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Fatal Strike

Mills, DiAnn


There's a killer on the loose in Galveston, targeting law enforcement officials and using a fatal injection of snake venom to take them down. Authorities have reasons to believe the Veneno gang is behind the hits, and FBI Agents Leah Riesel and Jon Colbert team up to track down those responsible. Their best lead is an eyewitness who identifies a young man dumping the third body on a church doorstep. But their suspect has gone into hiding, and those closest to him are reluctant to reveal anything that might help investigators find him. As Leah and Jon check connections among the victims and dig deeper into motives, they discover appearances may be deceiving. Someone is desperate to keep their secrets hidden, and Leah and Jon must face their greatest fears in order to stop the next fatal strike.
Date Published:2020

There's a killer on the loose in Galveston, targeting law enforcement officials and using a fatal injection of snake venom to take them down. Authorities have reasons to believe the Veneno gang is behind the hits, and FBI Agents Leah Riesel and Jon Colbert team up to track down those responsible. Their best lead is an eyewitness who identifies a young man dumping the third body on a church doorstep. But their suspect has gone into hiding, and those closest to him are reluctant to reveal anything that might help investigators find him. As Leah and Jon check connections among the victims and dig deeper into motives, they discover appearances may be deceiving. Someone is desperate to keep their secrets hidden, and Leah and Jon must face their greatest fears in order to stop the next fatal strike.

Date Published:2020

Batman : Nightwalker

Lu, Marie


<b>This dark and twisty BATMAN in the blockbuster DC Icons series is an action-packed thrill ride from #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author MARIE LU.</b><br><b>AN INSTANT <i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER</b><br>Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy.<br>The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list. Bruce is turning eighteen and inheriting his family's fortune, not to mention the keys to Wayne Industries and all the tech gadgetry that he could ever desire. But on the way home from his birthday party, he makes an impulsive choice that leads to community service at Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison. There, he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer with ties to the Nightwalkers. A girl who will only speak to Bruce. She is the mystery he must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees?<br>Bruce Wayne is proof that you don't need superpowers to be a super hero, but can he survive Madeleine's game of tense intrigue and deception?<br><b>Act fast! </b>The first printing includes a poster of Bruce! Each first printing in the DC Icons series will have a limited-edition poster—collect them all to create the full image!<br><b>"Masterful. . . . A great story for any Dark Knight fan."</b><br>—Den of Geek<br>Don't miss the rest of the <b>DC Icons</b> series! Read them in any order you choose:<br> * <i>Wonder Woman: Warbringer </i>by <b>Leigh Bardugo</b><br> * <i>Catwoman: Soulstealer</i> by <b>Sarah J. Maas</b><br> * <i>Superman: Dawnbreaker</i> by <b>Matt de la PeÑa</b>
Date Published:2018

This dark and twisty BATMAN in the blockbuster DC Icons series is an action-packed thrill ride from #1 New York Times bestselling author MARIE LU. AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy. The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list. Bruce is turning eighteen and inheriting his family's fortune, not to mention the keys to Wayne Industries and all the tech gadgetry that he could ever desire. But on the way home from his birthday party, he makes an impulsive choice that leads to community service at Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison. There, he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer with ties to the Nightwalkers. A girl who will only speak to Bruce. She is the mystery he must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? Bruce Wayne is proof that you don't need superpowers to be a super hero, but can he survive Madeleine's game of tense intrigue and deception? Act fast! The first printing includes a poster of Bruce! Each first printing in the DC Icons series will have a limited-edition poster—collect them all to create the full image! "Masterful. . . . A great story for any Dark Knight fan." —Den of Geek Don't miss the rest of the DC Icons series! Read them in any order you choose: * Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo * Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas * Superman: Dawnbreaker by Matt de la PeÑa

