Author: Patterson, James, 1947- author. DiLallo, Richard, author. Published: 2016 Call Number: PB PATTERSO Format: Books Summary: Very handsome and charming French detective Luc Moncrief joined the NYPD for a fresh start--but someone wants to make his first big case his last. Welcome to New York.
Author: Alvarez, Ted, author. Published: 2016 Call Number: 796.5109 Format: Books Summary: "Explore the crystal clear waters on the Summit Lakes Trail at Lassen Volcanic National Park, take in the expansive views at Shenandoah National Park's Old Rag Mountain, or traverse the sandstone cliffs at Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. Choose your adventure from any of the forty-four national parks profiled throughout the book. This book delivers jaw-dropping photos, detailed hike descriptions and maps, ranger essays, and more, all of which combine to create an intimate look at the best our national parks have to offer."--
Author: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804. Madison, James, 1751-1836. Jay, John, 1745-1829. Published: 2014 Call Number: 342.7302 Format: Books Summary: This compilation of eighty-five articles explains and defends the ideals behind the highest form of law in the United States, the Constitution. The essays were written and published anonymously in New York newspapers during the years 1787 and 1788 by three of the Constitution's framers and ratifiers: Alexander Hamilton, General George Washington's Chief of Staff and first Secretary of the Treasury; John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States; and James Madison, father of the Constitution, author of the Bill of Rights, and fourth President of the United States.
Author: Kirk, Russell, author. McDonald, Forrest, author. Published: 2003 Call Number: 320.09 Format: Books Summary: "In this now classic work, Russell Kirk describes the beliefs and institutions that have nurtured the American soul and commonwealth. Beginning with the Hebrew prophets, Kirk examines in dramatic fashion the sources of American order. His analytical narrative might be called "a tale of five cities": Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and Philadelphia."--Back cover
Author: Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873, author. Published: 2002 1859 Call Number: 323.44 Format: Books Summary: Discussed and debated from time immemorial, the issue of personal liberty went without codification until the 1859 publication of Mill's enduring and eloquent treatise. In powerful and persuasive prose, Mill asks and answers provocative questions relating to the boundaries of social authority and individual sovereignty. This new edition offers students of political science and philosophy, in an inexpensive volume, one of the most influential studies on the nature of individual liberty and its role in a democratic society.
Author: Kirk, Russell, author. Whitney, Gleaves, editor. Published: 2002 1957 Call Number: 973 Format: Books Summary: "The American Cause explains in simple language the bedrock principles upon which America's experiment in constitutional self-government is built." "Russell Kirk, whose life and thought was featured recently in C-SPAN's acclaimed "American Writers" series, intended "this little book" to be an assertion of the moral and social principles upholding our nation. Kirk's primer is an aid to reflection on those principles - political, economic, and religious - that have united Americans when faced with challenges and threats from the enemies of ordered freedom." --Book Jacket.
Author: Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809, author. Herder, Ronald. Published: 1997 Call Number: 320.011 Format: Books Summary: "Among the most influential authors and reformers of his age, Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was born in England but went on to play an important role in both the American and French Revolutions. In 1774, he emigrated to America where, for a time, he helped edit the Pennsylvania Magazine. On January 10, 1776, he published his pamphlet Common Sense, a persuasive argument for the colonies' political and economic separation from Britain. Common Sense cites the evils of monarchy, accuses the British government of inflicting economic and social injustices upon the colonies, and points to the absurdity of an island attempting to rule a continent. Credited by George Washington as having changed the minds of many of his countrymen, the document sold over 500,000 copies within a few months. Today, Common Sense remains a landmark document in the struggle for freedom, distinguished not only by Paine's ideas but also by its clear and passionate presentation. Designed to ignite public opinion against autocratic rule, the pamphlet offered a careful balance between imagination and judgment, and appropriate language and expression to fit the subject. It immediately found a receptive audience, heartened Washington's despondent army and foreshadowed much of the phrasing and substance of the Declaration of Independence"--Back cover.
Author: Renner, Jeremy, author. Published: 2025 Call Number: B RENNER Format: Books Summary: "The gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner's near-fatal accident, and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time."--Provided by publisher.
