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Goodnight, Irene
by Jan BurkeFor thirty-five years the identity of the dismembered woman found under the Las Piernas pier has remained a mystery. What secret did she take to her grave? Southern California reporter Irene Kelly has uncovered a maze of forensic records and confidential files that suggest a motive far more sinister than anyone imagined. The discovery has brought her close to Detective Frank Harriman, and closer still to exposing a killer who will resort to anything to keep his secrets buried -- and Irene silenced forever.
Goodyear: The Aquatred Launch
by Bruce Isaacson John A. QuelchAfter many years of R&D, Goodyear has developed the Aquatred, an innovative new tire. However, the tire industry has matured and evolved, raising questions concerning the Aquatred's ability to gain support from Goodyear's independent tire dealers. Students must use information on channel evolution and consumer behavior to make two decisions: whether to launch the Aquatred and whether to expand Goodyear's distribution network. Also explores issues involved in managing a complex distribution structure during a time of rapid change.
Gorgonzola Zombies in the Park
by Elizabeth Levy[from inside dust jacket flaps] "Is there really a zombie in Central Park? Sam and Robert's cousin Mabel is a real pain. She managed to insult both of them before even saying hello. But Sam's plan for revenge is getting a little out of control. He told Mabel that all the statues in Central Park used to be alive before the Gorgonzola Zombie breathed on them and turned them to stone. When scary things start to happen and the sound of drums seems to follow them everywhere, Robert and Mabel are convinced it's because of the Zombie's bad voodoo. Sam thinks there must be another explanation, but then something so creepy happens that even he's a little worried. The Gorgonzola Zombie is just something he made up--isn't it?!" Pictures are described. "Elizabeth Levy's funny follow-up to DRACULA IS A PAIN IN THE NECK and FRANKENSTEIN MOVED IN ON THE FOURTH floor will delight all her fans who have been clamoring for another Sam and Robert Bamford spine-tingling adventure." Look for these books and more of Elizabeth Levy's books in the Bookshare library including: Take Two, They're Small, My Life as a Fifth Grade Comedian, The Gymnast and the Amber Brown series, and more.
The Government and Politics of Ireland
by Basil ChubbThe third edition of Government and Politics in Ireland has been updated to take account of the political developments that have taken place in Ireland between 1981 and 1991. Amongst the topics covered are political parties, pressure groups, the government and the Dail and local government.
Govind Pai
by N. Thirumaleshwara BhatLife and works of Govind Pai, the only poet Laureate of Kannada. He is also known as "Mangaluru Govind Pai", and known to the wider world as "Manjeswar Govind Pai".
Grab Hands and Run
by Frances TempleAn El Salvadorian family flees political oppression in their homeland and takes a perilous journey north, through Mexico to Canada, where they hope they will find a better life. A compelling, provocative, and exciting novel. Details of the brutal realities in El Salvador are dexterously woven into the story of one family's struggle to beat the odds. --Publishers Weekly. Not to be missed.
Grace Notes
by Alexandra StoddardThroughout her life, Alexandra Stoddard has sought inspiration from writers, poets, and people she has met. In Grace Notes, she shares this wisdom and her own learnings, beautifully captured in brief, motivating observations, in 365 daily meditations of warmth, affirmation, encouragement, and optimism. Season by season, day by day, you'll explore different themes: joy, love, loss, risk, courage, wholeness, growth, play, and success. In addition to offering inspirational quotes from many cultures and two "grace notes," each page provides space to write down your own sacred inspirations. With courage and confidence, Grace Notes takes you on a spiritual journey every day of your life-and whenever you feel the need to be transported to serenity and grace.
