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Little Oink
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
From the creators of Little Pea and Little Hoot comes this tidy tale of a decidedly different pig. Little Oink is a neat little fellow. Clean clean clean that's all he wants to do. But Mama and Papa won't have it! They say in order to be a proper pig he has to learn to make a proper mess. "Don't come out until your room is a pigsty " says Papa Pig. "I won't have any child of mine going out looking so neat and... (more)
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Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
by Rachel Cohn, David Levithan
“I’ve left some clues for you. If you want them, turn the page. If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.” So begins the latest whirlwind romance from the bestselling authors of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on a favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares. But is Dash that right guy? Or are Dash... (more)
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The Dirt on Clean
An Unsanitized History
by Katherine Ashenburg
The question of cleanliness is one every age and culture has answered with confidence. For the first-century Roman, being clean meant a two-hour soak in baths of various temperatures, scraping the body with a miniature rake, and a final application of oil. For the aristocratic Frenchman in the seventeenth century, it meant changing your shirt once a day and perhaps going so far as to dip your hands in some water.... (more)
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Loyalty's Web
by Joyce DiPastena
In twelfth century France, King Henry II of England has just finished quashing a rebellion by his power-hungry sons and now seeks to tame the lawless barons who supported them in this corner of his “Angevin empire.” To this end, the king has sent the Earl of Gunthar as his royal representative to ensure that Prince Richard and his former cohorts faithfully adhere to the terms of the peace treaty. Far from... (more)
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The Time-Traveling Fashionista
by Bianca Turetsky
When Louise Lambert receives a mysterious invitation to a traveling vintage fashion sale in the mail, her normal life in suburban Connecticut is magically transformed into a time traveling adventure. After a brief encounter with two witchy salesladies and donning an evening gown that once belonged to a beautiful silent film star, Louise suddenly finds herself onboard a luxurious cruise ship in 1912. As Alice... (more)
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Jabberwocky
by Daniel Coleman
In seven short stanzas, Lewis Carroll's masterpiece poem, Jabberwocky, creates a captivating world full of fantastic creatures, terrible monsters, and a brave hero. But the details of the adventure remain hidden. Why does a boy seek out the Jabberwocky on his own? How can he hope to succeed where squadrons of soldiers have failed? Who is the wise mentor who first warns, then welcomes the hero? What secrets lie... (more)
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The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life
by Francine Jay
Having less stuff is the key to happiness. Do you ever feel overwhelmed, instead of overjoyed, by all your possessions? Do you secretly wish a gale force wind would blow the clutter from your home? If so, it's time to simplify your life! The Joy of Less is a fun, lighthearted guide to minimalist living. Part One provides an inspirational pep talk on the joys and rewards of paring down. Part Two presents the... (more)
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Hatter
by Daniel Coleman
There’s nothing wrong with a touch of madness. – Cheshire Cat In a kingdom that doesn’t need saving, a young man ignorant of social norms is the unlikeliest of heroes. And despite his extreme dislike of confrontation, Hatta knows his destiny is to mend a rift that doesn’t exist. On the other end of the spectrum is Chism, a young Elite soldier who thrives on conflict. How will this rash, obsessive soldier aid the... (more)
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Watched: Murder was Just the Beginning
by Cindy Hogan
It takes more than a school trip to Washington, D.C. to change fifteen-year-old Christy's life. it takes murder. A witness to the brutal slaying of a Senator's aide, Christy finds herself watched not only by the killers and the FBI but also by two hot boys. She discovers that if she can't help the FBI, who want to protect her, it will cost her and her new friends their lives.
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Wrong Number
by Rachelle J. Christensen
When Aubree Stewart receives a mysterious phone call on her way to work, she doesn’t know what to think when the caller mentions a dead body. At first she assumes it’s some kind of prank. But the call isn’t a practical joke, and Aubree soon finds herself swept up in a world of danger, intrigue, and murder. With help from the FBI, Aubree races to protect herself and what’s left of her family, but the one thing she... (more)
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Brightly Woven
by Alexandra Bracken
When Wayland North brings rain to a region that's been dry for over ten years, he's promised anything he'd like as a reward. He chooses the village elder's daughter, sixteen-year-old Sydelle Mirabil, who is a skilled weaver and has an unusual knack for repairing his magical cloaks. Though Sydelle has dreamt of escaping her home, she's hurt that her parents relinquish her so freely and finds herself awed and afraid... (more)
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The clean tech revolution : discover the top trends, technologies, and companies to watch
by Ron Pernick
Newly revised with the latest market trends and growth opportunities In The Clean Tech Revolution , authors Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder identify the major forces that have pushed clean tech from back-to-the-earth utopian dream to its current revolution among the inner circles of corporate boardrooms, on Wall Street trading floors, and in government offices around the globe. By highlighting eight major... (more)
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The Summer Trilogy: Book 1
The Summer I Turned Pretty
by Jenny Han
Some summers are just destined to be pretty. Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer -- they... (more)
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The Mortal Instruments: Book 3
City of Glass
by Cassandra Clare
To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters -- never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight. As... (more)
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Cotillion
by Georgette Heyer
Young Kitty Charing stands to inherit a vast fortune from her irascible great-uncle Matthew--provided she marries one of her cousins. Kitty is not wholly adverse to the plan, if the right nephew proposes. Unfortunately, Kitty has set her heart on Jack Westruther, a confirmed rake, who seems to have no inclination to marry her anytime soon. In an effort to make Jack jealous, and to see a little more of... (more)
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The Unknown Ajax
by Georgette Heyer
Darracott Hall was the scene of much disagreement and awkward confusion when young Hugh Darracott -- the undistinguished son of the family's black sheep -- emerged as the heir to the family title. Hugh was known unaffectionately as "the weaver's brat," and it seemed that the fine old family title was about to fall into as sorry a state as the decaying baronial hall.Summoned to meet the family, Hugh found... (more)
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The Housekeeper and the Professor
by Yōko Ogawa
Originally published in Japanese as 博士の愛した数式 (hakase no ai shita suushiki). Published in English as "The Housekeeper and the Professor" and "The Gift of Numbers."He is a brilliant math Professor with a peculiar problem--ever since a traumatic head injury, he has lived with only eighty minutes of short-term memory. She is an astute young Housekeeper, with a ten-year-old son, who is hired to care for... (more)
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Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui
by Karen Kingston
Clear Your Clutter and Transform Your Life! Clutter is stuck energy that has far-reaching effects physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The simple act of clearing clutter can transform your life by releasing negative emotions, generating energy, and allowing you to create space in your life for the things you want to achieve. In Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui , Karen Kingston, pioneer of a... (more)
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I Stink!
by Kate McMullan, Jim McMullan
Know what I do at night while you're asleep? Eat your trash, that's what! With ten wide tires, one really big appetite, and an even bigger smell, this truck's got it all. His job? Eating your garbage and loving every stinky second of it! And you thought nighttime was just for sleeping.
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The Twilight Saga: Book 3
Eclipse
by Stephenie Meyer
As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings, Victoria continues her quest for revenge, and Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob-–knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite a war between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more... (more)