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It''s leaf-peeping season in Cabot Cove, but for someone, it''s killing season! A quartet of friends from Florida have come to Maine to experience a New England autumn, complete with hiking in the woods and fishing. When one of them goes missing, the town rallies to find the presumably lost but otherwise safe tourist. But when newspaper editor Dan Andrews is biking on the trail along a ridge, he looks down and sees a leg caught in the branches of a tree. Count on Jessica Fletcher to uncover the secret reason the victim came to town... and how it led to her murder.

Cleopatra was born into a time when power struggles within her own kingdom of Egypt were magnified with the increasing dominance of Rome. As more and more kingdoms were conquered by the Roman Empire, Cleopatra faced challenges at home in Egypt. When her brother Ptolemy XIII stole the throne from her, Cleopatra knew she had to befriend Rome in order to protect Egypt. Working with Roman general Julius Caesar, she regained control of her empire and served her people well. After Caesar's death, Cleopatra joined with his friend Mark Antony to ensure the preservation of Egypt. Cleopatra is remembered as the resourceful and charming leader of Egypt who helped the kingdom prosper and maintain power at a time when much of the Mediterranean was in turmoil.

This fact-filled book covers all things Lunar New Year, from the Chinese Zodiac animals to the details of modern celebrations in busy cities like San Francisco, Vancouver, and London. During today's celebrations, children receive money from their elders in red envelopes and people exchange gifts. Some rituals that people do for Lunar New Year include spring cleaning, sweeping away bad luck, and wearing new clothes. Young readers will learn about the Lunar New Year traditions of China, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand in this book about the beloved holiday.

Billy the Kid has done it all. He's moved to Nashville, he's formed a band, and he's rocked from coast to coast. But there's one thing Billy hasn't done...dance on stage. Dancing makes him nervous. And dancing in front of an audience? No way. That all changes when Billy and his band nab an exciting gig as the opening act for Dolly Parton's Doggy Dance Pawty. Now, Billy is roping his friends into dance lessons. On the first day, he watches dogs whirl and twirl. But one dancer stands out: his dance teacher, Bella, who is as graceful as she is beautiful, with her auburn curls and a voice as sweet as pie. Soon, Billy is trying to win Bella's attention. But that's difficult when he's stumbling through dance moves and tripping over his paws. Can Billy nail the dance routine and catch Bella's eye, all before the big dance pawty?

Fox is a thief with morals - she steals from those who can afford it and only a little at that. She has no choice. Fox and her three closest companions were forced into indentured servitude to the Lady, a mysterious noble with widespread political power gained by questionable means, in order to pay off familial debts. While searching for an easy mark in town, Fox helps a handsome royal bodyguard fend off a would-be assassin''s attack on a prince''s life. But what started off as protecting the prince out of good conscience has now unwittingly embroiled this thief in a vast world of politics, high stakes, and romance. And though Fox longs to be free of her debts, she must decide if love is its own kind of cage.

Things are looking up for the Brew-ha Cafe, and Lila Macapagal can''t think of anything that could break the spell, especially with Valentine''s Day coming up - she can''t wait to celebrate with her boyfriend, Jae Park. Adding to the lovey-dovey atmosphere is Hana Lee, Shady Palms''s newest resident. She''s also Jae''s beloved cousin and chocolatier at Choco Noir, the latest addition to the town''s culinary offerings. Everything is coming into place for Hana, who left her old life in Minnesota behind to work at Choco Noir, owned by her best friend. Unfortunately, beneath the sweet surface of Shady Palms runs a bitter undercurrent, as a series of attacks against women-owned businesses in the area escalates from petty theft to assault and murder when Hana is found knocked unconscious inside Choco Noir, and the chocolate shop owner is put out of business - for good. With Hana left in a coma, a murderer hiding amongst them, and the safety of the women entrepreneurs of Shady Palms at risk, the Park brothers team up with the Brew-ha crew to put a stop to the villain before they strike again.

