Author: Cole, Samantha, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 306.7
Format: Books
Summary: "From the moment there was an "online," there was sex online. The famous test image used by software engineers to develop formats like the jpeg was "Lena," taken from Playboy's November 1972 centerfold. Early bulletin boards and multi-user domains quickly came to serve their members' sexual musings. Facebook started as a way to rate "hot or not" Harvard co-eds. In fact, virtually every significant development that defines the Internet we know and love (and hate) today--privacy issues, online payments and online banking, dating, social media, streaming technology, mass data collection--came out of the meeting of sexuality and technology. And the kicker is, not only did sexuality vastly influence the Internet, but the Internet arguably changed modern human sexuality by giving every imaginable non-heteronormative community a place to explore, fantasize, thrive, and be accepted."--
Author: Elliott, Lauren, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F ELLIOTT
Format: Books
Summary: Taking over an estate bequeathed to her by Bridget Early, a woman she had barely known, intuitive gemologist Shay Myers finds her heightened senses going into overdrive as she runs Bridget's eclectic tea and psychic shop and discovers she inherited an eclectic mix of customers--and the attention of a killer.
Author: Gable, Michelle, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F GABLE
Format: Books
Summary: "1944, Rome. Newlywed Niki Novotnà is recruited by a new American spy agency to establish a secret branch in Italy's capital. One of the OSS's few female operatives abroad and multilingual, she's tasked with crafting fake stories and distributing propaganda to lower the morale of enemy soldiers. Despite limited resources, Niki and a scrappy team of artists, forgers, and others--now nicknamed The Lipstick Bureau--find success, forming a bond amid the cobblestoned streets and storied villas of the newly liberated city. But her work is also a way to escape devastating truths about the family she left behind in Czechoslovakia and a future with her controlling American husband. As the war drags on and the pressure intensifies, Niki begins to question the rules she's been instructed to follow, and a colleague unexpectedly captures her heart. But one step out of line, one mistake, could mean life or death..."--
Author: Sass, Adam, 1983- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y SASS
Format: Books
Summary: "Micah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)--though he's never had a real boyfriend before. But when a meet-cute with Boy 100 goes wrong, Micah embarks on a Prince Charming-like quest throughout Chicago to find true love--for real this time." --Amazon.
Author: Stewart, Brian W., author. Kaplan, Inc., publisher.
Published: 2022 2021 2020
Call Number: 378.1662 2023
Format: Continuing Resources
Author: Alyse, Charity, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y ALYSE
Format: Books
Summary: When Zach, a white boy from Philly, moves to a racially divided town, he befriends Black siblings Capri and Justin, but when the police murder one of their friends, the town erupts into an all-out war, with Capri, Justin, and Zach caught in the middle.
Author: Scher, Rod, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 910.41
Format: Books
Summary: "Sailing by Starlight is the story of retired geography professor Marvin Creamer. Creamer and his crew boarded a 35-foot sailboat named Globe Star and set out into the frigid Atlantic, planning to sail around the world without the use of any instruments. He would push his boat and his crew to the limit - and occasionally beyond"-- "Sailing by Starlight is the story of the adventure of a lifetime--in fact, of many lifetimes. In the early 1980s, retired geography professor Marvin Creamer set out to do what hadn't been done for a thousand years--if indeed it had ever been done at all: Marv and his crew boarded a 35' sailboat named Globe Star and set out into the frigid Atlantic, planning to sail around the world without the use of any instruments. There was no sextant aboard. No compass. No chart-plotter. No GPS. No radar. Not even a stopwatch. Creamer wanted to prove to the world that it was possible for ancient mariners to have crossed the largest seas, perhaps even sailed around the world, using only their brains, their experience, their sense, and their courage. In attempting to prove his point, Creamer would push his boat and his crew to the limit--and occasionally beyond. Travel with Creamer as Globe Star sails around the perilous Horn, across the dangerous and tumultuous Tasman Sea, and into an active war zone. Sail around the world with a man who was taken prisoner by an idea, a man obsessed with proving a point, and who would let neither 40-foot waves nor fractious crewmembers deter him" --
