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The age of light [sound recording] : a novel / by Scharer, Whitney,author.; Plummer, Thérèse,narrator.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Therese Plummer.A novel inspired by the life of the Vogue model-turned-renowned photographer finds Lee Miller relocating to 1929 Paris, where she becomes the muse and colleague of the mercurial surrealist, Man Ray.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Miller, Lee, 1907-1977; Man Ray, 1890-1976; Models (Persons); War photographers; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The fix : how bankers lied, cheated and colluded to rig the world's most important number / by Vaughan, Liam,1979-; Finch, Gavin,1979-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Commercial crimes; Banks and banking; Financial institutions, International; Interest rates.; LIBOR market model.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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This car / by Collicutt, Paul;
Simply describes a variety of cars, short and long, old and new, slow and fast.
Subjects: Automobiles;
© 2002., Farrar Straus Giroux,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Fantastic contraptions / by Isogawa, Yoshihito.;
Working examples of Lego Technic models, including walkers and models driven by wind, springs, and magnets, demonstrate different principles, concepts or mechanisms, without the use of text.LSC
Subjects: Mechanical toys.; Mobile robots.; LEGO toys.;
© c2011., No Starch Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Breaking news / by Michaels, Fern.;
Teresa "Toots" Amelia Loudenberry is extending her stay in Charleston to help care for her ailing housekeeper, Bernice. Here in her beloved hometown, the air is rich with the scent of azaleas and honeysuckle and there's always a pitcher of sweet tea (or something a little stronger) close to hand. Not that the ladies have much time for relaxing. Ida's new line of cosmetics, "Seasoned," is about to launch, and Toots, Mavis, and Sophia are relishing their new careers as models. Most exciting of all, Toots's daughter, Abby, is getting married. Toots has her hands full, especially when Abby's criminal ex-boss resurfaces and the bride-to-be jeopardizes her big day in order to catch him. Toots is so busy taking care of the upcoming nuptials that she's blindsided by her own unexpected romance. After eight husbands, she's sworn never to get involved again. But every godmother, fairy or otherwise, loves a story that ends with happily-ever-after ...
Subjects: Love stories.; Cosmetics; Friendship; Man-woman relationships; Models (Persons); Supervisors; Weddings;
© c2012., Kensington Publishing Corp.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What you never knew about Zendaya / by Allen, Nafeesah.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A busy woman -- What's in a name? -- Pop quiz! -- Dancing to the music -- A (role) model -- Born into the arts -- Zendaya's loves -- Justice warrior -- Brush it off."Zendaya's star power is so bright, she only needs to go by one name. She can sing, she can dance, and she can act! But what is her life like when she's not performing? High-interest details and bold photos of her high-profile life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully levelled text will leave them feeling confident"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Zendaya, 1996-; Actors; Singers; Models (Persons);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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RuPaul Charles / by Chen, Vincent,1996-;
"RuPaul Charles is one of the most famous drag queens in the world. With humor, style, and kindness, RuPaul has broken down barriers. This uplifting book introduces kids to the values that make RuPaul an inspiration"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: RuPaul, 1960-; Female impersonators; Television personalities; Gay activists; Role models; Gay rights; Conduct of life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The last night in London / by White, Karen(Karen S.),author.;
"New York Times bestselling author Karen White weaves a story of friendship past and present, love, and betrayal that moves between war-torn London during the Blitz and the present day. London, 1939. In a city on the brink of war, beautiful and ambitious Eva Harlow and her best friend, sweet Southerner Precious Dubose, are young models on the rise--and a duo as close as sisters. But when Eva falls in love with Graham St. John, an aristocrat and former pilot, she finds herself slipping into a web of intrigue, spies, and secrets. Her journey will test the limits of her friendship with Precious--and the mettle of all Britons as the Blitz devastates their world, snatching in an instant all they hold dear. Eighty years later, in 2019, journalist Maddie Warner, whose life has been marked by the tragic loss of her mother, comes to London to interview Precious. Maddie has been careful to close herself off to love, but in Precious she recognizes someone whose grief rivals her own--and whose wisdom may teach Maddie how to navigate her relationship with Colin, Precious's shy and handsome surrogate nephew. But first Maddie will have to unravel Precious's many secrets--the unremembered acts of glory, love, and betrayal that have haunted her for more than fifty years"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Female friendship; Man-woman relationships; Models (Persons); Women journalists; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The last night in London [sound recording] / by White, Karen(Karen S.),author.; Maarleveld, Saskia,narrator.; Kreinik, Barrie,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Barrie Kreinik, Saskia Maarleveld."New York Times bestselling author Karen White weaves a story of friendship past and present, love, and betrayal that moves between war-torn London during the Blitz and the present day. London, 1939. In a city on the brink of war, beautiful and ambitious Eva Harlow and her best friend, sweet Southerner Precious Dubose, are young models on the rise--and a duo as close as sisters. But when Eva falls in love with Graham St. John, an aristocrat and former pilot, she finds herself slipping into a web of intrigue, spies, and secrets. Her journey will test the limits of her friendship with Precious--and the mettle of all Britons as the Blitz devastates their world, snatching in an instant all they hold dear. Eighty years later, in 2019, journalist Maddie Warner, whose life has been marked by the tragic loss of her mother, comes to London to interview Precious. Maddie has been careful to close herself off to love, but in Precious she recognizes someone whose grief rivals her own--and whose wisdom may teach Maddie how to navigate her relationship with Colin, Precious's shy and handsome surrogate nephew. But first Maddie will have to unravel Precious's many secrets--the unremembered acts of glory, love, and betrayal that have haunted her for more than fifty years"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Historical fiction.; Female friendship; Man-woman relationships; Models (Persons); Women journalists; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Rocket out of the park / by Cascardi, Andrea E.; Zuckerberg, Randi.;
Ages 5-8.LSC
Subjects: Dot (Fictitious character from Zuckerberg); Mothers and daughters; Friendship; Science fairs; Rockets (Aeronautics);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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