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Four Cheese Murder: Book 7 in Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria Series
by Patti BenningAs winter ravages northern Maine, the small coastal town of Kittiport has to pull together to offer help to the less fortunate. When Eleanora Pacelli hears about a local charity dedicated to supplying winter clothes, blankets, and warm food to those in need, she jumps at the chance to get more involved with the community - and create some good publicity for Papa Pacelli's at the same time. Tragedy strikes at the local community center while Ellie is dropping off a donation, and she finds herself embroiled in a case that is shrouded in mystery. With the sheriff out of commission, she has to rely on her own intuition and skills to find out the truth about the victim's unusual death.
Four And Twenty Blackbirds (Bardic Voices #4)
by Mercedes LackeyA magical maniac is loose in Alanda. A magical murderer is loose in Alanda. The victims are always women, always lower-class, and the weapon is always a three-sided stiletto, most often found among Church regalia. But the killers are never churchmen, and they always commit suicide immediately after the bloody deed.
The Fountains of Silence
by Ruta SepetysFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray comes a gripping, extraordinary portrait of love, silence, and secrets under a Spanish dictatorship. <P><P>Madrid, 1957. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming promise of sunshine and wine. Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, who arrives in Madrid with his parents hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lens of his camera. <P><P> Photography--and fate--introduce him to Ana, whose family's interweaving obstacles reveal the lingering grasp of the Spanish Civil War--as well as chilling definitions of fortune and fear. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions amidst shadows of danger. He is backed into a corner of difficult decisions to protect those he loves. Lives and hearts collide, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny Spanish city. <P><P>Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love, repercussions of war, and the hidden violence of silence--inspired by the true postwar struggles of Spain. Includes vintage media reports, oral history commentary, photos, and more. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Foundations of Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts Student Activity Guide: Level 2 (Second Edition)
by Foundations of Restaurant Management<p>This Activity Guide accompanies Foundations of Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts, Second Edition--Level Two. It is designed to reinforce what you're learning in the textbook. You will find many different types of activities per chapter. To use the Activity Guide most effectively: <p> <li>Follow the directions. If you are instructed to research a topic on the Internet or in your textbook before completing the activity, be certain to gather all the information you need before you answer. <li>Use your text to help you complete the activities. <li>Check your answers for accuracy. If you have difficulty with answers, return to the text and read the information again. <li>It is very difficult to "play catch-up." Complete the activities when they are assigned.</li> </p>
Foul Lady Fortune (Foul Lady Fortune #1)
by Chloe GongFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends comes the first book in a captivating new duology following an ill-matched pair of spies posing as a married couple to investigate a series of brutal murders in 1930s Shanghai. <p><p>It’s 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue. Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was brought back from the brink of death, but the strange experiment that saved her also stopped her from sleeping and aging—and allows her to heal from any wound. In short, Rosalind cannot die. Now, desperate for redemption for her traitorous past, she uses her abilities as an assassin for her country. Code name: Fortune. <p><p>But when the Japanese Imperial Army begins its invasion march, Rosalind’s mission pivots. A series of murders is causing unrest in Shanghai, and the Japanese are under suspicion. Rosalind’s new orders are to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits behind the terror plot before more of her people are killed. To reduce suspicion, however, she must pose as the wife of another Nationalist spy, Orion Hong, and though Rosalind finds Orion’s cavalier attitude and playboy demeanor infuriating, she is willing to work with him for the greater good. <p><p>But Orion has an agenda of his own, and Rosalind has secrets that she wants to keep buried. As they both attempt to unravel the conspiracy, the two spies soon find that there are deeper and more horrifying layers to this mystery than they ever imagined. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Foul is Fair: A Novel
by Hannah CapinHannah Capin's Foul is Fair is a bloody, thrilling revenge fantasy for the girls who have had enough. Perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Golden boys beware: something wicked this way comes.Jade and her friends Jenny, Mads, and Summer rule their glittering LA circle. Untouchable, they have the kind of power other girls only dream of. Every party is theirs and the world is at their feet. Until the night of Jade's sweet sixteen, when they crash a St. Andrew’s Prep party. The night the golden boys choose Jade as their next target.They picked the wrong girl. Sworn to vengeance, Jade transfers to St. Andrew’s Prep. She plots to destroy each boy, one by one. She'll take their power, their lives, and their control of the prep school's hierarchy. And she and her coven have the perfect way in: a boy named Mack, whose ambition could turn deadly.
