Author: G. H. Teed
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1988304962
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
A down and out, Dr. Huxton Rymer is captured during a burglary; fortunately his captor is looking for an accomplice in another venture he has going on. Rymer welcomes an opportunity and they partner up, with a swindle sale of an island Banana Plantation in Costa Rica. Britisher, David Greig, visiting New York, buys the plantation only to be told that his title is void as he arrives at the island. Greig narrowly escapes death when he goes to claim the island. He travels to London to contract Sexton Blake to resolve the issue and the problem of duplicate ownership.
The Mystery of the Banana Plantation
Author: G. H. Teed
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1988304962
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
A down and out, Dr. Huxton Rymer is captured during a burglary; fortunately his captor is looking for an accomplice in another venture he has going on. Rymer welcomes an opportunity and they partner up, with a swindle sale of an island Banana Plantation in Costa Rica. Britisher, David Greig, visiting New York, buys the plantation only to be told that his title is void as he arrives at the island. Greig narrowly escapes death when he goes to claim the island. He travels to London to contract Sexton Blake to resolve the issue and the problem of duplicate ownership.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1988304962
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
A down and out, Dr. Huxton Rymer is captured during a burglary; fortunately his captor is looking for an accomplice in another venture he has going on. Rymer welcomes an opportunity and they partner up, with a swindle sale of an island Banana Plantation in Costa Rica. Britisher, David Greig, visiting New York, buys the plantation only to be told that his title is void as he arrives at the island. Greig narrowly escapes death when he goes to claim the island. He travels to London to contract Sexton Blake to resolve the issue and the problem of duplicate ownership.
Banana
Author: Dan Koeppel
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781594630385
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
"Award-winning journalist Dan Koeppel navigates across the planet and throughout history, telling the cultural and scientific story of the world's most ubiquitous fruit"--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781594630385
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
"Award-winning journalist Dan Koeppel navigates across the planet and throughout history, telling the cultural and scientific story of the world's most ubiquitous fruit"--Page 4 of cover.
The Roy J. Snell Mystery MEGAPACK ®
Author: Roy J. Snell
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479405213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2479
Book Description
Roy Judson Snell was a prolific writer for the young adult market, penning more than 75 adventure and mystery stories aimed at boys and girls. He also wrote under the names of David O'Hara, James Craig, and one book under Joseph Marino. While most of his works have entered the public domain, a handful (such as "The Hidden Trail" in this volume) remain in copyright. Wildside Press tracked down his family and arranged to bring all of his works back into print in definitive editions, both in paperback and ebook formats. This volume collects 20 of Roy J. Snell's "Mystery Stories for Boys" series. Enjoy! Included are: TRIPLE SPIES LOST IN THE AIR PANTHER EYE THE CRIMSON FLASH WHITE FIRE THE BLACK SCHOONER THE HIDDEN TRAIL THE FIREBUG RED LURE FORBIDDEN CARGOES JOHNNY LONGBOW THE ROPE OF GOLD THE ARROW OF FIRE RIDDLE OF THE STORM THE GALLOPING GHOST WHISPERS AT DAWN MYSTERY WINGS RED DYNAMITE THE SHADOW PASSES SIGN OF THE GREEN ARROW If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more 190+ other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479405213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2479
Book Description
Roy Judson Snell was a prolific writer for the young adult market, penning more than 75 adventure and mystery stories aimed at boys and girls. He also wrote under the names of David O'Hara, James Craig, and one book under Joseph Marino. While most of his works have entered the public domain, a handful (such as "The Hidden Trail" in this volume) remain in copyright. Wildside Press tracked down his family and arranged to bring all of his works back into print in definitive editions, both in paperback and ebook formats. This volume collects 20 of Roy J. Snell's "Mystery Stories for Boys" series. Enjoy! Included are: TRIPLE SPIES LOST IN THE AIR PANTHER EYE THE CRIMSON FLASH WHITE FIRE THE BLACK SCHOONER THE HIDDEN TRAIL THE FIREBUG RED LURE FORBIDDEN CARGOES JOHNNY LONGBOW THE ROPE OF GOLD THE ARROW OF FIRE RIDDLE OF THE STORM THE GALLOPING GHOST WHISPERS AT DAWN MYSTERY WINGS RED DYNAMITE THE SHADOW PASSES SIGN OF THE GREEN ARROW If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more 190+ other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!