Date Published:2018

Insatiable (A Sydney Rye Mystery, #3) : Sydney Rye, #3

Kimelman, Emily


<p><strong>* A girl and her dog exact justice with a vengeance. </strong></p><p><strong>I can't refuse him. Not this time.</strong></p><p>I want to kill Robert Maxim, but I'm going to work with him instead. He can give me something I thought I'd lost forever: freedom from my past.</p><p>The daughter of a powerful friend is missing in Mexico, and Robert wants me to find her. She's a fan of mine...an active member of the Joyful Justice website that celebrates my legendary act of vengeance. I've heard about the site but don't want to face the madness I've spawned. The basic principal, that Joy Humbolt killed the Mayor of New York to avenge her brother's murder, is off by a couple of heartbeats. The members' fanatical belief Joy is a hero makes me sick.</p><p>Robert offered me a pardon for Joy Humbolt, but I'm not that girl anymore. I want her gone, the man hunt to end, and the site's followers to go away. If chasing a spoiled rich girl through Mexico and the Caribbean is what it takes to stop this, I'll do it.</p><p>I want Joy Humbolt dead—forever.</p><p><strong>Long live Sydney Rye.</strong></p><p>The Sydney Rye series has been downloaded over a million times. Recommended for adults who love brave female protagonists, dogs, and action-packed series that you can't put down until you've read them all. If you have trouble with the f-bomb, violence, or sex (not graphic but out of wedlock).. then you shouldn't start this series....it's just not your thing. If you're looking for your next adventure, you've found it.*</p>
Date Published:2013

* A girl and her dog exact justice with a vengeance. *I can't refuse him. Not this time.I want to kill Robert Maxim, but I'm going to work with him instead. He can give me something I thought I'd lost forever: freedom from my past.The daughter of a powerful friend is missing in Mexico, and Robert wants me to find her. She's a fan of mine...an active member of the Joyful Justice website that celebrates my legendary act of vengeance. I've heard about the site but don't want to face the madness I've spawned. The basic principal, that Joy Humbolt killed the Mayor of New York to avenge her brother's murder, is off by a couple of heartbeats. The members' fanatical belief Joy is a hero makes me sick.Robert offered me a pardon for Joy Humbolt, but I'm not that girl anymore. I want her gone, the man hunt to end, and the site's followers to go away. If chasing a spoiled rich girl through Mexico and the Caribbean is what it takes to stop this, I'll do it.I want Joy Humbolt dead—forever.Long live Sydney Rye.*The Sydney Rye series has been downloaded over a million times. Recommended for adults who love brave female protagonists, dogs, and action-packed series that you can't put down until you've read them all. If you have trouble with the f-bomb, violence, or sex (not graphic but out of wedlock).. then you shouldn't start this series....it's just not your thing. If you're looking for your next adventure, you've found it.*

Date Published:2013

Abraham Lincoln & Frederick Douglass : The Story Behind an American Friendship

Freedman, Russell


From the author of <I>Lincoln: A Photobiography,</I> comes a clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history. Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass were both self-taught, both great readers and believers in the importance of literacy, both men born poor who by their own efforts reached positions of power and prominence—Lincoln as president of the United States and Douglass as the most famous and influential African American of his time. Though their meetings were few and brief, their exchange of ideas helped to end the Civil War, reunite the nation, and abolish slavery. Includes bibliography, source notes, and index.
Date Published:2011

From the author of Lincoln: A Photobiography, comes a clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history. Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass were both self-taught, both great readers and believers in the importance of literacy, both men born poor who by their own efforts reached positions of power and prominence—Lincoln as president of the United States and Douglass as the most famous and influential African American of his time. Though their meetings were few and brief, their exchange of ideas helped to end the Civil War, reunite the nation, and abolish slavery. Includes bibliography, source notes, and index.

