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Ranunculus : beautiful varieties for home and garden / by Slade, Naomi,author.; Lane, Georgianna,photographer.;
In the language of flowers, ranunculus (aka buttercup) is a symbol of seduction, charm, and attractiveness. It was particularly popular for bouquets in the Victorian era and has made a strong comeback as a bloom for modern-day wedding bouquets. It is the flower of the moment, as gardeners, florists, and alpine enthusiasts all over the world embrace the possibilities of this plant once more. From the wild plants of the high mountains to species that thrive in pond margins or flourish in fast-flowing streams; from the familiar golden flower of lawn and meadow to the most popular cultivated forms, buttercups are variable. And though some seem impossibly delicate, many are excellent garden plants. This guide delves into a genus that is widespread and intriguing. Florists' ranunculus, with their sumptuous, layered, tissue-paper petals and myriad colors are prized as an early season alternative to roses and peonies.
Subjects: Ranunculus.;
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The bad seed / by John, Jory,author.; Arthur, Jeremy,narrator.; Oswald, Pete,illustrator.;
004-008.3-8P-3Accelerated ReaderReading CountsThis is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He's been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be'happy? With Jory John's charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Readers (Publications); Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Conduct of life; Seeds; Behavior; Humorous stories.; Seeds; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories.; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings.; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Manners & Etiquette.; VOX books.;
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We must not think of ourselves : a novel / by Grodstein, Lauren,author.;
"Adam, a prisoner in the Warsaw Ghetto, is approached by a mysterious figure with a surprising request: Will he join a secret group of archivists working to preserve the truth of what is happening inside these walls? Adam agrees and begins taking testimonies from his students, friends, and neighbors. One of the people he interviews is his flatmate Sala, who is stoic, determined, and funny -- and married with two children. Over the months of their confinement, in the presence of her family, Adam and Sala fall in love. As they desperately carve out intimacy, their relationship feels both impossible and vital, their connection keeping them alive. But when Adam discovers a possible escape from the Ghetto, he is faced with an unbearable choice: Whom can he save, and at what cost? This novel was inspired by the testimony-gathering project with the code name Oneg Shabbat"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Jews;
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As we forgive others / by Peacock, Shane,author.;
"On a cold December day in a northern countryside, a strange woman appears on the doorstep of the farmhouse Hugh Mercer is renting, warning him that a local named Elizabeth Goode is about to vanish under mysterious circumstances. Despite her ominous pleas for help, the former NYPD detective remains too preoccupied with the past he's trying to escape back home in America and his affair with local police officer Alice Morrow. So, he simply dismisses the woman's dire prediction. But soon this strange woman's desperate concerns become reality - and Mercer begins to realize that there is more to the seemingly ordinary Alice and the easy-going northern town she's from. As Mercer and Alice work together to unravel this crime, they discover the dark history of all those involved and the desperation of those seeking revenge when forgiveness is not possible"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Man-woman relationships; Missing persons; Policewomen; Revenge; Secrecy; Small cities;
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The Rose Arbor : a novel / by Bowen, Rhys,author.;
London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl's disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it's her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: her best friend, Marisa, is a police officer assigned to the case. Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Over two decades earlier, three girls disappeared while evacuating from London. One was found murdered in the woods near a train line. The other two were never seen again. As Liz digs deeper, she finds herself drawn to the village of Tydeham, which was requisitioned by the military during the war and left in ruins. After all these years, what could possibly link the missing girls to this abandoned village? And why does a place Liz has never seen before seem so strangely familiar?
