William L Shepard

The Great Detectives (From Vidocq to Sam Spade)

"The Great Detectives, From Vidocq to Sam Spade," enhances your mystery reading pleasure by showing how the great writers of detective stories invented and polished their craft. These four essays trace the birth and evolution of the detective story, from its origins in the early nineteenth century t...

Over There: A Doughboy In France 1918

My Father’s notebook, kept carefully throughout his World War One service, is a treasured family keepsake. It was, however, rarely actually read, much less consulted for its first-hand account of his experiences on the Western Front. We all knew the basics, that he had been on the front lines on Arm...

Sayyid Qutb: Oxford Bibliographies Online Research Guide (Oxford Bibliographies Online Research Guides)

This ebook is a selective guide designed to help scholars and students of Islamic studies find reliable sources of information by directing them to the best available scholarly materials in whatever form or format they appear from books, chapters, and journal articles to online archives, electronic ...

Lost Apostles: Forgotten Members of Mormonism's Original Quorum of the Twelve

Before the LDS Church was organized, Joseph Smithreceived a revelation telling him that twelve men wouldbe called as latter-day apostles. Their assignment wouldbe to warn men and women that the end was near.Although the determination of who would fill thesepositions was delayed for five years, when ...

General William Shepard: An American Patriot

* Commissioned a 2nd Lt. in British Army during French-Indian War by King George II. * Commanded an American regiment in 7 major battles during Revolutionary War. * Crossed the Delaware River with George Washington to attack the Hessians at Trenton. * Acting commander of the brigade at Valley Forge ...

The Master Detective Trio

This is a collection of three books with detective themes: “The Great Detectives: From Vidocq to Sam Spade,” “Coffee Break Mysteries,” and “More Coffee Break Mysteries.” “The Great Detectives” traces the birth and evolution of the detective story, from its origins in the early nineteenth century wit...

Maryland In The Civil War

Just in time for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, “Maryland In The Civil War” answers the need for a compact and accurate history of this tragic and heroic era. These four essays explore famous battles on Maryland soil such as Antietam, and little known episodes such as Maryland’s invasion of...

Shepard's Guide to Mastering French Wines

William S. Shepard, Wine Editor for French Wine Explorers, now offers a completely updated revision of his well-regarded 2003 Guide to French wines and their regions of origin. This 2011 Kindle second edition retains the thoroughness – and the humor – of the original. The author wants the reader to ...

A Child From The Village

Sayyid Qutab and Islamic Activism: A Translation and Critical Analysis of Social Justice in Islam

The Physician in Industry

Murder on the Danube

Diplomatic Tales: Your Invitation to the Embassy

Diplomatic Tales: Your Invitation to the Embassy

Faith of a Modern Muslim Intellectual: The Religious Aspects and Implications of the Writings of Ahmad Amin