Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles by Achebe, Chinua and Dowden, Richard Synopsis: After a lifetime's close observation of the continent, one of the world's finest Africa correspondents has penned a landmark book on life and death in modern Africa. Copyright Date: 2009 Zoey Fools Around (Making Out, Book 1) by Applegate, Katherine Synopsis: Romance is risky. After two years locked up for drunk driving, Luke returns to the island where seven teen friends pledge not to speak to him. Jake's brother was killed in the accident. His girl Zoey, breaks the pact and fools around with Luke. Meanwhile secrets about the accident emerge. Copyright Date: 1994 Centerfield Ballhawk by Beier, Ellen and Christopher, Matt Synopsis: Jose Mendez wants to be a great batter just like his father was when he played in the minor leagues. But every time Jose picks up the bat, disaster strikes. Will Jose ever be able to match his dad's .375 batting average? Copyright Date: 1992 Best New Writing 2008 by Bhuyan, Andrei and Everett, Jason Price Synopsis: Best New Writing is an annual collection of new fiction and creative nonfiction from writers around the world, including the winners of the Eric Hoffer Award for prose and books. Copyright Date: 2008 In The Forest Of Harm by Bissell, Sallie Synopsis: Newcomer Sallie Bissell ushers you into a labyrinth of psychological terror in an electrifying debut, a novel of survival and friendship as three women embark on a hellish journey through a treacherous wilderness. Copyright Date: 2001 Growing Up With Epilepsy: A Practical Guide For Parents by Blackburn, Lynn Bennett Synopsis: Blackburn, a pediatric neuropsychologist at St. Louis Children's Hospital, shows parents how to support social development, advocate for a child with epilepsy in the educational system, and provide effective discipline. Copyright Date: 2003 The Unexpected Einstein: The Real Man Behind The Icon by Brian, Denis Synopsis: A fascinating book that exposes the many myths about the great scientist. Copyright Date: 2005 Kung Fu Panda: The Secret Of The Scroll by Bright, J. E. Synopsis: Po is a clumsy, lazy panda. And, oh yeah, he has dreams of becoming a kung fu master instead of working in his family's noodle shop! Po's life gets turned upside down when he is chosen to enter the disciplined world of kung fu. Copyright Date: 2008 To The Limit by Britton, Pamela Synopsis: Engineer Kristen McKenna loves to make things go fast. So when NASCAR team owner Matthew Knight offers her a job, Kristen's competitive spirit shifts into overdrive. Copyright Date: 2007 Christmas With Ida Early by Burch, Robert Synopsis: The Sutton Family needs a house keeper, Ida Early takes the job in the family's rural Georgia home during the Depression. Ida becomes the unwitting target of the children's matchmaking schemes during the holiday season. Copyright Date: 1983 Black Flies by Burke, Shannon Synopsis: "Black Flies" is the story of paramedic Ollie Cross and his first year on the job in mid-'90s New York. Copyright Date: 2008 The Year We Disappeared: A Father-daughter Memoir by Busby, Cylin and Busby, John Synopsis: This is an account of a shooting and its aftermath, even as it shows a young girl trying to make sense of the unthinkable, and the triumph of a family's bravery in the face of crisis. Copyright Date: 2008 The Allergy Sourcebook by By, Vincent A. Marinkovich Foreword and Zellerbach, Merla Synopsis: Recipient of the WellnessBooks.com Reviewer's Choice award, The Allergy Sourcebook contains the most up-to-date information available on the many types, triggers, and symptoms of allergies, as well as treatments. Copyright Date: 2000 Miracle At The Plate by Caddell, Foster and Christopher, Matthew F. Synopsis: Skeeter is the best batter in the league but seems to be all thumbs when fielding or trying to make friends. Copyright Date: 1995 Temptation Ridge (Virgin River #6) by Carr, Robyn Synopsis: At twenty-five, after five years as her mother's caregiver, it's time for Shelby to experience freedom and adventure. Time for travel, college and romance. Copyright Date: 2009 Easter: A World Of Holidays by Chambers, Catherine Synopsis: Briefly introduces the holiday of