Author: Stone, Emily, 1989- author. Published: 2023 Call Number: F STONE Format: Books Summary: "Ever since an accident three years ago, Holly has been part of a lonely-hearts letter-writing club for the holidays. The tradition is something she has come to treasure: Each December, she writes to a stranger who is also spending Christmas alone and receives a letter from another lonely person. Usually, the letters go unanswered. That's the point--the letters are anonymous, and the sender writes whatever is in their heart. But this year, the letter Holly receives is different; not only is the letter full of a grief she knows all too well, but its writer, Emma, mentions a place that Holly has visited. When she realizes she might actually be able to find the letter's author, Holly becomes determined to reunite Emma with the estranged grandson, Jack, that she's desperate to reconnect with..."--
Author: Bayliss, Jenny, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: F BAYL Format: Books Summary: "Wildly different half-sisters Maggie, Simone, and Star have hardly seen each other since their sprightly summers at Rowan Thorp, their eccentric father Augustus's home. Known for the fruitful ways in which his bustling knick-knack shop kept the tired town afloat, Augustus was loved by all and known by none, not even his daughters. Now, years later, the three estranged women are unexpectedly reunited at the reading of Augustus's will. Maggie, Simone, and Star are shocked to find out that Augustus has engineered a series of hoops through which the three women must jump to unlock their inheritance--the last thing any of them want to do. But Maggie and Star desperately need the money. And who would Simone be to resist? Through hilarious goose chases, community mishaps, and one heart-warming winter solstice celebration, love, hope, and reconciliation is in the air, if only the three sisters can let themselves grasp it" --
Author: Macomber, Debbie, author. Published: 2023 2003 Call Number: PB MACOMBER Format: Books Summary: "In the small town of Cedar Cove, everyone knows everybody else's business--and they usually have an opinion about it. Recently divorced, Zach and Rosie Cox were given an unusual custody deal by Judge Olivia Lockhart: instead of their children moving between homes, the kids keep the family home and the parents move in and out. Working to create stability in this new arrangement just might show them that they still belong together, if only they can learn to trust each other again. Olivia herself is caught in a dilemma. Her ex-husband is trying to regain her affection, but maybe what she really wants is Jack Griffin to show her how he feels. As always, Olivia will help and encourage her friends as they deal with new challenges and fresh starts, because this community is one that cares about each other, and they know hope and happiness can show up in unexpected places."--Back cover.
Author: Grey, Emma, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: F GREY Format: Books Summary: Kate is a bit of a mess. Two years after losing her young husband Cameron, she's grieving, solo parenting, working like mad at her university fundraising job, always dropping the ball--and yet clinging to her sense of humor. Lurching from one comedic crisis to the next, she also navigates an overbearing mom and a Tinder-obsessed best friend who's determined to matchmake Kate with her hot new neighbor. When an in-flight problem leaves Kate and her boss, Hugh, stranded for a weekend on the east coast of Australia, she finally has a chance, away from her son, to really process her grief and see what's right in front of her. Can she let go of the love of her life and risk her heart a second time? When it becomes clear that Hugh is hiding a secret, Kate turns to the trail of scribbled notes she once used to hold her life together. The first note captured her heart. Will the last note set it free?
Author: Cassidy, Holly, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: F CASSIDY Format: Books Summary: "When L.A.-based real estate developer Bella Ross arrives in the sleepy mountain town of Maple Falls, she has one mission: to acquire the local failing Christmas shop, Always Noelle, securing the promotion of her dreams. Nothing can get in her way. Except the shop owner's stubborn grandson, Jesse Harrison. Both refuse to budge, until an unlikely wager is struck: Bella and Jesse will compete in the Maple Falls Holiday Games, an annual tradition of eccentric feats of strength and skills. Winner decides the selling price. They'll give each other a run for their money, but as the competition heats up, Bella and Jesse's icy feelings toward each other begin to thaw. It'll take a Christmas miracle for them to admit there's a spark, but what if it's just another game?"--
Author: Freeman, Becca, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: F FREEMAN Format: Books Summary: "From bookfluencer and host of the Bad on paper podcast, a riotous holiday rom-com about four friends in NYC who hold onto their unconventional Christmas tradition even when their paths diverge--but the changes they fear might be exactly what they need... Hannah and Finn have spent every Christmas together since college. Neither has anywhere else to go--Hannah's parents died, and Finn's disowned him when he came out. Their tradition of offbeat holiday adventures only grows more outrageous with time. When the pair starts their adult lives in New York City, they add stylish Priya and mysterious Theo to the group, solidifying a found family and sense of belonging they've always craved. But now, when Finn announces a move to L.A., this Christmas may be their last. Hannah is terrified of losing the family she's built for herself, even as her boyfriend nudges her toward commitment. Meanwhile, Finn struggles with the things he's about to leave behind--namely, his unexpressed feelings for Theo. Does growing up mean growing apart? This Christmas the changes these friends fear may be exactly what they need. . . "--
Author: Wasson, Brian, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: Y WASSON Format: Books Summary: "Sophomore Kalvin Shmelton has finally perfected his underground candy-selling hustle at school. He keeps his prices reasonable, his inventory fresh, and himself out of the drama. But when a heartbroken Sterling Glistern, Kal's longtime crush, barges into the storage closet where he keeps his candy supply, a new source of income unexpectedly presents itself: relationship therapist. He only meant to help Sterling realize she's dating a jerk, and maybe win her over, but news spreads fast that Kalvin's not just the master of sweets--but hearts, too"--
Author: Wickman, Gino, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 658.11 Format: Books Summary: "Entrepreneurial Leap, Updated and Expanded Edition is an easy-to-use guide that will help you decide, once and for all, if entrepreneurship is right for you-because success as an entrepreneur depends on far more than just a great idea and a generous helping of luck"-- In this three-part book, Gino Wickman, bestselling author of Traction, reveals the 6 essential traits that every entrepreneur needs in order to succeed, based on real-life stories of entrepreneurs who have reached incredible heights. If these traits ring true for you, you'll get a glimpse of what your life would look like as an entrepreneur, learn how to avoid 8 critical mistakes, and determine what type of business best suits your unique skill set. What's more, Wickman provides a detailed road map to a better start-up, including 8 must do's to increase your odds of success, 9 stages of building your business, and 10 disciplines for managing and maximizing your energy. Packed with tools, tips, and exercises that will accelerate your path to start-up success, Entrepreneurial Leap is a simple and practical how-to manual for BIG results. Should you take the leap toward entrepreneurship? Find out today and let tomorrow be the first step in your new journey, whatever shape it may take.
Author: Walker, Carlie, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: F WALKER Format: Books Summary: "An undercover CIA agent is sent home to investigate her sister's criminal fiancé but the last thing she expects is to fall in love with his bodyguard along the way in this sexy romantic comedy. It's been a long time since Sydney Swift has gone home. An unrelentingly successful CIA field officer, she has spent the last five years pretending to be someone - anyone - other than herself. But this year, the festive season is coming with some added surprises. Sydney's beloved little sister has just announced that she's engaged to Johnny Jones, the heir of an organized crime dynasty. With her built-in cover and her best-in-class reputation, Sydney is approached by the FBI as their way to infiltrate the Jones family at last. Sydney has until Christmas to gather enough evidence on Johnny to take him down before he pulls off his most dangerous heist yet, all without losing her sister forever. But she hasn't counted on the challenge of pulling this off right under her family's nose or the complications of a romantic entanglement with Johnny's handsome friend and bodyguard, Nick. Sydney always gets her man - but this time love is a target she can't afford to miss"--
Author: Musser, George, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 616.8 Format: Books Summary: "An exploration of the interconnections between quantum mechanics, cosmology, and neuroscience"-- The whole goal of physics is to explain what we observe. For centuries, physicists believed that observations yielded faithful representations of what is out there. But when they began to study the subatomic realm, they found that observation often interferes with what is being observed--that the act of seeing changes what we see. The same is true of cosmology: our view of the universe is inevitably distorted by observation bias. And so whether they're studying subatomic particles or galaxies, physicists must first explain consciousness--and for that they must turn to neuroscientists and philosophers of mind. Neuroscientists have painstakingly built up an understanding of the structure of the brain. Could this help physicists understand the levels of self-organization they observe in other systems? These same physicists, meanwhile, are trying to explain how particles organize themselves into the objects around us. Could their discoveries help explain how neurons produce our conscious experience? Exploring these questions and more, George Musser tackles the extraordinary interconnections between quantum mechanics, cosmology, human consciousness, and artificial intelligence. Combining vivid descriptive writing with portraits of scientists working on the cutting edge, Putting Ourselves Back in the Equation shows how theories of everything depend on theories of mind--and how they might be one and the same.