Date Published:2011

The Beginner's Guide To Stargazing


<p>For the beginning stargazer, just learning the phases of the moon or spotting the Big Dipper can transform a nightly dog walk into an experience and can soon have you eager to see even more. As the pages of this book show, there’s so much more: a dazzling gallery of constellations; eclipses, comets and meteor showers; and beyond that the deep-sky treasures of nebulae and galaxies. There’s the fierce brilliance of astronomy’s pioneers from whom to draw inspiration and the stunning images being sent back daily from the distant cosmos to surprise and delight. The adventure is there to be enjoyed: All you need to do is look up.
Date Published:1800

For the beginning stargazer, just learning the phases of the moon or spotting the Big Dipper can transform a nightly dog walk into an experience and can soon have you eager to see even more. As the pages of this book show, there’s so much more: a dazzling gallery of constellations; eclipses, comets and meteor showers; and beyond that the deep-sky treasures of nebulae and galaxies. There’s the fierce brilliance of astronomy’s pioneers from whom to draw inspiration and the stunning images being sent back daily from the distant cosmos to surprise and delight. The adventure is there to be enjoyed: All you need to do is look up.

Date Published:1800

Continental Drifter

Macleod, Kathy,


"With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of the year in Bangkok, where she’s secretly counting the days till summer vacation. That’s when her family travels for twenty-four hours straight to finally arrive in a tiny seaside town in Maine. Kathy loves Maine’s idyllic beauty and all the exotic delicacies she can’t get back home, like clam chowder and blueberry pie. But no matter how hard she tries, she struggles to fit in. She doesn’t look like the other kids in this rural New England town. Kathy just wants to find a place where she truly belongs, but she’s not sure if it’s in America, Thailand . . . or anywhere."--
Date Published:2024

"With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of the year in Bangkok, where she’s secretly counting the days till summer vacation. That’s when her family travels for twenty-four hours straight to finally arrive in a tiny seaside town in Maine. Kathy loves Maine’s idyllic beauty and all the exotic delicacies she can’t get back home, like clam chowder and blueberry pie. But no matter how hard she tries, she struggles to fit in. She doesn’t look like the other kids in this rural New England town. Kathy just wants to find a place where she truly belongs, but she’s not sure if it’s in America, Thailand . . . or anywhere."--

Date Published:2024

The Edge Of Lost

McMorris, Kristina


On a cold night in October 1937, searchlights cut through the darkness around Alcatraz. A prison guard's only daughter—one of the youngest civilians who lives on the island—has gone missing. Tending the warden's greenhouse, convicted bank robber Tommy Capello waits anxiously. Only he knows the truth about the little girl's whereabouts, and that both of their lives depend on the search's outcome.<br/>Almost two decades earlier and thousands of miles away, a young boy named Shanley Keagan ekes out a living as an aspiring vaudevillian in Dublin pubs. Talented and shrewd, Shan dreams of shedding his dingy existence and finding his real father in America. The chance finally comes to cross the Atlantic, but when tragedy strikes, Shan must summon all his ingenuity to forge a new life in a volatile and foreign world.<br/>Skillfully weaving these two stories, Kristina McMorris delivers a compelling novel that moves from Ireland to New York to San Francisco Bay. As her finely crafted characters discover the true nature of loyalty, sacrifice, and betrayal, they are forced to confront the lies we tell—and believe—in order to survive.<br/>
Date Published:2015

On a cold night in October 1937, searchlights cut through the darkness around Alcatraz. A prison guard's only daughter—one of the youngest civilians who lives on the island—has gone missing. Tending the warden's greenhouse, convicted bank robber Tommy Capello waits anxiously. Only he knows the truth about the little girl's whereabouts, and that both of their lives depend on the search's outcome. Almost two decades earlier and thousands of miles away, a young boy named Shanley Keagan ekes out a living as an aspiring vaudevillian in Dublin pubs. Talented and shrewd, Shan dreams of shedding his dingy existence and finding his real father in America. The chance finally comes to cross the Atlantic, but when tragedy strikes, Shan must summon all his ingenuity to forge a new life in a volatile and foreign world. Skillfully weaving these two stories, Kristina McMorris delivers a compelling novel that moves from Ireland to New York to San Francisco Bay. As her finely crafted characters discover the true nature of loyalty, sacrifice, and betrayal, they are forced to confront the lies we tell—and believe—in order to survive.

