the essential strategies needed to succeed in the light of intense competitive and financial pressures. The motivation for this has been straightforward: to maximise company performance. Managers and executives from all walks of life are called on to set corporate strategy, balance ...
Acclaimed, exciting, fully dramatized performances of twelve Conan Doyle classics. It's elementary that any Conan Doyle fan will want this splendid set of Sherlock Holmes mysteries-twelve timeless classics performed as radio theater.
The Blackwell Dictionary of Historians provides an authoritative and readable source book for students and specialists. It includes entries on over 450 historians, dating from Herodotus to the present. Individuals have not necessarily been chosen on account of the importance of their own research but rather for their interest in, and influence on, ...
An excellent introduction to feedback control system design, this book offers a theoretical approach that captures the essential issues and can be applied to a wide range of practical problems. Its explorations of recent developments in the field emphasize the relationship of new procedures to classical control theory. 1992 edition.
"There was no sex in Ireland before television." --Irish MP Oliver J. Flanagan, in the early 1960s "The Globe and Mail"'s celebrated critic John Doyle was born in the small Irish town of Nenagh in 1957; his father purchased the family's first television set in 1962. By day, John was schooled by the Christian brothers in the valour of Irish rebel ...
This book is a primer for students, faculty, and other professionals interested in molecular biology and its integration into food safety, by introducing the reader to diagnostic PCR-based technologies used in detection of pathogens in foods. This book will enable its reader to: understand the principles behind PCR including real-time; know the ...
This selection from the writings of John Doyle Lee include his autobiography, his confession (regarding the Mountain Meadows Massacre), letters, poems, last words for his families, as well as related historical documents regarding his arrest, trials, and execution.
The reform era in Russia (1855-1881) witnessed the emancipation of the serfs, economic and social change, the reform of all imperial institutions, and the growth of national identity among Russians and the Empire's expanding Jewish population. Consequently, the 'Jewish Question' became one of most hotly debated topics in Russia. Attitudes toward ...
Arguably the world's greatest consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes' deductive reasoning was an object lesson in meticulous observation shot with cunning wit. Now, everyone from the most dedicated Baker Street Irregular to the casual admirer can benefit from the only comprehensive compendium of Sherlockian wisdom and sage advice ever assembled -- ...
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