[bksvol-discuss] New Books (41) for 07-18
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=====FICTION, 8
BURN, BY LINDA HOWARD
Money certainly changes Jenner Redwine's life when she wins a lottery
jackpot. But it also costs her plenty...
Excellent Quality, 369 Pages
Romance, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99111/
INSIDE JOB, BY CONNIE WILLIS
A tale of spiritualists, seances, skeptics, and a love that just might
be able to rise above it all.
Excellent Quality, 94 Pages
Romance, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/78563/
LIFETIMES UNDER APARTHEID, BY NADINE GORDIMER
Excerpts from the works of Nadine Gordimer, Nobel Prize for Literature
winner from South Africa.
Excellent Quality, 116 Pages
Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99817/
MURDER AT THE ABA, BY ISAAC ASIMOV
An author is murdered at the ABA convention, and a friend tries to find
out why.
Excellent Quality, 229 Pages
Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/85399/
THE BERKLEY SHOWCASE: NEW WRITINGS IN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY, VOL.
3, BY JOHN SILBERSACK AND VICTORIA SCHOCHET
Anthology of original science fiction and fantasy stories by Robert
Thornton, Jessica Amanda Salmonson, Tom Disch, Piers Anthony, Ronald
Anthony Cross, John Coyne, Paul Williams, Nicholas Yermakov, Doris
Vallejo, and Jack Dann.
Excellent Quality, 248 Pages
Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/98554/
THE DOOMSDAY KEY (SIGMA FORCE SERIES #6), BY JAMES ROLLINS
James Rollins, the New York Times bestselling master of nail-biting
suspense and historical mystery, combines cutting-edge biotechnology
with a centuries-old secret in an apocalyptic story that reveals where
humankind is truly headed.
Excellent Quality, 431 Pages
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/100044/
THE VULTURE FUND, BY STEPHEN W. FREY
Mace McLain is the hottest young gun at Wall Street's last great
independent banking firm. Now he's just been named co-manager of a
multi-billion-dollar "vulture fund," an ultra-risky real estate scheme
preying on naive investors.
Excellent Quality, 428 Pages
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99373/
VISION OF HOPE, BY MARILOU H. FLINKMAN
Christian romance between microbiologist and would-be pastor.
Excellent Quality, 170 Pages
Romance, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/94279/
=====NONFICTION, 24
ATLAS OF AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY, BY STUART MURRAY
Suitable for high school level and general readers, this book describes
28 significant military campaigns, both domestic and international, from
the French and Indian War through the current war in Iraq.
Excellent Quality, 253 Pages
History, Military, Nonfiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99793/
A VENETIAN BESTIARY, BY JAN MORRIS
Inspired by the many images of animals and birds in the city of Venice,
the author describes the history and mythology of the beautiful Italian
city.
Excellent Quality, 128 Pages
History, Nonfiction, Animals
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99816/
CLIMBING MOUNT IMPROBABLE, BY RICHARD DAWKINS
Dawkins (Chair, Public Understanding of Science, Oxford U.) manages to
make the evolutionary design of animal and insect life both a source of
serious biological inquiry and one of miraculous discovery.
Excellent Quality, 341 Pages
Nonfiction, Science
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99811/
EVERYBODY'S GUIDE TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT IN CALIFORNIA (17TH EDITION), BY
EMILY DOSKOW AND RALPH WARNER
The definitive guide for more than 20 years, this book explains how to
present a winning case from start to finish.
Excellent Quality, 482 Pages
Nonfiction, Business and Finance
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99761/
HEROES AND HEROINES, BY ANTONIA FRASER
Short biographies of ancient and modern heroes and heroines, some
mythological and some real.
Excellent Quality, 263 Pages
History, Biographies and Memoirs
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99807/
HISTORY IN THE MEDIA: FILM AND TELEVISION, BY ROBERT NIEMI
Aimed at general readers, this text considers the relationship between
Hollywood and history from the invention of moving pictures to the present.
Excellent Quality, 505 Pages
Entertainment, History, Nonfiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99756/
HOW TO BE A PERFECT STRANGER: THE ESSENTIAL RELIGIOUS ETIQUETTE HANDBOOK
(4TH EDITION), BY STUART M. MATLINS AND ARTHUR J. MAGIDA
A straightforward guide to the rituals and celebrations of the major
religions and denominations in the United States and Canada from the
perspective of an interested guest of any other faith, this easy-to-use
book is based on information obtained from authorities of each religion.
