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Candy Cane Murder (Hannah Swensen Mystery #11)
Par Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier. 2007
&’Tis the season for suspicion in thesethree Christmas crime-solving confections—with recipes! &“Entertaining…a sweet holiday treat for mystery lovers.&”—Publishers Weekly &’Tis…
the season for trimming the tree, caroling, baking cookies, and waiting for Santa to drop down the chimney. But in this festive collection of whodunits, murder is also paying a visit…Candy Cane Murder by New York Times-bestselling author Joanne Fluke When a trail of candy canes leads to a corpse outfitted in a Santa suit on a snowy bank, Hannah Swensen sets out to discover who killed Kris Kringle…The Dangers of Candy Canes by Laura Levine A wealthy suburbanite takes a lethal tumble off his roof while installing a giant candy cane. Now it&’s up to Jaine Austen to sift through a long list of scheming neighbors with dirty secrets in their stockings to expose a murderer…Candy Canes Of Christmas Past by New York Times-bestselling author Leslie Meier Lucy Stone must learn the mystery of a glass candy cane found smashed to bits near a corpse—to unlock the doors of Christmas past and find a killer who got away with murder.Includes over 10 luscious holiday recipes!Scrumptious praise for Candy Cane Murder: &“Like a box of holiday chocolates, this recipe-studded assortment gives all readers a crack at their favorites.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Delicious…will have your mouth watering.&”—Romantic Times
In this irresistible cozy mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of The Book Club Murders, amateur sleuth Charley Carpenter fights…
to avenge a crime that hits far too close to home. Mulbridge House stood, silent and decaying, deep in the woods at the heart of Oakwood, Ohio, long before the passing of Augusta Mulbridge. Yet suddenly everyone in town seems to have a stake in its fate: the greedy heirs, eager to tear it down for a tidy profit; the local preservationists, determined to maintain it as an historic site; the angry neighbors, staunchly opposed to the construction of a modern subdivision. Even Charley Carpenter is forced to admit that her beloved shop, Old Hat Vintage Fashions, could use an infusion of the estate&’s treasures. The clock is ticking. The wrecking ball is ready to swing. All that stands between Mulbridge House and oblivion is one final vote. That, and murder . . . The trouble begins when Charley walks into auctioneer Calvin Prescott&’s office to find her cherished family friend crumpled on the floor. Detective Marcus Trenault quickly connects his death to a string of increasingly violent burglaries plaguing Oakwood. But when Charley uncovers a link to a massive land swindle worth millions, not to mention a drug ring operating out of the manor&’s abandoned outbuildings, that theory crumbles faster than Mulbridge House. Now Charley&’s racing to catch a killer before everything falls apart.
Murder Over Mochas: A Java Jive Mystery (Java Jive)
Par Caroline Fardig. 2017
A blast from the past gets Nashville PI and coffeehouse manager Juliet Langley in hot water in this explosive mystery…
from the USA Today bestselling author of Death Before Decaf. As a newly minted private eye, Juliet Langley has sworn to leave homicide to the authorities, limiting the scope of her investigations to cheating spouses and dirty business partners . . . like her ex-fiancé, Scott O&’Malley. When Scott shows up unannounced at her coffeehouse, Java Jive, Juliet&’s first instinct is to punch him in the nose. Her second is to turn down his desperate plea for help with a case that&’s way too dangerous for her liking. But when Scott drops dead before her eyes, Juliet isn&’t going to wait around for someone else to clear her name. It&’s only a matter of time before her tumultuous past with her ex-fiancé comes out, so Juliet teams up with her ex-boyfriend, police detective Ryder Hamilton, to figure out who poisoned Scott. They soon confirm that Scott was involved in an illegal scheme that&’s definitely grounds for concern. Just as romance is finally beginning to percolate for Juliet and her best friend, Pete Bennett, she has no choice but to head back to her hometown to seek out the truth. And she&’ll need help from the locals to find the real killer—otherwise her happily ever after could easily end up including an actual ball and chain. Caroline Fardig&’s thrilling Java Jive mysteries can be read together or separately: DEATH BEFORE DECAF | MUG SHOT | A WHOLE LATTE MURDER | BREW OR DIE | MURDER OVER MOCHAS &“I was hooked from the first page. I loved it!&”—Dorothy Cannell, award-winning author of the Ellie Haskell mysteries, on Death Before Decaf &“This series is delightful, well written, and wildly entertaining.&”—Suspense Magazine
Murder at Christmas: A cosy crime mystery in the style of a Choose Your Own Adventure
Par G. B. Rubin. 2025
Sharpen your sleuthing skills and have your magnifying glass at the ready for this interactive festive mystery that casts YOU…
