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The Weaving, Spinning, and Dyeing Book BR 10491
by Rachel Brown
7 volumes
Describes different looms and their uses, items needed to set up
and weave, and projects for each loom. Loom types include the
inkle, Hopi belt, backstrap, Navajo, and treadle. Also includes
instructions for spinning and dyeing yarn, tips on making a
living as a weaver, a list of suppliers, and a glossary. 1983.
The Five Books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,
Deuteronomy; the Schocken Bible, Volume 1 BR 10508
translated by Everett Fox
10 volumes
In this first volume of a new translation, Fox uses as his base
the German translation done by Martin Buber and Franz Rosenzweig
between 1925 and 1962. Guided by the principle that the Hebrew
Bible was meant to be read aloud, Fox renders a poetic version
with careful attention to rhythm and sound. Includes
commentaries and notes. 1995.
Cub Scout Leader Book BR 10606
by Boy Scouts of America
4 volumes
Qualifications and responsibilities for Cub Scout leaders.
Describes the Cub Scout program and includes instructions on
teaching Cub Scout basics and ideals. 1982.
The Scott, Foresman Robert's Rulesy of Ordery
Newly Revised BR 10608
by Henry M. Robert
6 volumes
First published in 1876, this manual of parliamentary procedure
serves as the country's recognized guide to running and taking
effective part in meetings. Revised and modernized. 1990.
Sports, Everyone! Recreation and Sports for the Physically
Challenged of All Ages BR 10738
read by 3 volumes
Includes directories of clubs, camps, and associations for
people with various kinds of disabilities; descriptions of
premier recreation and sports programs at American universities;
tips on travel and tourism; regional contact listings for
wheelchair basketball; and profiles of noteworthy disabled
athletes. 1995.
Directory of sports and recreation for the disabled.
I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to
Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It BR
10756
by Barbara Sher
3 volumes
This sequel to Wishcraft (BR 4309) offers practical
advice and techniques for discovering one's true likes and
aspirations and for overcoming common obstacles to finding and
living the "good life." 1994.
The Idylls BR 10770
by Theocritus
2 volumes
English translations of verse by Theocritus, a Greek born in
Sicily around 300 B.C. His works range from bucolic idylls
depicting the simple lives of country herdsmen, to mythological
narratives, to accounts of urban affairs in the city of
Alexandria. These poems helped inspire the development of later
European literature. 1988.
Baking with Julia: Based on the PBS Series Hosted by Julia
Child BR 10810
by Dorie Greenspan
6 volumes
From the Master Chefs PBS series, a collection of more than 250
recipes from some of America's best bakers, written in everyday
language and using family-size proportions. Bakers include
Marion Cunningham, Mary Bergin, David Blom, Joe Ortiz, Nancy
Silverton, and others. Bestseller 1996.
A Handmade Wilderness BR 10815
by Don Schueler
2 volumes
In 1968, Schueler and his companion, Willie Brown, set out to
homestead the "least worst land" they could find.
Schueler recounts their twenty-five-year struggle to restore a
despoiled eighty-acre tract in southern Mississippi and tells of
Brown's death from AIDS in 1987. 1996.
Crossing the Moon: A Journey through Infertility BR
10824
by Paulette Bates Alden
2 volumes
A writer reflects on her life and tells of the stages she went
through to come to terms with her infertility. Alden waited
until her late thirties to try to get pregnant, then realized it
would not happen naturally and began a long series of medical
tests and treatments. 1996.
The Jazz Age BR 10826
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
1 volume
Five autobiographical essays depicting the exuberant, sybaritic
years of the Jazz Age. Written during the Great Depression, the
stories wistfully reflect on the excesses and abandon of the
1920s with a sense of disappointment, passing youth, and
paradise lost. 1996.
Fragments: Memories of a Childhood, 1939-1948 BR
10827
by Binjamin Wilkomirski
1 volume
A man's memoir of his early boyhood experiences in Nazi death
camps. Recounts his father's cruel death, his separation from
family, the terror and suffering of his internment, and his
deliverance to a Swiss orphanage. Violence. 1996.