Excellent Quality, 410 Pages
Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99743/
IMPERIAL SPOILS: THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE ELGIN MARBLES, BY GRAHAM BINNS
AND ROBERT BROWNING AND CHRISTIPHER HITCHENS
Thomas Bruce, British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and 7th Earl of
Elgin, gave friezes from the Parthenon to the British Museum, sparking a
controversy about the Elgin Marbles. Should they be returned to Greece?
Excellent Quality, 137 Pages
History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99814/
LITTLE HOUSE ON A SMALL PLANET: SIMPLE HOMES, COZY RETREATS, AND ENERGY
EFFICIENT POSSIBILITIES, BY SHAY SALOMON
Carpenter and construction manager Salomon presents readers with ideas
for saving money, protecting the environment, and improving their
livelihood by smart living in small spaces.
Excellent Quality, 288 Pages
Nonfiction, Home and Garden
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99774/
RENEWING AMERICA'S FOOD TRADITIONS: SAVING AND SAVORING THE CONTINENT'S
MOST ENDANGERED FOODS, BY GARY NABHAN
Renewing America's Food Traditions is a beautifully illustrated dramatic
call to recognize, celebrate, and conserve the great diversity of foods
that gives North America its distinctive culinary identity that reflects
our multicultural heritage.
Excellent Quality, 308 Pages
Nonfiction, Cooking, Food and Wine
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99755/
ROYAL PANOPLY: BRIEF LIVES OF THE ENGLISH MONARCHS, BY CAROLLY ERICKSON
In this collection of nicely chatty anecdotes, Erickson provides the
general reader with some of the better-known "inside facts" about the 39
kings and queens of England.
Excellent Quality, 355 Pages
History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99767/
THE BOATER'S HANDBOOK (4TH REVISED EDITION), BY ELBERT S. MALONEY
Elbert S. "Mack" Maloney, author of Chapman Piloting & Seamanship,
brings his lifetime of hands-on experience to this newly updated and
highly portable guide.
Excellent Quality, 304 Pages
Nonfiction, Sports
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99737/
THE EMPLOYER'S LEGAL HANDBOOK (7TH EDITION), BY AMY DELPO AND FRED S.
STEINGOLD
Using minimal jargon, this do-it-yourself guide for employers explains
how to comply with workplace laws and regulations and avoid lawsuits.
Excellent Quality, 380 Pages
Nonfiction, Business and Finance
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99731/
THE EVOLUTION WARS: A GUIDE TO THE DEBATES, BY ROBERT J. RICHARDS
The author summarizes the arguments of the various factions regarding
evolution and offers his own assessments of the relative values of the
cases.
Excellent Quality, 431 Pages
History, Nonfiction, Science
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99762/
THE ORIGINAL POSTAL EXAM 473 AND 473-C STUDY GUIDE, BY T. W. PARNELL
Complete test preparation from best-selling author T.W. Parnell
featuring many sample questions and answers.
Excellent Quality, 386 Pages
Textbooks and Educational Materials, Nonfiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99746/
THE OXFORD DICTIONARY OF CLASSICAL MYTH AND RELIGION, BY EMILY KEARNS
AND SIMON PRICE
Drawn from the acclaimed Oxford Classical Dictionary, The Oxford
Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion offers a fully rounded guide
to all aspects of religious life and thought in ancient Greece and Rome.
Excellent Quality, 609 Pages
Nonfiction, Reference, Religion and Spirituality
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99993/
THE POST-PETROLEUM SURVIVAL GUIDE AND COOKBOOK, BY ALBERT BATES
A world beyond petroleum needn't be a scary proposition - it can be
something to relish. As we move from a global culture addicted to cheap,
abundant petroleum to a culture of compelled conservation, The
Post-Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook provides useful, practical
advice for preparing your family and community to make the transition.
Excellent Quality, 244 Pages
Nonfiction, Self-Help, Cooking, Food and Wine
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99723/
THE ROOTS OF ENGLISH: A READER'S HANDBOOK OF WORD ORIGINS, BY ROBERT
CLAIBORNE
Stories of how various English words came into existence.
Excellent Quality, 336 Pages
Nonfiction, Reference
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99732/
THE SMALL BUSINESS START-UP KIT (5TH EDITION), BY CATHERINE CAPUTO AND
PERI PAKROO
Many people dream of escaping the clutches of corporate America and
running a business of their own.
Excellent Quality, 358 Pages
Nonfiction, Business and Finance
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99759/
THE SUPPRESSION OF THE AFRICAN SLAVE-TRADE TO THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, 1638-1870, BY W. E. B. DU BOIS
W. E. B. Du Bois (1868-1963) was a champion of civil rights and the
political and cultural voice of black Americans of his day. This is his
doctoral dissertation for Harvard.
