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Sir John Phillips, the Harley Street surgeon, and his beautiful nurse, Jane Harden, are almost too nervous to operate. The emergency case on the table before them is the Home Secretary - and they both have very good, personal reasons to wish him dead. Within hours he does die, although the operation itself was a complete success, and Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn must find out why....

Throughout history, and in numerous forward-thinking communities around the world today, great minds and pioneering spirits have sought and often succeeded at alternative ways of living. Some of these experiments burned brightly and briefly; others are living proof of what is possible. One of those startlingly rare books that upends our assumptions and raises our sights, Everyday Utopia gathers inspiring examples into a radically hopeful vision of how to build more contented and connected societies, as well as a practical guide to what we all can do to live the good life every day.

With contributions from Stephen Fry, Mark Gatiss, Douglas Wilmer, and many more, this book was put together by fan site Sherlockology to help save Undershaw, the former home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

It's the Second World War, and Sexton Blake is matching minds with the very best...and the very worst. When an innocent woman is condemned as a spy and her fiancé arrested while trying to escape to France, Sexton and Tinker have to travel into enemy territory in their hunt for the mastermind....and on the home front, a man is found murdered - but the suspect doesn't know if he did it! Who else to find the truth but Sexton Blake?

The Hebridean Baker has a global following and with nearly 10 million views of his recipe and lifestyle videos on TikTok. His unique style and wholesome and delicious traditional Scottish bakes have won him fans around the globe and now, in The Hebridean Baker, Coinneach shares both his fabulous recipes and fascinating stories of island life, offering a true taste of Scotland's wild and windswept Outer Hebrides.

Archie Goodwin’s aunt Edna is about to lure him away from his work at Nero Wolfe’s New York brownstone. After a phone call, he heads off to Ohio, where the president of Farmer’s State Bank and Trust, an elderly widower, has died in an apparent suicide. But Archie’s aunt has expressed nagging suspicions - which only grow stronger when someone takes a shot at a local reporter who wrote about the case.

From 1891 to 1894, Sherlock Holmes was presumed to be dead, having perished during the epic struggle with Professor Moriarty atop the Reichenbach Falls. But unknown to most, even his friend Dr. Watson, Holmes survived. During those three years, he roamed the world, acting as an agent for the British government and using his very special skills along the way. In volume one of Holmes Away from Home, the incredible two-volume collection of new traditional Holmes adventures, we find our hero crisscrossing the world - Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the US.

Are you looking for a natural, holistic approach to health that’s grounded in science and traditional wisdom? Do you want to explore the world of herbal remedies but don’t know where to start? This audiobook is your gateway to understanding the power of herbal and plant-based remedies and how they can enhance your well-being.

Sherlock Holmes! The very name of the world's greatest detective conjures up images of Victorian London, gaslit streets, hansom cabs, and dense fogs. But there was a time, a dark three-year period, when London had to make do without Sherlock Holmes. From 1891 to 1894, he was presumed dead, having perished during the epic struggle with that infamous Napoleon of crime, Professor Moriarty, atop the Reichenbach Falls. But unknown to most, even his friend Dr. Watson, Holmes survived.

Do you have a small backyard space that is brimming with potential? Have you always wanted to grow your own food and save up money in the process? Are you looking to take a simpler, more self-sufficient path in life? You’re in luck! If you’re looking to create a highly productive, sustainable space that provides homegrown fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, milk, and meat...then Sustainable Backyard Homesteading for Beginners by D.G. Smith is for you!

"Mastering the Art of Ikebana: A Guide to Traditional Japanese Flower Arrangement" is the perfect guide for anyone interested in learning the ancient art of ikebana. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the history, techniques, and styles of ikebana, as well as a detailed overview of the materials and tools used in this traditional Japanese art form.

You all know well that we can save a lot of money by cooking at home, rather than eating out. So, the number one choice is Indian cooking. This book contains lots of famous Indian recipes, as well as other traditional Indian dishes that are healthy and delicious. All with detailed instructions on how to easily make them using the instant pot electric pressure cooker. Most of the recipes in this book are probably quicker than picking up the phone and ordering in! Plus, Indian cuisine is naturally quite nourishing and is easier to make even healthier at home.

Discover the science behind gardening that will revolutionize your approach and make growing vegetables easier and more enjoyable than ever before. Understanding what's really happening in the earth that you're so carefully tending to will change the way you think about gardening forever. No longer will you be trying methods randomly, hoping to hit on the right approach. Drawing on years of research and hours of hands-on experience, Bruce McCord knows exactly what you need to do if you want to have the flourishing garden of your dreams.

Discover the time-honored secrets of crafting authentic mezcal right in your own kitchen! In this busy world, the special touch of handmade spirits often gets lost among mass-produced drinks. But the unique charm of real mezcal still shines bright for those who love and understand spirits. Many dream of capturing Oaxacan flavors in homemade mezcal. Yet its complex rural art seems out of reach, known only to remote areas of Oaxaca. This leaves eager enthusiasts without the know-how they need to produce this unique beverage.

Learning Native Wisdom explains why achieving a sustainable culture is more important than any other challenge we face today. Although there are many measures of a society's progress, Holthaus warns that only a shift away from our current culture of short-term abundance, founded on a belief in infinite economic growth, will represent true advancement. In societies that value the longevity of people, culture, and the environment, subsistence and spirituality soon become closely allied with sustainability.

Sandra Machuca, facilitadora de aprendizaje autodirigido, coach para familias homeschoolers, nos muestra cómo la educación en casa lejos de las manos del gobierno es una vía de empoderamiento del papel de las madres.

Take a culinary journey through the heart of Italy with this book on Umbrian typical recipes. This region is home to some of the most authentic and delicious dishes in the country, and this book showcases the best of the best.