Author: Hanna Alkaf, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: Y HANNAALK
Format: Books
Summary: "Amidst the Chinese-Malay conflict in Kuala Lumpur in 1969, sixteen-year-old Melati must overcome prejudice, violence, and her own OCD to find her way back to her mother"-- Melati Ahmad believes that she harbors a djinn inside her, one who threatens her with horrific images of her mother's death unless she adheres to an elaborate ritual of counting and tapping to keep him satisfied. On the evening of May 13th, 1969, racial tensions in her home city of Kuala Lumpur boil over. The Chinese and Malays are at war, and Mel and her mother become separated. With the city in flames and a curfew in effect, it will take the help of a Chinese boy named Vincent and all of the courage and grit in Melati's arsenal to overcome the violence on the streets, her own prejudices, and her djinn's surging power, if she wants to make it back to the one person she can't risk losing. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Taste of Home Books, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 641.5
Format: Books
Summary: "Create a little magic this season with the all-new Taste of Home Christmas! More than 350 recipes, easy crafts, decorating ideas, yuletide hints and kitchen timesavers help you turn homemade holidays into lifelong memories. Tempting appetizers, savory main courses, delicious sides, golden breads and impressive desserts offer everything you need to create a stunning holiday spread. Six complete Christmas dinner menus range from formal and elegant to cozy and intimate, and a chapter devoted to party planning is your guide to turning your home into a hub of holiday cheer. Buttery cookies made for sharing, sweet candies and confections, even delightful food gifts perfect for teachers, neighbors and anyone on your Christmas list--they're all here."--Amazon.com.
Author: Russell, Matthew A. (Computer scientist), author. Klassen, Mikhail, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 006.312
Format: Books
Summary: "Mine the rich data tucked away in popular social websites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and GitHub. With the third edition of this popular guide, data scientists, analysts,and programmers will learn how to glean insights from social media--who's connecting with whom, what they're talking about, and where they're located--using Python code examples, Jupyter notebooks, or Docker containers."--Back cover.
Author: Welch, Stewart H., author. Busby, J. Winston, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 343.7305
Format: Books
Summary: Since its first publication in 2002, New Rules for Estate, Retirement, and Tax Planning has sold more than 40,000 copies, providing a solid, accessible introduction to estate planning for any age or income bracket. Now in its sixth edition, Estate, Retirement, and Tax Planning continues this tradition, covering such topics as trusts, donations, life insurance, and wills in easy-to-understand language that offers valuable insights and solid strategies to help you preserve your wealth and plan your estate so that your assets go where you want with a minimum of taxes and government interference. This comprehensive guide answers such common questions as: How much do I need to retire comfortably? How do I protect my children's inheritance? How do I ensure planned donations are made after I'm gone? And many more. The Sixth Edition is also fully updated to reflect changes following the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, so that you can learn how new regulations could impact your inheritance and trusts. Other notable features include advice on working with elderly parents and introducing financial planning to children and teenagers, in addition to a list of professional advisers and a glossary of estate planning terms. Estate, Retirement, and Tax Planning contains a wealth of valuable information for any adult who needs help planning their financial future, from the established professional heading toward retirement, to the young adult looking to understand the basics. Wherever you are in your journey, use Estate, Retirement, and Tax Planning to ensure your legacy is protected.
Author: Enns, Peter, 1961- author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 220.1
Format: Books
Summary: Controversial evangelical Bible scholar, popular blogger and podcast host of The Bible for Normal People, and author of The Bible Tells Me So and The Sin of Certainty explains that the Bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide us with easy answers but instead forces us to acquire wisdom.
