Author: Kashatus, William C., 1959- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: B STILL
Format: Books
Summary: William Still coordinated the Eastern Line of the Underground Railroad and was a pillar of the Railroad as a whole. Based in Philadelphia, Still built a reputation as a courageous leader, writer, philanthropist, and guide for fugitive slaves. This monumental work details Still's life story beginning with his parents' escape from bondage in the early nineteenth century and continuing through his youth and adulthood as one of the nation's most important Underground Railroad agents and, later, as an early civil rights pioneer. Still worked personally with Harriet Tubman, assisted the family of John Brown, helped Brown's associates escape from Harper's Ferry after their famous raid, and was a rival to Frederick Douglass among nationally prominent African American abolitionists. Still's life story is told in the broader context of the anti-slavery movement, Philadelphia Quaker and free black history, and the generational conflict that occurred between Still and a younger group of free black activists led by Octavius Catto.
Author: Abbs, Annabel, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F ABBS
Format: Books
Summary: "Based on the true story of the first modern cookery writer, Miss Eliza's English Kitchen is a spellbinding novel about female friendship, the struggle for independence, and the transcendent pleasures and solace of food"-- England, 1835. London is awash with thrilling new ingredients, from rare spices to exotic fruits. But no one knows how to use them. When Eliza Acton is told by her publisher to write a cookery book instead of the poetry she loves, she refuses--until her bankrupt father is forced to flee the country. As a woman, Eliza has few options. Although she's never set foot in a kitchen, she begins collecting recipes and teaching herself to cook. Much to her surprise she discovers a talent--and a passion--for the culinary arts. Eliza hires young, destitute Ann Kirby to assist her. As they cook together, Ann learns about poetry, love and ambition. The two develop a radical friendship, breaking the boundaries of class while creating new ways of writing recipes. But when Ann discovers a secret in Eliza's past, and finds a voice of her own, their friendship starts to fray. Based on the true story of the first modern cookery writer, Miss Eliza's English Kitchen is a spellbinding novel about female friendship, the struggle for independence, and the transcendent pleasures and solace of food.
Author: Burke, Tarana, editor. Brown, Brené editor.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 152.44
Format: Books
Summary: The editors bring together a dynamic group of black writers, organizers, artists, academics and cultural figures to discuss the topics the two have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching--vulnerability and shame resilience. "It started as a text between two friends. Tarana Burke, founder of the 'Me too' movement, texted researcher and writer, Brené Brown, to see if she was free to jump on a call. Brené assumed that Tarana wanted to talk about wallpaper. They had been trading home decorating inspiration boards in their last text conversation so Brené started scrolling to find her latest Pinterest pictures when the phone rang. But it was immediately clear to Brené that the conversation wasn't going to be about wallpaper. Tarana's hello was serious and she hesitated for a bit before saying, "Brené, you know your work affected me so deeply. It's been a huge gift in my life. But as a Black woman, I've sometimes had to feel like I have to contort myself to fit into some of your words. The core of it rings so true for me, but the application has been harder." Brené replied, "I'm so glad we're talking about this. It makes sense to me. Especially in terms of vulnerability. How do you take the armor off in a country where you're not physically or emotionally safe?" Long pause. "That's why I'm calling," said Tarana. "What do you think about a working together on a book about the Black experience with vulnerability and shame resilience?" There was no hesitation. Burke and Brown are the perfect pair to usher in this stark, potent collection of essays on Black shame and healing (and contribute their own introductions to the work). Along with the anthology contributors, they create a space to recognize and process the trauma of white supremacy, a space to be vulnerable and affirm the fullness of Black love and Black life"--
Author: Ryan, Jennifer, 1973- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: PB RYAN
Format: Books
Summary: Jon Crawford has returned to Montana, determined to take over his father's ranch and raise his daughter. He doesn't have time to fall in love, but he doesn't count on stubborn but beautiful Trinity McGrath. "Jon Crawford has returned to Montana, determined to take over his father's ranch and raise his daughter in Big Sky Country, leaving the big-city life behind once and for all. He doesn't have time to fall in love, but he doesn't count on Trinity McGrath, who arouses his protective instincts even as she tries to push him away. Life hasn't always been easy for Trinity, but now she has everything she needs--her family, friends, and a safe and secure life. With a business to build, Trinity doesn't have time for romance until Jon comes barging into her life and all her intentions are turned upside down! Still, an attraction like theirs is too powerful to deny, and sometimes true love comes along when you least expect it. But when someone from Jon's past comes back with a vengeance, Trinity and Jon will have to do everything they can to save themselves and their new love"--
Author: Haynes, Natalie, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 292.211
Format: Books
Summary: The Greek myths are among the world's most important cultural building blocks and they have been retold many times, but rarely do they focus on the remarkable women at the heart of these ancient stories. Stories of gods and monsters are the mainstay of epic poetry and Greek tragedy, from Homer to Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, from the Trojan War to Jason and the Argonauts. And still, today, a wealth of novels, plays and films draw their inspiration from stories first told almost three thousand years ago. But modern tellers of Greek myth have usually been men, and have routinely shown little interest in telling women's stories. And when they do, those women are often painted as monstrous, vengeful or just plain evil. But Pandora--the first woman, who according to legend unloosed chaos upon the world-- was not a villain, and even Medea and Phaedra have more nuanced stories than generations of retellings might indicate. Now, in Pandora's Jar, Natalie Haynes--broadcaster, writer and passionate classicist-- redresses this imbalance. Taking Pandora and her jar (the box came later) as the starting point, she puts the women of the Greek myths on equal footing with the menfolk. After millennia of stories telling of gods and men, be they Zeus or Agamemnon, Paris or Odysseus, Oedipus or Jason, the voices that sing from these pages are those of Hera, Athena and Artemis, and of Clytemnestra, Jocasta, Eurydice and Penelope.
