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Mercy Watson to the Rescue

DiCamillo, Kate, 1964-

After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor. .

Date Published:2009

The lost campers

Hutchens, Paul, 1902-

Rev. ed. of: Sugar Creek Gang goes camping. The gang has trouble on the water as Bill, Circus and Little Jim are caught in a flood of Sugar Creek, then Poetry, Dragonfly and Bill are canoeing on Pass Lake, Minnesota when a big storm hits.

Date Published:1997

Stuart Little 1, 2 & 3

Date Published:2005

The flying phantom

Prins, Piet, 1909-

Cover title: Scout : the flying phantom. Translation of: Snuf en de jacht op vliegende volckert.

Date Published:1980

Chicka chicka boom boom

Martin, Bill jr.

Date Published:

Home for the holidays

Macomber, Debbie

2017-11

Date Published:2005

The Case for Climate Capitalism: Economic Solutions for a Planet in Crisis.

Rand, Tom.

Date Published:2019

Braving the wilderness : the quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone

Brown, C. Brené

2018-02 Everywhere and nowhere -- The quest for true belonging -- High lonesome: a spiritual crisis -- People are hard to hate close up. Move in. -- Speak truth to bullshit. Be civil. -- Hold hands. With strangers. -- Strong back. Soft front. Wild heart. True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are. Social scientist Brené Brown studies the experiences that bring meaning to our lives - experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, and empathy. In this book, she redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarization. With a mix of research, storytelling, and honesty, Brown maps a clear path to true belonging. She argues that we're experiencing a spiritual crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of true belonging. She writes, "True belonging requires us to believe in and belong to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in being a part of something and in standing alone when necessary. But in a culture that's rife with perfectionism and pleasing, and with the erosion of civility, it's easy to stay quiet, hide in our ideological bunkers, or fit in rather than show up as our true selves and brave the wilderness of uncertainty and criticism. True belonging is not something we negotiate or accomplish with others; it's a daily practice that demands integrity and authenticity. It's a personal commitment that we carry in our hearts." Brown offers us the clarity and courage we need to find our way back to ourselves and to each other. And that path cuts right through the wilderness. Brown writes, "The wilderness is an untamed, unpredictable place of solitude and searching. It is a place as dangerous as it is breathtaking, a place as sought after as it is feared. But it turns out to be the place of true belonging, and it's the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand." Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston.

Date Published:2017

To the land of long lost friends

McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-

Mma Ramotswe happily reconnects with an old friend when his teaching job brings him back to Gaborone. In the course of their conversations, though, Mma Ramotswe learns that Hope, one of their mutual acquaintances, has fallen on hard times. This initially comes as a shock to her, as the woman came from wealth. But when she learns that Hope has recently separated from her husband, a local politician with a less than stellar reputation, she becomes determined to find out the truth. Elsewhere, Charlie and Fanwell are also involved in tricky matters of the heart, as Queenie-Queenie, Charlie's girlfriend, seems to have transferred her affections to Fanwell. It's up to Mma Makutsi to set things right, but she may be too distracted by Violet Sephotho, who has somehow been appointed to the board of a charity. What is Violet up to now? As all of these mysteries are unravelled, Mma Ramotswe and the entire No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency will be reminded of the value of tried and true wisdom--she chooses to believe in goodness, that if our hearts are open, true equality can be found with one another. But in this world can that assumption be justified? It will take all her ingenuity and great moral sense to get to the heart of the matter.

