Author: Hall, Desmond, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y HALL
Summary: Two teenagers, Deja a "barrel girl" and Gabriel a gang member desperate to get out, become inextricably involved in a complex web of tragedy and danger when Deja finds herself with $500,000 of drug money that Gabriel is tasked with collecting. "Then, one day while out fishing, Deja spies a go-fast boat stalled out by some rocks, smeared with blood. Inside, a badly wounded man thrusts a knapsack at her, begging her to deliver it to his original destination, and to not say a word. She binds his wounds, determined to send for help and make good on her promise?not realizing that the bag is stuffed with $500,000 American..." --Amazon.
Author: McCauley, Kyrie, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y MCCAULEY
Summary: Stealing her perfect sister's identity, self-destructive and desperate Liv Whitlock finds herself stranded with a pop star, two actresses, an Olympic gymnast and a social media influencer on an island where they must face something inhuman, using each other as their final tether to humanity. "Liv Whitlock knows she doesn?t belong there. But after years of stumbling between foster homes, often due to her own self-destructive tendencies, Liv desperately needs to change the trajectory of her life . . . so she steals her perfect sister's identity. Liv starts to rewrite her story, winning a prestigious internship on a movie set filming in Alaska, and finds herself on a luxury yacht alongside pop star Paris Grace, actress sisters Effie and Miri Knight, Olympic gymnast Rosalind Torres, and social media influencer Celia Jones. Liv tries to find common ground with her famous companions, but just as the group starts to bond, a violent storm wrecks their vessel, stranding them on an island in the North Pacific Ocean..." --Amazon.com
Author: Huang, Ana, author.
Published: 2024 2020
Call Number: F HUANG
Summary: Every heart has a price. She offered him $10,000 to seduce her father's gold-digging fiancée. He countered with $15,000 and a kiss -- from her. At any time he chose. Kris should've said no, but she was desperate to get rid of her stepmother-to-be, and the gorgeous actor with the wicked grin was perfect for the job. So she agreed to his terms -- not knowing that doing so would cost her a lot more than money and a kiss... He did it for the money -- which he desperately needed. The kiss was just a bonus -- or so he told himself. Melting an ice princess like Kris started as a challenge, but by the time Nate realized there was more to Kris than meets the eye, it was too late: he had fallen. But they're not just from opposite sides of the track -- they're from different worlds. And when those worlds collide, Kris and Nate must decide whether they're willing to give up what they have for what could be..
Author: Solomon, Rachel Lynn, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y SOLOMON
Summary: Rowan and Neil, in a committed long-distance relationship while attending different colleges in Boston and New York City, face the challenges of navigating the first months of college life and personal struggles as they strive to make their relationship last. "Today, she hates him. It?s the last day of senior year. Rowan Roth and Neil McNair have been bitter rivals for all of high school, clashing on test scores, student council elections, and even gym class pull-up contests. While Rowan, who secretly wants to write romance novels, is anxious about the future, she?d love to beat her infuriating nemesis one last time. Tonight, she puts up with him..."--Amazon.
Author: Cronn-Mills, Kirstin, 1968- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y CRONNMIL
Summary: Atypical meets Every Last Word in this relatable and heartfelt coming of age story about a neurodivergent teen navigating school, friendships and first love.​ Evvie Chambers is doing her best to skate through the last month of high school to graduation. The only thing standing in her way is a biology report on foxes—and her teacher, Mrs. Audrey Dearborn. The same Mrs. Dearborn who’s been a thorn in Evvie’s side for years, refusing to acknowledge or accommodate her neurodiversity. Evvie would much rather be doing her report on Aretha, the octopus she cares for when she volunteers at the Minnesota Zoo but deviating from the exact assignment isn’t allowed—and Mrs. Dearborn isn’t going to make following the rules easy. Evvie’s only escape from high school hell is the Lair: a safe haven for kids whose brains need some time away. But when Mrs. Dearborn refuses Evvie’s pleas to finesse the final report assignment to her strengths, and persistent bully Vandal McDaniel directs his harassment toward Lair members, Evvie finds herself more desperate than ever for stability and support. When a shocking act of violence pushes the whole mess over the edge, Evvie, with the help of her friends and the others who love her, will have to figure out how to find her place in the wide world, while remaining true to herself.
Author: Pollard, C. Alec, author. VanDyke, Melanie, author. Mitchell, Gary, author. Pollard, Heidi J., author. Mathis, Gloria, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 362.2
Summary: "If you have a family member or loved one who suffers from mental illness--but refuses to seek treatment--you may feel helpless, trapped, or emotionally drained. When you encourage them to seek treatment, they may become angry, defensive, or shut down altogether. And even if your loved one does agree to seek therapy, they may not follow through. So how can you help the "recovery avoider" in your life, while still making room for your own needs? Grounded in the innovative family well-being approach (FWBA), this book is a road map for anyone who feels trapped by a family member or loved one suffering from mental illness. You'll learn how to communicate with your loved one in healthy and productive ways, find strategies for promoting recovery, and discover powerful practices to restore your own well-being--and the well-being of your family as a whole."--Back cover.
