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The Vanishing at Smokestack Hollow: A Missing Family, a Desperate Plan, an Unsolved Mystery
Anderson, Jake
Paper Book
'There's dark stuff up there, sir. You know that, right? Cults and such.' That's what Starlet Jamison told the Sheriff after her son and his family went missing. On October 8th, 2009, Bobby Jamison, his wife Sherilynn, and their six-year-old daughter Madyson, set off for a drive from their home in...
Seed to seed : seed saving and growing techniques for vegetable gardeners
Ashworth, Suzanne.
Paper Book
Seed to Seed is a complete seed-saving guide that describes specific techniques for saving the seeds of 160 different vegetables. This book contains detailed information about each vegetable, including its botanical classification, flower structure and means of pollination, required...
Paranormal America : ghost encounters, UFO sightings, Bigfoot hunts, and other curiosities in religion and culture
Bader, Christopher David
Paper Book
The untold account of the countless Americans who believe in, or personally experience, paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, Bigfoot, UFOs and psychics Given the popularity of television shows such as Finding Bigfoot, Ghost Hunters, Supernatural, and American Horror Story,...
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Dare to Discover
Believe It or Not!, Ripley's
Paper Book
Full of strange-but-true facts, fascinating features, and phenomenal photography from around the world, "Ripley's Believe It or Not! Dare to Discover" inspires readers of all ages with stories that are incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true! Get lost in a vortex of weird...
The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir
Bishop, Kelly
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Goodreads Choice Awards Winner "Come for the Gilmore Girls anecdotes, stay for the revealing truths about what it takes to build a lifelong career in and out of Hollywood" (The A.V. Club) in...
German English illustrated dictionary
Booth, Thomas
Paper Book
Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in German with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for German-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the German English...
Welcoming your puppy from planet dog : how to go beyond training and raise your best friend
Callahan, Kathy
Paper Book
Written in a fresh, warm voice loaded with empathy, Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog lights the path to a relaxed, happy interspecies household "I truly LOVE this book. If I were fostering, breeding, or getting a new puppy, I'd read it twice, and still keep it within reach every day...
Making the presidency : John Adams and the precedents that forged the republic
Chervinsky, Lindsay M.
Paper Book
An authoritative account of the second president of the United States that shows how John Adams's leadership and legacy defined the office for those who followed and ensured the survival of the American republic. The United States of 1797 faced enormous challenges, provoked by enemies...
Digital dharmaHow Ai Can Elevate Spiritual Intelligence and Personal Well-being
Chopra, Deepak
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra delivers a visionary and unprecedented exploration of how artificial intelligence can revolutionize well-being and open new horizons for personal development. "AI has the potential to help us create a more peaceful, just,...
Connie : a memoir
Chung, Connie
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S PICK A LA TIMES AND PEOPLE BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH "This delightful memoir is filled with Connie Chung's trademark wit, sharp insights, and deep understanding of people. It's a revealing...
The Message
Coates, Ta-Nehisi
Paper Book
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The renowned author of Between the World and Me journeys to three resonant sites of conflict to explore how the stories we tell--and the ones we don't--shape our realities. "Ta-Nehisi Coates always writes with a...
Ghosts of crook county : an oil fortune, a phantom child, and the fight for indigenous land
Cobb, Russell
Paper Book
The true--and unsolved--story of unabashedly greedy men, their exploitation of Muscogee land, and the hunt for the ghost of a boy who may never have existed For readers of David Grann's award-winning Killers of the Flower Moon In the early 1900s, at the dawn...
Art, Annotated: The World's 500 Greatest Paintings Explained
DK
Paper Book
A stunning art gallery in a book, art, annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints. Combining reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest art ever created....
Let's Move the Needle: An Activism Handbook for Artists, Crafters, Creatives, and Makers; Build Community and Make Change!
Downey, Shannon
Paper Book
Create change in the world with this inspiring guide to social activism, from the artist and craftivist behind Badass Cross Stitch. Craftivism, or the space where art and activism meet, is a powerful, ever-evolving social justice movement that continues to grow...
The science of the earth : the secrets of our planet revealed
Eales, Philip
Paper Book
Explore the Earth's natural riches with this beautiful book that brings every corner of the planet, from core to atmosphere, to life! Introducing The Science of Earth - an informative, visually arresting introduction to planet Earth.  Did you know that bubbles...
