Secrets of the Code: The Unauthorized Guide to the Mysteries
behind The Da Vinci Code BR 15563
edited by Dan Burstein
5 volumes
Excerpts from books, web sites, articles, commentaries, and
interviews relating to the major religious themes in The Da
Vinci Code (BR 15406). Contributing experts offer views on
Jesus's relationship with Mary Magdalene, the credibility of
alternative scriptures, secret societies like the Knights
Templar, and more. Bestseller 2004.
1912: Wilson, Roosevelt, Taft, and Debs: The Election That
Changed the Country BR 15608
by James Chace
3 volumes
Law professor and journalist examines the 1912 election in which
candidates from four parties vied for the presidency. Posits that
the race "introduced a conflict between progressive
idealism...and conservative values" that could still be seen in
late-twentieth-century elections. 2004.
Jean Langlais: The Man and His Music BR 15622
by Ann Labounsky
4 volumes
Authorized biography of blind twentieth-century organist/composer
Jean Langlais (1907-1991) by organist/music scholar Labounsky.
Discusses Langlais's training at France's National Institute for
the Blind, his subsequent organist position at Paris's Sainte-
Clotilde, his American tours, and his instrumental, choral, and
vocal compositions. 2000.
Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off Cookbook: Recipes from
America's Favorite Cooking Contest BR 15640
by Pillsbury Editors
6 volumes
Presents about four hundred recipes from the Pillsbury Bake-Off
contests begun in 1949. Groupings include soups, sandwiches, and
snacks; main dishes, including Quick and Easy Main Meals; side
dishes and salads; breads; cookies; cakes; and pies. Details how
home cooks perpetuate their ethnic heritages. 2004.
The Little Red Writing Book: Twenty Powerful Principles of
Structure, Style, and Readability BR 15646
by Brandon Royal
1 volume
Concise guide to organization, style, and presentation for
students and business persons. Author posits that anyone can
develop outstanding writing skills by mastering the basics.
Includes thirty commonly encountered rules of grammar and diction
as well as examples and exercises to help create effective
documents for any occasion. 2004.
The Experts' Guide to One Hundred Things Everyone Should Know
How to Do BR 15648
compiled by Samantha Ettus
2 volumes
Tips and pointers from specialists in their fields covering
personal and professional situations. Provides advice on the best
way to apply lipstick, tie a Windsor knot, handle job interviews,
make conversation, give and receive compliments, do laundry, be a
good houseguest, kiss, and plan and pack for a trip. 2004.
The Patio Kitchen Garden BR 15651
by Daphne Ledward
2 volumes
BBC gardening expert offers techniques for cultivating produce in
apartments and other dwellings with limited outdoor space.
Suggests using hanging baskets, window boxes, and other
containers on balconies, patios, and indoor areas. Includes
sowing and planting timetables as well as recommendations for
vegetable, herb, and fruit varieties. 2001.
Up from Slavery BR 15661
by Booker T. Washington
2 volumes
The autobiography of the man who was born into slavery, educated
himself, and went on to found Tuskegee Institute. 1901.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings BR 15665
by Maya Angelou
2 volumes
Memoir by well-known African American poet and college professor
Maya Angelou. She describes her childhood and adolescent years in
rural Arkansas, in St. Louis, and in San Francisco, and the
racial and gender hardships she endured. 1969.
Card Tricks and Stunts BR 15672
by Jean Hugard
2 volumes
Master card performer provides 120 flourishes, sleights, tricks,
and manipulations. Includes step-by-step instructions for forces,
passes, glides, color reverses, top and bottom changes, double
lifts, and false cuts. 1938.
The Berlitz Self-Teacher: Spanish BR 15673
by Berlitz Schools of Languages
4 volumes
Spanish-language study guide designed for the independent
student. Stresses oral practice and presents each of thirty-eight
lessons as a conversational dialog incorporating vocabulary and
grammar exercises. A pronunciation guide and English translation
follow each sentence. Also provides information on Spanish
customs. 1949.
The Wild Boy of Aveyron BR 15692
by Harlan Lane
4 volumes
Documents Dr. Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard's method of educating and
socializing "Victor," a boy found in the late eighteenth century
living wild in the French countryside and appearing to be deaf.
Examines Dr. Itard's techniques that helped shape modern tutelage
of mentally and physically disabled, hearing impaired, and
preschool children. 1976.
The Road to Somewhere: Travels with a Young Boy through an Old
World BR 15694
by James Dodson
3 volumes
Account of Maine golf writer Dodson's 2001 European excursion
with his ten-year-old son, Jack. Deepening their friendship along
the way, they attend cricket games in England, encounter social
openness in the Netherlands, visit French museums, discover the
art of Italy, and explore the shores of Greece. 2003.
Tales from the Times: Real-Life Stories to Make You Think,
Wonder, and Smile, from the Pages of the New York Times
BR 15696
edited by Lisa Belkin
2 volumes
Collection of New York Times human interest articles "that
teach us not only about others, but about ourselves." Subjects
include a food editor who befriends a chicken in his Queens,
N.Y., backyard and twins, separated at birth, who find each other
at college. 2004.
Charting a Course to Wellness BR 15700
by Treena Kerr and Graham Kerr
5 volumes
Celebrity chef Graham Kerr and his wife, Treena, share their
journey of life, love, and healthy eating since Treena's battle
with heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Includes more than four
hundred recipes that contain fewer fats and carbohydrates and
that list nutritional information and ADA exchanges. 2004.
