Author: Benton-Walker, Terry J., author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y BENTONWA Format: Books Summary: Cristina and Clement Trudeau have conjured the impossible: justice.They took back their family's stolen throne to lead New Orleans' magical community into the brighter future they all deserve. But when Cris and Clem restored their family power, Valentina Savant lost everything. Her beloved grandparents are gone and her sovereignty has been revoked--she will never be Queen. Unless, of course, someone dethrones the Trudeaus again. And lucky for her, she's not the only one trying to take them down.
Author: Tan, Amy, author. Tan, Amy, illustrator. Published: 2024 Call Number: 598.0723 Format: Books Summary: "In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired. Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time--from before the pandemic to the days of quarantine--through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world"--
Author: Omeiza, Kala Allen, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 616.8588 Format: Books Summary: Kala Allen Omeiza explores what it means to be Black and autistic in this insightful and vitally important book. With contributions from across the world, this book dives deep into topics from BLM to anti-Black racism and mental health negligence.
Author: Smith, Myquillyn, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 747 Format: Books Summary: "New York Times bestselling author provides the simple rules to decorate by in this charming, definitive guidebook for hesitant decorators to move from "stuck" to "done.""-- "Finally, a decorating book that transcends trends and applies to every style! You want to create a beautiful, livable home, but you feel stuck. House Rules is your guide to understanding why some rooms look great and other rooms don't look quite right. From the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home comes this charming collection of one hundred memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and budget..." --Amazon.com
Author: Page, Susan, 1951- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: B WALTERS Format: Books Summary: The definitive biography of the most successful female broadcaster of all time--Barbara Walters--a woman whose personal demons fueled an ambition that broke all the rules and finally gave women a permanent place on the air, written by bestselling author Susan Page. Barbara Walters was a force from the time TV was exploding on the American scene in the 1960s to its waning dominance in a new world of competition from streaming services and social media half a century later. She was not just a groundbreaker for women (Oprah announced when she was seventeen that she wanted to be Barbara Walters), but also expanded the big TV interview and then dominated the genre. By the end of her career, she had interviewed more of the famous and infamous, from presidents to movie stars to criminals to despots, than any other journalist in history. Then at sixty-seven, past the age many female broadcasters found themselves involuntarily retired, she pioneered a new form of talk TV called The View.
Author: Vasilyuk, Sasha, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: F VASILYUK Format: Books Summary: In 2007 Ukraine, after Yefim Shulman, beloved husband, grandfather and World War II veteran, passes away, his widow Nina finds a letter to the KGB in his briefcase that reveals his lifelong secret, which forces them to reassess the man they thought they knew and the country he defended.
Author: Alford, Natasha S., author. Published: 2024 Call Number: B ALFORD Format: Books Summary: "An award-winning journalist, TV political analyst, and creator of TheGrio documentary, Afro-Latinx Revolution: Puerto Rico, recounts her experiences as an African American and Puerto Rican woman, reflecting on her improbable journey from Syracuse to Harvard, hedge fund boardrooms to newsrooms, and beyond in pursuit of America's infinite opportunities. Part inspiring memoir, part cultural analysis, with remarkable self-determination, Natasha S. Alford shows why the movement to recognize Afro-Latin identity illuminates shared struggles across the Black diaspora and often overlooked history"--
Author: Haidt, Jonathan, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 305.23 Format: Books Summary: "After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on most measures. Why? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults..." --
Author: Dugan, Jennifer, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y DUGAN Format: Books Summary: A baseball pitcher and a student umpire fall for one another against league regulations and must keep it secret. "June is the star pitcher of her elite club baseball team?with an ego to match?and she's a shoo-in to be recruited at the college level, like her parents have always envisioned. That is, if she can play through an overuse injury that has recently gone from bad to worse. Ivy isn't just reffing to pay off her athletic fees or make some extra cash on the side. She wants to someday officiate at the professional level, even if her parents would rather she go to college instead..." --Amazon.
Author: Hillerman, Anne, 1949- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: LP F HILLERMA Format: Large print Summary: From New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman, a thrilling and moving chapter in the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series involving several emotionally complex cases that will test the detectives in different ways. Joe Leaphorn may be long retired from the Navajo Tribal Police, but his detective skills are still sharp, honed by his work as a private detective. His experience will be essential to solve a compelling new case: finding the birth parents of a woman who was raised by a bilagáana family but believes she is Diné based on one solid clue, an old photograph with a classic Navajo child’s blanket. Leaphorn discovers that his client’s adoption was questionable, and her adoptive family not what they seem. His quest for answers takes him to an old trading post and leads him to a deadly cache of long-buried family secrets.
