Freeman: 1281 books

Volume I contains the first three Thorndyke novels, published in 1907, 1911, and 1912, respectively. Set in London during the time that Sherlock Holmes was still in practice, these introduce us to Thorndyke and his world, as well as painting a vivid picture of the London of that era...The Red Thumb...

Penrose is an eccentric old man in possession of some dazzling gems, which he won't insure. When Dr Thorndyke is alerted to a burglary at his house, a scrap of paper is found with the word 'lobster' on it along with two Latin words. Meanwhile, Penrose has fled in panic after a car accident. The police...

First, there are two seemingly unrelated events: the murder of a constable in pursuit of a diamond thief and the attempt to poison a potter by using arsenic. The connection lies in the presence of Dr. Oldfield, a Dr. Thorndyke’s former student, who happened to find the constable body and served...

Georgetown is the third-oldest city in the state of South Carolina and the county seat of Georgetown County. Named for King George III of England, Georgetown County lies on the Atlantic Ocean surrounding Winyah Bay. The county's rivers--Santee, Sampit, Black, Pee Dee, and Waccamaw--were named by the...

As you radiate peace and goodwill, you open up the channels for Gods love to come in. Every day, we have to blot out noises and chatter and listen for the voice of God and respond accordingly. The acceptable time is not the length of time. It is the due time God has alloted for his children. The choices...

REA's MAXnotes for William Golding's Lord of the Flies MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes...

A hardboiled mystery featuring a Nigerian detective turned New York City taxi driver who must prove his son’s innocence in a grisly murder case.   Forced from Nigeria after investigating one too many corruption cases, former detective Joseph Soyinka and his son, Yomi, have settled into a quieter...

This volume contains the papers presented at the annual Concurrences Journal conference held on 21 February 2014 at the French Ministry for the Economy. After the traditional « State of the Union », presented by Vice President Joaquín Almunia in the context of the « after » economic crisis, the...

Six classic ghost stories from the first recipient of the William Dean Howells Medal for Distinction in Fiction. Lightly edited for modern readers, the bones of the stories are just as she told them with no changes to plot or settings. Best of all the book includes the original unedited versions in...

In this charming short story geared for younger readers, a young girl named Comfort is very proud of the gold ring that was gifted to her when she was born by her namesake Aunt Comfort. But when young Comfort takes the ring to school to show her friends, things don't turn out exactly how she had planned.

Eight poignant tales vividly portray patient, self-reliant heroines living in small New England villages .Well-known title story plus "A New England Nun," "Old Woman Magoun," "Gentian," "One Good Time," "The Selfishness of Amelia Lamkin," "The...