electronic books

"Bobby Dupree is a backup quarterback at Trinity High School in Dallas, Texas. He has always been a backup kind of guy--both when it comes to seeing the field, and also with girls. But when Trinity's starting quarterback goes down with a knee injury in the preseason, things change for Bobby. He is thrust into the starting role, and the hopes of Trinity High School rest on his shoulders. Can Bobby deal with the pressure, both on and off the field? Or will the spotlight be too bright for him to handle?"--Back cover.

"It's always been Stevie McCrae's goal to play running back at University of Texas-Austin. Stevie was born and raised in Austin, and if it were up to him, he wouldn't leave his hometown until the NFL came calling. But because of his size, Stevie never gets recognition from recruiters. Despite stellar numbers and state rushing records, his only scholarship offers have come from out-of-state Division Two schools. But if Stevie can lead his team to a state title, his dream of attending the University of Texas might be within reach."--Back cover.

Explores the history and consequences of racial profiling through research and personal stories.

In this graphic retelling of the classic novel, Ebenezer Scrooge is warned by the ghost of Marley, his former partner, that he will be visited by the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future.

"Jolene Curtis is a junior at Nashville's Bluebird High, and she wants to be a country singer more than anything. When the reality show It Factor announces auditions, Jolene joins a joggers' club led by Connor Jensen, the good-looking captain of Bluebird's track team. Connor decides to coach Jolene through her fitness regimen, and Jolene develops an intense crush on him. But will Connor ever return Jolene's affections? And will Jolene make it to the next round of It Factor?"--Amazon.com.

"Party girl Kiernan Rand is a second-semester senior at posh Steinshift High School, and she's all set to attend U Miami in the fall--or so she thinks. When Kiernan receives scary news about her academic standing, then has a run-in with the law at a last-hurrah party, she is forced to mend her ways and do community service. There she meets program supervisor Toby Kaufman, who inspires her to care about her environment--and him"--OCLC.

"As children, Nathaniel Wallace and Riley McKnight bonded over losing their fathers. Years later, they pass their time watching movies and imagining elaborate stories about their small, Alaskan town. But Nate soon learns that his real life is more bizarre than any fiction."--Provided by publisher.

A biography of American jazz musician Duke Ellington.

A collection of twenty recipes for chocolate cookies, including easy drop cookies, frosted and topped cookies, and shaped cookies.

Lucie Manette was born in the Dark half of the city, but careful manipulations won her a home in the Light, celebrity status, and a rich, loving boyfriend. Now she just wants to keep her head down, but her boyfriend has a dark secret of his own, one involving an apparent stranger who is destitute and despised. Lucie alone knows of the deadly connection the young men share, and even as the knowledge leads her to make a grave mistake, she can trust no one with the truth."--Dust jacket.