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The sweetness of water / by Harris, Nathan,author.;
A profound debut about the unlikely bond between two freedmen who are brothers and the Georgia farmer whose alliance will alter their lives, and his, forever. In the waning days of the Civil War, brothers Prentiss and Landry--freed by the Emancipation Proclamation--seek refuge on the homestead of George Walker and his wife, Isabelle. The Walkers, wracked by the loss of their only son to the war, hire the brothers to work their farm, hoping through an unexpected friendship to stanch their grief. Prentiss and Landry, meanwhile, plan to save money for the journey north and a chance to reunite with their mother, who was sold away when they were boys. Parallel to their story runs a forbidden romance between two Confederate soldiers. The young men, recently returned from the war to the town of Old Ox, hold their trysts in the woods. But when their secret is discovered, the resulting chaos, including a murder, unleashes convulsive repercussions on the entire community. In the aftermath of so much turmoil, it is Isabelle who emerges as an unlikely leader, proffering a healing vision for the land and for the newly free citizens of Old Ox. With candor and sympathy, debut novelist Nathan Harris creates an unforgettable cast of characters, depicting Georgia in the violent crucible of Reconstruction. Equal parts beauty and terror, as gripping as it is moving, The Sweetness of Water is an epic whose grandeur locates humanity and love amid the most harrowing circumstances.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Freedmen; Brothers; Farmers; Gay military personnel;
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Zeus : water rescue / by Cameron, W. Bruce.; Cowdrey, Richard.;
Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!). Zeus, a chocolate lab puppy, is one of them. With his courage, smarts, and strength his purpose seems clear: he'll become a water rescue dog! When a young boy named Kimo is tasked with training Zeus, they quickly become best friends. But Zeus's excitement makes training hard, and worse yet, becoming a working dog means being separated from Kimo. Can Zeus and his boy figure out how to stay together forever? The first book in Cameron's new Dogs with a Purpose series, Zeus: Water Rescue is a fun, heartwarming adventure that will introduce young readers to the bravery and hard work of water rescue dogs.
Subjects: Water rescue dogs; Rescue dogs; Dogs; Human-animal relationships;
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Ponds : a practical guide to design, construction and planting / by Kerr, David,author.;
"It's almost impossible to overstate the benefits of creating a well-planned pond in your garden or field. This detailed and practical guide will give the novice and experienced gardener alike a straightforward explanation of how to plan, construct and plant a thriving pond, avoiding common problems and establishing a haven for wildlife." --
Subjects: Ponds.; Water gardens.;
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The spear cuts through water / by Jimenez, Simon,1989-author.;
"Two warriors shepherd an ancient god across a broken land to end the tyrannical reign of a royal family in this new epic fantasy from the author of The Vanished Birds"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Gods; Imaginary places; Kings and rulers; Quests (Expeditions);
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Come homicide or high water / by Swanson, Denise.;
School psychologist Skye Denison-Boyd is getting ready to return to work from her maternity leave and hoping for a peaceful year in her job as a school psychologist. But when an elderly woman disappears on her first day back and a disgruntled parent threatens to sue the school, Skye realizes that her return will be anything but quiet. When the parent suing Skye's school is found dead and with the missing woman's case is still unsolved, Skye suspects the crimes are somehow linked. With her chief of police husband, Wally, at her side, Skye dives into the investigations. But as tensions rise and Skye and Wally's suspect list lengthens, they start to wonder whether a member of their own tight-knit community could be behind it all...
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Denison, Skye (Fictitious character); School psychologists; Murder; Detective and mystery stories;
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Written in the Waters : A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging. by Roberts, Tara.;
'Written in the Waters' is a memoir by National Geographic explorer Tara Roberts who recounts her epic journey to trace the global slave trade across the Atlantic Ocean - and find her place in the world. Perfect for fans of adventurous womens memoirs like Elizabeth Gilbert's 'Eat Pray Love', Cheryl Strayed's 'Wild', and Jesmyn Ward's 'Men We Reaped'. Goodreads Giveaway.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / African American & Black; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African Studies;
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Essential rainwater harvesting : a guide to home-scale system design / by Avis, Rob,1979-author.; Avis, Michelle,1980-author.; Coombes, Peter,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Water harvesting.; Water harvesting;
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Oil, Water & Climate Resistance. by Haaken, Jan,film director.; Praus, Samantha,film director.; Freestyle Digital Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Freestyle Digital Media in 2023.The first documentary in this two-part series, OIL, WATER & CLIMATE RESISTANCE traces the fight against the expansion of pipelines carrying highly toxic tar sands oil through essential waterways in Minnesota, following movement leaders using direct action and legal strategy to protect the sacred and demand justice.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Social sciences.; Environmental sciences.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Indigenous peoples.; Foreign study.; Current affairs.;
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Blood on the water : a William Monk novel / by Perry, Anne.;
"Though Monk is witness to the terrible bombing of an afternoon pleasure boat on the river that leaves 200 people dead, much to his dismay the case is taken from his hands and given over to the commissioner of police. An Egyptian man is quickly caught, tried, and sentenced to death--and then just as swiftly murdered in prison. When evidence surfaces that proves the dead man innocent, the case is handed back to Monk, who must now rely on his own memory of the event to help piece together what really happened. His investigation leads him down a dangerous road, one in which wealthy and powerful men gamble for control of the Suez Canal, so crucial to the Empire's future. With his wife Hester and friend Oliver Rathbone, Monk soon reveals that the attack is not quite what it seems--but as he begins to unravel the motives behind it, he finds himself treading the dangerous waters of international political intrigue, where justice always comes with a price ... and inadvertently makes himself the next target"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Mystery fiction.; Monk, William (Fictitious character); Private investigators;
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The worth of water : our story of chasing solutions to the world's greatest challenge / by White, Gary(Founder of Water.org),author.; Damon, Matt,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the founders of nonprofits Water.org & WaterEquity Gary White and Matt Damon, the incredible true story of two unlikely allies on a mission to end the global water crisis for good When Oscar-winning actor Matt Damon visited rural Zambia in 2006, the last thing he expected was to become a life-long champion for the battle to end the global water and sanitation crisis. He quickly realized that to make a real impact, he'd need additional expertise. Enter civil and environmental engineer Gary White. After quitting his consulting job to launch a nonprofit in 1990, he'd become an internationally recognized water and sanitation expert. A chance encounter would set these two unlikely allies on a decades-long mission to bring safe water and sanitation to the world. Through first-hand accounts of setbacks and triumphs in projects spanning across the world, The Worth of Water illuminates the challenges of building and scaling market-based financial solutions to the global water crisis-and ultimately, empower communities and individuals to make long-lasting investments in their own wellbeing"--
Subjects: Right to water; Water-supply;
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