Radical Equations: Math Literacy and Civil Rights BR
13801
by Robert P. Moses and Charles E. Cobb
3 volumes
Activist and MacArthur Award-winning educator Moses and
journalist Cobb offer their vision of school reform based on the
Algebra Project, a math-literacy program that has proven
effective in disadvantaged communities. Moses argues that
competence in math and science is prerequisite for economic
empowerment and full citizenship. 2001.
Self Matters: Creating Your Life from the Inside Out BR
14066
by Phillip C. McGraw
3 volumes
"Dr. Phil" turns inward, expanding his philosophy of life begun
in Life Strategies (BR 14289) and Relationship Rescue
(BR 14219). Explores how to find one's "authentic self" via
introspection and other key elements that will lead to a stronger
self-concept and self-esteem. Some strong language. Bestseller
2001.
Death in the Afternoon BR 14081
by Ernest Hemingway
3 volumes (Reissue)
Classic treatise on all phases of bullfighting from the raising
and training of the animals to sketches of bullfighters.
Descriptions of bravery, cowardice, pageantry, and history are
enlivened by Hemingway's comments on life and literature. Some
strong language. 1932.
A Treasury of Knitting Patterns BR 14111
by Barbara G. Walker
4 volumes
Instructions for 550 knitting patterns. Covers knit-purl
combinations, ribbings, color-change, slip-stitch, twist stitch,
fancy texture, yarn-over stitch, eyelet, lace, cables, and cable-
stitch. Recommends projects appropriate for described patterns.
1998.
The Change before the Change: Everything You Need to Know to
Stay Healthy in the Decade before Menopause BR 14129
by Laura E. Corio and Linda G. Kahn
5 volumes
A physician explains the physical changes that occur in women
prior to menopause during the period called "perimenopause."
Discusses symptoms, body functions, and available medicinal and
herbal treatments. 2000.
Talking about Death Won't Kill You BR 14180
by Virginia Morris
2 volumes
To help people make better decisions about death, the author
encourages them to accept its inevitability. Discusses
considerations to ponder before a crisis arrives and provides
medical and legal options. Uses case studies to illustrate how to
talk about dying with others and gives tips on relating to
terminally ill patients. 2001.
The Assassination of Lumumba BR 14242
by Ludo de Witte
4 volumes
Examination of the 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba, the Congo's
first prime minister, and its political complexities. De Witte
argues that the United States and Western Europe, fearing that
the former Belgian colony would turn to the Soviets following
independence, were complicit in plotting Lumumba's assassination.
Some strong language. 2001.
What the People Know: Freedom and the Press BR 14246
by Richard Reeves
1 volume
A veteran journalist assesses the state of his profession in the
late 1990s. Chronicles such changes as evolving technology,
increasing corporate control over newsrooms, and shifting media
standards since the 1960s. Depicts a press gone awry and
advocates returning to the objective and unbridled pursuit of
truth. 1998.
Thanks for the Memories, Mr. President: Wit and Wisdom from
the Front Row at the White House BR 14249
by Helen Thomas
2 volumes
Longtime White House correspondent relates anecdotes about the
nine presidents she's covered, from John F. Kennedy to George W.
Bush, as well as the jokes and verbal sparring she enjoyed with
them. 2002.
The Englishman's Daughter: A True Story of Love and Betrayal
in World War I BR 14254
by Ben Macintyre
3 volumes
At the beginning of World War I, a group of British soldiers is
forced to hide behind enemy lines in a small French village. With
the help of the townspeople, the soldiers attempt to pass
themselves off as locals. Love, betrayal, and sacrifice abound as
ordinary villagers become heroes and villains. 2001.
The Ultimate Container Gardener: All You Need to Know to
Create Plantings for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter BR
14261
by Stephanie Donaldson
2 volumes
Describes how to display flowers, herbs, and other plants in
baskets, window boxes, or hanging containers for both inside and
outside the home. Advice with instructions for year-round
cultivation and selection of items for color, fragrance, and
location. 2001.
Inside Al Qaeda: Global Network of Terror BR 14262
by Rohan Gunaratna
4 volumes
Scrutinizes this worldwide terrorist organization and its theater
of operations country by country. Examines Al Qaeda's reach,
strategic and tactical threat, mind-set, and messianic culture.
Suggests ways for the international community to counter the
movement. Based on five years of interviews, research, and
travel. 2002.
Unholy War: Terror in the Name of Islam BR 14263
by John L. Esposito
2 volumes
A professor of religion and international affairs who is the
director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at
Georgetown University discusses popular misconceptions about
Islam. Answers questions about the differences between the
majority of Muslims and the minority who proclaim jihad or holy
war. 2002.