Date Published:2015

Witch King

Wells, Martha,


"After being murdered, his consciousness dormant and unaware of the passing of time while confined in an elaborate water trap, Kai wakes to find a lesser mage attempting to harness Kai's magic to his own advantage. That was never going to go well. But why was Kai imprisoned in the first place? What has changed in the world since his assassination? And why does the Rising World Coalition appear to be growing in influence? Kai will need to pull his allies close and draw on all his pain magic if he is to answer even the least of these questions. He's not going to like the answers"--
Date Published:2023

"After being murdered, his consciousness dormant and unaware of the passing of time while confined in an elaborate water trap, Kai wakes to find a lesser mage attempting to harness Kai's magic to his own advantage. That was never going to go well. But why was Kai imprisoned in the first place? What has changed in the world since his assassination? And why does the Rising World Coalition appear to be growing in influence? Kai will need to pull his allies close and draw on all his pain magic if he is to answer even the least of these questions. He's not going to like the answers"--

Date Published:2023

Badlands : A Gabriel Du Pré Mystery

Bowen, Peter


<p>When a secretive millennial cult from California purchases a ranch on the outskirts of the Montana badlands, an eerily silent, dry, and windy dead zone, the Toussaint townsfolk are none too pleased.</p> <p>The cult members keep to themselves, but the suspicious circumstances under which they arrived have Gabriel Du PrÉ questioning their motives and seeking answers. He soon learns from a friend in the FBI that seven of the cult's recently defected members were killed—each shot to death—but no arrests have been made. Then another shooting occurs at the perimeter of the ranch, and Du PrÉ finds himself blindly searching for a killer, an explanation for the murders, and the identity of the cult's elusive leader.</p>
Date Published:2007

When a secretive millennial cult from California purchases a ranch on the outskirts of the Montana badlands, an eerily silent, dry, and windy dead zone, the Toussaint townsfolk are none too pleased. The cult members keep to themselves, but the suspicious circumstances under which they arrived have Gabriel Du PrÉ questioning their motives and seeking answers. He soon learns from a friend in the FBI that seven of the cult's recently defected members were killed—each shot to death—but no arrests have been made. Then another shooting occurs at the perimeter of the ranch, and Du PrÉ finds himself blindly searching for a killer, an explanation for the murders, and the identity of the cult's elusive leader.

Date Published:2007

Adhd 2.0 : New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction—from Childhood through Adulthood

Hallowell, Edward M.


<b>A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help readers thrive, by the bestselling authors of the seminal books<i> Driven to Distraction</i> and <i>Delivered from Distraction</i></b><br><b>“An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain . . . If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope.”—Michael Thompson, Ph.D., <i>New York Times </i>bestselling co-author of <i>Raising Cain</i></b><br>World-renowned authors Dr. Edward M. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey literally “wrote the book” on ADD/ADHD more than two decades ago. Their bestseller, <i>Driven to Distraction</i>, largely introduced this diagnosis to the public and sold more than a million copies along the way.<br>Now, most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of both childhood and adult diagnosis of ADHD is the potential upside: Many hugely successful entrepreneurs and highly creative people attribute their achievements to ADHD. Also unknown to most are the recent research developments, including innovations that give a clearer understanding of the ADHD brain in action. In <i>ADHD 2.0</i>, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey, both of whom have this “variable attention trait,” draw on the latest science to provide both parents and adults with ADHD a plan for minimizing the downside and maximizing the benefits of ADHD at any age. They offer an arsenal of new strategies and lifestyle hacks for thriving with ADHD, including<br>• <b>Find the <i>right</i> kind of difficult.</b> Use these behavior assessments to discover the work, activity, or creative outlet best suited to an individual’s unique strengths.<br>• <b>Reimagine environment.</b> What specific elements to look for—at home, at school, or in the workplace—to enhance the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit inherent in the ADHD mind.<br><b>• Embrace innate neurological tendencies.</b> Take advantage of new findings about the brain’s default mode network and cerebellum, which confer major benefits for people with ADHD.<br><b>• Tap into the healing power of connection.</b> Tips for establishing and maintaining positive connection “the other Vitamind C” and the best antidote to the negativity that plagues so many people with ADHD.<br><b>• Consider medication. </b>Gets the facts about the underlying chemistry, side effects, and proven benefits of all the pharmaceutical options. <br>As inspiring as it is practical, <i>ADHD 2.0</i> will help you tap into the power of this mercurial condition and find the key that unlocks potential.<br><b>*This audiobook includes a PDF of charts and appendices from the book.</b>
Date Published:2021

