Nonfiction Adventure The Loss of the S.S. Titanic: Its Story and Its Lessons BR 16373 By Lawrence Beesley 1 volume The personal record of one of the 705 survivors of the Titanic disaster in 1912. His eyewitness account is augmented by those of other passengers who were spared, contributing to a general report of events and behavior the night the ship sank within three hours of colliding with an iceberg. 1912. Miracle in the Andes: Seventy-two Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home BR 16868 By Nando Parrado 2 volumes A Uruguayan rugby player recounts surviving the 1972 plane crash that is remembered for causing acts of heroism and cannibalism. Discusses the physical perils of subzero weather, the group’s reaction upon hearing that the rescue operation was called off, and the author’s hike over the mountains for help. 2006. Red Dust: A Path through China BR 16369 By Jian Ma 3 volumes Disgusted with his personal problems and job in Beijing, a thirty-year-old artist becomes a Buddhist monk and buys a train ticket to Urumqi. He embarks on a three-year journey to reach Tibet, searching for spiritual enlightenment and describing the hardships of traveling in China’s remote areas. Some strong language. 2001. Seaworthy: Adrift with William Willis in the Golden Age of Rafting BR 16854 By T.R. Pearson 2 volumes Chronicles the life of German-born sailor William Willis (1893–1968), highlighting his voyages aboard small crafts of his own design and construction. Describes his 1954 115- day, trans-Pacific solo journey (with a cat and a parrot), during which he endured injuries, ailments, storms, and other calamities and survived by drinking seawater. 2006. Animals Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems BR 16533 By Cesar Millan 3 volumes Mexican-born dog-rehabilitator and star of television’s Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan explains using psychology to train one’s pet. Includes anecdotes from his clients and his own pack of dogs. Describes how he teaches owners to “speak” their dog’s language and encourages exercise, discipline, and affection. Bestseller. 2006. Ella in Europe: An American Dog’s International Adventures BR 16334 By Michael Konik 2 volumes The author recounts rewarding his favorite companion Ella, a mixed Lab, for her devotion and work as a therapy dog with a summertime tour of Europe. He chronicles their adventures with Belgian friend Sandrine in dog-friendly restaurants, hotels, and trains and their special encounters with other dog lovers. 2005. The Loved Dog: The Playful, Nonaggressive Way to Teach Your Dog Good Behavior BR 17359 By Tamar Geller 2 volumes Humane Society advisor and owner of a cage-free boarding facility offers a training manual based on positive reinforcement, not punishment. Discusses effective communication techniques and nonviolent ways to attain good behavior, such as sitting and walking on a leash, and to correct bad behavior, such as jumping and begging. 2007. Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog BR 16584 By John Grogan 2 volumes A columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer reminisces about the untrainable Labrador retriever that he and his wife acquired as Florida newlyweds. Recalls Marley’s hilarious escapades and his capacity for love as the Grogans become the parents of three kids. Bestseller. 2005. The Pet Lover’s Guide to First Aid and Emergencies BR 16493 By Thomas K. Day 2 volumes Veterinarian explains how to recognize and treat dogs’ and cats’ common medical emergencies including heatstroke, broken bones, lacerations, poisoning, allergic reactions, and skin, ear, and eye conditions. Provides instructions for performing CPR and preparing a first aid kit. Guide is organized by symptom and severity level, not clinical diagnosis. 2006. Astronomy Empire of the Stars: Obsession, Friendship, and Betrayal in the Quest for Black Holes BR 16322 By Arthur I. Miller 5 volumes Examines the history of astrophysics in the early twentieth century when the concept of black holes was hotly debated by a young graduate student from India and a leading British scientist. Discusses their professional rivalry and its repercussions on their personal lives and the scientific community. 2005. Miss Leavitt’s Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe BR 16517 By George Johnson 2 volumes Profiles Henrietta Swan Leavitt (1868–1921), who worked at the Harvard College Observatory in the male-dominated field of astronomy. Explains her meticulous recording of “variables”—stars that wax and wane —and her contributions to the theory of an expanding universe. 2005. The Planets BR 16394 By Dava Sobel 2 volumes Author of Galileo’s Daughter describes the origins and oddities of the planets in our solar system. Each planet inspires the author’s reflections on art, culture, or astrology, as well as scientific knowledge. In her essay on the sun Sobel opines on the birth of the universe. 2005. Sky Walking: An Astronaut’s Memoir BR 16597 By Tom Jones 4 volumes Astronaut describes his eleven years in the NASA program, from training experiences to four different space shuttle missions. Provides first-person accounts of stepping through the ship’s airlock into the vastness of space, working with Russian cosmonauts, and sharing the camaraderie of his fellow astronauts. 2006. Too Far from Home: A Story of Life and Death in Space BR 17198 By Chris Jones 3 volumes Describes the experiences of Americans Don Pettit and Ken Bowersox and Russian Nikolai Budarin, astronauts who became stranded on the International Space Station after the space shuttle Columbia exploded in 2003. Recounts the efforts of mission control in Houston and Moscow to rescue them using an old Soyuz rocket. 2007. Biography All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes BR 17159 By Maya Angelou 2 volumes African American poet, actress, civil rights activist, and television producer-director recalls a 1960s pilgrimage to Ghana to connect with her ancestral roots. Describes her sadness and disillusionment at the lack of acceptance among native Ghanaians. Sequel to The Heart of a Woman (BR 16950). Some strong language. 1986. Barefootin’: Life Lessons from the Road to Freedom BR 17196 By Unita Blackwell 3 volumes Autobiography of social activist Unita Blackwell (born 1933), Mississippi’s first female African American mayor. Describes her childhood in a poor sharecropping family, her involvement with the civil- and human-rights movements, and her political rise. Blackwell shares her philosophy to persevere, find meaning, and make a difference. 2006. Beethoven: The Universal Composer BR 16487 By Edmund Morris 2 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning historian chronicles the life of composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827). Portrays the musician’s struggle against “epic odds” including numerous medical problems (deafness, colitis, arthritis, cirrhosis) and loneliness. Also describes his genius for creating symphonies and sonatas. 2005. Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story BR 16278 By Ray Charles and David Ritz 3 volumes Candid autobiography of Georgia-born Grammy-winning musician Ray Charles (1930– 2004). Describes overcoming poverty, blindness, his parents’ deaths, and addiction to succeed in performing his unique blend of blues, jazz, and country styles. Includes discography and Ritz’s 2004 postscript “The Last Days of Brother Ray.” Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1978. Chief Joseph: Guardian of the People BR 16515 By Candy Moulton 2 volumes Overview of the Nez Percé tribe of the Northwest from their 1806 contact with Lewis and Clark to the 1877 conflict with U.S. Army troops. Traces Chief Joseph’s upbringing, his effort to lead his people to Canada while the military pursued them, and his subsequent campaign for equal rights. 2005. Clapton: The Autobiography BR 17352 By Eric Clapton 3 volumes Autobiography of rock musician Eric Clapton (born 1945), who performed with the Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith before going solo in 1974. Describes his childhood in rural England, rise to stardom, alcohol and drug addictions, affairs and marriages, and personal road to recovery. Bestseller. 2007 The Coldest Winter: A Stringer in Liberated Europe BR 16451 By Paula Fox 1 volume Memoir of the young writer Paula Fox, who in 1946 earned enough money to sail from New York to London. She recounts her travels in post-war Europe with little money but many adventures and encounters with interesting people. Sequel to Borrowed Finery (BR 14313). 2005. Crazy Horse, the Strange Man of the Oglalas: A Biography BR 16640 By Mari Sandoz 4 volumes A classic biography of the legendary military leader of the Oglala Sioux, newly introduced by Vine Deloria Jr. in 2004. Covers Crazy Horse’s upbringing, nonconformity, battle strategy against the U.S. Army, and death in 1877. Portrays the lives of the Plains Indians from the 1850s through the 1870s. 1942. Dark Dreams: The Story of Stephen King BR 16681 By Nancy Whitelaw 1 volume Biography of award-winning horror writer. Discusses King’s difficult childhood in Maine, a setting for many of his stories, as well as his adolescence, college years, marriage, and eventual success. Describes King’s struggles with censorship, fame, and the creative process. For senior high readers. 2006. The Diana Chronicles BR 17228 By Tina Brown 6 volumes British writer and former editor of the New Yorker interviews colleagues and friends of the late Princess Diana (1961–1997) to provide a personal profile of Her Royal Highness. Discusses Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles, their divorce, and assertions of her manipulation of the press. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. Enchantment: The Life of Audrey Hepburn BR 17199 By Donald Spoto 3 volumes Biography of film star Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) details her childhood in Belgium, England, and Nazi-controlled Holland, her ballet training, and her 1951 breakout role in Broadway’s Gigi. Traces her subsequent career in films, marriages to Mel Ferrer and Andrea Dotti, and later humanitarian work with UNICEF. Some strong language. 2006. The First Scientific American: Benjamin Franklin and the Pursuit of Genius BR 16941 By Joyce E. Chaplin 5 volumes Harvard professor highlights the scientific discoveries of American founding father Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) that enabled his involvement in political affairs. Describes the transatlantic community of Enlightenment scientists and Franklin’s international renown due to his pathbreaking research on electricity, asbestos, the Gulf Stream, and other topics. 2006. Gather Together in My Name BR 16910 by Maya Angelou 2 volumes A continuation of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (BR 15665), this memoir begins at the end of World War II. Angelou recalls being an unwed mother at seventeen and becoming a prostitute for an older man who deceived her. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1974. George Mason: Forgotten Founder BR 16942 By Jeff Broadwater 4 volumes Biography of landowner, lawmaker, and influential member of the Virginia gentry, George Mason (1725–1792). Emphasizes Mason’s authorship of Virginia’s Declaration of Rights and the state’s constitution. Explains his opposition to ratifying the U.S. Constitution because of the absence of a bill of rights. 2006. The Girl Who Walked Home Alone: Bette Davis, a Personal Biography BR 16899 By Charlotte Chandler 4 volumes Biography of cinema star Bette Davis (1908–1989) from Hollywood’s Golden Age, based on interviews with Davis in the 1980s. Presents Davis’s reminiscences of her personal and professional life that included four marriages and a rift with her daughter. Some strong language. 2006. A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan BR 17097 By Michael Kazin 6 volumes Traces the life of populist politician William Jennings Bryan (1860–1925), from his midwestern boyhood to his involvement in the 1925 Scopes trial. Highlights Bryan’s evangelical beliefs, which stressed charity and social justice, and stresses his progressive politics, which led to reforms in campaign financing, senatorial elections, and women’s suffrage. 2006. The Heart of a Woman BR 16950 By Maya Angelou 3 volumes Angelou continues her memoir following Singin’ and Swingin’ and Gettin’ Merry like Christmas (BR 16943). Describes her involvement in the 1960s civil rights movement, sharing recollections of activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin. Recounts her affair with a South African freedom fighter. 1981. Her Way: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton BR 17267 By Jeff Gerth and Don Van Natta Jr. 6 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporters analyze Hillary Clinton’s personal and public life, including her years in Arkansas, the White House, and the U.S. Senate and as a 2008 presidential candidate. Authors conducted interviews and researched documents to describe Clinton’s legislative career, faith-based social activism, and marriage. 2007. His Oldest Friend: The Story of an Unlikely Bond BR 16600 By Sonny Kleinfield 2 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter portrays the relationship between Margaret Oliver, a ninety-three-year-old New York City nursing home resident, and Elvis Checo, a young Dominican Republic immigrant hired as Margaret’s companion by her daughter. Depicts how the arrangement evolved into genuine friendship as they shared stories and laughs. 2005. Jimi Hendrix: The Man, the Magic, the Truth BR 16393 By Sharon Lawrence 3 volumes Interviews with family, friends, and musicians about the life of guitarist/ songwriter Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970). Traces Hendrix’s rise from backup roles to success in Europe and at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Covers Hendrix’s drug and business problems and tragic death and the conflict over his estate. Some strong language. 2005. The Life of David BR 16614 By Robert Pinsky 2 volumes Former poet laureate of the United States recounts the life of another poet, King David, generally considered author of the Psalms. Describes David’s life, reign, accomplishments, and failings through biblical depictions of his relationships with Goliath, Bathsheba, Saul, Jonathan, Abigail, Absalom, and Solomon. 2005. The Life of Graham Greene, Volume 3: 1955–1991 BR 15919 By Norman Sherry 9 volumes This sequel to The Life of Graham Greene, Volume 2: 1939–1955 BR 10240) covers the distinguished author’s productive career and the final years of his tumultuous life. Sherry discusses Greene’s private relationships and explores the people, places, and events that inspired his writing. 2004. Martha Washington: An American Life BR 16431 By Patricia Brady 3 volumes Biography of widow Martha “Patsy” Dandridge Custis (1731–1802) who married Virginia planter George Washington in 1759 when both were in their late twenties. The author uses primary sources to explore Martha’s influence on her husband, her involvement during the Revolutionary War, and her role in developing the presidency. 2005. Master Mind: The Rise and Fall of Fritz Haber, the Nobel Laureate Who Launched the Age of Chemical Warfare BR 16595 By Daniel Charles 3 volumes Biography of a German Jewish scientist whose discoveries embodied both the beneficial and the destructive capacities of science. Discusses the intellect of Fritz Haber (1868– 1934), who moved confidently between laboratory, factory, and battlefield; who invented famine-preventing agricultural processes; and who developed poisonous gas later used in Nazi concentration camps. 2005. Miss Leavitt’s Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe BR 16517 By George Johnson 2 volumes Profiles Henrietta Swan Leavitt (1868–1921), who worked at the Harvard College Observatory in the male-dominated field of astronomy. Explains her meticulous recording of “variables”—stars that wax and wane—and her contributions to the theory of an expanding universe. 2005. Mixed: My Life in Black and White BR 17203 By Angela Nissel 2 volumes Television producer recalls growing up in the 1970s and 1980s in Philadelphia with a white father and a black mother, alternating between inner-city and private schools. Describes posing as a Puerto Rican, experimenting with black activism, and struggling to find her identity separate from stereotypes. Strong language. 2006. Modigliani: A Life BR 16620 By Jeffrey Meyers 3 volumes Biography of Italian Jewish artist Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920), who settled in Paris in 1906. Highlights his friendships with other artists including Pablo Picasso and poet Max Jacob, his many love affairs, the bohemian lifestyle that led to his early death, and his posthumous significance in the art world. 2006. My American Journey BR 16289 by Colin L. Powell 7 volumes Powell shares with his fellow Americans what he believes has been a great life. The son of immigrants, he was raised in New York’s South Bronx and was undistinguished in school. But he found his place in life when he joined the ROTC and the army. Powell’s is a story of hard work and good luck, of service, and of love from and for the people who helped make the former general and Joint Chiefs chairman a popular figure in the 1990s. Bestseller. 1995. No End in Sight: My Life as a Blind Iditarod Racer BR 16418 By Rachael Scdoris and Rick Steber 3 volumes Twenty-one-year-old author discusses her Oregon childhood, her experience with low vision, and her determination to become a professional sled dog racer. Describes being introduced to the sport by her father, becoming the youngest athlete to win a five- hundred-mile race, and the obstacles she overcame to qualify for the Iditarod. 2006. An Ordinary Man: An Autobiography BR 16685 By Paul Rusesabagina 2 volumes Autobiography of the manager of the hotel Mille Collines in Kigali, Rwanda. Paul Rusesabagina, a man of mixed Hutu and Tutsi heritage, describes how in April 1994 he saved twelve hundred Rwandans from the genocide that slaughtered eight hundred thousand. Basis for the movie Hotel Rwanda. Violence and strong language. 2006. Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism BR 16610 By Douglas Brinkley and Julie M. Fenster 2 volumes Biography of Catholic priest Michael McGivney (1852–1890), who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882. Chronicles McGivney’s Connecticut childhood and call to the priesthood. Describes the social and economic conditions that led to his concept of an organization for helping impoverished Irish immigrants improve their lives. 2006. Perplexing People BR 17110 By Gary L. Blackwood 1 volume Historical cases of pretenders, or people who claim to be a famous deceased person. Discusses people who claimed to be Joan of Arc, Louis XVII of France, the Romanovs of Russia, Grand Duchess Anastasia, Billy the Kid, and Kaspar Hauser. Uncontracted braille. For senior high and older readers. 