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    This author crafts detective fiction drawing from a deep well of experience as a seasoned Information Technology manager. Their writing reflects an 'old school' IT perspective, blending a keen understanding of technology with intricate plot construction. Currently engaged in a substantial project of detective stories, their work promises detailed mysteries and compelling narratives rooted in classic detective traditions.

    The Donnellys: Massacre, Trial and Aftermath, 1880-1916
    High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way
    The Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes
    Bruce Lee: Artist of Life
    The Tao of Gung Fu : A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Art
    The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer
    • The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      The last word on how to build a better body--from the late, great Mike MentzerWith his revolutionary "Heavy Duty" system, Mike Mentzer changed the way bodybuilders train, showing them that "less is more" when it comes to making great gains. In "The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer," you will discover Mike's most advanced training techniques and philosophies--previously known only to his inner circle and personal clients.Drawing upon never-before-released materials, his longtime colleague John Little reveals Mentzer's most powerful lessons and workout plans, including: The importance of working to failure Techniques for pushing past mental and physical plateaus How overtraining impedes progress A complete advanced "Heavy Duty" training systemThe workout that worked "like magic" for Mr. Universe himself More than an instruction manual, this thorough compendium brings together a lifetime of insights, training truths, and personal philosophies from one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time.

      The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer
    • This is the book that Bruce Lee had intended to publish as an in-depth follow up to his Chinese Gung Fu. Prior to his death, he had written the majority of the text, which explores such topics as yin-yang as it applies to martial arts, Eastern and Western fitness methodologies, and studies of martial arts and self-defense techniques. Also included is Bruce Lee's Gung Fu "scrapbook" of anecdotes on the histories and traditions of the various martial arts of China. The manuscript was completed and edited by martial arts expert John Little in cooperation with the Bruce Lee Estate.

      The Tao of Gung Fu : A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Art
    • Bruce Lee: Artist of Life

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      A rare, never-before-seen collection of Bruce Lee's private letters and writing! Bruce Lee was an intense man with such sheer concentration of energy that no one who encountered him, on screen or in person, could help but be drawn to him and his enthusiasm for life and knowledge. A voracious and engaged reader, Lee wrote extensively, synthesizing the thought of East and West into a unique personal philosophy of self-discovery. Bruce Lee: Artist of Life explores the development and fruition of Bruce Lee's thoughts about gung fu (kung fu), philosophy, psychology, poetry, jeet kune do, acting, and self-knowledge. This volume from Bruce Lee's private notebooks is capped by a selection of Lee's letters that eloquently demonstrate how he incorporated his thought into actions and advice to others. Also included are multiple drafts of select compositions, showing how Lee's ideas evolved and was refined over the years and how the ideas he was reading and writing about were reflected in his work and everyday life. Sections include: Gung Fu—reflections on gung fu, psychology in defense and attack, how to choose a martial arts instructor, and Bruce's view on the martial art Philosophy—regarding human understanding, Taoism, Plato, Socrates, and Descartes Psychology—three types of philosophy, the top dog and the underdog, the four basic philosophical approaches, and learning Poetry—'The Dying Sun,' 'Love is a Friendship Caught on Fire,' 'Once More I Hold You in My Arms,' and 'Parting' Jeet Kune Do–The Liberation—toward personal liberation, notes on JKD, true mastery, and an objective evaluation of the combative skill of Bruce Lee, by those who know what it is Acting—what exactly is an actor, the art of acting Self-knowledge—in search of someone real, self-actualization, and the passionate state of mind Letters—'The True Meaning of Life–Peace of Mind,' 'Use Your Own Experience and Imagination,' and 'It's All in the State of Mind' This Bruce Lee Book is part of the Bruce Lee Library which also features: Bruce Lee: Striking Thoughts Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon Bruce Lee: The Tao of Gung Fu Bruce Lee: Letters of the Dragon Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body Bruce Lee: Jeet Kune Do

      Bruce Lee: Artist of Life
    • The Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.2(14)Add rating