Author: Mallery, Susan, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: LP F MALLERY
Format: Large print
Summary: Mria's Synopsis: The California sunshine's not quite so bright for three sisters who get dumped in the same week... Finola, a popular LA morning-show host, is famously upbeat until she's blindsided on live TV by the news that her husband is sleeping with a young pop sensation who has set their affair to music. While avoiding the tabloids and pretending she's just fine, she's crumbling inside, desperate for him to come to his senses and for life to go back to normal. Zennie's breakup is no big loss. Although the world insists she pair up, she'd rather be surfing. So agreeing to be the surrogate for her best friend is a no-brainer--after all, she has an available womb and no other attachments to worry about. Except...when everyone else, including her big sister, thinks she's making a huge mistake, being pregnant is a lot lonelier--and more complicated--than she imagined. Never the tallest, thinnest or prettiest sister, Ali is used to being overlooked, but when her fiancé sends his disapproving brother to call off the wedding, it's a new low. And yet Daniel continues to turn up "for support," making Ali wonder if maybe--for once--someone sees her in a way no one ever has. But side by side by side, these sisters will start over and rebuild their lives with all the affection, charm and laugh-out-loud humor that is classic Susan Mallery.
Author: Trentham, Laura, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F TRENTHAM
Format: Books
Summary: Military widow Harper Lee Wilcox finds the possibility of healing in the reappearance of Bennett Caldwell, an ex-Navy SEAL who was wounded on the same mission that made Harper a widow.
Author: Martin, George R. R., author. Wheatley, Doug, illustrator.
Published: 2018
Call Number: F MARTIN
Format: Books
Summary: The first volume of a definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros is set centuries before the events of "A Game of Thrones" and answers key questions about the dynasty's origins, conflicts and relationships with dragons. House Targaryen was the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria, and took up residence on Dragonstone. Rehear tales of the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne. Meet the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat-- from Aegon the Conqueror all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart. Discover the often bloody-- but always fascinating-- history of Westeros when dragons ruled the skies. -- Adapted from jacket.
Author: Hammel, Eric M., author.
Published: 2018
Call Number: 940.5425 HAMMEL
Format: Books
Summary: The author presents his historical research into the people and events connected to the raising of two U.S. flags during the 28th Marine Regiment's fight for Mount Suribachi, part of the World War II battle for Iwo Jima.
Author: Owens, Delia, author.
Published: 2018
Call Number: LP F OWENS
Format: Large print
Summary: "For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. She's barefoot and wild; unfit for polite society. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark. But Kya is not what they say. Abandoned at age ten, she has survived on her own in the marsh that she calls home. A born naturalist with just one day of school, she takes life lessons from the land, learning from the false signals of fireflies the real way of this world. But while she could have lived in solitude forever, the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. Drawn to two young men from town, who are each intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world--until the unthinkable happens. In Where the Crawdads Sing, Owens juxtaposes an exquisite ode to the natural world against a heartbreaking coming of age story and a surprising murder investigation. "--
Author: Shockley, Sarah (Sarah Anne), author. Siegel, Bernie S., writer of foreword.
Published: 2018
Call Number: 616.0472
Format: Books
Summary: "A holistic guide to coping with chronic pain, written by a woman suffering from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome; book aims to provide strategies for mitigating the emotional, financial, and social consequences of living with debilitating pain"--
Author: America's Test Kitchen (Firm)
Published: 2018
Call Number: 641.5
Format: Books
Summary: "Grow your kitchen abilities while developing a knockout repertoire of essential dishes for every occasion, from simple meals to dinner-party centerpieces. As you progress throughout this book, you will not only make great-tasting food but actually learn how to think like a cook, gaining a deeper understanding of ingredients, better techniques, and learning the secrets we use int the test kitchen to take every dish to the next level" --
Author: Kilpack, Josi S., author.
Published: 2018
Call Number: F KILPACK
Format: Books
Summary: "Lenora Wilton has struggled with shyness and social anxiety her whole life, but when she moves to Bath to teach music at an all-girls' school, she unexpectedly falls in love with the uncle of one of her most troublesome students"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Pendergrass, Daphne, author, illustrator.
Published: 2018
Call Number: J PENDERGR
Format: Books
Summary: This book is the ultimate guide to peaceful coexistence with KleptoCats. Featuring profiles on 50 of these feline masterminds and hysterical advice, this guide will help you navigate life with pesky portal-jumping thieves. From a mischievous yarn-stealing cat to one that may actually be an alien in disguise, these kooky kitties cannot be trusted. Stay safe and remember ... it's their world now.
