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Another Insane Devotion: On the Love of Cats and Persons
by Peter TrachtenbergAn exploration of the mysteries of love and marriage, pleasure and obligationOCothrough the lens of cat ownership"
Bay and Her Boys: Unexpected Lessons I Learned as a (Single) Mom
by Bay BuchananTwenty-three years ago, Bay Buchanan was thrown--or as she says, dumped--into the world of single parenting. It wasn't a popular time to be raising kids solo, especially as a rising star in the conservative movement. But she quickly realized she needed to overcome the hurt and confusion and focus on giving her all to her children.Bay and Her Boys is a compelling story that takes the reader on a candid trip into the world of single working motherhood. For the first time, Buchanan writes of her experiences--mistakes she made and rules that worked--in the hopes of encouraging mothers to make success at home their first priority in life.Buchanan also wants to change the national dialogue about single moms with a shot across the bow of both conservatives and liberals. This book is the first step by a prominent conservative to be there for all mothers: standing with them, inspiring them, and arming them with tools that will help their kids succeed in life.
Girl Hunter: Revolutionizing the Way We Eat, One Hunt at a Time
by Georgia Pellegrini"The OmnivoreOCOs Dilemma" meets "The Pioneer Woman Cooks: " a provocative book that pushes the boundaries of the foodie revolution and considers why, how, and what we eat
Return to Fitness
by Bill KatovskyFrom the coauthor of "Bike for Life" and founder of "Tri-Athlete Magazine," comes an indispensable guide to regaining health and fitness after illness, inactivity, or injury
Sheepish: Two Women, Fifty Sheep, and Enough Wool to Save the Planet
by Catherine FriendFrom the author of "Hit By a Farm"--a charming memoir. . . with]magical moments ("New York Times Book Review")--comes a hilarious solution to the planet's environmental woes: sheep
I Am Potential: Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching Your Dreams
by Bryant Stamford Patrick Henry HughesBorn with a rare genetic disease - arms that couldn't straighten, legs that would never walk, and no eyes - Patrick Henry developed exceptional musical talent, starting at the age of 9 months old. With unwavering optimism, humor, and courage, he has made "I Am Potential" his mantra throughout his life and defied his disabilities at every turn.
If I'd Known Then: Women in Their 20s and 30s Write Letters to Their Younger Selves
by Ellyn SpraginsNow in paperback, the popular second volume in the What I Know Now™ series offers wonderfully candid letters from women under forty, who give advice to the girls they once were. Readers will discover familiar names as well as new voices, including actress Jessica Alba; singer/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield; author Hope Edelman; Olympic soccer gold medalist Julie Foudy; singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb; and actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley. Here are stories of young love; of daring to chart a new path when everyone tells you to play it safe; of realizing that perfection is a pipe dream. The ideal gift for any young woman in your life, this collection provides "a boost of hope that today’s turmoil can foster tomorrow’s growth, success, and happiness” (Boston Globe).
Dreaming in Libro: How a Good Dog Tamed a Bad Woman
by Louise BernikowIn a city park, a woman meets an abandoned, amber-eyed boxer who follows her home. They spend a honeymoon year discovering each other's idiosyncrasies (morning dog or evening dog?). Then life settles into routine, and the freewheeling woman realizes that she and her bilingual comedian of a dog are "happily stuck with each other," for better or worse. In this witty, tender memoir, Louise Bernikow charts a love story across eight years, as she and Libro take Manhattan by storm. They revel in the perks of the media spotlight; spend a hilarious summer in the Hamptons; and volunteer for pet therapy after 9/11, where Libro gets treats and Louise gets kicked out for poor behavior. With wisecracking waggishness, this story about an urban dreamboat who rescues the woman who rescued him "will touch the heart" (BOOKLIST).
Insisting on the Impossible: The Life of Edwin Land, Inventor of Instant Photography (Sloan Technology Series)
by Victor K. McelhenyThis fascinating biography of the great inventor and entrepreneur Edwin Land captures the very essence of technological innovation. Renowned as the inventor of instant photography, Land won 535 patents, joining Edison among the world's most prolific inventors. While still in his teens, this Magellan of modern technology invented sheet polarizers and went on to build a tiny research lab into a gigantic enterprise that turned out a vast and continuous array of innovations. McElheny draws a vivid and memorable portrait of this extraordinary man, in the lab, in the boardroom, in high-secret defense work including the spearheading of the U2 spy plane. His penetrating insight into Land's innovative genius will speak to anyone interested in business, science, photography or government.
