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Series
Language
English
Description
Wade Abbott is one and done-one look, one conversation, one weekend, and he knows who he wants. Except, Mia Simpson is not free to return his affection. In fact, he suspects she's in an abusive marriage, but she never confirms that, and he has no choice but to mind his own business where she's concerned. Two years after they first met and a year after he last heard from her, Mia shows up half-frozen, bruised and beaten on his doorstep, needing something...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"In this radiant, highly anticipated debut, a cast of unforgettable women battle for independence while a maelstrom of change threatens their Jamaican village. Capturing the distinct rhythms of Jamaican life and dialect, Nicole Dennis- Benn pens a tender hymn to a world hidden among pristine beaches and the wide expanse of turquoise seas. At an opulent resort in Montego Bay, Margot hustles to send her younger sister, Thandi, to school. Taught as a...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
©2006
Physical Desc
xii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
An unprecedented close-up portrait, offering fresh insights into Harrison's underrated contribution to the Beatles music, his spiritual awakening through Indian music and meditation, and his efforts to spread spirituality through his solo career. Here Comes the Sun also includes fresh new anecdotes about Harrison and other musical greats, including Bob Dylan and Elvis Presley. Written with a you-are-there immediacy and complete with 20 pages of rare...
6) Lot: stories
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
222 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
One of Barack Obama’s “Favorite Books of the Year”
"Phenomenal" —Justin Torres, author of We the Animals
"Brilliant" —Nicole Dennis-Benn, author of Here Comes the Sun
“A profound exploration of the true meaning of borders.” —The New York Times Book Review
NAMED ONE OF THE 10 BEST BOOKS OF 2019 in the New York Times by Dwight...
"Phenomenal" —Justin Torres, author of We the Animals
"Brilliant" —Nicole Dennis-Benn, author of Here Comes the Sun
“A profound exploration of the true meaning of borders.” —The New York Times Book Review
NAMED ONE OF THE 10 BEST BOOKS OF 2019 in the New York Times by Dwight...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas--until now. James Patterson shows the real Vegas in a dazzling journey through true stories of excess, drama, and hope. In What Really Happens in Vegas, full of surprises for both newcomers and Las Vegas regulars, James Patterson and Vanity Fair contributing editor Mark Seal transport readers from the thrill of adrenaline-fueled vice to the glitter of A-list celebrity and entertainment." --Goodreads.
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xvii, 235, [1] p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Stewart takes on more than 200 of Mother Nature's most appalling creations and offers this A-to-Z compendium of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Despite being hailed as one of the best guitarists of his era, George Harrison, particularly in his early decades, battled feelings of inferiority. He was often the butt of jokes from his bandmates owing to his lower-class background and, typically, was allowed to contribute only one or two songs per Beatles album out of the dozens he wrote. Now, acclaimed Beatles biographer Philip Norman examines Harrison through the lens of his numerous self-contradictions....
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Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Space is big--very big! There are never-ending mysteries in its starry reaches, and we're still learning about them. In this detailed, fascinating book, young readers will learn more about freaky stories of space, including weird planets, strange stars, unexplained phenomena, and tales of the brave people who've traveled into this final frontier. Intriguing facts and historic photos will catch students' interest as they investigate these mysteries...
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xvi, 379 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"A practical guide to aging and health for women who have felt ignored or marginalized by the medical profession, from a leading Ob/Gyn and expert on menopausal and post-reproductive health. The medical system today is increasingly complicated and impersonal, and unfortunately, it is not going to be less so in the future. The rules of engagement have changed in medicine, but no one has bothered to inform patients. Much is written about Black women...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown, and Co
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents a relaxed approach to entertaining in style, in a treasury of easy-to-prepare recipes, craft projects, and garden ideas that provide for such events as an afternoon beach gathering, a backyard barbecue, and a festive children's party.
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
319 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Erin Hosier and her family belonged to a strict evangelical church in Bainbridge, Ohio, for the first fourteen years of her life. But Erin was a rebel of the eighties who dyed her hair with cherry Kool-Aid while loudly defending liberal causes. Behind closed doors, she and her family were "five mentally ill people at different stages of development, screaming and flailing hysterically like hyenas." At the heart of the family was her father, Jack,...
Author
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
xii, 271 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"This book examines the creation of the Beatles' final masterwork in terms of the technological strides that made their cumulative achievements possible"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Questions about the universe are as popular as they are daunting to answer. Let this book help satiate young readers curiosity about outer space and the universe by answering this important question! Each page is written with accessible, age-appropriate language and paired with visual aids--including tons of photography from NASA--that bring the text to life. Fact boxes with "Out of this World!" tidbits add interest throughout the work, while graphic...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The night sky is a place of wonder for all young readers. Stars are of particular fascination, especially once they learn that the sun is a star! In this book, learners explore the gases and life cycle of a star. Incredible, colorful photographs straight from NASA's telescopes and probes bring each spread to life. Thought-provoking text answers the title's question with easy, accessible language while still igniting interest. This book is right at...
18) Space
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Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces space including planets, galaxies, the universe, stars, meteors and comets, and space exploration.
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
407 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Uncle Paul is still missing. And Samantha just received a new gift from him: a pair of strange purple sunglasses. Are they another powerful present? A clue to his whereabouts? Or just a bad fashion choice? Samantha and Nipper need to figure it out fast, because here comes the SUN!"--
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