A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help readers thrive, by the bestselling authors of the seminal books Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction “An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain . . . If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope.”—Michael Thompson, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain World-renowned authors Dr. Edward M. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey literally “wrote the book” on ADD/ADHD more than two decades ago. Their bestseller, Driven to Distraction, largely introduced this diagnosis to the public and sold more than a million copies along the way. Now, most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of both childhood and adult diagnosis of ADHD is the potential upside: Many hugely successful entrepreneurs and highly creative people attribute their achievements to ADHD. Also unknown to most are the recent research developments, including innovations that give a clearer understanding of the ADHD brain in action. In ADHD 2.0, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey, both of whom have this “variable attention trait,” draw on the latest science to provide both parents and adults with ADHD a plan for minimizing the downside and maximizing the benefits of ADHD at any age. They offer an arsenal of new strategies and lifestyle hacks for thriving with ADHD, including • Find the right kind of difficult. Use these behavior assessments to discover the work, activity, or creative outlet best suited to an individual’s unique strengths. • Reimagine environment. What specific elements to look for—at home, at school, or in the workplace—to enhance the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit inherent in the ADHD mind. • Embrace innate neurological tendencies. Take advantage of new findings about the brain’s default mode network and cerebellum, which confer major benefits for people with ADHD. • Tap into the healing power of connection. Tips for establishing and maintaining positive connection “the other Vitamind C” and the best antidote to the negativity that plagues so many people with ADHD. • Consider medication. Gets the facts about the underlying chemistry, side effects, and proven benefits of all the pharmaceutical options. As inspiring as it is practical, ADHD 2.0 will help you tap into the power of this mercurial condition and find the key that unlocks potential. *This audiobook includes a PDF of charts and appendices from the book.

Date Published:2021

It All Comes Back To You

Rishi, Farah Naz


<p><strong>Two exes must revisit their past after their siblings start dating in this rom-com perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Morgan Matson. A Parade Best YA of the Year! </strong></p><p>After Kiran Noorani's mom died, Kiran vowed to keep her dad and sister, Amira, close—to keep her family together. But when Amira announces that she's dating someone, Kiran's world is turned upside down.</p><p>Deen Malik is thrilled that his brother, Faisal, has found a great girlfriend. Maybe a new love will give Faisal a new lease on life, and Deen can stop feeling guilty for the reason that Faisal needs a do-over in the first place.</p><p>When the families meet, Deen and Kiran find themselves face to face. Again. Three years ago—before Amira and Faisal met—Kiran and Deen dated in secret. Until Deen ghosted Kiran.</p><p>And now, after discovering hints of Faisal's shady past, Kiran will stop at nothing to find answers. Deen just wants his brother to be happy—and he'll do whatever it takes to keep Kiran from reaching the truth. Though the chemistry between Kiran and Deen is undeniable, can either of them take down their walls?</p>
Date Published:2021

Two exes must revisit their past after their siblings start dating in this rom-com perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Morgan Matson. A Parade Best YA of the Year! After Kiran Noorani's mom died, Kiran vowed to keep her dad and sister, Amira, close—to keep her family together. But when Amira announces that she's dating someone, Kiran's world is turned upside down.Deen Malik is thrilled that his brother, Faisal, has found a great girlfriend. Maybe a new love will give Faisal a new lease on life, and Deen can stop feeling guilty for the reason that Faisal needs a do-over in the first place.When the families meet, Deen and Kiran find themselves face to face. Again. Three years ago—before Amira and Faisal met—Kiran and Deen dated in secret. Until Deen ghosted Kiran.And now, after discovering hints of Faisal's shady past, Kiran will stop at nothing to find answers. Deen just wants his brother to be happy—and he'll do whatever it takes to keep Kiran from reaching the truth. Though the chemistry between Kiran and Deen is undeniable, can either of them take down their walls?

