Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc. Published: 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Call Number: 914.3804 2019 Format: Continuing Resources Summary: From cathedrals and castles to restaurants and galleries, this travel guide features a balance of sightseeing, historical, and practical information. Includes full-color photos and 3-D aerial views of the country.
Author: Kwan, Kevin, author. Published: 2020 Call Number: F KWAN Format: Books Summary: "The iconic author of the bestselling phenomenon Crazy Rich Asians returns with a glittering tale of love and longing as a young woman finds herself torn between two worlds--the WASP establishment of her father's family and George Zao, a man she is desperately trying to avoid falling in love with"-- On her very first morning on the jewel-like island of Capri, Lucie Churchill sets eyes on George Zao and she instantly can't stand him. She can't stand it when he gallantly offers to trade hotel rooms with her so that she can have a view of the Tyrrhenian Sea, she can't stand that he knows more about Casa Malaparte than she does, and she really can't stand it when he kisses her in the darkness of the ancient ruins of a Roman villa and they are caught by her snobbish, disapproving cousin Charlotte. "Your mother is Chinese so it's no surprise you'd be attracted to someone like him," Charlotte teases. The daughter of an American-born Chinese mother and a blue-blooded New York father, Lucie has always sublimated the Asian side of herself in favor of the white side, and she adamantly denies having feelings for George. But several years later, when George unexpectedly appears in East Hampton, where Lucie is weekending with her new fiancé, Lucie finds herself drawn to George again. Soon, Lucie is spinning a web of deceit that involves her family, her fiancé, the co-op board of her Fifth Avenue apartment building, and ultimately herself as she tries mightily to deny George entry into her world--and her heart. Moving between summer playgrounds of privilege, peppered with decadent food and extravagant fashion, Sex and Vanity is a truly modern love story, a daring homage to A Room with a View, and a brilliantly funny comedy of manners set between two cultures.--Amazon.
Author: Torres Sanchez, Jenny, author. Published: 2020 Call Number: Y TORRESSA Format: Books Summary: Pulga has his dreams. Chico has his grief. Pequeña has her pride. And these three teens have one another. But, none of them have illusions about the town they've grown up in and the dangers that surround them. Even with the love of family, threats lurk around every corner. And when those threats become all too real, the trio knows they have no choice but to run: from their country, from their families, from their beloved home. Crossing from Guatemala through Mexico, they follow the route of La Bestia, the perilous train system that might deliver them to a better life -- if they are lucky enough to survive the journey. With nothing but the bags on their backs and desperation drumming through their hearts, Pulga, Chico, and Pequeña know there is no turning back, despite the unknown that awaits them. And the darkness that seems to follow wherever they go.
Author: Khazan, Olga, 1986- author. Published: 2020 Call Number: 155.22 Format: Books Summary: Explores why it is that we crave conformity, how that affects people who are different, and what they can do about it. Dives into the history of social norms and why some people hew to them more strictly than others, explores the causes behind-and the consequences of-social rejection, reveals the hidden upsides to being "weird," as well as the strategies that people who are different might use in order to achieve success in a society that values normalcy, and follows the trajectories of unique individuals who either decided to be among others just like them; to stay weird; or to dwell somewhere in between.
Author: Kaneda, Masumi, author. Magami, Ban, artist. Published: 2020 Call Number: J KANEDA V.1 Format: Books Summary: Originally serialized in Japan's TV Magazine, these classic stories from the Generation 1 era of Transformers are now available in English for the first time! The Autobots and Decepticons have been locked in a brutal civil war for eons, and now their battle has come to Earth! The Autobots seek peace and coexistence, while the Decepticons seek power and control. Earth and its populace are caught between the two as these mighty factions go head-to-head. Transformers took the world by storm shortly after their debut, and these previously uncollected stories were a vital part of that takeover! In this collector's volume, the Autobots and their young friend Kenji must stand tall against the Decepticons in an interplanetary conflict! These classic stories are from the dawn of the Transformers, and this volume contains thrilling tales such as "The Great Transformer War" and "Fight! Super Robot Life-Form Transformers!"-plus an extensive art gallery!
Author: Osterholm, Michael T., author. Olshaker, Mark, 1951- author. Published: 2017 Call Number: 614.4 Format: Books Summary: Infectious disease has the terrifying power to disrupt everyday life on a global scale, overwhelming public and private resources and bringing trade and transportation to a halt. In today's world, it's easier than ever to move people, animals, and materials around the planet, but the same advances that make modern infrastructure so efficient have made epidemics and even pandemics nearly inevitable. So what can -- and must -- we do in order to protect ourselves? Drawing on the latest medical science, case studies, and policy research, Deadliest enemy explores the resources and programs we need to develop if we are to keep ourselves safe from infectious disease.