Author: Robinson, Joy-Louise (Artist and designer), author, artist. Published: 2025 Call Number: 743.83 Format: Books Summary: Learn to draw projects inspired by nature, including flowers, bees, birds, insects, and small animals. "Learn the art of drawing charming flora and fauna in easy stages. Discover 20 delightful projects inspired by nature, including a range of flowers, insects, birds and small animals. Each project builds up in simple steps, allowing you to create wonderfully detailed drawings with ease, developing your skills as you progress through the book. Follow the carefully structured step-by-step instructions inside to complete each project, either as a striking line drawing, or use the suggested palette to add a gorgeous coloured finish. Joy-Louise's expert techniques take you through drawing petal shapes, adding shading, creating realistic feathers and fur, along with tips to apply these to your own creative drawings. You only need paper, pens and pencils to get started, so whether it's a cheerful daisy, glossy beetle, majestic magpie or snuffling hedgehog, it's never been easier to create your own beautiful nature-inspired artwork."--Back cover.
Author: Ford, Jack, 1950- author. Published: 2025 Call Number: F FORD Format: Books Summary: Washington, DC, April 1954: Lee Carson, former war correspondent, is frustrated that her journalism career has been relegated to society events and fashion stories. But when she receives a tip about a Russian spy in a high-ranking government position at the height of the Cold War, she feels the thrill of a story that she hasn't felt since she was on the front lines of the European theater... London, December 1943: As war rages on across Europe, twenty-two-year-old Lee Carson is waging a private battle of her own. An American-born correspondent for the International News Service, Lee is determined to cover the war from the field. But no woman, certainly not an attractive young woman with no military experience, will be allowed near the front lines. Lee is not easily dissuaded. And as the Allied forces prepare to take the fight to the enemy, her gift for boosting public morale is seen a valuable weapon. Assigned to cover the build-up to the invasion of Nazi-held Europe, she constantly wrangles with authorities in order to get to the heart of the action. From talking herself onto a bomber and flying over the beaches of Normandy at the start of D-Day to other feats of daring, she witnesses and reports on the war's most pivotal moments. Told in dual timelines, Beyond this Place of Wrath and Tears is inspired by the story of an incredible woman who has largely been forgotten by history, and who, like many women in WWII, broke barriers in wartime only to find that upon the return home, she had to continue to fight for relevance in an entirely different way...
Author: Foster, Lori, 1958- author. Published: 2025 Call Number: F FOSTER Format: Books Summary: "Marlow Heddings rebuilds her life in small-town Kentucky, finding unexpected friendship with Pixie, the young woman tied to her husband's betrayal, and a chance at love with her landlord, Cort, as she forges new connections and a fulfilling future"-- "Marlow Heddings is starting over. She's carried the outrage of her husband Dylan's affair with a younger woman--and the expectations of his family's powerful Chicago holdings company--long enough. Now, after another devastating twist of fate, she's unapologetically moving on. Arriving in tiny Bramble, Kentucky, Marlow revels in her freedom, swapping her executive suits for sundresses...and scouting places to open her dream boutique. Best of all is her new residence, an adorable cottage with gorgeous lake views--and a breathtaking landlord, former Marine Cort Easton. Soon they're sharing dockside morning coffee and nighttime firefly gazing. Marlow's new life feels like a dream. Then Pixie Nolan arrives on her doorstep. With a shocking secret. To Marlow's astonishment, Dylan's "other woman" is a desperate girl of nineteen, destitute, exhausted, and disowned by her family. Defying her manipulative in-laws' demands, and surprising even herself, Marlow vows to lay down roots in Bramble and help Pixie get on her feet. Then they'll part ways. But empathy has a way of forging bonds. As Marlow grows close to the hard-working, devoted young woman, she becomes something of a big sister to Pixie. Now, with each sunrise, Marlow awakens to the life she was truly meant to live, one filled with deepening connections, supportive friendship...and even a second chance at love."--
Author: Zelizer, Julian E., author. Published: 2025 Call Number: 324.273 Format: Books Summary: "This book reimagines what partisanship might look like going forward from today. A new era of party-oriented reforms has the potential to pay respect to the deep differences that divide us while simultaneously creating a more functional path on which two responsible political parties compete to shape policy while still being able to govern"-- Provided by publisher.
