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AI for good : applications in sustainability, humanitarian action, and health /

Ferres, Juan M. Lavista,


Includes index. In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tacking intractable social problems with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). In the book, you'll learn about how climate change, illness and disease, and challenges to fundamental human rights are all being fought using replicable methods and reusable AI code.
Date Published:2024

Includes index. In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tacking intractable social problems with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). In the book, you'll learn about how climate change, illness and disease, and challenges to fundamental human rights are all being fought using replicable methods and reusable AI code.

Date Published:2024

The gods in small doses : stories /

Bell, Josh, 1971-,


"In this collection of stories set in an uncanny American suburbia and haunted by a lurking unease, the peculiar feeling of ephemeral youth finds its voice. The stories in The Gods in Small Doses depict childhood through a funhouse mirror, as a time of myth and damage, of tenderness and terror. Anything-except what should happen-can happen next. A retired witch traps a goat-killing feral child, a girl becomes obsessed with the regenerative properties of her younger brother's body, Armageddon is fought between the forces of good (those who like to go to bed early) and evil (those who prefer to stay up late), a supernatural orphan insinuates his way into an all-American family, the god Poseidon wrecks a high-school house party, and the women of a fabulated island city all mysteriously disappear overnight. In these fast, comic, and troubling tales, sweetness and violence vie for dominance. This is a universe of both realism and surrealism, of magic and the mundane, where strong but deeply flawed characters fight to exert control over things-time, death, themselves-that can't be controlled. Dreamlike moments of body horror, catastrophe, and absurdity challenge the reader to embrace the taboo and to expect-always-the unexpected. Bell's stories offer a twisted, unique, and utterly fascinating take on what it means to "grow up," and all of the questions that the notion inspires"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2008

"In this collection of stories set in an uncanny American suburbia and haunted by a lurking unease, the peculiar feeling of ephemeral youth finds its voice. The stories in The Gods in Small Doses depict childhood through a funhouse mirror, as a time of myth and damage, of tenderness and terror. Anything-except what should happen-can happen next. A retired witch traps a goat-killing feral child, a girl becomes obsessed with the regenerative properties of her younger brother's body, Armageddon is fought between the forces of good (those who like to go to bed early) and evil (those who prefer to stay up late), a supernatural orphan insinuates his way into an all-American family, the god Poseidon wrecks a high-school house party, and the women of a fabulated island city all mysteriously disappear overnight. In these fast, comic, and troubling tales, sweetness and violence vie for dominance. This is a universe of both realism and surrealism, of magic and the mundane, where strong but deeply flawed characters fight to exert control over things-time, death, themselves-that can't be controlled. Dreamlike moments of body horror, catastrophe, and absurdity challenge the reader to embrace the taboo and to expect-always-the unexpected. Bell's stories offer a twisted, unique, and utterly fascinating take on what it means to "grow up," and all of the questions that the notion inspires"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2008

Lightguard

Turner, Hayley,


After fifteen years of hard training, 25-year-old Corinne Anastos is ready to become a Lightguard and receive her assignment as a Sword of Helaera. Corinne is the most powerful light mage they've seen at the monastery in decades, and she's fought harder than anyone in her training class to retain that reputation and to prevent the others from discovering her closest-kept secret. When the day of her Anointing arrives, Corinne's hopes for a life of honor are dashed. Instead of a placement protecting the sacred Boundary, she's to be the personal guard for Aryel Serra, Prince of Ashera and heir to the throne. Powerful dark mages have threatened the prince's life, and it's now Corinne's sworn duty to keep him safe, even if he is the most insufferable man she's ever met. A Lightguard must not stray from their path, and Corinne must do whatever it takes to live up to those expectations. Because if that voice in her head speaks true, if she fails to protect the prince and guard her own heart, the life she's fought for will crumble around her.
Date Published:2026