Author: Bell, David, 1969 November 17- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y BELL
Format: Books
Summary: When 17-year-old Hunter Gifford wakes in the hospital on the night of homecoming, he's shocked to learn he and his girlfriend, Chloe Summers, have been in a terrible car accident. Hunter has no memory of the crash, and his shock turns to horror when he is told Chloe's blood has been found in the car--but she has disappeared. Back at school, his fellow students taunt him, and his former best friend starts making a true-crime documentary about the case--one that points the finger directly at Hunter. And just when things can't get any worse, Chloe's mother stands in front of the entire town at a candlelight vigil and accuses Hunter of murder. Under mounting pressure from the police, Hunter takes matters into his own hands by questioning anyone who might know the truth and posting videos to prove his innocence. When Hunter learns he and Chloe were seen arguing loudly outside the dance, he faces a sickening possibility. Was he angry enough to kill the person he loved? --
Author: Johnson, Maureen, 1973- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y JOHNSON
Format: Books
Summary: "Senior year at Ellingham Academy for Stevie Bell isn't going well. With the cold case of the century solved, Stevie is adrift. There is nothing to distract her from the questions pinging around her brain--questions about college, love, and life in general. Relief comes when David invites Stevie and her friends to join him for study abroad, and his new friend Izzy introduces her to a double-murder cold case. In 1995, nine friends from Cambridge University went to a country house and played a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Two were found in the woodshed the next day, murdered with an ax. The case was assumed to be a burglary gone wrong, but one of the remaining seven saw something she can't explain. This was no break-in. Someone's lying about what happened in the woodshed"--
Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Published: 2022
Call Number: 647.9509
Format: Books
Summary: "Fully revised and updated, this illustrated travel planner explores the world's greatest culinary traditions, tastes, and landmarks"-- On the hunt for your next unforgettable bite, or just looking for a dash of tasty inspiration? The staff of National Geographic explore the culinary traditions, restaurants, and bustling markets that are offered around the world. From Paris' premier haute cuisine restaurants to the sights of Morocco's open air markets, you will span the can't-miss dishes and vineyards of six continents. Other than general websites, no contact information is provided. An occasional short recipe is included throughout the pages. -- adapted from jacket and perusal of book.
Author: Radke, Heather, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 611.98
Format: Books
Summary: "Whether we love them or hate them, think they're sexy, think they're strange, consider them too big, too small, or anywhere in between, humans have a complicated relationship with butts. It is a body part unique to humans, critical to our evolution and survival, and yet it has come to signify so much more: sex, desire, comedy, shame. A woman's butt, in particular, is forever being assessed, criticized, and objectified, from anxious self-examinations trying on jeans in department store dressing rooms to enduring crass remarks while walking down a street or high school hallways. But why? In Butts: A Backstory, reporter, essayist, and RadioLab contributing editor Heather Radke is determined to find out."--
Author: Hereford, Mason, author. Goode, JJ, author. Hereford, William, photographer. Gonzales, Leo, artist. Arceneaux Jones, Ashlee, letterer.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 641.5976
Format: Books
Summary: "An irreverent, fun, and flavorful book of 95 Southern-influenced recipes that put a playful spin on classic country store fare, from the James Beard Award-nominated owner of Turkey and the Wolf in New Orleans"--
Author: Tschiesche, Jenny, author. Painter, Steve, photographer. Winfield, Clare, photographer.
Published: 2021 2018
Call Number: 641.587
Format: Books
Summary: "It can sauté vegetables in five minutes and cook a whole chicken in 20 so is it any wonder that the Instant Pot has taken the online community by a storm! The cult phenomenon that is the multifunctional electric cooker is able to slow cook, steam, pressure cook, and even sauté. The combination of steam and pressure cooks food fast, making everything from tender roasts through to perfectly cooked curries in a flash. For active people and busy families it's a miraculous time saver. Textures and tastes, which would otherwise take hours, can be created in minutes and healthy, nutritious meals are just a press of a button away!"--Amazon.com.
