Author: Lorret, Vivienne, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: PB LORRET
Format: Books
Summary: "Honoria Hartley enjoys flirting far too much to consider marrying. And besides, she's been betrothed since birth to the long-lost Viscount Vandemere. But no one has actually ever met the viscount and, without an heir, the title will soon become extinct. So she's willing to do anything to keep her viscount alive, even if she has to invent him herself. Oscar Flint is a first-rate gambler. Estranged from his father's side of the family his entire life, he grew up beneath the tutelage of a legendary con artist. There isn't anyone who could pull the wool over his eyes. Not until he crosses paths with Honoria. Losing to her puts him in a bind... Until he remembers her story about a lost heir to a viscountcy. An heir that no one has ever met. Not yet, anyway. When Oscar arrives on Honoria's doorstep, claiming to be Vandemere, she is thrown for a loop. This rogue is not her viscount. The only problem is, he's quite convincing, and when he kisses her, the line between the lie and the truth becomes hazy in all the steam they create. Honoria refuses to gamble with her heart. But Oscar has never played by the rules and he's determined to win, no matter the cost"--
Author: Dixon, Ruby, 1976- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F DIXON
Format: Books
Summary: "As a Holder's daughter, Aspeth Honori knows the importance of magical artifacts . . . which is why it's a disaster that her father has gambled all theirs away. Now that her family is in danger of losing their hold-and their heads-if anyone finds out the truth, Aspeth decides to do something about it. She'll join the Royal Artifactual Guild and the adventurers who explore ancient underground ruins to retrieve the coveted arcane items. It's a great plan-with one big problem. The guild won't let her train because she's a woman. Aspeth needs a chaperone of some kind. The best way to get around this problem? Marry someone who will let her become an apprentice. Who better than a surly guild member who requires a favor of his own? He's a minotaur (it's fine) who is her teacher (also fine) . . . and he's about to go into rut (which is where it gets tricky). He also has no idea she's a noble (oops), and he'll want nothing to do with her if he discovers her real identity. Now Aspeth just has to pass the guild tests, thwart a fortune hunter, and save her hold-oh, and survive a rut with her monstrous, horned husband, whom she might be falling in love with. It's time to dig deep. Literally"--
Author: Cole, Penn, author.
Published: 2024 2021
Call Number: F COLE
Format: Books
Summary: "In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by their cruel, magical offspring called the Descended, Diem Bellator yearns to escape her poor village. Her mother's sudden disappearance--and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past--offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock a web of mysteries left behind by her mother. With the dying King's handsome yet enigmatic heir watching her every move and a ruthless rebel alliance recruiting her to join the growing civil war, Diem must navigate the unwritten rules of love, power, and politics in order to save her family--and all of mortalkind"--
Author: Burnham, Sophie, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F BURNHAM
Format: Books
Summary: "In a world where Rome never fell, an unlikely group of protagonists are ready to burn down the empire in the first of this bold new speculative trilogy"-- Selah Kleios is twenty-two years old and suddenly one of the most important women in the empires. The role of Imperial Historian is her birthright, something she's been preparing for since birth -- but she was supposed to have more time to learn the role from her father, the previous Historian. In the wake of her father's sudden and shocking assassination, Selah finds herself custodian of more than just the Imperial Archives, the towering central library that safeguards all collective knowledge of the Roman Imperium and its client empires. There's also the question of the two puzzling classified items her father left in her care -- an ancient atlas filled with landscapes that don't exist, and a carved piece of stone that seems to do nothing at all. Soon, though, it becomes clear that the Iveroa Stone is more than just a slab of rock. With the reappearance of an old lost love who's been blackmailed into stealing it for an unknown entity, Selah finds herself in a race to uncover the mysteries the Stone holds. But she isn't the only one with an interest in it -- she'll have to contend with the deputy chief of police, an undercover spy, and her own beloved half brother along the way. What begins as an act of atonement and devotion ultimately pulls her into the crosshairs of deep state conspiracy, the stirrings of an underground independence movement, and questions that threaten to shake the foundational legitimacy of Roma Sargassa's past, present, and future.
