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The beach at Summerly [text (large print)] : a novel / by Williams, Beatriz,author.;
"As the residents of Winthrop Island prepare for the first summer season after the sacrifice of war, a glamorous new figure moves into the guest cottage at Summerly, the idyllic seaside estate of the wealthy Peabody family. To Emilia Winthrop, daughter of Summerly's year-round caretaker and a descendant of the island's settlers, Olive Rainsford opens a window into a world of shining possibility. While Emilia spent the war years caring for her incapacitated mother, Olive traveled the world, married fascinating men, and involved herself in political causes. She's also the beloved aunt of the two surviving Peabody sons, Amory and Shep, with whom Emilia has a tangled romantic history"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Large print books.; Spy fiction.; Novels.; Intelligence service; Man-woman relationships; Nuclear weapons; Seaside resorts; Summer resorts; Traitors;
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The memory of souls / by Lyons, Jenn,1970-author.;
Now that Relos Var's plans have been revealed and demons are free to rampage across the empire, the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies--and the end of the world--is closer than ever. To buy time for humanity, Kihrin needs to convince the king of the Manol vané to perform an ancient ritual which will strip the entire race of their immortality, but it's a ritual which certain vané will do anything to prevent. Including assassinating the messengers. Worse, Kihrin must come to terms with the horrifying possibility that his connection to the king of demons, Vol Karoth, is growing steadily in strength. How can he hope to save anyone when he might turn out to be the greatest threat of them all?
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Princes; Nobility; Dragons; Wizards; Demonology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What if we get it right? : visions of climate futures / by Johnson, Ayana Elizabeth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. Through clear-eyed essays and vibrant conversations, infused with data, poetry, and art, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice. Visionary farmers and financers, architects and advocates help us conjure a flourishing future, one worth the effort it will take -- from all of us, with whatever we have to offer -- to create. If you haven't yet been able to picture a transformed and replenished world -- or see yourself, your loved ones, and your community in it -- this book is for you. If you haven't yet found your role in shaping this new world, or you're not sure how we can actually get there, this book is for you. With grace, humor, and humanity, Ayana invites readers to ask and answer this ultimate question, together: What if we get it right?"--
Subjects: Interviews.; Climate change mitigation.; Climatic changes.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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It's about time : the art of choosing the meaningful over the urgent / by Burton, Valorie,1973-author.;
Includes biographical references."Our culture makes it so that even the most organized and efficient among us feels the pressure of the ticking clock and the possibility and regret of missing out. Modern life has evolved in a way that sets us up for stress, pressure, and overload. New norms and attitudes tap into deeply-wired psychological impulses that make it harder than ever to take control of your time. Many of us also have innate personality traits that make the struggle even worse. No wonder time can become a tyrant that leaves us chronically stressed and discontented. It's About Time: the art of choosing the meaningful over the urgent, unlocks an approach to life that I call "living timelessly.""-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Self-management (Psychology); Conduct of life.; Time management.; Work-life balance.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ladhood: S3. by Pickett, Ruth,film director.; Khan, Aqib,actor.; Coates, Emily,actor.; Gill, Karan,actor.; Preston, Nick,actor.; Kennedy, Oscar,actor.; Bottomley, Samuel,actor.; Thomas, Shaun,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Aqib Khan, Emily Coates, Karan Gill, Nick Preston, Oscar Kennedy, Samuel Bottomley, Shaun ThomasOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2022.Liam Williams’ critically acclaimed coming-of-age sitcom returns. Switching between the past and present, it’s about growing up – and staying the same.In every episode, a pivotal moment in Liam’s adult life sends him whirling back to his teenage years in Leeds. Could Liam’s adolescence spent dating, driving and drug taking provide some answers to his modern-day millennial angst? Adult Liam is embarking on a new chapter now that girlfriend Jess has gone for good. It takes him back to turning 18, a time full of possibility – but also letting go. How will the lads adapt to new pressures, freedoms and failures, and will their four-way friendship survive?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.;
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One for sorrow / by Fields, Helen,1969-author.;
"One for sorrow, two for joy. Edinburgh is gripped by the greatest terror it has ever known: a lone bomber is targeting victims across the city, and no one is safe. Three for a girl, four for a boy. In their jobs, DCI Ava Turner and DI Luc Callanach deal with death every day. But when it becomes clear that every bomb is a trap designed to kill them too, the possibility of facing it themselves starts to feel all too real. Five for silver, six for gold. With the body count rising daily and the bomber's methods becoming ever more horrifying, Ava and Luc must race to find out who is behind the attacks - or pay the ultimate price ... Seven for a secret never to be told ..."--Publisher.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Secrecy; Domestic terrorism; Explosives; Murder; Police;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 3