in the role of the detective – perfect for fans of Murdle looking for their next clever crime fix!The year is 1932. You are Dr Kinn Tenor, a Scotland Yard pathologist with a sideline in private detection when the boys in blue are stumped. You&’re celebrated in the newspapers, but you tend to get the official police&’s backs up – they don&’t take kindly to being upstaged.Two days before Christmas, you attend the opening of your friend Johnny McAlister&’s ritzy new nightclub, the Golden Star. There you meet his cousin, Melissa Thresh – she is being followed and would like you to identify the culprit. But you have also promised your friend Algy Hurley to visit his family seat in Kent, where some poison-pen letters have been causing unrest.? If you travel to Yorkshire with Melissa, you&’re caught up in a locked-room murder mystery featuring a cast of dubious friends, relatives and business associates? If it&’s Hurley Court, you&’re embroiled in a country house whodunnit involving an old family ritual and generations of hidden secretsThis is just the first of many choices you must make: will you pursue this thread? Chase the mysterious stranger? Lay a trap for the guilty party? The decisions you make will take you on your own path to the final unmasking of the villain – or failure.What will you choose? And can you unravel the mystery without losing your festive spirit, your reputation… or your life?MAKE YOUR CHOICETURN THE PAGESOLVE THE CRIME! &‘100% Christmas gift in the making&’ The i
Murder in an Irish Churchyard (An Irish Village Mystery #3)
Par Carlene O'Connor. 2018
After joining the police force of her small Irish village, a local woman must investigate the murder of a stranger…
in this cozy mystery novel. After solving two murders in the County Cork village of Kilbane, Siobhán O&’Sullivan has accepted her calling and decided to join the Garda Síochána. The O&’Sullivan clan couldn&’t be prouder, but there&’s no time to celebrate as she&’s already on another case, summoned by the local priest who just found a dead man in the St. Mary&’s graveyard—aboveground. He&’s a stranger, but the priest has heard talk of an American tourist in town, searching for his Irish ancestor. As Siobhán begins to dig for a motive among the gnarled roots of the victim&’s family tree, she will need to stay two steps ahead of the killer or end up with more than one foot in the grave. &“Captivating . . . Fans of mysteries with an Irish flavor will look forward to Siobhán and Macdara&’s further adventures.&”—Publishers Weekly
Gull & Bones (Seaside Knitters Society)
Par Sally Goldenbaum. 2025
The sugar maples are beginning to turn, and the seasonal visitors have closed up their cottages—one more summer has been…
thoroughly packed away. But the residents of Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, have a celebration to look forward to, until a killer calls sudden death . . . Long-time resident Angus McPherron has a very special birthday coming up—his 100th! Known as the &“old man of the sea&” by Sea Harbor residents, he&’s lived in town all his long life and has shared plenty of colorful tales of the area. Back in town to fill a much-needed nursing position at the free clinic, Charlie Chambers, Izzy Perry&’s brother, is staying in one of the handful of cottages Angus owns. The yarn shop owner is thrilled he&’s in town—though she&’d like to know more about his mysterious roommate, Annie Smith. Still, she&’s grateful that each morning Charlie checks Angus&’s vitals and makes sure he takes his meds. Meanwhile, Izzy and the other Seaside Knitters are busy planning Angus&’s birthday bash, knitting his beloved gulls into everything they make. With bands rehearsing and the menu set, Angus&’s celebration promises to be unforgettable. But the day before, when Charlie stops by Angus&’s cottage, he finds the old man has died in his sleep. Shocked and saddened, the town decides to go ahead with the festivities, which will now become a celebration of the old man&’s life. But when Angus&’s closest friend, Father Northcutt, is found on the floor of Angus&’s cottage, unconscious from a deadly blow to his head, Angus&’s death is examined more closely, and soon is a suspected homicide. As the knitters delve into Angus&’s history, more questions than answers surface. Soon the whole community is concerned over what now looks like murder, a tragedy buried deep in a shameful chapter in Sea Harbor&’s past. And one that may point to a killer still in their midst . . .
The first book in the new Lyons Press GAME CHANGERS sports series answers the questions: What were the 50 most…
revolutionary personalities, rules, pieces of equipment, controversies, organizational changes, radio and television advancements, and more in the history National Pastime? And how, exactly, did they forever change the game? Baseball&’s Game Changers offers fascinating, detailed explanations along with a ranking system from 1 to 50 that is sure to inspire debate among baseball aficionados. Ranging from each sport&’s beginnings to today and tackling on-the-field and off-the-field developments, the Game Changers series offers a history of each sport through their turning-points and innovations. Full-color, and including 30 photos plus pull-outs and sidebars, books within the Game Changers series are important and entertaining additions to every sports fan&’s library.
