"A student nurse catches the love bug for an attractive doctor, but can a sophisticated guy with a complicated life find the extraordinary in an ordinary girl like her?"--P. [4] of cover.

"Full of enthusiasm, this guide sets out to convince non-believers that rugby is the world's greatest game."--

"Part geographical wandering, part New Zealand history, and part cultural study, this narrative recounts one man's personal journey into the world of birds and birdwatching. Written by an award-winning journalist and with black and white photographs taken by Major Geoffrey Buddle, it traces the fascinating history of people ensnared, captivated, and entranced by birds."--

Ever wondered why most classical music concerts are such stuffy affairs? Had to bluff your way through classical music conversations? Trying to get a handle on music by modern composers? Failed to convince teenagers of the merits of Beethoven or Bach? Or just want an absorbing read about music? This book is an illuminating guide that will be a hit with classical music lovers and those keen to discover more about the subject, written by an accomplished...

An award-winning novelist reveals the books that have captivated her and the influence they have had on her life and writing. Highlighting a true love affair with books, this story emphasizes the transformative power of the written word. --Provided by publisher.

For successfully delivering her mother's friend, fierce competitor Iffy Bigelow, to the world-famous Philadelphia Flower Show in time to perfect that day's entries, Ginger Barnes and mother Cynthia are rewarded with Iffy's extra maintenance passes. Unfortunately, while they roam the amazing displays with elbow room to spare, Iffy is in a storage room behind the Tastee Freeze booth getting strangled with her own scarf. The remaining Grand Prize contenders...

Ginger Barnes's old high-school friend is being arrested for training her champion German shepherd Tibor to fatally attack her ex-husband. As she's being led off to jail, Linda begs the amateur sleuth to save the valuable dog's life, an impossible assignment unless Gin can also vindicate Linda. Deadline: ten days! While exploring the dog's world of shutzhund and lure coursing, Gin meets an alarming assortment of suspects-the mourning father of an...

When her cousin Michelle is hospitalized to save her pregnancy, Ginger Barnes rushes to Norfolk, Virginia, to help any way she can. A player for the Tomcat's pro football team has been murdered, and Michelle is terrified her husband, quarterback Doug Turner, will be accused of the crime. The two men have been rivals since college, and Michelle is Doug's only alibi. Gin tries hard to keep to the sidelines but soon gives in and tackles the case head-on....

Today, Ginger is having a playdate with Isla. But Isla won't share! That's not fun. How will Ginger solve this problem?

While escorting Bryn Derwyn Academy's most infamous student downtown to be scared straight by a Federal judge, Ginger Barnes is shocked to find her childhood babysitter, textile professor Charlie Finnemeyer, on trial for fraudulently aging an Oriental rug. Even more alarming, Gin learns that two witnesses against her beloved "Uncle Wunk" suffered suspiciously convenient heart attacks. Eager to assist the professor's attorney, the veteran amateur sleuth...