Author: Frank Rodgers
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408109468
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
When Mr Croc reads a detective story, he decides to be the next Sherlock Holmes! He is desperate to play the part of the great detective in the local play, but no one seems to recognise his talent. Then Mr Croc discovers that there is a real-life mystery to solve - a jewel thief is targeting the theatre. Mr Croc steps up and offers to solve the crime, but is he up to it?
Sherlock Mr Croc
Author: Frank Rodgers
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408109468
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
When Mr Croc reads a detective story, he decides to be the next Sherlock Holmes! He is desperate to play the part of the great detective in the local play, but no one seems to recognise his talent. Then Mr Croc discovers that there is a real-life mystery to solve - a jewel thief is targeting the theatre. Mr Croc steps up and offers to solve the crime, but is he up to it?
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408109468
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
When Mr Croc reads a detective story, he decides to be the next Sherlock Holmes! He is desperate to play the part of the great detective in the local play, but no one seems to recognise his talent. Then Mr Croc discovers that there is a real-life mystery to solve - a jewel thief is targeting the theatre. Mr Croc steps up and offers to solve the crime, but is he up to it?
North Expose Sherlock Castle Breaking Bad Croc Dundee Undercover Brother Caddyshack Teen Wolf Gravity
Author: Jim Fenn
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312071125
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
Join the hilarious adventures of Sheer Luck Homes and Dr. What's Up; mystery writer Ditch Hassle and his muse, Detective cat Bucket; Water "Uncertainty Principle" White, the Breakfast Bad drug dealer and his sidekick, Pinkeye; Muck Dumb Dumb and Sue E. Pig; Tighty Whitey and Secretly Black; Canny Nooner and Tide Wet of the Bushed Wood County Club; Spot Howler and Stales; Rainy Rock and Kowalski of Vanishing Point, make that 'Gravity, It's the Law.'
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312071125
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
Join the hilarious adventures of Sheer Luck Homes and Dr. What's Up; mystery writer Ditch Hassle and his muse, Detective cat Bucket; Water "Uncertainty Principle" White, the Breakfast Bad drug dealer and his sidekick, Pinkeye; Muck Dumb Dumb and Sue E. Pig; Tighty Whitey and Secretly Black; Canny Nooner and Tide Wet of the Bushed Wood County Club; Spot Howler and Stales; Rainy Rock and Kowalski of Vanishing Point, make that 'Gravity, It's the Law.'
Sherlock Holmes. Inglese
Author: Daniele Della Rocca
Publisher: Youcanprint
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1061
Book Description
Una guida al celebre personaggio, illustrata con numerose fotografie e poster. Il libro comprende cast, trame e commenti di film, adattamenti teatrali, romanzi e fumetti, in un arco di oltre 130 anni. An a-z guide to the famous detective, illustrated with numerous photographs and posters. The book includes cast, storylines and film comments, theatrical adaptations, novels and comics, in over 100 years.
Publisher: Youcanprint
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1061
Book Description
Una guida al celebre personaggio, illustrata con numerose fotografie e poster. Il libro comprende cast, trame e commenti di film, adattamenti teatrali, romanzi e fumetti, in un arco di oltre 130 anni. An a-z guide to the famous detective, illustrated with numerous photographs and posters. The book includes cast, storylines and film comments, theatrical adaptations, novels and comics, in over 100 years.
The Writers Directory
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
A Holmes by Any Other Name
Author: Bill Mason
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479449210
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479449210
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
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.
The Witch's Dog
Author: Frank Rodgers
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140384666
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Wilf wants to be a witch's dog. His friends don't think he can as witches don't usually have dogs as pets - they have cats, spiders and bats. But when Wilf sees an advertisement for a witch's pet he decides to apply. He disguises himself as a cat which nearly works until his disguise falls apart. But Weenie the witch hasn't had any other applicants and so decides to give Wilf a try. He helps Weenie with her flying and her spells and ends up as Witch's Pet of the Year at the Annual Show.
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140384666
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Wilf wants to be a witch's dog. His friends don't think he can as witches don't usually have dogs as pets - they have cats, spiders and bats. But when Wilf sees an advertisement for a witch's pet he decides to apply. He disguises himself as a cat which nearly works until his disguise falls apart. But Weenie the witch hasn't had any other applicants and so decides to give Wilf a try. He helps Weenie with her flying and her spells and ends up as Witch's Pet of the Year at the Annual Show.
The Adventure of the Devil's Foot
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775451704
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Holmes' much-needed spa vacation in Cornwall is cut short when a bizarre case crops up, prompting the famed detective and his assistant Watson to get involved. Although the strange tragedy that befalls a local family is initially blamed upon the Devil himself, Holmes' clever sleuthing proves that the true perpetrator was all too human.
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775451704
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Holmes' much-needed spa vacation in Cornwall is cut short when a bizarre case crops up, prompting the famed detective and his assistant Watson to get involved. Although the strange tragedy that befalls a local family is initially blamed upon the Devil himself, Holmes' clever sleuthing proves that the true perpetrator was all too human.
