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BOOK NUMBER: 59

SUBJECT MATTER: Crime Fiction

TITLE: The Sins of the Father

AUTHOR: Lawrence Block

PUBLISHER: Avon Books

COPYRIGHT: 1976, 293 pages

Welcome to the world of Matthew Scudder-ex-cop, current investigator on his won terms. Follow him as he unravels what seems to be an open and shut murder of a young woman. All it takes is one read of a book with this detective and you will be hooked. Enjoy.

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BOOK NUMBER: 58

SUBJECT MATTER: Superhero, Hulk

TITLE: Hulk, The Incredible Guide-updated edition

AUTHORS: Tom DeFalco, Matthew K. Manning

PUBLISHER: DK Publishing

COPYRIGHT: 2003, 2008 144 pages

Everything, and I mean everything you may or may not have wanted to know about the Hulk is in this book. Presents the Hulk in the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, early 2000's, etc.

Did you know there was a She-Hulk? A Red Hulk? Over 500 images from Marvel comics. A must have for anyone even approaching being a fan of this character.

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BOOK NUMBER: 57

SUBJECT MATTER: Narrative nonfiction, Wildlife Filmmakers

TITLE: Wildflower

AUTHOR: Mark Seal

PUBLISHER: Random House

COPYRIGHT: 2009, 233 pages

Startling story of famous wildlife filmmakers Joan Root -her husband Alan Root is talked about but the story is mainly about Joan Root and life in Africa as she and her husband created groundbreaking work showing how the great creatures of the wild live. Showcases someone with a truly outstanding love and regard for animals and nature. An indepth and amazing story that covers the sad, tragic, final story of her life.

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BOOK NUMBER: 56

SUBJECT MATTER: Medical thriller, fiction, biotechnology

TITLE: Intervention

AUTHOR: Robin Cook

PUBLISHER: G.P. Putnam's Sons

COPYRIGHT: 2009, 387 pages + a bibliography

Another supremely entertaining and informative thriller from one of the masters of medical thrillers. Reacquaint yourself with his character Dr. Jack Stapleton and learn about alternative medicine and chiropractic medicine AND follow an intriguing story about a blockbuster Christian find discovered by one of his long-time friends and see how they come together. The authors presentation of medical details and locations as robust as always.

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BOOK NUMBER: 56

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth fiction, Bilingual fiction

TITLE: Butterflies on Carmen Street/Mariposas en la Calle Carmen

AUTHOR: Monica Brown

PUBLISHER: Piñata Books

COPYRIGHT: 2007, 28 pages

An enchanting tale about monarch butterflies related by Carmen and her abuelito.

Vivid illustrations by April Ward. Spanish translations by Gabriela Baeza Ventura.

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BOOK NUMBER: 55

SUBJECT MATTER: Toilets-History, Juvenile Literature

TITLE: The Story Behind Toilets

AUTHOR: Elizabeth Raum

PUBLISHER: Heinemann Library

COPYRIGHT: 2009, 32 pages

An expansive account of the history of el baño from 2500 BCE to modern times. Learn that: flush toilets were used in Crete in 2000 BCE, flush toilets disappeared during the Middle Ages(500-1450 BC), learn about all the sewer problems associated with waste.

Did you know that in the U.S. people used corncobs dipped in water as toilet paper? And that the Chinese were the first to use soft toilet paper?

A totally edifying read loaded with pictures.

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BOOK NUMBER: 54

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth literature, Irish History, Famine

TITLE: Black Potatoes-The Story of the Great Irish Famine 1845-1850

AUTHOR: Susan Campbell Bartoletti

PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company

COPYRIGHT: 2001, 184 pages

A thoroughly winning account of the potato famine suffered by the Irish people. Includes heartless tales of mans inhumanity to man, inaction by politicians, greed, etc. A dreadfully remarkable story.

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BOOK NUMBER: 53

SUBJECT MATTER: Political Science

TITLE: Liberty and Tyranny-A Conservative Manifesto

AUTHOR: Mark R. Levin

PUBLISHER: Threshold Editions

COPYRIGHT: 2009, 245 pages

Author presents his treatise on conservatism and its role and how it relates to current society. The chapters "On Immigration" and "On Enviro-Statism" worthy of a read.

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BOOK NUMBER: 52

SUBJECT MATTER: Biography, Classical Arts

TITLE: William Warfield: My Music & My Life

AUTHOR: William Warfield with Alton Miller

PUBLISHER: Sagamore Publishing Inc.

COPYRIGHT: 1991, 229 pages

A divine story of one of the greatest concert artists/baritones ever. Mr. Warfield takes us from the beginning through his road to stardom. His stage triumphs, his Hollywood stint, his world tours, his marriage to one of the greatest sopranos ever-Ms. Leontyne Price, his work for cultural diplomacy and much, much more. This life is told in a fresh, lively, friendly, wholesome voice that you will surely enjoy.