Nonfiction
          
Animals and Wildlife

Dog Is My Co-Pilot: Great Writers on the World's Oldest Friendship BR 15158
by the editors of The Bark
3 volumes
Anthology of essays, short stories, and expert commentaries celebrating the unique bond between
humans and their dogs. Over forty selections chosen by the editors of a California-based dog
magazine pay tribute to the very first meeting between man and animal, pack dynamics, canine
wisdom, and the poignancy of friendship and loss. 2003.

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.

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.

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.

The Pawprints of History: Dogs and the Course of Human Events BR 15345
by Stanley Coren
4 volumes
Author portrays canines whose relationships with historical figures have influenced world events.
Coren describes how Freud's fondness for dogs led to pet-assisted therapy, how Ponce de Len's
brutal pooch expedited Spain's conquest of America, and how China's "lion dogs" helped end
imperial rule. 2002.

Astronomy

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.

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
explorationby the Hubble Space telescope and satellitesnot available in the previous, 1988
publication. 2005.

Biography

Ace of Aces: The Life of Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker BR 15460
by H. Paul Jeffers
3 volumes
A biography of captain Eddie Rickenbacker (18901973), the much decorated "Ace of Aces"
who destroyed twenty-six enemy planes in World War I. Fascinated with engines and speed, he
began his career as a race-car driver, becoming third-ranked in the country. He later founded
Eastern Airlines. 2003.

Ambulance Girl: How I Saved Myself by Becoming an EMT BR 15707
by Jane Stern
2 volumes
Gourmet magazine writer tells how she overcame anxiety, depression, and middle-aged angst to
become an emergency medical technician at a Connecticut volunteer fire company. Stern
humorously reflects on her boot-camp training, hospital rotation, the fiasco of responding to her
first call, and how in helping others she learned to help herself. 2003.

Baghdad Diaries: A Woman's Chronicle of War and Exile BR 14983
by Nuha al-Radi
2 volumes
Western-educated Iraqi artist depicts her life in Baghdad during the 1991 Gulf War and her
virtual exile in the years thereafter. Al-Radi records the everyday struggles of her relatives and
friends to keep going in the face of bombing raids, the subsequent UN embargo, and other
fallouts of the war. 1998.

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 (19081999). 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 Big House: A Century in the Life of an American Summer Home BR 15378
by George Howe Colt
3 volumes
The author returns one final time to the family's hundred-year-old vacation home in Cape Cod to
reminisce about forty-two years of history there. He provides an account of his Boston Brahmin
lineage and recalls milestone events that shaped the attachment of five generations to the large
and rambling house. 2003.

Big Russ and Me: Father and Son; Lessons of Life BR 15446
by Tim Russert
3 volumes
Television journalist's memoir celebrating his bond with his father, "Big Russ," a WWII veteran
whom Russert calls "endlessly hardworking and eternally optimistic." Author recollects his own
1950s Buffalo childhood in a close-knit Irish Catholic neighborhood and recalls teachers who
inspired him throughout his life. Bestseller. 2004.

Daniel Boone: An American Life BR 15385
by Michael A. Lofaro
3 volumes
Biography of early pioneer Daniel Boone (17341820), a central figure in the trans-Appalachian
westward movement into Kentucky and beyond. Relates how Boone's trailblazing exploits
spurred increasing settlements but left him restless to explore new wilderness. Also describes his
dealings with the Indians and land speculation difficulties. Some violence. 2003.

Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna BR 15221
by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton
1 volume
Virginia teacher recounts his childhood as a nomadic tribe member in northern Kenya. Describes
running from lions, tending cattle, being circumcised at thirteen to become a "warrior," attending
boarding school, searching for his wandering village during vacations, and leaving home to study
in the United States. For junior and senior high readers. 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.

Francisco Goya BR 15405
by Evan S. Connell
2 volumes
Award-winning author traces the life and career of Spanish painter Francisco Goya (17461828).
Describes the portraitist of royalty during the last days of the House of Bourbon and, while he
pursued wealthy patrons, witnessing the turmoil of the Inquisition and Napoleon's invasion.
2004.

Houdini: The Untold Story BR 15823
by Milbourne Christopher
3 volumes
Biography of American magician and escape artist (18741926) based on autobiographical
material and letters. Describes Houdini's childhood, professional career, private life, and
sleight-of-hand talents. 1969.

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.

John James Audubon: The Making of an American BR 15660
by Richard Rhodes
6 volumes
Biography of the Frenchman who came to America in 1803 at age eighteen determined to paint
birds realistically. Discusses his marriage and struggle to support his family while pursuing his
goal. Records his adventures in the wilderness, evolution as an artist, and eventual publishing
success. 2004.

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 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.

John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy BR 14872
by Evan Thomas
5 volumes
Biography of the "great sea warrior," born in Scotland in 1747, who went to sea at age thirteen.
Describes his career in the fledgling American Continental Navy, his later exploits in Europe and
Russia, and his burial in an obscure Paris grave in 1792. 2003.

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.

Lazy B: Growing Up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest BR 15666
by Sandra Day O'Connor and H. Alan Day
2 volumes
Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor and her younger brother, Alan Day, recall their
childhood on an Arizona cattle ranch. They describe the hardships and adventures of western
livingcattle drives, water shortages, the isolationand the values that shaped their lives. 2002.

The Life of Samuel Johnson BR 14450
by James Boswell
15 volumes (Reissue) 
Classic biography of the eighteenth-century English man of letters, originally published in 1791.
Based on detailed notes compiled by Boswell during their twenty-year friendship, the text for the
most part comprises conversations and statements of Johnson's strong opinions. 1791.

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.

A Man Called Peter: The Story of Peter Marshall BR 15217
by Catherine Marshall
3 volumes
Widow writes the biography of her husband, a poor Scottish immigrant who became the senior
minister at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in the nation's capital and chaplain of the
United States Senate. Fiftieth anniversary edition includes additional selections of his prayers and
sermons with a foreword by Marshall's son. 2001.

Mexico by Touch: True Life Experiences of a Blind American Deejay BR 15306
by Larry P. Johnson
2 volumes
Larry Johnson relates his personal account of moving to Mexico City in 1957. Details how
Johnson spent the next seventeen years advancing his bilingual broadcasting career in radio and
TV, becoming the first blind newscaster on Mexican television. 2003.

"My Heart Became Attached": The Strange Journey of John Walker Lindh BR 15207
by Mark Kukis
2 volumes
Biography of the "American Taliban," first U.S. citizen charged under the Patriot Act. Traces
Lindh's odyssey from affluent California childhood through Arabic studies in Yemen, terrorist
training in Pakistan, and combat alongside the Taliban in the Afghanistan war to his eventual
U.S. trial as an enemy combatant. Research included copious author interviews. 2003.

My Invented Country: A Nostalgic Journey through Chile BR 15508
by Isabel Allende
2 volumes
The famous author remembers her childhood home, Chile, which she left after the death of her
uncle in a 1973 military coup. She talks about Chile's history, nostalgic memories of her family,
and her life as an exile in her new home, the United States. 2003.

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.

An Open Book: Coming of Age in the Heartland BR 15290
by Michael Dirda
3 volumes
Memoir recounting the childhood of Pulitzer Prize-winning literary journalist Michael Dirda. A
steelworker's son, Dirda reminisces about growing up in the industrial town of Lorain, Ohio,
during the 1950s and 1960s, working toward a degree in English at Oberlin College, and
encountering various books that fueled his imagination along the way. 2003.

Profiles in Courage BR 15716
by John F. Kennedy
2 volumes
Biographical sketches of historic statesmen who demonstrated great political courage at crucial
moments in U.S. history. Includes John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, and others. Written by
then-senator Kennedy while convalescing from the effects of war wounds. 2003 introduction by
Caroline Kennedy; 1964 foreword by Robert F. Kennedy. Pulitzer Prize. 1955.

A Rage for Glory: The Life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN BR 15400
by James Tertius de Kay
2 volumes
Biography of early American hero Stephen Decatur (17791820) by well-known naval historian.
Portraying Decatur as a brilliant, fearless, and adored commander, de Kay recounts his rise to
national prominence through exploits in the Barbary wars and the War of 1812. Offers new
details on Decatur's tragic death in a senseless duel. 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 seriesthe 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.

Saint Thrse of Lisieux BR 15121
by Kathryn Harrison
2 volumes
Portrait of a French Carmelite nun sanctified in 1925, only eighteen years after her death at
twenty-four in the "fastest canonization to date in the history of the Catholic Church." Discusses
her parents, childhood influences, character and personality, and her religious fervor. 2003.

Sam Patch, the Famous Jumper BR 15629
by Paul E. Johnson
3 volumes
Biography of working-class jump artist Sam Patch drawn from genealogical resources and town
records. History professor tells how Patch, a mill spinner and drunk, became a folk hero after his
1827 jump in New Jersey and later a celebrity as the first Niagara Falls jumper in 1829. 2003.

Soul on Ice BR 15355
by Eldridge Cleaver
2 volumes
Memoirs by African American activist who was an influential leader of the Black Panthers in the
1960s. Includes Cleaver's letters from Folsom prisonin which he describes his legal
troublesand essays on politics, race, and sex. 1992 preface by Ishmael Reed. Explicit
descriptions of sex and strong language. 1968.

The Speckled People BR 15714
by Hugo Hamilton
2 volumes
Troubled childhood recounted by a native of Ireland, whose Irish-nationalist father refused to
allow him and his siblings to speak English and whose German mother had fled war-torn Europe.
Depicts Hamilton's struggle for acceptance and reflects the links between culture, language, and
identity. Some violence and some strong language. 2003.

St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography BR 15450
by Philip Freeman
2 volumes
Life of St. Patrick based on his two surviving letters: one a defense of his work in Ireland, the
other condemning a slave-raiding king and his pirates. Recounts Patrick's kidnapping by Irish
pirates, years of slavery, escape, and eventual return to minister to the Irish people. Debunks
many myths. 2004.

Teacher Man: A Memoir BR 16261
by Frank McCourt
2 volumes
Author of Angela's Ashes (BR 12543) recalls thirty years 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.

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.

With Billie BR 16140
by Julia Blackburn
3 volumes
Biography of jazz singer Billie Holiday (19151959) 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.

Blindness and Physical Handicaps

Blindness and Children: An Individual Differences Approach BR 14980
by David H. Warren
4 volumes
Explores the known variables affecting the development of children with visual impairments.
Analyzes research literature on structuring children's experiences to achieve optimal learning
skills and avoid developmental delays. 1994.

The Blindness Revolution: Jernigan in His Own Words BR 15781
by James H. Omvig
6 volumes
Blindness activist and attorney examines the transformation of the Iowa Commission for the
Blind by Dr. Kenneth Jernigan, a National Federation of the Blind leader. Describes Jernigan's
reorganizing the service agency beginning in 1958 from its ineffective medical model to a
civil-rights-based "empowerment" organization. 2005.

Connecting to Learn: Educational and Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities BR
15377
by Marcia J. Scherer
4 volumes
Comprehensive guide for people with visual and auditory disabilities. Offers strategies for
evaluating the needs of students and matching them to appropriate assistive technology. Provides
case studies, checklists, and information on various computer and telecommunication devices.
Companion to Living in the State of Stuck (BR 13492). 2004.

Dark Harbor: Building House and Home on an Enchanted Island BR 15118
by Ved Mehta
2 volumes
In this continuation of his Continents of Exile memoir series, Mehta, a blind writer, recounts his
undertaking to build a house on a small Maine island in 1984 and the importance of this home in
his marriage and family life. 2003.

Deaf-Blind Infants and Children: A Developmental Guide BR 15140
by J.M. McInnes and J.A. Treffry
3 volumes
Guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals working with multisensory-deprived (MSD)
children. Discusses the problems associated with MSD and offers ways to aid the development of
social, emotional, cognitive-conceptual, perceptual, and mobility skills. 1993.

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.

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, pre-sent 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.

Helen and Teacher: The Story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan Macy BR 15171
by Joseph P. Lash
8 volumes (Reissue)
Dual biography reveals the depth and intensity in the mutually dependent relationship between
deaf-blind Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Chronicles both women's childhoods
and adult years until Keller's death in 1968. 1980.

Jean Langlais: The Man and His Music BR 15622
by Ann Labounsky
4 volumes
Authorized biography of blind twen-tieth-century organist/composer Jean Langlais (19071991)
by organist/music scholar Labounsky. Discusses Langlais's training at France's National Institute
for the Blind, his sub-sequent organist position at Paris's Sainte-Clotilde, his American tours,
and his instrumental, choral, and vocal compositions. 2000.

Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities BR 15463
by Daniel J. Ryan
3 volumes
Comprehensive resource guide to career development for people with mental or physical
disabilities. Helps prospective employees assess their strengths, locate job openings, prepare for
interviews, organize resumes, utilize government programs, and negotiate the workplace.
Includes a state-by-state list of employers who recruit and hire qualified disabled individuals.
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.

Lullaby of Birdland BR 15308
by George Shearing
2 volumes
Reminiscences by congenitally blind jazz pianist Shearing about his 1920s English childhood
and early success in London before he emigrated to America in 1947. Recounts hobnobbing in
New York with jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie,
among others, and recording with his famed quintet. 2004.

Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities BR 14945
by Cary Griffin and David Hammis
3 volumes
Experienced vocational counselors offer a practical handbook that provides individuals with
disabilities information on how to start and maintain a small business. Includes suggestions on
preparing a business plan and market strategies, understanding and using government programs,
and finding mentors and useful web sites. 2003.

