Author: Sisson, Mark, 1953- author. Kearns, Brad, 1965- author. Published: 2021 Call Number: 613.25 SISSON Format: Books Summary: The health and fitness expert presents a comprehensive lifestyle approach to weight control based on the principles of intermittent fasting, explaining how to burn body fat while maintaining energy, focus, and a positive attitude. Tired of struggling through regimented diets that become unsustainable? Confused about the changing fads, over what's healthy and what's not? Sisson presents a comprehensive lifestyle approach based on the principles of intermittent fasting. He teaches readers how to gracefully burn body fat while keeping your energy, focus, and positive attitude. The eating style is nourishing and easy to adhere to for a lifetime. It includes a fitness routine, recovery, and strategies for overcoming self-limiting beliefs and behaviors. Sisson's plan has everything you need to hit the ground running and pursue enjoyable and lasting lifestyle transformation. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Tyson, Neil deGrasse, author. Trefil, James, 1938- author. Walker, Lindsey N., editor. Published: 2021 Call Number: 523.1 Format: Books Summary: "In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's thorniest philosophical conundrums, armed with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. Together with distinguished physicist James Trefil, Tyson presents questions that have preoccupied humanity for millennia. Then, using the latest theories, from the Big Bang to string theory and the multiverse, he explores the answers, bolstered with stunning images and the latest insights from missions to planets, moon, asteroids, and beyond. Filled with paradigm-shifting concepts arising from the ideas of astrophysics today, this enlightening book will inspire readers of all ages, offering new ways to understand the complexities of life and the universe we inhabit" -- Front jacket flap.
Author: Saft, Allison, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: Y SAFT Format: Books Summary: Talented healer Wren Southerland unknowingly accepts a request to cure the kingdom's most powerful enemy soldier, Hal Cavendish, only to find herself torn between duty and her heart when they uncover a sinister plot. Wren Southerland's reckless use of magic cost her everything: she is dismissed from the Queen's Guard and separated from the girl she loves. When a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate to cure his servant from a mysterious disease, she seizes the chance to prove herself. Arriving at Colwick Hall, she realizes that nothing is what it seems: her patient is actually Hal Cavendish, the infamous Reaper of Vesria, her kingdom's sworn enemy. As the snowy mountains make it impossible to leave the estate, Wren and Hal grow closer. They uncover a sinister plot that could destroy everything they hold dear... and choosing love could doom both their kingdoms. -- adapted from jacket "A gorgeously gothic, deeply romantic YA debut fantasy about two enemies trapped inside a crumbling mansion, with no escape from the monsters within. Honor your oath, destroy your country. Wren Southerland is the most talented healer in the Queen's Guard, but her reckless actions have repeatedly put her on thin ice with her superiors. So when a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate to cure his servant from a mysterious disease, she seizes the chance to prove herself. When she arrives at Colwick Hall, Wren realizes that nothing is what it seems. Particularly when she discovers her patient is actually Hal Cavendish, the sworn enemy of her kingdom. As the snowy mountains make it impossible to leave the estate, Wren and Hal grow closer as they uncover a sinister plot that could destroy everything they hold dear. But choosing love could doom both their kingdoms. Allison Saft's Down Comes the Night is a snow-drenched, gothic, romantic fantasy that keeps you racing through the pages long into the night"--
Author: Cypher, Ellie, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: Y CYPHER Format: Books Summary: When seventeen-year-old Jorie picks the wrong corpse to scavenge from the Ice Flats, she and Cody, a gentle Southern boy, find themselves at the center of a centuries-old secret. Everyone in Shadow Springs knows that no one survives crossing the Flats, but a steady stream of treasure hunters searches for a legendary prize hidden somewhere in the vast expanse of ice. Jorie and her sister, Brenna, survive by scavenging their possessions. When a dead man's enemy believes Jorie took something valuable from a body, he kidnaps Brenna as collateral. If Jorie wants her sister back, she'll have to trade her for the item he thinks she stole. But what is she looking for? Cody, the dead man's nephew and a scholar from the South, might be able to help. Reluctantly, Jorie takes Cody out onto the Flats with her. There they'll have to trust each other to survive threats beyond their darkest nightmares. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Pearl, Tobey, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: 364.152 Format: Books Summary: "A brutal killing, an all-out manhunt, and a riveting account of the first murder trial in U.S. history--set in the 1600s in colonial New England against the backdrop of the Pequot War (between the Pequot tribe and the colonists of Massachusetts Bay), an explosive trial whose outcome changed the course of history, ended a two-year war, and brought about a peace that allowed the colonies to become a full-blown nation. The year: 1638. The setting: Providence, Plymouth Colony. A young Nipmuc tribesman, returning home from trading beaver pelts, is fatally stabbed in a robbery in the woods near Plymouth Colony, by a white runaway servant and fellow rogues. The young tribesman, fighting for his life, is able, with his final breaths, to reveal the details of the attack to Providence's governor, Roger Williams. A frantic manhunt by the fledgling government of Plymouth ensues, followed by the convening of the first trial, with Plymouth's governor Thomas Prence presiding as judge. The jury: local settlers (white) whose allegiance seems more likely to be with the accused than with the murdered (a native) . . . Tobey Pearl, piecing together a fascinating narrative through original research and first-rate detective work, re-creates in detail the full and startling, pivotal moment in pre-revolutionary America, as she examines the evolution of our nascent civil liberties and the role of the jury as a safeguard against injustice"--
Author: Tawwab, Nedra Glover, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: 158.1 Format: Books Summary: "Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?"--
Author: Stonex, Emma, 1983- author. Published: 2021 Call Number: F STONEX Format: Books Summary: "Inspired by a haunting true story, a gorgeous and atmospheric novel about the mysterious disappearance of three lighthouse keepers from a remote tower miles from the Cornish coast--and about the wives who were left behind. What strange fate befell these doomed men? The heavy sea whispers their names. Black rocks roll beneath the surface, drowning ghosts. And out of the swell like a finger of light, the salt-scratched tower stands lonely and magnificent. It's New Year's Eve, 1972, when a boat pulls up to the Maiden Rock lighthouse with relief for the keepers. But no one greets them. When the entrance door, locked from the inside, is battered down, rescuers find an empty tower. A table is laid for a meal not eaten. The Principal Keeper's weather log describes a storm raging round the tower, but the skies have been clear all week. And the clocks have all stopped at 8:45. Two decades later, the wives who were left behind are visited by a writer who is determined to find the truth about the men's disappearance. Moving between the women's stories and the men's last weeks together in the lighthouse, long-held secrets surface and truths twist into lies as we piece together what happened, why, and who to believe. In her riveting and suspenseful novel, Emma Stonex writes a story of isolation and obsession, of reality and illusion, and of what it takes to keep the light burning when all else is swallowed by dark"-- The Cornish coast, New Year's Eve, 1972. A boat pulls up to the Maiden Rock lighthouse with relief for the keepers. But no one greets them. When the entrance door, locked from the inside, is battered down, rescuers find an empty tower. A table is laid for a meal not eaten. The Principal Keeper's weather log describes a storm raging round the tower, but the skies have been clear all week. And the clocks have all stopped at 8:45. Two decades later, the wives who were left behind are visited by a writer who is determined to find the truth about the men's disappearance. As long-held secrets surface and truths twist into lies, what does it take to keep the light burning when all else is swallowed by dark? -- adapted from jacket
Author: Gioffre, Daryl, author. Ripa, Kelly, writer of foreword. Published: 2021 Call Number: 613.2 Format: Books Summary: "Kick sugar and sugar cravings for good, and gain health, energy, and vitality, with a fool-proof plan from the author of Get Off Your Acid"-- When you break your sugar addiction, you cut out a major contributor to inflammation, brain fog, aging, and chronic disease. Gioffre shows you how to go from stress eating to strength eating with a 21 day plan. This is your guide to turning your body into a strength-eating, energy-filled, acid-kicking machine! -- adapted from back cover
Author: Boulley, Angeline, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: Y BOULLEY Format: Books Summary: Daunis, who is part Ojibwe, defers attending the University of Michigan to care for her mother and reluctantly becomes involved in the investigation of a series of drug-related deaths. Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in, either in her hometown or on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. She dreams of college, but when her family is struck by tragedy she puts her future on hold to care for her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie, a new recruit on her brother Levi's hockey team. When Daunis witnesses a shocking murder, she reluctantly agrees to go undercover, drawing on her knowledge of chemistry and Ojibwe traditional medicine to track down the source of a new drug. How far will she go to protect her community, if it threatens to tear apart the only world she's ever known? -- adapted from jacket
Author: Brueggemann, Wibke, author. Published: 2020 Call Number: Y BRUEGGEM Format: Books Summary: While her mother builds a clinic in Syria and her best friend abandons her for a boyfriend, fifteen-year-old Phoebe lives with her godmother and discovers her own sexuality and vulnerability. When Phoebe's mother ditches her to work as a doctor for an international human rights organization, she is stuck living with her mom's best friend, Kate, and helping out at Kate's thrift shop. There she meet Emma. Phoebe tries to shield her head and her heart from experiencing love-- after all, love is for losers, right? -- adapted from jacket
