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Nomadland : surviving America in the twenty-first century / by Bruder, Jessica,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.From the beet fields of North Dakota to the National Forest campgrounds of California to Amazon's CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made up largely of transient older Americans. Finding that social security comes up short, often underwater on mortgages, these invisible casualties of the Great Recession have taken to the road by the tens of thousands in late-model RVs, travel trailers, and vans, forming a growing community of nomads: migrant laborers who call themselves "workampers." Bruder tells a compelling, eye-opening tale of the dark underbelly of the American economy - one that foreshadows the precarious future that may await many more of us. At the same time, she celebrates the exceptional resilience and creativity of these quintessential Americans who have given up ordinary rootedness to survive.
Subjects: Older people; Casual labor;
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The death I gave him / by Liu, Em X.,author.;
"Hayden Lichfield's life is ripped apart when he finds his father murdered in their lab, and the camera logs erased. The killer can only have been after one thing: the Sisyphus Formula the two of them developed together, which might one day reverse death itself. Hoping to lure the killer into the open, Hayden steals the research. In the process, he uncovers a recording his father made in the days before his death, and a dying wish: Avenge me ... With the lab on lockdown, Hayden is trapped with four other people -- his uncle Charles, lab technician Gabriel Rasmussen, research intern Felicia Xia, and their head of security, Felicia's father Paul -- one of whom must be the killer. His only sure ally is the lab's resident artificial intelligence, Horatio, who has been his dear friend and companion since its creation. With his world collapsing, Hayden must navigate the building's secrets, uncover his father's lies, and push the boundaries of sanity in the pursuit of revenge"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Artificial intelligence; Biotechnology; Fathers; Murder; Revenge;
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Ocean light / by Singh, Nalini,1977-;
"Security specialist Bowen Knight has come back from the dead. But there's a ticking time bomb in his head: a chip implanted to block telepathic interference that could fail at any moment--taking his brain along with it. With no time to waste, he should be back on land helping the Human Alliance. Instead, he's at the bottom of the ocean, consumed with an enigmatic changeling... Kaia Luna may have traded in science for being a chef, but she won't hide the facts of Bo's condition from him or herself. She's suffered too much loss in her life to fall prey to the dangerous charm of a human who is a dead man walking. And she carries a devastating secret Bo could never imagine... But when Kaia is taken by those who mean her deadly harm, all bets are off. Bo will do anything to get her back--even if it means striking a devil's bargain and giving up his mind to the enemy..."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Psychic ability;
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Champion of fate / by Blake, Kendare,author.;
"Aristene are an order of mythical female warriors. Though heroes might be immortalized in legends, it's the Aristene who guide their paths to victory. They are the Heromakers. Raised by the order after being orphaned, Reed grew up surrounded by her future sisters-in-arms and the incredible stories of their quests. She's been counting the days until her initiation, and now one final test stands in her way: shepherding her first hero to glory on the battlefield. Succeed, and her place in the order is secured. Fail, and she'll be cast out of the only home she's ever known. But Reed didn't count on Hestion, her assigned hero, being both infuriating and intriguing. When their strategic alliance turns into something more, it forces Reed to question the cost of becoming an Aristene. As battle looms and fate hangs in the balance, Reed must make an impossible choice: her hero or her order"--014+.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Friendship; Heroes; Interpersonal relations; Orphans; Friendship; Heroes; Interpersonal relations; Orphans;
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Money-smart solopreneur : a personal finance system for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and side-hustlers / by Adams, Laura D.,author.;
Build your business and your financial future. Every new entrepreneur has questions about how to manage money when they become their own boss or start working on the side. This title answers key legal, financial, and tax issues that affect full and part-time freelancers, independent contractors, and side-hustlers in the on-demand economy. Whether you work by yourself, with an outsourced team, from home, or in coffee shops around the globe, this guide will give you easy-to-follow tips and strategies to create financial success and stay out of trouble. You won't find overused business jargon, instructions to create a business plan, or tips for schmoozing with venture capitalists. Laura explains, in plain English, what solopreneurs need to know to thrive. You'll get practical knowledge to earn more, tips to create an automatic money system, and create the financial security you deserve.
