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Saved by Her Enemy
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For her entire life, Rafraf, a devout Muslim, had been told that Americans were the enemy. Her understanding of the world, of her place in it, and of the United States had been steeped in the culture of Iraq under the rule of Saddam Hussein. Yet, in the midst of insurgents attempting to kidnap and kill her, she found herself on the receiving end of lifesaving help from those she considered her enemies.Rafraf suddenly finds herself living with a Christian family in the Bible Belt of America. Nothing had prepared her for this new reality—the life of a college student in a vastly foreign culture, in a community as far from her expectations as she could...
Say You'll Remember Me
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer comes a new playful yet deeply emotional contemporary romance.
Scientifica Historica
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Scientifica Historica is an illustrated, accessible review of those books that marked the development of science from ancient civilizations to the new millennium.The book is divided into five eras and explores the leading scientific pioneers, discoveries and books within them: * Ancient World – looks at the beginnings of language, plus the first ever scientific documents produced and translated * Renaissance in Print – explores the effects of the invention of the printing press and the exploration of the seas and skies * Modern Classical – surveys the nineteenth century and the development of science as a profession * Post-Classical – dissects the t...
Scorched Earth
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The thrilling finale to #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen's Dark Shores series, which Sarah J. Maas calls "everything I look for in a fantasy novel."Lydia and Killian escaped their enemy’s grasp, but not without consequences. While they race to destroy the blight, Lydia fights an internal war against the Corrupter’s influence knowing defeat means death for those she loves. Tormented by a battle that can’t be won with blades, Killian must find the queen they risked everything to rescue without falling prey to Corrupter’s weapons, both living and dead.Teriana and Marcus thwarted assassination, but now must live with the dark trut...
Scottish Folk & Fairy Tales
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Scottish tales collected here are rooted in the lochs and highlands of the landscape.Scottish folk and fairy tales are full of mischief and malevolence, with spirits and goblins, bogles, witches, kelpies and mer-folk lurking in every corner of the land, behind every tree and craggy rock at midnight. In these pages lurk the Fairy queen, and the Sith, or silent folk, who mingle with animals that speak of prophesy and lore, and enchantments that rule the twilight.Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, brin...
Scourge Between Stars
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Ness Brown's The Scourge Between Stars is a tense, claustrophobic sci-fi/horror blend set aboard a doomed generation ship harboring something terrible within its walls.“A perfect scare to swallow up in one sitting.” ―Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent DelightsA LibraryReads Pick! • Featured on the 2024 RUSA Reading List: Science FictionAs acting captain of the starship Calypso, Jacklyn Albright is responsible for keeping the last of humanity alive as they limp back to Earth from their forebears’ failed colony on a distant planet.Faced with constant threats of starvation and destruction in the treacherous minefield of i...
Scraps, Peels, and Stems
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"Local food writer Jill Lightner knows all the tips … her brand-new book “Scraps, Peels, and Stems: Recipes and Tips for Rethinking Food Waste at Home” is stuffed full of them. If you’ve got the will to reduce how much you waste, she’s got all the ways." ―Seattle Times "[Scraps, Peels, and Stems] is loaded with tips on gardening, composting, shopping and storing. There's advice on meal planning, recipes, what to do with leftovers, both from restaurants and home cooked. All to help us minimize the amount of food we waste – an average of 18 pounds per month." ―KNKX Food For Thought2018 Gold Nautilus Book Award Winner in Green Living & Sustainabili...
Scythe & Sparrow
God, I want to kiss her. I want to feel the heat of her lips against mine. Would she want that? Would she melt against me if she did? Or would the tension I feel between us snap and release something feral inside her? Inside me?From the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark comes the final book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy—a friends-with-benefits dark romantic comedy packed with murder, mayhem, and spice.Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiancé and his de...
Sea Witch Rising
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This sequel to THE SEA WITCH is an alternative reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. It’s a heart-wrenching story about the complications of sisterhood, the uncompromising nature of magic and the cost of redemption.Alia has made a deal with the Sea Witch to give up her life as a mermaid in exchange for a human soul. Now she has only twelve hours left on land to win the prince she loves, or perish.But Alia’s sister, Runa, knows that the prince isn’t capable of true love, so she makes her own bargain with the Sea Witch – and prepares to bring Alia back to the ocean, whether she likes it or not.Below the waves, the Sea Witch has ...
