Author: Alan Horsfield
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 0992590124
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Have you ever described someone as a couch potato or called a dud car a lemon? How do you think this makes a potato or lemon feel? Tiffany finds out it's not fair to the plants. But there are people who are really nasty to plants - the Topiary Twins, Nettle and Thistle. They do dastardly things. They even keep some plants captive. They are villains of the worst kind. Tiffany discovers Bindi and Dusty Thorn have a green ambulance. They care for plants that have been mistreated and try to stop the vile schemes of the Topiary Twins. To be really successful there must be a showdown with the twins... Not something to be relished!
The Green Ambulance Caper
Author: Alan Horsfield
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 0992590124
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Have you ever described someone as a couch potato or called a dud car a lemon? How do you think this makes a potato or lemon feel? Tiffany finds out it's not fair to the plants. But there are people who are really nasty to plants - the Topiary Twins, Nettle and Thistle. They do dastardly things. They even keep some plants captive. They are villains of the worst kind. Tiffany discovers Bindi and Dusty Thorn have a green ambulance. They care for plants that have been mistreated and try to stop the vile schemes of the Topiary Twins. To be really successful there must be a showdown with the twins... Not something to be relished!
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 0992590124
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Have you ever described someone as a couch potato or called a dud car a lemon? How do you think this makes a potato or lemon feel? Tiffany finds out it's not fair to the plants. But there are people who are really nasty to plants - the Topiary Twins, Nettle and Thistle. They do dastardly things. They even keep some plants captive. They are villains of the worst kind. Tiffany discovers Bindi and Dusty Thorn have a green ambulance. They care for plants that have been mistreated and try to stop the vile schemes of the Topiary Twins. To be really successful there must be a showdown with the twins... Not something to be relished!
The Vintage Caper
Author: Peter Mayle
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0307269019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Merde! A Hollywood lawyer's world-class wine collection has been lifted, and crime-fighting wine expert Sam Levitt tracks it to the south of France.
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0307269019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Merde! A Hollywood lawyer's world-class wine collection has been lifted, and crime-fighting wine expert Sam Levitt tracks it to the south of France.
The Wauwinet Caper
Author: Hunter Laroche
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524603805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
This story takes place on Nantucket in the early 1970s, where Mr. Winship Cate, who lives in Wauwinet, is prompted by his children to clean out a lot of clutter from his home after his wife Mary has passed away. This task will take up to a month to complete the way his friends and family have sectioned up the house to attack the different projects. The last of the projects to tackle is above the garage. A large beautiful room with windows showing off the fantastic views in every direction. The door leading into the attic has not been opened in the last twenty years and the room is filled with furniture that was left behind from the previous owners after the sale of the house to Winship in the fifties. After the room has been cleared out and all the items are sorted for either a garage sale, the dump or an antique auction, Winship easily parts with all of the belongings except for a beautiful leather chair, a reading lamp and ottoman along with a side table that he asks the workers leave behind for him. Winship enters the attic area amazed at what a beautiful and enormous space the room is. With the windows open, a nice breeze blows across and the sunlight shines in. As he settles into the leather chair to take it all in, he tries to use the lamp but the bulb seems to be burnt out. He retreats to the main house and finds a replacement. After removing the burnt out bulb and placing it on the floor it rolls into a dark corner eave. Realizing that it would be disrespectable to leave it like a piece of trash since the room has just been spotlessly cleaned, mopped and waxed by his friends, he kneels down peering into the darkened cove. Not wanting to stick his bare hand inside, due to the possibility of a spider bite, he locates a pair of tongs from the kitchen and a flashlight. Winship manages to snag the bulb, but when he shines the light beam into the darkened cavern, he notices a box tucked way back. At first he thought it was just part of the wood frame of the garage but after a closer look he now sees it is a box covered in an old worn cloth almost out of reach. After a few attempts Winship manages to remove it. As he sets it upon his lap, while sitting under the lamp in the leather chair, he carefully opens it. There is not much inside. Or is there? What could possibly entice Winship to start an adventure that would take him from Nantucket to Fort Lauderdale where he joins his friend Simon Gilmore of Dartmouth England? Discover why they meet in Florida and charter a boat to sail down to the Exuma Islands. How could this box and its contents possibly lead to a murder on Nantucket? Ah, the plot thickens.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524603805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
