Author: Abbott, R. Tucker (Robert Tucker), 1919-1995. Morris, Percy A., 1899-1969 National Audubon Society. National Wildlife Federation. Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Published: 1995 Call Number: 594.0471 Format: Books
Author: Trail, Mary Ann, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: F TRAIL Format: Books Summary: Dr. Festus Chadwick organizes the trip of a lifetime to places of antiquity in Southwest England. He invites a good friend and fellow scholar, Thomas Grant, former student Clive Dering, recently sent down from Oxford and his nephew, Jeffrey Chadwick. At the last moment, Jeffrey is unable to go and his place is filled by his young sister, Frederica. The trip seems ill fated from its beginning. Falling masonry, a carriage accident, and an unexplained plunge down a hillside mar what was intended to be a picturesque journey to historic places. A terrifying kidnapping attempt leaves Frederica and Clive alone, forced to make their own way to safety. But fleeing costs money and they quickly find that life on the streets takes ingenuity and courage. Early 19th Century Cotswold and the City of Gloucester provide the backdrop for this historical romance. Can Frederica and Clive overcome their mutual antipathy to meet the challenges they face?
Author: Evans, Richard Paul, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: F EVANS Format: Books Summary: "From #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans, the dramatic conclusion in the riveting Broken Road trilogy--a powerful redemption story about finding happiness on a pilgrimage across iconic Route 66"-- Chicago celebrity and pitchman Charles James is supposed to be dead. Everyone believes he was killed in a fiery plane crash, a flight he narrowly missed. But thanks to that remarkable twist of fate, he's very much alive and ready for a second chance at life and love. Escaping death has brought Charles some clarity: the money, the fame, the expensive cars; none of it brought him true joy or peace. The last time he was truly happy was when he was married to his ex-wife Monica, before their relationship was destroyed by his ambition and greed. In the exciting and provocative series that began with The Broken Road and The Forgotten Road, Charles is still on his pilgrimage across the iconic Route 66 in The Road Home. He intends to finish his trek from Amarillo to Santa Monica, despite learning that his ex-wife is now planning to marry another man. With the initial reason for his trip in jeopardy, he still has lessons to learn along the way before he discovers--and arrives at--his true destination.
Author: Lewis, Jennifer Orkin, author, illustrator. Jha, Shweta, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: 920.72 Format: Books Summary: Discover twenty true stories of royal intrigue, power, and passion, brought to life through the gorgeous illustrations of Jennifer Orkin Lewis and the witty words of Shweta Jha. From Cleopatra to Empress Wu Zetian, Marie Antoinette to Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii, these extraordinary female monarchs from all over the world have captured imaginations throughout the ages. With a deluxe foil-spangled two-piece case, this elegant and diverse celebration of women in charge makes the perfect Mother's Day or girlfriend go-to gift for the queen in our lives.
Author: Ferguson, Jason, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: 917.5 Format: Books Summary: "See the top destinations in South Florida and the Keys with this book as your guide. Our detailed driving routes give you all you need, including mileage from place to place, driving times, and advice on the best stops along the way to eat, sleep, and explore,"--Back cover.
Author: Fuse (Manga author), author. Gifford, Kevin, translator. Mitz Vah, illustrator. Published: 2019 2018 2017 Call Number: J PB FUSE V.4 Format: Books Summary: "Lonely thirty-seven-year-old Satoru Mikami is stuck in a dead-end job, unhappy with his mundane life, but after dying at the hands of a robber, he awakens to a fresh start in a fantasy realm...as a slime monster! As he acclimates to his goopy new existence, his exploits with the other monsters set off a chain of events that wll change his new world forever!"--Back cover.
Author: Quick, Amanda, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: F QUICK Format: Books Summary: "An unconventional woman and a man shrouded in mystery walk a tightrope of desire as they race against a killer to find a machine that could change the world"-- Former trapeze artist Amalie Vaughn moved to Burning Cove to reinvent herself, but after spending her inheritance on a mansion with the intention of turning it into a bed-and-breakfast, she learns that the villa is said to be cursed. When the first guest, Dr. Norman Pickwell, is murdered by his robot invention during a sold-out demonstration, rumors circulate that the curse is real. In the chaotic aftermath, Amalie watches Matthias Jones disappear behind the curtain, and reappear slipping a gun into a concealed holster. Matthias suspects Pickwell stole a groundbreaking prototype cipher machine and planned to sell it. But now Pickwell is dead, the machine has vanished, and time is running out. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Kauffman, Donna, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: LP F KAUFFMAN Format: Large print Summary: When Hannah Montgomery buys a lavender farm in Blue Hollow Falls with three friends, she's creating a life she never imagined -- one she hopes will honor the memory of the sweet young son she tragically lost years ago. Standing on the porch of the sprawling farmhouse, looking out on row upon row of those lush purple plumes, Hannah is ready to embrace this fresh, new start. Then she meets Wilson McCall. The stonemason hired to fix their crumbling chimneys and leaky roof is quieter than most folks in the Falls. Hannah's not surprised to learn the widower struggles with his own grief. Who could blame her if she finds joy in making Will laugh again, or if she feels a poignant kinship when she sees him with his teenaged son? But her deepening friendship with Will reminds Hannah that there's a part of her that still needs to heal -- awakening a tender yearning to have a life that isn't just good enough, but lived fully -- even if that means taking risks once more.
Author: Backman, Fredrik, 1981- author. Menzies, Alice, translator. Published: 2019 Call Number: B BACKMAN Format: Books Summary: "Things My Son Needs to Know About the World collects the personal dispatches from the front lines of one of the most daunting experiences any man can experience: fatherhood. As he conveys his profound awe at experiencing all the "firsts" that fill him with wonder and catch him completely unprepared, Fredrik Backman doesn't shy away from revealing his own false steps and fatherly flaws, tackling issues both great and small, from masculinity and mid-life crises to practical jokes and poop. In between the sleep-deprived lows and wonderful highs, Backman takes a step back to share the true story of falling in love with a woman who is his complete opposite, and learning to live a life that revolves around the people you care about unconditionally. Alternating between humorous side notes and longer essays offering his son advice as he grows up and ventures out into the world, Backman relays the big and small lessons in life"--
Author: Steel, Danielle, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: F STEEL Format: Books Summary: "As a young intern at an art gallery in Paris, Isabelle McAvoy meets Putnam Armstrong, wealthy, gentle, older, and secluded from the world. Isabelle's relationship with Putnam, and her time at his château on the Normandy coast, are the stuff of dreams. But it turns real when she becomes pregnant, for she knows that marriage is out of the question.When Isabelle returns to New York, she enters a new relationship that she hopes will be more stable and traditional. But she soon realizes she has made a terrible mistake and again finds herself a single mother.With two young daughters and no husband, Isabelle finally and unexpectedly finds happiness and a love that gives her a third child, a baby as happy as her beloved father. And yet, once again, life brings dramatic changes.The three girls grow up to be very different women, and Isabelle's relationship with each of them is unique. While raising her girls alone, Isabelle also begins building a career as a successful art consultant. Then one final turn of fate brings a past secret to light, bonds mother and daughters closer, and turns a challenge into a blessing."--Provided by publisher.