Further Adventures Of The Celestial Sleuth
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Further Adventures Of The Celestial Sleuth
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Author : Donald W. Olson
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-01-31
Further Adventures Of The Celestial Sleuth written by Donald W. Olson and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-31 with Science categories.
From the author of "Celestial Sleuth" (2014), yet more mysteries in art, history, and literature are solved by calculating phases of the Moon, determining the positions of the planets and stars, and identifying celestial objects in paintings. In addition to helping to crack difficult cases, these studies spark our imagination and provide a better understanding of the skies. Weather archives, vintage maps, tides, historical letters and diaries, military records and the assistance of experts in related fields help with this work. For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there is a different kind of mystery to be solved. How did the changing tides affect an army's battle plans? How did the phases of the moon affect how an artist painted a landscape? Follow these exciting investigations with a master “celestial sleuth” as he tracks down the truth and helps unravel mysteries as far back as the Middle Ages and as recent as the iconic 1945 photograph of a kiss in Times Square on VJ Day. Topics or "cases" pursued were chosen for their wide public recognition and intrigue and involve artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet; historical events such as the campaigns of Braveheart in Scotland and battles in World War II and the Korean War; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Cervantes, Shakespeare, Byron, and Edgar Allan Poe.
Investigating Art History And Literature With Astronomy
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Author : Donald W. Olson
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-03-17
Investigating Art History And Literature With Astronomy written by Donald W. Olson and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-17 with Science categories.
How can shadows determine the date and time of a painting by Johannes Vermeer? How did the Moon and tides cause the loss of King John’s crown jewels? In his newest book, Professor Olson, author of Celestial Sleuth and Further Adventures of the Celestial Sleuth, explores how astronomical clues can uncover fascinating new details about art, history, and literature. He begins with an accessible introduction to amateur “celestial sleuthing,” showing how to use your astronomical knowledge, software, archives, vintage maps, historical letters and diaries, military records, and other resources to investigate the past. Follow along as Professor Olson then explores twenty real-world cases where astronomy has helped answer unresolved questions or correct longstanding interpretations about an event. Examples involve artists such as Vermeer, Monet, and O’Keeffe; the historical exploits of Alexander the Great, the desert travels of the Death Valley ’49ers, and a meeting between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill in Marrakech; and literary works by Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Longfellow. Packed with dozens of full-color illustrations, this book will enrich your knowledge of the past and equip you with all the tools you’ll need to become a celestial sleuth yourself. “Many people have a passion for art, or world history, or great literature, or even astronomy — but seldom in all these things at once. This remarkable book by Donald Olson of Texas State University will put you in touch with such seemingly unrelated endeavors. It will open your eyes and broaden your mind as little else could.” Roger W. Sinnott, Sky & Telescope
What The Presidents Read
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Author : Elizabeth Goodenough
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2024-12-19
What The Presidents Read written by Elizabeth Goodenough and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-19 with Literary Criticism categories.
A childhood book is much more than just a story—for the presidents, it may represent a turn in the course of history. What the Presidents Read catalogs presidents’ early reading accompanied by commentary from eye-witness reporters, historians, journalists, curators, biographers, literary scholars, U.S. presidents and White House families. Together they offer non-specialists brief, surprising insights. Readers will jump at the chance to compare their own favorite books as they learn how these publications resonated with national myths and leaders in the making.
The Mx Book Of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part Xlvii
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Author : David Marcum
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2024-11-29
The Mx Book Of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part Xlvii written by David Marcum and has been published by Andrews UK Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-29 with Fiction categories.
