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Close to Death A Novel [electronic resource] : by Horowitz, Anthony.aut; cloudLibrary;
In New York Times–bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fifth literary whodunit in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series, Detective Hawthorne is once again called upon to solve an unsolvable case—a gruesome murder in an idyllic gated community in which suspects abound Riverside Close is a picture-perfect community. The six exclusive and attractive houses are tucked far away from the noise and grime of city life, allowing the residents to enjoy beautiful gardens, pleasant birdsong and tranquility from behind the security of a locked gate. It is the perfect idyll until the Kentworthy family arrives, with their four giant, gas-guzzling cars, a gaggle of shrieking children and plans for a garish swimming pool in the backyard. Obvious outsiders, the Kentworthys do not belong in Riverside Close, and they quickly offend every last one of their neighbours. When Giles Kentworthy is found dead on his own doorstep, a crossbow bolt sticking out of his chest, Detective Hawthorne is the only investigator that can be called on to solve the case. Because how do you solve a murder when everyone is a suspect?
Subjects: Electronic books.; Amateur Sleuth;
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Happily ever older : revolutionary approaches to long-term care / by Welsh, Moira,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Happily Ever Older reveals how the right living arrangements can create a vibrancy that defies age or ability. Reporter Moira Welsh has spent years investigating retirement homes and long-term care facilities and wants to tell the dangerous stories. Not the accounts of falls or bedsores or overmedication, but of seniors living with purpose and energy and love. Stories that could change the status quo. Welsh takes readers across North America and into Europe on a whirlwind tour of facilities with novel approaches to community living, including a day program in a fake town out of the 1950s, a residence where seniors school their student roommates in beer pong, and an aging-in-place community in a forest where everyone seems to have a pet or a garden or both. The COVID-19 pandemic cruelly showed us that social isolation is debilitating, and Welsh tells stories of elders living with friendship, new and old, in their later years. Happily Ever Older is a warm, inspiring blueprint for change, proof that instead of warehousing seniors, we can create a future with strong "--
Subjects: Older people; Older people; Old age homes.; Long-term care facilities.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Raised bed gardening : a complete beginner's guide : grow everything from herbs to tomatoes in your own custom raised beds / by Nolan, Tara,1977-author.;
Are you eager to step into vegetable gardening but don't know where to start? With this guide to the nearly foolproof raised-bed technique, you'll be growing your own organic food in no time. Growing your own food is a satisfying experience as well as an investment that will pay you and the community back in a myriad of ways, including benefits for the earth, greater food security, and better health. But where do you start and what is the best way to approach creating a garden and growing food? The raised bed gardening technique, used by successful food gardeners for centuries, is simple and can be done pretty much anywhere. Building beds allows you to bring in the right materials, which might not exist in your own environment, and grow your own food year-round, if you so choose--no matter where you live. So whether your outdoor space is big or small, raised beds are the best choice for your first vegetable garden. Some water and a little love and attention is all you need be successful. In Raised Bed Gardening: A Complete Beginner's Guide, you will learn everything you need to know to prepare and execute your garden plan and grow and harvest your produce. The book includes: Plans for building quick-and-simple beds that you can make yourself with a few common tools; Details on how to build the right soil mix to fill your beds ; List of the easiest plants to grow as a beginner; Plant information, along with which plants work best with other plants; Planting advice, including spacing instructions; Advice on mulch, watering, and fertilizing; Organic pest control; How to harvest and store your produce; How to get the most out of your raised bed space. So get started on your path to becoming a gardener. No matter what your level of confidence, this book will give you the information and tools you need to succeed.
