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Summerfield

by Albert J. Allie

Would you go back to confront the horrifying past that you’ve spent years trying to forget? It isn’t easy going home to the place that nearly broke you. In 1984, Alan was just a kid living with an abusive, drug addicted mother. Growing up on the streets of Queens, NY Alan had to struggle to take care of himself – and his four of his best friends. They all relied on him, partly because they also had no one else, and partly because he seemed to have a knack for the downtrodden. Fast forward fifte... more

Casey the Container and her first day in port

by Kristina Bowden

This rhyming children's book follows Casey the Container, a new shipping container, along her journey on her first day in port. Casey meets new friends, experiences the workings of the waterfront, and learns the important role containers play in our world.

Weiße Orchideen

by Ela Fier

Tessa, noch keine dreißig, Single und von der Liebe enttäuscht, begegnet dem gut aussehenden Agent Matthew MacFallon, der ihr Leben mit seinem Kontrollzwang augenblicklich auf den Kopf zu stellen beginnt. Sie ist hin- und hergerissen von der neuen Bekanntschaft, trifft nach jahrelanger Trennung unerwarteterweise auch noch auf ihren Ex Christian. Plötzlich steht sie zwischen den Männern und schon ist das Gefühlschaos perfekt. Dem nicht genug, wird sie zur Zielscheibe des Serienkillers, den MacFal... more

Emma's Dilemma

by Molly McCluskey-Shipman

Have you ever felt like others would think that you're different? That’s exactly the way that Emma feels when her teacher announces the class project to create a family tree. Emma is certain that everyone in her class won't understand and accept what it means to be adopted. Can she solve her dilemma? 38 pages Ages 3-9 Includes Chinese symbol scavenger hunt, vocabulary study, create-your-own family tree page, and a page to draw your family.

Festeva's Holiday Cheer

by Molly McCluskey-Shipman

What happens when the world is overwhelmed and sad? If you’re Eva a normal dog by day, you turn into Festeva and begin an adventure of spreading holiday cheer! Join Festeva as she makes her way through the day and helps the humans she encounters feel the holiday spirit.

Call Numbers: The Not So Quiet Life Of Librarians

by Syntell Smith

Contemporary literary workplace drama surrounding a divided staff in a New York City library during 1994. A new hire attempts to fit in without taking sides.

Tulips of Fate

by Ilya Rockwell

Granvill, a handsome, ambitious, yet mysterious man in his younger years, has retired to the life he envisioned, in a small village far away from everyone, in the midst of the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and lakes. With no job to go to, and the full freedom to do what he wants every day for the rest of his life, he is taking on Kindness as the way to guide his existence. When he made the choice to retire, was he in full control of his plan or did fate have something else in... more

Journey Home - A Cat's Tale

by RUSSELL H. PLANTE

This is a story based upon the actual life of a cat found abandoned in a dumpster, left to die, with his leg caught in a trap. Born in a small town on the coast of Maine, an unpretentious cat named 'Patches' encounters life changing experiences during his first two years. His siblings are given away, his father abandons him and his mother without explanation, and he's discarded by an uncaring owner and left homeless without food or shelter. As he wanders the streets to piece his life back toget... more

The Man Who Came to London

by A S Cookson

In 1948, the first set of Caribbean nationals arrived in Great Britain on a ship called “Empire Windrush”. They struggled to find housing. They worked as labourers. They faced open discrimination, forcing them to quickly form their own community. Decades later, Freddy makes the same journey. Does he find a place to live? Does he face stereotypes? Has Britain moved forward? In a road trip, which includes Sheffield, Birmingham and Cambridge, Freddy discovers the true British society. Rea... more

Inside the Mind of Martin Mueller

by EA Luetkemeyer

A DAZZLING DEBUT NOVEL, Inside The Mind of Martin Mueller tells the story of a man of wealth and taste whose mission in life is no less than to “reassemble the scattered shards of the shattered Over-soul of mankind.” He believes the penitentiary he’s an inmate of is in the basement of his country estate. Daily he discards the fine clothes of a retired billionaire and dons the blue denim of a prisoner and takes an elevator down to his cell where he toils obsessively at his masterpiece, a manuscri... more

Beware the Dither Bird

by RUSSELL H. PLANTE

“Beware the Dither Bird” is a provocative, contemporary novel about two friends—one attempting to save a forest and its wildlife from extinction—the other attempting to warn people about foreboding satellite radio messages of harmful national events yet to occur. Maxwell Draper, a physicist, receives time dilated radio messages from a satellite in deep space and is witness to perceived warnings about subversive transformations within the country. Nelson Quip, his friend from college da... more

Woman

by V.P. Evans

A book about women’s rights and women in general. Five stories, each of them tells a world through the eyes of another woman. Dissimilar places of the west and east, women so different. But regardless of color, race, ideas, beliefs, and faith, all of them have something in common—the strength in the blood that runs in their veins, driving them to fight against injustice and seeking to spread their love.

Clark is Scared of the Dark

by Beatriz Rare

This is a humorous story about a little dinosaur who has problems going to bed. Clark is always scared of the dark! With the help of his mom and a new friend, he will overcome his fear by going through a hilarious journey. He will discover that there is nothing to be afraid of in the dark. With cute illustrations and funny situations, this book is designed to entertain children and parents.

Quickfinger

by Désirée Nordlund

Police Detective Patricia Palmer works for a better World and trusts in everyone's equal value. When Celerina crosses her path, everything she believes in is rocked to its core. She knows her newfound friend is a pickpocket but is forced to arrest her as the prime suspect of a double homicide. For this, she is unprepared. Celerina's involvement appears to be obvious. Yet, their suspect does not behave as other killers. Palmer and her partner Detective Chaney decide to find the missing piec... more

I Am Marcus Fox

by Bryon Cahill

HUNTER 5

by Bernina M. Moore

Hunter Killinger, an exceptional low-income housing elementary student is recruited by a specialized government agency to stop the global theft of vials containing contagious diseases, while trying to detach himself from an overprotective mother.

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