The Pleasure of Finding Things Out: The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman
by Richard P. Feynman Jeffrey RobbinsA rich collection of interviews, articles and interesting writeups on quantum physics concepts by Richard Feynman.
Jonathan Ive: Designer of the Ipod (Innovators)
by Kris HirschmannThe Inventors and Creators series examines the fascinating life stories of some of the world's most interesting innovators in science, the arts, technology, and other fields. These short biographies will inform and inspire young readers. Each book includes an annotated bibliography, glossary, and index.
Burt Rutan: Aircraft Designer (Innovators)
by Kris HirschmannA short fact-filled biography of Burt Rutan, an aviation designer known for dreaming up unusual aircraft designs and then building them. Rutan single-handedly changed the field of aviation design, and in 2004 won a ten million dollar contest for successfully designing, building and flying the first working private spaceship.
At Heaven's Edge
by Andrea Jo RodgersVeteran EMT Andrea Rodgers has helped hundreds of people in their most vulnerable moments. Some of the victims faced their mortality head-on and cried out to God for help. Many experienced fleeting but life-changing connections with their first responders. Often these crises became unexpected sources of inspiration. Now Rodgers shares brief, real-life stories of heroic courage in the face of fear. In times of intense suffering, she has repeatedly witnessed signs of God's quiet intervention and healing presence. A man is resuscitated after Rodgers was able to repair a defibrillator--with her teeth! Several bystanders help rescue a young girl who is accidently buried alive in sand. Rodgers also experienced some lighthearted moments, including the time she arrived at the scene of a crime only to find herself in the middle of a mystery dinner theater. Experience the miracles, the life-and-death drama as you look at life from heaven's edge.
Astronauts
by Amy LevinPhonics Readers is a recognized leader in helping you teach phonics and phonemic awareness, within the context of content-area reading. Content area focus: Space Explorers Phonics Skills: long o (o, oa, oe, ow), soft c
Inventions and Discovery: Henry Ford and the Model T
by Michael O'Hearn Phil Miller Keith Wilson Charles Barnett Christopher HarboTells the story of Henry Ford, along with his invention, the popular Model T automobile.
King Tut: Tales From the Tomb
by Diana C. BriscoeReaders of all ability levels will want to read these high-low books from 5 high-interest nonfiction subject areas: sports, history, biography, adventure, and science. Each easy-to-read book explores a fascinating narrative account of the subject. This all-new series features historical photographs, full-color graphics, glossary words on each page, and a contemporary chapter-book format. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Cesar Chavez: Fighter in the Fields
by J. L. MatthewsReaders of all ability levels will want to read these high-low books from 5 high-interest nonfiction subject areas: sports, history, biography, adventure, and science. Each easy-to-read book explores a fascinating narrative account of the subject. This all-new series features historical photographs, full-color graphics, glossary words on each page, and a contemporary chapter-book format. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Endurance: Shipwreck and Survival on a Sea of Ice
by Matt WhiteTells the story of the shipwreck of the Endurance in a sea of ice en route to Antarctica, and the amazing survival of all 28 members of the Imperial TransAntarctic Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Michelle Kwan
by Rosemary WallnerA biography tracing the personal life and career of the world champion figure skater, Michelle Kwan.
Chief Joseph Of The Nez Perce (Photo-illustrated Biographies Series)
by Lucile Davis Bill McAuliffe"The story of Chief Joseph, the Nez Perce Native American leader who tried but failed to get his people into Canada in 1877 so that they would not be sent to a reservation."
Cesar Chavez: A Photo-Illustrated Biography
by Lucile DavisThe book presents the life story of the Mexican American labor leader who achieved justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.
Susan B. Anthony
by Lucile DavisA biography of Susan B. Anthony, and her lifetime work to allow women the right to vote.
Inventions and Discovery: George Eastman and the Kodak Camera
by Jennifer Fandel Gordon Purcell Al Milgrom Mandy RobbinsIn graphic novel format, tells the story of how George Eastman developed the Kodak camera, and how this company changed the way people captured the moments of their lives.
Inventions and Discovery: Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion
by Andrea Gianopoulos Phil Miller Charles Barnett Tom AdamsonTells the story of how Isaac Newton developed the laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. Written in graphic-novel format. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Mae Jemison: Space Pioneer (Fact Finders Biographies: Great African Americans)
by Robert Kraske James GerardProvides an introduction to the life and biography of Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel into space in 1992 on the space shuttle Endeavour.