Author: Maniscalco, Kerri, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: Y MANISCAL
Format: Books
Summary: "Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe--witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin...desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost--even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked--princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems..."--
Author: Imani, Blair, author. Baker, Rachelle, illustrator.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 973
Format: Books
Summary: "A powerful illustrated history of the Great Migration and its sweeping impact on Black and American culture, from Reconstruction to the rise of hip hop. Over the course of six decades, an unprecedented wave of Black Americans left the South and spread across the nation in search of a better life--a migration that sparked stunning demographic and cultural changes in twentieth-century America. Through gripping and accessible historical narrative paired with illustrations, author and activist Blair Imani examines the largely overlooked impact of The Great Migration and how it affected--and continues to affect--Black identity and America as a whole. Making Our Way Home explores issues like voting rights, domestic terrorism, discrimination, and segregation alongside the flourishing of arts and culture, activism, and civil rights. Imani shows how these influences shaped America's workforce and wealth distribution by featuring the stories of notable people and events, relevant data, and family histories. The experiences of prominent figures such as James Baldwin, Fannie Lou Hamer, El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X), Ella Baker, and others are woven into the larger historical and cultural narratives of the Great Migration to create a truly singular record of this powerful journey"--
Author: Johnson, Maureen, 1973- author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: Y JOHNSON
Format: Books
Summary: After another death, Stevie must navigate mysterious riddles and track down a missing David at the same time a massive storm forces her to confront a killer.
Author: Bethencourt, Kahran, author. Bethencourt, Regis, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 779.2
Format: Books
Summary: "From Kahran and Regis Bethencourt, the dynamite husband and wife duo behind CreativeSoul Photography, comes GLORY, a photography book that shatters the conventional standards of beauty for Black children. Featuring a foreword by Amanda Seales With stunning images of natural hair and gorgeous, inventive visual storytelling, GLORY puts Black beauty front and center with more than 100 breathtaking photographs and a collection of powerful essays about the children. At its heart, it is a recognition and celebration of the versatility and innate beauty of black hair, and black beauty. The glorious coffee-table book pays homage to the story of our royal past, celebrates the glory of the here and now, and even dares to forecast the future. It brings to life past, present, and future visions of black culture and showcases the power and beauty of recognizing and celebrating oneself. Beauty as an expression of who you are is power. When we define our own standards of beauty, we take back that power. GLORY encourages children around the world to feel that power and harness it"-- Beauty as an expression of who you are is power. When we define our own standards of beauty, we take back that power. The Bethencourts put Black beauty front and center with breathtaking photographs and a collection of powerful essays about the children. At its heart, it is a recognition and celebration of the versatility and innate beauty of black hair, and black beauty. They pay homage to the story of our royal past, celebrate the glory of the here and now, and even dare to forecast the future. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Knudsen, Michelle, author.
Published: 2019 2017
Call Number: Y KNUDSEN
Format: Books
Summary: "Last fall, Cynthia Rothschild saved her best friend from the demon librarian, Mr. Gabriel. But now all that stuff is over, and Cyn is ready to have the best summer ever--at theater camp (!) with her former crush and now boyfriend (!!), Ryan Halsey. Once Cyn gets to camp, though, nothing goes according to plan. Worst of all, it turns out the demon stuff isn't as over as she had hoped. At least any new demons that show up to ruin her summer can't possibly be as evil as Mr. Gabriel, who is, thankfully, very dead now. It's not like he could come back to life to seek his terrible revenge or something. Right?"--Back cover.
Author: Méndez, Matt, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: Y MENDEZ
Format: Books
Summary: "Three Mexican-Americans--Juan, JD, and Fabi--each try to overcome their individual struggles as they all grapple with how to make a better life for themselves when it seems like brown lives don't matter"--
Author: Perhach, Paulette, author.
