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2011-06-15T08:22:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 98

SUBJECT MATTER: Horror fiction

TITLE: Burnt Offerings

AUTHOR: Robert Marasco

PUBLISHER: Delacorte Press

Satisfying, well written horror story involving a family and a summer house rental. An easy read.

NOTE: A movie was made from this book and it is actually quite true to this story.

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2011-02-15T08:52:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 97

SUBJECT MATTER: Politics, History

TITLE: The New Rulers

AUTHOR: John Pilger

PUBLISHER: Verso

A spellbinding book that details examples of man's inhumanity to man in Australia, Iraq, Indonesia, and other places.

Well worth a read to get factual information about events misrepresented and glossed over on a routine basis.

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2011-02-15T08:46:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 96

SUBJECT MATTER: Political, Humor

TITLE: The Obama Diaries

AUTHOR: Laura Ingraham

PUBLISHER: Threshold Editions

Enjoy this laugh out loud funny book no matter your political persuasion/stripes/bent. Ms. Ingraham has penned a hilarious read!

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2010-12-30T14:28:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 95
SUBJECT MATTER: Higher Education, Colleges
TITLE: Higher Education? How Colleges Are Wasting Our Money and Failing Our Kids-And What We Can Do About It
AUTHORS: Andrew Hacker, Claudia Dreifus
PUBLISHER: Henry Holt and Company
COPYRIGHT: 2010, 271 pages
An incisive, wonderfully written indictment of higher education/college in the U.S. Discussion ranges from poor teaching, to exploding costs, to college coursework titles, etc. Think you would be better off going to an "Ivy League" school? Think again. According to these authors, you are more likely to get poor instruction at those so-called elite schools. A terrific read filled with humor, anecdotes, and solutions. Takes on the issue of: what is higher education really for?

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2010-12-30T14:21:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 94
SUBJECT MATTER: Fiction, Mystery
TITLE: A Carribean Mystery
AUTHOR: Agatha Christie
PUBLISHER: Dodd, Mead & Company
COPYRIGHT: 1964, 245 pages
An enthralling murder mystery with plenty of twists that will keep you reading till the end. This mystery features the wonderful Miss Marple. Enjoy!

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2010-12-06T08:27:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 93

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth Picture Book, ABC's

TITLE: Superhero ABC

AUTHOR: Bob McLeod

PUBLISHER: Harper Collins Publishers

Learn the alphabet and words for each letter with superhero characters like: "G-goo girl-who shoots great gobs of goo at gangsters", "M-Multiplying Mike-who becomes many more men in a moment", and "A-Astro man-who is always alert for an alien attack. A vivid, colorful, and dramatic book!

(The inside front and back covers are covered with the alphabet superheroes.)

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2010-12-06T08:20:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 92

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth fiction

TITLE: Elvis & Olive Super Detectives

AUTHOR: Stephanie Watson

PUBLISHER: Scholastic Press

Nice story about two friends (9 and 10 years of age) and the various subplots surrounding their lives. Including: the girls detective-mystery solving agency, a school election, neighborhood friends, food preferences, etc. Lovely front and back cover art!

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2010-12-06T08:16:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 91

SUBJECT MATTER: Online social networking

TITLE: Find a Job Through Social Networking. Use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, and More to Advance Your Career

AUTHORS: Diane Crompton, Ellen Sautter

PUBLISHER: Jist Works

This book guides you through everything you need to know to use online social networking to do your job search. Also a good book for beginners to any of the sites mentioned in the title. Quite a useful libro!

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2010-12-06T08:05:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 90

SUBJECT MATTER: Prostate cancer, Personal narrative

TITLE: Invasion of the Prostrate Snatchers. No More Unnecessary Biopsies, Radical Treatment or Loss of Sexual Potency

AUTHORS: Ralph H. Blum, Mark Schloz, MD

PUBLISHER: Other Press

Everything you could possibly want to know about prostates, prostate cancer, prostate treatments, results of prostrate treatments, etc. Compelling book written by a gentleman who has had a 20-year relationship with prostate cancer and his Dr. Full of stories, humor, and the choices-decisions made by Mr. Blum. If you like to read, pick up this book-even if you don't have a prostate!

Includes: appendix and index

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2010-10-14T06:45:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 89

SUBJECT MATTER: Hairdressing, Beauty

TITLE: Curly Like Me. How to Grow Your Hair Healthy, Long, and Strong

AUTHOR: Teri LaFlesh

PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons

Wonderful book about how to properly care for curly, super curly hair. Loaded with photos, tips, and recommendations to heal, maintain, and grow curly hair. Particular applications to mixed-race hair people. A fun read!

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2010-08-26T07:02:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 88

SUBJECT MATTER: Young adult fiction

TITLE: Sexy

AUTHOR: Joyce Carol Oates

PUBLISHER: Harper Tempest

Quick, easy read. Tale about teenaged men and women and their high school and a scenario involving a nasty plot gone horribly wrong. Many sympathetic characters.

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2010-08-12T07:38:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 87

SUBJECT MATTER: Juvenile fiction, cats

TITLE: When Cats Go Wrong

AUTHOR: Norm Hacking

PUBLISHER: Raincoast Books

Ingenious story in song-song story in book form with CD and performance of song/story about naughty kitties. Bold, dramatic illustrations.

Includes a final page that discusses the style of the music used in the song: tango-and a discussion of the tango culture. ¡Maravilloso!

Song performed by: Norm Hacking

Illustrado por: Cynthia Nugent

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2010-07-23T07:28:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 86

SUBJECT MATTER: Playboy, US Social Conditions

TITLE: Playboy and the Making of the Good Life in Modern America

AUTHOR: Elizabeth Fraterrigo

PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press

Read about the beginnings of the Playboy empire (magazine and more) as created by Hugh Hefner, and it's role in the social changes throughout the years in the USA.

Quote from book: "...Playboy nonetheless played a catalytic role in the refashioning of gender roles and sexuality mores since the 1950's, and its underlying messages about pleasure, consumption, and the freedom to find fulfillment in a lifestyle of ones own choosing are now cornerstones of American culture."-from page 210

Wonderful color cover!

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2010-07-23T07:19:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 85

SUBJECT MATTER: Young Adult Fiction, Supernatural

TITLE: The Picture of Dorian Gray

AUTHOR: Oscar Wilde

PUBLISHER: Viking/Penguin Group

From "The Whole Story" series, which uses a documentary approach to tell great tales with: complete unabridged text as originally published, annotated with extended captions, explanations of history, popular culture, y social customs of the time.

The story of Dorian Gray: his painting reflects the unsavory ugliness he practices while his own visage remains unblemished and beautiful to see.

By the way, the film with George Sanders and Angela Lansbury is quite good and true to this story in mi opinion.

Illustrado por Tom Ross

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2010-06-30T11:26:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 84

SUBJECT MATTER: DC Comics, Superheroes

TITLE: Wednesday Comics-The World's Greatest Heroes!The World's Greatest Comics!

AUTHOR: Varied-Introduction by Mark Chiarello

PUBLISHER: DC Comics

Superpowered oversized (14x20) newsprint comic book featuring awesome art and stories with the following superheroes: Batman, Superman, Deadman, Kamandi-The Last Boy on Earth, The Element Man, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Sgt. Rock and Easy Co., The Demon and Catwoman, Hawkman, The Creeper, Green Lantern, Teen Titans, and Strange Adventures.

A Superfabulous, Beautiful book! You will LOVE it!

INCLUDES: Stunningly wonderful inside front and inside back covers, creator bios of all authors.

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2010-06-16T09:48:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 83

SUBJECT MATTER: Non-fiction

TITLE: Free For All-Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library

AUTHOR: Don Borchert

PUBLISHER: Virgin Books

Laugh out loud funny tome by a gentleman who works in a library and tells some of his experiences and the behind the scenes workings of the library. You will enjoy this book!

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2010-06-16T09:39:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 82

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth Picture Book, Alphabet

TITLE: Eating the Alphabet-Fruits and Vegetables From A to Z

AUTHOR: Lois Ehlert

PUBLISHER: Harcourt, Inc.

Yummy book telling the alphabet using your favorite fruits and vegetables. Por ejemplo: P is for: peach, pineapple, pera, plum, papaya, pomegranate, persimmon for fruit AND parsnip, potato, pea, pepper, and pumpkin for vegetables. Muy Rico!

INCLUDED: Glossary of fruits and vegetables!

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2010-06-10T13:54:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 81

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth Biography, Race Relations

TITLE: Leon's Story

AUTHOR: Leon Walter Tillage

PUBLISHER: Farrar Strauss Giroux

A 107 page book that is a testament to the resilience of man AND man's inhumanity to man. Imagine watching a loved on run over and killed and the only thing you get is an apology from the parent of the driver and $100.00. No investigation, no placing of blame, nada. What about getting your head cracked open because you drank some agua from the "wrong" water fountain. Mr. Tillage tells these and other harrowing stories as he experienced them growing up in North Carolina in this heartfelt, straightforward book.

Graced with a wonderful photo on the cover of Mr. Tillage as a boy and filled with the collage art of Susan L. Roth.

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2010-06-10T11:49:00.001-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 80

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth, Non fiction, Natural Disasters

TITLE: The Dust Bowl, Through the Lens-How Photography Revealed and helped Remedy a National Disaster

AUTHOR: Martin W. Sandler

PUBLISHER: Walker & Company

Winning treatment of the Dust Bowl disaster in the United States. Compelling photos and commentary throughout the book detail this dreadful disaster that happened from 1930-1936.

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2010-06-10T11:45:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 79

SUBJECT MATTER: Superman, Youth Graphic Novel, Superhero

TITLE: Superman, The Story of the Man of Steel

AUTHOR: Ralph Cosentino

PUBLISHER: Penguin Group

Simple, fun, sweet story about the life of the great Superman. Fans will love this book!Illustrado por: Ralph Cosentino, el autor

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2010-06-03T11:59:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 78

SUBJECT MATTER: Catwoman, Young Adult Fiction

TITLE: Catwoman:The Life and Times of a Feline Fatale

AUTHOR: Suzan Colón

PUBLISHER: DC Comics

A power packed book about the femme fatale of Batman's world-Catwoman. Find out about this sultry girl: from her various names, various fashions, etc. Packed with great pictures (including those in the inside front and inside back covers.) A definite read if you are a fan!

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2010-05-21T08:58:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 77

SUBJECT MATTER: Mexican Immigration, Youth non-fiction

TITLE: Mexican Immigrants in America-An interactive History Adventure

AUTHOR: Rachel Hanel

PUBLISHER: Capstone Press

Essentially a how-to-book for people who wish to ignore the rules to come into the USA. Utterly sympathetic to the immigrants from Mexico in this case, with no hint of empathy for American black, brown, red, yellow, white whose wages are depressed because of this segment of the population. No mention of the tensions created by this population as they choose to not particularly become a part of America such as it is. Astonishing that a book of this kind would be pitched to youth with no other side of the story.

While the book is very enjoyable in the set up-you get to choose what happens in the stories, and presentation, the tone of this book is unreal.

Read it and see what you think.

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2010-05-21T08:54:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 76

SUBJECT MATTER: African History, Youth

TITLE: Africa Focus-Ancient Africa

AUTHORS: Rob Bowden & Rosie Wilson

PUBLISHER: Heinemann Library

A beautifully prepared book full of marvelous photos, interesting facts, lucid discussions and descriptions of empires in Africa.

INCLUDES: a glossary, a timeline, some Swahili vocabulary

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2010-05-14T09:27:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 75

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth picture book, fiction

TITLE: Sky-High Guy

AUTHOR: Nina Crews

PUBLISHER: Henry Holt and Company

A super book with wonderful photographs that tells the story of 2 young boys and their toy playmate.

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2010-05-07T07:55:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 74

SUBJECT MATTER: Fiction

TITLE: Hotel

AUTHOR: Arthur Hailey

PUBLISHER: Doubleday & Company, INC.

A good book to read on a rainy day! Enough plotlines followed through and intertwined to keep it interesting. Plus, it contains some realities about the hotel business I believe.