Mexico by Touch: True Life Experiences of a Blind American Deejay BR 15306
by Larry P. Johnson
2 volumes
Larry Johnson relates his personal account of moving to Mexico City in 1957. Details how
Johnson spent the next seventeen years advancing his bilingual broadcasting career in radio and
TV, becoming the first blind newscaster on Mexican television. 2003.

Partners in Independence: A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled BR 15603
by Ed Eames and Toni Eames
2 volumes
Accounts of disabled people whose lives have been enhanced by specially trained guide, hearing,
and service dogs. Documents heroism as well as everyday deeds. The authors, who are visually
impaired, also describe their own experiences with canine partners and chronicle the 1990s
assistance dog movement. Revision of 1997 edition. 2004.

The Radical Lives of Helen Keller BR 15304
by Kim E. Nielsen
2 volumes
Feminist professor analyzes the political and social views of Helen Keller. Describes Keller's
support of the Socialist Party of America in 1909, women's suffrage and birth control, and
radical labor unions. But, according to the author, "the disability politics she adopted were
frequently conservative, consistently patronizing, and occasionally repugnant." 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 seriesthe 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.

Reflections from a Different Journey: What Adults with Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew BR
15418
edited by Stanley D. Klein and John D. Kemp
2 volumes
Forty informative essays by successful adult role models who have "lived the disability
experience." Individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, vision and hearing loss, autism,
spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities, and other health conditions share their
thoughts on acceptance, parenting, sexuality, and education. 2004.

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 Cooperative Library Agencies
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.

Running Around in Family Circles with Friends in Pursuit BR 15247
by Georgia Griffith
1 volume
Author, born blind, recalls her life from childhood in the 1930s through the 1990s. Griffith
discusses growing up in a sighted family, attending a school for the blind, obtaining a degree in
music education, becoming a braille music proofreader for the National Library Service, and
organizing and managing computer discussion groups for CompuServe. 2003.

Scattered Shadows: A Memoir of Blindness and Vision BR 15751
by John Howard Griffin
3 volumes
The author of Black like Me recounts losing his sight in 1947 from a war injury and
unexpectedly recovering it ten years later. Describes his religious conversion to Catholicism
during his blindness and individual and institutional reactions to his physical impairment. Some
strong language. 2004.

Too Late to Die Young: Nearly True Tales from a Life BR 16102
by Harriet McBryde Johnson
2 volumes
A lawyer specializing in disability issues protests Jerry Lewis's telethon and media heroes like
Christopher Reeve. Born with a neuromuscular disease, the wheelchair user relates anecdotes
from her life of advocacy including involvement in Charleston, South Carolina, politics. Some
strong language. 2005.

The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability: For All of Us Who Live with Disabilities, Chronic
Pain, and Illness BR 15535
by Miriam Kaufman,
3 volumes
Guide drawn from authors' professional and personal experiences and from an informal survey
of people living with various disabilities. Topics include sexual health, self-esteem,
communication, and debunking myths. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2003.

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 who appeared 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 World I Live In BR 15462
by Helen Keller
2 volumes
New edition of a short collection of personal essays Helen Keller wrote in 1908 when she was
twenty-eight. Follows The Story of My Life (BR 14704). This reflective work is separated into
three categories: the senses, especially touch; imagination, thinking, and language; and dream
analysis. Introduction by Roger Shattuck. 2003.

A Year of Sundays: Taking the Plunge (and Our Cat) to Explore Europe BR 15594
by Edward D. Webster
3 volumes
Recounts author's year-long 1997 European trip with his visually impaired, menopausal wife,
Marguerite, and sixteen-year-old cat, Felicia. Describes putting careers on hold to realize their
dream and embarking "on a quest for adventure," exploring eateries, tourist destinations, and
romantic locales in France, Greece, Holland, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Austria. 2004.

Business and Economics

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.

Her Dream of Dreams: The Rise and Triumph of Madam C.J. Walker BR 15086
by Beverly Lowry
5 volumes
Biography of Madam C.J. Walker (18671919), born Sarah Breedlove to former slaves, who rose
from poverty to found a lucrative cosmetics business and become America's first African
American female millionaire. Chronicles Walker's progression from the post-Reconstruction
south to New York mansions, philanthropy, and struggles for racial equality and women's rights.
Some strong language. 2003.

Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities BR 14945
by Cary Griffin and David Hammis
3 volumes
Experienced vocational counselors offer a practical handbook that provides individuals with
disabilities information on how to start and maintain a small business. Includes suggestions on
preparing a business plan and market strategies, understanding and using government programs,
and finding mentors and useful web sites. 2003.

Real U Guide to Bank Accounts and Credit Cards BR 15941
by Ilyce R. Glink
1 volume
Information on opening checking and savings accounts, using a bank's services, obtaining a
credit card, and managing credit. Explains debt, interest rates, and online banking. For senior
high and older readers. 2004. 

Real U Guide to Saving and Investing BR 15939
by Mike Kavanagh
1 volume
Advice for young people on beginning to invest and save money for a sound retirement. Explains
the stock market and other investment options. For senior high and older readers. 2004. 

Careers and Job Training

The Art of Happiness at Work BR 15725
by Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
2 volumes
In this sequel to The Art of Happiness (BR 13301), a psychiatrist questions the Dalai Lama about
applying Buddhist principles in the workplace. The Tibetan spiritual leader advises that career
satisfaction is related to staying motivated, having a realistic "sense of self," and maintaining
"basic human values" such as kindness and compassion. 2003.

Getting Your Book Published for Dummies BR 15205
by Sarah Parsons Zackheim
4 volumes
Describes the publishing industry and emphasizes what budding authors need to know in order to
have a book produced. Includes advice on dealing with negotiations, proposals, advances,
options, rights, marketing, agents, and self-publishing on the Web. Foreword by Nelson DeMille.
2000.

Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities BR 15463
by Daniel J. Ryan
3 volumes
Comprehensive resource guide to career development for people with mental or physical
disabilities. Helps prospective employees assess their strengths, locate job openings, prepare for
interviews, organize resumes, utilize government programs, and negotiate the workplace.
Includes a state-by-state list of employers who recruit and hire qualified disabled individuals.
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. 

Young Person's Occupational Outlook Handbook BR 14794
by Susan Pines
3 volumes
Describes over 260 careers based on the U.S. Department of Labor's research. Explains the
education needed, the duties and skills of the employee, subjects to study, earning potential, and
future outlook for each given profession. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Consumerism

More Damned Lies and Statistics: How Numbers Confuse Public Issues BR 15779
by Joel Best
2 volumes
Sociologist advocates skepticism toward quantitative information used by journalists and
politicians, among others, to influence public opinion. In this sequel to Damned Lies and
Statistics (BR 13790), Best explores common problems in numerical thinking: omission of data,
confusion about categories, and unquestioned authority. Offers suggestions for teaching
statistical literacy. 2004.

Mortgages 101: Quick Answers to Over 250 Critical Questions about Your Home Loan BR
15885
by David Reed
3 volumes
Loan officer describes how to negotiate the "mortgage maze" and obtain the best financing to
purchase a home. Discusses finance fundamentals, credit scores, insurance, refinancing, and
loans as well as interest rates, closing costs, and finding the right lender. Includes a chapter on
use of the Internet. 2004.

Real U Guide to Buying Your First Car BR 15940
by Johanna Bodnyk
1 volume
Advice for the first-time automobile purchaser on making a decision to buy. Discusses price
considerations, negotiation at the dealership, tips for looking at used vehicles, finances, and
insurance. Also describes the pros and cons of leasing. For senior high and older readers. 2004. 

What Not to Wear BR 15218
by Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine
1 volume
Stars of the British television show What Not to Wear offer advice on how to dress appropriately
for your body shape and personality. They discuss problems such as large or small chests, big
arms, short legs, flabby tummies, and short necks. Bestseller. 2002.

Cooking

Baking by Flavor BR 15148
by Lisa Yockelson
6 volumes
More than 250 recipes designed to accentuate eighteen flavorsamong them chocolate, vanilla,
caramel, lemon, and apricotin a variety of cakes, cookies, and pies. Contains introductory
headnotes, easy-to-follow instructions, and lots of special baking tips. Also includes sections on
equipment, pantry staples, and freezing baked goods. 2002.

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.

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.

Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carme, the First Celebrity Chef BR 15917
by Ian Kelly
2 volumes
Creator of a one-man play about Carme presents a biography of this French Revolution orphan
who became "the chef of kings and king of chefs." Relates Carme's accomplishments: cooking
for the Romanovs, the Rothschilds, and King George IV; writing cookbooks; and inventing both
the chef's hat and the souffl. 2003.

Cooking Light Superfast Suppers: Speedy Solutions for Dinner Dilemmas BR 15657
compiled by Anne C. Cain
4 volumes
Offers creative solutions for the "what's for supper" question. Provides guidelines for healthy
eating, grocery shopping, and quick and easy menus. Recipes cover no-cook meals, one-dish
wonders, slow cooker suppers, meatless main dishes, speedy sides, and deadline desserts.
Includes nutritional information and preparation and cooking times. 2003.

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.

Fast Food My Way BR 16295
by Jacques Ppin
2 volumes
French-born and -trained chef offers recipes for simple cuisine that is not necessarily fast to
prepare, but requires little work. Ppin 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.

A Flash in the Pan: Fast, Fabulous Recipes in a Single Skillet BR 15255
by Brooke Dojny and Melanie Barnard
2 volumes
Bon Apptit magazine columnists' top one hundred main course skillet recipes. Instructions for
sauts, braises, stews, and other "one-pot wonders" that can be cooked in thirty minutes or less
specify new, high-quality, shortcut ingredients. Includes tips on choosing the right skillet,
cooking basics, and serving suggestions. 2003.

How to Cook without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart BR
15544
by Pam Anderson
3 volumes
Using the concept that most recipes are variations on a theme, Anderson provides techniques and
formulas that allow cooks to create meals from on-hand ingredients. She suggests basic pantry
and refrigerator staples and outlines "easy-to-grasp" methods for preparing soups, omelets,
sauces, appetizers, and desserts. 2000.

The New York Times Jewish Cookbook: More than 825 Traditional and Contemporary Recipes
from around the World BR 15273
edited by Linda Amster
8 volumes
Wide-ranging collection of multi-ethnic, kosher recipes influenced by the cuisines of western and
eastern Europe, the Middle East, northern Africa, and the United States. Includes sections on
appetizers, soups, fish, poultry, meat, vegetables, light fare, trimmings, breads and matzohs,
desserts, holiday dishes, and more. Introduction by food writer Mimi Sheraton. 2003.

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.

Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2 BR 15109
by Rachael Ray
3 volumes
In this companion book to her Food Network television show, Ray offers recipes that are full of
flavor yet use easy-to-find ingredients and are simple to make. Topics include making your own
takeout, family-style suppers, double-duty meals, and healthy hunger busters. Includes menu
suggestions. Bestseller. 2003.

Real Stew: Three Hundred Recipes for Authentic Home-Cooked Cassoulet, Gumbo, Chili,
Curry, Minestrone, Bouillabaisse, Stroganoff, Goulash, Chowder, and Much More BR 14944
by Clifford A. Wright
5 volumes
Collection of three hundred recipes for one-pot meals gathered from around the world. They
include stewsdishes cooked gently for hoursmade from beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry,
rabbit, fish, shellfish, and vegetables. Includes certain recipes' origins, such as octopus stew from
the island of Djerba, once thought to be the lotus-eater land Homer made famous. Bestseller.
2002.

The South Beach Diet Cookbook BR 15442
by Arthur Agatston
3 volumes
Florida cardiologist's companion to his bestselling weight loss book, The South Beach Diet (BR
15395). Provides over two hundred recipes, each designated as phase one, two, or three of the
diet. Includes healthy ideas for breakfast, soups, salads, side dishes, fish, poultry, meats,
vegetarian meals, and more. Bestseller. 2004.

The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy
Weight Loss BR 15395
by Arthur Agatston
3 volumes
Description of a three-phase program developed by a Florida cardiologist to help his overweight
patients. The plan involves eating the right carbohydrates and the right fats in order to correct the
way the body reacts to foods that previously caused weight problems. Includes suggested menus
and recipes. Bestseller. 2003.

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.

Teens Cook: How to Cook What You Want to Eat BR 16086
by Megan Carle and Jill Carle
1 volume
Recipes for breakfast, snacks, soups and salads, dinner for one, family meals, and desserts.
Follows the principle of preparing food "in the easiest possible way." Dishes reflect the
sister-authors' preferences for vegetarian ethnic and all-American comfort foods. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 2004. 

Crime

Bringing Elizabeth Home: A Journey of Faith and Hope BR 15179
by Ed Smart and Lois Smart
2 volumes
Mormon parents describe their ordeal when their fourteen-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, was
kidnapped in June 2002 and their joy when she was found alive in March 2003. The Smarts
recall the deep faith in God that sustained their family and to which they attribute Elizabeth's
miraculous return. Bestseller. 2003.

The Lost Pet Chronicles: Adventures of a K-9 Cop Turned Pet Detective BR 15584
by Kat Albrecht
2 volumes
Former police officer recounts the establishment of a nonprofit pet-finding organization using her
detective skills to rescue more than 1,800 lost animals. Reflects on memorable cases and
describes her methods involving behavioral profiling, physical evidence, and, most important,
her two special search dogs. 2004.