Author: Zablocki, Peter author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 355.1342
Author: Moxiangtongxiu, author. Suika, translator. Pengie, translator. ZeldaCW, illustrator. Tai3_3, colorist.
Published: 2023 2022 2021
Call Number: F MOXIANGT V.2
Summary: "Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedicated study and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise may also fall, and fall he does--cast from the heavens and banished to the world below. Eight hundred years after his mortal life, Xie Lian has ascended to godhood for the third time, angering most of the gods in the process. To repay his debts, he is sent to the Mortal Realm to hunt down violent ghosts and troublemaking spirits who prey on the living. Along his travels, he meets the fascinating and brilliant San Lang, a young man with whom he feels an instant connection. Yet San Lang is clearly more than he appears...What mysteries lie behind that carefree smile?"--Back cover, Volume 1.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.5123
Summary: "Delicious recipes inspired by the lush biomes of James Cameron's Pandora. Be transported to the breathtaking locations of Avatar and Avatar The Way of Water with more than 50 delicious recipes inspired by the lush worlds of Pandora. Experience The Hallelujah Mountains, the rainforest, and sacred sites such as the Tree of Souls through carefully curated recipes inspired by the peaceful Na'vi lifestyle. Feast on everything from Pandoran pancakes and Sully family shakshuka, to delicious frittatas, soups, salads, and stews, all topped off with Na'vi deserts, sunrise cocktails, and frozen mocktails. This official cookbook conjures the evocative landscapes, flora, fauna, and atmosphere of James Cameron's Avatar all lavishly photographed for movie fans and foodies alike. Recipes reflect self-sustaining Na'vi lifestyles, as well as the RDA's vegan tastes, including Hallelujah Mountain Cups, Foraged Fruits Breakfast, Bridgehead City Burger, Psionic Soup, Na'vi Super Smoothie Bowl, and Pandoran Party Platter"--Publisher's description.
Author: Genovese, Peter, 1952- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 917.4904
Summary: The Jersey Shore, our most treasured asset, the envy of forty-nine other states, comes alive in this new book by the reporter and writer who knows New Jersey--and the Jersey Shore--best. Every conceivable topic--where to eat, where to stay, landmarks and attractions, what to do with the kids--is covered with the kind of inside information you just won't find on tourism web sites or Facebook. All one hundred-plus Shore towns are included, from Sandy Hook to Cape May. There are hundreds of restaurant listings and recommendations. The book also contains engaging profiles and vignettes of the people and places that give the Shore its special character and charm. A throwback five-and-dime store on Long Beach Island. Banner pilots. Birders. Baby parades. And more. You want lists and rankings? The book is full of them--twenty best Shore towns, twenty-one secret spots down the Shore, twenty essential Jersey Shore experiences, fifty things we bet you didn't know about the Shore, and so on. The book is the next best thing to being at the Shore; actually, it may be better than being there (think of those epic traffic jams on the Parkway, and all the money you'll save on tolls, beach fees, and bad boardwalk pizza).--
Author: Katz, William Loren, author. Kelley, Robin D. G., writer of introduction.
Published: 2023 1990
Call Number: 326.0973
Summary: "Generations of American history students have grown up believing that slave rebellion was relatively rare, that slaves accepted their lot and became attached to their masters, and that they were ultimately liberated with little or no effort of their own. Centering Black voices and slave narratives, celebrated historian and children's book author, William Loren Katz offers a thoroughly researched look at the lives of enslaved people in the United States in Breaking the Chains. From their African abductions, through their brave resistance to and escape from the ships and harsh plantation life, to their roles in the Civil War, those given voice here show that the slaves themselves were a driving force behind their emancipation"--
Author: Eliot, George, 1819-1880, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: CL ELIOT
Summary: In rural nineteenth-century England, a weaver, lonely and embittered at the unjust treatment he has received from people he considered to be his friends, finds his only solace in money until he inadvertently becomes the guardian of an orphaned little girl.
Author: Heyer, Patricia, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 133.109
Author: Ames, Alison, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y AMES
Summary: "Shy high school junior Riley Kowalski is spending her winter break on a research trip to Antarctica, sponsored by one of the world's biggest tech companies. She joins five student volunteers, a company-approved chaperone, and an impartial scientist to prove that environmental plastic pollution has reached all the way to Antarctica, but what they find is something much worse ... something that looks human. Riley has anxiety--ostracized by the kids at school because of panic attacks--so when she starts to feel like something's wrong with their expedition leader, Greta, she writes it off. But when Greta snaps and tries to kill Riley, she can't chalk it up to an overactive imagination anymore. Worse, after watching Greta disintegrate, only to find another student with the same affliction, she realizes they haven't been infected, they've been infiltrated--by something that can change its shape. And if the group isn't careful, that something could quickly replace any of them"--
Author: Wilson, Nicole, author Dujardin, Helene, photographer.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 641.877
Summary: Tea just might be the perfect beverage: there's always a type or blend to fit your mood. Wilson helps you celebrate the diversity of flavors with an array of tea drinks and tea-infused snacks. From brewing the perfect cup to tea, to a slice of chai banana bread, you'll be able to turn every day into a tea party! -- adapted from back cover
Author: Holiday, Ryan author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 179.6 HOLIDAY
Summary: "From Ryan Holiday, the New York Times bestselling author of Stillness Is the Key, The Obstacle Is the Way, and Ego Is the Enemy, comes the first book in a four-book series about Stoic virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom As Ryan Holiday wrote in his previous books, Stoicism is a philosophy for the people. Stoicism isn't fraught with complexities, contradictions, or circular arguments about the meaning of life. Rather, Stoicism offers practical, rich guidance about how to achieve imperturbability, strength, perspective, and goodness. At the heart of Stoicism are four simple virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. The whole philosophy can be condensed into those four bullet points. Everything else, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, and countless other Stoics believed, flows from these virtues. In Courage Is Calling, Ryan Holiday breaks down the most foundational virtue of all -- courage. Through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders, including Winston Churchill, Barack Obama, and Eleanor Roosevelt, as well as some lesser known but equally as remarkable people, Holiday shows you how to practice courage in your daily life. Now more than ever, we need the courage of whistleblowers. We need the courage of activists. We need the courage of writers who speak the truth. As scholar Nassim Taleb explains, courage is the virtue from which all other virtues descend. There is no justice without courage because the right thing is rarely easy. Only the courageous pursue wisdom because wisdom is not easy to find and it is rarely comfortable or comforting. The great commanders and entrepreneurs of our time took risks. They entered the arena. They had the guts to roll the dice. They were brave. Courage Is Calling will show you how you, too, can be courageous in all aspects of your life, and thus, find goodness and strength within yourself"--
Author: Picoult, Jodi, 1966- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F PICOULT
Summary: Diana O'Toole has a plan: be married by thirty, done having kids by thirty-five, and move out to the New York City suburbs, all while climbing the professional ladder in the cutthroat art auction world. She's an associate specialist at Sotheby's now, but her boss has hinted at a promotion if she can close a deal with a high-profile client. She just knows her boyfriend, Finn, a surgical resident, is about to propose on their romantic getaway to the Galapagos. Then a virus that felt worlds away appears in the city, and Finn has to stay at the hospital. Since the trip is nonrefundable, Diana goes, reluctantly. Her luggage is lost, and the hotel they'd booked is shut down due to the pandemic. With the whole island under quarantine, she carves out a connection with a local family, and begins to examine her relationships, her choices, and herself. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Henry, Emily author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F HENRY
Summary: "When Poppy met Alex, there was no spark, no chemistry, and no reason to think they'd ever talk again. Alex is quiet, studious, and destined for a future in academia. Poppy is a wild child who only came to U of Chicago to escape small-town life. But after sharing a ride home for the summer, the two form a surprising friendship. After all, who better to confide in than someone you could never, ever date? Over the years, Alex and Poppy's lives take them in different directions, but every summer the two find their way back to each other for a magical week long vacation. Until one trip goes awry, and in the fallout, they lose touch. Now, two years later, Poppy's in a rut. Her dream job, her relationships, her life - none of it is making her happy. In fact, the last time she remembers feeling truly happy was on that final, ill-fated Summer Trip. The answer to all her problems is obvious: She needs one last vacation to win back her best friend. As a hilariously disastrous week unfolds and tensions rise, Poppy and Alex are forced to confront what drove them apart - and decide what they're willing to risk for the chance to be together."--
Author: Leung, Wendy, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 641.877
Summary: A bright, fun introduction to bubble tea, including 35 recipes and plenty of background about this trendy drink! --
Author: Daulter, Anni, author. Elizondo, Megan, photographer.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 641.2
Summary: "More than fifty recipes for calming, stress relieving beverages to bring your day to a restful close. Moon Milk is a cookbook of fifty-five recipes for calming beverages to drink before bedtime. Relaxing nighttime drinks have often been thought of as a miracle worker for helping you to snooze soundly and deeply. Many of recipes in this book have adaptogens in the ingredients, such as ginseng, turmeric, or cardamom, to help reduce stress, relieve fatigue, and bring a sense of calmness and peace. While most of the tasty, beautiful beverages are warm drinks made with nondairy or dairy milks, there are recipes for cool elixirs, and options to be made using teas and flavored waters; alcohol may be added in as well"--
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