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Mostly Murder

by Sir Sydney Alfred Smith ...

First published in 1959, this is the autobiography of one of the greatest authorities ever on forensic medicine, who was a contemporary and, from time to time, a courtroom opponent of Sir Bernard Spilsbury.The author describes his early days in New Zealand, his days in Edinburgh and his First World War experiences in Egypt. In 1928 he returned to Edinburgh as Professor of Forensic Medicine and, ... Read more

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First published in 1959, this is the autobiography of one of the greatest authorities ever on forensic medicine, who was a contemporary and, from time to time, a courtroom opponent of Sir Bernard Spilsbury.The author describes his early days in New Zealand, his days in Edinburgh and his First World War experiences in Egypt. In 1928 he returned to Edinburgh as Professor of Forensic Medicine and,
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After the North Pole

A Story of Survival, Mythmaking, and Melting Ice

by Erling Kagge ...

Translated by Kari Dickson ...

"A dazzling book — soulful, awe-inspiring, and deeply thought-provoking. Erling Kagge takes readers on a journey they’ll never forget." — Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of King: A Life"After the North Pole is a thrilling, insightful, and magical journey with something to interest readers of all stripes." — Shelf AwarenessFrom acclaimed Norwegian explorer, philosopher, and writer ... Read more

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"A dazzling book — soulful, awe-inspiring, and deeply thought-provoking. Erling Kagge takes readers on a journey they’ll never forget." — Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of King: A Life"After the North Pole is a thrilling, insightful, and magical journey with something to interest readers of all stripes." — Shelf AwarenessFrom acclaimed Norwegian explorer, philosopher, and writer
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No Wall Too High

One Man's Daring Escape from Mao's Darkest Prison

by Xu Hongci ...

Translated by Erling Hoh ...

"The gripping and deeply moving account of a man's lifelong struggle to reach freedom, driven by an indomitable will to survive in Mao's China." —Xiaolu Guo, author of Nine ContinentsXu Hongci was a bright young student at the Shanghai No. 1 Medical College, spending his days studying to be a professor and going to the movies with his girlfriend. He was also an idealistic and loyal member of the ... Read more

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"The gripping and deeply moving account of a man's lifelong struggle to reach freedom, driven by an indomitable will to survive in Mao's China." —Xiaolu Guo, author of Nine ContinentsXu Hongci was a bright young student at the Shanghai No. 1 Medical College, spending his days studying to be a professor and going to the movies with his girlfriend. He was also an idealistic and loyal member of the
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Give 'em the Ax

by Erle Stanley Gardner ...

Give 'em the Ax by Erle Stanley Gardner (as A. A. Fair), a Cool and Lam mystery, complete and unabridged.From the cover:The Rimley Rendezvous was the kind of back-street bistro where a tired businessman could drop in for a pick-up, no questions asked.Deep carpets and subdued lights gave the place an air of clandestine class. And solicitous waiters catered to the customer's every whim.All these ... Read more

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Give 'em the Ax by Erle Stanley Gardner (as A. A. Fair), a Cool and Lam mystery, complete and unabridged.From the cover:The Rimley Rendezvous was the kind of back-street bistro where a tired businessman could drop in for a pick-up, no questions asked.Deep carpets and subdued lights gave the place an air of clandestine class. And solicitous waiters catered to the customer's every whim.All these
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The Perry Mason Mysteries Volume One

The Case of the Lazy Lover, The Case of the Lonely Heiress, and The Case of the Dubious Bridegroom

by Erle Stanley Gardner ...

Series series The Perry Mason Mysteries
From the Edgar Award winner, a collection of mysteries from the long-running, bestselling mystery series that inspired the HBO hit starring Matthew Rhys.The Case of the Lazy LoverPerry Mason is surprised to receive two checks from a stranger named Lola Allred. When he speaks with Lola's husband, he discovers the woman has run off with her daughter's boyfriend—who happens to be an important witness ... Read more

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From the Edgar Award winner, a collection of mysteries from the long-running, bestselling mystery series that inspired the HBO hit starring Matthew Rhys.The Case of the Lazy LoverPerry Mason is surprised to receive two checks from a stranger named Lola Allred. When he speaks with Lola's husband, he discovers the woman has run off with her daughter's boyfriend—who happens to be an important witness
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Crows Can't Count

by Erle Stanley Gardner ...

Crows Can't Count by Erle Stanley Gardner (as A. A. Fair), a Cool and Lam mystery, complete and unabridged."Lam couldn't be better and Bertha Cool gracefully supplies backstage obbligato of screams and objurgations. Plot excellent; track fast. Verdict: A-1"—The Saturday ReviewMurder comes in many sizes. If you are a detective your job is to wrap it up, in a neat bundle. Sometimes you do. But, ... Read more

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Crows Can't Count by Erle Stanley Gardner (as A. A. Fair), a Cool and Lam mystery, complete and unabridged."Lam couldn't be better and Bertha Cool gracefully supplies backstage obbligato of screams and objurgations. Plot excellent; track fast. Verdict: A-1"—The Saturday ReviewMurder comes in many sizes. If you are a detective your job is to wrap it up, in a neat bundle. Sometimes you do. But,
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The Erl King's Daughter

Illustrated by Paul Warren ...

by Joan Aiken ...

