Bebe and the Binoculars
Bebe and the Binoculars

Author: S. Rosewell

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1453536515

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Bebe Stone longs for adventure. A visit with her grandparents in Maine for the summer is a "no-go." Things take a turn when a surprise gift arrives from Gramps and Grandmother. With the help of the surprise gift and her grandparents' unexpected visit to Florida, they all team up to solve the mystery of the strange fisherman. The heroics of Bebe's new dog, Matilda, convince Bebe that Matilda is truly "man's best friend." Hang on to your fishing hats and get ready to set sail on the Indian River to help solve this exciting mystery. Ages 7-12

The Black Lizard Big Book of Black Mask Stories
The Black Lizard Big Book of Black Mask Stories

Author: Otto Penzler

Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard

Published: 2012-05-09

Total Pages: 1138

ISBN-13: 0307808254

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An unstoppable anthology of crime stories culled from Black Mask magazine the legendary publication that turned a pulp phenomenon into literary mainstream. Black Mask was the apotheosis of noir. It was the magazine where the first hardboiled detective story, which was written by Carroll John Daly appeared. It was the slum in which such American literary titans like Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler got their start, and it was the home of stories with titles like “Murder Is Bad Luck,” “Ten Carets of Lead,” and “Drop Dead Twice.” Collected here is best of the best, the hardest of the hardboiled, and the darkest of the dark of America’s finest crime fiction. This masterpiece collection represents a high watermark of America’s underbelly. Crime writing gets no better than this. Featuring • Deadly Diamonds • Dancing Rats • A Prize Fighter Fighting for His Life • A Parrot that Wouldn’t Talk Including • Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon as it was originally published • Lester Dent's Luck in print for the first time

Murder on a Midnight Clear
Murder on a Midnight Clear

Author: Sara Rosett

Publisher: Sara Rosett

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13:

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A snowbound country mansion, a missing butler, and a Christmas case . . . Olive and Jasper have never been closer—except in one area. Jasper is still reticent about his frequent disappearances from polite society. With the holidays approaching and no paying client on the books, Olive decides to shadow Jasper when he’s unexpectedly called away. Her search brings her to Holly Hill Lodge where an eclectic group has gathered to celebrate an old-fashioned English Christmas. The guest list includes a celebrated lawn tennis champion, a fussy scientist studying snowflakes, a persuasive luggage salesman, a famous lady explorer, and the family’s eccentric aunt who has a fondness for the newfangled drinks called cocktails. When the butler goes missing, Olive and Jasper must work together to solve the Christmas crime—as well as the secret Jasper hides. Murder on a Midnight Clear is the latest installment in USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett’s popular High Society Lady Detective series. Unwrap this 1920s Christmas mystery with all the trimmings—carols, a Yule log, plum pudding . . . and murder.

A Day in the Life of an Astronaut, Mars, and the Distant Stars
A Day in the Life of an Astronaut, Mars, and the Distant Stars

Author: Mike Barfield

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-04-25

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1534489215

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From the creators of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu, and You comes an encyclopedic glance at all things outer space and makes a hilarious and informative guide for curious young readers. Blast off for a day in the life of space and the people (and animals!) who have explored it. From hilarious comics to secret diaries and detailed diagrams, there are tons of things to discover and fantastic facts to learn.

Geeky Baby's Guide to Colors
Geeky Baby's Guide to Colors

Author: Ruenna Jones

Publisher: Running Press Kids

Published: 2021-09-21

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 0762470984

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Explore the colorful world of pop culture with this perfect introduction to all things geek! There are tons of colors -- and playful references -- to be found inside this geeky board book. With nods to science fiction classics and fantasy basics, this book is complete with bright, full-color illustrations and a helpful reference page at the end. Geeky Baby's Guide to Colors is sure to delight any young fan and be the perfect gift for geeky families and parents of all kinds.