Galileo's Finger: The Ten Great Ideas of Science BR
15548
by Peter Atkins
4 volumes
Oxford University chemistry professor condenses major topics of
modern science into basic concepts for a general audience. Covers
evolution, DNA, conservation of energy, and quantum theory. To
Atkins, Galileo's finger represents the "winkling out of truth,"
the process of looking beyond the appearance of nature to
understand its essence. 2003.
Our Mothers' War: American Women at Home and at the Front
during World War II BR 15667
by Emily Yellin
5 volumes
Journalist's chronicle of World War II's "other American
soldiers," women from various backgrounds who filled
nontraditional roles during wartime. Depicts women factory
workers, frontline nurses, spies, and pilots. Also discusses the
experiences of African American and Japanese American women.
2004.
Fix It before It Breaks: Seasonal Checklist Guide to Home
Maintenance BR 15832
by Terry Kennedy
2 volumes
Builder recommends that homeowners develop a maintenance program
and address building problems before they become major concerns.
Discusses common issues with foundations, doors and windows,
siding, roofs, electrical systems, landscaping, and other areas
and ways to deal with them. Includes resources. 2004.
Kepler's Witch: An Astronomer's Discovery of Cosmic Order amid
Religious War, Political Intrigue, and the Heresy Trial of His
Mother BR 15891
by James A. Connor
4 volumes
Professor's portrait of German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-
1630), considered "the father of celestial mechanics." Examines
Kepler's tribulations and triumphs as a protestant scientist
during the Thirty Years' War, the Reformation, and the Counter-
Reformation. Describes events such as his mother's witchcraft
trial. Includes Kepler's letters and journal entries. 2004.
The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England BR 15910
edited by Antonia Fraser
4 volumes
Collection of short biographies of English monarchs by eight
historians. Covers each ruler from William the Conqueror (1066)
to Queen Elizabeth II. Introduction by Antonia Fraser. Revised
and updated edition of 1975 publication. 1998.
Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carˆme, the First
Celebrity Chef BR 15917
by Ian Kelly
2 volumes
Creator of a one-man play about Carˆme presents a biography of
this French Revolution orphan who became "the chef of kings and
king of chefs." Relates Carˆme's accomplishments: cooking for the
Romanovs, the Rothschilds, and King George IV; writing cookbooks;
and inventing both the chef's hat and the soufflé. 2003.
Washington's General: Nathanael Greene and the Triumph of the
American Revolution BR 15927
by Terry Golway
4 volumes
Biography of American Revolutionary War commander Nathanael
Greene (1742-1786), who was born a Rhode Island Quaker but chose
to fight for independence. Details his career as George
Washington's quartermaster general and his appointment as leader
of the southern theater. Outlines how Greene forced the British
to concede at Yorktown. 2005.
Modern Coin Magic BR 15930
by J.B. Bobo
4 volumes
This step-by-step guide to slight-of-hand coin conjuring
describes basic principles, integrated tricks, and complete
routine acts. Offers techniques for over three hundred maneuvers
including palms, holds, flips, switches, vanishes, change-over,
steals, cuffing, sleeving, and others requiring special devices.
1952.
Spice: The History of a Temptation BR 15934
by Jack Turner
4 volumes
Australian-born historian, who claims a fascination with spices
since age ten, presents an exhaustive survey of man's impassioned
quest for exotic condiments. Focuses on pepper, cloves, cinnamon,
and ginger. Covers the historic importance of flavorful and
aromatic plant derivatives in cuisine, medicine, religions, and
world trade. 2004.
Real U Guide to Your First Job BR 15937
by Meagan Hassell
1 volume
Advice for the recent graduate on finding a job. Covers writing
resumes, interviewing, networking, and keeping a position. For
senior high and older readers. 2004.
The Greek Way BR 15945
by Edith Hamilton
2 volumes
The author of Mythology (BR 5581) explores the
accomplishments of Greek intellectual life in the fifth century
B.C. Discusses customs, philosophy, religion, and art,
referencing the era's noted writers--the poet Pindar; dramatists
Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sophocles; and historians Herodotus,
Thucydides, and Xenophon--with excerpts from classic works. 1930.
Coming to Term: Uncovering the Truth about Miscarriage BR
15948
by Jon Cohen
3 volumes
Science writer investigates miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion,
by first explaining the female reproductive system. Uses
interviews, clinical data, and other medical reports to explore
the still-mysterious causes of pregnancy loss and possible
preventive treatment. Discusses resulting emotional pain and
offers hope for couples. 2005.