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2010-02-04T08:40:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 73

SUBJECT MATTER: Fairytales, Youth Fiction

TITLE: Yummy, Eight Favorite Fairy Tales

AUTHOR: Lucy Cousins

PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press

Look again at 8 classic fairytales including: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Little Red Hen, Henny Penny. Great fun with the vivid illustrations by the author. A large wonderful book!

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2009-12-26T16:20:00.001-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 72

SUBJECT MATTER: Humor, Memoir

TITLE: Retail Hell-How I Sold My Soul to the Store-Confessions of a Tortured Sales Associate

AUTHOR: Freeman Hall

PUBLISHER: Adams Media

Be prepared to laugh out loud as you read the tales of a high-end store handbag sales guy!

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2009-12-16T07:59:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 71

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth fiction, History, Self-reliance

TITLE: Imogene's Last Stand

AUTHOR: Candace Fleming

PUBLISHER: Schwartz & Wade Books

Splendid story about a little girl who values history and believes in playing an active role in preserving. Marvelously illustrated by Nancy Carpenter.

BONUS: Inside front and back covers include notes on the people and situations referenced by Imogene-Imogene Tripps Historical Tidbits.

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2009-12-16T07:54:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 70

SUBJECT MATTER: Screenwriting, movies

TITLE: Screenplay-The Foundations of Screenwriting

AUTHOR: Syd Field

PUBLISHER: Bantam Dell

A must have book for anyone interested in writing for the big screen. The author takes you through the ins and outs of what works and what doesn't in the business. Includes sections on writing good dialogue, creating characters, and overcoming writers block. Also includes analyses of some popular films.

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2009-12-16T07:49:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER: 69

SUBJECT MATTER: Graphic novel, Superhero, Batman

TITLE: Batman, Face To Face

AUTHOR: James Robinson-writer, Leonard Kirk, Don Kramer-pencillers

PUBLISHER: DC Comics

Join the Batman as he returns to Gotham after a one-year abscence (leaving Harvey Dent/Two-Face in charge no less!). Hang in till the tearjerker ending!

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2009-10-22T11:25:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 68

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth fiction, Picture book

TITLE: All The World

AUTHOR: Liz Garten Scanlon

PUBLISHER: Beach Lane Books

A simple beautiful., complex book about the world and the role of people in it. Splendidly illustrated.

Illustrated by: Marla Frazee

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2009-10-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 67

SUBJECT MATTER: Graphic novel, BATMAN, Superhero adventure

TITLE: The Batman Strikes! Duty Calls

AUTHORS: Bill Matheny, J. Torres

PUBLISHER: DC Comics

Super book with 6 Batman stories, including one with Catwoman and others. Includes a cover gallery.

Illustrated by: Christopher Jones and Terry Beatty

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2009-10-15T14:26:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 66

SUBJECT MATTER: Biography

TITLE: Stormy Weather-The Life Of Lena Horne

AUTHOR: James Gavin

PUBLISHER: Atria Books

If you are interested at all in the legendary performer/beauty, this book is for you. The author provides details of her tumultuous childhood and family life, when she got the acting bug, and her eventual road to success and recognition/fame. Includes very nice pictures-including a terrific photo on the cover.

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2009-10-15T14:23:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 65

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth fiction, Picture book

TITLE: GO!GO!GO!

AUTHOR: Roxie Munro

PUBLISHER: Sterling Publishers

Amazing book with tons of fold out pages and flaps to lift as you read about going-in a hot air balloon, in a race car, horse racing, underwater, etc. Wonderful colors.

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2009-10-07T13:08:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 64

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth fiction, Superheroes, Adventure

TITLE: Batman-The Revenge Of Clayface

AUTHOR: Eric Stevens

PUBLISHER: Stone Arch Books

A superb chapter book about Batman and one of his enemies-Clayface.

With full page color pictures, a tight story and the finest cover. Includes: The Clayface File, Biography of the authors and illustrators, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts. SUPER!

Illustrators: Gregg Schigiel and Lee Loughridge

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2009-10-07T13:02:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 63

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth fiction, Superheroes, Adventure

TITLE: Batman-Emperor Of The Airwaves

AUTHOR: Donald Lemke

PUBLISHER: Stone Arch Books

A superb chapter book about Batman and one of his enemies, The Penguin. The finest cover and a tight story with marvelous full page color pictures. Includes: The Penguin file, Biographies of illustrators and author, Glossary, Discussion Questions, and Writing prompts. SUPER! Illustrated by Erik Doescher, Mike DeCarlo, and Lee Loughride

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2009-10-07T12:45:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 62

SUBJECT MATTER: Children's' fiction, Picture Book

TITLE: Knock! Knock!

AUTHOR: Anna-Clara Tidholm

PUBLISHER: Mackenzie Smiles LLC

A precious book with wonderful primary colors that includes monkeys making mischief, bears getting ready for bed, and more.

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2009-10-07T12:41:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 61

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth/Children Fiction, Picture book

TITLE: The Super Hungry Dinosaur

AUTHOR: Martin Waddell

PUBLISHER: Dial Books for Young Readers

A cute book about a little boy standing up to a dinosaur who wants to eat him, his Mom, and his Dad. Unique coloring in the illustrations by: Leonie Lord.

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2009-10-07T12:37:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER:60

SUBJECT: MATTER: Youth/Children Fiction, Picture Book, Animals

TITLE: City Animals

AUTHOR: Simms Taback

PUBLISHER: Blue Apple Books

A notable giant fold-out book about animals you will find in the city-including pigeons, mice, cats.

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2009-09-25T11:53:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 59

SUBJECT MATTER: Crime Fiction

TITLE: The Sins of the Father

AUTHOR: Lawrence Block

PUBLISHER: Avon Books

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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2009-09-25T11:46:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 58

SUBJECT MATTER: Superhero, Hulk

TITLE: Hulk, The Incredible Guide-updated edition

AUTHORS: Tom DeFalco, Matthew K. Manning

PUBLISHER: DK Publishing

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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2009-09-25T11:39:00.001-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 57

SUBJECT MATTER: Narrative nonfiction, Wildlife Filmmakers

TITLE: Wildflower

AUTHOR: Mark Seal

PUBLISHER: Random House

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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2009-09-09T12:26:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 56

SUBJECT MATTER: Medical thriller, fiction, biotechnology

TITLE: Intervention

AUTHOR: Robin Cook

PUBLISHER: G.P. Putnam's Sons

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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2009-09-09T09:55:00.000-07:00

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

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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2009-09-09T09:49:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 55

SUBJECT MATTER: Toilets-History, Juvenile Literature

TITLE: The Story Behind Toilets

AUTHOR: Elizabeth Raum

PUBLISHER: Heinemann Library

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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2009-09-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

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

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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2009-09-09T09:36:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 53

SUBJECT MATTER: Political Science

TITLE: Liberty and Tyranny-A Conservative Manifesto

AUTHOR: Mark R. Levin

PUBLISHER: Threshold Editions

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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2009-09-03T11:58:00.000-07:00

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.

