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The Burgess Bird Book for Children is a children's book that tells the story of different birds and their habitats. The book uses inventive language to explain the different features of each bird, as well as their behavior. The book is meant to educate children about the natural world and inspire them to care for animals.
William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. It has been three years since Inspector Holmes was seen falling to his death, but Watson is still reluctant to believe it. He has been closely following crimes reported in the newspapers and begins to investigate the murder of Ronald Adair, a case that would have interested his friend greatly… Robert Hardy, known to many for playing Cornelius Fudge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is the expert reader to bring perhaps the most anticipated Sherlock Holmes story of all time to life. For fans of Jules Verne (Around the World in Eighty Days), Emily Brontë (Wuthering Heights), Cgp Books (GCSE English Shakespeare Text Guide), Jane Austen (Mansfield Park), and Mary Shelley (Frankenstein).Voir livre
Arnold Bennett's splendidly comic portrayal of Edward Henry Machin, known as Denry to his mother to save time, is set in Bursley, one of the author's Five Towns of Staffordshire. Starting in 1897, when Denry first saw the smoke of the potbanks, the tale chronicles his rise to fame and wealth including such events as improving his exam results to guarantee success, adjusting the guest list of the municipal ball to include himself and then daring to ask the Countess of Chell to dance! Denry is given a week's notice as a result of this last impertinence but soon turns it to his advantage, setting up in business as a Rent Collector and Estate Agent. Eventually Denry becomes Bursley's youngest Mayor having gained the reputation of the Five Towns greatest "Card."Voir livre
First published in Macmillan's Magazine for December 1889 , as "Great Krishna Mulvaney", in Harper's Short Stories in September 1890, and collected in The Courting of Dinah Shadd and other stories in 1890 (USA) , Mine Own People in 1891 (USA), and Life's Handicap in 1891.The 'Soldiers Three' are badly short of beer money, and Mulvaney is charged with going out and finding funds. On a railway construction site he finds Dearsley, a foreman who has been defrauding his native workmen on a grand scale. Each month they have to buy raffle tickets, for which the prize is a magnificent queen's palanquin (sedan chair), enamelled, brocaded, and lined with silk. Each month, on pain of dismissal, the winner gives the palanquin back to Dearsley.Voir livre
🎧 Dive into the captivating world of Sherlock Holmes with "A Study in Scarlet" by Arthur Conan Doyle, now available as an engaging audiobook! Transport yourself to Victorian London as you follow the brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his trusted companion, Dr. John Watson, on their first thrilling adventure together. Narrated with impeccable skill, this audiobook brings to life the intricate plot, rich characters, and suspenseful twists that have made "A Study in Scarlet" a timeless classic. Join Holmes and Watson as they unravel a complex mystery involving murder, revenge, and hidden secrets. Whether you're a longtime fan of Sherlock Holmes or new to the series, this audiobook offers a captivating experience for all listeners. Lose yourself in the atmospheric narration, as you piece together clues alongside the iconic detective duo. Perfect for long commutes, cozy evenings at home, or any time you want to escape into a world of intrigue and deduction, "A Study in Scarlet" audiobook is a must-have addition to your collection. Immerse yourself in the brilliance of Arthur Conan Doyle's storytelling and experience the thrill of the chase as Holmes and Watson race against time to solve the case. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience one of literature's most beloved mysteries in a whole new way. Start listening now!Voir livre
Do you want to listen to The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor? If so then keep reading…In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor,” Poirot investigates the case of a middle-aged man who died under suspicious circumstances just weeks after insuring his life for 50,000 pounds. Could the man, who was in financial straits, have killed himself to benefit his beautiful young wife?What are you waiting for The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor is one click away, start listening now!Voir livre
The story of a young Englishman who becomes a teacher at a Belgian girls’ school from the author of Jane Eyre.An orphan taken in by his uncles and educated at Eton, William Crimsworth rejects his relatives’ plans to marry him off to his cousin and set him up with a career in the church, so he leaves to make his own way in the world. Unfortunately, William’s attempt to become a tradesman leads to unhappiness—but when he makes his way to Belgium and finds a place at a girls’ school as a teacher, his future is irrevocably changed. Though it remained unpublished until after her death, The Professor was Charlotte Brontë’s first novel, inspired by her own experiences as a student and teacher, which lend the story the emotional power for which her fiction is so well known.Voir livre
