The Murder on the Links Audio BookNarrator: Hugh Fraser
An urgent cry for help brings Poirot to France. But he arrives too late to save his client, whose brutally stabbed body now lies face downwards in a shallow grave on a golf course.
But why is the dead man wearing his son's overcoat? And who was the impassioned love-letter in the pocket for? Before Poirot can answer these questions, the case is turned upside down by the discovery of a second, identically murdered corpse...
Publisher's Summary: The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched first-hand experiences of the survivors from those apocalyptic years, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of 30 million souls, to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet.
The Prehistoric Earth is a set devoted to dinosaurs and other fascinating prehistoric creatures, including mammals, birds, flying reptiles, fish and other ocean life, and human ancestors. Each title highlights fundamental principles of scientific inquiry and provides insight into the work of scientists. Striking full-color photographs and illustrations bring to life the secrets of Earth's ancient past. This is an outstanding resource for readers of any age who are interested in well-written and thought-provoking introductory-level discussions on select topics in evolutionary history. Highly recommended for both home and school libraries.
Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers
Editing is a tricky business. It requires analytical flair and creative panache, the patience of a saint and the vision of a writer. Transforming a manuscript into a book that edifies, inspires, and sells? That’s the job of the developmental editor, whose desk is the first stop for many manuscripts on the road to bookdom—a route ably mapped out in the pages of Developmental Editing.
Tin Pan Alley: An Encyclopedia of the Golden Age of American SongTin Pan Alley was a nickname given to an actual street in Manhattan (West Twenty-eighth Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue) where many of the music publishers had their offices. Eventually, Tin Pan Alley became the generic term for publishers of popular American sheet music. These publishing businesses hired lyricists and composers to create popular songs and promoted these songs in their sheet-music form with attractive covers.
