A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare: 1599 BR
16554
by James Shapiro
4 volumes
Professor highlights a seminal year in Shakespeare's life that
included the writing of four plays--Henry V, Julius
Caesar, As You Like It, and Hamlet--and the
building of the Globe Theatre. Portrays turmoil surrounding
rebellion in Ireland, creation of the East India Company, and
political intrigue. 2005.
The Age of Reason BR 16591
by Thomas Paine
2 volumes
The patriotic writer and essayist of the American and French
Revolutions sets forth his beliefs on religion's place in
society. He affirms the need for rationalism in religion, attacks
national religious institutions, and points out biblical
inconsistencies and fallacies. 1795.
Citizenship Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Guide to the U.S.
Citizenship Process BR 16592
by Barbara Brooks Kimmel and Alan M. Lubiner
1 volume
Reference for foreign nationals describes requirements and
procedures for becoming a U.S. citizen. Explains the rights for
military personnel and children, and provides a brief history of
the country and an overview of the government. Includes a sample
test and text of the Constitution and the Declaration of
Independence. 2006.
Master Mind: The Rise and Fall of Fritz Haber, the Nobel
Laureate Who Launched the Age of Chemical Warfare BR
16595
by Daniel Charles
3 volumes
Biography of a German Jewish scientist whose discoveries embodied
both the beneficial and the destructive capacities of science.
Discusses the intellect of Fritz Haber (1868-1934), who moved
confidently between laboratory, factory, and battlefield, who
invented famine-preventing agricultural processes, and who
developed poisonous gas later used in Nazi concentration camps.
2005.
A Wreath for Emmett Till BR 16598
by Marilyn Nelson
1 volume
A sequence of fifteen interlinked sonnets written as a poetic
homage to Emmett Till, the fourteen-year-old victim of racial
prejudice and lynching in 1955 Mississippi. Includes a historic
note on the events and sonnet notes. For senior high and older
readers. Printz Honor; Coretta S. King Hon. 2005.
Darwin: Discovering the Tree of Life BR 16658
by Niles Eldredge
3 volumes
Analyzes Charles Darwin's notes from his travels to South America
and the Galapagos Islands in 1831-36. Traces the scientist's
personal and professional life during the twenty years the
notebooks were kept private. Discusses advances in evolutionary
theory since Darwin's time and disputes the concept of
intelligent design. 2005.
The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials BR
16661
by Mary Gribbin and John Gribbin
1 volume
Relates the mystery and magic in Pullman's trilogy, beginning
with The Golden Compass (BR 13276), to real-world
scientific concepts. Covers topics from cosmology to string
theory to explain such objects as Will's subtle knife and Mary
Malone's amber spyglass. For junior and senior high readers.
2003.
State of Denial BR 16804
by Bob Woodward
6 volumes
This sequel to Plan of Attack (BR 15423) examines the Bush
administration's prosecution of the Iraq war. Extensive
interviews and research document the dissension inside the White
House from December 2000, when Donald Rumsfeld was appointed
secretary of defense, through July 2006. Bestseller 2006.
Knitting on the Edge: Ribs, Ruffles, Lace, Fringes, Flora,
Points and Picots BR 16816
by Nicky Epstein
2 volumes
Instructions and various techniques for creating hundreds of knit
edgings from around the world. Describes how to effectively
incorporate them into your knitted piece. Each chapter
concentrates on a specific type of decorative border. 2004.
The Adversity Advantage: Turning Everyday Struggles into
Everyday Greatness BR 16827
by Paul G. Stoltz and Erik Weihenmayer
3 volumes
Stoltz, director of the Global Resilience Project, and
Weihenmayer, the blind author of Touch the Top of the World
(BR 14512), team together to offer their seven principles for
taking on adversity and converting life's difficulties into fuel
for achievement, resilience, and happiness. 2006.