2006. Pope Benedict XVI: His Life and Mission BR 16468 By Stephen Mansfield 1 volume Author of The Faith of George W. Bush ponders the nature of Joseph Ratzinger and speculates about his leadership as pope. Mansfield examines the life of Pope Benedict XVI including his roles as priest, professor, and head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. 2005. The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio: How My Mother Raised Ten Kids on Twenty-five Words or Less BR 16588 By Terry Ryan 3 volumes A daughter recounts how her mother overcame poverty, near-starvation, and an alcoholic, abusive husband to support ten children during the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s. Relates the mother’s talent for writing prizewinning jingles. 2001. Rage to Survive: The Etta James Story BR 16382 By Etta James and David Ritz 3 volumes Autobiography of African American native of Los Angeles, who began singing gospel at church in the 1940s at age five and developed into a blues, jazz, and soul singer. James recalls her unstable childhood, drug addiction, love affairs, and career with other notable musicians. Strong language. 1995. Robert E. Lee: Virginian Soldier, American Citizen BR 16841 By James I. Robertson Jr. 2 volumes In-depth biography of Confederate Civil War general. Chronicles Lee’s family life, studies at West Point, military service in the Mexican War, and leadership of the Southern forces. Analyzes his decision to join Virginia’s secession from the Union and describes his life after the war. For senior high readers. 2005. Rocket Boys: A Memoir BR 16411 By Homer H. Hickam Jr. 3 volumes Retired NASA engineer reminisces about boyhood in West Virginia during the Sputnik era, when his first rocket launch burned down his mother’s garden fence. He and his friends improved their models, ultimately winning the 1960 National Science Fair. The movie October Sky is based on this book. 1998. Samuel Adams: Father of the American Revolution BR 17091 By Mark Puls 3 volumes Biography of one of the founding fathers of the United States, Samuel Adams (1722– 1803). Focuses on Adams’s political career, his leadership of protests against the British—including the Boston Tea Party—his advocacy of the colonies’ independence from Britain, and his post-revolutionary service as governor of Massachusetts. 2006. A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History’s Greatest Traveler BR 16660 By Jason Roberts 3 volumes Biography of Englishman James Holman (1786–1857), who was blinded at twenty-five after serving in the Napoleonic wars and who then achieved fame as a world traveler. Quoting from Holman’s memoirs, describes how he fought slavery in Africa, survived captivity in Siberia, charted the Australian outback, and published three books. 2006. She Got Up off the Couch: And Other Heroic Acts from Mooreland, Indiana BR 16611 By Haven Kimmel 3 volumes Following A Girl Named Zippy (BR 14575), Kimmel continues her saga of growing up in Indiana in the 1970s. Recounts her mother’s decision to go to college and become a teacher to help the family’s finances, and how that decision caused marital problems for her parents. 2006. Singin’ and Swingin’ and Gettin’ Merry like Christmas BR 16943 By Maya Angelou 2 volumes In this third volume of her memoirs, following Gather Together in My Name (BR 16910), Angelou covers her twenties. Describes her relationship with the white world, her early motherhood, and her show business career that began when she was a dancer in a San Francisco club. 1976. Sky Walking: An Astronaut’s Memoir BR 16597 By Tom Jones 4 volumes Astronaut describes his eleven years in the NASA program, from training experiences to four different space shuttle missions. Provides first-person accounts of stepping through the ship’s airlock into the vastness of space, working with Russian cosmonauts, and sharing the camaraderie of his fellow astronauts. 2006. Soldier: The Life of Colin Powell BR 16845 By Karen DeYoung 8 volumes Washington Post reporter interviews retired general Colin Powell to chronicle his rise from a son of Jamaican immigrants to U.S. Secretary of State. Highlights his army life that culminated with his role as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and explains his decision not to run for president. 2006. A Song Flung Up to Heaven BR 17099 by Maya Angelou 1 volume In this sixth volume of her memoirs, Angelou documents her return to America from Ghana in the 1960s to participate in the civil rights movement. Discusses the assassinations of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., the Watts riots, her friendship with James Baldwin—and their impact on her life. 2002. Summer at Tiffany BR 17371 by Marjorie Hart 2 volumes Eighty-three-year-old author recalls the summer of 1945 when she and Marty, her best friend from the University of Iowa, worked as the first female pages at Manhattan’s Tiffany and Co. Reminisces about her romance with a navy midshipman and the VJ Day celebration in Times Square. 2007. Wish You Were Here: The Official Biography of Douglas Adams BR 16348 by Nick Webb 4 volumes Writer and personal friend of Adams pens an account of the man who created the Hitchhiker novels. Webb discusses Adams’s childhood, schooling, time with the BBC, marriage to Jane, birth of daughter Polly, fascination with gadgets, atheism, and creation of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (BR 14438). 2003. Blindness and Physical Handicaps The Amputee’s Guide to Sex BR 17374 by Jillian Weise 1 volume The author, an amputee with a prosthetic leg, offers her poetic meditations on the emotional and physical complexities of sexual intimacy. In the poem “The Old Questions,” a new lover seems more interested in the author’s artificial limb than in having sex. Some strong language. 2007. Blind Rage: Letters to Helen Keller BR 16939 by Georginam Kleege 2 volumes A blind professor, author of Sight Unseen (BR 12149), pens letters to the deceased Helen Keller and probes for the private feelings behind Keller’s idealized public image. Kleege expresses admiration for Keller but criticizes her as an unrealistic model. Speculates about Keller’s love life and personal emotions. 2006. Blindness: Modern Approaches to the Unseen Environment BR 16702 edited by Paul A. Zahl 7 volumes Wide-ranging essays about issues concerning the blind community. Thirty experts in various fields discuss educational, psychological, and vocational matters and the use and development of sensory aids such as canes, guide dogs, braille, and talking books. Also addresses the needs of deaf-blind individuals and blinded veterans. 1950. Blindness: What It Is, What It Does, and How to Live with It BR 16701 by Thomas J. Carroll 3 volumes The national chaplain of the Blinded Veterans Association addresses psychological and physical rehabilitation of adventitiously blind adults. Highlights issues associated with mobility, interpersonal communication, employment, finances, and well-being. Discusses special concerns regarding blind children, the elderly, congenitally blind persons, and those with other mental or physical conditions. 1961. Braille Books 2003–2004 BR 17059 by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 3 volumes A catalog of braille books produced during 2003 and 2004 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Separate sections list fiction and nonfiction by subject categories. Young adult books and uncontracted braille books are also included. 2006. Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story BR 16278 by Ray Charles and David Ritz 3 volumes Candid autobiography of Georgia-born Grammy-winning musician Ray Charles (1930– 2004). Describes overcoming poverty, blindness, his parents’ deaths, and addiction to succeed in performing his unique blend of blues, jazz, and country styles. Includes discography and Ritz’s 2004 postscript “The Last Days of Brother Ray.” Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1978. But You Can Feel It: A Statement of My Mother When I Returned Empty Handed Saying, “I Can’t See It” BR 16643 by Emil B. Fries 4 volumes Blind author recounts his life from his boyhood in a log cabin and struggles for an education to international recognition in the field of vocational training for visually impaired persons. Chronicles his establishment in 1949 of the Emil Fries Piano Hospital and Training Center for piano servicing and tuning. 1980. Crashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure, and the Man Who Dared to See BR 17156 by Robert Kurson 3 volumes Award-winning author profiles Michael May (born 1953), who was blinded at age three and later became a champion skier, CIA analyst, and entrepreneur. Relates May’s internal conflict over whether to undergo a revolutionary stem-cell procedure and a cornea transplant to restore his sight. 2007. Dressing Tips and Clothing Resources for Making Life Easier BR 16516 by Shelley Peterman Schwarz 1 volume The author, who has multiple sclerosis, discusses finding, making, or altering clothes that are fashionable and easy for people with physical challenges to wear. Includes shopping advice; tips on selecting garments, sizes, and materials; and techniques for making dressing less difficult. Includes resources. 2000. Eavesdropping: A Life by Ear BR 16912 by Stephen Kuusisto 2 volumes The author of Planet of the Blind (BR 11518), who has been legally blind since birth, explains how he perceives the world around him through listening. In these essays he describes childhood influences, adult travels, artful eavesdropping, and love of poetry and Caruso’s singing. 2006. Fly like a Bumblebee: A Blind Magician Shares His Most Powerful Secrets BR 16282 by R.W. Klamm 1 volume Magician describes living with congenital optic atrophy disorder. He reveals with wit and humor how his profession helped to build his self-confidence. He explains easy tricks that demonstrate the concept “the hand is quicker than the eye.” 2004. Forgotten Crimes: The Holocaust and People with Disabilities BR 16490 by Suzanne E. Evans 2 volumes Lawyer and journalist details Germany’s “euthanasia” programs of 1935 to 1945, in which as many as 750,000 children and adults with physical and mental disabilities were killed. Draws on historical records and survivor interviews to describe Nazi medical philosophies, sterilization laws, methods, and organizers—and the legacy of the atrocities. 2004. A Guide to High School Success for Students with Disabilities BR 16230 edited by Cynthia Ann Bowman and Paul T. Jaeger 2 volumes Essays and personal narratives provide guidance and encouragement to students with special needs on achieving a positive high school experience. Highlights self-advocacy, mainstreaming, dating, extracurricular activities, and life after graduation. Includes resources about adaptive technology. Foreword by Chris Crutcher. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2004. Helen Keller: Selected Writings BR 16226 edited by Kim E. Nielsen 3 volumes Collection of letters, articles, speeches, and book excerpts written throughout Keller’s life. Arranged chronologically, the writings express Keller’s love for the written word, explain her book writing process, and demonstrate her interest in social, political, and theological issues. Companion to Radical Lives of Helen Keller (BR 15304). 2005. Independent Movement and Travel in Blind Children: A Promotion Model BR 17388 by Joseph Cutter 2 volumes Advocates a team approach to creating a positive learning environment that fosters mobility and self-reliance in blind children. Discusses the philosophy of cane travel, including the appropriate time to begin teaching cane use and ways to encourage the development of cane travel skills for home, school, and community. 2007. Living with Polio: The Epidemic and Its Survivors BR 16121 by Daniel J. Wilson 4 volumes History professor and polio survivor relates accounts of polio patients during the mid- twentieth-century epidemics. Chronicles their experiences from diagnosis to rehabilitation and recovery—including, in some cases, dealing with post-polio syndrome. Highlights the emotional and physical struggles of living with a disability. 2005. Making It Work: Educating the Blind/Visually Impaired Student in the Regular School BR 17492 by Carol Castellano 3 volumes This practical guide offers techniques for making the public-school experience successful for blind and visually impaired children. Covers skills, tools, and principles for constructing an effective program in the classroom. 2005. The Meaning of Blindness: Attitudes toward Blindness and Blind People BR 16715 by Michael E. Monbeck 2 volumes Examines complex social and personal attitudes about visually impaired persons and the origins of such perceptions in history, literature, and mythology. Discusses the psychosocial development of these views in individuals, who may subconsciously react to symbolic dimensions of blindness. Suggests ways to promote understanding through education and increased interaction. 1973. Midstream: My Later Life BR 17301 by Helen Keller 3 volumes Helen Keller (1880-1968) continues her autobiography following The Story of My Life (BR 14704). Describes her life after her sophomore year at Radcliffe College, including her writing, lecturing, acting, and work on behalf of blind people. Discusses her friendships with Mark Twain, Alexander Graham Bell, and the Carnegies. 1929. My Eyes Have a Cold Nose BR 16763 by Hector Chevigny 2 volumes Los Angeles radio script writer recounts what he calls his “initiation into the blind world” after he lost his sight from retinal detachment. Describes failed surgical procedures, his physical and emotional adjustment, and a return to work and society with the help of his guide dog Wizard. 1946. No End in Sight: My Life as a Blind Iditarod Racer BR 16418 by Rachael Scdoris and Rick Steber 3 volumes Twenty-one-year-old author discusses her Oregon childhood, her experience with low vision, and her determination to become a professional sled dog racer. Describes being introduced to the sport by her father, becoming the youngest athlete to win a five- hundred-mile race, and the obstacles she overcame to qualify for the Iditarod. 2006. Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism BR 16664 by Paul Collins 2 volumes Memoirist recounts his experiences after his two-year-old son was diagnosed with symptoms of autism, a developmental disorder affecting communication and social skills. Intersperses episodes of his family’s daily life with anecdotes from his own personal journey to understand the world of autists and the meaning of “normal.” Includes resources. 2004. Raymond’s Room: Ending the Segregation of People with Disabilities BR 17277 by Dale DiLeo 2 volumes Advocate for people with severe disabilities attacks what he calls the “disability industrial complex” for keeping persons needing assistance segregated from mainstream life. Critiques institutional programs and facilities. Proposes ways those with serious challenges can find and hold jobs and live independently in their own homes. 2007. Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human BR 16751 by Michael Chorost 2 volumes Science writer recounts his decision to get a cochlear implant, or computer surgically imbedded in the skull, to artificially restore hearing after he became totally deaf in 2001. Describes his physical and mental changes and reflects on the implications of technological advances on the deaf community and on humanity. 2005. Self-Esteem and Adjusting with Blindness: The Process of Responding to Life’s Demands BR 16647 by Dean W. Tuttle and Naomi R. Tuttle 4 volumes Third edition of a manual written for professionals who work with blind and low-vision individuals. Topics include an overview of blindness and its meaning for the individual. Describes the adjustment to the condition, psychological implications, and issues of self- esteem. Includes case studies. 2004. A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History’s Greatest Traveler BR 16660 by Jason Roberts 3 volumes Biography of Englishman James Holman (1786–1857), who was blinded at twenty-five after serving in the Napoleonic wars and who then achieved fame as a world traveler. Quoting from Holman’s memoirs, describes how he fought slavery in Africa, survived captivity in Siberia, charted the Australian outback, and published three books. 2006. Shades of Darkness: A Black Soldier’s Journey through Vietnam, Blindness, and Back BR 16819 by George E. Brummell 3 volumes Memoir of Staff Sergeant George Brummell, who was blinded in Vietnam. Recalls growing up in segregated Federalsburg, Maryland, before joining the army at age seventeen. Highlights his rehabilitation, quest for a college degree, and career with the Blinded Veterans Association. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Shine on Me: The Biography of an African American Woman, Born Blind BR 16303 by D. Dexter Vizinau 4 volumes The son of Margaret Vizinau, an African American woman born blind in Arkansas in 1927, describes growing up in San Francisco in the 1950s and 1960s. Relates how his single mother, a devout Christian, supported her sons by singing and playing the piano in church. Strong language. 2003. Songs of the Blind Snowbird BR 16406 by Robert Michael Jacobs 3 volumes A gay former graphic designer who lost his eyesight in 1995 from CMV retinitis shares anecdotes that were published in his Key West newspaper column. Jacobs’s accounts reveal his personal struggle to reinvent himself after the diagnosis and relate his emotional and physical experiences of being blind. 2003. To Catch an Angel: Adventures in the World I Cannot See BR 16738 by Robert Russell 2 volumes The life and achievements of the author, who was blinded in an accident at the age of five. Describes his refusal to acknowledge any essential difference between himself and sighted people and relates his success in earning a PhD, marrying and starting a family, and becoming a college professor. 1962. We Know Who We Are: A History of the Blind in Challenging Educational and Socially Constructed Policies; a Study in Policy Archeology BR 17501 by Ronald J. Ferguson 3 volumes Author explains the Foucauldian archaeological investigation approach and applies it to policy matters related to blindness, including professionalization, federal legislation, accreditation, and confronting discrimination. Uses the perspective of organizations of blind people, particularly the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). 2001. Business and Economics Hershey: Milton S. Hershey’s Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and Utopian Dreams BR 16340 by Michael D’Antonio 4 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist examines the life and career of Milton Snavely Hershey (1857–1945), whose name is synonymous with chocolate. Discusses Hershey’s business success, the model community around the Pennsylvania factory, and the 2002 controversy over the school trust. Presents the corporate titan’s flaws as well as his ideals. 