Lyrics, 1962-2001 BR 15916
by Bob Dylan
4 volumes
Compilation of song lyrics from twenty-eight albums by the
influential and sometimes cryptic singer-songwriter. Ranges from
his first album, Bob Dylan (1962), through 2001's Love
and Theft, with some additional material. 2004.
Extreme Weather: A Guide and Record Book BR 15936
by Christopher C. Burt
5 volumes
Meteorologist surveys the nature and history of extreme weather
phenomena in the United States and abroad. Offers concise
explanations of such climatic events as droughts, floods,
thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes, and fog. Provides
temperature and precipitation records for more than three hundred
U.S. cities dating back to the 1800s. 2004.
Strength and Honor: The Life of Dolley Madison BR
15950
by Richard N. C“té
4 volumes
Uses primary sources to document the life of first lady Dolley
Madison (1768-1849), from her Quaker youth to her death in
genteel poverty. Traces the genealogy of her maternal family.
Highlights her marriage to James Madison and roles as White House
hostess and heroine of the War of 1812. 2005.
The Book Lover's Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by Celebrated
Works of Literature and the Passages That Feature Them BR
15954
by Shaunda Kennedy Wenger and Janet Kay Jensen
3 volumes
Nearly two hundred recipes cooked up, served, or mentioned in
novels and works of nonfiction, interspersed with anecdotes about
writers and writing. Includes "Behold! Ichabod's Slapjacks," John
Grisham's "Good Life Veal Piccata," and "Mr. Wonka's Strawberry-
Flavored Chocolate-Coated Fudge." 2003.
Bringing Up Baby: Three Steps to Making Good Decisions in Your
Child's First Years BR 15961
by Claire Lerner and Amy Laura Dombro
2 volumes
Professionals in childhood development offer a three-step program
to help stressed parents develop self-awareness, tune into the
child's needs, and make responsive and sound decisions. They
advise parents to analyze themselves, to realize that each
youngster is unique, and to expect no "cookie-cutter" solutions.
2005.
Beyond the Stony Mountains: Nature in the American West from
Lewis and Clark to Today BR 15965
by Daniel B. Botkin
3 volumes
Ecologist retraces the footsteps of early-nineteenth-century
explorers Lewis and Clark and compares the natural history they
documented to its condition in the early twenty-first century.
Describes environmental changes including the damming of rivers
and the disappearance of ecosystems and wildlife species. 2004.
I Remember: Eighty Years of Black Entertainment, Big Bands,
and the Blues; an Autobiography by Jazz Trombonist and Blues
Singer Clyde E.B. Bernhardt BR 15967
by Clyde E.B. Bernhardt
3 volumes
African American musician's recollections of his jazz and blues
career that began in the 1920s. Describes his American and
European tours with such prominent entertainers as Ella
Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and others. Some
strong language. 1986.
Splendid Solution: Jonas Salk and the Conquest of Polio BR
15973
by Jeffrey Kluger
4 volumes
This history of the 1950s battle to develop a polio vaccine
focuses on Jonas Salk's successful dead-virus inoculation.
Discusses social effects of infantile paralysis from 1916 to mid
century, the controversy over live-virus vaccines, Walter
Winchell's public denouncement of Dr. Salk, and Salk's 1954
vindication. 2004.
Love in the Lead: The Miracle of the Seeing Eye Dog BR
15981
by Peter Brock Putnam
2 volumes
History of The Seeing Eye organization of Morristown, New Jersey,
founded in 1929 for the education of blind individuals and guide
dogs. Second edition adds information to the 1979 original on
developments in the breeding, raising, and training of seeing eye
dogs. 1997. 1997.
What i f It's Not Alzheimer's? A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
BR 16076
edited by Lisa Radin and Gary Radin
3 volumes
Manual by medical professionals and caregivers on attending to
patients with progressive, neurodegenerative brain disorders
known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Doctors explain medical
facts, research, and therapeutic and rehabilitation
interventions. Caregivers discuss managing daily aid,
socialization, nursing homes, and financial and legal concerns.
2003.
