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Presented here are the third, fourth and fifth books of the Sherlock Holmes canon: the novel "The Hound of the Baskervilles" and short story collections "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" and "The Return of Sherlock Holmes," all written by Holmes' legendary creator, the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Collected here are some of the most beloved and revered of Doyle's Holmes stories.

"The Return of Sherlock Holmes" heralded the triumphant resurrection of the world's greatest consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, after his apparent (and untimely) demise in the story "The Final Problem." Under intense pressure from his fans to bring him back after having killed off Holmes at the Reichenbach Falls, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle finally relented and, in "The Adventure of the Empty House," explains how Holmes escaped the same, dismal fate as his nemesis, Professor Moriarty.

When a mysterious golden envelope lands in Zam Zam's hands, his life changes forever. He finds an invitation to the most thrilling treasure hunt he could ever imagine, leading him through the bustling streets, hidden alleys, and iconic landmarks of Los Angeles County. From Inglewood to Compton, Long Beach to La Puente, Venice to Carson, each city has secrets, challenges, and colorful characters ready to test his courage, wits, and resilience.

This short tome talks frankly about how people ruin good times and good relationships by undervaluing others. It speaks from the standpoint of a fed-up person who would rather be a villain than victim in self defense.

When struggles abound, those who assist with resolutions often are rewarded in more ways than one. However, when one turns a blind eye to the needs of others, or add to their suffering by intentionally inflicting pain or complications, recompense arrives in more ways than one. How do you react when you suddenly see someone’s life improved, especially someone you witness endure hardships for so long? Who will you trust on your climb up? How do you respond when people who mistreated you suddenly show affection for you after you’ve achieved what they deem as success?

Perhaps the most famous labor activist and union organizer in history, Mary Harris Jones was an Irish emigre, who watched her husband and four children die of yellow fever, saw her modest dressmaking shop go up in flames in the Great Chicago Fire, and, as a lonely, poor widow in the late 19th century, was facing a bleak future.

This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production—enhanced with music and sound effects—of perhaps the most revered and popular children's book of all time: Peter Pan. Featuring Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy, and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook and his trusty first mate Smee, these indelible creations have become some of the most iconic characters in all of children's literature. Barrie's playful and impish prose perfectly captures the cruelty, kindness, and complexities of youth, as seen through the eyes of history's most famous flying orphan.

In "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes," Sir Arthur Conan Doyle attempted a feat that even the greatest criminal minds in England could not accomplish: He tried to kill off Sherlock Holmes. (And he very nearly succeeded.) Doyle's 1894 collection of short stories—which featured some of the most enjoyable tales in the Holmes canon, including "Silver Blaze," "The Musgrave Ritual" and "The Crooked Man"—concludes with what was meant to be the last Sherlock Holmes story, "The Final Problem."

An episodic, humorous look at the trials and tribulations faced by a young black couple struggling to adjust to married life.

The Young Man vs. The Young Male is a guide aimed at helping teenage boys transition from merely existing as young males to becoming young men of character, integrity, and purpose. This book explores the critical differences between the behaviors and mindsets of a young male and a young man, emphasizing that true maturity goes beyond age or physical appearance.

The most romantic literary lovers in history: Heathcliff and Cathy. Frederic and Catherine. Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatsby. Now, all three of their classic stories are collected in one volume: the Classic Romance Collection - Volume II featuring Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights," Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms" and F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby."

In this book, we’ll dive into the nuances of building and strengthening love that’s rooted in friendship. Each chapter is packed with insights, practical strategies, and relatable stories to help you navigate this sometimes-complex journey.

The Next Level is a comprehensive guide specifically designed to support young Black men as they transition from high school into adulthood. Drawing on personal experience, author Ammaul Hunt combines real-life stories with practical tools to help listeners build self-awareness, manage finances, pursue meaningful careers, and prioritize health and community connection.

Boodini was born and raised in a community in Memphis, Tn. With dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur despite facing trials and challenges of growing up in the hood.

Leroy Jenkins, a former Heroin and Crack dealer and newly converted Christian, has for years shielded his family from his former life. He thought that keeping his tumultuous past a secret would protect his family from repeating his mistakes. He finds out that keeping secrets sometimes causes more harm than good, especially since he watched helplessly as his son descended into the drug life and is now clinging to life. Leroy comes face-to-face with the realization that hiding your past usually causes your loved ones to repeat it.

Mother dead, Dad broke, best friend selling drugs, and a shaken faith in God. What happens when a boy raised in the church is faced with these circumstances? Enter David Jenkins, raised in the church by his mother, but drawn to the streets by his circumstances. After the death of his mother, David finds himself wrapped up in the drug game with his best friend Los. David quickly rises in the business and is faced with the love of straight and narrow Valencia and the jealousy of Los.

More Than A Game: Mother dead, Dad broke, best friend selling drugs, and a shaken faith in God. What happens when a boy raised in the church is faced with these circumstances? Enter David Jenkins, raised in the church by his mother, drawn to the streets by his circumstances. After the death of his mother, David finds himself wrapped up in the drug game with his best friend Los. David quickly rises in the business and is faced to choose between the love of straight and narrow Valencia or the lure of money and power.

Plunge into the divine insights found within the pages of "The Council of Living Saints; The Meditation of Christian Saint". This enlightening journey reveals the intrinsic wisdom and meditations of Christian saints, unmasking the essence of sainthood. Understand human frailties and discover pathways to transcend personal and worldly limitations through the profound revelations contained within. Let this sacred meditations guide you to deeper self-development, unlocking spiritual and prosperous life of possibilities and potentials.

This is a book about a young man growing up in London society, within a middle class poor broken, mind state trying to deal with life and learn about himself and the world around him.

A powerful and disturbing adventure story set in the wilds of Mexico after the First World War, "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" is B. Traven's much-beloved and thrilling tale of three desperate men who set out to make their fortune in the gold-filled Sierra Madre Mountains...and wind up confronting their own greed and paranoia along the way.