After fifteen years of hard training, 25-year-old Corinne Anastos is ready to become a Lightguard and receive her assignment as a Sword of Helaera. Corinne is the most powerful light mage they've seen at the monastery in decades, and she's fought harder than anyone in her training class to retain that reputation and to prevent the others from discovering her closest-kept secret. When the day of her Anointing arrives, Corinne's hopes for a life of honor are dashed. Instead of a placement protecting the sacred Boundary, she's to be the personal guard for Aryel Serra, Prince of Ashera and heir to the throne. Powerful dark mages have threatened the prince's life, and it's now Corinne's sworn duty to keep him safe, even if he is the most insufferable man she's ever met. A Lightguard must not stray from their path, and Corinne must do whatever it takes to live up to those expectations. Because if that voice in her head speaks true, if she fails to protect the prince and guard her own heart, the life she's fought for will crumble around her.

Date Published:2026

A better world is possible : global youth confront the climate crisis /

Subramanian, Meera,


This graphic nonfiction work follows four teenagers involved in organizing a major climate protest in New York City, using their experiences as a framework to explain the causes and consequences of climate change. Through a blend of narrative, journalism, and illustration, the book introduces scientific concepts related to global warming, extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and environmental impacts, while also presenting potential solutions and avenues for civic engagement. The book combines personal stories with accessible explanations intended to help young readers understand climate issues and the role individuals can play in addressing them. "As climate change quickens--bringing with it extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and humanitarian crises--four teens help organize the world's largest climate protest. Hundreds of thousands join them, taking to the streets of New York City and demanding answers. How did climate change get this bad? Who's to blame? And most importantly: What can we do about it? In their stunning graphic novel, New York Times best-selling illustrator Danica Novgorodoff and award-winning environmental journalist Meera Subramanian share experiences from their lives and those of the four youth activists. Through their stories, we learn the science behind our changing planet and explore solutions at hand. They show us that anyone can make meaningful change, because a better world is possible--and together, we can create it!"--Amazon.
Date Published:2026

This graphic nonfiction work follows four teenagers involved in organizing a major climate protest in New York City, using their experiences as a framework to explain the causes and consequences of climate change. Through a blend of narrative, journalism, and illustration, the book introduces scientific concepts related to global warming, extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and environmental impacts, while also presenting potential solutions and avenues for civic engagement. The book combines personal stories with accessible explanations intended to help young readers understand climate issues and the role individuals can play in addressing them. "As climate change quickens--bringing with it extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and humanitarian crises--four teens help organize the world's largest climate protest. Hundreds of thousands join them, taking to the streets of New York City and demanding answers. How did climate change get this bad? Who's to blame? And most importantly: What can we do about it? In their stunning graphic novel, New York Times best-selling illustrator Danica Novgorodoff and award-winning environmental journalist Meera Subramanian share experiences from their lives and those of the four youth activists. Through their stories, we learn the science behind our changing planet and explore solutions at hand. They show us that anyone can make meaningful change, because a better world is possible--and together, we can create it!"--Amazon.

Date Published:2026

How to survive the end of the world : a graphic exploration of how to (maybe) avoid extinction /

Doughty, Katy,


The beginning -- Plagues and pandemics -- Deadly blasts -- Climate meltdown -- Killer machines -- Falling skies -- Cosmic collapse -- The end?. "Most species that have ever lived are extinct. So it's bound to be our turn eventually. Right? But what could actually finish us off? A well-timed asteroid? Some new robot overlords? Well. Since you asked... With wit and dry humor, debut graphic novelist Katy Doughty explores our chances of surviving disasters like plagues, global warming, and alien invasion. Drawing on cutting-edge research in fields such as infectious disease, AI, and interplanetary exploration, Doughty combines science and history with doodles of the deadliest microbes, graphs of the winners and losers of mass extinction events, and a whole lot of dinosaur drawings. For apocalypse aficionados, the morbidly curious, and the just plain curious, this is your antidote to existential dread--a timely, imaginative, and ultimately hopeful take on humanity's ability to survive the odds"--
Date Published:2026

