Author: Willingham, Emily Jane, 1968- author. Published: 2020 Call Number: 591.46 Format: Books Summary: A wry look at what the astonishing world of animal penises can tell us about how we use our own. The fallacy sold to many of us is that the penis signals dominance and power. But this wry and penetrating book reveals that in fact nature did not shape the penis--or the human attached to it--to have the upper...hand. Phallacy looks closely at some of nature's more remarkable examples of penises and the many lessons to learn from them. In tracing how we ended up positioning our nondescript penis as a pulsing, awe-inspiring shaft of all masculinity and human dominance, Phallacy also shows what can we do to put that penis back where it belongs. Emphasizing our human capacities for impulse control, Phallacy ultimately challenges the toxic message that the penis makes the man and the man can't control himself. With instructive illustrations of unusual genitalia and tales of animal mating rituals that will make you particularly happy you are not a bedbug, Phallacy shows where humans fit on the continuum from fun to fatal phalli and why the human penis is an implement for intimacy, not intimidation.
Author: Walters, Daniel N., author. Published: 2020 Call Number: B WALTERS Format: Books Summary: The trauma of being abandoned by their mother sets the stage for three children who met their father for the first time when they traveled to Atlantic City, New Jersey from Baltimore, Maryland. Their mother walked out of their lives after the train ride from Baltimore, and A Dickens of A Life recounts the journey of the three children who were left behind. Riding on a train from Baltimore to Atlantic City, New Jersey, a young boy holds an orange cellophane peanut butter cracker wrapper to the light, foreshadowing a change in his future and that of his companions, an older sister and a younger brother. What lies ahead is a challenging journey for the three children whose mother, traveling with them, abandons them at the end of the train ride. A non-fiction biographical memoir, A Dickens of A Life, is a true story highlighting the impact of abandonment and the influence of education and the foster care system. It is an amazing story of survival and personal accomplishment involving the children being separated, at times, as they faced the uncertainty of tomorrow, never knowing whether it would be another moving day into a different home. Told through the eyes of the author and celebrated educator, Dr. Daniel Walters, the memoir depicts bright and dark moments and his coming of age, rising to become an accomplished educator. The memoir is told, in part, through a collection of personal writings of the author deftly woven into an inspiring narrative as the author and his siblings wrestle with the question of how a mother could abandon her children.
Author: Walters, Daniel N., author. Published: 2020 Call Number: B WALTERS Format: Books Summary: The trauma of being abandoned by their mother sets the stage for three children who met their father for the first time when they traveled to Atlantic City, New Jersey from Baltimore, Maryland. Their mother walked out of their lives after the train ride from Baltimore, and A Dickens of A Life recounts the journey of the three children who were left behind. Riding on a train from Baltimore to Atlantic City, New Jersey, a young boy holds an orange cellophane peanut butter cracker wrapper to the light, foreshadowing a change in his future and that of his companions, an older sister and a younger brother. What lies ahead is a challenging journey for the three children whose mother, traveling with them, abandons them at the end of the train ride. A non-fiction biographical memoir, A Dickens of A Life, is a true story highlighting the impact of abandonment and the influence of education and the foster care system. It is an amazing story of survival and personal accomplishment involving the children being separated, at times, as they faced the uncertainty of tomorrow, never knowing whether it would be another moving day into a different home. Told through the eyes of the author and celebrated educator, Dr. Daniel Walters, the memoir depicts bright and dark moments and his coming of age, rising to become an accomplished educator. The memoir is told, in part, through a collection of personal writings of the author deftly woven into an inspiring narrative as the author and his siblings wrestle with the question of how a mother could abandon her children.
Author: Farrow, Dylan, 1985- author. Published: 2020 Call Number: Y FARROW Format: Books Summary: "They use magic to silence the world. Who will break the hush? Seventeen-year-old Shae has led a seemingly quiet life, joking with her best friend Fiona, and chatting with Mads, the neighborhood boy who always knows how to make her smile. All while secretly keeping her fears at bay...Of the disease that took her brother's life. Of how her dreams seem to bleed into reality around her. Of a group of justice seekers called the Bards who claim to use the magic of Telling to keep her community safe. When her mother is murdered, she can no longer pretend. Not knowing who to trust, Shae journeys to unlock the truth, instead finding a new enemy keen to destroy her, a brooding boy with dark secrets, and an untold power she never thought possible."--
Author: Kline, Christina Baker, 1964- author. Published: 2020 2013 Call Number: PB KLINE Format: Books Summary: Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer is close to 'aging out' out of the foster care system. A community service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing keeping Molly out of juvie and worse. As she helps Vivian sort through her possessions and memories, Molly learns that she and Vivian aren't as different as they seem to be. A young Irish immigrant orphaned in New York City, Vivian was put on a train to the Midwest with hundreds of other children whose destinies would be determined by luck and chance. Molly discovers that she has the power to help Vivian find answers to mysteries that have haunted her for her entire life -- answers that will ultimately free them both.
