David Stuart Davies is a prolific writer focusing on the world of Sherlock Holmes, contributing both fiction and non-fiction works. His extensive writing explores intricate mysteries and detective narratives, drawing on his background as an English teacher before transitioning to a full-time career in editing, writing, and playwriting. He also serves as the editor for Red Herrings, the monthly publication of the Crime Writers' Association, showcasing his deep engagement with the crime fiction genre.
Cambridge IGCSE Geography Revision Guide has been designed specifically to meet the requirements of Cambridge IGCSE Geography syllabus (0460). It has been written to help students prepare for the Cambridge IGCSE Geography examination. The book instills confidence by improving the students' understanding of key concepts and adds focus to their revision.
David Stuart Davies has edited four other immensely popular anthologies for the Collector’s Library. This volume includes some of the greatest classic crime short stories ever written. It contains locked rooms, barely decipherable codes, and straightforward murders written by masters of the Arthur Conan Doyle, R. Austin Freeman, G.K. Chesterton, Edgar Wallace, John Dickson Carr, Sheridan Le Fanu, and Arnold Bennett, among others.
Through the perspective of a boy grappling with insecurities, the narrative explores the concept of an "Apocalyptic Mind," revealing the subtle dystopian realities of our world. His quest for love, dreams, and a utopia clashes with the harshness of a technological society. The boy's relationship with nature serves as a conduit for his spiritual questioning, as he seeks answers from God in a painful and confusing environment. This introspective journey highlights the emotional struggles faced in a seemingly disconnected world.
Exploring the complexities of the U.S. immigration system, this collection of poems chronicles a decade-long quest for permanence, beginning from the bleakness of British traffic to the sun-soaked roads of California. It introduces a diverse cast of characters, both real and imagined, while reflecting on the surreal demands of immigration. The work delves into themes of humanity amidst political challenges and examines the unique privilege of navigating these obstacles as an English speaker.
The story follows Birdy, who poorly selects his team of villains, leading to a series of misadventures during a burglary on the Mail Rail. Despite an accidental death and mounting challenges, including a wealthy adversary and relentless police pursuit, the team faces treachery and brutality. As their luck dwindles, they inadvertently drag an innocent man into their chaos. The narrative builds tension as they confront the law, culminating in a dramatic showdown where only one emerges victorious.
Milton's Socratic Rationalism focuses on the influence of Milton's years of private study of classical authors, chiefly Plato, Xenophon and Aristotle, on Paradise Lost. It examines the conversations of Adam and Eve as a mode of discourse closely aligned to practices of Socrates in the dialogues of Plato and eponymous discourses of Xenophon.
Clarify all the key concepts, to build strong potential for the Cambridge assessments. This Revision Guide works alongside the student book to reinforce your students' knowledge and understanding. We are working with Cambridge towards endorsement, so you know it will be up-to-date and comprehensive for the latest syllabus.