The beginning -- Plagues and pandemics -- Deadly blasts -- Climate meltdown -- Killer machines -- Falling skies -- Cosmic collapse -- The end?. "Most species that have ever lived are extinct. So it's bound to be our turn eventually. Right? But what could actually finish us off? A well-timed asteroid? Some new robot overlords? Well. Since you asked... With wit and dry humor, debut graphic novelist Katy Doughty explores our chances of surviving disasters like plagues, global warming, and alien invasion. Drawing on cutting-edge research in fields such as infectious disease, AI, and interplanetary exploration, Doughty combines science and history with doodles of the deadliest microbes, graphs of the winners and losers of mass extinction events, and a whole lot of dinosaur drawings. For apocalypse aficionados, the morbidly curious, and the just plain curious, this is your antidote to existential dread--a timely, imaginative, and ultimately hopeful take on humanity's ability to survive the odds"--

Date Published:2026

Lupe Lopez : Â¡estrellas de rock rivales! /

Charlton-Trujillo, e. E,


Lupe Lopez, la estrella de rock residente de la Escuela Primaria HÃ©ctor P. GarcÃa, lo tiene todo. Â¡Amigos, admiradores y una banda solo de niÃ±as! AdemÃ¡s, tiene varias estrellas luminosas en el Muro de la Fama de Lectura. Pero para reclamar el tÃtulo de Estrella Suprema de Rock de Primer Grado, Lupe sabe que, el viernes, necesitarÃ¡ ser junto a su banda la luz mÃ¡s brillante en el concurso de talentos de la clase. Pero hay una niÃ±a nueva en su escuela. Radiant Reynosa puede serpentear sus brazos formando una ola, menear sus caderas, y brincar, patear y dar volteretas. Puede crear ritmos y tamborilear como una experta. Lupe nota que Radiant estÃ¡ eclipsando el brillo de su estrella. Â¿SerÃ¡ que Lupe, con sus amigas a su lado, podrÃ¡ brillar de nuevo? As Hector P. Garcia Elementary's resident rock star, Lupe Lopez has it all. Friends. Fans. An all-girl band. Not to mention several shiny stars on the Reading Wall of Fame. But to officially claim the title of First-Grade Rock Star Supreme, Lupe needs to beam the brightest at Friday's class talent show, and to her surprise, there's a new girl in town. Radiant Reynosa can roll her arms into a wave, pop her hips and sway, stomp the court, jump kick, and forward flip. She can bounce beats and drum like nobody s business, and before Lupe knows it, her own star seems to be dimming in Radiant's shadow, and her attitude is driving her friends and fans away. Can Lupe find a sure way to shine with friends by her side?
Date Published:2026

Lupe Lopez, la estrella de rock residente de la Escuela Primaria HÃ©ctor P. GarcÃa, lo tiene todo. Â¡Amigos, admiradores y una banda solo de niÃ±as! AdemÃ¡s, tiene varias estrellas luminosas en el Muro de la Fama de Lectura. Pero para reclamar el tÃtulo de Estrella Suprema de Rock de Primer Grado, Lupe sabe que, el viernes, necesitarÃ¡ ser junto a su banda la luz mÃ¡s brillante en el concurso de talentos de la clase. Pero hay una niÃ±a nueva en su escuela. Radiant Reynosa puede serpentear sus brazos formando una ola, menear sus caderas, y brincar, patear y dar volteretas. Puede crear ritmos y tamborilear como una experta. Lupe nota que Radiant estÃ¡ eclipsando el brillo de su estrella. Â¿SerÃ¡ que Lupe, con sus amigas a su lado, podrÃ¡ brillar de nuevo? As Hector P. Garcia Elementary's resident rock star, Lupe Lopez has it all. Friends. Fans. An all-girl band. Not to mention several shiny stars on the Reading Wall of Fame. But to officially claim the title of First-Grade Rock Star Supreme, Lupe needs to beam the brightest at Friday's class talent show, and to her surprise, there's a new girl in town. Radiant Reynosa can roll her arms into a wave, pop her hips and sway, stomp the court, jump kick, and forward flip. She can bounce beats and drum like nobody s business, and before Lupe knows it, her own star seems to be dimming in Radiant's shadow, and her attitude is driving her friends and fans away. Can Lupe find a sure way to shine with friends by her side?