Featuring contributions from; DJ Tyrer, David Marcum, Marcia Wilson , Arthur Hall, Brenda Seabrooke, Roger Riccard, Alan Dimes, Paula Hammond, Tracy J. Revels, Tim Newton Anderson, Steven Connelly, Victoria Weisfeld, Ian Ableson, Will Murray, Margaret Walsh, Natching T. Kassa, Susan Knight, Stephen Herczeg, Chris Chan, and a poem by Anon. 59 New Traditional Canonical Holmes Adventures Collected in Three Companion Volumes. Over the course of their careers and lives, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson were of inestimable importance. But when reading their many adventures, it's not just the heroes themselves that make the stories so wonderful. It's the Victorian and Edwardian worlds in which they lived, and the many people with whom the interacted - those well known, like Mycroft Holmes, Mrs. Hudson, and various Scotland Yard inspectors, and others who may have just crossed the stage for a short time before vanishing. All of these Occupants of the Canonical Realm have value, whatever the depth of their roles, and this new set of Holmes stories celebrates them. Once again MX Publishing brings us fifty-nine adventures in three simultaneously published volumes, each with some level of participation by individuals who initially appeared in The Canon. Perhaps this person is a major player, or possibly he or she is only mentioned in passing. In the meantime, the reader can be certain that the True Holmes and Watson of these books are the Canonical Heroes one deserves and expects. All royalties from these books go to support the Undershaw school for special needs children, located at one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's former homes. Join us as we return to Baker Street and discover more authentic adventures of Sherlock Holmes, described by the estimable Dr. Watson as "the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known." Each volume contains forewords by Dan Andriacco, Roger Johnson, Emma West, Steve Emecz, and David Marcum
New York Magazine
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973-12-03
New York Magazine written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973-12-03 with categories.
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
Nobody S Sweetheart Now
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Author : Maggie Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Release Date : 2018-11-13
Nobody S Sweetheart Now written by Maggie Robinson and has been published by Sourcebooks, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-13 with Fiction categories.
“A clever, charming mystery that perfectly captures 1920s society . . . sure to appeal to fans of Ashley Weaver or Rhys Bowen.” —Shelf Awareness August 1924. Lady Adelaide Compton has recently (and satisfactorily) interred her husband, Major Rupert Charles Cressleigh Compton, hero of the Somme, in the family vault in the village churchyard. Rupert died by smashing his Hispano-Suiza on a Cotswold country road while carrying a French mademoiselle in the passenger seat. With the house now Addie's and a weekend house party underway, how inconvenient of Rupert to turn up! Not in the flesh, but in—actually, as a—spirit. Rupert has to perform a few good deeds before becoming welcomed to heaven—or, more likely, thinks Addie, to hell. Before Addie can convince herself she's not completely lost her mind, a murder disrupts her careful seating arrangement. Which of her twelve houseguests is a killer? Her mother, the formidable Dowager Marchioness of Broughton? Her sister Cecilia, the born-again vegetarian? Her childhood friend and potential lover, Lord Lucas Waring? Rupert has a solid alibi as a ghost and an urge to do some sleuthing. Addie knows she can't leave Rupert to solve the murders of her sweet old gardener and a naked neighbor by himself. Enter Inspector Devenand Hunter, an Anglo-Indian who is not going to let some society beauty who seems to talk to herself derail his investigation. Something very peculiar is afoot at Compton Court and he's going to get to the bottom of it. . . . “A lively debut filled with local color, red herrings, both sprightly and spritely characters, a smidgen of social commentary, and a climactic surprise.” —Kirkus Reviews
Sophie S World
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Author : Jostein Gaarder
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-07-15
Sophie S World written by Jostein Gaarder and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-15 with Fiction categories.
The international bestseller about life, the universe and everything. 'A simply wonderful, irresistible book' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'A terrifically entertaining and imaginative story wrapped round its tough, thought-provoking philosophical heart' DAILY MAIL 'Remarkable ... an extraordinary achievement' SUNDAY TIMES When 14-year-old Sophie encounters a mysterious mentor who introduces her to philosophy, mysteries deepen in her own life. Why does she keep getting postcards addressed to another girl? Who is the other girl? And who, for that matter, is Sophie herself? To solve the riddle, she uses her new knowledge of philosophy, but the truth is far stranger than she could have imagined. A phenomenal worldwide bestseller, SOPHIE'S WORLD sets out to draw teenagers into the world of Socrates, Descartes, Spinoza, Hegel and all the great philosophers. A brilliantly original and fascinating story with many twists and turns, it raises profound questions about the meaning of life and the origin of the universe.