Kimballs Green Junior School's newest student is more than a little strange—in fact, she might be the feared daughter of the Erl King!Kevin loves sharing the stories his grandmother used to tell him about trolls and witches with his school friends. His favorite tale is about a scary spook named the Erl King who rides on a black horse at night. But when a new student, Nora Scull, arrives at ... Read more

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Kimballs Green Junior School's newest student is more than a little strange—in fact, she might be the feared daughter of the Erl King!Kevin loves sharing the stories his grandmother used to tell him about trolls and witches with his school friends. His favorite tale is about a scary spook named the Erl King who rides on a black horse at night. But when a new student, Nora Scull, arrives at
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The Court of Last Resort

The True Story of a Team of Crime Experts Who Fought to Save the Wrongfully Convicted

by Erle Stanley Gardner ...

Edgar Award Winner: True stories of miscarriages of justice, legal battles, and landmark reversals, by the creator of Perry Mason.In 1945, Erle Stanley Gardner, noted attorney and author of the popular Perry Mason mysteries, was contacted by an overwhelmed California public defender who believed his doomed client was innocent. William Marvin Lindley had been convicted of the rape and murder of a ... Read more

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Edgar Award Winner: True stories of miscarriages of justice, legal battles, and landmark reversals, by the creator of Perry Mason.In 1945, Erle Stanley Gardner, noted attorney and author of the popular Perry Mason mysteries, was contacted by an overwhelmed California public defender who believed his doomed client was innocent. William Marvin Lindley had been convicted of the rape and murder of a
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Walking

One Step At a Time

by Erling Kagge ...

Narrated by Atli Gunnarsson ...

Unabridged

2 hours 35 min

A lyrical account of an activity that is essential for our sanity, equilibrium, and well-being, from the author of Silence ("A book to be handled and savored." —The Wall Street Journal)Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration—these activities are intrinsic to our nature. Our ancestors traveled long distances on foot, ... Read more

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A lyrical account of an activity that is essential for our sanity, equilibrium, and well-being, from the author of Silence ("A book to be handled and savored." —The Wall Street Journal)Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration—these activities are intrinsic to our nature. Our ancestors traveled long distances on foot,
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Silence

In the Age of Noise

by Erling Kagge ...

Translated by Becky L. Crook ...

What is silence?Where can it be found?Why is it now more important than ever?In 1993, Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge spent fifty days walking solo across Antarctica, becoming the first person to reach the South Pole alone, accompanied only by a radio whose batteries he had removed before setting out. In this book. an astonishing and transformative meditation, Kagge explores the silence around us, ... Read more

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What is silence?Where can it be found?Why is it now more important than ever?In 1993, Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge spent fifty days walking solo across Antarctica, becoming the first person to reach the South Pole alone, accompanied only by a radio whose batteries he had removed before setting out. In this book. an astonishing and transformative meditation, Kagge explores the silence around us,
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The Case of the Backward Mule

by Erle Stanley Gardner ...

Erle Stanley Gardner - The Case of the Backward Mule (1946), a Terry Clane mystery.Note: this edition is very slightly bowdlerized, but the character of the story remains as it was in 1946.Killer or not – she had it coming!Terry Clane and Cynthia Renton went to the warehouse that night because of an urgent call from Edward Harold. They found a man lying on the floor, a bullet through his head.The ... Read more

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Erle Stanley Gardner - The Case of the Backward Mule (1946), a Terry Clane mystery.Note: this edition is very slightly bowdlerized, but the character of the story remains as it was in 1946.Killer or not – she had it coming!Terry Clane and Cynthia Renton went to the warehouse that night because of an urgent call from Edward Harold. They found a man lying on the floor, a bullet through his head.The
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Spill the Jackpot

by Erle Stanley Gardner ...

Series Book 4 - The Bertha Cool and Donald Lam Mysteries
The diminutive detective and his bulldog of a boss head to Las Vegas to find a runaway bride in this hard-boiled mystery by the creator of Perry Mason.Donald Lam and Bertha Cool make for a couple of unlikely detectives. Donald is a charming ex-lawyer in his thirties who may lack brawn but makes up for it in brains. Bertha, meanwhile, is a fifty-something-year-old widow who won't take lip from ... Read more

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The diminutive detective and his bulldog of a boss head to Las Vegas to find a runaway bride in this hard-boiled mystery by the creator of Perry Mason.Donald Lam and Bertha Cool make for a couple of unlikely detectives. Donald is a charming ex-lawyer in his thirties who may lack brawn but makes up for it in brains. Bertha, meanwhile, is a fifty-something-year-old widow who won't take lip from
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