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.

The Wrong Man: The Final Verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case BR 15153
by James Neff
5 volumes
Investigative reporter assembles extensive evidence exonerating Cleveland physician Sam
Sheppard of murdering his pregnant wife, Marilyn, on July 4, 1954. Describes botched police and
forensic investigations, Sheppard's retrials and eventual acquittal in 1966, and his son's
anti-death-penalty activism. Identifies probable actual killer and reconstructs possible murder
scenario. Some violence and some strong language. 2001.

Education

Connecting to Learn: Educational and Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities BR
15377
by Marcia J. Scherer
4 volumes
Comprehensive guide for people with visual and auditory disabilities. Offers strategies for
evaluating the needs of students and matching them to appropriate assistive technology. Provides
case studies, checklists, and information on various computer and telecommunication devices.
Companion to Living in the State of Stuck (BR 13492). 2004.

The Essential Conversation: What Parents and Teachers Can Learn from Each Other BR 15155
by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot
3 volumes
Harvard professor of education examines the dynamics of parent-teacher conferences from the
standpoint of both parties, whose relationships are often adversarial and competitive rather than
collaborative and empathetic. Suggests ways to make these meetings more productive, especially
when broader cultural priorities and values are involved, and to improve home-school
connections. 2003.

Fiske New SAT Insider's Guide BR 15574
by Edward B. Fiske and Bruce G. Hammond
3 volumes
Preparation and test-taking strategies for high school students taking the revised version of the
SAT college entrance exam. Provides practice problems for each section of the standardized
testcritical reading, math, and writing. Discusses coaching courses, the new PSAT, and tactics
used by top-scoring students. For senior high readers. 2004.

Losing My Faculties: A Teacher's Story BR 15512
by Brendan Halpin
2 volumes
A Boston inner city school teacher's anecdotes ranging from his perpetual teaching-job search,
student disciplinary problems, bureaucratic wrangling and infighting, and other frustrations.
Details his involvements in the Famous Athlete Youth and the charter school Better Than You
programs. Some strong language. 2003.

Real U Guide to Planning for College BR 15874
by Max Overly
1 volume
Step-by-step guide to planning for higher education, including a timeline for high school
students. Provides advice on test-taking, selecting extracurricular activities, visiting schools, and
seeking financial aid. For senior high and older readers. 2004. 

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.

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 who appeared to be
deaf. Examines Dr. Itard's techniques that helped shape modern tutelage of mentally and
physically disabled, hearing impaired, and preschool children. 1976.

Family

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.

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.

In My Grandmother's House: Award-winning Authors Tell Stories about Their Grandmothers
BR 15256
compiled by Bonnie Christensen
2 volumes
Twelve authors describe their fascination with their grandmothers. In "Rhizomes," Minfong Ho
wonders how hers coped with leaving China for an arranged marriage in Singapore. In "Grandma
and Her Needle," Beverly Cleary reminisces about her hat-making grandmother. For junior and
senior high readers. 2003.

Reflections from a Different Journey: What Adults with Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew BR
15418
edited by Stanley D. Klein and John D. Kemp
2 volumes
Forty informative essays by successful adult role models who have "lived the disability
experience." Individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, vision and hearing loss, autism,
spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities, and other health conditions share their
thoughts on acceptance, parenting, sexuality, and education. 2004.

Three Weeks with My Brother BR 15438
by Nicholas Sparks and Micah Sparks
3 volumes
A memoir chronicling the around-the-world adventure of author Nicholas Sparks and his brother,
Micah, in 2003. Leaving wives and families at home, the brothers journeyed to Machu Picchu,
Peru; India; and the Australian outback remarking on milestones in their lives, childhood
remembrances, and truths about loss and hope. Bestseller. 2004.

When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us: Letting Go of Their Problems, Loving Them Anyway,
and Getting On with Our Lives BR 15568
by Jane Adams
2 volumes
Social psychologist advises parents on how to cope with adult children with maturity
issuesmainly by disengaging from their problems and not assuming guilt for their failure to
thrive. Uses anecdotes to suggest steps for encouraging offsprings' independence. 2003.

Gardening

The Complete Shade Gardener BR 15677
by George Schenk
3 volumes
Discusses the creation of a shady retreat covering all the basics from determining the site and
preparing the soil to fending off pests and selecting specific trees, shrubs, groundcovers, ferns,
perennials, annuals, and edibles. Expanded 1991 update of 1984 edition with 2002 appendix.
2002.

Front Yard Gardens: Growing More Than Grass BR 14938
by Liz Primeau
2 volumes
Straying from the longtime perception of lawns as a landscaping ideal, the author describes how
to transform a front yard from a water-guzzling, chemically treated grass expanse to a garden.
Includes tips on creating, maintaining, and planting. Also provides information on different
garden styles, with more than seventy examples from across North America. 2003.

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, 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.

Gardening on Pavement, Tables, and Hard Surfaces BR 15618
by George Schenk
2 volumes
Step-by-step instructions for planting a garden directly on hard surfaces like stepping stones,
parking grids, patio pavers, rocks, railings, stumps and logs, rooftops, and other impermeable
platforms with only a few inches of soil. Covers plant selection, care, and maintenance as well as
construction and design techniques. 2003.

Gardening through Your Golden Years BR 15099
by Jim Wilson
2 volumes
Former cohost of PBS television show The Victory Garden and author of Landscaping with
Wildflowers shares wisdom gathered from "seasoned" gardeners on the benefits of continuing
this hobby into old age. Includes tips to minimize fatigue and other ailments, describes
laborsaving methods, and offers all kinds of advice. 2003.

Jerry Baker's Fast, Easy Vegetable Garden BR 14841
by Jerry Baker
3 volumes
Master gardener's step-by-step guide to planting, growing, and harvesting produce. Addresses
seasonal schedules, soil and insects, common problems, and frequently asked questions. Includes
chapters on herbs, tomatoes, and organic gardening along with helpful information specific to
each state. 1985.

Jim Wilson's Container Gardening BR 15635
by Jim Wilson
2 volumes
Former PBS The Victory Garden host advises people who want to explore gardening in pots,
troughs, and other vessels. Provides information on containers, soil mixtures, and plants, herbs,
and vegetables appropriate for various locations and situations. Includes condensed encyclopedia
of plants adapted to container gardening. 2000.

Landscaping with Wildflowers: An Environmental Approach to Gardening BR 15266
by Jim Wilson
2 volumes
A host of PBS's The Victory Garden discusses how to establish native plants in a variety of
habitats. Wilson advocates making selections that attract butterflies and birds, and recommends
cultivating types resistant to diseases and pests. His suggestions include soil preparation,
purchasing tips, and maintenance. He also provides lists of ferns, wildflowers, and grasses for
specific regions. 1992.

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.

Small Space Gardens BR 15476
by David Stevens
2 volumes
Suggestions from a landscape planner for the small city or country garden that is developed as an
extension of the home. His recommendations include analyze existing plot, determine type of
space desired, decide what to keep or discard, then design the project. 2003.

The Water Garden Encyclopedia BR 14939
by Philip Swindells
2 volumes
Comprehensive guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining residential water gardens.
Includes step-by-step instructions for the novice and experienced gardener on incorporating
moving water, adding decorative touches, cultivating aquatic plants, introducing fish, and
creating a balanced environment. 2003.

The Weather-Resilient Garden: A Defensive Approach to Planning and Landscaping BR 15650
by Charles W.G. Smith
4 volumes
Naturalist, horticulturist, and educator demonstrates how to plan and plant a garden that is both
beautiful and resistant to nature's forces. Describes measures that protect a landscape from wind,
lightning, hail, ice, snow, flood, and fire. Lists drought-tolerant plantings and lawns and the top
one hundred weather-resilient plants. 2004.

General

Library: An Unquiet History BR 15100
by Matthew Battles
2 volumes
Survey by Harvard rare-book specialist of historical events leading to both destruction and
proliferation of libraries. Battles laments the burning of Alexandria's library in ancient times,
then explores preservation of literary culture by monks through medieval ages. Later
observations cover Dewey's classification legacy, twentieth-century book bonfires by the Nazis
and others, and digital-age challenges. 2003.

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.

On Bullshit BR 16089
by Harry G. Frankfurt
1 volume
In a short essay, a Princeton philosophy professor proposes to "begin the development of a
theoretical understanding of bullshit." Analyzes the common cultural phenomenon. States that
while he considers bullshitting different from lying, he nevertheless believes a practitioner loses
the capacity to tell the truth. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2005.

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 befreinds a chicken in his Queens, New
York, backyard and twins, separated at birth, who find each other at college. 2004.

Teen Angst? Naaah . . . : A Quasi-Autobiography BR 15272
by Ned Vizzini
2 volumes
The self-described "geeky" author reminisces about growing up in New York City, navigating
junior and senior high school, living for Nintendo games, taking family vacations, and dating and
other embarrassing moments. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2000.

Tests of Time BR 15283
by William H. Gass
3 volumes
The award-winning writer of both fiction and nonfiction presents fourteen essays exploring
literature, culture, and politics and their reciprocating influences. Discusses famous authors'
encounters with censorship in various guises and explores the universal appeal of a good
narrative. National Book Critics Circle Award. 2002.

Government and Politics

After Jihad: America and the Struggle for Islamic Democracy BR 15157
by Noah Feldman
3 volumes
Explores the question whether democracy can "be made to flourish in the lands where Islam
prevails." Discusses the political terrain in Iran, Turkey, Asia, Pakistan, and Arab countries to
ascertain the compatibility of the Islamic religion with democratic values. Claiming there is no
inherent conflict, Feldman suggests ways to refute anti-Americanism. 2003.

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.

Bush v. Gore: Controversial Presidential Election Case BR 15216
by Diana K. Sergis
1 volume
Discusses the landmark Supreme Court decision in 2000 that resulted in Texas governor George
W. Bush becoming the forty-third U.S. president. Describes the contested ballot recounts in
Florida, battles in state and federal courts, and constitutional arguments presented to the nation's
highest court by Bush and his challenger, Vice President Albert Gore. For senior high and older
readers. 2003.

Cooking with Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics BR 15825
by Donna Brazile
4 volumes
First African American woman to head a national political campaign gives a behind-the-scenes
look at her life and career. Describes her impoverished Louisiana childhood, early involvement
in the civil rights movement, voter registration efforts, advocacy for the Martin Luther King Jr.
holiday, and management of Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign. 2004.

In Defense of Liberty: The Story of America's Bill of Rights BR 15386
by Russell Freedman
2 volumes
Describes the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution and explains how they are applied as
well as tested. Examples of challenges include a suit brought on behalf of schoolchildren who
were required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and rap musicians sued for obscenity. For junior
and senior high readers. 2003.

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.

Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of
September 11, 2001: Report of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and U.S. House
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Together with Additional Views BR 14865
by U.S. Congress
7 volumes
Official U.S. government report on efforts of American intelligence agencies charged with
protecting national security. 2002.

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.

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.

The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks
upon the United States BR 15396
by 9/11 Commission
9 volumes
Independent, nonpartisan commission analyzes facts and circumstances surrounding the fatal
September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks on the United States homeland. Summarizes failures of
intelligence and other U.S. agencies before and after that date. Recommends government
reorganization to provide a safer, more prepared nation. 2004.

Plan of Attack BR 15423
by Bob Woodward
4 volumes
Follows Pulitzer Prize-winning author's Bush at War (BR 14429) with a behind-the-scenes
account of President George W. Bush's decision to invade Iraq. Draws on interviews with Bush
and others to chronicle crucial operations from November 2001 to March 2003. Some strong
language. Bestseller. 2004.

The Presidential Nominating Process: A Place for Us? BR 15388
by Rhodes Cook
2 volumes
Former Congressional Quarterly political writer examines the role of voters in determining
presidential nominees. Traces the history and evolution of modern primary elections; looks at the
process in other democratic countries like England, France, and Germany; and suggests reforms
that would increase competition and empower voters. 2004.

The Secret Man: The Story of Watergate's Deep Throat BR 16159
by Bob Woodward
2 volumes
Journalist, who uncovered the 1972 Watergate scandal and wrote All the President's Men (RC
50574), 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.

Home Management

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.

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.

Mary Ellen's Guide to Good Enough Housekeeping BR 15208
by Mary Ellen Pinkham
2 volumes
Mary Ellen offers a three-step technique for keeping homes clean and comfortable without a lot
of work: "dejunk"put things away and get rid of unnecessary items; "defend"keep things
from getting worse by doing some chores daily or weekly; "decide"when to do nonroutine
jobs. 2002.

Organizing from the Inside Out: The Foolproof System for Organizing Your Home, Your Office,
and Your Life BR 15230
by Julie Morgenstern
3 volumes
Professional organizer's approach to conquering clutter and chaos based on individual goals,
habits, and psychological needs. Morgenstern outlines strategies using the "SPACE" formula for
sorting, purging, containerizing, and equalizing the target area. She includes case studies,
timelines, and tips on technology and storage products. 1998.

Real U Guide to Living on Your Own BR 15942
by Liesa Abrams
1 volume
Advice on setting up a household, including cooking, doing laundry, cleaning, making simple
repairs, and budgeting. For senior high and older readers. 2004. 

