Author: Grunenwald, Jill A., author. Published: 2019 Call Number: B GRUNENWA Format: Books Summary: "In December 2008, twentysomething Jill Grunenwald graduated with her master's degree in library science, ready to start living her dream of becoming a librarian. But the economy had a different idea. As the Great Recession reared its ugly head, jobs were scarce. After some searching, however, Jill was lucky enough to snag one of the few librarian gigs left in her home state of Ohio. The catch? The job was behind bars as the prison librarian at a men's minimum-security prison. Talk about baptism by fire. As an untested twentysomething woman, to say that the job was out of Jill's comfort zone was an understatement. She was forced to adapt on the spot, speedily learning to take the metal detectors, hulking security guards, and colorful inmates in stride. Over the course of a little less than two years, Jill came to see past the bleak surroundings and the orange jumpsuits and recognize the humanity of the men stuck behind bars. They were just like every other library patron--persons who simply wanted to read, to be educated and entertained through the written word. By helping these inmates, Jill simultaneously began to recognize the humanity in everyone and to discover inner strength that she never knew she had. At turns poignant and hilarious, Reading behind Bars is a perfect read for fans of Orange is the New Black and Shakespeare Saved My Life"--
Author: Carr, Jack (Joint pseudonym), author. Published: 2019 Call Number: F CARR Format: Books Summary: Former Navy SEAL James Reece's skill, cunning, and heroism put the US government back in his debt and [has] set him on another path of revenge. When a string of horrific terrorist attacks plagues the Western world during the holiday season, the broader markets fall into a tailspin. The attacks are being coordinated by a shadowy former Iraqi commando who has disappeared into Europe's underground. The United States government has an asset who can turn the Iraqi against his masters: James Reece, the most-wanted domestic terrorist alive. After avenging the deaths of his family and team members, Reece emerges deep in the wilds of Mozambique, protected by the family of his estranged best friend and former SEAL Team member. When a series of events uncovers his whereabouts, the CIA recruits him, using a Presidential pardon for Reece and immunity for the friends who helped him in his mission of vengeance. Now a reluctant tool of the United States government, Reece travels the globe, targeting terrorist leaders and unraveling a geopolitical conspiracy that exposes a traitorous CIA officer and uncovers a sinister assassination plot with worldwide repercussions.
Author: Russo, Richard, 1949- author. Published: 2019 Call Number: F RUSSO Format: Books Summary: "From the Pulitzer Prize-winning Richard Russo--in his first stand-alone novel in a decade--comes a new revelation: a gripping story about the abiding yet complex power of friendship. One beautiful September day, three sixty-six-year old men convene on Martha's Vineyard, friends ever since meeting in college circa the sixties. They couldn't have been more different then, or even today--Lincoln's a commercial real estate broker, Teddy a tiny-press publisher, and Mickey a musician beyond his rockin' age. But each man holds his own secrets, in addition to the monumental mystery that none of them has ever stopped puzzling over since a Memorial Day weekend right here on the Vineyard in 1971. Now, forty-four years later, as this new weekend unfolds, three lives and that of a significant other are displayed in their entirety while the distant past confounds the present like a relentless squall of surprise and discovery. Shot through with Russo's trademark comedy and humanity, Chances Are... also introduces a new level of suspense and menace that will quicken the reader's heartbeat throughout this absorbing saga of how friendship's bonds are every bit as constricting and rewarding as those of family or any other community. For both longtime fans and lucky newcomers, Chances Are... is a stunning demonstration of a highly acclaimed author deepening and expanding his remarkable achievement"--
Author: Daniels, Jaret C., author, photographer. Published: 2018 Call Number: 595.789 Format: Books Summary: Butterflies capture our imaginations. From the miraculous metamorphosis to their intricate wing patterns, these amazing insects inspire feelings of wonder and adoration. Acclaimed author and entomologist Jaret C. Daniels brilliantly portrays butterflies from across the United States through a one-of-a-kind collection of images. Along with full-color photography, Daniels shares his expert insights, including such fascinating facts as the Monarch's incredible migration and how butterflies use their feet to taste. The presented information seasons your understanding and enhances your enjoyment of these beloved bugs. Vibrant Butterflies is perfect for anyone who treasures nature, and it promises to delight as it walks you through the world of butterflies.
Author: Stewart, Gigi, author. Published: 2018 Call Number: 641.5638 Format: Books Summary: A one-stop solution to living gluten free, The Big Book of Gluten Free Cooking is a comprehensive reference that offers the most up-to-date information along with the largest selection of gluten free recipes for a lifetime of healthy eating. From cornerstone recipes for gluten free flour to strategies for living gluten free, this gluten free cookbook and reference outlines need-to-know nutritional and lifestyle basics. With 160 easy, everyday recipes that are designed to be practical, efficient, and time-conscious, The Big Book of Gluten Free Cooking is the only book every gluten free kitchen needs. Help, tips, advice, guidance, support, recipes--The Big Book of Gluten Free Cooking packs in all of this and more, with: An in-depth introduction that teaches you need-to-know information about celiac disease, foods to avoid, and foods that require checking labels 160 easy gluten free recipes that range from 5-Ingredients or Less, One Pot, 30-Minutes or Less, and No Cook, plus nutritional information for every recipe Strategies for living gluten free that range from letting gluten go to the best practices for sharing a kitchen with wheat eaters It only takes one big book to make living gluten free less overwhelming. The Big Book of Gluten Free Cooking is a comprehensive collection full of information and recipes to keep life on the gluten free diet simple and tasty.
