Mystery!: A Celebration : Stalking Public Television's Greatest Sleuths





Simply put, Mystery! A Celebration is a beautiful book. For any fan who has been captivated by the Edward Gorey cartoons, the erudite words of Vincent Price and Diana Rigg, or the tastefully assembled mysteries that make up the beloved PBS series, the volume (as P.D. James writes in the foreword) "will give immense pleasure." The book begins with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the early years of the series and includes an interview with Gorey, comments by Diana Rigg, and parting words from Vincent Price. The centerpiece, however, is the complete record of Mystery! episodes from 1980-1997, with in-depth coverage of all the major detective characters and "denizens of the dark side," from Sherlock Holmes to Sweeney Todd. Color and black-and-white photographs grace almost every page, and key series are followed by a bibliography and profiles of the actors and authors. A 100-question quiz and a list of show credits close the book. The only disappointment: realizing the quality episodes you have missed. --Patrick O'Kelley









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Western Civilization: A Brief History, Volume I





This brief, best-selling Western civilization book has helped thousands of readers learn about the world they live in by exploring the story of its past. Jack Spielvogel's engaging, chronological narrative weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as it is instructive. Each chapter offers a substantial introduction and conclusion that sparks students' imaginations by giving them a context within which to understand these disparate themes. And while the single-author narrative makes it easy for students to follow the story of Western civilization, Spielvogel has included dozens of maps and primary sources--including official documents, poems, and songs--that enliven the past while introducing students to the challenges involved in interpreting history.









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David Busch's Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Guide to Digital SLR Photography

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As the new owner of a Digital Rebel XSi/450 you are serious abou t photography and want to take professional-looking photographs. You also want to quickly and easily discover how, when, and why to use the most important features of your cutting-edge camera. "Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450 Guide to Digital SLR Photography" provides you with a concise guide to the essential functions and features of the Digital Rebel XSi/450, teaching you how to select the best autofocus mode, shutter speed, f/stop, or flash capability to take perfect pictures of any kind under any conditions. Brimming with full-color images and examples, this book will help photographers of any level enhance their digital photography skills and te chniques. You will also learn how to edit and enhance your photographs, as well as troubleshooting tips to maintain the condition of your Digital Rebel XSi/450 and its accessories.









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Wonder Jack, the detective; or, The witch of Manhattan

Publisher: New York, J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.









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Question by smiley13th:

What are the vampire myths where did vampires originate from?

Hi im about to start a book about vampires and want to know the origin of them. Basically the book is going to be vampires through the ages (I hope this hasn't been done before!) So if u can give me any information on the myths and dates of the different stories through the ages i would be very grateful
Many thanks :)




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Answer by Crimson Empire Rising
In folklore, a vampire is a malign spirit â€" usually believed to be a restless soul of a heretic, criminal or suicide â€" that refuses to join the ranks of the dead but instead leaves its burial place â€" in its original body or taking possession of another's corpse â€" and becomes a bloodsuck ing creature in order to continue enjoying the pleasures of the living.


The belief in vampires dates back to antiquity. Ancient Mesopotamians feared that corpses not properly buried would rise from their graves and attack the living to suck their blood.


Western notions of the vampire come primarily from Slavic folklore, especially as it was interpreted by the author Bram Stoker in his novel Dracula (1897). In some isolated regions of eastern Europe, peasants still hang wreaths of garlic over their doors â€" a preventive measure cited in Dracula â€" as protection against evil spirits, but many other aspects of Stoker's story may have been his own invention.

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The Professional Chef: Study Guide

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The Professional Chef is among the best-selling titles in Wiley's cooking program and represents the cornerstone book in our publishing partnership with the CIA. This is a multi-million-doll ar project with high visibility, high impact, and broad opportunities.

The Study Guide is the only relevant study tool for the material in the latest edition of The Professional Chef. Each chapter in the Study Guide focuses on one chapter in The Professional Chef and highlights the most important information through different study methods. Students can study by reviewing the objectives, suggested study/lecture guide, and/or homework/study questions for each chapter. Homework/study questions include defining key terms, multiple choice/fill in the blank/matching/true or false quizzes, and short answer/essay questions. An answer key is included in the Instructor's Manual.

All the material included in the Study Guide will also be available on Wiley's Higher Education website for students and teachers.









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Image by L.C.Nøttaasen

Created for the NASA remix Challenge #11 - Through the Looking Glass

My second Manga doll attempt, the first was a crash and burn. This one was saved by the awesome space pictures and Paree's firefly texture :oD

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Anchor and Storm

Edgar Armstrong, Earl of Callander, had not given much thought to marrying and producing an heir...until he meets Emily Sinclair. When their easy companionship grows into love, they learn that Edgar's progressively debilitating disease could be passed on to his children. As their joy turns to despair Edgar finds a solution. If he can't get her with child he knows just the man who can. But will Emily agree to his plan?

Angus MacNeill, Lord Callander's groom, thinks Emi ly married Edgar for his title, his money and the security he can give her. And when Edgar approaches him with a very unusual request Angus questions his master's motives. Still, it doesn't stop him from accepting Callander's terms -- it's the only way he can be with Emily, even if only until she conceives.

Deeply in love with Edgar, Emily will do anything he asks of her. But she never suspected he'd ask something like this! Despite Edgar's reassurances she worries that his plan could destroy their marriage rather than strengthen it. And when she makes her choice, Emily wonders if there's room enough for two men in her heart -- and in her bed.









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American Government: Continuity and Change, 2008 Alternate Edition (8th Edition)





Guided by the belief that students must first understand how American government developed to fully understand the issues facing the United States in the 21st century, O'Connor/Sabato offers the strongest coverage of both history and current events of any college textbook devoted to American politics. This best-selling book provides the historical cont ext students need to understand American government and the most crucial and controversial issues affecting the nation. O'Connor/Sabato has been extensively revised to provide the most in-depth and current coverage of the 2006 midterm elections, the second George W. Bush administration, the Iraq War, and increasing controversies related to the conduct of the war on terrorism, including renewed calls for additional congressional oversight of the Executive Branch. The new edition also emphasizes the extent to which shared American values shape and affect policy and influence key political conflicts.









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