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Maus: a survivor's tale (Pantheon Graphic Library)
By Art Spiegelman. 2011
"A brutally moving work of art-widely hailed as the greatest graphic novel ever written-Maus recounts the chilling experiences of the…
author's father during the Holocaust, with Jews drawn as wide-eyed mice and Nazis as menacing cats. Maus is a haunting tale within a tale, weaving the author's account of his tortured relationship with his aging father into an astonishing retelling of one of history's most unspeakable tragedies. It is an unforgettable story of survival and a disarming look at the legacy of trauma." -- Provided by publisherDisney's Aladdin: adapted from the film
By A. L Singer. 1992
Retelling of the folktale Aladdin or the Wonderful Lamp. Evil Jafar, the sultan's key adviser, is determined to own the…
magic lamp that is hidden deep in the Cave of Wonder, into which only a Diamond in the Rough--a common person with shining qualities--may enter. Aladdin is such a person, and his kindness, honesty, intelligence, and sense of humor prove attractive to beautiful Princess Jasmine as well. For grades 2-4 and older readers. BestsellerHope through heartsongs
By Mattie Stepanek. 2002
A third collection of poems by a young boy with an incurable disease, who cherishes hope even as he faces…
adversity and personal challenge. In September 2001 he wrote "For Our World," wishing that everyone would pray for peace. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Bestseller. 2002The teammates: A Portrait of a Friendship
By David Halberstam. 2003
The saga of four Boston Red Sox players from the 1940s--Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, and Bobby Doerr--who remain…
friends for over sixty years. In 2001 DiMaggio and Pesky begin a long car trip to visit the dying Williams and reminisce about the past. Bestseller. 2003Big Russ and me: father and son : lessons of life
By Tim Russert. 2004
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. 2004Plato and a platypus walk into a bar: understanding philosophy through jokes
By Thomas Cathcart, Daniel Klein. 2007
Authors present dialogs, one-liners, and limericks to illuminate key concepts of Western philosophy. Cathcart and Klein show how humor often…
contains philosophy and exposes hidden truths about life. Topics include ethics, epistemology, existentialism, logic, metaphilosophy, metaphysics, and relativity, as well as theories of language, politics, society, and religion. Bestseller. 2007American Caesar, Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964: Douglas MacArthur 1880 - 1964
By William Manchester. 1978
Detailed biography portrays the brilliant commander as a controversial domineering figure who used his military prestige to influence civilian policy…
decisions. Manchester challenges some myths and misunderstandings that have become part of the MacArthur legend. Some strong language. BestsellerJames Herriot's dog stories: Warm And Wonderful Stories About The Animals Herriot Loves Best
By James Herriot, Victor G. Ambrus. 1986
Collection of fifty dog stories from the Scottish veterinarian and master storyteller of Yorkshire. Whether treating Mrs. Pumphrey's pampered Pekingese…
Tricki Woo, saving a dog's badly mangled leg without antibiotics, or ducking out of the Daffodil Ball with future wife Helen, Herriot's reminiscences are warm and cheery. Bestseller. 1986The last lion, Winston Spencer Churchill: Volume 2; Alone, 1932-1940
By William Manchester. 1988
Churchill is portrayed as "the last of England's great Victorian statesmen" for his staunch defense of the Empire and its…
values. Examines the prime minister's faults and criticizes his limitations as a parent and his espousal of Edward VIII's abdication. Bestseller 1988. Sequel to "The last lion, Winston Spencer Churchill: visions of glory, 1874-1932". Followed by "The last lion, Winston Spencer Churchill: defender of the realm, 1940-1965". 1988.Oh, the places you'll go! (Classic Seuss)
By Seuss, Dr Seuss. 1990
"Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away!" So begins the inimitable Dr. Seuss…
in this graduation speech for both young and old. Filled with wit, wisdom, and insight, this advice in rhyme humorously deals with coping with the various ups and downs of life, taking charge, and ultimately succeeding against the odds. For readers of all ages. BestsellerDon't stand too close to a naked man
By Tim Allen. 1994
Like his character on the sitcom "Home Improvement," Allen ponders the differences between the sexes and discusses male zones that…
include the basement of Sears. He explains the horrors of growing up with the surname of Dick, later dropped for show business. And he even finds humour in his stay in prison, where it's difficult NOT to stand so close to a naked man. Includes strong language. c1994.Under the Tuscan sun: at home in Italy
By Frances Mayes. 1996
American writer Frances Mayes finds a new lifestyle when she and her companion Ed purchase a large, abandoned, country home…
in Tuscany. The restoration of the house and garden are fraught with problems but also provide many pleasures. Mayes enjoys the flowers, the freshly grown vegetables, the cooking, and the quiet pace of sunny Tuscan summers. BestsellerChicken soup for the teenage soul: 101 stories of life, love, and learning (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger, Mitch Claspy. 1997
Following in the tradition of Chicken Soup for the Soul (DB 39870), the authors collected stories, poems, and anecdotes relating…
to the teenage years. Topics include relationships, friendship, love, family, as well as "tough stuff" that teens can browse through and return to again and again. For junior and senior high readers. BestsellerSeven years in Tibet: Official Agents' Handbook
By Heinrich Harrer, Dawn Margolis. 1996
Harrer recalls how in 1943 he escaped from a British internment camp in India and, after an arduous journey, arrived…
on foot in Lhasa, the holy capital of Tibet. He was granted refuge and later became a tutor to the Dalai Lama. In late 1950, the Chinese invasion of Tibet forced Harrer to leave Lhasa, which had become his spiritual home. BestsellerMaking faces
By Kevyn Aucoin. 1997
Chicken soup for the kid's soul: 101 stories of courage, hope, and laughter (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Hansen, Irene Dunlap. 1998
Chicken soup for the teenage soul II: 101 more stories of life, love, and learning (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger. 1998
Poems, stories, and anecdotes written by teenagers are arranged by topics, which include relationships, friends and family, growing up, and…
making a difference. Sequel to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (DB 44853). For senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 1998The majors: in pursuit of golf's Holy Grail
By John Feinstein. 1999
Portrays the best of the 1998 golf season covering the Masters, the U.S. and British Opens, and the PGA. Combines…
tournament history with game analysis. Describes the personalities of players such as Mark O'Meara, Lee Janzen, and Tiger Woods. BestsellerOphelia speaks: adolescent girls write about their search for self
By Sara Shandler. 1999
Inspired by reading Reviving Ophelia (DB 40455) as a seventeen-year-old, the author solicited essays from other adolescent girls to create…
a forum for them to express their concerns dealing with family, friends, body image, and societal expectations. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. BestsellerRelationship rescue: a seven step strategy for reconnecting with your partner
By Phillip C McGraw, Phillip C. McGraw, Phil McGraw. 2000
The author of Life Strategies (DB 47962) presents a plan for saving a marriage or other intimate partnership by taking…
personal responsibility for the situation. Lists ten "relationship myths," provides questionnaires and other tools to analyze problems, and suggests steps to achieve a balance and mutual respect. Bestseller. 2000