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Biography of Viennese-born actress Hedy Lamarr (1913-2000) chronicles her early career in Austria, her arrival in Hollywood under the auspices…
of MGM mogul Louie B. Mayer, and the scandals of her later years. Also assesses the impact of "frequency hopping" technology that Lamarr copatented during World War II. 2010
Fifth-grader Piper and her sisters are thrilled about their first-ever camping trip--until they learn it will be over Halloween. But…
other navy kids join them, including talkative Stanley Hampshire, who picks poison ivy with Piper. For grades 3-6. 2010
Piper's parents are going to France during Christmas break and sending Piper and her sisters to stay with both sets…
of grandparents in Piney Woods, Louisiana. Piper finds new adventures and decides she likes unexpected adventures best of all. For grades 3-6. 2011
Northern Ireland bookmobile librarian Israel Armstrong and his colleague Ted Carson attend the annual mobile library convention in London, where…
they compete in a contest. When their van is stolen, Israel's mother helps search for the vehicle. Meanwhile Israel tries to visit his girlfriend Gloria. 2008
Introduces British author Jane Austen (1775-1817) and examines her personal life and career against the backdrop of early nineteenth-century English…
society, when women had few rights. Discusses the plots and characters in Austen's six completed novels, including Pride and Prejudice (DB 50549). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2011
Examines poor living and working conditions of immigrants that led to the 1911 garment factory fire in New York City…
that killed 146. Discusses the catastrophe's impact on labor-union movements, workplace-safety regulations, and the existence of sweatshops around the globe. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2011
Soothsayer-jaguar Truth requests Firekeeper's assistance in regaining her sanity. While helping Truth, Firekeeper and Blind Seer encounter evidence of taboo…
magical practices. Sequel to Wolf Captured (DB 73717). Some descriptions of sex. 2006
Dashing Sir Nicholas Beauvallet, one of Queen Elizabeth I's buccaneers, captures a Spanish galleon. Onboard are Don Manuel and his…
lovely daughter Dominica. Nicholas escorts the two safely to their native shores, but vows to return to Spain--enemy territory--and make Dominica his wife. 1929
Los Angeles PI David Spandau is hired to protect has-been actress Anna Mayhew from stalker Vincent Perec. Vincent steals mob…
money and becomes the target of a pimp named Special. All the players converge on the Cannes film festival. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 2010
Biography of Janis Joplin (1943-1970) chronicles her successful music career and provides insight into her personal life and emotional vulnerabilities.…
Discusses Joplin's drug and alcohol addictions and death of an overdose at age twenty-seven. For junior and senior high and older readers. YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction. 2010
Tía Lola's friend Víctor brings his three daughters to Vermont for a visit, surrounding Miguel with girls. But Tía Lola…
creates a fun summer camp where Miguel, his sister Juanita, and the other girls enjoy adventures. Sequel to How Tía Lola Learned to Teach (DB 73105). For grades 3-6. 2011
Art critic credits museum director Walter Hopps, who staged Andy Warhol's show of soup can paintings in 1963, for establishing…
Los Angeles as the center of modern art. Links the 1960s art movement with news events and cultural milestones and provides profiles of various artists. Bestseller. 2011
Canadian researchers describe an eight-week cancer-recovery program designed to focus on the whole patient rather than just the cancer diagnosis.…
They argue that combining meditation with gentle yoga can reduce stress and anxiety and promote mindfulness. 2010
Clinical nurse and sexuality counselor offers advice for cancer survivors. Uses anecdotes from patients with different types of the disease…
to discuss common issues such as follow-up care, return to work, fear of reoccurrence, depression, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, sex, and childbearing. Includes resources. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2011
2045. Multibillionaire James Halliday dies, leaving his last will and testament online for the world to see. His massively multiplayer…
online game OASIS has a hidden feature--an Easter egg--and the person who finds the egg first wins Halliday's fortune. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2011
2010. A Holmesian scholar turns up dead after announcing he has found Arthur Conan Doyle's diary. Harold White, newly inducted…
into the Baker Street Irregulars, investigates. Meanwhile, events in 1900--when Doyle and his friend Bram Stoker become entangled in a murder--shed light on White's case. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2010
Scientists reveal the benefits of having a dyslexic brain--one that has a unique pattern of organization and information processing. They…
employ the MIND model to detail the strengths in material, interconnected, narrative, and dynamic reasoning in dyslexics and to discuss ways assistive technology can put those strengths to use. 2011
Lancaster County. After breaking her engagement to Silas, Rose wonders if she will ever find love again and struggles with…
lingering feelings for Nick, the bishop's rebellious foster son. Her sister Hen cares for Englischer husband Brandon, who returned to their Amish family when he temporarily became blind. Bestseller. 2011
Actor and author of Letters to a Young Brother (DB 62749) and Letters to a Young Sister (DB 70387) describes…
his cancer diagnosis, which led him to examine the meaning of happiness. Uses anecdotes to illustrate advice on building a financial foundation while resisting materialism. 2011
Relates the 1918 discovery of an abandoned German shepherd puppy on a French World War I battlefield by American soldier…
Lee Duncan. Describes Rin Tin Tin and his descendants' acting roles from early silent movies to the 1950s television show. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2011