Foul is Fair
by Hannah CapinJade and her friends Jenny, Mads, and Summer rule their glittering LA circle. Untouchable, they have the kind of power other girls only dream of. Every party is theirs and the world is at their feet. Until the night of Jade's sweet sixteen, when they crash a St. Andrew’s Prep party. The night the golden boys choose Jade as their next target. <p><p> They picked the wrong girl. <p> Sworn to vengeance, Jade transfers to St. Andrew’s Prep. She plots to destroy each boy, one by one. She'll take their power, their lives, and their control of the prep school's hierarchy. And she and her coven have the perfect way in: a boy named Mack, whose ambition could turn deadly.
Foul Heart Huntsman: The stunning sequel to Foul Lady Fortune, by a #1 New York times bestselling author (Foul Lady Fortune)
by Chloe GongThe captivating sequel to Foul Lady Fortune, by the New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights.Winter is drawing thick in 1932 Shanghai, as is the ever-nearing threat of invasion.Rosalind Lang has encountered the worst possible fate for a national spy: she's been exposed. With the media storm camped outside her apartment for the infamous Lady Fortune, she's barely left her bedroom in weeks, plotting her next course of action after Orion was taken and his memories of Rosalind wiped. Though their marriage might have been a sham, his absence hurts her more than any physical wound. She won't rest until she gets him back. I can help you get him back. Find me in Zhouzhuang. -JM.But with her identity in the open, the task is near impossible. The only way to leave the city and rescue her beloved is the guise of a national tour: convincing her superiors that the countryside needs unity more than ever, and who better than an immortal girl to stir pride and strength into the people? When the tour goes wrong, however, everything Rosalind once knew is thrown up in the air. Taking refuge outside Shanghai, old ghosts come into the open and adversaries turn to allies. To save Orion, they must find a cure to his mother's traitorous invention and take this chemical weapon away from impending foreign invasion - but the clock is ticking, and if Rosalind fails, it's not only Orion she loses, but her nation itself.(P)2023 Simon & Schuster Audio
Foul Heart Huntsman: The stunning sequel to Foul Lady Fortune, by a #1 New York times bestselling author (Foul Lady Fortune)
by Chloe GongA lover in peril. A nation under threat. The clock is ticking . . .'AMAZING, SHOW-STOPPING, SPECTACULAR' XIRAN JAY ZHAOThe captivating sequel to Foul Lady Fortune, by the New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights.Winter is drawing thick in 1932 Shanghai, as is the threat of a Japanese invasion. Rosalind Lang's identity as a national spy has been exposed. With the media camped outside her apartment, she's barely left her bedroom in weeks, plotting her next course of action after Orion was taken and his memories wiped. Their marriage might have been a sham, but his absence hurts more than any physical wound. She won't rest until she gets him back. But with her identity in the open, the task is near impossible. The only way to rescue Orion is under the guise of a national tour. It's easy to convince her superiors that the countryside needs unity more than ever, and who better than an immortal girl to stir pride and strength? When the tour goes wrong, everything Rosalind once knew is thrown up in the air. Taking refuge outside Shanghai, old ghosts return and adversaries turn to allies. To save Orion, they must find a cure to his mother's invention and steal this dangerous weapon away from foreign invasion -but the clock is ticking, and if Rosalind fails, it's not only Orion she loses, but her nation itself . . .PRAISE FOR CHLOE GONG'A glamorous spy thriller that will leave you breathless' DUSTIN THAO'Brilliant pacing and utterly dynamic characters' ELIZABETH LIM'The chemistry was crackling, the revelations hair-raising, and I was so taken by the world that I did not see the reveals coming' JOAN HE'A thrilling historical fantasy packed with action, intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance' JUNE HUR'A dark delight . . . Captivating' RENEE AHDIEH'Equal parts intoxicating and dazzling, Gong's newest duology is enchanting and unmissable' ROSHANI CHOKSHI
Foul Heart Huntsman (Foul Lady Fortune #2)
by Chloe GongFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends comes the second book in the captivating Foul Lady Fortune duology following an immortal assassin in 1930s Shanghai as she races to save her country and her love. <p><p> Winter is drawing thick in 1932 Shanghai, as is the ever-nearing threat of a Japanese invasion. <p><p> Rosalind Lang has suffered the worst possible fate for a national spy: she’s been exposed. With the media storm camped outside her apartment for the infamous Lady Fortune, she’s barely left her bedroom in weeks, plotting her next course of action after Orion was taken and his memories of Rosalind wiped. Though their marriage might have been a sham, his absence hurts her more than any physical wound. She won’t rest until she gets him back. <p><p> But with her identity in the open, the task is near impossible. The only way to leave the city and rescue Orion is under the guise of a national tour. It’s easy to convince her superiors that the countryside needs unity more than ever, and who better than an immortal girl to stir pride and strength into the people? <p><p> When the tour goes wrong, however, everything Rosalind once knew is thrown up in the air. Taking refuge outside Shanghai, old ghosts come into the open and adversaries turn to allies. To save Orion, they must find a cure to his mother’s traitorous invention and take this dangerous chemical weapon away from impending foreign invasion—but the clock is ticking, and if Rosalind fails, it’s not only Orion she loses, but her nation itself. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Foul (Night Fall (tm) Ser.)