This story takes place on Nantucket in the early 1970s, where Mr. Winship Cate, who lives in Wauwinet, is prompted by his children to clean out a lot of clutter from his home after his wife Mary has passed away. This task will take up to a month to complete the way his friends and family have sectioned up the house to attack the different projects. The last of the projects to tackle is above the garage. A large beautiful room with windows showing off the fantastic views in every direction. The door leading into the attic has not been opened in the last twenty years and the room is filled with furniture that was left behind from the previous owners after the sale of the house to Winship in the fifties. After the room has been cleared out and all the items are sorted for either a garage sale, the dump or an antique auction, Winship easily parts with all of the belongings except for a beautiful leather chair, a reading lamp and ottoman along with a side table that he asks the workers leave behind for him. Winship enters the attic area amazed at what a beautiful and enormous space the room is. With the windows open, a nice breeze blows across and the sunlight shines in. As he settles into the leather chair to take it all in, he tries to use the lamp but the bulb seems to be burnt out. He retreats to the main house and finds a replacement. After removing the burnt out bulb and placing it on the floor it rolls into a dark corner eave. Realizing that it would be disrespectable to leave it like a piece of trash since the room has just been spotlessly cleaned, mopped and waxed by his friends, he kneels down peering into the darkened cove. Not wanting to stick his bare hand inside, due to the possibility of a spider bite, he locates a pair of tongs from the kitchen and a flashlight. Winship manages to snag the bulb, but when he shines the light beam into the darkened cavern, he notices a box tucked way back. At first he thought it was just part of the wood frame of the garage but after a closer look he now sees it is a box covered in an old worn cloth almost out of reach. After a few attempts Winship manages to remove it. As he sets it upon his lap, while sitting under the lamp in the leather chair, he carefully opens it. There is not much inside. Or is there? What could possibly entice Winship to start an adventure that would take him from Nantucket to Fort Lauderdale where he joins his friend Simon Gilmore of Dartmouth England? Discover why they meet in Florida and charter a boat to sail down to the Exuma Islands. How could this box and its contents possibly lead to a murder on Nantucket? Ah, the plot thickens.
Faith Through the Storm
Author: Major James Capers,
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1642986429
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
This is a book about war. A war against America's enemies, against racism, against the loss of fellow warriors in battle, and against the personal loss of family back home. This is the story of Major James Capers, Jr. (USMC Ret.) Jim was born to a family of sharecroppers in South Carolina who escaped to Baltimore, Maryland in the dead of night to escape the days of Jim Crow laws for a better life. Joining the Marines fresh out of high school, Jim had no idea that he was paving the road for future Marines, black and white alike. The first African-American Marine to receive a battlefield commission as a member of 3rd Force Recon, a new special forces unit designed specifically for the war in Vietnam; the first African-American Marine officer used on a Marine recruitment poster; co-leader of the first special forces team to attempt the rescue of American and allied POW's held in a North Vietnamese prison; a leader in Team Broadminded, whose missions were so secret, their military records from Vietnam were not declassified until 2006; nominated for the Medal of Honor; inducted into the Commando Hall of Honor for special forces; awarded the Bronze and the Silver Stars. This book is about a man who is a true American hero, though he denies the notion. Above all, Jim is a husband, a father, a patriot, a warrior who has dealt with the tragedies of his military and personal life, always depending on his faith in God to guide him through the storm.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1642986429
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
This is a book about war. A war against America's enemies, against racism, against the loss of fellow warriors in battle, and against the personal loss of family back home. This is the story of Major James Capers, Jr. (USMC Ret.) Jim was born to a family of sharecroppers in South Carolina who escaped to Baltimore, Maryland in the dead of night to escape the days of Jim Crow laws for a better life. Joining the Marines fresh out of high school, Jim had no idea that he was paving the road for future Marines, black and white alike. The first African-American Marine to receive a battlefield commission as a member of 3rd Force Recon, a new special forces unit designed specifically for the war in Vietnam; the first African-American Marine officer used on a Marine recruitment poster; co-leader of the first special forces team to attempt the rescue of American and allied POW's held in a North Vietnamese prison; a leader in Team Broadminded, whose missions were so secret, their military records from Vietnam were not declassified until 2006; nominated for the Medal of Honor; inducted into the Commando Hall of Honor for special forces; awarded the Bronze and the Silver Stars. This book is about a man who is a true American hero, though he denies the notion. Above all, Jim is a husband, a father, a patriot, a warrior who has dealt with the tragedies of his military and personal life, always depending on his faith in God to guide him through the storm.
The Bellagio Caper
Author: George H. Stollwerck
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465317929
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
In The Bellagio Caper, we are reintroduced to Chief Investigator Edward Augustus Fox. Foxs lover, Dr. Alicia Ho, M.D., learns that she has cancer and although pregnant, flees to China, the land of her birth. Fox resigns from the police department to follow her to China. However, he is soon declared persona non grata by the Chinese government and forced to leave China without his family when Fox refuses to accept an investigators job with the Peoples Party to spy on American tourists at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing. After our protagonist is expelled from China, Fox moves to Las Vegas, Nevada where he accepts the most sought-after law enforcement job in Nevada, that of Chief Investigator with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. In his new position, Fox is responsible for ferreting out the criminals that perpetrate major criminal acts against the casinos, and by association, the good people of the State of Nevada. The television series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, also entices Fox into accepting a lucrative technical script advisory consultancy contract to ensure that factual forensic realism is incorporated into series scripts, which is crucial to ensure that the acclaimed CBS television series continues to hold its lead against other copycats CSI dramas.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465317929
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
In The Bellagio Caper, we are reintroduced to Chief Investigator Edward Augustus Fox. Foxs lover, Dr. Alicia Ho, M.D., learns that she has cancer and although pregnant, flees to China, the land of her birth. Fox resigns from the police department to follow her to China. However, he is soon declared persona non grata by the Chinese government and forced to leave China without his family when Fox refuses to accept an investigators job with the Peoples Party to spy on American tourists at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing. After our protagonist is expelled from China, Fox moves to Las Vegas, Nevada where he accepts the most sought-after law enforcement job in Nevada, that of Chief Investigator with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. In his new position, Fox is responsible for ferreting out the criminals that perpetrate major criminal acts against the casinos, and by association, the good people of the State of Nevada. The television series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, also entices Fox into accepting a lucrative technical script advisory consultancy contract to ensure that factual forensic realism is incorporated into series scripts, which is crucial to ensure that the acclaimed CBS television series continues to hold its lead against other copycats CSI dramas.
The Connecticut Corpse Caper
Author: Tyler Colins
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
A week-long stay in a creepy Connecticut mansion is replete with hidden passageways, disappearing corpses, and quirky inheritance recipients. And if that’s not enough to make for hair-raising moments on the secluded, storm-bound estate, how about a ghost named Fred? The stipulation in the will of Jill-Jocasta Fonne’s aunt reads: if a guest leaves early, his or her share will be divided among those remaining. The first one to leave - permanently - dies just hours after arriving. Soon, people start dropping like flies. Donning amateur sleuth caps, Jill and her associates, Rey and Linda, attempt to solve the mystifying murders. Others jump in, and the bumbling and stumbling - and mayhem - begin.
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
A week-long stay in a creepy Connecticut mansion is replete with hidden passageways, disappearing corpses, and quirky inheritance recipients. And if that’s not enough to make for hair-raising moments on the secluded, storm-bound estate, how about a ghost named Fred? The stipulation in the will of Jill-Jocasta Fonne’s aunt reads: if a guest leaves early, his or her share will be divided among those remaining. The first one to leave - permanently - dies just hours after arriving. Soon, people start dropping like flies. Donning amateur sleuth caps, Jill and her associates, Rey and Linda, attempt to solve the mystifying murders. Others jump in, and the bumbling and stumbling - and mayhem - begin.
The Clovis Caper
Author: Jane Trahey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780380759149
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Out of the cab jumped Clovis, the biggest, bounciest, hairiest, most lovable-looking dog Martin had ever seen. Clovis headed straight for Martin's dad, bowling him over and slobbering all over his face. Clovis worked like magic. Then disaster struck. The family moved to England, and there was a rule against dogs. Until good old Aunt Horty came up with her second act of magic.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780380759149
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Out of the cab jumped Clovis, the biggest, bounciest, hairiest, most lovable-looking dog Martin had ever seen. Clovis headed straight for Martin's dad, bowling him over and slobbering all over his face. Clovis worked like magic. Then disaster struck. The family moved to England, and there was a rule against dogs. Until good old Aunt Horty came up with her second act of magic.
