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The squeaky wheel

The squeaky wheel

— Guy Winch

Today we complain about everything – yet most of us grumble and vent neither expecting nor getting meaningful resolutions. Wasting prodigious amounts of time and energy on unproductive complaints can take an emotional and psychological toll on our moods and well-being. We desperately need to relearn the art of complaining effectively.
Non-Fiction Adults
Atoms & Eden: Conversations on Religion & Science

Atoms & Eden: Conversations on Religion & Science

— Steve Paulson

Here is an unprecedented collection of twenty freewheeling and revealing interviews with major players in the ongoing – increasingly heated – debate about the relationship between religion and science.
Steve Paulson explores this complex subject with a host of intellectual luminaries. The interviewees include Christians, Buddhists, Jews, and Muslims, as well as agnostics and atheists.
Religion & Spirituality - Science Adults
Bivouac

Bivouac

— Kwame Dawes

When his father dies in suspicious circumstances, Ferron Morgan’s trauma is increased by the conflict within his family and his father’s friends over whether the death is the result of medical negligence or a political assassination. Ferron has lived in awe of his father’s radical commitments but is forced to admit that, with the 1980s’ resurgence of the political Right in the Caribbean, his father had lost faith.
Fiction Adults
A billion reasons why

A billion reasons why

— Kristin Billerbeck

Katie McKenna is leading a perfect life with her soon-to-be fiancé, Dexter. And then in walks Luc DeForges, her bold breathtaking ex-boyfriend. Only now he’s a millionaire. And he wants her to go home to New Orleans to sing for a friend’s wedding, as his date. But Katie made up her mind about Luc eight years ago, after a very public breakup.
Fiction - Romance Adults
Season of the witch

Season of the witch

— Natasha Mostert

Gabriel Blackstone makes an excellent living stealing other people’s secrets. When a former lover asks him to look into the disappearance of her stepson, Gabriel’s investigations lead him to a rambling Victorian home where time seems to stand still. Gabriel becomes increasingly bewitched by the house, and by its owners, the beautiful, enigmatic Morrighan and Minnaloushe Monk.
Fiction - Mystery & Thrillers - Sci Fi & Fantasy Adults
I love Mommies and Daddies

I love Mommies and Daddies

— Joy Berry

'I Love Mommies and Daddies' (I Love series) helps children understand the role their parents play in their lives. Joy Berry's pragmatic approach teaches children that Mommy and Daddy love them and that they need to make decisions that keep them safe, healthy, and happy. Like all of Joy Berry's books, 'I Love Mommies and Daddies' speaks directly to the child and acts as a problem-solving resource for parents and caregivers.
Comics & Graphic Novels Adults
I love brothers and sisters

I love brothers and sisters

— Joy Berry

I Love Brothers and Sisters (Teach Me About series) introduces sibling relationships to toddlers. Joy Berry’s pragmatic approach will make the reader feel secure in his or her place in the family. Like all of Joy Berry’s books, I Love Brothers and Sisters speaks directly to the child and acts as a problem-solving resource for parents and caregivers.
Comics & Graphic Novels Adults
Girls play to win: Volleyball

Girls play to win: Volleyball

— Chros McDougall

On the floor or in the sand….
I rule the net.
Pass, set, hit… Now get ready to block and dig!
Volleyball has grown from its origins as a gentle girl’s game to the hard-hitting, fast-serving sport it is today. No longer confined to an indoor court, beach volleyball now grabs the spotlight during the summer season, too. So grab a ball and go for a kill!
Young Readers age 9 to 12
Arts & Entertainement - Health, Mind & Body Adults - Teenagers
Sins of the mother

Sins of the mother

— Victoria Christopher Murray

Jasmine Larson Bush is finally living a drama-free life. She’s left her stripper days behind and is standing by her husband’s side as the first lady of one of the largest churches in New York City. But just when Jasmine has committed her life completely to God, her daughter Jacqueline is kidnapped. The police and the church community join in the frantic search to find the 4 year old.
Fiction Adults
Paint with the watercolor masters

Paint with the watercolor masters

— Jonathan Stephenson

Paint with the Watercolor Masters is a step by step guide to materials and techniques for today’s budding artists, with 324 illustrations, 304 in color. It contains illustrated step-by-step demonstrations that encompass varied styles and technical approaches, and show exactly how to re-create the styles of the watercolor masters. An in-depth guide to materials explains how to choose the right ones and how to get the best results.
Arts & Entertainement Adults - Teenagers
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