Death of A Dancing Queen
Death of A Dancing Queen

Author: Kimberly G. Giarratano

Publisher: Watkins Media Limited

Published: 2023-02-14

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1915202515

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A female Jewish P.I finds herself involved in a deadly gang war while looking for a murder suspect in this new own voices crime novel. After her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Billie Levine revamped her grandfather’s private investigation firm and set up shop in the corner booth of her favorite North Jersey deli hoping the free pickles and flexible hours would allow her to take care of her mom and pay the bills. So when Tommy Russo, a rich kid with a nasty drug habit, offers her a stack of cash to find his missing girlfriend, how can she refuse? At first, Billie thinks this will be easy earnings, but then her missing person's case turns into a murder investigation and Russo is the detective bureau’s number one suspect. Suddenly Billie is embroiled in a deadly gang war that’s connected to the decades-old disappearance of a famous cabaret dancer with ties to both an infamous Jewish mob and a skinhead group. Toss in the reappearance of Billie’s hunky ex-boyfriend with his own rap sheet, and she is regretting every decision that got her to this point.Becoming a P.I. was supposed to solve her problems. But if Billie doesn’t crack this case, the next body the police dredge out of the Hudson River will be hers.

How I Became the Dancing Queen of Palm Springs
How I Became the Dancing Queen of Palm Springs

Author: Jill Langham

Publisher:

Published: 2018-02-14

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781983540851

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"The Dancing Queen of Palm Springs" is at its heart a coming of age story although not in the typical genre. Yes there are stories about my childhood and yes, there are also many more stories from my life as I grew and progressed. But "Dancing Queen" is really about how I came fully into the persona I now am. Like all coming of age tales it encapsulates the past as a precursor to the present but "Dancing Queen" expresses the joy, contentment, and fulfillment that I have come to enjoy as a fully formed, adult woman. I offer it as both a cautionary tale and a joyous gift to all of my Palm Springs Family and to anyone else who has ever struggled to become their authentic self.

Dancing Queen
Dancing Queen

Author: Melinda J. Gough

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2019-01-01

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 1487503660

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Under glittering lights in the Louvre palace, the French court ballets danced by Queen Marie de M?dicis prior to Henri IV's assassination in 1610 attracted thousands of spectators ranging from pickpockets to ambassadors from across Europe. Drawing on newly discovered primary sources as well as theories and methodologies derived from literary studies, political history, musicology, dance studies, and women's and gender studies, Dancing Queen traces how Marie's ballets authorized her incipient political authority through innovative verbal and visual imagery, avant-garde musical developments, and ceremonial arrangements of objects and bodies in space. Making use of women's "semi-official" status as political agents, Marie's ballets also manipulated the subtle social and cultural codes of international courtly society in order to more deftly navigate rivalries and alliances both at home and abroad. At times the queen's productions could challenge Henri IV's immediate interests, contesting the influence enjoyed by his mistresses or giving space to implied critiques of official foreign policy, for example. Such defenses of Marie's own position, though, took shape as part of a larger governmental program designed to promote the French consort queen's political authority not in its own right but as a means of maintaining power for the new Bourbon monarchy in the event of Henri IV's untimely death.

Dancing Queen
Dancing Queen

Author: Sarah Fry

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-01-09

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1329819632

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As the judges, coaches, and stage crew of Royally Dancing begin to prepare for the new season, Cassie Schultz finds herself paired with Gavin Myers. She doesn't want to win; Cassie just wants to solve the crime. Things get more difficult as time progresses though and Cassie finds herself in a situation that may be harder to get out of than it was to get in. Gavin Myers loves his job as a police officer but he also enjoys working as a dance coach for Royally Dancing. Although the crew does not know he is formally assigned to the murder case, they all know he works for the LAPD. As Gavin is starting to learn what Cassie Schultz has to offer in the way of dancing, he gets called out to hear about a fourth murder. When solving the mystery becomes more dangerous and more lives are found out to be at stake, Cassie and Gavin both realize something that may jeopardize their security and maybe even the entire mission. The question is: are they willing to lose either one of those?

