Missing

Edkins (international politics, Aberystwyth U., Wales) sees a contrast between the ways governments react to cases of missing people versus the demands of their families and loved ones. Whereas, for t

Missing data have long plagued those conducting applied research in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. Good missing data analysis solutions are available, but practical information about im

Linda Castillo’s bestselling series has been called “gripping” [People] and “impossible to put down” [Bookpage] and the “teeth chattering suspense” [USA Today] continues with GONE MISSING—a deeply chi

When seventeen-year-old Hailey Brooks goes missing one Friday night, Chief of Police Jameson has few leads. The young girl has been living like an adult--making her own decisions and making her own mi

In the second entry in this "sharp, new crime series," the search for a missing judge leads Samantha Kincaid into Portland politics and a labyrinth of crime, corruption, and cover-ups (Publishers Week

A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.Milly loves going to story time at her local bookshop. Mrs Minty is an encyclopedia of books and knows the perfect story for every occasion … tales of mischievous children and faraway lands, magical beasts and daring adventures. But the bookshop is old and creaky, just like Mrs Minty herself. And then one day Milly arrives to find the shop gone. What has happened to Mrs Minty and her irreplaceable bookshop?A warm and uplifting tale about the importance of stories.

Dog's toothbrush is missing. Has anybody seen it? Maybe . . . But what does a toothbrush look like? Donkey wonders. Featuring Jan Thomas’s wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hil

Who says cats and dogs don't get along? A snobby cat and a good-natured dog team up--sort of--to solve the mystery of a missing classroom pet in this playful illustrated chapter book told in letters. Simon the cat and Baxter the dog have finally learned how to share their owner, Andy. It helps that Simon lives with Andy's mom and Baxter lives with Andy's dad. When a problem comes up, they simply exchange letters to sort it out. Baxter's spelling has even improved . . . though not by much. But then Andy's class pet goes missing, which causes an argument with his friend Noah. Andy is so, so sad. Both Simon and Baxter want to solve the mystery and make Andy happy again. Which pet will collect the clues and piece together the solution? This funny and heartwarming collaboration between Geisel Honor and Edgar Award-winning author Dori Hillestad Butler and bestselling illustrator Kevan Atteberry is a tribute to the love of a good pet and the joy found in new friendship. With eight chapters an

Crack a case with Club CSI: in this new middle-grade series about forensic science!Calling all kid crime-solvers: Forensic science isn’t just for grown-ups anymore! Thanks to the popularity of shows l

Missing MittensEvery animal on Farmer Bill's farm is missing one mitten. Readers can investigate odd and even numbers as they unravel this mitten mystery!

Olivia Andrews is a team leader on an FBI Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team. With the goal of trying to erase the void left in her life by her tumultuous childhood in the foster care system, Liv h

When Perry Borntrager's lifeless body is found in an abandoned well, the quiet Amish community of Crittenden, Kentucky, is shaken by this terrible tragedy, and Perry's former girlfriend and his best f

Maxine's parents had to do perhaps the worst possible thing: confirm the identity of her brother Derek's body by the clothes he was wearing when he disappeared. But then the worst possible thing reall

When one of the monsters' pets goes missing, they all must lend a hand, or a paw, or a claw.

Eleven-year-old Sam lies so often that when his father is kidnapped, no one believes him and Sam, along with his best friend Josh, try to solve the crime themselves.

Missing is Shelley MacKenney's remarkable story of life as a 'missing person'. An inspirational tale of her journey through extreme personal crisis. "You can run, but you can't hide from yourself

When Nikki Boyd is called in to investigate a case involving both homicide and missing persons, she discovers ties between the victims and her friend Tyler that sweep her into the dangerous world of c

The international bestseller—published in more than forty languages! A twenty-first-century parable in the tradition of The Alchemist, The Little Prince, and Jonathan Livingston Seagull. The Missing R

"The Missing Peace " takes you to a journey to both the past and the future of the human race lives on earth going through the landmarks from the creating of Adam & Eve to the final day going thro

"The Missing Peace " takes you to a journey to both the past and the future of the human race lives on earth going through the landmarks from the creating of Adam & Eve to the final day going thro

Editor Drukker (Stata, College Station, Texas) provides the introduction and states "...data can be missing because an individual failed to answer a question or because the laws of nature imply that a

Economists describe methods of analyzing data sets in which some data is missing, either because it was never generated--someone failed to answer a particular question--or because the observation was

June is a busy month for Sal Kilkenny, a private investigator who has been hired to find Janet, a missing wife and mother; Berfan, an Iranian citizen not seen since his case for asylum failed; and the

During the 1920s, as Billy, Finn, and Dannie investigate a series of thefts in a railroad workers camp, they also find themselves searching for Billy's missing cousin, nine-year-old Mim.