The Gardener's Bed-Book: Short and Long Pieces to Be Read in
Bed by Those Who Love Green Growing Things BR 15951
by Richardson Wright
3 volumes
Essays by the longtime editor-in-chief of House & Garden
magazine that are meant to be read in short bits throughout the
year. Arranged by month, the anthology offers advice on topics
from orchard horticulture and growing plume poppies to travel,
literature, architecture, and antique collecting. 2003
introduction by Dominique Browning. 1929.
One Soldier's Story: A Memoir BR 15960
by Bob Dole
2 volumes
Former senator from Kansas describes his enlistment into the
elite U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division as a lieutenant during
World War II. Chronicles the April 14, 1945, battle in Italy that
paralyzed him, his long recovery, first marriage, and entry into
civilian life and the political sphere. Bestseller 2005.
Every Step Forward: Personal Accounts of the Unique
Partnerships between Blind People and Their Seeing Eye Dogs BR
15966
edited by Rosemary Carroll
2 volumes
Twenty-four graduates of The Seeing Eye in Morristown, New
Jersey, present individual perspectives on their experiences at
the school and on being blind. They describe the process of
learning to properly use guide dogs and attest to the increased
mobility and independence they achieved through the training
facility. 2004.
The Red Letters: My Father's Enchanted Period; Continents of
Exile BR 16081
by Ved Mehta
2 volumes
Concluding volume in Continents of Exile series--the blind
author's memoirs. Mehta recounts finding forty-year-old love
letters that reveal his father's passionate love affair in Simla,
India, in the 1930s. This discovery changes the author's
perceptions of his father and mother, and even of himself. 2004.
Coping with Kidney Disease: A Twelve-Step Treatment Program to
Help You Avoid Dialysis BR 16082
by Mackenzie Walser
3 volumes
Physician from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine offers advice on
living with kidney disease. Discusses symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment, medications, dialysis, transplants, and control of
related problems such as cholesterol, gout, anemia, and acidosis.
The main emphasis is on a very-low-protein diet and lifestyle
changes. 2004.
A Sense of the Mysterious: Science and the Human Spirit BR
16084
by Alan Lightman
2 volumes
Essays exploring the emotional life of science by physicist and
author of The Diagnosis (BR 13414) and Reunion (BR
15284). Reflects on his own scientific journey and his
struggles to reconcile the working universe with humanity and
truth. Incorporates portraits of influential figures including
Albert Einstein and Vera Rubin. 2005.
Slavery and the Making of America BR 16087
by James Oliver Horton and Lois E. Horton
3 volumes
Authors use slave narratives and primary documents to examine
American slavery from 1619 to the Civil War. Explores economic,
social, and cultural aspects of the practice and highlights
contributions by African Americans to U.S. development. PBS
companion. Violence and strong language. 2005.
An Insider's Guide to the UN BR 16101
by Linda Fasulo
2 volumes
News correspondent's overview of the United Nations, the
international body established in 1945 to promote peace and
prosperity among member nations. Discusses its structure and
function; humanitarian, crime-fighting, and peacekeeping
missions; sovereignty issues; and twenty-first-century
challenges. Profiles influential leaders such as Secretary
General Kofi Annan. 2004.
The Big Splat; or, How Our Moon Came to Be BR 16106
by Dana Mackenzie
3 volumes
Mathematician explores the origins of Earth's only natural
satellite. Traces the history of lunar studies from ancient
Greece to the twentieth century, weighing evidence for various
theories before arriving at the "giant impact hypothesis" that
posits that the moon is a product of Earth's collision with
another planet. 2003.
Winning Every Time: How to Use the Skills of a Lawyer in the
Trials of Your Life BR 16111
by Lis Wiehl
3 volumes
Trial attorney and legal commentator explains ways to prevail in
confrontations by incorporating courtroom strategies into daily
life. Lists eight steps to effectively present a case--including
knowing the opposition, gathering evidence, and composing a
closing argument--and offers techniques for implementing them in
personal and business situations. 2004.
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of
Everything BR 16126
by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
3 volumes
Writer Stephen Dubner explains the offbeat issues that intrigue
award-winning economist and coauthor Steven Levitt. Explores
everyday riddles such as the link between legalized abortion and
the crime rate, the effect of parents' income and ethnicity on
naming babies, and the motivations of real estate agents.
