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Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Wilma, a young witch, cannot wait to get her very first cat! But when the pet store is fresh out of kittens, Wilma brings home. . . a wombat?! What a CAT-astrophe! A wombat is nothing like a cat, but maybe if Wilma puts cat ears on the little critter, no one will notice. ... (Spoiler alert: they do.) This bright and fun picture book teaches young witches that our differences can be our strengths when we have an open mind!"--
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Emotions are like a rainbow--there is a color for every one we feel. And when the lonely feeling starts to take over the rainbow, it's time for The Gray Book! Simple activities, tips, and tricks help young readers whose lonely gray shines brightest in the rainbows of their colorful minds. They can turn the pages from front to back or back to front. They can use every single page or open the book to just one random page. Soon, the other colors of...
4) Big minds!
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Open young minds up to the world around them with these interactive art, science, technology, engineering and math-based games. Strengthen math skills; Explore light and its characteristics; Develop fine motor skills; Strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills."--
Author
Publisher
Arsenal Pulp Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Powerful stories of "Metis futurism" that envision a world without violence, capitalism, or colonization. "Education is the new buffalo" is a metaphor widely used among Indigenous peoples in Canada to signify the importance of education to their survival and ability to support themselves, as once Plains nations supported themselves as buffalo peoples. The assumption is that many of the pre-Contact ways of living are forever gone, so adaptation is...
6) Obsessions
Author
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Obsessions is a collection of poems on various topics which touched the author from romance, African American civil rights and racism, pursuing an acting and writing career, self perception and the challenges of legacy, the journey we all maneuver which is our life, and the tragic arcs of the controversial icons Muhammad Ali and OJ Simpson. The author opens a window into his mind and the many subjects which obsess him from an age when much of the...
Publisher
YMAA Publication Center
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Learn: how to keep your qi circulating to create a healthy body that resists aging; key pressure points to prolong a youthful appearance; flowing movements to keep the body relaxed, the mind at peace, and the heart open; and how to create consistent anti-aging results with safe, natural, and traditional techniques.
Author
Publisher
Yeehoo Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this poignant and lyrical tale, author Paul Many and artist Tisha Lee evoke the joy that a little girl experiences as she thrills to the beauty of what she calls "Earth's breath"--the air surrounding her. Delightful illustrations draw readers through the girl's vivid sensations of Earth's breath from the time it flutters her eyelashes open in the morning until it cradles her as she sleeps at night. An author's note provides fun facts about the...
11) Dear Black child
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Lyrical and beautifully illustrated, Dear Black Child is an anthem for young, Black readers--one that defiantly centers the endless, joyful possibilities of Black children's futures. Dear Black Child, The universe is vast. So take as much space as you can. Stand in your own light. Wear your crown with pride. Let your name be your flag. Say it loud and say it proud. Wave it until its woven in their mind. From quiet moments in nature and lively school...
12) The red pencil
Author
Publisher
Playaway
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala-- Amira's one true dream. But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The terrifying attackers ravage the town and unleash unspeakable horrors. After she loses nearly everything, Amira needs to dig deep within herself to find the strength to make the long journey-- on foot--...
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"If you work hard enough, if you want it enough, if youre smart and talented and "good enough, " you can do anything. Expect get pregnant. Her whole life, Lucy Knisley wanted to be a mother. But when it was finally the perfect time, conceiving turned out to be harder than anything shed ever attempted. Fertility problems were followed by miscarriages, and her eventual successful pregnancy plagued by health issues, up to a dramatic, near-death experience...
14) Lamentation
Author
Publisher
ONI Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"After weeks of grueling rehearsals, a new production is set to begin at the famed Requiem theatre: Razide's Lament, three acts of gothic horror set inside a haunted castle with a story that some say is more than mere fantasy. Under the stern rule of a dedicated but temperamental director, the script seems to be ever-changing, and, more mysterious still, our lead actress has found herself cast in the role of a lifetime without so much as an audition....
Author
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Trial. Error. Better Beer.When most brewers think of an experimental beer, odd creations come to mind. And sure, in this book you can learn how to brew with ingredients like bacon, chanterelle mushrooms, defatted cacao nibs, and peanut butter powder. However, experimental homebrewing is more than that. It's about making good beer--the best beer, in fact. It's about tweaking process, designing solid recipes, and blind evaluations. So put on your goggles,...
16) I am not a label
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
This book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present. In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 30 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them. These short...
Author
Series
Publisher
Silhouette Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Captivated: When filmmaker Nash Kirkland reaches out to real-life witch Morgana Donovan to use her as a research subject for his next film, Morgana humors the skeptical writer. She allows him to make foolish assumptions about magic, but quickly grows tired of his close-minded ideas on the modern witch. Working in Hollywood, Nash assumes magic is only special effects and smoke and mirrors--and he's written enough horror films to know exactly what goes...
Author
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When you think of holes, what comes to mind? Maybe the irritating hole in your sock. Or the hole on the shelf where you plucked out this book. But did you know there are holes that suddenly devour entire gas stations? Big holes in the ocean that are visible from space? Small holes in balls that prevent a backyard home run? A hole is a part of something where there's nothing at all. Holes are investigated by scientists, used by artists, designed by...
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Esther paints a map and dreams of exploring the world. Esther's daughter Isabel paints pictures and dreams of becoming an artist. Isabel's daughter Monica paints with words and dreams of telling stories. From the turquoise room in Peru, Esther, then Isabel, then Monica draws the strength to trust her imagination and fly into the world of dreams and possibilities. Over mountains and the sea, along rivers of paint, or among the swirl of words on a...
Author
Language
English
Description
"In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast journalist and Baby Boomer Joan Lunden delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. In her hilarious book, Lunden takes the dull and depressing out of aging, replacing it with wit and humor. After all, laughing is better than crying--unless it makes you pee! Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or more, this book is full of helpful...
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