Bringing Home the Birkin
Author: Michael Tonello
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061734217
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
An insider's hilarious, whirlwind account of his years spent globe-trotting in search of the holy grail of handbags: the Birkin For more than twenty years, the Hermès Birkin bag has been the iconic symbol of fashion, luxury, and wealth. Though the bag is often seen dangling from the arms of celebrities, there is a fabled waiting list of more than two years to buy one from Hermès, and the average fashionista has a better chance of climbing Mount Everest in Prada pumps than of possessing one of these coveted carryalls. Unless, of course, she happens to know Michael Tonello . . . Michael's newfound career started with an impulsive move to Barcelona, a vanished job assignment, no work visa, and an Hermès scarf sold on eBay to generate some quick cash. But soon the resourceful Michael discovered the truth about the waiting list and figured out the secret to getting Hermès to part with one of these precious bags. Millions of dollars worth of Birkins later, Michael had become one of eBay's most successful entrepreneurs—and a Robin Hood to thousands of desperate rich women. With down-to-earth wit, Michael chronicles the unusual ventures that took him to nearly every continent, from eBay to Paris auction house and into the lives of celebrities and poseurs. Flirting with danger, Michael recounts the heady rush of hand delivering his first big score to famed songwriter Carole Bayer Sager in Paris; how he had to hire thugs to rescue a bag that one of his "shoppers" held for ransom; and the story of the Oscar-worthy performances that allowed him to snag "reserved" bags from other, less dogged Birkin seekers. Whether he's relating his wining and dining, buying and selling, dodging and weaving, laughing and crying, or schmoozing and stammering, Michael is a master raconteur who weaves together tales of hunting Birkins in the world's most posh locales, memories of meals that would make any gastronome salivate, anecdotes of obsessed collectors with insatiable desires, and sweetly intimate stories about his family, friends, and finding true love. The result is a memoir that is distinctive, fun, page-turning, and as addictive as its namesake.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061734217
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
An insider's hilarious, whirlwind account of his years spent globe-trotting in search of the holy grail of handbags: the Birkin For more than twenty years, the Hermès Birkin bag has been the iconic symbol of fashion, luxury, and wealth. Though the bag is often seen dangling from the arms of celebrities, there is a fabled waiting list of more than two years to buy one from Hermès, and the average fashionista has a better chance of climbing Mount Everest in Prada pumps than of possessing one of these coveted carryalls. Unless, of course, she happens to know Michael Tonello . . . Michael's newfound career started with an impulsive move to Barcelona, a vanished job assignment, no work visa, and an Hermès scarf sold on eBay to generate some quick cash. But soon the resourceful Michael discovered the truth about the waiting list and figured out the secret to getting Hermès to part with one of these precious bags. Millions of dollars worth of Birkins later, Michael had become one of eBay's most successful entrepreneurs—and a Robin Hood to thousands of desperate rich women. With down-to-earth wit, Michael chronicles the unusual ventures that took him to nearly every continent, from eBay to Paris auction house and into the lives of celebrities and poseurs. Flirting with danger, Michael recounts the heady rush of hand delivering his first big score to famed songwriter Carole Bayer Sager in Paris; how he had to hire thugs to rescue a bag that one of his "shoppers" held for ransom; and the story of the Oscar-worthy performances that allowed him to snag "reserved" bags from other, less dogged Birkin seekers. Whether he's relating his wining and dining, buying and selling, dodging and weaving, laughing and crying, or schmoozing and stammering, Michael is a master raconteur who weaves together tales of hunting Birkins in the world's most posh locales, memories of meals that would make any gastronome salivate, anecdotes of obsessed collectors with insatiable desires, and sweetly intimate stories about his family, friends, and finding true love. The result is a memoir that is distinctive, fun, page-turning, and as addictive as its namesake.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 1400077656
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Fans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe—with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi—navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to “help people with problems in their lives.” Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witchdoctors. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency received two Booker Judges’ Special Recommendations and was voted one of the International Books of the Year and the Millennium by the Times Literary Supplement.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 1400077656
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Fans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe—with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi—navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to “help people with problems in their lives.” Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witchdoctors. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency received two Booker Judges’ Special Recommendations and was voted one of the International Books of the Year and the Millennium by the Times Literary Supplement.
Secrets of the Nile
Author: Paulene Turner
Publisher: Salty Dog Press
ISBN: 0645730815
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
If you're reading this, it may mean I don't exist any more. Time travel's like that. Here today, erased tomorrow. Madison Bryant, 16, is escaping an awkward romance when she leaps into her friend Riley's latest invention--a time machine--as it blasts off on its maiden voyage to Ancient Egypt. Setting down by the Nile in a swirl of sand, the pair plan to stay for a day or two and observe, not interact with anyone. But when a local girl invites them to her family home, they're drawn into village dramas and can't resist using knowledge from the future to help. An epidemic of dental troubles? Riley introduces toothpaste to the ancient culture. The vizier's teenage son drowning in a hippo-filled river? Maddy rescues him using life-saving techniques acquired on a Sydney beach. Sure, she's read time travel stories with those warnings about not changing the past in case it changes the future in unimaginable ways. But they don't apply to her. She's just an ordinary girl -- a mere speck of sand in the vast desert of time. And nothing she does could ever change the course of history. Could it? A high-stakes fast-paced adventure in mysterious Ancient Egypt.
Publisher: Salty Dog Press
ISBN: 0645730815
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
If you're reading this, it may mean I don't exist any more. Time travel's like that. Here today, erased tomorrow. Madison Bryant, 16, is escaping an awkward romance when she leaps into her friend Riley's latest invention--a time machine--as it blasts off on its maiden voyage to Ancient Egypt. Setting down by the Nile in a swirl of sand, the pair plan to stay for a day or two and observe, not interact with anyone. But when a local girl invites them to her family home, they're drawn into village dramas and can't resist using knowledge from the future to help. An epidemic of dental troubles? Riley introduces toothpaste to the ancient culture. The vizier's teenage son drowning in a hippo-filled river? Maddy rescues him using life-saving techniques acquired on a Sydney beach. Sure, she's read time travel stories with those warnings about not changing the past in case it changes the future in unimaginable ways. But they don't apply to her. She's just an ordinary girl -- a mere speck of sand in the vast desert of time. And nothing she does could ever change the course of history. Could it? A high-stakes fast-paced adventure in mysterious Ancient Egypt.