<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[author results for Free, Kevin R.]]></title><description><![CDATA[author results for Free, Kevin R.]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/hclib/rss/search?query=Free%2C%20Kevin%20R.&amp;searchType=author&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:44:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[The Very Hungry Caterpillar]]></title><description><![CDATA["Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Die-cut pages illustrate what the caterpillar ate on successive days. A caterpillar eats a great deal and then spins its cocoon"-- Publisher description.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6405661</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6405661</guid><category><![CDATA[MIXED_MATERIAL]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carle, Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6405661109</comments><format>MIXED_MATERIAL</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781669664864/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Red Pyramid]]></title><description><![CDATA[After their father's research experiment at the British Museum unleashes the Egyptian god Set, Carter and Sadie Kane embark on a dangerous journey across the globe--a quest which brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C4455975</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C4455975</guid><category><![CDATA[BOOK_CD]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Riordan, Rick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4455975109</comments><format>BOOK_CD</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781441850959/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Very Quiet Cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[One day a tiny cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. The tiny cricket tries to respond, but there is no sound. The quiet cricket then makes his way into the world, meeting one insect after another, each of whom greets the little cricket with a cheery hello--the hum of a bee, the whirr of a dragonfly, the whisper of a praying mantis. The cricket rubs his wings together each time, but nothing happens, not a sound. Until the day he meets another cricket, a female, and something different happens...]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442981</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442981</guid><category><![CDATA[MIXED_MATERIAL]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carle, Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6442981109</comments><format>MIXED_MATERIAL</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798822671546/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 5-minute Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the star of this collection of stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes or less! This treasury of titles from the World of Eric Carle features eight engaging stories in one book. And since each one can be read in five minutes or less, it's the perfect pick for bedtime or whenever time is tight. The collection includes stories from The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Seasons series and A Day with The Very Hungry Caterpillar series.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6734952</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6734952</guid><category><![CDATA[MIXED_MATERIAL]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carle, Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6734952109</comments><format>MIXED_MATERIAL</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798822690011/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Very Lonely Firefly]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the sun sets a little firefly is born. The very lonely firefly sets off into the darkening sky, flashing its light as it searches for other fireflies. It sees many lights - including a light bulb, headlights, the reflecting eyes of a dog, cat and owl and finally some fireworks glittering and shimmering - until at last it finds the firefly friends it was looking for. Now the firefly isn't lonely any more. The joyful conclusion of Eric Carle's delightful story is brought vividly to life with tiny flashing lights on the final page to delight young children.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442980</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442980</guid><category><![CDATA[MIXED_MATERIAL]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carle, Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6442980109</comments><format>MIXED_MATERIAL</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798822671539/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks From the Very Hungry Caterpillar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show friends and family how much you appreciate them with the Very Hungry Caterpillar's colorful book of thanks. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any day of the year, this charming book of pictures is the colorful way to tell loved ones "thanks!" Featuring art from the World of Eric Carle, this joyful book follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar and celebrates all that makes us most thankful.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6683793</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6683793</guid><category><![CDATA[MIXED_MATERIAL]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carle, Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6683793109</comments><format>MIXED_MATERIAL</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798822688186/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Throne of Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since the gods of ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister Sadie have been in trouble. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command, but the devious gods haven't given them much time to master their skills at Brooklyn House. Now their most threatening enemy yet, the chaos snake Apophis, is rising. If they don't prevent him from breaking free in a few days' time, the world will come to an end.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C4560379</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C4560379</guid><category><![CDATA[BOOK_CD]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Riordan, Rick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4560379109</comments><format>BOOK_CD</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781455808380/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends]]></title><description><![CDATA["When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Young readers will cheer on the boy as he braves currents, climbs mountains, and dashes through rain before, finally, reuniting with his friend. A story alive with love and perseverance, brightened with vibrant art and Eric Carle's trademark fostering of imagination. This deeply personal story for Eric is dedicated to his longtime wife, Bobbie, and it is their bond that inspired the book. For anyone who has ever scaled mountains to be with the one he loves, or for anyone who has simply known the love and joy of a great friendship, this book will strike a resonant chord."