Author: Baxter, Charles, 1947- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F BAXTER
Format: Books
Summary: "In this fresh take on love and trouble in the American heartland, Brock Hobson, an insurance salesman and Sunday-school teacher, finds his equilibrium disturbed by the results of a blood test. Baxter, a master storyteller, brings us a gradually building rollercoaster narrative, and a protagonist who is impertinent, searching, and hilariously relatable. From his good-as-gold, gentle girlfriend to the excessively macho subcontractor guy his ex-wife left him for, not to mention his well-raised teenage kids, now exploring sex and sexuality, the secondary characters in Brock's life all contribute meaningfully to the drama, as increasing challenges to his sense of self and purpose crash over him. The final battle--no spoilers, but there is one--couldn't be more delightful, as this quick and bracing novel reminds us to choose the best people to love, accept the ones we love even if we didn't choose them, and love them all well"--
Author: Idle, Eric, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 782.14
Format: Books
Summary: "On March 17, 2005, Spamalot debuted on Broadway to rapturous reviews for its star-studded creative team, including creator Eric Idle, director Mike Nichols, and stars Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, Sara Ramirez, John Cleese, and more. But long before show was the toast of Broadway and the winner of three Tony Awards, it was an idea threatening to fizzle before it could find its way into existence. Now, in The Spamalot Diaries, Eric Idle shares authentic journal entries and raw email exchanges--all featuring his whip-smart wit--revealing the sometimes bumpy but always fascinating path to the show's unforgettable run. In the months leading up to that opening night, financial anxieties were high with a low-ceiling budget and expectations that it would take two years to break even. Collaborative disputes put decades-long friendships to the test. And the endless process of rewriting was a task as passionate as it was painstaking. Still, there's nothing Idle would change about that year. Except for the broken ankle. He could do without the broken ankle. Chronicling every minor mishap and triumph along the way, as well as the creative tension that drove the show to new heights, The Spamalot Diaries is an unforgettable look behind the curtain of a beloved musical and inside the wickedly entertaining mind of one of our most treasured comic performers"--
Author: Chambers, Diana R., author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F CHAMBERS
Format: Books
Summary: "Before she mastered the art of French cooking in midlife, Julia Child found herself working in the secrets trade in Asia during World War II, a journey that will delight both historical fiction fans and lovers of America's most beloved chef, revealing how the war made her into the icon we know now. Single, 6 foot 2, and thirty years old, Julia McWilliams took a job working for America's first espionage agency, years before cooking or Paris entered the picture. The Secret War of Julia Child traces Julia's transformation from ambitious Pasadena blue blood to Washington, DC file clerk, to head of General "Wild Bill" Donovan's secret File Registry as part of the Office of Strategic Services. The wartime journey takes her to the Far East, to Asia's remote front lines of then-Ceylon, India, and China, where she finds purpose, adventure, self-knowledge - and love with mapmaker Paul Child. The spotlight has rarely shone on this fascinating period of time in the life of ("I'm not a spy") Julia Child, and this lyrical story allows us to explore the unlikely world of a woman in a World War II spy station who has no idea of the impact she'll eventually impart"--
Author: Graveweaver, author, artist. Graveweaver, artist. Mundt, Miranda, letterer. Venacyr, colorist. VIZ Media, publisher.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y GRAVEWEA
Format: Books
Summary: "It's a Hell of a job... when Scarlet finds herself doomed to eternal punishment in hell for a sinful life she can't even remember, Satan himself offers her a deal: return to earth and kill one marked sinner per day... as his Grim Reaper! Using the power of Hell, Scarlet quickly learns the ropes of being a reaper: bring in one sinner per day, regardless of their sins, and avoid the ninth circle herself. This work brings her into the path of Chase, a disgraced former detective trying to solve a high-level case that seems wrapped up in Scarlet's former life. Scarlet decides to partner with Chase to find the answers to her locked memories -- as long as Chase doesn't discover Scarlet's bloodstained bargain with Satan first."--Back cover.
