Nonfiction
Entering the Silence: Becoming a Monk and Writer; the Journals
of Thomas Merton, Volume 2, 1941-1952 BR 11530
by Thomas Merton
6 volumes
In these diaries the author tells of entering the novitiate and
adjusting to the ascetic Trappist regimen. His comments reveal
his early impressions of the monastery, the conflict he felt
between writing and contemplation, and his embrace of prayer and
solitude as a way of life. 1996.
Turning toward the World: The Pivotal Years; the Journals of
Thomas Merton, Volume 4, 1960-1963 BR 11538
by Thomas Merton
4 volumes
In these diaries the monk and author recounts his years at a
forest hermitage. He reflects on his growing concern with peace
and civil rights issues and the proper role of the church in
addressing them. The material reveals the development of the
social activist that Merton would remain until his death in 1968.
1996.
Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary Hero: An American Warrior
Reconsidered BR 11576
by James Kirby Martin
7 volumes
A biography of the premier turncoat of the American Revolution,
Benedict Arnold. Explores Arnold's life from childhood to his
successes as a military leader in the Revolution and beyond.
Explains why and how Arnold decided to return his allegiance to
the crown. Examines the myths surrounding Arnold's reputation.
1997.
Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume 2 BR
12230
by Julia Child and Simone Beck
7 volumes
In this companion to Mastering the Art of French Cooking,
Volume 1 (BR 12229), the authors offer "Americans, working
with American ingredients," the opportunity to create additional
French cuisine. Here they concentrate on the expansion of basic
dishes in seven areas, including soups, breads, meats, chicken,
and desserts. 1983.
This New Ocean: The Story of the First Space Age BR
12316
by William E. Burrows
10 volumes
A history of flight based on three decades of research and 175
taped interviews. The first part traces human fascination with
flying from the Greek era to the space race between the Russians
and the Americans. The second focuses on events since 1964 and
the future of space programs. 1998.
A Slant of Sun: One Child's Courage BR 12350
by Beth Kephart
2 volumes
The author writes of her small son, whose differences from his
peers eventually led to physical and psychological testing and
the puzzling diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder. She
describes the difficulties she encountered and her eventual
success in helping him abandon behavior that often resembled
autism. 1998.
Explicit and Authentic Acts: Amending the U.S. Constitution,
1776-1995 BR 12363
by David E. Kyvig
8 volumes
Traces the origin, nature, and function of the American
constitutional amendment system and explores its role in the
development of the U.S. Constitution of the 1990s. Focuses on
both successful and unsuccessful efforts to implement revisions
between 1776 and 1995. Winner of the 1997 Bancroft Prize in
American history. 1996.
Early Modern Europe: An Oxford History BR 12418
edited by Euan Cameron
5 volumes
Collection of essays on a period of time from the end of the
Middle Ages (around 1500) to the beginning of the nineteenth
century. These chronologically arranged articles by American and
British historians discuss cultural, religious, and political
trends. 1999.
Dog's Best Friend: Annals of the Dog-Human Relationship BR
12429
by Mark Derr
4 volumes
Traces the history of the bond between dogs and humans from
nomads' relationship with wolves to the contemporary family's
domesticated pets. Discusses a wide variety of dogs and their
contributions throughout the ages. Contains many anecdotes and
recommends ways to improve situations for dogs. 1997.
One World, Ready or Not: The Manic Logic of Global Capitalism
BR 12434
by William Greider
7 volumes
Contends that twentieth-century capitalism is driven by the
imperatives of global industrial revolution. Examines negative
consequences of the trend toward multinational corporations.
Recommends remedies for economic problems of the future
emphasizing the need for cooperation among countries. 1997.
Acupuncture: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know BR
12440
by Gary F. Fleischman
2 volumes
Board-certified acupuncturist and medical doctor discusses the
use of his specialty and other traditional Chinese healing
practices. In a question-and-answer format he explains such
topics as balancing yin and yang, the energy known as qi, and the
role of diet in overall well-being. 1998.
Inventing Wyatt Earp: His Life and Many Legends BR
12457
by Allen Barra
5 volumes
The author contends that much popular material on Wyatt Earp is
dubious. Drawing on his own research and that of several
historians, Barra portrays Earp's life and adventures. He
discusses the fight at the O.K. Corral and shows how this complex
man became a symbol of the Old West. 1998.
Teenage Wasteland: Suburbia's Dead End Kids BR 12464
by Donna Gaines
3 volumes
Sociologist probes the causes of teenage alienation with an
investigation into the 1987 suicide pact of four teenagers in
Bergenfield, New Jersey. Posits that the culture of a typical
high school, with its social stratification and worship of
athletes, works to the detriment of the majority of students and
contributes to violence. Strong language. 1991.
Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life
among the Pirates BR 12465
by David Cordingly
3 volumes
Dispels the romantic fantasy about swashbuckling pirates and
exposes them as brutal, violent criminals. Highlights their daily
lives, the major ports where they thrived, the pets commonly
kept, and the eventual demise of their class by government
sanction. Includes notorious women and infamous buccaneers. 1995.
When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi BR
12471
by David Maraniss
7 volumes
The life and times of football giant Vince Lombardi are
chronicled, including his humble beginnings in Brooklyn and his
many years in school athletics, before he became head coach of
the Green Bay Packers in 1959. Recalls his philosophy of winning
and the influences on his life. Bestseller 1999.
Not Dying BR 12473
by William Saroyan
2 volumes (Reissue)
Autobiographical reflections of the American author and
playwright when he is entering his fifties and sensing a time of
transition. Written in the summer of 1959 in Paris while his
teenage son and daughter are visiting and he has three works in
progress. Originally published in 1963. 1996.
The Road to Kosovo: A Balkan Diary BR 12474
by Greg Campbell
3 volumes
A reporter describes his solo sojourn into Kosovo in 1998 just
when the Kosovo Liberation Army was becoming known in the West.
Campbell had been to Bosnia in 1996 and wanted to ascertain the
success or failure of the Dayton Accords. 1999.
Cries Unheard: Why Children Kill; the Story of Mary Bell BR
12501
by Gitta Sereny
3 volumes
A journalist's interviews with Mary Bell, who was convicted of
killing two little boys in England in 1968, when she was eleven.
Now a free woman with a child of her own, Mary talks about her
troubled childhood. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1998.
Noah's Flood: The New Scientific Discoveries about the Event
That Changed History BR 12509
by William Ryan and Walter Pitman
3 volumes
Two geophysicists present the results of years of international
research that sought historical data from the mid-sixth
millennium B.C. to confirm biblical and mythical accounts of a
great flood. They explore linguistic, archaeological, and other
evidence of an inundation around the Black Sea and hypothesize
that a diaspora followed. 1998.
Out of the Loud Hound of Darkness: A Dictionarrative BR
12520
by Karen Elizabeth Gordon
1 volume
The author takes a humorous approach to explaining English usage
in an imaginative narrative that employs Balkan-sounding sites
and hilariously named characters. This unique word play
underscores differences between puzzlers like amend and emend,
disparate and desperate, prescribe and proscribe. 1998.
Taking Responsibility: Self-Reliance and the Accountable Life
BR 12521
by Nathaniel Branden
2 volumes
Therapist discusses the virtue of self-reliance, the value of
individualism, and the practice of responsibility. Includes a
thirty-week sentence-completion exercise. 1996.
Making Miracles Happen BR 12522
by Gregory White Smith and Steven Naifeh
3 volumes
At thirty-four, Gregory White Smith, coauthor of the Pulitzer
Prize-winning Jackson Pollock (RC 33540), was told he had
an inoperable brain tumor and had three months to live. Ten years
later he uses his story and those of others who overcame severe
medical problems to illustrate the importance of finding the
correct treatment. 1997.
The Cost of Rights: Why Liberty Depends on Taxes BR
12523
by Stephen Holmes and Cass R. Sunstein
2 volumes
Examines the relationship between individual liberty, social
cooperation, and government action in the U.S. Asserts that the
political branches that extract taxes and reallocate public
resources affect the value, scope, and predictability of
Americans' interests. Observes the inevitability of government
and its important role in protecting and enforcing fundamental
rights. 1999.
'Tis: A Memoir BR 12529
by Frank McCourt
3 volumes
This sequel to Angela's Ashes (BR12543) continues
McCourt's reminiscences from October 1949, when he arrives in New
York City at age nineteen, until his father's funeral in 1985.
Describes his adjustments to America--gaining an education,
finding a career, marrying, and raising a family--interwoven with
childhood memories. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999.
Angela's Ashes: A Memoir BR 12543
by Frank McCourt
4 volumes
Frank McCourt recollects his "miserable Irish Catholic childhood"
in the squalor of Limerick. Without any support from his glib but
shiftless alcoholic father, the family suffered hunger, cruelty,
disease, and the death of children. McCourt recounts his story
without rancor. Strong language. Pulitzer Prize. Bestseller 1996.
Tall Tales BR 12545
retold by Tana Reiff
1 volume
Seven tall tales from America, Ireland, Burma, and Syria.
Includes the legendary Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill. The Irish tale
"Oona and the Giants" tells how the wife of one giant outwits
another giant. Grade 1 braille. 1993.
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