The Essential Neruda: Selected Poems BR 16083
by Pablo Neruda
2 volumes
Fifty verses by Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo
Neruda (1904-1973), spanning the breadth of his style, themes,
and periods. Collaborative effort of scholars, translators, and
poets includes selections from major works published between 1924
and 1964 and posthumously. Edited with an introduction by Mark
Eisner. In English and Spanish. [Presenta cincuenta poemas del
famoso poeta chileno (1904-1973) ganador del Premio Nobel. Los
poemas, seleccionados y redactados por poetas, escolares y
traductores, reflejan el estilo y los temas de toda la obra de
Neruda que sale entre1924 y 1964, incluso dos obras
póstumas. Edición bilingüe con
introducción en inglés y los poemas en
español e inglés.] 2004.
Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide BR
16115
by Hugh Delehanty and Elinor Ginzler
3 volumes
AARP's advice for middle-aged people on assisting one's aging
parents. Subjects include communicating about issues, advocating
on health and legal care, determining financial status, finding
caregivers and suitable living arrangements, and, eventually,
letting go and grieving. Includes resources. Foreword by Mary
Pipher. 2005.
My Soul Looks Back in Wonder: Voices of the Civil Rights
Experience BR 16117
by Juan Williams
2 volumes
Thirty-three oral histories of individuals transformed by the
civil rights movement. Includes memoirs of African Americans
struggling for integration and activists fighting for the rights
of Latinos, Asians, gays, and people with disabilities. Foreword
by David Halberstam. Afterword by Marian Wright Edelman. Strong
language. 2004.
Pope Benedict XVI: A Biography of Joseph Ratzinger BR
16163
by John L. Allen
4 volumes
Biography of the German pope, born Joseph Ratzinger in 1927.
Journalist for the National Catholic Reporter traces
Ratzinger's rise to prominence as a cardinal during the Second
Vatican Council. Uses documents to outline the pope's
conservative theological views on controversial subjects. First
published as Cardinal Ratzinger. 2000. 2000.
John Jay: Founding Father BR 16167
by Walter Stahr
6 volumes
Biography of American diplomat and coauthor of The Federalist
Papers (RC 26691). Chronicles Jay's personal life and
political life that included stints as president of the
Continental Congress, chief justice of the Supreme Court,
secretary for foreign affairs, governor of New York, and
president of the American Bible Society. 2005.
Man with Farm Seeks Woman with Tractor: The Best and Worst
Personal Ads of All Time BR 16179
by Laura Schaefer
1 volume
Writer for an online matchmaking web site presents personal
advertisements spanning three centuries by men and women seeking
romantic connections. Some postings from U.S. and U.K.
publications and the Internet are included "for their humor,
their uniqueness, or their poignancy" while others, she admits,
"are just plain strange." 2005.
A Briefer History of Time BR 16183
by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow
2 volumes
An updated and more accessible version of A Brief History of
Time (RC 26996). Emphasizes the concept of a dynamic cosmos,
incorporating scientific knowledge from research and space
exploration--by the Hubble Space telescope and satellites--not
available in the 1988 publication. 2005.
Being Perfect BR 16185
by Anna Quindlen
1 volume
Brief essay in which Quindlen advises individuals to give up
seeking perfection and work on realizing their uniqueness.
Recommends that one look inside, see one's true self, and listen
to the small voice that says it is never too late to pursue
fulfillment. 2005.
Dr. Fisher's Life on the Ark: Green Alligators, Bushman, and
Other "Hare-Raising Tales" from America's Most Popular Zoo and
around the World BR 16188
by Lester E. Fisher
2 volumes
Retired veterinarian and director of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo
recalls safari adventures in India, Papua New Guinea, Africa, and
Iceland. Describes personal encounters with wildlife, such as
pulling a jaguar's tooth, crawling under an elephant's belly to
avoid injury, and chasing an escaped gorilla. 2005.
The Power of a Positive Teen BR 16195
by Karol Ladd and others
2 volumes
A Christian mother and her two daughters turn to the Scriptures
for guidance on growing up. Focusing on principles of confidence,
responsibility, relationships, faith, attitude, courage, and
integrity they demonstrate ways teens can make positive choices
in their lives. Includes Bible passages. For senior high and
older readers. 2005.
Mexifornia: A State of Becoming BR 16198
by Victor Davis Hanson
2 volumes
Classics professor and fifth-generation California farmer
cautions that illegal immigration will lead to social collapse in
the American Southwest and calls for reforms. Decries the plight
of Mexican laborers, their lack of assimilation, the drain on
U.S. social services, and other problems generated by misguided
political policies. 2003.