Author: Mundhe, Archana, author. Price, Colin, 1982- illustrator.
Published: 2018
Call Number: 641.5954 MUNDHE
Format: Books
Summary: The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook is your source for quick, flavorful Indian favorites and contemporary weekday meals. With 75 well-tested recipes authorized by Instant Pot covering every meal of the day, this is a go-to resource for classic chicken, lamb, and vegetarian curries; daals, soups, and seafood like fennel and saffron spiced mussels; breakfast delights like spicy frittata and ginger almond oatmeal; and sweet treats like rose milk cake and fig and walnut halwa.
Author: Lippincott, Rachael, author. Daughtry, Mikki, author. Iaconis, Tobias, 1971- author.
Published: 2018
Call Number: Y LIPPINCO
Format: Books
Summary: Seventeen-year-olds Stella and Will, both suffering from cystic fibrosis, realize the only way to stay alive is to stay apart, but their love for each other is slowly pushing the boundaries of physical and emotional safety. Can you love someone you can never touch? Stella and Will both suffer from cystic fibrosis. Being together means they could pass an infection. Stella is waiting for a lung transplant; Will is on a clinical drug trial. The only way to stay alive is to stay apart. Staying six feet apart doesn't feel like safety, it feels like punishment. Would five feet apart really be so dangerous if it stops their hearts from breaking too? -- adapted from jacket
Author: Caine, Rachel, author.
Published: 2018
Call Number: Y CAINE
Format: Books
Summary: "To save the Great Library, the unforgettable characters from Ink and Bone, Paper and Fire, and Ash and Quill put themselves in danger in the next thrilling adventure in the New York Times bestselling series. The opening moves of a deadly game have begun. Jess Brightwell has put himself in direct peril, with only his wits and skill to aid him in a game of cat and mouse with the Archivist Magister of the Great Library. With the world catching fire, and words printed on paper the spark that lights rebellion, it falls to smugglers, thieves, and scholars to save a library thousands of years in the making ... if they can stay alive long enough to outwit their enemies"--
Author: Blake, Elly, author.
Published: 2018
Call Number: Y BLAKE
Format: Books
Summary: "Seventeen-year-old Fireblood Ruby and her beloved Frostblood King Arcus must stop a vengeful god from unleashing a horde of evil shadow creatures from their prison"--
Author: Bracken, Alexandra, author. Container of (work): Bracken, Alexandra. In time. Container of (work): Bracken, Alexandra. Sparks rise. Container of (work): Bracken, Alexandra. Beyond the night.
Published: 2018
Call Number: Y BRACKEN
Format: Books
Summary: Collects three dystopian novellas set in the world of the author's "Darkest Minds" series, in which familiar and new characters struggle to survive and maintain hope in harrowing circumstances.
Author: Ma, Ling, 1983- author.
Published: 2018
Call Number: F MA
Format: Books
Summary: Candace Chen, a millennial drone self-sequestered in a Manhattan office tower, is devoted to routine. With the recent passing of her Chinese immigrant parents, she's had her fill of uncertainty. She's content just to carry on: She goes to work, troubleshoots the teen-targeted Gemstone Bible, watches movies in a Greenpoint basement with her boyfriend. So Candace barely notices when a plague of biblical proportions sweeps New York. Then Shen Fever spreads. Families flee. Companies cease operations. The subways screech to a halt. Her bosses enlist her as part of a dwindling skeleton crew with a big end-date payoff. Soon entirely alone, still unfevered, she photographs the eerie, abandoned city as the anonymous blogger NY Ghost. Candace won't be able to make it on her own forever, though. Enter a group of survivors, led by the power-hungry IT tech Bob. They're traveling to a place called the Facility, where, Bob promises, they will have everything they need to start society anew. But Candace is carrying a secret she knows Bob will exploit. Should she escape from her rescuers? A send-up and takedown of the rituals, routines, and missed opportunities of contemporary life, Ling Ma's Severance is a moving family story, a quirky coming-of-adulthood tale, and a hilarious, deadpan satire. Most important, it's a heartfelt tribute to the connections that drive us to do more than survive.
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