Most Popular Books by Wallace Edwards

The rumored famous last words of serial killer Thomas Neill Cream was "I am Jack the..." Cream was in prison at the time of the Ripper murders, but that didn''t matter...he was fascinated by London''s premiere serial killer, and perhaps a part of him believed that his own killings established some kind of killer bond. Cream may not have been the infamous Jack the Ripper, but he was just as brutal and sadistic. Cream could have settled being a respected surgeon, but there was something about taking a human life that he just could not resist. In this book, we''ll take you on the trail of this doctor turned madman--from his first murders to his ultimate capture and trial.

Modern crime is PG compared to the stuff that happened years ago. This collection shows that crimes of our past are often more brutal than anything that would come after it. Included in this collection are six stories about historic crimes. They include: Jack the Stripper, Bonnie and Clyde, the Gangs of New York, the Harpe Brothers, and Mary Cecilia Roget. These books may always be purchased individually.

Wallace Edwards'' final book is a beautiful and inspiring invitation to reimagine the limits of possibility. I''ve heard it said that pigs can''t fly,They never leave the ground.But I have gazed up at the skyAnd watched the flying pigs go by. They never made a sound. Wallace Edwards'' work has delighted children and their adults for decades with its wholly original combination of stunning artwork and witty, absorbing observations. Here, flying pigs, a bagpipe-playing frog, a juggling mouse, a penguin on a bike and more join together in a whimsical collection of rhymes and exquisite art that will open minds and tickle the reader''s imagination. Brimming with humour and joy, Pigs Can''t Fly is a gift of a book from a brilliant mind, and an open-ended invitation to make the impossible possible!

Where do ideas come from? Everywhere! From the mind and paintbrush of one of Canada''s best-loved children''s book creators comes a visually delightful story about ideas, creative expression, and mindfulness. When our hero, a pig, stares at his empty canvas, he feels like he doesn''t have any new ideas. So he sets off to find inspiration. Does he really go anywhere, or is it mostly in his mind? That''s up to the reader, but a fantastic journey winds him through lots of interesting places, surreal and everyday, which provide a feast for his senses. When he''s had enough, he heads home, full of ideas. He returns to his canvas and paints something that was always close to home -- just outside his door, in fact -- but that he now sees in a new light as a result of his creative journey. Full of humour, whimsy, and wisdom, Can You Imagine? is a great jumping-off point for thinking about where to find ideas (everywhere!), taking in the world around you, and listening to yourself to find your creativity.

From the acclaimed Wallace Edwards comes his second collection of idioms, a companion to the award-winning Monkey Business. The Cat''s Pajamas depicts 26 idioms, bringing new meaning to familiar sayings and tickling your funny bone with a surreal illustration on each page. To ensure you get the hang of it, each expression is used in a sentence and explained at the back of the book. And if you look closely you''ll discover a cat hidden in every painting; some cats are a piece of cake to find, others may require you to use your noodle. A gorgeously illustrated eye-spy book and a unique introduction to idioms, this book is truly the cat''s meow.

How did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle create a character so real and life-like? In a nutshell: he didn''t! As is often the case, fiction stems from real life. In the case of Sherlock Holmes, Doyle''s inspiration was Joseph Bell. While Joseph Bell doesn''t have near the fame of his fictitious counterpart, Bell was actually a pioneer of forensic science. Bell''s unique skills at observation and deduction made him a celebrity and famous lecturer in his homeland of Scotland. This book traces the life and times of one of the most important, but largely overlooked, scientists who ever lived.

Sometimes you find friendship where you least expect it! Ernest is flying his kite when it gets stuck in a tree. At the same moment, there''s a flash in the sky, followed by a loud crash! He sets out on a difficult journey up a mountain to find out what happened. When he discovers a strange being has landed at the top, Ernest hides in fear. But he soon realizes that this creature needs his help. As they find ways to understand each other, it becomes clear that solving their problems together means they are no longer strangers - they are friends! Told in spare text and perfectly paced art in panels and full pages, this visually rich story brings through themes that are both timely and timeless -- to challenge first impressions, to find strength in differences, and to understand important needs we all share.

A collection of entertaining idioms, including a tap-dancing octopus putting his "best foot forward" and a fish opening a "can of worms," features clever illustrations that invite readers of all ages to find the hidden monkeys throughout the book. Reprint.