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The canopy keepers / by Henry, Veronica G.,author.;
"Syrah Carthan doesn't know why she accepted a job as the first female fire chief at Sequoia National Park, where, decades earlier, a forest fire killed her parents. That day, her brother, Romelo, disappeared, as if pulled into the scorched earth itself. Syrah has always had an uncanny affinity for the natural wonders of the park she protects, but after she sanctions a prescribed burn that goes terribly wrong, she quits her position in disgrace. However, when another devastating wildfire breaks out, Syrah, reluctantly pulled back into action, discovers an unknown world that has existed underground since the beginning of time. This secret society, built around the forest's complex root system, is now divided into two factions. One is ruled by the Keeper, the giant sequoias' benevolent caretaker. The other by a mysterious undoer, who's determined to wage war on humanity. Through him, nature can retaliate and wipe out the earth's careless ravagers for good. Torn between human loyalty and preserving the delicate balance of nature, Syrah must make a choice -- one that will change both her destiny and that of the world above and below forever."--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Cultural pluralism; Fire chiefs; Secret societies; Wildfires; Women fire fighters;
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The spoon stealer / by Crewe, Lesley,1955-author.;
"Born into a basket of clean sheets -- ruining a perfectly good load of laundry -- Emmeline never quite fit in on her family's rural Nova Scotian farm. After suffering multiple losses in the First World War, her family became so heavy with grief, toxicity, and mental illness that Emmeline felt their weight smothering her. And so, she fled across the Atlantic and built her life in England. Now she is retired and living in a small coastal town with her best friend, Vera, an excellent conversationalist. Vera is also a small white dog, and so Emmeline is making an effort to talk to more humans. When she joins a memoir-writing course at the library, her classmates don't know what to make of her. Funny, loud, and with a riveting memoir, she charms the lot. As her past unfolds for her audience, friendships form, a bonus in a rather lonely life. She even shares with them her third-biggest secret: she has liberated hundreds of spoons over her lifetime -- from the local library, Cary Grant, Winston Churchill. She is a compulsive spoon stealer. When Emmeline unexpectedly inherits the farm she grew up on, she knows she needs to leave, to see what remains of her family one last time. She arrives like a tornado in their lives, an off-kilter Mary Poppins bossing everyone around and getting quite a lot wrong. But with her generosity and hard-earned wisdom, she gets an awful lot right, too. A pinball ricocheting between people, offending and inspiring in equal measure, Emmeline, in her final years, believes that a spoonful -- perhaps several spoonfuls -- of kindness can set to rights the family so broken by loss and secrecy. The Spoon Stealer is a classic Crewe book: full of humour, family secrets, women's friendship, lovable animals, and immense heart."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Families; Family secrets; Homecoming; Human-animal relationships; Inheritance and succession;
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Shattered [text (large print)] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Born, James O.,author.;
"NYPD master homicide investigator Michael Bennett and top FBI abduction specialist Emily Parker have a history. When Emily is found strangled in Washington, DC, only Bennett knows her well enough to find the perpetrator--or so he thinks. At every turn, Bennett discovers that she was a woman as adept at keeping secrets as she was at forging powerful connections. And that those closest to her had both the means and the motives to permanently silence her"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large type books.; Novels.; Bennett, Michael (Fictitious character); Murder; Police;
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Emily Wilde's map of the Otherlands : a novel / by Fawcett, Heather(Heather M.),author.;
"When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it's too late in this second installment of the Emily Wilde series"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Historical fiction.; Magic realist fiction.; Novels.; College teachers; Fairies; Fairies; Imaginary places; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Women college teachers;
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The game of desire : 5 surprising secrets to dating with dominance-- and getting what you want / by Boodram, Shannon T.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Women: gain control and confidence in your love lives and find the relationship you want with this modern, life-changing guide from the certified sex educator, intimacy expert, and YouTube personality. For younger generations, dating is a complicated mystery. Apps like Tinder and Bumble are supposed to foster connection, but instead serve as a reminder of how painfully single we are. Certified sexologist and intimacy coach Shan Boodram-the most sought-after sex educator on the internet-is about to change all that. In this essential how-to guide, she addresses the realities of life today-when the rules of love and attraction are fluid-and teaches a group of young women how to become master daters in just sixty days. It starts with you. Shan makes clear that love and self-discovery go hand in hand-your dating life is just as much about you as it is about other people. She challenges you to look inside yourself for what you want out of a partner, a relationship and, most important, yourself. Once you figure out what you want from dating, she shows you exactly how to get it. The Game of Desire empowers you to take the lead, learn your strengths, and identify and correct your weaknesses, all the while getting inspired watching a group of women learn how to succeed in today's dating pool. While many books tell women why they can't get a date, Shan teaches you the skills and techniques necessary to take charge in today's competitive and often confusing dating scene, providing the tools essential to attract-and retain-the partner(s) you want. From learning love languages to debunking dating myths, she helps women build knowledge and confidence. Featuring conversational case studies, comprehensive facts about the psychology of sex and romance, and expert insight into sex culture, and written with her trademark humor and charm,The Game of Desire is a must for all of Shan's fans and for every woman struggling to feel loved and desired.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Dating (Social customs); Mate selection.; Single women; Man-woman relationships.; Sex (Psychology); Dominance (Psychology);
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Welcome to the stupidpocalypse : survival tips for the dumbageddon / by Reynolds, Stewart,author.;
Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse-where common sense has become the rarest element on Earth and rage is all the rage. Social media darling Brittlestar, A.K.A. Stewart Reynolds, brings readers a book of essays similar to his online presence. In these essays, he provides a "voice of reason" by approaching some of the folly and absurdity in the world of social media and politics-not to mention the just plain dumbness of humanity-with a dose of common sense and modern reasoning.