Author: Melendez, Jarrett, author. Brine, Danica, illustrator. Jones, Hank, colorist. Otsmane-Elhaou, Hassan, letterer.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y GN MELENDEZ
Format: Books
Summary: "Now that college is over, English graduate Ben Cook is on the job hunt looking for something--anything--related to his passion for reading and writing, but the search isn't going great. When he stumbles upon a 'Now Hiring, No Experience Necessary' sign outside a restaurant, he jumps at the chance to land his first job. But when Ben begins developing a crush on Liam, one of the super-dreamy chefs at the restaurant, and starts ditching his old college friends and his writing job plans, his future becomes much less clear. Will he follow his writing dreams, or will he see what cooks up between him and Liam? Watch things start to really heat up in the kitchen in this queer new adult graphic novel"--Provided by publisher.
Author: McKinlay, Jenn, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: LP F MCKINLAY
Format: Large print
Summary: Professional football players Keogh Graham and Tyler Matthews want to open a Fairy Tale Cupcakes franchise. They're spending the off-season in Scottsdale working in Mel's bakery, learning about the business and how to bake show-stopping cupcakes. The popular athletes bring a boom of customers to the store as football fans flock to see the friends mixing batter and piping icing. Everyone's excited the athletes are pursuing their dream of owning a bakery - except for those who fear the players will ditch football for fondant and retire early from professional sports. The angry naysayers include their team owner and Keogh's sports agent, along with some very vocal fans. When the owner of their team, the Arizona Scorpions, is found dead on the floor of their new bakery following an argument with Keogh, the pros become prime suspects. As the investigation heats up, Mel and the rest of the cupcake bakery crew must step up and prove their franchise owners are innocent before it's game-over for the new bakers.
Author: Fodor, Eugene, 1905-1991.
Published: 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Call Number: 914.9235 AMSTERDAM 6TH ED
Format: Continuing Resources
Author: Brenner, Gail Abel, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 428.2461 2ND ED.
Format: Books
Summary: Inglés Para Dummies está repleto de explicaciones claras de la gramática, el uso, la jerga y más en inglés, todo en un formato fácil de seguir. Estudia a su propio ritmo, en la comodidad de su hogar, con esta guía imprescindible para cualquier persona que quiera aprender inglés. Le encantará el útil mini diccionario inglés-español mientras aprende la jerga para saludos personales, conversaciones telefónicas, compras, viajes, cenas y otras actividades diarias. Además, los ejemplos del mundo real te permiten poner en práctica sus nuevas habilidades. Con ayuda de pronunciación, consejos y trucos, y errores comunes para evitar, Ingles Para Dummies tiene todo lo que necesitas para usar el inglés con confianza. Learning English is easy, we promise! English For Dummies is packed with clear explanations of English grammar, usage, slang and more, all in an easy-to-follow format. Study at your own pace, in the comfort of your home, with this essential guide for anyone who wants to learn English.
Author: Larsen, Timothy, 1967- editor.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 813.009
Format: Books
Summary: "Celebrate this magical season with some of the greatest literary figures in history, including Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, G. K. Chesterton, and other classic storytellers. Larsen includes the history and inspiration behind the literature. Contemplate and savor all that is good and true about God's redemptive story"--
Author: Benn, James R., author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F BENN
Format: Books
Summary: "Months after the Liberation of France, ex-Boston cop Billy Boyle has landed in its war-torn capital city, still carrying with him the weight of his last mission. He witnesses a Paris ailing from the carnage it has endured--blocked roadways, buildings marked by bullet holes--but with the nascent hope that the war might be coming to its end. When Billy and his long-time comrade Kaz survive a tense shoot-out in the Père Lachaise Cemetery, they discover a rare piece of artwork left behind in an unmarked grave. Could the artwork be connected to the Syndicat du Renard, a shadowy network of Nazi sympathizers known to be smuggling stolen artwork out of France? Billy's investigation takes him through a shadowy underworld of art thieves and the heroic squad of cultural protectors, like the real-life Monuments Men, trying to stop them. Trailing the Syndicat and its unknown leader, the Fox, Billy discovers that someone with a high level of security and communications clearance--someone in the Phantom regiment of the British Army--may be using his position to aid the thefts. Determined to stop the gang of looters, Billy heads up to the frontlines of the war, to a tense, frostbitten Calvary, where the Phantom unit's headquarters is based. There, the Battle of the Bulge--one of the bloodiest campaigns in the history of World War II--unfurls in the Ardennes Forest, on the border of Belgium and Luxembourg. Can Billy and his team survive the bracing onslaught, and return a throng of stolen artwork to its rightful owners?"--
Author: Choi, Gyu-Seok, 1977- author, artist. Eskow, Lynn, translator, letterer.