Gracious Lady
by Carole MortimerRe-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer First married to a cruel gambler, then widowed, Sophie finds life is hard. Yet she is a determined, independent woman and when she is employed as a companion for the equally determined daughter of handsome, headstrong billionaire, Maximilian Grant, a battle of wills and mixed emotions ensues with her charge's father! But Max's inquisitive probing of Sophie's background causes even more tension—her scandalous family history is none of his business! And as they come to blows again, the passion between them soon threatens to ignite a fire neither can control…! Originally published in 1993
The Grail Murders (Tudor Mysteries, Book 3): A thrilling Tudor mystery of murder, intrigue and hidden treasure
by Paul DohertyThe search for hidden treasure brings Rodger Shallot face to face with murder...In Paul Doherty's The Grail Murder, Richard Shallot's third journal, he must pit his wits against the terrifying and mysterious Templars. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and C.J. Sansom.In 1522 the rogue Roger Shallot and his sober-sided master Benjamin Daunbey are sent for by Cardinal Wolsey. Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, has been arrested for treason and Benjamin and Roger are made to witness his bloody execution. The true reason for Buckingham's downfall soon becomes apparent: he was searching at Templecombe Manor and Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset for two precious relics - the Holy Grail and Excalibur, the sword of King Arthur.Benjamin and Shallot are ordered to Templecombe, accompanied by the leaders of King Henry VIII's dreaded secret service, the Agentes in Rebus, to find these relics for the King. They must pit their wits against the Templars, a secret organisation plotting against the Tudors, of which Buckingham may have been a part and who may still have a member of their society close to the crown.The difficulties that wily Shallot - running true to his boast of possessing the fastest legs and quickest wits in Christendom - has to face soon make their presence felt: a duel, blackmail, the curses of a witch, the grisly hand of glory, decapitated heads, mysterious fires - and silent murder in the eerie Templar chapel.What readers are saying about The Grail Murders: 'This book had it all, locked room murders, a mysterious country manor house, an abbey, Templar conspiracy and Arthurian folklore - excellent!''Fascinating... historical mysteries brought to life with lots of accurate historical facts''Excellent story. Always enjoyed the Shallot stories, he is a lovable rogue'
Grailblazers
by Tom HoltFifteen hundred years have passed and the Holy Grail is still missing, presumed ineffable. The knights have dumped the quest and now deliver pizzas, while the sinister financial services of the lost kingdom of Atlantis threatens the universe with fiscal Armageddon.
Grammar for Smart People
by Barry TarshisGood grammar is essential for effective communication. Yet many of us are plagued by the same nagging question: If I'm so smart why does grammar make me feel so dumb? Grammar For Smart People can help. Here at last, is a lively, user-friendly guide that zeroes in on the areas that give everyone the most trouble, and it does it with an advantage most grammar books lack - a light touch. You won't feel as though you're back in the fifth grade, diagramming sentences and struggling with a grammar textbook filled with dull, unbreakable rules.
The Grand Escape
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorAlthough Marco and Polo enjoy the good life as Mr. and Mrs. Neal's house cats, they yearn to live on a ranch. When Mr. Neal leaves the side door open by mistake, the two dreamers make their move. The search for food and a dry place to sleep leads the cats to one adventure after another.
The Grand Inquisitor
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Constance GarnettThis new edition presents 'The Grand Inquisitor' together with the preceding chapter, 'Rebellion', and the extended reply offered by Dostoevsky in the following sections, entitles 'The Russian Monk'. By showing how Dostoevsky frames the Grand Inquisitor story in the wider context of the novel, this edition captures the subtlety and power of Dostoevsky's critique of modernity as well as his alternative vision of human fulfillment.
The Grand Inquisitor: with related chapters from The Brothers Karamazov
by Constance Garnett Fyodor Dostoevsky Charles GuignonThis new edition presents The Grand Inquisitor together with the preceding chapter, Rebellion, and the extended reply offered by Dostoevsky in the following sections, entitled The Russian Monk. By showing how Dostoevsky frames the Grand Inquisitor story in the wider context of the novel, this edition captures the subtlety and power of Dostoevsky's critique of modernity as well as his alternative vision of human fulfillment.
The Grand Mufti: Haj Amin al-Hussaini, Founder of the Palestinian National Movement
by Z Elpeleg Shmuel HimelsteinA former military governor of Arab areas under Israeli occupation chronicles the life and career of Hussaini (1893-1974), from his early days in Jerusalem, through his Palestinian nationalist work during the 1920s and 1930s, his eclipse after 1948, and his continuing influence on the Palestinian movement.
Grandfather's Journey
by Allen SayWhen he was a young man, Allen Say's grandfather left his home in Japan to explore the world. He began his journey by crossing the Pacific Ocean on a steamship, then wandered the deserts, farmlands, and cities of North America. Allen Say lovingly tells the story of his own family's cross-cultural history in elegant watercolor paintings that earned him a Caldecott Medal in 1994. This twentieth-anniversary edition of the modern classic features read-aloud audio and a new introduction by Allen Say.
Grandfather's Journey
by Allen SayA picture book masterpiece from Caldecott medal winner Allen Say. Lyrical, breathtaking, splendid--words used to describe Allen Say's Grandfather's Journey when it was first published. At once deeply personal yet expressing universally held emotions, this tale of one man's love for two countries and his constant desire to be in both places captures readers' attention and hearts. Images and descriptions available.
Grasping the Democratic Peace: Principles for a Post-Cold War World
by Bruce RussetBy illuminating the conflict-resolving mechanisms inherent in the relationships between democracies, Bruce Russett explains one of the most promising developments of the modern international system: the striking fact that the democracies that it comprises have almost never fought each other.