Imminent : inside the Pentagon's hunt for UFOs
Elizondo, Luis
Paper Book
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The former head of the Pentagon program responsible for the investigation of UFOs--now known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)--reveals long-hidden secrets...
Welsh Monsters and Mythical Beasts: A Guide to the Legendary Creatures from Celtic-Welsh Myth and Legend
Ellis, C. C. J.
Paper Book
"My first thought upon seeing Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts was �Goodness, what a useful book!' A must-have guide to those creatures you hope never to encounter except in story and imagination." - John HoweUpon the dramatic landscape of the Isle of Wales there have been born many creatures...
All the worst humans : how I made news for dictators, tycoons, and politicians
Elwood, Phil
Paper Book
A New York Times Notable Book A New York Times Editors' Choice A New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir "A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It's going to be one of the big,...
Be ready when the luck happens : a memoir
Garten, Ina
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten--aka the Barefoot Contessa, author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon--shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table....
Book and dagger : how scholars and librarians became the unlikely spies of World War II
Graham, Elyse
Paper Book
The untold story of the academics who became OSS spies, invented modern spycraft, and helped turn the tide of the war At the start of WWII, the U.S. found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a precursor to today's CIA, was quickly...
Crux: A Daughter's Quest for Her Border-Crossing Father
Guerrero, Jean
Paper Book
A daughter's quest to understand her charismatic and troubled father, an immigrant who crosses borders both real and illusory--between sanity and madness, science and spirituality, life and death--now with a new afterword PEN America Literary Award Winner * "The kind of...
Lovely one : a memoir
Jackson, Ketanji Brown
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In her "vulnerable, tender, and infinitely inspirational" (Oprah Daily) memoir, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States chronicles her extraordinary life story. "A billowingly triumphant...
The world of the end : how Jesus' prophecy shapes our priorities
Jeremiah, David
Paper Book
A Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller In a world that seems to be spinning out of control with political and social crisis, we need hope now more than ever. What if the life sustaining hope you need is found within the pages of the Bible Take an...
How to raise a healthy gamer : end power struggles, break bad screen habits, and transform your relationship with your kids
Kanojia, Alok
Paper Book
A former gamer and Harvard-trained psychiatrist offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries around video games and help kids who have developed an addiction to gaming. "I highly recommend this calm, structured, and nurturing...
Raising resilience : how to help our children thrive in times of uncertainty
Klein, Tovah P.
Paper Book
USA Today Bestseller Foreword by Amy Schumer Child development expert and author of How Toddlers Thrive, Dr. Tovah Klein gives parents the confidence they need to help children and teens build resilience and flourish in an unpredictable world. Whether it's national or...
Stop walking on eggshells for partners : what to do when your partner has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder
Kreger, Randi
Paper Book
From the author of Stop Walking on Eggshells comes a lifeline for the romantic partners of those with BPD or narcissistic personality disorder. With this guide, you'll learn to set boundaries, defuse arguments, and do what's right for you. Do you often feel manipulated...
American Teenager : How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era
Lang, Nico
Paper Book
From an award-winning journalist comes a vivid and moving portrait of eight trans and nonbinary teenagers across the country, following their daily triumphs, struggles, and all that encompasses growing up trans in America today "An urgent and heartfelt chronicle of families...
What about me? : get out of your own way and discover the power of an unselfish life
Meyer, Joyce
Paper Book
Experience the true satisfaction and power of living unselfishly with #1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer.   As we go about our daily lives, there is a little voice in our minds that's always asking, "What about me?" Maybe...
The Cancer Journey: Understanding Diagnosis, Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention
Nabhan, Chadi
Paper Book
A compassionate guide to the cancer journey, from screening and prevention to diagnosis and recovery. A cancer diagnosis can change our lives and the lives of our loved ones in an instant. It leaves us seeking answers to myriad questions and searching for hope. In The Cancer...
By the fire we carryThe Generations-long Fight for Justice on Native Land
Nagle, Rebecca
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER The New Yorker's Best Books of 2024 * A Publishers Weekly Top 10 Book of the Year * An NPR 2024 "Books We Loved" Pick * An Esquire Best Book of the Year  * A Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year * A Kirkus Best Nonfiction Book of...
