Author: Ashenden, Jackie, author. Crews, Caitlin, author. Helm, Nicole, author. Yates, Maisey, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: PB COMEBACK Format: Books Summary: The alumni of Camp Phoenix, a summer program for at-risk youth, went their separate ways, but now they've been called back to help the camp reopen for a new crop of kids. Now successful adults, the four women pledge to restore the grounds to their former glory, if long-standing rivalries and old flames don't get in the way first...Bree White fought hard to get away from her criminal family and all of the reminders of her past until Sheriff Flint Decker brings all those feelings back and more. Attorney Violet Cook owes her life to Camp Phoenix and is determined to save the camp...but who's going to save her from the temptation of long-time crush US Marshal Lincoln Traeger? Kinley Parker never left Camp Phoenix, dedicating her life to it, and has no time for pushy cowboys like Jackson Hart until butting heads leads to sparks. The daughter of the camp's founder. Clementine McClain has always wanted to follow in her law-abiding father's footsteps, but her father's protege and former bad boy Duke Cody has her breaking all the rules.
Author: Conkle, Gina, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: PB CONKLE Format: Books Summary: Searching for the lost Treasure of Arkaig, corset maker Mary Fletcher is led to Thomas West, and together they unearth secrets about the gold and find a love that will be soon be tested.
Author: Porter, Katie, 1974- author. Published: 2023 Call Number: B PORTER Format: Books Summary: "An honest, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud funny memoir about re-energizing our politics and standing up to corporate America--while carting three kids around in a minivan. Never having run for office before, Katie Porter charted a new path in 2018 when she was elected to Congress as a Democrat in historically conservative Orange County, California. Underestimated as a single mom and chided for her progressive values, Katie defied expectations. Then, using her signature whiteboard, she began to take CEOs and corrupt government officials to task in Congressional hearings. The videos went viral, introducing Americans to her no-bullshit style, and making her a coveted guest on cable news and late-night television. I SWEAR: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan is a witty, down-to-earth exploration of what it's really like to serve in Congress, particularly as a single mom. Katie offers Americans a clear picture of what their elected leaders are doing--and how they're doing it--exposing the gaps between politicians' press conferences and real people's lives. Katie reveals how her challenges as an Iowa farm-girl diverted her to the Ivy League and how she came to see herself as a Californian, teaching law and raising three kids in Orange County. She shares why she made the jump from academia to politics and how she quickly mastered the art of making CEOs and cabinet members squirm when they bluff and bloviate instead of doing the job for America. With the same clarity she demonstrates in Congressional hearings, Katie makes the case for consumer protection, corporate accountability, and anti-corruption reforms. She pulls back the curtain on the political messaging machine, campaign fundraising, and Congress' traditions, showing that the way things have always worked, in fact, does not work for a Congressperson without someone at home to do the shopping and take care of the kids. Along the way, she provides whiteboard lessons on where your campaign donations go, how to fight the corporations that cheat you, and how to conduct her trademark robust oversight. Full of candid and inspiring stories-from how Katie lent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a pair of sneakers during the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, to her kids' lightly illegal campaign hijinks--this is a book by an exhausted, committed parent who just doesn't have the time for nonsense in her house or in the House of Representatives"--
Author: Craig, Susanna, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: PB CRAIG Format: Books Summary: "Serving as the advice columnist, 'Miss Busy B.', for an often-subversive ladies' magazine is the perfect outlet for Daphne Burke's outspoken nature. But when she advises a young lady of the ton, to break off her engagement to a notorious rake, the consequences take Daphne beyond the page and into her real life. Miles, Viscount Deveraux, sometimes known as 'that devil Deveraux', needs a respectable bride by the end of the Season, and he's bet a fortune that he can get one. Now, his fiancée has not only changed her mind--but done it publicly, in a letter to London's most infamous magazine. With the stakes high and time short, it seems reasonable to him that the columnist responsible should come to his rescue and marry him instead. Fortunately for Miles, Daphne is eager to escape the pressures of the London marriage mart. She agrees to a courtship. But at the end of two weeks, she intends to turn him down in a big, splashy, scandal that will ruin her reputation and set her free. There's just one shocking wrinkle: Who knew being ruined by a rake could be so much fun?" --back cover.