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.

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2009-08-27T13:15:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 51

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth Fiction, Bilingual fiction, Pre-school fiction

TITLE: Wiggling Pockets/Los Bolsillos Saltarines

AUTHOR: Pat Mora

PUBLISHER:Royo-an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers

A delightful book about a family with a little boy with frogs in his pockets!

Great book for those who read English and Spanish or those who want to practice either their English or Spanish.

Illustrated by: Maribel Suárez

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2009-08-21T11:00:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 50
SUBJECT MATTER: Graphic novel, Science fiction
TITLE: Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone-The Midnight Sun
PUBLISHER: Walker & Company
COPYRIGHT: 2008-text, 72 pages

An enjoyable adaptation of one of the classic Twilight Zone tales originally presented by Mr. Rod Serling.

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2009-08-19T10:39:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 49

SUBJECT MATTER: Cooking, Children cooking

TITLE: Cooking Fun-121 Simple Recipes to Make with Kids

AUTHOR: Rae Grant

PUBLISHER: St. Martins Griffin

An amazingly remarkable book, stunningly designed with very delectable yet simple recipes included. Alluring descriptions of the dishes-such as : Ohio Sloppy Joe, Blueberry Soup. Emergency Soup, etc. Sections include: Eggs for Breakfast, Lunch, Supper -Toasts, Sandwiches, and Soups- Quick Breads and Cakes.

Includes in the front cover 'Weights and Measures' and includes in the back cover' Emergency Substitutions'.

A truly wonderful book that you have to see to believe!

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2009-08-19T10:34:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 48

SUBJECT MATTER: Mystery fiction, Detective procedural

TITLE: The Cold Hand of Malice

AUTHOR: Frank Smith

PUBLISHER: Severn House Publishers, LTD.

A pretty good British detective murder mystery and the solving of the mystery. Features the character DCI(Detective Chief Inspector) Neil Paget. Good, involving story. Enjoy!

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2009-08-07T11:59:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 47

SUBJECT MATTER: Travel

TITLE: Don't Go There! The Travel Detectives Essential Guide To The Must-Miss Places Of The World

AUTHOR: Peter Greenberg

PUBLISHER: Rodale

A rambunctious read warning travelers about places that are best NOT to travel to both in the USA and worldwide.

Chapters include: Worst Airlines, Dangerous Theme Parks, and Disease Capitals as well as many others. Definitely worth a read!

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2009-08-06T10:56:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 46

SUBJECT MATTER: Career, Self-help

TITLE: The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl. Real Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use

AUTHOR: Karen Burns

PUBLISHER: Running Press

An impish book for those looking for ways to kickstart/jumpstart/begin their working life.

Good tips, personal stories/anecdotes and very cute drawings-with pages for "notes" at the end.

Very prettily designed!

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2009-07-15T13:22:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER: 45

SUBJECT MATTER: Housing Discrimination, Social Conditions of African-Americans in Chicago, etc.

TITLE: Family Properties-Race, Real Estate, and the Exploitation of Black Urban America

AUTHOR: Beryl Satter

PUBLISHER: Metropolitan Books

An almost mind-boggling account of the odious practices and circumstances inflicted on African-American citizens in Chicago as they tried to find housing in that metropolitan area.

Amazing stories of people paying more than 2,3,4, times than they should have for the residences they purchased. Complete tales (from the 1950's and beyond) of the underhanded practices used by the property owners. An amazing and worthwhile read! Includes photos.

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2009-07-07T16:49:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 44

SUBJECT MATTER: Children's fiction

TITLE: M Is For Mischief-An A to Z of Naughty Children

AUTHOR: Linda Ashman

PUBLISHER: Dutton Children's Books

WARNING: This book contains obnoxious children. Read at your own risk!

A curious book with witty pictures telling tales of lots of willful, headstrong, intractable children. (Sounds like lots of adults doesn't it?) Read about Eavesdropping Eva, Nagging Nora, Blustering Buster, and over 20 others. And yes, the warning above is on the book!
Illustrated by: Nancy Carpenter

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2009-06-10T07:53:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 43

SUBJECT MATTER: Youth Non-fiction-School Integration, Little Rock History

TITLE: remember little rock-The Time, The People, The Stories

AUTHOR: Paul Robert Walker

PUBLISHER: National Geographic Society

A matchless, physically appealing book about the integration of U.S. schools-specifically in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. Author tells of the mayhem, violence, hate, and terror involved with the implementation of the new desegregation rules. Splendid personal stories from the Little Rock Nine and others who were a part of that event and some truly great photos.

Included: A Civil Rights Timeline

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2009-06-10T07:48:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 42

SUBJECT MATTER: Adult Fiction

TITLE: The Music Teacher

AUTHOR: Barbara Hall

PUBLISHER: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill

A sometimes laugh out loud story about a most unpleasant, unlikeable, shallow lady music teacher whose search for who she is predictably/unfortunately semi- resolves itself in the physical attentions of a man.

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2009-05-27T13:47:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 41

SUBJECT MATTER: Children's fiction

TITLE: Grace for President

AUTHOR: Kelly DiPucchio

PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books for Children

A wonderful story with totally fun illustrations about a girl who wonders why there have never been any girl presidents. Grace decides she will run for president now and in the future. A very timely book as a girl almost took the job in the latest US presidential election.

