Daniel Smith looks behind what we think we know about the well-known sleuth and reveals little-known facts of which every Sherlock aficionado should be aware. Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes has been fascinating generations of readers, watchers and listeners for over 130 years, since he first appeared in print in 1887. Now an internationally renowned cultural icon, his name appears on books, films, television dramas, radio plays, stage adaptations and the rest right across the world and he is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as 'the most portrayed movie character' in history. With all this material readily available, one might think there's not much to find out about Sherlock, but in Sherlock Unlocked, Daniel Smith looks behind what we think we know about the well-known sleuth and reveals little-known facts of which every Sherlock aficionado should be aware. From the eccentric and odd characters to the bizarre plot twists, and from Conan Doyle to Moriarty, this book will appeal to Holmes' fans old and new. Full of fascinating facts, such as: - The shameful addiction of Watson's that Holmes kept secret - a dark gambling habit. - The part the legendary Langham Hotel played, in both Conan Doyle's literary friendships - including with Oscar Wilde - and in the storylines he created for Holmes and Watson. - The Real Moriarty? The true-life London underworld thief-taker, Jonathan Wild, was a model for Professor Moriarty - Holmes's retirement passion was bee-keeping. - One of Conan Doyle's childhood teachers, Eugene Chantrelle, became a notorious murderer.

Sherlock Unlocked: Little Known Fact about the World's Greatest Detective (16pt Large Print Edition)

DANIEL SMITH

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Peer and the Gangster

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True Crime

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5 Mathematics Starr Ready Instruction Texas

Curriculum Associates

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Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Triumph Learning,LLC

The aftermath of Bush s second election. Theory after the fall. Literary readings: cancel them. Is J. M. Coetzee afraid of life? Elif Batuman brings Isaac Babel s last living relatives to California. George Scialabba massacres Christopher Hitchens.

n+1, No. 2: Happiness

Marco Roth

Mark Greif

Benjamin Kunkel

Keith Gessen

Elif Batuman

Alexander Kluge

Peter Gizzi

Rachel Sherman

Peter Frankel

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Get right inside the strategic thinking behind 50 of history's greatest military, political and economic triumphs - and disasters. Learn how strategic thinking evolved as history's most gifted generals, politicians and business tycoons looked to the past for lessons on how to act in the present. See history as it happened - and experience the moments when events were in the balance and key players had to make crucial strategic decisions. This is history at its most immediate and gripping. With detailed fact files, a who's who of key players and ideas, timelines and clear infographics that illustrate the crucial moments that shaped history. Includes: Infiltrate the enemy; Alexander the Great's triumph at Gaugemela; Mas communication; The knockout counter-punch; Mongol general Subutai; Take on your critics; Misinformation; Napoleon's victory at Austerlitz; Keep ahead of the curve; Henry Ford's assembly line; The global success of Walt Disney; The power of nonviolence; Guerilla warfare; Bill Gates and Microsoft.

50 Strategies That Changed History: From Battle Tactics to Business Blueprints, Learn from the Masters

Quanatum Books

Who was the original circus ringmaster? When did the first teddy bear make an appearance? Who first produced champagne, and who invented the typewriter? Where and when were traffic lights first used? Everyone knows that Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon and that George Washington was the first U.S. president, but what about all those other pioneers, originators, and even the occasional guinea pig, who have been lost in the footnotes of history? This a fascinating collection of those lesser-known innovators who deserve their place among the list of "famous firsts." It will probably come as no surprise that the first ever restaurateur was a Parisian; his name was Monsieur Boulanger and he originally served up soups which he called restaurants (restoratives) to his clientele. But who knew that the first circus ringmaster was a celebrated cavalryman called Philip Astley who developed his horse-riding act into a grand spectacle that established a blueprint for the circus we know today? More than 100 firsts are uncovered, including the first heart transplant, rollercoaster, soap opera, Christmas card, person to turn down an Oscar, TV chef, crossword, and much more.

Forgotten Firsts: A Compendium of Lost Pioneers, Trend-Setters and Innovators

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

A fun, interactive guide to boost one's powers of observation using the techniques of the world's most famous detective-mind palaces, nonverbal tells, lie detection, intuition, concentration, alertness, logic, people watching, and more "You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear." Such were the words of the master detective Sherlock Holmes to Dr. Watson, as he noted how his friend failed to implement Holmes's techniques. With this guide readers will learn how to increase their powers of observation, memory, deduction, and reasoning. The book incorporates the latest techniques and theories across a range of topics: NLP, memory mapping, body language, information shifting, and speed reading-it will help readers look at the world in a new light, and more importantly, impress others. Packed full of case studies, quotes, and trivia from the original novels and short stories, it also includes a series of fun tasks and games that will ensure that readers will reach the end of the book thinking like the master of the science of deduction. They will never look at a shirt cuff, trouser hem, or scuff of dirt on a shoe in the same way again!

How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes Improve Your Powers of Observation, Memory and Deduction

Lesson #1: 3Rs = R+W+A - that's not some mysterious formula. It's just a reminder that the so-called Three Rs- the traditional foundations of a solid education - are not really all Rs: they're Reading, Writing, &amp; Arithmetic. Historians are not sure of the term's origin. (it's probably from Sir William Curtis's 1825 speech to England's Parliament, mocking the emphasis on Latin &amp; Greek in British schools. 'What children need,' Curtis said,' is the Three Rs: Readin', Ritin', &amp; Rithmetic.') But everyone agrees you can't succeed without knowing the Three R's. READING: speed reading, comprehension, &amp; effective skimming; WRITING: sentence structure, punctuation, &amp; spelling; ARITHMETIC: averages, ratios &amp; proportions, &amp; percentages &amp; fractions.

Reading, Writing, & Arithm3tic

Be inspired to follow in the footsteps of our greatest thinkers, the man whose name has become synonymous with genius, as you learn how to: See the world differently; Challenge authority; Seek out like minds; Think big; Never stop questioning; Consider the moral implications of your actions.

How to Think Like Einstein

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