Author: Vasilyuk, Sasha, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F VASILYUK
Format: Books
Summary: In 2007 Ukraine, after Yefim Shulman, beloved husband, grandfather and World War II veteran, passes away, his widow Nina finds a letter to the KGB in his briefcase that reveals his lifelong secret, which forces them to reassess the man they thought they knew and the country he defended.
Author: Alford, Natasha S., author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: B ALFORD
Format: Books
Summary: "An award-winning journalist, TV political analyst, and creator of TheGrio documentary, Afro-Latinx Revolution: Puerto Rico, recounts her experiences as an African American and Puerto Rican woman, reflecting on her improbable journey from Syracuse to Harvard, hedge fund boardrooms to newsrooms, and beyond in pursuit of America's infinite opportunities. Part inspiring memoir, part cultural analysis, with remarkable self-determination, Natasha S. Alford shows why the movement to recognize Afro-Latin identity illuminates shared struggles across the Black diaspora and often overlooked history"--
Author: Haidt, Jonathan, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 305.23
Format: Books
Summary: "After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on most measures. Why? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults..." --
Author: Dugan, Jennifer, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y DUGAN
Format: Books
Summary: A baseball pitcher and a student umpire fall for one another against league regulations and must keep it secret. "June is the star pitcher of her elite club baseball team?with an ego to match?and she's a shoo-in to be recruited at the college level, like her parents have always envisioned. That is, if she can play through an overuse injury that has recently gone from bad to worse. Ivy isn't just reffing to pay off her athletic fees or make some extra cash on the side. She wants to someday officiate at the professional level, even if her parents would rather she go to college instead..." --Amazon.
Author: Hillerman, Anne, 1949- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: LP F HILLERMA
Format: Large print
Summary: From New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman, a thrilling and moving chapter in the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series involving several emotionally complex cases that will test the detectives in different ways. Joe Leaphorn may be long retired from the Navajo Tribal Police, but his detective skills are still sharp, honed by his work as a private detective. His experience will be essential to solve a compelling new case: finding the birth parents of a woman who was raised by a bilagáana family but believes she is Diné based on one solid clue, an old photograph with a classic Navajo child’s blanket. Leaphorn discovers that his client’s adoption was questionable, and her adoptive family not what they seem. His quest for answers takes him to an old trading post and leads him to a deadly cache of long-buried family secrets.
Author: Dench, Judi, 1934- author, illustrator. O'Hea, Brendan (Actor), author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 792.028
Format: Books
Summary: "Discover the work of the greatest writer in the English language as you've never encountered it before by pre-ordering internationally renowned actor Dame Judi Dench's Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent - a witty, insightful journey through the plays and tales of our beloved Shakespeare. Taking a curtain call with a live snake in her wig... Cavorting naked through the Warwickshire countryside painted green... Acting opposite a child with a pumpkin on his head... These are just a few of the things Dame Judi Dench has done in the name of Shakespeare. For the very first time, Judi opens up about every Shakespearean role she has played throughout her seven-decade career, from Lady Macbeth and Titania to Ophelia and Cleopatra. In a series of intimate conversations with actor & director Brendan O'Hea, she guides us through Shakespeare's plays with incisive clarity, revealing the secrets of her rehearsal process and inviting us to share in her triumphs, disasters, and backstage shenanigans..."--
Author: Ungar-Sargon, Batya, 1981- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 305.562
Format: Books
Summary: "America has broken its contract with its laboring class. So, how do we get back to the American Dream? How do we once again become the land of opportunity, the promised land where hard work and commitment to family are enough to protect you from poverty? It's not that hard actually. All it would take, as this book illustrates, is for those in power to once again respect the dignity of work-and the American worker"--
Author: Gibbins, David, 1962- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 910.452
Format: Books
Summary: "From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time. The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror. The SS Gairsoppa, destroyed by a Nazi U-boat in the Atlantic during World War II. Since we first set sail on the open sea, ships and their wrecks have been an inevitable part of human history. Archaeologists have made spectacular discoveries excavating these sunken ships, their protective underwater cocoon keeping evidence of past civilizations preserved. Now, for the first time, world renowned maritime archeologist David Gibbins ties together the stories of some of the most significant shipwrecks in time to form a single overarching narrative of world history..."--
Author: Dunham, Jessica, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 917.8043 ROUTE 66 4TH ED.
Format: Books
Summary: Presents a guide for road trip on Route 66, highlighting key attractions, activities, and entertainment options along the route as well as accommodations and restaurants.