The Grassy Knoll (Columbo #7)
by William HarringtonWho Killed JFK? When controversial talk show host, Paul Drury, is murdered, Lt. Columbo, America's favorite TV detective, must unravel the mystery that has held the world's attention for thirty years. For someone has sabotaged the broadcast of Drury's final show, which promised to expose JFK's real assassin. Look for more books featuring Columbo in the Bookshare collection.
A Grave Talent (Kate Martinelli #1)
by Laurie R. KingThis gripping debut of the Kate Martinelli mystery series won the Edgar Award for Best First Mystery, generating wide critical acclaim and moving Laurie R. King into the upper tier of the genre. As A Grave Talent begins, the unthinkable has happened in a small community outside of San Francisco. A string of shocking murders has occurred, each victim an innocent child. For Detective Kate Martinelli, just promoted to Homicide and paired with a seasoned cop who's less than thrilled to be handed a green partner, it's going to be a difficult case. Then the detectives receive what appears to be a case-breaking lead: it seems that one of the residents of this odd, close-knit colony is Vaun Adams, arguably the century's greatest painter of women, a man, as it turns out, with a sinister secret. For behind the brushes and canvases also stands a notorious felon once convicted of strangling a little girl. What really happened on that day of savage violence eighteen years ago? To bring a murderer to justice, Kate must delve into the artist's dark past--even if she knows it means losing everything she holds dear.
Gravelotte-St-Privat 1870
by Philipp Elliot-WrightGravelotte-St-Privat was probably the hardest fought of all the battles of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Attacked by superior Prussian forces from both the First and Second armies, Marshal Bazaine's French Army of the Rhine inflicted heavy casualties on the advancing Prussian's before finally being forced to retreat into the fortress city of Metz. Unable to break out and with no hope of relief Bazaine's army grimly held on to the end of the war. French failure at Gravelotte-St-Privat led directly to their final defeat at Sedan, the collapse of Napoleon III's regime and the proclamation of the German Empire.
Graveyard Moon
by Carol GormanAn International Reading Association Young Adult Choice: When a night in a graveyard with her friends turns fatal, Kelly knows it's up to her to find the killer--before the killer finds herNew to town, Kelly reluctantly agrees when her friends challenge her to spend the night in a graveyard with them. But she can't shake the feeling that someone is watching them through the mist. Her friends laugh off her suspicions--until she stumbles on a body covered in blood.As she begins to piece together the puzzle, Kelly realizes that the murderer may have killed before. Can Kelly and her new friend Miles solve the case before the killer strikes again?
Gray Area Phenomena: Confronting The New World Disorder
by Max G. ManwaringThis book addresses the challenge of international narcotics control by applying "the Manwaring paradigm." The paradigm is the basis for an improved strategy and theory of engagement for weak governments of the developing world, built around the concept of the "gray area phenomenon."
Grayfox (Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister #9)
by Michael PhillipsThe Companion Reader to the best-selling The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister GRAYFOX by Michael Phillips How Zack Hollister ran away to join the Pony Express and ultimately came home is part of Corrie's Journal Number 5, Sea to Shining Sea. Now her brother tells in his own words the remarkable story of what really happened while he was gone When the stories of the first Pony Express riders hit California's newspapers, Zack jumped at the chance to get away from his home in Miracle Springs. He thought that life would be exciting and different, and he could finally find happiness if he was free to worry about no one but himself. And, of course, the further he was from his pa, the better. But the Pony Express Trail holds much more for Zack Hollister than the promise of adventure, independence and a fat paycheck. This challenging and dangerous road leads this boy into manhood and a solitary confrontation with who he really is. The untold story of Zack's action-packed journey is a fast-paced thriller that will delight fans of the Hollister family. Few authors possess the loyal following and name recognition of MICHAEL PHILLIPS. Phillips is the renowned author of a number of fiction titles including the best-selling Stonewycke series (with Judith Pella) and The Secret of the Rose series. He lives with his wife, Judy, and their children in Eureka, California.
Gray's Anatomy
by Spalding GrayIn middle age Spalding Gray has entered "the Bermuda Triangle of Health," that place where the body begins to break down in alarming and humiliating ways. His immediate problem is an eye complaint that could be corrected with minor surgery. But for the high priest of high anxiety, nothing is ever minor. And so Gray embarks on a crazed crusade for wellness that takes him from a Native American sweat lodge to a dictatorial nutritionist and, finally, to a gory session with the "Elvis Presley of psychic surgeons" in the Far East. Exquisitely timed, unfettered in its intelligence, and funny enough to push readers to the brink of cardiac arrest, Gray's Anatomy is a surreal tour de force of body and soul.