Download or read book The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Moonstone s Curse written by Sam Siciliano and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aristocratic Charles Bromley arrives at 221B Baker Street to beg SHERLOCK HOLMES for his help. Bromley believes that his wife is in danger, as she has refused an offer to sell the Moonstone, a fabulous diamond that has been in her family for generations but which is said to be cursed. When a jeweller is found murdered, it seems as if the Moonstone deserves its reputation. Then the diamond is stolen, and Holmes must try to unravel a mystery centuries in the making.
Download or read book The Big Book of Bling written by Rose Davidson and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Information about gems, rocks, and other shiny objects on the planet, for children"--
Download or read book The Curse of Ulrik The Wolves of Trisidian Part Two of the Trilogy written by Adrian Robbe and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stakes are raised in this dramatic, medieval tale as the spell of the deathless Curse of Ulrik hovers over the region in the troubled, mystical Land of Jandor. Castle Trisidian's supernatural host of demonic, bloodthirsty Black War Wolves continues to roam, terrorize, and inflict death upon the innocent citizens of Jandor. Like troops of ghosts driven by the darkest wind, the Black Wolves of Trisidian creep their way through the villages from cottage to cottage, striking at Jandor's citizens like an army of vipers from the Underworld. Harboring the weak cry of unassisted woe, the heart of Jandor's people has become faint like the falling dew. Sir Geoffrey Talbot, Knight of Stonehaven, makes a pledge to put an end to these wicked creatures and their bloodthirsty attacks upon his people. Will Geoffrey's life and the people of his homeland ever be filled with peace and hope for the future, or will Ulrik's Curse of the Black Wolves of Trisidian destroy them all?
Download or read book Stories By Famous Authors Illustrated written by Various and published by Seaboard Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-16 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories By Famous Authors illustrated was a 1950s, 13 issues series of adaptations from literature. Stories were usually 32 pages with two or three text stories at the end of the issue. Issues #1 through #5 were reprints of Fast Fiction with different covers, put out a year earlier. Stories By Famous Authors has some great history (and covers) on it's front page, "This series was first produced by Seaboard Publishing as Fast Fiction and provided competition for the more well known series, Classics Illustrated. The series used some of the same artists as that series, including the well known and very well regarded Henry Carl Keifer. Clearly Albert Kanter, the Father of the Classics Illustrated series wasn’t impressed to have another publisher muscling in on his idea and was also angered that Keifer was also churning out some of the Seaboard stories - Hamlet and She refer - and so Kanter bought the upstart in 1951...In fact, if you own The Red Badge of Courage, number 98 in the Classics Illustrated series, then you have what was planned to be number 14 in the series from Stories by Famous Authors and was purchased by Gilberton at the same time as the purchase of the publishing rights for the 13 issued. That is why The Red Badge is only 32 pages long..." Famous Authors Illustrated #1 The Scarlet Pimpernel Famous Authors Illustrated #2 Captain Blood Famous Authors Illustrated #3 She, art by Vincent Napoli Famous Authors Illustrated #4 The 39 Steps Famous Authors Illustrated #5 Beau Geste adaptation by Dick Davis; art by Henry C. Kiefer. Famous Authors Illustrated #6 Macbeth, adapted by Danna E. Dutch; art by Henry C. Kiefer Famous Authors Illustrated #7 The Window (text story: The Boy Who Cried Wolf) Famous Authors Illustrated #8 Hamlet, adapted by Danna E. Dutch; art by Henry C. Kiefer (see it here) (Text stories: The Christophers, The Skeets calls for Skill, and Everyday expressions) Famous Authors Illustrated #9 Nicholas Nickleby Famous Authors Illustrated #10 Romeo and Juliet, adapted by Danna E. Dutch; art by Henry C. Kiefer Famous Authors Illustrated #11 Ben Hur (text stories: The Word of Law, Te Cheating of Hadschi, Escape from War Prison) Famous Authors Illustrated #12 la Svengali (text stories: William Tell, The First Commandos, The Rajah Takes A Census) Famous Authors Illustrated #13 Scaramouche
Download or read book Lupo and the Curse at Buckingham Palace written by Aby King and published by Hodder Children's Books. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Film rights have been optioned to a major UK film company in this series about the palaces and the animals who share them with the ever-popular royals. It's the Queen's birthday, and the palace is ready to celebrate. But the discovery of an ancient curse threatenes to spoil the plans - for ever. Can Lupo and his friends get to the bottom of a mysterious curse which was brought to Buckingham Palace from ancient Egypt? That is ... before Vulcan gets his paws on it! And this time, brave Lupo faces another opponent in the form of a sleek and formidable queen cat called Ebony who has designs on becoming the next queen of England. Full of animal mayhem and adventure, Lupo's second book will delight all fans of the royal family - especially Prince George - and anyone who enjoys classic animal stories.
