Author: Bill Mason Publisher: Wildside Press LLC ISBN: 1479449210 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 214
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Sherlock Holmes is one of the most recognizable—and most parodied—names in western literature. Bill Mason, BSI, collects and annotates these parody names, from the first one that appeared in 1891, to the present day. As Mason says in his introduction: One of the great aspects of Sherlock Holmes is the fact that, just as the character himself is subject to endless variation, so is his name. Ellery Queen noted that the name itself “is particularly susceptible to the twistings and mis-shapenings of burlesque minded authors.” Surely, Arthur Conan Doyle, who struggled a little with what he was going to call his detective hero, could not have known just how perfect the name he finally selected—Sherlock Holmes—would be for parody, for rhyme, for the transposing of letters and sounds, for the substitution of suggestive words in the name of a comic character. Mason’s listings are an invaluable resource for the Holmsian scholar, researcher, or for those interested in whiling away a few hours with a delightful and chuckle-inspiring volume.
Author: Lorenzo McLellan Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1725395347 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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Understanding simple math equations can provide a strong basis for learning more advanced concepts in math. With the help of this enjoyable book, readers develop a knowledge of important multiplication skills. Key parts of elementary math curricula are reinforced through exciting activities that keep readers of all ages and levels engaged. Vibrant illustrations correlate closely with the questions posed, and simple sections of text guide readers in solving each problem. Puzzle-like activities, featuring friendly and fun characters, make for an exciting way to learn.
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1472947622 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 780
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Foreword by William Sutcliffe, author of Are you Experienced?, New Boy and We See Everything The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as practical advice on who to contact across the media and how to get published. New articles for the 2020 edition include: - Davinia Andrew-Lynch A message for under-represented writers: We Want You - Clémentine Beauvais Writing and translating children's fiction - Holly Bourne Dealing with tough issues in YA fiction - Natasha Farrant Writing about love and loss for children - Kiran Millwood Hargrave Writing magic into fiction - Salvatore Rubbino The craft of the illustrator - Deirdre Sullivan Reinventing old stories for new readers
Author: Tim Collins Publisher: Buster Books ISBN: 9781780557502 Category : Languages : en Pages : 192
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When the crown jewels go missing from Buckingham Kennel, it's up to super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick Dr Catson to solve the crime.
Author: Ron Brackin Publisher: ISBN: 9780989746328 Category : Detective and mystery stories, American Languages : en Pages : 128
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Before 221b Baker Street, young Sherlock Holmes lodged in his rooms at Christ Church, Oxford. Before Dr. John H. Watson, Holmes was accompanied in his adventures by his college don, Rev. Charles Dodgson, aka Lewis Carroll (yes, Alice's Lewis Carroll). And before the tin dispatch box with its trove of unpublished adventures, there was discovered, in an old leather document case, a most unusual manuscript, published now for the first time. Be prepared to enter the dark underworld of Victorian London - Seven Dials, Billingsgate, and the waterfront! A world peopled with murderers and magicians, royalty and rogues! A series of jewel thefts suddenly turns to murder. And Holmes and Dodgson are led from an old English manor through a magician's workshop beneath the mysterious Egyptian Hall to one of her majesty's most closely guarded secrets. "Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of the Deadly Illusion" is Victorian mystery at its tastiest. "As nineteenth-century specialist, I found it wonderfully evocative of that period. I found the prison sermon spellbinding..." La Donna Flagg, Honor Books
Author: Kate Mulgrew Publisher: Little, Brown ISBN: 0316334308 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 291
Book Description
Raised by unconventional Irish Catholics who knew "how to drink, how to dance, how to talk, and how to stir up the devil," Kate Mulgrew grew up with poetry and drama in her bones. But in her mother, a would-be artist burdened by the endless arrival of new babies, young Kate saw the consequences of a dream deferred. Determined to pursue her own no matter the cost, at 18 she left her small Midwestern town for New York, where, studying with the legendary Stella Adler, she learned the lesson that would define her as an actress: "Use it," Adler told her. Whatever disappointment, pain, or anger life throws in your path, channel it into the work. It was a lesson she would need. At twenty-two, just as her career was taking off, she became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter. Having already signed the adoption papers, she was allowed only a fleeting glimpse of her child. As her star continued to rise, her life became increasingly demanding and fulfilling, a whirlwind of passionate love affairs, life-saving friendships, and bone-crunching work. Through it all, Mulgrew remained haunted by the loss of her daughter, until, two decades later, she found the courage to face the past and step into the most challenging role of her life, both on and off screen. We know Kate Mulgrew for the strong women she's played -- Captain Janeway on Star Trek ; the tough-as-nails "Red" on Orange is the New Black. Now, we meet the most inspiring and memorable character of all: herself. By turns irreverent and soulful, laugh-out-loud funny and heart-piercingly sad, Born with Teeth is the breathtaking memoir of a woman who dares to live life to the fullest, on her own terms.
Author: Bonnie MacBird Publisher: HarperCollins UK ISBN: 0008129681 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 336
Book Description
London. A snowy December, 1888. Sherlock Holmes, 34, is languishing and back on cocaine after a disastrous Ripper investigation. Watson can neither comfort nor rouse his friend – until a strangely encoded letter arrives from Paris.
Author: Jonny Marx Publisher: Spark Publishing Group ISBN: 9781411479135 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Meet Sherlock Bones and his trusted companion, Dr. Catson--and join them on a fun math mystery adventure! This activity storybook has a cool "reveal feature" with a magnifying device. Sherlock Bones and Dr. Catson are on the case, out to catch cunning criminals! Come along and help, as they use addition, subtraction, and some fractions to break codes, make it through mazes, and follow a trail of puzzles. It's up to kids to figure out the answers, solve robberies (including of a priceless diamond), and foil Professor Moriratty's evil plans.
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 0199555648 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 337
Book Description
These are the last twelve stories Conan Doyle wrote about Holmes and Watson. They reflect the disillusioned world of the 1920s and also include some of the wittiest passages in the series.
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