Author: Cole, Alyssa, author. Published: 2018 Call Number: PB COLE Format: Books Summary: Prince Thabiso is the sole heir to the throne of Thesolo, shouldering the hopes of his parents and his people. At the top of their list? His marriage. Ever dutiful, he tracks down his missing betrothed. When Naledi mistakes the prince for a pauper, Thabiso can't resist the chance to experience life--and love--without the burden of his crown.
Author: Landis, Charles K. (Charles Kline), 1833-1900, author. Published: 2015 Call Number: F LANDIS Format: Books Summary: "Travel to the planet Mars! Explore its geography; confront its terrifying monsters; and meet the ancient Marsian society, from whose culture and philosophy Earthlings may learn much. Written by Charles K. Landis, founder of Vineland, New Jersey, c. 1876, and here published for the first time, this sci-fi account alternates between thrilling storytelling and thinly veiled commentary upon the social ills of the Earth"--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Winch, Guy, author. Published: 2014 2013 Call Number: 158.1 Format: Books Summary: Explains the long-term fallout that can result from seemingly minor emotional and psychological injuries and offers concrete, easy-to-use exercises backed up by hard cutting-edge science to aid in recovery.
Author: Noble, Shelley, author. Published: 2012 Call Number: PB NOBLE Format: Books Summary: Thanksgiving at Crescent Cove: Amidst visions of turkey and pumpkin pie, sweet Grace is ready to greet Thanksgiving in a quiet celebration of home and heart. But things don't go according to plan. Her father--to whom she hasn't spoken in years--comes walking through the door, expecting a reunion and her help. And of course this is the exact moment her friend Jake has finally decided to make a declaration. Will the spirit of Thanksgiving be enough to help Grace accept her family and her friend's love? --cover verso Christmas at Crescent Cove: Brianna Boyce and her two adopted Chinese daughters are happily anticipating their first Christmas in Crescent Cove together until she finds a stranger asleep in her barn, and it becomes clear that this scruffy magi in a field coat and army boots is not who he says he is. But in spite of his mysterious appearance, Bri takes him in for the holidays and in return he shares a precious gift--the true meaning of Christmas.
Author: Sewell, Kenneth (Kenneth R.), author. Preisler, Jerome, author. Published: 2009 2008 Call Number: 359.93 Format: Books Summary: Discusses the mysterious sinking of the U.S. submarine USS Scorpion near Hawaii in 1968, involving the sinking of a Soviet sub months earlier, secret codes confiscated from a U.S. intelligence ships by North Korea, and a government cover-up. Draws on declassified intelligence files on both sides of the conflict to reveal how the sinking of the U.S.S. Scorpion, officially ruled an accident, had actually been part of a Soviet plot, in an account that identifies the contributions of Korean cryptography and the infamous spy John Walker.
Author: Wiener, Jon. Feiffer, Jules, illustrator. Published: 2006 Call Number: 345.773 CONSPIRA Format: Books Summary: "Michael Moore mocks George Bush and Al Franken ridicules Rush Limbaugh, but the mixing of play and politics today is polite and respectful compared to the carnival of contempt known as the Chicago Eight trial. Opening at the end of 1969, the trial brought Yippies, antiwar activists, and Black Panthers to face conspiracy charges arising from the massive protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The defendants openly lampooned the proceedings, with Abbie Hoffman blowing kisses to the jury and the defense bringing a Viet Cong flag into the courtroom. The judge ordered Bobby Seale of the Black Panthers bound and gagged for insisting on representing himself. And an array of celebrity witnesses appeared, including Timothy Leary, Norman Mailer, Arlo Guthrie, and Allen Ginsberg, who provoked the prosecution by chanting "Om" on the witness stand. This book combines an abridged transcript of the trial with astute commentary by historian Jon Wiener. A foreword by defendant Tom Hayden examines the trial's relevance for protest today, and drawings by legendary cartoonist Jules Feiffer help re-create the electrifying atmosphere of the courtroom."--Publisher's website.