Real U Guide to Your First Apartment BR 15938
by Megan Stine
1 volume
Information about moving out of the family home and renting an apartment on one's own. Gives
practical advice on finding a roommate, dealing with landlords, saving money on college
housing, and furnishing the new place. For senior high and older readers. 2004.

Inspiration

Gift from the Sea BR 15856
by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
1 volume
Reflections on possessions, love and marriage, and solitude and contentment written by Anne
Morrow Lindbergh when she was a young mother on a quiet vacation by the sea. Fiftieth
anniversary edition with a 2005 introduction by Anne's daughter Reeve Lindbergh. 1955.

Happiness on Seven Dollars a Week: A Formula for Living BR 15324
by Harley B. Bernstein
1 volume
Author traces his father Al's adjustment to the illness and death of his wife of fifty years. In
conversations about fear, appreciation, acceptance, and spirituality occurring during a series of
walks through the Maine countryside, Ala writershares a lifetime of memories and the secret
to happiness with his son. 2003.

Hope Dies Last: Keeping the Faith in Difficult Times BR 15317
by Studs Terkel
3 volumes
Oral interviews with fifty-four people, varying in age and profession, focusing especially on their
hopes to achieve a better life for themselves and mankind. Terkel presents these vignettes, which
discuss such subjects as politics, economics, and civil rights, to support his thesis that hope is
necessary to trigger activism leading to change. Bestseller. 2003.

The Power of a Positive Teen BR 16195
by Karol Ladd, 
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.

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? BR 15156
by Rick Warren
3 volumes
Christian minister provides a guide to a forty-day spiritual journey to help readers discover the
answer to one of life's most important questions: What on earth am I here for? Uses biblical
references and describes the benefits of changing one's perspective. Bestseller. 2002.

Language

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 Creative Writer's Style Guide: Rules and Advice for Writing Fiction and Creative
Nonfiction BR 15918
by Christopher T. Leland
3 volumes
Professor of creative writing discusses the basics of grammar, usage, and style. Part two covers
such topics as titles and names, images, descriptions, allusions, and accuracy. 2002.

Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation BR 15421
by Lynne Truss
1 volume
Despairing over the abysmal state of British usage, author/journalist Truss, a stickler for
punctuation, dissects common language errors involving apostrophes, commas, dashes, and
hyphens. She notes punctuation is not a class issue but a tool to clarify the written word.
Bestseller. 2003.

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.

A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish BR 14863
by John Butt and Carmen Benjamin
10 volumes
Provides a complete and up-to-date reference to the grammatical rules of modern Spanish as
currently spoken and written in Spain and Latin America. Covers formal, colloquial, familiar,
and popular usage of the language, illustrated with examples in Spanish with English
translations. 1988.

One Hundred Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses BR 15913
by American Heritage Dictionaries
1 volume
This guide to the most troublesome words in the English language clearly explains everyday
pitfalls such as the difference between "flaunt" and "flout." Examples of proper usage include
many quotations from well-known authors. Companion to One Hundred Words Every High
School Graduate Should Know (BR 15198). 2004.

One Hundred Words Every High School Freshman Should Know BR 15947
by American Heritage Dictionaries
1 volume
Selected vocabulary organized from A to Z includes straightforward terms and typical items from
textbooks for grades 7 and 8. Definitions are accompanied by example sentences from familiar
authors. Includes a few exercises to build vocabulary. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.

One Hundred Words Every High School Graduate Should Know BR 15198
by American Heritage Dictionaries
1 volume
The American Heritage College Dictionary web site list of vocabulary words evolved into a
published book by popular demand. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2003.

The Pen Commandments: A Guide for the Beginning Writer BR 15501
by Steven Frank
2 volumes
Rules of good writing in a playful, informative guide for teens, parents, and students of all ages.
The author, a longtime high school English teacher, gives solid basics of punctuation, grammar,
style, sentence structure, composition, and topic choice along with suggestions, exercises, and
examples. 2003.

Spoken Here: Travels among Threatened Languages BR 15342
by Mark Abley
4 volumes
Award-winning Canadian journalist documents the unprecedented extinction of the world's
less-spoken languages. Drawing on his encounters with linguistic remnants from the arctic to
aboriginal Australia, he illustrates threats to many endangered tongues. The report also speaks to
the relationship between language and identity, and warns of globalization's consequences. 2003.

When Good People Write Bad Sentences: Twelve Steps to Better Writing Habits BR 15628
by Robert W. Harris
1 volume
Strategies for overcoming an "addiction to bad writing." Examines the roots of common writing
errors that lead to ineffective sentences and baffling communication. Explains how to use correct
grammar, syntax, punctuation, diction, and style to produce clear, confident, and persuasive
prose. 2003.

Legal Issues

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.

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 (19081999). 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 Digital Person: Technology and Privacy in the Information Age BR 16095
by Daniel J. Solove
3 volumes
Law professor examines the proliferation of databases that store information on individuals'
activities, interests, and preferences assembled through computers and the Internet. Examines
privacy and legal concerns including identity theft, the debate over public records, and the use of
government access to profile people for criminal or terrorist activity. 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.

Marriage and Sex

More Joy: A Lovemaking Companion to The Joy of Sex BR 15106
by Alex Comfort
2 volumes
Emphasizes human relationships between sex partners and considers sexuality as a source of
personal growth. Discusses body language, concerns of the elderly or those with special needs,
and ways to overcome sexual hangups. Revises and updates original 1973 edition. Companion to
The New Joy of Sex (BR 15107). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1986.

The New Joy of Sex BR 15107
by Alex Comfort
2 volumes
Updates the classic guide to sex, first published in 1972, stressing the refinements and enjoyment
of lovemaking. Describes sexual techniques aimed at adding zest and variety to erotic relations
between men and women. Discusses AIDS and other health issues. Companion to More Joy: A
Lovemaking Companion to The Joy of Sex(BR 15106). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.

Sex and Love for Grownups: A No-Nonsense Guide to a Life of Passion BR 16129
by Sallie Foley
1 volume
Certified marital and sex therapist answers questions written to the "Modern Love" column in
AARP The Magazine for middle-aged people. Topics include finding new love, maintaining
sexual health, understanding dating etiquette, and resolving conflicts between couples. Includes
resources. Some descriptions of sex. 2005.

The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability: For All of Us Who Live with Disabilities, Chronic
Pain, and Illness BR 15535
by Miriam Kaufman,
3 volumes
Guide drawn from authors' professional and personal experiences and from an informal survey
of people living with various disabilities. Topics include sexual health, self-esteem,
communication, and debunking myths. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2003.

Medicine and Health 

The Alzheimer's Health Care Handbook: How to Get the Best Medical Care for Your Relative
with Alzheimer's Disease in and out of the Hospital BR 15223
by Mary S. Mittelman and Cynthia Epstein
2 volumes
Advice for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients who suffer from physical ailments as well as
dementia. Covers doctors' visits, medications, emergencies, hospital stays, post-hospitalization
care, and end-of-life decisions. Also includes nursing home information and tips on self-care for
oneself. 2002.

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.

The Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness BR 15571
by Jerome Groopman
2 volumes
Physician and New Yorker staff writer draws on thirty years of medical experience and his own
struggles with a debilitating back injury to explore the "biology of hope." Presenting intimate
portraits of former patients, Groopman investigates, in the mind-body connection, scientific
evidence of emotions' contributions to recovery. 2004.

Before It Happens to You: A Breakthrough Program for Reversing or Preventing Heart Disease
BR 15612
by Jonathan Sackner Bernstein
3 volumes
Physician discusses how to cut the risk of heart attack and stroke in half even without a change in
diet or lifestyle. Evaluates the latest available drugs that can prevent problems before they occur,
and explains the interpretation of various diagnostic tests. 2004.

Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (and Yourself) through Diagnosis, Treatment,
and Beyond BR 15816
by Marc Silver
3 volumes
Crash course for men on the best ways to support a wife through the ordeal of breast cancer. Part
medical guide and part practical advice on caring for and understanding cancer treatment and its
effects. Includes candid discussion of emotional, physical, and sexual reactions and coping
options. 2004.

Breast Cancer Q & A: Insightful Answers to the One Hundred Most Frequently Asked Questions
BR 14998
by Charyn Pfeuffer
4 volumes
Health educator and journalist answers the most common questions concerning breast cancer.
Also includes information about medical terminology, drug treatments, alternative medicine,
nutrition, support groups, and other resources. 2003.

Bryson City Tales: Stories of a Doctor's First Year of Practice in the Smoky Mountains BR
15550
by Walt Larimore
3 volumes
Chronicles a young doctor's passage from Duke University to rural North Carolina, where he
establishes a practice, raises his family, and expands his spirituality and human understanding.
As an emergency physician, coroner, obstetrician, and wilderness search-and-rescue doctor, he is
shaped in medicine and reinforces his faith. 2002.

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.

Condom Sense: A Guide to Sexual Survival in the New Millennium BR 15993
by M. Monica Sweeney and Rita Kirwan Grisman
1 volume
This guide to healthy, safe-sex practices presents medical facts about HIV/AIDS transmission.
Begins with a self-assessment of the reader's knowledge, then focuses on using condoms for
prevention of disease. Discusses buying condoms, their proper use, new manufacturing trends,
and changing attitudes. 2005.

Coping with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease BR 15348
by Elaine Fantle Shimberg
2 volumes
Describes the condition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including its causes,
diagnosis, treatments, and "a to z" coping skills for both patients and their families. Offers ways
to quit smoking and advice for caregivers. 2003.

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.

Deaf-Blind Infants and Children: A Developmental Guide BR 15140
by J.M. McInnes and J.A. Treffry
3 volumes
Guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals working with multisensory-deprived (MSD)
children. Discusses the problems associated with MSD and offers ways to aid the development of
social, emotional, cognitive-conceptual, perceptual, and mobility skills. 1993.

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.

Everything You Need to Know about Going to the Gynecologist BR 15169
by Shifra N. Diamond
1 volume
Explains to teens and older readers why gynecological exams are important, when to seek them,
and what to expect during one. Also discusses reproductive health including diseases,
contraception, and common problems. For senior high and older readers. 1999.

The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed on Women: Exploding the Estrogen Myth BR 15151
by Barbara Seaman
3 volumes
Cofounder of the National Women's Health Network explains the controversy surrounding the
use of hormone replacement drugsprimarily estrogenfor birth control, menopause, and
postmenopause. Traces the history of their development, marketing, and use in the twentieth
century. Suggests that women are at risk from doctors who view menopause as a disease. 2003.

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men's Health BR 14813
by Harvey B. Simon
6 volumes
Physician analyzes data from three long-term Harvard clinical studies to synthesize the basics of
good health care for men. Discusses common disorders and describes how simple modifications
in diet, light to moderate alcohol consumption, controlling stress, exercise, vitamin intake, and
communication with one's doctor can lead to improved health. 2002.

How Not to Be My Patient: A Physician's Secrets for Staying Healthy and Surviving Any
Diagnosis BR 15582
by Edward T. Creagan
3 volumes
Mayo Clinic cancer specialist outlines strategies for reducing the risk of developing serious
illness. Discusses lifestyle choices, health screening, doctor-patient communication, and the
mind-body-spirit connection. Also explains how to survive a life-threatening diagnosis through
complementary medicine, a positive attitude, and a good support system. 2003.

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 fallsthe 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.

Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options BR 15206
by Edward E. Wallach and Esther Eisenberg
2 volumes
Gynecologists explain the female reproductive organs, problems that can occur, and options for
treatment. Describes three types of hysterectomies (involving surgical removal of the uterus),
benefits and risks of each operation, postoperative issues, and medical alternatives. 2003.

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis BR 15392
by Tammi L. Shlotzhauer and James L. McGuire
3 volumes
A description of the physical, practical, and emotional aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. Provides
patients and caregivers the knowledge to better communicate with medical professionals.
Includes information on coping strategies, exercise and rehabilitation, medications, alternative
and complementary therapies, pregnancy and childbirth, and financial matters such as disability
benefits, insurance, and possible tax deductions. 2003.

Living with Shingles: New Hope for an Old Disease BR 15202
by Mary-Ellen Siegel and Gray Williams Jr.
1 volume
Discusses the symptoms and progression of shingles, a medical problem brought about by
reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox in childhood. Outlines methods
of treatment, complications, and possible prevention in the future through a promising new
vaccine. 1998.

Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis BR 15168
edited by Stephen Hodgson
2 volumes
Physician at the Mayo Clinic discusses how to keep bones healthy and strong to reduce the risk
of fracture. Explains screening and diagnosis of osteoporosis, its prevention and treatment, as
well as medication, exercise, diet, and home safety issues. 2003.

Multiple Sclerosis Q & A: Reassuring Answers to Frequently Asked Questions BR 15358
by Beth Ann Hill
2 volumes
Introduction to multiple sclerosis (MS) by a patient, addressing the most common concerns.
Topics include symptoms, tests, diagnosis, and treatments. Covers family issues and lifestyle
changes and offers positive assurances and available resources. 2003.

The Only Menopause Guide You'll Need BR 15848
by Michele Moore
2 volumes
Second edition of this menopause medical guide updates the research on hormone replacement
therapy. Physician's advice on aging covers its emotional and physiological symptoms,
alternative and traditional therapies, and other health concerns for women. 2004.

Replaceable You: Engineering the Body in Postwar America BR 16264
by David Serlin
3 volumes
Discusses the impact of medical developmentshormone treatments, plastic surgery, prosthetic
devices, and sexual reassignmenton 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.

