Author: Connelly, Michael, 1956- author. Published: 2025 Call Number: LP F CONNELLY Format: Large print Summary: "Los Angeles County Sheriff's Detective Stilwell has been 'exiled' to a low-key post policing rustic Catalina Island, after department politics drove him off a homicide desk on the mainland. But while following up the usual drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts that come with his new territory, Detective Stilwell gets a report of a body found weighed down at the bottom of the harbor--a Jane Doe identifiable at first only by a streak of purple dye in her hair. At the same time, a report of poaching on a protected reserve turns into a case fraught with violence and danger as Stilwell digs into the shady past of an island bigwig. Crossing all lines of protocol and jurisdiction, Stilwell doggedly works both cases. Though hampered by an old beef with an ex-colleague determined to thwart him at every turn, he is convinced he is the only one who can bring justice to the woman known as 'Nightshade.' Soon, his investigation uncovers closely guarded secrets and a dark heart to the serene island that was meant to be his escape from the evils of the big city." -- Provided by publisher.
Author: Purdum, Todd S., author. Published: 2025 Call Number: B ARNAZ Format: Books Summary: "An illuminating biography of Desi Arnaz, the visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball's beloved husband on I Love Lucy, leaving a remarkable legacy that continues to influence American culture today. Desi Arnaz is a name that resonates with fans of classic television, but few understand the depth of his contributions to the entertainment industry. In Desi Arnaz, Todd S. Purdum offers a captivating biography that dives into the groundbreaking Latino artist and businessman known to millions as Ricky Ricardo from I Love Lucy. Beyond his iconic role, Arnaz was a pioneering entrepreneur who fundamentally transformed the television landscape. His journey from Cuban aristocracy to world-class entertainer is remarkable. After losing everything during the 1933 Cuban revolution, Arnaz reinvented himself in pre-World War II Miami, tapping into the rising demand for Latin music. By twenty, he had formed his own band and sparked the conga dance craze in America. Behind the scenes, he revolutionized television production by filming I Love Lucy before a live studio audience with synchronized cameras, a model that remains a sitcom gold standard today. Despite being underestimated due to his accent and origins, Arnaz's legacy is monumental. Purdum's biography, enriched with unpublished materials and interviews, reveals the man behind the legend and highlights his enduring contributions to pop culture and television." --
Author: Hine, Chris, author. Published: 2025 Call Number: B EDWARDS Format: Books Summary: "The first in-depth look at the Minnesota Timberwolves rising star, from his backstory to his mindset, and the relationships that fueled his drive to greatness. From his jaw-dropping dunks to his charismatic personality, Anthony Edwards draws comparisons to the greatest shooting guards of all time like Kobe and Jordan. A portrait in the education of a budding NBA superstar, Ant chronicles Edward's meteoric rise. The number-one pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, a two-time All-Star, Edwards has, in just a few seasons, become a household name and the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves. And he's only twenty-three years old. With locker room access, original interviews, and fresh reporting by Chris Hine, the Minnesota Star Tribune's beat writer covering the Wolves, Ant delves into Edwards' early life in Atlanta, the challenges and family tragedy he overcame, and the relentless determination that has propelled him to stardom." --
Author: Kriegel, Mark author. Published: 2025 Call Number: B TYSON Format: Books Summary: "From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author whose coverage of Mike Tyson and his inner circle dates back to the 1980s, a magnificent noir epic about fame, race, greed, criminality, trauma, and the creation of the most feared and mesmerizing fighter in boxing history. On an evening that defined the Greed is Good 1980s, Donald Trump hosted a raft of celebrities and high rollers in a carnival town on the Jersey Shore to bask in the glow created by a 21-year-old heavyweight champion. Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks that night, and in 91 frenzied seconds earned more than the annual payrolls of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics combined. It had been just eight years since Tyson, a feral child from a dystopian Brooklyn neighborhood was delivered to boxing's forgotten wizard, Cus D'Amato, living a self-imposed exile in upstate New York. Together, Cus and the Kid were an irresistible story of mutual redemption-darlings to the novelists, screenwriters and newspapermen long charmed by D'Amato, and perfect for the nascent industry of cable television. Long before anyone heard of Tony Soprano, Mike Tyson was HBO's leading man. It was the greatest sales job in the sport's history, and the most lucrative. But the business of Tyson concealed truths that were darker and more nuanced than the script would allow. The intervening decades have seen Tyson villainized, lionized, and fetishized-but never, until now, fully humanized. Mark Kriegel, an acclaimed biographer regarded as "the finest boxing writer in America," was a young cityside reporter at the New York Daily News when first swept up in the Tyson media hurricane, but here measures his subject not by whom he knocked out, but by what he survived. Though Tyson was billed as a modern-day Jack Dempsey, the truth was closer to Sonny Liston. Tyson was Black, feared, and born to die young. What made Liston a pariah, though, would make Tyson-in a way his own handlers could never understand-a touchstone for a generation raised on a soundtrack of hip hop and gunfire. What Peter Guralnick did for Elvis in Train to Memphis and James Kaplan for Sinatra in Frank, Kriegel does for Tyson. It's not just the mesmerizing ascent that he captures, but Tyson's place in the American psyche"-- Provided by publisher.
Author: Avstreih, Melissa, author. Published: 2025 Call Number: 594.1477 Format: Books Summary: "Identify and learn about the shells you find on the beaches of the Jersey shore. Inside you'll find: color photographs of real shells, a user guide to help make identification simple, fun facts about the shells and the animals that lived in them, and a section on nonshell treasures from the sea. This handy guide is perfect for tucking into your beach bag as you head out for a day on the sand!" --Back cover
Author: Golden, Marita, author. Alexander, Kwame, writer of foreword. Published: 2025 Call Number: 808.898 Format: Books Summary: "How Black Stories Shaped My Own. Award-winning author Marita Golden explores her writing career and how the igniting power of storytelling is still inspiring generations of Black authors today. A lifetime of stories to tell. Growing up, Marita would listen to bedtime stories of Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, and many other champions of Black history. Now a champion herself in the literary world, she shares her story in a motivational autobiography you will never forget. How to Become a Black Writer details Marita Golden's life, career, and the most cherished memories she made along the way. From nurturing her passions during the civil rights movement to celebrating her 40th writing anniversary in D.C., Marita shows that every dreamer can inspire others with their story. A love letter to Black authors and readers. How to Become a Black Writer is not only just Marita's story, but can also be the start of yours. Inside, you'll find lessons and instructions based on her experiences during the renaissance of Black literature to help you cultivate your voice. Featuring timeless knowledge that helped not only Marita, but bestselling storytellers like Nzotake Shange and Toni Morrison, you, too can make a big change in the book publishing world. Discover meaningful events and the people behind them that helped Marita Golden to become the leading icon she is today, such as: How she was mentored under feminist poet Audre Lorde. Life as a groundbreaking journalist at Essence Magazine. Co-founding and leading the Hurston-Wright Foundation to help publish Black stories"--
Author: Armstrong, Kelley, author. Published: 2025 Call Number: F ARMSTRON Format: Books Summary: "After slipping 150 years into the past, modern-day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson has embraced her new life in Victorian Scotland as housemaid Catriona Mitchel. Although it isn't what she expected, she's developed real, meaningful relationships with the people around her and has come to love her role as assistant to undertaker Dr. Duncan Gray and Detective Hugh McCreadie. Mallory, Gray, and McCreadie are on their way to the Scottish Highlands for McCreadie's younger sister's wedding. The McCreadies and the groom's family, the Cranstons, have a complicated history which has made the weekend quite uncomfortable. But the Cranston estate is beautiful so Gray and Mallory decide to escape the stifling company and set off to explore the castle and surrounding wilderness. They discover that the groom, Archie Cranston, a slightly pompous and prickly man, has set up deadly traps in the woods for the endangered Scottish wildcats, and they soon come across a cat who's been caught and severely injured. Oddly, Mallory notices the cat's injuries don't match up with the intricacies of the trap. These strange irregularities, combined with the secretive and erratic behavior of the groom, put Mallory and Duncan on edge. And then when one of the guests is murdered, they must work fast to uncover the murderer before another life is lost"--
Author: Simmons, Shannon Lee, author. Published: 2025 Call Number: Y 332.024 SIMMONS Format: Books Summary: This teen financial guide emphasizes five essential money skills -- tracking, saving, spending, enjoying, and growing money -- to prepare readers for future financial challenges. Simmons presents complex financial topics, such as inflation, credit, interest, and cryptocurrency, in an accessible manner through conversations, guides, tables, and definitions. By focusing on these skills, "Making Bank" aims to reshape young readers' relationships with money, equipping them to navigate both current and future financial landscapes. "The definitive young readers' guide to tracking, saving, spending, enjoying and growing money. "No one knows what money will be like when you grow up. But here's the thing: life costs money. That has always been true and will still be true when you're grown up. Whether you're using babysitting money to buy takeout coffee with your pals today or trading digital tokens to buy an electric hovercar in twenty years, the same skills you must use to afford your Starbucks this week will be used tomorrow and every day after. Learn and practise just five skills around money today and you'll be ready to take on the world, no matter how much things change in five years or fifty years. You got this." Told through a series of conversations, helpful guides, easy tables and definitions, Making Bank invites young readers to discuss a subject that is easy to avoid: money. With her signature charm, Shannon Lee Simmons transforms the thornier aspects of finance into easy-to-understand concepts. Whether it's figuring out how to save for a senior-year trip, wondering what the heck inflation is or trying to wrap your mind around credit, interest and crypto, Shannon approaches every subject with expertise and empathy. By focusing on how to track, save, spend, enjoy and grow their money, Making Bank rebuilds young readers' relationship with it--one skill at a time."--
Author: Yellowhorn, Eldon, 1956- author. Lowinger, Kathy, author. Published: 2025 Call Number: 971.0049 Format: Books Summary: "A wide-ranging anthology that shines a light on untold Indigenous stories as chronicled by Indigenous creators, compiled by the acclaimed team behind Turtle Island and Sky Wolf's Call. For too long, stories and artistic expressions from Indigenous people have been written and recorded by others, not by the individuals who have experienced the events. In Ours to Tell, sixteen Indigenous creators relate traditions, accounts of historical events, and their own lived experiences. Novelists, poets, graphic artists, historians, craftspeople, and mapmakers chronicle stories on the struggles and triumphs lived by Indigenous people, and the impact these stories have had on their culture and history. Some of the profiles included are: Indigenous poet E. Pauline Johnson, acclaimed novelist Tommy Orange, brave warrior Standing Bear, poet and activist Rita Joe. With each profile accompanied by rich visuals, from archival photos to contemporary art, Ours to Tell brilliantly spotlights Indigenous life, past and present, through an Indigenous lens. Because each profile gives an historical and cultural context, what emerges is a history of Indigenous people."--
Author: Kubica, Mary, author. Published: 2025 2014 Call Number: PB KUBICA Format: Books Summary: Inner-city art teacher Mia Dennett is taken hostage by her one-night stand, Colin Thatcher, who, instead of delivering her to his employers, hides her in a cabin in rural Minnesota to keep her safe from harm. The daughter of a prominent Chicago judge and his socialite wife, inner-city art teacher Mia Dennett is taken hostage by her one-night stand, Colin Thatcher, who, instead of delivering her to his employers, hides her in a secluded cabin in rural Minnesota to keep her safe from harm.
Author: Pedersen, Marissa, author. Published: 2025 Call Number: 917.9704 WASHINGT Format: Books Summary: "Stunning coastline, seaside towns, and a breathtaking array of natural wonders: Experience the best of the Evergreen State with Moon Washington State. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries, whether you're checking out the national parks, visiting thescenic Columbia River Gorge, or road-tripping the whole state; Can't-miss experiences and unique activities: Watch the fishmongers at Pike Place Market, enjoy panoramic views from the iconic Space Needle, or visit the charming towns of the San Juan Islands. Sample world-class wines in Walla Walla, savor fresh seafood, and soak up the atmosphere in a cozy coffee shop; Outdoor adventures: Hike through wildflower meadows in Mt. Rainier National Park, stroll through the lush Hoh Rainforest, and go sea kayaking in Friday Harbor. Take a whale watching trip, marvel at the varied landscapes of the North Cascades Scenic Byway, or bike along the Spokane River; Expert insight from Washington local Marissa Pedersen on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around. Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout. Thorough background information on the culture, landscape, climate, and wildlife, plus handy recommendations for international visitors, families with kids, travelers of color, solo travelers, and more; Focused coverage of Seattle, the Olympic Peninsula, the San Juan Islands, the North Cascades, Mount Rainier and the South Cascades, the Columbia River Gorge, and Eastern Washington. With Moon's expert tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Washington"--
Author: Hioki, Jun, author. Toboso, Yana, 1984- creator. Allen, Jocelyne, 1974- translator. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y HIOKI Format: Books Summary: "When Yuya Kuroki is transported to the mysterious academy for the magically gifted, he must navigate a colorful cast of characters as he searches for a way home"--
Author: Bourdain, Anthony, author. Published: 2024 2001 Call Number: B TYPHOIDM Format: Books Summary: Recounts the story of Mary Mallon, an immigrant cook considered responsible for the 1904 outbreak of typhoid fever in Oyster Bay, Long Island, and describes her attempts to escape capture and institutionalization. "This is a tale of pursuit through the kitchens of New York City at the turn of the century. By the late nineteenth century, it seemed that New York City had put an end to the outbreaks of typhoid fever that had so frequently decimated the city's population. That is until 1904, when the disease broke out in a household in Oyster Bay, Long Island. Authorities suspected the family cook, Mary Mallon, of being a carrier. But before she could be tested, the woman, soon to be known as Typhoid Mary, had disappeared. Over the course of the next three years, Mary worked at several residences, spreading her pestilence as she went. In 1907, she was traced to a home on Park Avenue, and taken into custody..." --Amazon.com
Author: Hanson, Stephen E., 1963- author. Kopstein, Jeffrey, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 320.1 Format: Books Summary: "What if the state as we know it didn't exist? Our air would be poisonous, our votes uncounted, and our markets dysfunctional. Yet across the world, in countries as diverse as Hungary, Israel, the U.K., and the U.S., attacks on the modern state and its workforce are intensifying. They are morphing into power grabs by self-aggrandizing politicians who attempt to seize control of the state for themselves and their cronies. What replaces the modern state once it is fatally undermined is not the free market and the flowering of personal liberty. Instead, the death of government agencies organized under the rule of law inevitably leads to the only realistic alternative: the rule of men. In The Assault on the State, political scientists Stephen Hanson and Jeffrey Kopstein offer an impassioned plea to defend modern government against those who seek to destroy it. They dissect the attack on the machinery of government from its origins in post-Soviet Russia to the core powers of Western democracy. The dangers of state erosion imperil every aspect of our lives. Hanson and Kopstein outline a strategy that can reverse this destructive trend before humanity is plunged back into the pathological personalistic politics of premodern times." --
Author: Carpenter, Bradley, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: F CARPENTE Format: Books Summary: "Oakland, California, the 1980s. Drugs have become common everywhere. Drug dealers are not only intimidating and threatening residents, but committing violent acts against them when they speak out. Into this melee comes Officer Bobby Jackson, a former teacher who changes careers for better pay to support his family. But he has little idea what his new job will entail. Despite a rough start, Officer Jackson refuses to give up. He gets very creative in fighting the drug traffickers, using all the tools at his disposal, and then adding some new ones. He gains the respect of the local citizens by becoming a member of the community, playing basketball in their park, and winning the trust of a local minister who helps him organize a neighborhood watch so they can catch the most hardened criminals. He even goes undercover as a buyer to trick the drug dealers..." --Front jacket flap
