Author: Perry, Thomas, 1947- author.
Published: 2025
Call Number: F PERRY
Format: Books
Summary: "Los Angeles attorney Charles Warren is helping a young widow find her late husband's missing money when he recognizes a con job that targeted his widowed mother years before, and he quickly becomes entangled in the web of fraud, betrayal, and criminals surrounding the theft"-- "Charles Warren, Los Angeles attorney, has dedicated his career to aiding people in financial straits. He is particularly skilled at the art of recovering assets that have been embezzled or hidden. In his newest case, helping a beautiful young widow find the missing money from her late husband;s investments accounts, Charlie recognized a familiar scheme -- one that echoes the con job that targeted his own widowed mother many years before, and that led him, as a teenager, to commit crime of retribution that still weighs on his conscience. Charlie can't get the present case out of his mind, but within hours of starting his investigation, he is followed, shot at, and has his briefcase stolen. It's clear that someone doesn't want him following the trail of missing money but, as Charlie continues to pursue answers, he quickly becomes too entangled in the web of fraud, betrayal, and career criminals surrounding the theft to escape its deadly snare. . ."--
Author: Rothmiller, Mike, author. Thompson, Douglas (Douglas Henry), author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 973.922 ROTHMILL
Format: Books
Summary: Drawing on new interviews and previously hidden police and intelligence files, Reckless finally reveals the full corruption of America's Camelot. "John F. Kennedy's life is promoted by sentimental and careless myth-makers as pure legend. But a sinister shadow lies across it. His death was such a shocking event that the vivid memory of his assassination still blinds us to much of what went before. When it is recalled, it is almost always seen through the prism of that single, terrible day in Dallas, obscuring the dark corners of his time and government. For JFK, power was soundbites over policy, the White House a fairytale castle, and the President manifested as a hypersexualised movie star. As with Hollywood, the willing suspension of belief was required. Reality imposes no such limits..." --Amazon.com
Author: Hellis, Lori, 1956- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 364.152
Format: Books
Summary: "It all started when Lori Vallow met Chad Daybell at a doomsday prepper event. Their story grew like a wildfire that creates its own weather, and what happened next will shock even the most experienced true crime reader. Clinging to and manipulating one another, Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell believed the return of Jesus Christ was imminent and that God had chosen them to lead the 144,000 and usher in the new millennium. When the people closest to them began dying, it became clear they would stop at nothing to be together and fulfill their mission. When the bodies of Lori's missing children--J.J. and Tylee--were discovered in Chad's backyard, the strange and complex story of their fundamentalist Mormon beliefs were revealed in all their true horror."--Dust jacket.
Author: Baldwin, Dara, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 362.4086
Format: Books
Summary: "A searing call out of the systemic racism happening in disability rights and also ableism occurring in other justice movements, told through the story of a Black woman activist and policymaker"-- "For over twenty years, Dara Baldwin has often been the only person of color in the room when significant disability policy decisions are made. Disenfranchisement of people of color and multi-marginalized communities within the disability rights community is not new and has left many inside the community feeling frustrated and erased. In To Be a Problem, Baldwin candidly shares her journey to becoming a disability activist and policymaker in DC while critiquing the disability rights community. She reveals the reality of erasure for many Black people and people of color in the disability movement and argues that, in turn, many white disabled people center themselves within the work without addressing their own white privilege..." --Amazon.com
Author: Meiser, Britnee, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y MEISER
Format: Books
Summary: When Immie and Jack start high school, they wonder if their friendship can endure the changing social dynamics and the realization that they want to be more than friends. "Starting high school brings big changes for Immie and Jack, who've been everything to each other ever since Jack crashed his skateboard into Immie's yard when they were seven years old. All of a sudden, a game-winning goal catapults Jack into star status with the soccer team, and Immie in now meeting new girl friends whose questions are making her wonder about the identity of her father for the first time in her life. . ."--
