New Books for March 20
22 seconds
Patterson, James, 1947-, author
2023
22 seconds...until Lindsay Boxer loses her badge--or her life. SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer has guns on her mind. There's buzz of a last-ditch shipment of drugs and weapons crossing the Mexican border ahead of new restrictive gun laws. Before Lindsay can act, her top informant tips her to a case that hits disturbingly close to home. Former cops. Professional hits. All with the same warning scrawled on their bodies: You talk, you die. Now it's Lindsay's turn to choose.
Accountable : the true story of a racist social media account and the teenagers whose lives it changed
Slater, Dashka, author
2023
"A young adult nonfiction book on how Albany High School handles a racist social media incident that incurs lasting and devastating consequences."-- Provided by publisher.
Amazing ancient world atlas
Dickmann, Nancy, author
2024
"Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. . . . maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Plus discover where the remains of our planet's ancient history can be found today!"-- Provided by publisher.
Back to your roots! : delicious root vegetable recipes.
2014
"Back To Your Roots is a gorgeous collection of tasty, hearty root vegetable recipes. Featuring a wide range of root vegetables, including potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, yams, turnips, parsnips, rutabagas, radishes, and celeriac, and a wide variety of recipes, from stews to salads and sides dishes, this is a wonderful addition to any cook's bookshelf."
Baking with whole grains : recipes, tips, and tricks for baking cookies, cakes, scones, pies, pizza, breads, and more!
Baer, Valerie, author
2015
Cooking from scratch for teens : make your own healthy & delicious food
Burns, Lisa (Blogger), author
2023
Easy Recipes to Level Up Your Kitchen Game Cooking from scratch is not as hard as you think! With a few healthy ingredients and simple foolproof recipes created just for teens, this cookbook will be your ultimate guide to cooking your favorite foods at home. Show off your cooking skills to friends and family with recipes for delicious dinners, party food, after-school snacks and more. Each stellar recipe in this can't-be-beat collection will equip you with all the essential skills you'll need to create fantastic, wholesome meals, thanks to Lisa Burns' helpful advice as a parent to a teen chef. Lisa guides you through the kitchen, so you can graduate from boxed mac and cheese and frozen burritos to Homestyle Baked Mac 'n' Cheese and Awesome Black Bean Taquitos! Wow everyone at the table by cooking your family an awesome dinner like Chicken Pot Pie Made Easy or Fancy Lasagna with No Layering. Host an unforgettable movie night for your friends with The Best Party Popcorn and Totally Loaded Nachos. Discover the secrets to cooking the best pasta dishes, homemade pizzas, juicy steaks and hamburgers even better than your parents! So, grab an apron and get cooking! With these 60 epic starter recipes and tons of teen chef tips, you'll be well on your way to a lifetime of happy, healthy cooking.
The everything cancer-fighting cookbook
Katzin, Carolyn F., author
2011
"Your complete guide to fighting cancer--with flavorful food! Whole foods. Antioxidants. Omega-3s...you'll find 300 delicious ways to incorporate these--and other-- nutritional powerhouses into your diet to help combat cancer one recipe at a time!"--P. [4] of cover.
The great fairy baking competition
2013
A fairy-themed fun cookbook, full of favourite recipes from Camilla the Cupcake Fairy, Daisy the Doughnut Fairy, Lola the Lollipop Fairy, Izzy the Ice-cream Fairy, Annie the Apple Pie, and Kate the Candy Cane Fairy.
The house guest
Ryan, Hank Phillippi, author
2024
After every divorce, one spouse gets all the friends. What does the other one get? If they're smart, they get the benefits. Alyssa Macallan is terrified when she's dumped by her wealthy and powerful husband. With a devastating divorce looming, she begins to suspect her toxic and manipulative soon-to-be-ex is scheming to ruin her-leaving her alone and penniless. And when the FBI shows up at her door, Alyssa knows she really needs a friend. And then she gets one. A seductive new friend, one who's running from a dangerous relationship of her own. Alyssa offers Bree Lorrance the safety of her guest house, and the two become confidantes. Then Bree makes a heart-stoppingly tempting offer. Maybe Alyssa and Bree can solve each others' problems.
The invisible kingdom
Ryan, Rob, 1962- author
2017
A lonely young prince finds a way to escape the palace and experience the real world.
Kids on brooms
Gilmour, Jonathan, author, game designer
2021
"You pull your wand from the folds of your cloak, and its glowing blue end illuminates the door in front of you--the entrance to the banned books section. You watch as the copper snakes twist and turn around the lock that keeps students like you out. But you've been left with no choice. Your barn owl hoots softly upon your shoulder as you raise your wand to the knob and whisper the unspoken words. Kids on Brooms is a collaborative role-playing game about taking on the life of a witch or wizard at a magical school you all attend- a place full of mystery, danger, and thrilling adventure. From dealing with strict professors to facing down mythical beasts, players will get the opportunity to ride brooms, brew potions, and cast powerful magic as they uncover the incredible secrets their school and its inhabitants hold. Built using the ENnie Award-Winning Kids on Bikes framework, it is a rules-light, narrative-first storytelling game perfect for new players and gaming veterans alike!"--Back cover.
The kingdom revealed
Ryan, Rob, 1962- author
2017
This is a story about a young boy who didn't want to be King. What he wanted, more than anything, was to be normal. So one night, he runs away from the palace. He climbs out of his four-poster bed, disappears through the hidden door in the ceiling, creeps down a long-forgotten passageway, opens a small window and leaves behind everything he's ever known. At first, everything, including all the things that we take for granted, seem extraordinary. It feels as though the world is a magical place. But with nothing apart from the clothes he is wearing, it isn't long before the young King realises he needs to learn how to survive. Meanwhile, Lord Von Dronus, the most senior of all the King's courtiers, is determined that no one find out that the young King has disappeared.
Queen of shadows
Maas, Sarah J., author
2015
Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she's at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past... She has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die just to see her again. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Celaena's epic journey has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions across the globe.
Redeeming culture : the other side of the coin
White, Velma D., author
2008
This book attempts to address the issue of the redemption of Native culture through Christianity, including the apprehensiveness of both sides, based in part on the author's own spiritual journey and desire to communicate what I believe the Bible teaches about redemption and culture.
Sea fever
Cleeves, Ann, author
2014
George Palmer-Jones is drawn into a murder investigation when a fellow bird-watcher is murdered during a sea trip to sight a rare bird.
Shiba inus : everything about purchase, care, feeding, behaviour and housing
Payton, Laura, author
2003
This handsome, richly coated native of Japan is bold, courageous, and intensely loyal to its owner. It makes an excellent watchdog. Titles in Barrons wide-ranging and heavily illustrated selection of Complete Pet Owners Manuals present sound and useful information for pet owners. High-quality photos are in color and line drawings are anatomically accurate. These fact-filled books instruct owners on how to care for dogs, cats, birds, fish, caged pets, reptiles, and virtually every other animal that people are likely to keep as a pet. Books in this series are written by breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and other pet-care specialists. They advise on purchasing, feeding, health care, training, grooming, and all other aspects of responsible pet ownership.
Where are the children now?
Clark, Mary Higgins, author
2023
A lawyer turned successful podcaster, Melissa has recently married a man whose first wife died tragically, leaving him and their young daughter, Riley, behind. While Melissa and her brother, Mike, help their mom, Nancy, relocate from Cape Cod to the equally idyllic Hamptons, Melissa's new stepdaughter goes missing. Drawing on the experience of their own abduction, Melissa and Mike race to find Riley to save her from the trauma they still struggle with--or worse.