Author: Stewart, Mariah, author. Published: 2001 Call Number: F STEWART Format: Books Summary: FBI agent Genna Snow's successful career cannot fully erase the heartache of a shattered childhood. After breaking the silence surrounding the abusive acts of a summer camp counselor, young Genna was abandoned by her family even as justice was being served in the courtroom. Years later, Genna was forced to relive the pain of abandonment when the man she loved, special agent John Mancini walked out of her life without explanation.
Author: Vanderbilt, Tom, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: 153.15 Format: Books Summary: "Why do so many of us stop learning new skills as adults? Are we afraid to fail? Have we forgotten the sheer pleasure of being a beginner? Or is it simply a fact that you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Inspired by his young daughter's insatiable need to know how to do almost everything, and stymied by his own rut of mid-career competence, Tom Vanderbilt begins a year of learning purely for the sake of learning. He tackles five main skills (and picks up a few more along the way), choosing them for their difficulty to master and their distinct lack of career marketability--chess, singing, surfing, drawing, and juggling." -- Amazon.com. "The best-selling author of Traffic and You May Also Like now gives us a thought-provoking, playful investigation into the transformative joys that come with starting something new, no matter your age"--
Author: Steel, Danielle, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: F STEEL Format: Books Summary: "Meredith White was one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. But a personal tragedy cut her acting career short and alienated her from her family. For the last fifteen years, Meredith has been living alone in San Francisco with two trusted caretakers. Then, on a muggy late summer day, a massive earthquake strikes Northern California, plunging the Bay Area into chaos. Without a moment's hesitation, Meredith invites her stunned and shaken neighbors into her mostly undamaged home as the recovery begins." -- adapted from jacket.
Author: Crawford, Isis, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: F CRAWFORD Format: Books Summary: When a loyal member of their mystery book club is found murdered after failing to appear at a monthly gathering, sisters Bernie and Libby uncover the victim's shady dealings and knowledge of scandalous community secrets.
Author: Jones, Robert, Jr., 1977- author. Published: 2021 Call Number: F JONES Format: Books Summary: A singular and stunning debut novel about the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find in each other, and a betrayal that threatens their existence. Isaiah was Samuel's and Samuel was Isaiah's. That was the way it was since the beginning, and the way it was to be until the end. In the barn they tended to the animals, but also to each other, transforming the hollowed-out shed into a place of human refuge, a source of intimacy and hope in a world ruled by vicious masters. But when an older man--a fellow slave--seeks to gain favor by preaching the master's gospel on the plantation, the enslaved begin to turn on their own. Isaiah and Samuel's love, which was once so simple, is seen as sinful and a clear danger to the plantation's harmony. As tensions build and the weight of centuries--of ancestors and future generations to come--culminates in a climactic reckoning, --
Author: Soule, Charles, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: F SOULE Format: Books Summary: "Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace . . . Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic. It is a golden age. Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. With the Jedi at the height of their power, the free citizens of the galaxy are confident in their ability to weather any storm. But the even brightest light can cast a shadow, and some storms defy any preparation. When a shocking catastrophe in hyperspace tears a ship to pieces, the flurry of shrapnel emerging from the disaster threatens an entire system. No sooner does the call for help go out than the Jedi race to the scene. The scope of the emergence, however, is enough to push even Jedi to their limit. As the sky breaks open and destruction rains down upon the peaceful alliance they helped to build, the Jedi must trust in the Force to see them through a day in which a single mistake could cost billions of lives. Even as the Jedi battle valiantly against calamity, something truly deadly grows beyond the boundary of the Republic. The hyperspace disaster is far more sinister than the Jedi could ever suspect. A threat hides in the darkness, far from the light of the age, and harbors a secret that could strike fear into even a Jedi's heart" --
Author: Gupta, Sanjay, 1969- author. Loberg, Kristin, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: 153.4 Format: Books Summary: "Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a "best" diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it's healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed, or to engage in more social interaction. Discover what we can learn from "super-brained" people who are in their eighties and nineties with no signs of slowing down-and whether there are truly any benefits to drugs, supplements, and vitamins. Dr. Gupta also addresses brain disease, particularly Alzheimer's, answers all your questions about the signs and symptoms, and shows how to ward against it and stay healthy while caring for a partner in cognitive decline. He likewise provides readers with a personalized twelve-week program featuring practical strategies to strengthen your brain every day. Keep Sharp is the only owner's manual you'll need to keep your brain young and healthy regardless of your age!"--
Author: Driscoll, Sara, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: F DRISCOLL Format: Books Summary: Investigating an outbreak of fatal hunting accidents in the southern community of Blue Ridge, Meg and Brian, aided by search-and-rescue dog Hawk, connect the killings to a two hundred-year-old mystery.
