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Furbidden fatality / by Blake, Deborah(Writer of paranormal);
Kari Stuart's life is going nowhere-until she unexpectedly wins the lottery. The twenty-nine-year-old instant multimillionaire is still mulling plans for her winnings when rescuing a bossy black kitten leads her to a semi-abandoned animal shelter. They need the cash-Kari needs a purpose. But the dilapidated rescue is literally going to the dogs with a pending lawsuit, hard to adopt animals, and too much unwanted attention from the town's dog warden. When the warden turns up dead outside the shelter's dog kennels, Kari finds herself up a creek without a pooper-scooper. With the help of some dedicated volunteers, a cute vet, and a kitten who mysteriously shows up just when she needs it, Kari must prove her innocence all while trying to save a dog on death row. Now she just needs to hope that her string of unexpected luck isn't about to run out.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Animal shelters; Murder; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pests : how humans create animal villains / by Brookshire, Bethany,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-330) and index."A squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild places. When animals pop up where we don't expect or want them, we respond with fear, rage, or simple annoyance. It's no longer an animal. It's a pest. At the intersection of science, history, and narrative journalism, Pests is not a simple call to look closer at our urban ecosystem. It's not a natural history of the animals we hate. Instead, this book is about us. It's about what calling an animal a pest says about people, how we live, and what we want. It's a story about human nature, and how we categorize the animals in our midst, including bears and coyotes, sparrows and snakes. Pet or pest? In many cases, it's entirely a question of perspective. Bethany Brookshire's deeply researched and entirely entertaining book will show readers what there is to venerate in vermin, and help them appreciate how these animals have clawed their way to success as we did everything we could to ensure their failure. In the process, we will learn how the pests that annoy us tell us far more about humanity than they do about the animals themselves."--Publisher marketing.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Human-animal relationships.; Pests.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fearless and Free A Memoir [electronic resource] : by Baker, Josephine.aut; Oluo, Ijeoma.; Zafar, Anam.; Lewis, Sophie.; cloudLibrary;
A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE YEAR: The TODAY Show, Vanity Fair, W Magazine, Oprah Daily, LibraryReads Praised as “funny and witty” by Kwame Alexander on the TODAY show, now published in the US for the first time, Fearless and Free is the memoir of the “trailblazing” (People), rule-breaking, one-of-a-kind Josephine Baker, the iconic dancer, singer, spy, and Civil Rights activist. “A gorgeous, captivating gem of a memoir… Josephine Baker’s as enthralling on the page as she was on the stage.” —Abbott Kahler, New York Times bestselling author of Eden Undone and Sin in the Second City After stealing the spotlight as a teenaged Broadway performer during the height of the Harlem Renaissance, Josephine then took Paris by storm, dazzling audiences across the Roaring Twenties. In her famous banana skirt, she enraptured royalty and countless fans—Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso among them. She strolled the streets of Paris with her pet cheetah wearing a diamond collar. With her signature flapper bob and enthralling dance moves, she was one of the most recognizable women in the world. When World War II broke out, Josephine became a decorated spy for the French Résistance. Her celebrity worked as her cover, as she hid spies in her entourage and secret messages in her costumes as she traveled. She later joined the Civil Rights movement in the US, boycotting segregated concert venues, and speaking at the March on Washington alongside Martin Luther King Jr. First published in France in 1949, her memoir will now finally be published in English. At last we can hear Josephine in her own voice: charming, passionate, and brave. Her words are thrilling and intimate, like she’s talking with her friends over after-show drinks in her dressing room. Through her own telling, we come to know a woman who danced to the top of the world and left her unforgettable mark on it.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Personal Memoirs; Entertainment & Performing Arts;
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The travelling cat chronicles / by Arikawa, Hiro,1972-author.; Gabriel, Philip,1953-translator.; translation of:Arikawa, Hiro,1972-Tabineko Ripôto.English.;
"A life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice, The Travelling Cat Chronicles shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy. We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts ... An instant international bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed readers around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose,this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe ... With his crooked tail--a sign of good fortune--andadventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Road fiction.; Cats; Pets and travel; Human-animal relationships; Conduct of life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Atlas of cats / by Evans, Frances(Children's author); Heaton, Kelsey.;
Get your fill of feline facts in this definitive guide to cats from around the world with amazing illustrations and claw-some profiles and features! Large continent maps show the origin of 100 fascinating breeds including the fluff-tastic ragamuffin and hairless sphynx, plus get the lowdown on each cat's unique skills and find fact-packed spreads about cats in ancient Egypt, courageous cats, cute kittens, and more. Inside Atlas of Cats : 100 awesome breeds and crossbreeds of domestic and wild cats from North and South America; Europe; Africa; Western and Northern Asia; Southern, Southeast and East Asia and Australasia -- Large maps of each continent show where each cat originates from -- Atlas of a cat's body provides readers with basic cat geography from their coat to their claws -- Learn about a cat's amazing super senses plus discover how to speak cat -- Fun-packed profiles give details on each cat's personality traits, unique skills, and incredible adaptations -- Special themed features cover courageous cats, cat shows, cute kittens, cats in ancient Egypt, oriental cats, natural instincts, wild cats, cat culture, record-breaking cats. From the creative duo behind Lonely Planet's bestselling Atlas of Dogs : once again written by Frances Evans and featuring lively, light hearted illustrations by Kelsey Heaton Jam-packed with plenty of cat-titude, this is the purr-fect book for curious kids who want to learn more about one of the world's most beloved pets.
