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"Detective Elise King investigates a man's disappearance in a seaside town where the locals and weekenders are at odds with each other in this rich and captivating new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Widow. Elise King is a successful and ambitious detective--or she was before a medical leave left her unsure if she'd ever return to work. She now spends most days watching the growing tensions in her small seaside town of Ebbing--the...
83) Jackpot
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When Peter Barrington and Ben Bachetti come under threat while working at a film festival abroad, Teddy Fay is lured to the glittering city of Macau to resolve the problem. He'll soon come to find that world of posh casinos, luxurious developments, and boundless wealth has a dark underbelly of crime and political intrigue . . . and that the biggest players behind the scenes may be far closer to home than anticipated. With international deals and private...
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"Meet kids who share how they celebrate holidays all year long--perfect for discussions about de-centering winter holidays!"--
Who says the holidays only happen in the winter? Every day’s a holiday when you live in a world as diverse as ours! From Juneteenth to Vesak, and Yom Kippur to Día de las Muertos, the festivities never end. Come and join us and learn about eighteen holidays celebrated by a diverse group of children in this inviting...
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"Steven and the Crystal Gems are recruited by Mayor Dewey to help clean up the boardwalk before their new summer festival - but who is behind these acts of vandalism? As Steven and his friends investigate, they'll discover the culprits are their own kind of monstrous mess. Saving the day will be a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it!"--Provided by publisher.
88) Soul lanterns
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Twelve-year-old Nozomi's understanding of the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 is transformed when she learns how those she knows and loves were affected by the event. Includes author's notes.
89) Celebrations!
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A calendar of celebrations which describes holidays and festivals of all major religions and cultures from around the world. Includes original photography.
93) It's Diwali!
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What's the most important holiday in India? It's Diwali! This celebration is also known as the festival of lights. Learn what people do to celebrate this special holiday.
95) A medieval feast
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Describes the preparation and celebration of a medieval feast held at an English manor house entertaining royal guests.
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"Discover a world of celebrations! This entertaining book introduces kids to 14 holidays, from Brazilian carnival, Chinese New Year, Bastille Day, and the Cherry Blossom Festival to Purim, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Day of the Dead, and Halloween. As in the popular What's On Your Plate?, each spread showcases a different holiday, offering background, cultural context, vocabulary words, photographs, and instructions for festive projects."--Publisher's description....
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When Lin Yi is sent to the market for the things his mother needs, he must bargain well in order to have money left for the lantern he wants for the Moon Festival. Includes information on the Moon Fairy and Chinese markets as well as step-by-step instructions for creating a paper lantern.