Salt in Your Sock and Other Tried-and-True Home Remedies: A Pediatrician Selects Parents'
Favorite Treatments for More than Ninety Childhood Ailments BR 15390
by Lillian M. Beard
3 volumes
An A-to-Z guide to all-natural remedies for everyday childhood health problems: acne, cold
sores, rashes, sore throats, and more. Places emphasis on diet and nutrition. Combines folk
wisdom with modern medicine by including medical explanations for treatments and advice on
when to consult a doctor. 2003.

Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack BR 15869
by Bob Arnot
3 volumes
Physician makes recommendations for preventing heart attacks. Explains warning signs, risk
factors, diagnostic tests, medications, and lifestyle changes necessary to avoid sudden death.
Bestseller. 2005.

The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy
Weight Loss BR 15395
by Arthur Agatston
3 volumes
Description of a three-phase program developed by a Florida cardiologist to help his overweight
patients. The plan involves eating the right carbohydrates and the right fats in order to correct the
way the body reacts to foods that previously caused weight problems. Includes suggested menus
and recipes. Bestseller. 2003.

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.

The Thirty Day Natural Hormone Plan: Look and Feel Young Againwithout Synthetic HRT
BR 15624
by Erika Schwartz
3 volumes
Physician provides a month-long program that relies on natural hormones to alleviate
menopausal symptoms. Suggests using diet and exercise to maintain good health while aging.
Includes meal plans and a summary of the National Institutes of Health synthetic hormones
study. 2004.

What if 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.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Hypothyroidism: A Simple Plan for Extraordinary
Results BR 15409
by Kenneth Blanchard
2 volumes
Physician outlines the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the thyroid gland. Describes how he
works with his patients and modifies treatment according to their needs. Offers advice on seeking
medical care. 2004.

The Yale Guide to Women's Reproductive Health: From Menarche to Menopause BR 14831
by Mary Jane Minkin and Carol V. Wright
5 volumes
Discusses gynecological issues and reproductive system events, including menstruation,
menopause, contraceptives, pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage, sexually transmitted diseases,
cancer, and other conditions. Also reviews some lifestyle issues impacting general health. 2003.

Music

According to the Rolling Stones BR 14996
by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
3 volumes
Reminiscences by members of "the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world," tracing their British
roots and rise to international fame beginning in the 1960s. Also includes essays by business
participants in the Stones' career and fellow performers, including American singer Sheryl Crow.
Some strong language. 2003.

All the Stops: The Glorious Pipe Organ and Its American Masters BR 14916
by Craig R. Whitney
3 volumes
A cultural history of the pipe organ, describing its central role in American musical life in the late
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Explores the development of the electrified organ in the
mid-twentieth century and discusses the contrasting views of builders, performers, and advocates
of mechanical and electronic instruments. 2003.

Celia: My Life BR 15691
by Celia Cruz
2 volumes
Autobiography by the Afro-Cuban singer, the "Queen of Salsa," who died in 2003. Reminisces
about her upbringing and early career in Havana and her road to international success. Recalls
her voluntary exile after Castro came to power, her long marriage, and associations with other
musicians. Foreword by Maya Angelou. 2004.

Chet Atkins: Me and My Guitars BR 15715
by Chet Atkins,
1 volume
Autobiography written with longtime friends the Cochran brothers. The guitarist recalls his
career, beginning with his early days in Tennessee and Georgia, by focusing on guitars he's had
over the years. Describes the evolution of his guitars' construction and includes anecdotes about
favorite instruments. Introduction by Jerry Reed. 2001.

Chronicles, Volume 1 BR 15792
by Bob Dylan
2 volumes
First of a three-volume memoir by music legend Bob Dylan. Describes his intellectual
development, folk songs and blues he listened to in the 1960s, and the growth of his artistic
conscience. Recalls early days in Greenwich Village, transient loves, lasting friendships, and
experiences in New Orleans and Woodstock. Bestseller. 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.

Jean Langlais: The Man and His Music BR 15622
by Ann Labounsky
4 volumes
Authorized biography of blind twentieth-century organist/composer Jean Langlais (19071991)
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.

The King and I: The Uncensored Tale of Luciano Pavarotti's Rise to Fame by His Manager,
Friend, and Sometime Adversary BR 15739
by Herbert Breslin and Anne Midgette
3 volumes
Luciano Pavarotti's manager/publicist candidly recounts his thirty-six-year relationship with the
opera singer. Breslin describes the tenor as evolving from a "simple, lovely guy" to a
"determined, aggressive, and somewhat unhappy superstar." Details his career, quirks,
superstitions, and love life. 2004.

Lullaby of Birdland BR 15308
by George Shearing
2 volumes
Reminiscences by congenitally blind jazz pianist Shearing about his 1920s English childhood
and early success in London before he emigrated to America in 1947. Recounts hobnobbing in
New York with jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie,
among others, and recording with his famed quintet. 2004.

Lyrics, 19622001 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.

Piano Notes: The World of the Pianist BR 14787
by Charles Rosen
2 volumes
Distinguished concert pianist and music critic sheds light on essential aspects of playing this
demanding and rewarding instrument. Rosen discusses the aesthetics, acoustics, and techniques
of performance and recording as well as performers' styles and manners. Includes little-known
lore and insights about famous musicians. Also includes musical examples. 2002.

Rise Up Singing: The Group Singing Songbook BR 15407
edited by Peter Blood and Annie Patterson
10 volumes
Collection of twelve hundred song favorites for use at camp, school, church, or home. Selections
cover topics such as America, ecology, freedom, good times, hard times, home and family, love,
peace, and religion (hymns and spirituals). Includes words and chords for each song. Introduction
by Pete Seeger. 1988.

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.

Sanity and Grace: A Journey of Suicide, Survival, and Strength BR 15368
by Judy Collins
2 volumes
Grammy-nominated recording artist reflects on the loss of her thirty-three-year-old son, Clark,
who committed suicide in 1992. Supplementing her account with journal entries and song lyrics,
Collins describes events surrounding his death and shares her personal struggle to cope with and
understand his decision. Some strong language. 2003.

With Billie BR 16140
by Julia Blackburn
3 volumes
Biography of jazz singer Billie Holiday (19151959) 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.

Nature and the Environment

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.

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.

The Future of Ice: A Journey into Cold BR 15857
by Gretel Ehrlich
2 volumes
Veteran nature writer chronicles living and traveling for six months in cold regions and
speculates on climate change and its psychological and environmental impacts. Traveling in
Tierra del Fuego, Greenland, and Wyoming, Ehrlich mingles personal and philosophical musings
with dire predictions of the catastrophic consequences of global warming. 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.

One Hundred Birds and How They Got Their Names BR 15688
by Diana Wells
2 volumes
Brief essays describe birds and humans' fascination with them. Highlights species groupings,
etymology of names, folk beliefs, legends, literature, and history associated with birds. Gives the
meaning of "hoodwink" and "for the birds" and explains how cranes have come to symbolize
marital happiness. 2002.

Politics, Pollution, and Pandas: An Environmental Memoir BR 15826
by Russell E. Train
5 volumes
Former Environmental Protection Agency administrator recounts his pivotal role in
environmental policy development under presidents Nixon and Ford and later as head of the
World Wildlife Fund in the private sector. Provides an insider's look at key conservation
movement events and figures of the 1960s and 1970s. 2003.

Rare Earth: Why Complex Life Is Uncommon in the Universe BR 15537
by Peter D. Ward and Donald Brownlee
4 volumes
Paleontologist/geologist Ward and astronomer Brownlee outline their hypothesis that complex
multicellular lifeanimals and higher plants"is less pervasive in the universe than is. . .
commonly assumed." The two scientists reexamine Earth's history to identify crucial attributes
that have allowed the planet's rare, and perhaps unique, evolutionary achievements. 2000.

Republic of Shade: New England and the American Elm BR 15270
by Thomas J. Campanella
3 volumes
A natural history of the American elm interwoven with U.S. urban and cultural development.
Describes the native tree's symbolic significance and practical uses in the early republic, its
spread across the nation, its demise as a victim of modernization and Dutch elm disease, and
twentieth-century efforts to restore it to prominence. 2003.

Rising Fire: Volcanoes and Our Inner Lives BR 15902
by John Calderazzo
2 volumes
Combines travelog with historical accounts of major eruptions to portray their effect on local
residents and humankind. Covers ancient sitesVesuvius, Stromboli, Mount Etna, peaks on the
Pacific Ring of Fireas well as Kilauea, Unzen, Martinique, and others. Discusses cultural
responses to eruptions, including human sacrifice and artistic interpretations. 2004.

The Rural Life BR 15131
by Verlyn Klinkenborg
2 volumes
Collection of essays celebrating the simplicity of country life in successive months over the
course of one year. The selectionswhich previously appeared in the New York Times, the New
Yorker, and other publicationsdepict seasonal changes in settings ranging from Klinkenborg's
own upstate New York farm to rugged landscapes in the American West. 2003.

The Sea around Us BR 15487
by Rachel Carson
3 volumes
Commemorative edition of an award-winning classic. Eminent marine biologist, writer, and
ecologist reveals the science and poetry of the world's oceans from their primeval beginnings
billions of years ago to humankind's modern explorations. Includes a 2003 introduction by
Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard. 1950.

A Season of Fire: Four Months on the Firelines in the American West BR 15159
by Douglas Gantenbein
3 volumes
Reporter describes the forest fires of 2001 that left four firefighters dead in Washington state.
Presents an overview of the training and deployment of firefighting crews and the methods of
preventing and controlling wildfires. Analyzes the disputes between environmentalists, loggers,
and the government over tree-thinning policy. Some strong language. 2003.

Poetry

A Child's Christmas in Wales BR 16134                       
by Dylan Thomas
1 volume
Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (19141953) recalls the celebration of Christmas in Wales and the
feelings it evoked in him when he was a child. 1954.

The Essential Neruda: Selected Poems  BR 16083
by Pablo Neruda
2 volumes
Fifty verses by Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (19041973), 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. Poems in English and Spanish. 2004.

John Brown's Body BR 15287
by Stephen Vincent Bent
4 volumes (Reissue)
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1929, this long narrative poem in rhyme and blank verse is a
rank-and-file history of the Civil War, or "the rich man's war and the poor man's fight." Portrays
the lives of soldiers, leaders, and civilians on both sides of the conflict, North and South. 1928.

Moy Sand and Gravel BR 15139
by Paul Muldoon
1 volume
Pulitzer Prize-winning collection from Irish-born postmodern poet. Nearly fifty pieces peppered
with rhyme and historical allusion reflect his Irish upbringing and heritage as well as his later
American life raising a family in suburban New Jersey. Pulitzer Prize. 2002.

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.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo BR 15685
translated by J.R.R. Tolkien
2 volumes
Three medieval poems from the age of Arthurian legend, translated into modern English by the
author of The Hobbit (BR 11595) and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. 1975.

Psychology and Self-Help

The Art of Happiness at Work BR 15725
by Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
2 volumes
In this sequel to The Art of Happiness (BR 13301), a psychiatrist questions the Dalai Lama about
applying Buddhist principles in the workplace. The Tibetan spiritual leader advises that career
satisfaction is related to staying motivated, having a realistic "sense of self," and maintaining
"basic human values" such as kindness and compassion. 2003.

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.

The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making, and Keeping Friends When You're Not a Kid Anymore
BR 15471
by Marla Paul
2 volumes
Columnist addresses the loneliness and isolation women often experience during major life
changes such as marriage, motherhood, divorce, moving, or leaving a job. Using anecdotes, Paul
outlines strategies for meeting new people and maintaining friendships. Steps include
overcoming emotional roadblocks, increasing self-confidence, and building a community of
support. 2004.

Happiness: The Science behind Your Smile BR 16269
by Daniel Nettle
2 volumes
British psychologist explores the science of hedonicsthe 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 Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life BR 16093
by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton
1 volume
Grandson-grandfather coauthors present a life guide based on positive psychology and the simple
metaphor of a bucket and a dipper, which can be used either positively or negatively to influence
others. Offers five strategies for increasing good emotions including praising others
appropriately, giving unexpectedly, and reversing the Golden Rule. 2004.

Listening to Fear: Helping Kids Cope, from Nightmares to the Nightly News BR 15879
by Steven Marans
2 volumes
Yale professor of psychiatry offers advice to parents on addressing their children's
developmental and traumatic fears at different age levels, from infancy and toddlerhood through
adolescence. Encourages open communication between parent and child for full comprehension
of the problem and follow-through with supportive coping skills. 2005.

When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us: Letting Go of Their Problems, Loving Them Anyway,
and Getting On with Our Lives BR 15568
by Jane Adams
2 volumes
Social psychologist advises parents on how to cope with adult children with maturity
issuesmainly by disengaging from their problems and not assuming guilt for their failure to
thrive. Uses anecdotes to suggest steps for encouraging offsprings' independence. 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 caseincluding
knowing the opposition, gathering evidence, and composing a closing argumentand offers
techniques for implementing them in personal and business situations. 2004.

Religion

The Art of Happiness at Work BR 15725
by Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
2 volumes
In this sequel to The Art of Happiness (BR 13301), a psychiatrist questions the Dalai Lama about
applying Buddhist principles in the workplace. The Tibetan spiritual leader advises that career
satisfaction is related to staying motivated, having a realistic "sense of self," and maintaining
"basic human values" such as kindness and compassion. 2003.

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.

