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These ancient bones

Graham, Heather,


An investigative journalist is murdered in his own home. Paranormal investigator Shelly Mahoney is transferred to assist with the investigation. Helping federal agent Grant Markham, Shelly makes an unusual discovery: a stone etched with an ancient curse. As the two set out to question suspects, they also begin to look at ancient curse tablets. What ensues is a shocking discovery.
Date Published:2026

The boat house

Michaels, Fern,


"Running their inherited marina in a quirky, picturesque New Jersey shore town, siblings Madison and Lincoln Wainright discover what could be a map to Captain Kidd's lost treasure"--
Date Published:2026

Battleship Yamato : The Ship, the Myth, the Legend /

Wooley, Alexander.


This book explores the enduring legacy of the battleship Yamato, weaving together history, myth, and cultural impact to reveal how a wartime icon became a symbol of Japan’s identity and imagination across generations. .
Date Published:2026

Exhumed : Unearthing the History of the American Vampire /

Mahnke, Aaron.


An engrossing and macabre exploration of the folklore and early medical practices that led to the New England Vampire Panic in the 1890s, from critically acclaimed podcaster and bestselling author Aaron Mahnke. ---AMAZON.
Date Published:2026

We Play Soccer

Colato Laínez, René.


A delightful reading experience, this book is perfect for toddlers in bilingual families.
Date Published:2026

Fox catches a wave

Tabor, Corey R.,


"Fox is on the move, but his untraditional transportation methods get him in a bit of trouble"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

I am a big fish

Jin, Susie Lee,


"The little fish says it is really a big fish. The other fish and sea creatures do not believe the little fish! Then, when they are in danger, the little fish shows just how big it really can be!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Bumblebee bats

Gleisner, Jenna Lee,


"In Bumblebee Bats, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, behaviors, and habitats of bumblebee bats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these furry fliers. A range map highlights where in the world bumblebee bats live, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about bumblebee bats online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bumblebee Bats also features reading tips for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, and an index. Bumblebee Bats is part of Jump!'s Bat Buddies series"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"In Bumblebee Bats, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, behaviors, and habitats of bumblebee bats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these furry fliers. A range map highlights where in the world bumblebee bats live, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about bumblebee bats online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bumblebee Bats also features reading tips for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, and an index. Bumblebee Bats is part of Jump!'s Bat Buddies series"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

I like hoops

Ford, Juwanda G.,


"A close game of basketball played by a diverse group of first and second graders is full of suspense, joy--and good sportsmanship, too"--
Date Published:2025

The sled race

Tabor, Corey R.,


"Wally Mammoth lives in the Ice Age, where his huge heart warms even the coldest of days. And it has to be cold to have a sled race! Wally and his friends Otto the great auk and Wolf the (you guessed it!) gray wolf are all hot cocoa'd up and ready to compete. Otto and Wolf both really want to win, but sweet Wally is happy as long as everyone has fun. Naturally, the competition goes downhill quickly. If the three friends careen toward the finish line in a giant snowball, how will they determine first, second, and third place? It doesn't matter--there will be cupcakes for everyone regardless."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Wally Mammoth lives in the Ice Age, where his huge heart warms even the coldest of days. And it has to be cold to have a sled race! Wally and his friends Otto the great auk and Wolf the (you guessed it!) gray wolf are all hot cocoa'd up and ready to compete. Otto and Wolf both really want to win, but sweet Wally is happy as long as everyone has fun. Naturally, the competition goes downhill quickly. If the three friends careen toward the finish line in a giant snowball, how will they determine first, second, and third place? It doesn't matter--there will be cupcakes for everyone regardless."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Wayne County Genealogical and Historical Society



Date Published:1996

Iliad & the Odyssey (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

Homer.