Partners In Crime
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Author : Agatha Christie
language : en
Publisher: Aegitas
Release Date : 2025-02-17
Partners In Crime written by Agatha Christie and has been published by Aegitas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-17 with Fiction categories.
"Partners in Crime" is a captivating collection of short stories by the renowned British author Agatha Christie. Published in 1929, this book features the beloved characters Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. The couple, who first appeared in Christie’s earlier novel "The Secret Adversary," returns as amateur detectives in this delightful series of mysteries. Their adventures are filled with clever plots, intriguing characters, and unexpected twists that keep readers engaged from start to finish. The stories in "Partners in Crime" revolve around Tommy and Tuppence as they embark on various investigations. The couple runs a detective agency called "Beresfords' International Detective Agency." Their firm is a playful nod to the growing popularity of private detectives in the early 20th century. Each story presents a unique case that challenges their wits and resourcefulness. The cases range from thefts and disappearances to more sinister crimes, showcasing the couple's ability to solve mysteries with charm and ingenuity. One of the key elements of the book is the dynamic relationship between Tommy and Tuppence. Their partnership is characterized by a blend of humor, affection, and mutual respect. Tuppence often takes the lead in their investigations, demonstrating her intelligence and determination. Tommy, on the other hand, provides a steady and practical approach to problem-solving. Together, they make a formidable team, and their interactions add a lighthearted touch to the often dark themes of crime and deception. Christie's writing shines in this collection, as she masterfully weaves intricate plots that keep readers guessing. Each story is filled with red herrings and clever misdirection, characteristic of her mystery style. The author skillfully builds suspense, leading readers through a maze of clues and false leads before revealing the truth. The stories are not only entertaining but also challenge readers to engage their own deductive reasoning as they follow Tommy and Tuppence on their adventures. The settings of the stories are diverse and richly detailed. Christie transports readers to various locations, from quaint English villages to bustling urban environments. Each setting enhances the atmosphere of the mystery and adds depth to the narrative. The author’s keen observations of human behavior and social dynamics are evident in her characterizations, making the people in her stories feel real and relatable. In "Partners in Crime," Christie also pays homage to the classic detective genre. Each story is inspired by the conventions of popular detective fiction of the time. The couple encounters a variety of characters, including eccentric suspects and clever criminals. This playful engagement with the genre adds an extra layer of enjoyment for readers who appreciate the intricacies of mystery literature. The book is notable not only for its engaging plots but also for its exploration of themes such as justice, morality, and the nature of crime. Christie delves into the motivations behind criminal behavior, offering insights into the psychology of her characters. The stories prompt readers to consider the complexities of right and wrong, as well as the impact of societal norms on individual actions. "Partners in Crime" is a delightful read for fans of Agatha Christie and newcomers alike. The collection showcases the author’s signature wit and ingenuity, making it a perfect introduction to her work. The stories can be enjoyed individually or as part of the larger narrative of Tommy and Tuppence’s adventures. Each tale stands on its own while contributing to the overarching theme of partnership and collaboration in solving mysteries. As the Beresfords navigate the world of crime, readers are treated to a blend of suspense, humor, and romance. The chemistry between Tommy and Tuppence makes their escapades all the more enjoyable. Their playful banter and unwavering support for one another create a heartwarming backdrop to the thrilling mysteries they encounter. "Partners in Crime" is a timeless collection that showcases Agatha Christie’s brilliance as a storyteller. With its engaging characters, clever plots, and delightful humor, the book remains a beloved classic in the mystery genre. Whether readers are seasoned fans of Christie or discovering her work for the first time, this collection promises an entertaining journey into the world of crime and detection. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery and appreciates the art of deduction.
Servant Of The Underworld
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Author : Aliette De Bodard
language : en
Publisher: Angry Robot, Limited
Release Date : 2010
Servant Of The Underworld written by Aliette De Bodard and has been published by Angry Robot, Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Fiction categories.
Locked Room
February S Files
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Author : Rich Curtin
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2012-03-19
February S Files written by Rich Curtin and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-19 with Moab (Utah) categories.
Grand County deputy sheriff Manny Rivera hunts the murderer of an investigative journalist who moved from New York to Moab for some peace and quiet but couldn't quell his investigative instincts.