Author: Dench, Judi, 1934- author, illustrator. O'Hea, Brendan (Actor), author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 792.028 Format: Books Summary: "Discover the work of the greatest writer in the English language as you've never encountered it before by pre-ordering internationally renowned actor Dame Judi Dench's Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent - a witty, insightful journey through the plays and tales of our beloved Shakespeare. Taking a curtain call with a live snake in her wig... Cavorting naked through the Warwickshire countryside painted green... Acting opposite a child with a pumpkin on his head... These are just a few of the things Dame Judi Dench has done in the name of Shakespeare. For the very first time, Judi opens up about every Shakespearean role she has played throughout her seven-decade career, from Lady Macbeth and Titania to Ophelia and Cleopatra. In a series of intimate conversations with actor & director Brendan O'Hea, she guides us through Shakespeare's plays with incisive clarity, revealing the secrets of her rehearsal process and inviting us to share in her triumphs, disasters, and backstage shenanigans..."--
Author: Ungar-Sargon, Batya, 1981- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 305.562 Format: Books Summary: "America has broken its contract with its laboring class. So, how do we get back to the American Dream? How do we once again become the land of opportunity, the promised land where hard work and commitment to family are enough to protect you from poverty? It's not that hard actually. All it would take, as this book illustrates, is for those in power to once again respect the dignity of work-and the American worker"--
Author: Gibbins, David, 1962- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 910.452 Format: Books Summary: "From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time. The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror. The SS Gairsoppa, destroyed by a Nazi U-boat in the Atlantic during World War II. Since we first set sail on the open sea, ships and their wrecks have been an inevitable part of human history. Archaeologists have made spectacular discoveries excavating these sunken ships, their protective underwater cocoon keeping evidence of past civilizations preserved. Now, for the first time, world renowned maritime archeologist David Gibbins ties together the stories of some of the most significant shipwrecks in time to form a single overarching narrative of world history..."--
Author: Dunham, Jessica, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 917.8043 ROUTE 66 4TH ED. Format: Books Summary: Presents a guide for road trip on Route 66, highlighting key attractions, activities, and entertainment options along the route as well as accommodations and restaurants.
Author: Fowlkes, A. C., author. Rajski, Peggy, writer of foreword. Published: 2024 Call Number: 658.3 FOWLKES Format: Books Summary: "In Transgender Inclusion: All The Things You Want To Ask Your Transgender Coworker But Shouldn't, clinical psychologist and trans inclusion specialist Dr. A.C. Fowlkes delivers an essential and remarkably honest discussion of the realities of the workplace for transgender people. In the book, you'll explore the experiences that trans people have in the workplace as they move through none, one, or more of the three recognized kinds of transition--medical, social, and legal. You'll learn answers to your questions about your transgender colleagues, so you can be respectful of your coworker's feelings and work together comfortably."--
Author: Pateras, Melissa Dilkes, author. Sosenko, Carla, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 648.5 PATERAS Format: Books Summary: "Melissa Dilkes Pateras is the most competent housekeeper/DIY-project master/home repair genius that you've ever been sexually attracted to. Once she followed her kids onto TikTok and began sharing her years of knowledge, she found a community eager for her approachable, often tongue-in-cheek advice on everything from caulking to why color-coded closets are a spiritual experience. She doesn't care about transforming our homes into a minimal, beige Instagram post. Melissa sees housekeeping as a form of anxiety relief, self-care, and self-esteem-building. She wants us to feel able to take care of our homes in a way that works for us-so we can relax and feel confident inviting others over; in short, to say, "come on in""--
Author: Agarwala, Tora, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 915.404 INDIA 2023 Format: Books Summary: "Discover the soaring Himalayas, explore fantastic forts and the rich cultural heritage of India Whether you want to be awed by the scenic landscapes, relax on the beaches of Goa, or marvel at the majestic Taj Mahal, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that India has to offer. India is a treasure trove of things to see and experience. Packed full of ancient palaces and temples, museums and historic monuments, it has been captivating visitors since time immemorial. Beyond the architectural wonders, the country abounds with picturesque sights and has an array of excellent restaurants and atmospheric bars. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings India to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. DK Eyewitness India is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime"--
Author: Di Duca, Marc, author. Garcia, Amaya, author. Garry, John Francis, author. Ramos, Vanessa (Travel writer), author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 917.295 PUERTO 8TH ED. Format: Regular print Summary: Lonely Planet's Puerto Rico is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for popular and lesser-known experiences. Follow Old San Juan's labyrinthine laneways, laze on the sand at Playa Flamenco, or kayak into the bioluminescent bay at Vieques; all with your trusted travel companion.
Author: Anaza, Kathleen, author. Butler, Stuart, author. Gill, Victoria, author. Grosberg, Michael (Travel writer), author. Holden, Trent, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 918.104 BRAZIL 13TH ED. Format: Books Summary: Lonely Planet's Brazil is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Iguacu Falls, take a jungle trip, and frolic in the waves at Ipanema Beach; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Brazil and begin your journey now!
Author: Bratley, Carrie-Marie, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 914.69 PORTUGAL 3RD ED. Format: Books Summary: From modern metropolises to breezy archipelagos, savor the best of Portugal like a local.