Author: Treuer, Anton, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 909.04
Format: Books
Summary: An Ojibwe scholar and cultural preservationist answers the most commonly asked questions about Native Americans, both historical and modern. From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from "Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?" to "Why is it called a 'traditional Indian fry bread taco'?" to "What's it like for natives who don't look native?" to "Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?," and beyond, Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask (Young Readers Edition) does exactly what its title says for young readers, in a style consistently thoughtful, personal, and engaging. Updated and expanded to include: dozens of new questions and new sections, including a social activism section that explores the Dakota Access Pipeline, racism, identity, politics, and more; over 50 new photos; and adapted text for broad appeal.
Author: Cook, Kevin, 1956- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 629.4 COOK
Format: Books
Summary: "The untold story of a national trauma-NASA's Challenger explosion-and what really happened to America's Teacher in Space, illuminating the tragic cost of humanity setting its sight on the stars"-- January 28, 1986. NASA's space shuttle Challenger exploded after blasting off from Cape Canaveral. Christa McAuliffe, America's "Teacher in Space" was instantly killed, along with the other six members of the mission. At least that's what most of us remember. Cook tells us what really happened on that ill-fated, unforgettable day. He traces the pressures that triggered the fatal order to launch on an ice-cold Florida morning. He takes readers inside the shuttle for the agonizing minutes after the explosion, which the astronauts did indeed survive. Centering on McAuliffe, Cook reveals the human price the Challenger crew and America paid for politics, and the national dream of "reaching for the stars." -- adapted from jacket
Author: Nicieza, Fabian, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F NICIEZA
Format: Books
Summary: The cocreator of Deadpool presents this highly entertaining debut novel that follows a very pregnant former FBI profiler as she, with her five kids in tow, tries to solve the murder of a gas attendant with the help of a disgraced local journalist. Once a budding FBI profiler, Andie Stern gave up her career to raise her four (soon to be five) children in West Windsor, New Jersey. Then she stumbles into a murder scene between soccer games and recitals. A service station attendant has been killed, the bumbling local cops are in way over their heads, and Andie becomes obsessed with the case. With local journalist Kenneth Lee-- and her kids in tow-- Andie uncovers simmering racial tensions and a decades-old conspiracy. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Fairbanks, Amanda M., author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 910.9163 FAIRBANK
Format: Books
Summary: "In the tradition of the #1 New York Times bestseller (and Academy-Award nominated film) The Perfect Storm, and with a nod to Steven Gaines' dishy tell-all, Philistines at the Hedgerow, a riveting account of a fishing boat and its four young crewman lost at sea in 1984 off the coast of Montauk in eastern Long Island -- a "fishing town with a drinking problem," as the locals have it -- and the stunning repercussions of that loss for the families and friends of the four missing men and, indeed, the entire storied summer community of the Hamptons"--
Author: McHugh, Jess, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 973
Format: Books
Summary: "What does it take to be a good American? And who gets to decide? Journalist Jess McHugh examines thirteen seemingly innocuous, mega-bestselling reference books, guidebooks, and self-help books that have become blueprints for core American values and shaped our national story"--
Author: Emezi, Akwaeke, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: B EMEZI
Format: Books
Summary: "A full-throated and provocative memoir in letters from the New York Times-bestselling author of The Death of Vivek Oji, "a dazzling literary talent whose works cut to the quick of the spiritual self" (Esquire). "I want to write as if I am free," Akwaeke Emezi declares in the opening of this utterly original spiritual and creative memoir. In the novels Freshwater and The Death of Vivek Oji, Emezi introduced the landscape of Nigerian childhood through the medium of fiction. Now, the award-winning author lifts the veil of invention to reveal the harrowing yet inspiring truths of their personal, spiritual, and artistic journey--from the social constraints of childhood in Aba, Nigeria, through a lifetime of discoveries involving sexuality, storytelling, and self, to their determination to carve their way through the thorny labyrinth of the publishing world. Interweaving candid, intimate letters to friends, lovers, and family, Emezi reveals the raw pain of their journey as a spirit in the human world, the perils of all-consuming love and intimacy, and the hard-earned reward of achieving both literary recognition and a peaceful, joyous home. Electrifying and radically honest, animated by the same voracious intelligence that distinguishes their fiction, Dear Senthuran is a revelatory account of what it means to embody multiple spirits, to fight for survival, and to bend the world to one's will"--
Author: Lackey, Mercedes, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F LACKEY
Format: Books
Summary: This series from a New York Times bestselling author explores the long-awaited tale of an era crucial to Valdemar's history--the original founding of the nation itself by the legendary Duke Valdemar. Duke Kordas Valdemar, the ruler of a small, bucolic Duchy within the Eastern Empire, formulates a plan to allow him and his people to flee from the Empire's militant and tyrannical leaders after a mage discovers a way to place a Gate so far from the Empire that the Emperor cannot follow or find them.
