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Als sich der Kronprinz von Portugal zu einem Besuch in London aufhält, wird ihm ein wertvoller Diamant gestohlen: Die Träne des Leguans. Der Verlust könnte für das iberische Königshaus verheerende finanzielle und politische Konsequenzen haben. Daher wird Sherlock Holmes engagiert, um die Tat aufzuklären und den Diamanten wiederzubeschaffen.

Holmes und Watson reisen nach Bristol, um an der dortigen Walsingham School zu ermitteln. In diesem Internat für Mädchen und junge Damen ist es zu einem Mord gekommen: Die Französischlehrerin ist tot. Da die örtliche Polizei im Dunkeln tappt, bittet der Schuldirektor den berühmten Detektiv aus London um seine Hilfe.

Ein heimtückischer Mord an einem außergewöhnlichen Opfer führt Sherlock Holmes in den Zoo von London. Während Scotland Yard der Angelegenheit wenig Bedeutung beimisst und die Ermittlungen einstellt, findet Holmes heraus, dass es sich in Wirklichkeit um ein politisches Attentat handeln könnte.

Holmes steht vor einem moralischen Dilemma, als sich sein neuester Klient als ehemaliger Piratenkapitän entpuppt. Vor Jahren war dieser von seinen Kameraden um seinen Anteil an der Beute betrogen worden, weshalb er nun Holmes um Hilfe bei der Wiederbeschaffung seines verlorenen Schatzes bittet.

Als Dr. Watson von einem Wochenendseminar nach London zurückkehrt, muss er feststellen, dass Sherlock Holmes verhaftet wurde. Doch bei der Polizei wird Watson weiter verwiesen an eine dubiose psychiatrische Klinik, in die man Holmes wegen Unzurechnungsfähigkeit eingesperrt hat.

"Innocence" and "Experience" are definitions of consciousness that rethink Milton's existential-mythic states of "Paradise" and "Fall". Blake categorizes our modes of perception that became standard in Romanticism: childhood is a state of innocence rather than original sin, but not immune to the fallen world (experience). The first part of this volume mainly shows happy, innocent perception in pastoral harmony, whereas the second part also deals with darker themes. ( Foon)

In the early 1800s, London publisher John Harris began producing small books for children that were designed not to instruct, but to entertain. One of these books, The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast by William Roscoe, reprinted from The Gentleman's Magazine, was so successful that it was reissued in a second and much revised edition with illustrations by a young William Mulready. This was followed by sequels in a similar vein and a series called 'Harris's Cabinet of Amusement and Instruction'. By 1809, Harris's catalogue comprised more than 400 titles, some of which became ...

The Wind Among the Reeds is a collection of poems originally published in 1899. This recording follows The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats (1908). Previously recorded: Early Ballads and Lyrics The Rose (Summary by Kazbek)

A collection of poems from the mid-career of this renowned Irish poet, the title poem referring to the estate of his friend and mentor, Lady Gregory. The poems display Yeats' use of symbols (cat, hare, moon, etc), his attachment to the supernatural and Irish folklore, and his recourse to alter egos (Aherne and Robartes). They also exemplify his distinctive style of expression. (Summary by Peter Tucker)

This is a very impressive collection of some of the best sonnets from the pen of the incomparable William Wordsworth. The appreciation that Wordsworth had for the beauty of his surroundings is vibrantly exhibited in these selections, as are his feelings on love, friendship, society, conflict, history, the supernatural and indeed the art of poetry itself. And what better vehicle for the elegant articulation of a master poet's thoughts and inspirations than the sonnet, an art form ideally suited to assertion, verbalization and contemplation. In these sonnets, we witness Wordsworth's poetic ...

This recording of Yeats' second poetry collection follows The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats (1908), which places four of the poems sometimes included in The Rose under a different rubric. Those poems have been recorded in the collection Early Ballads and Lyrics. The Rose contains some of Yeats' best-known verses, including The Lake Isle of Innisfree. - Summary by Kazbek

Homo Sapiens tells the story of the species from its earliest evolutions through the development of the first civilizations up to the industrial and information revolutions that have shaped the modern age. William Potter's thrilling new account asks us to reconsider our traditional notions of history by examining the power of the environment, the influence of language, the ideas that have transformed society, the power of transformative technology, and much, much more.

Lear, the aging king, decides to relinquish his throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters as determined by their affirmations of love. Enraged and disappointed over daughter Cordelia's declaration, he banishes her and divides his kingdom equally between her two sisters. Jealousy and pride consume the two as they seek to control the kingdom.

Dive into the riveting and unfiltered journey of Catherine Hayes, a woman who met her fiery end at Tyburn in 1742 for the crime of murder. Summary by Mark Leder.

In a twist of fate, Slash and Pecos are riding hard for the law, dispensing justice as they see fit, and determined to watch their final sunset as heroes... not outlaws. His wicked ways mostly behind him, reformed bank robber Jimmy “Slash” Braddock is getting hitched to his sweetheart. But before the honeymoon, Chief U.S. Marshal Luther T. “Bleed-’Em-So” Bledsoe needs Slash and his former partner-in-crime, Melvin “The Pecos River Kid” Baker, to play unofficial Federal mercenaries again—this time saddling up for a trip to Nebraska.

Rediscover the magic, mystery, and wonder of Hawaii's legendary past with Hawaiian Mythology Collection II. Immerse yourself in the ancient stories that have been passed down through generations and experience the timeless appeal of these enchanting tales.

They were innocent men, slaughtered in the Rockies. A party of land surveyors who met their grisly fate at the hands of the Crow Indians—or so it seems. Some folks think the story is a lie. And now it’s up to U.S. Army Lieutenant Ron Stanton to figure out what really happened up there in those desolate, blood-soaked mountains. As his guides, Preacher and Jamie MacCallister agree to retrace the footsteps of the doomed party—come hell or high water—but first they’ll have to pass through a particularly nasty piece of purgatory known as Fort Buzzard.

Love and Love's Energy is a love revival. This groundbreaking book brings together the science and psychology of attachment theory in listener-friendly language, imagery, application, and self-reflection. Attachment theory is tricky to understand, but love-energy is not. Love-energy is the connection between people, it is our practice of self-love, and it can bring us to wonder about how far-reaching supernatural love is. This book inspires us to refresh love for ourselves, and our relationships with others.

Mac is back. Framed for a murder he didn’t commit, Dewey “Mac” Mackenzie is a wanted man on a cattle drive heading west–as a chuckwagon cook. Though he’s never even boiled an egg, Mackenzie has a natural gift for cobbling together good trail drive grub. Now, with two trail drives under his belt, Mackenzie has proven to be more than a good chuckwagon cook. He’s good at serving up justice, too–with a side of hot lead.

In the aftermath of a devastating EMP blast, Lloyd and Al face a world plunged into chaos and darkness. Amidst this turmoil, a relentless blizzard adds to their ordeal as they navigate a lawless city, determined to reunite with their families. Battling ruthless gangs and braving the savage wilderness, their journey is a profound testament to resilience and courage. In a land where survival amidst the cold, merciless grip of winter is the ultimate victory, their relentless pursuit to find their loved ones becomes a beacon of hope.