Author: Dunmore, Evie, author. Published: 2020 Call Number: F DUNMORE Format: Books Summary: "A lady must have money and an army of her own if she is to win a revolution - but first, she must pit her wits against the wiles of an irresistible rogue bent on wrecking her plans... and her heart. Lady Lucie is fuming. She and her band of Oxford suffragists have finally scraped together enough capital to control one of London's major publishing houses, with one purpose: to use it in a coup against Parliament. But who could have predicted that the one person standing between her and success is her old nemesis and London's undisputed lord of sin, Lord Ballentine? Or that he would be willing to hand over the reins for an outrageous price - a night in her bed. Lucie tempts Tristan like no other woman, burning him up with her fierceness and determination every time they clash. But as their battle of wills and words fans the flames of long-smoldering devotion, the silver-tongued seducer runs the risk of becoming caught in his own snare. As Lucie tries to out-maneuver Tristan in the boardroom and the bedchamber, she soon discovers there's truth in what the poets say: all is fair in love and war..."--Provided by publisher.
Author: Eat Offbeat (Catering service), author. Wallace, Siobhan, contributor. Santos, Penny de los, photographer. Published: 2020 Call Number: 641.59 Format: Books Summary: "Refugees By Status, Chefs By Calling. Founded in November 2015 by a brother and sister who came to New York from the Middle East, Eat Offbeat is a unique catering company staffed by refugee and immigrant chefs who have found a new home, and new hope, for their lives. Now, in 70 authentic, nourishing recipes, with roots and soul that run as deep as their flavors, The Kitchen without Borders brings the culinary traditions of fourteen chefs from around the world including Syria, Iran, Eritrea, and Venezuela, right to our tables. Discover delicious, unexpected flavor combinations, and ingredients--like sumac, pomegranate molasses, tahini--that will enhance the repertoire of any home cook or adventurous eater. Here is Iraqi Biryani, a rice dish combining vegetables and plump dried fruits with warming spices. Or an irresistibly cooling yogurt and fresh mint drink native to Afghanistan, known as doogh. Gorgeously smooth Syrian hummus, the original inspiration for Eat Offbeat. And Chari Bari, hand-formed meatballs simmered in a Nepali-spiced tomato and cashew sauce. More than a celebration of delicious foods from around the world, this recipe collection--with its intimate chef profiles and photographic portraits--allows people who have been displaced to share their cherished cuisines, in their own words. And it makes a thoughtful, inspiring gift for any home cook, for anyone concerned about or affected by the world's refugee crisis, or for anyone who understands the profound link between food, home, and keeping traditions vibrantly alive"--
Author: Russo, Kate, 1982- author. Published: 2020 Call Number: F RUSSO Format: Books Summary: Renting out his West London home in the wake of marital and career setbacks, an award-winning artist rediscovers his sense of purpose through relationships with a lonely American, a tortured fellow artist, and a cautiously optimistic divorcée. "Bennett Driscoll is a Turner Prize-nominated artist who was once a rising star. Now, at age fifty-five, his wife has left him, he hasn't sold a painting in two years, and his gallery wants to stop selling his work, claiming they'll have more value retrospectively...when he's dead. So, left with a large West London home and no income, he's forced to move into his artist's studio in the back garden and list his house on the popular vacation rental site, AirBed. A stranger now in his own home, with his daughter, Mia, off at art school, and any new relationships fizzling out at best, Bennett struggles to find purpose in his day-to-day. That all changes when three different guests-- lonely American Alicia; tortured artist Emma; and cautiously optimistic divorcée Kirstie--unwittingly unlock the pieces of himself that have been lost to him for too long. Warm, witty, and utterly humane, Super Host offers a captivating portrait of middle age, relationships, and what it truly means to take a new chance at life"--
Author: Santandreu, Rafael, author. Published: 2020 Call Number: 158.1 Format: Books Summary: "Are your thoughts making you unhappy? Are you scared of letting people down? Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety? You don't need to be buffeted by your emotions. Build a resilient approach to life that will remove unnecessary drama from your day, leaving you calm, happy, and able to handle anything. The practical approach of bestselling author Rafael Santandreu will enable you to: stop obsessive, unhelpful thoughts; no longer be manipulated by feelings of guilt; finally love who and where you are today"--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Wilson, August, author. Published: 2020 1985 Call Number: 812.54 Format: Books Summary: "The time is 1927. The place is a run-down recording studio in Chicago. Ma Rainey, the legendary blues singer, is due to arrive with her entourage to cut new sides of old favorites. Waiting for her are her black musician sidemen, the white owner of the record company, and her white manager. What goes down in the session to come is more than music. It is a riveting portrayal of black rage...of racism, of the self-hate the racism breeds, and of racial exploitation." -- Back cover.
