This ground-breaking novel is one of the first, if not thefirst, inverted mysteries, in which the killer is known by the reader all along. It’s a cleverly written and darkly comedic novel for fans of The Poisoned Chocolates Case and Murder in the Basement from our series, along with the books of Richard Hull. ‘Mr. Anthony Berkeley deserves all gratitude for his energetic effort...(展开全部)

This ground-breaking novel is one of the first, if not thefirst, inverted mysteries, in which the killer is known by the reader all along. It’s a cleverly written and darkly comedic novel for fans of The Poisoned Chocolates Case and Murder in the Basement from our series, along with the books of Richard Hull. ‘Mr. Anthony Berkeley deserves all gratitude for his energetic effort...(展开全部)

With Saint Joan, Shaw reached the height of his fame as a dramatist. Fascinated by the story of Joan of Arc (canonized in 1920), but unhappy with "the whitewash which disfigures her beyond recognition," he presents a realistic Joan: proud, intolerant, naïve, foolhardy, always brave-a rebel who challenged the conventions and values of her day.

A witty, moving, piercingly insightful new novel about a marvelously complicated woman who can’t be anyone but herself, from the award-winning author of Chemistry “A deeply felt portrait . . . With gimlet-eyed observation laced with darkly biting wit, Weike Wang masterfully probes the existential uncertainty of being other in America.”—Celeste Ng, author of Little Fires Everywh...(展开全部)

A witty, moving, piercingly insightful new novel about a marvelously complicated woman who can’t be anyone but herself, from the award-winning author of Chemistry “A deeply felt portrait . . . With gimlet-eyed observation laced with darkly biting wit, Weike Wang masterfully probes the existential uncertainty of being other in America.”—Celeste Ng, author of Little Fires Everywh...(展开全部)

As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys begin to jump on their bed. But despite Mama's warnings, they fall off and hurt themselves. A sure-fire hit at story hour, this rhythmic romp is a counting lesson, too, as the five bouncy bed-jumpers bump their heads and get hauled off to the doctor one by one. Wonderful pencil and watercolour illustrations capture...(展开全部)