Searching for Seashells
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A gorgeously illustrated collection of all sorts of seashells, complete with interesting facts, history, and more.Celebrate the amazing mollusk—and the timeless joy of walking along the seashore and picking up a treasure of a shell. A personal, passionate pocket field guide, infused with the spirit of an artist in love with her subject, Searching for Seashells is a perfect beachgoer’s companion. Every page captures that feeling of finding something unexpected, with beautifully hand-painted images of shells interspersed with poems, interesting history, and surprising facts (did you know that limpet teeth are the strongest organic substance in the wor...
Seasonal Flower Embroidery
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Inspired by a flower shop in Tokyo, this embroidery collection will take new and seasoned stitchers through a year of beautiful botanicals and whimsical floral scenes.Stitch your way through the seasons with a bit of thread, a needle, and a small swatch of fabric. Follow along with textile artist Kazuko Aoki as she welcomes you to Gente Flower Shop in Tokyo, a stunning backdrop from a gardening stitcher’s dreams. The more than 25 motifs featured here are delicate, down to earth, and whimsical—mixing materials and stitching techniques to create life and depth to each design, which include meadow flowers, garden baskets, fresh berries, a violet-covere...
Second Self
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The thrilling adventure based on the acclaimed TV series Star Trek: Picard!Following the explosive events seen in season one of Star Trek: Picard, Raffi Musiker finds herself torn between returning to her old life as a Starfleet Intelligence officer or something a little more tame—teaching at the Academy, perhaps. The decision is made for her though when a message from an old contact—a Romulan spy—is received, asking for immediate aid. With the help of Elnor and assistance from Jean-Luc Picard, Raffi decides to take on this critical mission—and quickly learns that past sins never stay buried. Finding the truth will be complicated, and deadly…™, ®, &...
Second Self
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The thrilling adventure based on the acclaimed TV series Star Trek: Picard!Following the explosive events seen in season one of Star Trek: Picard, Raffi Musiker finds herself torn between returning to her old life as a Starfleet Intelligence officer or something a little more tame—teaching at the Academy, perhaps. The decision is made for her though when a message from an old contact—a Romulan spy—is received, asking for immediate aid. With the help of Elnor and assistance from Jean-Luc Picard, Raffi decides to take on this critical mission—and quickly learns that past sins never stay buried. Finding the truth will be complicated, and deadly…™, ®, &...
Secrets in Death
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In Secrets in Death the #1 New York Times bestselling series by J.D. Robb continues: Lt. Eve Dallas must separate rumors from reality when a woman who traffics in other people’s secrets is silenced.The chic Manhattan nightspot Du Vin is not the kind of place Eve Dallas would usually patronize, and it’s not the kind of bar where a lot of blood gets spilled. But that’s exactly what happens one cold February evening.The mortally wounded woman is Larinda Mars, a self-described “social information reporter,” or as most people would call it, a professional gossip. As it turns out, she was keeping the most shocking stories quiet, for profitable use in her ...
See All the Stars
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“A gripping and atmospheric contemporary thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews“Complex, captivating, and gorgeously written.” —Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingWe Were Liars meets Goodbye Days in this thrilling debut novel that sweeps readers away as they try to solve the mystery of what happened then to make Ellory so broken now.It’s hard to find the truth beneath the lies you tell yourself.Then: They were four—Bex, Jenni, Ellory, Ret. (Venus. Earth. Moon. Sun.) Electric, headstrong young women; Ellory’s whole solar system.Now: Ellory is alone, her once inseparable group of friends torn apart by secrets, deception, and ...
Seed to Seed
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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 population size, isolation distance, techniques for caging or hand-pollination, and also the proper methods for harvesting, drying, cleaning, and storing the seeds.Seed to Seed is widely acknowledged as the best guide available for home gardeners to learn effective ways to produce and store seeds on a small scale. The author has grown seed crops of every vegetable featur...
