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21) The kingdom
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When Roy and Carl's parents die suddenly, sixteen-year-old Roy is left as protector to his impulsive younger brother. But when Carl decides to travel the world in search of his fortune, Roy stays behind in their sleepy village, satisfied with his peaceful life as a mechanic.
Some years later, Carl returns with his charismatic new wife, Shannon - an architect. They are full of exciting plans to build a spa hotel on their family land. Carl wants not...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Far in Earth's future, in a post-utopian hell-hole, Hanson works ten solid back-breaking hours a day, shoveling endless mountains of coal, within sight of the iridescent wall that separates what's left of humanity from their gods. One day, after a tragedy of his own making, Hanson leaves the city, not knowing what he will do, or how he will survive in the wilderness without work. He finds himself drawn to the wall, to the elusive promise of God....
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The Iron City is a prison, a maze, an industrial blight. It is the result of a war that saw the goblins grind the fae beneath their collective boot heels. And tonight, it is also a city that churns with life. Tonight, a young fae is trying to make his fortune one drug deal at a time; a goblin princess is searching for a path between her own dreams and others' expectations; her bodyguard is deciding who to kill first; an artist is hunting for his...
24) For good
Author
Series
Out in Portland volume 2
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
In this too-small, dusty town, brand-new district attorney Kristen Brock knows she'll never fit in. Still, the job will look great on her résumé--if she can just keep her head down and play by the rules. Because in a town run by a self-serving, powerful family, the last thing Kristen needs is trouble . . . but one kiss from the beautiful ex-rodeo queen Marydale Rae turns her world upside down. And Marydale is definitely trouble. Marydale didn't...
26) Serendipity
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Faith Harrington is a classic girl of privilege--until her father is convicted of running a Ponzi scheme. Now she's back in her hometown, where she runs into her teenage crush--dark, brooding Ethan Barron, who's no stranger to scandal himself.
28) The stone heart
Author
Series
Nameless City volume 2
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Kaidu and Rat race to prevent a war when diplomatic efforts fail to resolve the conflicts of the Dao nation, but their task is complicated by Kaidu's discovery of a formula for a lost weapon.
Author
Series
Nameless City volume 3
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
As the Nameless City endures a siege, Rat and Kaidu must sneak into Prince Erzi's palace to retrieve the formula for a lost weapon of mass destruction before he can use it.
Author
Series
Nameless City volume 1
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Every time it is invaded the City gets a new name, but to the natives in is the Nameless City, and they survive by not letting themselves get involved--but now the fate of the City rests in the hands of Rat, a native, and Kaidu, one of the Dao, the latest occupiers, and the two must somehow work together if the City is to survive.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Jeff Dondero imagines the supercities of the future and explores the ways in which they can be sustainably built; how transportation will move masses of people without cars; how people will be fed and what will be done with waste; and how we will move to underground cities, under the sea, far into the sky, space and on to other planets. He describes some of the smart systems for buildings and homes and some of the new ways food and materials for...
32) The empty city
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Series
Language
English
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"In the aftermath of the Big Growl that destroyed his city, a Lone Dog named Lucky must find a way to work with other dogs in order to survive in this frightening new world"--
34) Smart cities
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Building efficient, prosperous, healthy, and inclusive communities requires new solutions. This book helps you understand the solutions and the tools needed to prepare for a future that belongs to cities. Look inside to find a starter guide to planning and delivering smarter and more sustainable cities. You'll learn the steps for creating a smart city strategy with a focus on areas such as greener cities, clean energy, digitalization, and new forms...
35) Roses
Author
Series
Roses volume Book 2
Language
English
Description
"Spanning the 20th century, the story of Roses takes place in a small East Texas town against the backdrop of the powerful timber and cotton industries, industries controlled by the scions of the town's founding families"--Provided by publisher.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Hear the stories of South Dakota towns that were once-thriving centers of commerce but have since diminished or disappeared from the map. SDPB's Stephanie Rissler guides us through the history of these vanishing towns -- conducting interviews with historians, town elders, and those whose stories have intersected with these now-lost centers of community life in South Dakota." -- container.
Author
Series
Miss Buncle trilogy volume 1
Pub. Date
©2012
Language
English
Description
Barbara Bunde is in a bind. Times are harsh, and Barbara's bank account has seen better days. Maybe she could sell a novel ... if she knew any stories. Stumped for ideas, Barbara draws inspiration from her fellow residents of Silverstream, the little English villageshe knows inside and out. Barbara Bunde is in a bind. Times are harsh, and Barbara's bank account has seen better days. Maybe she could sell a novel ... if she knew any stories. Stumped...
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