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Collection of thirty-one poems exploring facets of the human experience through gender and sexuality. "List of Cross-Dressing Soldiers" begins as…
a paean to women who went to war as men, but turns into a reflection of a sibling's experience in battle. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 2014
Journalist scrutinizes the lives of three Afghans to comprehend the effects of American intervention. Gopal tells the stories of a…
Taliban commander, a U.S.-backed warlord, and a village housewife. Describes the day-to-day life of each and how their lives have changed. Some violence. 2014
Lila, from Gilead (DB 59561), finds herself on the porch of a quiet church in Gilead, Iowa. A drifter from…
a young age, she is disconcerted when she is taken in by, and eventually marries, the preacher, John Ames. She considers what she will tell the son she has. Bestseller. 2014
Biography of Grammy and Emmy award-winning comedian and actor Cosby (born 1937), best known for his eponymous 1980s television show.…
Details his early childhood in Philadelphia, his experiences in Hollywood after achieving success in comedy, and his activism in behalf of education and other causes. 2014
Peter Donovan and the Marines he led in Iraq are now home from the war. They manage their return to…
civilian life with varying levels of success as they reflect on their experiences. Their Iraqi interpreter, seeking asylum in the U.S., also faces challenges. Strong language and some violence. 2014
Judd Ryker, newly appointed director of the recently created State Department Crisis Reaction Unit, finds his theory of the Golden…
Hour--the hundred hours following a coup--quickly tested by events in Mali. Interagency infighting challenges his success as he travels the Sahara. Some violence and some strong language. 2014
Twelve-year-old Jaxter Grimjinx finds himself caught in a conspiracy when he is tapped for a mission by the notorious clan…
of thieves known as the Shadowhands. Sequel to The Vengekeep Prophecies (DB 78231). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2013
Author of Steve Jobs (DB 73682) chronicles the development of the digital age and the personalities involved. Proceeds from the…
1833 meeting of Lady Ada Lovelace--sometimes described as the world's first computer programmer--and Charles Babbage--pioneer inventor of complex mechanical calculators--to the computer Watson winning Jeopardy! in 2011. 2014
Historian investigates the 1966 Polish-Italian peace initiative--code named "Marigold"--to end the Vietnam War. Uses previously unavailable sources to refute the…
assertions of President Lyndon Johnson that the Hanoi government was against peace negotiations at that time. Some strong language. 2012
After spending a brutal time in a juvenile detention facility, fourteen-year-old Joseph has trust issues and desperately wants to see…
his baby daughter. His new foster brother, Jack, and his parents show Joseph that everyone needs help sometimes and that it can come from unlikely places. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 2015
Portrait of Allen Welsh Dulles and his reign as the longest-serving director of the CIA. Utilizes government documents, intelligence sources,…
personal correspondence, journals, and exclusive interviews to characterize Dulles, his work, and his questionable behavior and tactics. Bestseller. 2015
Overview of the life of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Discusses her childhood in Illinois, her college and law school years, her…
life as First Lady, her time as a New York senator and US secretary of state, and her aspiration to become the first woman president. For senior high and older readers. 2016
Discusses the history behind the construction of the White House, which started in 1792. Nine architects presented their plans for…
the mansion, and the final plan was based on Ireland's Leinster House. Includes fun facts, describes cool modern additions such as a bowling alley, and more. For grades 2-4. 2015
Mopey about having to spend the summer with his estranged father in Billings, Montana, seventeen-year-old Carson's vacation prospects improve after…
he meets Aisha, a beautiful lesbian, and the two embark on an epic road trip that will transform them both. Strong language. Stonewall Book Award. For senior high and older readers. 2015
Highlights from the life of Hillary Rodham Clinton, including student elections, law school years and activism, marriage to Bill Clinton…
and love of politics, and how she dealt with criticism. Examines her resilience and determination, and her ambition to be president. For grades K-3. 2016
Explores issues related to social media in the life of teens. Highlights the many upsides, but also addresses the hidden…
dangers and the challenges, such as hindering the ability to socialize in real life. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2015
Jonah Riggs, the police chief of Serenity, Tennessee, calls in the Special Crimes Unit of the FBI when five adults…
and a little girl disappear with no trace. When the team arrives, they find one of the strongest psychics they have ever encountered. Some violence and some strong language. 2015
The chief film critic for the New York Times argues that we are all critics, and that critical thinking is…
a part of daily life. He defends the act of criticism, calling it an art and using examples that range from Aristotle and Kant to his own work. 2016
Successful singer/songwriter reflects on her life and career in eight essays, each named after one of her popular songs. In…
"Beautiful Girl," she writes letters to her former selves to confront past demons. Some strong language. 2015