Author: Lim, Elizabeth, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: Y LIM
Format: Books
Summary: "Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna--the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn't see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts. Now seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who's had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath--launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi's heart to its breaking point." --Front jacket flap
Author: United States. Social Security Administration. Bernan Press, publisher.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 362
Format: Books
Summary: This Handbook provides information on topics such as how Social Security programs are administered, who is and isn't covered under the insurance programs, how claims are processed, what benefits are included, and how to obtain more information about Social Security policies.
Author: Slaughter, Karin, 1971- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: LP F SLAUGHTE
Format: Large print
Summary: Fifteen years ago, Sara Linton's life changed forever when a celebratory night out ended in a violent attack that tore her world apart. Since then, Sara has remade her life. A successful doctor, engaged to a man she loves, she has finally managed to leave the past behind her. Until one evening, on call in the ER, everything changes. Sara battles to save a broken young woman who's been brutally attacked. But as the investigation progresses, led by GBI Special Agent Will Trent, it becomes clear that Dani Cooper's assault is uncannily linked to Sara's. And it seems the past isn't going to stay buried forever.
Author: Rogers, Todd (College teacher), author. Lasky-Fink, Jessica, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 808.02
Format: Books
Summary: "We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today's hyper-interactive world? When The Elements of Style and On Writing Well were published in 1959 and 1976, the internet hadn't been invented. Since then, there has been a radical transformation in how we communicate. The average American adult receives over 120 emails and over 100 text messages each day. With all this correspondence, gaining a busy reader's attention is now a competition. Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink, both behavioral scientists, offer practical writing advice you can use today. They begin by outlining cognitive facts about how busy people read, then detail six research-backed principles for effective writing: Use fewer words, Lower the reading level, Use formatting judiciously, Make the purpose clear for skimmers, Emphasize value for readers, Make responding as easy as possible Including many examples, a checklist and other tools for the most effective writing, this handbook will make you a more effective communicator. Rogers and Lasky-Fink bring Strunk, White, and Zinsser's core ideas into the 21st century's radically transformed attention marketplace"--
Author: Stark, Peter, 1954- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 977.004
Format: Books
Summary: "The conquest of indigenous land in the American East through corrupt treaties and genocidal violence laid the groundwork for the conquest of the American West. Acclaimed author Peter Stark exposes the fundamental conflicts at play through the little-known but consequential struggle between two extraordinary leaders. William Henry Harrison was born to a prominent Virginia family, son of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He journeyed west, became governor of vast Indiana Territory and sought statehood by attracting settlers and imposing one-sided treaties. Tecumseh belonged to an honored line of Shawnee warriors and chiefs. His father died while fighting the Virginians flooding into Kentucky and in his dying words, extracted a promise from his sons to "Never give in" to the land-hungry Americans. Tecumseh was, by all accounts, one of the nineteenth century's greatest leaders. An eloquent speaker, he traveled from Minnesota to Florida and west to the Great Plains convincing far flung tribes to join a great confederacy and face down their common, American, enemy. Eager to stop U.S. expansion, the British backed Tecumseh's confederacy in a series of battles during the forgotten western front of the War of 1812 that would determine control of the North American continent"--
Author: King, Stephen, 1947- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F KING
Format: Books
Summary: "Stephen King's HOLLY marks the triumphant return of beloved King character Holly Gibney. Readers have witnessed Holly's gradual transformation from a shy and reclusive (but also brave and ethical) homebody in Mr. Mercedes to Bill Hodges's partner in Finders Keepers and End of Watch to a full-fledged, smart and occasionally tough private detective on her own in The Outsider and If It Bleeds. In this new novel, Holly once again claims the spotlight, and must face some of her most depraved adversaries yet. When Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency hoping for help locating her missing daughter, Holly is reluctant to accept the case. Her own mother has just died, and Holly is supposed to be taking time off. But something in Penny Dahl's desperate voice makes it impossible for Holly to turn her down. Mere blocks from where Bonnie Dahl disappeared live Professors Rodney and Emily Harris. They are the picture of bourgeois respectability: married octogenarians, devoted to each other, semi-retired lifelong academics. But they are harboring an unholy secret in their well-kept, book-lined home, one that may be related to Bonnie's disappearance. And it will prove nearly impossible to discover what they are up to: they are smart, they are patient, and they are ruthless. Holly must summon all her formidable talents to outhink and outmaneuver this brilliant and twisted pair in this chilling new masterwork from Stephen King"--