-- Amazon.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442984</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442984</guid><category><![CDATA[MIXED_MATERIAL]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carle, Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6442984109</comments><format>MIXED_MATERIAL</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781669665007/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slowly, Slowly, Slowly, Said the Sloth]]></title><description><![CDATA["Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that's the way the sloth moves. Slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. "What strange kind of creature is this?" the other animals wonder. Why doesn't it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? "Why are you so slow?" the howler monkey inquires. But the sloth doesn't answer any questions until the jaguar asks, "Why are you so lazy?" Anyone who has ever felt too busy will appreciate the sloth's peaceful lifestyle and realize that it's okay to take time to enjoy life. Eric Carle's dazzling collage illustrations introduce readers to the exotic beauty of the Amazon rain forest and the many unusual animals living there."-- Amazon.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442988</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442988</guid><category><![CDATA[MIXED_MATERIAL]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carle, Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6442988109</comments><format>MIXED_MATERIAL</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781669665038/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Cloud]]></title><description><![CDATA[A little cloud becomes all sorts of things--sheep, an airplane, trees, a hat--before joining other clouds and raining.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442973</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442973</guid><category><![CDATA[MIXED_MATERIAL]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carle, Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6442973109</comments><format>MIXED_MATERIAL</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781669664956/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mister Seahorse]]></title><description><![CDATA["When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse's belly! She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets other underwater fathers caring for their babies"-- Amazon.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442987</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6442987</guid><category><![CDATA[MIXED_MATERIAL]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carle, Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6442987109</comments><format>MIXED_MATERIAL</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781669665014/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verdi]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young python does not want to grow slow and boring like the older snakes he sees in the tropical jungle where he lives.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6240534</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6240534</guid><category><![CDATA[MIXED_MATERIAL]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cannon, Janell, 1957-]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6240534109</comments><format>MIXED_MATERIAL</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781094259673/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far and Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perfect strangers Lucy and Greta have agreed to a house swap, and boy, are they going to regret it. Lucy's hometown of Dallas has gone from home sweet home to vicious snake pit in the blink of an eye after her son makes a mistake he can't undo. And Greta's beloved flat in Berlin is suddenly up for grabs when her husband Otto takes a dream job in Texas without even telling her. In their rush to leave town, Lucy and Greta make a deal, pack their bags, and, thanks to martinis, desperation, and some very rusty German, have absolutely no idea what they're getting themselves into. Trading Southern charm and barbecue for European sophistication and schnitzel, the two women get a lot more than a change of scenery as they move into each other's houses, neighborhoods, and lives. Greta and Lucy's husbands are no help: Otto is winning over his colleagues, swimming laps in the backyard pool, and rooting for the Rangers, while Lucy's husband is doing a six-month stretch out west, either in a NASA biosphere or in jail, depending on who you ask. Meanwhile, Greta's daughter Emmi and Lucy's son Jack get tossed into each other's orbits, where they both discover secrets they can't ignore. When Greta's biggest career achievement, the buzzworthy purchase of a Vermeer at auction, is thrown into question and Lucy's past with a hot Viking named Bjr̜n invades her present, the two women need each other in ways they never could have imagined. Through jet lag, culture shock, suspiciously nice neighbors, and scandals that refuse to be left behind, Lucy and Greta will have to decide if they can ever go home again.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6757793</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6757793</guid><category><![CDATA[BOOK_CD]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Poeppel, Amy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6757793109</comments><format>BOOK_CD</format><subtitle>A Novel</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781797188713/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Very Busy Spider]]></title><description><![CDATA["A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand - not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy spider is able to catch it in her web immediately!" 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Their only hope: find an ancient spell that might turn the serpent's own shadow into a weapon.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C4751327</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C4751327</guid><category><![CDATA[BOOK_CD]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Riordan, Rick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4751327109</comments><format>BOOK_CD</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781455808441/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Poems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduce young listeners to poetry with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in the first-ever collection of original poems from the World of Eric Carle!Caterpillar's WishI made a little wishon the first star in the sky.I wished that I could turn into--a big blue butterfly!This tender collection of first poems invites young listeners into the world of poetry. Featuring twelve original poems by award-winning poet Charles Ghigna (Father Goose), this keepsake audiobook is perfect for little ones and their families to listen to and enjoy together.