Download or read book The Blue Diamond written by Lynn Franklin and published by Lynn Franklin. This book was released on 2012-04-25 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to dive into a thrilling cozy mystery with The Blue Diamond. When thieves target her grandfather's small-town jewelry store, gemologist Kimberley West finds herself caught up in a deadly spree of kidnapping and murder. With a flawless blue diamond in hand and armed only with her standard poodle, Kim races to uncover the diamond's secrets and protect her loved ones. Along the way, she must navigate family drama and unexpected twists and turns. This fast-paced whodunit weaves diamond legend and lore, a feisty heroine and a dash of humor into a captivating mystery that will keep you guessing. Fans of David Rosenfelt, Kate Carlisle, and Kathi Daley will love this award-winning series, which can be read in any order. Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery Series: The Blue Diamond (book #1) The Pirate's Ruby (book #2) The Carolina Emerald (book #3) The Turquoise Treasure (book #4) What readers are saying about the series: “Took me back to that oh-so-delicious time when I couldn’t put a book down." "Wonderful series! Warm, funny and just delightful!" “A perfect whodunit with characters you will love and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end. Could not put it down.” “These are characters so real you want to call them up and visit. And get invited for dinner.” "Perfect reading for these very imperfect times."
Download or read book A Writer s Guide to Color written by H. R. Sinclair and published by H. R. Sinclair. This book was released on 2022-12-12 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing with color helps paint the scene. Using the specific color shade can add depth and meaning. This writer’s guide will help authors choose the perfect color with the color thesaurus. Writers can intrigue readers with historically accurate colors and terminology, pulling from superstitions, phrases, and symbolism from around the world. Previously published as The Life and Time of Color.
Download or read book The Earl s Second Chance written by Amanda McCabe and published by Oliver-Heber books. This book was released on with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An enjoyable, engrossing romance with memorable characters, a fast-paced plot, and McCabe's trademark touch of wry humor" --Romance Reviews Today A HOLT Medallion Winner National Readers' Choice Award Winner. Lady Emily Kenton was eight years old the last time she set eyes on David Huntington. She's elated that he has finally returned from India, but now she bears a terrible secret-one that could drive him away forever.
Download or read book Wild Finn S Journey written by Timo Kallioheimo and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-11-25 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timos done them all! To the Gemfields from the building sites, hes had some epic journeys filled with adventures that tested his strength, courage, and determination through the trials, tribulations, triumphs, and tragedies. They include a five-year sail around the world with his wife and daughter on their yacht Iceberg. In 1999, he was the first man to paddle an outrigger sea kayak from Fraser Island to Cape York Peninsula. It was a four-and-a-half month journey, pitting him against some of the worst weather conditions, not to mention the man eating sharks and saltwater crocodiles, and he survived by collecting rainwater and hunting for his food with his throwing spear. Then in 2003, he walked one-thousand-plus kilometers, pulling a trolley loaded with his supplies, from Mareeba to Cape York, the most northern point of Australia. A few years later, in 2006, he rode a pushbike 2,300 kilometers from the Gold Coast to Kangaroo Island in South Australia. With a combination of memories and daily journal entries, he captures the spirit of Australia in a very unique way. Like his Viking ancestors, Timo not only survived, but beat the odds.