by Patrick HuellerRhino is one of Bridgewater's best basketball players—except when it comes to making free throws. It's not a big deal, until he begins receiving strange threats. If Rhino can't make his shots at the free throw line, someone will start hurting the people around him. Everyone's a suspect: a college recruiter, Rhino's jealous best friend, and the father Rhino never knew—who recently escaped from prison.
Foul (Night Fall ™)
by Patrick HuellerRhino is one of Bridgewater's best basketball players—except when it comes to making free throws. It's not a big deal, until he begins receiving strange threats. If Rhino can't make his shots at the free throw line, someone will start hurting the people around him. Everyone's a suspect: a college recruiter, Rhino's jealous best friend, and the father Rhino never knew—who recently escaped from prison.
Fossils
by Ann O. SquireDid you ever wonder how scientists have learned so much about Earth's history? How do we know what the dinosaurs looked like, what they ate, or where they lived? How do we know that fish existed before mammals? How have we learned about our human ancestors? <p><p>The answer to these questions is through the study of fossils. Fossils are the remains, or traces, of animals and plants that have been preserved in the earth's rocky crust.
Fossil (DK Eyewitness Books)
by Paul D. TaylorA photo essay about different types of fossils, including bacteria, algae, birds, mammals and more.
Forward Pass (Lorimer Podium Sports Academy)
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonPodium Sports Academy's star goalkeeper wants nothing more than to play on Canada's National Team. Parmita works hard at school and on the pitch, so if it seems like she's avoiding boys, she hopes everyone will think it's because she wants to be the best, and not because she's secretly attracted to girls. The team's new assistant coach may actually have the pull to get Parmita a National Team tryout, but Parmita is uncomfortable with her coach's constant flirting and accidentally-on-purpose touching. After the coach guesses her secret about her sexuality and corners her in the locker room, Parmita has to decide how far she'll go to get a tryout. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group
Forward Me Back to You
by Mitali PerkinsThe award-winning author of You Bring the Distant Near explores identity, homecoming, and the legacy of assault in this personal and ambitious new novel. Katina King is the reigning teen jujitsu champion of Northern California, but she’s having trouble fighting off the secrets in her past.Robin Thornton was adopted from an orphanage in India and is reluctant to take on his future. If he can’t find his roots, how can he possibly plan ahead?Robin and Kat meet in the most unlikely of places—a summer service trip to Kolkata to work with survivors of human trafficking. As bonds build between the travelmates, Robin and Kat discover that justice and healing are tangled, like the pain of their pasts and the hope for their futures. You can’t rewind life; sometimes you just have to push play.In turns heart wrenching, beautiful, and buoyant, Mitali Perkins's Forward Me Back to You focuses its lens on the ripple effects of violence—across borders and generations—and how small acts of heroism can break the cycle.This title has Common Core connections.
Forty Words for Love
by Aisha SaeedIn this tender genre-bending young adult novel by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed, two teen protagonists grow from friends to something more in the aftermath of a tragedy in their magical town.Moonlight Bay is a magical place—or it was once. After a tragic death mars the town, the pink and lavender waters in the bay turn gray, and the forest that was a refuge for newcomers becomes a scourge to the townspeople. Almost overnight, the entire town seems devoid of life and energy. The tourists have stopped coming. And the people in the town are struggling. This includes the two teens at the heart of our story: Yasmine and Rafay. Yasmine is a child of the town, and her parents are trying and failing to make ends meet. Rafay is an immigrant, a child of Willow Forest. The forest of Moonlight Bay was where people from Rafay&’s community relocated when their home was destroyed. Except Moonlight Bay is no longer a welcoming refuge, and tensions between the townspeople and his people are growing.Yasmine and Rafay have been friends since Rafay first arrived, nearly ten years ago. As they've gotten older, their friendship has blossomed. Not that they would ever act on these feelings. The forest elders have long warned that falling in love with "outsiders" will lead to devastating consequences for anyone from Willow Forest. But is this actually true? Can Yasmine and Rafay find a way to be together despite it all?