Illustrated by: LeUyen Pham

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2009-05-21T14:59:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 40

SUBJECT MATTER: Automobiles, Business

TITLE: Why GM Matters. Inside the Race to Transform and American Icon

AUTHOR: William J. Holstein

PUBLISHER: Walker & Company

Want to read a book about one of the great companies in US history? Choose this one. The author details the mistakes, the challenges, and the triumphs of General Motors. Want to know about the design of cars, why the company did not react faster to competition, the story behind some of their hot new models like Cadillac and Camaro? Want to know who some of the personnel are at this iconic company? Read this book. Author includes some very nice black and white photos.

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2009-05-21T14:51:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 39

SUBJECT MATTER: Superheroes, Comic Books

TITLE: The DC Comics Encyclopedia-The Definitive Guide to the DC Universe

AUTHOR: Phil Jimenez

PUBLISHER: DK Publishing

Astounding! Amazing! Super! Fantastic! A marvelous compilation of everything you want to know about those glorious DC superheroes. Story lines, superheroes from A to Z -from the ones you know to ones you may never have heard of, romantic pairings, it's all here. Check out the sizzling shot of Batman and Catwoman together on page 251 from the "HUSH" story. It doesn't get much better than this if you love superheroes and comics!

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2009-05-18T08:56:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 38

SUBJECT MATTER: Black Intellectuals, Political Discussion

TITLE: How Black Intellectuals Have Abandoned the Ideals of the Civil Rights Era

AUTHOR: Houston A. Baker

PUBLISHER: Columbia University Press

A searing discussion on how current day Black intellectuals-those considered to be in that category-have dropped the ball in terms of progressing everyone. The author feels these individuals work to advance themselves only and have essentially turned their backs on one of the true Black public intellectual revolutionaries,Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; who actually practiced what he preached.

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2009-04-23T13:35:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 37

SUBJECT MATTER: K-12 Educational practices

TITLE: Lost at School-Why Our Kids With Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them

AUTHOR: Ross W. Greene, PhD

PUBLISHER: SCRIBNER

Learn about successful methods to reduce the punitive practices associated with challenging student behavior in K-12 schools. The current SAC sessions, in -school detentions, expulsions, referrals, and zero-tolerance policies generally do not work- and play a role in the high dropout rates in the USA of certain groups of youth.

Collaborative Problem Solving, as discussed by this author actually involves the students in the problem-solving solutions. How novel!

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2009-04-16T13:48:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 36
SUBJECT MATTER: Editorial cartoons
TITLE: Adams and Evil
AUTHOR: Charles Addams
PUBLISHER: Random House
COPYRIGHT: 1940-1947, 105 pages

A positively astonishing book full of what can only be described as: unusual, gruesome, darkly amusing, and creepy cartoons by a New Yorker cartoonist.
Includes a biting foreword by Wolcott Gibbs. Don't read this in the dark!

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2009-04-16T13:42:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 35
SUBJECT MATTER: Childrens fiction, Cats
TITLE: Posy
AUTHOR: Linda Newbery
PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
COPYRIGHT: 2008, 24 pages

An exhilarating story about an adventure seeking kitty named Posy. If you like cats, you'll love this book!
Uniquely illustrated by: Catherine Rayner

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2009-04-16T13:36:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 34
SUBJECT MATTER: Children's literature, Culture
TITLE: What Can You Do With a Rebozo?
AUTHOR: Carmen Tafolla
PUBLISHER: Tricycle Press
COPYRIGHT: 2008, 22 pages

An engaging story about una muchacha y su familia and all the wondrous things they do with their rebozo:a traditional Mexican woven shawl-from using it as a superhero cape , wiping a spill, to keeping warm at night.
Illustrated by: Amy Córdova

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2009-04-11T07:49:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 33
SUBJECT MATTER: Television programs, Adventure/Crime Programs
TITLE:Crime Fighting Heroes of Television-Over 10,000 Facts from 151 Shows, 1949-2001
AUTHOR: Vincent Terrace
PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, Inc.
COPYRIGHT: 2002, 218 pages

A great book to get details about unorthodox crime fighters on television programs.Did you like "Time Traxx" or "Nightman" or "La Femme Nikita"? This book is chock full of summaries of these and other programs. Another terrific thing about this book? The author includes the composers of the themes! A real gem of a book for TV fans.

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2009-03-25T11:39:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 32
SUBJECT MATTER: Student loans
TITLE: The Student Loan Scam. The Most Oppressive Debt in the U.S. and How We Can Fight Back
AUTHOR: Alan Collinge
PUBLISHER: Beacon Press
COPYRIGHT: 2009, 167 pages

Did you know that student loans are afforded none of the protections of every other type of loan? Did you know that some states suspend the licenses of people who have defaulted on their student loans? That is, if you are any sort of professional that needs a license to operate, a defaulted student loan in some states will prevent you from making gainful employment in your chosen profession. Did you know that the private student loan business has taken the place of most government-funded school aid programs?
The bottom line presented in this heart-rending book is that the students best interest is in no way being served by the educational financing part of this society.
The author presents many individual stories of people victimized by the student loan process.

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2009-03-25T11:35:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 31
SUBJECT MATTER: Youth fiction, horror
TITLE: The Thrill Club-Fear Street Series
AUTHOR: R.L. Stine
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
COPYRIGHT: 1994, 148 pages

This tale in the series involves a group of friends who gather to tell scary stories once a week. Things begin to turn scary for real.

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2009-03-25T11:30:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 30
SUBJECT MATTER: Juvenile literature, schools
TITLE: We Need Principals
AUTHOR: Jane Scoggins Bauld
PUBLISHER: Pebble Books
COPYRIGHT: 2000, 24 pages

A neat, petite book with photographs that tells the roles a principal plays in a school.
Included: Words to Know, Read More, Internet Sites.
Note: From a "Helpers In Our School" series.

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2009-03-25T11:22:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER 29
SUBJECT MATTER: Childrens' fiction
TITLE: Little Beauty
AUTHOR: Anthony Browne
PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press
Copyright: 2008, 29 pages

A delightfully sweet story about a lonely gorilla who gets a new friend-a little kitty named"Beauty". By the way, this gorilla knows sign language!