Easter and explains its Christian basis and how it is celebrated all over the world including a description of observances which occur before and after Easter Sunday. Contains a glossary, a list of suggested reading and an index. Ages 7 and up. Copyright Date: 1998 Sarah's Secrets by Childs, Lisa Synopsis: EVERY WOMAN HAS HER MYSTERY And Sarah Mars-Hutchins had more than one secret to keep. Copyright Date: 2003 Veiled Women: Shifting Gender Equations In Rural Haryana by Chowdhry, Prem Synopsis: A gendered cultural and economic history of colonialism and of independent India in which women are both acted on and are agents in society and history. This is a contribution to the small literature on the history of gender relations in South Asia. Copyright Date: 2004 Dive Right In by Christopher, Matt and Hirschfeld, Robert Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Traci Winchell is a gifted gymnast, but lately she's been having trouble -- so much trouble that her coach warns her she may need to drop out or else risk serious injury. Copyright Date: 2002 Inline Skater by Christopher, Matt and Hirschfeld, Robert Synopsis: Cris Murphy is into aggressive or "aggro" inline skating, but he likes being part of an inline hockey team, too. His friend, Max, thinks inline hockey is for losers. Will Max and Cris's friendship survive if Cris chooses hockey over the halfpipe? Copyright Date: 2001 Lacrosse Face-Off by Christopher, Matt Synopsis: Eleven-year-old Garry, embarrassed when his unathletic brother joins his lacrosse team, faces a bigger problem when the team bully turns on both of them. Copyright Date: 2006 Lacrosse Firestorm by Christopher, Matt and Peters, Stephanie Synopsis: It's early summer, and things are really heating up between Garry Wallis, star of "Lacrosse Face-Off," and his nemesis, Michael Donofrio. At the end of last season, Garry sabotaged Michael's chances of becoming the league's top scorer. Copyright Date: 2008 Look Who's Playing First Base by Christopher, Matt Synopsis: Mike Hagin offers his new friend from Russia the first baseman's position on the little league team before he finds out the boy can't play baseball. Copyright Date: 1971 Cool As Ice by Christopher, Matt and Mantell, Paul Synopsis: Eleven-year-old Chris is small for his age, so he can't believe it when he learns he's been selected for the exclusive all-star traveling hockey team. It's not all fun and games playing for the Arctic Wolves, however. Copyright Date: 2001 Catching Waves by Christopher, Matt Synopsis: When it comes to surfing, fourteen- year-old Kai Ford knows his stuff; he's been riding the waves since he was ten. He respects the amazing power of the sea and knows - first-hand - how dangerous it can be. Copyright Date: 2006 Hard Drive To Short by Christopher, Matt and Guzzi, George Synopsis: Sandy, the left-handed shortstop, has a secret that is alienating him from the team. Copyright Date: 1969 Mountain Bike Mania by Christopher, Matt Synopsis: Riding a bike is such a rush for Will Matthews. Soon after he joins a mountain biking club, he's hurtling down hills, pedaling over mud-churned trails and leaping over rocks and gullies. Copyright Date: 1998 Ice Magic by Christopher, Matthew F. Synopsis: Pie Pennelli loves hockey, but his skates are too big and one of his teammates gives him a hard time. When the neighbor kids find an antique hockey game, they swear the game is magic and can predict every play Pie's team will make. Is it magic? Copyright Date: 1973 Football Fugitive by Christopher, Matthew F. and Johnson, Larry Synopsis: Representing a pro football player whom his son admires brings a lawyer closer to his young son. Copyright Date: 1998 Face-Off by Christopher, Matthew F. Synopsis: Although he loves the game, a young hockey player discovers he is handicapped while playing by his fear of the puck. Copyright Date: 1972 Dirt Bike Racer by Christopher, Matthew F. Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Ron Baker finds a mini-bike while scuba diving and, with the help of a former motorcycle rider and racer, restores the bike and enters competition. Copyright Date: 1979 Big Al by Clements, Andrew Synopsis: In an age of such obsession with appearance, this simple tale of a big, gentle fish and the qualities that make friendship real will touch children and encourage them to look again. Copyright Date: 1988 Waiting For Normal by Connor, Leslie Synopsis: Addie is waiting for normal. But Addie's mom has an all-or-nothing approach to life: a food fiesta or an empty pantry, jubilation or gloom, her way or no way. All or nothing never adds up to normal. Copyright Date: 2008 The Rough Guide To Chick Flicks by Cook, Samatha Synopsis: This covers everything, from the history of cinema and the different films made around the world, to the stars, the directors, people behind the scenes, details on costume design and many film reviews. Copyright Date: 2006 Cook-a-Doodle-Doo! by Crummel, Susan Stevens and Stevens, Janet Synopsis: Big Brown Rooster is sick of chicken feed. So along with his friends--Turtle, Iguana, and Potbellied Pig--he sets out to make the most magnificent strawberry shortcake in the whole wide world. Copyright Date: 1999 Fast Women by Crusie, Jennifer Synopsis: Nell Dysart's in trouble. Weighed down by an inexplicable divorce and a loss of appetite for everything, Nell is sleepwalking through life until her best friend finagles a job for her with a shabby little detective agency that has lots of potential and a boss who looks easy to manage. Copyright Date: 2001 The Woman Who Can't Forget: The Extraordinary Story Of Living With The Most Remarkable Memory Known To Science by Davis, Bart and Price, Jill Synopsis: People might envy someone with such an extraordinary memory that she has been studied by neuroscientists, until they learn that Jill Price's ability extends only to details of her own life, sometimes haunting her, and does not to apply to memorizing facts. Copyright Date: 2008 Girl Overboard by Ferris, Aimee Synopsis: Marina joins a group of international teens for a semester at sea in the Caribbean, learning about marine life and resolving some issues about her relationships and her future. Copyright Date: 2007 The Time Of The Transference (Spellsinger Book 6) by Foster, Alan Dean Synopsis: Nothing is forever in the magical world Jon-Tom has found himself trapped in and as such, the duar he uses to create his music-based magic breaks after a battle to save Clothahump from a group of house burglars. Copyright Date: 1987 The Moment Of The Magician (Spellsinger Book 4) by Foster, Alan Dean Synopsis: Tropical, friendly, and largely uninhabited was how Clothahump the wizard had described the swamps of the south. But the warring colonies of tough-talking prairie dogs, to the magical mime-vines, to a mammoth mountain of living muck and a hidden colony of dreaded Plated Folk, Jon-Tom the Spellsinger and his otter comrade Mudge find their journey southward full of strong spells and deadly foes. Copyright Date: 1984 The Edge by Francis, Dick Synopsis: The Great Transcontinental Mystery Race is not only a glittering rail junket that promises the opportunity to race a thoroughbred on some of the world's great courses, but is something more: an intriguing mystery will be enacted on board, which passengers will be invited to solve. But included on the guest list is one Julius Apollo Filmer, justifiably reputed to be the most ruthless operator lurking in the racing underworld, and he's planning a strange plot of his own. Copyright Date: 1988 Thin Moon And Cold Mist by Gear, Kathleen O'Neal Synopsis: Robin Heatherton is a spy for the Confederacy. Disguised as a young boy, she infiltrates Yankee forces during the Battle of the Wilderness, but when her cover is compromised, she must crawl back to her own lines with vital intelligence. Copyright Date: 1995 It's Pumpkin Time! by Hall, Zoe Synopsis: A brother and sister plan early for Halloween fun by planting pumpkin seeds in their garden in the summer. Later, they watch as the seeds sprout and eventually grow into bright orange pumpkins for their jack-o'-lanterns. Copyright Date: 1994 The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake Vampire Hunter #4) by Hamilton, Laurell K. Synopsis: Anita Blake has fallen for the leader of a local pack of werewolves. She's survived a lot, but this love affair may kill her yet. Copyright Date: 1996 My