Forty to Life
by Dave JacksonProvoked by a gang leader into the shooting of an innocent guy, Ray now faces a 40-year sentence in prison. Just when he's resigned himself to this new existence, Ray receives an unexpected gift - forgiveness. And then the ultimate test comes. When faced with the man who ruined his life, can Ray extend the same forgiveness handed out to him?
Fortunate Son: A Novel
by Walter MosleyIn spite of remarkable differences, Eric and Tommy are as close as brothers. Eric, a Nordic Adonis, is graced by a seemingly endless supply of good fortune, Tommy is a sickly black boy, cursed with health problems, who yet remains optimistic and strong. After tragedy rips this makeshift family apart, the lives of these boys diverge astonishingly: Eric, the golden youth, is given everything but trusts nothing; Tommy, motherless and impoverished, has nothing, but feels lucky every day of his life. In a riveting story of modern-day resilience and redemption, the two confront separate challenges, and when circumstances reunite them years later, they draw on their extraordinary natures to confront a common enemy and, ultimately, save lives. Fortunate Son has the same brilliant observations of the hidden currents of modern life that won great praise for The Man in My Basement. It is a gripping literary novel that puts complex ideas and forces in play with irresistible drama.
Fortuna: A Felix Taylor Adventure
by Nicholas MaesFelix Taylor once stopped a devastating plague, but now he must save his world from humankind itself. It’s been a year since Felix Taylor travelled back to ancient Rome and saved his world from a lethal plague. Again his knowledge of Latin seems useless now that life in the 23rd century has returned to normal. But is it really?A stranger has discovered the time machine and used it to project back into the past. It becomes clear his purpose is to reverse Felix’s success, to bring back the plague and doom future generations to death. To make matters worse, this stranger is very close to Felix.With help from his friend Carolyn, Felix must return to the world of Julius Caesar, as well as a later era divided by religion, to stop the re-emergence of the plague. If he fails to do so, his world will turn to dust like ancient Rome.
The Fortress of Solitude
by Jonathan LethemFrom the prize-winning author of Motherless Brooklyn, a daring, riotous, sweeping novel that spins the tale of two friends and their adventures in late 20th-century America. This is the story of two boys, Dylan Ebdus and Mingus Rude. They live in Brooklyn and are friends and neighbours; but since Dylan is white and Mingus is black, their friendship is not simple. This is the story of 1970s America, a time when the simplest decisions - what music you listen to, whether to speak to the kid in the seat next to you, whether to give up your lunch money - are laden with potential political, social and racial disaster. This is also the story of 1990s America, when nobody cared anymore. This is the story of what would happen if two teenaged boys obsessed with comic book heroes actually had superpowers: they would screw up their lives.
Fortress of Snow (A Dericott Tale #4)
by Melanie DickersonMazy dreams of independence. Sir Berenger longs to play the hero. But in each other, they may find the secret to happily ever after.Mazelina of Wexcombe has always dreamed of traveling with her father to lands beyond the confining walls of their castle. But his sudden death deprives her of the future she imagined. Abandoned by her eldest brother, Mazy is soon forced to seek help from her beloved brother Sir John at the great estate of Strachleigh.Her visit leads to a friendship with the dashing and noble Sir Berenger of Dericott. He has notions of rescuing a damsel in distress. But Mazy is brave enough to defend herself—and has proven that her skills in archery and knife throwing rival that of a knight&’s. So when he is called away to Prussian lands, Sir Berenger looks to distinguish himself in battle.When Sir Berenger returns, he and Mazy meet again on the streets of London, where she is making a living selling goods in the market. Meanwhile, he has been summoned by the king to receive a reward for his service. But the recognition comes with a price: He must marry a wealthy, titled widow to please the king. But when Mazy begins to suspect treachery, she embarks on a journey to the fortress of snow to warn the brave knight—and secure her own fairy-tale ending.In this fourth novel set in the Dericott universe, Melanie Dickerson weaves an exciting reimagining of the Snow Queen tale.&“When it comes to happily-ever-afters, Melanie Dickerson is the undisputed queen.&” —Julie Lessman, award-winning authorSweet historical medieval romancePart of the Dericott series: Book 1: Court of Swans; Book 2: Castle of Refuge; Book 3: Veil of Winter; Book 4: Fortress of SnowBook length: 85,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
FORTNITE Official: Test Your Knowledge of Battle Royale (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesTEST YOUR BATTLE ROYALE BRAIN! Fancy facing a full-on Fortnite trivia test? If you're clued up on Outfits, emotes, seasons, LTMs, locations, weapons, and everything else Battle Royale-related, then the Official Fortnite: The Ultimate Trivia Book is perfect for you! The 350 questions are split into Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary sections to push you to the limit. Accept the challenge, because it's time to take your Fortnite trivia knowledge to the next level. The vast range of exciting multiple-choice and visual questions will have you scratching your head, but whether you're an experienced Battle Royaler or new to the island, you can take on the quiz quest and see what you score. Your Fortnite trivia test starts here - good luck!
