Z otevřené tlamy mu šlehal oheň, oči mu zářily a čumák, chřtán i krk byly obaleny plameny. Nikdy bych si v mysli nepředstavoval něco tak barbarského, tak ohavného, jako bylo tohle černé tělo a vrčící hlava, které vyrazily ze závěje mlhy.
Když je sir Charles Baskerville nalezen mrtev za podivných okolností, jsou k vyšetřování povoláni Sherlock Holmes s Dr. Watsonem. Má se smrtí něco společného strašlivý pes, který údajně pronásleduje rod Baskervillů? Holmes s Watsonem musejí riskovat životy, aby záhadu vyřešili.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'They all agreed that it was a huge creature, luminous, ghastly and spectral.' Originally serialised in The Strand Magazine, Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles follows the infamous Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, whose dead body is found on the misty and desolate Devon moors. The locals blame his death on the legend of the fearsome phantom hound that they claim has haunted the Baskerville family for generations. When the heir to the Baskerville fortune, Sir Henry, also comes under threat Holmes' detective skills are put to the test as he battles to discover the truth behind the legend and to solve one of the most macabre mysteries of his career.
The book delves into Cocoa's transformation from a small fishing village to a vibrant tourist destination and gateway to America's Spaceport. Its strategic location on the Indian River Lagoon facilitated early steamboat commerce and fishing. Following World War II, the space age revolutionized the area, while Cocoa's rich baseball history is highlighted, featuring teams like the Cocoa Fliers and the Houston Colt 45s during spring training. Author Bob Harvey captures the sunny history of this significant city on Florida's Space Coast.
El mítico best seller que lanzó la carrera del maestro del thriller legal. El trabajo de sus sueños está a punto de convertirse en su peor pesadilla... Cuando Mitch McDeere quedó el tercero de su promoción en la facultad de derecho de Harvard, las ofertas de los mejores bufetes empezaron a llover de todos los rincones de Estados Unidos. Bendini, Lambert & Locke no era el más famoso de ellos, pero sí muy respetado, y estaba dispuesto a satisfacer con creces los deseos de Mitch y su esposa: un sueldo inmejorable, una casa maravillosa y las llaves de un flamante BMW. Sin embargo, el trato incluía también algunos términos inesperados: archivos secretos, micrófonos ocultos, investigaciones del FBI y varios millones de dólares de actividades ilegales. Y Mitch pronto se da cuenta de que el trabajo de sus sueños le ha colocado frente a una espeluznante conspiración y una terrible verdad: nadie ha abandonado nunca Bendini, Lambert & Locke… y quienes lo han intentado no han vivido para contarlo. DESCUBRE CÓMO CONTINÚA LA HISTORIA EN EL INTERCAMBIO La crítica ha dicho... «Grisham es un absoluto maestro». The Washington Post «Rápido, implacable y lleno de tensión». San Francisco Chronicle «Irresistible... atrapa al lector en la primera página y lo propulsa hasta la última». Newsweek . «John Grisham es el maestro de la novela legal». Jodi Picoult «El mejor autor vivo de thriller». Ken Follett «Mantiene enganchado al lector desde los primeros y espeluznantes capítulos, pasando por un desarrollo donde todas y cada una de las tuercas están bien apretadas, hasta un final de “toma el dinero y corre”». The Wall Street Journal
Claws is an Elementary-level book written by John Landon for the Macmillan Readers Series. This book tells the story of Larry who applies for a job as a cook for a team on an expedition in the mountains of Afghanistan searching for the fearsome Toruk. Will they find this scary creature that has killed people before?
Original / British English A diamond necklace is stolen from a museum. Everyone who works at the museum could be guilty. But who really took the necklace, and why? The police suspect Paul, a young student. So Paul must find the real thief. This Pack contains a Book and MP3
It is hay-making time on the Wookey farm. Two brothers are building the haystack, but thinking about other things - about young women, and love. There are angry words, and then a fight between the brothers. But the work goes on, visitors come and go, and the long hot summer day slowly turns to evening.Then the sun goes down, covering the world with a carpet of darkness. From the hedges around the hayfield comes the rich, sweet smell of wild flowers, and the hay will make a fine, soft bed ...
Here's your invitation to ride alongside a real cowboy. Drovers pushed herds of longhorns all across the middle of America for much of the 1800s. The life of a drover on the trail is a series of both blessings and curses. Survival is the goal. There is an adventure in every twist and turn of Andrew (Andy) Graham's path through life.....orphaned at a Kansas fort and herding cattle at 16, Andy found it necessary to become Clyde Driscoll. Clyde saved a failing Nebraska fort for Custer and the 7th Cavalry before he headed south to fight in the Civil War. Returning to the life of a drover meant leaving the Army as a deserter, matching wits with a notorious lawman and watching the birth of a Kansas Cowtown. As a tag-along with Andy and Clyde you will learn about boots, tack, snakes, blizzards, steers, lovely little women of the night, life on the trail, and Texas Rangers. Welcome along. Let's mount up.
The narrative unfolds further in the saga of The Drover's Curse, delving deeper into the lives of its characters as they navigate challenges and confront their pasts. Themes of resilience, redemption, and the harsh realities of life on the frontier are explored, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of those affected by the curse. Richly drawn landscapes and vivid character arcs enhance the emotional depth of the story, making it a compelling continuation of this gripping tale.