2006. Made in America: From Levi’s to Barbie to Google BR 16491 by Nick Freeth 2 volumes Concise alphabetical profiles of some two hundred iconic U.S. products. Provides a brief history, manufacturing and stock information, and facts for items such as Brillo, Budweiser, Campbell’s Soup, Coca-Cola, Cracker Jack, Heinz ketchup, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kool-Aid, Listerine, McDonald’s, Microsoft Windows, Schwinn bicycles, Starbucks, teddy bears, and Zippo lighters. 2005. The Productive Narcissist: The Promise and Peril of Visionary Leadership BR 16442 by Michael Maccoby 3 volumes Psychoanalyst posits that self-preoccupation is behind the success of many contemporary business leaders such as Bill Gates. Examines the role of personality in the workplace and explains how productive narcissists prevail by using “strategic intelligence,” which combines foresight, systems thinking, visioning, motivating, and partnering. 2003. Careers and Job Training Professional Ethics and Etiquette BR 16635 compiled by J.G. Ferguson Publishing Company 1 volume Advice for developing business character and building professional relationships. Urges readers to assess their own personality, values, strengths, and weaknesses to identify areas needing improvement. Offers tips on becoming more responsible, improving time-management and memory skills, balancing life and work, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2004. What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers BR 16193 by Richard Nelson Bolles 4 volumes Revised and updated edition of the popular guide for determining job objectives and career goals. This 2005 version assesses the impact of global outsourcing on job growth as compared to actual job vacancies, which are the product of constant employment turnover. Offers advice for finding a niche. Includes resources. 2005. What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful! BR 17144 by Marshall Goldsmith 3 volumes Corporate executive coach specializing in leadership development discusses twenty workplace behaviors associated with success that can hinder further advancement. Examines the pitfalls of passing judgment, making excuses, playing favorites, and not listening, among others, and offers a systematic approach to correcting flaws. Includes anecdotes and case studies. 2007. Consumerism Health Care on Less than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Getting Affordable Coverage BR 16817 by Fred Brock 2 volumes Former editor for the New York Times investigates the availability of affordable health- care insurance. Assesses employer-based plans, coverage outside of work, supplemental dental and eye policies, health savings accounts, prescription drug plans, Medicare, long-term care insurance, and other options. Offers advice on protecting finances against medical costs. 2006. The Insurance Maze: How You Can Save Money on Insurance—and Still Get the Coverage You Need BR 16818 by Kimberly Lankford 2 volumes Practical advice on selecting appropriate insurance—health, homeowners, auto, life, disability, or long-term care. Insurance columnist for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine outlines factors to consider at different ages with changing responsibilities. Warns of risks to your entire financial plan with incorrect insurance. 2006. Make Money, Not Excuses: Wake Up, Take Charge, and Overcome Your Financial Fears Forever BR 16920 by Jean Chatzky 3 volumes Advice for women about short-and long-term investing. Offers four basic tips to improve one’s immediate monetary picture and to guide future spending. Explains financial terminology, stock selection, retirement plans, and hiring a financial planner. Includes practical guidelines based on experience. 2006. The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke BR 16335 by Suze Orman 3 volumes Financial advisor, author of The Road to Wealth, explains money basics to twenty- and thirty-year-olds. Discusses FICO scores, credit cards, student loans, retirement, investing, home and car ownership, and relationship money-mergers. Provides information to a younger audience who can use time to their advantage. Bestseller. 2005. Scambusters! More than Sixty Ways Seniors Get Swindled and How They Can Prevent It BR 17363 by Ron Smith 2 volumes Concise manual on recognizing fraudulent activity and avoiding becoming a victim. Describes dozens of scenarios involving banking and credit, nursing homes, health care, online pharmacies, insurance, investments, the Internet, car repairs, charitable donations, shopping, and telemarketing. Includes resources. 2006. The Widow’s Financial Survival Guide: Handling Money Matters on Your Own BR 16646 by Nancy Dunnan 3 volumes Women’s guide to short- and long-term legal and financial matters following a spouse’s death. Lists ten tasks needed to be done immediately. Covers obtaining benefits, investing, handling taxes and 401(k)s, setting up credit cards and insurance, and planning for the future. Includes checklists, resources, and advice for young widows. 2003. Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny BR 17069 by Suze Orman 2 volumes Financial guru, author of The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke (BR 16335), and host of her own financial television show focuses on women and their finances. Describes the basics of money management, the eight qualities of a wealthy woman, and her recommendations for financial security. Bestseller. 2007. You Can Do the Math: Overcome Your Math Phobia and Make Better Financial Decisions BR 16283 by Ron Lipsman 3 volumes Professor offers an introduction to the mathematics of personal finance. Covers buying or leasing a car, owning or renting a home, insurance, credit cards, college and retirement funds, taxes and inflation, stock market investments, compound interest, and more. Companion web site link gives calculations. 2004. Cooking The Best Convection Oven Cookbook BR 16735 by Linda Stephen 2 volumes A chef provides advice on using convection ovens and offers more than one hundred recipes for these ovens, which cook foods faster and at lower temperatures than conventional ovens. Recipes include appetizers, one-dish meals, breakfast and brunch items, and desserts. Includes section with convection toaster oven recipes. 2003. Blender Baby Food: Over 125 Recipes for Healthy Homemade Meals BR 16797 by Nicole Young 2 volumes More than a hundred recipes for creating nutritious foods for babies ages six to twelve months and older. Emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and meats, with meal and snack plans for various stages of development. Each step-by-step recipe includes nutritional information, preparation instructions, and serving tips. 2005. A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine BR 16869 by Jay McInerney 2 volumes Novelist’s essays on wine, originally published in House and Garden magazine. McInerney explores wines from around the world as he travels to large and small vineyards in Europe, South America, New Zealand, and the United States to taste their wares. 2006. Julia Child BR 17477 by Laura Shapiro 2 volumes Award-winning food writer describes the unlikely career path of American chef Julia Child (1912–2004), who championed French cuisine on television and published Mastering the Art of French Cooking (BR 12229 and BR 12230). Discusses Child’s passion for cooking and appetite for life. 2007. Live, Love, Eat! The Best of Wolfgang Puck BR 17217 by Wolfgang Puck 2 volumes Over one hundred recipes that reflect what Puck calls his own “passionate approach to living, cooking, and eating” and that are fun to cook and serve. Includes guidelines for how the foods should look, smell, taste, sound, or feel. Includes recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, entrees, and desserts. 2002. Lunch Box: Creative Recipes for Everyday Lunches BR 17201 by Marie Breton and Isabelle Emond 2 volumes Dietitians present dozens of healthy, creative, practical, and economical recipes suitable for packed lunches. Includes soups, sandwiches, salads, pizza pockets, pasta, and chicken and beef dishes along with snacks, desserts, and beverages. Provides nutritional information, tips on preparation, and a four-week menu plan. 2001. Make It Now, Bake It Later! The Next Generation: More than Two Hundred Easy and Delicious Recipes for Make-Ahead Dishes BR 16625 by Ann Goodfellow and Scott Goodfellow 2 volumes Updated version of a 1958 cookbook offers old favorites and new dishes adapted for modern tastes. Recipes list ingredients needed at the outset and those needed to finish the dish later, ways to store the unfinished dish, and final steps before serving. Includes appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. 2004. A Man’s Whirled: Every Guy’s Guide to Cooking with a Blender BR 16641 by Chris Peterson 2 volumes Simple, no-mess recipes for impressing dates, entertaining friends, and merely surviving. Offers suggestions for weeknight meals and game-day grub as well as cocktails, dips, sauces, spreads, soups, smoothies, breakfast treats, desserts, and more. Includes a section on kitchen basics and tips on grocery shopping, preparation, and serving. 2005. Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook BR 16575 by Martha Stewart 4 volumes Stewart, author of Martha Stewart, Menus for Entertaining (BR 9602), offers a compendium of baking tips and techniques and more than two hundred recipes for biscuits, muffins, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, and breads. 2005. Once-a-Month Cooking: A Proven System for Spending Less Time in the Kitchen and Enjoying Delicious, Homemade Meals Every Day BR 16636 by Mimi Wilson and Mary Beth Lagerborg 2 volumes Authors offer a plan to spend only one day a month shopping and one day cooking and have enough main dishes for an entire month. Provides a list of necessary equipment, ingredients to buy, recipes, and cooking, storing, and freezing instructions. 1986. The Once-a-Week Cooking Plan: The Incredible Cooking Program That Will Save You Ten to Twenty Hours a Week (and Have Your Family Begging for More!) BR 16234 by Joni Hilton 2 volumes Award-winning cook and time-management expert offers a plan for completing a week’s cooking at one time. Hilton provides menus for soups, salads, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. Includes shopping lists, outlines of steps to be completed, and tips for freezing and storing foods. 1999. Pressure Cooking for Everyone BR 16761 by Rick Rodgers and Arlene Ward 2 volumes Dozens of pressure cooker recipes designed to reduce preparation and clean-up times. Explains basic mechanics of pressure cooking as well as various types, sizes, and safety features. Includes instructions for soups and stocks, main dishes, poultry and seafood, beans, risotto and grains, pasta sauces, vegetables, and desserts. 2000. Rachael Ray Express Lane Meals: What to Keep on Hand, What to Buy Fresh for the Easiest-Ever 30-Minute Meals BR 16618 by Rachael Ray 2 volumes More wholesome, easy-to-prepare meals from the Food Network television show host and author of Cooking ’round the Clock (BR 15827). Lists seventy basic but versatile ingredients, both nonperishable and frozen, to stock. Recipes supplement these staples with a few fresh items so shoppers can use the express lane. Bestseller. 2006. Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats; a Year of Deliciously Different Dinners BR 16380 by Rachael Ray 4 volumes The host of television’s 30-Minute Meals offers a collection of recipes that can take you through an entire year without having the same meal twice. Ray’s concept is to create numerous variations from several master recipes just by changing some of the ingredients. Bestseller. 2005. The Real Food Daily Cookbook: Really Fresh, Really Good, Really Vegetarian BR 16820 by Ann Gentry 2 volumes California restaurant owner offers dozens of plant-based, low-fat dishes utilizing organic whole grains, vegetables, legumes, soy products, and other locally grown ingredients. Includes recipes for appetizers, sauces, salsas, soups, breads, sandwiches, sides, and desserts, as well as seasonal entrees blending international and American cuisines. 2005. Schott’s Food and Drink Miscellany BR 16251 by Ben Schott 2 volumes Collection of culinary trivia, companion to Schott’s Original Miscellany (BR 14934). Topics include spaghetti shapes, egg sizes, slang for drunkenness, cocktail recipes, space food, edible flowers, the Heimlich maneuver, Mrs. Beeton’s Christmas Pudding, and the history of popcorn. 2003. The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook: Two Hundred Delicious Recipes Ready in Thirty Minutes or Less BR 16448 by Arthur Agatston 3 volumes Fast cookery recommended for dieters by the Florida cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet (BR 15395). Includes healthy appetizers, main courses, and desserts that use a minimum number of ingredients and are easy to prepare. 2005. Teens Cook Dessert BR 17073 by Megan Carle and Jill Carle 2 volumes The sisters who wrote Teens Cook (BR 16086) expand their repertoire to the dessert course. Step-by-step guide to making cookies, pies, cakes, puddings, and both simple and fancy holiday treats. Recipes include triple chocolate biscotti, fresh berry pie, and chocolate eclairs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2006. The True History of Chocolate BR 17183 by Sophie D. Coe and Michael D. Coe 3 volumes Traces the development of processed chocolate from its pre-Columbian origins to its modern forms. Explains the steps involved in turning the seeds of the cacao plant into a drink. Discusses chocolate’s culinary transformation in Europe and its evolution from an elite luxury to food for the masses. 1996. The Volumetrics Eating Plan: Techniques and Recipes for Feeling Full on Fewer Calories BR 16649 by Barbara Rolls 3 volumes Nutritionist offers a lifestyle guide and cookbook for weight loss that emphasizes healthy eating, hunger control, and calorie reduction. Explains how to personalize the program. Includes recipes for meats, poultry, seafood, soups, salads, pasta, beans, vegetarian dishes, and desserts. Companion to Volumetrics Weight Control Plan (BR 13734). 2005. Crime Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts BR 16368 by Julian Rubinstein 3 volumes Traces the life of twenty-one-year-old Romanian Attila Ambrus, who in 1988 sneaked into post-Communist Hungary and joined a professional ice hockey team. Details seven years he spent robbing banks, romancing women, and boozing. Describes the Budapest detective on his trail—who had learned crime solving from American TV. Strong language. 2004. Brother One Cell: An American Coming of Age in South Korea’s Prisons BR 17200 by Cullen Thomas 3 volumes Author recounts his arrest for drug smuggling in Seoul, South Korea, where, at twenty- three, he had taken a job teaching English. Describes his three-and-a-half-year jail term in a prison where Confucian mores reigned, thus making it a relatively safe haven. Strong language and some violence. 2007. A Death in Belmont BR 16785 by Sebastian Junger 2 volumes Examines the 1963 arrest, trial, and conviction of African American Roy Smith for the murder of Boston-area resident Bessie Goldberg. Describes how Smith’s case was later called into question by the dubious confession of the Boston Strangler, Albert DeSalvo. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town BR 16945 by John Grisham 3 volumes Ada, Oklahoma. Chronicles the 1987 arrest and conviction of a former Oakland A’s pitcher and his friend for the rape and murder of a twenty-one-year-old cocktail waitress five years earlier. Grisham examines the effect of DNA testing and a faulty original investigation on the men’s eventual exoneration. Bestseller. 2006. Stealing Your Life: The Ultimate Identity Theft Prevention Plan BR 17324 by Frank W. Abagnale 2 volumes Former criminal, now a fraud expert, provides a guide to safeguarding personal information. Exposes criminal tactics and offers a twenty-step prevention plan with tips including using a shredder, avoiding questionable web sites and ATMs, and consolidating credit cards. 2007. Thieves! Ten Stories of Surprising Heists, Comical Capers, and Daring Escapades BR 16859 by Andreas Schroeder 2 volumes Ten tales of unusual thievery. Describes how three Italians, dressed as workmen, stole the Louvre’s portrait of Mona Lisa in 1911 and how D.B. Cooper parachuted from a jet with extortion money in 1971—never to be found. Uncontracted braille. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Thunderstruck BR 16792 by Erik Larson 4 volumes Edwardian England. Chronicles the 1910 manhunt for Dr. H.H. Crippen, who murdered his wife and fled in disguise by ocean liner to Canada with his lover. Describes how Guglielmo Marconi’s 1895 invention of wireless communication enabled Scotland Yard to pursue the killer and enthrall the world. Bestseller. 2006. Drama The Best of Oscar Wilde: Selected Plays and Literary Criticism BR 16500 by Oscar Wilde 4 volumes A selection of work by Irish playwright and poet Oscar Wilde (1854–1900). Includes the plays Salomé, Lady Windermere’s Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Brief literary criticism from various sources and introduction by professor Sylvan Barnet. 2004. How to Enjoy Shakespeare BR 16626 by Robert Thomas Fallon 1 volume Concise guide to understanding aspects of Shakespeare’s plays that can seem unfamiliar and troublesome to contemporary readers or theatergoers. In simple, direct prose, the author elucidates daunting language, convoluted plots, and oftentimes perplexing theme, staging, and character issues, frequently referencing episodes and quotations from the Bard’s work. 2005. A Raisin in the Sun with Connections BR 16492 by Lorraine Hansberry 2 volumes A three-act play about a middle-class black family, the Youngers, living in 1950s Chicago. Mama’s large insurance settlement from her husband’s death becomes a divisive factor when each family member has a different dream for spending the money. Contains related commentary by other writers. 1958. Waiting for Godot: Tragicomedy in Two Acts (En Attendant Godot) BR 16880 by Samuel Beckett 3 volumes Vladimir and Estragon converse while they await the arrival of the mysterious Godot, who sends word that he is coming but never appears. In the original French, published in 1952, with Beckett’s own English translation. 1954. Education The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World around Them BR 17066 by Freedom Writers 3 volumes Diary entries written by high school students who were inspired by their English teacher. Entries cover racial identity, drug addiction, and family situations including murder and molestation. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller. 1999. A Guide to High School Success for Students with Disabilities BR 16230 edited by Cynthia Ann Bowman and Paul T. Jaeger 2 volumes Essays and personal narratives provide guidance and encouragement to students with special needs on achieving a positive high school experience. Highlights self-advocacy, mainstreaming, dating, extracurricular activities, and life after graduation. Includes resources about adaptive technology. Foreword by Chris Crutcher. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2004. Making It Work: Educating the Blind/Visually Impaired Student in the Regular School BR 17492 by Carol Castellano 3 volumes This practical guide offers techniques for making the public-school experience successful for blind and visually impaired children. Covers skills, tools, and principles for constructing an effective program in the classroom. 2005. Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations . . . One School at a Time BR 16830 by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin 4 volumes Award-winning journalist Relin describes the mission of American humanitarian Greg Mortenson, who established the Central Asia Institute and built schools throughout Taliban-ruled lands. Discusses his childhood in Tanzania and a failed 1993 attempt to climb K2, which resulted in a promise to the Pakistani villagers who saved his life. 2006. Gardening The Complete Guide to Houseplants: The Easy Way to Choose and Grow Healthy, Happy Houseplants BR 17207 by Valerie Bradley 3 volumes Professional horticulturist offers advice on choosing houseplants that are best suited to the light in a specific room. Also discusses growth expectations, air quality, and fragrance. Includes information on watering, propagation, pests, diseases, pruning, potting, arranging, and routine care. 2006. The Nature-Friendly Garden: Creating a Backyard Haven for Plants, Wildlife, and People BR 16677 by Marlene A. Condon 2 volumes Birds and Blooms magazine field editor’s guide to cultivating an ecological, low- maintenance garden to serve as a habitat for native species. Environmentally conscious techniques stress reducing lawn area and eliminating chemicals. Discusses using natural fertilizers and pesticides, creating ponds, and observing wildlife. Offers tips for elderly and disabled gardeners. 2006. Tales of the Rose Tree: Ravishing Rhododendrons and Their Travels around the World BR 17256 by Jane Brown 3 volumes A British garden historian discusses the global spread of the genus Rhododendron and its 1,025 species. Traces the evolution of the plant into a gardening staple and debates the definition of nonnative plants. Highlights the individuals and arboretums that have showcased the rhododendrons. 2004. Government and Politics American Political Parties and Elections: A Very Short Introduction BR 17647 by L. Sandy Maisel 2 volumes Distills the American electoral process and critiques its imperfections. Surveys the history of political parties, the electoral college system, presidential campaigns, and state party organizations. Author laments low voter turnout, the lack of competition among political parties, and the state of campaign financing. 2007. The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream BR 16808 by Barack Obama 3 volumes Democratic party senator from Illinois details his ideas to improve the country. Discusses American values, the U.S. Constitution, religion, globalization, race, and other subjects of interest to voters. Bestseller. 2006. Divided by God: America’s Church-State Problem—and What We Should Do about It BR 16450 by Noah Feldman 3 volumes Studies the relationship between religion and the U.S. government from America’s colonial days to the twenty-first century. Discusses controversies over the Bible, the Pledge of Allegiance, same-sex marriage, and the teaching of evolution. 2005. Her Way: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton BR 17267 by Jeff Gerth and Don Van Natta Jr. 6 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporters analyze Hillary Clinton’s personal and public life, including her years in Arkansas, the White House, and the U.S. Senate and as a 2008 presidential candidate. Authors conducted interviews and researched documents to describe Clinton’s legislative career, faith-based social activism, and marriage. 2007. My American Journey BR 16289 by Colin L. Powell 7 volumes Powell shares with his fellow Americans what he believes has been a great life. The son of immigrants, he was raised in New York’s South Bronx and was undistinguished in school. But he found his place in life when he joined the ROTC and the army. Powell’s is a story of hard work and good luck, of service, and of love from and for the people who helped make the former general and Joint Chiefs chairman a popular figure in the 1990s. Bestseller. 1995. Shooting Star: The Brief Arc of Joe McCarthy BR 16571 by Tom Wicker 2 volumes Journalist offers a concise political biography of anticommunist demagog Senator Joseph McCarthy (1908–1957). Describes how McCarthy’s accusations exploited Cold War tensions and bolstered his rise to power but ultimately caused his downfall in 1954 Senate hearings. 2006. Thomas Paine and the Promise of America BR 16238 by Harvey J. Kaye 4 volumes Historian surveys the life, ideas, and influence of philosopher Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, The Crisis, and The Age of Reason. Emphasizing Paine’s radicalism, Kaye traces Paine’s fervor for the American and French revolutions and his contributions to workers’ struggles in Britain. 2005. Hobbies and Crafts Fly like a Bumblebee: A Blind Magician Shares His Most Powerful Secrets BR 16282 by R.W. Klamm 1 volume Magician describes living with congenital optic atrophy disorder. He reveals with wit and humor how his profession helped to build his self-confidence. He explains easy tricks that demonstrate the concept “the hand is quicker than the eye.” 2004. The Knit Hat Book: Twenty-five Hats from Basic Shapes BR 16376 by Nicky Epstein 1 volume Designer provides easy-to-follow instructions for traditional headwear such as berets, caps, brimmed hats, and pillboxes. Encourages creating distinctive variations of basic styles using texture or intarsia charts, embroidery, appliqué patterns and techniques, pom- poms, tassels, and ties. 1997. The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques BR 16467 by Nancie M. Wiseman 1 volume Explains the benefits and drawbacks of more than fifty techniques for finishing knitted garments. Provides advice and worksheets for planning the right cast on, increase, decrease, selvage, and bind off to achieve a professional look. Also covers seams, borders, and buttonholes. 2002. The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges BR 16456 by Ann Budd 3 volumes Easy-to-follow charted instructions for eighteen variations of the six most common sweater constructions—drop shoulder, modified drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, saddle shoulder, raglan, and seamless yoke. Each of these designs is provided in fifteen sizes from child to adult with five possible gauges for each size. 2004. Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters BR 16220 by Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts and Deborah Robson 3 volumes Authors’ emphasis is on fundamentals of design and construction rather than following line-by-line instructions to duplicate a printed pattern. Covers planning sweaters that fit, shaping yokes, sleeves, and necklines, and solving problems that occur when using a pattern. 2004. Knitting on the Edge: Ribs, Ruffles, Lace, Fringes, Flora, Points and Picots BR 16816 by Nicky Epstein 2 volumes Instructions and various techniques for creating hundreds of knit edgings from around the world. Describes how to effectively incorporate them into your knitted piece. Each chapter concentrates on a specific type of decorative border. 2004. Sensational Knitted Socks BR 17141 by Charlene Schurch 2 volumes Presents basic information about knitting socks: yarn choices, technical skill requirements, and sizing. Features ten different master patterns with options for a thousand variations. Includes instructions for making solid and multicolored socks in simple to complex designs, using a variety of needles. 2005. Stitch ’n Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook BR 16637 by Debbie Stoller 3 volumes Cofounder of trendy New York City knitting circle gives a brief history of this needle craft. Presents the basics: how to cast on, bind off, and knit. Explains advanced stitching and repair techniques and provides details for over thirty projects, including Pippi Kneestockings, Sparkle Hat, and Under the Hoodie. Some strong language. 2003. Sweater Design in Plain English BR 16466 by Maggie Righetti 4 volumes Explains how to adjust, alter, or design patterns to create sweaters that fit well and flatter the wearer. Covers understanding the characteristics of yarn, gauge, and stitches; taking accurate body measurements; modifying sleeves, necklines, and armholes; and estimating yarn needed for a project. Includes instructions for fourteen classic sweaters. 1990. Weekend Afghans BR 16514 by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss 1 volume More than fifty patterns to crochet and knit afghans and coverlets using big hooks and needles for speedy projects. Includes step-by-step instructions for lacy knits, granny crochet motifs, ripples, and afghans for babies. Includes a refresher course on basic crochet and knitting techniques. 1987. Home Management Help, It’s Broken! A Fix-It Bible for the Repair-Impaired BR 16341 by Arianne Cohen 3 volumes Basic home repair and maintenance guide providing step-by-step solutions for hundreds of common interior problems such as squeaky floors, broken windows, damaged tile and drywall, blown fuses, noisy fans, malfunctioning appliances, clogged drains, and leaky faucets. Includes safety and money-saving tips and advice on consulting a professional. 2005. Ty’s Tricks BR 16317 by Ty Pennington 2 volumes The carpenter on The Learning Channel’s Trading Spaces presents cheap and easy projects to transform any room. Using his “champagne house on a beer budget” home as an example, Pennington discusses flooring, lighting, and painting and offers other repair tips. 2003. Inspiration Captured by Grace: No One Is beyond the Reach of a Loving God BR 16672 by David Jeremiah 2 volumes Pastor reflects on the message of grace as found in John Newton’s hymn “Amazing Grace” and the letters of the apostle Paul. Explores the transcendent power of mercy and forgiveness. Discusses how anyone can admit transgressions, access divine grace, and create a life of purpose and peace. 2006. A Continual Feast: Words of Comfort and Celebration, Collected by Father Tim BR 16532 compiled by Jan Karon 1 volume Words of wisdom, faith, and encouragement, as well as lively ideas, humor, commonsense advice, and more, that fictional Father Tim of Mitford has collected over the years from writers, philosophers, and the Bible. Companion to Patches of Godlight (BR 16529). 2005. Daily Readings from Your Best Life Now: Ninety Devotions for Living at Your Full Potential BR 16436 by Joel Osteen 2 volumes Christian pastor offers a devotional as a companion to his bestselling Your Best Life Now (BR 16228). Presents ninety days of motivational and inspirational messages and scripture intended to strengthen belief in God. 2005. Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd BR 16833 by Sue Monk Kidd 1 volume Inspirational essays and stories by the author of The Secret Life of Bees (BR 15225) that first appeared in Guideposts and other magazines. Includes pieces on her childhood, marriage, and children and about everyday events. Shares examples of compassion, letting go, and being reborn to love. 2006. The Journey: How to Live by Faith in an Uncertain World BR 16548 by Billy Graham 2 volumes The Reverend Billy Graham explains his understanding of the meaning and purpose of God, Jesus, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit and their role in daily life. Describes ways to deal with challenges and temptations and offers practical advice on living joyously. 2006. Look Great, Feel Great: Twelve Keys to Enjoying a Healthy Life Now BR 16709 by Joyce Meyer 2 volumes Radio and television host and full-time minister offers her guide to attaining spiritual and physical health to boost self-esteem and better carry out God’s work. Describes twelve aspects she deems as crucial to well-being, including eating right, exercising, drinking plenty of water, reducing stress, and trusting in God. Bestseller. 2006. Mama Made the Difference: Life Lessons My Mother Taught Me BR 16726 by T.D. Jakes 2 volumes Minister and author of God’s Leading Lady (BR 14362) reminisces about his mother, a teacher, and the lifelong lessons she imparted. Includes biblical stories about mothers, advice for modern moms, and testimonials from other African Americans, including Colin Powell, about the importance of parenting. 2006. Overcoming Life’s Disappointments BR 16798 by Harold S. Kushner 2 volumes Rabbi Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People (BR 16801), cites the biblical tale of Moses as inspiration for persevering in the face of adversity. Also examines other role models—real and fictional —for their resilience, faith, and boldly daring to dream. 2006. Strong at the Heart: How It Feels to Heal from Sexual Abuse BR 16475 by Carolyn Lehman 1 volume Personal accounts of nine survivors of rape, molestation, or incest at young ages. They discuss their experiences and the people who helped them reclaim their lives. Lists resources including assistance hotlines, books, movies, organizations, and web sites. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. When Bad Things Happen to Good People BR 16801 by Harold S. Kushner 1 volume Impelled by personal tragedy in his own life, the author, a rabbi, helps others cope with grief, guilt, rage, bitterness, and bewilderment at God’s “unfairness.” In his search for answers to why tragedies seemingly strike those undeserving of them, he offers comfort and reassurance to the troubled. 1981. Your Best Life Now: Seven Steps to Living at Your Full Potential BR 16228 by Joel Osteen 3 volumes Christian minister’s advice on finding personal fulfillment. Discusses seven steps to produce change: enlarge your vision, develop a healthy self-image, discover the power of your thoughts and words, let go of the past, find strength through adversity, live to give, and choose to be happy. Bestseller. 2004. Journalism and the Media Listener Supported: The Culture and History of Public Radio BR 16236 by Jack W. Mitchell 3 volumes National Public Radio’s first employee and the original producer of All Things Considered relates the history of listener-supported radio in America. Analyzes the political and economic conditions that led to the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. Traces the evolution of NPR’s shows and examines its critics. 2005. Remembering Mr. Shawn’s New Yorker: The Invisible Art of Editing; Continents of Exile BR 16215 by Ved Mehta 4 volumes Born in India and blind since early childhood, writer Ved Mehta portrays his relationship with William Shawn, editor-in-chief of the New Yorker. He begins with their first meeting in 1959, when Mehta was anxious about earning a livelihood. Sequel to Up at Oxford (BR 9455) in his autobiographical series. 1998. Sleeping with Custer and the 7th Cavalry: An Embedded Reporter in Iraq BR 16421 by Walter C. Rodgers 3 volumes CNN foreign correspondent, embedded for three weeks in 2003 with a U.S. army reconnaissance unit in Iraq, describes the training provided to journalists, the drive to Baghdad, and the fighting he witnessed. Also relates a 2004 visit during which he reported on the country’s conditions. Violence and strong language. 2005. Language Heavens to Betsy! And Other Curious Sayings BR 17232 by Charles Earle Funk 2 volumes Offers explanations for many of the expressions used in everyday speech that originated in various periods of English and American history. Covers such sayings as “to turn the tables,” “in the doghouse,” “raining cats and dogs,” “other fish to fry,” and “knock on wood.” 1955. In Other Words: A Language Lover’s Guide to the Most Intriguing Words around the World BR 16182 by Christopher J. Moore 1 volume Linguist looks at “untranslatable” words from numerous languages around the globe. Moore examines European, Nordic, Middle Eastern, African, Asian, ancient and classical, indigenous, and creole and pidgin languages and explains what each selected word means and how it is used. 2004. No Plot? No Problem! A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in Thirty Days BR 15971 by Chris Baty 2 volumes Writing coach offers a humorous four-week guide to penning a first draft, from creating a realistic schedule and developing plot, setting, and characters to polishing the manuscript into publication-worthy form. Includes do’s and don’ts, encouraging anecdotes, and creativity exercises. 2004. One Hundred Words Every Word Lover Should Know BR 16527 by American Heritage Dictionaries 1 volume A compilation of words from “aesthetic” to “zenith” that have interesting histories, origins, and meanings. Gives examples of how the words were used by well-known English writers. Provides etymological information on changes in usage over time. 2005. Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home BR 17212 by David Shipley and Will Schwalbe 2 volumes Editors from the New York Times and Hyperion Books offer a primer on composing and delivering perfect e-mail messages. Offers guidance on writing effective subject lines and bodies and avoiding legal issues. Includes a short history of the craft and examples of written communication—both bad and good. 2007. Legal Issues Citizenship Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Guide to the U.S. Citizenship Process BR 16592 by Barbara Brooks Kimmel and Alan M. Lubiner 1 volume Reference for foreign nationals describes requirements and procedures for becoming a U.S. citizen. Explains the rights for military personnel and children, and provides a brief history of the country and an overview of the government. Includes a sample test and text of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. 2006. Planning for Uncertainty: Living Wills and Other Advance Directives for You and Your Family BR 17272 by David John Doukas and William Reichel 2 volumes Physicians offer advice on making and communicating medical and legal decisions concerning end-of-life care. Uses a question-and-answer format to explain proxies, advance directives, living wills, and the Patient Self-Determination Act. Emphasizes the connection between values and treatment preferences. Includes resources and web sites for obtaining legal forms. 