Author: Marian Babson
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504058577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
A pigeon in the sky with diamonds pulls an ordinary woman into a perilous mystery, in this novel by an Agatha Award–winning author. Bettina Bilby doesn’t have much fun living with her nagging, critical mother—but at least this weekend she gets to temporarily take in her friend’s four cats. Then, after a rainstorm, one of her four-footed guests finds a dead carrier pigeon—and a fortune in diamonds—outside the house. As Bettina wonders what to do about this treasure that fell from the sky, some dangerous types start showing up around town, and before she knows it, Bettina’s dull life is enlivened by a murder mystery. Praise for Marian Babson “What can a reviewer say about Marian Babson? If you haven’t read at least one of her books, you have definitely missed the boat. She is consistently witty.” —Mystery News
The Diamond Cat
Author: Marian Babson
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504058577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
A pigeon in the sky with diamonds pulls an ordinary woman into a perilous mystery, in this novel by an Agatha Award–winning author. Bettina Bilby doesn’t have much fun living with her nagging, critical mother—but at least this weekend she gets to temporarily take in her friend’s four cats. Then, after a rainstorm, one of her four-footed guests finds a dead carrier pigeon—and a fortune in diamonds—outside the house. As Bettina wonders what to do about this treasure that fell from the sky, some dangerous types start showing up around town, and before she knows it, Bettina’s dull life is enlivened by a murder mystery. Praise for Marian Babson “What can a reviewer say about Marian Babson? If you haven’t read at least one of her books, you have definitely missed the boat. She is consistently witty.” —Mystery News
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504058577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
A pigeon in the sky with diamonds pulls an ordinary woman into a perilous mystery, in this novel by an Agatha Award–winning author. Bettina Bilby doesn’t have much fun living with her nagging, critical mother—but at least this weekend she gets to temporarily take in her friend’s four cats. Then, after a rainstorm, one of her four-footed guests finds a dead carrier pigeon—and a fortune in diamonds—outside the house. As Bettina wonders what to do about this treasure that fell from the sky, some dangerous types start showing up around town, and before she knows it, Bettina’s dull life is enlivened by a murder mystery. Praise for Marian Babson “What can a reviewer say about Marian Babson? If you haven’t read at least one of her books, you have definitely missed the boat. She is consistently witty.” —Mystery News
Cat Got Your Diamonds
Author: Julie Chase
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
ISBN: 1629538450
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Grandeur and opulence are everything in the famed New Orleans Garden District where pets are family and no bling is too big. Opening Furry Godmother, pet boutique and organic treat bakery, is Lacy Marie Crocker’s dream come true--until the glitter gun used to make her Shih Tzu tutus becomes a murder weapon. And Lacy becomes public enemy #1. Now Detective Jack Oliver is hounding Lacy, and her Furry Godmother investor wants out before his name is tarnished by association. To make matters worse, a string of jewel heists with suspicious ties to the murder case has New Orleans residents on edge. To save her dream, Lacy must take a stand, put her keen eyes to work, and unravel what really happened at her shop that night. But can Lacy sniff out the killer cat burglar in time to get her tail-raising designs on the catwalk? Witty and whimsical, Cat Got Your Diamonds, the first in a new cozy series by Julie Chase, will be the cat's meow for fans of Rita Mae Brown and Miranda James.
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
ISBN: 1629538450
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Grandeur and opulence are everything in the famed New Orleans Garden District where pets are family and no bling is too big. Opening Furry Godmother, pet boutique and organic treat bakery, is Lacy Marie Crocker’s dream come true--until the glitter gun used to make her Shih Tzu tutus becomes a murder weapon. And Lacy becomes public enemy #1. Now Detective Jack Oliver is hounding Lacy, and her Furry Godmother investor wants out before his name is tarnished by association. To make matters worse, a string of jewel heists with suspicious ties to the murder case has New Orleans residents on edge. To save her dream, Lacy must take a stand, put her keen eyes to work, and unravel what really happened at her shop that night. But can Lacy sniff out the killer cat burglar in time to get her tail-raising designs on the catwalk? Witty and whimsical, Cat Got Your Diamonds, the first in a new cozy series by Julie Chase, will be the cat's meow for fans of Rita Mae Brown and Miranda James.
