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Book Three in William McIlvanney's Laidlaw Trilogy. From William McIlvanney, “the father of 'Tartan Noir,” comes the third book in the groundbreaking Laidlaw series, one that explores “the ruin of the body, the corruption of the soul and the shattering of society” (Wall Street Journal). This third book in the series begins with Jack Laidlaws despair and anger at his brothers death in a banal road accident. But his nagging doubts about the...

Before emigrating from Ireland, Lila assures her siblings they will still celebrate Halloween in America, but with no turnips to carve into jack-o-lanterns, Lila must get creative to keep her promise. Includes a recipe for colcannon. STARRED REVIEW! "This delightful picture book is a must-have for elementary libraries."―School Library Journal starred review An Irish immigrant moves to America, bringing along a now-beloved Halloween tradition....

A definitive portrait of the iconic Hollywood star draws on new research and insider interviews to provide coverage of his New Jersey upbringing, his early years with Hanna-Barbera, his private life and his considerable film achievements.

Back in New Orleans in search of the Barnacle's first mate, Arabella, Jack Sparrow and his crew find a silver city and run afoul of the notorious Madame Minuit and her pirate allies.

One cold morning, a lonely boy wishes for something to do. Then someone comes to play who knows what winter is all about.

For years, Jack Ryan, Jr. and his colleagues at the Campus have waged an unofficial and highly effective campaign against the terrorists who threaten Western civilization. The most dangerous of these is the Emir. This sadistic killer has masterminded the most vicious attacks on the West and has eluded capture by the world's law enforcement agencies. Now the Campus is on his trail.

"Fenway is flabbergasted when he meets a bird who speaks human, and he is even more surprised when they actually become friends"-- "The little dog with the GIANT personality has some competition for his short human's attention-a bird who speaks human! Usually Fenway has a great time visiting Nana with his short human, Hattie. But this time is very different-a bird is living inside Nana's house. And it speaks human! Fenway doesn't know how any...

McIlvanney once again sets out on the dark side of Glasgow with Detective Jack Laidlaw. "The wine he gave me winsy wine" were the final words of Eck Adamson to Laidlaw, his only friend. Laidlaw is convinced the Eck was murdered and that an elusive young student, Tony Veitch, holds the key to the mystery.

Coming out of retirement to run for president, Jack Ryan finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes attack from his opponent as his close comrade, John Clark, is the subject of treacherous charges, at the same time Jack Ryan, Jr. and other members of Campus struggle to stop terrorists.