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The Dark Beyond the Stars
by Frank M. RobinsonThe Astron has been roaming the stars for centuries, looking for alien life. As a 17-year-old, Sparrow knows this ship is his life, but he doesn't know how important he is to the ship.
The Dinosaur Man: Tales of Madness and Enchantment from the Back Ward
by Susan BaurThe author asks questions about survival, love as perceived by chronically mentally delusional patients and by the rest of us including those who care for them and are their families friends and members of the society in which they and we live.
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.
The Eagle Has Flown (Liam Devlin #4)
by Jack HigginsIn this sequel to The Eagle Has Landed, Kurt Steiner actually survives his wounds and is spirited away to the Tower of London, where he is held a secret prisoner.
The Fondas: A Hollywood Dynasty
by Peter CollierBiographies of Henry, Peter and Jane Fonda. Includes bibliographical references and an index.
The Gashlycrumb Tinies
by Edward GoreyOnly for those with a macabre sense of humor, a short poem of 26 lines, one for each letter of the alphabet.
The Girlfriend (Point Horror Series)
by R. L. StineScotty has the perfect girlfriend. Lora is smart, beautiful, and popular. When Lora goes out of town, Scotty has an unforgettable secret weekend with Shannon, a girl he just met. On Monday, Scotty wants to go back to Lora, but Shannon plans to keep Scotty any way she can -- and some ways are pretty horrible. When she was good, she was very very good. But when she was bad, she was murder ...
The Gorbachev Phenomenon: A Historical Interpretation
by Moshe LewinThe expanded edition includes 2 new chapters that explain the dramatic changes from 1989 to 1991. Lewin describes the complex historical roots of the turmoil in the USSR before its breakup.
The Higher Taste: A Guide to Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking and a Karma-Free Diet
by The Editors at the Bhaktivedanta Book TrustVegetarian recipes as well as the health and economic advantages, and ethical and spiritual considerations, of this all-natural approach to diet and nutrition.
The Invitation
by Claude Simon Jim CrossA fictionalized account of Simon's 1986 trip to Russia, where the people in the novel are discernible as his companions on the trip, offering their views of peace in the 21st century.
The Man from the Other Side
by Uri Orlev Hillel HalkinA Pole, 14-year-old Marek helps his stepfather smuggle goods into the Jewish ghetto, enduring trips through the foul sewers not from altruism but in order to reap lucrative profits. When Marek decides to help another Jew, his actions lead him into the ghetto during the peak of the uprising. "The author's refusal to exaggerate gives the story unimpeachable impact".--Publishers Weekly.
The Master Stroke
by Elizabeth GageA tale of greed, passion, incest and revenge set during the early days of computer technology in the 1950s.
The Microwave Cookbook
by The Editors at General ElectricRecipes for microwaving appetizers, soups, stews, meats, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, cheese, sauces, vegetables, pastas, desserts, and breads. Also contains charts for defrosting foods, roasting meats, microwaving vegetables, heating and reheating foods.
The Nostalgia Entertainment Sourcebook: The Complete Resource Guide to Classic Movies, Vintage Music, Old Time Radio and Theatre
by Randy Skretvedt Jordan R. YoungA resource guide for finding the sounds and accoutrements that accompany the entertainment of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Fan clubs, festivals, museums, stores, societies and many other resources. No hobbyist should be without this book!
The Reckoning
by Sharon Kay PenmanSequel to Here Be Dragons and Falls the Shadow, this concludes the epic saga on the death throes of independent Wales in the 13th century. Historical fiction.
The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen
by Lloyd AlexanderWhen Prince Jen volunteers to search for the legendary court of Tien-kuo, a mysterious old man chooses six gifts for him to bear in homage: a saddle, a sword, a paint box, a bowl, a kite, and a flute. Puzzled by the gifts but full of high spirits and pride, Jen sets off, but stumbles almost immediately into a series of misfortunes. Only with the help of his faithful servant, Mafoo, and valiant flute-girl, Voyaging Moon, and only after a breathtakingly exciting string of adventures can Jen discover the real meaning of the gifts and face his true destiny. . . .
The Rise of Life on Earth
by Joyce Carol OatesSet in the underside of working-class Detroit of the 60s and 70s, this short, intense novel sketches Kathleen Hennessy's violent childhood and follows her into her early adult years as a health care worker.
The Strange Death of Mistress Coffin
by Robert J. BegiebingBased on a true unsolved murder in 17th century New Hampshire, a woman is raped and murdered. Her husband accuses another man and then disappears.
The Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I, Genius of the Golden Age
by Christopher HibbertBiography of the woman who was queen for 45 years, during England's most dazzling era.
What Color is the Sun
by Kenneth JerniganA Kernel Book, this has life stories from 14 blind people.
What Will the Weather Be?
by Lynda DewittWill it be warm or cold? Should we wear shorts or pants? Shoes or boots? Read and find out why the weather is so difficult to predict.
When is a Pig a Hog? A Guide to Confoundingly Related English Words
by Bernice RandallWant to know the difference between a saying, proverb, maxim, saw, adage, aphorism, epigram and motto? This and hundreds of other questions are answered in this informative book.
Who, What, When, Where, Why - in the World of Literature
by Ceil ClevelandTrivia questions about literature, with answers at the back.
Widows (87th Precinct #43)
by Ed McbainThe only clues to the killing of a beautiful young woman in a lush penthouse apartment are a steamy collection of erotic letters and 32 knife wounds.
William Wallace: The King's Enemy
by D. J. GrayBorn in 1274, William Wallace, without land or title, began in his teens to raise the hopes of his fellow scotts that with intelligence, unity and bravery they could expel the armies of King Edward I which invaded Scotland taking its wealth, land and freedom. He triumphed in numerous battles, large and small, including the battle of Stirling. Though named the Guardian of Scotland by his devoted countrymen, he never accepted financial reward, land or power. Freedom was his only ideal. He was betrayed for ten shillings and bravely suffered a brutal death at the hands of the English king who feared and hated him. This is a scholarly and fascinating biography of Wallace, a brilliant warrior and admirable hero.