Sun under Wood: New Poems BR 10828
by Robert Hass
1 volume
In this collection of twenty poems by the 1995 U.S. poet
laureate, Hass explores such themes as nature in
"Dragonflies Mating," solitude in "Regalia for a
Black Hat Dancer," language in "English: An Ode,"
and the fragility of human relationships in "Faint
Music." Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1996.
Anatomy of Restlessness: Selected Writings 1969-1989 BR
10840
by Bruce Chatwin
2 volumes
Seventeen pieces--essays, short stories, book reviews, and
writings on travel--by the noted journalist and author. Chatwin
explores themes of nomadism and exile in "I Always Wanted
to Go to Patagonia," "The Attractions of France,"
"Bedouins," and "The Nomadic Alternative."
Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
Aftermath: The Remnants of War BR 10841
by Donovan Webster
2 volumes
Depicts the enduring, harmful remains of twentieth-century wars,
including unexploded mines and artillery shells, radioactive
soil and water, and bomb-ravaged landscapes. Assesses inventor
Alfred Nobel's dynamite and other efficient explosives for their
role in amplifying the devastation of modern warfare. 1996.
The Children of Perestroika: Moscow Teenagers Talk about
Their Lives and the Future BR 10842
by Deborah Adelman
3 volumes
Interviews conducted in 1989 with eleven Moscow teenagers from
various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. These youths
discuss their concerns about the tremendous social, political,
and economic upheaval brought on by Gorbachev's sweeping
reforms. For senior high and older readers. 1992.
Aftermath: Travels in a Post-War World BR 10843
by Farley Mowat
2 volumes
In 1953 a Canadian army veteran of World War II retraces the
route of his old regiment through England, France, and Italy.
Amid the bucolic tranquillity of the postwar countryside, he
recalls the horror and carnage that he witnessed. He marvels at
the resilience of the people who have reclaimed their lives.
Violence. 1996.
For Love of Country: Debating the Limits of Patriotism BR
10855
by Martha C. Nussbaum
2 volumes
Explores the philosophical debate over patriotism versus global
view. The author's initial essay states that our
responsibilities as "citizens of the world" supersede
national allegiances. Fifteen scholars provide responses to her
thesis. 1996.
Light in My Darkness BR 10856
by Helen Keller
1 volume
Editor Ray Silverman revised and enlarged this edition of My
Religion (BR 4072). Keller describes the influence that the
writings of Emanuel Swedenborg had on her life from the age of
sixteen. Keller wrote some of the passages as early as 1903. The
original work was published in 1927 and later revised in 1960.
This edition includes an introduction by Norman Vincent Peale.
1994.
The Good Society: The Humane Agenda BR 10860
by John Kenneth Galbraith
1 volume
Contending that big governments arise from the people's need for
services, economist Galbraith explores the nature and elements
of a "good society" that he finds practically
achievable. He posits the essential human needs of personal
liberty, basic well-being, social and ethnic equality, and
individual opportunity, while offering a liberal blueprint for
building a safer and better future. 1996.
Rosie's Bakery Chocolate-Packed, Jam-Filled, Butter-Rich,
No-Holds-Barred Cookie Book BR 10867
by Judy Rosenberg
3 volumes
Approximately 150 cookie recipes that don't stint on the good
stuff, like butter, nuts, and chocolate. Categories include
chewy crunch, crispy chompy, bars, cakey, sandwiched together,
and holiday cookies. Bestseller 1996.
The Terrible Stories: Poems BR 10869
by Lucille Clifton
1 volume
Forty-six poems by noted African American poet. Clifton explores
such topics as breast cancer in "Lumpectomy Eve,"
"Scar," and "1994"; life in the American
South in "Old Man River," "Memphis," and
"Slaveships"; the biblical King David in
"Bathsheba," "The Prophet," and "David,
Musing"; and the symbolism of the fox in "A Dream of
Foxes" and "The Coming of Fox." 1996.
The War of the Dots BR 10878
by Robert B. Irwin
1 volume
Recounts the struggle to achieve a uniform type for
English-speaking blind readers. Discusses various raised-type
systems, from embossed Roman letters used in the 1830s to the
establishment of Standard English Braille in 1932. 1970.