Well removed from London''s more curious eyes, the Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies strives toward one clandestine goal: to distract, disrupt, and discredit men in power who would seek to harm the advancement of women - by appropriate means, of course. When intrepid newspaper editor Miles Quincy starts to question the school''s intentions, the Academy appoints Penelope ''Nell'' Trewlove, one of their brightest graduates, to put this nuisance to rest. An easy enough mission, she supposes. Or it would be, if Miles wasn''t so fascinating - too fascinating to resist - and if Nell''s visit to London didn''t perfectly coincide with the murder of one of Miles''s reporters. When the inexorable claws of fate trap Nell and Miles in a compromising situation, they agree to an arrangement that will save their reputations while enabling them to investigate the story that led to a man''s death, as well as the surprising chemistry between them...s

Did you know there is an entire ecosystem right beneath our feet? Have you ever heard of the 'poop loop'? This graphic nonfiction title will both educate and excite young readers about the wonders (and creepiness!) of animals that live underground, including worms, beetles, armadillos, badgers, and even the tiniest of protozoa. Author and illustrator Lindsey Leigh continues her popular and humorous trilogy by introducing critters of all sizes in this fact-filled book about the dirt-dwelling creatures that contribute to the soil food web and are crucial to the health of the world. Join her on this graphic and grimy deep dive into The Dirt!

David McCampbell finally achieved his dream of active flight command when he was assigned to lead Fighter Squadron 15. But he had no idea what was really in store for him. With dizzying stakes, McCampbell and his men would ultimately help bring an end to the Pacific War. But when the squadron was established in 1943, most of its men were completely new to aerial combat. It was a shaky start for Air Group 15, with a string of deadly training crashes and an uncertain future. However, by the time the squadron formally entered World War II with a series of pulse-pounding island strikes, they were ready. Nicknamed ''Satan''s Playmates,'' during six critical months of combat, the squadron destroyed a record-setting 660 enemy planes across air and ground. Twenty six of the men-some barely out of their teenage years-would eventually become aces, ascending to an elite group of pilots and stamping their names in the history books. Expert military historian Stephen L. Moore places readers in the heart of the action, waiting with baited breath as pilots attempt to narrowly escape the clutches of the Japanese.

Mona Miller lives her life by platitudes: she''s just fine, thanks; all good; not a problem! Everything is right as rain-even if it''s all a lie. Everyone at the travel magazine where she works knows her as a team player (in other words, the one who won''t complain about the endless fluff pieces pushed her way). But, feeling snubbed after being passed over for a promotion, Mona jumps at an international assignment to Iceland, even though she''s woefully unprepared. She''s determined to prove her worth, though, and her can-do attitude will scale any glacier. But the freelance photographer paired with her is none other than Benjamin Carter. Ben, her childhood best friend who understood her even when her family didn''t. Ben, her first love-first everything. And Ben, the boy who ghosted her fourteen years ago and left her brokenhearted. There is a decade''s worth of resentment Mona needs to ignore if she wants to make it through this trip. She''ll put on her ''No worries!'' facade and hold Ben at a distance. But the more time they spend together, the more the ice around her heart melts. And as those old feelings spark back to life, Mona must decide if she''s willing to go on the biggest adventure of all.

Georgie may not have much in common with your average new mother, but she does have one thing: a new nanny she despises. Knowing she must find a nanny more suited to her young son, Georgie travels to London to see her old friend ZouZou, only to find her about to depart for a funeral, after the unexpected death of a young man. It quickly becomes clear there''s more than one mysterious death around town, when another friend, Georgie Gormsley, reveals he''s just returned from the funeral of a school friend, who seemingly drowned while swimming. And then Georgie''s best friend, Belinda, receives a telegram informing her that the son of family friends has died tragically. It begins to seem like too much of a coincidence to Georgie. Yet the victims didn''t seem to have any connection to one another. Georgie returns to ZouZou, who puts the final nail in the coffin - she''s sure that the deaths were not an accident and begs Georgie to solve the case. As Georgie begins investigating, she can''t help worrying that her own husband, Darcy, may be next. She begins to suspect there might be a serial killer at work and as she delves deeper into the case, realises that the young men may all share a link to a crime many years ago. Will Georgie solve the murders before it''s too late for Darcy, and manage to find the perfect nanny all at the same time?

