Question: What famous fictional detective has been the subject of motion pictures since the very beginning of the 20th century?

Answer: Sherlock Holmes; the first Sherlock Holmes film called "Sherlock Holmes Baffled," was one minute in length and was filmed in 1900.

Question: What famous fictional detective has appeared in more movies than James Bond and Indiana Jones combined?

Answer: Sherlock Holmes, of course.

Question: What famous fictional detective has been seen on screen in almost as many disguises as Lon Chaney, "The man of a thousand faces?"

Answer: You guessed it, Sherlock Holmes.

Question: What famous fictional detective has shared an on screen ride with Sigmund Freud, foiled a Nazi plot that might have cost Britain the war, and saved the life of a United States Senator?

Answer: If you guessed Sherlock Holmes again, you're right.

Getting bored? Just a couple more.

Question: What fictional detective has been portrayed on screen by (among dozens of others) John Barrymore, Raymond Massey, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Nicol Williamson, Stewart Granger, and, of course, everyone's favorite, Basil Rathbone?

Answer: I realize this is a real tough one so I'll give you a couple of hints. His first name is Sherlock and his last name is Holmes.

Okay, one last one.

Question: What fictional detective was the father of forensic methodology in the analysis of evidence?

Surprise! Sherlock Holmes.

Where did I come up with all of this amazing information?

Why from THE FILMS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, of course.

THE FILMS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES devotes anywhere from a page to a chapter to almost every Sherlock Holmes movie known to man. Each book segment contains discussions of the film, the actors who starred, and a historical perspective discussing time, place, etc. There are enough still photographs to satisfy the most avid Sherlockian.

For the Sherlock Holmes fan and/or for the film buff, this book is a font of information. For the rest of us, it's pretty darn entertaining.

I cannot remember how many times I have got off the loo with terrible pins and needles as a result of becoming too absorbed in this book. There is a remarkable amount of fascinating technical and anecdotal information which directly enhances ones enjoyment when it comes to drinking Burgundy.

Many books leave me begging for more, whereas as Norman's has got it just about right.

If you're thinking about starting a business in Texas, this book is perfect for you. It covers general issues like what type of business should you start (Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, etc.), Insurance, Employment and Labor Laws, and most importantly specific issues associated with Texas. For instance, Texas requires Franchise Tax be paid by all corporations and Limited Liability Companies. Texas also requires a Sales and Use Tax form be completed for any business selling taxable items (tangible and intangible property). I have read the other book "How to Incorporate and Start a Business in Texas" but it is more focused on the legal rammifications of corporations and not on specific Texas related issues. It is also good, but I recommend this book because it covers basically everything. Great reference manual.

i have gone through this book and wouldlike to recommend this as a good collection if we have in our library of our own. a very good book indeed like a gem i have seen.

This book began life as the text of seventh annual Institute of Economic Affairs Hayek Memorial Lecture given by Professor Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth in June 1998.

Dr. Sacks approach was based on a debate that Hayek had proposed in 1978 on the question of "was socialism a mistake". Although the debate never took place, Hayek prepared for it by writing a manuscript which ultimately saw the light of day as "The Fatal Conceit".

Beginning from the thesis that the Fatal Conceit's essential premise eas that for the free market or extended order to emerge, a certain kind of morality needed to emerge also. He develops his argument through a scholarly exegesis beforeutimately arriving at a conclusion that the free market has gone too far such that in effect it has become it's own morality and morals/ethics have been subordinated.

This conclusion is challenged by the the three commentators who were asked to write in response due to the reception received by the lecture. Dr. Sacks was also asked to write a rejoinder.

Norman Barry contends, if I understand him correctly, that markets bring about change and that morality must be adaptive and flexible. Thus the issue is not one of no morality but is one of the changing rules which come about ultimately because markets do not have a life of their own. They a rise through the interaction of people in a social process.

Robert Davidson looks at the role of traditions in religion and the necessity to test them against the reality of the world. In another illuminating passage he refers to the division of labor within society and argues that theologians have a role in giving people a vision of hope.

Michael Novak, takes a different approach by looking at what the world owes to Judaism, articulating the notion that it, as Christianity, is not a monolithic tradition.

In his rejoinder, Dr. Sacks takes the opportunity to clarify his position. He argues that he is not against markets, per se, but that he is against the extension of markets into all aspects of life. He fears that such extension will result in social disaster and makes the case that markets and the free society can only succeed within a strong moral framework.

The lecture was described as stimulating. After reading this collection there is clearly much food for thought. In this excellent little book there is much for all of us to think about.

Highly commended for everyone.

Laver and Schofield explain coalition politics at five levels: who are the players and what do they want, who forms coalitions, what do they gain, how long do they last, and what broad factors effect their behavior?

They do this using fairly straightforward language and by combining various traditions in political science. There are those who are married to the concept of building models and general game theory to describe anything, and there are those who make predictions and generalizations based on organic statistical analysis of the available data, combined with suppositions about the future of politics. The former is usually a crude oversimplification, while the latter is overly subjective. Laver and Schofield attempt to satisfy both of these traditions and answer the concerns of both sides with any point they make.