寵物狗要離家當孤狼！再也不必等主人下令才能吃點心、不用戴丟臉的醫療頸圈，瀟灑又自在！只是，看見主人身旁出現另一隻狗時，突然感覺有點嫉妒…《Poe and Lars》作者繪者再次搭檔獻上狗狗爆笑又溫馨的內心大戲。The dog days are over when one pup breaks free from his home to become an independent, Lone Wolf! Humans don't realize the stresses of pet life.Working hard to meet every command.Trying to be a good boy, the best boy.It's exhausting . . . humiliating, even! Sick of the pressures of pet life--the costumes, the treat-withholding, and the dreaded cone of shame--one dog escapes to fulfill his true Lone Wolf destiny. But then he sees his owner--um, ex-owner--with a new dog and feels unexpectedly jealous. All he wanted was a little space to poop in peace, not for his ex-owner to forget him entirely! Is it too late to go back, or is he stuck in the doghouse forever? Find out in this hilarious picture book by the author/illustrator team that brought you Poe and Lars!

A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.Milly loves going to story time at her local bookshop. Mrs Minty is an encyclopedia of books and knows the perfect story

THE GENERAL IS MISSING THE GENERAL IS MISSING****** AN ACTION-PACKED DRAMA, CRAMMED WITH CONSPIRACY, DANGER, HUMOR, AND SUSPENSE. THIS ENERGY-FILLED PLOT WILL EXCITE YOUR PASSIONS AND FILL YOUR HEAD W

THE GENERAL IS MISSING THE GENERAL IS MISSING****** AN ACTION-PACKED DRAMA, CRAMMED WITH CONSPIRACY, DANGER, HUMOR, AND SUSPENSE. THIS ENERGY-FILLED PLOT WILL EXCITE YOUR PASSIONS AND FILL YOUR HEAD W

Missing Lives tells the stories of fifteen missing individuals, documenting the efforts of the organizations and professionals who work to release the bereaved from the anguish of their uncertainty b

The Missing is a fascinating literary meditation on missing persons by the acclaimed young Scottish writer Andrew O'Hagan.Writing with what one reviewer praised as "passion, eloquence, and honesty,"

When Jonny went missing everything changed. His mother's heart is full of terror and sadness instead of joy. His father's study overflows with newspaper cuttings and profiles on missing people instead

Dot the ladybug is back! This time Dot helps her dog friend Spot look for the hole in his snack. Kallie George's fun yet simple wordplay pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman's adorable illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers.Spots the Dog has a problem. His snack has a hole in it. But could it be whole with a hole? Dot the Ladybug is on the case in this delicious story.With playful text and joyful, bright art, this My First I Can Read book is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.Praise for Dot the Ladybug: Dot DayA Junior Library Guild Selection"George's entertaining new early reader is perfect for the classroom or any setting. Children, parents, and teachers will enjoy reading and sha

When Jade explores her auntie's shed, she finds it packed with historical treasures. But that's just the beginning of her adventures, as she travels back in time to the Middle Ages on the trail of a stolen unicorn. Help Jade and her new friend Jack to solve the puzzles, find the unicorn and save the day.

When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!New Mouse City was having its first film festival! Famouse directors around the world had submitted their very best movies for a ch

Some time ago we said goodbye to Mummy. I am not sure where she has gone.Written and illustrated by a new talent in children’s picture books, this extraordinary book deals with the loss of a parent fr

Poetry. Art. Religion and Spirituality. Italian Studies. MISSING MADONNAS begins with the lunar arrival of its author, Gil Fagiani, who throughout this collection explores mythical Madonnas, nonnas, a