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The Beautiful People A Novel [electronic resource] : by Gable, Michelle.aut; cloudLibrary;
Set against the glamorous 1960s Jet Set—a failed debutante's new job as assistant to society photographer Slim Aarons takes her into Palm Beach’s inner circle, and into a beguiling friendship with the star at its center, fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer “This glittering novel shines as brightly as its heroine. A true delight.” —Nicola Harrison, author of Hotel Laguna Washington Post Best Book of April * PureWow Best Book of Summer * Woman's World Best Book of the Week It’s 1961, and for Margo Hightower, everything is about to change. True, her engagement is off, her family has fallen in scandal, and she's completely broke. But she’s just been hired as assistant to photographer Slim Aarons—famous for his vibrant pictures of high society, royalty, and Hollywood stars—and she knows this opportunity is her ticket to something better. From the bright beaches of Acapulco to glitzy parties in New York, Margo is thrown headfirst into the glamorous jet-set world she so covets, observing its ways from behind the camera as Slim’s sidekick. There’s Jackie Kennedy, Truman Capote's Swans, a host of Vanderbilts. Beautiful people in beautiful places. But when they land in Palm Beach, a scene with few rules and many riches, the lines between work and play begin to blur. As Margo becomes swept up in the city’s social circle—and into a friendship with heiress and rising fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer—the golden life seems increasingly in reach. Until she finds herself entangled in a complicated web of loyalties and secrets that could bring it all crashing down… Don't miss Michelle Gable's other riveting novels:  The Bookseller's Secret The Lipstick BureauGeneral adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Contemporary Women; Biographical;
© 2024., Graydon House Books,
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I love my teacher / by Andreae, Giles,1966-; Dodd, Emma,1969-;
Race inside for a joy-filled day! School is full of fun, all thanks to a teacher who makes every school day the best. Full of energy and enthusiasm, this is a book all children will want to share with their favorite teacher.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Schools; Teachers; Teacher-student relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Blue Lock. [graphic novel] / by Kaneshiro, Muneyuki,author.; Brown, Scott O.,letterer.; Derr, Nate,translator.; Nomura, Yusuke,1987-illustrator.; translation of:Kaneshiro, Muneyuki.Buru rokku.English.;
After making it through the grueling Second Selection, Isagi and the remaining thirty-four strikers prepare for their next challenge, a match against the current U-20 Japan team. At stake: a chance to represent Japan on the world stage as part of the U-20 team. However, with only eleven spots available on the Blue Lock team, Isagi must first clear tryouts if he is to keep his dreams alive. Can he assert his place among the best of the best?!Rated: Older teen, 16+.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Manga.; Sports comics.; Soccer players; Soccer; Soccer; Strikers (Soccer);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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We should not be friends : the story of a friendship / by Schwalbe, Will,author.;
"From the author of the best-selling and beloved The End of Your Life Book Club-a new book that tracks an improbable and life-changing college friendship over the course of forty years. Author Will Schwalbe describes his friendship with unlikely college-buddy Maxey through marriage, divorce, and career changes up until the present day, noting what makes their bond so special and enduring"--
Subjects: Schwalbe, Will; Friendship; Male friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Shirley & Jamila save their summer / by Goerz, Gillian.;
Both girls need a new plan for the summer, and they might as well become friends. Then this kid Oliver shows up begging for Shirley s help. His pet gecko has disappeared, and he's sure it was stolen! That's when Jamila discovers Shirley's secret: She's the neighborhood's best kid detective, and she's on the case. When Jamila discovers she's got some detective skills of her own, a crime-solving partnership is born.LSC
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Mystery comic books, strips, etc.; Preteen girls; Child detectives; Geckos; Female friendship; Criminal investigation;
© [2020], Dial Books for Young Readers,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Perfect paper cranes / by Iwai, Melissa.;
Gigi loves the Japan Day Festival! When Ojiji volunteers at the origami booth, Gigi can't wait to make a paper crane like Ojiji's. But folding paper is harder than it looks, and Gigi is disheartened when she sees her paper crane next to Ojiji's. Will Gigi give up or will she try her best?
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Japanese Americans; Grandfathers; Grandparent and child;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Big book of scrollsaw woodworking : more than 60 projects and techniques for fretwork, intarsia & other scroll saw crafts /
Subjects: Jig saws; Woodwork;
© c2009., Fox Chapel,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The library : a catalogue of wonders / by Kells, Stuart,author.;
From the Bodleian, the Folger and the Smithsonian to the fabled libraries of Middle Earth and other fictional libraries, Kells explores the bookish places that capture our imaginations. The result is a fascinating and engaging exploration of libraries as places of beauty and wonder, a celebration of books as objects and an account of the deeply personal nature of these hallowed spaces.
Subjects: Books and reading.; Libraries; Libraries;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Spy x family. [graphic novel] / by Endō, Tatsuya,1980-author,illustrator.; Loe, Casey,translator.; Mapa, Rina,illustrator,letterer.;
Yor is on assignment and finds herself up against a gang of assassins on board a luxury cruiser. Meanwhile, Loid and Anya each discover that bombs have been planted throughout the ship! Will their best efforts be enough to save the vessel?Rated T+, older teen.
Subjects: Action and adventure comics.; Graphic novels.; Manga.; Spy comics.; Assassins; Families; Psychic ability; Spies;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Ramona and Beezus [videorecording (DVD)] / by Allen, Elizabeth,1971-; Cleary, Beverly.Beezus and Ramona.Videorecording.; Corbett, John.; Craig, Laurie.; Di Novi, Denise.; Duhamel, Josh,1972-; Gomez, Selena,1992-; Goodwin, Ginnifer.; Greenspan, Alison.; King, Joey.; Mothersbaugh, Mark.; Moynahan, Bridget,1972-; Oh, Sandra,1971-; Pustay, Nick.; 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation.; Walden Media.;
Cinematography, John Bailey ; editor, Jane Moran ; music by Mark Mothersbaugh.Bridget Moynahan, Ginnifer Goodwin, Joey King, Josh Duhamel, Sandra Oh, John Corbett, Selena Gomez.Ramona is a little girl with a very big imagination and a nose for mischief. Her playful antics keep everyone in her loving family on their toes, including her older sister Beezus, who's just trying to survive her first year of high school. Through all the ups and downs of childhood, Ramona and Beezus learn that anything's possible when you believe in yourself and rely on each other. Based on the best-selling books by Beverly Cleary.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 Dolby digital.
Subjects: Cleary, Beverly.; Children's films.; Families; Feature films.; High school freshmen; Quimby, Ramona (Fictitious character); Self-confidence; Sisters; Teenage girls; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2010., 20th Century Fox,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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