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A "Blue Carbuncle" is stolen from a hotel suite, and a former felon is soon arrested. However, an acquaintance of Holmes discovers the carbuncle in the throat of a Christmas goose. Holmes traces the owner of the goose, but soon determines that he was not the thief by offering him a replacement goose. The detective continues his search, first to an inn and then a dealer in Covent Garden. The dealer refuses to provide Holmes with information about the source of the goose, but Holmes observes another man trying to find the same information, and confronts him.

Neville St. Clair, a respectable businessman, has disappeared and his wife claims she saw him at the upper window of an opium den. Rushing upstairs to the room she found only a beggar who denied any knowledge of St. Clair – whose clothes are later found in the room, and his coat, laden with coins, in the River Thames outside the window.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. It was first published on 14 October 1892; the individual stories had been serialised in The Strand Magazine between July 1891 and June 1892. The stories are not in chronological order, and the only characters common to all twelve are Holmes and Dr. Watson. The stories are related in first-person narrative from Watson's point of view. In general the stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes identify, and try to correct, social injustices.

Inspector Lestrade asks for Holmes's help after Charles McCarthy is murdered, and his son, James, is implicated. McCarthy, and another local landowner, John Turner, are both Australian expatriates, and Lestrade was originally engaged by Turner's daughter, Alice, who believes James is innocent. Holmes interviews James, and then inspects the scene of the murder, deducing a third man was present. Realising Holmes has solved the case, Turner confesses to the crime, revealing that McCarthy was blackmailing him due to Turner's criminal past.

Violet Hunter consults Holmes after being offered a governess job subject to a number of unusual conditions, including cutting her hair short. The wage is extremely high, £120, and she decides to accept the job, though Holmes tells her to contact him if she needs to. After a number of strange occurrences, including the discovery of a sealed-off wing of the house, she does so. Holmes discovers that someone had been kept prisoner in the wing, but when Holmes, Watson and Hunter enter, it is empty.

Lord Robert St. Simon's new American bride, Hatty Doran, has disappeared almost immediately after the wedding. The servants had prevented an old love interest of his from forcing her way into the wedding breakfast, Hatty had been seen in whispered conversation with her maid, and Inspector Lestrade arrives with the news that Hatty's wedding dress and ring have been found floating in the Serpentine. Holmes quickly solves the mystery, locating Hatty at a hotel with a mysterious, "common-looking" man who had picked up her dropped bouquet after the ceremony.

The publication of the long-awaited English edition of Elder Anthimos of Saint Anne’s, translated from the sixth Greek edition (2004), brings to the Anglophone world a treasure of Orthodox spirituality. Elder Anthimos (1913-1996) was a humble monk of the St. Anne’s Skete on Mount Athos whose life shone “like a star shedding a new light of piety and as a brightly shining vessel of grace.”

This is not a self-help book. This is a validation of your deeply chaotic existence—a hilarious, biting, and painfully relatable deep dive into the spirals, overthinking, and worst-case-scenario fantasies that come with having a brain that refuses to chill.

Apples of Gold is a collection of twenty eight poems meant to inspire and uplift, and offer encouragement for Christians. It is written with the spirit to edify and perfect the faith of those who have been walking with God for a while and those who are new to the faith. In addition, I hope this poetry speaks to others who have not initiated a relationship with the Lord. Just as my first two books, Words Fitly Spoken and Words Fitly Spoken Book Two spoke of God’s mighty power, his faithfulness and his tender loving care for us, Apples of Gold continues along the same vein.

Has your life taken an unexpected turn? Have you lost your direction? Has your confidence been knocked, and you want it back only better than it was before? Through discovering 13 time-tested life principles and creating powerful visual imagery, I realized it was possible to achieve a R.I.C.H life —Relationships – Income – Confidence – Health. You can do the same. This is a blueprint to help you navigate your life. No one’s life is a straight line to paradise.