2007. Sandra Day O’Connor: How the First Woman on the Supreme Court Became Its Most Influential Justice BR 16570 by Joan Biskupic 5 volumes Traces Sandra Day O’Connor’s rise to power culminating in her appointment by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 to be the first female Supreme Court justice. Analyzes O’Connor’s position on controversial issues such as abortion, affirmative action, and the death penalty. Discusses her role as a pivotal voter. 2005. Your Little Legal Companion BR 16811 compiled by Nolo 1 volume The legal editors of Nolo—a do-it-yourself publishing firm celebrating its thirty-fifth year—describe fifty lifetime milestones with ten tips to deal with each. Includes going to college, buying a car, starting a business, surviving bankruptcy, getting married, forming a band, and becoming a landlord, among others. 2006. Literature Brave New World Revisited BR 16768 by Aldous Huxley 1 volume Series of essays in which the author examines various threats to human freedom predicted in his 1930s satirical novel Brave New World (BR 11922). Discusses overpopulation, government propaganda, brainwashing, chemically induced as well as subconsciously suggested persuasion, and education, along with possible countermeasures. 1958. Dark Dreams: The Story of Stephen King BR 16681 by Nancy Whitelaw 1 volume Biography of award-winning horror writer. Discusses King’s difficult childhood in Maine, a setting for many of his stories, as well as his adolescence, college years, marriage, and eventual success. Describes King’s struggles with censorship, fame, and the creative process. For senior high readers. 2006. The Life of Graham Greene, Volume 3: 1955–1991 BR 15919 by Norman Sherry 9 volumes This sequel to The Life of Graham Greene, Volume 2: 1939–1955 (BR 10240) covers the distinguished author’s productive career and the final years of his tumultuous life. Sherry discusses Greene’s private relationships and explores the people, places, and events that inspired his writing. 2004. The Science of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials BR 16661 by Mary Gribbin and John Gribbin 1 volume Relates the mystery and magic in Pullman’s trilogy, beginning with The Golden Compass (BR 13276), to real-world scientific concepts. Covers topics from cosmology to string theory to explain such objects as Will’s subtle knife and Mary Malone’s amber spyglass. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. A Short History of Myth BR 16509 by Karen Armstrong 1 volume Religious historian and author of In the Beginning surveys the evolution of mythology from the Paleolithic era to the twentieth century. Armstrong views traditional beliefs as a timeless art form that remains relevant to the human condition. 2005. Wild Ducks Flying Backward: The Short Writings of Tom Robbins BR 16327 by Tom Robbins 2 volumes A compilation of the novelist Tom Robbins’s nonfiction writing—stories, poems, musings, critiques, travel articles, celebrity profiles, and responses to self-posed questions. In “Kissing” Robbins ranks the tradition of osculation as western man’s greatest invention. In “Till Lunch Do Us Part” he praises the appeal of a ripe tomato sandwich. 2005. A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare: 1599 BR 16554 by James Shapiro 4 volumes Professor highlights a seminal year in Shakespeare’s life that included the writing of four plays—Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, and Hamlet— and the building of the Globe Theatre. Portrays turmoil surrounding rebellion in Ireland, creation of the East India Company, and political intrigue. 2005. Marriage and Sex The Art of Kissing BR 16331 by William Cane 2 volumes Using data from interviews, surveys, and research, the author discusses the meaning and impact of kissing and offers advice on techniques, with a section on French kissing. Explains the psychology of this intimate contact and provides tips to assist beginners and to encourage variety. Descriptions of sex. 2005. Doing It Right: Making Smart, Safe, and Satisfying Choices about Sex BR 17361 by Bronwen Pardes 1 volume The author, a sex education teacher, explains puberty and reproductive anatomy and provides information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), birth control, sexual abuse, and gender identity issues. Includes resources, definitions, and a question-and- answer section. For senior high and older readers. 2007. Love Smart: Find the One You Want—Fix the One You Got BR 16378 by Phil McGraw 2 volumes Nationally syndicated television host offers advice to women on building a committed relationship with a new person or a current partner. Offers “secrets and strategies” for finding the right man including insights into the male perspective, tips for self- improvement, rules of dating etiquette, and ways to overcome stereotypes. Bestseller. 2005. Medicine and Health American Medical-Association Guide to Living with Diabetes: Preventing and Treating Type 2 Diabetes—Essential Information You and Your Family Need to Know BR 16922 by American Medical Association and Boyd E. Metzger 3 volumes Lifestyle guidelines for people with type 2 diabetes including diet, exercise, and personal care. Covers diagnosis, treatment, medication, alternative therapies, children, pregnancy, and complications. 2006. Breast Cancer Clear and Simple: All Your Questions Answered; from the Experts at the American Cancer Society BR 17478 by American Cancer Society 1 volume Offers an overview of breast cancer, available treatments, and recovery issues. Suggests questions to ask one’s physician and discusses possible treatment side effects, breast reconstruction options, insurance issues, and choices for healthy living. 2008. A Guide to Survivorship for Women with Ovarian Cancer BR 16191 by F.J. Montz and Robert E. Bristow 2 volumes Gynecological oncologists offer a comprehensive guide to coping with the physical and emotional aspects of ovarian cancer. Discusses the latest developments in diagnosis and treatments including surgery, chemo-therapy, radiation, pain management, and alternative therapies while addressing the psychological impact of the disease and stressing quality of life and self-determination. 2005. The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood: Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Right Nutritional Track BR 16937 by William Sears and James Sears 3 volumes Family of medical professionals discusses nutrition for children and ways to prevent obesity and ill health. Includes tips for choosing healthy foods, teaching children to grocery shop, and introducing new foods to the family. Discusses good carbohydrates and fats, answers questions about nutrition, and includes recipes. 2006. How to Prevent Your Stroke BR 17280 by J. David Spence 2 volumes Neurologist’s guide to reducing the risk of stroke up to 75 percent. Discusses causes and warning signs of cardiovascular disease. Stresses the importance of quitting smoking, having a diet and exercise plan, taking medication to control blood pressure and cholesterol, and undergoing surgery to widen narrow arteries. Includes recipes. 2006. Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, Bipolar, and More! The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals BR 16497 by Martin L. Kutscher 2 volumes A pediatric neurologist’s guide to the treatment of neurobehavioral and neuropsychiatric problems in children—some of which may coexist. Includes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, autism, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behavior, sensory integration dysfunction, tics, depression, bipolar depression, oppositional defiance, and central auditory processing disorders. 2005. Living with Polio: The Epidemic and Its Survivors BR 16121 by Daniel J. Wilson 4 volumes History professor and polio survivor relates accounts of polio patients during the mid- twentieth-century epidemics. Chronicles their experiences from diagnosis to rehabilitation and recovery—including, in some cases, dealing with post-polio syndrome. Highlights the emotional and physical struggles of living with a disability. 2005. One Hundred Questions and Answers about Overactive Bladder and Urinary Incontinence BR 16873 by Pamela Ellsworth and David A. Gordon 2 volumes Two urologists provide a guide to help people suffering from overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. Discusses these conditions, explains their causes and treatment options, and offers tips from actual patients. 2005. Outliving Heart Disease: The Ten New Rules for Prevention and Treatment BR 17304 by Richard A. Stein 3 volumes Cardiologist presents to people with heart disease his plan on “living well with your heart until you die of something else.” Describes scientific breakthroughs in tests, treatments, and medications; suggests lifestyle changes in diet and exercise; discusses alternative and complementary therapies; and covers the mind-body connection. 2008. QuickFacts: Colon Cancer; What You Need to Know—Now BR 16822 by American Cancer Society 1 volume The American Cancer Society highlights the risk factors and causes of colorectal cancer. Describes prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for the disease. Discusses Medicare coverage. 2007. QuickFacts: Lung Cancer, What You Need to Know—Now; Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer BR 17346 by American Cancer Society 2 volumes Comprehensive guide to two forms of lung cancer—small cell and non-small cell. Covers risk factors and causes, prevention and detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, and post-treatment care. Includes resources. 2007. QuickFacts: Prostate Cancer; What You Need to Know—Now BR 17179 by American Cancer Society 2 volumes A concise, comprehensive guide to prostate cancer from the American Cancer Society. Covers risk factors, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options. Features updates on research, questions men can ask their health-care team, and such post-treatment concerns as follow-up care, lifestyle changes, and emotional health. Includes resources. 2007. Right on Schedule: A Teen’s Guide to Growth and Development BR 16772 by Jean Ford 1 volume Examines the physical, emotional, and social changes associated with adolescence in girls and boys. Describes what to expect during puberty, such as hair growth and acne. Explains the importance of maintaining proper hygiene. Also covers dating and sex, self- esteem issues, and peer pressure. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Safe Sex 101: An Overview for Teens BR 16675 by Margaret O. Hyde and Elizabeth H. Forsyth 1 volume A science writer and a child psychiatrist discuss the physical and emotional aspects of human sexuality including anatomy, contraception, abstinence, social pressures, and diseases such as AIDS. Presents scenarios that teens may encounter and practical responses to them. For senior high and older readers. 2006. Staying Safe: A Teen’s Guide to Sexually Transmitted Diseases BR 16645 by Miranda Hunter and William Hunter 1 volume Describes the characteristics of the major sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV/AIDS, with brief information on a few others. Includes accounts of teenagers who engaged in unsafe sexual practices. Features advice on the prevention of STDs and corrects misconceptions. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Taking Care of Your Smile: A Teen’s Guide to Dental Care BR 16776 by Autumn Libal and Christopher Hovius 1 volume Explains the physical and emotional importance of dental hygiene. Includes techniques for caring for your teeth and combating decay and stains by brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Examines the history of dentistry and provides information on orthodontic work like braces, porcelain veneers, and crowns. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Understanding Herpes BR 17172 by Lawrence R. Stanberry 1 volume Physician offers an overview and history of the common herpes simplex virus family that includes chicken pox, shingles, mononucleosis, roseola, Epstein-Barr, and Kaposi’s sarcoma. Concentrates on prevention, identification, treatment, and psychological impact of genital herpes. 2006. Why Do Men Have Nipples? Hundreds of Questions You’d Only Ask a Doctor after Your Third Martini BR 16427 by Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg 2 volumes A satirist and a physician compile strange-but-true facts about the human body. Answers questions such as “Can carrots improve your vision?” “What are goose bumps?” “Does warm milk really put you to sleep?” and “Does marijuana help glaucoma?” Strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Yellow Jack: How Yellow Fever Ravaged America and Walter Reed Discovered Its Deadly Secrets BR 17082 by John R. Pierce and Jim Writer 3 volumes Traces yellow fever’s history and impact in America since the seventeenth century. Chronicles the efforts of army major and physician Walter Reed and the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Board beginning in 1900 to research the cause, spread, and control of this acute viral hemorrhagic disease and ultimately banish it. 2005. Music And They All Sang: Adventures of an Eclectic Disc Jockey BR 16318 by Studs Terkel 3 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning author offers more than forty interviews of musicians from his post-World War II Chicago radio talk show “The Wax Museum.” Includes the insights of Marian Anderson, Ravi Shankar, Aaron Copland, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Mahalia Jackson, Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and others. 2005. Beethoven: The Universal Composer BR 16487 by Edmund Morris 2 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning historian chronicles the life of composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827). Portrays the musician’s struggle against “epic odds” including numerous medical problems (deafness, colitis, arthritis, cirrhosis) and loneliness. Also describes his genius for creating symphonies and sonatas. 2005. Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story BR 16278 by Ray Charles and David Ritz 3 volumes Candid autobiography of Georgia-born Grammy-winning musician Ray Charles (1930– 2004). Describes overcoming poverty, blindness, his parents’ deaths, and addiction to succeed in performing his unique blend of blues, jazz, and country styles. Includes discography and Ritz’s 2004 postscript “The Last Days of Brother Ray.” Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1978. Clapton: The Autobiography BR 17352 by Eric Clapton 3 volumes Autobiography of rock musician Eric Clapton (born 1945), who performed with the Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith before going solo in 1974. Describes his childhood in rural England, rise to stardom, alcohol and drug addictions, affairs and marriages, and personal road to recovery. Bestseller. 2007. Elevator Music: A Surreal History of Muzak, Easy-Listening, and Other Moodsong BR 16443 by Joseph Lanza 4 volumes Surveys the twentieth-century development of background music—a subdued, unobtrusive genre such as that used in elevators, hotels, and restaurants. Chronicles the history of the Muzak corporation from the 1920s and the parallel growth of easy-listening instrumentals, while discussing prominent musicians, various applications, and cultural prejudice. Includes discography. 2004. Evening in the Palace of Reason: Bach Meets Frederick the Great in the Age of Enlightenment BR 16175 by James R. Gaines 3 volumes Describes the encounter between young Frederick the Great and the elderly kapellmeister Johann Sebastian Bach and examines Bach’s masterful response in “A Musical Offering” to the warrior-king’s compositional challenge. Combines the history of music and of eighteenth-century culture with biographies of these two notable figures of the era. 2005. Giants of Jazz BR 16209 by Studs Terkel 2 volumes Collective biography of thirteen American jazz greats: Joe Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane. Portraits blend musicians’ life stories with information about the evolution of jazz. Includes discography. 1957. I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You: Aretha Franklin, Respect, and the Making of a Soul Music Masterpiece BR 16543 by Matt Dobkin 2 volumes Recounts Aretha Franklin’s musical accomplishments and her struggles as a Detroit jazz singer. Describes the remarkable success of her 1967 album and how she became the “queen of soul.” Reconstructs the creative process during the recording studio sessions that led to Aretha’s breakthrough performance. 2004. Jimi Hendrix: The Man, the Magic, the Truth BR 16393 by Sharon Lawrence 3 volumes Interviews with family, friends, and musicians about the life of guitarist/ songwriter Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970). Traces Hendrix’s rise from backup roles to success in Europe and at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Covers Hendrix’s drug and business problems and tragic death and the conflict over his estate. Some strong language. 2005. Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans BR 16619 by Thomas Brothers 4 volumes Music professor explores the city of jazz musician Louis Armstrong’s youth, early- twentieth-century New Orleans, which he describes as divided by caste and color even among African Americans. Analyzes the way church music blended with blues and ragtime to create a unique sound. Recounts the influence of Jim Crow laws. 2006. On Michael Jackson BR 16504 by Margo Jefferson 1 volume Pulitzer Prize-winning critic for the New York Times pens an essay analyzing the complexity of pop musician Michael Jackson. Traces Jackson’s curious transformations over time from child prodigy to accused criminal and studies the people and events that influenced him. Strong language. 2006. On My Journey Now: Looking at African-American History through the Spirituals BR 17356 by Nikki Giovanni 1 volume Poet explains traditional spirituals from the viewpoint of the original singers—Africans in bondage—and their children. Points out the songs’ universal meanings and ways they illustrate the challenges of slaves dealing with their captivity. Includes complete lyrics for quoted spirituals. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2007. Rage to Survive: The Etta James Story BR 16382 by Etta James and David Ritz 3 volumes Autobiography of African American native of Los Angeles, who began singing gospel at church in the 1940s at age five and developed into a blues, jazz, and soul singer. James recalls her unstable childhood, drug addiction, love affairs, and career with other notable musicians. Strong language. 