Date Published:2019

Trickster drift

Robinson, Eden, 1970-,

In an effort to keep all forms of magic at bay, Jared, 17, has quit drugs and drinking. But his troubles are not over: now he's being stalked by David, his mom's ex--a preppy, khaki-wearing psycho with a proclivity for rib-breaking. And his mother, Maggie, a living, breathing badass as well as a witch, can't protect him like she used to because he's moved away from Kitimat to Vancouver for school. Even though he's got a year of sobriety under his belt (no thanks to his enabling, ever-partying mom), Jared also struggles with the temptation of drinking. And he's got to get his grades up, find a job that doesn't involve weed cookies, and somehow live peacefully with his Aunt Mave, who has been estranged from the family ever since she tried to "rescue" him as a baby from his mother. An indigenous activist and writer, Mave smothers him with pet names and hugs, but she is blind to the real dangers that lurk around them--the spirits and supernatural activity that fill her apartment. As the son of a Trickster, Jared is a magnet for magic, whether he hates it or not--he sees ghosts, he sees the monster moving underneath his Aunt Georgina's skin, he sees the creature that comes out of his bedroom wall and creepily wants to suck his toes. He also still hears the Trickster in his head, and other voices too. When the David situation becomes a crisis, Jared can't ignore his true nature any longer.

Date Published:2018

Portugal

Frommer's

You’ll never fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. Doing so is like having a trusted friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. That’s because our guidebooks, unlike much of the competition, are written by resident experts—like Celia Pedroso and Paul Ames, the authors of Frommer’s Portugal. Both are Portugal-based and highly respected travel journalists. In this proudly opinionated book, they will help you sort through all the options, so you can tailor a vacation that’s right for you. Inside this book you’ll find: • Insider advice on avoiding crowds as you explore some of Portugal's greatest gems, from Lisbon's Alfama to the beaches of the Algarve, and from the Palácio Nacional de Sintra to the Quinta Palmeira Gardens in Madeira—plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-traveled corners, like Trás-os-Mantes and the Minho • Where to discover the absolute best seafood in Lisbon, the tastiest fruit in Sintra and Alcobaça, and the finest wines that Portugal has to offer • Insightful commentary on Portugal's dazzling array of architectural masterpieces, from the Gothic Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória in Alcobaça to the Baroque Palácio Nacional de Queluz. • Opinionated reviews—no bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our experts are passionate about their country, and they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. • Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity, so there’s never any guessing or nasty surprises • Lodging, restaurant, and shopping recommendations in all ranges from luxe to moderately priced choices for real people • User-friendly features including star ratings, detailed maps, and a pullout map of the country.

Date Published:2002

Minecraft : Construction Handbook

Needler, Matthew

The official Minecraft Construction Handbook is packed with tips and step-by-step instructions from master building team FyreUK. You'll learn how to construct houses, bridges, ships, floating islands and rollercoasters that will amaze other players. Plus, check out some of the most awe-inspiring community builds to fuel your own creative genius. You'll be a master builder in no time!

Date Published:2014

Home grown whole grains

Pitzer, Sara

2016-08

Date Published:2009

Gingerbread : a novel

Oyeyemi, Helen.

"Perdita Lee may appear your average British schoolgirl; Harriet Lee may seem just a working mother trying to penetrate the school social hierarchy; but there are signs that they might not be as normal as they think they are. For one thing, they share a gold-painted, seventh-floor walk-up apartment with some surprisingly verbal vegetation. And then there's the gingerbread they make. Londoners may find themselves able to take or leave it, but it's very popular in Druhastrana, the far away (or, according to many sources, non-existent) land of Harriet Lee's early youth. The world's truest lover of the Lee family gingerbread, however, is Harriet's charismatic childhood friend Gretel--a figure who seems to have had a hand in everything (good or bad) that has happened to Harriet since they met. Decades later, when teenaged Perdita sets out to find her mother's long lost friend, it prompts a new telling of Harriet's story. As the book follows the Lees through encounters with jealousy, ambition, family grudges, work, wealth, and real estate, gingerbread seems to be the one thing that reliably holds a constant value."--Publisher.

Date Published:2019

Christmas on my mind

Dailey, Janet.