Subjects: Essays.; American wit and humor.; Bloggers; Comedians;
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All-new most requested recipes. by Taste of Home Books,publisher.;
Savor the most-requested recipes of all time! These are the specialties home cooks prepare when they want to impress, the favorites that receive 5-star reviews, and the contest winners everyone clamors for. Now those cooks are sharing their secrets in this brand-new must-have cookbook, Taste of Home All-New Most Requested Recipes. Whether you're creating a special meal, planning a holiday buffet, or simply looking for a comforting weeknight dinner, this cookbook is the ideal solution. Learn the secrets behind the go-to classics today's home cooks rely on most, and then get ready to share the recipes yourself!
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking.;
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The Flash. [graphic novel] / by Williamson, Joshua,author.; Sandoval, Rafa,illustrator.; Duce, Christian,illustrator.; Jung, Minkyu,illustrator.; Tarragona, Jordi,illustrator.; Hanna, Scott,illustrator.; Morey, Tomeu,colourist.; Guerrero, Luis(Colorist),colourist.; Wands, Steve,letterer.;
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Graphic novels.; Science fiction comics.; Superhero comics.; Flash (Fictitious character); Superheroes;
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Far Creek Road : a novel / by Krueger, Lesley,author.;
"Innocence confronts suburban secrets during a modern witch hunt. It's 1961, and Mary Alice (Tink) Parker is 10 years old. She lives with her parents in a Vancouver suburb where many fathers are traumatized veterans of the Second World War and almost all the mothers are housewives. They believe they've earned secure and prosperous lives after the sacrifices they made during the war. But under the conformist veneer seethe conflicts and secrets that make the serenity of Grouse Valley precarious. The story of the unraveling of the neighborhood is told by Tink, an eccentric child who is funny, observant, and impossibly nosy, with a tendency to blurt whatever's on her mind. Bucolic at first, the story darkens as McCarthy-era paranoia infects the adults and spills over into the lives of the children. The parents of Tink's best friend Norman are schoolteachers with leftist beliefs. When the Cuban Missile Crisis threatens, Norman's parents face a witch hunt while the boy becomes a target of bullies. Tink does her best to defend Norman. But as she looks for help, Tink stumbles on a web of secrets -- including evidence of a torrid affair -- that will change their lives forever."--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Bildungsromans.; Novels.; Neighborhoods; Paranoia; Persecution; Political persecution; Secrecy;
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The princess of Las Vegas [text (large print)] : a novel / by Bohjalian, Chris,1962-author.;
"The book revolves around Crissy, the star of a beloved Princess Diana tribute show in Las Vegas, and her estranged sister Betsy, a therapist who works with children and adolescents in Vermont. Betsy's boyfriend Frankie works in a mysterious branch of cryptocurrency and, seemingly out of nowhere, proposes that they move to Las Vegas together. Betsy and Crissy must navigate how to go about their newfound physical proximity to one another and their respective relationships with Betsy's foster child Marisa, who moves with Betsy and Frankie to Vegas. When Crissy meets a handsome, secretive Russian man named Yevgeny, Crissy and Betsy soon find themselves in a dangerous web of greed, crypto-mafia schemes, and murder"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large print books.; Novels.; Casinos; Cryptocurrencies; Family secrets; Impersonation; Murder; Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.); Sisters;
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