The Bhagavad Gita BR 15909
translated by Juan Mascar
1 volume
Excerpt from the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata (500 B.C.E.500 C.E.) translated from the
Sanskrit. The sacred Hindu text describes the god Krishna spiritually enlightening the warrior
Arjuna at the beginning of a mighty battle. The Bhagavad Gita, or "Song of the Lord," is their
dialog. 2003 introduction. 1962.

The Bible: Authorized King James Version BR 14828
23 volumes
This edition of the King James Version of the Bible, a translation from the original languages
authorized in 1611, includes the Apocrypha, fourteen books removed from the Protestant canon
during the Reformation. Introduction by Stephen Prickett. Notes by Robert Carroll. 1997.

Daughters of the Desert: Stories of Remarkable Women from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim
Traditions BR 15736
by Claire Rudolf Murphy,
1 volume
Tales of mothers, daughters, believers, and seekers, based on verses from the Bible and Qur'an.
In "Return to Hadassah," Esther draws courage from her Jewish faith to reveal her true identity
and ask her husband the king to save her people. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Experiencing the Passion of Jesus: A Discussion Guide on History's Most Important Event BR
15309
by Lee Strobel and Garry Poole
1 volume
Two writers offer a topical guide for exploring the themes of Mel Gibson's film The Passion of
the Christ. Includes six discussion questions with biblical sources about the death and
resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. 2004.

Fire in the Heart: A Spiritual Guide for Teens BR 15627
by Deepak Chopra
1 volume
Noted Hindu author and physician uses his own youthful experiences to provide a plan for teens
who are seeking their own spiritual paths. Answers universal philosophical questions and offers
suggestions for improving relationships. For senior high readers. 2004.

God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time BR 15491
by Desmond Tutu
1 volume
Calling his book "a cumulative expression of my life's work," Tutu, Nobel Laureate and retired
Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, shares his belief that God, through humanity,
transforms the world. Citing his speeches and writings, Tutu shows how people everywhere can
turn suffering into joy and redemption. 2004.

A Guide to the Passion: One Hundred Questions about The Passion of the Christ BR 15310
by Catholic Exchange
1 volume
A Catholic guide to theological and artistic aspects of Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the
Christ, which depicts Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection. Contains advice for spiritual seekers
and poses and answers some questions about the movie. 2004.

The Holy Bible with the Apocrypha: Revised Standard Version BR 14943
24 volumes
Fiftieth anniversary edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible (1952), which revised
the American Standard Version (published in 1901) that was, in turn, a revision of the King
James Version (published in 1611). Includes Apocrypha. 2002.

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.

The Lord Is My Shepherd: Healing Wisdom of the Twenty-third Psalm BR 15261
by Harold S. Kushner
1 volume
Rabbi Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People (RC 48900), reflects on the
solace in the words of the Twenty-third Psalm and their meaning after the terrorist events of
September 11, 2001. Kushner's nonsectarian discussion examines each stanza of the psalm as it
relates to life and loss. 2003.

Martin Luther BR 15393
by Martin Marty
2 volumes
Religion professor and pastor discusses Luther's inner experiences as they relate to his
surroundings. Describes Luther (14831546) as a person constantly seeking God's grace and
willing to die for his beliefs. Covers Luther's 95 Theses, his large and small Catechisms, and his
excommunication. 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.

Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet BR 15125
by Karen Armstrong
4 volumes
Prolific writer on the Middle East examines the religious beliefs of the founder of Islam.
Investigates the West's distorted view of the Muslim faith and traces the life of Muhammad.
Explains how "Islam shares many of the ideals and visions that have inspired both Judaism and
Christianity." 2001 preface by the author. 1992.

Pope Benedict XVI: A Biography of Joseph Ratzinger BR 16163
by John L. Allen Jr.
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.

The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis BR 15243
by Paul Sabatier
2 volumes
French protestant's biography of St. Francis of Assisi (11821226) portrays the Italian friar as a
forerunner of the Italian Renaissance and as a "gentle mystic and passionate reformer guided by
an unwavering vision of fulfilling the ideals of Christ." Edited with 2003 introduction and
annotations by Jon M. Sweeney. 1894.

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.

Saint Thrse of Lisieux BR 15121
by Kathryn Harrison
2 volumes
Portrait of a French Carmelite nun sanctified in 1925, only eighteen years after her death at
twenty-four in the "fastest canonization to date in the history of the Catholic Church." Discusses
her parents, childhood influences, character and personality, and her religious fervor. 2003.

Scattered Shadows: A Memoir of Blindness and Vision BR 15751
by John Howard Griffin
3 volumes
The author of Black like Me (RC 17498) recounts losing his sight in 1947 from a war injury and
unexpectedly recovering it ten years later. Describes his religious conversion to Catholicism
during his blindness and individual and institutional reactions to his physical impairment. Some
strong language. 2004.

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.

St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography BR 15450
by Philip Freeman
2 volumes
Life of St. Patrick based on his two surviving letters: one a defense of his work in Ireland, the
other condemning a slave-raiding king and his pirates. Recounts Patrick's kidnapping by Irish
pirates, years of slavery, escape, and eventual return to minister to the Irish people. Debunks
many myths. 2004.

A Time to Love: Stories from the Old Testament BR 15142
by Walter Dean Myers
1 volume
A retelling from the perspective of teenage characters of six Bible episodes exploring the
complexities of love. Includes the stories of Delilah, Reuben, Naomi, Isaac, Zillah, and Aser. For
junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Science and Technology 

Astro Turf: The Private Life of Rocket Science BR 16148
by M.G. Lord
2 volumes
Cultural critic and investigative journalist blends history and social commentary in this memoir
of her late father, Charles Lord, an aerospace engineer at the Pasadena, California, Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (JPL) in the 1960s. Explores JPL's development and the abstract ideal of masculinity
typified by the cold-war-era rocket scientist. 2005.

Calculated Risks: How to Know When Numbers Deceive You BR 14968
by Gerd Gigerenzer
3 volumes
German researcher discusses how statistics are often misunderstood and misinterpreted in health
and medical situations. Cites personal experiences to explain how correct assessment of
numerical data makes a critical difference. Offers practical advice from a good-humored
perspective. 2002.

Everyday Math for Dummies BR 14500
by Charles Seiter
3 volumes
Explains basic math skills needed for everyday living. Covers personal money and the
management of checkbooks, credit cards, mortgages, taxes, and investments; reviews business
math, including sales, percentages, and insurance; and provides a refresher in highschool algebra,
geometry, and trigonometry. Also looks at sports and gambling, statistics, tipping, and
recreational mathematics. 1995.

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.

The Great Betrayal: Fraud in Science BR 15905
by Horace Freeland Judson
4 volumes
Examines past cases of scientific fraud as a means of mounting a vigorous critique of
contemporary research methods. Discusses intellectual property rights, plagiarism, and problems
with peer review. Expresses hope that changes in American law and advances in electronic
publishing will bolster scientists' honesty and integrity. 2004.

The Hedgehog, the Fox, and the Magister's Pox: Mending the Gap between Science and the
Humanities BR 15464
by Stephen Jay Gould
3 volumes
Eminent evolutionary biologist, who died in 2002, exploresand rejectsthe supposed
dichotomy between two major fields of knowledge. Using an ancient Greek proverb as a
metaphor to support his point, Gould advocates a unified approach to study of the sciences and
the humanities since neither one can suffice alone. 2003.

How to Dunk a Doughnut: The Science of Everyday Life BR 15316
by Len Fisher
3 volumes
Physicist author uses mundane everyday events and anecdotes as vehicles to convey basic
scientific concepts in an entertaining manner. Discusses how to dunk a donut, catch a fly ball,
and use tools while explaining the underlying principles involved. 2002.

How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science BR 15560
by J. Michael Bishop
3 volumes
Memoir of Nobel Prize-winning microbiologist. Bishop reflects modestly on his journey to
success, from his childhood in rural Pennsylvania to his studies at Harvard Medical School and
the cancer cell research for which he was recognized in 1989. Also provides background on the
prize, the field of microbiology, and modern scientific controversies. 2003.

Isaac Newton BR 15091
by James Gleick
3 volumes
Author of Genius (RC 36181) crafts a biography of scientific great Sir Isaac Newton
(16421727), highlighting his accomplishments in physics, optics, and mathematics. Uses
original quotations to describe Newton's invention of calculus and other
breakthroughsincluding the laws of motion, which led to the shift from a mystical to a
rationalist worldview in European science. 2003.

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 (15711630), 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.

Microchip: An Idea, Its Genesis, and the Revolution It Created BR 15372
by Jeffrey Zygmont
3 volumes
Chronicles the major developments in the evolution of the integrated circuit from 1958 to the
digital age. Zygmont presents the people and businesses behind the technology that has defined a
culture, beginning with Jack Kilby's work with Texas Instruments. 2003.

Obsessive Genius: The Inner World of Marie Curie BR 15838
by Barbara Goldsmith
2 volumes
Account of Marie Curie (18671934), the first woman to become a professor at the Sorbonne and
the first woman to receive two Nobel Prizes. Using family documents, Goldsmith compares
Curie's roles of scientist, wife, and mother, focusing on the social and economic hurdles she had
to overcome. 2005.

Out of Gas: The End of the Age of Oil BR 15591
by David Goodstein
1 volume
California Institute of Technology professor explains the scientific principles underlying an
inevitable fossil fuel crisis and related threats to Earth's climate. Provides a concise overview of
various energy sources, the concepts of fission, fusion, and entropy, engine operation, and more.
Asserts nuclear and solar power are reasonable alternatives. 2004.

Pendulum: Lon Foucault and the Triumph of Science BR 15097
by Amir D. Aczel
2 volumes
Author of The Riddle of the Compass (BR 13785) examines the life of French physicist Jean
Bernard Lon Foucault (18191868), whose pendulum experiments demonstrated the earth's
rotation. Centering around 1850s Paris, the chronicle describes the inventor's unlikely
partnership with Emperor Napolon III developed during a time of conflict between science and
faith. 2003.

Playback: From the Victrola to MP3, One Hundred Years of Music, Machines, and Money BR
15415
by Mark Coleman
2 volumes
New York City journalist examines the recording industry from the start in the 1900s to 2004.
Describes its growth, personalities, and intrigues as it evolved from Edison's cylinder to
twenty-first-century technology and musical format. Explores the quagmire of computer-based
advancements that have prompted numerous legal battles. 2003.

Radar, Hula Hoops, and Playful Pigs: Sixty-seven Digestible Commentaries on the Fascinating
Chemistry of Everyday Life BR 15172
by Joe Schwarcz
3 volumes
A science professor good humoredly discusses the science and historic background of ordinary
substances we readily encounter or ingest. In "It's Always Tea Time," Schwarcz comments on
the benefits of drinking tea, the origins of this custom, and a 1993 study linking tea consumption
to decreasing cardiovascular disease. 1999.

The Radioactive Boy Scout: The True Story of a Boy and His Backyard Nuclear Reactor BR
15502
by Ken Silverstein
2 volumes
Los Angeles Times investigative reporter recounts scientific experiments Detroit teenager David
Hahn undertook to earn a Boy Scout merit badge in 1995. Describes how David, with textbook
knowledge and information from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, built a nuclear reactor in
his family shedand sparked an environmental catastrophe. Some strong language. 2004.

The Seashell on the Mountaintop: A Story of Science, Sainthood, and the Humble Genius Who
Discovered a New History of the Earth BR 15199
by Alan Cutler
2 volumes
Biography of the seventeenth-century Danish scientist Nicolaus Steno, the world's first geologist,
who challenged the conventional timetable stated in the Bible for creation of the earth. Discusses
the intellectual ferment caused by his discovery that the earth's crust contains layers of rock
strata and fossil remains that explain its ancient history. 2003.

A Season of Fire: Four Months on the Firelines in the American West BR 15159
by Douglas Gantenbein
3 volumes
Reporter describes the forest fires of 2001 that left four firefighters dead in Washington state.
Presents an overview of the training and deployment of firefighting crews and the methods of
preventing and controlling wildfires. Analyzes the disputes between environmentalists, loggers,
and the government over tree-thinning policy. Some strong language. 2003.

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.

Social Sciences

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.

Health Care Meltdown: Confronting the Myths and Fixing Our Failing System BR 15770
by Robert H. LeBow
3 volumes
Quadriplegic physician criticizes U.S. health care system flaws that leave millions uninsured or
underinsured. Using case studies, LeBow identifies misconceptions preventing change and
proposes a solution to provide "affordable, comprehensive health care" for every American.
Discusses copays, deductibles, and Medicare. Update of 2002 edition, published posthumously.
2003.

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.

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.

Miriam's Song: A Memoir BR 15575
by Miriam Mathabane
3 volumes
Mark Mathabane describes in his sister Miriam's voice her coming of age as a poor black female
in 1980s apartheid South Africa. Before leaving to study nursing in the United States, she
endures an abusive and poor quality education. Depicts a resilient family. 2000.

Occidentalism: The West in the Eyes of Its Enemies BR 15412
by Ian Buruma and Avishai Margalit
2 volumes
Notable scholars Buruma and Margalit discuss the development of anti-Western sentiments and
their perpetuation into contemporary times, especially by Islamic countries. Examines some
aspects of fascism, socialism, globalization, and religious extremism throughout history. 2004.

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.

