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Modern HomeMaker : creative ideas for stylish living / by Inch, Sarah Rose,author.;
"The role of homemaker takes on a whole new meaning with this modern guide that offers hands-on décor advice for creative homeowners. Learn how to create a relaxed home atmosphere that doesn't skimp on style. Get decorating advice for every major room in the home. Transform 20 spaces in the home with step-by-step styling projects. Be inspired with entertaining ideas for dinner parties, outdoor living, kid's parties, and more. Keep your home stocked up and organized with the author's preformatted lists and planning tools. Creating a beautiful home doesn't have to cost a fortune. Simply follow the simple ideas in this book and infuse them with the furniture pieces you love, vintage accents, fresh florals, and, of course, cherished items that are meaningful to your family. Make life beautiful, make a design statement, and make yourself at home with the Modern HomeMaker."--
Subjects: Home economics.; House furnishings.; Housekeeping.; Interior decoration.;

Murder in the book lover's loft / by Adams, Ellery,author.;
Storyton Hall in Virginia is the perfect getaway for booklovers, but when resort manager Jane Steward tries to take a quick break of her own, it leads to a real-life mystery that's far from relaxing ... Jane and her fiancé, Edwin, are headed to the North Carolina coast for a much-needed vacation. Their harborside loft has floor-to-ceiling bookcases and breathtaking views, but Jane's hopes of exploring the town with her man are stymied when Edwin steps on a stingray. Things take an even less romantic turn when Jane stumbles across a dead body ... Instead of taking leisurely beach strolls, Jane is suddenly on a literary chase through time, unearthing a dark secret in her family tree that threatens all she holds dear back in Storyton. And it'll take a whole village to help her make amends for the past -- and stop a madman bent on exacting justice in the present.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Family secrets; Murder; Resorts;

Whale done / by Gibbs, Stuart,1969-;
The escape -- The inferno -- The beach -- The carcass -- The explosion -- Questions -- The patsy -- The suspects -- Garbarge -- The surf rat -- Public relations -- Sand -- The chase -- The victim -- Fish -- The fight -- Eavesdropping -- Sharky -- The thief -- The accomplice -- The premiere -- The deduction -- The hostage -- Epilogue: the pod.After an escaped kangaroo starts a fire that burns down his house, Teddy Fitzroy accepts an invitation to go to Malibu with his girlfriend, Summer, and her mother, Kandace. He's hoping to spend some time relaxing on the beach, but wherever Teddy goes, trouble isn't far behind. First, a massive dead whale has washed up on the beach--and before anyone can determine what killed it, it explodes. Doc, the head vet from FunJungle, suspects something fishy is going on and ropes Teddy and Summer into helping him investigate. Then, Teddy stumbles upon yet another mystery involving tons of stolen sand. And the paparazzi start spreading rumors about Summer dating a celebrity, leading Teddy to question their relationship. Without Summer as his trusted partner, can Teddy navigate the rough waters of this glitzy world and uncover what's going on?Ages 8-12.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Beaches; Stealing; Dating (Social customs);

Meet the Teen Titans! / by Rosen, Lucy.; Wolfram, Amy.;
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Subjects: Radio and television novels.; Superheroes;
© 2014., Little, Brown,

Murder at Gulls Nest A Novel [electronic resource] : by Kidd, Jess.aut; CloudLibrary;
From Jess Kidd, the bestselling author of Things in Jars who “is so good it isn’t fair” (Erika Swyler, nationally bestselling author), the first in a cozy mystery series about a former nun who searches for answers in a small seaside town after her pen pal mysteriously disappears. I believe every one of us at Gulls Nest is concealing some kind of secret. 1954: When her former novice’s dependable letters stop, Nora Breen asks to be released from her vows. Haunted by a line in Frieda’s letter, Nora arrives at Gulls Nest, a charming hotel in Gore-on-Sea in Kent. A seaside town, a place of fresh air and relaxed constraints, is the perfect place for a new start. Nora hides her identity and pries into the lives of her fellow guests. But when a series of bizarre murders rattles the occupants of Gulls Nest it’s time to ask if a dark past can ever really be left behind.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Amateur Sleuth; Cozy; Crime;
© 2025., Atria Books,

Easy yoga for easing pain [videorecording] / by Baynard, John.; Cappy, Peggy.; PBS Distribution (Firm); Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.); WGBH Educational Foundation.;
Instructor: Peggy Cappy.Instructor Peggy Cappy leads participants through easy yoga poses for upper and lower body while seated, standing poses for hips and legs with the aid of a chair (if needed), and relaxation and meditation.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Hatha yoga.; Pain; Pain;
© c2012., Distributed by PBS Distribution,

Light & breezy knitwear : 15 modern patterns for tanks, tees, skirts & other warm-weather garments / by Ho, Joan(Knitwear designer),author.;
"Enjoy creating and styling your hand-knit fashion through the spring and summer months with these 15 standout patterns by modern knitwear designer Joan Ho. Each piece is thoughtfully designed with lightweight yarns, soft and airy silhouettes and feminine touches that make a statement. Look effortlessly elegant on a dinner date with the lace detailed Sakura ruffled top and skirt set. Lounge around or head to pickleball practice in Joan's one-of-a-kind "knitleisure" designs featuring the Iris Racerback Tank and Poppy Pocket Shorts. Or, dress in breathable, sexy open lacework with the Ivy Mesh Bralette or Mariposa Top, perfect for relaxing by the pool or dancing at a music festival. Plus, with inclusive sizing and features like adjustable straps and drawstrings, these patterns ensure a stylish, personalized fit for each garment. You'll love soaking up the sun in beautiful, boutique-worthy pieces you made yourself"--Back cover.
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Fancy work.; Knitting.; Knitting;

My kind of Christmas / by Carr, Robyn.;
The Riordan brothers may have a reputation for being rough-and-tumble, but Patrick has always been the gentle, sweet-natured one. These days, his easygoing manner is being tested by his high-octane career as a navy pilot. But for the Riordan brothers, when the going gets tough-- the tough find the love of a good woman. Except the woman who has caught Patrick's attention is Jack Sheridan's very attractive niece. Angie LeCroix comes to Virgin River to spend Christmas relaxing, away from her well-intentioned but hovering mother. Yet instead of freedom, she gets Jack Sheridan. If her uncle had his way, she'd never go out again. And certainly not with rugged, handsome Patrick Riordan. But Angie has her own idea of the kind of Christmas she wants-- and the kind of man! Patrick and Angie thought they wanted to be left alone this Christmas-- until they meet each other. Then they want to be left alone "together." But the Sheridan and Riordan families have different plans for Patrick and Angie-- and for Christmas, Virgin River-style!
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Air pilots; Mothers and daughters;

Breaking news / by Michaels, Fern.;
Teresa "Toots" Amelia Loudenberry is extending her stay in Charleston to help care for her ailing housekeeper, Bernice. Here in her beloved hometown, the air is rich with the scent of azaleas and honeysuckle and there's always a pitcher of sweet tea (or something a little stronger) close to hand. Not that the ladies have much time for relaxing. Ida's new line of cosmetics, "Seasoned," is about to launch, and Toots, Mavis, and Sophia are relishing their new careers as models. Most exciting of all, Toots's daughter, Abby, is getting married. Toots has her hands full, especially when Abby's criminal ex-boss resurfaces and the bride-to-be jeopardizes her big day in order to catch him. Toots is so busy taking care of the upcoming nuptials that she's blindsided by her own unexpected romance. After eight husbands, she's sworn never to get involved again. But every godmother, fairy or otherwise, loves a story that ends with happily-ever-after ...
Subjects: Love stories.; Cosmetics; Friendship; Man-woman relationships; Models (Persons); Supervisors; Weddings;
© c2012., Kensington Publishing Corp.,

The ghost of Christmas past / by Bowen, Rhys,author.;
"Semi-retired private detective Molly Murphy Sullivan is suffering from depression after a miscarriage following her adventure in San Francisco during the earthquake of 1906. She and her husband, Daniel, are invited for Christmas at a mansion on the Hudson, and they gratefully accept, expecting a peaceful and relaxing holiday season. Not long after they arrive, however, they start to feel the tension in the house's atmosphere. Then they learn that the host couple's young daughter wandered out into the snow ten years ago and was never seen again. Molly can identify with the mother's pain at never knowing what happened to her child and wants to help, but there is so little to go on. No ransom note. No body ever found. But Molly slowly begins to suspect that the occupants of the house know more than they are letting on. Then, on Christmas Eve, there is a knock at the door and a young girl stands there. 'I'm Charlotte,' she says. 'I've come home'"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Murphy, Molly (Fictitious character); Women private investigators; Christmas;

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