Subjects: Raised bed gardening.;
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Yumi and the nightmare painter / by Sanderson, Brandon,author.; Chen, Aliya,illustrator.;
"Yumi comes from a land of gardens, meditation, and spirits, while Painter lives in a world of darkness, technology, and nightmares. When their lives suddenly become intertwined in strange ways, can they put aside their differences and work together to uncover the mysteries of their situation and save each other's communities from certain disaster?"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Imaginary places; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Survival;
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Long way home / by Dolan, Eva,author.;
Peterborough is changing. Migrant workers, both legal and illegal, are working in the fields, the factories and the pubs of the town. Most keep their heads down, keen to avoid trouble and DI Zigic and DS Ferreira from the local Hate Crimes Unit know all too well the issues that come with having a foreign name, no matter how long you've lived here. While Zigic ignores his father-in-law's needling about his Serbian background, Ferreira still burns with the resentment of years of childhood bullying for her Portuguese name and looks. But when a man is burnt alive in a suburban garden shed, it brings an unwelcome spotlight on to that world, and the two detectives are faced with investigating a murder in a community that has more reason than most not to trust the police.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Mystery fiction.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Head, shoulders, knees, and toes / by Slater, Nicola.;
The beloved song Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes comes to life in this adorable adaptation. The Beginning Baby animal friends exercise and sing together, and babies are encouraged to find their heads, shoulders, knees, and toes right along with them. DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE: Every book is conceived and written to address milestones in a baby's life, from fine motor skills to shape recognition and emotional awareness. TEACHES PARTS OF THE BODY: In a new take on an old classic, the Beginning Baby friends will help your baby learn their head, shoulders, knees, and toes! CUTE CHARACTERS: These adorable characters--from an artistic llama to a musical elephant and a gardener octopus--teach toddler concepts while promoting socialization and community. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR DISCERNING EYES: Bright, peppy colors and patterns make this series of books attractive for both babies and adults!For ages 0-3.
Subjects: Board books.; Song texts.; Singing games; Children's songs; Human body; Animals;
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Old-fashioned on purpose : cultivating a slower, more joyful life / by Winger, Jill,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.As our society races toward progress, we've left something important behind. We are more connected than ever before, yet we're still feeling unfulfilled. In 'Old-Fashioned on Purpose', Jill Winger shows how simplifying our lives and adopting retro skills such as gardening and handiwork can be the key to creating the happy and healthy life we're yearning for.
Subjects: Recipes.; Gardening.; Quality of life.; Self-reliant living.; Sustainable agriculture.; Sustainable living.;
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Blooms & dreams : cultivating wellness, generosity & a connection to the land / by Gillingham, Misha,author.;
"One woman's life-changing decision to rebuild a life centered on wellness, generosity, and a connection to the land. Misha Gillingham is a travel writer-turned-farm-girl whose story has won over the hearts of fans worldwide. In Blooms & Dreams, Misha shares the wisdom she has gleaned over the years as she and her family put down roots on Evergreen Acres in the Pacific Northwest. The book shares the story of why she and her family chose the hobby-farm lifestyle; how they got started; the lay of the land (stroll the garden, the pastures, the bocce ball court); the flowers they grow in abundance; the animals and their barns (goats, sheep, alpacas, dogs, and chickens!); the joy of contributing their bounty to the local community; and, lastly, what this transformative lifestyle has meant to Misha as she reflects on one of the most rewarding experiences of her life"--
Subjects: Farms, Small; Gardens;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Close to death : a novel / by Horowitz, Anthony,1955-author.;
Riverside Close is a picture-perfect community. The six exclusive and attractive houses are tucked far away from the noise and grime of city life, allowing the residents to enjoy beautiful gardens, pleasant birdsong and tranquility from behind the security of a locked gate. It is the perfect idyll until the Kentworthy family arrives, with their four giant, gas-guzzling cars, a gaggle of shrieking children and plans for a garish swimming pool in the backyard. Obvious outsiders, the Kentworthys do not belong in Riverside Close, and they quickly offend every last one of their neighbours. When Giles Kentworthy is found dead on his own doorstep, a crossbow bolt sticking out of his neck, Detective Hawthorne is the only investigator that can be called on to solve the case. Because how do you solve a murder when everyone is a suspect?
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Horowitz, Anthony, 1955-; Authors; Ex-police officers; Gated communities; Murder; Private investigators;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Welcome home : a guide to building a home for your soul / by Zebian, Najwa,author.;
"From the celebrated poet, speaker, and educator Najwa Zebian comes a powerful approach to healing focused on building a home within yourself. In her debut book in the self-development space, poet Najwa Zebian shares her revolutionary concept of home to guide readers to embrace their vulnerability, discover their self-worth, and build their own strong foundations from the ground up. In Welcome Home, Najwa shares her own personal story for the first time, powerfully weaving memoir, poetry, and deeply resonant teachings, from leaving war-torn Lebanon for Canada at sixteen, to coming of age as a young Muslim woman in Canada, to sexual harassment that left her alienated from her community, to building a new identity for herself as she learned to speak her truth"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Zebian, Najwa; Home.; Lebanese; Muslim women authors; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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