Author: Atwood, Kathryn J., author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 940.53
Format: Books
Summary: In this expanded edition, readers will encounter six new profiles of amazing women, as well as a new section on the Soviet Union. Noor Inayat Khan was the first female radio operator sent into occupied France and transferred crucial messages to the Resistance. Johtje Vos, a Dutch housewife, hid Jews in her home and repeatedly outsmarted the Gestapo. Law student Hannie Schaft became involved in the most dangerous resistance work -- sabotage, weapons transference, and assassinations. In these pages, young readers will meet these and many other similarly courageous women and girls who risked their lives to help defeat the Nazis. An overview of World War II and summaries of each country's involvement provide a framework for better understanding each woman's unique circumstances, and resources for further learning follow each profile.
Author: Ware, Ruth, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: LP F WARE
Format: Large print
Summary: "Rowan Caine stumbles across a lucrative job as a live-in nanny for a picture-perfect family with a home in the Scottish Highlands. What she doesn't know is that she's stepping into a nightmare--one that will end with a child dead and herself in prison awaiting trial for murder. Writing to her lawyer from prison, she struggles to explain the unraveling events that led to her incarceration. Rowan knows she's made mistakes. She admits that she lied to obtain the post, and that her behavior toward the children wasn't always ideal. But, she maintains, she's not guilty--at least not of murder. Which means someone else is"--Back cover.
Author: Odets, Walt, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 306.76
Format: Books
Summary: A clinical psychologist, writer and gay activist reflects on what it means to be gay today through moving stories of friends and patients in the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic and shifting social values. --Publisher "Even today, it's not easy to be gay in America. While many young men now come out more readily, even those from the most progressive backgrounds often struggle with the legacy of early-life stigma and a deficit of self-acceptance, both of which fuel self-doubt and, at worst, self-loathing. And this is to say nothing of the ongoing trauma wrought by HIV, which is all too often relegated to history. Drawing on his work as a clinical psychologist during and in the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic, Walt Odets reflects on what it means to survive and find a way to live in a new, uncompromising future, both for the men who endured the upheaval of those years and for the younger men who are now coming of age at a time when HIV is still deeply affecting gay communities, especially the most marginalized. Through moving, emotional stories--of friends and therapy patients, and of his own--Odets considers how experiences early in life launch men on trajectories to futures that are not authentically theirs. He reimagines how we might reframe gay life by considering everything from the misleading and constraining idea of "the homosexual," to the diversity and richness of gay relationships, to the historical role of stigma and shame and the significance of youth and aging. Crawling out from under the trauma destructive of early-life experience and the epidemic, and emerging into a century of shifting social values, provides an opportunity to explore possibilities rather than live with societally imposed limitations. Though it is drawn from decades of his private practice, activism, and personal experience, Odets's work achieves remarkable universality. At its core, Out of the Shadows is driven by his belief that it is time we act on the basis of who we are, and not who others are, or who they would want us to be. We--particularly the young--must construct our own paths through life. Out of the Shadows is a necessary, impassioned argument for how and why we all must take hold of our futures."--Dust jacket.
Author: Bowen, Sarah, 1971- author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 204.4
Format: Books
Summary: This diverse collection of practices and resources will provide a guide for those newly embarking on a spiritual journey, members of spiritual communities, or anyone who desires meaningful spiritual experiences without having to commit exclusively to one path. Bowen is a multi-faith spiritual educator and an aspiring Jedi. She encourages others to connect with the higher power of their own understanding, without committing to one path or fearing that they are "doing it wrong." -- adapted from back cover
Author: Lindsey, Johanna, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: LP F LINDSEY
Format: Large print
Summary: "William Blackburn, Earl of Ketterham, lives in exile in the Scottish Highlands with his daughter, Vanessa. When she comes of age, Vanessa returns to her mother in England to make her debut, despite her doubt about fitting into the mold of a proper young lady. Lord Montgomery Townsend, a visitor at the Countess of Dawton's home, watches his hostess try to match her estranged daughter with the pompous son of a powerful family. Monty wonders why the independent-minded Vanessa wants to marry the arrogant rogue, but nonetheless steps in to help. But soon he faces more pressing problems, including the temptation to upend Vanessa's wedding plans so her can marry her himself!"--Back cover.