Harry the Wonder Cat
Author: Denise Brixey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781948787802
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Harry the Wonder Cat has been around since the beginning of time, and has been helping the Johnson family through life's ups and downs for centuries. Harry is no ordinary cat--and the Johnsons are no ordinary family. Nikki Johnson and her friend Heather have been planning a quiet, relaxing Christmas holiday with Nikki's beloved Aunt Lynn in the sleepy town of Harrot Reef. But Aunt Lynn summons them early--something is terribly wrong! Nikki and Heather rush to Harrot Reef, to discover Aunt Lynn's crumpled body on the floor of the library, with Harry howling next to her. The only clues are a teacup, a copy of Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles, and a note on the mantel. This Christmas visit is going to be anything but relaxing.... As the two friends investigate, the townspeople reveal that according to legend, Nikki's ancestor, crazy Frank Johnson, owned a rare, priceless pink diamond. But did he...really? And what does the legend have to do with Aunt Lynn? With the help of Harry the Wonder Cat's magical powers, Nikki and Heather set out to discover the truth about The Legend of the Pink Diamond.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781948787802
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Harry the Wonder Cat has been around since the beginning of time, and has been helping the Johnson family through life's ups and downs for centuries. Harry is no ordinary cat--and the Johnsons are no ordinary family. Nikki Johnson and her friend Heather have been planning a quiet, relaxing Christmas holiday with Nikki's beloved Aunt Lynn in the sleepy town of Harrot Reef. But Aunt Lynn summons them early--something is terribly wrong! Nikki and Heather rush to Harrot Reef, to discover Aunt Lynn's crumpled body on the floor of the library, with Harry howling next to her. The only clues are a teacup, a copy of Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles, and a note on the mantel. This Christmas visit is going to be anything but relaxing.... As the two friends investigate, the townspeople reveal that according to legend, Nikki's ancestor, crazy Frank Johnson, owned a rare, priceless pink diamond. But did he...really? And what does the legend have to do with Aunt Lynn? With the help of Harry the Wonder Cat's magical powers, Nikki and Heather set out to discover the truth about The Legend of the Pink Diamond.
The Secret Garden: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Author: Fleur Hitchcock
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008147327
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A gripping retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic tale of mystery and friendship. When Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle at his remote home on the moor, she thinks she'll be lonely and bored. But when she finds a rusty old key and discovers a secret cousin she never knew she had, everything at Misselthwaite Manor changes. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008147327
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A gripping retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic tale of mystery and friendship. When Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle at his remote home on the moor, she thinks she'll be lonely and bored. But when she finds a rusty old key and discovers a secret cousin she never knew she had, everything at Misselthwaite Manor changes. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.
Cat on a Blue Monday
Author: Carole Nelson Douglas
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780812534412
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Midnight Louie and his human companion, Temple Barr try to discover who is trying to wreck the annual las Vegas cat show, and prevent mass cat murder.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780812534412
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Midnight Louie and his human companion, Temple Barr try to discover who is trying to wreck the annual las Vegas cat show, and prevent mass cat murder.
How to Understand Women Through Their Cats
Author: Wendy Diamond
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 1402730950
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Looking for Catwoman? That’s great--but what kind? The owner of a pampered Siamese, if you please? The rescuer of a homeless, helpless stray? Know the kitty...understand the gal. Through a lighthearted look at women and their cats--20 breeds, with all types of coloring, patterns, and origins--the editor of a top magazine for animal lovers helps men better comprehend their feline counterparts. What will make the woman he adores purr--or have her baring her claws? Who’s the real hunter in the relationship--you or Ms. Maine Coon? Is the Manx a leader in love, or does she always "tail” behind? It’s the inside info every Tom, Dick, and Harry on the prowl wants to know!
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 1402730950
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Looking for Catwoman? That’s great--but what kind? The owner of a pampered Siamese, if you please? The rescuer of a homeless, helpless stray? Know the kitty...understand the gal. Through a lighthearted look at women and their cats--20 breeds, with all types of coloring, patterns, and origins--the editor of a top magazine for animal lovers helps men better comprehend their feline counterparts. What will make the woman he adores purr--or have her baring her claws? Who’s the real hunter in the relationship--you or Ms. Maine Coon? Is the Manx a leader in love, or does she always "tail” behind? It’s the inside info every Tom, Dick, and Harry on the prowl wants to know!
