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Porter (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) unites US contributors in Victorian studies, English, and humanities in this collection of 14 essays on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character. Examining film
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Developing an Online Curriculum: Technologies and Techniques acts as a guidebook for teachers and administrators as they look for support with their online education programs. It offers teaching sugge
When the BBC’s Sherlock debuted in summer 2010—and appeared in the U.S. on PBS a few months later—no one knew it would become an international phenomenon. The series has since gathered a diverse and e
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