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- The maid : a novel / by Prose, Nita,author.;
"A charmingly eccentric hotel maid discovers a guest murdered in his bed, turning her once orderly world upside down--and inspiring a motley crew of unexpected allies to band together to solve the mystery--in this utterly original debut. Molly Dunn is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and interprets people literally. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by. Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has had to navigate life's complexities all by herself. No matter--she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection. But Molly's orderly life is turned on its head the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself very dead in his bed. Before she knows what's happening, Molly's odd demeanor has the police targeting her as their lead suspect and she finds herself in a web of subtext and nuance she has no idea how to untangle. Fortunately for Molly, a medley of friends she didn't realize she had refuses to let her be charged with murder--but will they be able to discover the real killer before it's too late? A Clue-like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different--and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart"--- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Hotel cleaning personnel; Hotels; Murder;
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- The change room / by Connelly, Karen,1969-author.;
Eliza Keenan is the mother of two young sons, the owner of a flower studio that caters to the city's elite, and the loving wife of a deliciously rumpled math professor named Andrew. She's on the move from dawn until her boys are in bed, and after they're asleep she cleans her house. Her one complaint about her life is that the only time she has for herself is her twice-weekly swim in the local community centre pool, where sunlight shines in through a tall window and lights up the water in a way that reminds her of the year she spent as a footloose youth on an island in Greece. Then one morning into this life that is full of satisfactions of all kinds except sexual (because who has the time or the energy once the kids are asleep?) comes a tall, dark and lovely stranger, a young woman Eliza encounters at the pool and nicknames 'the Amazon.' The sight of this woman, naked in the change room, completely undoes Eliza, and soon the two of them are entangled in an affair that breaks all the rules, and threatens to capsize not only Eliza and her happy family, but her lover's world, too. And yet the sex is so all-encompassing, so intimate, so true ... how can it be bad?- Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Married women; Adultery; Families; Lesbians;
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- Getting clean with Stevie Green / by Huntley, Swan,author.;
"At thirty-seven, Stevie Green has had it with binge drinking and sleeping with strange men. She's confused about her sexuality and her purpose in life. When her mother asks her to return to her hometown of La Jolla to help her move into a new house, she's desperate enough to say yes. The move goes so well that Stevie decides to start her own decluttering business. She stops drinking. She hires her formerly estranged sister, Bonnie, to be her business partner. She rekindles a romance with her high school sweetheart, Brad. Things are better than ever--except for the complicated past that Stevie can't seem to outrun. Who was responsible for the high school scandal that caused her life to take a nosedive twenty years earlier? Why is she so secretive about the circumstances of her father's death? Why are her feelings for her ex-friend, Chris, so mystifying? If she's done drinking, then why can't she seem to declutter the mini wine bottles from her car? A winsome, fast-paced read, Getting Clean With Stevie Green is about coming to terms with who you are, resolving the pain of your past, and accepting the truth of your life in all its messy glory"--- Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Identity (Psychology); Mothers and daughters; Self-realization in women; Sisters;
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- Pumpkin, orange, pumpkin round / by Battigelli, Rosanna,1959-; Anderson, Tara.;
Short, rhyming lines take a family of cats through each step of carving jack-o-lanterns: visiting the pumpkin patch and taking home their selections; cleaning out the seeds and slime; drawing designs; carving; and lighting their completed lanterns. After a fun evening of trick-or-treating at the neighbors' houses, it's home to bed.LSC- Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Cats; Pumpkin; Carving (Decorative arts);
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Modern farmhouse style : 250+ ways to harmonize rustic charm with contemporary living.
Move over, shabby chic: The new farmhouse look is all about clean lines and modern shapes, paired with rustic textures and clever upcycled decor ideas from the country life. With Modern Farmhouse Style, you can now achieve that farmhouse aesthetic in your own homeno matter where you reside.- Subjects: Interior decoration.; Farmhouses; Decoration and ornament, Rustic.; Country furniture.; House furnishings.;
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- Snakes / by Wood, Selina.;
The world of snakes -- Snakes in the wild -- Snakes as pets -- Starter snakes -- Choosing your snake -- Handling your snake -- Creating a home -- Tank accessories -- Feeding your pet -- Keeping the tank clean -- Snake bites -- Signs of sickness -- A snake's life."Advice for kids on how to choose and care for a pet snake, including housing, diet, and keeping snakes healthy"--Provided by publisher.- Subjects: Snakes as pets; Snakes;
- © 2009., Smart Apple Media,
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- Maggie's treasure / by Lappano, Jon-Erik,1983-; Hatanaka, Kellen,1987-;
Maggie finds treasure wherever she goes. Sometimes it<U+2019>s a button, a feather or a shiny stone, she picks it up and takes it home. At first the neighbors and city workers are grateful to Maggie for cleaning up; the mayor even gives her an award. But over time Maggie<U+2019>s collection grows bigger and bigger, until it spills out of her house and garden in an unsightly mess. Her parents tell her “Enough treasure!” and eventually even Maggie realizes that something must be done. Finally, inspired by a bird outside her window, she finds a way to share her treasure that enchants and transforms the entire neighborhood.LSC- Subjects: Treasure troves; Cities and towns; Imagination; Generosity;
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- The housemaid is watching / by McFadden, Freida,author.;
""You must be our new neighbors!" Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter's hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make a promise. We finally have a family home. My past is far, far behind us. And I'll do anything to keep it that way ... I used to clean other people's houses - now, I can't believe this home is actually mine. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where my kids can play. My husband and I saved for years to give our children the life they deserve. Even though I'm wary of our new neighbor Mrs. Lowell, when she invites us over for dinner it's our chance to make friends. Her maid opens the door wearing a white apron, her hair in a tight bun. I know exactly what it's like to be in her shoes. But her cold stare gives me chills ... The Lowells' maid isn't the only strange thing on our street. I'm sure I see a shadowy figure watching us. My husband leaves the house late at night. And when I meet a woman who lives across the way, her words chill me to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors. Did I make a terrible mistake moving my family here? I thought I'd left my darkest secrets behind. But could this quiet suburban street be the most dangerous place of all?"--- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Family secrets; Neighbors; Secrecy; Spouses; Women household employees;
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- Garfield and friends. [videorecording] / by Berger, Gregg,1950-voice actor.; Goyette, Desiree,voice actor.; Huge, Tom,voice actor.; Music, Lorenzo,voice actor.; Welker, Frank,voice actor.; television adaptation of (work):Davis, Jim,1945 July 28-Garfield.; Public Media Distribution,publisher.;
Voices: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, Desiree Goyette, Frank Welker.Everyone loves Garfield, the fat, orange, opinionated cat who was the star of the classic Saturday morning animated television series. Kids and adults alike will howl with laughter over Garfield's side-splitting antics with his gullible owner, Jon, his not-too-bright pooch pal, Odie, and his barnyard friends from U.S. Acres.G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; stereophonic.- Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Television comedies.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Garfield (Fictitious character); Cats; Dogs;
- For private home use only.
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- Home detox : make your home a healthier place for everyone who lives there / by Chace, Daniella,author.; Fuhrman, Joel,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Daniella Chace, a professional toxicologist and health writer, teaches readers how to identify potential toxins in the household, with an easy-to-follow, room-by-room evaluation. She explains the connection between toxins in everyday objects and chronic health issues, and offers strategies for eliminating toxins, along with easy recipes for effective homemade cleaning solutions"--- Subjects: Dwellings; Household supplies; Housekeeping; Housing and health.;
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