Starting & building a nonprofit : a practical guide
Pakroo, Peri
Paper Book
Build a great nonprofit Whether you're aiming to protect the environment, support the arts, or help people in need, understanding how to set up a solid nonprofit organization is a great foundation for being as effective as you can be. With practical advice,...
Good lookin' cookin' : a year of meals - a lifetime of family, friends, and food
Parton, Dolly
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * You're invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.   "Hey, good lookin'--what ya got cookin...
Piano exercises
Pearl, David (Pianist)
Paper Book
Practice, practice, practice to play like Chopin or the Piano Man The piano will help you add a touch of fun to your life, impress your friends at parties, and even reduce stress. It even makes you better at math (really!). Piano Exercises For Dummies is at your service as...
Children of ash and elm : a history of the Vikings
Price, Neil S.
Paper Book
The definitive history of the Vikings -- from arts and culture to politics and cosmology -- by a distinguished archaeologist with decades of expertise The Viking Age -- from 750 to 1050 -- saw an unprecedented expansion of the...
Short stories in Spanish : read for pleasure at your level and learn Spanish the fun way!
Richards, Olly
Paper Book
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in...
Diabetes & Carb Counting for Dummies
Shafer, Sherri
Paper Book
Count on this book to help you count carbs and live a healthy lifestyle with diabetes The person with diabetes is at the center of their own care. They make the day-to-day decisions about what to eat, when to exercise, and how to use the data they get from blood glucose monitoring...
Agrippina : the most extraordinary woman of the Roman world
Southon, Emma
Paper Book
Sister of Caligula. Wife of Claudius. Mother of Nero. The story of Agrippina, at the center of imperial power for three generations, is the story of the Julio-Claudia dynasty--and of Rome itself, at its bloody, extravagant, chaotic, ruthless, and political zenith. In her own...
Born to be hanged : the epic story of the gentlemen pirates who raided the South Seas, rescued a princess, and stole a fortune
Thomson, Keith
Paper Book
Discover the "fascinating and outrageously readable" account of the roguish acts of the first pirates to raid the Pacific in a crusade that ended in a sensational trial back in England--perfect for readers of Nathaniel Philbrick and David McCullough (Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times...
Who could ever love you : a family memoir
Trump, Mary L.
Paper Book
Instant New York Times and USA Today nonfiction bestseller! A New York Times Nonfiction Book to Read this Fall A People Magazine Best Book of September The Week Five Riveting Books to Take You Through September<...
Big vegan flavor : techniques and 150 recipes to master vegan cooking
Vora, Nisha
Paper Book
With more than two million devoted fans online, Nisha Vora has become the trusted source for exceptional vegan recipes for the home cook. That's because of her 'flavour first' philosophy. It's an approach she's honed nearly a decade creating plant-based dishes that just plain taste amazing, labels...
Danielle Walker's make it easy : a meal prep and menu planning guide for stress-free cooking
Walker, Danielle (Chef)
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . A super-flexible meal prep cookbook featuring 125 healthy gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo recipes plus 15 weeks of menu plans, detailed meal prepping advice, grocery lists, and more-from theauthor of the Against All Grain series. In this...
The science of beauty
Wong, Michelle
Paper Book
Get the facts about the biggest beauty and skincare trends from Instagram's cosmetic chemist Dr. Michelle Wong. Can tweakments do me any harm? Does deodorant cause breast cancer? Does eating chocolate give you acne? Do I need to wear sunscreen every day? What exactly is in my...
A guide book of United States coins 2025
Yeoman, R. S.
Paper Book
The Bible of United States Coins Catalog & Values Since 1946 New: Updated pricing and auction records, new research, new photographs, the latest U.S. Mint data, and more! 472 pages, 2,000+ images, with more than 7,600 listings and 32,500+ coin prices. Collectors have...
Anime + Chibi Art Class : A Complete Beginner Course in Drawing Manga Cuties + Their Chibis
Yoai
Paper Book
With the 20 character tutorials included in Anime + Chibi Art Class, become the expert illustrator you've always dreamed of being.
Hope for cynics : the surprising science of human goodness
Zaki, Jamil
Paper Book
Amazon Editors' Pick for Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 Cynicism is making us sick; Stanford Psychologist Dr. Jamil Zaki has the cure--a "ray of light for dark days" (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author). For thousands of years, people...

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