Author: Biskind, Peter, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 791.4575 Format: Books Summary: "Bestselling author of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls and Down and Dirty Pictures, cultural critic Peter Biskind turns his eye toward the new golden age of television, sparked by the fall of play-it-safe network TV and the rise of boundary-busting cable followed by streaming, that overturned both--based on exclusive, candid, and colorful interviews with executives, writers, showrunners, directors, and actors"--
Author: Roberts, Nora, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: LP F ROBERTS Format: Large print Summary: "Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts--a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations. 1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger. Her last words are a promise to Collin never to leave him... Graphic designer Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about--and that her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulates she must live in it for at least three years. Her engagement recently broken, she sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth--and why it was all kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light. Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the sprawling clifftop manor, notes Sonya's unease--and acknowledges that yes, the place is haunted...but just a little. Sure enough, Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle's office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as "the first lost bride." It's becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it..."--
Author: Lupica, Mike, author. Parker, Robert B., 1932-2010, creator. Published: 2023 Call Number: LP F LUPICA Format: Large print Summary: The beautiful wife of one of the world's richest men comes to Spenser in the hope that he can find out what skeletons lurk in her husband's closet. Though he is a generous philanthropist and loving family man, she is concerned - he has recently become secretive, bordering on paranoid, and she wants Spenser to find out why. As Spenser digs into the billionaire's past, he realizes that the man may have done terrible things to rise to the top - but he also may have had good reason to. What he discovers will cause him to question his own views on morality - and place him in grave danger.
Author: Thomas, Donald E., Jr., 1961- author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 616.772 THOMAS Format: Books Summary: "In this new, completely updated edition of The Lupus Encyclopedia, Dr. Thomas along with leading experts from around the globe detail everything you need to know about what lupus is and how autoimmune disorders affect the body and mind, the symptoms associated with lupus, what tests are needed to make a lupus diagnosis, how to find a specialist who can provide you with the best care, advice on obtaining the best treatments for your specific symptoms, and lifestyle factors that can help you avoid flare-ups"--
Author: Peerless, Veronica, author. Published: 2023 2017 Call Number: 635.965 Format: Books Summary: A horticulturist, garden designer and writer/editor provides tips and tricks to sustain and "fix" your house plants with information on more than 100 different plants to help them bloom and thrive in your own space. "You've welcomed a plant into the home: Now what? Your first job is to keep it alive, then after that help it bloom and thrive. Learn all the tips and tricks you need to become a proud plant parent-of more than 100 different plants (if you're up for it)! Yellowed leaves, drooping leaves, dried leaves, even though you've watered it: What's going on? How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will explain-and fix-your houseplant woes. Learn to spot the danger signs and take the proper action to rescue your sick plant. Follow quick tips to understand what your plant does and doesn't like: how much light, water, food, heat, and humidity." --Amazon.com