Author: Iggulden, Conn, author. Published: 2025 Call Number: F IGGULDEN Format: Books Summary: In 50 AD Rome, Agrippina maneuvers her way to power by marrying Emperor Claudius, ensuring her son Lucius's adoption as Nero, as mother and son navigate a treacherous path of ambition, alliances, and betrayal in their pursuit of dominance.
Author: Perkins, Amanda, author. Published: 2025 Call Number: 746.434 Format: Books Summary: "Amanda Perkins' inspiring use of color and pattern gives wonderful results that are deceptively easy to achieve and suitable for crocheters of all abilities. Each blanket is constructed from a series of simple motifs, including squares, hexagons and triangles: simply piece them together to create stunning, contemporary designs"--
Author: Oda, Suzuka, author ; artist. Toboso, Yana, 1984- creator. Nibley, Alethea, translator. Nibley, Athena, translator. Colton, Effie, touch-up artist, letterer. Published: 2025 Call Number: Y TOBOSO BOOK OF SAVANA V.1 Format: Books Summary: "Stranded in the world of Twisted Wonderland, Yu must brave a magical school filled with ghosts, monsters, and uncooperative students! Yu finds herself at Night Raven College, a school for magic users, where the staff and students are getting ready for the interdormitory Spelldrive tournament. It sounds fun, but Yu soon learns that intensity, intrigue, and fierce competitiveness abound!"--Back cover.
Author: Toboso, Yana, 1984- artist. Osakabe, Wataru, artist. Nibley, Alethea, translator. Nibley, Athena, translator. Estep, Joanna, letterer. Published: 2025 2024 Call Number: Y TWISTED V.2 Format: Books Summary: "Short stories set in the world of Twisted Wonderland, based on the hit mobile game from Disney! The second installment in a collection of small but mighty adventures, featuring the characters and world of Twisted Wonderland. Each tale is written and drawn by a different manga creator!"--Back cover.
Author: Gagne, Tammy, author. BrightPoint Press, publisher. Published: 2025 Call Number: 323.3291 Format: Books Summary: "Refugee and Immigrant Rights examines the titular issue, its history, which areas are most affected by it, and what organizations are doing to help. The book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research"--
Author: LaDelle, Ebony, author. Published: 2025 Call Number: Y LADELLE Format: Books Summary: Told in alternating voices, African American Deja and Nepali American Raja fall in love the summer before Deja starts college, diverging from their parents' expectations for their futures. "Deja's got a plan. The first in her large family to go to college, she wants to study chemistry ans sell natural skin care products, like the ones she already creates from plants grown on her family's North Carolina farm. It starts with the Onward Bound summer program at the University of Maryland, summer before school officially starts. . ."--
Author: Combs, Alex L., author, illustrator. Eakett, Andrew, author, illustrator. Published: 2025 Call Number: 306.768 Format: Books Summary: "What does "trans" mean, and what does it mean to be trans? Diversity in human sex and gender is not a modern phenomenon, as readers will discover through illustrated stories and records that introduce historical figures ranging from the controversial Roman emperor Elagabalus to the swashbuckling seventeenth-century conquistador Antonio de Erauso to veterans of the Stonewall uprising Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. In addition to these individual profiles, the book explores some of the societal roles played by trans people beginning in ancient times and shows how European ideas about gender were spread across the globe. It explains how the science of sexology and the growing acceptance of (and backlash to) gender nonconformity have helped to shape what it means to be trans today. Illustrated conversations with modern activists, scholars, and creatives highlight the breadth of current trans experiences and give readers a deeper sense of the diversity of trans people, a group numbering in the millions. Extensive source notes provide further resources. Moving, funny, heartbreaking, and empowering, this remarkable compendium from trans creators Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett is packed with research on every dynamic page"--
