Washoe County Library System

On Order

1 copy, 3 people are on the wait list.

Description

"A groundbreaking exploration of the science of why and how we age and die-from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan"--

2) Nothing to fear: demystifying death in order to live more fully

Author

McFadden, Julie

Publisher

TarcherPerigee

Pub. Date

[2024]

Language

English

On Order

1 copy, 2 people are on the wait list.

Description

"What if we didn't consider death the worst possible outcome? What if we discussed it honestly, embraced hospice care, and prepared for the end of our lives with hope and acceptance? In this compassionate and knowledgeable guide, TikTok star Julie McFadden-known online as "Hospice Nurse Julie"-shares the valuable lessons she's learned in her fifteen years as an RN in the ICU and in hospice"--

3) And then there was us

Author

Carter, Kern

Publisher

Tundra

Pub. Date

[2024]

Language

English

On Order

Description

"After years of physical and verbal abuse from her mother, fourteen-year-old Coi moved in with her father, and together they created a peaceful life. But now, four years later, that peace is shattered when her mother dies. While Coi struggles to find kindness in her heart for the woman who did nothing but hurt her, her mother's passing does help reopen the door to her mother's side of the family. It's only through reconnecting with her estranged family...

4) Reflection: a twisted tale

Author

Lim, Elizabeth

Series

Twisted tale

Publisher

Disney Press

Pub. Date

2018.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG+ - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 12

Language

English

On Order

2 copies, 1 person is on the wait list.

Description

When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily.