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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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