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and
Build Nations...One School at a Time BR 16830
by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
4 volumes
Award-winning journalist Relin describes the mission of American
humanitarian Greg Mortenson, who established the Central Asia
Institute and built schools throughout Taliban-ruled lands.
Discusses his childhood in Tanzania and a failed 1993 attempt to
climb K2, which resulted in a promise to the Pakistani villagers
who saved his life. 2006.
The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived
the Great American Dust Bowl BR 16831
by Timothy Egan
3 volumes
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter recounts
the experiences of homesteaders who remained on their land during
the 1930s dust storms that ravaged the southern Great Plains.
Examines both human and ecological aspects of the disaster and
the effects on survivors' daily lives, health, and communities.
National Book Award. 2006.
Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd
BR 16833
by Sue Monk Kidd
1 volume
Inspirational stories and essays by the author of The Secret
Life of Bees (BR 15225), that first appeared in
Guideposts and other magazines. Includes pieces on her
childhood, marriage, and children and about everyday events.
Shares examples of compassion, letting go, and being reborn to
love. 2006.
Robert E. Lee: Virginian Soldier, American Citizen BR
16841
by James I. Robertson
2 volumes
In-depth biography of Confederate Civil War general. Chronicles
Lee's family life, studies at West Point, military service in the
Mexican War, and leadership of the Southern forces. Analyzes his
decision to join Virginia's secession from the union and
describes his life after the war. For senior high readers. 2005.
Child of the Winds: My Mission with Raoul Wallenberg BR
16843
by Agnes Adachi
1 volume
Author's memories of work in 1944 Budapest with a courageous
Swede who saved 100,000 Hungarian Jews from the Nazis in six
months. Adachi recalls the Soviet liberation of Hungary and
Wallenberg's arrest by the Soviets, after which he was condemned
to the gulag for over forty years. 1989.
Thieves! Ten Stories of Surprising Heists, Comical Capers, and
Daring Escapades BR 16859
by Andreas Schroeder
2 volumes
Ten tales of unusual thievery. Describes how three Italians,
dressed as workmen, stole the Louvre's portrait of Mona Lisa in
1911 and how D.B. Cooper parachuted from a jet with extortion
money in 1971--never to be found. Uncontracted braille. For
senior high and older readers. 2005.
Waiting for Godot: Tragicomedy in Two Acts (En Attendant
Godot) BR 16880
by Samuel Beckett
3 volumes
Vladimir and Estragon converse while they await the arrival of
the mysterious Godot, who sends word that he is coming but never
appears. In the original French, published in 1952, with
Beckett's own English translation. 1954.
Eavesdropping: A Life by Ear BR 16912
by Stephen Kuusisto
2 volumes
The author of Planet of the Blind (BR 11518), who has been
legally blind since birth, explains how he perceives the world
around him through listening. In these essays he describes
childhood influences, adult travels, artful eavesdropping, and
love of poetry and Caruso's singing. 2006.
Pro Wrestling Kids' Style: The Most Amazing Untold Story in
Professional Wrestling History BR 16914
by Shawn "Crusher" Crossen
1 volume
National Wrestling Federation teen champion describes his
fascination with the sport and his decision in 1984 to televise
teen matches. Crossen explains the showmanship, promotional
techniques, and financial arrangements used to establish his
enterprise. Features updates on teen wrestlers of the 1980s. For
junior and senior high readers. 2004.
The Hopes of Snakes: And Other Tales from the Urban Landscape
BR 16917
by Lisa Couturier
2 volumes
Celebrates the adaptation of heron, egret, Canada goose, coyote,
peregrine falcon, red-tailed hawk, vulture, and crow to the urban
landscapes of Washington, D.C., and New York City. In the title
piece, the author reflects upon the nonvenomous black rat snake
before rescuing a six-foot-long one from a human crowd. 2005.
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir BR
16929
by Bill Bryson
2 volumes
Travel humorist reminisces about growing up in 1950s middle
America. Recalls the simple pleasures of family life and teen
culture under the shadow of the Cold War. 2006.
