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"The perfect holiday gift for animal lovers." - Publisher's Weekly This Christmas mystery, featuring criminal defense lawyer Andy Carpenter and his faithful golden retriever, Tara, showcases Rosenfelt's trademark humor and larger-than-life characters. Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter doesn't usually stop to help others, but seeing a dog next to a homeless man inspires him to give the pair some money to help. It's just Andy's luck that things don't end there. Soon after Andy's encounter with them, man and dog are attacked in the middle of the night on the street. The dog defends its new owner, and the erstwhile attacker is bitten but escapes. But the dog is quarantined and the man, Don Carrigan, is heartbroken. Andy's wife Laurie can't resist helping the duo after learning Andy has met them before... it's the Christmas season after all. In a matter of days Don and his dog Zoey are living above Andy's garage and become two new additions to the family. It's not until Andy accidentally gives away his guest's name during an interview that things go awry; turns out Don is wanted for a murder that happened two years ago. Don not only claims he's innocent, but that he had no idea that he was wanted for a crime he has no knowledge of in the first place. It's up to Andy to exonerate his new friend, if he doesn't get pulled into the quagmire first. David Rosenfelt's signature wit, charm, and cleverness are back again in this most exciting installment yet.

A fun first concept book from Priddy Books with brightly colored felt-trimmed pages and photographic images.Babies will love to feel the soft felt edges as they turn the pages of this first animals book. The front cover also features a felt touch-and-feel which will stimulate young children's senses and encourage them to discover the world with their hands.With a fascinating photograph on every page and lots of first animal words to help children build their early vocabulary.Also available: Words, Numbers, and Colors.

Celebrate, reflect, and cherish the Bible throughout the year with Priddy Books' Bible Word a Week, a great way to share the Bible with the whole family. Each week, turn the page with your little one to discover a new word from the Bible with a simple definition, a sweet illustration, and an explanation of how it connects to the Bible, including the relevant chapter and verse. Together, reflect on the prompt--what will you share this week? How do you show love toward others?Each word is accompanied with a beautifully-illustrated, full-color picture that young children will engage with as they discover messages from the Bible.The easel format makes it easy to display each word all week in a classroom, at home, or in church. Bible Word a Week is the perfect introduction to the Bible for little ones.

Key Skills for Kids: Reading and Writing is the launch of a fantastic new learning series for children in Grade 1 from Priddy Books.The 128-page paperback workbook is jam-packed with different reading and writing activities focussing on topics such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, and more. Every exercise has been developed with an educational consultant specifically for this age group. The difficulty level increases throughout the book making it suitable for a range of different abilities.The simple clear layouts and quirky illustrations are ideal for home learning as they encourage even the most reluctant learner to engage with the subjects. Each page also includes simple hints and tips for more detail. At the back of the book there is a fold-out certificate to give to your child on completion of the book, as well as over 100 reward stickers which can be used on each page once the activities are completed, or just for fun!Publishing alongside Key Skills for Kids: Math in May 2023.

Children can build on the skills they learn at school from home with Key Skills for Kids: Math, one of two titles being launched by Priddy Books as a fantastic new learning series for children in Grade 1.The 128-page paperback workbook is jam-packed with different numeracy activities such as addition, subtraction, fractions, and more. Every exercise has been developed with an educational consultant specifically for this age group to ensure it is in line with the curriculum. The difficulty level increases throughout the book making it suitable for a range of abilities.The simple clear layouts and quirky illustrations make learning fun!

An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.Heard about the lizard that shoots blood from its eyes? Or the ancient Romans who used pee as mouthwash? Did you know that going on a roller coaster can cure kidney stones?In this compendium of obscure facts readers will be treated to baffling knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters including geography, space, and history, a team of experts has scoured the world to find the silliest and most pointless facts that it has to offer.Accompanied by hilarious illustrations, kids will meet the prehistoric camel with no humps, the tortoises that went to the Moon (and came back again), and dancing cave people. They will learn crucial life skills like how to walk on custard and how to unboil an egg by spinning it 5,000 times a minute. And they will read the heartwarming story of a court jester called Roland the Farter - can you guess what his special skill was?(SPOILER: the information in this book isn't really useless. It will inspire, shock, and amuse the reader - and maybe spark an interest that will last a lifetime. It just won't help you with any exams!)

