The Bug

The Bug

Author: Ellen Ullman

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2012-02-28

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1250002494

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In 1984, Roberta Watson, a quality assurance tester with a computer start-up company, and Ethan Levin, a computer programmer, try to find the bug which is infecting their company's new software before it ruins the company and their lives.


The Marine Next Door

The Marine Next Door

Author: Julie Miller

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 145922762X

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Maggie Wheeler never stopped looking over her shoulder. It was a habit she'd learned from being a cop…and from a devastating event in her past. So when John Murdock moved in next door, Maggie didn't know what to make of the sexy marine. But once her son formed a bond with the mysterious stranger, Maggie knew that past might not remain hidden much longer…. With his unwavering sense of duty, John would never let a call for help go unanswered. Especially from the beautiful wounded warrior who refused to give up her secrets. Although she likely knew more about who was after her than she'd ever let on, John vowed to protect those in need. Only then could he find peace, maybe even a door away.…


Bug Muldoon

Bug Muldoon

Author: Paul Shipton

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780192752741

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The original 'Bug Muldoon' book, about a beetle detective told in aRaymond Chandler-type narrative.There's weird stuff going on in the garden and Bug has to get to the bottom ofit. It started off as a run-of-the-mill missing insect case, but now the antsare acting strange and the Wasp Queen is threatening to kill him. Just what isgoing on...


Uncle Wiggily's Travels

Uncle Wiggily's Travels

Author: Howard Roger Garis

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2023-07-24

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13:

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"Uncle Wiggily's Travels" is a captivating children's book written by Howard Roger Garis. In this charming collection of stories, readers join the adventurous elderly rabbit, Uncle Wiggily Longears, as he embarks on exciting journeys to various places and encounters a plethora of interesting characters. The book takes young readers on a series of delightful adventures, each chapter bringing new challenges and heartwarming experiences for Uncle Wiggily. Whether he is exploring far-off lands, visiting friends, or helping others in need, Uncle Wiggily's curious and kind-hearted nature shines through. Throughout his travels, Uncle Wiggily interacts with a diverse array of animals, fairies, and other whimsical creatures, making the stories come alive with magic and wonder. Each chapter is infused with humor, creativity, and valuable life lessons, making the book both entertaining and educational for children. As Uncle Wiggily navigates through different settings and situations, he exemplifies the importance of friendship, compassion, and perseverance. Young readers are inspired by his positivity and problem-solving skills, learning to approach challenges with an open mind and a can-do attitude. Howard Roger Garis's storytelling prowess shines in "Uncle Wiggily's Travels," captivating young audiences with engaging narratives and relatable characters. The book has become a beloved classic, cherished by generations of children for its endearing tales and timeless lessons. "Uncle Wiggily's Travels" continues to be a treasured addition to children's literature, providing hours of enjoyment and valuable insights for young readers. Through Uncle Wiggily's adventures, children are encouraged to explore the world around them, appreciate diversity, and embrace the joy of discovery.


The Bug Man Collection

The Bug Man Collection

Author: Tim Downs

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2015-11-03

Total Pages: 1213

ISBN-13: 0718085140

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All four novels from the Bug Man series now available in one e-book collection. First the Dead Nick tries to find a killer in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina’s attack on New Orleans. But the more he digs the stronger—and deadlier—the resistance becomes. Nick is there to collect bodies, and he's going to do just that—especially when he starts finding bodies that were clearly dead before the hurricane. He understands that all forensic evidence will soon disintegrate in the hot, contaminated water . . . and he knows that's exactly what the killer wants to happen. Less than Dead Nick has finally met his match. When a grave is discovered on property owned by the front-running candidate for the next presidential election, the FBI immediately becomes involved. The graves then vanish and Nick follows local legend to the bizarre Alena who keeps to herself in the mountains of Northern Virginia, training cadaver dogs. Together they discover that this small town—and the presidential-hopeful—have closets full of skeletons. Ends of the Earth Nick struggles to protect a victim’s family from agro-terrorists in North Carolina. After dissecting the remains of a bale of marijuana scattered in the tomato fields, Nick learns that the South American marijuana is strangely infested with a common North Carolina insect: the tobacco hornworm. To further confound the mystery, the bugs are infected with a fungus from Asia, and Nick begins to suspect his victim wasn't killed because of the marijuana, but because of the insects it contained. He then discovers that a vicious agricultural scheme is underway to cripple US corn and ethanol production. Nick of Time The Bug Man is getting married on Saturday . . . if his fiancée can find him. Forensic entomologist Nick Polchak lives in a world of maggots and blow flies and decomposing bodies. No wonder he's still single. But Nick has finally found a woman as strange as he is—dog trainer Alena Savard, a woman who is odd, reclusive, and can seemingly talk to animals. It was a match made in heaven. Nick and Alena are scheduled to be married on Saturday—but there's one small problem. Nick has disappeared. Caught up in a murder case involving an old friend, Nick finds himself on a manhunt that's drawing him farther and farther from the church where Alena is waiting. But will he make it back in time? Could Nick's single-minded focus cause him to forget his own wedding? Is he really pursuing a killer, or is he running away from something else?