Bumoni's Banana Trees
Author: Mita Bordoloi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789390834259
Category : Banana growers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Children's story based on a cluster of villages in central Assam's Nagaon district where farmers found a way of keeping crop-raiding elephants off their crops, by setting aside land to create a meal zone for them
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789390834259
Category : Banana growers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Children's story based on a cluster of villages in central Assam's Nagaon district where farmers found a way of keeping crop-raiding elephants off their crops, by setting aside land to create a meal zone for them
The Mystery of the Black Pyramids... Solved!
Author: Cornel M. A. van Strijp
Publisher: Solved Mysteries Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
Are there pyramids in the Canary Islands? World-famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl thought so, and created a tourist park around them. Other investigators have found identical structures in Sicily, Mauritius, and the Azores. Step pyramids, made of lava stones, on islands thousands of miles apart... Who built these monuments? When did they build them, and why? To answer these questions, investigative reporter Cornel M.A. van Strijp takes you on a trip along the volcanic islands where the so-called 'black pyramids' can be found. During this voyage of discovery, you will encounter many controversial ideas and passionate beliefs about mysterious structures. You will also find completely disregarded scientific research that holds the key to understanding the phenomenon. By the end of the book, you will be able to decide for yourself if the media claims about these step pyramids are true... If you are a 'believer', this book will challenge your convictions. If you are a 'doubter', it can help you decide. But whatever your thoughts on the matter, "The Mystery of the Black Pyramids... Solved!" is a must-read if you enjoy historical enigmas. NOTE: This edition in ebook format has over 100 color illustrations.
Publisher: Solved Mysteries Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
Are there pyramids in the Canary Islands? World-famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl thought so, and created a tourist park around them. Other investigators have found identical structures in Sicily, Mauritius, and the Azores. Step pyramids, made of lava stones, on islands thousands of miles apart... Who built these monuments? When did they build them, and why? To answer these questions, investigative reporter Cornel M.A. van Strijp takes you on a trip along the volcanic islands where the so-called 'black pyramids' can be found. During this voyage of discovery, you will encounter many controversial ideas and passionate beliefs about mysterious structures. You will also find completely disregarded scientific research that holds the key to understanding the phenomenon. By the end of the book, you will be able to decide for yourself if the media claims about these step pyramids are true... If you are a 'believer', this book will challenge your convictions. If you are a 'doubter', it can help you decide. But whatever your thoughts on the matter, "The Mystery of the Black Pyramids... Solved!" is a must-read if you enjoy historical enigmas. NOTE: This edition in ebook format has over 100 color illustrations.
Black Spaniard Creek
Author: G. H. Teed
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1988304970
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
SEXTON BLAKE and the fascinating Mlle. ROXANE in a new, long complete thrill-yarn of action and detective work in Canada and the West Indies. Thrills, Mystery-and Sexton Blake-in Jamaica!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1988304970
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
SEXTON BLAKE and the fascinating Mlle. ROXANE in a new, long complete thrill-yarn of action and detective work in Canada and the West Indies. Thrills, Mystery-and Sexton Blake-in Jamaica!
A History of Food
Author: Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 144430514X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
The story of cuisine and the social history of eating is afascinating one, and Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat covers all itsaspects in this classic history. New expanded edition of a classic book, originally published togreat critical acclaim from Raymond Blanc, The New YorkTimes, The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent andmore Tells the story of man’s relationship with food fromearliest times to the present day Includes a new foreword by acclaimed food writer Betty Fussell,a preface by the author, updated bibliography, and a new chapterbringing the story up to date New edition in jacketed hardback, with c.70 illustrations and anew glossy color plate section "Indispensable, and an endlessly fascinating book. The view isstaggering. Not a book to digest at one or several sittings. Savorit instead, one small slice at a time, accompanied by a very finewine." –New York Times "This book is not only impressive for the knowledge it provides,it is unique in its integration of historical anecdotes and factualdata. It is a marvellous reference to a great many topics." –Raymond Blanc "Quirky, encyclopaedic, and hugely entertaining. Adelight." –Sunday Telegraph "It's the best book when you are looking for very clear butinteresting stories. Everything is cross-referenced to anextraordinary degree, which is great because the information givenis so complex and interweaving." –The Independent "A History of Food is a monumental work, a prodigiousfeat of careful scholarship, patient research and attention todetail. Full of astonishing but insufficiently known facts." –Times Higher Education Supplement
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 144430514X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
