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Invisible City (The Joshua Files #1)
by M. G. HarrisJoshua's life was pretty average until his archaeologist father was reported dead in a plane crash. Josh's dad had been searching for the Mayan Codex, said to contain key information about the 2012 Mayan prophecy foretelling the end of the world. Was the crash simply a tragic accident, or is there more to his father's death than the authorities are willing to tell him? This first novel in the action-packed Joshua Files brings Josh to the depths of the Mexican jungle and into a secret society existing beneath an ancient Mayan Pyramid. Sucked into a vortex of intrigue, Josh becomes a target for danger as he learns that his father, grandfather, and Josh himself are the key to solving the mystery of the prophecy. Can Josh find the missing codex in time to save mankind?
Irish Gold
by Andrew M. GreeleyThe veteran Greeley plots this latest work with some admirable cunning, which shows up clearly in a highly believable trading expos and in the exacting re-creation of the supposed death of an enigmatic crime lord from Capone-era Chicago. Unfortunately, it all counts for naught beside the truly tiresome twosome around whom this third book in a series (after Irish Gold and Irish Lace) revolves. Nuala Anne McGrail is an Irish beauty with a fine singing voice, all kinds of sexy outfits, a job as an accountant and the gift of second sight. She talks dirty, likes to be fondled and must be the least likely virgin featured in recent literature. Her dutiful betrothed is Dermot Coyne, who also doubles as the narrator. A former commodities trader who's now a bestselling author, Dermot is currently under investigation for the $3 million he netted during his brief trading days. When Nuala "sees" an empty coffin in a cemetery plot, the hunt for a missing corpse is on. The shooting death of Jimmy Sullivan, onetime rival to Al Capone, emerges as just the kind of long-unexplained mystery that exactly suits Nuala's otherworldly gifts and Dermot's dogged legwork. Dermot's trial is fun, and so is Jimmy's turbulent history. But the lovers' dialogue is laughable with its lewd promises for the upcoming wedding night. And then there's Dermot's continuous declarations of his endless devotion and the lustful attention Nuala elicits from every breathing male in Chicago. One might be tempted to opine that Greeley knows less about love (or lust) than he might think. Library Journal
Irish Lore and Legends
by S. M. W. DunnitThese tales written for adults transport the reader to the farthest reaches of Irish memory with wisdom, wit, history, heroics, folly, conflict, quest, loyalty and the success of both rich and poor. You will read of the deeds of some of Ireland's most beloved, long enduring heroes of pre-history and myth including Finn M'Coul the revered giant of great deeds who when faced with a giant of equal power, turns to his wife for rescue and the Warrior maiden Meav who provokes a bloody battle because a cattleman won't sell her his prize bull. You will also find the Irish fairies, charms and castles, the blend of Celtic and Christian belief is ever present, and the lilting Irish way with words will draw you in to the realms of magical Irish lore.
Irish Writers on Writing
by Eavan BolandWhat does it mean to be a writer in the context of a country's centuries of uncertainty and upheaval? How does an Irish writer define Irish writing? The writers here, who range from early legends like Yeats to modern masters like Roddy Doyle, address these questions through their sources: the land, the Church, the past, and changing politics and literary styles. The book begins with William Yeats and Augusta Gregory's dazzling meditations on the founding of the National Theatre as a venue for a new Irish imagination. Lady Gregory herself is the subject of pithy essays by Kate O'Brien and Colm Toibin. Poets discuss their peers -- Corkery on the Gaelic poets; Frank O'Connor on Corkery; O'Casey on Yeats; Roddy Doyle on Synge. Emma Donoghue illuminates the life of a lesbian Irish writer, while John Banville excoriates Bloomsday and "the pervasiveness and bathos of the Joyce myth." Irish Writers on Writing raises a toast to one of the world's most vital literary traditions.
Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale
by Holly BlackSequel to Tithe. As the possessor of Roiben's true name, 16-year-old Kaye returns to Faeryland to try to complete a nearly impossible quest that will release Roiben from the spell of the faery queen who holds him in thrall.
Is the Bible Really the Word of God?
by Watch Tower Bible Tract SocietyExamining who wrote the Bible.
Isa's Avocado Tree
by Evelyn FloresIsa plants an avocado seed on Guam and watches the plant grow, but then a typhoon sweeps across Guam. Includes classroom discussion questions and activities.
Isaac Asimov's Caliban
by Roger Macbride AllenEveryone is protected by the 3 Laws of Robotics, but then a politician is murdered and the evidence points to a robot...
Isaac Asimov's Utopia (Caliban Series, Vol. #3)
by Roger Macbride AllenThe world of Inferno is dying. Maybe dropping a comet on the planet would create new rivers and save it, but the robots won't let them try this, due to the 3 Laws of Robotics.
Israel: Years of Challenge
by David Ben-GurionThe history of the Jewish homeland by the personification of Israel's robust and resolute spirit.
It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us
by Hillary Rodham ClintonImproving how our nation raises its children
It's Alive!
by Richard WoodleyLenore and Frank Davis were a loving family, looking forward to their new baby, but it was a grotesque mutation, a tiny rampaging aberration.
It's Like This, Cat
by Emily Cheney NevilleMy father is always talking about how a dog can be very educational for a boy. This is one reason I got a cat.<P><P> Dave Mitchell and his father yell at each other a lot, and whenever the fighting starts, Dave's mother gets an asthma attack. That's when Dave storms out of the house. Then Dave meets Tom, a strange boy who helps him rescue Cat. It isn't long before Cat introduces Dave to Mary, a wonderful girl from Coney Island. Slowly Dave comes to see the complexities in people's lives and to understand himself and his family a little better.<P> Newbery Medal Winner
It's Not Luck
by Eliyahu M. GoldrattGoldratt shows how to apply his Theory of Constraints to a variety of businessess and a variety of departments in those industries.
It's Okay If You Don't Love Me
by Norma KleinNew Yorker Jody has what she thinks is a very liberated view of sex, while Midwesterner Lyle still thinks love means having to say you're sorry. "The trauma and confusion of the sexual coming-of-age by a liberated woman is presented with skill and understanding. " LIBRARY JOURNAL
It's That Time Again! The New Stories of Old-Time Radio
by Ben OhmartNEW stories of old-time radio, written by today's most knowledgable OTR authors and fans.
It's That Time Again! Volume 2: More New Stories of Old-Time Radio
by Jim HarmonA rousing, mysterious, hilarious collection of the best NEW stories of old-time radio.
It's a Book
by Lane SmithPlayful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature Lane Smith, IT’S A BOOK is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age. This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of all stripes and all ages.
It's a Jungle Out There! Dealing with Difficult Behavior in the Workplace
by Charles MalloryRegardless of our differences, we can learn to work successfully with a variety of other people. It's simply a matter of knowledge.
Jack Benny
by Mary Livingstone Benny Hilliard Marks Marcia BorieA biography of the famous comedian by his wife.
Jack Benny: An Intimate Biography
by Irving A. FeinFein joined Benny in 1947 as publicity and advertising director of his company, which was sold to CBS. Fein then became executive producer of Benny's programs, winning an Emmy in 1961.
Jack Benny: The Radio and Television Work
by The Editors at the Museum of Television and RadioDetailed descriptions of over 150 radio and TV programs, a section on his historic 'radio feud' with Fred Allen, reprints of scripts, and critical analyses of his work by the curators of the museum.
Jack Cristil: The Voice of the MSU Bulldogs
by Sid SalterThis is the biography of Jack Cristil. Sid Salter takes us through the life of Jack Cristil, the radio sportscaster for Mississippi State University football and basketball for 58 years. It is an interesting look at the broadcasting microphone throughout those years.