FORTNITE Official How to Draw Volume 2: Over 30 Weapons, Outfits and Items! (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesAn easy, step-by-step guide to enable YOU to draw Fortnite's most iconic Outfits, weapons, accessories, and more, brought to you by Epic Games and featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.Think the intricate designs in Fortnite look difficult to reproduce? Think again. This all-new collection breaks down each drawing into simple, step-by-step stages, zeroing in on the details and providing expert tips and hints along the way. Armed with nothing more than a pencil and paper, YOU TOO can create drawings that will strike fear into your enemies. LET'S DO IT!* From Peely to Rippley, Black Shield to Bonesy, Lavawing to Laser Chomp, HOW TO DRAW: VOLUME 2 is crammed full of your favorite Fortnite items* Featuring a drawing tutorial intro to help you brush up on your techniques, plus helpful tips and hints throughout* Aimed at a range of abilities, progressing from easier sketches to more challenging designs
Fortnite Battle Royale Hacks: An Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You (Fortnite Battle Royale Hacks #1)
by Jason R. RichThe Ultimate Fortnite Guide… There is no second place!Fortnite Battle Royale Hacks is the Fortnite strategy book you’ve been waiting for! This Fortnite Battle Royale book focuses on the seven core elements of gameplay, giving you the TOP SECRET know-how to turn you into a Fortnite pro. This Fortnite strategy guide includes: Character Section, Customization, and Improvement Parachuting from the Battle Bus and Choosing an Ideal Landing Location Safe Exploration of the Island and Avoiding the Storm Finding and Gathering the Best Weapons, Ammo, and Loot Acquiring Resources (Wood, Brick, and Metal) Building Fortresses and Structures Surviving Combat to Become the Last Person StandingFor Playstation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, and Mac, the Fortnite game transports gamers to an island that’s in the direct path of a strange and deadly storm. This free edition is a quest for survival?as one hundred players get trapped on the island, but only one will ultimately survive!Fortnite players must explore their surroundings to gather resources and then build protective shelters, plus locate weapons and loot (medical packs, potions, ammo, etc.)?all while attempting to defeat enemies in battle as the storm approaches, slowly making more and more of the island inhabitable. With so much at stake, you need the most up-to-date, comprehensive Fortnite book there is.This unofficial Fortnite Battle Royale strategy guide book for gamers ages 8 and up provides the tips and information needed to greatly improve your chances for survival. Fortnite Battle Royale Hacks is the ultimate unauthorized guide book that includes proven strategies for defeating opponents using weapons, tools, resources, and structures.Because the Fortnite Battle Royale game never offers the same play experience twice, this Fortnite Battle Royale tips book teaches you to adapt your offensive and defensive fighting strategies as needed to dramatically increase your chance of survival during each and every action-packed battle.This full-color, information-packed, 98-page Fortnite Battle Royale book for kids, teens, and adults is expertly designed to help first-time players greatly shorten the game’s learning curve and allows readers to abandon their “noob” status quickly, while dramatically improving their fighting, building, exploration, and survival skills. Experienced players will get an edge over their competitors with this legendary guide! With limited training activities and tutorials built into the game, Fortnite Battle Royale Hacks is the MUST READ game guide for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players… This is THE Fortnite cheat book for all the tips and tricks you won’t learn anywhere else.