Judging Thomas: The Life and Times of Clarence Thomas BR
15732
by Ken Foskett
3 volumes
Biography of the African American Supreme Court justice.
Journalist Foskett describes Thomas's impoverished Georgia
childhood, Yale Law School matriculation, legal career,
conservative views, and 1991 appointment to the court by fellow
Republican President George H. W. Bush. Also examines
controversies that surround the jurist. Strong language. 2004.
On the Wing: To the Edge of the Earth with the Peregrine
Falcon BR 15734
by Alan Tennant
3 volumes
Award-winning author and naturalist recounts his mid-1980s
efforts to radio-track the transcontinental migration of
peregrine falcons. Following the beautiful raptors through
uncharted territory, Tennant and his partner travel from Texas to
the Arctic, south through Mexico and Belize, and into the
Caribbean on a mission fraught with danger. 2004.
Alexander the Great: The Hunt for a New Past BR 15760
by Paul Cartledge
4 volumes
British scholar searches for the historical Alexander the Great
(356-323 B.C.), blending classical accounts with the findings of
modern researchers. Chronicles the major battles and conquests,
appraises Alexander's personal and political beliefs, and
assesses problems of historical interpretation. 2004.
Behind the Scenes; or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in
the White House BR 15761
by Elizabeth Keckley
2 volumes
Autobiography of a former slave who obtained her freedom in 1855
at age thirty. Discusses the reconstruction era. Describes how
being a skillful seamstress led her to become the confidante of
Mary Todd Lincoln during the Lincolns' years in the White House.
1998 historical introduction by Frances Smith Foster. 1868.
American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid and
Emergency Care BR 15777
3 volumes
Step-by-step family guide for dealing with injuries, illnesses,
and medical emergencies, including instructions for administering
CPR and first aid, and treating sports injuries. Also offers
advice on how to safeguard one's home and plan ahead. 2000.
There Are No Shortcuts BR 15786
by Rafe Esquith
2 volumes
Award-winning teacher anecdotally recounts the triumphs and
mistakes of his nineteen-year career in an inner city Los Angeles
elementary school. While sharing educational insights that have
landed his students in Ivy League schools, Esquith rails against
the "conspiracy of mediocrity," which he says taints public
education. 2003.
FBI Girl: How I Learned to Crack My Father's Code BR
15795
by Maura Conlon-McIvor
2 volumes
Memoir of a Hoover-era FBI agent's daughter determined to
penetrate her father's secretive world with the help of her own
detective work. Author describes how she learned even more about
her dad through mutual love, loss, and understanding when her
beloved uncle, Father Jack, was murdered in New York. 2004.
Ask Not: The Inauguration of John F. Kennedy and the Speech
That Changed America BR 15797
by Thurston Clarke
3 volumes
Chronicles the creation of Kennedy's inaugural address during the
ten days in January 1961 just before he was sworn in as
president. Discusses the political context and people and
perspectives that influenced the speech. Contributes to the
debate over which parts of the speech were written by Kennedy
himself. 2004.
Beyond Our Selves BR 15799
by Catherine Marshall
3 volumes
Presbyterian minister Peter Marshall's widow, author of
Christy (BR 15428), discusses her conviction that nothing
is hopeless if only man yields his will to God. Drawing on
autobiographical material and case histories, Marshall emphasizes
the power of spiritual healing. 1961.
Why Lincoln Matters: Today More than Ever BR 15804
by Mario M. Cuomo
2 volumes
Former New York governor applies the sixteenth president's wisdom
to challenges in 2004. Calling Lincoln's vision "worthy of the
world's greatest nation," Cuomo finds in it contemporary
relevance to war, civil liberties, governmental roles, economic
opportunity, global interdependence, religion, the Supreme Court,
and race. 2004.
The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by
Combat in Medieval France BR 15812
by Eric Jager
2 volumes
Historical account of the 1386 legendary duel-to-the-death
between two knights in full armor, Jacques Le Gris and Jean de
Carrouges. Describes events before and after this fight over the
honor of Carrouges's wife. Based on primary source documents.
2004.
Mary: A Flesh-and-Blood Biography of the Virgin Mother BR
15819
by Lesley Hazleton
2 volumes
Award-winning writer draws on thirteen years' research and
reporting in Jerusalem to provide social, religious, and
political context for a portrait of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Reconstructs Mary's world, her motherhood, and her life. 2004.
The Holy Thief: A Con Man's Journey from Darkness to Light BR
15822
by Mark Borovitz and Alan Eisenstock
2 volumes
Gangster-turned-rabbi whose "weapon of choice was a checkbook"
divulges twenty-five years of crime that began when his father
died and in financial desperation he turned to a mobster to fence
goods and buy friendships. Recounts a lifesaving prison term
during which he found spirituality, redemption, and
rehabilitation. Strong language. 2004.
Cooking 'round the Clock: Rachael Ray Thirty-Minute Meals BR
15827
by Rachael Ray
2 volumes
Knowing hunger can strike any time, the host of 30-Minute
Meals offers recipes organized by the hours of the day. Ray
divides the collection into seven parts, including Rise and
Shiners, Early-Bird Specials, Sit-Down Suppers, and Late-Nite
Bites. Bestseller 2004.
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