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The Law of Love and the Law of Violence
by Leo TolstoyAn exploration of the teachings of Jesus Christ and thoughts of morality.
Holes, with Connections
by Louis SacharLouis Sachar's book Holes, along with 2 web articles, a poem, a magazine article, a novel excerpt, and a folk tale, all connected to Holes.
El Bronx Remembered, with Connections
by Nicholasa MohrIn a city called New York ... In a neighborhood called El Bronx ... * The Fernandez children own a very special pet: A white hen named after their favorite Hollywood movie star. * A new girl comes to school - a gypsy child who can read palms and foretell the future. * A young boy must face the humiliation of wearing his uncle's orange roach-killer shoes to his high school graduation. In the South Bronx - or El Bronx, as it's known to the people who live there - anything can happen. A migrant "fresh off the boat" from Puerto Rico can be somebody on the mainland, pursue the American Dream ... and maybe even make it come true. Here are stories that capture the flavor and beat of El Bronx in its heyday, from 1946-1956. A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. Finalist, 1976 National Book Award for Children's Literature. A Notable Children's Trade Book in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC).
The Apocalypse Brigade
by Alfred CoppelCan the Apocalypse Brigade save the world from terrorism and economic disaster?
The Hastings Conspiracy
by Alfred CoppelAs there's an accelerating slide toward World War III, a minor clerk defects to the Russians and takes a confidential document labeled 'Hastings' with him.
Tamar and the Tiger
by Susan JeschkeTamar and her father go to Tasmania to save the nearly extinct Tasmanian Tiger.
Day of Judgment
by Jack HigginsCommunists intend to use an old Irish priest, head of an underground movement, to humiliate John F. Kennedy as he visits Berlin in the spring of 1963.
Wolfsbane
by Craig ThomasRichard Gardiner is a successful, smalltown English solicitor, whose violent past suddenly catches up with him while on vacation.
The Dynamics of Health and Wellness: A Biopsychosocial Approach
by Judith Green Robert ShellenbergerAn introduction to health and wellness, based on studies of healthy people, which describes the complex processes that are the result of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social systems.
Delivering Quality Service: Balancing Customer Perceptions and Expectations
by Valarie A. Zeithaml A. Parasuraman Leonard L. BerryWhat exactly is excellent service? Here's a model that provides insight into customer expectations and service delivery.
World Class Manufacturing: The Lessons of Simplicity Applied
by Richard J. SchonbergerOffers a demystified explanation of the simple techniques that have fueled Japan's industrial success
The Religious Traditions of Asia: Religion, History and Culture
by Joseph M. KitagawaFrom the Encyclopedia of Religion the history of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam in Asia.
1791: Mozart's Last Year
by H. C. LandonBiography of Mozart's last year, in which he wrote The Magic Flute, La Clemenza di Tito, and the Clarinet Concerto, as well as most of the Requiem.
Beethoven
by Maynard SolomonBiography of the composer with selective bibliography and an index of his compositions
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Buddhism
by Bradley D. Hawkins Nancy D. LewisAn enlightened look at the major principles and tenets espoused by Buddha, Zen-ful tips for applying Buddhist philosophy to everyday living, and inspiring thoughts for understanding the enlightened thought and ritual of Buddhism.
Frommer's 99 England
by Darwin Porter Danforth PrinceLife is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to England to Frommer's. Includes planning for your trip, attractions in both cities and the countryside.
Baby Boomers Guide to Caring for Aging Parents
by Bart AstorThis easy-to-use handbook gives useful information to make caring for an aging parent easier to manage.
Chemistry: Matter and Change
by Laurel Dingrando Nicholas Hainen Cheryl Wistrom Kathleen V. GreggChemistry: Matter and Change is a comprehensive chemistry course of study, designed for a first year high school chemistry curriculum. The program incorporates features for strong math-skill development.
Yesterday's Horses
by Jean Slaughter DotyWhile riding in the mountains, Kelly finds an orphaned foal that seems to belong to a breed of horses supposedly extinct for thousands of years. Is Zipper really an early ancestor of modern horses, and does she hold the key to a disease that is killing local horses?
Faithfully, Tru
by Patricia Baehr15-year-old Tru, longing to be a poet, is torn between her mother's rigid values and the more liberal views of her talented, irresponsible father, who she finally comes to meet.
The Fifth Angel
by David WiltseMark Stitzer is the Fifth Angel - a walking instrument of death. The victim of a war-game maneuver gone awry, he believes his mission is to destroy New York.
Bette
by Charles HighamThis candid biography vividly captures Bette Davis as she really was and includes a complete filmography.
Professor Dowell's Head
by Antonina W. Bouis Alexander BeliaevBy the best-selling Soviet sci-fi author, the scientific world mourned the loss of Professor Dowell. It was said that just before his death, he was on the verge of a breakthrough in human organ transplantation.
The Elements of Style (3rd edition)
by E. B. White William Strunk Jr.An American classic on pithy writing and perfect grammar.