Author: Meiser, Britnee, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y MEISER Format: Books Summary: When Immie and Jack start high school, they wonder if their friendship can endure the changing social dynamics and the realization that they want to be more than friends. "Starting high school brings big changes for Immie and Jack, who've been everything to each other ever since Jack crashed his skateboard into Immie's yard when they were seven years old. All of a sudden, a game-winning goal catapults Jack into star status with the soccer team, and Immie in now meeting new girl friends whose questions are making her wonder about the identity of her father for the first time in her life. . ."--
Author: Badawi, Zeinab, 1959- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 960 Format: Books Summary: This sweeping historical survey traces Africa's rich legacy from prehistory to the present, exploring ancient civilizations, medieval empires and colonialism's impact, while highlighting African voices and perspectives to offer a long-overdue account of the continent's global significance. "For too long, Africa's history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Now, Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight. In this fascinating book, Badawi guides us through Africa's spectacular history--from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilizations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence. Visiting more than thirty African countries to interview countless historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and local storytellers, she unearths buried histories from across the continent and gives Africa its rightful place in our global story. The result is a gripping new account of Africa: an epic, sweeping history of the oldest inhabited continent on the planet, told through the voices of Africans themselves..." --Amazon.com
Author: Bet-David, Patrick, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y BETDAVID Format: Books Summary: "When high school dropout Ashur Yonan receives an unexpected invitation to join a shadowy organization known as the Academy, he is plunged into an ancient conspiracy that threatens the entire world." "Ashur Yonan is going nowhere fast: an eighteen-year-old high school dropout living with a mom who doesn't understand him, mourning the death of his father five years earlier and working a dead-end food service job. The only good thing he has going for him is his girlfriend Kiki, but she's leaving soon for college on the East Coast. It's getting harder for Ashur to believe he still has the potential to make something great out of his life. . ."--
Author: Mann, George, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y MANN Format: Books Summary: "Over a year has passed since the fall of Starlight Beacon and the start of the Nihil occupation of Republic space, called the Occlusion Zone. Jedi Knight Reath Silas, with the help of a new friend Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo, has been hard at work trying to solve the most formidable challenge faced by both the Republic and the Jedi: how to stop the Force-draining creatures known as the Nameless. Desperate for answers, Reath consults with Azlin Rell, a fallen Jedi who tells Reath that to survive the Nameless, he should embrace his fear--something that would take him perilously close to the dark side. To add to Reath's confusion, his former master Cohmac Vitus suddenly returns to Coruscant with his own theories about the Nameless's origins. Tentatively working as a team once more, the two embark on a quest to find the ruins of an ancient civilization that may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of the Nameless once and for all. But when Reath comes face to face with the very creatures that terrify him most, will he have to embrace his fear to survive?"--Book jacket.