Devil in Profile
Devil in Profile

Author: Kimberly G. Giarratano

Publisher: Watkins Media Limited

Published: 2024-05-14

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1915523303

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In this sequel to to 2023's Death of a Dancing Queen, New Jersey P.I. Billie Levine finds herself at the forefront of a new crime adventure... perfect for fans of Veronica Mars and Serial. Unlicensed P.I. Billie Levine is trying to bank some extra cash, so she picks up hours working as a process server for another investigative firm. Mindless and mostly 9 to 5, Billie is content to simply hand over court documents until during a routine stakeout, she stumbles upon the corpse of an elderly man, an art collector with ties to Nazi Germany. Compared to Billie, the dead man has it easy. Billie is feeling on edge lately. Maybe it’s because her father is insisting his estranged kids come to his wedding in Sedona, or that David is making plans to move out, or that a smug teaching assistant is getting underfoot on her latest case. Although, it’s possible she could use the help when the cops zero in on Billie’s boyfriend, Aaron, and his connections to an international art ring. Turns out, Aaron’s stint in Israel has left him with more than just a thick scar across his neck. The woman he screwed over wants revenge, and she’s determined to leverage Billie’s murder case to get it. With the detectives focused on Aaron, Billie sets her sights on stopping a killer who is tying up loose ends — Billie being one of them.

Dancing Queen
Dancing Queen

Author: Margie Orford

Publisher: Heinemann

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9780435899073

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How to make sense of love, relationships and death in a world torn apart by HIV and Aids. For information in French click here

Unsolved Murders of the UK
Unsolved Murders of the UK

Author: Phil Drake

Publisher: Pen and Sword True Crime

Published: 2024-04-30

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1399032593

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Unsolved Murders of the UK: Cold cases from 1951 to Present Day delves into the mysterious and haunting cases of individuals who were brutally taken from this world, yet their killers were never brought to justice. From mysterious disappearances to seemingly motiveless killings, as well as other cases that continue to perplex law enforcement, this book takes a closer look at the victims, the crimes and the police investigations, as well as the theories surrounding each case. With a focus on the cold cases that have remained unsolved for decades, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the most intriguing and disturbing murders in the UK’s recent history. Join us as we explore the twisted minds of the killers and the relentless pursuit of justice for the victims and their families. This book will captivate true crime enthusiasts and armchair detectives alike.

Dancing Queen
Dancing Queen

Author: Erin Downing

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-12-08

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1442408421

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Who needs Prince Charming if you've got a rock star? It's official. Olivia is a superfreak. Sure, she may have landed the hottest internship at an übercool TV music station. And yes, she's chilling with A-listers in London all summer. But when she meets her very first pop star, she gets caught in a revolving glass door and falls smack down on her bum -- all in one quick motion. Luckily, Rocker Boy thinks Liv's quirks are adorable. He takes her clubbing at the hippest spots! Liv may be clumsy on solid ground, but on the dance floor she sparkles. The summer's just begun and she's already captured the spotlight -- and a celeb's heart, too. Now if only she was sure he's the right guy...

The Prom Queen
The Prom Queen

Author: R. L. Stine

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-03-18

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1481413775

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A spring night, soft moonlight, five beautiful Prom Queen candidates, dancing couples at the Shadyside High prom—these should be the ingredients for romance. But instead they’re a recipe for terror…

Dancing at the Pity Party
Dancing at the Pity Party

Author: Tyler Feder

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-04-05

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0525553037

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This acclaimed graphic memoir that Kirkus calls “cathartic and uplifting” is the tale of losing a parent and what it feels like to grieve and to move forward. “I can’t recommend this kind, funny, and poignant memoir enough. It’s an intimate, life-affirming story of resilience that feels like a good friend.” —Mari Andrew, author of Am I There Yet? Tyler Feder had just white-knuckled her way through her first year of college when her super cool mom was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Now, with a decade of grief and nervous laughter under her belt, Tyler shares the story of that gut-wrenching, heart-pounding, extremely awkward time in her life—from her mom’s first oncology appointment to her funeral through the beginning of facing reality as a motherless daughter. She shares the sting of loss that never goes away, the uncomfortable post-death firsts, and the deep-down, hard-to-talk-about feelings of the grieving process. Dancing at the Pity Party is a frank and refreshingly funny look at what it’s like to grieve—for anyone struggling with loss who just wants someone to get it.