[bksvol-discuss] New Books (26) for 08-23
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=====FICTION, 10
CASUALTIES, BY LYNNE REID BANKS
A story of the renewal of an old childhood friendship--Sue and
Mariolain--who realize that time hasn't so much changed them as borne
the fruit of youthful events.
Excellent Quality, 243 Pages
Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109525/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0312010133/
CRUEL INTENT, BY J. A. JANCE
From New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance comes a chilling
tale of suspense, where romance turns deadly at the hands of a man whose
heart is filled with...CRUEL INTENT.
Excellent Quality, 341 Pages
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/105527/
HELL: A NOVEL, BY KATHRYN DAVIS
Davis's third novel interweaves three stories, two that take place in
the 1950's, and another from the nineteenth century.
Excellent Quality, 181 Pages
Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/108015/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0880015608/
PICTURES FROM A TRIP, BY TIM RUMSEY
A group of armchair dinosaur hunters take a trip into the South Dakotan
Badlands. Two brothers, a blind friend and a girl friend. This story
takes into account their friendship and the changes that occur.
Excellent Quality, 308 Pages
Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/105761/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0688039898/
RETURN TO ISIS, BY JEAN STEWART
In the year 2093, two women search for clues to a forgotten realm.
Romance blossoms along the way.
Excellent Quality, 174 Pages
Romance, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Gay and
Lesbian
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/102172/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0926893862/
SECOND SIGHT: A NOVEL OF PSYCHIC SUSPENSE, BY GEORGE D. SHUMAN
Stunningly beautiful psychic Sherry Moore's world has been draped in
darkness for as long as she can remember. Though she has been blind
since childhood, her extraordinary gift for seeing the last eighteen
seconds of a deceased person's memory has helped solve numerous crimes
and save countless lives.
Excellent Quality, 278 Pages
Disability-Related, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109637/
SHADOW MAN, BY CODY MCFADYEN
Once, Special Agent Smoky Barrett hunted serial killers for the FBI. She
was one of the best--until a madman terrorized her family, killed her
husband and daughter, and left her face scarred and her soul brutalized.
Excellent Quality, 468 Pages
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/96666/
THE BABY PLAN, BY SUSAN GABLE
What he wants...is a baby. Jake Manning more or less raised his younger
siblings; he loves kids and knows he's a natural father. However, he's
had zero success as a husband. So he comes up with a baby plan, one that
requires a woman but not a wife.
Excellent Quality, 294 Pages
Romance
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/74675/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0373711034/
THE INCREMENT, BY DAVID IGNATIUS
From a hidden enclave in the maze of Tehran, an Iranian scientist who
calls himself "Dr. Ali" sends an encrypted message to the CIA. It falls
to Harry Pappas to decide if it's for real.
Excellent Quality, 393 Pages
Military, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109657/
THE JULES VERNE STEAM BALLOON: NINE STORIES, BY GUY DAVENPORT
Nine literary stories by Guy Davenport.
Excellent Quality, 153 Pages
Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/96622/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0865472955/
=====NONFICTION, 9
FIGHT YOUR TICKET IN CALIFORNIA (12TH EDITION), BY DAVID W. BROWN
Beat a bum ticket in California traffic court with this bestselling guide.
Excellent Quality, 420 Pages
Nonfiction, Professional and Technical
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109427/
HOWARD DEAN'S PRESCRIPTION FOR REAL HEALTHCARE REFORM: HOW WE CAN
ACHIEVE AFFORDABLE MEDICAL CARE FOR EVERY AMERICAN AND MAKE OUR JOBS
SAFER, BY HOWARD DEAN
Howard Dean--the physician and former governor widely credited with
reviving the Democratic Party after the 2004 elections--brings his
unique, no-nonsense perspective to the healthcare debate.
Excellent Quality, 139 Pages
Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109035/
HURRICANES: A REFERENCE HANDBOOK (2ND EDITION), BY PATRICK J. FITZPATRICK
This book provides background on issues, people, organizations,
statistics, and publications related to hurricanes. Most material is
based on peer-reviewed literature and has been updated for this second
edition.
Excellent Quality, 418 Pages
Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109428/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1851096477/
INA MAY'S GUIDE TO CHILDBIRTH, BY INA MAY GASKIN
What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you and your
baby.
Excellent Quality, 355 Pages
Nonfiction, Self-Help, Health, Mind and Body, Parenting and Family
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/104624/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553381156/
NATIVE AMERICAN ISSUES: A REFERENCE HANDBOOK (2ND EDITION), BY WILLIAM
N. THOMPSON
The major theme is sovereignty, a concept that is defined in the
introductory section, with discussion of culture and assimilation;
restoration of land claims, and water and other rights; economic
development and gambling; political jurisdiction; and Canadian Native
Americans.