Prairie Christmas by Harvey, Brett Synopsis: Elenore's first Christmas on the prairie is very different from Christmas back in Maine. There are no relatives to help celebrate. The ornaments are still in Maine, and there's no cranberries to string for the tree. Copyright Date: 1990 The Very Noisy Night by Hendry, Diana Synopsis: Little Mouse keeps Big Mouse awake with his worries about nighttime noises. Big Mouse offers him earmuffs, but the quiet only makes Little Mouse feel lonely. By morning, both mice are sound asleep in Big Mouse's bed. Copyright Date: 1999 Chrysanthemum by Henkes, Kevin Synopsis: She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum loved her name--until she started school. Copyright Date: 1991 Hoot by Hiaasen, Carl Synopsis: Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site. Copyright Date: 2002 Time Stops For No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure by Hoeye, Michael Synopsis: When Linka Perflinger, a jaunty mouse, brings a watch into his shop to be repaired and then disappears, Hermux Tantamoq is caught up in a world of dangerous search for eternal youth as he tries to find out what happened to her. Copyright Date: 2002 My Great-aunt Arizona by Houston, Gloria M. Synopsis: Bestselling author Gloria Houston lovingly recounts the story of her great-aunt's quiet yet remarkable life. Born and raised in the Appalachian Mountains, Arizona spent her childhood dreaming of all the faraway places she would one day visit. Copyright Date: 1992 He's Gonna Toot And I'm Gonna Scoot: Waiting For Gabriel’s Horn by Johnson, Barbara Synopsis: Barbara Johnson shows from real-life examples, how to put life's path into a blissful Christian perspective. She gives a different perspective to view the world, which often seems thorny and difficult. Copyright Date: 1999 Henry Climbs A Mountain by Johnson, D. B. Synopsis: Henry the bear wants to climb a mountain, but is put in jail for refusing to pay taxes to a state that allows slavery. Even in his cell, Henry's imagination allows him to roam free. Copyright Date: 2003 The Sunsets Of The West by Johnston, Tony Synopsis: Pa and his family pack up their belongings and undertake the difficult journey to a new life in the West. Copyright Date: 2002 Music, The Brain, And Ecstasy by Jourdain, Robert Synopsis: What makes a distant oboe's wail beautiful? Why do some kinds of music lift us to ecstasy, but not others? How can music make sense to an ear and brain evolved for detecting the approaching lion or tracking the unsuspecting gazelle? Copyright Date: 1997 At Home In Mitford by Karon, Jan Synopsis: Set in the charming village of Mitford, this book will delight listeners as it draws them into the life of Father Tim, an Episcopal rector who finds himself running on empty and longing for change. Copyright Date: 1994 Take One (Above The Line #1) by Kingsbury, Karen Synopsis: In the high-powered world of film making, two unknown producers struggle to make a name for themselves. With millions of investors' dollars on the line, everything starts to fall apart and they realize they may be in over their heads. Copyright Date: 2009 Citizen Girl by Kraus, Nicola and Mclaughlin, Emma Synopsis: A twenty-four-year-old girl is struggling to keep up with the three essentials of a student life-- food, shelter, and student loans. She finally gets a job of her dreams but ignores her uncertainties and focuses on getting the job done. Copyright Date: 2004 Helping Children Cope With The Loss Of A Loved One by Kroen, William C. and Trozzi, Maria D. Synopsis: Dr. William Kroen offers sound advice, comfort and compassion to any adult helping a child cope with death. Copyright Date: 1996 My Revolutions by Kunzru, Hari Synopsis: Chris Carver is living a lie. His wife, their teenage daughter, and everyone in their circle know him as Michael Frame, suburban dad. They have no idea that as a radical student in the sixties he briefly became a terrorist--protesting the Vietnam War by setting bombs around London. Copyright Date: 2007 Certain Women by L'Engle, Madeleine Synopsis: "Emma Wheaton has interrupted her successful stage career to attend her dying father, David Wheaton. The legendary actor is obsessed