Author: Krentz, Jayne Ann, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: F KRENTZ Format: Books Summary: "Two gifted people fall deep into the dark world of ancient secrets in this second installment of the new chilling Fogg Lake series by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz. North Chastain has always had the mysterious ability to channel energy through crystals. He and his father both have the ability, which is what the doctors believe is the cause of his father's sudden coma. But North knows that isn't the case. He's convinced it was brought on by an artifact his father had been looking for--and found. With his unique talent of channeling energy through crystals, North has the best chance at recovering the artifact, but he also needs someone who knows the shadowy world of crazy collectors, deceptive dealers, and dangerous raiders. Sierra Raines is looking for a fresh start after a failed gig at a major auction house. With her reputation ruined, she turns to the murky backwaters of the paranormal artifacts trade. She takes commissions to find, acquire, and transport objects that are hot commodities in the antiquities world, staying in the shadows to avoid attracting the attention of the Foundation. When North Chastain approaches her, Sierra takes him on as a client, though not without reservations. They wind up in Fogg Lake, and soon discover that they will have to trust each other in order to not only save North's father but also to survive"--
Author: Graves, Stephanie, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: F GRAVES Format: Books Summary: Tending her veterinarian father's Hertfordshire racing pigeons while waiting for her best friend to return from World War II, Olive is recruited into the Baker Street covert branch of British Intelligence before investigating the murder of a local busybody. As London is strafed by German aircraft, the little village of Pipley in Hertfordshire bustles along much as it always has. Olive Bright fills her days by helping at her father's veterinary practice and tending to her racing pigeons, hoping that the National Pigeon Service will enlist Bright Lofts' expertise, and use their highly trained birds to deliver critical, coded messages for His Majesty's Forces. The strangers who arrive in Pipley are not from the NPS. Instead, Jameson Aldridge and his associate are tied to a covert British intelligence organization known as Baker Street. If Olive wants her pigeons to help the war effort, she must do so in complete secrecy. When local busybody Miss Husselbee is found dead outside Olive's pigeon loft. Is the murder tied to Olive's new assignment? -- adapted from jacket
Author: Spivey, Dwight, author. Published: 2021 Call Number: 004.167 Format: Books Summary: When you're looking for the most up-to-date information on your iPhone, look no further than this edition of iPhone For Seniors For Dummies. It's fully updated to cover iOS 14, the software released in Fall of 2020 that runs all iPhones dating back to the iPhone 6. It doesn't matter if you have a brand new iPhone 12 or are sticking with the iPhone you've had for a few years.--
Author: Blanchard, Alice, author. Published: 2020 Call Number: F BLANCHAR Format: Books Summary: "The day after Burning Lake's notorious, debauched Halloween celebration, Detective Natalie Lockhart uncovers a heartbreaking scene - a young woman, dead and lying in a dumpster. There's no clue to who she is, save for a mystifying tattoo on her arm, and a callus underneath her chin. She's not from around here. No one knows who she is. As Natalie retraces the young woman's steps leading up to her death, she uncovers even more horror - a string of murders and disappearances, seemingly unconnected, that may have ties to each other - and explain the abrupt disappearance of her best friend years ago. As Natalie digs deeper to find the killer, old hurts are renewed and dark secrets uncovered. But deep within the mind of the hunter is a darkness Natalie could never have imagined, and as she draws closer to the truth, the killer is weaving a trap for her that may prove unescapable."--Publisher's description.