An Atlas of Endangered Alphabets: Writing Systems on the Verge of Vanishing
Par Tim Brookes. 2024
A global exploration of the many writing systems that are on the verge of vanishing, and the stories and cultures…
they carry with them.If something is important, we write it down. Yet 85% of the world's writing systems are on the verge of vanishing - not granted official status, not taught in schools, discouraged and dismissed.When a culture is forced to abandon its traditional script, everything it has written for hundreds of years - sacred texts, poems, personal correspondence, legal documents, the collective experience, wisdom and identity of a people - is lost.This Atlas is about those writing systems, and the people who are trying to save them. From the ancient holy alphabets of the Middle East, now used only by tiny sects, to newly created African alphabets designed to keep cultural traditions alive in the twenty-first century: from a Sudanese script based on the ownership marks traditionally branded into camels, to a secret system used in one corner of China exclusively by women to record the songs and stories of their inner selves: this unique book profiles dozens of scripts and the cultures they encapsulate, offering glimpses of worlds unknown to us - and ways of saving them from vanishing entirely.
Snow White: The Classic Edition (Charles Santore Children's Classics)
Par Brothers Grimm. 1996
Rediscover the classic fairytale of Snow White that has captivated children and adults for generations. Featuring gorgeous watercolor illustrations by…
Charles Santore, this edition will delight readers as they read about an evil queen, a charming prince, and the fairest of them all.Follow along with Snow White&’s daring adventure to escape her wicked stemother, how she stumbles upon the dwarves house, and finds true love in this retelling of the classic tale. For readers young and old, this timeless classic is given new life with watercolor illustrations in this beautiful hardcover fit for a prince or princess.This classic edition of Snow White features:A beautifully designed hardcoverA child-friendly retelling of the original textIllustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's FablesIs a wonderful gift for young readers for birthdays, holidays, or a Christmas giftCharles Santore&’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children&’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and The Wizard of Oz.
Dragonfly
Par Leila Meacham. 2019
From the New York Times bestselling author of Roses comes a gripping new novel about five young spies embedded among…
the highest Nazi ranks in occupied Paris At the height of World War II, a handful of idealistic young Americans receive a mysterious letter from the government, asking them if they are willing to fight for their country. The men and women from very different backgrounds-a Texan athlete with German roots, an upper-crust son of a French mother and a wealthy businessman, a dirt-poor Midwestern fly fisherman, an orphaned fashion designer, and a ravishingly beautiful female fencer-all answer the call of duty, but each for a secret reason of her or his own. They bond immediately, in a group code-named Dragonfly. Thus begins a dramatic cat-and-mouse game, as the group seeks to stay under the radar until a fatal misstep leads to the capture and the firing-squad execution of one of their team. But...is everything as it seems, or is this one more elaborate act of spycraft?
Gilt
Par Jamie Brenner. 2022
A luxurious and richly compelling new novel from the bestselling author of Blush, about a famous family jewelry dynasty and…
the hidden past that could topple it all.One perfect diamond is all it takes to divide a family. Could one summer be enough to fix it? The Pavlin family built an empire on love. As the first jewelers to sell diamond rings exclusively for proposals, they started a tradition that has defined engagements ever since. But when an ill-fated publicity stunt pits the three Pavlin sisters against one another for a famous family jewel, their bond is broken. No ordinary diamond ring, the Electric Rose splinters the sisters, leaving one unlucky in love, one escaping to the shores of Cape Cod, and the other, ultimately, dead. Now, over a decade later, Gemma Maybrook is still reconciling the reality of her mother's death. Left orphaned and cast out by her family after the tragic accident, Gemma is ready to reclaim what should have been hers: the Electric Rose. And, as a budding jewelry designer in her own right, Gemma isn't just planning on recovering her mother's lost memento, she's coming back for everything. From Manhattan&’s tony Fifth Avenue to the vibrant sands of Provincetown, Gilt follows the Pavlin women as they are forced to confront the mistakes of the past if they have any hope of finding love and happiness of their own.