with an unfinished play about the Old Testament King David written by Emma's estranged husband." Copyright Date: 1992 The Man Who Made Time Travel by Lasky, Kathryn Synopsis: Describes the need for sailors to be able to determine their position at sea and the efforts of John Harrison, an eighteenth century man who spent his life refining instruments to enable them to do this. Copyright Date: 2003 Reading Can Be Fun by Leaf, Munro Synopsis: First published in 1953, "Reading Can Be Fun" has lessons as timely and enduring today as they were then. Copyright Date: 1953 The Kennedy Women: The Saga Of An American Family by Leamer, Laurence Synopsis: Based on five years of research, and with unprecedented cooperation from Kennedy family and associates, Laurence Leamer paints startling, in-depth portraits of the mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters who struggled to build and maintain the Kennedy dynasty. Copyright Date: 1994 Secret Summer Dreams by Lewis, Beverly Synopsis: Holly's secret dream is to visit her father in California. Andie isn't thrilled with the plan, and neither are Holly's mom and sister. Copyright Date: 2001 Big Bad Beans by Lewis, Beverly Synopsis: Jason Birchall is saving all his money for a super mountain bike. He's been working hard and counting every penny. He's even storing his money in a secret place that no one can find. Copyright Date: 2000 The Lost Flower Children by Lisle, Janet Taylor Synopsis: After their mother's death, Olivia and Nellie go to live with their great aunt, where they slowly bring her overgrown and weedy old garden back to life, enabling them to adjust to a new life as well. Copyright Date: 1999 Demystifying Anorexia Nervosa: An Optimistic Guide To Understanding And Healing by Lucas, Alexander R. Synopsis: A scientific study of the illness, as well as accounts of recovery and strategies for healing. Copyright Date: 2008 Tunjur! Tunjur! Tunjur! A Palestinian Folktale by Macdonald, Margaret Read Synopsis: A childless woman's prayers are answered by the arrival of a talking pot, but the new mother knows that Little Pot must learn right from wrong just like any child. Copyright Date: 2006 The Year The Horses Came by Mackey, Mary Synopsis: A pre-historic romance develops when Marrah, a priestess in a matriarchal society, meets Stavan, a member of a warrior society. Copyright Date: 1993 Once I Ate A Pie by Maclachlan, Patricia Synopsis: When the farmer says he's too old to play the Easter Bunny, Minnie and Moo decide someone has to wear a bunny outfit for the children on Easter morning. But Elvis the rooster isn't interested. Copyright Date: 2006 Become Your Own Matchmaker: Eight Easy Steps For Attracting Your Perfect Mate by Mandell, Lisa Johnson and Stanger, Patti Synopsis: If you've ever found yourself picking off your nail polish, sitting in your sweats with an empty carton of Ben & Jerry's, wondering, "Where are all the good men, and why isn't a gorgeous one standing shirtless in my kitchen mixing me up a pomegranate mojito?" I hate to tell you this, but it's your own fault. Copyright Date: 2009 Cornhusk, Silk, And Wishbones: A Book Of Dolls From Around The World by Markell, Michelle Synopsis: With haunting photographs and a text that speaks poignantly of the time when children must leave their dolls behind, this book captures the uncanny and enduring comfort of dolls. Copyright Date: 2000 Charles And Diana by Martin, Ralph G. Synopsis: The real, non-fairy tale, telling of the courtship of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Copyright Date: 1985 Points Of View: An Anthology Of Short Stories (revised Edition) by Mcelheny, Kenneth R. and Moffett, James Synopsis: Superb short stories from dozens of major writers, old and new. Copyright Date: 1995 Drawing Lessons From A Bear by Mcphail, David M. Synopsis: "You can't be a bear, you know, but you can be an artist. Are you an artist? Then say so. Say it softly to yourself, or say it loudly for the whole world to hear: I AM AN ARTIST! There. Now you are an artist. For all time and forever. Copyright Date: 2000 Unfinished Journey by Menuhin, Yehudi Synopsis: The autobiography of the accomplished and world-renowned violinist. Copyright