This volume collects more than forty detective tales published in the same years that Sherlock Holmes earned his formidable reputation as the Great Detective. It includes stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, and others that broke ground for the detective story, as well as featuring lady sleuths in stories by Wilkie Collins, Richard Marsh, Anna Katherine Green, and others. Also included are Sherlockian Satires and Homages, in the form of respectful and comic riffs on Sherlock Holmes and his methods by Henry, Bret Harte, Mark Twain, and others.

This large-size sketchbook has a classic black cover with a removable sticker and a ribbon marker.

Calling all artists Whatever your favorite medium--from charcoal and pencil to light washes with ink and watercolors--this popular sketchbook will work perfectly for you. It features medium-weight, acid-free paper with an attractive vellum finish, as well as perforated pages that make it easy to tear our any "masterpieces" you want to frame or give as a gift. This medium-size sketchbook has a spiral binding and a classic black cover.

Calling all artists Whatever your favorite medium--from charcoal and pencil to light washes with ink and watercolors--this popular sketchbook will work perfectly for you. It features medium-weight, acid-free paper with an attractive vellum finish, as well as perforated pages that make it easy to tear our any "masterpieces" you want to frame or give as a gift. This medium-size sketchbook has a spiral binding and a classic black cover.

Chronicle your morning and evening thoughts over the course of three years--a full 156 weeks--in this beautiful gilded journal. Whether you want to note an interesting dream, a goal, or simply what you're looking forward to, you can jot down your morning thoughts in this three-year journal--and then follow up in the evening with a reflective look back on the day. Featuring the same design as our other popular guided, gilded journals, with inspiring quotes throughout, this one is organized by week instead, with morning thoughts on the left page and evening reflections on the right. Start on any day--whenever you're ready!

Take the guesswork out of getting fit With the "Personal Diet Journal," it's easy to track your progress and figure out what works best for you. It provides a wealth of information about diet and exercise, including a BMI Chart, Exercise Chart, and Fat and Calorie Food Chart. There's also a quick guide to foods rich in essential vitamins and minerals so you'll get the biggest bang for every bite you eat. Just jot down your daily stats in the journal, check your results on the weekly goal progress chart, adjust if you must--and you're on your way to becoming slimmer, stronger, and healthier

Make a sketch every day, with this special keepsake journal in classic black! It has space for you to create a drawing for each day of the year (two per page during the week), so you can chart your progress and changes over time. You can begin whenever you want, and the book includes monthly motivational quotes on the art of drawing, along with inspirational themed sketches.

This book aims to present the significance of Guru Nanak as an inspirational guide to attaining life's meaning. His message was simple but has the essence of deep spiritual knowledge. His teachings became the basis of Sikhism. He spread love, peace and unity of all faiths, teaching them mutual respect and understanding.

The top-selling Sterling Sketchbook series now features the popular new Kraft-cover format! With their quality paper and sturdy binding, this is the sketchbook of choice for both amateur and professional artists. This beautiful sketchbook contains acid-free, medium-weight drawing paper with a vellum finish that's perfect for everything from charcoal and pencil to light washes with ink and watercolor. Perforated pages make it easy to tear out "masterpieces" for framing or gift giving. All the copy (title, paper description, size, page count) appears on an attractively designed removable sticker that you can either leave on or remove for a clean, blank front cover.

This is the sketchbook every aspiring comic artist will want! If you're dreaming of drawing comics, then you need a good place where you can get your artistic vision down on paper and plan your stories. And this companion to our Manga Storyboard Sketchbook is ideal for every aspiring or practicing comic creator. With a lie-flat binding and quality paper, it contains various styles of comic storyboard layout grids for working out page ideas and plot details--along with instructions on how to use the grids. Pages are perforated for easy tear-out.

Coloring mandalas--traditional, intricate circular designs--can be a meditative, relaxing, and creative practice for children and adults alike. Begin your journey to calm with this beautifully packaged book, which presents 92 mandalas for your drawing pleasure. Choose the colors you want and treasure, frame, and display the final art.

Retold in a simple and concise manner for young children, this edition of the Mahabharata brings alive the battle of epic proportions.The beautifully illustrated book will keep children engrossed for hours.

This title is suitable for children of ages 6 to 10 years. Science has never been so easy or such fun! Young readers will enjoy exploring the world of science through the simple, safe and easy-to-do experiments and interesting information in this beautifully illustrated book.

Want to create political change? Make your voice heard with these 30 fill-in postcards! We all have something to say-so speak out, with these 30 postcards, plus tips for writing effectively to your elected officials. The personalizable cards feature four fill-in prompts: one for opposing a policy, another for supporting one, and others to say "thank you" or to urge your representatives to take action on a cause that matters to you. Whatever your point of view, this postcard book makes it easy to participate in the political life of our nation.

This title is suitable for children of ages 5 years & over. Introducing your child to the world of language, this is a wonderful guidebook that enriches young minds one word at a time. While each word has been carefully selected to meet the needs of early readers, this dictionary is filled with words that interest the children of this age group. However, this wordfinder is simply not just about words. It is filled with rich and colourful pictures throughout, making learning easy and fun. The definitions are written in simple and clear language and speak directly to the child, enabling young minds to learn independently.

This title is suitable for children of ages 6 to 10 years. Science has never been so easy or such fun! Young readers will enjoy exploring the world of science through the simple, safe and easy-to-do experiments and interesting information in this beautifully illustrated book.

An insider's guide to the length and breadth of India. This comprehensive volume, designed for the inquisitive young adventurer, takes a contemporary look at how people live in India. Children will get a glimpse of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, the communities, the physical landscape, the exotic cuisines, sports and celebrations.

Retold through centuries in time, this is the story of the strong and mighty Hanuman -- the greatest devotee of Lord Ram and he most valiant and loyal of all his soldier. This book narrates the tales of Hanuman as a playful and mischievous child, and later as he grows up to become one of the world's most heroic and noble figures. journey with us as we take you through the world of Hanuman and his adventures!

These enchanting books bring together a wide collection of the world's well-loved fairy tales, retold in a lively and delightful way. Colourful and bright illustrations bring each tale to life as you share it with your little one!

These enchanting books bring together a wide collection of the world's well-loved fairy tales, retold in a lively and delightful way. Colourful and bright illustrations bring each tale to life as you share it with your little one!

Age 6 years & over. An offering of stories especially selected to win the hearts of little girls - these are sure to feed their imagination and fill their worlds with wonder and joy. The easy-to-read text along with beautiful illustrations will only double their interest.

Filled with inspirational prompts for every day, this beautiful five-year journal makes a wonderful keepsake. With this long-term journal, you can track the evolution of your thoughts and emotions; see how your circumstances change; and discover which people, places, things, and ideas have remained meaningful to you over time. Just start filling in the blanks after the thought-provoking suggestions on each page--you can begin anytime!

The best and most effective way to develop language skills in children is through the medium of stories. Retold in simple language for young readers, the fascinating stories in this book will keep them engrossed for hours.

Book & CD. The Active English Dictionary has been extensively researched and specially designed to suit the requirements of every user. CONTEMPORARY -- Includes the latest words and phrases in current use; CONCISE -- Simple and clear meanings of words in an easy-to-read layout, making word search quick and accessible; COMPREHENSIVE -- An exhaustive list of words which includes both American and British English.