Akron Public Library

To save his estate, the proper Duke of Lockwood must marry the perfect bride--wealthy, with an unblemished reputation. While in New York he's the perfect gentleman, and no one knows he's suppressing his darkest desires. The last thing he needs is another scandal

Presents a guide to the characters, droids, aliens, and creatures of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," with details on costumes, weapons, and accessories.

When Superheroes dont get their way,when theyre sad, when theyre mad, when theyve had a bad day . . .. . . they COULD super-tantrum, they COULD but they DON'T,because REAL Superheroes just WOULDN'T-they WON'T!All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes-even young superheroes! But what do they do when theyre having a bad day? Colorful action-packed illustrations and a dynamite rhyming text reveal the many ways superheroes (and...

a hot summer's day is drawing to a close...on a busy farm, animals and children enjoy the last hours of sun!

How many bears do you need for a basketball team? How many bears do you need for a game? Which number is odd? Which number is even?

""Michael Knight is more than a master of the short story. He knows the true pace of life and does not cheat it, all the while offering whopping entertainment."-Barry Hannah Long considered a master of the form and an essential voice in American fiction, Michael Knight's stories have been lauded by writers such Ann Patchett, Elizabeth Gilbert, Barry Hannah, and Richard Bausch. Now, with Eveningland he returns to the form that launched his career,...

"We all have the desire to belong, to connect. And in the age of social media, making personal connections has been more challenging than ever. Millennials and Zoomers tend to have high anxiety at the thought of meeting new people and often fumble during in-person relationships. They struggle to connect, don?t know how to make friends, and subsequently flounder in workplace relationships. Sound familiar? But relationship expert and media personality...

Her dream of becoming a fashion model shattered by a car accident, Kaylee Benton has a successful career running a top Texas modeling agency. But the scars run deep. She longs for two things she believes she can never have: a husband and a child. When she is swept off her feet by D.A. Cutler McFarland, she tries to catch her breath long enough to fathom: why her, why now. Cutler McFarland can't deny his attraction to Kaylee, but marrying her is blackmail,...

"One of America's foremost experts on gunsmithing, Bryce Towsley is back again to provide even more projects for anyone interested in building, customizing, or maintaining firearms. He offers detailed explanations and includes color illustrations for just about every aspect of gun modification and repair. Featured tutorials include: stock modifications, accuracy enhancement, weather preparation, a total rifle makeover, and much more. Beginning with...

Presents the story of missing exiled princess Clarice, who hides her identity and sells cosmetics to support her younger sister before falling prey to a seductive con artist, Robert Mackenzie.