A rollicking rhyming picture book from bestselling author Julia Donaldson about a dog who uses her amazing sense of smell to solve mysteries. When Detective Dog Nell puts her nose to the task, there's no mystery she can't solve. Whether she's tracking the missing shoe of her human, Peter, or locating some lost honeycomb, all Nell has to do is sniff, sniff, sniff and she's hot on the trail. Besides solving mysteries, there's something else Nell loves—listening to children read. Every Monday, Peter takes her to school where children tell her stories. One day, Nell and Peter arrive to find that all the books are gone. Who could have taken them? And why? There's only one dog for the job, and Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the thief!

When a neighborhood dog is found injured, T.F. and his partner, Sara, set out to learn who would hurt the friendly mutt. Several people in the neighborhood dislike dogs, but T.F. and Sara have a hunch the dog was hurt after witnessing a crime.

The silent film era was known in part for its cliffhanger serials and air of suspense that kept audiences returning to theaters week after week. Icons such as Douglas Fairbanks, Laurel and Hardy, Lon Chaney and Harry Houdini were among those who graced the dark and shadowy screen. This reference guide to silent films with mystery and detective content lists more than 1,500 titles in one of entertainment's most popular and enduring genres. While most of the films examined are from North America, mystery films from around the world are included.

AS SEEN ON BBC BREAKFAST & IN THE TIMES Discover the incredible true adventures of Molly the pet detective dog! 'Barking brilliant. Really heartwarming . . . the reunions with runaway pets will bring a lump to any throat' Daily Mail ________ Missing cat? Molly the pet detective is on the case. Molly the cocker spaniel spent the first years of her life unloved and unwanted. But her life changed forever when Colin, Head of the UK Pet Detectives, spotted her on a rescue page. With her big heart, intelligence and incredible sense of smell, Molly was a natural pet detective, assisting Colin as he travelled across the country reuniting beloved missing cats with their grateful owners. Molly has also tracked down stolen dogs, survived a deadly snake bite in the line of duty, and even unearthed hidden treasure - there's never a dull day in the life of a dog detective! This is the heart-warming true story of how with love and devotion - and a good nose - a little dog can make a big difference. 'The real life pet detective' Sunday Mirror Previously published as Molly & Me

This book is a no-apologies introduction to Detective Fiction. It's written in an aggressive, modern English well-suited to a genre which has traditionally broken ground in terms of aggressive writing, contemporary scenarios, and tough dialogue.

If you've read the first book of "The Dogs that Follow their Detective Dreams," you'll enjoy this one. After the eight dogs find a new home, they have to solve a mystery for the first time. While California's famous sleuths are away on vacation, it's up to these puppies to step up and save the county. Their town's local museum has been robbed. But not long ago, the musuem was robbed of some valuables and restored by the Feline & K9 Companions. It is about time that these eight dogs learn more about the past of the museum's first robbery before dealing with the second. But trouble awaits and these pups are about to take some pretty dangerous risks. Without a doubt, hopefully they will solve safely and save the county. Or will these plans interfere? Learn how a first experience may lead you more than where you expect to go.

During the greater portion of a very busy life, I have been actively engaged in the profession of a Detective, and hence have been brought in contact with many men, and have been an interested participant in many exciting occurrences. The narration of some of the most interesting of these events, happening in connection with my professional labors, is the realization of a pleasure I have long anticipated, and is the fulfillment of promises repeatedly made to numerous friends in by gone days.

A guide to directors who have worked in the British and Irish film industries between 1895 and 2005. Each of its 980 entries on individuals directors gives a resume of the director's career, evaluates their achievements and provides a complete filmography. It is useful for those interested in film-making in Britain and Ireland.

Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON BABY RESCUE The Coltons of Red Ridge by Marie Ferrarella A murder, a family feud, a missing suspect—and a couple who can’t deny their attraction. Despite having exact opposite life goals, Carson Gage and Serena Colton can’t resist each other. And when a murderer comes after Serena and her baby, Carson is the only one who can save them! IN THE BODYGUARD’s ARMS Bachelor Bodyguards by Lisa Childs Jordan “Manny” Mannes would rather risk his life than his heart anytime. So finding out that his new assignment—Teddie Plummer—is a supermodel puts quite a wrench in his plans to avoid relationships. But as the danger to Teddie ratchets up, so does the desire, and they might not have a chance to prove their love before a stalker takes them both out—forever! POWER PLAY Wingman Security by Beverly Long When Trey Riker’s old college roommate asks him to check on his little sister, Trey agrees, thinking it’s the least he can do for the man who once saved his life. Kelly McGarry says everything is fine and promises to call her brother. When she suddenly goes missing and her apartment has been trashed, Trey has to earn her trust before he can save her life. SECRET BABY, SECOND CHANCE Sons of Stillwater by Jane Godman Beth Wade walked out on Vincente Delaney sixteen months ago. Now he discovers she has been hiding his baby daughter from him. When Beth is in danger after witnessing a murder, Vincente must save the woman he has always loved to claim the family he never knew he wanted.