Embark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece with Homer's timeless epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey. In The Iliad, witness the ravages of the Trojan War as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride. Then, journey alongside Odysseus in The Odyssey as he battles mythical creatures, evades vengeful gods, ad strives to return home, navigating treacherous seas and testing the limits of human resilience. These masterpieces of ancient literature capture the essence of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, destiny, and the indomitable spirit of adventure.---AMAZON.
Date Published:2018

Embark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece with Homer's timeless epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey. In The Iliad, witness the ravages of the Trojan War as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride. Then, journey alongside Odysseus in The Odyssey as he battles mythical creatures, evades vengeful gods, ad strives to return home, navigating treacherous seas and testing the limits of human resilience. These masterpieces of ancient literature capture the essence of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, destiny, and the indomitable spirit of adventure.---AMAZON.

Date Published:2018

Dawnfall: A LitRPG Adventure : A LitRPG Adventure /

Actus.


Damien’s return to Blackmist was victorious – but it wasn’t without price. Traces of the Void linger on, interwoven through his being. He learned much in his time spent within the space beyond time, but still ended up leaving with more questions than answers.---AMAZON .
Date Published:2023

Realmbreaker: A LitRPG Adventure : A LitRPG Adventure /

Actus.


Damien left Mountain Hall victorious, eager to reunite with Sylph and spend some much-earned time relaxing. The Corruption has other ideas. Plans set into motion eons ago are finally clicking into to place. The greatest threat this Cycle has seen mounts on the horizon, but the nobles can’t even settle their petty disputes, much less present a united front against the end of the world. In the end, to Damien and Henry, it doesn’t matter. No matter who stands in their way, they refuse to let everything they’ve worked so hard to protect fall to the Corruption----AMAZON.
Date Published:2024

Damien left Mountain Hall victorious, eager to reunite with Sylph and spend some much-earned time relaxing. The Corruption has other ideas. Plans set into motion eons ago are finally clicking into to place. The greatest threat this Cycle has seen mounts on the horizon, but the nobles can’t even settle their petty disputes, much less present a united front against the end of the world. In the end, to Damien and Henry, it doesn’t matter. No matter who stands in their way, they refuse to let everything they’ve worked so hard to protect fall to the Corruption----AMAZON.

Date Published:2024

The Back Page : Byron Crawford's Kentucky living columns /

Crawford, Byron,


"In this new collection, veteran television and newspaper journalist Byron Crawford shares stories about Kentucky's rural people and places, ranging from the humorous to the poignant to the profound. Meet Justin the donkey, companion of racehorses and connoisseur of marigolds. Read tales of panther sightings, snake crossings and haunted happenings. Reminisce about country stores, telephone operators and pool halls. Hear quiet voices of sacrifice, courage, service and love. Since 2011, Crawford has written the back page of Kentucky Living magazine, the state's most widely circulated publication, and each month, readers enjoy his unique gift for "finding the little story within the big story," as he puts it. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Byron Crawford grew up on a family farm in Lincoln County, attended Murray State University and, in his early career, worked as a news reporter at radio stations WAKY in Louisville, WCKY in Cincinnati, and at WHAS Radio and Television in Louisville, where he hosted the popular traveling feature series, "Sideroads." In 1979 he became the Kentucky Columnist for the state's largest newspaper, the Courier- Journal, and spent nearly 30 years traveling to every corner of Kentucky, writing stories about fascinating people and places. Crawford hosted the first five seasons of Kentucky Educational Television's Emmy Award-winning Kentucky Life series and has authored three books of Kentucky stories. He joined Kentucky Living after retirement from the Courier-Journal, and now writes the magazine's back page essays. He was named 2017 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian, which is the highest honor bestowed by Kentucky Electric Cooperatives. "Byron Crawford is to Kentucky storytelling what Cawood Ledford was to Kentucky basketball. When Byron writes or speaks, he can bring back the smell of burley tobacco hanging in the barn, the call of the bobwhite quail, or the sound of a BB hitting a tin can. And when I read his writing, I hear his voice telling the story." -Tim Farmer, former host and executive producer of KET's Kentucky Afield, now host and producer of Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen and 2023 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian "Byron Crawford has told rural Kentuckians' stories for decades and he has told them with affection and respect. That is what has set him apart. As my father Wendell Berry says, 'Byron is a fine story teller of the old school. I am still telling stories that I heard him tell years ago.'" -Mary Berry, executive director of the Berry Center "Byron Crawford, the country boy who took on all media with commonsense and great judgment-to be appreciated by all." -Al Purnell, former president and spokesperson for Purnell's 'Old Folks' Country Sausage and 2022 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian "From 1979 to 2008, Byron Crawford produced three highly readable columns a week for the Courier-Journal, about interesting people in Kentucky who might otherwise have gone unnoticed. I'm delighted that he has continued to do great work for Kentucky Living magazine, as evidenced by this collection of his back page essays." -Paul Janensch, former executive editor of the Courier-Journal and professor emeritus of journalism at Quinnipiac University"--
Date Published:2023