The Superpets (and Me!): Amazing True Stories of Incredible Animals from the Nation’s Favourite Supervet
Par Noel Fitzpatrick. 2023
Discover amazing stories of the Supervet's most incredible animals, from bionic cats and dogs to hero hedgehogs and courageous chameleons!Growing…
up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel Fitzpatrick spent his childhood tending to the cattle and sheep with his beloved sheepdog Pirate, who comforted him after he was bullied by the kids at school. This bond with animals inspired him to become a vet - but not just any vet, a SUPERVET!Noel has treated thousands of animals - many of whom were thought to be beyond help. Discover the incredible stories of the brave animals he has worked with, from Peanut, the world's first cat with two front bionic limbs, to Betsy, the six-month-old cockapoo, who was given a new lease of life when her crushed paw was replaced with a skateboard wheel!The perfect gift for young animal-lovers, packed with true tales that celebrate kindness, perseverance and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. Noel Fitzpatrick's first non-fiction book for younger readers is inspired by his Sunday Times bestselling memoirs Listening to the Animals and How Animals Saved My Life, alongside brand new stories curated for children.
Keira & Me: A tale of two best friends and how they saved each other, from the bestselling Supervet
Par Professor Noel Fitzpatrick. 2023
Let national treasure Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - the Supervet - break your heart and put it back together again in…
this beautiful new Christmas story.'With you by my side, just doing my best was the best thing to do.'Keira is an extraordinary dog. She held the key to Noel's heart from the moment he first met her.That's because Keira doesn't judge. When Noel struggles, Keira is there to remind him he need only do his best. When he sees only darkness, Keira is ready to lift him back into the light.Keira & Me is the real-life story of Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, his companion Keira and their life together. It captures the incredible bond of unconditional love between us and our canine friends. Inspiring and healing in equal measure, this beautifully illustrated and deeply heartfelt story of Noel and Keira's journey together teaches us all how to embrace the ups with the downs, the joy and the sorrow, the darkness and the light, that make up a life.For animal lovers everywhere, or anyone who needs a little comfort this Christmas, Keira & Me promises to break your heart and put it back together again - even better than it was before.
Listening to the Animals: Becoming The Supervet
Par Professor Noel Fitzpatrick. 2018
THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A powerful, heart-warming and inspiring memoir from the UK's most famous and beloved vet, Professor…
Noel Fitzpatrick - star of the Channel 4 series The Supervet.Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel's childhood was spent tending to the cattle and sheep, the hay and silage, the tractors and land, his beloved sheepdog Pirate providing solace from the bullies that plagued him at school. It was this bond with Pirate, and a fateful night spent desperately trying to save a newborn lamb, that inspired Noel to enter the world of veterinary science - and set him on the path to becoming The Supervet.Now, in this long-awaited memoir, Noel recounts this often-surprising journey that sees him leaving behind a farm animal practice in rural Ireland to set up Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey, one of the most advanced small animal specialist centres in the world. We meet the animals that paved the way, from calving cows and corralling bullocks to talkative parrots and bionic cats and dogs. Noel has listened to the many lessons that the animals in his care have taught him, and especially the times he has shared with his beloved Keira, the scruffy Border Terrier who has been by Noel's side as he's dealt with the unbelievable highs and crushing lows of his extraordinary career. As heart-warming and life-affirming as the TV show with which he made his name, Listening to the Animals is a story of love, hope and compassion, and about rejoicing in the bond between humans and animals that makes us the very best we can be.
Dogs and Their Humans: Stories of Healing and Hope from the Supervet's Surgery
Par Noel Fitzpatrick. 2024
'A beautiful book' Greg JamesThere&’s no love quite like that between a dog and their human. When people come…
to see Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick at his referral hospital, they are in desperate need of his help. No matter who they are – a serving member of the military, a young boy whose dog is his best friend, a couple at a crossroads – they all have one thing in common: hope that Noel may be able to heal their animal companion. In his thirty years as a vet, Noel has seen people from all walks of life come through his doors. And through stories of his cases, he shares his unique perspective on our often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking relationship with dogs. Filled with warmth, love and characters from Thor the Pyrenean Mountain Dog to Bertie the Pomeranian, with every shape and size in between, this is a celebration of our connection with man&’s best friend. Dogs make us the best humans we can be.
Hidden Nature
Par Nora Roberts. 2025
The #1 New York Times-bestselling author presents a novel about an injured cop who must fight to bring down a…
pair of twisted killers…Natural Resources police officer, Sloan Cooper, and her partner had just taken down three men preying on hikers in the Western Maryland mountains. Driving back, she pulled in at a convenience store—and walked right into a robbery in progress. One gunshot from a jittery thief was about to change her world.After being shocked back to life on the operating table, she has a long recovery ahead, so she moves back to her parents’ peaceful house in Heron’s Rest. As for the boyfriend who dumped her via text while she was in the hospital, good riddance.She may be down, but she’s not out. So when a woman vanishes, leaving her car behind in a supermarket parking lot, Sloan searches online for similar cases. She finds them, spread across three states. Men and women, old and young—the missing seem to have nothing in common. And the abductions keep happening.Luckily, the new man in her life shares her passion for solving this mystery. But it will take every ounce of endurance to get to the dark heart of this bizarre case—and she's willing to risk her life again if that's what it takes to stop the horror.