Author: Scher, Amy B., author. Williams, Mark Jason, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 910.8664 SCHER Format: Books Summary: "This first-of-its-kind travel guide explores inclusive destinations around the world for LGBTQIA travelers and their allies"--
Author: Anderson, Pamela, 1967- author, illustrator. Anderson, Pamela, 1967- illustrator. Zizka, Maria, author. Isager, Ditte, photographer. Published: 2024 Call Number: 641.5636 Format: Books Summary: Pamela Anderson invites you into her kitchen and down-to-earth family fairy kingdom on Vancouver Island--offering a whimsical and entertaining collection of more than 80 recipes that will nourish your heart. With a career that has spanned Hollywood fame and activism, Pamela's journey has taken her from a humble upbringing to the forefront of show business. Today, she resides in her cherished family home, where she is rooted in her passions: cooking, sustainable design, and gardening. Now, Pamela shares her first cookbook full of treasured homegrown and world-influenced recipes with a warm and inclusive spirit; it started out merely as a housewarming gift for her sons and their girlfriends. Her recipes are a testament to the fact that cooking only with vegetables can be both indulgent and comforting, offering a luxurious fantasy experience. The book features her unique and delicious recipes and provides insights into fun homemaking, from entertaining guests to preserving the bounties of your garden. Pamela advocates a mindful, nurturing approach to feeding both the body and soul. --
Author: Roy, Nayantara, 1985- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: F ROY Format: Books Summary: "When Lila, a rising 29-year-old Indian American editor based in Brooklyn, unexpectedly inherits a huge ancestral home in the center of Calcutta, she must return to India, where she must also confront her mother after a decade's estrangement, along with her grandmother, and extended family, all of whom still live in the house, and resent her sudden legacy"--
Author: Lemon, Don, 1966- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: B LEMON Format: Books Summary: Journalist Don Lemon always had a complicated relationship with God. He cherished the Southern Black church he was raised in, but struggled with the fundamentalist rejection of his right to exist as a gay man--one who wanted to marry his longtime love in a church wedding. In his work as a reporter, he saw Americans losing faith in a higher power, in institutions, and in each other. Setting out to understand the place that religion has in our lives today, Don connected with ancient stories, sparking memories, conversations, and chance encounters. Then, suddenly, his world unraveled: Don was ousted from his high-profile network news job and tasked with redefining his role in the shifting media landscape. But through a year of personal changes and professional whiplash, he ultimately found what he was seeking: grace. "I once was lost" is a prayer for a country that reflects the multifaceted image of God, and a call to those who believe in humanity to fight for it
Author: Hastings, Max, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 940.5412 Format: Books Summary: "Operation Biting was one of the most thrilling British special forces raids of World War II, and probably the most successful. In February 1942 RAF intelligence was baffled by a newly identified radar network on the coast of Nazi-occupied Europe, codenamed Würzburg. The brilliant scientist Dr R.V. Jones proposed an assault to capture key components. The nearest accessible enemy set stood upon a steep cliff at Bruneval in Normandy. Amid heavy snow 120 men landed, some of whom were misdropped almost two miles from their objective. They nonetheless launched the assault, dismantled the German radar, and after three nail-biting hours in France and a fierce battle with Wehrmacht defenders, escaped in the nick of time by landing-craft across stormy seas to Portsmouth. Taking us from the War Room to boots-on-the-ground action, and recounted in Hastings's signature bestselling style, Operation Biting tells a story that has become almost forgotten yet deserves to rank among the epic tales of courage and daring that took place in the greatest conflict in history"--
Author: Gambino, Paul, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 747.9 Format: Books Summary: From a spirit-haunted church in Western Ohio to an ancient Italian castle, from a freakish funhouse on the Jersey shore to a Connecticut cottage with a storybook facade that belies its spine-tingling contents: this collection of aspirational interiors will appeal to anyone who wishes to live in the luxury of Gothic darkness without sacrificing even an ounce of style. The Art of Gothic Living profiles 15 homes and their owners, chronicling their journeys to creating living spaces that reflect a philosophy steeped in the tenets of Gothic subculture--individuality, creativity, and a fascination with life's shadow side.