Bestseller 2005.
AARP Crash Course in Estate Planning: The Essential Guide to
Wills, Trusts, and Your Personal Legacy BR 16131
by Michael T. Palermo
3 volumes
AARP offers advice on planning an estate. Covers wills and
trusts, executors and trustees, provisions for heirs including
those with disabilities, charitable donations, and distribution
solutions for beneficiaries. Emphasizes consulting an estate
attorney to prevent family feuds. Foreword by Ric Edelman. 2005.
With Billie BR 16140
by Julia Blackburn
3 volumes
Biography of jazz singer Billie Holiday (1915-1959) based on some
150 interviews with colleagues, boyfriends, and acquaintances
conducted in the 1970s by Linda Kuehl and concluded later by
Blackburn. Covers Holiday's life from her rough Baltimore
childhood to New York fame. Explicit descriptions of sex,
violence, and strong language. 2005.
Becoming Justice Blackmun: Harry Blackmun's Supreme Court
Journey BR 16151
by Linda Greenhouse
3 volumes
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter uses personal papers,
correspondence, and case files to trace the life and career of
Supreme Court justice Harry A. Blackmun (1908-1999). Chronicles
Blackmun's early years in Minnesota, twenty-four-year tenure on
the Supreme Court, childhood friendship with Warren Burger, and
prominent cases including Roe v. Wade. 2005.
The Secret Man: The Story of Watergate's Deep Throat BR
16159
by Bob Woodward
2 volumes
One of the journalists who uncovered the 1972 Watergate scandal,
All the President's Men (BR 13143), chronicles his long
relationship with the scandal's secret informant. Details
Woodward's early dealings with the man as a mentor, their covert
meetings during Watergate, decades of concealment, and W. Mark
Felt's public admission in 2005. Bestseller 2005.
The Doctor's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health: Preventing and
Treating Acid Reflux, Ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
Diverticulitis, Celiac Disease, Colon Cancer, Pancreatitis,
Cirrhosis, Hernias, and More BR 16164
by Paul Miskovitz and Marian Betancourt
3 volumes
Comprehensive guide to maintaining healthy digestion. Discusses
causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments for ailments
involving the stomach, esophagus, intestine, gallbladder, liver,
pancreas, and colon. 2005.
Jimmy Stewart: Bomber Pilot BR 16166
by Starr Smith
2 volumes
Former Eighth Air Force intelligence officer chronicles Academy
Award-winning actor Jimmy Stewart's World War II service as
squadron commander of a combat bombardment group. Recounts
Stewart's volunteering for service before the United States
entered the war and later leading his men across Nazi Germany.
Foreword by Walter Cronkite. 2005.
Protecting Your Children from Sexual Predators BR
16168
by Leigh Baker
3 volumes
A psychologist presents case studies to help parents identify
sexual predators and pedophiles and teach their family to avoid
them. Includes information about potential dangers to children
from both male and female offenders, other juveniles and
siblings, and the Internet. Explains how to use a state's Sex
Offender Registry. 2002.
Black like Me BR 16177
by John Howard Griffin
2 volumes
White novelist's account of his six-week experiment in 1959 to
learn firsthand what it was like to be a black man in the Deep
South. After deliberately darkening his skin with chemicals,
Griffin records his revealing and sometimes terrifying
experiences with racism, inequality, and segregation. Strong
language. 1960.
Are Men Necessary? When Sexes Collide BR 16259
by Maureen Dowd
2 volumes
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter comments on the state of women's
liberation four decades after the sexual revolution. Contends
that the sexes are still in combat, women are more focused than
ever on their looks, and feminist principles have backfired.
Bestseller 2005.
Teacher Man: A Memoir BR 16261
by Frank McCourt
2 volumes
Author of Angela's Ashes (BR 12543) recalls thirty years
of working in New York City high schools. Relates his experiences
as an Irishman teaching English to Americans and beguiling
students with stories from his past. Some descriptions of sex and
some strong language. Bestseller 2005.
Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis BR
16262
by Jimmy Carter
2 volumes
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter shares his views on terrorism,
religious and political fundamentalism, the death penalty,
abortion, women, and the environment. Criticizes the partisan
divisions within the country and calls for a return to
traditional American values. Bestseller 2005.
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