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Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Ronnie Anne once again has her hands full with Ronnie Anne once again has her hands full with her huge extended family plus all her friends in Great Lakes City. And: Ronnie Anne and Sid are struggling with their class project! Can T©Ưa Frida help them build their artistic vision? Or are things about to get wild? Plus: Lori drives out for a fantastic new job opportunity! But feathers may get ruffled when this internship goes sideways¿́Œ--Provided...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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"Tubati Alexander is a writer to watch!" —Emily Giffin
One of Good Morning America's 15 books to read heading into spring and a SheReads and Zibby Mag Most Anticipated Book of the YearThe author of Love Buzz follows her acclaimed first novel with a delightful Caribbean-set romp about an ambitious designer of apocalyptic video games with a strategy for (almost)
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Publisher
Tin House
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Set in contemporary Nigeria, Uche Okonkwo's A Kind of Madness is a collection of ten stories concerned with literal madness but also those private feelings that, when left unspoken, can feel like a type of madness: desire, desperation, hunger, fear, sadness, shame, longing. In these stories, a young woman and her mother bask in the envy of their neighbors when the woman receives an offer of marriage from the family of a doctor living in Belgium-though...
4) Gymnastics
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Series
Publisher
Early Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Gymnastics offers readers an exciting look into the world of gymnastics. The text introduces readers to gymnastics apparatuses, safety, and top gymnastics events. Alongside detailed infographics and photos, readers will learn about iconic gymnasts and teams"--
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Language
English
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"Librarian Chloe Sampson has been struggling: to take care of her three younger siblings, to find herself, to make ends meet. She's just about at the end of her rope when she stumbles across a rare edition of a book from the 1960s at the local flea market. Deciding it's a sign of her luck turning, she takes it home with her-only to be shocked when her cranky hermit of a neighbor swoops in and offers to buy it for an exorbitant price. Intrigued, Chloe...
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Language
English
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"Newburgh, NY-a city of about 30,000 residents, located roughly sixty miles north of New York City in the Hudson River Valley-is a quintessential example of a small, under-resourced, majority-minority, post-industrial city that has struggled to transition into the service, technology, and knowledge-based economy. Like many other similarly sized cities throughout the American northeast and midwest, white flight and decades of disinvestment left it...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she'll be working on. A recently established government ministry is gathering "expats" from across history to establish whether time travel is feasible--for the body, but also for the fabric of space-time. She is tasked with working as a "bridge": living with, assisting, and monitoring the expat known as "1847" or Commander Graham Gore....
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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"A book exploring the emerging science on plant intelligence, uncovering plants' complex and unimaginable capabilities and calling into question what we consider to be conscious agents in the natural world"--
Author
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From conservation to protecting endangered species to sustainable living, All of Creation offers young readers accessible and fascinating information on the challenges our planet faces and practical ways we can care for the magnificent world around us. Drawing on science and Scripture, this hope-filled and kid-friendly guide to planet Earth addresses our most pressing questions about caring for and respecting God's world, such as: What are the biggest...
10) Dragonfruit
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Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In the old tales, it is written that the egg of a seadragon, dragonfruit, holds within it the power to undo a person's greatest sorrow. But as with all things that offer hope when hope has gone, the tale comes with a warning. Every wish demands a price. Hanalei of Tamarind is the cherished daughter of an old island family. But when her father steals a seadragon egg meant for an ailing princess, she is forced into a life of exile. In the years that...
Author
Publisher
Wellfleet Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
For centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets, and suddenly smitten couples alike. Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers like peonies (bashfulness) and tulips (passion). Coupled with stunning full-colour illustrations, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, florists, and flower enthusiasts. Whether...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"For most of the 2,000-plus years since its foundation as a discipline by ancient Greek thinkers, rhetoric-the art of using language to persuade-was a keystone of a Western education. But in the early 20th century, studying rhetoric fell out of fashion. In The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself, Robin Reames, one of the world's leading scholars of rhetoric, argues that it's high time to bring it back. Drawing on examples ranging from the Sophist...
13) The rough rider
Author
Series
Four corners ranch volume 4
Publisher
Canary Street Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When Alaina finds herself pregnant and alone, she knows she's in a tight spot. Small towns like hers tend to raise eyebrows at unwed mothers, and she knows the vicious gossip mill will soon be churning. Thankfully, her ruggedly stoic childhood protector, Gus McCloud, knows a thing or two about guarding secrets. Offering Alaina a marriage on paper is the least he can do. As a hardworking rancher, Gus is well equipped to provide for Alaina and her...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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Description
"Former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki shares the surprising lessons she's learned on her path to success and offers unique yet universal advice about how to be a more effective communicator in any situation. Not many White House Press Secretaries capture the nation's interest the way Jen Psaki did. Refreshingly candid and clear, Psaki quickly became known for her ability to break through the noise and successfully deliver...
15) Cambodia
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Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Cambodia is home to the largest lake in Southeast Asia! Tourists and locals alike travel to honor the importance of the country’s lakes and rivers at Cambodia’s annual Water Festival! This title offers an engaging introduction to Cambodia’s landscape, wildlife, and culture. Colorful photos support the leveled text. Features and a full-spread fact page help highlight Cambodia’s animals, food, landmarks, and more"--
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Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The bestselling author of Lost Connections and Stolen Focus offers a revelatory look at the new drugs transforming weight loss as we know it--from his personal experience on Ozempic to our ability to heal our society's dysfunctional relationship with food, weight, and our bodies"--
17) You make me feel
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Series
Publisher
Urban Books, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Kinisha Jordan has always been a socialite, treating society like her personal revolving door. She doesn't dwell on people that have no place in her life...However, seeing her friends find happiness and love is starting to weigh on her. Lonely nights are beginning to take a toll on her...Kinisha needs help...Oliver has offered her a way out, but she doesn't know if she can agree to his terms...Will Oliver ease the stipulations he's put in place to...
18) Grey dog
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Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A subversive literary horror novel that disrupts the tropes of women's historical fiction with delusions, wild beasts, and the uncontainable power of female rage The year is 1901, and Ada Byrd -- spinster, schoolmarm, amateur naturalist -- accepts a teaching post in isolated Lowry Bridge, grateful for the chance to re-establish herself where no one knows her secrets. She develops friendships with her neighbors, explores the woods with her students,...
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Series
Publisher
Rise
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of justice. This book aims to ground the idea of justice within the responsibilities and benefits of being part of a healthy community. The backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion"--
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Series
Publisher
NubeOcho
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming, talking, and even killing in the animal kingdom. Focusing on ten different animals and their derrières, and offering fun facts about their origin, habitat, and "posterior power," this hilarious book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Which animal has the coolest butt power? That's up to you to decide!"--