Author: Chambers, Veronica, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y CHAMBERS Format: Books Summary: "A historical novel about Ida B. Wells, from her teen years up through becoming an investigative journalist and civil rights crusader without peer"-- "Before she became a warrior, Ida B. Wells was an incomparable flirt with a quick wit and a dream of becoming a renowned writer. The first child of newly freed parents who thrived in a community that pulsated with hope and possibility after the Civil War, Ida had a big heart, big ambitions, and even bigger How to be a good big sister when her beloved parents perish in a yellow fever epidemic? How to launch her career as a teacher? How to make and keep friends in a society that seems to have no place for a woman who speaks her own mind? And -- always on top for Ida-- how to find a love that will let her be the woman she dreams of becoming? . . ."--
Author: Huchu, T. L., author. Published: 2024 Call Number: F HUCHU Format: Books Summary: Sixteen-year-old ghostalker Ropa works alongside Sir Callander to prevent the return of the dreaded Tall Man, who aims to merge the worlds of the living and the dead. "Ropa Moyo is a wannabe magician, can speak to the dead, and has officially given up being an intern. Leaving Scottish magic behind, she now works for the English Sorcerer Royal. But just as she adjusts to working for the English, an old enemy reveals a devastating secret about her Gran, and Ropa's world falls apart. Outraged, she rushes home, but finds her grandmother dead--murdered--with no killer in sight. What's more, she's the prime suspect. In her quest to find the true murderer, Ropa becomes caught in the dark tendrils of a cult, hell-bent on resurrecting an ancient power. Ropa must use her wits, her magic, and call in all favors to stop the ritual--and clear her name." --Amazon.com
Author: Brosnahan, Mary, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 362.5 Format: Books Summary: "In a time of soaring housing insecurity and laws that criminalize acts of survival, politicians and the media increasingly push their "blame the victim" anti-homeless rhetoric. Mary Brosnahan, longtime CEO of the Coalition for the Homeless, debunks fifteen pernicious myths about our unhoused neighbors. Among them: that the problem is inevitable" (in fact, it is the result of policy decisions that put profits ahead of people) ; that "handouts" cause homelessness (in fact, the primary causes are flat wages and high rent) ; that homeless people need to prove they're "ready" to receive aid (in fact, enforcing hurdles is far more expensive and less effective than a Housing First approach). Brosnahan's solutions are forged from her decades of renowned advocacy and her frontline work with homeless New Yorkers. She also draws on extensive research, both historic and modern. From the enclosure of the English Commons to the emergence of nineteenth-century American hobos, from Reagan-era budget cuts to contemporary Supreme Court battles, Brosnahan shows us the true contours of homelessness -- and how we can bring unhoused Americans home for good." --
Author: Collins, Francis S., author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 121 COLLINS Format: Books Summary: "In The Road to Wisdom, Francis Collins reminds us of the four core sources of judgment and clear thinking: truth, science, faith, and trust. Drawing on his work from the Human Genome Project and heading the National Institutes of Health, as well as on ethics, philosophy, and Christian theology, Collins makes a robust, thoughtful case for each of these sources -- their reliability, and their limits. Ultimately, he shows how they work together, not separately -- and certainly not in conflict. It is only when we relink these four foundations of wisdom that we can begin to discern the best path forward in life." --
Author: MacDonell, Nancy, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 338.477 MACDONEL Format: Books Summary: "In the tradition of The Barbizon and The Girls of Atomic City, fashion historian and journalist Nancy MacDonell chronicles the untold story of how the Nazi invasion of France gave rise to the American fashion industry. Calvin Klein. Ralph Lauren. Donna Karan. Halston. Marc Jacobs. Tom Ford. Michael Kors. Tory Burch. Today, American designers are some of the biggest names in fashion, yet before World War II, they almost always worked anonymously. The industry, then centered on Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, had always looked overseas for "inspiration" -- a polite phrase for what was often blatant copying -- because style, as all the world knew, came from Paris. But when the Nazis invaded France in 1940, the capital of fashion was cut off from the rest of the world. The story of the chaos and tragedy that followed has been told many times -- but how it directly affected American fashion is largely unknown. Defying the naysayers, New York-based designers, retailers, editors, and photographers met the moment, turning out clothes that were perfectly suited to the American way of life: sophisticated, modern, comfortable, and affordable. By the end of the war, "the American Look" had been firmly established as a fresh, easy elegance that combined function with style. But none of it would have happened without the influence and ingenuity of a small group of women who have largely been lost to history. Empresses of Seventh Avenue will tell the story of how these extraordinary women put American fashion on the world stage and created the template for modern style -- and how the nearly $500 billion American fashion industry, the largest in the world, could not have accrued its power and wealth without their farsightedness and determination"--