"In this new collection, veteran television and newspaper journalist Byron Crawford shares stories about Kentucky's rural people and places, ranging from the humorous to the poignant to the profound. Meet Justin the donkey, companion of racehorses and connoisseur of marigolds. Read tales of panther sightings, snake crossings and haunted happenings. Reminisce about country stores, telephone operators and pool halls. Hear quiet voices of sacrifice, courage, service and love. Since 2011, Crawford has written the back page of Kentucky Living magazine, the state's most widely circulated publication, and each month, readers enjoy his unique gift for "finding the little story within the big story," as he puts it. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Byron Crawford grew up on a family farm in Lincoln County, attended Murray State University and, in his early career, worked as a news reporter at radio stations WAKY in Louisville, WCKY in Cincinnati, and at WHAS Radio and Television in Louisville, where he hosted the popular traveling feature series, "Sideroads." In 1979 he became the Kentucky Columnist for the state's largest newspaper, the Courier- Journal, and spent nearly 30 years traveling to every corner of Kentucky, writing stories about fascinating people and places. Crawford hosted the first five seasons of Kentucky Educational Television's Emmy Award-winning Kentucky Life series and has authored three books of Kentucky stories. He joined Kentucky Living after retirement from the Courier-Journal, and now writes the magazine's back page essays. He was named 2017 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian, which is the highest honor bestowed by Kentucky Electric Cooperatives. "Byron Crawford is to Kentucky storytelling what Cawood Ledford was to Kentucky basketball. When Byron writes or speaks, he can bring back the smell of burley tobacco hanging in the barn, the call of the bobwhite quail, or the sound of a BB hitting a tin can. And when I read his writing, I hear his voice telling the story." -Tim Farmer, former host and executive producer of KET's Kentucky Afield, now host and producer of Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen and 2023 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian "Byron Crawford has told rural Kentuckians' stories for decades and he has told them with affection and respect. That is what has set him apart. As my father Wendell Berry says, 'Byron is a fine story teller of the old school. I am still telling stories that I heard him tell years ago.'" -Mary Berry, executive director of the Berry Center "Byron Crawford, the country boy who took on all media with commonsense and great judgment-to be appreciated by all." -Al Purnell, former president and spokesperson for Purnell's 'Old Folks' Country Sausage and 2022 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian "From 1979 to 2008, Byron Crawford produced three highly readable columns a week for the Courier-Journal, about interesting people in Kentucky who might otherwise have gone unnoticed. I'm delighted that he has continued to do great work for Kentucky Living magazine, as evidenced by this collection of his back page essays." -Paul Janensch, former executive editor of the Courier-Journal and professor emeritus of journalism at Quinnipiac University"--

