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The Kalahari typing school for men / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-(CARDINAL)344789;
After the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is firmly established, founder Precious Ramotswe faces new challenges at home and at work, from problems with her adopted son to an assistant who dreams of opening a typing school for men.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Ramotswe, Precious (Fictitious character); Women private investigators;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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The world according to Bertie / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-(CARDINAL)344789; McIntosh, Iain,illustrator.(CARDINAL)735495;
Six-year-old Bertie and artist Angus Lordie join forces to rescue Lordie's beloved dog Cyril from the pound in this fourth charming installment in the bestselling 44 Scotland Street series.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Apartment houses;
Available copies: 31 / Total copies: 33
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The Bertie project [large print]/ by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.(CARDINAL)344789;
"Bertie's mother Irene returns from the Middle East to discover that, in her absence, her son has been exposed to the worst of evils--television shows, ice cream parlors, and even unsanctioned art at the National Portrait Gallery. Her wrath descends on Bertie's long-suffering father, Stuart. But Stuart seems to have a new spring in his step"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Large print books.; Mothers and sons;
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 19
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Portuguese irregular verbs / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-(CARDINAL)344789;
Professor Dr. Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld of the Institute of Romance Philology learns to play tennis and forces a college chum to enter into a duel that results in a nipped nose. He also takes a field trip to Ireland where he becomes acquainted with the rich world of archaic Irishisms, and he develops an aching ingatuation with a dentist fatale. Along the way, he takes two ill-fated Italian sojourns, the first merely uncomfortable, the second defintitely dangerous.
Subjects: Campus fiction.; Humorous fiction.; College teachers; Igelfeld, Moritz-Maria von (Fictitious character); Philologists;
Available copies: 20 / Total copies: 20
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The un-discovered islands : an archipelago of myths and mysteries, phantoms and fakes / by Tallack, Malachy,author.(CARDINAL)356093; Scott, Katie,illustrator.(CARDINAL)325458;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-143).Islands of life and death -- Setting out -- The age of exploration -- Sunken lands -- Fraudulent islands -- Recent un-discoveries -- Other un-discovered islands.Be prepared to be captivated by the astounding tales of two dozen islands once believed to be real but no longer on the map. These are the products of the imagination, deception, and human error: an archipelago of ex-islands and forgotten lands. From the well-known story of Atlantis and the mysteries of frozen Thule to more obscure tales from around the globe, and from ancient history right up to the present day, this is an atlas of legend and wonder, with glorious illustrations by Katie Scott.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Islands.; Geography.; Islands; Islands;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Under fishbone clouds / by Meekings, Sam.(CARDINAL)558053;
This is a universal love story, a family saga, and a journey through Chinese history, myth, and culture. Following a young Chinese couple as their love grows, and is tested, during Mao's Cultural Revolution, this novel provides a rare and personal glimpse into the birth modern China. When the Kitchen God is challenged by the Jade Emperor to fathom the workings of the human heart, he chooses to follow the life of Jinyi and his wife Yuying, from their blossoming love until their old age, in hope of finding an answer. The Kitchen God watches as the new government strictures split their family in two, living inside their hearts as they they endure the loss of two children, homesickness, and isolation, all while keeping alive a love that survives famine, forced labor, and even death. Weaving together the story of their life with China's recent political history, as well as traditional folktales and myths, the Kitchen God illuminates the most impenetrable aspects the human condition.
Subjects: Fiction.; Married people; Married people.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Hard man / by Guthrie, Allan.(CARDINAL)424741;
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Noir fiction.; Ex-convicts; Revenge;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Beast of burden : a Cal Innes novel / by Banks, Ray.(CARDINAL)691598;
Private detective Callum Innes struggles with the death of his brother and debilitating injuries while reluctantly attempting to locate the missing son of gang-lord Morris Tiernan in spite of interference by corrupt Detective Sergeant Donkin.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Noir fiction.; Private investigators;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Man on the run : Paul McCartney in the 1970s / by Doyle, Tom,1967-(CARDINAL)349189;
Includes discography (pages 225-232), bibliographical references (pages 239-241) and index.On the run -- Across the water -- Knee-deep in the river -- Road to anywhere -- Life in the slow lane -- Panic in Lagos -- In La-La Land -- Going south -- Liftoffs and landings -- High over America -- Float on -- Take these broken wings -- Stuck inside these four walls -- The wake-up call -- End of the road.An illuminating look at the most tumultuous decade in the life of a rock icon--the only McCartney biography in decades based on firsthand interviews with the ex-Beatle himself. As the 1970s began, the Beatles ended, leaving Paul McCartney with only his wife Linda by his side. Holed up at his farmhouse in Scotland, he sank into a deep depression. To outsiders, he seemed like a man adrift--intimidated by his own fame, paralyzed by the choices that lay before him, cut loose from his musical moorings. But what appeared to be the sad finale of a glorious career was just the start of a remarkable second act. The product of a long series of one-on-one interviews with Scottish rock journalist Tom Doyle, this book chronicles McCartney's decade-long effort to escape the shadow of his past. From the bitter breakup of the Beatles to the wake-up call of John Lennon's murder, this is a revealing look at a sometimes frightening, often exhilarating period in the life of the world's most famous rock star.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Biographies.; McCartney, Linda.; McCartney, Paul.; Wings (Musical group); Rock musicians;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 10
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Once upon a line / by Kreloff, Elliot,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)757667;
"Once upon a time, a line was drawn." So begins the journey of Line, a small drawing asking some big questions. Who is he? What should he do? Where does he fit in? On a voyage of self-discovery that takes him from the east to the west, from the mountains to the sea, Line tries on many shapes and sizes, often with hilarious consequences. But can Line find his true purpose without losing hope? With a heartwarming conclusion, Once Upon a Line explores a journey all must take--to discover your true self. With witty wordplay, relatable dialogue, and engaging illustrations, this story helps readers find the confidence and enthusiasm to discover their own identity and purpose"--
Subjects: Novels.; Picture books.; Geometry; Line (Art); Polygons; Self-realization; Shapes;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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