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Collection of 144 ancient Chinese stories highlighting wisdom espoused by Taoism, combining spirituality, philosophy, cosmology, governance, the human condition, life,…
death, and continuity. Presents lessons in contentment, kindness, independence, understanding, and gratitude. 2018
Alison traded her English life for a Los Angeles career and husband. However, when her childhood friend Sophie dies mysteriously,…
Alison returns for the funeral. She is drawn back into her group of friends--including her old crush, Sophie's brother--and learns a horrifying secret. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2018
Young fairy Ophelia Delphinium Fidgets gets her first wish-granting assignment and discovers that, although the fate of the fairy world…
depends on her completing her task, the job of granting a human's wish is anything but easy. For grades 4-7. 2018
In 1978 Derbyshire, two schoolgirls are kidnapped by a woman. Rachel escapes, but Sophie is never found. Three decades later,…
Sophie's mother commits suicide, and a teacher from the girls' school is found murdered. Rachel and the police both begin investigations into the cold case. Some violence. 2015
Books seven through eleven, written between 2016 and 2018, featuring the humorous adventures of young Hank and his friends, Frankie…
and Ashley. Includes You Can't Drink a Meatball through a Straw, The Soggy, Foggy Campout, Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad!, and more. For grades K-3. 2018
Journalist chronicles the events leading up to, surrounding, and following the 2015 eruption of sludge from an abandoned mine in…
Silverton, Colorado, that ran down to the Navajo Nation and into the Colorado River. Examines environmental policies, the practice of fracking, and impacts on the neighboring communities. 2018
Presents the story of musician Bill Monroe, the youngest of eight children, who loved playing and singing harmonies with his…
family on the front porch and continued to work on his craft as he grew up. His deep Kentucky roots helped him to create the unique American music called bluegrass. For grades K-3. 2018
A collection of eleven darkly humorous stories from the cocreator of the website The Toast, inspired by classic children's tales.…
Includes "The Rabbit," inspired by The Velveteen Rabbit (DB 41681), in which a stuffed animal appears to draw the life force from a boy. Some violence. 2018
En esta novela ambientada en el futuro cercano, el territorio que una vez fue los Estados Unidos es ahora la…
República de Gilead, una teocracia en la que las mujeres se ven obligadas a castas diferentes-- incluyendo "criadas" para tener hijos. Originalmente publicado en inglés en 1985, con una 2017 introducción de la autora. Violencia, lenguaje injurioso, y descripciones de índole sexual
An exploration of the mythos of the Amazons, a tribe of female warriors. Discusses the stories told in many cultures…
about them and the past conclusions that they must have been merely myth. The author, however, uses research and archeological discoveries to demonstrate that they did, in fact, exist. 2018
A journalist discusses the political and social history of the American South. Examines the changes that took place across more…
than four decades and debates what aspects of southern culture have improved or declined over time. Some strong language. 2001
Three contemporary romances written between 2016 and 2017. In Suddenly in Love, artist Mia has returned to her hometown on…
Lake Haven, where she meets Brennan, a rock star hiding out from the world. Also includes Suddenly Dating and Suddenly Engaged. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017
Mexico, 1860s. Mauro Larrea, a silver-mining mogul, struggles to preserve his empire and emerge from a serious debt. Embroiled in…
a resulting family drama, Larrea sets off to Havana to scout a new business and finds himself playing a game of billiards that will change his fortunes. Spanish language. 2015
As the Nazis lay siege to Leningrad, the Levins attempt to survive. Twenty-three-year-old daughter Anna dreams of being an artist,…
but must forage for food in the ever more desperate city. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001
Recounts the life of Joan Procter, a pioneering female scientist who loved reptiles. Discusses her work and research at London's…
Natural History Museum and, later, her design and curatorship of the new reptile house at the London Zoo. For grades K-3. 2018
A year ago, an explosion destroyed a Chicago building. Running late to meet her husband, Cecily survived, but she is…
not exactly a grieving widow. Although presumed dead, Kaitlyn instead fled to Canada. And Franny was determined at all costs to connect with her birth mom, who worked in the building. Strong language. 2018
Economist and entrepreneur presents an argument that business plans are not vital to the success of entrepreneurial ventures. Offers advice…
for aspiring entrepreneurs, examines reasons for the failures of startup businesses, discusses planning for the success of a business, and more. 2018
Texas, 1881. Schoolteacher Catherine Whitfield hasn't trusted the medical profession since her mother's death. Austin Goddard is new in Cimarron…
Creek, having fled there to protect his daughter. He keeps his past as a surgeon a secret, but his growing relationship with Catherine makes things difficult. 2018
After rescuing her mom from aliens, Mana is ready for anything, but her mom's alien-hunter partner, China, tries to keep…
Mana safe and out of the fight. Sequel to Flying (DB 85425). Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2017