Date Published:2023

Brona

Brooks, Terry,


"Years have passed since Galaphile Joss and his life partner Nirianne established Paranor as a way to bring harmony to the Four Lands. Now, their two sons are growing to men in a land of peace and plenty. Admittedly, it is a land that their eldest child, Abronja, finds rather boring. At sixteen, he longs for a way to prove himself-a chance to show he is every bit the equal of his famous father. But when the excitement he has been longing for materializes, it is in the form of an old evil: a dark sorcerer whom his father had defeated, but not destroyed. And who is now back, stronger and more deadly than ever. It is an evil whose return Galaphile always dreaded-and not just because of what it means for the wider world. His beloved son Abronja was conceived while the dark sorcerer had control of Nirianne, and Galaphile has always feared the sorcerer's influence on the boy. Abronja, for his part, knows he has never been corrupted by evil. He is fully committed to his father's vision for peace, and is determined to make his name by finally destroying the evil that has so blighted his family. But tangling with dark magic is not a thing to be taken lightly-especially for a young man as yet untested in the ways of magic and the world. Because the repercussions of this encounter could have repercussions for centuries to come"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Years have passed since Galaphile Joss and his life partner Nirianne established Paranor as a way to bring harmony to the Four Lands. Now, their two sons are growing to men in a land of peace and plenty. Admittedly, it is a land that their eldest child, Abronja, finds rather boring. At sixteen, he longs for a way to prove himself-a chance to show he is every bit the equal of his famous father. But when the excitement he has been longing for materializes, it is in the form of an old evil: a dark sorcerer whom his father had defeated, but not destroyed. And who is now back, stronger and more deadly than ever. It is an evil whose return Galaphile always dreaded-and not just because of what it means for the wider world. His beloved son Abronja was conceived while the dark sorcerer had control of Nirianne, and Galaphile has always feared the sorcerer's influence on the boy. Abronja, for his part, knows he has never been corrupted by evil. He is fully committed to his father's vision for peace, and is determined to make his name by finally destroying the evil that has so blighted his family. But tangling with dark magic is not a thing to be taken lightly-especially for a young man as yet untested in the ways of magic and the world. Because the repercussions of this encounter could have repercussions for centuries to come"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Helpless

Knoll, Jessica,


"It's been twelve years since Faye Heron broke Henry Spalding's heart. Henry was her college boyfriend, her first love, but Faye was in danger of being subsumed by him and the intensity of their connection--a connection that took her beyond boundaries she'd only dreamed of crossing. Now, Faye is one half of a power-producing duo with her Hollywood husband. Henry is a married father running the family business. On the surface, both of their lives have essentially gone to plan. When a former and beloved college professor suddenly passes away, Faye and Henry find themselves back on campus for the funeral, circling something old and dangerous. Something, if Faye is honest with herself, she has been trying to duplicate for years. But Henry is one of a kind. The kind who delivers a hypnotic apology for the way things ended. The kind who suggests they go back to the hotel for a drink. The kind who drugs and kidnaps her. When Faye comes to Henry's remote mountain cabin, she's beside herself. Has Henry brought her here to punish her? She did, after all, write and star in a lauded episode of television based on their indelicate appetites and vicious breakup. As her week of captivity unfolds, Henry's wanton demands intensify, and Faye finds herself pulled back into his irresistible gravity. But as Faye and Henry spiral into their old dynamic, a sprawling, years-old mystery begins to take shape--one that will rewrite history as Faye remembers it and reveal an astounding, cataclysmic truth."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"It's been twelve years since Faye Heron broke Henry Spalding's heart. Henry was her college boyfriend, her first love, but Faye was in danger of being subsumed by him and the intensity of their connection--a connection that took her beyond boundaries she'd only dreamed of crossing. Now, Faye is one half of a power-producing duo with her Hollywood husband. Henry is a married father running the family business. On the surface, both of their lives have essentially gone to plan. When a former and beloved college professor suddenly passes away, Faye and Henry find themselves back on campus for the funeral, circling something old and dangerous. Something, if Faye is honest with herself, she has been trying to duplicate for years. But Henry is one of a kind. The kind who delivers a hypnotic apology for the way things ended. The kind who suggests they go back to the hotel for a drink. The kind who drugs and kidnaps her. When Faye comes to Henry's remote mountain cabin, she's beside herself. Has Henry brought her here to punish her? She did, after all, write and star in a lauded episode of television based on their indelicate appetites and vicious breakup. As her week of captivity unfolds, Henry's wanton demands intensify, and Faye finds herself pulled back into his irresistible gravity. But as Faye and Henry spiral into their old dynamic, a sprawling, years-old mystery begins to take shape--one that will rewrite history as Faye remembers it and reveal an astounding, cataclysmic truth."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