Excellent Quality, 340 Pages
History, Nonfiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109429/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1851097414/
PERFECT POWER: HOW THE MICROGRID REVOLUTION WILL UNLEASH CLEANER,
GREENER, AND MORE ABUNDANT ENERGY, BY KURT YEAGER AND ROBERT GALVIN
What's the solution to the world's growing energy problem? ... PERFECT
POWER ... Electric usage is rising. Fuel costs are rocketing. Blackouts
are happening more frequently. Why?
Excellent Quality, 276 Pages
Nonfiction, Science, Professional and Technical, Business and Finance
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109658/
PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA: A REFERENCE HANDBOOK, BY CYNDI BANKS
Banks (criminal justice, Northern Arizona U.) begins with a history of
judicial punishment in the US as well as the extra-judicial practices of
vigilantism and lynching.
Excellent Quality, 324 Pages
History, Nonfiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109430/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1851096760/
TAX SAVVY FOR SMALL BUSINESS (11TH EDITION), BY FREDERICK W. DAILY
Tax attorney Daily explains deductible business expenses, depreciation
rules, bookkeeping systems, payroll taxes, the tax benefits of each
business ownership structure, retirement plans, and what to do if the
IRS challenges a business tax filing.
Excellent Quality, 366 Pages
Nonfiction, Professional and Technical, Business and Finance
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109437/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1413307175/
THE ALZHEIMER'S COPE BOOK: THE COMPLETE CARE MANUAL FOR PATIENTS AND
THEIR FAMILIES, BY R. E. MARKIN
This manual covers everything from talking about Alzheimer's with your
loved ones, to deciding whether nursing or home care is right for your
loved one. The author includes several helpful checklists, as well as a
bibliography.
Excellent Quality, 113 Pages
Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body, Parenting and Family
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/101907/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806513705/
=====TEENS & CHILDREN, 7
DEADLY VOYAGE (SWEET VALLEY TWINS #91), BY FRANCINE PASCAL AND JAMIE
SUZANNE
Elizabeth, Jessica, and their classmates are going on the best field
trip ever -- they're taking a ferry to a Pacific island to observe
island life. But then the twins discover their teachers have been left
behind and the ferry captain is bound and gagged.
Excellent Quality, 140 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/106042/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553481932/
DRIVER'S DEAD, BY PETER LERANGIS
Kirsten's not a very good driver. And the driver's ed classes aren't
helping. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't get the hang of
being behind the wheel.
Excellent Quality, 233 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109523/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0590466771/
HOSTAGE! (SWEET VALLEY HIGH #26), BY FRANCINE PASCAL AND KATE WILLIAM
Regina's life is in Jeopardy... When Elizabeth Wakefield learns that
Regina Morrow has returned unexpectedly to Sweet Valley from
Switzerland, she drops by to visit. A strange woman answers the door and
says Regina cannot have visitors.
Excellent Quality, 140 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/105730/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553276700/
PATTY'S LAST DANCE (SWEET VALLEY TWINS #65), BY FRANCINE PASCAL AND
JAMIE SUZANNE
Scared and alone... Patty Gilbert has dreamed of being a ballerina since
she was a little girl. Following her dream has meant making sacrifices,
and one thing Patty has never had time for is friends.
Excellent Quality, 138 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/106034/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553480529/
ELIZABETH THE HERO (SWEET VALLEY TWINS #74), BY FRANCINE PASCAL AND
JAMIE SUZANNE
Elizabeth Wakefield and her friends are walking on the beach one stormy
afternoon when they witness a terrible surfing accident. Denny Jacobson
is drowning! Elizabeth dives into the water and saves him. Now Elizabeth
is a hero.
Excellent Quality, 139 Pages
Children's Books, Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/105729/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/055348060X/
JESSICA THE NERD (SWEET VALLEY TWINS #61), BY FRANCINE PASCAL AND JAMIE
SUZANNE
Jessica Wakefield is humiliated when she finds out she's been accepted
into a special program called SOAR!, for gifted math and science
students. Along with her twin sister, Elizabeth, Jessica must go to
special science classes every day with some of the biggest nerds at
Sweet Valley Middle School.
Excellent Quality, 144 Pages
Children's Books, Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/105720/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553159631/
KEEPING SECRETS (MAIN STREET #7), BY ANN M. MARTIN
Flora, Ruby, Olivia, and Nikki are sad that the Willets have moved out
of the Row Houses -- but they're excited when they hear the new
neighbors will have kids nearly their age. One of them, Willow, seems
like a natural fit for their group of friends.
Excellent Quality, 195 Pages
Children's Books, Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/106072/
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