Author: Prager, Dennis, 1948- author. Telushkin, Joseph, 1948- editor. Published: 2018 Call Number: 222 Format: Books Summary: "Why do so many people think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is outdated? Why do our friends and neighbors--and sometimes we ourselves--dismiss the Bible as irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? This explanation of the Book of Exodus, the second book of the Bible, will demonstrate that the Bible is not only powerfully relevant to today's issues, but completely consistent with rational thought... The title of this commentary is, 'The Rational Bible' because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. As Prager says, 'If something I write does not make rational sense, I have not done my job.'"--Amazon.com.
Author: McKinlay, Jenn, author. Published: 2018 Call Number: F MCKINLAY Format: Books Summary: "When a stack of library material is found at the scene of a hit-and-run, library director Lindsey Norris finds herself dragged into the investigation as the police try to link the driver of the stolen car to the person who borrowed the CDs. Before Lindsey can delve into the library's records, the victim of the hit-and-run, Theresa Huston, suffers another accident, and the investigation shifts from driver negligence to attempted murder. A clue surfaces from the confiscated library CDs that could crack open the case, and it is up to Lindsey to piece it all together. But things are not as they seem in the sleepy town of Briar Creek, and when the driver of the stolen car turns up dead, Lindsey, her staff and her friends have to hit the books before the killer gets the last word..."--
Author: Williams, Joe, author. Lewis, Johnny, 1944- author of introduction, etc. Published: 2018 Call Number: B WILLIAMS Format: Books Summary: Former NRL player, world boxing title holder and proud Wiradjuri First Nations man Joe Williams was always plagued by negative dialogue in his head, and the pressures of elite sport took their toll. Joe eventually turned to drugs and alcohol to silence the dialogue, before attempting to take his own life in 2012. In the aftermath, determined to rebuild , Joe took up professional boxing and got clean. Defying the Enemy Within is both Joe's story and the steps he took to get well. Williams tells of his struggles with mental illness, later diagnosed as Bipolar Disorder, and the constant dialogue in his head telling him he worthless and should die. In addition to sharing his experiences, Joe shares his wellness plan - the ordinary steps that helped him achieve the extraordinary.
Author: Boggs, Johnny D., author. Published: 2018 Call Number: LP F BOGGS Format: Large print Summary: "When an accident seriously injures his father, fifteen-year-old Evan Kendrick saddles his half broke mustang stallion to take his father's place in a horse race from Texas to New England offering $3,000 to the winner. He will discover what America can offer, both good and bad"--
Author: Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928, author. Gatrell, Simon, editor. Mallett, Phillip, 1946- author. Published: 2013 1985 Call Number: F HARDY Format: Books Summary: "In the small Wessex village of Mellstock, the pretty young schoolmistress Fancy Day finds herself romantically entangled with three different men. Local lad and choir member Dick Dewy has to compete for her affections with a prosperous farmer and the new vicar, the Reverend Maybold. Maybold disrupts parish life and custom when he decides to replace the three generations of singers and instrumentalists who make up the church choir with a modern organ, to be played by Fancy herself. The rivalries and intrigues that follow are played out with gentle humour against an untouched rural scene that will not long survive. Looking back to the 1840s, and the world Hardy remembered as a child, Under the Greenwood Tree brings past and present, community and individual, loss and gain into perspective"--From back cover.
Author: Griffiths, Elly. Published: 2012 Call Number: F GRIFFITH Format: Books Summary: When a curator is found murdered, Ruth Galloway and Detective Inspector Nelson track down links between the murder, Aborigine skulls, and a drug-smuggling operation that forces Ruth to question her loyalties.
Author: Olsen, Gregg. Published: 2012 2007 Call Number: PB OLSEN Format: Books Summary: Haunted by the unsolved murder of her parents years earlier, CSI investigator Hannah Griffin is forced to confront her past when the killer returns with a deadly message just for her.
Author: Beattie, Melody, author. Published: 2011 1986 Call Number: 616.86 Format: Books Summary: Discusses codependency and contains real-life examples, personal reflections, exercises, and self-tests designed to help people overcome their codependency.
Author: Linsley, Leslie, author. Pommett, Terry, photographer. Published: 2007 Call Number: 728 Format: Books Summary: Architecture on Florida's Key West reflects the diverse and colorful nature of those who have shaped this remote island's character: the grand classical homes of sea captains from New England, the cobbled-together wooden dwellings of ships' carpenters, the humble but charming cottages of cigar makers from Cuba. Today's equally varied population of artists, writers, and political figures contributes to that heritage by designing interiors and landscape that complement the vibrant tropical location, quirky isolationist tradition, and relaxed atmosphere. In Key West: A Tropical Lifestyle, author Leslie Linsley presents the true character of this unique American place in twenty-two residences. Engaging anecdotes drawn from interview with homeowners, designers, and architects and lush, full-color photographs reveal the historic and contemporary interiors and gardens. Reflecting the style and personalities of their owners, these house simultaneously respect and extend a distinctive legacy.
Author: Martin, George R. R., author. Youll, Stephen, illustrator. Published: 2000 Call Number: F MARTIN Format: Books Summary: Here is the third volume in Martin's cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages. The Seven Kingdoms are torn by strife as the three surviving contenders for the throne continue their struggle for power, Robb Stark defends his fledgling kingdom from the ravaging Greyjoys, Winterfell lies in ruins, Jon Snow confronts an escalating threat from behind the Wall, and Danerys Stormborn and her dragon allies continue to grow in power. Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King's Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne. Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world. But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives from the outermost line of civilization. In their vanguard is a horde of mythical Others--a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable. As the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords.