Author: Shelton, Paige, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: F SHELTON Format: Books Summary: "The next installment in Paige Shelton's Alaska Wild series, a gripping, atmospheric, traditional mystery series with a great wilderness hook. Beth Rivers needs to disappear. Her one-time kidnapper, Travis, is on his way to her town in Alaska, and she's losing time to get out quickly. The perfect spot for Beth and her boyfriend, Tex, to hide, presents itself in a camp in the woods, away from Benedict. But when their trip takes them by Blue Mine, a small community that has seen tragedy over the last couple months, plans get diverted. Beth and Tex bring the widow of a recently murdered man back to Benedict, for Police Chief Gril to investigate, only to find that nothing is quite what it seems. When the woman vanishes, Beth must be on the alert for further danger. Who knows what further unwelcome disappearances--or appearances--might be lurking in the unforgiving Alaska storms."--
Author: Zaki, Jamil, 1980- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: HM1011 .Z35 2024 Format: Books Summary: "Through science and storytelling, Jamil Zaki imparts the secret for beating back cynicism: hopeful skepticism--thinking critically about people and our problems while honoring and encouraging our strengths."-- Book jacket. "In 1972, half of Americans agreed that most people can be trusted; by 2018, only a third did. Different generations, genders, religions, and political parties all think human virtue is evaporating. Cynicism is an understandable response to a world full of injustice and inequality. But in many cases, it is misplaced. Dozens of studies find that people fail to realize how kind, generous, and open-minded others really are. Cynical thinking deepens social problems: when we expect the worst in people, we often bring it out of them..." --Amazon.com
Author: Malcolm, Timothy, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 796.35 Format: Books Summary: Baseball is called America's pastime for a reason. Experience the best of the MLB cities and stadiums with Moon Baseball Road Trips!
Author: Crane-Leroux, Chloé, 1994- author, photographer. Crane, Trudy, 1959- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 613.2622 Format: Books Summary: A unique collection of plant-based recipes from the mother-and-daughter duo who were inspired by the simple beauty and delicious meals throughout their travels. "Throughout European countries like Spain, France, and Italy, cooking with fresh, local ingredients is a way of life. That's where this mother-and-daughter duo found inspiration during their travels to write their book in the richness of food, the beauty of architecture, and the wonder of luscious landscapes. But?authors Trudy and Chloé are plant-based. The Artful Way to Plant-Based Cooking isn't just a healthy collection of recipes that leave you feeling hungry like so many others. It's a cookbook that offers flavorful dishes for every meal and every moment of the day, from appetizers like Vibrant Beet and Pistachio Hummus; date-night dishes such as Pappardelle Mushroom Bolognese; main dishes, like the Ricotta and Squash Galette, perfect for entertaining; and desserts like Strawberry and Cream Cake or Decadent Double Dark Chocolate Cookies." --Amazon.com
Author: Hawkins, Lee, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 305.8 Format: Books Summary: "I Am Nobody's Slave tells the story of one Black family's pursuit of the American Dream through the impacts of systemic racism and racial violence. This book examines how trauma from enslavement and Jim Crow shaped their outlook on thriving in America, influenced each generation, and how they succeeded despite these challenges. To their suburban Minnesotan neighbors, the Hawkinses were an ideal American family, embodying strength and success. However, behind closed doors, they faced the legacy of enslavement and apartheid. Lee Hawkins, Sr. often exhibited rage, leaving his children anxious and curious about his protective view of the world. Thirty years later, his son uncovered the reasons for his father's anxiety and occasional violence. Through research, he discovered violent deaths in his family for every generation since slavery, mostly due to white-on-Black murders, and how white enslavers impacted the family's customs. Hawkins explores the role of racism-triggered childhood trauma and chronic stress in shortening his ancestors' lives, using genetic testing, reporting, and historical data to craft a moving family portrait." --