Author: Badawi, Zeinab, 1959- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 960
Format: Books
Summary: This sweeping historical survey traces Africa's rich legacy from prehistory to the present, exploring ancient civilizations, medieval empires and colonialism's impact, while highlighting African voices and perspectives to offer a long-overdue account of the continent's global significance. "For too long, Africa's history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Now, Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight. In this fascinating book, Badawi guides us through Africa's spectacular history--from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilizations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence. Visiting more than thirty African countries to interview countless historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and local storytellers, she unearths buried histories from across the continent and gives Africa its rightful place in our global story. The result is a gripping new account of Africa: an epic, sweeping history of the oldest inhabited continent on the planet, told through the voices of Africans themselves..." --Amazon.com
Author: Bet-David, Patrick, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y BETDAVID
Format: Books
Summary: "When high school dropout Ashur Yonan receives an unexpected invitation to join a shadowy organization known as the Academy, he is plunged into an ancient conspiracy that threatens the entire world." "Ashur Yonan is going nowhere fast: an eighteen-year-old high school dropout living with a mom who doesn't understand him, mourning the death of his father five years earlier and working a dead-end food service job. The only good thing he has going for him is his girlfriend Kiki, but she's leaving soon for college on the East Coast. It's getting harder for Ashur to believe he still has the potential to make something great out of his life. . ."--
Author: Mann, George, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y MANN
Format: Books
Summary: "Over a year has passed since the fall of Starlight Beacon and the start of the Nihil occupation of Republic space, called the Occlusion Zone. Jedi Knight Reath Silas, with the help of a new friend Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo, has been hard at work trying to solve the most formidable challenge faced by both the Republic and the Jedi: how to stop the Force-draining creatures known as the Nameless. Desperate for answers, Reath consults with Azlin Rell, a fallen Jedi who tells Reath that to survive the Nameless, he should embrace his fear--something that would take him perilously close to the dark side. To add to Reath's confusion, his former master Cohmac Vitus suddenly returns to Coruscant with his own theories about the Nameless's origins. Tentatively working as a team once more, the two embark on a quest to find the ruins of an ancient civilization that may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of the Nameless once and for all. But when Reath comes face to face with the very creatures that terrify him most, will he have to embrace his fear to survive?"--Book jacket.
Author: Scher, Amy B., author. Williams, Mark Jason, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 910.8664 SCHER
Format: Books
Summary: "This first-of-its-kind travel guide explores inclusive destinations around the world for LGBTQIA travelers and their allies"--
Author: Anderson, Pamela, 1967- author, illustrator. Anderson, Pamela, 1967- illustrator. Zizka, Maria, author. Isager, Ditte, photographer.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 641.5636
Format: Books
Summary: Pamela Anderson invites you into her kitchen and down-to-earth family fairy kingdom on Vancouver Island--offering a whimsical and entertaining collection of more than 80 recipes that will nourish your heart. With a career that has spanned Hollywood fame and activism, Pamela's journey has taken her from a humble upbringing to the forefront of show business. Today, she resides in her cherished family home, where she is rooted in her passions: cooking, sustainable design, and gardening. Now, Pamela shares her first cookbook full of treasured homegrown and world-influenced recipes with a warm and inclusive spirit; it started out merely as a housewarming gift for her sons and their girlfriends. Her recipes are a testament to the fact that cooking only with vegetables can be both indulgent and comforting, offering a luxurious fantasy experience. The book features her unique and delicious recipes and provides insights into fun homemaking, from entertaining guests to preserving the bounties of your garden. Pamela advocates a mindful, nurturing approach to feeding both the body and soul. --
Author: Roy, Nayantara, 1985- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F ROY
Format: Books