Seek & Find with Freddy and Ellie, Santa's Workshop
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Every child envisions all of those wonderful things that happen in Santa's Workshop in the North Pole. Freddy and Ellie® and all kids are invited to visit Santa to see how he, Mrs. Claus and all the elves prepare for Christmas Eve. Along with Hip-Hop their new friend, Freddy and Ellie tour this Christmas wonderland and watch how all those cookies and candies and dolls and toys are made. Using intricate and delightful illustrations of Eleonora Barsotti, kids are challenged to seek and find objects hidden throughout this wonderful book. -Ideal for fans of Seek and Find with Freddy and Ellie®-Includes fun reusable stickers kids can create their Christm...
Seeking Haven
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Seeing the dead is nothing new. But when a killer from beyond the grave attacks, can she survive long enough to discover her true legacy?Boston. Drew Harlow is starting over. Short on trust after one betrayal too many and determined to put chaos behind her, the supernaturally sensitive young woman has enrolled in art school. And though she’s never feared spirits, she’s shocked when she is attacked by an enraged specter out for her blood.Barely escaping with the aid of a ghostly friend, she’s disturbed by a dream about her gran that drags her back to her haunted hometown and the guy she thought she was over. But when a witchy shop proprietor reveals ...
Segunda Oportunidad
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Robert T. Kiyosaki, autor de Padre Rico, Padre Pobre, el libro #1 de finanzas personales y bestseller de The New York Times por más de seis años, te explica cómo aprender de las lecciones del pasado para conseguir un futuro promisorio.Los problemas financieros globales que enfrentamos no pueden ser resueltos por las mismas mentes y personas que los crearon. Un cambio urgente es necesario, así como la capacidad de anticiparse a los cambios en el terreno laboral y el de las finanzas personales.Con Segunda oportunidad, su aclamado autor, Robert T. Kiyosaki, te presenta una guía para entender cómo el pasado moldea tu futuro y cómo puedes utilizar las he...
Self-Care in Underwear
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An adorable, cheerful, and quirky illustrated collection of 50 easy self-care practices that can be done in your undies.From bestselling author Ton Mak, Self-Care in Underwear is a cheerful collection of 50 easy self-care practices as demonstrated by one of her most popular Flabjack characters, No-Pants Pansy. Via cute, dip-in dip-out vignettes, Pansy—who loves spending time at home and can usually be found in her undies—presents all the happiness-inducing activities and self-care practices you can only do in your personal space: Play with fluffy friends, procrastibake, foam roll, jade roll, just . . . roll. Millennial and Gen-Z shoppers will love t...
Self-Love Crystals
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From amethyst for self-belief to tiger’s eye for self-assurance, you’ll find the perfect crystal for all your magical and self-care needs in Self-Love Crystals.Written by crystal expert and modern mystic Katie Huang (Love By Luna) and filled with rituals and recipes to help boost your everyday wellbeing, learn how to harness the mystical powers of 30 crystals, and incorporate them into your daily self-care practice.Embrace the art of cleansing, charging, and connecting with your crystals, and unearth their heart-warming energies with: * A rose quartz spell jar for self-love * A clear quartz renewal shower ritual * A black tourmaline cord-cutting rit...
Selling the Dream
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Peabody and Emmy Award–winning journalist Jane Marie expands on her popular podcastThe Dreamto expose the scourge of multilevel marketing schemes and how they have profited off the evisceration of the American working class.We’ve all heard of Amway, Mary Kay, Tupperware, and LuLaRoe, but few know the nefarious way they, and countless other multilevel marketing (MLM) companies, prey on desperate Americans struggling to make ends meet.When factories close, stalwart industries shutter, and blue-collar opportunities evaporate, MLMs are there, ready to pounce on the crumbling American Dream. MLMs thrive in rural areas and on military bases, targeting wom...