Author: Ingelman-Sundberg, C. author. Bradbury, Rod, translator. Published: 2017 Call Number: F INGELMAN Format: Books Summary: The little old lady is back! This time, Martha Andersson and her friends--the League of Pensioners--have left behind their dreary senior care home in Stockholm and are enjoying the bright lights of Las Vegas. This is their opportunity for a new lease on life and they plan to make the most of it. But before long, they are up to their old tricks. And with ingenious tactics, a pair of false teeth and a wheelchair each, they plot to outwit the security system at one of the casinos. As their antics become more and more daring, Martha and her friends head back to Sweden to continue their money-making schemes. However, they aren't the only ones planning on stealing bucket loads of cash and soon find themselves pitted against a gang of dangerous criminals. Can the group of elderly friends work together to outsmart the younger robbers and get away with their biggest heist yet? Or will this job be a step too far for The League of Pensioners?
Author: Gitomer, Jeffrey, 1946- Published: 2007 Call Number: 158.1 Format: Books Summary: Every business winner has one thing in common: a YES! Attitude that's powerful enough to help them achieve the impossible. And sales expert Gitomer will give you all the tools you need to build one, and he's brought his lessons together in a book you can read in one sitting.--From publisher description.
Author: Simon, Daniel P., author. Published: 2020 Call Number: 332.1 Format: Books Summary: "The Money Hackers focuses on some of fintech's most powerful disruptors--a ragtag collection of financial outsiders and savants--and uses their incredible stories to explain not just how the technology works, but how the Silicon Valley thinking behind the technology, ideas like friction, hedonic adaptation, democratization, and disintermediation, is having a drastic effect on the entire banking and finance industry" -- Goodreads.com.
Author: William, Anthony, author. Published: 2020 Call Number: 613 Format: Books Summary: "If you think you don't have any need to do a cleanse--if you're sure you couldn't possibly be harboring any toxins in your body--think again. In today's world, there are poisons and pathogens that threaten our health starting before we're even born, and they continue to hold us back as we encounter them in our everyday life. Cleansing is a vital tool for fighting against these burdens-as long as you go about it the right way. That's why you need this book. Anthony William, the Medical Medium, has placed a vast wealth of insight and information into a one-stop resource for cleansing of all kinds, starting with his acclaimed nine-day 3:6:9 Cleanse and expanding into life-saving protocols for specific health needs-including an anti-bug cleanse, a morning cleanse, and a heavy metal detox. You'll discover: How to choose the cleanse that's right for you. A deep dive into the causes of your symptoms and conditions. Critical cleanse dos and don'ts, including modifications and substitutions. The truth about trendy topics such as intermittent fasting and the microbiome. A guide to supplements you may choose to add to your cleanse. The physical reasons why cleansing can be an emotional experience. More than 75 recipes and sample menus to get you through your Medical Medium cleanse Spiritual and soul support to remind you that healing is possible"--
Author: Lansing, Kate, 1985- author. Published: 2020 Call Number: PB LANSING Format: Books Summary: Parker Valentine has always dreamed of opening her own winery in her hometown of Boulder, Colorado. But she gets more than she bargained for when a food and wine critic unexpectedly shows up at Vino Valentine on opening day. A negative review could be fatal for her business, and not only does he seem to hate her chardonnay, he also collapses and dies shortly after drinking it.
Author: Macomber, Debbie, author. Container of (work): Snow, Jennifer. An Alaskan wedding. Published: 2020 1997 Call Number: PB MACOMBER Format: Books Summary: Three brides, no groom : "When three friends meet again at their fifteen-year class reunion, they reveal that their lives have taken unexpected directions. Back in their college days, Gretchen Wise had been engaged to a top law student. Carol Furness, head cheerleader, had said yes to the school's football hero. And Maddie Cobain was the girl who'd fallen for a professor. Now the three of them gather where promises were made...and broken. As the women reconnect, they share stories of disappointment, rediscovery and, finally, new love." --Amazon.com An Alaskan wedding: "Aurora Klein is back in Wild River to serve as maid of honor at her best friend's wedding, but how can she keep herself together when the town holds so many memories of her ex-boyfriend Tyler Forrester--who also happens to be the best man?" --Amazon.com