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  • Encyclopaedia of Superstitions - A History of Superstition

    The first complete encyclopaedia to feature the history and source of superstitions around the world.First published in 1947, this encyclopaedia presents over 2,300 superstitions and lists them either individually or collectively under clear headings. Discover the many superstitions that have existed throughout history in this fascinating volume. ... Read more

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    Neglected Authors, The - English Women

    Celebrated in their time, forgotten in ours

    Unabridged

    14 hours 17 min

    Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. ... Read more

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  • Colchester, Fortress of the War God

    an Archaeological Assessment

    This volume is a critical assessment of the current state of archaeological knowledge of the settlement originally called Camulodunon and now known as Colchester. The town has been the subject of antiquarian interest since the late 16th century and the first modern archaeological excavations occurred in 1845 close to Colchester Castle, the towns most prominent historic site.The earliest ... Read more

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  • Who Killed Dick Whittington?

    A Doctor Manson Mystery

    “I think you had better telephone for the police,” he said. “This woman has been poisoned.”Norma de Grey, the Principal in the Christmas pantomime Dick Whittington, was not popular with the rest of the Pavilion Theatre company. But was she hated enough to be killed by prussic acid, during the performance itself?Suspicion immediately falls on the Cat, her fellow actor in the fatal scene. Until it ... Read more

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  • Death and the Professor

    A Golden Age Mystery

    “Tell me, did he commit suicide, or was he killed in his room; and if so how a murderer killed and vanished leaving no trace within a minute?”The Dilettantes Club is a gathering of five savants who dine once a fortnight in Soho, and debate any problem besetting mankind. One evening, into this distinguished company, there intrudes a Professor of Logic and Philosophy, an odd little man. The ... Read more

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  • Murder Jigsaw

    A Doctor Manson Mystery

    “Jiminy! He’s going to fish for him.”A small Cornish fishing hotel, The Tremarden Arms, is renowned for its adjacent waters where guests fish for salmon and trout. The unpleasant Colonel Donoughmore is found drowned in a salmon pool in the hotel grounds. He was dressed for fishing and his rod was on the bank nearby. The local Police concluded it was an unfortunate accident but Doctor Manson finds ... Read more

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  • Encyclopedia of Superstitions

    "For the expert investigation of the human will to believe, we recommend The Encyclopedia of Superstitions." — The New York TimesWhy is it said that breaking a mirror or walking under ladders will bring bad luck and misfortunate? Ever wonder why so many people throw salt over their shoulders after spilling it, or wish on shooting stars? The Encyclopedia of Superstitions holds the answers to these ... Read more

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  • The Romanov Episode

    by Clive Radford ...
    Gavin Anderson and friends, Colby Richmond and Roger Fraser, take a vacation in Lausanne. Quite by chance, they happen on the beautiful but mysterious, Stephanie Nightingale. The liaison leads to some heart-stopping moments to track down priceless Romanov treasure. They include face-offs with criminal mastermind, Julius Austerberg, and Swiss Federal Office of Culture Inspector, Patrice Devereux. ... Read more

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  • Lake Monster Mysteries

    Investigating the World's Most Elusive Creatures

    Fun facts, folklore, and scientific studies about what really lurks in the cold, murky depths: "A most enjoyable read." —John Kirk, author of In the Domain of the Lake MonstersFor centuries, eyewitnesses around the world—from America to Africa, Argentina to Scotland—have reported sightings of dark, mysterious creatures that surface briefly from local lakes, only to quickly disappear. While the ... Read more

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  • Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, Revised and Updated

    A guide for people with dementia and those who care for them

    Help to prevent, slow, and understand Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias with this guide from the experts at Mayo Clinic. This essential resource includes key information about the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment, as well as factors that may affect your cognitive health.Dementia is a serious health challenge with over 55 million people diagnosed worldwide, and some estimates ... Read more

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  • Death of a Frightened Editor

    A Golden Age Mystery

    Alexis Mortensen rose from his chair in the first-class Pullman and walked into the corridor.None of the remaining occupants noticed that he had left them until after Death, travelling at 60 miles an hour, had reached out for him . . .Seven men and a woman were in the first-class coach of a train from London to Brighton. They had travelled together each evening for months. That night one of them, ... Read more

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  • The Heel of Achilles

    A Golden Age Mystery

    It was at that moment that Jack knew he had to kill.The trouble began during a holiday in Paignton. When Jack met Mary, his future wife, he also met James Sprogson, a charming villain bent on destroying the couple’s happiness. Mary distrusted Sprogson but Jack regarded him as a good fellow who drank and gambled a little too much, perhaps, but was harmless and likeable. However, Jack’s association ... Read more

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