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Smells like tween spirit : a novel / by Gelman, Laurie,author.;
"As a new Mat Mom of the Pioneer Middle School (PMS) Wrestling team, Jen Dixon finds herself thrown in the middle of the "guerrilla war against so-called perfect mothers," armed only with her cutting wit and acerbic sense of humor (New York Times Book Review). Handling a whole host of new challenges, from the dreaded seventh-grade science fair to a school fundraiser (again!), Jen faces the somewhat-terrifying new social dynamics of the wrestling moms with her trademark combination of reluctance and exceptional delivery"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Middle-aged mothers; Middle-aged women; Motherhood; Mothers; Schools;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Your turn : how to be an adult / by Lythcott-Haims, Julie,author.;
"Having tackled a far-reaching parenting crisis with her New York Times bestselling How to Raise an Adult, Lythcott-Haims is back with an equally powerful and persuasive book for the adult children of those hovering parents-and for everyone who struggles to be a grown-up in these challenging times"--
Subjects: Adulthood.; Adult children; Parent and adult child.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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We are not like them : a novel / by Pride, Christine,author.; Piazza, Jo,author.;
"Told from alternating perspectives, an evocative and riveting novel about the lifelong bond between two women, one Black and one white, whose friendship is indelibly altered by a tragic event-a powerful and poignant exploration of race in America today and its devastating impact on ordinary lives. Jen and Riley have been best friends since kindergarten. As adults, they remain as close as sisters, though their lives have taken different directions. Jen married young, and after years of trying, is finally pregnant. Riley pursued her childhood dream of becoming a television journalist and is poised to become one of the first Black female anchors of the top news channel in their hometown of Philadelphia. But the deep bond they share is severely tested when Jen's husband, a city police officer, is involved in the shooting of an unarmed Black teenager. Six months pregnant, Jen is in freefall as her future, her husband's freedom, and her friendship with Riley are thrown into uncertainty. Covering this career-making story, Riley wrestles with the implications of this tragic incident for her Black community, her ambitions, and her relationship with her lifelong friend. Like Tayari Jones's An American Marriage and Jodi Picoult's Small Great Things, We Are Not Like Them explores complex questions of race and how they pervade and shape our most intimate spaces in a deeply divided world. But at its heart, it's a story of enduring friendship-a love that defies the odds even as it faces its most difficult challenges"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Interracial friendship; Police shootings; Race;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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1000 words : a writer's guide to staying creative, focused, and productive all year round / by Attenberg, Jami,editor.;
The book extension of the growing writer's movement and challenge to write 1,000 words a day helps readers and writers discover how to uncover their creative desires and stay motivated and offers advice from over 50 well-known writers. Inspired by Jami Attenberg's wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this writer's guide features encouraging essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Machado.
Subjects: Authorship.; Authorship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Kittens in the kitchen / by Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta.; Wu, Vivien.;
After a field trip to learn about new foods, purrmaid friends Shelly, Angel, and Coral decide to cook a surprise meal for teacher Ms. Harbor and her friend, but unexpected challenges arise.Ages 6-9.LSC
Subjects: Mermaids; Cats; Food; Cooking; School field trips;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Masters of Disguise (The Forgotten Five, Book 6) [electronic resource] : by McMann, Lisa.aut; Parker, Jeremy Carlisle.nrt; CloudLibrary;
X-Men meets Spy Kids in the sixth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Only weeks remain before the election that will decide the fate of supernaturals in Estero, with presidential challenger Magdalia Palacio in the lead. Desperate to maintain his grip on power, corrupt President Fuerte has leaked photos of the forgotten five to the press, making the kids public enemy number one. And now the location of their safe house has been discovered, and the five and their friends are on the run. With their identities revealed to the world, the kids must master the art of disguise to move freely about Estero, including infiltrating an upcoming Fuerte campaign event at the Estero City Zoo. But the other side is willing to play dirty, so the five will have to be ready for anything. Meanwhile, Cabot’s parents, who have been acting as double agents for years, dare to cross the president and are arrested, leaving them unable to share critical information: Fuerte has a new super on his team with the power to change the course of the election—and no one will see it coming until it is too late.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Superheroes; Action & Adventure;
© 2025., Penguin Random House,
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The very brave bear / by Bland, Nick,1973-;
He's been cranky, hungry and itchy -- but can Bear prove that he is truly brave? While balancing in the bog, Bear is startled by Boris the Buffalo -- but not frightened! He is a brave bear, but could Boris be even braver? A challenge begins with great feats of bravery, until the two brave competitors find themselves before a scary cave. Can they be brave together? This charming story is now available as a sturdy board book, for the littlest readers!
Subjects: Board books.; Stories in rhyme.; Bears; Water buffalo; Courage;
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The republic of imagination : America in three books / by Nafisi, Azar.;
Part I. Huck -- Part II. Babbitt -- Part III. Carson -- Epilogue."A passionate hymn to the power of fiction to change people's lives, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran. Ten years ago, Azar Nafisi electrified readers with her million-copy bestseller, Reading Lolita in Tehran, which told the story of how, against the backdrop of morality squads and executions, she taught The Great Gatsby and other classics to her eager students in Iran. In this exhilarating followup, Nafisi has written the book her fans have been waiting for: an impassioned, beguiling, and utterly original tribute to the vital importance of fiction in a democratic society. What Reading Lolita in Tehran was for Iran, The Republic of Imagination is for America. Taking her cue from a challenge thrown to her in Seattle, where a skeptical reader told her that Americans don't care about books the way they did back in Iran, she energetically responds to those who say fiction has nothing to teach us. Blending memoir and polemic with close readings of her favorite American novels-The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Babbitt, and The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, among others-she invites us to join her as citizens of her 'Republic of Imagination, ' a country where the villains are conformity and orthodoxy and the only passport to entry is a free mind and a willingness to dream"--rd
Subjects: Nafisi, Azar.; Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.; Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951.; McCullers, Carson, 1917-1967.; English teachers; Iranian American women; American fiction; Books and reading; National characteristics in literature.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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LEGO Harry Potter ideas book : more than 200 ideas for builds, activities and games / by Dolan, Hannah.; March, Julia.;
Conjure the magic of Harry Potter using your LEGO bricks Delve into the world of LEGO Harry Potter and be inspired to build your own magical creations with LEGO Harry Potter Ideas Book, packed full of model ideas and expert tips. Inspirational images, model breakdowns, and descriptive text make it easy for fans of all ages to jump in and begin building.Recreate a magical object or a minifigure-sized scene from Harry's adventures and be a part of the Wizarding World. Build Harry Potter-inspired items to display in your bedroom or try out one of the fun building challenges-with more than 200 model ideas, there's something for every LEGO Harry Potter fan!c & T Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights c JKR. (s23). c2023 The LEGO Group.
Subjects: Models and modelmaking; LEGO toys;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Nuclear power / by Vonder Brink, Tracy.;
Energy and Fuel -- Where Does Nuclear Power Come From? -- Creating Nuclear Power -- Powering a City -- Challenges of Nuclear Power -- Possible Nuclear Power -- The Future of Nuclear Power."What is nuclear power? How is splitting atoms used to make electricity for our homes? Nuclear Power answers these questions and much more!"--
Subjects: Nuclear energy; Nuclear power plants;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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