How Animals Saved My Life: Being the Supervet
Par Professor Noel Fitzpatrick. 2020
It has been 30 years since Noel Fitzpatrick graduated as a veterinary surgeon, and that 22-year-old from Ballyfin, Ireland, is…
now one of the leading veterinary surgeons in the world. The journey to that point has seen Noel treat thousands of animals - many of whom were thought to be beyond help - animals that have changed his life, and the lives of those around them, for the better.
Biodiversity Finance: The Economic, Operational, and Societal Impacts of Biodiversity Loss (Palgrave Studies in Emerging Risk Management and Sustainable Finance)
Par Thomas Walker, Helena Naffa, Rajesh Kumar Tharumar, Simone Donders. 2025
This book offers a pioneering exploration of the financial, operational, and societal impacts stemming from biodiversity loss and associated ecosystem…
collapse. In addition, it examines possible venues through which corporations, financial institutions, and regulators can slow down or halt biodiversity loss. The book stands out for its comprehensive coverage, delving into the various facets of biodiversity loss, including its effects across industries, risk assessment strategies, investment opportunities, policy landscapes, corporate responses, and future outlooks. Unlike prior publications in this area, this book bridges theory and practice by grounding its content in real-world examples and case studies, illustrating how biodiversity loss directly affects industries, economies, and financial systems globally. Structured strategically, this edited collection guides readers through a logical progression of topics, starting from understanding the fundamentals of biodiversity loss to exploring its implications in different sectors, assessing risks, identifying investment opportunities, navigating policy landscapes, and learning from successful case studies. Each chapter incorporates clear explanations, illustrative examples, data-driven analyses, and actionable recommendations, making the content accessible and relevant to a diverse audience including students, educators, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and concerned citizens.
This book covers all topics and requirements of the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam. It will allow readers to easily understand…
the concepts, information, and skills needed to obtain the associated intermediate- to advanced-level certification. CompTIA CySA+ is a global certification that focuses on defensive security, such as cybersecurity incident response, security operations, vulnerability assessments, and more. It is important as the demand for intermediate to advanced cybersecurity professionals is higher now than ever. This particular certificate is typically recommended for the individual to have a baseline understanding of the Information Technology and Cybersecurity world prior to sitting this examination. The book is designed to follow the core requirements of the CompTIA CySA+. It has been specifically written to follow the guidelines of the exam, while also incorporating other useful topics that will allows the readers to better understand the material. What You Will Learn: How to identify and manage cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, with an emphasis on tools, techniques, and real-world applications. How to monitor, detect, and tools used in security operations, providing both technical details and strategic considerations. How to respond to, investigate, and recover from security incidents with a focus on procedural knowledge and hands-on incident handling. How to explore tools, architectures, and designs for building secure networks and infrastructures. Methods for managing and securing user identities and access to systems. How to use threat intelligence to recognize and respond to emerging threats effectively. Who This Book is for: This book is for all readers that are interested in the CompTIA CySA+ examination.
AI Enabled Robotic Loco-Manipulation: Proceedings of the CLAWAR 2025 Conference, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1665)
Par Qiang Li, Ming Xie, Manuel F. Silva, Mohammad Osman Tokhi. 2026
This book is the proceedings of the 28th International conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for…
Mobile Machines. The conference is organized by CLAWAR Association in collaboration with the Shenzhen Technology University, China, during September 5–7, 2025. This book provides latest research and development findings and state-of-the-art insights into the mobile robotics and associated technologies in a diverse range of application scenarios, within the framework of &“AI enabled robotic loco-manipulation&”. The topics covered include Assistive Robotics and Support Technologies, Bio-Inspired Robotics for Dynamic Locomotion and Manipulation in Challenging Environments, Progress, Application and Trends of Multimodal Locomotion Robots, and Tactile Sensing and Haptic Technologies in Touch-driven Robotics. The intended readership includes participants of CLAWAR 2025 conference, worldwide researchers, scientists, and educators in the areas of robotics and related topics. This book is also a good source for courses in Robotics and Automation, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechatronics.