Author: Marr, Bernard. Published: 2012 Call Number: 658.4 Format: Books Summary: "By identifying and describing the most powerful financial and non-financial KPIs, this book will make life easier for you by defining them, explaining how and when they should be used and providing a rich library of KPIs that have been proven to significantly improve performance. The book presents case examples to illustrate the selection and use of the KPIs and provides tools such as KPI selection templates and Key Performance Questions to help you apply the most appropriate KPIs effectively in your business."--Publisher's description
Author: Andrews, V. C. (Virginia C.), author. Published: 2010 1989 Call Number: F ANDREWS Format: Books Summary: Before terror flowered in the attic there was a young girl. An innocent, hopeful girl...When young Olivia arrives at Foxworth Hall, she thinks her marriage to handsome Malcolm will bring the joy she has longed for. But in the gloomy mansion filled with festering desires and forbidden passions, a stain of jealous obsession begins to spread--an evil that will threaten her children, two charming boys and one very special, beautiful girl. For within the halls of this cursed house a shocking secret lives. A secret that will taint the Foxworth family for generations to come...
Author: Andrews, V. C. (Virginia C.), author. Andrews, V. C. (Virginia C.). Petals on the wind. Published: 2009 1979 Call Number: F ANDREWS Format: Books Summary: Contains "Flowers in the Attic" in which four children are locked in the attic of their grandmother's home after the death of their father, and "Petals on the Wind" in which Cathy discovers that she has the power to revenge those childhood years locked in an attic with her brothers and sister.
Author: Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973 author. Published: 1986 1965 Call Number: CL F TOLKIEN Format: Books Summary: The standard hardcover edition of the second volume of The Lord of the Rings includes a large format fold-out map. Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin -- alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.
Author: White, Andrew Joseph, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: Y WHITE Format: Books Summary: Set in an alternate Victorian England where mediums control the dead, sixteen-year-old autistic transgender boy Silas must expose a power-hungry secret society while confined to a cruel finishing school designed to turn him into the perfect wife.
Author: Coastal Kitchen, issuing body. Published: 2023 Call Number: 641.6382 ENCYCLOP Format: Books Summary: Craving something spicy or sweet? With 500 chili sauces, citrus-y marinades, smoky rubs, and more, you can find something for every appetite. These versatile recipes are perfect for meats, vegetables, and seafood alike. Build your own signature seasonings or mix and match flavor profiles to create mouthwatering dishes.--
Author: Ryland Peters & Small, publisher. Published: 2023 Call Number: 641.5884 SLOW Format: Books Summary: Slow cookers are the answer to all your kitchen problems-save money, time and energy with over 65 delicious recipes for affordable family food. The Slow Cooker Cookbook has over 65 recipes to suit all your family's needs. From hearty soups, such as Italian Pasta and Bean Soup; light bites, such as Spinach and Ricotta Timbales; succulent meat dishes, such as Vietnamese Beef and Chicken and Lentil Curry; not forgetting irresistible vegetarian dishes, such as Winter Vegetable Tagine and Smoky Bean Hotpot. Slow cookers can be used day or night, and you don't even have to stay in to keep an eye on the pot while you produce deliciously flavorful food for all the family.
Author: Lindgren, Shelley, author. Leahy, Kate, author. Hennequin, Valentin, photographer. Published: 2023 Call Number: 641.22 LINDGREN Format: Books Summary: "An introduction to the wines of Italy by region and grape, focusing on how the history of the country shaped Italian wines today and how modern winemakers are looking to the past to revive the industry. Italian Wine explores each of Italy's 20 regions and details the history, land, grape varietals, food pairings, and suggested producers for each region"-- Journey through all twenty regions of Italy to discover the grapes, terrain, and historical techniques that have influenced modern Italian wine-making in this accessible and stunning guide to Italian wines. From award-winning sommelier Shelley Lindgren, who has long been recognized (and now knighted!) for her promotion of lesser-known Italian wines, and acclaimed cookbook author Kate Leahy comes a user-friendly and charming guide to Italian wines two decades in the making. The dynamic storytelling duo takes you through a beautifully photographed and delightfully comprehensive journey to understand what Italian wine looks like today: the makers shaping the industry, the innovative ways farmers are adapting to climate change, and the history that paved the path for this current movement. Travel vicariously through all twenty regions with Leahy and Lindgren and expand your palate beyond Chianti, Pinot Grigio, and Lambrusco. Immerse yourself in the untold stories of how ancient wine-making techniques, the shifts of power and the movement of families, and the terrain and climate have influenced modern Italian wine-making. The curiosity and passion Lindgren and Leahy have is infectious and inviting, and you'll leave with a buzz and a richer understanding of the country's wines.
Author: Tschiesche, Jenny, author. Whitaker, Kate, photographer. Published: 2023 Call Number: 641.77 TSCHIESC Format: Books Summary: 101 delicious, time-saving and economical recipes from your air fryer for all the family to enjoy. Following Jenny Tschieshe's Sunday Times bestselling Air-Fryer Cookbook, this new book offers nutritious and budget-friendly recipes. Each recipe aims to reduce the amount of energy used to cook food by using the air fryer instead of the oven. Using an air fryer cost from a third to half less than using an electric oven, so the savings could make a big dent in your bills if you swap to this nifty gadget. The popularity of air fryers looks set to last, and why not with its amazing list of benefits not just to the household budget, but for the time-poor cook too. Using an air fryer drastically cuts down on cooking times, making these recipes fantastic for anyone cooking in a hurry too. The recipes in this invaluable book cater for a wide range of tastes and needs, exploring ideas for using cans, jars, and cartons, cooking from frozen, using up leftovers, using cheaper cuts of meat, grains and legumes, vegetable-based dishes, and much more. Jenny Tschieshe's first book taught us that an air fryer doesn't just have to be for beige food, but can be used for all manner of cooking from roast chicken to perfect sweet bakes. Now it's time to take things a step further by focusing on making the most of your air fryer in terms of flavor as well as keeping your energy and food costs as low as possible.
Author: Strasdin, Kate, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 381.0094 Format: Books Summary: Through the discovery of one Victorian woman's textile scrapbook, a fashion historian and museum curator unravels the secrets within its pages and the lives of the people within, charting, piece by piece, the whole of human experience in the most intimate of mediums: the clothes people wear.
Author: Sarah, Rachel, author. Published: 2023 Call Number: 333.72 Format: Books Summary: "These 15 contemporary climate champions are on the frontlines of science to create a sustainable future on Earth. They are climate scientists, journalists, professors, academics, researchers, and policy makers from around the world who draft policies with real-life solutions, run science labs to find new solutions to old problems, and lead organizations at the forefront of change. These women do not shy away from showing how racial and social injustices lie at the root of so many climate-related issues. Their stories are accessible and energetic, with spotlights on the triumphs and struggles of women who are working to protect the planet. As young readers learn how these champions are rising up around the world, they will learn how to be part of the solution"--