Subjects: Part-time self-employment; Entrepreneurship.; Finance, Personal.;
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Top secret twenty-one / by Evanovich, Janet.;
"Trenton, New Jersey's favorite used car dealer, Jimmy Poletti, was caught selling a lot more than used cars out of his dealerships. Now he's out on bail and has missed his date in court--and bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is looking to bring him in. Leads are quickly turning into dead ends, and all too frequently into dead bodies. Even Joe Morelli, the city's hottest cop, is struggling to find a clue to the suspected killer's whereabouts. To top things off, Ranger--resident security expert and Stephanie's greatest temptation--has been the target of an assassination plot. He's dodged the bullet this time, but if Ranger wants to survive the next attempt on his life, he'll have to enlist Stephanie's help. Death threats, highly trained assassins, highly untrained assassins and Stark Street being overrun with a pack of feral Chihuahuas are all in a day's work for Stephanie Plum"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Mystery fiction.; Bounty hunters; Plum, Stephanie (Fictitious character);
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The children of Jocasta : a novel / by Haynes, Natalie,author.;
When you have grown up as I have, there is no security in not knowing things, in avoiding the ugliest truths because they can't be faced ... Because that is what happened the last time, and that is why my siblings and I have grown up in a cursed house, children of cursed parents ... Jocasta is just fifteen when she is told that she must marry the King of Thebes, an old man she has never met. Her life has never been her own, and nor will it be, unless she outlives her strange, absent husband. Ismene is the same age when she is attacked in the palace she calls home. Since the day of her parents' tragic deaths a decade earlier, she has always longed to feel safe with the family she still has. But with a single act of violence, all that is about to change. With the turn of these two events, a tragedy is set in motion. But not as you know it.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Mythological fiction.; Novels.; Antigone (Mythological character); Arranged marriage; Families; Ismene (Greek mythology); Jocasta (Greek mythology); Kings and rulers; Siblings; Teenage girls;
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Silent witness. [videorecording] / by Anderson, Bill(Film director),television director.; Burton, Amanda,1956-actor.; Carver, Caroline,1976-screenwriter.; Caves, David,actor.; Evans, Rob,television director.; Farrow, Alyn,screenwriter.; Fox, Emilia,1974-actor.; Larcombe, Tracey,television director.; Lynea, Genesis,1989-actor.; Mulryne, Phil,screenwriter.; Watson, Katerina,screenwriter.; Whitmore, Ed,screenwriter.; Warner Home Video (Firm),publisher.;
Jack Bandeira, David Caves, Darryl Dale, Emilia Fox, Divian Ladwa, Roger Layton, Elliot Warren, Rhys Yates, Millicent Wong.Britain's longest-running crime series is currently on TV. Airing in the UK for 25 years, this hugely popular series has maintained a loyal following and still regularly draws in audiences of over 8 million. Emilia Fox returns as Dr. Nikki Alexander. Still reeling from the sudden death of Dr. Thomas Chamberlain and the shock departure of colleague Clarissa Mullery, Nikki and colleague Jack Hodgson returns to the Lyell Centre. A case at a high-security prison stirs disturbing memories for Nikki. Recruit Adam causes friction with his impetuous desire to impress. Forensic ecologist Simone's unique knowledge helps solve the murder of a promising young boxer. And Nikki suspects a body donated to medical science may not have died from natural causes after all.14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Criminal investigation; Forensic pathologists; Forensic scientists; Homicide investigation;
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The Montessori baby : a parent's guide to nurturing your baby with love, respect, and understanding / by Davies, Simone,author.; Uzodike, Junnifa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."It's time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the bestselling The Montessori Toddler, and Junnifa Uzodike, it's a book filled with hundreds of practical ideas for understanding what is actually happening with your baby, and how you can mindfully assist in their learning and development. Including how to prepare yourself for parenthood physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Become an active observer to understand what your baby is really telling you. Create Montessori spaces in your home, including "yes" spaces where nothing is off-limits. Set up activities that encourage baby's movement and language development at their own pace, and raise a secure baby who's ready to explore the world with confidence"--
Subjects: Child rearing.; Infants.; Montessori method of education.; Parenting.;
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Offside / by Keelan, Avery,author.;
"After being dumped on her 21st birthday, Bailey James rebounds right into the arms of her ex's biggest competition, Chase Carter: antagonizer, womanizer, and infamous left winger for her college's rival team. Following a string of scandals and substandard grades, Chase is on thin ice with his teammates and tyrannical coach. The last thing he needs is to have his focus and loyalty called into question by fraternizing with his team's #1 competition, but a beautiful stranger who throws herself at him one night is too tempting to pass up. Until she throws up on his shoes. Caught in the midst of a bitter rivalry that extends far beyond the arena, Chase and Bailey are on opposite sides of the bench. He's worked his entire life to secure a future in the NHL. She's tagged along while her brother has done the same. Fraternizing with the enemy is definitely out of the question. But what if the enemy is impossible to resist?"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Sports fiction.; Novels.; College students; Hockey players; Man-woman relationships;
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