John Openshaw tells Holmes that in 1883 his uncle died two months after receiving a letter inscribed "K.K.K." with five orange pips enclosed, and that in 1885 his father died soon after receiving a similar letter; now Openshaw himself has received such a letter. Holmes tells him to do as the letter asks and leave a diary page, which Holmes deduces is connected to the Ku Klux Klan, on the garden sundial. Openshaw is killed before he can do so, but Holmes discovers the killers have been travelling on a sailing ship, and sends the captain a letter with five orange pips. The ship is lost at sea.

IN THE DEEP EXPANSE OF THE KNOWN ARC, AN ANCIENT COSMIC MYSTERY HAS AWAKENED. Jan January, bound in servitude to the Olid Ring Guild, finds himself aboard a freighter shuttling mysterious cargos to remote worlds.

To people on the outside looking in, your life is ideal. You’re successful. You have supportive friends and family. No one knows how frustrated you are, filled with doubt and anxiety about making the right decision—doing life right. Dr. Jon Deam has spent his career helping people navigate difficult transitions. In Unbreakable You, he uses stories and analogies to make complex behavioral theories and psychological concepts accessible so you can easily apply them to your unique circumstances, improving your outlook as you decide what you really want.

Pornography, masturbation, adultery, and homosexual acts have all skyrocketed thanks to easy Internet access and an abundance of porn sites and streaming services. Whether you are an individual suffering from sexual addiction or a pastor, counselor, or loved one seeking to help such an individual, this book is for you. Fr. T. G. Morrow provides solid counsel for effectively overcoming sexual temptations, especially addictions. While written from a spiritual point of view, this book reflects the most advanced thinking in contemporary cognitive therapy approaches.

Dive into the awe-inspiring lives of Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps—two exceptional athletes who have redefined the meaning of greatness in the pool. What does it take to shatter records, claim countless medals, and leave an enduring legacy in a fiercely competitive sport? Through grueling hours of training, unwavering focus, and relentless determination, Ledecky and Phelps have shown the world what it truly takes to reach the pinnacle of success. In this comprehensive guide, you'll uncover the untold stories behind their record-breaking moments.

Step into the thrilling world of Norse mythology with Asgard Stories, a captivating retelling of the ancient legends of the Norse gods and heroes—perfectly adapted for young listeners and curious minds alike. From Odin the All-Father and mighty Thor with his hammer, to the clever Loki and the mysterious world tree Yggdrasil, these timeless tales are brought to life with warmth and wonder by narrator Harriet Jones. Her soothing voice invites listeners on a journey through the nine worlds of Norse myth, filled with adventure, magic, and the deep wisdom of ancient Scandinavia.

This illuminating book offers an extensive, expert analysis of a school system that bears the legacy, hallmarks, and consequences that lie at the intersection of race and education. Urban education scholar Camika Royal deftly analyzes decades of efforts aimed at improving school performance within the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), in a brisk survey spanning every SDP superintendency from the 1960s through 2017.

Part travelogue, part natural history, part science, and part psychology, this absorbing book shows us how we can reinvigorate our lives, reduce everyday stress, and bring out the best in ourselves when we heed the wisdom of trees.

I died a woman and woke up a monster. Now the only vampire who cares for me is exactly who I should run from. I’ve been turned against my will and can’t stand the idea of drinking blood. When Novak finds me, I’m half dead and starving. He’s the reclusive, sole vampire of Rathka’s Order, a cursed clan that’s nearly extinct. But he takes me in. Gives me shelter… and looks at me like I’m someone worth keeping. When the vampires who turned me find out, they’re pissed. Because of a centuries-old feud, I have to sneak away to see Novak.

This tale begins in London in the 1730s. Tom Ellis is trapped in debt and heading for the Fleet, a notorious debtors’ prison. By happenstance Tom is sucked into a fight, defending a drunken aristocrat who happens to be James Oglethorpe, the eventual founder of Savannah, Georgia, and Tom's life is changed forever.