Date Published:2021

Maleficent.

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The Heart Is A Shifting Sea : Love and Marriage in Mumbai

Flock, Elizabeth


<p><strong>Winner of the Silver Nautilus Award for Journalism & Investigative Reporting</strong></p><p><strong>""A book that truly is impossible to put down."—Washington Post</strong></p><p><strong>""This remarkable debut is so deeply reported, elegantly written, and profoundly transporting that it reads like a novel you can't put down. It's both a nuanced and intimate evocation of Indian culture, and a provocative and exciting meditation on marriage itself.""—Katie Roiphe, author of The Violet Hour</strong></p><p><strong>In the vein of Behind the Beautiful Forevers, an intimate, deeply reported and revelatory examination of love, marriage, and the state of modern India—as witnessed through the lives of three very different couples in today's Mumbai.</strong></p><p>In twenty-first-century India, tradition is colliding with Western culture, a clash that touches the lives of everyday Indians from the wealthiest to the poorest. While ethnicity, class, and religion are influencing the nation's development, so too are pop culture and technology—an uneasy fusion whose impact is most evident in the institution of marriage.</p><p>The Heart Is a Shifting Sea introduces three couples whose relationships illuminate these sweeping cultural shifts in dramatic ways: Veer and Maya, a forward-thinking professional couple whose union is tested by Maya's desire for independence; Shahzad and Sabeena, whose desperation for a child becomes entwined with the changing face of Islam; and Ashok and Parvati, whose arranged marriage, made possible by an online matchmaker, blossoms into true love. Though these three middle-class couples are at different stages in their lives and come from diverse religious backgrounds, their stories build on one another to present a layered, nuanced, and fascinating mosaic of the universal challenges, possibilities, and promise of matrimony in its present state.</p><p>Elizabeth Flock has observed the evolving state of India from inside Mumbai, its largest metropolis. She spent close to a decade getting to know these couples—listening to their stories and living in their homes, where she was privy to countless moments of marital joy, inevitable frustration, dramatic upheaval, and whispered confessions and secrets. The result is a phenomenal feat of reportage that is both an enthralling portrait of a nation in the midst of transition and an unforgettable look at the universal mysteries of love and marriage that connect us all.</p>
Date Published:2018

Winner of the Silver Nautilus Award for Journalism & Investigative Reporting""A book that truly is impossible to put down."—Washington Post""This remarkable debut is so deeply reported, elegantly written, and profoundly transporting that it reads like a novel you can't put down. It's both a nuanced and intimate evocation of Indian culture, and a provocative and exciting meditation on marriage itself.""—Katie Roiphe, author of The Violet HourIn the vein of Behind the Beautiful Forevers, an intimate, deeply reported and revelatory examination of love, marriage, and the state of modern India—as witnessed through the lives of three very different couples in today's Mumbai.In twenty-first-century India, tradition is colliding with Western culture, a clash that touches the lives of everyday Indians from the wealthiest to the poorest. While ethnicity, class, and religion are influencing the nation's development, so too are pop culture and technology—an uneasy fusion whose impact is most evident in the institution of marriage.The Heart Is a Shifting Sea introduces three couples whose relationships illuminate these sweeping cultural shifts in dramatic ways: Veer and Maya, a forward-thinking professional couple whose union is tested by Maya's desire for independence; Shahzad and Sabeena, whose desperation for a child becomes entwined with the changing face of Islam; and Ashok and Parvati, whose arranged marriage, made possible by an online matchmaker, blossoms into true love. Though these three middle-class couples are at different stages in their lives and come from diverse religious backgrounds, their stories build on one another to present a layered, nuanced, and fascinating mosaic of the universal challenges, possibilities, and promise of matrimony in its present state.Elizabeth Flock has observed the evolving state of India from inside Mumbai, its largest metropolis. She spent close to a decade getting to know these couples—listening to their stories and living in their homes, where she was privy to countless moments of marital joy, inevitable frustration, dramatic upheaval, and whispered confessions and secrets. The result is a phenomenal feat of reportage that is both an enthralling portrait of a nation in the midst of transition and an unforgettable look at the universal mysteries of love and marriage that connect us all.

