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  All One Universe

  Poul Anderson

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  “Themes of a colorful assortment of stories range from life on other planets to alternative history . . . a perfect introduction to his perennial genius.” —Booklist 
   
  Poul Anderson himself has put together a retrospective collection of his recent writings, fiction and nonfiction, under the title All One Universe. This is the first major Poul Anderson collection in a decade. It encompasses all his strengths as a teller of tales and, in addition, provides a running commentary in the story notes and in the essays on other literary figures such as Rudyard Kipling, Johannes B. Jensen, and John W. Campbell, Jr., commentary that illuminates the fiction, gives personal insight into the mind of this fine writer, and provides a unifying personality for All One Universe. All One Universe, then, represents the new best of Poul Anderson. It is a rich, varied selection of quintessential science fiction as well as four essays, mostly from recent years, by one of the great science fiction writers of the century. His stories are filled with roaring energy, the soul of poetry, and dark imaginings. 
   
  “A fine introduction to one of SF’s masters.” —Starlog 
   
  “Fact and fiction, shaped by one of SF’s keenest minds, are mingled in this collection . . . On the whole, All One Universe is a collection which does its creator proud while delighting his fans.” —Rapport 
   
  “Poul Anderson’s writings have been at a remarkably high, consistent level of quality for nearly fifty years, now. All One Universe is a book for anyone interested in either SF or in craftsmanship.” —David Drake

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  The Secret of Chimneys

  Agatha Christie

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  At the request of George Lomax, Lord Caterham reluctantly agrees to host a weekend party at his home, Chimneys. A murder occurs in the house, beginning a week of fast-paced events with police among the guests...
  
  The Secret of Chimneys, by master-author Agatha Christie, introduces the much-loved characters of Superintendent Battle and Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent.

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  No Place Like Murder - True...

  Janis Thornton

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  “This engrossing collection of historical Midwest murders reads like a thriller. True crime at its best. I couldn’t put it down.” —Susan Furlong, author of the Bone Gap Travellers novels 
   
  A modern retelling of 20 sensational true crimes, No Place Like Murder reveals the inside details behind nefarious acts that shocked the Midwest between 1869 and 1950. The stories chronicle the misdeeds, examining the perpetrators’ mindsets, motives, lives, apprehensions, and trials, as well as what became of them long after. 
   
  True crime author Janis Thornton profiles notorious murderers such as Frankie Miller, who was fed up when her fiancé stood her up for another woman. As fans of the song “Frankie and Johnny” already know, Frankie met her former lover at the door with a shotgun. 
   
  Thornton’s tales reveal the darker side of life in the Midwest, including the account of Isabelle Messmer, a plucky young woman who dreamed of escaping her quiet farm-town life. After she nearly took down two tough Pittsburgh policemen in 1933, she was dubbed “Gun Girl” and went on to make headlines from coast to coast. In 1942, however, after a murder conviction in Texas, she vowed to do her time and go straight. Full of intrigue and revelations, No Place Like Murder also features such folks as Chirka and Rasico, the first two Hoosier men to die in the electric chair after they brutally murdered their wives in 1913. The two didn’t meet until their fateful last night. 
   
  An enthralling and chilling collection, No Place Like Murder is sure to thrill true crime lovers. 
   
  “Thornton wittily describes heretofore unheralded true crime stories from Indiana’s small towns.” —Keven McQueen, author of Horror in the Heartland

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  Murder & Mayhem in Mendon and...

  Diane Ham, Lynne Menz

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  The notorious history of two nineteenth-century hamlets in western New York, famous for an era of bustling commerce—and criminality.   The Town of Mendon and the Village of Honeoye Falls are today quiet western New York suburbs, but they weren't always so idyllic. In years past, the village was a center of commerce, manufacturing and railroads, and by the mid-nineteenth century, this prosperity brought with it an element of mayhem. Horse stealing was commonplace. Saloons and taverns were abundant. Street scuffles and barroom brawls were regular, especially on Saturday nights, after the laborers were paid. By Sunday morning, numerous drunks—like Manley Locke, who would eventually go on to kill another man in a fight—were confined to the lockup in the village hall. It was at this time that the Village of Honeoye Falls earned the name “Murderville.” As the town and village turn two hundred, join local historians Diane Ham and Lynne Menz as they explore the peaceful region’s vicious history.   Includes photos!

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  50 Eternal Masterpieces of...

  Edgar Allan Poe, Charles...

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  This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names
  
  A Royal Prisoner [Marcel Allain]
  The Man Who Knew Too Much,The Man Who Was Thursday: a Nightmare [G.K Chesterton]
  The Hound of the Baskervilles,The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [Arthur Conan Doyle]
  The Nebuly Coat [John Meade Falkner]
  The Chestermarke Instinct,The Middle of Things,The Orange-Yellow Diamond,The Paradise Mystery [Joseph Smith Fletcher]
  Helen Vardon's Confession,The Singing Bone{R. Austin Freeman]
  File No.113, Monsieur Lecoq,The Lerouge Case,The Mystery of Orcival [Émile Gaboriau]
  The Riddle of the Frozen Flame [Thomas W. Hanshew]
  A Thief in the Night ,Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman, The Amateur Cracksman [Ernest William Hornung]
  Malcolm Sage, Detective [Herbert George Jenkins]
  The Room in the Dragon Volant, Wylder's Hand [Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu]
  The Stretton Street Affair [William Le Queux]
  The Crystal Stopper [Maurice Leblanc]
  The Voice in the Fog [Harold MacGrath]
  Anderson Crow, Detective [George Barr McCutcheon]
  Ashton-Kirk, Investigator [John T. McIntyre]
  Martin Hewitt, Investigator, The Red Triangle [Arthur Morrison]
  The Black Box [Edward Phillips Oppenheim]
  The Burglar's Fate and The Detectives [Allan Pinkerton]
  The Sleuth of St. James's Square [Melville Davisson Post]
  The Hand in the Dark, The Shrieking Pit [Arthur John Rees]
  More Tish, The Case of Jennie Brice [Mary Roberts Rinehart]
  Bat Wing, The Hand of Fu-Manchu, The Quest of the Sacred Slipper, The Sins of Séverac Bablon [Sax Rohmer]
  The Brand of Silence [Harrington Strong]
  Number Seventeen,The Stowmarket Mystery,The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley [Louis Tracy]
  The Lone Wolf [Louis Joseph Vance]
  Raspberry Jam [Carolyn Wells]
  The Mystery of the Barranca [Herman Whitaker]
  Peter the Brazen [George F. Worts]
  The Big Bow Mystery [Israel Zangwill]
  
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  Ocean Nets Modernize

  Logan Bell

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  Ocean Nets Modernize delves into the transformation of Polynesian fishing practices, examining the shift from traditional, sustainable methods to motorized fishing driven by the rise of tourism. This evolution significantly impacts both the marine ecosystems and the cultural fabric of Polynesian communities. The book unveils how the introduction of motorized vessels, while initially boosting fish yields, has created complex challenges for these island societies. For instance, traditional Polynesian fishing was deeply interwoven with their cultural beliefs, a stark contrast to the increasingly commercialized practices of today.
  
   
  The book progresses by first exploring pre-colonial Polynesian fishing techniques, emphasizing sustainability, then examining the adoption of motorized vessels and the growth of tourism. A key focus is the demand for specific fish species to cater to tourist consumption. This comprehensive approach highlights how external economic pressures and technological advancements have altered traditional ways of life, influencing everything from economic development to environmental conservation.
  
   
  Ultimately, the study connects to environmental science, anthropology, and economics, providing a holistic view of the challenges facing Polynesian communities as they navigate globalization.

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