Author: Gladwell, Malcolm, 1963- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 940.54
Format: Large print
Summary: "Malcolm Gladwell weaves together the stories of a Dutch genius and his homemade computer, a band of brothers in central Alabama, a British psychopath, and pyromaniacal chemists at Harvard to examine one of the greatest moral challenges in modern American history. Most military thinkers in the years leading up to World War II saw the airplane as an afterthought. But a small band of idealistic strategists had a different view. This 'Bomber Mafia' asked: What if precision bombing could, just by taking out critical choke points -- industrial or transportation hubs -- cripple the enemy and make war far less lethal? In his podcast, Revisionist History, Gladwell re-examines moments from the past and asks whether we got it right the first time. In The Bomber Mafia, he steps back from the bombing of Tokyo, the deadliest night of the war, and asks, "Was it worth it?" The attack was the brainchild of General Curtis LeMay, whose brutal pragmatism and scorched-earth tactics in Japan cost thousands of civilian lives, but may have spared more by averting a planned US invasion. Things might have gone differently had LeMay's predecessor, General Haywood Hansell, remained in charge. As a key member of the Bomber Mafia, Haywood's theories of precision bombing had been foiled by bad weather, enemy jet fighters, and human error. When he and Curtis LeMay squared off for a leadership handover in the jungles of Guam, LeMay emerged victorious, leading to the darkest night of World War II. The Bomber Mafia is a riveting tale of persistence, innovation, and the incalculable wages of war." --
Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.
Published: 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Call Number: 914.04 3RD ED.
Format: Continuing Resources
Author: Green, John, 1977- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 814.6 GREEN
Format: Books
Summary: "The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet-from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu-on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection that includes both beloved essays and all-new pieces exclusive to the book"--
Author: Miller, Rex, 1929-2019 author. Miller, Mark R., author.
Published: 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Call Number: 697 3RD ED.
Format: Continuing Resources
Author: Fernandez, Carmen, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 615.8528 FERNANDE
Format: Books
Summary: Unlock the power of Reiki with this beautiful and informative guide, with step-by-step photographs. Reiki, a Japanese word pronounced ray-key, can be translated to mean universal life force, or universally guided energy. It is a very simple system of healing, carried out by placing hands on or over a person (who is always clothed), or animal or plant, with the intent to channel Reiki. It can also be sent, as absent healing, over distance and even through time. Reiki heals on all levels, physically, mentally and spiritually, and supports the body's natural ability to heal itself. It is a non-confrontational form of healing, soothing away many different troubles and traumas in a very gentle way. It is also nondenominational, practiced by people of many different religions and cultures. You don't need to commit to a belief system in order to channel Reiki, or enjoy its benefits; all you need is the desire to heal and be healed. This practical book by a Reiki master, with clear advice and step-by-step guidance, serves as a valuable introduction to all aspects of Reiki for those who aspire to feel its healing energy and universal love, and to inspire those who already enjoy the balancing effects of this all-embracing, healing art.
Author: Rethke, Laurelle, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 133.2548
Format: Books
Summary: "Crystals have been used for millennia for physical and psychic healing, and this book shows you how to harness their energy and power in your everyday life. With a simple, easy-to-understand description and a full-color photo for each crystal, Laurelle Rethke's Connecting with Crystals is a handy reference and a beautiful object for anyone interested in the ancient art of crystal healing."--Provided by publisher. A beautiful full-color guide to 250 healing crystals. Crystals have been used for millennia for physical and psychic healing, and this book shows you how to harness their energy and power in your everyday life. With a simple, easy-to-understand description and a full-color photo for each crystal, Laurelle Rethke's Connecting with Crystals is a handy reference and a beautiful object for anyone interested in the ancient art of crystal healing.
