Washoe County Library System

Mara, who has a violent temper, uses rage to offer her relief from the world, but when an unspeakable event occurs, she is forced to look inward and discover something about herself.

With the help of his teacher, a young boy realizes that he not only shares his birthday and similar physical appearance with Abraham Lincoln, but that he is like him in other ways as well.

"Bestselling authors Christine Arylo and Amy Ahlers show women how to take their self-bulling Inner Mean Girls to reform school with their internationally recognized seven-step program. There is a silent epidemic spreading like wildfire among women--and no one seems to be talking about it. It's in our boardrooms, classrooms, and living rooms on every continent, and it's creating depression, stress, and isolation. Who is this culprit? Meet your Inner...

In the early twentieth century in Swampsea, seventeen-year-old Briony, who can see the spirits that haunt the marshes around their town, feels responsible for her twin sister's horrible injury until a young man enters their lives and exposes secrets that even Briony does not know about.

Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names. "New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho, of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, creates a meaningful and diverse picture book about how names define us. Names reveal generational ties and histories, weaving an intricate tale of the past. Names—and correctly saying them—are important. Each one carries the hopes, dreams, and traditions...

Bob the bear feels very boring, especially compared to his lively friend Jack, but in the end he realizes that every bear is different and the two of them can still be friends.

The Master Integrative Coach and Ford Institute CEO shares the story of how she overcame her own struggles with self-doubt and unfulfilled goals, offering illustrative anecdotes while outlining the principles of mentor Debbie Ford for working through negative feelings and false beliefs to build healthier perspectives.

At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.