The story of cuisine and the social history of eating is afascinating one, and Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat covers all itsaspects in this classic history. New expanded edition of a classic book, originally published togreat critical acclaim from Raymond Blanc, The New YorkTimes, The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent andmore Tells the story of man’s relationship with food fromearliest times to the present day Includes a new foreword by acclaimed food writer Betty Fussell,a preface by the author, updated bibliography, and a new chapterbringing the story up to date New edition in jacketed hardback, with c.70 illustrations and anew glossy color plate section "Indispensable, and an endlessly fascinating book. The view isstaggering. Not a book to digest at one or several sittings. Savorit instead, one small slice at a time, accompanied by a very finewine." –New York Times "This book is not only impressive for the knowledge it provides,it is unique in its integration of historical anecdotes and factualdata. It is a marvellous reference to a great many topics." –Raymond Blanc "Quirky, encyclopaedic, and hugely entertaining. Adelight." –Sunday Telegraph "It's the best book when you are looking for very clear butinteresting stories. Everything is cross-referenced to anextraordinary degree, which is great because the information givenis so complex and interweaving." –The Independent "A History of Food is a monumental work, a prodigiousfeat of careful scholarship, patient research and attention todetail. Full of astonishing but insufficiently known facts." –Times Higher Education Supplement
Piracy
Author: G. H. Teed
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1989788025
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Sexton Blake fights the bootleggers and pirates of America's Rum Row. A tensely-told tale of 'tec work and thrills, introducing also Mlle. Roxane. Complete! Drama, Action, Thrills-and Sexton Blake! Roxane Harfield, born in New Brunswick, Canada, is featured in this story. Her knowledge of the New Brunswick South-East shoreline, and Bay of Fundy, is a key feature of this thriller from USA prohibition days. Also included is 'The Sexton Blake Works of George Hamilton Teed' in the "Union Jack" and "The Sexton Blake Library"
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1989788025
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Sexton Blake fights the bootleggers and pirates of America's Rum Row. A tensely-told tale of 'tec work and thrills, introducing also Mlle. Roxane. Complete! Drama, Action, Thrills-and Sexton Blake! Roxane Harfield, born in New Brunswick, Canada, is featured in this story. Her knowledge of the New Brunswick South-East shoreline, and Bay of Fundy, is a key feature of this thriller from USA prohibition days. Also included is 'The Sexton Blake Works of George Hamilton Teed' in the "Union Jack" and "The Sexton Blake Library"
Mysterious Boat
Author: Alexander Butziger
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409208184
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
The new Kevin Traynor novel: THE MYSTERY OF THE MYSTERIOUS BOAT Death from the fog? For decades, a ghostly boat has been haunting an old house in Malibu. Where others have failed, Kevin Traynor takes charge. A sneaky star, an altruistic activist, a strange scientist - is one of them conjuring up the ghosts? From Venice and South Central to the Hollywood Hills runs the chase: Who is the cat, who the mouse? Fire, arrows, gunshot, and predators from another dimension: Wherever they go, Traynor and his friends are threatened by sinister stalkers. Finally, Traynor has to face the ghouls himself - and Traynor and company are on the menu! Plus a bonus story: THE SECRET OF THE LOST TRIBE Swallowed by the wilderness... Who in the world were the Anasazi? And whatever became of them? Kevin Traynor is bound to find out. Just follow the ghost riders through the badlands of New Mexico... Kevin Traynor. With the right to be politically incorrect.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409208184
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
The new Kevin Traynor novel: THE MYSTERY OF THE MYSTERIOUS BOAT Death from the fog? For decades, a ghostly boat has been haunting an old house in Malibu. Where others have failed, Kevin Traynor takes charge. A sneaky star, an altruistic activist, a strange scientist - is one of them conjuring up the ghosts? From Venice and South Central to the Hollywood Hills runs the chase: Who is the cat, who the mouse? Fire, arrows, gunshot, and predators from another dimension: Wherever they go, Traynor and his friends are threatened by sinister stalkers. Finally, Traynor has to face the ghouls himself - and Traynor and company are on the menu! Plus a bonus story: THE SECRET OF THE LOST TRIBE Swallowed by the wilderness... Who in the world were the Anasazi? And whatever became of them? Kevin Traynor is bound to find out. Just follow the ghost riders through the badlands of New Mexico... Kevin Traynor. With the right to be politically incorrect.
The Great Economic Mysteries Book
Author: Mark C. Schug
Publisher: Council for Economic Educat
ISBN: 9781561831258
Category : Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This publication introduces students in grades 48 to an economic way of thinking through exploring the mysteries of everyday life. Students solve each mystery by responding to hints provided by simple true/false questions and by reference to a logical system of reasoning that applies basic economic principles.
Publisher: Council for Economic Educat
ISBN: 9781561831258
Category : Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This publication introduces students in grades 48 to an economic way of thinking through exploring the mysteries of everyday life. Students solve each mystery by responding to hints provided by simple true/false questions and by reference to a logical system of reasoning that applies basic economic principles.