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Sail of stone / by Edwardson, Åke,1953-; Edwardson, Åke,1953-Segel av sten.English.; Willson-Broyles, Rachel.;
"Chief Inspector Erik Winter of the Gothenburg police force faces a puzzling missing person case: A brother and sister report that their father has disappeared, and they believe he may have gone to Scotland in search of his father, who was presumed to have died in World War II. With the help of an old friend from Scotland Yard, Winter sets off to the land of malt whiskeys in search of the truth. Meanwhile Winter's colleague Aneta Djanali, Gothenburg's African-Swedish female detective, takes a report about a suspected abused wife. But she cannot find the woman, who seems to have disappeared except for mysterious phone messages she sometimes leaves, and her family won't say where the missing woman is. The case becomes personal for Aneta as she receives chilling threats from someone who clearly doesn't want her to find the missing woman.This mystery featuring Chief Inspector Winter is an outstanding psychological thriller, a character study of great depth and skill by a Swedish master"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Mystery fiction.; Detectives;
© 2012., Simon & Schuster Paperbacks,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Gumballs : a Mr. and Mrs. Green adventure / by Baker, Keith,1953-;
"Guided reading: L, Reading recovery: 19, Interest level: grades 1-3"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Alligators; Gumball machines; Contests; Talent shows;
© 2014, c2005., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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17 carnations : the Royals, the Nazis, and the biggest cover-up in history / by Morton, Andrew,1953-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945.; Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Flame and ashes : the Great Fire diary of Triffie Winsor / by McNaughton, Janet,1953-;
The disastrous fire of 1892 burns down most of St. John's, Newfoundland, leaving Triffie Winsor's family and 15,000 others homeless. Includes historical note.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Diary fiction.; Fires;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Caribbean / by Graham, Ian,1953-;
Welcome to the Caribbean -- The land -- The people -- Town and country life -- Farming and fishing -- Resources and industry -- Transportation -- Education -- Sports and leisure -- Daily life and religion -- Arts and media -- Government -- Place in the world."Describes the geography, history, industries, education, government, and cultures of the Caribbean Islands, including Jamaica, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados."--Provided by publisher.
© 2009., Sea-to-Sea,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The Inca / by Anderson, Dale,1953-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]), Internet addresses and index."A discussion of the early Inca, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, and entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Incas;
© c2009., World Book,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dump trucks and other big machines / by Graham, Ian,1953-;
"Dump Trucks and Other Big Machines is a bright, fun book about large machines including an introduction to them as well as the distinction between different types of big machines. The book includes an activity section with questions for additional learning and comprehension."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Dump trucks; Earthmoving machinery; Construction equipment;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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I know an old lady who swallowed a pie / by Jackson, Alison,1953-; Schachner, Judith Byron.;
Children have binged on this riotous takeoff on the popular "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" for the last decade. This delicious romp by the author of The Ballad of Valentine and the illustrator who created Skippyjon Jones would make a unique and unforgettable hostess gift.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Picture books.; Stories in rhyme.; Thanksgiving Day;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The science of bridges and tunnels : the art of engineering / by Graham, Ian,1953-; Vaisberg, Diego.; Beach, Bryan.; Liew, Zern.;
Types of bridges -- Beam bridges -- Arch bridges -- Cantilever bridges -- Suspension bridges -- Building bridges to last -- Bridging heights -- Strange spans -- When bridges go wrong -- Building tunnels -- Tunnelling under water -- Bridge tunnels."Introduces the reader to the science of Bridges and tunnels"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Civil engineering; Bridges; Tunnels;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A ray of light : a book of science and wonder / by Wick, Walter,1953-;
"The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired with simple yet fascinating text and scientific observations help readers understand the secrets and complexity of light. You will learn what light is made of and how it fits alongside everything else in the world. Walter introduces readers into the mystery behind incandescence, light waves, the color spectrum and iridescence as well how we perceive light in our world and beyond. Walter Wick demonstrates that science and art both offer ways to observe the world around us."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Light; Physics;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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