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The snowy day & whistle for Willie [yoto card] : Yoto card / by Keats, Ezra Jack;
Read by Quincy Tyler Bernstine.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.Two separate stories star the African American boy Peter as he plays in the snow and wishes he could whistle for his dog, Willie. No story has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favourite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. Since it was first published in 1964, Whistle for Willie has delighted millions with the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog.Ages 1 to 6.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Snow; Dogs; Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
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Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The Kamogawa food detectives / by Kashiwai, Hisashi,1952-author.; Kirkwood, Jesse,translator.; translation of:Kashiwai, Hisashi,1952-Kamogawa shokudō.English.;
"What's the one dish you'd do anything to taste just one more time? Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner serves up deliciously extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason customers stop by ... The father-daughter duo are 'food detectives'. Through ingenious investigations, they are able to recreate dishes from a person's treasured memories-dishes that may well hold the keys to their forgotten past and future happiness. The restaurant of lost recipes provides a link to vanished moments, creating a present full of possibility. A bestseller in Japan, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal."--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Fathers and daughters; Food; Formulas, recipes, etc.; Happiness; Memory; Restaurants; Restaurateurs;
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Real life : the journey from isolation to openness and freedom / by Salzberg, Sharon,author.;
"Merging the insights of inspiring voices with her own understanding of mindfulness, New York Times bestselling author Sharon Salzberg shows us how we can recover from the emotional effects of crisis. When confronted with pain and obstacles, we often shrink back and contract out of fear and disappointment. That can become a way of life. In Real Life, Sharon Salzberg lets us know it doesn't have to be that way. When we feel alone, cut off, or trapped, we can let those difficulties steer us onto a path toward an authentic, flourishing life--living in a way that allows us to find the wholeness that lies within. Even when we're alone, a sense of community can accompany us through the stormy times. Our words, hearts, and actions can line up with a larger vision, rather than the smaller views our anxious, fearful thoughts arouse in us. To live in a less constricted way--with a more spacious, open sense of possibility, creativity, connection, and joy--Salzberg says we need to get real about what's most important, to ask ourselves, "What do I most deeply yearn for?" "What would I benefit from letting go of?" "What do I believe is possible for me?" We accomplish the journey to expansive freedom (Real Life) through developing tools like mindful awareness, friendship, and a greater sense of purpose/aspiration. We learn to: take some risks with what we dare to imagine; take an interest in internal states we might normally try to avoid; and take an interest in people we might normally try to avoid Real Life is about the journey we make when we decide to live the life that speaks to our innermost longing to live free"--
Subjects: Mindfulness (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-realization.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Such a quiet place : a novel / by Miranda, Megan,author.;
We had no warning that she'd come back. Hollow's Edge used to be a quiet place. A private and idyllic neighborhood where neighbors dropped in on neighbors, celebrated graduation and holiday parties together, and looked out for one another. But then came the murder of Brandon and Fiona Truett. A year and a half later, Hollow's Edge is simmering. The residents are trapped, unable to sell their homes, confronted daily by the empty Truett house, and suffocated by their trial testimonies that implicated one of their own. Ruby Fletcher. And now, Ruby's back. With her conviction overturned, Ruby waltzes right back to Hollow's Edge, and into the home she once shared with Harper Nash. Harper, five years older, has always treated Ruby like a wayward younger sister. But now she's terrified. What possible good could come of Ruby returning to the scene of the crime? And how can she possibly turn her away, when she knows Ruby has nowhere to go? Within days, suspicion spreads like a virus across Hollow's Edge. It's increasingly clear that not everyone told the truth about the night of the Truett's murders. And when Harper begins receiving threatening notes, she realizes she has to uncover the truth before someone else becomes the killer's next victim. Pulsating with suspense and with the shocking twists that are Megan Miranda's trademark, Such a Quiet Place is Megan Miranda's best novel yet--a twisty locked-box thriller that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Murder; Secrecy; Neighborhoods;
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