Plenty of people consider Margaret Finch odd. Six-feet-tall and big-boned, she lives alone in a small cabin in the woods, drives a 20-year-old truck, and schedules her life so precisely you can tell the time and day of the week by the chore she is doing and what she is wearing. But the same attributes that cause her to be labelled eccentric - an obsessive attention to detail and the ability to organise almost anything - make her invaluable in her job as Research Assistant II to a talented and charismatic botanist. It''s those very same qualities, however, that also turn Margaret into a target after a surprising death shakes the small university where she works. Even as authorities claim the death appears to be from natural causes, Margaret fears it might be something more: a murder born of jealousy and dark secrets. With the aid of a newly hired and enigmatic night custodian, Margaret finds herself thrust into the role of detective, forcing her to consider that she may not be able to find the killer before the killer finds her. With a cast of quirky and likeable characters that one won''t soon forget, THE BOTANIST''S ASSISTANT is a delightful story of perseverance and the power in all of us to survive.

Learn 300 fun facts about carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, fossils, paleontology, and more in this epic book about dinosaurs for young readers!This book is packed with exciting information about dinosaurs! Learn 300 fascinating facts about these extinct wonders in this awesome book for dino lovers and armchair paleontologists of all ages. Author Stephen Krensky teaches kids about dinosaurs from the Paleozoic, Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and even includes information on modern museums that children can visit to see the fossils of these marvelous creatures.

Three Roads to Gettysburg shows how the seemingly unbeatable Robert E. Lee was defeated by a quiet, unassuming Union general named George Meade, a man who never wanted to be a soldier, and was selected by Lincoln over more obvious candidates. This briskly-paced narrative covers the three days of combat at Gettysburg, portraying how Meade and Lee made crucial decisions and guided their armies in this epic clash. At last, McGrath brings light to the story of George Meade, one of the most significant yet overlooked generals in American history. Three Roads to Gettysburg is the definitive, untold history of those four days at Gettysburg and a tribute to the unlikely character who would achieve the Civil War''s most famous victory.

"Are you ready for it?" Learn all the details of Taylor Swift''s Eras Tour in this nonfiction book for young readers that teaches them about every Taylor album, from her debut to The Tortured Poets Department.On March 17, 2023, Taylor Swift began the Eras Tour. The historic concert tour would span five continents and include 152 different shows. This spectacular tour included every album Taylor had ever released. Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights, and The Tortured Poets Department were all performed at some point. Swifties were thrilled that all of their favorite "eras" of Taylor would be featured in this iconic show. The theme motivated fans to create outfits inspired by each era and make friendship bracelets to trade that had lyrics from different songs. The Eras Tour quickly became the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. Learn about the eras behind the world-famous concert in this book that will fulfill any young Taylor Swift fan''s wildest dreams.

Sydney Kent is the ultimate It Girl. You want her effortless style, her charisma, her hair. You want to be her; you want to be with her. But the trouble with a star is that everyone else looks dull in comparison. Despite Caitlyn''s social media cunning, it''s impossible for her to step out from Sydney''s shadow. Even Lucy, Sydney''s best friend since before her fame, can''t escape her role as full-time photographer to the influencer. When the women are invited to post content for a secluded new retreat in the Catskills, alongside Sydney''s boyfriend Jeff, stylist Nash, and manager Brent, the weekend feels like it will be a fresh start. But an unexpected snowstorm traps the group together with no cell service, no Wi-Fi, and no way out. Then a killer strikes, and the dream trip becomes a nightmare. Secrets, lies, and scandals are forced to the surface, and the friends can''t help but suspect the murderer might be among them. Worse, the killing has only just begun. But where there''s danger, there''s juicy, jaw-dropping, name-making content to be created. You know you want to look.