Adventures of Sherlock Holmes identify, and try to correct, social injustices. Holmes is portrayed as offering a new, fairer sense of justice. The stories were well received, and boosted the subscriptions figures of The Strand Magazine, prompting Doyle to be able to demand more money for his next set of stories. The first story, "A Scandal in Bohemia", includes the character of Irene Adler, who, despite being featured only within this one story by Doyle, is a prominent character in modern Sherlock Holmes adaptations, generally as a love interest for Holmes. Doyle included four of the twelve stories from this collection in his twelve favourite Sherlock Holmes stories, picking "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" as his overall favourite.
Sometimes Christians forget they have an enemy. But let your guard down for just a moment and Satan -- ever watchful for an opportunity -- is waiting to attack not just you but your family as well. Jim Logan shows how Christ alone can save your home from the destructive powers of bitterness, unforgiveness, pride, and anger.
Did you know that there are over 5000 types of potatoes sold in South America? Or that in Honduras, a song about conch soup reached the Billboard Top 100 Charts? Latino culture spans Southern and Central America as well as the Caribbean, but often when we think of Latino foods, we think tacos, burritos, and other common Mexican dishes. Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida teaches children how different Latino countries use similar ingredients to create unique regional dishes. The dishes and their descriptions are given in both English and Spanish, and parents will enjoy the sidebars with additional fun facts about Latino food and culture. This bilingual board book takes the reader beyond a basic language primer and dives deep into the heart of Latino culture . . . which is the food, of course!
A retelling, in parallel English and Spanish text, of the traditional tale told in the Southwest and in Mexico of how the beautiful Maria became a ghost.
"Craig begins by attributing the early introduction of the Recherche to the intimate friendship between Proust and the pianist-composer Reynaldo Halm, who was born in Caracas. He then shows in chapter 1 how literary critics of the principal newspapers and literary magazines of such countries as Venezuela, Argentina, and Chile examined this French text, which we know today as one of the fundamental works of modernism. Shortly thereafter interest in the Recherche spread to Cuba, Mexico, Uruguay, and Colombia. Eventually it would be read in all parts of the New World. Over the years Spanish Americans have continued to write about the Recherche and have published several noteworthy books on it, which are included in the comprehensive bibliography which serves as an appendix."--BOOK JACKET.
Experience the joy of God's message and begin each day with a positive outlook with these words of wisdom from Lakewood Church pastor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen. Research that shows people are happiest on Fridays. Now, learn how you can generate this level of contentment and joy every day of the week. As a man who maintains a constant positive outlook in spite of circumstances, Osteen has described this message as a core theme of his ministry. With personal experiences, scriptural insights, and principles for true happiness, he'll show you how to find the same opportunities for pure joy that you experience at five o'clock on Friday.
THIS BOOK INCLUDES: Spanish For Beginners: Spanish for Beginners: Learn the Basics of the Spanish Language in 7 Days with practical and powerful exercises Spanish Short Stories: 20 exciting short novels for beginners and intermediate Spanish language learners Spanish For Beginners Ready to embark into the Spanish Language? Learning Spanish is a lot of fun, especially if the student has a great interest in it. This language is becoming more and more widely spoken on a global basis. Think how cool it is being able to speak some Spanish especially if you are looking for job opportunities, making friends or experiences etc etc in countries like Spain, Mexico, South America! This book includes: - Letters & Numbers - Days of the Week, Months, Seasons & Temporal Expression - Useful Vocabulary - Most Common Expressions - How to Ask Questions in Spanish? - Sentence Structure - Nouns & Possessive Pronouns - Adjectives - Conjugating Verbs Spanish Short Stories Improve your Spanish today with 20 exciting short stories! Have you always wanted to learn Spanish but struggled with anything beyond simple grammar and vocabulary? Are you of the opinion that learning a language requires a lot more than just simple exercises and practice sentences? Are you a true believer in the notion that one can master a language more through reading than language apps? Then this is just the book for you! Learning languages can be one of the most entertaining experiences of your life. And Spanish is not very different. But what happens when you realize that you’re stuck at a certain point and can’t move forward? Well, that’s where reading comes in! With the right stories showcasing the right vocabulary at the levels you need, reading can make all the difference. With this book you will: - Find 20 great stories you can enjoy! - Receive a summary of each story (in Spanish) to really help you get a feel of what you’re about to read - Learn a bunch of new words that are guaranteed to make your learning experience fruitful - Race through simple questions that will give you an idea of how well you’ve understood what you’ve read. With this book in your arsenal, you are guaranteed to grow as a Spanish learner, and have fun at it, too! So what are you waiting for?