Date: 1976 Guarded Moments by Miles, Cassie Synopsis: Bodyguard David Marquis knew Tasha Lancer was a marked woman. Hired to protect her by an anonymous third party, David was ready to lay down his life for her, sight unseen. Copyright Date: 1996 Heir To The Glimmering World by Ozick, Cynthia Synopsis: Ozick pays homage to the most beloved writers of the 19th century--Charles Dickens, the Brontes, George Eliot--in a story set on the outskirts of the Bronx in the 1930s. Copyright Date: 2004 Rani In The Mermaid Lagoon (Disney Fairies) by Papademetriou, Lisa Synopsis: This story takes place in Never Land, in the realm of the famous Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. Rani is a fairy who doesn't seem to fit in with the other water talent fairies, or any fairies at all. She hopes to find her place amongst the mermaids of Never Land, but how will she ever discover who her true friends are? Copyright Date: 2006 Mick Harte Was Here by Park, Barbara Synopsis: How could someone like Phoebe's brother die? Mick Harte was one of the coolest kids you'd ever want to meet. Mick was also the kid who would still be alive now--if he'd only worn his bicycle helmet. . . . Copyright Date: 1995 Cinematherapy Goes To The Oscars by Peske, Nancy and West, Beverly Synopsis: Get ready for some of the best movie medicine ever made. Copyright Date: 2004 The Venus Fix by Rose, M. J. Synopsis: Morgan Snow's newest patient is a powerful, influential man - secretly addicted to watching Internet Web cam pornography. He's not alone in his desires. Copyright Date: 2006 Toscanini by Sachs, Harvey Synopsis: A thorough and complex portrait of this renowned conductor and musician. Copyright Date: 1978 The San Francisco Symphony by Schneider, David and Waart, Edo De Synopsis: A guide to the last 50 years of music in San Francisco. Copyright Date: 1983 Wired For War: The Robotics Revolution And Conflict In The Twenty-First Century by Singer, P. W. Synopsis: A military expert reveals how science fiction is fast becoming reality on the battlefield, changing not just how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and ethics that surround war itself. Copyright Date: 2009 Belling The Tiger by Stoltz, Mary Synopsis: A tale about two little mice assigned to a mission of putting a bell collar on the mean house cat. Copyright Date: 2004 The Velvet Doublet by Street, James Synopsis: A novel about Columbus, adventure, and the men who sailed with him to the edge of the world! Copyright Date: 1955 Long Shot by Tocher, Timothy Synopsis: When her father accepts a job as girls basketball coach in another town, fifth-grader Laurie reluctantly leaves old friends and teammates and faces new challenges with a new basketball team at a new school. Copyright Date: 2001 The Saltwater Wilderness by Vanstrum, Glenn S. Synopsis: This book plunges the reader into the heart of the sea. It provides an account of one photojournalist's experience studying marine natural history and ecology. Copyright Date: 2003 Emergency Quarterback by Wallace, Rich Synopsis: When the Hornets lose their quarterback for the season and the replacement lacks the talent to take charge, the coach picks a solid receiver as emergency quarterback. Copyright Date: 2005 Legends Of Our Time by Wiesel, Elie Synopsis: A graceful and emotionally charged biographical narrative by Elie Wiesel, of the people he knew during and after WWII. Copyright Date: 2004 Mythologies by Yeats, W. B. Synopsis: This enthralling anthology of Irish legends and tales of the occult is composed of three classic collections--"The Celtic Twilight," "The Secret Rose", and "Stories of Red Hanrahan"--and reflects Ireland's greatest poet's deep and abiding interest in preserving and celebrating Irish history and culture. Copyright Date: 1998 The Parents Guide To Coaching Physically Challenged Children by Zulewski, Richard Synopsis: Handbooks in The Better Way Coaching Kids series serve as the perfect step-by-step introductory primers for parents and coaches. Copyright Date: 1994To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank Email to bookshare-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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