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1) Ice: a novel
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As a brewing ice storm approaches, and despite the icy conditions that have always existed between him and Lolly Helton, combat veteran Gabriel McQueen makes the long haul to the middle of nowhere to find out whether she is safe and sound. Spotting strangers in Lolly's home--one of them packing a weapon--Gabriel rescues Lolly from her captors ... but when the escape is discovered, the heat--and the hunt--are on.
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Nine-year-old Sumac Lottery considers it her job to make sure none of the Lottery celebrations are forgotten, especially now at Christmas time, and in her large, gay, and multiethnic family there are a lot of occasions for celebration in the house they all call Camelottery--but when a terrible ice storm hits Toronto, one of her dads, and her favorite brother cannot make it home from India, and it becomes increasingly difficult to hang on to the holiday...
3) Icy
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A very simple introduction to icy weather conditions, when they occur, and the other weather patterns associated with it. Additional items to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author. The world's ever-changing weather forms an important part of kids' lives. Our Eye on the Sky series offers young readers a first look at these natural phenomena through a combination of easy-to-read...
5) Ice storms
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"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of ice storms. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
6) Ice storms
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs help early fluent readers understand the science behind ice storms, as well as the damage they cause and how to stay safe in the event of one. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
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"Readers discover the dangers of freak weather and study the science behind wildfires in this age-appropriate guide to natural disasters. Specific case studies of deadly wildfires and freak weather events are presented alongside maps to help readers visualize where they took place. Readers are also presented with facts about how these natural disasters happen and what can be done to prepare for them, and they're introduced to the people who study...
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It's Christmas Eve in icebound Wichita, Kansas, and this year Charlie Arglist just might have something to celebrate. Charlie is an attorney for the sleazy businesses of Wichita, along with his unsavory associate, the steely Vic Cavanaugh, the two have just successfully embezzled $2 million from Kansas City boss Bill Guerrard. But the real prize for Charlie is the stunning Renata, who runs the Sweet Cage strip club. Charlie hopes to slip out of town...
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It's Christmas Eve in icebound Wichita, Kansas, and this year Charlie Arglist just might have something to celebrate. Charlie is an attorney for the sleazy businesses of Wichita, along with his unsavory associate, the steely Vic Cavanaugh, the two have just successfully embezzled $2 million from Kansas City boss Bill Guerrard. But the real prize for Charlie is the stunning Renata, who runs the Sweet Cage strip club. Charlie hopes to slip out of town...
10) Ice storms
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to ice storms. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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"Get the facts about the dangers and destruction caused by ice storms in 12 in-depth chapters that include freezing rain, forecasting, and harm to power lines, trees, and animals. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
12) Mixed malice
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During the remodeling of Donut Hearts after a big ice storm damaged the place, contractor Snappy Mack is found murdered inside the shop, and Suzanne and Jake must find the killer before he strikes again. As they search through the remnants of the contractor's life, they soon realize that too many folks had a reason to want to see Snappy dead, and sorting it all out is going to be no easy task.
13) Ice storms
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"A discussion of ice storms, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant ice storms and other freezing events from history"--
14) The frozen rodeo
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Hank the Cowdog volume 74
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Hank helps Slim capture a steer loose on the icy sidewalks of downtown Twitchell.
15) Cocoa crush
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When Suzanne and Jake leave town to attend a party with friends, they never dream that they are about to become involved in another murder. The stakes continue to rise as an ice storm knocks out the power in the penthouse where they are staying, locking them in with a dead body and a killer until law and order -- as well as the power -- can be restored.
18) Ice storm
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Disaster strikes (Coteau Books) volume 6
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Cousins and best friends, city girl Alice and country girl Sophie must each cope with the effects of the 1998 Ice Storm in their own way.
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Outpost Zero volume 2
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Welcome back to the smallest town in the universe. A devastating storm has trapped the Outpost under ice, threatening to crush them all. As Planning Team ventures out into the Frost to save the town, Alea and Sam find an unexpected opportunity to prove their worth...and uncover greater mysteries buried beneath the surface.