Scout's Honor: A Father's Unlikely Foray into the Woods BR 15329
by Peter Applebome
3 volumes
New York Times writer and editor recounts three years of countless hikes, canoe trips, and
campouts with his son Ben's Boy Scout troop. A "committed indoorsman," Applebome blends
amusing descriptions of latrines and gourmet fireside meals with commentary on the history and
cultural legacy of this conservative institution. 2003.

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.

The Working Poor: Invisible in America BR 15492
by David K. Shipler
4 volumes
Pulitzer Prize-winning author analyzes an ethnically and racially diverse cross-section of
impoverished, low-paid working Americans. Shipler traces their poverty to interlocking
problems of poor education and wages, limited abilities, bad parenting, unwise spending, and
lack of healthinsurance. Recommends higher minimum wage, vocational training, and voter
registration, among other remedies. 2004.

Sports and Recreation

The Amateur Magician's Handbook BR 15877
by Henry Hay
4 volumes
Fourth edition of classic guide for conjurers of all skill levels. Includes step-by-step instructions
for standard coin and card tricks, gimmicks and fakes, slight-of-hand techniques using props like
billiard balls and cigarettes, and mind reading. Also includes tips for entertaining children,
staging shows, and using comedy, pantomime, and music. 1982.

Card Manipulations: Series 15 BR 15753
by Jean Hugard
2 volumes
Master card performer provides a five-part resource guide to more than 165 card tricks and
stunts. Demonstrates stage and small group performances and teaches passes, palming methods,
shuffles, arm spreads, color reverses, sleights, flourishes, set-ups, and tricks. Includes
step-by-step explanations. 1934.

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.

Coach: Lessons on the Game of Life BR 16127
by Michael Lewis
1 volume
Author reminisces about his irascible, often terrifying high school baseball coach, a former minor
league catcher. Lewis relives his pitching career at a New Orleans private school and his
experiences with the man who taught him not only about winning but also about self-respect,
sacrifice, courage, and endurance. Bestseller. 2005.

Encyclopedia of Card Tricks BR 15803
edited by Jean Hugard
5 volumes
A master card performer's resource guide to nearly every practical card trick produced, invented,
and improved by magicians. Includes instructions for more than six hundred professional card,
spelling, and calculation tricks; for tricks using key cards, slick cards, and double-backed cards;
and for the famous Nikola Card System. 1937.

Essential Camping for Teens BR 15350
by Kristine Hooks
1 volume
Beginners' guide to selecting and setting up a camp site, keeping warm and dry, preparing food,
handling emergencies, and having fun. Discusses where to learn the necessary outdoor skills and
what gear to purchase. Grade 1 braille. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

Expert Card Technique: Close-Up Table Magic BR 15644
by Jean Hugard and Frederick Brau
4 volumes
Master card performers provide instructions for basic and advanced card tricks, offering
foolproof methods and simple techniques. Includes basic manipulations such as the palm,
shuffle, lift, side slip, pass, glimpse, jog, and reverse. Details false deals, crimps, and
more-advanced forces, fans, prearranged decks, and self-working tricks. 1944.

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.

My Prison without Bars BR 15222
by Pete Rose
3 volumes
Autobiography by former Cincinnati Reds baseball star banned from the sport in 1989 after
gambling allegations. Rose describes his rise to fame as a record-breaking hitter and team
manager, five-month prison stay for tax evasion, and 2002 bid for reinstatement to baseball by
admitting he bet on his team. Strong language. Bestseller. 2004.

The Royal Road to Card Magic BR 15735
by Jean Hugard and Frederick Brau
3 volumes
Noted magic authorities present a guide to developing a versatile repertoire of tricks enabling
card handlers to perform more than a hundred feats of magic. Includes instructions for Thought
Stealer, Gray's Spelling Trick, Now You See It, Obliging Aces, Rapid Transit, Kangaroo Card,
and others. 1951.

Seabiscuit: An American Legend BR 14930
by Laura Hillenbrand
4 volumes
Recounts the rise of an "undersized, crooked-legged" thoroughbred horse who in 1938 was the
year's number-one newsmaker over Franklin Roosevelt, Hitler, and Lou Gehrig. Hillenbrand tells
Seabiscuit's story through the three men who made a true long shot into a winner: owner Charles
Howard, trainer Tom Smith, and jockey Red Pollard. Bestseller. 2001.

Self-Working Mental Magic: Sixty-seven Foolproof Mind-Reading Tricks BR 15789
by Karl Fulves
1 volume
Magic writer presents seemingly impossible but easy-to-perform mental feats that require little
practice or supernormal dexterity. Includes instant ESP, mind reading with cards,
mind-over-matter tricks, psychic secrets, book tests, and the use of confederates. 1979.

Showmanship for Magicians BR 15881
by Dariel Fitzkee
2 volumes
Presents tips on magic preparation, presentation, and spectator appeal. Covers the roles of music,
timing, costuming, grooming, and physical action in assembling an act and making it salable.
Also provides a performance checklist. 1943.

Teen Knitting Club: Chill Out and Knit BR 15670
by Jennifer Wenger and Carol Abrams
1 volume
Three longtime avid knitters offer learners information on materials, stitches, and common
problems. Includes instructions for scarves, hats, bags, sweaters, one-day projects, and blankets.
Also offers suggestions on starting a teen knitting club and on knitting for charity. For junior and
senior high readers. 2004.

Ten Rings: My Championship Seasons BR 15426
by Yogi Berra
1 volume
Autobiography by baseball Hall of Fame catcher highlighting his ten championship seasons with
the New York Yankees between 1947 and 1962. Recalls the "golden years" of baseball, his
famous contemporaries, and rival teams and relates how the game has changed since the 1950s.
2003.

They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? BR 15723
by Patrick F. McManus
2 volumes
Tongue-in-cheek tales about a sportsman's life. McManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, and
the opportunities for disaster, in the recreations of camping, hunting, and fishing. Includes
amusing accounts of his dog Strange and an incorrigible old woodsman, Rancid Crabtree. 1981.

Why Is the Foul Pole Fair? or, Answers to the Baseball Questions Your Dad Hoped You'd Never
Ask BR 14915
by Vince Staten
2 volumes
Author explores the trivia of America's favorite pastime using a Cincinnati Reds game as a
backdrop. Before it's over, Staten explains why a ballpark seat is eighteen inches wide, where
umpires come from, and what happens if a fan gets hit by a foul ball. Includes anecdotes, history,
and commentary. 2003.

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.

Stage and Screen

Ball of Fire: The Tumultuous Life and Comic Art of Lucille Ball BR 15132
by Stefan Kanfer
4 volumes
Details the life and times of comedienne and sit-com star Lucille Ball (19111989), beginning
with her difficult childhood in upstate New York. Covers her unhappy marriage to Desi Arnaz
and the evolution of her career until she became "the first woman with major economic power in
postwar Hollywood." Bestseller. 2003.

Bob Hope: My Life in Jokes BR 15162
by Bob Hope
1 volume
The late comedian, who died in 2003 at one hundred years of age, tells his life through
jokesorganized by decaderevealing his family, experiences, interests, and personal and
political thoughts. Reminisces about his long career in show business on the radio, screen, and
televisionand in the war theater entertaining American troops. Introduction by daughter Linda.
2003.

Gonna Do Great Things: The Life of Sammy Davis Jr. BR 15425
by Gary Fishgall
6 volumes
Biography of versatile African American actor, singer, and comedian Sammy Davis Jr.
(19251990), who began his career in vaudeville at age three. Using interviews, Davis
quotations, and primary source materials, drama critic Fishgall describes the evolution of Davis's
career, his marriages and affairs, and his involvement in the civil rights movement. 2003.

Natalie Wood: A Life BR 15373
by Gavin Lambert
4 volumes
Biography of movie actress Natalie Wood (19381981) by a screenwriter friend. Relying on
accounts of her two husbands and others, Lambert portrays Wood's manipulative mother,
childhood stardom, family secrets and lasting emotional trauma, film career struggles and
successes, love affairs and marriages, and tragic drowning at forty-three. Some strong language.
2004.

'Tis Herself: A Memoir BR 15470
by Maureen O'Hara
3 volumes
Illustrious actress reminisces about her six-decade career during Hollywood's "golden age."
O'Hara describes her radio and stage child-stardom in Ireland, arrival in California at eighteen,
interactions with famous actors and directors, marriages, and retirement in the Virgin Islands.
Some strong language. 2004.

Travel

Explorers House: National Geographic and the World It Made BR 15845
by Robert M. Poole
4 volumes
Former executive editor of National Geographic magazine chronicles the National Geographic
Society from 1888 through 2003. Discusses how Alexander Graham Bell and his descendants
built an institution that influenced worldwide audiences and sponsored exploration, discovery,
and invention. Also examines the organization's race and gender policies. 2004.

Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip BR 15229
by Dayton Duncan
1 volume
Account of the first cross-country automobile trip in the United States. In 1903 Horatio Jackson,
a thirty-one-year-old Vermont doctor, bet fifty dollars that he could drive from San Francisco to
New York despite only 150 miles of paved roadway in the entire nation. Introduction by Ken
Burns, maker of a companion PBS documentary. 2003.

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.

Sand in My Bra and Other Misadventures: Funny Women Write from the Road; Travelers' Tales
BR 15626
edited by Jennifer L. Leo
2 volumes
Twenty-eight tales by female travelers whose expeditions abroad went humorously awry. Among
them are writer Michele Peterson, experiencing a bad hair day in Hong Kong; Christine Michaud,
a Canadian trying to dress like Kuwaiti locals; and comedian Ellen Degeneres, who attempts to
conquer her fear of flying. Strong language. 2003.

Sun after Dark: Flights into the Foreign BR 15853
by Pico Iyer
2 volumes
Travel writer describes arduous trips to exotic and desperate placesBolivia, Haiti, Tibet,
Cambodiaas well as literary voyages through the writings of W.G. Sebald and Kazuo Ishiguro
and spiritual journeys through people he meets, including the Dalai Lama and Leonard Cohen.
2004.

Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World BR 15269
by Rita Golden Gelman
3 volumes
Children's author and self-proclaimed "modern-day nomad" recounts her travels since 1986
when, on the verge of divorce at age forty-eight, she abandoned her upscale California existence.
Gelman's serendipitous lifestyle takes her around the worldfrom the Galpagos to Thailand
and beyondwhere she connects with locals, learns their customs, and shares their lives. 2001.

A Year of Sundays: Taking the Plunge (and Our Cat) to Explore Europe BR 15594
by Edward D. Webster
3 volumes
Recounts author's year-long 1997 European trip with his visually impaired, menopausal wife,
Marguerite, and sixteen-year-old cat, Felicia. Describes putting careers on hold to realize their
dream and embarking "on a quest for adventure," exploring eateries, tourist destinations, and
romantic locales in France, Greece, Holland, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Austria. 2004.

U.S. History

Ace of Aces: The Life of Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker BR 15460
by H. Paul Jeffers
3 volumes
A biography of captain Eddie Rickenbacker (18901973), the much decorated "Ace of Aces"
who destroyed twenty-six enemy planes in World War I. Fascinated with engines and speed, he
began his career as a race-car driver, becoming third-ranked in the country. He later founded
Eastern Airlines. 2003.

American Indians in U.S. History BR 15602
by Roger L. Nichols
2 volumes
Concise survey of U.S. Native Americans for students and general readers. The author, a
professor, focuses on three stages of Indian history since 1500: life before European intrusion,
the reservation experience, and contemporary society. Narrative highlights central issues and
incorporates tribal customs, ideas, movements, and individuals. Includes suggested readings.
2003.

American Massacre: The Tragedy at Mountain Meadows, September 1857 BR 15338
by Sally Denton
4 volumes
An investigative reporter uses primary sources to research an attack in Utah on a wealth-laden
pioneer wagon train whose passengers, except for a few children, were slaughtered. Analyzes the
political and social climate of the time and concludes that the evidence leads to the elders of the
Mormon church. 2003.

American Soldier BR 15611
by Tommy Franks
6 volumes
Retired army general and former commander in chief of U.S. Central Command recollects his
childhood and decorated thirty-eight-year military career including service in Vietnam, Operation
Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Provides an inside
look at the war on terror. Some strong language. Bestseller. 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.

Daniel Boone: An American Life BR 15385
by Michael A. Lofaro
3 volumes
Biography of early pioneer Daniel Boone (17341820), a central figure in the trans-Appalachian
westward movement into Kentucky and beyond. Relates how Boone's trailblazing exploits
spurred increasing settlements but left him restless to explore new wilderness. Also describes his
dealings with the Indians and land speculation difficulties. Some violence. 2003.

Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation BR 15555
by Cokie Roberts
4 volumes
Political commentator and news analyst examines the role of Abigail Adams, Deborah Read
Franklin, Martha Washington, and other prominent colonial women in founding the United
States. Discusses their work outside the domestic sphere to manage businesses, run plantations,
and defend their homes in the absence of men. Bestseller. 2004.

From Love Field: Our Final Hours with President John F. Kennedy BR 15239
by Nellie Connally and Mickey Herskowitz
1 volume
Widow of former Texas governor John Connally recalls the fateful Dallas ride in the presidential
limousine on November 22, 1963, when JFK was fatally shot and the governor severely
wounded. Nellie Connally describes the chaos of the scene, her husband's long recovery, and the
assassination's effect on her and her three children. 2003.