1995. Stradivari’s Genius: Five Violins, One Cello, and Three Centuries of Enduring Perfection BR 16252 by Toby Faber 3 volumes Provides a brief biography of Italian stringed-instrument maker Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737). Recounts the history of five surviving violins and one cello from their creation among more than one thousand to modern ownership by such well-known musicians as Paganini, Yehudi Menuhin, Itzhak Perlman, and Yo-Yo Ma. 2004. Wild Harmonies: A Life of Music and Wolves BR 17138 by Hélène Grimaud 2 volumes French-born concert pianist reflects on her passionate connection to music and wolves. Grimaud blends recollections of being a child prodigy with commentary on classical music and wolf lore. Describes meeting her first wolf in 1991 and establishing a sanctuary in upstate New York for her beloved threatened species. 2003. Nature and the Environment The Ape in the Tree: An Intellectual and Natural History of Proconsul BR 16510 by Alan Walker and Pat Shipman 3 volumes Anthropologists describe their adventures in East Africa hunting for the fossils of Proconsul, the last common ancestor between apes and humans. Discusses the original Proconsul skeleton discovered by Mary Leakey. Hypothesizes about the origins and life histories of various species of the ancient ape. 2005. Beasts of Eden: Walking Whales, Dawn Horses, and Other Enigmas of Mammal Evolution BR 16434 by David Rains Wallace 4 volumes Naturalist examines ancient mammal fossils and the paleontological battles about evolution that followed their discoveries. Discusses such scientists as Georges Cuvier, Richard Owen,Edward D. Cope, George Gaylord Simpson, and Stephen Jay Gould and describes their ideas and controversies. 2004. The Bedside Book of Birds: An Avian Miscellany BR 16608 by Graeme Gibson 2 volumes A compilation of stories, poems, essays, and scientific observations exploring human fascination with birds. Selections span the centuries from Aristotle and Ovid to Charles Darwin, Edgar Allan Poe, Peter Matthiessen, and Margaret Atwood. Dorothy Hartley explains in “Goose Grease” the characteristics and uses of this fat. 2005. Dancing at the Dead Sea: Tracking the World’s Environmental Hotspots BR 16437 by Alanna Mitchell 2 volumes Award-winning environmental reporter examines human-induced ecologic destruction as possible early indication of a sixth mass extinction. Records her three-year tour of Earth’s most beleaguered areas in South America, the Middle East, the Arctic, Iceland, Madagascar, and the Galapagos Islands, where climate change, species loss, and deforestation threaten biodiversity. 2004. Divine Wind: The History and Science of Hurricanes BR 17092 by Kerry Emanuel 3 volumes Professor explains the atmospheric forces that cause tropical storms and explores the influence of such weather on human history and the arts. Discusses weather systems and forecasting and recounts remarkable historic storms including the 1935 Florida Labor Day hurricane and the seventeenth-century storm that inspired Shakespeare’s play The Tempest. 2005. Grayson BR 16883 by Lynne Cox 1 volume Author recalls an encounter from her teenage years when a baby gray whale followed her during a long-distance training swim along the California coast. Describes communicating with the calf she called Grayson and battling fatigue, fifty-five-degree water, and dehydration to protect him until he was reunited with his mother. Bestseller. 2006. Holding Back the Sea: The Struggle on the Gulf Coast to Save America BR 16607 by Christopher Hallowell 3 volumes Professor examines the plight of coastal Louisiana wetlands. Attributes their decline to sea-level rise, erosion, dredging, and the levee system and discusses how special-interest groups have hampered preservation efforts. The account, first published in 2001, predicts the inevitability and consequences of hurricanes and includes a post-Hurricane Katrina introduction. 2005. The Hopes of Snakes: And Other Tales from the Urban Landscape BR 16917 by Lisa Couturier 2 volumes Celebrates the adaptation of heron, egret, Canada goose, coyote, peregrine falcon, red- tailed hawk, vulture, and crow to the urban landscapes of Washington, D.C., and New York City. In the title piece, the author reflects upon the nonvenomous black rat snake before rescuing a six-foot-long one from a human crowd. 2005. John Muir: Magnificent Tramp BR 16502 by Rod Miller 2 volumes Concise biography of Scottish-born John Muir (1838–1914), remembered as a staunch conservationist, founder of the Sierra Club, and champion of national parks. Discusses how Muir’s love for the natural environment shaped his philosophy, travel adventures, scientific studies, writing, and political battles. 2005. Nature Noir: A Park Ranger’s Patrol in the Sierra BR 16225 by Jordan Fisher Smith 2 volumes A park ranger chronicles his fourteen years on duty along the American River in northern California, an area threatened by possible dam construction. Relates dealing with drunks, vandals, and squatters. Describes the history and beauty of the natural setting. Strong language. 2005. The Ravaging Tide: Strange Weather, Future Katrinas, and the Coming Death of America’s Coastal Cities BR 16862 by Mike Tidwell 2 volumes Award-winning journalist predicts global warming will lead to rising sea levels and intense destructive coastal storms. Tidwell contends that human and environmental processes, including overdevelopment and Bush administration policies, contributed to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and he urges a transition to clean, renewable fuels. 2006. Reading the Rocks: The Autobiography of the Earth BR 16777 by Marcia Bjornerud 2 volumes Geologist explores Earth’s four-billion-year history from the planet’s creation to the evolution of life. Discusses mineral development, geologic cycles, plate tectonics, and weathering and the relationship of these activities to the global ecosystem—all part of a record that she contends has been “written . . . in stone.” 2005. The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of His Theory of Evolution BR 16866 by David Quammen 3 volumes Biography of Charles Darwin (1809–1882) focuses on the two decades in England during which the reclusive naturalist developed his revolutionary theories following his return in 1836 from the five-year data-gathering Beagle voyage. Examines the scientific research and introspective lifestyle that produced The Origin of Species (BR 12412) in 1859. 2006. The Revenge of Gaia: Earth’s Climate in Crisis and the Fate of Humanity BR 16895 by James Lovelock 2 volumes British scientist who originated the Gaia hypothesis that Earth is a super-organism assesses the impact of human activity on the planet. Lovelock supports a transition to nuclear energy and advocates preparation for inevitable climate and social changes in the twenty-first century as a result of global warming. 2006. Tigers in Red Weather: A Quest for the Last Wild Tigers BR 17143 by Ruth Padel 5 volumes British poet describes the plight of tigers as she travels to their habitats in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Russia, Korea, China, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia. Padel discusses tiger lore and history, the work of scientists and conservators in the field, and the reasons for the near extinction of tigers. 2006. Tree of Origin: What Primate Behavior Can Tell Us about Human Social Evolution BR 16365 edited by Frans B.M. de Waal 3 volumes Nine primatologists discuss the social interactions, communications skills, mating behavior, and survival techniques of great apes and other primates. The essays, growing out of a 1997 conference on evolution, offer clues and speculations about human development. 2001. Unearthing the Dragon: The Great Feathered Dinosaur Discovery BR 16682 by Mark Norell 2 volumes Paleontology curator at the American Museum of Natural History discusses how the discovery of feathered dinosaur fossils in China blurred the modern distinction between reptiles and birds. Recounts his travels and explores the discovery’s impact on popular culture and scientific understanding of avian flight, prehistoric ecosystems, and evolution. 2005. Why Darwin Matters: The Case against Intelligent Design BR 16936 by Michael Shermer 2 volumes A creationist-turned-scientist examines the debate over evolution and intelligent design. Decodes scientific evidence to substantiate the theory of natural selection—which some Christians believe contradicts scriptural teachings—and observes the impact on science and culture. Affirms that religion and science need not be in conflict. 2006. Why Size Matters: From Bacteria to Blue Whales BR 17485 by John Tyler Bonner 1 volume Biologist contends that size rules life. Examines how size differences in animals and plants affect their biological shape, complexity, division of labor, evolution, abundance in nature, metabolic rates, life cycles, speed of movement, and pitch of voice. 2006. Philosophy The Age of Reason BR 16591 by Thomas Paine 2 volumes The patriotic writer and essayist of the American and French Revolutions sets forth his beliefs on religion’s place in society. He affirms the need for rationalism in religion, attacks national religious institutions, and points out biblical inconsistencies and fallacies. 1795. Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity BR 16778 by Rebecca Goldstein 2 volumes Discusses the seventeenth-century philosopher Benedictus Spinoza (1632–1677), his education in the Talmudic tradition, and his expulsion from the Amsterdam Jewish community. Examines the effects on Spinoza of being declared a heretic, the influence of Jewish persecution on his philosophy of rationality over religion, and his contributions to Western thought. 2006. How to Be Idle BR 16499 by Tom Hodgkinson 2 volumes British author’s argument for leisurely living as an alternative to a fast-paced, overworked lifestyle. Offers hour-by-hour reflections on sleeping late, taking long lunches, napping, imbibing, lolling in public, fishing, making love, and celebrating holidays. Uses examples from literature, poetry, and philosophy. 2005. Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . : Understanding Philosophy through Jokes BR 17268 by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein 1 volume Authors present dialogs, one-liners, and limericks to illuminate key concepts of Western philosophy. Cathcart and Klein show how humor often contains philosophy and exposes hidden truths about life. Topics include ethics, epistemology, existentialism, logic, metaphilosophy, metaphysics, and relativity, as well as theories of language, politics, society, and religion. Bestseller. 2007. Poetry The Amputee’s Guide to Sex BR 17374 by Jillian Weise 1 volume The author, an amputee with a prosthetic leg, offers her poetic meditations on the emotional and physical complexities of sexual intimacy. In the poem “The Old Questions” a new lover seems more interested in the author’s artificial limb than in having sex. Some strong language. 2007. Ariel: The Restored Edition BR 16537 by Sylvia Plath 1 volume Sylvia Plath’s last manuscript before she committed suicide in 1963 is restored to the selections and arrangement of poems she preferred by her daughter Frieda Hughes. Hughes’s foreword discusses the confessional voice in this poetry and her parents’ complex marriage. 2004. Break, Blow, Burn BR 16330 by Camille Paglia 2 volumes Concise interpretive commentaries on forty-three of the world’s best poems. Ranges from well-known works by Shakespeare, Donne, Wordsworth, Shelley, Dickinson, and Yeats to more modern pieces by Langston Hughes, Theodore Roethke, Sylvia Plath, Wanda Coleman, and Joni Mitchell. 2005. Letters to a Young Poet BR 16525 by Rainer Maria Rilke 1 volume In ten letters written to an aspiring poet, Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926) reveals his own creative genius. Rilke’s correspondence provides insights into his greatest poetry as well as his ideas of art, love, and death. Translated from German and introduced by Reginald Snell. 1903. More Treasured Poems That Touch the Heart: Cherished Poems and Favorite Poets BR 16946 compiled by Mary Sanford Laurence 1 volume A second collection of poems in the spirit of Treasured Poems That Touch the Heart (BR 14886). Contains “Ode on a Grecian Urn” by John Keats, “If—” by Rudyard Kipling, “I’m Nobody! Who Are You?” by Emily Dickinson, and others by Byron, Blake, Longfellow, Wordsworth, Shakespeare, Donne, and Browning. 1997. The Poet’s Guide to Life: The Wisdom of Rilke BR 16333 by Rainer Maria Rilke 2 volumes Philosophical nuggets selected from seven thousand letters that convey the early- twentieth-century poet Rainer Maria Rilke’s contemplations on topics such as work, solitude, death, language, art, love, and enjoying a full life. Selections, translations from French and German, and introduction by New York University professor Ulrich Baer. 2005. Selected Poems, 1947–1995 BR 17241 by Allen Ginsberg 4 volumes Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg (1926–1997) presents a half century of verse in a variety of forms and themes including the political, sexual, devotional, and spiritual. Contains selections from Howl, Kaddish, The Fall of America, Plutonian Ode, White Shroud, and others. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996. A Wreath for Emmett Till BR 16598 by Marilyn Nelson 1 volume A sequence of fifteen interlinked sonnets written as a poetic homage to Emmett Till, the fourteen-year-old victim of racial prejudice and lynching in 1955 Mississippi. Includes a historic note on the events and sonnet notes. For senior high and older readers. Printz Honor; Coretta Scott King Honor. 2005. Psychology and Self-Help The Adversity Advantage: Turning Everyday Struggles into Everyday Greatness BR 16827 by Paul G. Stoltz and Erik Weihenmayer 3 volumes Stoltz, director of the Global Resilience Project, and Weihenmayer, the blind author of Touch the Top of the World (BR 14512), team up to offer their seven principles for taking on adversity and converting life’s difficulties into fuel for achievement, resilience, and happiness. 2006. Our Inner Ape: A Leading Primatologist Explains Why We Are Who We Are BR 17152 by Frans de Waal 3 volumes Explores the parallels between bonobo, chimpanzee, and human behaviors in expressing control, sexual attraction, violence, and kindness. Contrasts the power-hungry and brutal chimp with the peace-loving, empathetic, and erotic bonobo and examines the combination of these traits in human nature. Also discusses human ancestry. Descriptions of sex. 2005. The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes BR 17102 by William Ury 2 volumes Harvard University negotiator and mediator offers advice on using psychology to say no instead of a reluctant yes. Provides a three-stage method to defend one’s key interests, resist manipulation, and achieve a win-win situation without alienating people at work or at home. 2007. Religion Born Amish BR 16402 by Ruth Irene Garrett and Deborah Morse-Kahn 1 volume Ruth Irene Garrett (born 1974) describes her Iowa childhood in an Old Order Amish community. Discusses the work involved in running a traditional farm and the chores and responsibilities of each family member. Recounts entering the outside world when she married an “Englisher” and was shunned by her people. 2004. Butler’s Lives of the Saints: Concise, Modernized Edition BR 16521 edited by Bernard Bangley 3 volumes Profiles of saints officially recognized by the Roman Catholic Church in general calendar order, ascribing a particular saint to a specific month and day. Presents a broad variety, taking into account women, laity, twenty-first-century candidates for sainthood, country of origin, and spiritual relevance in modern times. 2005. Child Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church BR 16530 edited by Louise I. Gerdes 2 volumes Sixteen essays by journalists, professors, psychiatrists, a victim, and a priest explore sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests. Discusses issues of celibacy, homosexuality, Church hierarchy, and policy toward victims. Includes a message from Pope John Paul II and offers possible solutions to the problem. For senior high readers. 2003. The Essential Talmud BR 17167 by Adin Steinsaltz 3 volumes Rabbi presents an overview of the beliefs, attitudes, and customs associated with the Talmud, the sacred Jewish text that he calls “a book of holy intellectualism.” Presents the Talmud’s history, methodology, and structure and content, including Jewish law regarding diet, crime, marriage, divorce, prayers, and festivals. 2006. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom BR 16247 by Miguel Ruiz 1 volume These four agreements, or steps, are based on the wisdom of the Toltec, a pre-Columbian society that embraced the spiritual knowledge and practices of their ancestors. Ruiz asserts that these four beliefs can guide one in developing a code of conduct that leads to personal freedom. Bestseller. 1997. The Gospel of Judas from Codex Tchacos BR 16708 edited by Rodolphe Kasser and Marvin Meyer 2 volumes National Geographic Society publication of a restored third- or fourth-century Gnostic, Coptic manuscript discovered in Egypt in the 1970s. Text translation portrays Judas Iscariot as a disciple who obeys Jesus’s request to betray him. Essays explain the historical and religious context of the papyrus codex. Bestseller. 2006. How to Read the Bible: History, Prophecy, Literature—Why Modern Readers Need to Know the Difference, and What It Means for Faith Today BR 16659 by Steven L. McKenzie 3 volumes Biblical scholar contends that recognizing the Bible’s various literary genres is vital to accurate interpretation. Relies on textual clues to analyze the meaning of passages such as that of Jonah, which McKenzie posits is not a literal account of a man swallowed by a whale but a humorous satire. 2005. Islam for the Western Mind: Understanding Muhammad and the Koran BR 16582 by Richard Henry Drummond 3 volumes Presbyterian minister and religious historian examines the fundamental teachings and cultural impact of Islam from a Christian viewpoint. Discusses the Koran, the founding prophet Muhammad, and the haditha or the prophet’s extra-Koranic teachings, as well as negative feelings between Christians and Muslims and the modern clash of civilizations. 2005. Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration BR 17214 by Pope Benedict XVI 3 volumes Pope Benedict pens a biography of the flesh-and-blood Jesus as revealed in the Gospels. The pope shares his understanding of Jesus of Nazareth as the central figure of Christianity, who brought God to Earth along with faith, hope, and love. Bestseller. 2007. Life after Death: The Burden of Proof BR 17088 by Deepak Chopra 3 volumes Doctor explores scientific discoveries and ancient religious traditions to address the subject of the afterlife. Posits that life and death are not separated by an impassable wall and that a person can shape what happens after death. 2006. Maimonides BR 16366 by Sherwin B. Nuland 2 volumes Award-winning author of How We Die (BR 9461) offers an introductory portrait of Rabbi Moses ben Maimon (1135–1204), Spanish-born Jewish philosopher and physician. Explores Maimonides’ life and work in religious and medical fields, including his treatise The Guide for the Perplexed, which attempted to reconcile science and faith. 