Snazzy Cat Capers
Author: Deanna Kent
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 125014342X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
"I want to be Ophelia when I grow up!! And I want Oscar to be my BFF—Best Fishy Friend! Snazzy Cat Capers is fabulous, funny and fin-tastic fun with illustrations that pounce off the page." —Mo O’Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series Life is short. Diamonds are fur-ever. Internationally famous cat burglar Ophelia von Hairball V adores jewels—the only thing she loves more is a challenge. She's never met a safe she couldn't crack. Now the Furry Feline Burglary Institute (FFBI) offers her the ultimate caper: steal the giant Himalayan diamond and win their top award! There's a catch! The FFBI sends an enthusiastic inventor to help Ophelia...but this cat works alone, and Oscar Fishgerald Gold smells fishy. Can the smartest, stealthiest, and snazziest of cats learn to work with a fintastic sidekick and prove she's still the world's most purr-fect burglar? Adventure, heists, and teamwork abound in this fun, witty middle grade series brimming with cat-tastic black-and-white illustrations. Includes graphic novel-style pages! This book has Common Core connections. Check out the whole Snazzy Cat Capers series! Snazzy Cat Capers Snazzy Cat Capers: The Fast and the Furriest An Imprint Book
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 125014342X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
"I want to be Ophelia when I grow up!! And I want Oscar to be my BFF—Best Fishy Friend! Snazzy Cat Capers is fabulous, funny and fin-tastic fun with illustrations that pounce off the page." —Mo O’Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series Life is short. Diamonds are fur-ever. Internationally famous cat burglar Ophelia von Hairball V adores jewels—the only thing she loves more is a challenge. She's never met a safe she couldn't crack. Now the Furry Feline Burglary Institute (FFBI) offers her the ultimate caper: steal the giant Himalayan diamond and win their top award! There's a catch! The FFBI sends an enthusiastic inventor to help Ophelia...but this cat works alone, and Oscar Fishgerald Gold smells fishy. Can the smartest, stealthiest, and snazziest of cats learn to work with a fintastic sidekick and prove she's still the world's most purr-fect burglar? Adventure, heists, and teamwork abound in this fun, witty middle grade series brimming with cat-tastic black-and-white illustrations. Includes graphic novel-style pages! This book has Common Core connections. Check out the whole Snazzy Cat Capers series! Snazzy Cat Capers Snazzy Cat Capers: The Fast and the Furriest An Imprint Book
The Tempest: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Author: John Dougherty
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008429790
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Meet Prospero and his daughter Miranda as they are shipwrecked on an island. As Prospero plans revenge on those that put them there, an unlikely alliance leads to an alternative outcome with acceptance, forgiveness, friendship and marriage at the heart. Discover one of Shakespeare’s most exciting plays in this gripping retelling by John Dougherty.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008429790
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Meet Prospero and his daughter Miranda as they are shipwrecked on an island. As Prospero plans revenge on those that put them there, an unlikely alliance leads to an alternative outcome with acceptance, forgiveness, friendship and marriage at the heart. Discover one of Shakespeare’s most exciting plays in this gripping retelling by John Dougherty.
Fat Cat Spreads Out
Author: Janet Cantrell
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425267431
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Butterscotch tabby Quincy is back and hungrier than ever in this frisky follow-up to Fat Cat at Large… A booth at the Bunyan County Harvest Fair seems like the perfect opportunity for Charity “Chase” Oliver and Anna Larson to promote their Bar None bakery business. Unfortunately, plus-sized pussycat Quincy has plans for their delicious dessert bars other than selling them to customers. After tearing through their inventory, Quincy goes roaming the fairgrounds in search of more delights. But what he finds is murder. One of the top contenders in a butter-sculpting contest has been killed, and Chase is churning on the inside when she sees Quincy’s handsome veterinarian, Dr. Mike Ramos, being led away by the police. With a little help from a kitty with butter on his whiskers, Chase needs to find the real killer and clear the doctor’s good name… Includes recipes for people and cats!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425267431
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Butterscotch tabby Quincy is back and hungrier than ever in this frisky follow-up to Fat Cat at Large… A booth at the Bunyan County Harvest Fair seems like the perfect opportunity for Charity “Chase” Oliver and Anna Larson to promote their Bar None bakery business. Unfortunately, plus-sized pussycat Quincy has plans for their delicious dessert bars other than selling them to customers. After tearing through their inventory, Quincy goes roaming the fairgrounds in search of more delights. But what he finds is murder. One of the top contenders in a butter-sculpting contest has been killed, and Chase is churning on the inside when she sees Quincy’s handsome veterinarian, Dr. Mike Ramos, being led away by the police. With a little help from a kitty with butter on his whiskers, Chase needs to find the real killer and clear the doctor’s good name… Includes recipes for people and cats!
Nanofabrication
Author: Kamal Prasad
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1040127134
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Nature, with its unassuming yet prodigious character, unfolds its assembly and adaptability guided by the principles of thermodynamics and supramolecular chemistry. Every entity in nature, regardless of its form, adheres to these fundamental principles. From individual metabolites to ordinary molecules, each possesses inherent potential for nanomaterial synthesis. This book meticulously compiles diverse green approaches that highlight nature's synthetic prowess and its lavish abundance in nanomaterial synthesis, showcasing potential applications. It unveils the lucrative pathways nature provides for cutting-edge advancements in synthetic methodologies and material applications.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1040127134
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Nature, with its unassuming yet prodigious character, unfolds its assembly and adaptability guided by the principles of thermodynamics and supramolecular chemistry. Every entity in nature, regardless of its form, adheres to these fundamental principles. From individual metabolites to ordinary molecules, each possesses inherent potential for nanomaterial synthesis. This book meticulously compiles diverse green approaches that highlight nature's synthetic prowess and its lavish abundance in nanomaterial synthesis, showcasing potential applications. It unveils the lucrative pathways nature provides for cutting-edge advancements in synthetic methodologies and material applications.