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6863033</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6863033</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ghigna, Charles]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6863033109</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217281497/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pet Sitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes a spin-off series perfect for STEM fans!When Miles and his classmates welcome a few frogs as class pets, it's a reminder that what he really wants more than anything is a dog to call his own. But his parents don't think he's ready, and his attempts to show them that he truly can care for critters all end in disaster. Can Miles pull it together and prove that he's responsible enough for a pet once and for all?]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6741110</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6741110</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyons, Kelly Starling]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6741110109</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217021123/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second of two steamy and entertaining romance novels, published under the beloved and distinguished author's real name for the first timeThree years have passed since four friends--Geneva, Chevy, Crystal, and Noah--had a steamy summer of secrets and sleeping around. As another summer is fast approaching, they've sworn off any extracurricular activities, but as the temperature rises in the city, the friends find themselves in hot water again.Geneva is busy taking care of her daughter and trying not to get too involved with her son's young business manager. Chevy gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to assist a diva who might want more than what's in the employment contract. Crystal has promised to save herself for Mr. Right (instead of jumping into bed with another Mr. Right Now), but her commitment is tested when an old acquaintance reenters her life. And while Noah is getting very cozy with his new neighbors in London, he's still everyone's favorite (and only) confidant who can't stop himself from meddling in other people's business.But secrets don't stay secrets for long among these friends, and with sexual tensions high on both side of the pond, everyone is sure to catch the fever. . . .]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6812439</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6812439</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McFadden, Bernice L.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6812439109</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle>A Novel</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217161461/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Are Eating the Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the author of New York Times bestseller The New New Deal, a groundbreaking piece of reportage from the trenches of the next climate war: the fight to fix our food system.Humanity has cleared a land mass the size of Asia plus Europe to grow food, and our food system generates a third of our carbon emissions. By 2050, we're going to need a lot more calories to fill nearly 10 billion bellies, but we can't feed the world without frying it if we keep tearing down an acre of rainforest every six seconds. We are eating the earth, and the greatest challenge facing our species will be to slow our relentless expansion of farmland into nature. Even if we quit fossil fuels, we'll keep hurtling towards climate chaos if we don't solve our food and land problems. In this rollicking, shocking narrative, Grunwald shows how the world, after decades of ignoring the climate problem at the center of our plates, has pivoted to making it worse, embracing solutions that sound sustainable but could make it even harder to grow more food with less land. But he also tells the stories of the dynamic scientists and entrepreneurs pursuing real solutions, from a jungle-tough miracle crop called pongamia to genetically-edited cattle embryos, from Impossible Whoppers to a non-polluting pesticide that uses the technology behind the COVID vaccines to constipate beetles to death. It's an often infuriating saga of lobbyists, politicians, and even the scientific establishment making terrible choices for humanity, but it's also a hopeful account of the people figuring out what needs to be done--and trying to do it. Michael Grunwald, bestselling author of The Swamp and The New New Deal, builds his narrative around a brilliant, relentless, unforgettable food and land expert named Tim Searchinger. He chronicles Searchinger's uphill battles against bad science and bad politics, both driven by the overwhelming influence of agricultural interests. And he illuminates a path that could save our planetary home for ourselves and future generations--through better policy, technology, and behavior, as well as a new land ethic recognizing that every acre matters.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6833925</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6833925</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Grunwald, Michael, 1970-]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6833925109</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle>The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781797195407/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Macabre]]></title><description><![CDATA[From award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Kosoko Jackson comes his adult speculative debut, a stand-alone novel blending time travel and globe-hopping adventure, art history, and dark fantasy about magical paintings and the lengths people will go to collect them, destroy them...or be destroyed.A picture is worth a thousand nightmares.Art has always been an escape for struggling painter Lewis Dixon. But other than his mom, who has recently passed away, no one has ever praised his work. If he is being honest, there's really no one in his life. So he is shocked when the British Museum shows an unusual interest in his art. This is his chance to show the world what he's capable of...he just has no idea that he might also be saving the world at the same time.As Lewis soon learns, he has not been invited to participate in a curated show, but rather a test: to see if the fugue-like exhilaration he experiences when painting is actually magic, a power that allows him to enter nine very special paintings--paintings made by his great-grandfather. Spread across the globe, these paintings have unbelievable eldritch abilities...and not necessarily beneficial ones. In terms of power, these are the most valuable works of art in the world, and there are those out there who would do anything to possess just one.And Lewis, upon passing the test, has been asked to destroy them all.Partnered with an alluring agent in museum's employ, Noah Rao, Lewis must travel to Japan, Australia, Nigeria--and the past--plunging himself into a world of black markets, gothic magic, ancient history, and cursed objects to save those unlucky enough to call any of the paintings their own--or to free the world from those who would misuse the power of the paintings. In doing so, he will need to discover if he has what it takes to truly be an artist, the confidence to finally open himself up to someone who could give his lonely life meaning, and the strength to enter and navigate a reality where magic is everywhere.