In the year 1900, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was at the height of his success as a qualified doctor, keen sportsman, writer of historical novels, champion of the oppressed and, most notably, the creator of that honorable, fearless, and eminently sensible master-detective Sherlock Holmes.Every new Holmes story was greeted with great anticipation and confidence in the knowledge that, however complex the

This new must-have text is a companion to McRae\'s Orthopaedic Trauma and Emergency Fracture Management, extending this much-loved family of reference guides to cover the entire range of modern orthopaedic trauma and elective practice. McRae\'s Elective Orthopaedics is both an examination manual and a text on orthopaedic pathology. It offers a unique combination of subject matter and instructive illustrations

The first international monograph dedicated to Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga, one of the most enterprising and exciting young artists working in Africa today. Eddy Kamuanga\'s large-scale figurative paintings display a wealth of historical understanding in a sophisticated interplay of strikingly colored forms juxtaposed on gray negative space. Kamuanga\'s work taps into the rich yet complex colonial history

Inspired by a true story, Melanie Levensohns &i>A Jewish Girl in Paris&/i> is a dual-narrative historical novel which will appeal to fans of &i>The Tattooist of

Burmese: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Burmese grammar. It presents a fresh and thorough description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Burmese. The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Burmese grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, with clear explanations. Throughout, the

The Complete Book of Dreams offers holistic techniques to harness the healing potential of your sleep and dreams. Uniquely written as both a reference and guidebook, it features an abundance of information and insights that detail the health-promoting role of sleep and dreams. Within it, you\'ll also find a wealth of simple exercises and practical know-how designed to take your sleep and dreams to

How have local economic conditions been affected by the emergence of a global economy? What changes, if any, have local political authorities made to counterbalance the new emphasis on world interests? Comprehensive and timely, this book answers these and other vital questions by exploring local political restructuring in the face of massive global economic

A new series from world-renowned textile artist Kaffe Fassett. Kaffe Fassett\'s Brilliant Little Patchworks: 20 stitched and patched projects using Kaffe Fassett fabrics is the first book in a new seriesfeaturing: Easy patchwork projects to quilt and stitch. The celebrated, bold and colorful Kaffe Fassett for Rowan fabrics. Over 200 gorgeous, vivid photographs throughout. 19 fun, quick-to-stitch

Written by a renowned author and 3D artist Autodesk Maya 2020 Basics Guide is designed to give new users a solid understanding of the fundamental skills needed to create beautiful 3D models and stunning animations with Autodesk Maya. Using clear and easy to follow instructions this book will guide you through learning all the major features of Maya. The text is complemented by video instruction. Each

Based on the bestselling series, Ordinary People Change the World, I am...: A Journal for Extraordinary Kids is a friendly prompted journal encouraging children to discover their own extraordinary qualities. Are you brave like Amelia Earhart? Funny like Lucille Ball? Compassionate like Abraham Lincoln? Encourage kids to explore their own heroic traits with this lightly-prompted and heavily-illustrated

Surviving school is a challengefor any teen, but without doubt, it is girls who specialise in the artof being \"mean\". But why do we behave this way? Packed with no-nonsenseexplanations and positive advice, Bonnie Burton outlines how we can isolate the \"mean\" from the teen andfind positive solutions to female

One of the few books to explore lesbian parenting, these \"hilarious, heart-wrenching, painfully honest tales of mommyhood\" celebrate the ups and downs of being an LGBTQIA+ parent in the 21st century (Joey Solloway, creator of Transparent). After author Harlyn Aizley gave birth to her daughter, she watched in unanticipated horror as her partner scooped up the baby and said, \"I\'m your new mommy!\"

Follow the ingenious mysteries of the \'Tuesday Night Club\' with this hardback special edition of Agatha Christie\'s beloved

One hundred of Ray Bradbury\'s remarkable stories which have, together with his classic novels, earned him an immense international audience and his place among the most imaginative and enduring writers of our time. Here are the Martian stories, tales that vividly animate the red planet, with its brittle cities and double-mooned sky. Here are the stories that speak of a special nostalgia for Green

Combining two volumes of Wharton\'s short stories in a brand new edition, this outstanding selection is the most comprehensive available. Although Edith Wharton is best known for her novels The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth, this extensive collection of her short fiction shows her to be a master of all its varieties. \"Wharton\'s stories . . . owe their enduring power to portray the emotional

Federico Grisone published Gli ordini di cavalcare (The Rules of Riding) in 1550, the first manual on mange riding, the ancestor of modern dressage. The Ordini codified a half-century of oral tradition of teaching this art and was a best seller and a welcome aid in educating noblemen at European courts in the art of the mange. Elizabeth Tobey and Federica Brunori Deigan have prepared the first modern