Author: Smith, Zadie, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F SMITH
Format: Books
Summary: "It is 1873. Mrs. Eliza Touchet is the Scottish housekeeper--and cousin by marriage--of a once-famous novelist, now in decline, William Ainsworth, with whom she has lived for thirty years. Mrs. Touchet is a woman of many interests: literature, justice, abolitionism, class, her cousin, his wives, this life and the next. But she is also sceptical. She suspects her cousin of having no talent; his successful friend, Mr. Charles Dickens, of being a bully and a moralist; and England of being a land of facades, in which nothing is quite what it seems. Andrew Bogle, meanwhile, grew up enslaved on the Hope Plantation, Jamaica. He knows every lump of sugar comes at a human cost. That the rich deceive the poor. And that people are more easily manipulated than they realize. When Bogle finds himself in London, star witness in a celebrated case of imposture, he knows his future depends on telling the right story. The "Tichborne Trial"--wherein a lower-class butcher from Australia claimed he was in fact the rightful heir of a sizable estate and title--captivates Mrs. Touchet and all of England. Is Sir Roger Tichborne really who he says he is? Or is he a fraud? Mrs. Touchet is a woman of the world. Mr. Bogle is no fool. But in a world of hypocrisy and self-deception, deciding what is real proves a complicated task.""--
Author: Bair, Amy Lupold, author. Gunelius, Susan, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 006.752
Format: Books
Summary: If you're looking for a complete guide to creating and solidifying your place in the blogosphere, you've come to the right place! With 8 books in one, Blogging All-in-One For Dummies is the only resource you'll need to get started or to improve your existing blog. Learn about the most popular blogging platforms, creating content worth reading, and methods for driving traffic to your blog. Cut through the confusion and find the facts about monetizing your blog, using the best blogging tools for you, and increasing reader engagement to become an active, successful member of the blogging community. You're ready to start blogging, so let Dummies show you the way!
Author: Reilly, Emma, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F REILLY
Format: Books
Summary: Sleepy Hollow, NY has always been famous for its ghosts, especially the Headless Horseman, but there's another guy in town who would kill for the part! Angie Catherine is a psychic medium, just like her mother was before she vanished into the woods one fateful night. Now, the number of spirits is climbing as the bodies of young women are turning up headless! Angie remembers all too well the night it first started, and still bears the scars from her own close encounter with the Headless Horseman Killer. Drawn back by his return, she's determined to use her gifts to hear from the victims, and find out the truth about her mother's disappearance. But to do that, she'll need the help of long-time crush, and news writer Ren Lapointe. But Ren only wants to catch his sister's killer and he's willing to risk anything to do it, till he realizes there's something his heart wants more than vengeance. Can he let go of his haunted past and embrace a bright new future with Angie, or will the Horseman ride again and claim her for his ultimate finale?
Author: McFadden, Freida, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F MCFADDEN
Format: Books
Summary: "Dawn Schiff is strange. At least, everyone at work thinks so. She never says the right thing. She has no friends. And she is always at her desk at precisely 8:45 a.m. So when Dawn doesn't show up to the office one morning, her coworker Natalie Farrell--beautiful, popular, top sales rep five years running--is surprised. Then she receives an unsettling, anonymous phone call that changes everything ... Now, Natalie is irrevocably tied to Dawn as she finds herself caught in a twisted game of cat and mouse that leaves her wondering: who's the real victim? But one thing is incredibly clear: somebody hated Dawn Schiff. Enough to kill."--
Author: Grossman, Felicia, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: PB GROSSMAN
Format: Books
Summary: To save her business in 1832 London, heiress Isabelle Lira must quickly marry a powerful ally outside of her rivals' sphere of influence, and offers synagogue custodian Aaron Ellenberg money for a new life if he vets her suitors, only to find herself falling for this man she cannot have. "London, 1832: Isabelle Lira may be in distress, but she's no damsel. Since her father's death, his former partners have sought to oust her from their joint equity business. Her only choice is to marry--and fast--to a powerful ally outside the respected Berab family's sphere of influence. Only finding the right spouse will require casting a wide net. So she'll host a series of festivals, to which every eligible Jewish man is invited." --Amazon.com
Author: Simkins, Vanessa, author.
Published: 2023 2016
Call Number: 641.875
Format: Books
Summary: Quick and Easy Juicing recipes gives you the tools and instruction for making your own juices that are customized for your specific health needs. Discover how to customize a juicing routine to your lifestyle and health needs with guidance and recipes that will leave you healthier, happier, more focused, and filled with vitality. There are many reasons to make juicing your own delicious drinks part of your daily routine: juicing can help you lose weight, optimize your nutrition, eliminate processed ingredients, and make on-the-go eating a cinch. There are lots of ways to incorporate a juicing-filled diet into your lifestyle, and Quick and Easy Juicer covers all of them, making what seems complicated and time consuming as easy as can be.
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.
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