Sense and Sensibility
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In this timeless classic, Jane Austen explores the intricate dance of love, duty, and social expectations in early 19th-century England. Follow sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood as they navigate with wit and grace the complex landscape of romance and family obligations. Elinor's pragmatic sense and steadfast demeanor contrast sharply with Marianne's passionate and impulsive nature. As the sisters face disappointment, misunderstandings, and social pressures, they must reconcile their ideals with reality. Austen's sharp observations and brilliant prose bring to life a world where sense and sensibility are tested and triumph. A deeply captivating no...
Seoul Food
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A young biracial girl joyfully celebrates both her Black and Korean cultures the best way she knows how—with the irresistible power of food!Hana is faced with a conundrum: what scrumptious dinner should she make for her four grandparents who are all coming for a visit? This dish isn't yummy enough, that one isn't special enough . . . What's an aspiring chef to do? Her mother tells her to cook what makes her heart happy, so Hana thinks hard.She remembers the savory gumbo that she made with Grandma and Grandpa Williams when she visited them in the South. Then she reminisces about the sweet and spicy stew she made with Halmoni and Harabeoji during her ...
September Crochet & Knitting Night
Come on down for craft night! Bring your own materials, spend some time in the shop with some good company! All experience levels welcome, especially beginners!
September D&D Night
Come play a beginner-friendly start to a campaign with our incredible DM- Ben McFarland! Pregenerated characters available, homemade welcome (LVL 1) show up early if you have questions!
September Embroidery Night
Come on down for craft night! Bring your own materials, spend some time in the shop with some good company! All experience levels welcome!
Servant Mage
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A Locus Award Finalist!“An absolute gem of a story... I loved it.” ―S. A. ChakrabortyIn Kate Elliott's Servant Mage, a lowly fire mage finds herself entangled in an empire-spanning conspiracy on her way to discovering her true power.They choose their laws to secure their power.Fellian is a Lamplighter, able to provide illumination through magic. A group of rebel Monarchists free her from indentured servitude and take her on a journey to rescue trapped compatriots from an underground complex of mines.Along the way they get caught up in a conspiracy to kill the latest royal child and wipe out the Monarchist movement for good.But Fellian has more than ...
Serving Up a Second Chance
A Sapphic Small-Town Romance with Cozy Farm Charm, a One-Night-Stand Reunion, Second Chances, and the Recipe to LoveRosie Franklin-Smith, junior editor at Savorist Magazine, dreams of writing award-winning features—but right now, she’s stuck chasing stories like how to make a great soup stock. When an exclusive with reclusive celebrity chef Nicola Kim drops into her lap, Rosie has a shot at finally proving herself as a writer.Nicola recognizes Rosie’s name on the interview request…as someone she had a one-night stand with ten years ago. As soon as Rosie arrives at Sugar Maple Farm, the chemistry between them burns back to life. But it’s complicated....
Set Boundaries, Find Peace
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The instant New York Times bestsellerEnd the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself.Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world. In a relatab...
Sew Penguins, Puppies, Porcupines... Oh My!
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Be the star of the baby shower!Appliqué adorable baby animals onto gifts that will be snuggled now, and treasured for years to come. Fans flock to Kim Schaefer's best-selling designs, and 39 new nursery-themed baby animals are sure to roar, tweet, and moo their way into your hearts. Choose your animal adventure, with zoo and farm favorites, underwater creatures, woodland denizens, or animals of the northwest! You can make a darling baby quilt or create an entire layette! Embellish store-bought bibs, burp cloths, onesies, diaper covers, and diaper stackers with these too-cute designs for a personalized gift in no time. Other sweet and simple projects...
Sex and the Single Panda
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All about the absurdities of animal courtship, Sex and the Single Panda: The Revolting Pursuit of Love in the Animal Kingdom is an illustrated humor book detailing the factual—and often disgusting—mating habits of a wide variety of animals gone wild—from big beasts to wee beasties.Through a series of funny dating profiles, find out more about the unbelievably weird mating habits of a variety of bachelors, bachelorettes, and gender non-binary bachelorx, from capuchin monkeys and praying mantises to hyenas and hippos. Raunchy, yet informational, and packed with helpful infographics, guides, and more, this is a laugh-out-loud delight for animal lovers ...