Author: K'wan, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F KWAN
Format: Books
Summary: "Meet the Kings, one of the most influential families in New York City. In the power circles of the movers and shakers, they are regarded as modern-day royalty. A politically connected father, a socialite mother, and three promising children: they look every bit the all-American family ... but every family has secrets. Some darker than others. Of all the children, Shadow is the least like the rest of the Kings. To call him soft wouldn't be quite accurate, but he lacks the leadership qualities of his older brother, Ghost, or the ruthless tendencies of his sister Lolli. Shadow is just ... Shadow. Instead of accepting his role in the Monarchy created by his father, Shadow would rather spend his days chasing women and hanging out in the hood with his best friends, Fresh and Pain. He is totally oblivious to the perils that come with his last name--until danger introduces itself. On the night of their mother's fiftieth birthday gala, their father, Chancellor, is set to announce his plans to turn his political focus beyond his current position as a member of the city council. He has tasted the benefits that come with holding office, and has the power and influence to make a serious run at climbing the political ladder. The future is looking bright for the King family. That is, until the devil comes to claim his due, and threatens to destroy everything Chancellor has worked to build. To survive the coming storm, each member of the royal family will have to make a sacrifice, even those who are reluctant to wear the crown"--
Author: Everett, Percival, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F EVERETT
Format: Books
Summary: "After a series of brutal murders in a rural Mississippi town, investigators arrive and discover a large number of similar cases that all have roots in the past."-- "When a pair of detectives from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation arrive to investigate a series of brutal murders in the rural town of Money, they meet expected resistance from the local sheriff, his deputy, the coroner, and a string of racist White townsfolk. The murders present a puzzle, for at each crime scene there is a second dead body: that of a man who resembles Emmett Till. The detectives suspect that these are killings of retribution, but discover that eerily similar murders are taking place all over the country. As the bodies pile up, the MBI detectives uncover a history that refuses to be buried."--
Author: Heleine, Madelaine Francis, author. Previous edition: Hargrove, Maddy. Freshwater aquariums for dummies. 2nd edition.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 639.34
Format: Books
Summary: "Aquarium fish are one of the most popular pets in America, with close to 150 million fish owned in nearly 13 million households. They seem like easy pets to care for, but there's more than meets the eye when it comes to keeping your freshwater friends healthy and happy! Inside, you'll find basic information to start your own freshwater aquarium, purchase and maintain healthy fish and plants, and find tips and tricks on how to introduce new fish and systems into your aquatic family. Understand the best aquarium set-up practices; Build the luxury tanks of your dreams; Maintain a thriving aquatic environment; Discover many different ways to expand your hobby. Perfect for beginner hobbyists and longtime aquarium enthusiasts alike, Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies makes it easier than ever to set up and take care of a freshwater aquarium--and the fish within it." --
Author: Hoover, Colleen author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: F HOOVER
Format: Books
Summary: The Voss family live in a repurposed church; the once cancer-stricken mother lives in the basement, the father is married to the mother's former nurse, the little half-brother isn't allowed to do or eat anything fun, and the eldest siblings are irritatingly perfect. Merit Voss collects trophies she hasn't earned and secrets her family forces her to keep. She meets Sagan, witty and unapologetic-- and completely unavailable. Merit decides to shatter their happy family illusion, but is forced to deal with the staggering consequences of telling the truth.
Author: Rollins, James, 1961-
Published: 2010 2009
Call Number: PB ROLLINS
Format: Books
Summary: The Sigma Force must solve a centuries-old secret involving coded prophecies about dark events leading to a future apocalypse. "At Princeton University, a famed geneticist dies inside a biohazard lab. In Rome, a Vatican archaeologist is found dead in St. Peter's Basilica. In Africa, a U.S. senator's son is slain outside a Red Cross camp. The three murders on three continents bear a horrifying connection: all the victims are marked by a Druidic pagan cross burned into their flesh. The bizarre murders thrust Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma Force into a race against time to solve a riddle going back centuries, to a ghastly crime against humanity hidden within a cryptic medieval codex. The first clue is discovered inside a mummified corpse buried in an English peat bog--a gruesome secret that threatens America and the world. Aided by two women from his past--one his ex-lover, the other his new partner--Gray must piece together the horrifying truth. But the revelations come at a high cost, and to save the future, Gray will have to sacrifice one of the women at his side. That alone might not be enough, as the true path to salvation is revealed in a dark prophecy of doom. Sigma Force confronts humankind's greatest threat in an adventure that races from the Roman Coliseum to the icy peaks of Norway, from the ruins of medieval abbeys to the lost tombs of Celtic kings. The ultimate nightmare is locked within a talisman buried by a dead saint--an ancient artifact known as the Doomsday Key.
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