Cawdor, a Long Poem and Medea, after Euripides
BR 14267
by Robinson Jeffers
2 volumes
Cawdor is a verse narrative, first published in 1928, that
tells of a widower whose new young wife falls in love with his
son. Medea is a verse adaptation of Euripides' drama about
humiliation and revenge brought on by divorce. Some violence.
1946.
The Gift of Birds: True Encounters with Avian Spirits BR
14271
edited by Larry Habegger and Amy Greimann Carlson
2 volumes
Over two dozen tales involving people and their encounters with
birds. In "Crazy Courage," Louise Erdrich watches a blue jay
battle a hawk. In "The Balinese Chicken," Alice Walker writes of
being an almost-vegetarian. In "Close to the End," a birder
wonders about the meaning of the Christmas Count. 1999.
Napoleon BR 14277
by Paul Johnson
2 volumes
Historian reassesses Bonaparte's spectacular career and
character, examining the myth and the reality. Johnson contends
that Napoleon "was not an ideologue but an opportunist, who
seized on the accident of the French Revolution to propel himself
into supreme power." 2002.
A Dog Called Perth: The True Story of a Beagle BR
14286
by Peter Martin
2 volumes
The author and his wife adopted their beagle, Perth, as a puppy
in 1965. Perth proved to be a loyal member of the family and an
adventurous companion. She endured family additions, a number of
moves, and even several months as a runaway. 2001.
Understanding Hepatitis BR 14295
by James L. Achord
1 volume
A physician explains different types of hepatitis (inflammation
of the liver) including the most prevalent: A, B, and C. Covers
the function of the liver; the disease's signs, symptoms, and
causes; and care, treatment, and research. 2002.
The Monk in the Garden: The Lost and Found Genius of Gregor
Mendel, the Father of Genetics BR 14311
by Robin Marantz Henig
3 volumes
Account of the life and times of Gregor Mendel, the nineteenth-
century Augustinian monk credited with establishing the
foundation of modern genetics through his investigations of
inheritance in pea plants. Explains how his experiments revealed
modifications in successive generations, a crucial factor in
evolution that Darwin failed to address. 2000.
One Hundred Questions and Answers about Hypertension BR
14315
by William M. Manger and Ray W. Gifford
2 volumes
Physicians address the common condition of hypertension (high
blood pressure, or "the silent killer"), including its causes,
risk factors, and treatment; medical options; lifestyle changes;
complications; and coexisting conditions. Explains how this
common and treatable condition can be managed. 2001.
Drawing the Line: How Mason and Dixon Surveyed the Most Famous
Border in America BR 14317
by Edwin Danson
2 volumes
Surveyor-historian Danson recreates the lives and times of
Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon. He appraises the
accomplishments of the two British surveyors who endured the
hardships of the North American wilderness between 1763 and 1767
to settle an eighty-year-old boundary dispute between the Penns
of Pennsylvania and the Calverts of Maryland. 2001.
A Rum Affair: A True Story of Botanical Fraud BR
14321
by Karl Sabbagh
3 volumes
Documents a fifty-year-old suspected fraud allegedly committed by
eminent botanist John Heslop Harrison, who claimed as discoveries
specimens he may have planted on the Isle of Rum, Scotland.
Explores the efforts of Harrison's contemporary, John Raven, to
expose the sham and examines the relationship between the accused
and accuser. 1999.
The Measure of Reality: Quantification and Western Society,
1250-1600 BR 14334
by Alfred W. Crosby
2 volumes
Examines the shift from qualitative to quantitative thinking in
Europe during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Discusses
the ensuing developments in science, technology, and trade
practices as well as in music and painting that led to the rise
of Western civilization. 1997.
Meditations BR 14342
by Marcus Aurelius
2 volumes
Ethical and spiritual reflections by the Roman emperor Marcus
Aurelius (A.D. 121-180), written during his last decade. Advice
and insights on daily conduct, leadership, and personal
integrity. Modern English translation and introduction by Gregory
Hays. 2002.
Nativity Poems BR 14350
by Joseph Brodsky
1 volume
A sequence of eighteen Christmas poems written, one a year, by
this Russian American poet who was both a Nobel laureate and a
U.S. Poet Laureate. Also contains an interview with Brodsky. The
poems are presented in Russian and English. 2001.
The Nature of Economies BR 14351
by Jane Jacobs
2 volumes
The author posits that the laws of economics follow the laws of
nature, and that economies and ecosystems develop in the same
way. She presents her arguments in the form of a conversation
among five fictional intellectuals in New York. 2000.
The ASPCA Complete Guide to Pet Care BR 14365
by David L. Carroll
4 volumes
Detailed information on all aspects of domestic animal
maintenance including choosing an appropriate pet, where to find
it, bringing it home, housebreaking, health concerns, travel, and
grieving. Covers common and uncommon house pets: cats, dogs,
birds, snakes, lizards, turtles, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils,
rabbits, and guinea pigs. 2001.
Winning Sounds like This: A Season with the Women's Basketball
Team at Gallaudet, the World's Only University for the Deaf BR
14370
by Wayne Coffey
2 volumes
A sportswriter chronicles the 1999-2000 women's basketball season
at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. The Bisons, made up
of deaf students, compete against hearing teams in the NCAA
Division III. Their coach, Kitty Baldridge, a hearing child of
deaf parents, communicates in American Sign Language. 2002.
Wild Solutions: How Biodiversity Is Money in the Bank BR
14388
by Andrew Beattie and Paul Ehrlich
2 volumes
Ecologists explain why the pioneering science of biological
diversity and the preservation of ecosystems matter. By studying
the interdependence of plants, animals, and bacteria, scientists
find environmentally sound solutions to problems. Discusses how
seemingly insignificant species may in the future meet critical
human needs in medicine, agriculture, and other areas. 2001.
The Cell: Inside the 9/11 Plot, and Why the FBI and CIA Failed
to Stop It BR 14392
by John Miller and Michael Stone
3 volumes
Investigative reporters (John Miller interviewed Osama bin Laden
in 1998) chronicle the investigation of Islamist terrorist cells
by police, the FBI, and the CIA begun in the late 1980s.
Highlights how political concerns that followed the 1993 World
Trade Center bombing contributed to the failure to deter the
militants. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002.
No Finish Line: My Life as I See It BR 14414
by Marla Runyan
2 volumes
Memoirs of the first legally blind athlete to compete in the
Olympic Games. Discovering that attitude can be more disabling
than vision loss, Marla describes how she overcame difficulties
at school by playing the violin and becoming a competitive
runner. 2001.
Where We Stand: Thirty Reasons for Loving Our Country BR
14426
by Roger Rosenblatt
1 volume
Author and PBS commentator identifies the "core values of the
country, along with all the oddities and nonsense that make us
us." In a series of brief, upbeat essays, Rosenblatt reflects on
the Constitution, freedom of speech, liberalism, religion,
political leadership, and the beauty of the American landscape.
Some strong language. 2002.
The Shadow of the Sun BR 14447
by Ryszard Kapuscinski
3 volumes
Polish journalist reminisces about his forty years of extensive
travel in Africa, reporting on political and social change,
hitching rides on back roads, and wandering with nomads. In "The
Cooling Hell," he describes a trip to chaotic Liberia when it was
at the mercy of warlords after Doe's assassination. Some strong
language. 2001.
Freedom for the Blind: The Secret Is Empowerment BR
14467
by James H. Omvig
2 volumes
A blind attorney and rehabilitation professional draws upon his
own knowledge and experience to outline some ways blind people
can enrich and improve their lives and careers. Omvig promotes
the development of new philosophies and strategies that challenge
traditional methods of rehabilitation for blind persons in the
United States. 2002.
Nothing Is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life BR
14470
by Christopher Reeve
1 volume
Christopher Reeve, quadriplegic since an equestrian accident in
1995, contemplates what a successful life comprises. Offers his
thoughts on parenting, religion, advocacy, faith, recovery, and
keeping a sense of humor along with hope. 2002.
Murder in the Cathedral BR 14494
by T.S. Eliot
1 volume
A verse play by Nobel Prize-winner T.S. Eliot (1888-1965) about
the 1170 murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket,
at the royal behest of Henry II. Concerns issues of faith,
politics, and the common good. 1935.
Our Cosmic Habitat BR 14495
by Martin Rees
2 volumes
Astronomer Royal of Great Britain explores the nature of the
solar system and related issues--among them the Big Bang theory,
probabilities for life, the idea that our universe is part of an
enormous multiverse, whether the universe is decelerating or
accelerating, and the direction of new theories. 2001.
Of Paradise and Power: America and Europe in the New World
Order BR 14599
by Robert Kagan
1 volume
Neo-conservative scholar analyzes the divergence in foreign
policies of western Europe and the United States in the context
of Islamist terrorism. Discusses their different perceptions of
threat in terms of power and ideology. Offers steps to
reconciliation. Bestseller 2003.
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