Author: Martha Freeman
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823428885
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
No one would actually send real diamonds to a dog, would they? Now that one of the gems is missing, first kids Cammie and Tessa Parks are no longer so sure that the big, fat diamonds on Hooligan's new collar are imitations. But how can they know for sure? Why would someone representing the president of a nearby country send a dog such a valuable gift? In this second book in the First Kids Mystery series, the president's daughters tackle a puzzling new case that casts suspicions on members of the White House staff.
The Case of the Diamond Dog Collar
Author: Martha Freeman
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823428885
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
No one would actually send real diamonds to a dog, would they? Now that one of the gems is missing, first kids Cammie and Tessa Parks are no longer so sure that the big, fat diamonds on Hooligan's new collar are imitations. But how can they know for sure? Why would someone representing the president of a nearby country send a dog such a valuable gift? In this second book in the First Kids Mystery series, the president's daughters tackle a puzzling new case that casts suspicions on members of the White House staff.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823428885
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
No one would actually send real diamonds to a dog, would they? Now that one of the gems is missing, first kids Cammie and Tessa Parks are no longer so sure that the big, fat diamonds on Hooligan's new collar are imitations. But how can they know for sure? Why would someone representing the president of a nearby country send a dog such a valuable gift? In this second book in the First Kids Mystery series, the president's daughters tackle a puzzling new case that casts suspicions on members of the White House staff.
The Book of Diamonds: Their History and Romance from Ancient India to Modern Times
Author: Joan Younger Dickinson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diamonds
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Includes a practical guide to cuts and carats.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diamonds
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Includes a practical guide to cuts and carats.
The Case of the Rock 'N' Roll Dog
Author: Martha Freeman
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823428869
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Most days Cammie is tired of being the daughter of the first female president of the United States and just wants her real life back. She's feeling the stress of having to be on display so often. Plus, her oversized and overly enthusiastic dog Hooligan keeps getting into trouble. That's why she's thrilled when her very favorite group, the famous teenage sensation called The Song Boys, is scheduled to perform at a literacy event at the White House. But when White House objects disappear, the event is in jeopardy. With some help from her younger sister Tessa and Hooligan, Cammie tackles the mystery—and helps save the concert.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823428869
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Most days Cammie is tired of being the daughter of the first female president of the United States and just wants her real life back. She's feeling the stress of having to be on display so often. Plus, her oversized and overly enthusiastic dog Hooligan keeps getting into trouble. That's why she's thrilled when her very favorite group, the famous teenage sensation called The Song Boys, is scheduled to perform at a literacy event at the White House. But when White House objects disappear, the event is in jeopardy. With some help from her younger sister Tessa and Hooligan, Cammie tackles the mystery—and helps save the concert.
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches I: 1900-1904
Author: Bill Peschel
Publisher: Bill Peschel
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Welcome to 223B Baker Street! The debut of Sherlock Holmes in the pages of The Strand magazine introduced one of fiction’s most memorable heroes. Arthur Conan Doyle’s spellbinding tales of mystery and detection, along with Holmes’ deep friendship with Doctor Watson, touched the hearts of fans worldwide, and inspired imitations, parodies, songs, art, even erotica, that continues to this very day. “Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches: 1900-1904” collects more than 55 pieces — short stories, poems, newspaper clippings, and cartoons — all published during the opening years of Conan Doyle’s literary career. Included are works by Mark Twain, P.G. Wodehouse, Bret Harte, and more. Also included are many of the original illustrations and more than 200 footnotes identifying obscure words, historical figures, and events that readers were familiar with at the time. Peschel Press’ 223B Casebook Series is dedicated to publishing the fanfiction created by amateur and professional writers during Conan Doyle’s lifetime. Each book covers a particular era, publication, or writer, and includes lively mini-essays containing insights into the work, Conan Doyle, and those who were inspired by him.
Publisher: Bill Peschel
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Welcome to 223B Baker Street! The debut of Sherlock Holmes in the pages of The Strand magazine introduced one of fiction’s most memorable heroes. Arthur Conan Doyle’s spellbinding tales of mystery and detection, along with Holmes’ deep friendship with Doctor Watson, touched the hearts of fans worldwide, and inspired imitations, parodies, songs, art, even erotica, that continues to this very day. “Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches: 1900-1904” collects more than 55 pieces — short stories, poems, newspaper clippings, and cartoons — all published during the opening years of Conan Doyle’s literary career. Included are works by Mark Twain, P.G. Wodehouse, Bret Harte, and more. Also included are many of the original illustrations and more than 200 footnotes identifying obscure words, historical figures, and events that readers were familiar with at the time. Peschel Press’ 223B Casebook Series is dedicated to publishing the fanfiction created by amateur and professional writers during Conan Doyle’s lifetime. Each book covers a particular era, publication, or writer, and includes lively mini-essays containing insights into the work, Conan Doyle, and those who were inspired by him.
Truth
The Keystone
Corpse Suzette
Author: G. A. McKevett
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 0758289960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
When a plastic surgeon cuts and runs, a plus-sized PI takes on the case in this cozy mystery by the author of Murder à la Mode. Despite New Year’s resolutions to avoid irritating houseguests and nerve-wracking cases, California ex-cop-turned-private-detective Savannah Reid finds herself hosting her assistant’s cranky cousin. And that’s not all that stinks . . . Voluptuous and proud of it, Savannah can’t understand why any woman would diet in pursuit of beauty, never mind go under the knife. She likes herself just fine the way she is. Too bad her houseguest Abigail isn’t as content. She is livid that her cousin, Tammy, won her an extreme makeover at San Carmelita’s new luxury spa, Emerge. There’s barely time to worry about Abigail when one of Emerge’s owners, renowned plastic surgeon Suzette DuBois, goes missing. As she broadens her search, Savannah soon realizes that some of the employees at this temple of perfection harbor serious inner flaws. And when one of the suspects ends up dead, Savannah’s had enough. She’d love nothing more than to wrap up this case and make friends with a nice strawberry margarita. But first, she’ll have to stitch up a killer who cuts to the bone . . . Praise for Corpse Suzette: “A well-constructed mystery with several surprising twists that keep the reader guessing till the end.” —RT Book Reviews “Savannah’s as feisty as ever.” —Kirkus
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 0758289960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
When a plastic surgeon cuts and runs, a plus-sized PI takes on the case in this cozy mystery by the author of Murder à la Mode. Despite New Year’s resolutions to avoid irritating houseguests and nerve-wracking cases, California ex-cop-turned-private-detective Savannah Reid finds herself hosting her assistant’s cranky cousin. And that’s not all that stinks . . . Voluptuous and proud of it, Savannah can’t understand why any woman would diet in pursuit of beauty, never mind go under the knife. She likes herself just fine the way she is. Too bad her houseguest Abigail isn’t as content. She is livid that her cousin, Tammy, won her an extreme makeover at San Carmelita’s new luxury spa, Emerge. There’s barely time to worry about Abigail when one of Emerge’s owners, renowned plastic surgeon Suzette DuBois, goes missing. As she broadens her search, Savannah soon realizes that some of the employees at this temple of perfection harbor serious inner flaws. And when one of the suspects ends up dead, Savannah’s had enough. She’d love nothing more than to wrap up this case and make friends with a nice strawberry margarita. But first, she’ll have to stitch up a killer who cuts to the bone . . . Praise for Corpse Suzette: “A well-constructed mystery with several surprising twists that keep the reader guessing till the end.” —RT Book Reviews “Savannah’s as feisty as ever.” —Kirkus