Author: Michaelides, Alex, 1977- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F MICHAELI
Format: Books
Summary: "Edward Fosca is a murderer. Of this Mariana is certain. But Fosca is untouchable. A handsome and charismatic Greek tragedy professor at Cambridge University, Fosca is adored by staff and students alike-particularly by the members of a secret society of female students known as The Maidens. Mariana Andros is a brilliant but troubled group therapist who becomes fixated on The Maidens when one member, a friend of Mariana's niece Zoe, is found murdered in Cambridge. Mariana, who was once herself a student at the university, quickly suspects that behind the idyllic beauty of the spires and turrets, and beneath the ancient traditions, lies something sinister. And she becomes convinced that, despite his alibi, Edward Fosca is guilty of the murder. But why would the professor target one of his students? And why does he keep returning to the rites of Persephone, the maiden, and her journey to the underworld? When another body is found, Mariana's obsession with proving Fosca's guilt spirals out of control, threatening to destroy her credibility as well as her closest relationships. But Mariana is determined to stop this killer, even if it costs her everything-including her own life"--
Author: Goldberg, E. (Emma), author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 362.1962
Format: Books
Summary: Weaving together in-depth interviews with doctors, their diaries, and notes, this page-turning account follows the medical students who received their degrees early to help treat thousands of critically ill COVID-19 patients in New York City during the height of the pandemic. In March 2020, soon-to-graduate medical students in New York City were nervously awaiting "match day," when they would learn where they would begin their residencies. In one week, they discovered they would be sent to the front lines to save lives as the coronavirus plunged the city into crisis. In this powerful book, New York Times journalist Emma Goldberg offers an up-close portrait of six bright yet in-experienced health professionals, each of whom defies a stereotype about who gets to don a doctor's white coat. Goldberg illuminates how the pandemic redefines what it means for them to undergo this trial by fire as caregivers, colleagues, classmates, friends, romantic partners, and concerned family members. --adapted from front jacket flap
Author: Agius, Warren, 1999- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 001.942
Format: Books
Summary: "With analysis of more than forty cases, discover UFO encounters from around the world that prove extraterrestrials are visiting the Earth"-- Discover an in-depth, case-by-case analysis that proves the existence of extraterrestrials. Beginning with the Aurora Crash in 1897 and the famous battle of Los Angeles in 1942, this book tells the definitive stories and provides impeccable documentation for these extraordinary encounters. Learn whether the bodies recovered at Roswell were test dummies or extraterrestrials. Explore the truth behind the military's peculiar response to the Phoenix lights. Read about the Petit-Rechain photograph of the Belgian UFO wave, the Lubbock Lights photograph, and the Mariana film footage. You will explore lesser-known incidents such as the shutdown of China's Xiaoshan Airport as well as the famous Tic Tac encounter. Additionally, Evidence of Extraterrestrials details the influence of six government UFO programs on the quest for disclosure. Whether you are a seasoned UFOlogist or just have a casual interest in unexplained phenomena, this book reveals detailed answers that prove once-and-for-all that aliens are real and they are visiting the Earth.
Author: Simonet, Andrew, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: Y SIMONET
Format: Books
Summary: "In this young adult novel, a teenage girl sets out by foot to find her autistic brother in the aftermath of a catastrophic power outage"-- What do you call the difference between what you should feel and what you do feel? Life? The blackout has been going on for three weeks. But Alex feels like she's been living in the dark for a year, ever since her brother, who has autism, was removed from the house, something Alex blames herself for. So when her best friend, Anthony, asks her to trek to another town to figure out the truth about the blackout, Alex says yes. On a journey that ultimately takes all day and night, Alex's relationships with Anthony, her brother, and herself will transform in ways that change them all forever. In this honest and gripping young adult novel, Andrew Simonet spins a propulsive tale about what it means to turn on the lights and look at what's real.
Author: Gilbert, Victoria, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F GILBERT
Format: Books
Summary: When the president of a reclusive writer's fan club is found dead after a book signing, Charlotte Reed, the owner of Chapters B&B, her neighbor Ellen and Ellen's trusty Yorkshire terrier must page through the clues to catch a killer before the author meets the same fate. Beaufort, North Carolina. Charlotte Reed's historic 18th-century inn draws in voracious readers from far and wide with its special events. This July weekend, a visit by one of the biggest names in romantic fantasy attracts throngs of admirers to the quaint coastal village. She's have a "Tea and Talk" meet-and-greet at the B&B celebrating her bestselling series, followed by a quick book signing at Bookwaves, the hip indie bookstore across town. When the president of the reclusive writer's fan club is found dead in the harbor, a spectacularly successful book series--and its author--may come to a sudden, lethal conclusion. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Davis, Brooke Lauren, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: Y DAVIS
Format: Books
Summary: After years on the run, sixteen-year-old Phoenix and mom Nina travel back to Nina's hometown to get revenge on the man she says ruined her life. Phoenix and mom Nina have spent years on the road, swindling and stealing to get by. Now they've back in Mom's hometown, Jasper Hollow. The plan: bring down Ellis Bowman, the man who ruined Nina's life. After Phoenix gets caught spying, she spins a convincing story that inadvertently gives her full access to the Bowman family. Digging deeper into their secrets, she finds herself entrenched in the tale of a death and a disappearance that doesn't entirely line up with what Mom has told her. Who, if anyone, is telling the whole truth? -- adapted from jacket
Author: Maclean, John N., author. Bates, Wesley W., illustrator.
Published: 2021
Call Number: B MACLEAN
Format: Books
Summary: "A universal story about the power of place to shape families: In the spirit of his father's beloved classic A River Runs Through It, comes John N. Maclean's meditation on fly fishing and life along Montana's Blackfoot River, where four generations of Macleans have fished, bonded, and drawn timeless lessons from its storied waters"--
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