2005. Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism BR 16610 by Douglas Brinkley and Julie M. Fenster 2 volumes Biography of Catholic priest Michael McGivney (1852–1890), who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882. Chronicles McGivney’s Connecticut childhood and call to the priesthood. Describes the social and economic conditions that led to his concept of an organization for helping impoverished Irish immigrants improve their lives. 2006. Pope Benedict XVI: His Life and Mission BR 16468 by Stephen Mansfield 1 volume Author of The Faith of George W. Bush ponders the nature of Joseph Ratzinger and speculates about his leadership as pope. Mansfield examines the life of Pope Benedict XVI including his roles as priest, professor, and head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. 2005. Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity BR 17479 by Elaine Pagels and Karen L. King 2 volumes Interpretation of The Gospel of Judas from Codex Tchacos (BR 16708), discovered in Egypt in the 1970s and published by the National Geographic Society in 2006. Authors examine the ancient text’s explanation of the actions of Jesus’s followers and Judas’s betrayal. 2007. Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know—and Doesn’t BR 17162 by Stephen Prothero 4 volumes Professor traces the rise and fall of religious knowledge in America and recommends that the study of the historical and cultural role of religion be returned to school curricula. Covers the core tenets of the world’s major religions and the differences among them. 2007. Saint Augustine’s Childhood: Confessiones, Book 1 BR 16250 translated by Garry Wills 2 volumes First book of Saint Augustine’s fourth-century Confessiones, which were written as reflections on the six ages of man. Concentrates on the first two stages: infancy and the learning of language. Translation by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills. 2001. Saint Augustine’s Memory: Confessiones, Books 10 and 11 BR 16246 translated by Garry Wills 2 volumes Book ten of Saint Augustine’s fourth-century Confessiones moves from an account of his life before baptism to his embrace of the Trinity. Discusses the role of memory as an essential tool of human knowledge. Translation and commentary by Pulitzer Prize- winning author Garry Wills. Book eleven included for reference. 2002. Saint Augustine’s Sin: Confessiones, Book 2 BR 16245 translated by Garry Wills 1 volume Book two of Augustine’s fourth-century Confessiones reflects on the concept of sin as a decision to do wrong. Translation and commentary by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills. 2003. The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future BR 17234 by Vali Nasr 3 volumes Middle East scholar discusses the schism between Shias and Sunnis in the Muslim world. Provides cultural and historical context for their traditional hostility in order to explain the animosity between Iran and Saudi Arabia and the reasons each branch of Islam seeks dominance in the Middle East. 2006. Science and Technology The Dance of Molecules: How Nanotechnology Is Changing Our Lives BR 17235 by Ted Sargent 2 volumes Professor provides an overview of nanotechnology, the science of engineering materials at atomic and molecular levels. Describes applications in medicine (growing replacement organs), in the environment (developing alternative energy sources), and in information technology (advancing computer and communication science). For senior high and older readers. 2006. Darwin: Discovering the Tree of Life BR 16658 by Niles Eldredge 3 volumes Analyzes Charles Darwin’s notes from his travels to South America and the Galapagos Islands in 1831–36. Traces the scientist’s personal and professional life during the twenty years the notebooks were kept private. Discusses advances in evolutionary theory since Darwin’s time and disputes the concept of intelligent design. 2005. Einstein’s Heroes: Imagining the World through the Language of Mathematics BR 16329 by Robyn Arianrhod 3 volumes Combines history, biography, and science to portray the ways in which Einstein’s respect for Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday, and James Clerk Maxwell helped formulate his theories of relativity. Discusses Maxwell’s equations for electricity and magnetism and the relevance of mathematics in building models of physical discovery. 2005. The First Scientific American: Benjamin Franklin and the Pursuit of Genius BR 16941 by Joyce E. Chaplin 5 volumes Harvard professor highlights the scientific discoveries of American founding father Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) that enabled his involvement in political affairs. Describes the transatlantic community of Enlightenment scientists and Franklin’s international renown due to his pathbreaking research on electricity, asbestos, the Gulf Stream, and other topics. 2006. Master Mind: The Rise and Fall of Fritz Haber, the Nobel Laureate Who Launched the Age of Chemical Warfare BR 16595 by Daniel Charles 3 volumes Biography of a German Jewish scientist whose discoveries embodied both the beneficial and the destructive capacities of science. Discusses the intellect of Fritz Haber (1868– 1934), who moved confidently between laboratory, factory, and battlefield, who invented famine-preventing agricultural processes, and who developed poisonous gas later used in Nazi concentration camps. 2005. A Mathematician at the Ballpark: Odds and Probabilities for Baseball Fans BR 15669 by Ken Ross 2 volumes Mathematics professor applies the rules of probability and statistics to the game of baseball. Explains basic concepts of averages and odds by using real-life examples to analyze performance of teams and players and to predict outcomes. Also covers conditional probability and professional betting. 2004. One Hundred One Things Everyone Should Know about Science BR 17120 by Dia L. Michels and Nathan Levy 1 volume Poses quiz questions about biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and general science that are applicable in everyday life. Sequentially numbered answers repeat the question and provide an explanation. Topics include the human body, animals, weather, history of science, and definitions of scientific terms. For senior high and older readers. 2006. The Poison Paradox: Chemicals as Friends and Foes BR 16938 by John Timbrell 4 volumes British toxicologist explores both the harmful and the beneficial effects of synthetic and natural chemicals. Details the absorption and processing in the human body and exposure risks of specific substances such as illicit drugs, medicines, pesticides, environmental contaminants, industrial and household chemicals, and food additives. 2005. The Science of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials BR 16661 by Mary Gribbin and John Gribbin 1 volume Relates the mystery and magic in Pullman’s trilogy, beginning with The Golden Compass (BR 13276), to real-world scientific concepts. Covers topics from cosmology to string theory to explain such objects as Will’s subtle knife and Mary Malone’s amber spyglass. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. The Triumph of Numbers: How Counting Shaped Modern Life BR 16284 by I. Bernard Cohen 2 volumes Harvard science historian’s history of numbers and the role of counting in public and private life. Traces the growing importance of numbers from Biblical times to the scientific revolution and modern era. Discusses Florence Nightingale’s use of statistics and includes commentary on Kepler, Galileo, Benjamin Franklin, and Charles Dickens. 2005. Social Sciences The Book of the Year: A Brief History of Our Seasonal Holidays BR 16556 by Anthony F. Aveni 2 volumes Anthropology professor traces the origins and history of modern customs and traditions that are part of our annual seasonal calendar. Explains how various cultures, ancient festivals, and myths contributed to these observances and how they evolved as societal needs changed. 2003. Camp BR 16336 by Michael D. Eisner 2 volumes Disney CEO relates his childhood camping experiences at Camp Keewaydin in Salisbury, Vermont. He explains how summer camp prepares youngsters for adulthood by helping them acquire the tools to fend off life’s hard times and disappointments—for example, his own ability to stay calm when shareholders demanded his ouster. 2005. The City: A Global History BR 16214 by Joel Kotkin 3 volumes Chronicle of the city through time. Posits that an urban area can thrive only if is safe, economically viable, and spiritually enriching. Analyzes the ancient communities of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China; the classical European centers; and Islamic megalopolises. Laments the lack of moral order in the twenty-first century. 2005. Essential Manners for Men: What to Do, When to Do It, and Why BR 16638 by Peter Post 2 volumes An Emily Post Institute director who is Mrs. Post’s great-grandson presents a men’s guide to behavior in important personal, social, and job roles. Writing in a conversational tone with numerous anecdotes, Post offers advice on making introductions, understanding bathroom etiquette, dating, entertaining, handling business manners, and more. 2003. The European Tribe BR 16755 by Caryl Phillips 2 volumes Oxford graduate Phillips, a Londoner born in the West Indies, set out in 1984 to learn firsthand what it means to be part of a minority in Europe. Observes that foreign workers in Germany have no civil rights, and reflects on ways white Europeans have imposed their culture and language on developing nations. 1987. How to Make Black America Better: Leading African Americans Speak Out BR 16773 by Tavis Smiley 2 volumes Talk-show host and national radio commentator presents a collection of essays from twenty-eight black celebrities, addressing issues they view as vital to the African American community. Suggests a variety of solutions and challenges concerning family, responsibility, education, health, economics, the church’s role, and the establishment of a legacy. 2001. Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes behind the Veil BR 17213 by Deborah Rodriguez 2 volumes Michigan hairdresser recounts her experiences as founder and director of the Kabul Beauty School, Afghanistan’s first modern beauty academy, which she opened in 2002 after the Taliban’s fall. Describes how she taught, befriended, and empowered her students despite financial problems, language barriers, and cultural misunderstandings. Bestseller. 2007. The Little Book of Bridal Etiquette for the Twenty-first Century BR 16622 by Martha A. Woodham 1 volume Concise guide to proper wedding conduct by Elegant Bride magazine etiquette columnist. Offers time-tested, practical advice for brides-to-be to avoid tackiness and social blunders. Discusses invitations, registration, guest lists, ceremonies, receptions, receiving lines, attire, and family issues. Includes marriage myths, budget tips, and cautionary tales of bad taste. 1995. Notes of a Native Son BR 17402 by James Baldwin 2 volumes Collection of autobiographical essays depicting the author’s early life in Harlem and his later experiences as an African American living abroad. The selections reflect his personal focus on the black experience, calling it “the gate I had to unlock before I could hope to write about anything else.” 1955. What It Takes to Pull Me Through: Why Teenagers Get in Trouble—and How Four of Them Got Out BR 16339 by David L. Marcus 3 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist’s revealing look at teenagers who have succumbed to— and are recovering from—adolescent pressures. Focuses on Massachusetts’s Academy at Swift River, an exclusive therapeutic boarding school where students undergo an intensive program combining rigorous courses, wilderness survival, and group therapy. Profiles four successful teens. Some strong language. 2005. Sports and Recreation Mark Wilson’s Greatest Card Tricks BR 15969 by Mark Wilson 1 volume Master illusionist’s handbook for amateurs and beginners. Demonstrates more than sixty card-handling techniques and provides simple instructions for mind reading, Hindu and overhand shuffling, cuts, fans, and flourishes, and for forcing, throwing, and making cards disappear. 1975. A Mathematician at the Ballpark: Odds and Probabilities for Baseball Fans BR 15669 by Ken Ross 2 volumes Mathematics professor applies the rules of probability and statistics to the game of baseball. Explains basic concepts of averages and odds by using real-life examples to analyze performance of teams and players and to predict outcomes. Also covers conditional probability and professional betting. 2004. No End in Sight: My Life as a Blind Iditarod Racer BR 16418 by Rachael Scdoris and Rick Steber 3 volumes Twenty-one-year-old author discusses her Oregon childhood, her experience with low vision, and her determination to become a professional sled dog racer. Describes being introduced to the sport by her father, becoming the youngest athlete to win a five- hundred-mile race, and the obstacles she overcame to qualify for the Iditarod. 2006. Playing for Knight: My Six Seasons with Coach Knight BR 16419 by Steve Alford 3 volumes Basketball player describes his career from 1983 to 1989 under college coach Bobby Knight of the Indiana Hoosiers. Highlights important games including the 1984 Olympics, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA championships. Recalls Knight as a demanding and temperamental coach who taught him a work ethic. 1989. Pro Wrestling Kids’ Style: The Most Amazing Untold Story in Professional Wrestling History BR 16914 by Shawn “Crusher” Crossen 1 volume National Wrestling Federation teen champion describes his fascination with the sport and his decision in 1984 to televise teen matches. Crossen explains the showmanship, promotional techniques, and financial arrangements used to establish his enterprise. Features updates on teen wrestlers of the 1980s. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. Sudoku Easy to Hard Presented by Will Shortz: One Hundred Wordless Crossword Puzzles, Volume 2 BR 16796 edited by Will Shortz 1 volume Provides four levels—easy, moderate, demanding, and challenging—of the popular logic- driven, wordless crossword puzzles. Explains the objective, which is to fill in the grid with numbers so that every row, every column, and every box contains the digits one to nine, without repeating. Includes instructions and solutions. 2005. Stage and Screen Enchantment: The Life of Audrey Hepburn BR 17199 by Donald Spoto 3 volumes Biography of film star Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) details her childhood in Belgium, England, and Nazi-controlled Holland, her ballet training, and her 1951 breakout role in Broadway’s Gigi. Traces her subsequent career in films, marriages to Mel Ferrer and Andrea Dotti, and later humanitarian work with UNICEF. Some strong language. 2006. The Girl Who Walked Home Alone: Bette Davis, a Personal Biography BR 16899 by Charlotte Chandler 4 volumes Biography of cinema star Bette Davis (1908–1989) from Hollywood’s Golden Age, based on interviews with Davis in the 1980s. Presents Davis’s reminiscences of her personal and professional life that included four marriages and a rift with her daughter. Some strong language. 2006. Travel Booking Passage: We Irish and Americans BR 16244 by Thomas Lynch 3 volumes Essays relating the visits of American poet Thomas Lynch to the home of his ancestors in County Clare, Ireland, where, beginning in 1970, he became acquainted with his elderly cousins and their way of life. Lynch describes Irish people, politics, and traditions he’s encountered over the past three decades. 2005. Ella in Europe: An American Dog’s International Adventures BR 16334 by Michael Konik 2 volumes The author recounts rewarding his favorite companion Ella, a mixed Lab, for her devotion and work as a therapy dog with a summertime tour of Europe. He chronicles their adventures with Belgian friend Sandrine in dog-friendly restaurants, hotels, and trains and their special encounters with other dog lovers. 2005. Falling Palace: A Romance of Naples BR 16690 by Dan Hofstadter 2 volumes American author recounts his first visit to Naples, Italy, as a teenager, whenhe fell in love with the city and with Benedetta, one of its enigmatic denizens. Describes the architecture, festivals, café life, and locals he encountered then and during subsequent visits while pursuing the mysterious young Benedetta. 2005. The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir BR 16929 by Bill Bryson 2 volumes Travel humorist reminisces about growing up in 1950s middle America. Recalls the simple pleasures of family life and teen culture under the shadow of the Cold War. 2006. The Smart Traveler’s Passport: Three Hundred Ninety-nine Tips from Seasoned Travelers BR 17496 by Erik Torkells 1 volume Budget Travel magazine editor in chief offers advice to make traveling more efficient, comfortable, and fun. Includes tips on planning and packing, safeguarding money and personal belongings, finding lodging, using public transportation, spending wisely, and sightseeing. Suggests clever uses of everyday items such as Ziploc bags and dental floss. 2007. The Tomb in Seville: Crossing Spain on the Brink of Civil War BR 16757 by Norman Lewis 1 volume A writer recalls his first trip to Spain in 1934, when he accompanied brother-in-law Eugene Corvaja on Eugene’s quest of the family tomb. Describes the insurrection in Madrid that diverted their trek to Seville through Portugal, locals’ reactions to the civil unrest, and his own discovery at journey’s end. 2003. Uncommon Carriers BR 16892 by John McPhee 2 volumes New Yorker staff writer recounts travels with people who transport freight: riding coast- to-coast with an eighteen-wheel truck driver, cruising the Illinois River with a towboat pilot, and crossing the Midwest with a coal train conductor. Discusses a French sea captain school, lobster shipments, UPS delivery, and his companions’ viewpoints. 2006. Wandering Home: A Long Walk across America’s Most Hopeful Landscape, Vermont’s Champlain Valley and New York’s Adirondacks BR 16759 by Bill McKibben 1 volume Nature writer’s account of hiking from his home in Vermont to New York’s Adirondack Mountains. McKibben describes visits along the way with organic farmers, a vintner, a beekeeper, environmental studies students, and others who love nature. 2005. U.S. History Andrew Jackson BR 17386 by Sean Wilentz 2 volumes Princeton historian analyzes the seventh American president, Andrew Jackson (1767– 1845), in the context of his times. Portrays Jackson as a military hero who endorsed the concept of the people as a sovereign power. Highlights Jackson’s 1828 election at the dawn of the Age of the Democratic Revolution. 