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Every time I go on vacation, someone dies : a novel / by Mack, Catherine,author.;
"Ten days, eight suspects, six cities, five authors, three bodies ... one trip to die for. "Quick, captivating, and oh-so-much-fun! This delicious mystery is as spellbinding as Knives Out."-Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of the Finlay Donovan series. All that bestselling author Eleanor Dash wants is to get through her book tour in Italy and kill off her main character, Connor Smith, in the next in her Vacation Mysteries series-is that too much to ask? Clearly, because when an attempt is made on the real Connor's life-the handsome but infuriating con man she got mixed up with ten years ago and now can't get out of her life-Eleanor's enlisted to help solve the case. Contending with literary rivals, rabid fans, a stalker-and even her ex, Oliver, who turns up unexpectedly-theories are bandied about, and rivalries, rifts, and broken hearts are revealed. But who's really trying to get away with murder? Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies is the irresistible and hilarious series debut from Catherine Mack, introducing bestselling fictional author Eleanor Dash on her Italian book tour that turns into a real-life murder mystery, as her life starts to imitate the world in her books"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Authors; Book industries and trade; Murder; Women authors;
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The bookshop [videorecording] / by Banacolocha, Jaume,film producer.; Coixet, Isabel,film director,screenwriter.; Kneafsey, Honor,actor.; Mortimer, Emily,actor.; Nighy, Bill,1949-actor.; Tremayne, Hunter,actor.; Greenwich Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Hunter Tremayne, Honor Kneafsey, Michael Fitzgerald, Frances Barber, James Lance.England, 1959. Free-spirited widow Florence Green (Emily Mortimer, Mary Poppins Returns) follows her lifelong dream by opening a bookshop in a conservative coastal town. While bringing about a cultural awakening through works by Ray Bradbury and Vladimir Nabokov, she earns the polite but ruthless opposition of a local grand dame (Patricia Clarkson, Sharp Objects) and the support of a reclusive, book-loving widower (Bill Nighy, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel). As Florence's obstacles amass, she reminds herself that a town without a bookshop is no town at all. Based on Penelope Fitzgerald's acclaimed novel, The Bookshop is an elegant rendering of personal resolve and the battle for the soul of a community.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG; for some thematic elements, language, and brief smoking.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Booksellers and bookselling; Bookstores; Widows; Women in the book industries and trade;
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Hell of a book : or, the altogether factual, Wholly Bona Fide story of a big dreams, hard luck, American-Made Mad Kid / by Mott, Jason,author.;
"From a New York Times bestselling author, an astounding work of fiction, both incredibly funny and heartfelt, asking readers to embrace the fantastical in order to get to the heart of racism, police violence, and the hidden costs exacted upon not only Black Americans, but America as a whole"--
Subjects: Road fiction.; Social problem fiction.; African Americans; Authors; Book industries and trade; Fictitious characters; Murder; Police; Racism;
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Invent & wander : the collected writings of Jeff Bezos / by Bezos, Jeffrey,author.; Isaacson, Walter,writer of introduction.;
"In this collection of Jeff Bezos's writings--his unique and strikingly original annual shareholder letters, plus numerous speeches and interviews that provide insight into his background, his work, and the evolution of his ideas--you'll gain an insider's view of the why and how of his success. Spanning a range of topics across business and public policy, from innovation and customer obsession to climate change and outer space, this book provides a rare glimpse into how Bezos thinks about the world and where the future might take us."--A collection of writings by the founder and CEO of Amazon includes a selection of Bezos's unusual annual shareholder letters, speeches, and interviews that offer insight into his background, his professional approaches, and the evolutions of his ideas.
Subjects: Bezos, Jeffrey; Bezos, Jeffrey; Amazon.com (Firm); Book industries and trade; Booksellers and bookselling; Businesspeople; Businesspeople; Creative thinking.; Electronic commerce.; Entrepreneurship.; Internet bookstores.; Success.;
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Ducks [graphic novel] : two years in the oil sands / by Beaton, Kate,1983-author,illustrator.;
Katie heads out west to take advantage of Alberta's oil rush-part of the long tradition of East Coasters who seek gainful employment elsewhere when they can't find it in the homeland they love so much. Katie encounters the harsh reality of life in the oil sands, where trauma is an everyday occurrence yet is never discussed. Beaton's natural cartooning prowess is on full display as she draws colossal machinery and mammoth vehicles set against a sublime Albertan backdrop of wildlife, northern lights, and boreal forest. Her first full length graphic narrative, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands is an untold story of Canada: a country that prides itself on its egalitarian ethos and natural beauty while simultaneously exploiting both the riches of its land and the humanity of its people.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Biographical comics.; Beaton, Kate, 1983-; Oil sands; Petroleum industry and trade;
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Canada : the land / by Kalman, Bobbie,1947-;
Describes the geography, natural resources, trade and industry, cities, people, transportation, agriculture, and environment of Canada.LSC
© c2010., Crabtree Pub.,
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Fashion forward : striving for sustainable style / by Delisle, Raina.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index."Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle grade readers, this book explores the social and environmental issues in the fashion industry and how kids can make it more sustainable"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Clothing and dress; Clothing trade;
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The future of packaging : from linear to circular / by Szaky, Tom,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Tom Szaky sets out to do the impossible - eliminate all waste. This book paints a future of a "circular economy" that relies on responsible reuse and recycling to propel the world towards eradicating overconsumption and waste"--
Subjects: Package goods industry; Packaging waste; Sustainable development.;
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Rock your rental : style, design, and marketing tips to boost your bookings / by Palmisano, Joanne,author.; Palmisano, Rosanne,1966-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A fun how-to guide to help vacation rental owners create big designs on small budgets By 2020, vacation rentals are expected to surpass the hotel industry. But with so much competition, how do property owners stand out? In Rock Your Rental, the Palmisano sisters offer their unique design ideas to upgrade your space from sometimes-booked to a sought-after lodging destination. Full of inspiration, DIY projects, marketing tips, and gorgeous before-and-after photos, this book is essential reading for innkeepers, bed-and-breakfast owners, and hotel hosts-and especially for vacation rental owners who use sites such as Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, and Booking.com. A witty, go-to handbook with actionable tips, examples, and ideas, Rock Your Rental is an essential resource for property owners who want to increase their bookings, profits, and the happiness of their customers"--
Subjects: Interior decoration.; Real estate investment.; Rental housing; Vacation rentals;
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You never know [text (large print)] : a memoir / by Selleck, Tom,1945-author.; Henican, Ellis,author.;
An American icon and famed actor brings us on his uncharted but serendipitous journey to the top in Hollywood, clearing up misconceptions; sharing dozens of never-before-told stories from both his personal and professional lives; and offering a truly fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Large print books.; Personal narratives.; Selleck, Tom, 1945-; Actors;
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