Saint Augustine's Conversion: Confessiones, Book
8 BR 16202
translated by Garry Wills
1 volume
Book eight of Augustine's fourth-century Confessiones, the
work's most cited and well-known volume, recalls his conversion
in the garden. Explores the nature of religious conversion.
Translation and commentary by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry
Wills. 2004.
Runaway American Dream: Listening to Bruce Springsteen BR
16203
by Jimmy Guterman
2 volumes
Seven essays analyze the music of New Jersey rock musician Bruce
Springsteen. Presents a song-by-song comparison of recordings and
concert tours from the 1970s through 2004. Discusses band
members, lovers and wives, and the commercial enterprises of the
singer. 2005.
Revised Standards and Guidelines of Service for the Library of
Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped BR 16204
by Association of Specialized and Cooperativ
1 volume
Describes service standards that apply to Library of Congress
network libraries for blind and physically handicapped
individuals. Offers guidelines for direct patron contact,
lending, outreach, and production of web sites and reading
materials. Also addresses consultants, volunteers,
administration, budgeting, policies and procedures, reports, and
research and development. 2005.
Wrestling Strength: Dare to Excel BR 16212
by Matt Brzycki
1 volume
Professional athletic trainer explains basic training for
wrestlers including the order of exercise, free weights, weight
machines, the number of sets, and recovery time. Discusses
nutrition, diets, and fads. Includes resources. For senior high
and older readers. 2004.
Replaceable You: Engineering the Body in Postwar America BR
16264
by David Serlin
3 volumes
Discusses the impact of medical developments--hormone treatments,
plastic surgery, prosthetic devices, and sexual reassignment--on
the human body and national psyche in 1950s America. Presents a
sociocultural analysis of the postwar era using case studies of
war veteran amputees, female survivors of Hiroshima, a
transgendered GI, and a lesbian entertainer. 2004.
A Treasury of Deception: Liars, Misleaders, Hoodwinkers, and
the Extraordinary True Stories of History's Greatest Hoaxes,
Fakes, and Frauds BR 16268
by Michael Farquhar
2 volumes
Compendium of cons throughout history. Describes charlatans such
as Nostradamus, misrepresentations perpetrated by the media,
wartime ruses, state-sponsored deceptions, scientific and
literary frauds, lies that have had catastrophic consequences,
royal impersonators, and great escapes. 2005.
Happiness: The Science behind Your Smile BR 16269
by Daniel Nettle
2 volumes
British psychologist explores the science of hedonics--the study
of pleasure. Reviews past research, addresses the basics of human
nature, the brain, and emotions, and discusses the concept,
levels, and attainment of happiness. 2005.
How to Avoid Falling: A Guide for Active Aging and
Independence BR 16281
by Eric Fredrikson
1 volume
Accident avoidance specialist offers a guide to preventing falls-
-the leading cause of injuries to U.S. seniors. Provides
information on fall-proofing the home; negotiating stairs;
avoiding hazards such as escalators, uneven sidewalks, and ice;
choosing a cane or walker; and recovering after a fall. Includes
exercises and useful web sites. 2004.
One Hundred Great Poems of the Twentieth Century BR
16292
edited by Mark Strand
2 volumes
Pulitzer Prize winner and former poet laureate of the United
States Mark Strand presents poems that he has "continued to feel
strongly about over the years." Most were written by poets born
before 1927 and represent Europe and North and South America.
2005.
Fast Food My Way BR 16295
by Jacques Pépin
2 volumes
French-born and -trained chef offers recipes for simple cuisine
that is not necessarily fast to prepare, but requires little
work. Pépin admits to unhesitatingly turning to
convenience foods, with which he creates easy yet elegant dishes.
Includes menu suggestions and recipes from appetizers to main
dishes and desserts. 2004.
Education and Rehabilitation for Empowerment BR 16367
by C. Edwin Vaughan and James H. Omvig
2 volumes
The authors argue that the history of educational and
rehabilitative services for blind people has condoned
dependency. Provides an overview of the U.S. rehabilitation
system during the twentieth century. Advocates for a positive
philosophy toward blindness that includes empowerment, mobility,
communication, and "blending in." 2005.
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