      In this series of five short stories, Holmes and Watson continue their late investigations into dark crimes in 1920s London, joined by their excitable housekeeper at 221B Baker Street, the brilliant, buxom Miss Lily Hudson, and by Jasper Lestrade of Scotland Yard, the ambitious, respectful son of the late George Lestrade. Thanks to Royal Jelly, Holmes is a fit 71-year-old, who has lost his interest in bees and returned to detecting, joining forces again with his colleague and friend, Dr. John Hamish Watson, a 73-year-old unfit twice-widower, who hankers after the good old days of derring-do. Together they explore the case of the Hampstead Ponies, where a murdered baby is found upon the Heath; the Chelsea Necrophile and the mysterious organ that plays itself; the Holland Park Cannibal with a taste for home-made sausages; the truly nightmarish Richmond Werewolf; and the dangers of contagion in the search for the Hammersmith Hound.

      The Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes
    • 4.2(508)Add rating

      A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL High-intensity bodybuilding advice from the first man to win a perfect score in the Mr. Universe competition This one-of-a-kind book profiles the high-intensity training (HIT) techniques pioneered by the late Mike Mentzer, the legendary bodybuilder, leading trainer, and renowned bodybuilding consultant. His highly effective, proven approach enables bodybuilders to get results--and win competitions--by doing shorter, less frequent workouts each week. Extremely time-efficient, HIT sessions require roughly 40 minutes per week of training--as compared with the lengthy workout sessions many bodybuilders would expect to put in daily. In addition to sharing Mentzer's workout and training techniques, featured here is fascinating biographical information and striking photos of the world-class bodybuilder--taken by noted professional bodybuilding photographers--that will inspire and instruct serious bodybuilders and weight lifters everywhere.

      High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way
    • The Donnellys: Massacre, Trial and Aftermath, 1880-1916

      1880-1916

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
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      Set against the backdrop of 1880s Ontario, this true story follows the harrowing tale of the Donnelly family, who become victims of a brutal mob attack that results in multiple murders. As William Donnelly and a young witness grapple with the aftermath, they confront a corrupt legal system manipulated by their enemies. The family's quest for justice unfolds through sensational trials that capture national attention, while political machinations threaten their hopes for resolution. The relentless pursuit of vengeance by their adversaries adds to the family's turmoil.

      The Donnellys: Massacre, Trial and Aftermath, 1880-1916
    • Holmes and Watson are plunged into the secret underworld of 1925 London, where a serial killer of musical (gay) men is afoot. The killer has a little list, and Sherlock is on it. Why? And what have the Bloomsbury Group and the Diogenes Club got to do with anything? Thanks to Royal Jelly, Holmes is a fit 71-year-old, who has lost his interest in bees and returned to detecting. He's not quite as sharp as he used to be, but he's still pretty sharp, and a bit of a vigilante in his old age. He meets up with his colleague and friend, Dr. John Hamish Watson, a 72-year-old not-quite-so-fit-at-all twice-widower, who hankers after the good old days of derring-do. They are joined by their excitable new housekeeper at 221B Baker Street, the brilliant, buxom Miss Lily Hudson and are helped in their work by Jasper Lestrade of Scotland Yard, the ambitious, respectful son of the late George Lestrade.

      The Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes - Volume 1 - The Musical Murders
    • The Donnellys: Powder Keg, 1840-1880

      1840-1880

      • 544 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
      4.1(63)Add rating

      Set in the 1840s, the Donnelly family's immigration from Ireland to Canada leads to turmoil when the patriarch is imprisoned for manslaughter. Left to fend for themselves, the mother and her eight children grow up in a violent environment, fostering fierce loyalty among them. As they establish a stagecoach business, conflicts with local power structures and neighbors intensify. The brothers' retaliatory actions against their enemies escalate tensions, positioning the family against a backdrop of escalating violence and community strife.

      The Donnellys: Powder Keg, 1840-1880
    • A collection of Lee's newspaper and magazine interviews reveals his thoughts on his life, the martial arts, stardom, and his cross-cultural marriage.

      Words of the Dragon
    • Building muscle has never been faster or easier than with this revolutionary once-a-week training program In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just 12 minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience.

      Body by Science : A Research Based Program to Get the Results You Want in 12 Minutes a Week