Author: Johnson, George M. (George Matthew), 1985- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 306.76
Format: Books
Summary: "This is a memoir of George's boyhood in New Jersey, growing up with their brother and two cousins, all under the supervision of their larger-than-life grandmother"-- George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul were raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken. Johnson capture the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America, and their rich family stories. He explores themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture, interspersed with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Gibaldi, Lauren, author, editor. Smith, Eric, author, editor. Cavallaro, Brittany. Miss Somewhere. Poston, Ashley. Cecilia (you're breaking my heart) Smetana, Sarah Nicole. Sidelines.
Published: 2021
Call Number: Y BATTLE
Format: Books
Summary: Collects sixteen interconnected short stories about a high school's battle of the bands competition, from such authors as Shaun David Hutchinson, Brittany Cavallaro, and Preeti Chhibber. For many, the Raritan River High School Battle of the Bands is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform onstage for their peers and maybe win a real recording session. For others it is a too-loud obligation or a chaotic test of their technological and organizational know-how. But for all it is a chance to live a different kind of life from the one they usually live... if only for one night, if only for one song. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Feldman, Suzanne, 1958- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: PB FELDMAN
Format: Books
Summary: "August 1914. While Europe enters a brutal conflict unlike any waged before, the Duncan household in Baltimore, Maryland, is the setting for a different struggle. Ruth and Elise Duncan long to escape the roles that society, and their controlling father, demand they play. Together, the sisters volunteer for the war effort--Ruth as a nurse, Elise as a driver. Stationed at a makeshift hospital in Ypres, Belgium, Ruth soon confronts war's harshest lesson: not everyone can be saved. Rising above the appalling conditions, she seizes an opportunity to realize her dream to practice medicine as a doctor. Elise, an accomplished mechanic, finds purpose and an unexpected kinship within the all-female Ambulance Corps. Through bombings, heartache, and loss, Ruth and Elise cherish an independence rarely granted to women, unaware that their greatest challenges are still to come."--Back cover.
Author: Schick, Nina, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 303.4833
Format: Books
Summary: "In a world of deepfakes, it will soon be impossible to tell what is real and what isn't. As advances in artificial intelligence, video creation, and online trolling continue, deepfakes pose not only a real threat to democracy -- they threaten to take voter manipulation to unprecedented new heights. This crisis of misinformation that we now face has been dubbed the "Infocalypse." In DEEPFAKES, investigative journalist Nina Schick uses her expertise from working in the field to reveal shocking examples of deepfakery and explain the dangerous political consequences of the Infocalypse, both in terms of national security and what it means for public trust in politics. This all-too-timely book also unveils what this means for us as individuals; how deepfakes will be used to intimidate, silence, seek revenge, and commit fraud; and just how truly unprepared governments and tech companies are for what's coming."--Front jacket flap.
Author: Belew, Shannon, author. Elad, Joel, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 658.11 6TH ED.
Format: Books
Summary: "Make your online business dream a reality! The updated edition covers all the basics--creating your site, offering products in an online store, and keeping accurate books. It also addresses more complex issues, including navigating primary legal, accounting, and security challenges. Use this resource to find your market niche, build your business and marketing plan, and decide on the right revenue model. It's time to make your big dream happen with the help of this book. Begin setting up shop today!"--Back cover.
Author: Sutherland, Will (Donald Will), 1984- author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 643.29
Format: Books
Summary: "This complete guide to turning a school bus into a tiny house brings the dream of a nomadic life and a cozy home on wheels within reach -- and within budget -- featuring how-to photos along with creative layout ideas and profiles of skoolie fanatics."--Provided by publisher. School buses that have been converted into mobile living spaces--known as skoolies--are a natural extension of the tiny house craze. Buses are not only easier and safer to drive than an RV, they provide a jump-start on the conversion process with frame, roof, and floor already in place. Experienced builder Will Sutherland, whose creative school bus conversions have been featured in Road and Track and Popular Mechanics, is behind the wheel of this alluring look at life on the road. In addition to profiles of eight fellow skoolie fans and stunning photos of bus interiors designed for simple living, Skoolie! does what no other book on the subject has--it offers a complete, step-by-step guide to the conversion process, from seat removal to planning layout and installing insulation, flooring, and furnishings that meet your needs.
Author: Ross, Bob, 1942-1995, author, artist.
Published: 2018
Call Number: 751.45 ROSS
Format: Books
Summary: Introduces aspiring artists and Bob Ross fans to the basics of painting landscapes with his specially formulated oil paints. The artwork and text in this book, which was created by Bob Ross himself, makes this challenging subject matter accessible and enjoyable for artists of all skill levels. In 1982, The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross made its debut on public television. The unrehearsed, unedited show soon became a favorite among aspiring artists and painters. Almost 40 years and 403 episodes after his on-air debut, and decades after his untimely passing, Bob Ross still has enormous global popularity as a beloved painter, affable TV personality, and cultural icon. With art instruction from Bob Ross himself, artists of all ages will enjoy Painting with Bob Ross, as his 'happy accidents' approach makes this challenging subject matter enjoyable for artists of all skill levels.