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Novels.; Best friends; Missing persons; Murder; Policewomen; Women journalists; Women private investigators;
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The river is waiting [sound recording] : a novel / by Lamb, Wally,author.; Sisto, Jeremy,1974-narrator.; Blackstone Audio, Inc.,publisher.;
Read by Jeremy Sisto.Corby Ledbetter is struggling. New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin. And that's before he causes the tragedy that tears the family apart. Sentenced to prison, Corby struggles to survive life on the inside, where he bears witness to frightful acts of brutality but also experiences small acts of kindness and elemental kinship with a prison librarian who sees his light and some of his fellow offenders, including a tender-hearted cellmate and a troubled teen desperate for a role model. Buoyed by them and by his mother's enduring faith in him, Corby begins to transcend the boundaries of his confinement, sustained by his hope that mercy and reconciliation might still be possible. Can his crimes ever be forgiven by those he loves?
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Families; Grief; Married people; Prisoners; Prisons; Reconciliation;
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Chrysalis : a thriller / by Child, Lincoln,author.;
"A blockbuster new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lincoln Child, centered on a dominant tech company-Chrysalis-whose groundbreaking virtual reality technology is redefining the way we live ... and possibly introducing a catastrophic danger to the world. Like millions of people around the world, Jeremy Logan (famed enigmalogist, or investigator of unexplained things) has grown to rely on his incredible new tech device. Made by Chrysalis, the global multibillion dollar tech company, the small optical device connects people in a stunning new way, tapping into virtual reality for the first time on a wide scale. And yet, when Logan is summoned by Chrysalis to investigate a disturbing anomaly in the massive new product rollout, Logan is shocked to see the true scope of the massive company. He also quickly realizes that something in Chrysalis's technology is very wrong, and could be potentially devastating. The question is what, and where, is the danger coming from?"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Murder; Private investigators; Technology; Virtual reality;
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Watcher in the woods / by Armstrong, Kelley,author.;
"The secret town of Rockton has seen some rocky times lately; understandable considering its mix of criminals and victims fleeing society for refuge within its Yukon borders. Casey Duncan, the town's only detective on a police force of three, has already faced murder, arson and falling in love in less than the year that she's lived there. Yet even she didn't think it would be possible for an outsider to find and cause trouble in the town she's come to call home. When a US Marshal shows up in town demanding the release of one of the residents, Casey and her boyfriend, Sheriff Dalton, are skeptical. But then, only hours later, the marshal is shot dead and the only visible suspects are the townspeople and her estranged sister, in town for just the weekend. It's up to Casey to figure out who murdered the marshal, and why they would kill to keep him quiet."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Women detectives; Murder;
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The bones beneath my skin / by Klune, TJ,author.;
There's nothing more human than a broken heart. In the spring of 1995, Nate Cartwright has lost everything: his parents are dead, his only brother wants nothing to do with him, and he's been fired from his job as a journalist in Washington, DC. With nothing left to lose, he returns to his family's summer cabin outside the small mountain town of Roseland, Oregon, to try and find some sense of direction. The cabin should be empty. It's not. Inside is a man named Alex. And with him is an extraordinary ten-year-old girl who calls herself Artemis Darth Vader. Artemis, who isn't exactly as she appears. Soon it becomes clear that Nate must make a choice: let himself drown in the memories of his past, or fight for a future he never thought possible. Because the girl is special. And forces are descending upon them who want nothing more than to control her.
Subjects: Queer fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Girls; Small cities;
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Waiting on a cowboy / by Ryan, Jennifer,1973-;
Tate McGrath just didn't get it. Why was Liz Scott, his best friend--and the person he relied on and trusted most--suddenly avoiding him! When he finally tracks her down, he finds her with a man he knows nothing about and she's been dating for weeks. Suddenly, he can't make himself ignore her tempting curves and deep green eyes, and all he wants to do is keep her all to himself. What was going on? Could he possibly be... jealous? Liz had made the decision: stop carrying a torch for Tate and find a guy who wants to be her everything. Tate had always seen her as honest, dependable, smart, kind... Best friend, not girlfriend! And she needed to give up the dream of marrying the man she'd loved since preschool and move on. But when Liz's boyfriend turns dangerous, Tate steps up to help and soon realizes he's the cowboy hero she's been waiting for him to be all along.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Best friends; Man-woman relationships; Ranchers;
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