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The Next Big Thing

What's the next big thing for you? You might be graduating, starting a new job, having a baby, getting a pet, getting married, starting a business, starting a new diet, moving into your first apartment, or buying a home. The big moments in our lives are very diverse and mean something different to each of us. Whatever is the next big thing for you, the library has resources to assist.

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  • The Art of the Wedding

    Invitations, Flowers, Decor, Table Settings, and Cakes for a Memorable Celebration

    Simpson, Jill (Writer on interior design),
    Whether intimate or grand in scale, every couple wants to create a memorable wedding that feels personal and completely unique to them. The enchanting weddings featured here showcase imaginative ideas for a wide range of celebrations, from a cozy…
    Book, 2021New York : Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., [2021] — O 392.52 Ki
  • Career Rookie

    a Get-it-together Guide for Grads, Students, and Career Newbies

    Vermunt, Sarah, 1980-
    A shot of encouragement, a kick in the ass, and a loving push for young people who have no idea what they want or how to get it Career Rookie is a book for every grad, student, and 20-something who feels lost, overwhelmed, and anxious. It tackles…
    Book, 2019Toronto, Ontario, Canada : ECW Press, [2019]. — 650.14 Ve
  • Hannah 'Kitten Lady' Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world. Wife and husband team Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila have…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Plume, [2024] — 636.8 Sh
  • Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind

    a Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health

    Ede, Georgia,
    Are you struggling with attention problems, mood swings, food obsession, or depression? Whatever the issue, you have far more control over your thoughts, feelings, and behavior than you realize. Although medications may bring some relief, in [this…
    Book, 2024New York : Balance, [2024] — 616.852706 Ed
  • Eat Your Age

    Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer

    Smith, Ian K., 1969-
    Whether we like it or not, lots of things change as we age: our joints start to creak, our muscles weaken, and we lose coordination. Our bodies simply don't look or perform the same each decade of life, and our risks for various diseases and medical…
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow, [2025]. — 613.2 Sm
  • The Everything Guide to Micro Weddings

    the Ultimate Source for Planning a Small and Meaningful Wedding

    Martin, Katie, 1972-
    As more couples find that smaller weddings are more affordable, intimate, and meaningful, they're ditching the huge blowout receptions and opting for nontraditional nuptials with fewer than fifty guests. Whether it be the budget, the stress, or…
    Book, 2021New York : Adams Media, [2021] — 392.5 Ma
  • The Graduate Career Guidebook

    How to Work Out What You Want to Do— and Achieve Your Goals

    Rook, Steve,
    Whatever stage of career planning you are currently at, this inspiring book will help you navigate your career journey. From gaining work experience, networking effectively, conducting a job hunt, writing a knockout CV, impressing at interview to…
    Book, 2025[London, U.K.] ; [New York, N.Y. USA] : [Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc], [2025] — 331.70235 Ro
  • Finding a new job can be stressful. Assessing positions and employers, meeting the requirements in a job description, competing with other job searchers, and submitting an application that will get noticed— each element comes with its own set of…
    Book, 2024Boston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business Review Press, [2024] — 650.14 Ha
  • The Knots Yours Truly

    Inspiration and Ideas to Personalize Your Wedding

    Roney, Carley,
    Your wedding day is a unique opportunity to show the world just who you are as a couple. The Knot's Yours Truly helps you envision your celebration— from the big pieces like location to the small stuff like flatware— and shine a spotlight on your…
    Book, 2017New York : Clarkson Potter, [2017]. — 395.22 Ro
  • This book is for current and aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as managers and other critical small business employees, who want practical and comprehensive guidance on business laws— without paying a lot in legal fees. The book helps owners and…
    Book, 2023[Berkeley, California] : Nolo, [2023] — 346.730652 Fi
  • The Month-by-month Baby Book

    In-depth, Monthly Advice on Your Baby's Growth, Care, and Development in the First Year

    A comprehensive, illustrated guide to the extraordinary first year of a baby's life for new parents The only book new parents will need for the extraordinary first year of their baby's life. This comprehensive book covers every moment of the first…
    Book, 2023New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2023]. — 649.122 Mo
  • Newborn Handbook for New Dads

    Expert Advice on How to Navigate Baby's First Three Months

    Benaroch, Roy,
    Covering everything from burping and naptime to filing for paternity leave and setting up a safe play area, this is the complete survival manual for first-time dads. Discover more than 100 things dads can do to help their baby— and their partner—…
    Book, 2024Naperville, Illinois : Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks, [2024] — 649.122 Be
  • The New Whole30

    the Definitive Plan to Transform Your Health, Habits, and Relationship With Food

    Urban, Melissa,
    Since it's evolution in 2009, the Whole30 program has helped millions of people lose weight and successfully transform their health in just 30 days. Through the years though, the Whole30 philosophy has been modified and improved upon as the…
    Book, 2024New York : Rodale, [2024] — 613.25 Ur
  • This book provides everything the first-time home buyer needs to: research the local market and listings; choose a house, condo, co-op or townhouse; create a realistic budget; qualify for an affordable loan; borrow a down payment from friends or…
    Book, 2025El Segundo, CA : Nolo, [2025] — 643.12 Br
  • The Power Pause

    How to Plan a Career Break After Kids— and Come Back Stronger Than Ever

    Ruch, Neha,
    A paradigm-shifting guide to career breaks after kids that rebrands stay-at-home parenthood for a new generation of women and families. 'So, what do you do?' When Neha Ruch had to answer this seemingly innocent question for the first time after…
    Book, 2025New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2025]. — 650.1 Ru
  • The Prepared Graduate

    Find Your Dream Job, Live the Life You Want, and Step Into Your Purpose

    Abdul, Kyyah,
    This book of professional advice about career preparation may be the best college graduation gift you'll receive. Too many people end up working jobs they didn't study for. It's time you proactively prepare for post-graduate life. The Prepared…
    Book, 2021Coral Gables : Mango Media, [2021] — 650.14 Ab
  • This book on renter and tenant rights is packed with critical legal and practical information on topics such as negotiating a lease or rental agreement, breaking a lease and leaving early, handling unwelcome landlord intrusions, getting a landlord…
    Book, 2024El Segundo : Nolo, [2024] — 346.730434 Po
  • Your one-stop guide to starting a small business … Want to start a business? Don't know where to begin? The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows you how to set up a small business in your state and deal with state and local forms, fees, and…
    Book, 2024[Berkeley, California] : Nolo, [2024]. — 346.730652 Pa
  • Welcoming Your Puppy From Planet Dog

    How to Go Beyond Training and Raise Your Best Friend

    Callahan, Kathy, 1964-
    Written in a fresh, warm voice loaded with empathy, Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog lights the path to a relaxed, happy interspecies household. After a decade of guiding people who've just added a puppy to the family, dog trainer Kathy Callahan…
    Book, 2024Novato, California : New World Library, [2024] — 636.707 Ca
  • In Control at 50+

    How to Succeed in the New World of Work

    Hannon, Kerry,
    An AARP Work and Jobs Expert provides a road map to success for older workers navigating a post-pandemic workplace … When the coronavirus pandemic upended the US economy, many older workers lost their jobs and saw their retirement accounts take a…
    Book, 2022New York : McGraw Hill, [2022] — 331.702 Ha