Author: Huntington, Foster, author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: 643.29
Format: Books
Summary: "Showcasing hundreds of funky vehicles, awe-inspiring landscapes, and cleverly designed interiors in tiny spaces from around the world, Van Life is perfect for who anyone daydreams about living on the open road. More and more people--from millennials to baby boomers--are taking a break from conventional life for the freedom, tranquility, and adventure of being on the road and living in a converted vintage truck, camper, or van. One of these van-dwellers, Foster Huntington, created the vanlife hashtag as he chronicled his adventures living in a van while driving it across the country. He tapped into a community of like-minded individuals looking to explore nature at their own pace and live a debt-free lifestyle. Van Life showcases the best crowd-sourced photographs from Foster's tumblr account, van-life.net, many of which have never been posted. Organized into sections like Volkswagen vans, American vans, converted vans, school buses, and more, the hundreds of photos include shots of the unique vehicles, the beautiful locations they've been parked including stunning beaches, dramatic mountains and picturesque forests, fully designed interiors with kitchens and sleeping quarters, and more. Also included are interviews with solo travelers, couples, and families who are living this new American dream"--
Author: Biggin, Kenny, author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: 643.29
Format: Books
Summary: Book includes: vehicle choice & buying advice; planning, regulations & insurance; diaries, budgets, tools & materials; insulation, panels & lining; electrics, wiring & lighting; battery charging & mains hookups; installing windows and rooflights; seats & beds; fitting heaters, fridges, & water heaters; gas, water, & plumbing; bathroom construction; joinery skills & furniture construction; example conversions, tips & tricks, and more... "Throw your belongings in the back, get on the road, drive to a beach, a mountain or a sunset, go for a night or a year.... More people than ever before are finding freedom in their own campervan or motorhome. This colourful book takes you step-by-step through the process of converting everyday vehicles into campervans and motorhomes. This essential guidebook is for all DIY campervan and motorhome converters. Inside you will find in-depth guidance notes on vehicle choices, joinery techniques, insulation options, heater installation, water plumbing, vehicle electrics, and everything else that you need to know to convert your own campervan. With detailed diagrams, engaging descriptions, and loads of colour photos, this book is not only an indispensable source of information but a guide that will help inspire you to create your own perfect campervan."--provided by Amazon.com.
Author: Malerman, Josh, author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F MALERMAN
Format: Books
Summary: Discovering an extraordinary house at the bottom of a lake in their Michigan community, two teens fall passionately in love while struggling to choose between the property's ethereal freedoms and the safety of the world above. "The story begins: young lovers, anxious to connect, agree to a first date, thinking outside the box. At seventeen years old, James and Amelia can feel the rest of their lives beginning. They have got this summer and this summer alone to experience the extraordinary. But they didn't expect to find it in a house at the bottom of a lake. The house is cold and dark, but it's also their own. Caution be damned, until being carefree becomes dangerous. For the teens must decide: swim deeper into the house--all the while falling deeper in love? Whatever they do, they will never be able to turn their backs on what they discovered together. And what they learned: Just because a house is empty, doesn't mean nobody's home"--Back cover.
Author: Hopkins, Ellen.
Published: 2011
Call Number: Y HOPKINS
Format: Books
Summary: Northern Nevada teenagers Cara, Kendra, Sean, and Andre, tell in their own voices of their very different paths toward perfection and how their goals change when tragedy strikes.
Author: Shulman, Mark, 1962-
Published: 2010
Call Number: Y SHULMAN
Format: Books
Summary: When eighth-grade school bully Tod and his friends get caught committing a crime on school property, his penalty--staying after school and writing in a journal under the eye of the school guidance counsellor--reveals aspects of himself that he prefers to keep hidden.
A caterpillar asks the meaning of beauty; a boy the meaning of love.
Maggie O’Farrell’s “Where Snow Angels Go” and Susan Taghdis’s “The Snowman and the Sun”: Two stories of loss and renewal.
A picture book and two middle grade books introduce young people to art mediums and their messages.
“A Boy Named Isamu,” “Roots and Wings” and “Before I Grew Up” evoke the childhoods of Isamu Noguchi, Shahzia Sikander and Giuliano Cucco.
Betsy Bird’s “Long Road to the Circus” blends history and zoology into a lively story for young readers.
In “The Genius Under the Table,” the artist and writer Eugene Yelchin recalls his boyhood in 1970s Leningrad.
New works of fiction by R.J. Palacio, Sharon M. Draper and J. Anderson Coats
“The Curse of the Mummy” and “King Tutankhamun Tells All!” reintroduce the boy pharaoh to young readers.
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