Excellent Quality, 358 Pages
History, Nonfiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99772/
TRAVELING THE LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL, BY JULIE FANSELOW
This knowledgeable, well-organized guide provides travelers with a
succinct resource for following Lewis and Clark's voyage across the US.
An initial chapter gives a brief history of the Corps of Discovery.
Excellent Quality, 330 Pages
History, Nonfiction, Travel
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99739/
URCHIN IN THE STORM: ESSAYS ABOUT BOOKS AND IDEAS, BY STEPHEN JAY GOULD
Ranging as far as the fox and as deep as the hedgehog (the urchin of his
title), Stephen Jay Gould expands on geology, biological determinism,
"cardboard Darwinism," and evolutionary theory in this sparkling collection.
Excellent Quality, 256 Pages
Nonfiction, Science
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99810/
WOMEN'S RIGHTS, BY NATASHA THOMSEN
For students in grades nine and up, Thomsen presents information on the
history and current state of women's rights in the US and different
contexts abroad, specifically Denmark, China, Afghanistan, and Kenya.
Excellent Quality, 400 Pages
History, Nonfiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99752/
WRITING AND BEING, BY NADINE GORDIMER
Whether talking about her own writing, interpreting the works of others,
or giving us a window on the world that "we in South Africa are
attempting to reconstruct," Nadine Gordimer has much to tell us about
the art of fiction and the art of life.
Excellent Quality, 149 Pages
Nonfiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99821/
=====TEENS & CHILDREN, 9
GHOSTS OF FEAR STREET #8, #11, #16 - CREEPY COLLECTION #6: WEIRD
SCIENCE, BY R. L. STINE
3 Ghosts of Fear Street classics: The Ooze, The Boy Who Ate Fear Street,
and Don't Ever Get Sick At Granny's.
Excellent Quality, 315 Pages
Horror, Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99991/
NOTHING TO LOSE, BY ALEX FLINN
I shouldn't have come back to Miami. I've been escaping cops' notice for
a year now--since I ran away. A year ago Michael's life seemed pretty
good, at least from the outside. But with a new stepfather in the
picture, his world was actually violently out of control. But now
Michael is back in Miami, and his mother is on trial for murder. As the
day of her trial draws closer, Michael wonders how much longer he can
hide from his past ... and his future.
Excellent Quality, 278 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/92692/
RAZZLE, BY ELLEN WITTLINGER
When his retired parents buy a group of tourist cabins on Cape Cod,
fifteen-year-old Kenyon Baker's days are filled with repair work until
he becomes friends with an eccentric girl and makes her the subject of a
series of photographs.
Excellent Quality, 250 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/100132/
THE GLASS MAKER'S DAUGHTER, BY V. BRICELAND
In a world dominated by guilds and resembling Renaissance Venice,
sixteen-year-old Risa and her new lower-class friends use their talents
to cope with the evil that follows the death of the king.
Excellent Quality, 328 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99050/
BASEBALL BIG SHOTS, BY SHERIE HOLDER AND ALAN SCHWARZ
Descriptions of 8 of the biggest names in baseball: Barry Bonds, Roger
Clements, Mike Piazza, Ken Griffey Jr., Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr.,
Mark McGwire, and Greg Maddux.
Excellent Quality, 34 Pages
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99744/
ELEPHANTS (NATURE'S CHILDREN), BY JEN GREEN
Introduces readers to the size of elephants, their tusks, feet, how they
keep cool, what they eat and more.
Excellent Quality, 53 Pages
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Animals
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99960/
HOCKEY IN ACTION, BY SARAH DANN AND NIKI WALKER
Grab your skates and hit the ice with Hockey in Action. This book brings
to life the exhilaration of the fastest sport in the world using
step-by-step instructions on how to play on the ice.
Excellent Quality, 32 Pages
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99808/
KUNG FU PANDA: PO’S CRASH COURSE, BY CATHERINE HAPKA
Po works hard to live up to his title as the Dragon Warrior. But it
seems the harder he trains, the more trouble he causes. Can't Po do
anything right?
Excellent Quality, 36 Pages
Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99789/
THE BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE (CORNERSTONES OF FREEDOM), BY ZACHARY KENT
Description of the 1863 battle during the American Civil War, for children.
Excellent Quality, 32 Pages
Children's Books, History, Military, Nonfiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/99783/
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