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2009-02-25T12:17:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 28

SUBJECT MATTER: Horror Films, Television

TITLE: The Lurker in the Lobby

AUTHORS: Andrew Migliore, John Strysik

PUBLISHER: Armitage House

A really fun book for fans of H.P.Lovecraft and horror tales presented in cinema form. This book gives good descriptions of movies based on Mr. Lovecrafts works (some more true to the tale than others) including "In The Mouth of Madness" "Re-Animator" and "The Dunwich Horror", and talks about the good, bad, and ugly of these works.
The book includes lots of black and white photos from the films, interviews with directors like Roger Corman and John Carpenter. Also contains an interview with the actor Jeffrey Combs ("Re-Animator", "Castle Freak", etc.) and composer Richard Band.
A must read for horror fans.

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2009-02-25T11:58:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 27
SUBJECT MATTER: Current Affairs
TITLE: Debunking 9/11 Debunking. An Answer to POPULAR MECHANICS and Other Defenders of the Official Conspiracy Theory

AUTHOR: David Ray Griffin
PUBLISHER: Olive Branch Press
COPYRIGHT: 2007, 392 pages (revised & updated edition)

The author presents facts designed to debunk those who have made it their task to discredit any evidence or opinion or theories that run counter to the official story of the September 11, 2001 New York City, USA attacks.
Too many distortions and questions for him; and he takes the time to present evidence that paints a completely picture of the horrific event.
A provocative and intriguing read.

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2009-02-19T12:11:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 26
SUBJECT MATTER: Graphic novel
TITLE: ALL Stars Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder-Volume One

AUTHORS: Frank Miller(written by) Jim Lee (penciled by) Scott Williams(inked by) Alex Sinclair(colored by)
PUBLISHER: DC Comics
COPYRIGHT: 2008, 238 pages

If you like a gorgeous, brutal Batman this book is for you. Robin, along with: Green Lantern, Black Canary, Wonder Woman, and Plastic Man make appearances. This great tale presents an exciting, beautifully drawn take on the beginnings of the famous Dynamic Duo.

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2009-02-06T10:03:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 25
SUBJECT MATTER: African-Americans, Radio&Television, Broadcasting
TITLE: I See Black People-The Rise and Fall of African-American-Owned Television and Radio

AUTHOR: Kristal Brent Zook
PUBLISHER: Nation Books
COPYRIGHT: 2008, 200 pages

A swell book consisting of interviews with some of the few African-American people involved in the business of owning, managing, buying, and running radio stations in America.
They discuss their beginnings, their challenges in the business, and the current status of the industry where only 3% of broadcast media is controlled by people of color. You can read this informative book in a few hours. Only thing missing: some pictures would have made this tome even better.

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2009-02-05T13:54:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 24
SUBJECT MATTER: Spanish language, Slang
TITLE: The Streetwise Spanish Survival Guide. A Dictionary of Over 3,000 Slang Expressions, Proverbs, Idioms, and Other Tricky English and Spanish Words and Phrases Translated and Explained.
AUTHORS: Eleanor Hamer, Fernando Diez De Urdanivia
PUBLISHER: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
COPYRIGHT: 2008, 486 pages

Want to be sure not to say the wrong thing when you are around native Spanish-speakers? Want to know the right thing to say because you want to speak the language properly? Don't want to embarrass yourself or others as you speak this lovely language?Then this superb book is for you! Excellent explanations and examples for everything presented. If you are a non-native Spanish-speaker and always working to improve your Spanish language skills, this book can be a valuable resource for you.
Includes sections on: False Cognates, Grammar hints, Slang in Mexico, Expressions.

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2009-01-22T10:55:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 23
SUBJECT MATTER: Baseball deaths
TITLE: Death at the Ballpark-A Comprehensive Study of Game-Related Fatalities 1862-2007
AUTHORS: Robert M. Gorman, David Weeks
PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, Inc.
COPYRIGHT: 2009, 256 pages

A one of a kind book that divides baseball-related fatalities into separate categories and gives details about each death. For instance, was the death in the Major leagues, Minor leagues, Black baseball league, amateur play? Was the death from a pitched ball, a thrown ball, a foul ball, a bat, the weather, etc. If you can take the macabre nature of the subject, it makes for "can't put it down" reading. Some truly heart-wrenching tales are presented in this very interesting book.

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2009-01-22T10:23:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 22
SUBJECT MATTER : Youth fiction, Music
TITLE: Little Boy With a Big Horn
AUTHOR: Jack Bechdolt
PUBLISHER: Random House
COPYRIGHT: Text 1950-Renewed 1978-Illustrations 2008/Dan Yaccarino

A delightful little book about Ollie, a little boy learning to play the bass horn-but cannot find a good place to practice because everyone complains about the noise! But he ends up a hero as he uses his loud instrument to save a ship in danger. Lots of fun!

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2009-01-22T10:11:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 21
SUBJECT MATTER: Web animation-design, Juvenile literature
TITLE: Creating Animation for Your Web Page
AUTHORS: Gerry, Janet, and Allison Souter
PUBLISHER: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
COPYRIGHT: 2003, 64 pages

A very useful book that makes it easy for you to learn how to insert animation (that you create or find already created) into your web pages. Provides illustrations to guide you, directs you to reliable web sites for free animation, includes a glossary that will tell you what 'gifs', 'applets', 'authoring tools' and other vernacular for web design mean. Also included- a list of "Further Reading". This book is helpful for ALL ages!.

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2009-01-22T10:04:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 20
SUBJECT MATTER: Youth fiction, family life, bedtime
TITLE: Kitchen Dance
AUTHOR: Maurie J. Manning
PUBLISHER: Clarion Books
COPYRIGHT: 2008 30pages

A colorfully illustrated (by the author) book about a family expressing their joy with life at bedtime. They express their warmth with singing, dancing, and love. Enjoy this lovely, happy family as they sing "¡Cómo te quiero!"/"Oh, how I love you!"

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2009-01-22T09:50:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 19
SUBJECT MATTER: Supernatural fiction, graphic novel
TITLE: Rod Serling's Twilight Zone-The Odyssey of Flight 33
AUTHOR: Mark Kneece-adaptation form original script by Rod Serling
PUBLISHER: Walker & Company
COPYRIGHT: 2009, 72 pages

Enjoy the classic 'Twilight Zone' series as a graphic novel. This book is the story of the flight that loses its way in time and keeps trying to get back to the correct time space in order to land. Included in this book- an entire page of detailed information about the episode from the television program including: air date, actors, and production notes. Illustrated by Robert Grabe.

