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What's a vacation without a little mystery? When retired detective, Mayra Beeweather, takes a much needed vacation on a riverboat cruise to visit some ancient ruins, things do not go as planned. One of the passengers has gone missing, and Mayra is the only detective on board who can investigate. Armed with her trusty Bag of Infinite Cats, she jumps into a case that may not be, at all, what it appears.
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In this illustrated picture book set in 1952, a young Métis girl anticipates the arrival of electricity in her small town. The river glowed with lights for the first time.
On a cold winter morning in 1952, Patsy Lamondin wakes to the day electricity will finally be connected to her small town along the Magnetawan River.
Patsy and her siblings buzz with excitement, eagerly awaiting the ceremony being held at the center of town. The Lamondins have...
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In this new standalone story set in the world of The Anvil of the World and The House of the Stag, two teenagers join the crew of a huge river barge after their mother drowns.
The girl and her half-breed younger brother try to make the barge their new home. As the great boat proceeds up the long river, we see a panorama of cities and cultures, and begin to perceive patterns in the pirate attacks that happen so frequently in the river cities. Eliss,...
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"'THE WATER OF THE RIVER DEO' by PADMASREE MAZUMDAR is a
magnificent account of the lives of Sylheti people living in North Tripura. The
reconstruction of their livelihood, their inclination to their culture and heritage,
their festivals and folklore, their desire, delight and agony, the effect of emigration
and urbanization...everything is wonderfully portrayed by the novelist. The fates of
common folks are somehow connected to the river. The...
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The beloved author of The Summer House pens another touching and tender story of hearth and home.
"With an agile mastery of multiple story lines and an uncanny knack for creating sympathetic characters, Willett winsomely creates congenial worlds that welcome loyal fans and new readers with ease."-Booklist on Echoes of the Dance
As summer beckons, Evie's family gathers once more at the beautiful old riverside house they all adore. But when Evie discovers...
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Merideth Gardner is about to give up on her dream of working for a city paper when fate intervenes. Tall, handsome billionaire Ian Stirling has just offered her the job of a lifetime … and all she has to do is pretend to be in love with him.Seven days. That's all Ian needs to convince his grandfather that he's given up his philandering ways. Then Meredith will get her payment - a job at the Daily Herald.Everything changes when the story of a missing...
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In the tradition of Louis L'Amour's Sackett series, the Underhill novels chronicle the dramatic saga of one man's life--a life that follows the days of the early American frontier, of the men and women who came together as friends, family, and enemies, and of the pioneers who pushed westward into the raging violence of the Indian wars.
His name was Bushrod Underhill, a son of the Cumberland mountains, inheritor of a pioneer spirit and a restless...
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Embark on a transformative journey with Ripple, the lazy river who discovers the joy of flowing freely and the importance of progress. From the acclaimed children's series "From Shadows to Sunlight: Tales of Transformation," this delightful story will not only entertain but also impart valuable life lessons to your young reader. Specially Designed for Young ReadersMinimal illustrations to focus on text and stimulate imagination.Large, easy-to-read...
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While the Civil War raged in the east, the Platte River Raids would begin an entirely new battle for the American West. In July of 1864, Northern Plains Indians in Idaho Territory (Wyoming) appeared to be on a warpath to cease all emigrant travel on the Bozeman, Oregon, and Overland Trails by any means. On a signal, hundreds of warriors launched a series of attacks and robberies on unsuspecting emigrants through the winding "Black Hills." Shots rang...
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For several years, Ryan Schnurr watched media coverage of Lake Erie algae blooms with a growing sense of unease. An Indiana native, he wanted to learn more about role of the Maumee River in the lake's environmental woes: the Maumee is Lake Erie's largest tributary and the center of the largest watershed in the region, spanning more than 6,600 square miles of land. So in the summer of 2016, Schnurr walked and canoed the length of the river from its...
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When we came back out of the cookhouse, someone yelled, "Your house is on fire!" and pointed to the small logged-off canyon that separated our place from the other houses in the camp. I remember a column of black smoke, probably from the tar paper the mill owners used for roofing.
By the time we drove back to the house, it was pretty much gone. Everything my parents owned was destroyed: clothes, dishes, hunting rifles, fishing poles, canned goods,...
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Backpacking in Belize 1983, Guyana 1990 and Ecuador 1997 - It was unbelievable that I was on a jungle river in a torrid rain in Guyana. I felt compelled to look through the veil of water pouring down the front of my face and bouncing on the waves of the river. I watched the greenery glisten and dance with the rain. The thatched huts, barely discernible in the distance, looked like small fortresses. I breathed deeply. It was a privilege to feel and...
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"I was not born but given life."
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In the mystical heart of a land whispered by the River and the Oak, stands the guardian of history – the Standing Stone. The Tale of the Standing Stone by debut author Liam White is a captivating journey through time, exploring themes of friendship, loss, and redemption.
From the days when clans roamed and the night sky was a canvas of stories, to the quiet when the land forgot its past, the Standing Stone...
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"Adventuring Along the World's Great Rivers" is a mesmerizing exploration of our planet's lifelines, taking readers on an immersive journey along the most iconic waterways. From the verdant Amazon Rainforest to the historic Nile, the book unveils the diverse wonders and cultural tapestry flourishing along these mighty rivers. Each chapter is a literary voyage, rich in facts, figures, and vivid descriptions, inviting readers to traverse landscapes,...
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Monty saw some young boys playing with matches and lighting a fire in the bush, even though they knew they shouldn't be doing it!
When the fire got worse, and one of the boys, Andy, fell in its path as he tried to escape it, Monty had to quickly take his family to the safety of the river nearby as the boy's father ran to help his frightened son.
What happened to Andy?
What lesson did he and the other boys learn?
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The Abolition of Man is a masterful commentary on objective truth and the dangers of relativism by the British scholar and apologist, C. S. Lewis. Composed in the middle of a world wracked by war and threatened by totalitarianism during the mid-twentieth century, Lewis warned against the ideologies leading to destruction which he saw creeping into his own society.Lewis' warnings are particularly salient today. This collection of essays explores the...
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A prophetess steals from the Boatman of the Dead to regain her powers. A god who has never known human emotion falls in love. Guilt, fear, passion and revenge ripple through this collection of dark tales shrouded in a darker love story. The river Styx separates the living from the underworld. To cross it, the dead must pay the ferryman. Some are lucky, buried with coins on their eyelids to buy their passage. Some arrive unprepared. For them, their...
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"Poetry in Mt. Hamiguitan: Voices from the Davao Oriental Writers is an anthology celebrating this beautiful province's unique culture, history, and soul. As the birthplace of talented poets and writers, Davao Oriental's literary scene has gradually flourished, reflecting the resilience and beauty of its people.
This poetry book is an invitation to immerse oneself in the poetic journey of the unheard voices from the Southern part of the Davao...
19) The Boatman
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Three women. Three stories. One pub where it all begins.
For Quinn, Ella, and Rona, The Boatman is the perfect place for respite. It's the oldest pub in town and has been offering solace and comfort to those in peril for centuries.
Quinn is hiding from her past when she meets the captivating Murray.
Ella is running from her nightmares and the tragedy they predict.
And Rona is on the cusp of a spinetingling new ability.
But there are strange murmurs...
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When Falling in Love Gets Buried in the Lead...Ian Stirling, publisher of the Daily Herald, refuses to acknowledge his growing feelings for Merideth. But when she starts her first week at the Daily Herald as Ian's fake girlfriend and the story of a lifetime falls into her lap, he can't bury his feelings any longer.They have five more days according to their agreement, when the story steals her attention away from Ian.A missing woman with ties to Ian...
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