Author: Woods, Stuart, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F WOODS
Format: Books
Summary: "Stone Barrington's crime-fighting adventures continue to lead him around the world in the latest from #1 New York Times-bestselling Stuart Woods"-- "Stone Barrington is getting some much-needed rest and relaxation in the Florida sun when trouble falls from the sky--literally. Intrigued by the suspicious circumstances surrounding this event, Stone joins forces with a sharp-witted and alluring local detective to investigate. But they run into a problem: the evidence keeps disappearing."--
Author: Cheek, Chip, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: LP F CHEEK
Format: Large print
Summary: "'Late September 1957. Henry and Effie, very young newlyweds from Georgia, arrive in Cape May, New Jersey, for their honeymoon. They find the town deserted. Feeling shy and isolated, they decide to cut the trip short. But before they leave, however, they meet a glamorous set of people who sweep up Henry and Effie into their drama: Clara, a beautiful socialite who feels her youth slipping away; Max, a wealthy playboy and Clara's lover; and Alma, Max's aloof and mysterious half-sister, to whom Henry is irresistibly drawn.The empty beach town becomes their playground, as Henry and Effie slip from innocence into betrayal, with irrevocable consequences."--Back cover.
Author: Mansell, Jill, author.
Published: 2019 1991
Call Number: F MANSELL
Format: Books
Summary: An enchanting, feel-good tale about the power of friendship never before published in the U.S. Isn't life more fun in the fast lane? When bored housewife and mother Camilla Stewart impulsively invites her old schoolfriends for dinner, she hardly imagines that the evening will shatter her comfortable existence. But Roz Vallender and Loulou Marks are no ordinary guests. Roz is a stunning and self-assured TV presenter, while the reckless Loulou owns Vampires, the trendiest wine bar in town. When they reveal that Camilla's husband Jack has been playing around, Camilla determines to make some changes. With a little help from her friends, she soon finds out that life in the fast lane is a lot more fun--and the future still holds plenty of surprises.
Author: Swinson, Kiki, author. Swinson, Kiki. Last heist. Diamond, De'nesha. Caked up.
Published: 2019 2015
Call Number: PB SWINSON
Format: Books
Summary: Shannon Marshall gambled that betraying her husband's biggest heist ever was her way out of the game for good. Losing that bet put her in lockdown--and at the top of Todd Marshall's revenge-fueled hit list. Now she'll work every seductive move and lethal play to survive. 'Cause when it comes to wreaking her own vengeance, this devious beauty isn't taking any prisoners. Harlem Banks already has twenty-five million reasons to break out of the federal pen. But saving his desperately ill daughter is at the top of his list, even as he's racing his ex-partner-in-crime to his stashed loot...while U.S. Marshals are hot on his trail. His only chance is the one woman he can't stop loving--even if she's the one endgame he'll never escape...
Author: Swinson, Kiki, author.
Published: 2019 2017
Call Number: PB SWINSON
Format: Books
Summary: Identity thief Lauren Kelly thought she was safe. The millions she stole from her double-crossing accomplice and ex-lover Matt Connors bought a quiet upscale life for her, her unsuspecting new husband Drake, and their precious baby. But betrayal was just the beginning. When both Drake and the baby go missing, it's courtesy of a vengeful Matt. Lauren has less than twenty-four hours to give him back the money. She's prepared for any payback--but nothing can keep this exchange from going all-the-way wrong. Now Lauren lives to hunt Matt down. She'll strip away his fortune, work all his weaknesses--and destroy his every strength. But she's heading straight into an insidious trap that could turn sweet revenge into mutually-assured destruction --
Author: Archer, Sarah, 1987- author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F ARCHER
Format: Books
Summary: Meet Kelly. Twenty-nine, go-getter, a brilliant robotics engineer, and perpetually single. When her younger sister's wedding looms and her attempts to find a date become increasingly cringeworthy, Kelly does the only logical thing: she builds her own boyfriend.
Author: Kaplan Publishing, publisher.
Published: 2019 2018
Call Number: 378.1662 GRE PREP PLUS 2020
Format: Continuing Resources
Author: Crais, Robert, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: LP F CRAIS
Format: Large print
Summary: During an ordinary trip to the bank, Joe Pike witnesses teller Isabel Roland being abducted by two men as she is leaving for a break. Joe chases them down, and the men are arrested. But the arrests are only the beginning of the trouble for Joe and Izzy. After posting bail, the two abductors are murdered, and Izzy disappears. Pike calls on his friend Elvis Cole to investigate. Elvis uncovers a twisted family story that involving corporate whistleblowing, huge amounts of cash, the witness protection program, and numerous lies. But did Izzy know? Is she a perpetrator or a victim? And how far will Joe go to find out?