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2009-01-16T10:41:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 18
SUBJECT MATTER: Skin-care
TITLE: The Youth Equation-Take 10 Years Off Your Face
AUTHOR: Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D. with Cara Birnbaum
PUBLISHER: Wiley and Sons
COPYRIGHT: 2009, 277 pages

You can have great skin at any time of your life if you follow the recommendations of this dermatologist. Just figure out your skins" SVA" (skins virtual age), follow his"cleanse-treat-protect" regimen, and choose the products best-suited to help YOUR skin look it's best, and you are set. Author actually names topical products he finds exceptional that he believes work. Also covered: injection options, laser options, and surgical options.

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2009-01-14T13:29:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 17
SUBJECT MATTER: Ornamental grasses, encyclopedia
TITLE: The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes
AUTHOR: Rick Darke
PUBLISHER: Timber Press, Inc.
COPYRIGHT: 2007, 487 pages

A visually stunning and comprehensive presentation with 1000 color photographs by the author.
Includes a complete encyclopedia of grasses, sedges, and more- by botanical name and plant name , a glossary, USA and European hardiness zone maps, and a sources (i.e., nurseries) of grass plants and seeds.
Even if you are not inclined to read this book, get it for the glorious photos!

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2009-01-14T13:14:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 16

SUBJECT MATTER: Political crimes

TITLE: The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder
AUTHOR: Vincent Bugliosi
PUBLISHER: Vanguard Press
COPYRIGHT: 2008, 344 pages

Do you think anyone should get away with the premeditated murder of well over 655,000 people, the wanton destruction of an ancient country, and other related crimes?
Read this book and you will find out the who, what, where, why, and when of someone guilty of just such menace in the eyes of this author.
He lays out exactly how the perpetrator of these crimes and his co-conspirators can be held to account for these dastardly deeds.
A compelling read.

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2009-01-14T13:05:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER 15
SUBJECT MATTER: Youth, Religion
TITLE: Dear Takuya-Letters of a Sikh Boy
AUTHOR: Jessi Kaur
PUBLISHER: International Institute of Gurmet Studies
COPYRIGHT: 2008, 48-50 pages

A truly amazing book that explores and explains the Sikh religion through the letters of an 8 year-old boy to his Japanese pen-pal.
You can learn detailed information of this gentle religion including the 'Three Golden Rules of:
'Remember God'
'Earn an honest living'
'Share with the needy'
Cutting edge illustrations included.

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2008-12-29T10:53:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER FOURTEEN

SUBJECT MATTER: Vocabulary

TITLE: 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know

AUTHOR: American Heritage Dictionaries-editorial staff

PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company

Do you know what 'bowdlerize' means? How about 'quotidian'? Read this useful little book and learn what these and 98 other words mean; and how to use them in sentences. You can build your vocabulary very enjoyably with this title. In fact, you may have an 'epiphany'.

(definition of epiphany: a sudden manifestation of the essence of meaning of something.)

But I bet you knew that one already! By the way, if you want to know what 'bowdlerize' means, check out this book!

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2008-12-13T08:03:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER THIRTEEN
SUBJECT MATTER: Biography, Acting
TITLE: "Ernie"
AUTHOR: Ernest Borgnine
PUBLISHER: Citadel Press
COPYRIGHT: 2008, 256 pages

Read the entertaining life story of a movie screen great. Star of many film buff favorites like "MARTY", "THE DIRTY DOZEN" and televison programs "McHale's Navy, "Airwolf" and "SpongeBob Squarepants", Mr. Borgnine has crafted a sweet, innocent, non-gossipy story of his childhood, navy life, and acting career.
Learn a few things about other actors you may like that he has worked with such as:Gary Cooper, Woody Strode, Tom Selleck, Bette Davis, Burt Lancaster, etc.
Some marvelous photos are included in this excellent book.

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2008-12-04T11:12:00.000-08:00

BOOK NUMBER TWELVE
SUBJECT MATTER: English language, Youth fiction
TITLE: No English
AUTHOR: Jacqueline Jules
PUBLISHER: Mitten Press
COPYRIGHT: 2007, 29pages

A beautifully illustrated book about a new girl in school from Argentina who does not yet speak English. The story is about how one student reached out to her and helped her to feel welcome despite the language barrier.
Sociological Notes: This story reflects the reality of American public schools in two ways:
A. The majority of the teachers in the schools are Anglo and female;
B. More and more non-English speaking students are becoming part of the K-12 school system; many of these students are Spanish-speakers.

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2008-10-31T11:21:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER ELEVEN
SUBJECT MATTER: Youth, Social Life and Customs
TITLE: Shopping in Grandma's Day
AUTHORS: Valerie Weber, Beverly Crawford
PUBLISHER: Carolrhoda Books, Inc.
COPYRIGHT: 1999, 32 pages

A fascinating book with marvelous graphics, illustrations, and black and white photos with accompanying text; telling the story of what life was like in the 1940's as far as shopping, getting around, etc.
Did you know that in those days a store clerk would get each item the customer needed? How different it is today when thousands of items are on display in a supermarket and you(the shopper) only has to reach out and get it on their own! Did you know that shoe stores used an x-ray machine to measure shoe size back then?
If you like nostalgia, history, photography, and great stories, this book is for you!

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2008-10-07T17:31:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER TEN

SUBJECT MATTER: Toddlers-Fiction

TITLE: NO BOWS!

AUTHOR: Shirley Smith Duke

PUBLISHER: Peachtree Publishers

A delightful and beautifully colored story about an independent young child. She knows which kind of pets she prefers, what kind of ice cream she likes, who knows how she likes to play, etc. She has her own ideas and they are not what one would expect.

Lot's of fun!

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2008-09-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER NINE

SUBJECT MATTER: Cartooning

TITLE: Betsy and Me

AUTHORS: Jack Cole and Dwight Parks

PUBLISHER: Fantagraphics Books

The first part of this book details the professional life, ( including his "Plastic Man" comic book character and his cartoon work for "Playboy") and personal life of Jack Cole, a marvelous artist.

