※美國有史以來最好的偵探小說，當代美國偵探小說大師賈德諾最引以為傲的作品※以《梅森探案》聞名全球，當代美國偵探小說大師賈德諾最得意之作※美國書評家：「賈德諾所創造的妙探奇案系列，是美國有史以來最好的偵探小說。單就一件事就十分難得──柯白莎和賴唐諾真是絕配！」※賈德諾與英國最著名的偵探推理作家阿嘉沙．克莉絲蒂是同時代人物，一般常識非常豐富的專業偵探推理小說家。※當代美國偵探小說的大師，毫無疑問，應屬以「梅森探案」系列轟動了世界文壇的賈德諾（E. Stanley Gardner）最具代表性。但事實上，「梅森探案」並不是賈氏最引以為傲的作品，因為賈氏本人曾一再強調：「妙探奇案系列」才是他以神來之筆創作的偵探小說巔峰成果。「妙探奇案系列」中的男女主角賴唐諾與柯白莎，委實是妙不可言的人物，極具趣味感、現代感與人性色彩；而每一本故事又都高潮迭起，絲絲入扣，讓人讀來愛不忍釋，堪稱是別開生面的偵探傑作。賈氏「妙探奇案系列」，（Bertha Cool─Donald Lanm Mystery）第一部《來勢洶洶》在美國出版的時候，作者用的筆名是「費爾」（A. A. Fair）。幾個月之後，引起了美國律師界、司法界極大的震動。看似百般不搭，卻又意外合拍的偵探搭擋故事情節精心佈局，緊張處令人透不過氣他們不是俊男美女配，也不是志同道合的夥伴，他們甚至對很多事物的看法完全相反，尤其是對美女的看法。然而，他們卻是永遠的偵探絕配！又胖又愛錢的柯白莎和又乾癟又精明的賴唐諾是柯氏私家偵探社的老闆與員工，賴唐諾形容柯白莎像一捆帶刺的鐵絲網，柯白莎說賴唐諾掉在水裡撈起來，連衣服帶水不到一百三十磅。柯白莎我行我素，不講究衣著，不在意體重，要她掏出錢比要她的命還痛苦。賴唐諾法學院畢業，靠精通法律常識，在法律邊緣薄冰上溜來溜去。溜得合夥人怕怕，警察恨恨，優點是對當事人永遠忠心。高級餐廳裡突發的謀殺案警官及偵探都被算計在內從勒索案開頭的案子為何又將唐諾捲入危機邊緣？委託人：巴尼可（巴氏餐廳的老闆）特別任務：交付勒索金贖回一張照片案件狀況：一張巴尼可與女星康雅芳在汽車旅館前被偷拍的照片，讓康雅芳成了勒索者的目標，事後康雅芳願付出高價贖回照片。當任務順利完成後，巴老闆宴請唐諾和白莎、宓善樓警官到巴氏餐廳。店內高朋滿座，唐諾卻突然接到一通匿名人士的警告電話，緊接著沒多久，就在唐諾座位附近發生凶殺案，而被害人居然是……勒索
Ursula finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-format picture book from Caldecott Honoree and Geisel Award winner Corey R. Tabor.Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below.Then one question turns her world upside down.Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up?From the Caldecott Honor–winning creator of Mel Fell comes another innovative, flipped-format picture book that encourages children to find confidence in their individuality.
A lyrical, stunningly illustrated book about love, loss, and the healing power of natureMy nana’s garden is tangled with weeds. "Wildflowers,” says Nana, “food for the bees."A little girl visits her g
Over 1,000 Tips for Gardening, Country Cooking, Saving Money, DIY Cleaning Solutions, Home Remedies, and More This comprehensive collection of practical tips covers all aspects of keeping a country home, from painting a wall to removing wine stains, making perfect pastry to making your own window cleaner. In addition, find advice for cleaning carpets, making jam, wallpapering, knitting, sewing, and more Woven throughout are poems and proverbs, legends and lore, making this an enjoyable read and a perfect housewarming gift. "Crisp limp lettuce and celery by placing in a pan of cold water for an hour with slices of raw potato.""If an aluminum pan has become discolored, boil some apple peel in it for a few minutes, then rinse and dry.""Tighten up sagging cane seats of chairs by scrubbing both the top and underside with hot soapy water. Rinse in cold salt water.""Sprinkle salt on paths and brickwork crevices to get rid of weeds and grass.""A needle can be threaded more easily if a little h
Grandmother's Garden is tangled with weeds, "Wildflowers, says grandma, food for the bees." A little girl visits her grandmother in summer and winter, and together they explore the wonders of Grandmot
The Rainbow Fish for kids who love the garden.A moving picture book for ages 3 to 8 about a daisy who is told she's "just a weed"--and embarks on a journey to find her place in the garden.Daisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells her that she's just a weed. What's a weed? Daisy asks. Weeds aren't planted on purpose, Rose explains, and they only get in the way. Soon Daisy compares herself to other plants in the garden: she isn't tall like Sunflower, nor sweet like Strawberry, nor fragrant like Rose. Daisy worries that Rose might be right--that she is a weed after all--until a strange and beautiful plant offers Daisy a different perspective. Maybe Daisy can choose her own purpose! And why do others get to decide who she is? This sweet and empowering story is the perfect gift for teaching young children about: Self-compassion and confidence. Daisy learns that she is so much more than "just a weed" and that it's up to her to define who she is, not ot
Weaving together natural history, botanical science and insight from his own travels, a prominent nature writer reveals the many hidden truths behind these scourges of lawns and gardens, and explores
Nontechnical descriptions, grouped according to family, face large, color photographs of the weeds. Descriptions include origin, distribution, and aggressiveness as well as information on plant lore,
Back in the Kingdom of Caux after her journey to its sisterland, Ivy wakes up in a dismal orphanage alongside her friend Rue. Accompanied by a strange woman named Lumpen—who looks suspiciously like a
"A dazzling display of humanistic erudition, wit, and practical culinary advice. Ballerini's living herbarium reinitiates modern readers living in the concrete manswarm into the joys of foraging, gath
Have you ever wondered if you have been cursed in your life? Have you searched for answers as to why bad things have happened when you thought you were following God's will? Have you ever found yourse
Have you ever wondered if you have been cursed in your life? Have you searched for answers as to why bad things have happened when you thought you were following God's will? Have you ever found yourse
Among the Jimson Weeds—Conor Kelman began searching for love and acceptance, that feeling of fitting in, at a very young age. He blamed his parents for uprooting him, dragging him from all the places
Among the Jimson Weeds—Conor Kelman began searching for love and acceptance, that feeling of fitting in, at a very young age. He blamed his parents for uprooting him, dragging him from all the places
Let writer and gardener Jeff Hutton show you and your kids how to grow yourown food and your favorite flowers, attract butterflies, create crafts, and more.Teach your children how to start garden seed
