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How to pronounce knife : stories / by Thammavongsa, Souvankham,1978-author.;
A young man painting nails at the local salon. A woman plucking feathers at a chicken processing plant. A father who packs furniture to move into homes he'll never afford. A housewife learning English from daytime soap operas. In her stunning debut book of fiction, O. Henry Award winner Souvankham Thammavongsa focuses on characters struggling to make a living, illuminating their hopes, disappointments, love affairs, acts of defiance, and above all their pursuit of a place to belong. In spare, intimate prose charged with emotional power and a sly wit, she paints an indelible portrait of watchful children, wounded men, and restless women caught between cultures, languages, and values. As one of Thammavongsa's characters says, "All we wanted was to live." And in these stories, they do--brightly, ferociously, unforgettably. A daughter becomes an unwilling accomplice in her mother's growing infatuation with country singer Randy Travis. A boxer finds an unexpected chance at redemption while working at his sister's nail salon. An older woman finds her assumptions about the limits of love unravelling when she begins a relationship with her much younger neighbour. A school bus driver must grapple with how much he's willing to give up in order to belong. And in the Commonwealth Short Story Prize-shortlisted title story, a young girl's unconditional love for her father transcends language. Unsentimental yet tender, and fiercely alive, How to Pronounce Knife announces Souvankham Thammavongsa as one of the most striking voices of her generation.
Subjects: Short stories.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Early morning riser / by Heiny, Katherine,author.;
"A wise, bighearted, boundlessly joyful novel of love, disaster, and unconventional family from the celebrated author of Standard Deviation"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Chick lit.; Man-woman relationships; Women teachers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Baby birds / by Kalman, Bobbie.;
The hatching of a baby bird is often the first time young children encounter the birth process. This highly illustrated new book helps children understand why and how birds lay eggs and how hatchlings emerge from their shells. Close-up images of newly hatched chicks accompany simple descriptions of bird bodies, how they are dependent on their mothers for food and protection, how they communicate with their mothers, and how they learn to fly. Children will also love the entertaining photographs of fuzzy ducklings and chicks interacting with each other and their mothers.LSC
Subjects: Birds;
© c2008., Crabtree Pub.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How does an egg hatch? : life cycles with the very hungry caterpillar / by Carle, Eric.;
"In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of an egg into a chick. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Eggs; Chickens;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Peter's first Easter / by Woolley, Katie.; Taylor, Eleanor,1969-; Potter, Beatrix,1866-1943.;
It's Easter, and Mopsy is hopping through the woods on a beautiful spring day! She comes across chicks, ducklings, lambs and other friendly springtime animals. When Mopsy and her sisters arrive at Peter's Easter picnic, they find a special surprise! What could it be?
Subjects: Easter fiction.; Animal fiction.; Board books.; Pop-up books.; Peter Rabbit (Fictitious character); Easter; Counting; Animals; Picnics; Rabbits;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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On the farm / by Smith, Nikki Shannon,1971-; Quartey, Amanda.;
"A little boy helps his grandpa weed the garden, feed the chicks, fix a fence to stop escaping goats, and so much more in this sweet story. The joyful depiction of Black rural life will allow children to see themselves and encourage interest in their local farming communities!"--
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Board books.; African Americans; Farm life; Farms; Farmers; Grandfathers;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Sidechic Gang. by Sedufia, Peter,film director.; Adatsi, Aaron,actor.; Afaglo, Beverly,actor.; Adelayitor, Ricky,actor.; Gravel Road Africa (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Aaron Adatsi, Beverly Afaglo, Ricky AdelayitorOriginally produced by Gravel Road Africa in 2018.Three longtime friends band together to set up SIDECHIC GANG, an agency dedicated to exposing cheating husbands and boyfriends, and clamping down the side chick menace. While initially only servicing female clientele, a potentially lucrative opportunity presents itself when a rich businessman wants to hire them to confirm his suspicions.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.;
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Siri, who am I? / by Tschida, Sam,1979-author.;
"A young woman wakes up in a Los Angeles hospital with amnesia and a head wound and must work backward, using her Instagram account, to piece together her identity"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Chick lit.; Amnesiacs; Social media; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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No judgments : a novel / by Cabot, Meg,author.;
"In New York Times-bestselling author Meg Cabot's latest novel, a young woman has to deal with the aftermath of a fierce hurricane -- and an equally stormy romance"--
Subjects: Chick lit.; Recipes.; Hurricanes;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Love her or lose her : novel / by Bailey, Tessa,author.;
High school sweethearts Rosie and Dominic Vega are the perfect couple. Something has happened in their decade of marriage, though, and they decide to sign up for marriage boot camp.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Chick lit.; Marriage counseling; Marriage; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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