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Call It Sleep
by Henry RothA sensitive boy's growing up is one strand in a complex web of his parent's tense life, their immigrant strangeness in a new land.
The Man of Feeling
by Henry MackenzieHarley is the "Man of Feeling", He is a weak creature, dominated by a futile benevolence, who travels to London and falls into the hands of people who exploit his innocence. Harley helps the down-trodden, loses in love and is unsuccessful. Mackenzie asks the reader to decide whether sentimentality is morally correct or a luxury for the rich? Is morality possible in a complex commercial environment? The reader must decide for himself whether Harley is a saint or a fool.
Baseball in the Barrios
by Henry HorensteinJoin nine-year-old Hubaldo Romero Páez in Venezuela as he introduces his friends, his family, and his favorite sport -- baseball. Complemented by a map and an English-Spanish baseball glossary, Hubaldo's story is an inviting introduction to a foreign land viewed through the lens of a shared passion.
Beisbol en los Barrios
by Henry HorensteinHubaldo Antonio Romero Páez nos presenta a su familia, a su país y, más importante, a su deporte preferido, el béisbol. El libro consciene una carta y un glosario inglés-espavol sobre el beisbol. [The Spanish-language edition of Baseball in the Barrios. Join nine-year-old Hubaldo Romero Paacute in Venezuela as he introduces his friends, his family, and his favorite sport--baseball. Complemented by a map and an English-Spanish baseball glossary, Hubaldo's story is an inviting introduction to a foreign land viewed through the lens of a shared passion.]
Loving, Living, Party Going
by Henry Green3 stories that explore British class distinctions through the medium of love, by one of the most admired writers of his time
The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling
by Henry FieldingThe lusty, rib-tickling, colorful and dramatic revelation of low and high life in eighteenth-century England.
Latin for All Occasions: Lingua Latina Occasionibus Omnibus
by Henry BeardHundreds of everyday English expressions rendered into grammatically accurate, idiomatically correct classical Latin, with pronunciation guide.
Latin for Even More Occasions: Lingua Latina Multo Pluribus Occasionibus
by Henry BeardMore English expressions translated into Latin, including "Please don't squeeze the Charmin", "Erin go bragh" and "Make my day."
X-Treme Latin: Lingua Latina Extrema
by Henry BeardEverything you'll need to say in Latin for hipsters, party animals, slackers, pop-culture junkies, the corporately downsized and generally disaffected
Facing the Music: An Irreverent Close-up of the Real Concert World
by Henri TemiankaAn entertaining account of a virtuoso violinist's life on and off concert tours.
St. Patrick's Secrets: 101 Little-Known Truths and Tales of Ireland
by Helen Walsh FolsomWell, now, have you heard about how the Irish fought for Alexander the Great? Or did you know that at one time the Irish were forbidden to wear trousers? Perhaps you don't know why the Irish revere John Paul Jones or how Jack the Ripper influenced Irish "Invincibles." Ah then, there's many a strange tale and capricious truth hidden in the history and lore of the Green Isle. 101 short, delightful, ironic and even outrageous tales. A list of additional Irish culture and history books, cookbooks and Gaelic/English dictionaries from Hippocrene Books is included.
Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States
by Helen PrejeanFrom being the spiritual adviser to a condemned killer and knowing his executioners and the families of his victims, Prejean gives us an unprecedented look at the human consequences of the death penalty.
The Venetian Affair
by Helen MacinnesAgainst vividly authentic settings of Paris and Venice, a young American newspaperman is caught in a vicious maze of Cold War espionage and international intrigue.
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples
by Harville Hendrix Helen Lakelly HuntThis New York Times bestseller has helped thousands of couples attain more loving, supportive, and deeply satisfying relationships.
Walker of Time
by Helen Hughes VickAn absorbing, well-researched story of two 15-year-old Hopi Indian boys, Walker Talayesva and Tag, who travel 800 years back in time to their ancestral home. ALA 1994 Best Books for Young Adults.
The Gift of the Deer
by Helen HooverOn Christmas Eve an emaciated deer stumbled into Helen Hoover's yard in remote northern Minnesota. She nursed the buck back to health, embarking on a four year journey where she and her artist husband shared their lives with a heard of wild deer in a remote wilderness setting.
"... And Ladies of the Club"
by Helen Hooven SantmyerSet in a small Ohio town and spanning 60 years, the books centers on the members of a book club and their struggles to understand themselves, each other, and their world.
Understanding the Arts
by Helen GardnerThe arts of buildings, gardens, city planning, sculpture, sculpture in relief, painting, books, weaving, and pottery. Art in everyday life.
The Pleasures of Japanese Cooking
by Heihachi Tanaka Betty A. NicholasRecipes for many Japanese dishes, also a glossary, an index, info on seasonings and flavorings, table settings, utensils, etiquette, how to serve a meal.
When the Lights Go Down
by Heidi BettsWhat happens when plain Jane transforms into a dangerous beauty?
Truly, Madly (Lucy Valentine #1)
by Heather WebberLucy Valentine is as smart as can be, as single as you can get, and so not qualified to run a matchmaking service. But when her parents temporarily step down from the family business, Valentine, Inc., it’s Lucy’s turn to step up and help out—in the name of love. Plus, her rent is due. Here’s the problem: Lucy doesn’t have the knack for matchmaking. According to family legend, every Valentine has been blessed by Cupid with the ability to read “auras” and pair up perfect couples. But not Lucy. Her skills were zapped away years ago in an electrical surge, and now all she can do is find lost objects. What good is that in the matchmaking world? You’d be surprised. In a city like Boston, everyone’s looking for something. So when Lucy locates a missing wedding ring—on a dead body—she asks the sexy private eye who lives upstairs to help her solve the perfect crime. And who knows? Maybe she’ll find the perfect love while she’s at it…
A Door Near Here
by Heather QuarlesWithout even noticing, 15-year-old Katherine has become the head of her household. She hasn't had time to notice. Her single mother, an out-of-work alcoholic, has been in bed for weeks, leaving Katherine and her three younger siblings to band together and fend for themselves. But it has gotten harder and harder to maintain any sort of stability. There's no time for housework, food and money are running out, and the kids' teachers are starting to get suspicious. Worst of all, Katherine's youngest sister, Alisa, seems to be losing her grip on reality; she is obsessed with finding a door to the imaginary land of Narnia. And the longer they all struggle to maintain their pretense of normality, the more they have to fear--and to lose.
Eighth Grade Bites (The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod)
by Heather BrewerJunior high really sucks for thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod. Bullies harass him, the principal is dogging him, and the girl he likes prefers his best friend. Oh, and Vlad has a secret: his mother was human, but his father was a vampire. With no idea of the extent of his powers, Vlad struggles daily with his blood cravings and his enlarged fangs. When a substitute teacher begins to question him a little too closely, Vlad worries that his cover is about to be blown. But then he faces a much bigger problem: he''s being hunted by a vampire killer.
100 Pounds of Popcorn
by Hazel KrantzAndy has a big dream! But making it come true isn't as easy as having the dream. Still, it is good to have big dreams. Maybe Andy can't sell lots of popcorn ... could he be a scientist? A delightful book. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.