Subjects: Children's atlases.; Illustrated works.; Cats; Cat breeds;
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Toxic toffee / by Flower, Amanda.;
Bailey King's in New York wrapping up a six-week shoot on her first cable TV show, Bailey's Amish Sweets, when she gets a call from her Ohio town's resident busybody. With Easter around the corner, Bailey's been recruited to create a giant toffee bunny for the weeklong springtime festival that will also feature live white rabbits. But back home in Harvest, death becomes the main attraction when Stephen Raber keels over from an apparent heart attack--with Bailey and Raber's pet bunny as witnesses. Except it wasn't Raber's heart that suddenly gave out--a lethal dose of lily of the valley was mixed into a tasty piece of toffee. Who'd want to poison a jovial rabbit farmer who reminded Bailey of an Amish Santa Claus? To solve the murder, she and her sheriff deputy boyfriend Aiden must uncover a twenty-year-old secret. She'll need to pull a rabbit out of a hat to keep a healthy distance from toxic people, including one venomous killer...
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Confectioners; Amish; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Draw with Art for Kids Hub animals : 30 step-by-step drawing projects inside! / by Jensen, Rob.; Art for Kids Hub.;
"Dad Rob and his family have built a huge following, thanks to their delightfully accessible lessons that gather the whole family to make art together. Their unique, easy-to-follow approach puts fun first, encouraging kids to draw in their own way and be proud of the results. Every idea inside--cute pets, jungle favorites, tiny critters, mythical creatures, and more--encourages you to have fun as a family and fall in love with drawing. By showing both the kid and adult versions of every animal, families can be creative together, and kids can discover the joy in simply drawing and avoid getting frustrated trying to recreate a perfect image"--
Subjects: Animals in art; Drawing;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The hawk's way : encounters with fierce beauty / by Montgomery, Sy,author.; Strombeck, Tianne,photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references."When Sy Montgomery went to spend a day at falconer Nancy Cowan's farm, home to a dozen magnificent birds of prey, it was the start of a deep love affair. Nancy allowed her to work with Jazz, a feisty, four-year-old, female Harris's hawk with a wingspan of more than four feet. Not a pet, Jazz was a fierce predator with talons that could pierce skin and bone and yet, she was willing to work with a human to hunt. From the first moment Jazz swept down from a tree and landed on Sy's leather gloved fist, Sy fell under the hawk's magnetic spell. Over the next few years, Sy spent more time with these magnificent creatures, getting to know their extraordinary abilities and instincts. They are deeply emotional animals, quick to show anger and frustration, and can hold a grudge for years. But they are also loyal and intensely aware of their surroundings. In this mesmerizing account, featuring sixteen pages of gorgeous color photographs, Sy passionately and vividly reveals the wonderous world of hawks and what they can teach us about nature, life, and love."--Publisher's website.
Subjects: Birds of prey.; Birds.; Hawks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Capture your own life with collage quilting : making unique quilts and projects from photos and imagery / by Haworth, Jane,author.;
Quilt your favorite memories! Blend a love of collage with a love of quilting, and you get beautifully collaged quilts dedicated to preserving a moment of time in your life. This book shows everything about making collage quilts, from choosing a photograph or background, making enlargements, creating the pattern, free-motion quilting, and finishing the quilt; included are 12 project ideas in different styles and themes. Capture Your Own Life with Collage Quilting is the only book you need to start collage quilting or build upon your existing skills.
Subjects: Appliqué.; Art quilts.; Collage.; Color in textile crafts.; Patchwork.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Barkham Asylum / by Mercado, Yehudi.; Temofonte, Saida.;
Who's a good boy? Jester is. Well, he wants to be. Maybe he is? He's the Joker's dog so of course he's funny, but his sense of humor is about to be put to the test. Because when the super-villains of Gotham get thrown into Arkham, their hench pets go to the maximum-security pound known as Barkham Asylum. Being the Clown Prince of Crime's dog doesn't win him any friends behind bars, especially after he gets a tough-talking stray cat named Penny tossed into lockup with him. But they'll have to work together to figure out what the evil Warden Shar Pei's helper, Dr. Hugo Mange, is up to. And the only way to stop this terrifying team-up is to win the talent show and get visitation with their masters at Arkham on the hill. Because the Joker is sure to help! What could go wrong with that plan? And where does Gotham's premier playboy Bruce Wayne's butler Alfred fit in?
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Superhero comics.; Humorous comics.; Animal comics.; Animals; Dogs; Cats; Supervillains; Cartoons and comics.;
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