Absolutely Almost

Absolutely Almost

Author: Lisa Graff

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-05-05

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0147508576

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From the author of the National Book Award nominee A TANGLE OF KNOTS comes an inspiring novel about figuring out who you are and doing what you love. Albie has never been the smartest kid in his class. He has never been the tallest. Or the best at gym. Or the greatest artist. Or the most musical. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he's not very good at. But then Albie gets a new babysitter, Calista, who helps him figure out all of the things he is good at and how he can take pride in himself. A perfect companion to Lisa Graff's National Book Award-nominated A Tangle of Knots, this novel explores a similar theme in a realistic contemporary world where kids will easily be able to relate their own struggles to Albie's. Great for fans of Rebecca Stead's Liar and Spy, RJ Palacio's Wonder and Cynthia Lord's Rules. Praise for Lisa Graff's novels Tangle of Knots (nominated for a National Book Award) * "Combining the literary sensibility of E. B. White with the insouciance of Louis Sachar, Graff has written a tangle that should satisfy readers for years to come."--Booklist, starred review Double Dog Dare "Graff's...story is lighthearted and humorous, but honestly addresses the emotions associated with divorce. Her characters' voices, interactions, and hangups are relatable, as they battle each other and adjust to their families' reconfigurations."--Publishers Weekly


Dirt

Dirt

Author: Terence McLaughlin

Publisher: Echo Point+ORM

Published: 2018-01-31

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1648371027

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Delve into the fascinating world of dirt in this history of culture, cleanliness, and our evolving perceptions of what is and isn’t gross. In this engaging and often humorous study of life’s imperfections, public health and hygiene authority Terence McLaughlin dissects our attitudes toward the filth that has accompanied society throughout human history. According to him, “dirt” is a matter of opinion. Cultural attitudes about everything from factory smoke to personal hygiene are constantly shifting with the economic and political exigencies of the era. McLaughlin cites Old Testament examples of cleanliness which, unbeknownst at the time, helped protect the observant from the plague. The famous baths of ancient Rome were seen as progress for personal hygiene, and later scorned by Christians who rejected all things Roman. With a litany of fascinating examples, McLaughlin sheds light on how we accept or reject substances. Dirt is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand how we shape our environment.


Voodoo Child

Voodoo Child

Author: R.D. McKown

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2017-03-06

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1524658154

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This book will terrify you, amaze you, and keep you awake at night. It is a fast-moving action story.


The Blackbird Diaries

The Blackbird Diaries

Author: Karen Lloyd

Publisher: Saraband

Published: 2022-01-01

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1915089328

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Lakeland Book of the Year 2018, Bookends Prize for Art and Literature, WINNER. With its enchanting song, striking orange bill and endearing willingness to share our living space, the blackbird is one of our best-loved birds. But robins, swifts, goldfinches and blue tits captivate us equally and, in The Blackbird Diaries, Karen Lloyd shares her deep-rooted affection for British wildlife and issues a clarion call for the conservation of endangered habitats and species – most notably the curlew, Europe's largest wading bird. Over the four seasons, Karen intimately chronicles the drama and the joy, the perils and the pleasures of the natural world as it all unfolds in her garden and on her daily walks in the limestone hills and valleys of Cumbria's South Lakeland. What emerges is a celebration of landscapes that rarely feature in the existing canon of nature writing, and rare insights into the lives of the species that may be common but are remarkable creatures all. "Sure to delight readers and fans of British wildlife... Like all good nature writing books, Lloyd's prose is to be savoured. Not raced through and devoured like the latest crime thriller, but to be absorbed, enjoyed and reflected upon." Megan Shersby, BBC Countryfile magazine "A writer of rare talent... Lloyd quietly and unassumingly shares her observations of nature, drawing you into a world made rich with the company of birds. Nothing is beyond her eye – from wavering flocks of lapwing, or the mad arcs of swifts to the majesty of sea eagles, the evening sunlight caught crystalline in their eyes." Miriam Darlington, BBC Wildlife "A charming and informative account... [Lloyd] has a keen eye and a quiet, understated way of describing her neighbourhood that I found captivating. It brought to mind the writing of ... Kathleen Jamie ... Keenly observed." Katharine Norbury, Caught by the River