George Washington BR 15441
by James MacGregor Burns and Susan Dunn
2 volumes
Two historians analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Washington's presidency. While
commending his creation of a strong executive and sense of national unity, Burns and Dunn
criticize his denunciation of political parties and public silence on slavery. They also contrast his
self-effacing persona with intense craving for "esteem and notice." 2004.

Gouverneur Morris: An Independent Life BR 15387
by William Howard Adams
4 volumes
American historian chronicles the life of Gouverneur Morris (17521816) of New York, a
sometimes-forgotten founding father, as revealed by private diaries, correspondence, and other
historical papers. Explores Morris's accomplishments as a framer of the U.S. Constitution,
Revolutionary War financial strategist, international entrepreneur, slavery opponent, minister to
France, and womanizer. 2003.

His Excellency: George Washington BR 15564
by Joseph J. Ellis
4 volumes
Author of Founding Brothers (BR 12931) delves into the life and times of America's first
president. Uses personal papers and historical accounts to recreate the man who was a French and
Indian War soldier, plantation owner, businessman, and savvy politician who forged a new
nation. Bestseller. 2004.

Inventing a Nation: Washington, Adams, Jefferson BR 15557
by Gore Vidal
2 volumes
Novelist and playwright reflects on the Founding Fathers' attempts to shape a new government.
Vidal cites historical documents to provide a human perspective of Washington, Jefferson, and
Adams, including their personal styles and concerns, opinions of each other, and political feuds.
Also examines the influences of Hamilton, Madison, and Franklin. 2003.

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 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.

John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy BR 14872
by Evan Thomas
5 volumes
Biography of the "great sea warrior," born in Scotland in 1747, who went to sea at age thirteen.
Describes his career in the fledgling American Continental Navy, his later exploits in Europe and
Russia, and his burial in an obscure Paris grave in 1792. 2003.

Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of
September 11, 2001: Report of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and U.S. House
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Together with Additional Views BR 14865
by U.S. Congress
7 volumes
Official U.S. government report on efforts of American intelligence agencies charged with
protecting national security. 2002.

The Louisiana Purchase BR 15137
by Thomas Fleming
2 volumes
A concise history of the pivotal, $15 million land deal between the United States and France in
1803 that doubled America's size and stifled French colonial ambitions in the New World.
Fleming depicts the strained relations between the two republics, the political climates
surrounding President Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon, and the bargaining process. 2003.

Many Thousands Gone: The First Two Centuries of Slavery in North America BR 14699
by Ira Berlin
6 volumes
History professor Berlin discusses the evolution of slavery from a social practice to a central
pillar of the U.S. economy. He outlines three stages in this developmentthe charter generation,
the plantation generation, and the revolutionary generationand distinguishes among four
geographical areasthe North, the Chesapeake, the Carolina low country, and the Mississippi
Valley. 1998.

Murdering McKinley: The Making of Theodore Roosevelt's America BR 15344
by Eric Rauchway
3 volumes
Study of William McKinley's assassination in 1901 and Theodore Roosevelt's ascent to the
presidency. Focuses on assassin Leon Czolgosz's upbringing, motives, mental health, and trial to
explain the country's reaction to the crime. Asserts that the new president's political astuteness
shaped his response to the murder through social reform. 2003.

The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks
upon the United States BR 15396
by 9/11 Commission
9 volumes
Independent, nonpartisan commission analyzes facts and circumstances surrounding the fatal
September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks on the United States homeland. Summarizes failures of
intelligence and other U.S. agencies before and after that date. Recommends government
reorganization to provide a safer, more prepared nation. 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.

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,
front-line nurses, spies, and pilots. Also discusses the experiences of African American and
Japanese American women. 2004.

Pocahontas: Medicine Woman, Spy, Entrepreneur, Diplomat BR 15483
by Paula Gunn Allen
4 volumes
Part-Native American scholar analyzes the life of Pocahontas from a feminist perspective. To
interpret the young Powhatan woman in the context in which she lived, Allen uses contemporary
accounts from English travelers and adventurers, among them John Smith of the Virginia
Company. 2003.

Profiles in Courage BR 15716
by John F. Kennedy
2 volumes
Biographical sketches of historic statesmen who demonstrated great political courage at crucial
moments in U.S. history. Includes John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, and others. Written by
then-senator Kennedy while convalescing from the effects of war wounds. 2003 introduction by
Caroline Kennedy; 1964 foreword by Robert F. Kennedy. Pulitzer Prize. 1955.

A Rage for Glory: The Life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN BR 15400
by James Tertius de Kay
2 volumes
Biography of early American hero Stephen Decatur (17791820) by well-known naval historian.
Portraying Decatur as a brilliant, fearless, and adored commander, de Kay recounts his rise to
national prominence through exploits in the Barbary wars and the War of 1812. Offers new
details on Decatur's tragic death in a senseless duel. 2004.

Revolutionary Mothers: Women in the Struggle for America's Independence BR 16091
by Carol Berkin
2 volumes
American history professor addresses the roles of women in the American Revolution, through
first-person accounts. Reveals the contributions made by African Americans and Native
Americans, as well as white revolutionaries and loyalists. An epilog examines the impact of war
on gender images. 2005.

The Rise of the New Woman: The Women's Movement in America, 18751930 BR 14851
by Jean V. Matthews
2 volumes
A social and political history of the suffrage movement in the critical years leading up to and
after ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920 that gave women the right to vote.
Discusses the role of feminist pioneers in changing public attitudes and the ideas and values
engendered by their debates. 2003.

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 United States development. PBS companion. Violence
and strong language. 2005.

Strength and Honor: The Life of Dolley Madison BR 15950
by Richard N. Ct
4 volumes
Uses primary sources to document the life of first lady Dolley Madison (17681849), 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.

That Man: An Insider's Portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt BR 15114
by Robert H. Jackson
4 volumes
Nineteen-fifties memoir of President Franklin D. Roosevelt by Supreme Court justice Robert
Houghwout Jackson (18921954). Under FDR, Jackson also held the positions of solicitor
general, attorney general, U.S. chief prosecutor of the Nazi war criminals, as well as confidant
and friend. Introduced and edited by John Q. Barrett. 2003.

Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives BR 14919
1 volume
Accounts of former slaves based on interviews conducted in the late 1930s by the U.S.
government's Works Progress Administration for the Slave Narrative Collection of the Federal
Writers' Project. Companion to 2003 documentary film produced by HBO. Foreword by Henry
Louis Gates Jr. Violence and strong language. 2002.

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 (17421786), 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.

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.

War

The Abu Ghraib Investigations: The Official Reports of the Independent Panel and Pentagon on
the Shocking Prisoner Abuse in Iraq BR 16097
edited by Steven Strasser
2 volumes
Former Newsweek editor presents excerpts from the Final Report of the Independent Panel to
Review Department of Defense Detention Operations and from Major General Fay's
investigation of U.S. troops' abuse of Iraqi prisoners in 2003. Includes official military
interrogation policies and an introductory essay by Craig R. Whitney. 2004.

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.

Naked in Baghdad BR 15170
by Anne Garrels
2 volumes
Veteran National Public Radio correspondent Anne Garrels, embedded with the U.S. military
forces in Baghdad, chronicles her observations before and during the 2003 second Gulf War.
Includes e-mails that her husband, Vint Lawrence, sent while she was gone and describes
hardships endured by her Iraqi driver, Amer. 2003.

Voices of War: Stories of Service from the Home Front and the Front Lines BR 15634
edited by Tom Wiener
3 volumes
Personal accounts of American soldiers and medical personnel active in World War I, World
War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, and the Persian Gulf conflicts. Extracts from interviews,
letters, and diary entries collected by the Library of Congress Veterans History Project are
grouped by themes: Answering the Call, Under Fire, Coming Home. 2004.

Women's Concerns

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.

Breast Cancer Q & A: Insightful Answers to the One Hundred Most Frequently Asked Questions
BR 14998
by Charyn Pfeuffer
4 volumes
Health educator and journalist answers the most common questions concerning breast cancer.
Also includes information about medical terminology, drug treatments, alternative medicine,
nutrition, support groups, and other resources. 2003.

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 Greatest Experiment Ever Performed on Women: Exploding the Estrogen Myth BR 15151
by Barbara Seaman
3 volumes
Cofounder of the National Women's Health Network explains the controversy surrounding the
use of hormone replacement drugsprimarily estrogenfor birth control, menopause, and
postmenopause. Traces the history of their development, marketing, and use in the twentieth
century. Suggests that women are at risk from doctors who view menopause as a disease. 2003.

Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options BR 15206
by Edward E. Wallach and Esther Eisenberg
2 volumes
Gynecologists explain the female reproductive organs, problems that can occur, and options for
treatment. Describes three types of hysterectomies (involving surgical removal of the uterus),
benefits and risks of each operation, postoperative issues, and medical alternatives. 2003.

Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis BR 15168
edited by Stephen Hodgson
2 volumes
Physician at the Mayo Clinic discusses how to keep bones healthy and strong to reduce the risk
of fracture. Explains screening and diagnosis of osteoporosis, its prevention and treatment, as
well as medication, exercise, diet, and home safety issues. 2003.

The Only Menopause Guide You'll Need BR 15848
by Michele Moore
2 volumes
Second edition of this menopause medical guide updates the research on hormone replacement
therapy. Physician's advice on aging covers its emotional and physiological symptoms,
alternative and traditional therapies, and other health concerns for women. 2004.

Revolutionary Mothers: Women in the Struggle for America's Independence BR 16091
by Carol Berkin
2 volumes
American history professor addresses the roles of women in the American Revolution, through
first-person accounts. Reveals the contributions made by African Americans and Native
Americans, as well as white revolutionaries and loyalists. An epilog examines the impact of war
on gender images. 2005.

The Rise of the New Woman: The Women's Movement in America, 18751930 BR 14851
by Jean V. Matthews
2 volumes
A social and political history of the suffrage movement in the critical years leading up to and
after ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920 that gave women the right to vote.
Discusses the role of feminist pioneers in changing public attitudes and the ideas and values
engendered by their debates. 2003.

The Thirty Day Natural Hormone Plan: Look and Feel Young Againwithout Synthetic HRT
BR 15624
by Erika Schwartz
3 volumes
Physician provides a month-long program that relies on natural hormones to alleviate
menopausal symptoms. Suggests using diet and exercise to maintain good health while aging.
Includes meal plans and a summary of the National Institutes of Health synthetic hormones
study. 2004.

The Yale Guide to Women's Reproductive Health: From Menarche to Menopause BR 14831
by Mary Jane Minkin and Carol V. Wright
5 volumes
Discusses gynecological issues and reproductive system events, including menstruation,
menopause, contraceptives, pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage, sexually transmitted diseases,
cancer, and other conditions. Also reviews some lifestyle issues impacting general health. 2003.

World History

Alexander the Great: The Hunt for a New Past BR 15760
by Paul Cartledge
4 volumes
British scholar, author of The Spartans (RC 58416), searches for the historical Alexander the
Great (356323 B.C.E.), 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.

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 writersthe poet Pindar; dramatists Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sophocles; and historians
Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophonwith excerpts from classic works. 1930.

Iraq: An Illustrated History and Guide BR 15671
by Gilles Munier
2 volumes
Concise, comprehensive overview of the history of Iraq from the days of Sumer (45002340
B.C.E.) to the 2003 Gulf War. Makes a geographic tour of the country, centering in Baghdad and
highlighting monuments, landmarks, and ancient archaeological sites. 2000.

Israelis and Palestinians: Why Do They Fight? Can They Stop? BR 15231
by Bernard Wasserstein
2 volumes
History professor offers reasons for the conflict in Israel other than ethnic and religious
differences. Posits that neither Jews nor Arabs "are animated by crazed psychopathy" but rather
fight over definable interests. Suggests that multifaceted analysis of demographic,
socioeconomic, environmental, and territorial dimensions of the struggle may facilitate a
peaceful resolution. 2003.

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.

Osama: The Making of a Terrorist BR 15820
by Jonathan Randal
4 volumes
Former Washington Post foreign correspondent describes Osama bin Laden's personality, family
dynamics, and violent background in Afghanistan, Algeria, and Sudan. Posits American foreign
policy failures. Draws on interviews with academics, diplomats, businessmen, and others. Strong
language. 2004.

The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick: How a Spectacular Hoax Became History BR 16149
by Peter Lamont
2 volumes
British historian specializing in magic researches the famous but fictitious trick that supposedly
originated in India in the 1890s. Discusses the journalistic sources of the hoax and previous
efforts to debunk it, as well as the Western world's gullibility and fascination with mysteries of
the East. 2004.

Smoke and Ashes: The Story of the Holocaust BR 15152
by Barbara Rogasky
2 volumes
Explains how the Holocaust (19331945) occurred by examining the roots of anti-Semitism,
Nazi plans for extermination of Jews, and the step-by-step execution of that scheme through
ghettos, concentration camps, and death camps. Reviews criminal trials after WWII to seek
justice. Revised and expanded from 1988 edition. Violence. For junior and senior high readers.
2002.

Understanding Iraq: The Whole Sweep of Iraqi History, from Genghis Khan's Mongols to the
Ottoman Turks to the British Mandate to the American Occupation BR 16094
by William R. Polk
2 volumes
American scholar of Middle Eastern Studies distills fifty years of research and experience into a
concise overview of Iraqi history, providing insight into Iraqi conduct and culture under
American occupation. Discusses possible outcomes for Iraq's economy, government, and internal
administration depending on whether the United States continues occupation or withdraws. 2005.