Published: 2024
Call Number: GN CHOI V.1
Format: Books
Summary: "Soo-in Lee is a former military officer, his aspirations crushed by mundane injustices and dishonesty, who's now entered the workforce during a time of financial crisis for his country. Living the life of a Produce Department manager, he thought his days of hierarchical struggles were behind him...until an edict from his employer commands that his team must be massively and quickly downsized. Go-shin Gui is a boisterous labor activist and the head of a consultation agency in defense of local workers. Initially doubtful of Soo-in's motivations, he nonetheless introduces Soo-in to his world, that of the never-ending struggle against economic authority"--Back cover of volume one.
Author: Mladjenovic, Paul, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 332.6322 7TH ED.
Format: Books
Summary: Updated with new and revised material to reflect the current market, this new edition of Stock Investing For Dummies gives you proven strategies for selecting and managing profitable investments. no matter what the conditions. You'll find out how to navigate the new economic landscape and choose the right stock for different situations--with real-world examples that show you how to maximize your portfolio.
Author: Levy-Gantt, Rebecca, Dr., author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 618.175
Format: Books
Summary: "Women approaching menopause start experiencing natural shifts in their bodies as early as the 30s. Perimenopause For Dummies explains what's going on, giving you all the information you need to reduce symptoms and navigate this life transition. You'll learn about changes in your weight, muscles, bladder, bones, and hormones. And you'll discover how to combat sleep loss, hot flashes, low libido and other pesky problems that herald the end of your fertility. Celebrate the new chapter in your life with this Dummies guide"--
Author: Tyson, Eric (Eric Kevin), author. Schell, Jim, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 658.022 6TH ED.
Format: Books
Summary: This guide takes current and would-be entrepreneurs through the step-by-step process of starting, buying, or sustaining a small business. Discover whether entrepreneurship is for you and turn your business idea into a solid plan. Dig into jargon-free guidance on marketing, managing, and growing your business. Employee benefits, small business taxes, staying financially solvent -- it's all in here, in terms anyone can understand. If you're itching to become your own boss, start with this guide.
Author: Goudge, Eileen, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F GOUDGE
Format: Books
Summary: On the run from her abusive husband, Kyra Smith hits the road. Destination unknown. With a neglected dog she rescued in tow, she lands in the peaceful California town of Gold Creek and is immediately befriended by an openhearted group of women called the Tattooed Ladies Club. They're there for Kyra--and for each other. The maternal Frannie is a tattoo artist struggling with a troubled daughter. Suzy is a self-described fashionista grandma bearing a painful estrangement from her son. Then there's Jo, whose enviable marriage is coming undone. And bookstore owner Marisol. She longs for the kind of romance she only reads about. For them, and for Kyra, fortunes can change. Just as Kyra parlays her artistic talents into a new career, and finally meets a man she can trust in and love, her ex tracks her down. He has a twisted plan to upend everything she now holds dear. Marshaling her renewed power and wisdom, Kyra will stop at nothing to put the past behind her. Once and for all. Whatever it takes. --
Author: Williams, Beatriz, author. Willig, Lauren, author. White, Karen (Karen S.), author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: LP F WILLIAMS
Format: Large print
Summary: "There's been a sensational murder at historic Castle Kinloch, a gothic fantasy of grey granite on a remote island in the Highlands of Scotland. Literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley has been found dead--under bizarre circumstances--in the castle tower's book-lined study. Years ago, Presley purchased the castle as a showpiece for his brand and to lure paying guests with a taste for writerly glamour.Now it seems, the castle has done him in--or possibly, one of the castle's guests has. Detective Chief Inspector Euan McIntosh, a localwith no love for literary Americans, finds himself with the unenviable task of extracting statements from three American lady novelists"--
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