Date Published:2018

Cheaper, Better, Faster : Over 2,000 Tips and Tricks to Save You Time and Money Every Day

Hunt, Mary


Personal finance expert and founder of Debt-Proof Living shares thousands of tips that help you save time and money every day.
Date Published:2013

Cy Young : an American baseball hero

Longert, Scott,


Includes webography. In the beginning -- The pride of the Spiders -- League Park opens -- The first try at a championship -- The Temple Cup -- Cy changes teams -- The World Series begins -- Cy is perfect -- A new record -- The Hall of Fame calls -- Cy's timeline -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Bibliography. "Cy Young was one of the hardest-throwing pitchers of all time. He recorded three no-hitters-including a perfect game-and accumulated more than 2,800 strikeouts on his way to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Scott H. Longert uses Young's life story to introduce middle-grade readers to the game, explaining balls, strikes, and outs in an easy-to-understand way. Longert narrates each season and each milestone game with an enthusiastic play-by-play that is sure to draw readers into the excitement on the field and in the crowd, fostering a better understanding of and a passion for baseball. Baseball fans today know Cy Young's name chiefly through the award given in his honor each year to the best pitcher in the National and the American Leagues. Denton True "Cyclone" Young won more than five hundred games over a career that spanned four decades, a record that no other major league pitcher has come close to matching. In addition to being the winningest pitcher in baseball history, he was also a kind, self-effacing, and generous man. Born into a farm family in rural Ohio, he never lost touch with the small-town values he grew with"--
Date Published:2020

Includes webography. In the beginning -- The pride of the Spiders -- League Park opens -- The first try at a championship -- The Temple Cup -- Cy changes teams -- The World Series begins -- Cy is perfect -- A new record -- The Hall of Fame calls -- Cy's timeline -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Bibliography. "Cy Young was one of the hardest-throwing pitchers of all time. He recorded three no-hitters-including a perfect game-and accumulated more than 2,800 strikeouts on his way to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Scott H. Longert uses Young's life story to introduce middle-grade readers to the game, explaining balls, strikes, and outs in an easy-to-understand way. Longert narrates each season and each milestone game with an enthusiastic play-by-play that is sure to draw readers into the excitement on the field and in the crowd, fostering a better understanding of and a passion for baseball. Baseball fans today know Cy Young's name chiefly through the award given in his honor each year to the best pitcher in the National and the American Leagues. Denton True "Cyclone" Young won more than five hundred games over a career that spanned four decades, a record that no other major league pitcher has come close to matching. In addition to being the winningest pitcher in baseball history, he was also a kind, self-effacing, and generous man. Born into a farm family in rural Ohio, he never lost touch with the small-town values he grew with"--

Date Published:2020

Abraham Lincoln : A Memorial Discourse

Eddy, Thomas Mears



Date Published:1800

The Cat In Grandfather's House

Grabo, Carl Henry



Date Published:1800

Abraham Lincoln In The Kitchen : a culinary view of Lincoln's life and times

Eighmey, Rae Katherine.


