Aidan and Maggie's father kidnapped, a giant guards the Amethyst, and the human world and Celahir tip ever closer to evil!In Celahir, the magical land where the Light Elves and the Dark Elves live, the four gemstones of the Elven Bow have been stolen by the Dark Elves. Without those gemstones, the barrier between the human world and Celahir is deteriorating and the balance between good and evil in both worlds is tipping toward evil.Aidan, Maggie, Nana, and Beebop recovered ...

This issue has one of the best original stories we’ve published: Janet Law’s brilliant “Wrong Door,” a tale very much in the classic Twilight Zone tradition. Don’t skip it! Though Janice is best known for her mystery stories, this one proves she can write masterfully in any genre.But great stories don’t stop there. Our Acquiring Editors, Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman, have both found original stories this time—from William Burton McCormick and Steve Janko. Plus I’m pleased to pr...

An exciting collection of over 300 cocktail recipes as well as practical directions for non-alcoholic drinks and syrups from the pioneering bartender Thomas Stuart.First published in 1904, this vintage mixology book is a compendium of cocktail recipes, bartending instructions, and insightful tips. Indulge in mixed drinks such as a Manhattan, Hot Spiced Rum, Pineapple Punch, and Sherry Cobbler, to name a few, with this new edition of Stuart's Fancy Drinks and Ho...

Global warming, renewable energy, expanding populations, sustainability--Climate of Uncertainty examines all issues with an objectivity and grace in an arena often fraught with dissent and extremism. Perfect for anyone seeking an understanding of all sides of the climate change debate, Climate of Uncertainty has garnered praise from every part of the ideological spectrum, proving that sometimes the most powerful voices are not the loudest, but the most rational.

This book explores the counselling process and will help you to choose a counsellor to suit your needs. Counselling isn't always problem centred. It can enable you to develop self-awareness and introduce you to ways in which you can manage your life more effectively. This book will show you how.

The first was to render generally accessible some of those beautiful but comparatively unknown examples of old tartans represented in family portraits, miniatures, and relics, as well as in the few collections of tartans which exist in the country, and to set forth all that could be definitely ascertained regarding their origin and history. To carry this out efficiently, it was necessary to obtain the permission of the families possessing representations and examples of the tartans to insp...

Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live (Exodus xxii. 18). So thundered forth the Holy Scriptures, with the full force of the impugnable sanction, "And the Lord said unto Moses." When we Freethinkers, in the light and love of to-day, read this brief but terrible verse we cannot help speculating as to how much better it would have been for Humanity if Europe had never heard of this God, if Asia had never read a line of this Moses. Human nature is, in itself, rude and savage enough till, throu...

Sherlock Holmes is called to the London Zoo to investigate the treacherous murder of an unusual victim. While Scotland Yard ascribes little significance to the case, Holmes believes he has uncovered a politically motivated assassination.

"The Popular Superstitions and Festive Amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland" by William Grant Stewart delves into the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore and traditions. This work explores the myriad superstitions that have shaped the lives of Highlanders, revealing how these beliefs influence daily activities and community events. Stewart meticulously documents various customs, from the significance of certain animals to the rituals surrounding seasonal festivals, providing readers wi...

Sherlock Holmes is called to the London Zoo to investigate the treacherous murder of an unusual victim. While Scotland Yard ascribes little significance to the case, Holmes believes he has uncovered a politically motivated assassination.

Holmes is faced with a moral dilemma when his latest client turns out to be a former pirate captain who had been robbed of his bounty nearly two decades ago. Can Holmes help him recover his share of the treasure from his former shipmates?

The main attraction of an upcoming exhibition on ancient Egypt vanishes shortly before opening night at the British Museum. The pharaoh sarcophagus, which would normally contain an ancient mummy, is empty. At the request of the distraught museum director, Holmes and Watson take up the case.