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When an affluent railcar owner disappears with millions of dollars belonging to Moose County investors, the international police launch an intense investigation to find the fugitive. But journalist detective Jim Qwilleran and his feline crime-busters find a mystery to unravel that is closer to home. Who blew the whistle on the embezzler? And, why did they do it? Qwill goes full ahead to solve the puzzle before tragedy occurs, but the case is complicated
...The development of a major resort complex at the southern end of Breakfast Island is causing a ruckus. Local residents, summer people and mainland fishermen are all hopping mad that the peace of their island retreat is being shattered. Them a cabin cruiser explodes in the marina causing general alarm. But when a series of deadly "accidents" follows on the heels of the mysterious explosion, Qwilleran begins to wonder if sabotage is involved. In
...Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum return for another adventure "400 miles north of everywhere" in the extraordinarily popular Cat Who... series. Back in Pickax, Jim Qwilleran expects to resume a quiet life, but the people and animals of Pickax have other ideas. A noisy cardinal wakes him every morning. Nosy neighbors drop by uninvited and the Siamese misbehave, even sneezing on guests. As if that weren't bad enough, Qwill's longtime companion acts as though
...After five years of legal formalities, Jim Qwilleran ha officially inherited freedom and a fortune, which leaves him with a serious dilemma. What should he do now? Seeking a place of peace and isolation to make up his mind, he heads to the Potato Mountains for the summer. But Qwill lands in the middle of controversy, not solitude. The mountains are haven to the independent roughneck descendants of Prohibition-era moonshiners. The valley is home
...Pickax loves a big occasion. The Great Food Expo is about to begin, introducing new restaurants, country inns, food specialty shops and a new food page in the 'Moose County Something'. Lurking in the background is a killer determined to make this an event Pickac City will never forget. The Expo begins with a literal bang: a bomb wrecks the hotel, killing a housekeeper and causing extensive damage. Luckily for pIckax, Qwill is on the scene, his
...There's been a rash of petty thievery in Pickax ever since banker Willard Carmichael and his flashy young wife Danielle moved to town. But now Willard's been killed in a mugging Down Below... or so it seems. Qwill has his suspicions, especially when Willard's house restoration project fall into the hands of Danielle's cousin - whose rich new wife then dies on her honeymoon! The clues are as elusive as a cat burglar in the night. But with Koko's
...Persuaded by his beloved companion to join her in a group tour of Scotland, Qwill expects to revel in his Scottish heritage while keeping Polly Duncan safe from the Pickax Prowler. Instead, his trip is cut short when a jewel swipes a suitcase, the bus driver disappears and a fellow tourist is found dead - all in the same day. Although the town of Pickax is in a tizzy over the recent events, Qwill has other, more puzzling worries on his mind. Who
...When Qwill rents Euphonia Gage's mansion in Moose County, he and Koko soon discover fifteen closets jammed with several generations of junk. But what starts out as junk soon turns into something more. The mansion's former occupant is enjoying a new life in warm, sunny Florida. But word soon comes that Euphonia is dead, an apparent suicide victim. Why would someone as happy and full of life as Euphonia Kill herself? And what is the connection between
...Albert Einstein. Elvis Presley. Nelson Mandela. Barack Obama. Madame Curie. Through innovation, perseverance and enlightenment, they have shaped the world as we know it, far transcending their lifetimes. In this special edition, the editors of LIFE examine the extraordinary lives and enduring influences of these figures, along with many, many more.
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As Australia’s Number 1 celebrity weekly magazine, we deliver a compelling mix of credible celebrity news, interviews, portraiture and intriguing human interest stories, told from the perspective of the people directly involved. Thanks to trusted relationships with some of the world’s biggest names, we report the facts and never make it up!
Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine not only explores the stories behind the popular BBC genealogy TV series, but also helps you uncover your own roots. Each issue is packed with practical advice to help you track down family history archives and get the most out of online resources, alongside features on what life was like in the past and the historic events that affected our ancestors.
To celebrate Women's History Month in March, we present an expansive collection of stirring stories of great female heroes throughout history. The mysterious allure of Cleopatra and Shonda Rhimes, the stunning brilliance of Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, the audacity of Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, the graceful power of Serena Williams and Greta Thunberg. A must-have SIP for any parent hoping to inspire a daughter to greatness.
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