Date Published:2026

How a bear became a book : the collaboration that created Winnie-the-Pooh /

Pimentel, Annette Bay,


"Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh with this gorgeous picture book about the creation of the World's Most Famous Bear! In 1926, the very first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published. One hundred years later, generations of kids have grown up in the Hundred Acre Wood. How a Bear Became a Book tells the story of how writer, illustrator, and editor came together to craft Pooh's first adventure. But deeper than that, this book introduces our youngest readers to how stories begin and where they can go. As Pooh's voice enters the text, he slowly comes to life in the art. Textually delightful and visually stunning, this is a picture book about the making of picture books, but it is also a masterful exploration of ideas, storytelling, collaboration, art, and most importantly, honey."--
Date Published:2026

"Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh with this gorgeous picture book about the creation of the World's Most Famous Bear! In 1926, the very first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published. One hundred years later, generations of kids have grown up in the Hundred Acre Wood. How a Bear Became a Book tells the story of how writer, illustrator, and editor came together to craft Pooh's first adventure. But deeper than that, this book introduces our youngest readers to how stories begin and where they can go. As Pooh's voice enters the text, he slowly comes to life in the art. Textually delightful and visually stunning, this is a picture book about the making of picture books, but it is also a masterful exploration of ideas, storytelling, collaboration, art, and most importantly, honey."--

Date Published:2026

The Roach King of Raleigh

Stocker, Shannon,


After his parents' separate due to his father's drinking, sophomore Quill begins secretly breeding cockroaches for the local pet shop in order to raise money for a new house for his mom.
Date Published:2026

If you were here

Johnson, Abigail, 1980-,


Lili Gardner hasn't been back to Nantucket, her dad's favorite place, since her parents divorced six years ago. But Dad passed away recently, leaving her a house on the island and an unsolved mystery about a maligned Gardner ancestor. Lili is determined to finish his life's work, and convinces her mom and sister to spend the summer in Nantucket with her while she looks for answers, and for a connection to her dad. Wren McCleave has a passion for history, but his father refuses to showcase anything real in their tourist trap of a "museum." So when Lili asks Wren for help with her research, Wren can't resist the opportunity to throw himself into something real, even if he dislikes tourists on principle. Lili and Wren only have a summer to find out the truth about Lili's ancestor. But the most surprising truths they uncover aren't about the distant past, but about themselves right here in the present, and about what they want out of the future.
Date Published:2026

Lili Gardner hasn't been back to Nantucket, her dad's favorite place, since her parents divorced six years ago. But Dad passed away recently, leaving her a house on the island and an unsolved mystery about a maligned Gardner ancestor. Lili is determined to finish his life's work, and convinces her mom and sister to spend the summer in Nantucket with her while she looks for answers, and for a connection to her dad. Wren McCleave has a passion for history, but his father refuses to showcase anything real in their tourist trap of a "museum." So when Lili asks Wren for help with her research, Wren can't resist the opportunity to throw himself into something real, even if he dislikes tourists on principle. Lili and Wren only have a summer to find out the truth about Lili's ancestor. But the most surprising truths they uncover aren't about the distant past, but about themselves right here in the present, and about what they want out of the future.

Date Published:2026

When it's your turn for midnight

Musariri, Blessing, 1973-,


When fifteen-year-old Chianti learns that her Baba is not her biological father, she goes to stay with her maternal grandmother where she discovers a new definition of family.
Date Published:2026

How to build a haunted house : the history of a cultural obsession /

Blackwell, Caitlin,


"A cultural history of the phenomenon of the 'haunted house' as seen through art, architecture, and ghost stories. What makes a house haunted? Why do some buildings conjure up a reputation for being particularly creepy, while others leave us unmoved? Barring the possibility of a looming afterlife, what are the particular features, contexts, and histories that lend a building the dreaded identity of haunted house? How to Build a Haunted House tours some of the world's most famously spine-chilling structures in search of answers. From Medieval Scotland to Enlightenment-era London; Victorian suburbs to pre-Civil War Louisiana, Blackwell Baines, an expert in Gothic art and architecture, will explore that specific set of ingredients that captures our imaginations and contributes to our collective understanding of the eternally eerie. After all, whether a staunch skeptic or paranormal enthusiast, we all know a haunted house when we see one."
Date Published:2026

"A cultural history of the phenomenon of the 'haunted house' as seen through art, architecture, and ghost stories. What makes a house haunted? Why do some buildings conjure up a reputation for being particularly creepy, while others leave us unmoved? Barring the possibility of a looming afterlife, what are the particular features, contexts, and histories that lend a building the dreaded identity of haunted house? How to Build a Haunted House tours some of the world's most famously spine-chilling structures in search of answers. From Medieval Scotland to Enlightenment-era London; Victorian suburbs to pre-Civil War Louisiana, Blackwell Baines, an expert in Gothic art and architecture, will explore that specific set of ingredients that captures our imaginations and contributes to our collective understanding of the eternally eerie. After all, whether a staunch skeptic or paranormal enthusiast, we all know a haunted house when we see one."

Date Published:2026

Flirting with murder : a novel /

Sellet, Amanda,


High schooler Virginia Tillis teams up with her charming rival Felix to solve a real murder at her grandmother's Florida condo community after their theater retirees' role-playing game turns deadly.
Date Published:2026

Ellen Poe : the forgotten lore /

Peterfreund, Diana,


"What happens when your tell-tale nightmares turn into reality and the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe won't seem to let you alone? For as long as she can remember, sixteen-year-old Ellen Poe's family has claimed to be long-lost descendants of Edgar Allan Poe. But when she moves in with her aunt in a Poe-themed B&B, the nightmares that have always haunted her begin bleeding into Ellen's waking hours. When she stumbles upon a journal in the house, none other than Edgar Allan Poe himself begins visiting her. Has the journal somehow released his ghost? And what does he want with Ellen? Through secret messages in his writings, she learns that the two share the same psychic ability to interact with spirits--which is what ultimately drove him mad."--Publisher's website.
Date Published:2026

"What happens when your tell-tale nightmares turn into reality and the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe won't seem to let you alone? For as long as she can remember, sixteen-year-old Ellen Poe's family has claimed to be long-lost descendants of Edgar Allan Poe. But when she moves in with her aunt in a Poe-themed B&B, the nightmares that have always haunted her begin bleeding into Ellen's waking hours. When she stumbles upon a journal in the house, none other than Edgar Allan Poe himself begins visiting her. Has the journal somehow released his ghost? And what does he want with Ellen? Through secret messages in his writings, she learns that the two share the same psychic ability to interact with spirits--which is what ultimately drove him mad."--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2026

The night king's court

Bonnin, Elisa A.,


Ida's father went missing without a trace seven years ago, last seen at the court of the enigmatic Night King, which comes to life only after dark with magic and revelry. So when a position opens up for a new court Luminaire, Ida doesn't hesitate. She inherited her gift for enchantments from her father--and with this position, she'll use it to find him again. Ida is swept into the king's collection of magical beings, those who bring light and entertainment to the Court's midnight gatherings--and swept away by the Court, where faerie gardens edge into underwater masquerades, dreaming revels offer blissful escapes, and life is a mesmerizing euphoria. Yet a sinister thread interrupts Ida's nights of decadence. Memories go missing, the castle's magic takes on a malevolence, and Ida can't seem to leave the boundaries of the court itself. Enlisting the help of the king's breathtakingly beautiful daughter Lenore, Ida must unravel the castle's secrets... before this enchanted world destroys her.
Date Published:2025

Ida's father went missing without a trace seven years ago, last seen at the court of the enigmatic Night King, which comes to life only after dark with magic and revelry. So when a position opens up for a new court Luminaire, Ida doesn't hesitate. She inherited her gift for enchantments from her father--and with this position, she'll use it to find him again. Ida is swept into the king's collection of magical beings, those who bring light and entertainment to the Court's midnight gatherings--and swept away by the Court, where faerie gardens edge into underwater masquerades, dreaming revels offer blissful escapes, and life is a mesmerizing euphoria. Yet a sinister thread interrupts Ida's nights of decadence. Memories go missing, the castle's magic takes on a malevolence, and Ida can't seem to leave the boundaries of the court itself. Enlisting the help of the king's breathtakingly beautiful daughter Lenore, Ida must unravel the castle's secrets... before this enchanted world destroys her.