Author: Turner, Brandon, author. Published: 2020 2015 Call Number: 332.6324 Format: Books Summary: The Book on Rental Property Investing, written by real estate investor and co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast Brandon Turner, contains nearly 400 pages of in-depth advice and strategies for building wealth through rental properties. You will learn how to build an achievable plan, find incredible deals, pay for your rentals, and much, more If you've ever thought of using rental properties to build wealth or obtain financial freedom, this book is a "must read."
Author: Turner, Brandon, author. Published: 2020 2015 Call Number: 332.6324 Format: Books Summary: The Book on Rental Property Investing, written by real estate investor and co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast Brandon Turner, contains nearly 400 pages of in-depth advice and strategies for building wealth through rental properties. You will learn how to build an achievable plan, find incredible deals, pay for your rentals, and much, more If you've ever thought of using rental properties to build wealth or obtain financial freedom, this book is a "must read."
Author: Welty, Eudora, 1909-2001, author. Patchett, Ann, writer of introduction. Published: 2019 Call Number: CL WELTY Format: Books Summary: "With a new introduction from best-selling author Ann Patchett, the National Book Award-winning story collection that is one of the great works of twentieth-century American literature"--
Author: Krosoczka, Jarrett author, artist. Published: 2018 Call Number: Y B KROSOCKA Format: Books Summary: "In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery -- Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents -- two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along"--
Author: Krosoczka, Jarrett author, artist. Published: 2018 Call Number: Y B KROSOCKA Format: Books Summary: "In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery -- Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents -- two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along"--
Author: Lüsted, Marcia Amidon, author. Elman, Miriam Fendius, consultant. Published: 2018 Call Number: 956.04 Format: Books Summary: "The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict covers the history of the Middle East, the perspectives on each side of the conflict, and the efforts that have been made to bring peace to the region"--
Author: Mometrix Exam Secrets Test Prep Team, author, editor. Mometrix Media LLC, publisher. Published: 2018 Call Number: 351.076 Format: Books Summary: This Police Officer Exam study guide includes Police Officer Exam practice test questions. Our Police Officer Exam study guide contains easy-to-read essential summaries that highlight the key areas of the Police Officer Test. Mometrix's Police Officer Test study guide reviews the most important components of the Police Officer Exam. The Police Officer Exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Police Officer Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the Police Officer Exam. Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the Police Officer Exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer.
Author: Mometrix Exam Secrets Test Prep Team, author, editor. Mometrix Media LLC, publisher. Published: 2018 Call Number: 351.076 Format: Books Summary: This Police Officer Exam study guide includes Police Officer Exam practice test questions. Our Police Officer Exam study guide contains easy-to-read essential summaries that highlight the key areas of the Police Officer Test. Mometrix's Police Officer Test study guide reviews the most important components of the Police Officer Exam. The Police Officer Exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Police Officer Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the Police Officer Exam. Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the Police Officer Exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer.
Author: King, Stephen, 1947- author. Published: 2016 1986 Call Number: F KING Format: Books Summary: They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they were grown-up men and women who had gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But none of them could withstand the force that drew them back to Derry, Maine to face the nightmare without an end, and the evil without a name.
Author: Brandt, Charles author. Published: 2016 Call Number: 364.106 Format: Books Summary: Provides an account of the life and activities of hitman Frank "the Irishman" Sheeran, including his account of how he killed Jimmy Hoffa.
Author: Brandt, Charles author. Published: 2016 Call Number: 364.106 Format: Books Summary: Provides an account of the life and activities of hitman Frank "the Irishman" Sheeran, including his account of how he killed Jimmy Hoffa.
Author: Orwell, George, 1903-1950. Pynchon, Thomas. Fromm, Erich, 1900-1980. Published: 2016 1949 Call Number: CL ORWELL Format: Books Summary: Portrays a terrifying vision of life in the future when a totalitarian government, considered a "Negative Utopia," watches over all citizens and directs all activities, becoming more powerful as time goes by.
Author: Orwell, George, 1903-1950. Pynchon, Thomas. Fromm, Erich, 1900-1980. Published: 2016 1949 Call Number: CL ORWELL Format: Books Summary: Portrays a terrifying vision of life in the future when a totalitarian government, considered a "Negative Utopia," watches over all citizens and directs all activities, becoming more powerful as time goes by.
Author: Burstein, Jane R., author. Published: 2016 Call Number: 371.2 BURSTEIN Format: Books Summary: "To ensure a standard degree of professional readiness and competence in candidates for teaching certification, many states (36 at the time of publication) are in the process of evaluating and/or adopting the teacher preparation assessment known as the edTPA assessment"--Page 1
Author: Benchley, Peter author. Published: 2013 1974 Call Number: F BENCHLEY Format: Books Summary: When three people are killed by a great white shark in three different incidents, the police chief of a Long Island resort town is forced to take action.