Author: Kirsanov, Dmitry, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: 006.686 Format: Books Summary: "Dmitry Kirsanov, a former core Inkscape developer, shares his knowledge of Inkscape's inner workings as he shows how to use Inkscape to draw with various tools, work with objects, apply realistic and artistic effects, and more. Step-by-step task-based tutorials show you how to create business cards, animations, technical and artistic drawings, and graphic assets for games. This second edition covers the new tools, improved text features, advanced new path effects and filters, as well as many new UI conveniences in Inkscape 1.0. A new chapter describes Inkscape's extensions for both users and developers." --
Author: Hass, Kristin Ann, 1965- author. Published: 2022 Call Number: 363.69 Format: Books Summary: "A field guide to the memorials, museums, and practices that commemorate white supremacy in the United States and how to reimagine a more deeply shared cultural infrastructure for the future"-- Monuments, museums, and everyday patriotic practices have made headlines for most of the twenty-first century, yet they are seldom look at together or understood explicitly as tools used by particular people in particular times and places to shape the culture in particular ways. Hass explore the complicated histories of sites of cultural infrastructure: memorials in parks, museums visited by school kids, and routine practices of patriotism. She unearths legacies of white supremacy and traces movements to reevaluate and resist countless sites that have been doing this work, and asks that we look for sites that actually work to tell us who we are, how we came to be, and who belongs in the country. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Linden, Rachel, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: F LINDEN Format: Books Summary: "An uplifting novel about a heartbroken young pie maker who is granted a magical second chance to live the life she didn't choose . . . from the bestselling author of The Enlightenment of Bees. Lolly Blanchard's life only seems to give her lemons. Ten years ago, after her mother's tragic death, she broke up with her first love and abandoned her dream of opening a restaurant in order to keep her family's struggling Seattle diner afloat and care for her younger sister and grieving father. Now, a decade later, she dutifully whips up the diner's famous lemon meringue pies each morning while still pining for all she's lost. As Lolly's thirty-third birthday approaches, her quirky great-aunt gives her a mysterious gift--three lemon drops, each of which allows her to live a single day in a life that might have been hers..."--
Author: Zaragoza-Petty, Alma, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: 158.1 ZARAGOZA Format: Books Summary: In Chingona, Mexican American activist Alma Zaragoza-Petty helps us claim our inner chingona, a Spanish term for ""badass woman."" Badassery can be an asset, especially when we face personal and collective trauma. Unleashing our inner chingona will help us imagine a just and healed world from the inside out.
Author: Singh, Kanwer, 1981- author. Published: 2022 Call Number: 158.1 SINGH Format: Books Summary: "We all want love. Everything we do is in pursuit of it. But as we count likes on social media and measure our worth by the numbers in our bank accounts, we are programmed to see love as something to earn or win. That programming obscures the simple truth that we ourselves are beautiful, infinite, eternal sources of love. Instead of seeking to be loved by the world, we must be love. With short chapters filled with insight, advice, and personal anecdotes from Humble's own journey, this book is a guide to self-love that helps clarify your path inward toward the inherent love and value that is within each of us. Throw away old ideas that prevent you from realizing the love you've always had within you. Instead of earning more, achieving more, and gaining more attention, clear pathways for love to enter and flourish."--
Author: Runyan, Terry, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: 751.422 Format: Books Summary: Unlock your creativity and discover the joy of watercolor painting. In this simple and vibrant guide, Instagram muse @TerryRunyan explores the art of watercolor through mindfulness, providing inspiration, practical advice, and step-by-step projects. Whether you are picking up a brush for the very first time, or seeking new impetus and flow, Terry's approach is fresh and empowering. Focusing on the creativity that is revealed in each new moment, overcoming perfectionism, and freeing yourself from the inner critic, Terry encourages you to explore, experiment, and play.
Author: Sullivan, Patty, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: B WHITE Format: Books Summary: "Betty White's award-winning career spanned seven decades. From the early days of television on the game-show circuit to her unforgettable roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, and Hot in Cleveland, she was the first lady of television. With her irreverent wit and comedic timing, she was a force of nature forever cherished by fans young and old. In Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom readers will find a more intimate look into Betty's life as told through the eyes of Patty Sullivan, her lifelong friend and adopted family member. 'My remembrances are perhaps an echo of things already said, but I hope my stories hold up a mirror, another reflection of her essence and how she affected my life so profoundly.' Patty met Betty in the late 1960s, and the Sullivans--Patty, her husband, Tom, and their two children--enjoyed a rich relationship and amazing closeness through Betty's final days. Through her stories we see Betty's fun-loving banter over a game of Scrabble, her wisdom imparted on a moonlit Christmas sleigh ride, and her passionate advocacy for all members of the animal kingdom. Betty's uncompromising values were the authentic core of the life she lived and savored--tasting every minute along the way.
Author: Shamsie, Kamila, 1973- author. Published: 2022 Call Number: F SHAMSIE Format: Books Summary: "Zahra and Maryam have been best friends since childhood in Karachi, even though--or maybe because--they are unlike in nearly every way. Yet they never speak of the differences in their backgrounds or their values, not even after the fateful night when a moment of adolescent impulse upends their plans for the future. Three decades later, Zahra and Maryam have grown into powerful women who have each cut a distinctive path through London. But when two troubling figures from their past resurface, they must finally confront their bedrock differences--and find out whether their friendship can survive"--
Author: Porizkova, Paulina, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: B PORIZKOV Format: Books Summary: "Writer and former model Paulina Porizkova pens a series of intimate, introspective, and enlightening essays about the complexities of womanhood at every age, pulling back the glossy magazine cover and writing from the heart"-- "Born in Cold War Czechoslovakia, Paulina Porizkova rose to prominence as a model, appearing on her first Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover in 1984. As the face of Estee Lauder, she was one of the highest-paid models in the world... This is a wise and compelling exploration of heartbreak, grief, beauty, aging, relationships, reinvention, and finding your purpose." --Front jacket flap
Author: Hunter, Denise, 1968- author. Published: 2022 Call Number: F HUNTER Format: Books Summary: "When a tragedy leaves a divorced couple with guardianship of their friends' little girl, Laurel and Gavin drop everything for the sake of the child. While searching for a more permanent arrangement, the estranged couple move into their friends' home to provide temporary care for Emma and manage the on-property apple orchard. As they work together to comfort the grieving child and manage the busy harvest, tempers flare--as does the passion they both remember so well. But will the seeds of love, still growing inside them, thrive and flourish? Or will grief and regret strangle the feelings before they can fully blossom?"--Author's website.