2005. The Avenger Takes His Place: Andrew Johnson and the Forty-five Days That Changed the Nation BR 17255 by Howard Means 3 volumes Traces the events surrounding President Abraham Lincoln’s April 14, 1865, assassination, when Vice President Andrew Johnson from Tennessee unexpectedly became the nation’s leader. Highlights Johnson’s May 29, 1865, unilateral decision to grant amnesty to Confederates who took a loyalty oath. Discusses his battles with the radical Republicans in Congress. 2006. California: A History BR 16426 by Kevin Starr 4 volumes Portrait of California from its sixteenth-century colonization by Spain through 2005. University of Southern California historian Starr describes the megastate’s growth and eventual distinction as “the fifth-ranked economy on the planet.” Relates the role of California’s entertainment industry and natural beauty in defining the state’s image as a utopia. Bestseller. 2005. Captain John Smith: Jamestown and the Birth of the American Dream BR 16673 by Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler 3 volumes A chronicle of explorer John Smith (1580–1631), who founded and led the Jamestown colony from 1607 to 1609. Uses Smith’s writings, colonists’ diaries, and archives to trace his adventures, including his arrival in the New World facing possible execution, and to demythologize his relationship with Pocahontas and portray wilderness life. 2006. Chief Joseph: Guardian of the People BR 16515 by Candy Moulton 2 volumes Overview of the Nez Percé tribe of the Northwest from their 1806 contact with Lewis and Clark to the 1877 conflict with U.S. Army troops. Traces Chief Joseph’s upbringing, his effort to lead his people to Canada while the military pursued them, and his subsequent campaign for equal rights. 2005. Common Sense and Related Writings BR 16753 by Thomas Paine 2 volumes Eight essays written between 1774 and 1776 by American political philosopher and patriot Thomas Paine (1737–1809). Includes Thoughts on Defensive War; The American Crisis, Number 1; and Common Sense, a treatise advocating America’s moral obligation for independence. Contains an introduction, biographical information, and detailed analysis of selected writings. 2001. Crazy Horse, the Strange Man of the Oglalas: A Biography BR 16640 by Mari Sandoz 4 volumes A classic biography of the legendary military leader of the Oglala Sioux, newly introduced by Vine Deloria Jr. in 2004. Covers Crazy Horse’s upbringing, nonconformity, battle strategy against the U.S. Army, and death in 1877. Portrays the lives of the Plains Indians from the 1850s through the 1870s. 1942. George Mason: Forgotten Founder BR 16942 by Jeff Broadwater 4 volumes Biography of landowner, lawmaker, and influential member of the Virginia gentry, George Mason (1725–1792). Emphasizes Mason’s authorship of Virginia’s Declaration of Rights and the state’s constitution. Explains his opposition to ratifying the U.S. Constitution because of the absence of a bill of rights. 2006. A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan BR 17097 by Michael Kazin 6 volumes Traces the life of populist politician William Jennings Bryan (1860–1925), from his midwestern boyhood to his involvement in the 1925 Scopes trial. Highlights Bryan’s evangelical beliefs, which stressed charity and social justice, and stresses his progressive politics, which led to reforms in campaign financing, senatorial elections, and women’s suffrage. 2006. A Great and Godly Adventure: The Pilgrims and the Myth of the First Thanksgiving BR 17482 by Godfrey Hodgson 2 volumes British professor examines the origins of the Massachusetts colony. Analyzes the effects of the Reformation on world history and the motives that drove the Pilgrims, radical Protestants, to immigrate from England to Holland and then the New World. Describes the creation and the symbolism of the Thanksgiving holiday. 2006. James Monroe BR 17311 by Gary Hart 2 volumes Details the life of America’s fifth president James Monroe (1758–1831), who is known primarily for the doctrine that bears his name. Traces Monroe’s career as a soldier, diplomat, and politician who created a standing military and a national bank. Highlights the signing of the Missouri Compromise that regulated slavery. 2005. Lewis and Clark through Indian Eyes BR 16566 edited by Alvin M. Josephy Jr. 2 volumes Modern members of the tribes that Lewis and Clark encountered during their 1804–1806 western travels provide nine wide-ranging essays on the impact of the expedition on Native Americans. Contributors, including Kiowa Pulitzer Prize-winner N. Scott Momaday and Sioux professor Vine Deloria Jr., blend familial, tribal, and American history. 2006. The Living White House BR 17250 by Betty C. Monkman 2 volumes Former White House curator pens an updated edition of this celebration of the executive mansion in its various roles since 1800: office of the commander-in-chief, home to the first family, and historic residence. Describes two hundred years of daily routines, state occasions, weddings, funerals, and renovations. 2007. Martha Washington: An American Life BR 16431 by Patricia Brady 3 volumes Biography of widow Martha “Patsy” Dandridge Custis (1731–1802) who married Virginia planter George Washington in 1759 when both were in their late twenties. The author uses primary sources to explore Martha’s influence on her husband, her involvement during the Revolutionary War, and her role in developing the presidency. 2005. Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War BR 16928 by Nathaniel Philbrick 4 volumes National Book Award-winner studies two generations of Pilgrims, from the original 102 passengers who arrived in 1620 to the handful of survivors of the 1675 King Philip’s War. Describes the initial storm-tossed voyage, starvation and disease in the wilderness, and the help—and duplicity—of the natives. Some violence. Bestseller. 2006. Murder in Tombstone: The Forgotten Trial of Wyatt Earp BR 16663 by Steven Lubet 3 volumes Details the Arizona court case that followed the 1881 gunfight at the O.K. Corral, in which Wyatt Earp, his brothers, and Doc Holliday faced murder charges. Describes how lawyer Thomas Fitch defended Earp at the preliminary hearing and saved him from the gallows. 2004. Posterity: Letters of Great Americans to Their Children BR 16205 by Dorie McCullough Lawson 3 volumes Presents parental messages of advice, wisdom, humor, and affection from authors, explorers, presidents, inventors, and soldiers. Includes Carl Sandburg, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, George Patton, Woody Guthrie, Abigail Adams, and Eleanor Roosevelt, among others. Grouped by general theme, the selections span four centuries and are introduced with contextual commentary. 2004. Redemption: The Last Battle of the Civil War BR 17190 by Nicholas Lemann 3 volumes Chronicles post-Civil War Reconstruction’s degeneration into Jim Crow laws. Describes the 1873 Easter Sunday massacre in Colfax, Louisiana, and the armed campaign of racial violence. Highlights the attempts of former Union general Adelbert Ames, governor of Mississippi, to preserve black civil rights. Violence and some strong language. 2006. Robert E. Lee: Virginian Soldier, American Citizen BR 16841 by James I. Robertson Jr. 2 volumes In-depth biography of Confederate Civil War general. Chronicles Lee’s family life, studies at West Point, military service in the Mexican War, and leadership of the Southern forces. Analyzes his decision to join Virginia’s secession from the Union and describes his life after the war. For senior high readers. 2005. Samuel Adams: Father of the American Revolution BR 17091 by Mark Puls 3 volumes Biography of one of the founding fathers of the United States, Samuel Adams (1722– 1803). Focuses on Adams’s political career, his leadership of protests against the British—including the Boston Tea Party—his advocacy of the colonies’ independence from Britain, and his post-revolutionary service as governor of Massachusetts. 2006. The Scratch of a Pen: 1763 and the Transformation of North America BR 16580 by Colin G. Calloway 3 volumes Prizewinning professor examines the cultural and political consequences of the 1763 Treaty of Paris, which ended the French and Indian War and yielded French and Spanish territories in southeastern America to British control. Discusses ensuing conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers and events that precipitated the American Revolution. 2006. 1776 BR 16114 by David McCullough 5 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning historian chronicles the struggles of the Continental Army during the disastrous year of 1776. Highlights George Washington’s failed New York campaign and the retreat across New Jersey. Assesses the political, economic, and social problems the young nation encountered during the turbulent months from August to December. Bestseller. 2005. Sisters: The Lives of America’s Suffragists BR 17487 by Jean H. Baker 3 volumes Profiles the private and public lives of five women who championed women’s right to vote: Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frances Willard, and Alice Paul. Examines the histories and backgrounds that motivated their activism, including their families, friends, lovers, companions, education, and accomplishments. 2005. State of Denial BR 16804 by Bob Woodward 6 volumes This sequel to Plan of Attack (BR 15423) examines the Bush administration’s prosecution of the Iraq war. Extensive interviews and research document the dissension inside the White House from December 2000, when Donald Rumsfeld was appointed secretary of defense, through July 2006. Bestseller. 2006. What Caused the Civil War? Reflections on the South and Southern History BR 16836 by Edward L. Ayers 2 volumes Analyzes the essence of Southern culture and its permeation of American society. Essays include topics on the Civil War, Reconstruction, the “New South,” and Ayers’s childhood in segregated Tennessee in the 1960s. Some strong language. 2005. The Wizard of Sun City: The Strange True Story of Charles Hatfield, the Rainmaker Who Drowned a City’s Dreams BR 16561 by Garry Jenkins 2 volumes Biography of Charles Hatfield (1875–1958), part con man, part scientist, and self- proclaimed rainmaker. Focuses on the deal Hatfield made with San Diego councilmen to conjure enough rain to fill the city’s reservoir. Describes the subsequent January 1916 flood, the city’s worst ever, that led to accusations against Hatfield. 2005. The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl BR 16831 by Timothy Egan 3 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter recounts the experiences of homesteaders who remained on their land during the 1930s dust storms that ravaged the southern Great Plains. Examines both human and ecological aspects of the disaster and the effects on survivors’ daily lives, health, and communities. National Book Award. 2006. War Folding Paper Cranes: An Atomic Memoir BR 16325 by Leonard Bird 1 volume Memoir composed of accounts and poems confronting the legacy and future of nuclear warfare. Bird reflects on his visits to post-war Hiroshima and his experiences at the Nevada Test Site in 1957, where his marine unit was exposed to radiation during atomic detonations, which later caused his cancer. 2005. Forever a Soldier: Unforgettable Stories of Wartime Service BR 16390 edited by Tom Wiener 3 volumes Veterans recall experiences of battle from World War I to the war in Iraq. Soldiers’ letters, diaries, memoirs, and oral histories provide personal accounts of D-Day, the Tet offensive, heroic actions, and sinking ships. Includes an interview with Senator John McCain about his captivity in Vietnam. 2005. Seize the Fire: Heroism, Duty, and the Battle of Trafalgar BR 16266 by Adam Nicolson 3 volumes The author views Admiral Horatio Nelson in terms of a religious but brutal British culture that condoned war. Posits that “the twinning of apocalypse and millennium, of violence leading to peace,” resulted in the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar, in which England defeated Napoleonic France. Violence. 2005. Women’s Concerns Live Your Best Life: A Treasury of Wisdom, Wit, Advice, Interviews, and Inspiration from O, the Oprah Magazine BR 16429 compiled by the Oprah Magazine staff 5 volumes In articles culled from O, the Oprah Magazine, Oprah offers more than a hundred articles on such topics as diet and exercise, happiness, confidence, spirituality, dating, marriage, sex, and parenthood. Also featured are everyday heroes. Contributors include Dr. Phil, Suze Orman, Harry Connick Jr., and Julie Morgenstern. 2005. Make Money, Not Excuses: Wake Up, Take Charge, and Overcome Your Financial Fears Forever BR 16920 by Jean Chatzky 3 volumes Advice for women about short- and long-term investing. Offers four basic tips to improve one’s immediate monetary picture and to guide future spending. Explains financial terminology, stock selection, retirement plans, and hiring a financial planner. Includes practical guidelines based on experience. 2006. The Widow’s Financial Survival Guide: Handling Money Matters on Your Own BR 16646 by Nancy Dunnan 3 volumes Women’s guide to short- and long-term legal and financial matters following a spouse’s death. Lists ten tasks needed to be done immediately. Covers obtaining benefits, investing, handling taxes and 401(k)s, setting up credit cards and insurance, and planning for the future. Includes checklists, resources, and advice for young widows. 2003. World History Antiquity: The Civilization of the Ancient World BR 17306 by Norman F. Cantor 3 volumes Survey of major Mediterranean empires from the birth of the Sumerians around 3500 B.C. in the Tigris-Euphrates valley to the fall of the Roman Empire in A.D. 453. Discusses principles of religion, philosophy, politics, health, and law developed in this period and their continuing influence on modern culture. 2003. Child of the Winds: My Mission with Raoul Wallenberg BR 16843 by Agnes Adachi 1 volume Author’s memories of work in 1944 Budapest with a courageous Swede who saved 100,000 Hungarian Jews from the Nazis in six months. Adachi recalls the Soviet liberation of Hungary and Wallenberg’s arrest by the Soviets, after which he was condemned to the gulag for over forty years. 1989. Churchill: Visionary, Statesman, Historian BR 16372 by John Lukacs 2 volumes History professor captures the essence of Winston Churchill at the height of his powers. Lukacs examines Churchill’s relationships with world leaders and portrays a visionary who foresaw the long-range global consequences of his actions. Lukacs also addresses Churchill’s critics and reflects on his own experiences at the statesman’s 1965 funeral. 2002. A Concise History of the Crusades BR 16479 by Thomas F. Madden 3 volumes Professor asserts that, historically, “the crusading movement transcends the conquest of the Holy Land.” Describes a European pattern of campaigning that continued into the Renaissance and Reformation. Uses primary sources to survey political crusades, those against heretics, and five major expeditions against Muslims—and their long-term effects. 1999. Fish on Friday: Feasting, Fasting, and the Discovery of the New World BR 16870 by Brian Fagan 3 volumes Author of Little Ice Age (BR 13935) argues that Northern European fishermen arrived in North America centuries before Columbus. Using archaeological evidence and research, anthropologist Fagan posits that improved ship construction and the search for cod combined with Christian doctrine to impel pre-1400 exploration of Newfoundland fishing grounds. Includes recipes. 2006. Forgotten Crimes: The Holocaust and People with Disabilities BR 16490 by Suzanne E. Evans 2 volumes Lawyer and journalist details Germany’s “euthanasia” programs of 1935 to 1945, in which as many as 750,000 children and adults with physical and mental disabilities were killed. Draws on historical records and survivor interviews to describe Nazi medical philosophies, sterilization laws, methods, and organizers—and the legacy of the atrocities. 2004. The Hellenistic Age: A Short History BR 17327 by Peter Green 3 volumes Classics professor surveys three centuries of ancient Greek history from the era of Philip of Macedon and Alexander the Great in 336 B.C.E. to the death of Cleopatra of Egypt in 31 B.C.E. Highlights ruthless leaders, political machinations, and battles that eventually gave way to Roman control. 2007. Her Majesty’s Spymaster: Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Walsingham, and the Birth of Modern Espionage BR 16338 by Stephen Budiansky 2 volumes Biography of the Puritan secretary of the Privy Council, who oversaw espionage for British monarch Elizabeth I. Describes ways Walsingham perfected techniques to operate secretly against Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Catholic countries of France and Spain. Explains his use of code breaking and secret agents. Violence. 2005. Home and Exile BR 16771 by Chinua Achebe 1 volume Reflecting on his childhood, schooling, and career, renowned Nigerian novelist and poet Chinua Achebe recalls some impacts of European imperialism, which often displaced the African cultures it encountered. Praises writers of his generation for acknowledging the continent’s aspirations that are denied by the myth of Western primacy. 2000. The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 BR 17079 by Lawrence Wright 5 volumes Traces Islamic fundamentalism from 1948 to the 2001 attack on America. Highlights Al Qaeda leaders Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri. Asserts a historical lack of concern from intelligence agencies except for FBI agent John O’Neill and Saudi prince Turki al-Faisal. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Love and Louis XIV: The Women in the Life of the Sun King BR 17291 by Antonia Fraser 5 volumes Royal biographer, author of The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England (BR 15910), researches the life of French king Louis XIV (1638–1715). Highlights the influence of his pious mother; his wife, first cousin Maria Teresa of Spain; and his mistresses, including the governess of his illegitimate children. 2006. An Ordinary Man: An Autobiography BR 16685 by Paul Rusesabagina 2 volumes Autobiography of the manager of the hotel Mille Collines in Kigali, Rwanda. Paul Rusesabagina, a man of mixed Hutu and Tutsi heritage, describes how in April 1994 he saved twelve hundred Rwandans from the genocide that slaughtered eight hundred thousand. Basis for the movie Hotel Rwanda. Violence and strong language. 2006. Putin’s Russia: Life in a Failing Democracy BR 17100 by Anna Politkovskaya 3 volumes Award-winning journalist blames Russian president Vladimir Putin for the multiple ills threatening the country’s stability at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Describes corruption in the government, in the judicial system, in the military, and in business. Charges that the war in Chechnya is producing—not fighting—terrorism. 2004.