Author: Russo, Kristin, author. Teixeira, Ravi, author, artist. Published: 2024 Call Number: 306.766 Format: Books Summary: "Whether you're queer, trans, questioning, or anything in between, coming out to the folks in your life can be nerve-racking and stressful. Luckily, writer Kristin Russo (This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids) and cartoonist Ravi Teixeira are here to guide you through the process, no matter where in your journey you are. From finding supportive resources, navigating awkward conversations, and embracing queer joy and community, this guide explores the twists and turns of coming out as every shade of LGBTQIA+, helping you walk the path of sharing the truest you"--
Author: Sethi, Ramit, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 332.024 Format: Books Summary: "From personal finance juggernaut Ramit Sethi, here is the definitive book about a defining challenge for millions of people: navigating the tricky waters of money in a serious relationship. Drawing on Ramit's deep experience working with thousands of couples, this book will help readers go from financial frustration to joy and possibility as they finally discover a way to connect over money. Ramit's 10-step program addresses the common money issues in relationships: how to stop fighting over money; how to get both partners to participate in the finances; how to handle the situation when one partner is a saver and the other a spender; and how to take control of too much debt. There are no boring budgets or restrictive plans in this book. Readers begin by identifying their "Rich Life"--a vision of the kind of amazing life you want to live with your partner--including word-for-word scripts to have these conversations together. They are then gently guided to analyze their own spending and understand their money psychology: why they see money differently than their partner, how their childhood affects their view of money, and how to eliminate the day-to-day money fights. Packed with juicy, enlightening real-world stories, answers to the most common questions (how much to invest, how to teach children about money, whether to sign a prenup), and step-by-step scripts for navigating tricky conversations, Money for Couples helps readers become competent both as financial managers and as kind, caring, and open communicators with their partners. Your relationship is too important for guilt, resentment, or fighting over $20 purchases. This book will show you how to use your money to live a more adventurous, spontaneous, and generous life--together"--
Author: Kinderlehrer, Daniel A., author. Burrascano, Joseph, author of foreword. Published: 2023 Call Number: 616.9246 Format: Books Summary: "By far the most thorough work available on Lyme Disease Complex, this book provides patients with information that will guide them on their healing journeys, as well as supplying doctors with instruction on appropriate diagnosis and treatment approaches" -- Lyme Disease is a major problem. While the CDC reported 427,000 new cases in 2017 based on surveillance criteria, actual numbers based on clinical diagnosis put that number at well over one million. It is now well accepted that 10 to 20 percent of these cases go on to become a chronic illness, and these numbers don't even include those people who became chronically ill without ever witnessing a tick attachment or a bull's-eye rash. In other words, hundreds of thousands of people develop a chronic illness every year with Lyme disease. This is why Dr. Kinderlehrer's book is so critical and timely and has the potential to help millions who are victims of this epidemic. His integrative approach offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive plan available for treating and beating this disease. It discusses brand new treatments such as disulfiram, which is being hailed as a major breakthrough, as well as the use of cannabis to treat pain, anxiety, and inflammation among other developments in the field. With the staggering growth we are seeing in numbers of people afflicted, this book becomes more important every day.
Author: Canfield, Jack, 1944- compiler. Hansen, Mark Victor, compiler. Kirberger, Kimberly, 1953- compiler. Newmark, Amy, compiler. Published: 2021 Call Number: 158.128 Format: Books Summary: "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul 25th Anniversary Edition has been refreshed and updated with additional, new stories to help today's teens be the happiest, best versions of themselves. The book provides inspiration and advice to help teens grow up and be their best"--
Author: Rotman, Isabella, author, illustrator, letterer. Howard, Luke B., colorist. Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group, LLC, publisher. Published: 2020 Call Number: 176.4 Format: Books Summary: A quick, easy and important educational illustrated guide to giving and receiving consent in sex, relationships, and other physical contact. Includes tips on what affirmative consent looks like, advocating for what you want, and setting boundaries that honor your comfort and safety. The result is a positive resource illustrating how easy it really is to respect each other's bodies and desires. Includes a set of interrelated stories in comics strip form and educational nonfiction in comics on sexual consent.
