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London, 1809. James Ryburn's father the duke forces James to marry plain-faced Theodora for her fortune. Theo and James fall…
in love, but Theo banishes James when she discovers the truth. After seven years at sea James returns to win Theo back. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2012
Judge Deborah Knott and deputy sheriff Dwight Bryant arrive at a friend's New York City apartment for their honeymoon. When…
Deborah arranges to hand over a package she is delivering for a NYPD detective's ill grandmother, the package disappears and the building's superintendent is killed. Some strong language. 2011
Young sisters Summer and Bird separate while searching for their parents in the world of Down. They journey in very…
different directions, trying to vanquish the evil Puppeteer, lead the talking birds back to their Green Home, and discover the true identity of the bird queen. For grades 5-8. 2012
Science reporter investigates the field of epidemiology, specifically the transmission of disease from animal to human. Traces the development of…
illnesses such as Ebola, SARS, avian influenza, and Lyme disease and theorizes on the likelihood of where the next outbreak may occur. 2012
London, 1738. Widow Silence Hollingbrook goes to pirate Mickey O'Connor's palace to reclaim abandoned baby Mary Darling, but Mickey will…
not relinquish his child. Silence stays on as Mary Darling's guardian and falls for Mickey. Sequel to Notorious Pleasures (DB 73866). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2011
A California cult that calls itself the Host of Yahweh purchases a cattle ranch near Toussaint, Montana, as a compound…
to practice secret rites. When the FBI links the cult to several murders, part-time lawman Gabriel Du Pré cautiously helps the investigation. Strong language and some violence. 2003
Professor of psychology and biology examines the scientific reasons behind evolutionary mysteries of human culture. Explores possible reasons for homosexuality,…
unannounced ovulation, and menopause, as well as the need for religion, art and sexuality. 2012
Raymond Love, a graduate assistant in a college football program, is assigned to babysit old-timer Coach Woody at fundraising events.…
Love discovers firsthand the corrupt side of university sports while wooing a girl in his book club and socializing with another from grad school. Strong language. 2012
Account of librarian RoseAleta Laurell, who climbed onto the roof of the Dr. Eugene Clark Library in Lockhart, Texas--and stayed…
there for a whole week! Details RoseAleta's determination to raise the twenty thousand dollars needed to give the library a fun and fully stocked children's section. For grades K-3. 2010
Ivan the gorilla has lived comfortably for years in a down-and-out, circus-themed mall. But when baby elephant Ruby arrives, Ivan…
decides that he must find her a better life. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2012
Autobiography of major league baseball manager who, for thirty-three seasons, coached the Chicago White Sox, Oakland A's, and St. Louis…
Cardinals. Highlights the St. Louis Cardinals' comeback to win the 2011 World Series. Foreword by novelist John Grisham. 2012
When his family disappears, thirteen-year-old Egbert, a planter's son on a pirate-infested Caribbean island chain, is left on Sunrise Island…
with the glamorous Pembroke family. Soon Egg is on the run from a powerful villain who is trying to kill him. Some violence. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2012
Emily Post Institute director presents a men's guide to behavior in personal, social, and employment roles--updated for the digital age.…
Offers advice on making introductions, understanding etiquette, dating, entertaining, handling business manners, and more. Includes anecdotes. Young adult appeal. 2008
When Dru, from Jealousy (DB 72525), trains with Christophe, her feelings for him deepen. But she can't forget about Graves,…
who has been kidnapped. Dru intends to battle the king of vampires regardless of the Order's plans for her. Violence and strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2010
New student Lyla starts sixth grade and quickly becomes friends with Jamie. When Lyla gets on the cheerleader squad she…
basks in the popularity and leaves Jamie behind. But her new clique's bullying behavior makes Lyla rethink her hasty decision. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2012
In the dying town of Stillwater, something worse than vampires feeds on the townsfolk. One by one they slowly disappear,…
leaving remaining residents fighting to survive. Violence and strong language. 2012
Psychiatrist and pioneer in the discovery and treatment of seasonal affective disorder provides an introduction to the ancient technique of…
Transcendental Meditation. Describes the effects of Transcendental Meditation on depression and the mind-body relationship. Relates patient anecdotes. Foreword by Dr. Mehmet C. Oz. 2011
Single mom Caren has returned home to manage Belle Vie, the Louisiana plantation where her ancestors toiled as slaves. When…
a migrant worker is found dead on the property, the investigation uncovers a link to the long-ago disappearance of a slave. Some strong language. 2012
Victoria Jackson and her teenage daughter Ali Guthy recount Ali's experience with the often-fatal disease neuromyelitis optica (NMO). Describes Ali's…
early symptoms and doctors' efforts to make a diagnosis, and Victoria and her husband's creation of a foundation to search for a cure. Some strong language. 2012
In the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union, ten-year-old Sasha idolizes his father, a devoted Communist. But when the police…
take his dad away and leave Sasha homeless, he is forced to examine his own perceptions, values, and beliefs. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor. 2011