Author: Hunter, Denise, 1968- author. Published: 2022 Call Number: F HUNTER Format: Books Summary: "Dr. Avery Robinson has only ever wanted to take care of her small-town community in Riverbend Gap. She fought her way through medical school and residency and finally opened a clinic to serve her North Carolina town. Her dad's recent near-death experience has left her desperate to better equip and staff the clinic, and her recent commitment to a life of singleness leaves her with plenty of time in which to accomplish those goals. Contractor Wes Mathews is nearly finished hiking the Appalachian Trail in honor of his recently deceased best friend when he falls terribly ill. He stumbles into the nearest town and soon finds himself indebted to the young beautiful doctor who owns the clinic. In lieu of payment, he proposes a trade that will keep him in town--and away from obligations to his best friend's sister--for several weeks. But as Avery and Wes spend time together, their friendship begins moving into unexpected territory, and soon they both begin to question their plans for the future. But will Wes be able to let go of the debt he owes his best friend? And will Avery find the courage to risk everything for love?"--Author's website.
Author: Mahon, Joi, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: 646.404 Format: Books Summary: "The comprehensive manual on everything you need to know about how to sew clothes, Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a must-have resource filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, and more! This 288-page how-to guide will equip you with every essential skill you need to sew almost anything from top to bottom! Opening with a detailed section on sewing basics that covers machine sewing and hand sewing techniques, equipment, tools, notions, ironing, and pressing, the book then moves onto other essential subjects, such as selecting and preparing fabrics and achieving an exact fit..."--Amazon.com.
Author: Winters, Katie, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: F WINTERS Format: Books Summary: "The youngest Sheridan sister discovers a powerful love, one that changes her mind forever. A widow seeks refuge in community theater after the death of her husband. And a blizzard blankets Martha's Vineyard with more snow than any of them know"--Back cover.
Author: Winters, Katie, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: F WINTERS Format: Books Summary: Charlotte Hamner lost her beloved husband Jason three years ago. His death nearly destroyed her--but with the help of her dear sisters and cousins in the Montgomery and Sheridan clans, she was able to find hope once more, one day at a time, and ultimately build her wedding planning business back to new heights. Against all odds, she found love again with the dashing photographer, Everett. When Everett gets a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on an island, near his family who live in Seattle, Charlotte is terrified to tell him not to go. How can she stand between this wonderful man and his wildest dreams? As another member of the Montgomery clan meets a tragic end, Charlotte realizes she must remain on Martha's Vineyard and carry her family through this difficult path. --From back cover.
Author: Winters, Katie, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: F WINTERS Format: Books Summary: Martha's Vineyard islanders open their arms to a glorious springtime of change. The Sheridan Women prepare their hearts and minds for long sunny days, family parties, and everlasting love.After a blizzard roared across the island in February, Lola Sheridan was forced to postpone her wedding to Tommy Gasbarro, the handsome Italian sailor who stole her heart two summers back. Their June wedding approaches -- and the Sheridan women have a surprise party up their sleeves, one that will shock all involved and make Lola question her allegiances.A year and a half ago, Susan's daughter, Amanda, prepared to wed her long-time fiancé, Chris -- only to discover that he didn't want to marry her at all. Since then, she's allowed herself to fall for Sam, the handsome front-desk manager at the Sunrise Cove Inn. But after all that heartache, can she really move forward? Can she really trust Sam?When Amanda and Sam are involved in a heartbreaking hit-and-run car accident, Sam, Amanda, and Lola find themselves wrapped up in a mysterious legal case -- one that will prove, once and for all, who the Sheridan family can truly trust.Dive into the thirteenth book of the Vineyard Sunset Series, where a vibrant cast of characters live out their dreams on Martha's Vineyard. This is the story of the Sheridan sisters, a heartwarming journey of friendship, loss, and love that will have you wanting the next book.
Author: Preston, Natasha, author. Published: 2022 Call Number: Y PRESTON Format: Books Summary: Somebody in the town of Rock Bay has posted a "share this post and your own deepest death fear" meme and it seems that everybody but Izzy has shared the creepy graphic; nobody knows who posted it, but soon people start dying, and it seems that the meme is part of a plot to extract revenge on the high school students of Rock Bay--Izzy is determined to investigate, but what she uncovers is her own worst nightmare.
