Author: Wilkerson, Isabel, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 305.5
Format: Books
Summary: ""As we go about our daily lives, caste is the wordless usher in a darkened theater, flashlight cast down in the aisles, guiding us to our assigned seats for a performance. The hierarchy of caste is not about feelings or morality. It is about power--which groups have it and which do not." In this brilliant book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us a masterful portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America as she explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings. Beyond race, class, or other factors, there is a powerful caste system that influences people's lives and behavior and the nation's fate. Linking the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, bloodlines, stigma, and more. Using riveting stories about people--including Martin Luther King, Jr., baseball's Satchel Paige, a single father and his toddler son, Wilkerson herself, and many others--she shows the ways that the insidious undertow of caste is experienced every day. She documents how the Nazis studied the racial systems in America to plan their out-cast of the Jews; she discusses why the cruel logic of caste requires that there be a bottom rung for those in the middle to measure themselves against; she writes about the surprising health costs of caste, in depression and life expectancy, and the effects of this hierarchy on our culture and politics. Finally, she points forward to ways America can move beyond the artificial and destructive separations of human divisions, toward hope in our common humanity. Beautifully written, original, and revealing, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of America life today"-- The hierarchy of caste is not about feelings or morality. It is about power-- which groups have it and which do not. Wilkerson explores how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings. Linking the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, bloodlines, stigma, and more. She discusses why the cruel logic of caste requires that there be a bottom rung for those in the middle to measure themselves against. Finally, she points forward to ways America can move beyond the artificial and destructive separations of human divisions, toward hope in our common humanity. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Kava, Alex, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F KAVA
Format: Books
Summary: "In Alabama: A deadly outbreak of tornadoes sends K9 handlers, Ryder Creed and Jason Seaver with their scent dogs, Grace and Scout to search for survivors. As storms intensify and Ryder and Jason race against time to save victims, they end up racing to save themselves. In Chicago: Francine "Frankie" Russo is irritated when her young co-worker calls at 5:00 am for a video-chat and catches her in only a towel. She's so annoyed with Tyler Gates that she's barely paying attention when two men confront him on the street. In a matter of seconds, Frankie witnesses Tyler's murder. Then the killers pick up the phone. And suddenly, they know what Frankie looks like, who she is, where she works and lives. She knows absolutely nothing about them. But one thing's for certain--they're coming for her next. Frankie calls the only people she knows can help: her childhood friend, Hannah Washington and Hannah's business partner, Ryder Creed. Hannah tells her to "come on home," and she arranges a meeting for Frankie to meet with FBI agent Maggie O'Dell. Meanwhile in the Florida Panhandle: Creed's sister, Brodie is dealing with her own storm. She's realizing that after sixteen years of captivity, surviving was only the first step. With the killers hot on her trail, Frankie races to meet Maggie. But she has no idea that she's driving straight into the grasp of another killer--a monster storm system. She and Maggie will need Ryder and Jason's help, but no one is safe from the devastation. And by the time the sky clears, none of them will ever be the same."--Amazon
Author: Konrath, J. A., author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F KONRATH
Format: Books
Summary: Jack is a retired cop who knows and respects firearms. A recent victim of gun violence, she is confirned to a wheelchair, getting physiCal therapy in a rehab facility, and teaching handgun safety and Second Amendment history to the elderly residents. A thousand miles away, a very disturbed individual with a modified 9mm pistol, a thousand rounds of ammo, and a singular obsession-- to make history as the biggest mass murderer ever--decides to make that active shooting fantasy a reality. It has been said the only thing that canstop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. Jack is about to find out if that's true.
Author: Weisgarber, Ann, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F WEISGARB
Format: Books
Summary: Utah Territory, winter of 1888. Deborah Tyler waits for her husband, Samuel, who is weeks overdue from his travels as a wheelwright. Junction is a tiny town of seven Mormon families scattered along the floor of a canyon, and Deborah earns her living by tending orchards and making work gloves. Isolated by the red-rock cliffs that surround the town, the townspeople are regarded with suspicion by the Mormon faithful who question the depth of their belief. When a desperate stranger pursued by a Federal Marshal shows up on her doorstep seeking refuge, it sets in motion a chain of events that will turn Deborah's life upside down.
Author: Owens, Delia author.
Published: 2018
Call Number: F OWENS
Format: Books
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.
Author: Hua, Stephanie, author. Carroll, Coreen.
Published: 2018
Call Number: 641.6379
Format: Books
Summary: Collection of 30 bite-sized low-dose edibles recipes that includes instructions for creating master ingredients like canna butters and oils, and detailed information on dosage and portions-- Bring a new herb into your kitchen with this tasty unique collection of recipes for bite-sized, low-dose sweet and savory cannabis edibles. This cookbook ventures boldly beyond pot brownies with delicious and unique baked confections as well as innovative savory treats. Designed for bakers and cooks of all skill levels, Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen includes simple recipes like spiced superfood truffles and roasted beet hummus, alongside more advanced recipes like artisanal marshmallows and Gruyére & green garlic gougéres--all brought to life with vibrant photography. Complete with instructions for creating master ingredients such as canna butters, oils, honey, and maple syrup, as well as information on dosage and portions and the science of cannabis, this cookbook slash baking book gives cannabis newbies and connoisseurs alike the info they need to create an easy, safe, and delicious edibles experience. This is a DIY recipe book for beginner and advanced cannabis bakers, which contains detailed information on correct dosage and portions, and provides tips, tricks and tools of the trade. Author Stephanie Hua is the founder and chief confectioner of the popular gourmet edibles line, Mellows, and co-author Coreen Carroll is a winner on the Netflix television series Cooked with Cannabis, executive chef, and cofounder a dining pop-up, Cannaisseur Series, which hosts curated cannabis and culinary experiences, events, and workshops.
Author: Kava, Alex, author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: F KAVA
Format: Books
Summary: Special Agent Maggie O'Dell doesn't need to set foot at a crime scene to catch a serial killer. From her small Quantico office, she's profiled criminals using just Polaroids and faxed copies of evidence from homicide detectives across the country. Then comes Albert Stucky . . . and nothing will ever be the same. Stucky is a sadistic madman who places pieces of his victims in takeout containers and leaves them for innocent bystanders to find. He enjoys his twisted games as much as he enjoys the kill. And when Maggie is tasked with profiling his murders, Stucky is only too happy to rise to the challenge: 'Let the chase begin.'
Author: Konrath, J. A., author
Published: 2017
Call Number: F KONRATH
Format: Books
Summary: Chicago cop Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels has chased and caught dozens of dangerous criminals over the course of her career. Jack sees some pictures. Pictures of men who were supposed to be dead. And once again, against the fierce insistence of her husband, Phineas Troutt, Jack reluctantly straps on her gun and goes hunting. Hunting for the worst of the worst.
Author: Weir, Andy author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: F WEIR
Format: Books
Summary: Augmenting her limited income by smuggling contraband to survive on the Moon's wealthy city of Artemis, Jazz agrees to commit what seems to be a perfect, lucrative crime, only to find herself embroiled in a conspiracy for control of the city.
Author: Kava, Alex, author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F KAVA
Format: Books
Summary: Off the Grid offers four short stories and one novella. All but one, feature Kava{OCLCbr#19}s critically acclaimed FBI profiler, Special Agent Maggie O{OCLCbr#19}Dell.
Author: Konrath, Joe, 1970- author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F KONRATH
Format: Books
Summary: "This is where it all ends. An epic showdown in the desert, where good and evil will clash one last time. Legendary Chicago cop Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels has retired. She's no longer chasing murderers, content to stay out of the public eye and raise her new daughter. But when her daughter's father, Phin Troutt, is kidnapped, she's forced to strap on her gun one last time. Since being separated from his soulmate, the prolific serial killer known as Donaldson has been desperately searching for her. Now he thinks he's found out where his beloved Lucy has been hiding. They're all drawn to the same place. La Juntita, Mexico. Where a bloodthirsty cartel is enslaving people and forcing them to fight to the death in insane, gladiator-style games."--Page [4] of cover.
Author: Konrath, Joe, 1970- author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F KONRATH
Format: Books
Summary: "Twenty years ago, a young cop named Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels arrested one of the most sadistic killers she'd ever encountered. She has since retired from the Chicago Police Department in order to raise her toddler daughter. But old grudges never die. They fester until the right opportunity comes along. While on vacation in the Wisconsin north woods, Jack learns--too late--that her old adversary is out of prison. He has revenge on his mind. And he's bringing an army with him. Outnumbered, outgunned, and cut off from the outside world, Jack Daniels is about to learn the meaning of last stand."--back cover.
Author: Taylor, Hal, author.
Published: 2015
Call Number: 974.9 TAYLOR
Format: Books
Summary: "Brimming with over 140 finely crafted original drawings and paintings that bring to life the river's people, places, and history, this book is designed to help readers explore the rich and diverse heritage of the Delaware River. The water way the defines the boundaries of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York, its shores have hosted some of the most monumental events in the history of the United States. This guide through history both narrates and illustrates those events and the people responsible for them. While four states use this river as a common border, its history has impacted the entire United States. This entertaining guide introduces the reader to the incredibly rich history the Delaware River region has to offer"--Back cover.
Author: Foley, Lucy (Novelist), author.
Published: 2015
Call Number: F FOLEY
Format: Books
Summary: Kate Darling's enigmatic mother--a once-famous ballerina--has passed away, leaving Kate bereft. When her grandmother falls ill and bequeaths to Kate a small portrait of a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Kate's mother, Kate uncovers a mystery that may upend everything she thought she knew. Kate's journey to find the true identity of the woman in the portrait takes her to some of the world's most iconic and indulgent locales, revealing a love story that began in the wild 1920s and was disrupted by war and could now spark new love for Kate. Alternating between Kate's present-day hunt and voices from the past, The Book of Lost and Found casts light on family secrets and love--both lost and found.
Author: Chapman, Gary D., 1938- author.
Published: 2015 1992
Call Number: 306.81 CHAPMAN
Format: Books
Summary: Dr. Chapman explains how people communicate love in different ways, and shares the wonderful things that happen when men and women learn to speak each other's language.
Author: Alexander, Michelle, author. West, Cornel writer of foreword.
Published: 2012 2010
Call Number: 364.973
Format: Books
Summary: Law professor Alexander argues that the War on Drugs and policies that deny convicted felons equal access to employment, housing, education, and public benefits create a permanent under caste based largely on race. As the United States celebrates the nation's "triumph over race" with the election of Barack Obama, the majority of young black men in major American cities are locked behind bars or have been labeled felons for life. Although Jim Crow laws have been wiped off the books, an astounding percentage of the African American community remains trapped in a subordinate status - much like their grandparents before them. Alexander shows that, by targeting black men and decimating communities of color, the U.S. criminal justice system functions as a contemporary system of racial control, even as it formally adheres to the principle of color blindness. The New Jim Crow challenges the civil rights community - and all of us - to place mass incarceration at the forefront of a new movement for racial justice in America.
Author: Ellison, J. T. author. Kava, Alex author. Spindler, Erica, 1957- author.
Published: 2011
Call Number: F ELLISON
Format: Books
Summary: One killer: A psychopath who flies under the radar, moving from city to city, preying on the lost and forgotten. Three investigators: Detective Stacy Killian from the New Orleans P.D., Nashville homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson, and FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell--who witnessed some of the worst. And brought down some of the best. Will this one slip through their grasps, as he has slipped through grasps of so many, for so long? From three of today's most acclaimed thriller writers, SLICES OF NIGHT offers readers a sneak peek into the lives of three very different investigators, in three very different settings, as they hunt for a killer who's able to disappear into the night. Erica Spindler, Alex Kava and J.T. Ellison bring you face to face with their own unique brands of evil.
Author: Sunzi, active 6th century B.C., author. Minford, John, translator, editor, writer of introduction.
Published: 2009 2002
Call Number: 355.02 SUN-TZU
Format: Books
Summary: "For more than two thousand years, Sun-tzu's "The Art of War" has provided leaders with essential advice on battlefield tactics, managing troops and terrain, and employing cunning and deception. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone for the Western struggle for survival and success, whether in battle, in business, or in relationships"--Back cover.
Author: Chevalier, Tracy.
Published: 2003 1997
Call Number: F CHEVALIE
Format: Books
Author: Norman, G., author.
Published: 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
Call Number: 685.3104
Format: Electronic Resources
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