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The Goddess of 5th Avenue: A Novel
by Carol SimoneHow does a classy, middle-aged New York City therapist, with a history as grim as any of her clients, jump into the fires of her soul? She can't, not alone anyway...
Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle
by Deborah DennardBullfrog is ready to find a calling site, a spot of his own where he will use his deep, croaking song to attract a mate. But Bullfrog will face many challenges in his search. He must stay alert for danger and may have to do battle with his rivals for a place to call his own.
A Life for a Life: America's Other Death Penalty
by James A. Paluch Jr Thomas Bernard Robert A. JohnsonA detailed account of the daily realities of prison life in its mundane essentials, from the culture of the cellblock to the etiquette of the yard and the mess hall, by a lifer. The book also highlights concepts of prisonization, institutionalization, and the community, as well as the nature of modern punishment.
Don Quixote (Adapted)
by Miguel De Cervantes James BaldwinThis edition offers a selection of famous episodes retold for young readers.
Wandering Star
by J. M. G. Le Clézio C. DicksonA young girl survives the Holocaust and begins a journey to Jerusalem, where she meets a Palestinian girl, also displaced from her home. Le Clézio is the 2008 Nobel Prize for Literature winner.
Britain at the Polls 2005
by John Bartle Anthony KingThis is the eighth in a series of volumes analyzing each British general election since February 1974 (excepting 1987) in terms of major social, economic, and political developments prior to the elections, assessment of these developments on the election outcome, and speculation on the future of British politics. The editors present nine chapters reviewing events of Blair's second term, analyzing the developments in the Conservative Party, and considering issues of European Unification, the media, and federalism. Other topics include an analysis of the reasons for Labour's victory, American views of Blair across the political spectrum, and the possibilities for Labour maintaining political hegemony. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Combination
by Ashley NelsonFrom the Publisher: In The Combination, Ashley Nelson paints a beautiful, nuanced portrait of life in one of downtown New Orleans's oldest public housing complexes, the Lafitte. Nelson, who grew up in the project, begins with her own family, merging their often painful history, including her parents' drug use and her mother's death from cancer, through the daily life of the community. A brilliant, lyrical observer, Nelson's interviews let the reader hear from voices rarely engaged: a woman who collects cans for a living, the owner of the corner store, neighborhood drug dealers, the project's Residential Council, and other members of the community more often profiled in grim statistics than actually listened to. She writes about and photographs much of Lafitte and the Sixth Ward, from second lines to ward signs, from the Wild Side to the Real Side, from Dooky Chase to Southern Scrap, stories and images now weighted with an almost unbearable poignancy. This book, part of the Neighborhood Story Project, conveys the depths of people's challenges along with the entrenched violence, racism, and fights for survival in their lives without whining. Nelson's description of her Grandmother's end-of-life struggle with Alzheimer's is short, compassionate, and heart-wrenching.
The Demon's Librarian
by Lilith SaintcrowDemons are preying on schoolchildren in her city, so Francesca Barnes does what any red-blooded librarian would do, she does some research and goes hunting. But the books she finds in a secret cache don't tell her the whole story. Chess has no idea what she's just stepped into or just how special she is. Orion is Drakul, part demon, and a loyal servant of the Order. He doesn't expect a motorcycle-riding librarian to be messing around with demonic forces, and he doesn't expect her to smell so damn good. But Ryan's got bigger problems. His partner has disappeared, and the forces of Darkness are rising. Now Chess is Ryan's only hope of finding his partner, and Ryan is Chess's only hope of survival because the demons now know Chess exists and that she is the heir to a long-lost power that could push back their dark tide. If Ryan can keep her alive long enough, she just might be the key to destroying the demons completely. But Ryan doesn't know he's been betrayed by the very Order he serves. And if Chess does, by some miracle survive, he won't ever be able to touch her again...
Software Testing Foundations: A Study Guide for the Certified Tester Exam (2nd edition)
by Andreas Spillner Tilo Linz Hans SchaeferFoundation level, ISTQB compliant. Topics covered include: fundamentals of testing, testing and the software lifecycle, static and dynamic testing techniques, test management, test tools.
Chanukah Guilt
by Ilene SchneiderRabbi Aviva Cohen lives an uneventful life, until she presides at the funeral of an unpopular land developer. Was he murdered? Why was there a suicide after the funeral?
Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country: Kids' Letters to President Obama
by Jory JohnA few days after the election of Barack Obama, kids around the country were asked to provide advice and guidance to their new president. In this collection, arriving at inauguration time, there's loads advice for the president, often hilarious, sometimes heartfelt and occasionally downright practical. Students from all over the country reach out to the 44th president, speaking to the issues closest to their hearts, relating their life stories, and asking for help. Topics include the economy, education, war, global warming, race relations in America and immigration. The book also includes letters about snow cones, puppies, microwavable burritos, dinosaur projects, multiplication and the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, reportedly haunting a White House bedroom.
Arts, Culture, and Blindness: A Study of Blind Students in the Visual Arts
by Simon HayhoeThis book explores one of the most powerful myths in modern society: the myth that blind people are incapable of understanding and creating visual arts.
Bayo the Boo Cow
by Kathie HarringtonBayo the Boo Cow is a heart-warming, humorous story for children. This story focuses on how hard work can help anyone overcome their obstacles in life. Bayo shows children how focus and determination can take anyone from isolation to interaction, and from despair to triumph. Oral motor exercises for children are included.
The Transcriber
by Kristen WituckiLouis's sister, Emily, is blind. <P><P>She’s also in the marching band, sculpts, and has the biggest bedroom in the house to accommodate her Braille machine. <P><P> Everyone thinks her accomplishments are extraordinary, and most think that she can do no wrong. <P><P>The single person who doesn't feel awe--or pity--for her is Louis, who wishes people would just stop comparing them. He wants his own life. <P><P>Only a family tragedy can begin to bridge the widening gap between brother and sister. <P><P>Part of the Gemma Open Door Series, originally designed for new readers, these books confirm the truth that a story doesn't have to be big to change the world. The Transcriber is specifically created for young adult readers.
Auf Gut Deutsch Gesagt: Ein Sprachbrevier für Fortgeschrittene
by Rudolf Walter LeonhardtSprachgebrauch wird ebenso bestimmt von objektiven Regeln wie von subjektivem Stilgefühl. Der Meister darf die Form zerbrechen.
A Dog Owner's Guide to German Shepherd Dogs
by Roy Allan Clarissa AllanHistory of the breed, choosing a puppy, feeding and care, training, starting a kennel, breeding, health matters and showing your German Shepherd.
The Black Lizard, and Beast in the Shadows
by Edogawa Rampo Ian HughesTwo Golden Age classics from Japan's grand master of mystery and suspense. A master criminal, as deadly as she is beautiful, wagers all in an epic battle with a master detective. A mystery writer vows to protect the woman he secretly loves, but disaster strikes when he turns detective himself.
Dharma Vahini
by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai BabaThis is the revised edition of Dharma Vahini, a treatise on the duties of the Hindu believer. This little book contains articles written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in the series Dharma Vahini for the "Sanathana Sarathi," the monthly journal published from Prasanthi Nilayam.
Inner Pilgrimage: Ten Days to a Mindful Me
by Raji LukkoorInner Pilgrimage: Ten Days to a Mindful Me is a comprehensive, moment-by-moment description of the author's ten-day vipassana meditation retreat.