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6804357</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6804357</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jackson, Kosoko]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6804357109</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle>A Novel</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780063394506/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love at Second Sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a teen has an unexpected vision about a future murder, he must juggle newfound interest from the supernatural community with trying to prevent the murder from happening in this "riveting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) new romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F.T. Lukens.Fifteen-year-old Cam Reynolds wants to spend his sophomore year flying under the radar. That shouldn't be too hard, considering he's a human going to school with kids who have paranormal powers, like his best friend and witch, Al, and his longtime werewolf crush, Mateo. Then Cam has a psychic glimpse of the future in front of most of the student body, seeing a gruesomely murdered teen girl from the point of view of the killer. When Cam comes to, he knows two things: someone he goes to school with is a future murderer, and his life is about to change. No longer a mere human but a clairvoyant, one of the rarest of supernatural beings, Cam finds himself at the center of attention for the first time. As the most powerful supernatural factions in the city court Cam and his gift, he'll have to work with his friends, both old and new, to figure out who he can trust and who might be a werewolf in sheep's clothing. Because the clock is ticking, and Cam and his friends must identify the girl in the vision, find her potential killer, and prevent the murder from happening. Or the next murder Cam sees might be his own.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6766640</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6766640</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lukens, F. T.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6766640109</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668128824/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Chef]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spin-off series perfect for STEM fans! When Miles and his friend RJ team up for their school's bake sale, they embark on a journey filled with sweet treats, friendship, and a dash of science. Miles is confident that Nana's famous tea cakes will win the prize, but he's feeling the pressure from RJ, who wants to win the prize money to replace his mom's treasured keepsake that he accidentally broke. Through baking mishaps and heartfelt moments, they discover that the true recipe for success lies in honesty, teamwork, and adding a special ingredient--love.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6811724</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6811724</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyons, Kelly Starling]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6811724109</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217081967/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far and Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "absolutely hilarious" (Real Simple) Amy Poeppel delights once again with a charming new novel about a house swap gone wonderfully awry.Perfect strangers Lucy and Greta have agreed to a house swap--and boy, are they going to regret it. Lucy's hometown of Dallas has gone from home sweet home to vicious snake pit in the blink of an eye after her son makes a mistake he can't undo. And Greta's beloved flat in Berlin is suddenly up for grabs when her husband Otto takes a dream job in Texas without even telling her. In their rush to leave town, Lucy and Greta make a deal, pack their bags, and--thanks to martinis, desperation, and some very rusty German--have absolutely no idea what they're getting themselves into. Trading Southern charm and barbecue for European sophistication and schnitzel, the two women get a lot more than a change of scenery as they move into each other's houses, neighborhoods, and lives. Greta and Lucy's husbands are no help: Otto is winning over his colleagues, swimming laps in the backyard pool, and rooting for the Rangers, while Lucy's husband is doing a six-month stretch out west, either in a NASA biosphere or in jail, depending on who you ask. Meanwhile, Greta's daughter Emmi and Lucy's son Jack get tossed into each other's orbits, where they both discover secrets they can't ignore. When Greta's biggest career achievement--the buzzworthy purchase of a Vermeer at auction--is thrown into question and Lucy's past with a hot Viking named Bjr̜n invades her present, the two women need each other in ways they never could have imagined. Through jet lag, culture shock, suspiciously nice neighbors, and scandals that refuse to be left behind, Lucy and Greta will have to decide if they can ever go home again.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6777860</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6777860</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Poeppel, Amy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6777860109</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle>A Novel</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781797188706/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merlin's Tour of the Universe, Revised and Updated for the Twenty-first Century]]></title><description><![CDATA[The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry takes readers on an entertaining and edifying tour of the universe.In Neil deGrasse Tyson's delightful journey through the cosmos, his fictional character Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike. Merlin, a timeless visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy, has observed firsthand many of the major scientific events of Earth's history. Merlin's friends include the most important scientific figures and explorers of all time--da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein, and Hubble. While Merlin occasionally recounts playful conversations with these luminaries, all questions are answered with authentic science, infused with wit, wisdom, and an occasional rhyme. With the help of intermittent humorous cartoons, Merlin clarifies the details of familiar phenomena like gravity, light, space, and time, and travels to distant stars and galaxies to describe what makes them tick, rotate, explode, and collapse.Merlin's Tour of the Universe is perfect for anyone who harbors burning questions on how the cosmos works.]]></description><link>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6679748</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S109C6679748</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyson, Neil deGrasse]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6679748109</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle>A Traveler&apos;s Guide to Blue Moons and Black Holes, Mars, Stars, and Everything Far</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781665019705/MC.GIF&amp;client=hennp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>