The Queen Ann Caper
Author: Arthur L. Miller
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595478328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Bart Miller, owner of Morning Investigations of Sacramento, gets involved with an insurance scam when a new client finds herself named in a policy that will pay her husband a million dollars after a double indemnity clause kicks in next Wednesday, Valentines Day. Queen Antoinette Margarete Goodrich is convinced that she only has five days to live and Bart falls for the case hook, line and sinker. Queen Ann drives a classic '59 Corvette and Bart tools around in 'Bessie', a '49 Studebaker truck, the ultimate 'spy machine'. He soon falls in with Lieutenant Hurrain's gang at the Sacramento Sheriff's Department, who's investigating a Corvette car theft ring. Bart's office is full of various contraptions, gadgets and gismos. He lives in a renovated fire station, has a fetish for the unusual and things with motors. He loves his .45 Peacemaker, likes the numbers, spiked coffee, liquor, talks to his subconscious, lives the life of leisure and truly enjoys his women. This established gumshoe is something else! His cell phone played 'I'm in the Mood.' "What's happened Rainbird? Are you aware it's 4:24 in the Morning?" "There's been an accident Bart, involving a '59 'vette, we found your contract in Ms. Goodrich's purse. Thought I'd call."
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595478328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Bart Miller, owner of Morning Investigations of Sacramento, gets involved with an insurance scam when a new client finds herself named in a policy that will pay her husband a million dollars after a double indemnity clause kicks in next Wednesday, Valentines Day. Queen Antoinette Margarete Goodrich is convinced that she only has five days to live and Bart falls for the case hook, line and sinker. Queen Ann drives a classic '59 Corvette and Bart tools around in 'Bessie', a '49 Studebaker truck, the ultimate 'spy machine'. He soon falls in with Lieutenant Hurrain's gang at the Sacramento Sheriff's Department, who's investigating a Corvette car theft ring. Bart's office is full of various contraptions, gadgets and gismos. He lives in a renovated fire station, has a fetish for the unusual and things with motors. He loves his .45 Peacemaker, likes the numbers, spiked coffee, liquor, talks to his subconscious, lives the life of leisure and truly enjoys his women. This established gumshoe is something else! His cell phone played 'I'm in the Mood.' "What's happened Rainbird? Are you aware it's 4:24 in the Morning?" "There's been an accident Bart, involving a '59 'vette, we found your contract in Ms. Goodrich's purse. Thought I'd call."
The Sticky Rice Caper
Author: Clarion Books
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 1328495787
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
In this exciting graphic novel based on the Netflix series starring Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez, Carmen Sandiego's globe-trotting capers introduce kids to the geography, culture, and history that is baked into every adventure Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Headed to the island nation of Indonesia for her next caper But just what is the mysterious lady in red after this time? Adventure awaits in this action-packed graphic novel starring the world's greatest thief.
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 1328495787
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
In this exciting graphic novel based on the Netflix series starring Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez, Carmen Sandiego's globe-trotting capers introduce kids to the geography, culture, and history that is baked into every adventure Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Headed to the island nation of Indonesia for her next caper But just what is the mysterious lady in red after this time? Adventure awaits in this action-packed graphic novel starring the world's greatest thief.
The Mouse Trap Caper
Author: Gaby Pratt
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1611602327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
When it rains in Rain, Delaware, it pours. Nicknamed Mouse, Kerri Hill, Christian School teacher who moonlights as a barrel racer, can attest to it. Not only is some jerk threatening her off the circuit, she has lost her best friend, Kenny Prescott, in a rodeo accident. Like the hospital chaplain who had comforted her after her mother's passing, she goes on a similar mission to console Kenny's brother, Mark. Kenny would've wanted her to. Falling in love was not part of her plan. Kenny's last word to his brother was something about a mouse. Assuming he meant Kerri was his significant other, Mark vows to protect her from the brewing danger. Kenny would've wanted him to. Conscience ridden with guilt over his brother's death, now he has to watch his growing attraction to Mouse. When the threats take an ugly turn mouse traps are set, but is it Mark's heart that gets caught?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1611602327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
When it rains in Rain, Delaware, it pours. Nicknamed Mouse, Kerri Hill, Christian School teacher who moonlights as a barrel racer, can attest to it. Not only is some jerk threatening her off the circuit, she has lost her best friend, Kenny Prescott, in a rodeo accident. Like the hospital chaplain who had comforted her after her mother's passing, she goes on a similar mission to console Kenny's brother, Mark. Kenny would've wanted her to. Falling in love was not part of her plan. Kenny's last word to his brother was something about a mouse. Assuming he meant Kerri was his significant other, Mark vows to protect her from the brewing danger. Kenny would've wanted him to. Conscience ridden with guilt over his brother's death, now he has to watch his growing attraction to Mouse. When the threats take an ugly turn mouse traps are set, but is it Mark's heart that gets caught?