Gentle France


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Gently Floating


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Gently wades through a torrent of suspects when a body is found floating face down in the river. Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing - that's if you can call having too many suspects, too many potential murderers, 'a good thing'. What Gently has to work out is which of them had the cold blooded nerve to smash the victim's skull and dump him in the river.




French Dishes for American Tables


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In 'French Dishes for American Tables' by Pierre Caron, the author presents a collection of authentic French recipes tailored for an American audience. The book is written in a straightforward and approachable style, making it easy for readers to follow along and replicate the delectable dishes within. Caron provides historical context for each recipe, offering insights into traditional French culinary techniques and ingredients. This culinary guide serves as a bridge between French cuisine and American palates, introducing readers to a world of flavors and aromas. With detailed instructions and vivid descriptions, Caron's literary style transports readers to the bustling streets of Paris and the charming countryside of France. Pierre Caron, an esteemed chef and culinary expert, drew upon his years of experience in French kitchens to compile 'French Dishes for American Tables.' His passion for sharing the rich culinary heritage of France with a wider audience drove him to create this accessible and informative cookbook. Caron's expertise shines through in each recipe, making this book a valuable resource for both novice and experienced chefs seeking to master the art of French cooking. I highly recommend 'French Dishes for American Tables' to anyone interested in exploring the vibrant world of French cuisine. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a curious home cook, this book offers a delightful culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and inspire you to create delicious meals reminiscent of French cafes and bistros.




The Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery


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Bruce Murphy's Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery is a comprehensive guide to the genre of the murder mystery that catalogues thousands of items in a broad range of categories: authors, titles, plots, characters, weapons, methods of killing, movie and theatrical adaptations. What distinguishes this encyclopedia from the others in the field is its critical stance.







The Collector of Lost Things


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The year is 1845 and young researcher Eliot Saxby is paid to go on an expedition to the Arctic in the hope of finding remains of the by now extinct Great Auk. He joins a hunting ship, but the crew and the passengers are not what they seem. Caught in the web of relationships on board, Eliot struggles to understand the motivations of the sociopathic Captain Sykes; the silent First Mate, French; the flamboyant laudanum-addicted Bletchley; and most importantly of all, Bletchley's beautiful but strange 'cousin' Clara. As the ship moves further and further into the wilds of the Arctic sea, Eliot clings to what he believes in, desperate to save Clara but drawn irrevocably back into the past that haunts him.







Macquarie Concise Dictionary Seventh Edition


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This Macquarie Concise Dictionary Seventh Edition provides an up-to-date reference of Australian English, with wide coverage to meet the needs of the general dictionary user. Based on the comprehensive Macquarie Dictionary Seventh Edition, this volume includes words and meanings which are particular to our variety of English, as well as those common to the whole English-speaking world, with evidence sourced from corpus data. The Macquarie Concise Dictionary includes: · hundreds of new words and definitions such as Bechdel test, fat-shame, freecycle, lane filtering, robopoll · words relating to technology, the internet and social media, such as big data, cyberwarrior, digital tattoo, domotics, dox, listicle, live-tweet, smart buoy · words and phrases from regional Australia, such as early minute, four-pointer, mufti day, Stobie pole · illustrative phrases which clearly show how a word is used in context · valuable usage notes · etymologies (word origins)