Summary: "When Lila, a rising 29-year-old Indian American editor based in Brooklyn, unexpectedly inherits a huge ancestral home in the center of Calcutta, she must return to India, where she must also confront her mother after a decade's estrangement, along with her grandmother, and extended family, all of whom still live in the house, and resent her sudden legacy"--
Author: Lemon, Don, 1966- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: B LEMON
Format: Books
Summary: Journalist Don Lemon always had a complicated relationship with God. He cherished the Southern Black church he was raised in, but struggled with the fundamentalist rejection of his right to exist as a gay man--one who wanted to marry his longtime love in a church wedding. In his work as a reporter, he saw Americans losing faith in a higher power, in institutions, and in each other. Setting out to understand the place that religion has in our lives today, Don connected with ancient stories, sparking memories, conversations, and chance encounters. Then, suddenly, his world unraveled: Don was ousted from his high-profile network news job and tasked with redefining his role in the shifting media landscape. But through a year of personal changes and professional whiplash, he ultimately found what he was seeking: grace. "I once was lost" is a prayer for a country that reflects the multifaceted image of God, and a call to those who believe in humanity to fight for it
Author: Hastings, Max, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 940.5412
Format: Books
Summary: "Operation Biting was one of the most thrilling British special forces raids of World War II, and probably the most successful. In February 1942 RAF intelligence was baffled by a newly identified radar network on the coast of Nazi-occupied Europe, codenamed Würzburg. The brilliant scientist Dr R.V. Jones proposed an assault to capture key components. The nearest accessible enemy set stood upon a steep cliff at Bruneval in Normandy. Amid heavy snow 120 men landed, some of whom were misdropped almost two miles from their objective. They nonetheless launched the assault, dismantled the German radar, and after three nail-biting hours in France and a fierce battle with Wehrmacht defenders, escaped in the nick of time by landing-craft across stormy seas to Portsmouth. Taking us from the War Room to boots-on-the-ground action, and recounted in Hastings's signature bestselling style, Operation Biting tells a story that has become almost forgotten yet deserves to rank among the epic tales of courage and daring that took place in the greatest conflict in history"--
Author: Gambino, Paul, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 747.9
Format: Books
Summary: From a spirit-haunted church in Western Ohio to an ancient Italian castle, from a freakish funhouse on the Jersey shore to a Connecticut cottage with a storybook facade that belies its spine-tingling contents: this collection of aspirational interiors will appeal to anyone who wishes to live in the luxury of Gothic darkness without sacrificing even an ounce of style. The Art of Gothic Living profiles 15 homes and their owners, chronicling their journeys to creating living spaces that reflect a philosophy steeped in the tenets of Gothic subculture--individuality, creativity, and a fascination with life's shadow side.
Author: Chambers, Veronica, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y CHAMBERS
Format: Books
Summary: "A historical novel about Ida B. Wells, from her teen years up through becoming an investigative journalist and civil rights crusader without peer"-- "Before she became a warrior, Ida B. Wells was an incomparable flirt with a quick wit and a dream of becoming a renowned writer. The first child of newly freed parents who thrived in a community that pulsated with hope and possibility after the Civil War, Ida had a big heart, big ambitions, and even bigger How to be a good big sister when her beloved parents perish in a yellow fever epidemic? How to launch her career as a teacher? How to make and keep friends in a society that seems to have no place for a woman who speaks her own mind? And -- always on top for Ida-- how to find a love that will let her be the woman she dreams of becoming? . . ."--
Author: Huchu, T. L., author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F HUCHU
Format: Books
Summary: Sixteen-year-old ghostalker Ropa works alongside Sir Callander to prevent the return of the dreaded Tall Man, who aims to merge the worlds of the living and the dead. "Ropa Moyo is a wannabe magician, can speak to the dead, and has officially given up being an intern. Leaving Scottish magic behind, she now works for the English Sorcerer Royal. But just as she adjusts to working for the English, an old enemy reveals a devastating secret about her Gran, and Ropa's world falls apart. Outraged, she rushes home, but finds her grandmother dead--murdered--with no killer in sight. What's more, she's the prime suspect. In her quest to find the true murderer, Ropa becomes caught in the dark tendrils of a cult, hell-bent on resurrecting an ancient power. Ropa must use her wits, her magic, and call in all favors to stop the ritual--and clear her name." --Amazon.com