Author: Lawler, Jennifer, 1965- editor. Powers, Rod, editor. Johnston, Angie, 1978- author.
Published: 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Call Number: 355 2017/2018
Format: Continuing Resources
Author: Ephron, Hallie, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: LP F EPHRON
Format: Large print
Summary: Emily Harlow is a professional organizer who helps people declutter their lives; she's married to man who can't drive past a yard sale without stopping. He's filled their basement, attic, and garage with his finds. Like other professionals who make a living decluttering peoples' lives, Emily has devised a set of ironclad rules. When working with couples, she makes clear that the client is only allowed to declutter his or her own stuff. That stipulation has kept Emily's own marriage together these past few years. She'd love nothing better than to toss out all her husband's crap. He says he's a collector. Emily knows better-he's a hoarder. The larger his "collection" becomes, the deeper the distance grows between Emily and the man she married. Luckily, Emily's got two new clients to distract herself: an elderly widow whose husband left behind a storage unit she didn't know existed, and a young wife whose husband won't allow her stuff into their house. Emily's initial meeting with the young wife takes a detour when, after too much wine, the women end up fantasizing about how much more pleasant life would be without their collecting spouses. But the next day Emily finds herself in a mess that might be too big for her to clean up. Careful what you wish for, the old adage says...now Emily might lose her freedom, her marriage...and possibly her life.
Author: Thompson, Anthony B., author. George, Denise, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 241.4
Format: Books
Summary: "After the murder of his wife during the Charleston church shooting, Anthony Thompson chose to privately and publicly forgive the shooter. Though many questioned his reasoning, this act of forgiveness radically changed his community. This poignant account shows how forgiveness can affect people's lives, local communities, and even the nation"--
Author: McAllister, Gillian, author.
Published: 2019 2018
Call Number: F MCALLIST
Format: Books
Summary: "The unthinkable has happened to Martha. She thought her baby daughter would be safe with her sister Becky while she was called away with work. Becky might be more relaxed than Martha, but she's a good parent to her own son. But the news of her baby's death and, later, her own sister's arrest turns her whole world upside down. Martha will have to watch her sister stand trial, to hear the evidence build up piece by piece. Her husband is sure of Becky's guilt. But Martha loves her sister, she knows her sister. Doesn't she?"--Publisher's description.
Author: Catudal, Phil, author. Colino, Stacey, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 613.7
Format: Books
Summary: A comprehensive plan for matching diet and fitness regimens to body types, based on the proven system of somatotypes According to fitness guru Phil Catudal, 70 percent of people exercise the wrong way. To achieve lasting fitness and health, Catudal explains, you should work with your natural-born body type and do the optimal combination of cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises and consume the right proportion of macronutrients for your physique. While fitness trends and fad diets will come and go, your body type (somatotype) is the one constant that's never going to change. Just Your Type helps anyone create an individualized workout that's tailored to their body shape and composition. Working harder isn't always the answer, but working smarter is. --
Author: Swanson, Denise, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: LP F SWANSON
Format: Large print
Summary: "It's the beginning of the university's fall semester and Dani can't wait for the college students to return to Normalton, Illinois--after all, without them, there is no one to support her Lunch-to-Go service, which is a vital part ofher Chef-to-Go business. But Normalton University's orientation week is marred by a mysterious murder, along with a series of car-jackings and sightings of a mysterious creature in a pond on campus."--
Author: Kane, John, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 778.9
Format: Books
Summary: In the summer of 1969, 400,000 people from across the country came together and redefined the music scene forever. Though the legacy and lore of Woodstock lives on in the memory of its attendees, a new generation can experience the real and unedited festival through Richard Bellak's never-before-seen photographs and John Kane's incredible new interviews. Pilgrims of Woodstock offers a vivid and intimate portrait of the overlooked stars of the festival: the everyday people who made Woodstock unforgettable. The photographs and interviews capture attendees' profound personal moments across hundreds of acres of farmland, as they meditated, played music, cooked food at night, and congregated around campfires. For three days, they helped and relied on each other in peace and harmony. For most, it was a life-changing event. Now, as the 50th anniversary of the famed festival approaches, relive their experiences firsthand in Pilgrims of Woodstock.
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