Author: Joyce Porter
Publisher: Prelude Books
ISBN: 1788421957
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Why should he even be bothered to solve the case? It seemed that everyone in the bleak little village of Thornwich had been honoured with the most obscene poison pen letters imaginable. And they showed no signs of letting up. So off goes Chief Inspector Dover of Scotland Yard, his unfortunate young colleague MacGregor in tow, to track down the source. Not-so-comfortably ensconced in the miserable lodgings of the Jolly Sailor, Dover's easy confidence is shaken when he suddenly has to deal with two suicides – one attempted, the other all-too-successful – black-market babies, and various bowel disorders. When the second suicide begins to look more like murder, however, it is only a matter of time before Dover comes face-to-face with a most determined, and totally unlikely killer. Editorial reviews: “Something quite out of the ordinary.” Daily Telegraph “Joyce Porter is a joy... Dover is unquestionably the most entertaining detective in fiction.” Guardian “Plotted with the technique of a virtuoso.” New York Times “Wonderfully funny.” Spectator “Dover is wildly, joyously unbelievable; and may he remain so for our comic delight.” Sun “You will be fascinated by his sheer dazzling incompetence. Porter has a keen eye, a wicked sense of comedy, and a delightfully low mind.” Harper’s
Dover Three
Author: Joyce Porter
Publisher: Prelude Books
ISBN: 1788421957
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Why should he even be bothered to solve the case? It seemed that everyone in the bleak little village of Thornwich had been honoured with the most obscene poison pen letters imaginable. And they showed no signs of letting up. So off goes Chief Inspector Dover of Scotland Yard, his unfortunate young colleague MacGregor in tow, to track down the source. Not-so-comfortably ensconced in the miserable lodgings of the Jolly Sailor, Dover's easy confidence is shaken when he suddenly has to deal with two suicides – one attempted, the other all-too-successful – black-market babies, and various bowel disorders. When the second suicide begins to look more like murder, however, it is only a matter of time before Dover comes face-to-face with a most determined, and totally unlikely killer. Editorial reviews: “Something quite out of the ordinary.” Daily Telegraph “Joyce Porter is a joy... Dover is unquestionably the most entertaining detective in fiction.” Guardian “Plotted with the technique of a virtuoso.” New York Times “Wonderfully funny.” Spectator “Dover is wildly, joyously unbelievable; and may he remain so for our comic delight.” Sun “You will be fascinated by his sheer dazzling incompetence. Porter has a keen eye, a wicked sense of comedy, and a delightfully low mind.” Harper’s
Publisher: Prelude Books
ISBN: 1788421957
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Why should he even be bothered to solve the case? It seemed that everyone in the bleak little village of Thornwich had been honoured with the most obscene poison pen letters imaginable. And they showed no signs of letting up. So off goes Chief Inspector Dover of Scotland Yard, his unfortunate young colleague MacGregor in tow, to track down the source. Not-so-comfortably ensconced in the miserable lodgings of the Jolly Sailor, Dover's easy confidence is shaken when he suddenly has to deal with two suicides – one attempted, the other all-too-successful – black-market babies, and various bowel disorders. When the second suicide begins to look more like murder, however, it is only a matter of time before Dover comes face-to-face with a most determined, and totally unlikely killer. Editorial reviews: “Something quite out of the ordinary.” Daily Telegraph “Joyce Porter is a joy... Dover is unquestionably the most entertaining detective in fiction.” Guardian “Plotted with the technique of a virtuoso.” New York Times “Wonderfully funny.” Spectator “Dover is wildly, joyously unbelievable; and may he remain so for our comic delight.” Sun “You will be fascinated by his sheer dazzling incompetence. Porter has a keen eye, a wicked sense of comedy, and a delightfully low mind.” Harper’s
Analytical Geometry of Three Dimensions
Author: William H. McCrea
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486154882
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this text covers the coordinate system, planes and lines, spheres, homogeneous coordinates, general equations, quadric in Cartesian coordinates, and intersection of quadrics. 1947 edition.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486154882
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this text covers the coordinate system, planes and lines, spheres, homogeneous coordinates, general equations, quadric in Cartesian coordinates, and intersection of quadrics. 1947 edition.