Author: Brosnahan, Mary, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 362.5
Format: Books
Summary: "In a time of soaring housing insecurity and laws that criminalize acts of survival, politicians and the media increasingly push their "blame the victim" anti-homeless rhetoric. Mary Brosnahan, longtime CEO of the Coalition for the Homeless, debunks fifteen pernicious myths about our unhoused neighbors. Among them: that the problem is inevitable" (in fact, it is the result of policy decisions that put profits ahead of people) ; that "handouts" cause homelessness (in fact, the primary causes are flat wages and high rent) ; that homeless people need to prove they're "ready" to receive aid (in fact, enforcing hurdles is far more expensive and less effective than a Housing First approach). Brosnahan's solutions are forged from her decades of renowned advocacy and her frontline work with homeless New Yorkers. She also draws on extensive research, both historic and modern. From the enclosure of the English Commons to the emergence of nineteenth-century American hobos, from Reagan-era budget cuts to contemporary Supreme Court battles, Brosnahan shows us the true contours of homelessness -- and how we can bring unhoused Americans home for good." --
Author: Collins, Francis S., author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 121 COLLINS
Format: Books
Summary: "In The Road to Wisdom, Francis Collins reminds us of the four core sources of judgment and clear thinking: truth, science, faith, and trust. Drawing on his work from the Human Genome Project and heading the National Institutes of Health, as well as on ethics, philosophy, and Christian theology, Collins makes a robust, thoughtful case for each of these sources -- their reliability, and their limits. Ultimately, he shows how they work together, not separately -- and certainly not in conflict. It is only when we relink these four foundations of wisdom that we can begin to discern the best path forward in life." --
Author: MacDonell, Nancy, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 338.477 MACDONEL
Format: Books
Summary: "In the tradition of The Barbizon and The Girls of Atomic City, fashion historian and journalist Nancy MacDonell chronicles the untold story of how the Nazi invasion of France gave rise to the American fashion industry. Calvin Klein. Ralph Lauren. Donna Karan. Halston. Marc Jacobs. Tom Ford. Michael Kors. Tory Burch. Today, American designers are some of the biggest names in fashion, yet before World War II, they almost always worked anonymously. The industry, then centered on Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, had always looked overseas for "inspiration" -- a polite phrase for what was often blatant copying -- because style, as all the world knew, came from Paris. But when the Nazis invaded France in 1940, the capital of fashion was cut off from the rest of the world. The story of the chaos and tragedy that followed has been told many times -- but how it directly affected American fashion is largely unknown. Defying the naysayers, New York-based designers, retailers, editors, and photographers met the moment, turning out clothes that were perfectly suited to the American way of life: sophisticated, modern, comfortable, and affordable. By the end of the war, "the American Look" had been firmly established as a fresh, easy elegance that combined function with style. But none of it would have happened without the influence and ingenuity of a small group of women who have largely been lost to history. Empresses of Seventh Avenue will tell the story of how these extraordinary women put American fashion on the world stage and created the template for modern style -- and how the nearly $500 billion American fashion industry, the largest in the world, could not have accrued its power and wealth without their farsightedness and determination"--
Author: Shelton, Paige, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F SHELTON
Format: Books
Summary: "The next installment in Paige Shelton's Alaska Wild series, a gripping, atmospheric, traditional mystery series with a great wilderness hook. Beth Rivers needs to disappear. Her one-time kidnapper, Travis, is on his way to her town in Alaska, and she's losing time to get out quickly. The perfect spot for Beth and her boyfriend, Tex, to hide, presents itself in a camp in the woods, away from Benedict. But when their trip takes them by Blue Mine, a small community that has seen tragedy over the last couple months, plans get diverted. Beth and Tex bring the widow of a recently murdered man back to Benedict, for Police Chief Gril to investigate, only to find that nothing is quite what it seems. When the woman vanishes, Beth must be on the alert for further danger. Who knows what further unwelcome disappearances--or appearances--might be lurking in the unforgiving Alaska storms."--
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