New Books for July 31
30 rights of Muslim women : a trusted guide
Khan, Daisy, author
2024
The most effective means of improving Muslim women's lives is connecting them to their deeply held beliefs that affirm human dignity and gender equality at the core of the Islamic faith. But Muslim women lack this information, and they have no accessible tools that encourage faith-based activism consistent with the Islamic faith. To protect them from being misrepresented by or outside their communities, there is a need to provide pre-packaged, easy-to-understand literacy tools to women so they can lead lives of choice, dignity, and opportunity. "30 Rights of Muslim Women" aims to fill this gap.
Asterix omnibus. 4, Asterix the legionary, Asterix and the chieftain's shield, Asterix at the Olympic Games
Goscinny, 1926-1977, author
2021
Asterix's millions of fans will want this great anthology, featuring three favorite stories. In Asterix the Legionary, Asterix and Obelix head to battle to rescue Tragicomix, whom the Romans have forcibly conscripted. The two find their friend... and cause a BIG commotion, too. It's a race to the finish in Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield as the Romans and the Gauls both try to track down a missing shield that Caesar needs for a triumphant ceremony. Can Asterix and his friends find it first? And Asterix and the Gauls go for the gold in Asterix at the Olympic Games--but their magic potion is banned! Can our heroes win without it?
Betta fish care : a complete guide to learn how to take care of your betta fish, keeping, feeding, health
Liberty, Kate, author
2020
Camino ghosts
Grisham, John, author
2024
On Camino Island, popular bookseller Bruce Cable tells Mercer Mann an irresistible tale that might be her next novel. A giant resort developer is using its political muscle and deep pockets to claim ownership of a deserted island between Florida and Georgia. Only the last living inhabitant of the island, Lovely Jackson, stands in its way. What the developer doesn't know is that the island has a remarkable history, and locals believe it is cursed... and the past is never the past...
Charlie and the cheesemonster
Birch, Justin C. H., author
2018
"Charlie takes trip in his homemade rocket and lands on the moon only to discover it is really made of cheese. Charlie meets a cheesemonster who explains to him the real reason the moon goes through phases each month." -- Back cover.
The D-Day Landings : the Allies' Invasion of Nazi-Occupied Europe
Cawthorne, Nigel, 1951- author
2016
Houses with a story : a dragon's den, a ghostly mansion, a library of lost books, and 30 more amazing places to explore
Yoshida, Seiji (Illustrator), author, illustrator
2023
"A dreamer's tree house. A mechanic's cottage. A submerged city. Over thirty imaginative houses and the people who make them home offer unexpected worlds to wander through and explore. Who is the mischievous bridgetower keeper? What does the witch grow in her garden? How does the postal worker tame his delivery dragons? In each house, readers discover the contents of rooms and closets, what's at the top of the stairs and where shadowy hallways lead. Story text provides background and details about the lives of the residents and hints about their past and future. Lush illustrations, diagrams and detailed descriptions of each character, location and landscape open doors to whimsy, wonder, and endless possibilities"-- Provided by publisher.
Madeline's Christmas
Bemelmans, Ludwig, 1898-1962, author, illustrator
2016
With everyone else sick in bed with a cold on Christmas Eve, it is up to Madeline to run the school and she finds a remarkable helper in a rug-selling magician.
My EPIC dad! takes us fishing
Vee, Dani, author.
2023
Things don't always go to plan when this dad is around, but one thing is for sure - he never gives up and he always has fun (well, mostly!) If you thought camping was a challenge, wait until you see what happens when he takes the kids fishing!
One piece : Shokugeki no sanji
Tsukuda, Yuto, 1989-, author
2024
"See what Straw Hat chef Sanji dishes up in his battle to win over the bellies and hearts of all he feeds, man or woman, friend or foe. This one-shot spinoff rolls all six original story chapters into one collection, concocted and served up to you by the creators of Food Wars!"-- Provided by publisher.
Rebel girl : my life as a feminist punk
Hanna, Kathleen, 1968- author
2024
Kathleen Hanna's band Bikini Kill embodied the punk scene of the 90s, and today her personal yet feminist lyrics on anthems like "Rebel Girl" and "Double Dare Ya" are more powerful than ever. This is Hanna's raw and insightful new memoir as she takes us from her tumultuous childhood to her formative college years and her first shows. In an uncut voice all her own, Hanna reveals the hardest times along with the most joyful - and how they continue to fuel her revolutionary art and music.
Revenge of the windigo : the construction of the mind and mental health of North American Aboriginal peoples
Waldram, James B. (James Burgess), author
2004
Wînipêk : visions of Canada from an Indigenous centre
Sinclair, Niigaanwewidam James, author
2024
In Niigaan Sinclair's debut collection of stories, observations, and thoughts about Winnipeg, read about the complex history and contributions of this place alongside the radical solutions to injustice and violence found here, presenting solutions for a country that has forgotten principles of treaty and inclusivity. Sinclair uses the story of Winnipeg to illuminate the reality of Indigenous life all over what is called Canada. This is a book that demands change and celebrates those fighting for it, that reminds us of what must be reconciled and holds accountable those who must do the work.
You are here : a novel
Nicholls, David, 1966- author
2024
When a persistent mutual friend and some very unpredictable weather conspire to toss Michael and Marnie together on the most epic of 10-day hikes, neither of them can think of anything worse, until, of course, they discover exactly what they've been looking for.