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town BR
16945
by John Grisham
3 volumes
Ada, Oklahoma. Chronicles the 1987 arrest and conviction of a
former Oakland A's pitcher and his friend for the rape and murder
of a twenty-one-year-old cocktail waitress five years earlier.
Grisham examines the effect of DNA testing and a faulty original
investigation on the men's eventual exoneration. Bestseller 2006.
More Treasured Poems That Touch the Heart: Cherished Poems and
Favorite Poets BR 16946
compiled by Mary Sanford Laurence
1 volume
A second collection of poems in the spirit of Treasured Poems
That Touch the Heart (BR 14886). Contains "Ode on a Grecian
Urn" by John Keats, "If--" by Rudyard Kipling, "I'm Nobody! Who
Are You?" by Emily Dickinson, and others by Byron, Blake,
Longfellow, Wordsworth, Shakespeare, Donne, and Browning. 1997.
Teens Cook Dessert BR 17073
by Megan Carle and Jill Carle
2 volumes
The sisters who wrote Teens Cook (BR 16086) expand their
repertoire to the dessert course. Step-by-step guide to making
cookies, pies, cakes, puddings, and both simple and fancy holiday
treats. Recipes include triple chocolate biscotti, fresh berry
pie, and chocolate eclairs. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 2006.
The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 BR
17079
by Lawrence Wright
5 volumes
Traces Islamic fundamentalism from 1948 to the 2001 attack on
America. Highlights Al Qaeda leaders Osama bin Laden and Ayman
al-Zawahiri. Asserts a historical lack of concern from
intelligence agencies except for FBI agent John O'Neill and Saudi
prince Turki al-Faisal. Violence and strong language. Bestseller
2006.
Samuel Adams: Father of the American Revolution BR
17091
by Mark Puls
3 volumes
Biography of one of the founding fathers of the United States,
Samuel Adams (1722-1803). Focuses on Adams's political career,
his leadership of protests against the British--including the
Boston Tea Party--his advocacy of the colonies' independence from
Britain, and his post-revolutionary service as governor of
Massachusetts. 2006.
A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan BR
17097
by Michael Kazin
6 volumes
Traces the life of populist politician William Jennings Bryan
(1860-1925), from his midwestern boyhood to his involvement in
the 1925 Scopes trial. Highlights Bryan's evangelical beliefs,
which stressed charity and social justice, and stresses his
progressive politics, which led to reforms in campaign financing,
senatorial elections, and women's suffrage. 2006.
Putin's Russia: Life in a Failing Democracy BR 17100
by Anna Politkovskaya
3 volumes
Award-winning journalist blames Russian president Vladimir Putin
for the multiple ills threatening the country's stability at the
beginning of the twenty-first century. Describes corruption in
the government, the judicial system, the military, and in
business. Charges that the war in Chechnya is producing--not
fighting--terrorism. 2004.
The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes
BR 17102
by William Ury
2 volumes
Harvard University negotiator and mediator offers advice on using
psychology to say no instead of a reluctant yes. Provides a
three-stage method to defend one's key interests, resist
manipulation, and achieve a win-win situation without alienating
people at work or at home. 2007.
Perplexing People BR 17110
by Gary L. Blackwood
1 volume
Historical cases of pretenders, or people who claim to be a
famous deceased person. Discusses people who claimed to be Joan
of Arc, Louis XVII of France, the Romanovs of Russia, Grand
Duchess Anastasia, Billy the Kid, and Kaspar Hauser. Uncontracted
braille. For senior high and older readers. 2006.
One Hundred One Things Everyone Should Know about Science BR
17120
by Dia L. Michels and Nathan Levy
1 volume
Poses quiz questions about biology, chemistry, physics, earth
science, and general science that are applicable in everyday
life. Sequentially numbered answers repeat the question and
provide an explanation. Topics include the human body, animals,
weather, history of science, and definitions of scientific terms.
For senior high and older readers. 2006.
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