Download or read book The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed written by Jeffrey Edward Post and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones. Dr. Post is the author of the now out-of-print book The National Gem Collection (Abrams, 1997), which has sold more than 50,000 copies. In this brand-new book, he tells the stories of the Smithsonian’s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond—and also presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and additions made to the collection since 1997. Not only a resource for learning about rare and beautiful gems, the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewels—from ordinary people to kings, emperors, maharajas, celebrities, and captains of industry.
Download or read book The Carnaby Curse written by Daoma Winston and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The evil of the Carnaby Curse has stalked Megan all of her life and now she returns to face that evil.
Download or read book Healing Power of Gems written by Dr.Gopal Sharma & Pr. Sewaram Jaipuria and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Open and Shut Case written by Harry DeMaio and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2018-03-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine if Sherlock Holmes was a bear? Alternative Universe Mysteries for Adult Animal Lovers that relate the exploits of super-sleuth Octavius Bear and his cohorts. Just for fun, this series swaps anthropomorphic animals for humans in a world very similar to our own 21st century. Earth minus homosapiens.
Download or read book The Other World Glimpses of the Supernatural Complete written by Various Authors and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To any sincere and hearty believer in Historical Christianity the advance of Materialism and the consequent denial of the Supernatural must be the cause both of alarm and sadness. The few lead, the many follow; and it is frequently the case that conclusions contrarient to the idea of the Supernatural are arrived at, after a course of reasoning, which conclusions appear to many wholly unjustified, either by the premisses adopted, or from the argument that has ensued. It has been stated, in a serial of some ability, that the final issue of the present conflict between so that things are necessarily different to what they would have been if he had not thus acted, and no disturbance nor dislocation of the system around him ensues as a consequence of such action, surely He Who contrived the system in question can subsequently interpose both in the natural and spiritual order of the world. For to deny this possibility is obviously to place God on a lower level than man; in other words, to make the Creator of all things weaker and less free than His own creatures.
Download or read book Jewels written by Victoria Finlay and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2007-08-14 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, precious stones have inspired passions and poetry, quests and curses, sacred writings and unsacred actions. In this scintillating book, journalist Victoria Finlay embarks on her own globe-circling search for the real stories behind some of the gems we prize most. Blending adventure travel, geology, exciting new research, and her own irresistible charm, Finlay has fashioned a treasure hunt for some of the most valuable, glamorous, and mysterious substances on earth. With the same intense curiosity and narrative flair she displayed in her widely-praised book Color, Finlay journeys from the underground opal churches of outback Australia to the once pearl-rich rivers of Scotland; from the peridot mines on an Apache reservation in Arizona to the remote ruby mines in the mountains of northern Burma. She risks confronting scorpions to crawl through Cleopatra’s long-deserted emerald mines, tries her hand at gem cutting in the dusty Sri Lankan city where Marco Polo bartered for sapphires, and investigates a rumor that fifty years ago most of the world’s amber was mined by prisoners in a Soviet gulag. Jewels is a unique and often exhilarating voyage through history, across cultures, deep into the earth’s mantle, and up to the glittering heights of fame, power, and wealth. From the fabled curse of the Hope Diamond, to the disturbing truths about how pearls are cultured, to the peasants who were once executed for carrying amber to the centuries-old quest by magicians and scientists to make a perfect diamond, Jewels tells dazzling stories with a wonderment and brilliance truly worthy of its subjects.
Download or read book Haunted Places written by Dennis William Hauck and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-08-27 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In almost every town in America there are places where strange things happen. The perfect companion to The International Directory of Haunted Places, this revised and updated edition of Haunted Places is both a fascinating and unusual travel guide as well as an indispensable casebook for those interested in the paranormal. From buildings and parks believed to have resident ghosts and poltergeists to areas where Bigfoot or UFO sightings are most frequently reported, Haunted Places will lead you to more than 2,000 sites of paranormal activity across the United States. Organized alphabetically by state, each entry is referenced to an extensive bibliography of sources-with descriptions, addresses, phone numbers, Web sites, and travel directions provided for all locations.
Download or read book dictionary of the bible written by william smith and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 1058 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
