On the shelves - Jan. 10

The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library has reopened to the public, but patrons can continue to visit the online catalog at clovis.polarislibrary.com or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup.

“The Teachings of Bruce Lee” by his daughter, Shannon Lee, illuminates Bruce's most powerful life philosophies, demonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice these teachings every day. Best of all, Shannon writes the way her father moved — direct, poetic, and powerful.

“Sour: The Magical Element That Will Transform Your Cooking” by Mark Diacono tells the story of what makes things sour and what makes sourness such an enticing, complex element of the eating experience, and what are the best ways to harness these flavors? Dozens of recipes are included, offering an invitation to the modern cook to let a little, or a lot, of sour into their life.

“Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life by Smithsonian” tackles an unprecedented survey of millions of years of life on planet Earth. Featuring an incredible mix of 3D reconstructions, extraordinary skeletons, and amazingly intricate fossils, it uses the latest scientific research to recreate a wealth of ancient species, from early primitive life forms to the great dinosaurs and early mammals.

“Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression And Anxiety” by David Burns describes a new and revolutionary high-speed treatment for depression and anxiety based on 40 years of research and more than 40,000 hours treating individuals with severe mood problems. The goal is not just a rapid and complete elimination of negative feelings, but the development of feelings of joy and enlightenment. Dr. Burns will provide you with inspiring and mind-blowing case studies along with more than 50 amazing tools to crush the negative thoughts that rob you of happiness and self-esteem.

“The Awkward Black Man” by Walter Mosley collects seventeen of the author's short stories, presenting distinct characters as they struggle to move through the world - heroes who are awkward, nerdy, self-defeating, self-involved, and on the whole, odd. Mosley overturns the stereotypes that corral black male characters and paints a subtle, powerful portrait of each of these unique individuals.

“Christmas at the Island Hotel” by Jenny Colgan finds Flora MacKenzie and her brother Fintan working themselves half to death to get their new hotel, on a tiny and remote island, ready in time for Christmas. The hotel's impressive kitchens throw together two unlikely new friends: Isla Gregor, the hardworking young girl who has been a waitress in the island's cafe, and Konstantin Pederson, hiding his identity as the only son of the Duke of Utsire. As the island's residents and special VIP guests gather for the hotel's grand opening gala, Christmas is in the air. But so are more than a few small-town secrets…

“You are Not Alone” by Greer Hendricks: Shay Miller wants to find love, but it eludes her. She wants to be fulfilled, but her job is a dead end. She wants to belong, but her life is increasingly lonely, until Shay meets the Moore sisters. Cassandra and Jane live a life of glamorous perfection, and always get what they desire. When they invite Shay into their circle, everything seems to get better. Shay would die for them to like her. She may have to.

— Summaries provided by library staff