Author: Lisle, Logan, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 818.602 Format: Books Summary: "From the online sensation comes this family-friendly collection of gloriously groan-inducing dad jokes, delivered straight from the dock and directly to your funny bone. Nobody does dad jokes better than the guys from Dock Tok, TikTok's #1 home for the wackiest one-liners, funniest puns, and most priceless plays on words you've ever heard. But you don't need to go online to find the best of these clever quips--they're right here in this book! Still not hooked? Maybe these wisecracks from the water's edge will help reel you in: I'm writing a book on reverse psychology. Please don't buy it. I wonder what kind of doctor Dr. Pepper was. A fizzician. I took my cat's meds. Don't ask meow. Get The Good, the Dad, and the Punny for your friends and family. After all, who doesn't love a good dad pun? No one...and that's no joke!"--
Author: James, Jim (Writer on entrepreneurship), author. Published: 2023 2021 Call Number: 338.04 Format: Books Summary: "The UnNoticed Entrepreneur is the solution for business owners who want to know how other founders beat the problem of being ignored. Instead of consultants entrepreneurs how to, this book is entrepreneurs sharing their own secrets to success on a focused topic; getting noticed. The book is a marketing masterclass, a curation of fifty articles covering martech tools, founder strategies and case studies which solve problems or at least provide parallel examples of solutions. The articles are written from the transcripts of twenty minute interviews with guests on the top rated The UnNoticed Entrepreneur Podcast. The book can be read from start to finish, or by dipping in and out, with a directory of all the contributors included at the end so that the conversation can continue after the book is finished. The book provides practical, proven and cost-effective solutions to the central challenge facing any business owner; how to get recognized so that leads come in, people apply to work, and partners approach to work together"--
Author: Goldberg, Lee, 1962- author. Published: 2023 Call Number: LP F GOLDBERG Format: Large print Summary: "Hell comes to Southern California every October. It rides in on searing Santa Ana winds that blast at near hurricane force, igniting voracious wildfires. Master thief Danny Cole longs for the flames. A tsunami of fire is exactly what he needs to pull off a daring crime and avenge a fallen friend. As the most devastating firestorms in Los Angeles' history scorch the hills of Malibu, relentless arson investigator Walter Sharpe and his wild card of a new partner, Andrew Walker, a former US marshal, suspect that someone set the massive blazes intentionally, a terrifying means to an unknown end..."--
Author: Brown, Carolyn, 1948- author. Published: 2023 Call Number: LP F BROWN Format: Large print Summary: "Family doesn't mean everyone has to like each other. That's the case when cousins Taryn, Anna Rose, and Jorja return to Shamrock, Texas, to help manage their grandmother's flower shop, the Lucky Shamrock. The reunion isn't exactly a beautiful arrangement -- considering they're as compatible as ranchers and coyotes. Thank heaven for a handsome go-between like Clinton, who lives above the shop. The easygoing war vet, and most eligible bachelor in Wheeler County, is now throwing romance into the mix and setting the local women to gossiping. But as the hot months wear on, hidden secrets begin to surface for the temperamental Irish trio. And it's bringing them closer together than they ever thought possible. With a flurry of weddings, a love story in the making, a surprise baby, and crazy good fortune, maybe that shamrock painted on the window does bring luck. Because for Taryn, Anna Rose, and Jorja, this could be the summer that'll change their lives forever."--
Author: Jenkins, Jerry B., author. Published: 2022 Call Number: F JENKINS Format: Books Summary: "Based on the acclaimed video series The Chosen, the most amazing story ever told--the life of Jesus--gets a fresh, new telling in this novel series from New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins. The Chosen: Come and See captures all the action and drama in season two of The Chosen TV series. But it does much more than reflect the show. It also takes us into the backstory, thoughts, and motivations of key characters like Simon (who will later be called Peter), Matthew, Philip, Mary Magdalene, Simon the Zealot, and others. It helps us see them even more as very real, very human, and very much like us." -- back cover. As Jesus' ministry grows, more and more people wanted to hear and be healed by this man claiming to be the Messiah. Some were eager; others were critical and reluctant. All, by encountering Jesus, were changed forever. -- Front jacket flap