Date Published:2025

The First Noel



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The anatomy of awakening : the 5 hidden codes to activate self-healing, unlock your higher consciousness, and live your divine destiny /

Morter, Sue (Patricia Sue),


Embrace -- Embody -- Engage. "In a world that feels faster, louder, and more uncertain than ever, many of us are searching for something steady to stand on. We want clarity, peace, and a sense of who we truly are, without feeling lost in the chaos. In The Anatomy of Awakening, Dr. Sue Morter, best-selling author of The Energy Codes, changes the narrative of how we understand human potential, perceive ourselves and others, and manifest the visions for our lives by learning the deeper language of the authentic self. Using this deeper language, we recover suppressed aspects of ourselves to heal completely and create the lives we are meant to live. Dr. Sue reveals a deeper inner design that underlies the human body and nervous system, helping us reconnect with a steadier, more authentic way of being. She introduces us to a Greater Love--moving beyond stress-driven reactions to feel steady, clear, and connected, even in the midst of life's challenges. How we see ourselves changes, with an unconditionality that we've likely never known. Our purpose becomes clearer. Peace and healing follow. Our creative nature emerges"-- Amazon.com.
Date Published:2026

Embrace -- Embody -- Engage. "In a world that feels faster, louder, and more uncertain than ever, many of us are searching for something steady to stand on. We want clarity, peace, and a sense of who we truly are, without feeling lost in the chaos. In The Anatomy of Awakening, Dr. Sue Morter, best-selling author of The Energy Codes, changes the narrative of how we understand human potential, perceive ourselves and others, and manifest the visions for our lives by learning the deeper language of the authentic self. Using this deeper language, we recover suppressed aspects of ourselves to heal completely and create the lives we are meant to live. Dr. Sue reveals a deeper inner design that underlies the human body and nervous system, helping us reconnect with a steadier, more authentic way of being. She introduces us to a Greater Love--moving beyond stress-driven reactions to feel steady, clear, and connected, even in the midst of life's challenges. How we see ourselves changes, with an unconditionality that we've likely never known. Our purpose becomes clearer. Peace and healing follow. Our creative nature emerges"-- Amazon.com.

Date Published:2026

Courage can save us : ten extraordinary Americans and the fight for our future /

Barcott, Rye,


Prologue -- Governor Mikie Sherrill -- Senator Mark Kelly -- Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick -- Governor Wes Moore -- Congressman Dan Crenshaw -- Congressman Seth Moulton -- Congressman John James -- Congressman Don Bacon -- Congressman Jared Golden. The story of nine veterans and a former FBI agent, republicans and democrats, who shape the United States and serve as inspiration to act with courage in our own lives.
Date Published:2026

Prologue -- Governor Mikie Sherrill -- Senator Mark Kelly -- Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick -- Governor Wes Moore -- Congressman Dan Crenshaw -- Congressman Seth Moulton -- Congressman John James -- Congressman Don Bacon -- Congressman Jared Golden. The story of nine veterans and a former FBI agent, republicans and democrats, who shape the United States and serve as inspiration to act with courage in our own lives.

Date Published:2026

People Magazine



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Oh, the places you'll go

Seuss, Dr.,


Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.
Date Published:1990

Courage can save us : ten extraordinary Americans and the fight for our future /

Barcott, Rye,


Prologue -- Governor Mikie Sherrill -- Senator Mark Kelly -- Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick -- Governor Wes Moore -- Congressman Dan Crenshaw -- Congressman Seth Moulton -- Congressman John James -- Congressman Don Bacon -- Congressman Jared Golden. The story of nine veterans and a former FBI agent, republicans and democrats, who shape the United States and serve as inspiration to act with courage in our own lives.
Date Published:2026

Date Published:2026