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The divide
By Nicholas Evans. 2005
Abbie Cooper, FBI wanted eco-terrorist, is found frozen in Montana. Her parents examine whether their unexpected divorce played a role…
in Abbie's attraction to the radical Rolf, in her death, and in their son Josh's drug addiction. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2005Lighthousekeeping
By Jeanette Winterson. 2004
The young orphan girl Silver learns the value of stories while apprenticed to Pew, a blind lighthouse keeper at Cape…
Wrath, Scotland. Among Pew's tales are the deeds of the double-natured minister Babel Dark, aka Lux, who inspired Robert Louis Stevenson. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2004A cold treachery (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery Ser. #Bk. 7)
By Charles Todd. 2005
Lake District, England; 1919. After the Elcott family is murdered, Scotland Yard inspector Ian Rutledge investigates the crime. Ten-year-old Josh…
Elcott is missing, possibly a victim or the perpetrator. Rutledge, haunted by his own war ghost, searches for the boy and the killer. Some violence. 2005Happiness: the science behind your smile
By Daniel Nettle. 2005
British psychologist explores the science of hedonics--the study of pleasure. Reviews past research, addresses the basics of human nature, the…
brain, and emotions, and discusses the concept, levels, and attainment of happiness. 2005The hot kid: a novel
By Elmore Leonard. 2005
Oklahoma, 1930s. Young U.S. marshal Carlos "Carl" Webster loves chasing felons and savors the publicity. While searching for rich-boy-gone-bad Jack…
Belmont, Carl falls for gun moll Louly Brown. Hack writer Tony Antonelli tags along looking for new material. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005Saint Augustine's conversion
By Augustine. 2004
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. 2004Accidental happiness: a novel
By Jean Reynolds Page. 2005
South Carolina. Since her husband Ben unexpectedly died three months ago, thirty-three-year-old Gina Melrose has been living aboard their sailboat.…
When Reese, Ben's ex-wife, and her seven-year-old daughter Angel, who might be Ben's child, arrive on the boat, Gina confronts the possibility that Ben betrayed her. Strong language. 2005One Sunday morning: a novel
By Amy Ephron. 2005
1920s. When four New York socialites see young Lizzie Carswell leaving the Gramercy Park Hotel early Sunday morning, still in…
evening clothes and with someone else's fiancé, they agree to keep the incident to themselves. Lizzie and her peers must deal with the consequences when one of them talks. 2005Caring for your parents: the complete AARP guide (AARP®)
By Hugh Delehanty, Elinor Ginzler, AARP Editors. 2005
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 caretakers and suitable living arrangements, and, eventually, letting go and grieving. Includes resources. Foreword by Mary Pipher. 2005Retired 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. 2005Listener supported: the culture and history of public radio
By Jack W Mitchell. 2005
National Public Radio's first employee and the original producer of All Things Considered relates the history of listener-supported radio in…
America. Analyzes the political and economic conditions that led to the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. Traces the evolution of NPR's shows and examines its critics. 2005Tooth and claw
By Jo Walton. 2003
A tale of love, money, and dynastic intrigue--among dragons. When patriarch Bon Agornin dies, his heirs maneuver for position and…
power within the family. At the customary eating of the deceased, Bon's greedy son-in-law consumes more than his share, sparking a series of unexpected calamities. World Fantasy Award. 2003The power of a positive teen (Power of a positive series)
By Karol Ladd, Grace Ladd, Joy Ladd. 2005
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. 2005Best foot forward
By Joan Bauer. 2005
In this sequel to Rules of the Road (BR 11821), Jenna has returned to school and to her job with…
Mrs. Gladstone at the shoe store. Jenna copes with many changes there, including Tanner Cobb, a new employee with a police record. For junior and senior high readers. 2005Protecting your children from sexual predators
By Leigh Baker. 2002
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. 2002One for sorrow, two for joy
By Clive Woodall. 2002
The evil magpies led by Slyekin and his sadistic assassin are systematically eradicating other bird species in the kingdom of…
Birddom. Guided by the wise old owl Tomar, plucky young robin Kirrick, widowed by the massacre, undertakes three perilous journeys to rally avian allies against the onslaught. Some violence. 2002The Kreutzer Sonata: a novel
By Margriet De Moor. 2005
Marius van Vlooten, a music critic, reveals the depths of his passionate nature while recounting two love affairs. The first…
led to an attempted suicide that left him blind, and the second led to marriage with a lovely, talented violinist, whom he almost killed in a fit of jealousy. 2001Compendium 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. 2005The plot against America: A Novel
By Philip Roth. 2004
In this alternative history, a young man--called Philip Roth--recounts his Jewish family's fears and humiliations when aviation hero Charles Lindbergh…
is victorious in the 1940 presidential election. The New Jersey Roths struggle as America, caught up in anti-Semitic fervor, descends into fascism. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2004John Jay: founding father
By Walter Stahr. 2005
Biography of American diplomat and coauthor of The Federalist Papers (DB 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