Published: 2018
Call Number: 808.0202
Format: Books
Summary: "With warmth and humor, the author welcomes you into the writer's life as someone who has been there on the other side looking in. Like a freshman orientation for writers, this book includes an in-depth exploration of all the elements of a writer's life, from your writing practice to your reading practice, to your writing craft and the all-important and often-overlooked business of writing. Harness the powers of crowdsourcing and social media to grow your writing career, and use the most current research on success, gamification, and lifestyle design to take your writing life to the next level. Complete with writing exercises, tools, checklists, infographics, and behind-the-scenes tips from working writers of all types, this book offers everything you need to jump-start a successful writing life."--Amazon.com.
Author: White, Dana Angelo, author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: 641.77
Format: Books
Summary: "Air frying is fast, convenient, and healthier than oil frying, but it's not easy to find air frying recipes that are healthy and tasty. The Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook contains 100 recipes that are absolutely delicious and also better for your health because they use less oil and contain healthier ingredients than traditional fried foods. Included in this book are better-for-you versions of traditional main dishes, breakfasts, sides (like French fries), desserts (like cookies), and more. You'll also learn how to use this versatile appliance to bake, roast, and grill many of your favorite fried foods--with fewer calories."--Provided by publisher.
Author: Frank, Anne, 1929-1945 author. Frank, Otto, 1889-1980 editor. Pressler, Mirjam, editor. Massotty, Susan translator.
Published: 2010
Call Number: B FRANK
Format: Books
Summary: The Diary of a Young Girl is the record of two years in the life of a remarkable Jewish girl and one of the most moving and eloquent accounts of the Holocaust, Frank's triumphant humanity in the face of unfathomable deprivation and fear has made the book one of the most enduring documents of our time. This edition reprints the Definitive edition authorized by the Frank estate, plus a new introduction, a bibliography, and a chronology of Anne Frank's life and times.
Author: Ernaux, Annie, 1940- Leslie, Tanya.
Published: 2003 1993
Call Number: F ERNAUX
Format: Books
Summary: "In her spare, stark style, Annie Ernaux documents the desires and indignities of a human heart ensnared in an all-consuming passion. Blurring the line between fact and fiction, an unnamed narrator attempts to plot the emotional and physical course of her two-year relationship with a married foreigner where every word, event, and person either provides a connection with her beloved or is subject to her cold indifference. With courage and exactitude, she seeks the truth behind an existence lived entirely for someone else, and, in the pieces of its aftermath, she is able to find it."--Provided by publisher.
Author: Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997.
Published: 1978
Call Number: F MICHENER
Format: Books
Summary: The four-hundred-year saga of America's Eastern Shore, from its Native American roots to the present. The central scene of Michener's historical novel is that section of Maryland's Eastern shore, hardly more than 10 miles square. To this point come the founders of families that will dominate the story. A panoramic narrative of human and animal life on Maryland's Eastern Shore focuses on a ten-square-mile area at the mouth of the Choptank River and the families that settle there, from 1583 to the present.
Author: Spielberg, Steven, 1946- film director, screenwriter, film producer. Kushner, Tony, screenwriter, film producer. Krieger, Kristie Macosko, film producer. Williams, Michelle, 1980- actor. Dano, Paul, 1984- actor.
Published: 2023 2022
Call Number: FABELMAN
Format: Video disc
Summary: Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see The Greatest Show on Earth. Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. A coming-of-age story of a young man fascinated with film-making and its power to distill the truth about the world around him.
Author: Spielberg, Steven, 1946- film director, screenwriter, film producer. Kushner, Tony, screenwriter, film producer. Krieger, Kristie Macosko, film producer. Williams, Michelle, 1980- actor. Dano, Paul, 1984- actor.
Published: 2023 2022
Call Number: FABELMAN BLU-RAY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother.
Author: Zeffirelli, Franco, film director, screenwriter. Brusati, Franco, screenwriter. D'Amico, Masolino, screenwriter. Havelock-Allan, Anthony, film producer. Brabourne, John, film producer.
Published: 2023 1968
Call Number: CLASSIC ROMEO
Format: Video disc
Summary: Considered one of the great Shakespeare adaptations, it was the first to cast actual teenagers in the lead roles. Young lovers have an affair which threatens to inflame the tensions between their feuding families during the Renaissance.
Author: Hosoda, Mamoru, 1967- film director, screenwriter. Saito, Yuichiro, film producer. Kawamura, Genki, 1979- film producer. Takahashi, Nozomu, 1960- film producer. Tanio, Toshimi, film producer.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: BELLE BLU-RAY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Suzu is a shy high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters "U," a massive virtual world, she escapes into her online persona as Belle, a globally-beloved singer.
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