"The little town of Branding Iron, Texas, keeps an annual tradition that makes the holidays especially festive--the Cowboys<U+2019> Christmas Ball. But Sheriff Ben Marsden, busy with work, joint custody of his son, and caring for his aging mother, has no plans to attend. Not until a pretty newcomer to his small town gets involved in the planning. Suddenly Ben finds himself wanting to keep a close eye on Jessica Ramsey, and not just because her relatives seem to be in jail more than out. He can tell the mysterious redhead has secrets in her past, but now that she<U+2019>s bought a little fixer upper with her mom to start a bed and breakfast, the whole family<U+2019>s turning over a new leaf. With the prospect of dancing and celebrating ahead, surely there<U+2019>s time for everyone to unwind. Because this year, more than ever, Ben<U+2019>s got Christmas--and loving--on his mind."--From publisher.

Date Published:2016

Game of thrones : Season 8.

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Scatterbrain : how the mind's mistakes make humans creative, innovative, and successful

Beck, Henning, 1983-

"Originally published in Germany as: Irren ist nutzlich: Warum die Schwachen des Gehirns unsere Starken sind in 2017. "In this mind-bending book, an esteemed neuroscientist explains why perfectionism is pointless - and argues that mistakes, missteps, and flaws are the keys to success. Remember that time you screwed up simple math or forgot the name of your favorite song? What if someone told you that such embarrassing "brain farts" are actually secret weapons, proof of your superiority to computers and AI? In Scatterbrain, we learn that boredom awakens the muse, distractions spark creativity, and misjudging time creates valuable memories, among other benefits of our faulty minds. Throughout, award-winning neuroscientist Henning Beck's hilarious asides and brain-boosting advice make for delightful reading of the most cutting-edge neuroscience our brains will (maybe never) remember."--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2019

Wild life : dispatches from a childhood of baboons and button-downs

Roberts, Keena,

Prologue. Gorillaman and fifty tiny ballerinas -- The first three times I almost died -- A dead chicken and an offer of marriage -- Don't bring your beer shirt to show and tell -- The African night is long and dark -- Snakes and cakes -- Stranded in Xamashuro -- 100 cases of beer and a man-eating crocodile -- Pearl Jam and other things I didn't know -- Can we swim away from this party? -- Baboon identification and other hidden talents -- There are no doctors here -- The elf princess plays lacrosse -- Finding the moon on Earth -- High school waterhole -- The hippo situation is grim -- One unhappy cat -- We're just going to make a run for it -- The leopard attack -- The infection rate reaches 36% -- I am American -- The other spot at Harvard -- A bear just doing his bear thing -- Extreme driving in a broken Toyota -- Blood and dust and Botswana sky -- Epilogue. Goodbye, Narnia. "Keena Roberts split her adolescence between the wilds of an island camp in Botswana and the even more treacherous halls of an elite Philadelphia private school. In Africa, she slept in a tent, cooked over a campfire, and lived each day alongside the baboon colony her parents were studying. She could wield a spear as easily as a pencil, and it wasn't unusual to be chased by lions or elephants on any given day. But for the months of the year when her family lived in the United States, this brave kid from the bush was cowed by the far more treacherous landscape of the preppy, private school social hierarchy. Most girls Keena's age didn't spend their days changing truck tires, baking their own bread, or running from elephants as they tried to do their schoolwork. They also didn't carve bird whistles from palm nuts or nearly knock themselves unconscious trying to make homemade palm wine. But Keena's parents were famous primatologists who shuttled her and her sister between Philadelphia and Botswana every six months. Dreamer, reader, and adventurer, she was always far more comfortable avoiding lions and hippopotamuses than she was dealing with spoiled middle-school field hockey players. In Keena's funny, tender memoir, Wild Life, Africa bleeds into America and vice versa, each culture amplifying the other. By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, Wild Life is ultimately the story of a daring but sensitive young girl desperately trying to figure out if there's any place where she truly fits in"--

Date Published:2019

Plum spooky : a Stephanie Plum between-the-numbers novel

Evanovich, Janet, 1943-

2011-12.

Date Published:2008

Only the dead

Sundstol, Vidar

2017-02

Date Published:2009