Author: Sams, Tina, author. Cho, Alicia, photographer. Published: 2020 Call Number: 615.3 Format: Books Summary: "Soothe your heart and ease your mind -- the essential guide to herbal emotional support. When your emotional or mental health feels fragile, nature and its medicines are powerful allies. Herbal Medicine for Emotional Healing is packed with wisdom for employing gentle yet effective plant medicines to support your emotional well-being. These herbal medicine remedies can work to relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, phobias, and stress -- or provide aid during times of grief or worry. Explore the basics of herbal medicine and its many emotional applications. Learn to make teas, tinctures, salves, and other simple but potent preparations, all with key safety guidelines. Now herbal help is at your fingertips when you need to calm your mind, soothe your heart, or invigorate your spirit. 101 rejuvenating recipes: Make targeted formulas like Fear of Flying Tincture, Sore Muscle Salve, Soothe-the-Mood Syrup, Sleep Potion, and more. 31 herbal allies: Find the therapeutic uses of individual herbs, plus their key cautions and interactions, common preparations, and recommended doses. Harness the power of natural medicine to support your emotional and mental wellness with Herbal Medicine for Emotional Healing."--From publisher's description.
Author: Jackson, Holly, 1992- author. Sequel to (work) : Jackson, Holly, 1992- Good girl's guide to murder. Published: 2020 Call Number: Y JACKSON Format: Books Summary: Pip reluctantly dons her detective cap once again when the police refuse to help search for a friend who goes missing on the night their community hosts a memorial for the victims of the murder case she and Ravi solved a year earlier. After solving the murder case together, Ravi Singh helped Pip create a podcast that soon went viral, but they both swear off sleuthing. When Jamie Reynolds goes missing on the sixth anniversary of the deaths of Andie Bell and Sal Singh, however, Pip feels it's too big of a coincidence to ignore. With the spotlight on her, can she still follow the clues and uncover even more sinister depths to her hometown?
Author: Zahn, Timothy, author. Published: 2020 Call Number: F ZAHN Format: Books Summary: Beyond the edge of the galaxy lies the Unknown Regions: chaotic, uncharted, and near impassable, with hidden secrets and dangers in equal measure. And nestled within its swirling chaos is the Ascendancy, home to the enigmatic Chiss and the nine ruling families that lead them. The peace of the Ascendancy, a beacon of calm and stability, is shattered after a daring attack on the Chiss capital that leaves no trace of the enemy. Baffled, the Ascendancy dispatches Thrawn, one of its brightest young military officers, to root out the unseen assailants.
Author: Liu, Betty, author. Published: 2020 Call Number: 641.5951 Format: Books Summary: "An evocative, transporting look into the thousands-year-old cuisine of Shanghai, China's most exciting, bustling city, with 100 recipes and stories"--
Author: Parks, Amy Noelle, author. Published: 2020 Call Number: Y PARKS Format: Books Summary: "Seventeen-year-old Evie Beckham has always been too occupied with her love of math and frequent battles with anxiety to want to date. Besides, she's always found the idea of kissing to be kind of weird. But by senior year, thanks to therapy and her friends, she's feeling braver than before. Maybe even brave enough to enter the national math and physics competition or flirt back with the new boy. Meanwhile, Evie's best friend, Caleb Covic, has always been a little in love with her. So he's horrified when he is forced to witness Evie's meet-cute with the new guy. Desperate, Caleb uses an online forum to capture Evie's interest--and it goes a little too well." --