Abraham and Mary Lincoln : corn dodgers and egg corn bread -- Lincoln's gingerbread men -- Life on the Indiana frontier: pawpawss, honey, and pumpkins -- Journeys of discovery: New Orleans curry and New Salem biscuits -- Bacon and black hawk -- Courtship and cake: the Lincolns' romance and Mary Todd's almond cake -- Eating up Illinois politics : barbecue, biscuits, and burgoo -- "Salt for ice cream" : Springfield scenes from diaries and grocery ledgers -- Piccalilli: of fruits and vegetables -- Talking turkey: clues to life in the Springfield home -- At the crossroads of progress: Irish stew, German beef, and oysters -- Inaugural journey banquets and settling into the White House -- Summer cottage, soldier's bread -- Cakes in Abraham Linconln's name. "Abraham Lincoln in the Kitchen is a culinary biography unlike any before. The very assertion of the title--that Abraham Lincoln cooked--is fascinating and true. It's an insight into the everyday life of one of our nation's favorite and most esteemed presidents and a way to experience flavors and textures of the past. Eighmey solves riddles such as what type of barbecue could be served to thousands at political rallies when paper plates and napkins didn't exist, and what gingerbread recipe could have been Lincoln's childhood favorite when few families owned cookie cutters and he could carry the cookies in his pocket. Through Eighmey's eyes and culinary research and experiments--including sleuthing for Lincoln's grocery bills in Springfield ledgers and turning a backyard grill into a cast-iron stove--the foods that Lincoln enjoyed, cooked, or served are translated into modern recipes so that authentic meals and foods of 1820-1865 are possible for home cooks. Feel free to pull up a chair to Lincoln's table"--
Date Published:2013

Abraham and Mary Lincoln : corn dodgers and egg corn bread -- Lincoln's gingerbread men -- Life on the Indiana frontier: pawpawss, honey, and pumpkins -- Journeys of discovery: New Orleans curry and New Salem biscuits -- Bacon and black hawk -- Courtship and cake: the Lincolns' romance and Mary Todd's almond cake -- Eating up Illinois politics : barbecue, biscuits, and burgoo -- "Salt for ice cream" : Springfield scenes from diaries and grocery ledgers -- Piccalilli: of fruits and vegetables -- Talking turkey: clues to life in the Springfield home -- At the crossroads of progress: Irish stew, German beef, and oysters -- Inaugural journey banquets and settling into the White House -- Summer cottage, soldier's bread -- Cakes in Abraham Linconln's name. "Abraham Lincoln in the Kitchen is a culinary biography unlike any before. The very assertion of the title--that Abraham Lincoln cooked--is fascinating and true. It's an insight into the everyday life of one of our nation's favorite and most esteemed presidents and a way to experience flavors and textures of the past. Eighmey solves riddles such as what type of barbecue could be served to thousands at political rallies when paper plates and napkins didn't exist, and what gingerbread recipe could have been Lincoln's childhood favorite when few families owned cookie cutters and he could carry the cookies in his pocket. Through Eighmey's eyes and culinary research and experiments--including sleuthing for Lincoln's grocery bills in Springfield ledgers and turning a backyard grill into a cast-iron stove--the foods that Lincoln enjoyed, cooked, or served are translated into modern recipes so that authentic meals and foods of 1820-1865 are possible for home cooks. Feel free to pull up a chair to Lincoln's table"--

Date Published:2013

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Batman : Nightwalker

Lu, Marie


<b>This dark and twisty BATMAN in the blockbuster DC Icons series is an action-packed thrill ride from #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author MARIE LU.</b><br><b>AN INSTANT <i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER</b><br>Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy.<br>The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list. Bruce is turning eighteen and inheriting his family's fortune, not to mention the keys to Wayne Industries and all the tech gadgetry that he could ever desire. But on the way home from his birthday party, he makes an impulsive choice that leads to community service at Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison. There, he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer with ties to the Nightwalkers. A girl who will only speak to Bruce. She is the mystery he must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees?<br>Bruce Wayne is proof that you don't need superpowers to be a super hero, but can he survive Madeleine's game of tense intrigue and deception?<br><b>Act fast! </b>The first printing includes a poster of Bruce! Each first printing in the DC Icons series will have a limited-edition poster—collect them all to create the full image!<br><b>"Masterful. . . . A great story for any Dark Knight fan."</b><br>—Den of Geek<br>Don't miss the rest of the <b>DC Icons</b> series! Read them in any order you choose:<br> * <i>Wonder Woman: Warbringer </i>by <b>Leigh Bardugo</b><br> * <i>Catwoman: Soulstealer</i> by <b>Sarah J. Maas</b><br> * <i>Superman: Dawnbreaker</i> by <b>Matt de la PeÑa</b>
Date Published:2018

Date Published:2018