Three Egyptian Punch-Out Mummy Cases
Author: A. G. Smith
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486292939
Category : Mummies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Striking replicas of three sarcophagi — largest approximately 9" x 3" x 2�" —elaborately decorated with hieroglyphics and human, animal and mythical figures. No scissors necessary for assembling miniaturized treasures that are perfect for school projects or fun at home.
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486292939
Category : Mummies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Striking replicas of three sarcophagi — largest approximately 9" x 3" x 2�" —elaborately decorated with hieroglyphics and human, animal and mythical figures. No scissors necessary for assembling miniaturized treasures that are perfect for school projects or fun at home.
Light and Shade
Author: Mrs. Mary P. Merrifield
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486139883
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
“Form,” writes the author, “is developed by means of light and shade; without these every object would appear flat.” Originally published in the mid-nineteenth century, this classic approach to three-dimensional drawing was the first book to provide art students with instructions for correctly illustrating perspective outlines of various objects. An art historian noted for her authoritative reference works, Merrifield clearly demonstrates the principles of light and shade by revealing the effects of common daylight, sunshine, and candle or artificial light on geometrical solids. Her simple explanations are accompanied by illustrations of cubes, prisms, pyramids, cylinders, spheres, ovals, and cones. As useful and practical today as it was when first published well over a century ago, Light and Shade provides beginning and advanced art students with valuable insights into effective drawing and sketching.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486139883
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
“Form,” writes the author, “is developed by means of light and shade; without these every object would appear flat.” Originally published in the mid-nineteenth century, this classic approach to three-dimensional drawing was the first book to provide art students with instructions for correctly illustrating perspective outlines of various objects. An art historian noted for her authoritative reference works, Merrifield clearly demonstrates the principles of light and shade by revealing the effects of common daylight, sunshine, and candle or artificial light on geometrical solids. Her simple explanations are accompanied by illustrations of cubes, prisms, pyramids, cylinders, spheres, ovals, and cones. As useful and practical today as it was when first published well over a century ago, Light and Shade provides beginning and advanced art students with valuable insights into effective drawing and sketching.
Three Mozart Libretti
Author: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486277264
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Handy practical guide to three of Mozart's most popular operas. Excellent line-for-line English translations face the Italian texts. Also introductions, plot synopses, and lists of characters for each opera.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486277264
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Handy practical guide to three of Mozart's most popular operas. Excellent line-for-line English translations face the Italian texts. Also introductions, plot synopses, and lists of characters for each opera.
Calculus in the First Three Dimensions
Author: Sherman K. Stein
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486801144
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Introduction to calculus for both undergraduate math majors and those pursuing other areas of science and engineering for whom calculus will be a vital tool. Solutions available as free downloads. 1967 edition.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486801144
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Introduction to calculus for both undergraduate math majors and those pursuing other areas of science and engineering for whom calculus will be a vital tool. Solutions available as free downloads. 1967 edition.
The Art of Three-Dimensional Design
Author: Louis Wolchonok
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486157210
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Profusely illustrated guide shows how basic shapes and surfaces — plane, prismatic, cylindric, conical, spherical, and more — can be adapted and combined to create hundreds of new designs. Applications are endless. Also covers properties of various materials, tools, collaborating with other designers, more. Over 100 illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486157210
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Profusely illustrated guide shows how basic shapes and surfaces — plane, prismatic, cylindric, conical, spherical, and more — can be adapted and combined to create hundreds of new designs. Applications are endless. Also covers properties of various materials, tools, collaborating with other designers, more. Over 100 illustrations.
Mythical Beasts Coloring Book
Author: Fridolf Johnson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486233536
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Thirty handsome drawings of fabled creatures: mermaid, centaur, phoenix, basilisk, kraken (a huge sea monster sometimes mistaken for an island), manticore (a beast of three different parts), and more.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486233536
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Thirty handsome drawings of fabled creatures: mermaid, centaur, phoenix, basilisk, kraken (a huge sea monster sometimes mistaken for an island), manticore (a beast of three different parts), and more.
The Three Musketeers
Author: Alexandre Dumas
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486144399
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Swashbuckling novel of D'Artagnan and his three friends — Athos, Porthos and Aramis — three musketeers in the service of King Louis XIII.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486144399
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Swashbuckling novel of D'Artagnan and his three friends — Athos, Porthos and Aramis — three musketeers in the service of King Louis XIII.
Three Exemplary Novels
Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spanish fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spanish fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description