Author: Okamoto, Toni, author. Greger, Michael, writer of foreword.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.5636
Format: Books
Summary: "In Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy, Toni shares creative ways to cut down on active kitchen time without having to invest in a ton of expensive equipment or resort to pricey premade foods"-- "As the saying goes, time is money-- and this book will help you save both. Okamoto shares the affordable, plant-based meals that have helped her overcome a generational history of lifestyle-related illnesses, and find a path toward healthy eating. She shares creative ways to cut down on active kitchen time, and offers plenty of adaptations for your pressure cooker and air fryer."--
Author: Gooseberry Patch (Firm), author, creator. Gooseberry Patch (Firm)
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.588
Format: Books
Summary: "Back by popular demand and updated with 22 mouth-watering photos! For each cooking method, you'll find super-easy recipes and hearty one-pot meals. You'll find lots of easy cooking tips too, plus simple ideas for making mealtime memorable and fun. We predict that this will become your new go-to cookbook for satisfying quick & easy family meals. So relax...dinner's almost ready!"--
Author: Romero, R. M. (Rachael Maria), 1987- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: Y ROMERO
Format: Books
Summary: Swan maiden Hilde sacrifices her magical wings to seek freedom in the human world, but when her pact with an upstart baron takes her to the court of Ludwig II, she struggles to fit in, and only Jewish artist Franz, who has the power to paint souls, can help her escape her newfound prison. Bavaria. 1880. Hilde was dreamed into existence by the god Odin, and along with her five sisters, granted cloaks that transform them into swans. Hilde gift connects her to the souls of dying creatures and forces her to shepherd them into the afterlife-- the "Other Wood." While guiding the soul of a hawk to the Other Wood, Hilde meets Baron Maximilian von Richter, whose father was once a favorite of the king and left him no inheritance. Intrigued by Richter's longing for a greater life, she offers to manifest his dreams of riches if he will take her to the human world, where she will never have to guide souls again. But at the court of King Ludwig II in Munich, Hilde struggles to fit in. When non-binary Jewish artist Franz Mendelson renders her with swan wings. When Hilde's swan cloak goes missing, only Franz's ability to paint souls can help her. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Dickie, Gloria, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 599.78
Format: Books
Summary: " A global exploration of the eight remaining species of bears--and the dangers they face. Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled bear and the sloth bear, are far less known"-- "In Eight Bears, journalist Gloria Dickie embarks on a globe-trotting journey to explore each bear's story, whisking readers from the cloud forests of the Andes to the ice floes of the Arctic; from the jungles of India to the backwoods of the Rocky Mountain West. She meets with key figures on the frontlines of modern conservation efforts--the head of a rescue center for sun and moon bears freed from bile farms, a biologist known as Papa Panda, who has led China's panda-breeding efforts for almost four decades, a conservationist retraining a military radar system to detect and track polar bears near towns--to reveal the unparalleled challenges bears face as they contend with a rapidly changing climate and encroaching human populations. Weaving together ecology, history, mythology, and a captivating account of her travels and observations, Dickie offers a closer look at our volatile relationship with these magnificent mammals. Engrossing and deeply reported, Eight Bears delivers a clear warning for what we risk losing if we don't learn to live alongside the animals that have shaped our cultures, geographies, and stories"--
Author: Hiebert, Miriam E., author. Koeth, Timothy W., writer of foreword. Chicago Review Press, publisher.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 355.8251
Format: Books
Summary: Part treasure hunt, part historical narrative, The Uranium Club winds its way through the back doors of World War II and Manhattan Project histories to recount the contributions of the men and women at the forefront of the race for nuclear power. From Werner Heisenberg and Germany's nuclear program to the Curies, the first family of nuclear physics, to the Allied Alsos Mission's infiltration of Germany to capture Nazi science to the renegade geologists of Murray Hill scouring the globe for uranium, the cubes are lodestars that illuminate a little-known--and hugely consequential--chapter of history.
Author: Palmer, Sharon, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.5638
Format: Books
Summary: "An inspiring, 100% plant-based cookbook to help manage diabetes, prevent complications, and promote optimal health with easy vegan recipes, advice on meal planning, cooking tips, shopping lists, and more! Celebrated vegan nutritionist Sharon Palmer, aka The Plant-Powered Dietitian, presents 100 plant-based diet recipes for evidence-based diabetes management."--Amazon.com.
Author: Okochi, Sawako, 1976- author. Israel, Aaron, 1982- author. Sugiura, Yuki, photographer.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.5952
Format: Books
Summary: "Discover comforting homestyle Japanese American cuisine with 100 unique, simple, and tasty recipes from the owners of the innovative Brooklyn restaurant Shalom Japan"--
Author: Rawlins, Vicki, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 745.92
Format: Books
Summary: "The Power of Flowers showcases the art of Vicki Rawlins and demonstrates how she uses foliage from the natural world to build collages of portraits, scenes, and animals"-- "Creating stunning yet fleeting works of art, artist Vicki Rawlins of Sister Golden defies the notion that art should be permanent. Using only the natural world and its gifts as her medium, Vicki forages for her materials and arranges them into stunning works of art. Equipped with just scissors and tweezers, and using gravity as her glue, she creates magical scenes and detailed portraits out of twigs, leaves, and flowers. After documenting her finished pieces with a photo, she gifts her materials back to Mother Nature, or repurposes them in her next creation." -- back cover.
Author: Toy, Chris, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 641.5951
Format: Books
Summary: "A well-seasoned wok can do it all, whether you want to fry, boil, poach, steam, smoke, roast, or braise a delicious Chinese meal. The Complete Wok Cookbook is filled with 125 flavorful recipes that make the most out of your wok, from authentic Chinese home cooking to classic takeout favorites."--Amazon.com.
Author: Kasahara, Masahiro, author. Hara, Hidetoshi, photographer.
Published: 2022 2015
Call Number: 641.822
Format: Books
Summary: "Discover a new world of quick and delicious noodle and pasta dishes: Simmer up some soba, Slurp a bowl of ramen. Or prepare a plate of pasta with a twist. Japanese Noodle King Masahiro Kasahara presents his personal favorites - a curated collection of recipes from the kitchens of his wildly popular Tokyo noodle shops. With stocks, sauces and appetizers as well as snacks and sides, 'The Ultimate Japanese Noodles Cookbook' offers a new take on a classic comfort food."--back cover.
Author: Blume, Kolbie, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 751.4224
Format: Books
Summary: "From ocean sunsets and enchanting woodland lakes to snow-speckled rivers and quiet villages reflected in a serene sea, this outstanding collection of paintings from Kolbie Blume teaches painters of all skill levels to master a range of brilliant waterscapes. Projects like Mountain of a Wave, Through the Fjord, Village by the Sea, Secret Falls and more build your confidence in painting water in all its wild and varied states. The chapters progress in difficulty, with skills building upon each other, helping you to develop and strengthen your abilities as you paint your way through the book. Providing you with all the tips and tricks you need to master the art of painting waterscapes, Kolbie's approachable step-by-step instructions and helpful hints will guide you from burgeoning beginner to pro painter" --
Author: Toy, Chris, author. Weitala, Elysa, photographer (expression)
Published: 2021
Call Number: 641.822
Format: Books
Summary: The easy step-by-step guide to making savory, satisfying ramen at home. Ramen is the ultimate comfort food, whether it's a simple bowl of noodles and broth or a hearty meal with eggs, meat, and fresh veggies. Find out how easy it can be to make this iconic dish at home with Ramen Made Simple. With step-by-step instructions, infographics, and easy to follow illustrations, you can upgrade from a pack of instant noodles to a swoon-worthy soup from scratch. Get started right away with simplified guidelines that take you through building each element of a perfectly balanced bowl. Every recipe adds a variation to help you make near-endless options, and many include tips and tricks like store-bought hacks, pressure cooker time-savers, and more.**The "Ramencyclopedia" --Learn the essential formula for building a bowl of ramen, and discover the tools and pantry staples to make preparation easy.**15 Core recipes--Follow along to make the four building blocks of ramen-broth, tare, noodles, and toppings-so you can mix and match to create dozens of variations.**Flavorful final dishes--Learn to make iconic miso, shoyu, tonkotsu, and shio ramens, plus less common types like Yamagata cold ramen and lemon ramen.**Create your own perfect bowl of ramen in the comfort of your home with Ramen Made Simple.
Author: Glover, Nicole, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F GLOVER
Format: Books
Summary: "Hetty Rhodes and her husband, Benjy, were Conductors on the Underground Railroad, ferrying dozens of slaves to freedom with daring, cunning, and magic that draws its power from the constellations. With the war over, those skills find new purpose as they solve mysteries and murders that white authorities would otherwise ignore. In the heart of Philadelphia's Seventh Ward, everyone knows that when there's a strange death or magical curses causing trouble, Hetty and Benjy are the only ones that can solve the case. But when an old friend is murdered, their investigation stirs up a wasp nest of intrigue, lies, and long-buried secrets - and a mystery unlike anything they handled before. With a clever, cold-blooded killer on the prowl testing their magic and placing their lives at risk, Hetty and Benjy will discover how little they really know about their neighbors...and themselves."--Publisher.
Author: Sartore, Joel, author. Perry, Heather, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 770
Format: Books
Summary: For digital camera and smartphone users, this easy how-to guide, written by an experienced National Geographic photographer, imparts the essentials of taking great pictures. Sartore shares inside knowledge on how to look at the world through the lens of a camera-- and create stunning, sharp and memorable pictures. From the basics of lenses and lighting to the intricacies of portraits and action shots, he shows how to move your photography to the next level-- and have fun doing so. -- adapted from back cover
Author: Anson, Jay, 1921-1980, author.
Published: 2019 1977
Call Number: 133.42
Format: Books
Summary: In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into their new home on suburban Long Island. George and Kathleen Lutz knew that, one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo had murdered his parents, brothers, and sisters in the house, but the property--complete with boathouse and swimming pool--and the price had been too good to pass up. Twenty-eight days later, the entire Lutz family fled in terror. This is the spellbinding, shocking true story that gripped the nation about an American dream that turned into a nightmare beyond imagining.
Author: Maloney, Julie, author.
Published: 2018
Call Number: F MALONEY
Format: Books
Summary: "When eight-year-old Vinni Stewart disappears from a Jersey shore town, Maddy, her distraught single mother, begins a desperate search for her daughter. Maddy's five-year journey leads her to a bakery in Brooklyn, where she stumbles upon something terrifying. Ultimately, her artist neighbor Evelyn reconnects Maddy to her passion for painting and guides her to a life transformed through art. Detective John D'Orfini sees more than a kidnapping in the plot-thickening twists of chance surrounding Vinni's disappearance, but his warnings to stay away from the investigation do not deter Maddy, even when her search puts her in danger. When the Russian Mafia warns her to stop sniffing into their business, Maddy must make a choice whether to save one child even if it might jeopardize saving her own"--Amazon.
Author: Regan, Timothy E., author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: NJC 974.9
Format: Books
Summary: Explore over 18 beloved ghost towns in New Jersey through over 200 black and white and color photographs, historic vignettes, and touring information. These are some of the oldest and best-preserved ghost towns in America, from the Revolutionary Ironworks of Long Pond to the forgotten village of Chestnut Neck. Stop by Walpack Center, the loneliest and most remote town nestled in the corner of Northwest New Jersey. Visit Allaire Village, a wonderful excursion for the family with living history and live-steam train rides. See Whitesbog, a still-active Cranberry operation with a great general store. Discover the past and what led to the rise, fall, and preservation of these historic places. Packed with historic photographs, maps, and well-researched text, this is a tour you will want to take time and time again. Towns include Atsion, Batsto, Pleasant Mills, Feltville, Smithville, Double Trouble, Waterloo, Sandy Hook, Phalanx, Greenwich Landing, and more. --back cover.
Author: Johnson, Kij, author. Ngai, Victo, illustrator.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F JOHNSON
Format: Books
Summary: Kij Johnson's haunting novella The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe is both a commentary on a classic H.P. Lovecraft tale and a profound reflection on a woman's life. Vellitt's quest to find a former student who may be the only person who can save her community takes her through a world governed by a seemingly arbitrary dream logic in which she occasionally glimpses an underlying but mysterious order, a world ruled by capricious gods and populated by the creatures of dreams and nightmares. Those familiar with Lovecraft's work will travel through a fantasy landscape infused with Lovecraft-ian images viewed from another perspective, but even readers unfamiliar with his work will be enthralled by Vellitt's quest. A remarkable accomplishment that repays rereading.
Author: Walmsley, Ann, author.
Published: 2016 2015
Call Number: B WALMSLEY
Format: Books
Summary: A heart-warming story about the redemptive qualities of reading. After Ann Walmsley was mugged near her house in Hampstead, she found she was unable to walk alone down the street and it shook her belief in the fundamental goodness of people. In Canada a few years later, when her friend Carol asked her to participate in a bold new venture in a men's medium security prison, Ann had to weigh her curiosity and desire to be of service with her anxiety and fear. But she signed up and for eighteen months went to a remote building a few hours outside of Toronto, meeting a group of heavily tattooed book club members without the presence of guards or security cameras. There was no wine and cheese, plush furnishings, or superficial chat about jobs or recent vacations. But a book club on the inside proved to be a place to share ideas, learn about each other, and regain humanity. For the men, the books were rare prized possessions, and the meetings were an oasis of safety and a respite from isolation in an otherwise hostile environment. Having been judged themselves, they were quick to make judgments about the books they read. As they discussed the obstacles the characters faced, they revealed glimpses of their own struggles that were devastating and comic. From The Grapes of Wrath to The Cellist of Sarajevo, and Outliers to Infidel, the book discussions became a springboard for frank conversations about loss, anger, redemption, heroism and loneliness.
Author: Judd, Bettina, author.
Published: 2014
Call Number: 811.6
Format: Books
Summary: "Poetry. African American Studies. Women's Studies. "Bettina Judd's phenomenal debut poetry collection [Patient] is about recovery in many senses: recovery of the subjectivity of several historical figures, through the recovery, reconstitution, and telling of their stories--among them Anarcha Westcott, Betsey Harris, Lucy Zimmerman, Joice Heth, Saartjie Baartman, and Henrietta Lacks, who were infamously 'patients' or subjects of inspection and 'plunder' by, among others, J. Marion Sims, the controversial gynecologist, and P.T. Barnum, showman and circus founder. Sims (and the speculum) and Barnum are the featured antagonists in many of these flawlessly empathetic poems, but an unnamed speaker who adds a contemporary voice to the lyric chorus implicates those in charge of her care during a present-day hospital stay at Johns Hopkins--suggesting the linkage of modern medical treatment to the traumas vulnerable Black women, enslaved and not, suffered at the hands of unethical scientists and physicians in earlier eras. In the collection's opening poem, the speaker reckons, '...verdicts come in a bloodline' and she determines 'to recover' from 'an ordeal with medicine' by 'learn[ing] why ghosts come to me.' She ends her testimony by asking, 'Why am I patient?' (Read that line in however many nuanced ways you want.) In this profoundly layered witnessing, the subject might be 'in the dark ghetto of my body,' or 'an idea of metaphors that live where bodies cannot.' Yet even as Judd vividly evokes the precise brutalities visited upon the Black female body and psyche--letting us see and hear women who 'quieted / broke into many pieces'--these poems also speak of 'shedding something,' 'another kind of sloughing.' Ultimately, Patient enacts a healing and move toward wholeness, recovery of, as one speaker puts it, 'spirit [that] flees the body and / its treacherous / tearing.'"--Sharan Strange." --Amazon.com.
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