Discover the coolest females animals in the natural world with biologist Dr. Carly Anne York.Male lions are often referred to as the "Kings of the Jungle" because they are thought to be the strongest, bravest, and fiercest animals in the world. This is a myth. In fact, it's the lionesses that are out hunting together and taking down large animals to feed their entire pack, including the males!In this illustrated animal book, filled with fun facts and incredible artwork from Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong, readers will be inspired by other examples of girls getting it done. They'll meet orca grandmothers who are in command of their pods, sex-changing clownfish, and backflipping female ants. They'll be stunned by the female blanket octopus, who is 80 times bigger than the males of the species, and be left gobsmacked by an entirely female species of lizard!Packed with groundbreaking science and stunning illustrations, Queens of the Jungle is the perfect book for kids who love learning about animals.

A spellbinding YA fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathryn Purdie, where fairy tales come to life with dark, deadly twists."Tell me again, Grandmère, the story of how I die."The Midnight Forest. The Fanged Creature. Two fortune-telling cards that spell an untimely death for 17-year-old Clara. Despite the ever-present warning from her fortune-teller grandmother, Clara embarks on a dangerous journey into the deadly Forest Grimm to procure a magical book-Sortes Fortunae, the Book of Fortunes-with the power to reverse the curse on her village and save her mother.Years ago, when the villagers whispered their deepest desires to the book, its pages revealed how to obtain them. All was well until someone used the book for an evil purpose-to kill another person. Afterward, the branches of the Forest Grimm snatched the book away, the well water in Grimm's Hollow turned rancid, and the crops died from disease. The villagers tried to make amends with the forest, but every time someone crossed its border, they never returned.Now, left with no alternative, Clara and her close friend, Axel-who is fated never to be with her-have set their minds to defying fate and daring to accomplish what no one else has been able to before. But the forest-alive with dark, deadly twists on some of our most well-known fairy tales-has a mind of its own.

Serious solvers know that the puzzles in the New York Times get harder as the week goes on. From an easy Monday to a not so easy Friday puzzle, this brand new collection is sure to challenge you with every passing day. Features: * 200 weekday New York Times crosswords* Edited by crossword great Will Shortz* Puzzles range from fairly easy to fairly hard and everything in between.

Seashells of the World is an introduction to the world of marine seashells, emphasizing the most attractive and best-known species. This guide will help you to:-Identify-Classify-Understand the beautiful shells you see and collectNo other animals are so widely collected, traded, or bought and sold because of their beauty and rarity.

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:- Physical and chemical properties- Origins and geologic significance- Gems and semiprecious stones- How to find and collect specimensIllustrated in full color throughout, Rocks, Gems and Minerals is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors!

The basis for the hit TV series Gangland Undercover!Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws presents the gripping account from an ex-con who went undercover to help the ATF infiltrate three of America's most violent biker gangs.Despite lacking any experience with motorcycle gangs, Charles Falco infiltrated three of America's deadliest biker gangs: the Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws. In separate investigations that spanned years and coasts, Falco risked his life, suffering a fractured neck and a severely torn shoulder, working deep under cover to bring violent sociopaths to justice. His dedication was profound; Falco spent almost three years infiltrating the Vagos gang and rose to second in command of the Victorville, California chapter. He even served time in San Bernardino's Murder Unit and endured solitary confinement to protect his cover and the investigations. Falco recorded confessions of gangland-style killings and nearly became a target himself before he sought refuge in the Witness Protection Program. But discontent to remain on the sidelines and motivated by a strong sense of duty, Falco eventually left the Program and volunteer his talents again to infiltrate the Mongols and Outlaws, rising in rank to Vice President of the Petersburg, Virginia Outlaws chapter.His efforts culminated in sixty two arrests of members for various crimes, including assault and murder. Executing one of this country's most successful RICO prosecutions and effectively crippling the criminal enterprise, Falco's engrossing narrative of the dangers of the biker underworld harkens back to Hunter S. Thompson's classic Hell's Angels, vividly recounting a life undercover.