The tell : a memoir /

Griffin, Amy, (Businesswoman),


"Oprah's book club"--Jacket. "For decades, Amy ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the campus of the University of Virginia, as a student athlete; on the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in many ways, perfect. But Amy was running from something--a secret she was keeping not only from her family and friends, but unconsciously from herself. ... So began Amy's quest to solve a mystery trapped in the deep recesses of her own memory--a journey that would take her into the burgeoning field of psychedelic therapy, to the limits of the judicial system, and ultimately, home to the Texas panhandle, where her story began. In her relentless search for the truth, Griffin probes the pursuit of perfectionism, control, and maintaining appearances that drives so many women, asking the question: When, in our path from girlhood to womanhood, did we learn to look outside ourselves for validation? And what kind of freedom is possible if we accept who we really are? With hope, heart, and honesty, Griffin points a way forward for all of us, revealing the transcendent power of radical truth-telling to deepen our connection to our families and ourselves"--
Date Published:2025

"Oprah's book club"--Jacket. "For decades, Amy ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the campus of the University of Virginia, as a student athlete; on the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in many ways, perfect. But Amy was running from something--a secret she was keeping not only from her family and friends, but unconsciously from herself. ... So began Amy's quest to solve a mystery trapped in the deep recesses of her own memory--a journey that would take her into the burgeoning field of psychedelic therapy, to the limits of the judicial system, and ultimately, home to the Texas panhandle, where her story began. In her relentless search for the truth, Griffin probes the pursuit of perfectionism, control, and maintaining appearances that drives so many women, asking the question: When, in our path from girlhood to womanhood, did we learn to look outside ourselves for validation? And what kind of freedom is possible if we accept who we really are? With hope, heart, and honesty, Griffin points a way forward for all of us, revealing the transcendent power of radical truth-telling to deepen our connection to our families and ourselves"--

Date Published:2025

Are they dead yet : the art of the obit /

Roberts, Sam, 1947-,


"After nearly a decade behind the obituaries desk at the paper of record, Roberts knows obits aren't really about deaths. In fact, they usually only mention dying once. Over the course of the nearly 1,500 obituaries he has written throughout his career, he has instead come to understand that they're about distilling an entire life lived-for someone whose name he may have learned that morning. In Are They Dead Yet?, Roberts explores the major questions that arise from the task of producing a succinct yet record-defining account of a life. Who deserves an obituary, and how do we decide who gets one? How does an obituarist choose what to include-and to omit? What happens when embarrassing information, like a crime, affair, or wonky cause of death, makes itself known? What makes a legacy, a claim to fame? And what happens when that claim to fame, so important in death, isn't what mattered in life at all? With wit, wisdom, and behind-the-scenes intrigue, Roberts examines the practice of writing advance obituaries, of which there are more than 2,000 on hold and regularly updated at the New York Times, America's relationship to death in the wake of 9/11 and the pandemic, classic euphemistic language, and more. Through it all, Roberts brings his humor, shrewdness, and experience to prove what he has learned from a long career in death: There's no such thing as an ordinary life."--Publisher description.
Date Published:2026

"After nearly a decade behind the obituaries desk at the paper of record, Roberts knows obits aren't really about deaths. In fact, they usually only mention dying once. Over the course of the nearly 1,500 obituaries he has written throughout his career, he has instead come to understand that they're about distilling an entire life lived-for someone whose name he may have learned that morning. In Are They Dead Yet?, Roberts explores the major questions that arise from the task of producing a succinct yet record-defining account of a life. Who deserves an obituary, and how do we decide who gets one? How does an obituarist choose what to include-and to omit? What happens when embarrassing information, like a crime, affair, or wonky cause of death, makes itself known? What makes a legacy, a claim to fame? And what happens when that claim to fame, so important in death, isn't what mattered in life at all? With wit, wisdom, and behind-the-scenes intrigue, Roberts examines the practice of writing advance obituaries, of which there are more than 2,000 on hold and regularly updated at the New York Times, America's relationship to death in the wake of 9/11 and the pandemic, classic euphemistic language, and more. Through it all, Roberts brings his humor, shrewdness, and experience to prove what he has learned from a long career in death: There's no such thing as an ordinary life."--Publisher description.

Date Published:2026

Naturally : the herbalist's guide to health and transformation /

Robinett, Rachelle,


"A beginner's guide to herbalism: the ancient art and science of plants to transform your life"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025