The second part of the book is his syndicated cartoon Betsy and Me. Syndication of a comic strip is said to be the dream of all cartoonists, and Mr. Cole made it!

If drawing, caricaturing, and cartooning interest you, pick up this book.

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2008-09-17T09:53:00.001-07:00

BOOK NUMBER EIGHT

SUBJECT MATTER: Aging, Psychological Aspects

TITLE: Sixty, Sexy, and Successful- A Guide for Aging Male Baby Boomers

AUTHOR: Robert Schwalbe, PhD

PUBLISHER: Praeger Publishers

A fascinating and comprehensive book dealing with all aspects of men growing older. Discussed are possible obstacles on this road including health and social issues. The author presents specific ways to handle life at this stage and presents numerous case studies to illustrate his points.

You don't have to be 60 OR a male to get something out of this book. By the way, there is a very handsome man on the cover!

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2008-09-17T09:42:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER SEVEN

SUBJECT MATTER: Language, Culture

TITLE: The Arabic Alphabet and How to Read It & Write It

AUTHORS: Nicholas Awde & Putros Samano

PUBLISHER: Kensington Publishing Corp.

This book is broken into four parts:

1. Introduction to Arabic

2. The Alphabet and Writing system

3.The Letters

4. Reference Material

Here is a quote of note from this wonderful book: "Genuine mastery of the alphabet ought to be a prerequisite to learning Arabic, yet there is scarcely any material devoted exclusively to it." This book is.

A perfect little book for self-study to learn the alphabet, letters, sounds, and writing system of the Arabic language. Spend some time with it!

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2008-09-17T09:31:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER SIX

SUBJECT MATTER: Films, Movies

TITLE: The Great Films-Fifty Years of Motion Pictures

AUTHOR: Bosley Crowther

PUBLISHER: G.P. Putnam

If you are a film buff ( in that you like movies from ALL years, not just current ones), then this book is for you.

The author tells the stories of 50 of some of the most entertaining and well made films in film history.

From the 1915 Birth of a Nation to 1923's Nanook of the North to Blow-Up from 1966 and Ulysses from 1967. Other gems include the magnificent All Quiet on the Western Front from 1930 and the excellent Shane from 1953.

Abundant photos (black and white) from the films and crisp, cogent, and sensitive discussions/summaries of each film. Enjoy!

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2008-09-09T09:39:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER FIVE

SUBJECT MATTER: Juvenile Literature-History-New York

TITLE: Blizzard! The Storm That Changed America

AUTHOR: Jim Murphy

PUBLISHER: Scholastic Press

The author presents a thrilling and dramatic account of the 1888 blizzard that brought horrific, cold, snow, wind, and death, to the East Coast from Maine to Virginia. Included are many stories of individuals and families and how they fared during the storm. The book is also chock full of photographs from the era as well as numerous illustrations.

A few things that came out of this presentation of nature: wires put underground and underground trains,

This is and exciting and enjoyable read!

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2008-09-04T08:58:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER FOUR

SUBJECT MATTER: Conspiracies, 9/11 Attacks in USA

TITLE: Conspiracies, Conspiracy Theories and The Secrets of 9/11

AUTHOR: Mathias Broeckers

PUBLISHER: Progressive Press

Still baffled by the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center catastrophe? If you are interested in reading a book that addresses many of the concerns surrounding that horrific event, here is a book for you.

Did you ever wonder how all the 'black box' data recorders for every plane were supposed to be too badly damaged to recover? But don't these boxes they have the ability to withstand super high temperatures? Curious about how the unknowing, innocent USA could have lists and details of the preparations of the crime within hours of the tragedy?

Described as a diary of the "attacks", this author takes apart many of the commonly accepted "truths" about 9/11 and shows the almost ridiculousness of widely accepted and peddled "facts".

If you like this book about 9/11, another good one is 9/11 Synthetic Terror by Webster Griffin Tarpley.

A very good read!

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2008-09-04T08:38:00.000-07:00

BOOK NUMBER THREE

SUBJECT MATTER: Subsidies, United States

TITLE: Free Lunch, How The Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense(And Stick You With the Bill)

AUTHOR: David Cay Johnston

PUBLISHER: Portfolio/a member of the Penguin Group

Did you know that any work that is done by a computer can be moved overseas? Did you know that destroying American jobs while creating jobs overseas is actually the most effective way for companies that manufacture things to raise their profits? Thought Warren Buffet was this great, benevolent billionaire? Wait till you read what he did to utilities in Johnson City, Iowa.

What about the $100 million dollars of tax money he got to open a GEICO call center?

This is an excellent book if you want to read about how the government seems to go out of its way to help and protect the "have-mores" while stepping on the have-lessers or have-nots.

Lots of examples and details of many unfair, unjust, unbelievable policies at work in the USA.

A big recommendation for this title!

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2008-08-28T11:00:00.000-07:00

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BOOK NUMBER TWO

SUBJECT MATTER: Biography-Youth

TITLE:Helen Keller, Her Life in Pictures

AUTHOR: George Sullivan

PUBLISHER: Scholastic Nonfiction

Who was Helen Keller? This is a good book to educate you about this great American woman. Left deaf and blind following an illness that struck her at 19 months, she triumphed over these disabilities becoming an ambassador of sorts for the blind, the deaf, victims of war, and world peace. She graduated college, wrote books and articles, gave lectures, and helped raise millions of dollars for organizations that aided the blind.

This book displays many interesting pictures of Helen Keller from practically her entire life.

Did you know that from 1901 to 1957 she visited 39 countries on six continents?

Neither did I.

Check out this book for a very good review and telling in pictures what she was all about.

You won't regret it!

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2008-08-27T10:12:00.000-07:00

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BOOK NUMBER ONE

SUBJECT MATTER: Home/Interior

TITLE:Natural Stain Removal Secrets-Powerful, Safe Techniques For Removing Stubborn Stains From Anything

AUTHOR: Deborah L. Martin

PUBLISHER: Fair Winds Press

A terrific, square shaped book with recommendations on cleaning stains from just about everything. Need greasy/oily stains to go away? Need pet stains or blood stains to disappear? Then this is the book for you.

Included in this book is an "Emergency Stain Removal Cheat Sheet" with stain and treatment choices all together on an easily read section of pages.