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The private life of spies ; and The exquisite art of getting even / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.; McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-Short stories.Selections.; container of (work):McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-Exquisite art of getting even.; container of (work):McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-Private life of shadows.;
"From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a new short story collection: half spy stories, half tales of revenge, all highlight the kinder, funnier, and gentler side of espionage and retribution. In this dual collection of short stories, Alexander McCall Smith brings his trademark humor and warmth to inventive tales of spying and vengeance. In one story, a spy dropped deep into enemy territory manages to disguise himself--quite convincingly--as a nun. In another, an invitation to join the Vatican Secret Service sends a prospective operative down a rabbit hole of controversy and confusion. A third story finds an author, on the brink of public ruin, seeing the error of his ways after an act of kindness saves the day. A keen observer of humanity imbued with a sparkling imagination, Alexander McCall Smith illustrates throughout that transparency is paramount and forgiveness is restorative. With surprising insight and a healthy helping of humor, these stories remind us that, in the end, the high road is often the better one for all involved"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Short stories.; Spy fiction.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Your inner hedgehog / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.; McIntosh, Iain,illustrator.;
In the fifth entertaining and hilarious 'Professor Dr. Dr. Moritz-Maria Von Igelfeld' novel, our hopelessly out-of-touch hero is forced to confront uppity librarians, the rector of the university, and a possible hostile takeover, all while trying to remain studiously above it all.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Igelfeld, Moritz-Maria von (Fictitious character); College teachers; Philologists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Looking for you [text (large print)] / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.;
"In this latest installment of The Perfect Passion Company, our favorite matchmaker, Katie Donald, continues her unwavering endeavor to help the lonely hearts of Edinburgh find love"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; Dating services; Interpersonal attraction; Mate selection;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The conditions of unconditional love [text (large print)] / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.;
"In this latest installment of the beloved Isabel Dalhousie series, Isabel finds herself navigating tricky problems both public and personal "McCall Smith's assessments of fellow humans are piercing and profound ... [His] depictions of Edinburgh are vivid and seamless." -San Francisco Chronicle. Isabel Dalhousie, everyone's favorite moral philosopher, is once again called on to help navigate a decidedly delicate dispute with all of the insight and compassion she has become known for. What makes Isabel's investigations so unique is her uncanny ability to view all sides of a situation with coolness and reserve - and she will tap deep into her stores of both in order to help see this one through. Meanwhile, Isabel and her husband Jamie will together be dealing with tricky personal issues of their own. Philosophical observations and humorous asides abound in this fifteenth installment of the beloved series"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Large print books.; Philosophical fiction.; Novels.; Dalhousie, Isabel (Fictitious character); Hospitality; Man-woman relationships; Philosophers; Women philosophers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Borderline personality disorder for dummies / by Elliott, Charles H.,1948-author.; Smith, Laura L.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Borderline personality disorder.; Borderline personality disorder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A song of comfortable chairs / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: THE JOY AND THE LIGHT BUS COMPANY, ISBN 9780735281196. In this 23rd installment in the beloved 'No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency' series, Grace Makutsi encounters a pair of quandaries that will require all of her and Mma Ramotswes cleverness and generosity to resolve.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Ramotswe, Precious (Fictitious character); No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Imaginary organization); Office furniture industry; Women private investigators;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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How to raise an elephant / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.;
"The next book in the perennially adored No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series sees Precious Ramotswe calling upon all her maternal instincts when she's faced with a two-ton case. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but can Mma Ramotswe and the rest of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency come together to raise a pipsqueak pachyderm? We may find out in this novel. We may not. Who can say?"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Ramotswe, Precious (Fictitious character); No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Imaginary organization); Women private investigators; Elephants;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The winds from further West [text (large print)] / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.;
"A dazzling and uplifting novel of new beginnings and endless possibilities, in which a slew of personal and professional disasters cause a young researcher to upend his seemingly stable life in Edinburgh and move to a remote island off the Scottish coast"--
Subjects: Large print books.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Betrayal; Career changes; College teachers; Islands; Interpersonal relations; Life change events; Man-woman relationships; Teachers; Women veterinarians;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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From a far and lovely country / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.;
"This latest installment of the beloved No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series finds Botswana's premier detective agency as busy as ever, with no shortage of sensitive situations requiring Mma Ramotswe's keen eye and discerning input. Through it all, Mma Ramotswe will demonstrate that there are solutions to all manner of difficulties, there to be discovered as long as one is led by kindness, grace, and logic, and can rely on the wise counsel of close friends and loved ones. Sometimes, she reminds us, the best solutions to life's problems can be found with a bit of good humor, generosity of spirit, and a steaming cup of red bush tea"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Ramotswe, Precious (Fictitious character); No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Imaginary organization); Women private investigators;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Looking for you / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.;
"In this latest installment of The Perfect Passion Company, our favorite matchmaker, Katie Donald, continues her unwavering endeavor to help the lonely hearts of Edinburgh find love"--
Subjects: Novels.; Dating services; Interpersonal attraction; Mate selection;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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