Great book on comparative politics. Great book on coalition formation. Easy to read (relatively).

"Never Too Late is an exciting story about Michael Cardone, an unusual man and the unusual firm he founded under God's direction. You'll learn how that multimillion-dollar company operates today under the leadership of Jesus Christ. Through this informative, helpful book, you'll receive practical advice for running an office, shop, or corporation successfully. If you're considering a change, you'll find the encouragement and direction needed to start over...['From the forward by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale']"

Also, D. James Kennedy, Ph.D. writes "'Never Too Late' is a book which will prove to be both a challenge and inspiration to all who read it. It is a story of a man who dared to put God first in every part of his life and who experienced incredible blessings from God. It contains lessons that everyone needs to learn. It is my great pleasure to recommend it to you."

I found this piece of writing by Peck to be fascinating. I had a project paper to write on teen suicide, and it was very informative and helped a lot. I've lost many people to suicide, and this just gave me a better perspective of the whole situation. With such a sensitive topic that many people don't want to talk about, this book helped answer all the questions I had, because it was so detailed.

This was a wonderful book! I was captivated by the first story I read. I am a nightowl and chose to start reading this book around 1am. (Which wasn't the brightest idea!) I had chills running up and down my spine and actually found myself jumping at every tiny noise that arose. I couldn't put it down! I love how the book was divided into the different states. If you live in the Midwest, some of these stories will hit close to home. If you enjoy this book, I recommend Haunted America and also Haunted Wisconsin. This is definitely one of those good books to read around the camp fire in the summer.

Who doesn't enjoy a good ghost story? For the most part, it doesn't even matter if the story is true or not. Perhaps the best thing about this book is the fact that its authors are not trying to prove or disprove any of the stories. Each tale speaks for itself. Some are somewhat funny, almost all of them are weird, and a few of them are downright spooky. As an added bonus, we learn a little bit about the history of the American Midwest; most of the stories carry the reader back a century or more in time. There are ten to fifteen tales from each of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. For the most part, all of the stories are hum-dingers. About a dozen of them struck me as pretty scary, so I would not recommend this book as a late night read except for those of more stalwart heart than I possess. There are a couple of stories that don't fit into the typical haunting milieu, but such stories are so interesting that the authors surely could not resist adding them to the collection. For the most part, though, these tales reflect hauntings in the traditional sense, and many contain accounts of actual sightings of ghostly figures. The authors do a very good job in telling the stories, giving us enough information to appreciate and understand each unique mystery while refraining from offering any conclusions of their own. You can read a few tales at a time or sit back and dive into large sections all at once; the organization of the tales by their respective states of origin is well-done and helps to maintain a cohesive framework to the entire book. I was thoroughly entertained and intrigued from beginning to end.

It is rare to find a book that purports to relate "true" ghost stories that does so in a way that neither accepts nor denies out of hand the veracity of the stories. Sources are quoted, stories related, narratives spun without any editorial voice saying "this is folklore" or "this is fact". I guess at my age I don't need to know whether ghosts really exist to be fascinated in them. As Carl Sagan said, (paraphrased) "I am tolerant of ambiguity in this regard". I have many books on my nightstand, but somehow "Haunted Heartland" always works it's way to the top of the stack, upside down, open to a story that I've probably already read 7 times, and can't wait to continue at bed time. This is the perfect nightstand book, but I'd recommend you buy a nightlight to go with it. You'll need it... PS - I have ordered the second book from these authors on this topic, titled "Haunted America", and am waiting for the UPS truck to pull up!

Norman and Scott's "Historic Haunted America" is a diverse collection of ghost stories culled from the folklore of the United States and Canada. The book rarely delivers a story that is as "shocking" as its jacket promises; most of the anecdotes are obviously legends that have been passed down from one generation to the next and, as a result, have lost much of their emotional impact. However, a few stories do provide the chills and thrills so necessary to a book of the nonfiction horror genre. Norman and Scott have extensively researched North America's famous hauntings and this quality and thoroughness shows up in their finished product. Although a few stories are rather dull and repetitive, as a whole "Haunted America" is entertaining reading for afficionados of folklore and horror alike.

This is one of the best collections of real life ghost stories that I have ever read. The haunting entitled, "Night of Horrors" sent chills down my spine!! If you like reading about real life ghost stories, then I highly suggest this book. There are also 2 more books by the same authors. Just don't read these in the dark because when the lights go off....the rules change.....

This book offers an exciting look into an unknown world. With at least one, if not a few stories from each state and province in the US and Canada, you are bound to read about something close to home. Some stories are not about strange happenings and mysterious people, but about lost loves and broken hearts. I thought some were a little boring, and was tempted to skip to something more interesting. Some 'claimed' haunted houses discussed in the book are open to the public. Included with some stories is very general information on visiting them. I learned about Hampton House in Maryland through Historic Haunted America and visited it. The National Parks Service now maintains it. The government denied and stories of hauntings there. Overall, an excellent book and I can wait to read Haunted America and Haunted Heartland.