Author: Fowlkes, A. C., author. Rajski, Peggy, writer of foreword.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 658.3 FOWLKES
Format: Books
Summary: "In Transgender Inclusion: All The Things You Want To Ask Your Transgender Coworker But Shouldn't, clinical psychologist and trans inclusion specialist Dr. A.C. Fowlkes delivers an essential and remarkably honest discussion of the realities of the workplace for transgender people. In the book, you'll explore the experiences that trans people have in the workplace as they move through none, one, or more of the three recognized kinds of transition--medical, social, and legal. You'll learn answers to your questions about your transgender colleagues, so you can be respectful of your coworker's feelings and work together comfortably."--
Author: Pateras, Melissa Dilkes, author. Sosenko, Carla, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 648.5 PATERAS
Format: Books
Summary: "Melissa Dilkes Pateras is the most competent housekeeper/DIY-project master/home repair genius that you've ever been sexually attracted to. Once she followed her kids onto TikTok and began sharing her years of knowledge, she found a community eager for her approachable, often tongue-in-cheek advice on everything from caulking to why color-coded closets are a spiritual experience. She doesn't care about transforming our homes into a minimal, beige Instagram post. Melissa sees housekeeping as a form of anxiety relief, self-care, and self-esteem-building. She wants us to feel able to take care of our homes in a way that works for us-so we can relax and feel confident inviting others over; in short, to say, "come on in""--
Author: Agarwala, Tora, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 915.404 INDIA 2023
Format: Books
Summary: "Discover the soaring Himalayas, explore fantastic forts and the rich cultural heritage of India Whether you want to be awed by the scenic landscapes, relax on the beaches of Goa, or marvel at the majestic Taj Mahal, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that India has to offer. India is a treasure trove of things to see and experience. Packed full of ancient palaces and temples, museums and historic monuments, it has been captivating visitors since time immemorial. Beyond the architectural wonders, the country abounds with picturesque sights and has an array of excellent restaurants and atmospheric bars. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings India to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. DK Eyewitness India is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime"--
Author: Di Duca, Marc, author. Garcia, Amaya, author. Garry, John Francis, author. Ramos, Vanessa (Travel writer), author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 917.295 PUERTO 8TH ED.
Format: Regular print
Summary: Lonely Planet's Puerto Rico is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for popular and lesser-known experiences. Follow Old San Juan's labyrinthine laneways, laze on the sand at Playa Flamenco, or kayak into the bioluminescent bay at Vieques; all with your trusted travel companion.
Author: Anaza, Kathleen, author. Butler, Stuart, author. Gill, Victoria, author. Grosberg, Michael (Travel writer), author. Holden, Trent, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 918.104 BRAZIL 13TH ED.
Format: Books
Summary: Lonely Planet's Brazil is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Iguacu Falls, take a jungle trip, and frolic in the waves at Ipanema Beach; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Brazil and begin your journey now!
Author: Bratley, Carrie-Marie, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 914.69 PORTUGAL 3RD ED.
Format: Books
Summary: From modern metropolises to breezy archipelagos, savor the best of Portugal like a local.
Author: Detwiler, T. M. (Todd Michael), author, illustrator.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 306.8742
Format: Books
Summary: "How to Dad is the perfect book for new and soon-to-be fathers -- because babies don't come with instructions (and if they did, you wouldn't read them anyway). That's huge, because you could spend hundreds of hours reading thousands of pages on what you should expect when you bring a new life into this world, but you're a busy guy and you're barely halfway through this paragraph and already getting antsy. Thankfully, this book is a powerful weapon in your ongoing fight to get up to speed on what it means to be a father. How to Dad distills essential tips and tricks for caring for your progeny (and partner) into detailed illustrations and simple descriptions of complex concepts as you can spend less time with your nose in a book and more time earning that #1 Dad coffee mug. Starting with the positive pregnancy test and covering every major moment you'll encounter through your child's first birthday, this illustrated guide includes expert insight from doctors and specialists as well as timeless advice from actual parents." --
Author: Wolraich, Michael, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 364.1523
Format: Books
Summary: "Vivian Gordon went out before midnight in a velvet dress and mink coat. Her body turned up the next morning in a desolate Bronx park, a dirty clothesline wrapped around her neck. At her stylish Manhattan apartment, detectives discovered notebooks full of names--businessmen, socialites, gangsters. And something else: a letter from an anti-corruption commission established by Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Led by the imperious Judge Samuel Seabury, the commission had uncovered a police conspiracy to frame women as prostitutes. Had Vivian Gordon been executed to bury her secrets? As FDR pressed the police to solve her murder, Judge Seabury pursued the trail of corruption to the top of Gotham's powerful political machine--the infamous Tammany Hall"--
Author: Martin, Laurelynn G., 1961- author. Martin, Byron E., 1953- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 635.9 MARTIN
Format: Books
Summary: "Laurelynn G. Martin and Byron E. Martin show you how to successfully plant, grow, and harvest 47 varieties of tropical fruiting plants - in any climate! This straightforward, easy-to-use guide brings papaya, passionfruit, pepper, pineapples, and more out of the tropics and into your home"--
Author: Steves, Rick, 1955- author. O'Connor, Pat, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 914.504 IRELAND 4TH ED
Format: Regular print
Summary: Hit Ireland's can't-miss sights, bites, and history in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Ireland!
Author: Maynard, Joyce, 1953- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F MAYNARD
Format: Books
Summary: "In her most ambitious novel to date, New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard takes on the topography of the heart--a landscape of grief, reconciliation, forgiveness, and the way the mistakes of parents are passed down through generations, to fester, or to be healed"-- After falling in love in the last years of the 1970s, Eleanor and Cam are now raising three children on a New Hampshire farm: summer softball games, Labor Day cookouts, snow days and skating on the pond. When a tragic accident permanently injures the youngest child, Eleanor blames Cam. Her inability to forgive him leads to a devastating betrayal and the end of their marriage. Over the decades that follow, the members of this family and the many others who make up their world make surprising discoveries and decisions that occasionally bring them together, and often tear them apart. -- adapted from jacket
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