Natural Grace: Dialogues on Creation, Darkness, and the Soul
in Spirtuality and Science BR 10879
by Matthew Fox and Rupert Sheldrake
2 volumes
A theologian and a scientist explore key spiritual concerns--
including creation, the soul, grace, prayer, and ritual--from
their respective points of view. They challenge the mechanistic
model of nature, preferring a more flexible approach that draws
from various religions, philosophies, and cultural traditions.
1996.
An American Requiem: God, My Father, and the War That Came
between Us BR 10880
by James Carroll
2 volumes
Memoir by a former priest and Vietnam war resister of his
conflict with his father, a general in the military, during the
1960s. Recounts the events, struggles of conscience, and
decisions that would divide his family and alter their lives
forever. 1996.
One Hundred Questions and Answers about AIDS: A Guide for
Young People BR 10890
by Michael Thomas Ford
2 volumes
Information about symptoms of HIV infection, methods of
transmission, safe sexual practices, and HIV testing. Includes
interviews with four young AIDS patients and a list of
AIDS-related hotlines and organizations. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high readers. 1992.
Finding Home: Writing on Nature and Culture from
Oriony Magazine BR 10906
edited by Peter Sauer
2 volumes
Essays on human coexistence with the changing natural
environment. Explores such issues as acid rain, global warming,
destruction of the Amazon rain forest, and the debate between
preservationists and developers. Presses the theme that society
and nature exist in an inexorable, mutually dependent
relationship. 1992.
Inside Out BR 10907
by Larry Crabb
2 volumes
Dr. Crabb offers the promise that individuals really can trust
God to help them overcome obstacles to realizing their God-given
potential. Crabb further presents ways in which individuals can
motivate themselves into taking an honest look at their
potential. 1988.
Swimming the Channel BR 10911
by Sally Friedman
2 volumes
Scenic artist and marathon swimmer tells of meeting and falling
in love with her husband, Paul. Shortly after they married, Paul
began helping her train for her goal swim--the English Channel.
On the day she was to fly to England, Paul was hit by a truck
and killed. Swimming helped her get through the long grieving
process. 1996.
Cowgirls BR 10916
by Candace Savage
1 volume
History of cowgirls of the American and Canadian West from the
1800s to the late twentieth century. These homesteaders, cattle
dealers, rodeo performers, and ranch hands were lured westward
by free land, independence, and equality. Savage profiles such
pioneers as Annie Oakley and Lizzie Williams and film stars Dale
Evans and Barbara Stanwyck. 1996.
All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Watching Star
Treky BR 10920
by Dave Marinaccio
1 volume
Collection of philosophical essays and humorous pearls of wisdom
based on principles gleaned from the Star Treky
television series. The author demonstrates that insights from
the show can be used in real life to entertain houseguests,
refrain from gossip, confront conflict, and respect individuals
and diverse cultures. Some strong language. 1994.
Scrambled Eggs and Whiskey: Poems, 1991-1995 BR
10928
by Hayden Carruth
1 volume
Poems, variously depicting passion, war, nature, political
power, tragedy, and love in one's later years. One such work,
"Auburn Poem," voices a father's poignant lament to
his wife over their daughter's fatal cancer. Strong language.
1996.
Supercomputers: Shaping the Future BR 10939
by Charlene W. Billings
1 volume
Billings details the workings of the world's fastest and most
powerful computers. She explores the wide-ranging uses of
supercomputers in such areas as weather, medicine, and
agricultural research; industry and design; virtual reality;
superconductors; and the modeling of new materials. For junior
and senior high and older readers. 1995.
Privacy: Individual Right v. Social Needs BR 10948
by Ted Gottfried
1 volume
Explores the legal and ethical foundations of a person's right
to privacy. Examines the conflicts that occur between personal
privacy and the public's right to know relative to the news
media, law enforcement, and computers. Presents arguments on
both sides of the debate. For junior and senior high readers.
1994.
Gli Antipasti: Antipasti and Other Appetizers BR
10951
by Anna Del Conte
1 volume
Twenty-seven recipes for creating various Italian appetizers and
hors d'oeuvres. Organized by category: salumi (cured meat
products), crostini e bruschetta (toasted and grilled bread),
insalate (salads), verdure ripiene (stuffed vegetables), and
antipasti di pesce e carne (fish and meat antipasti). 1993.
Muhammad BR 10952
by Michael Cook
1 volume
Life of the Arab merchant turned prophet and politician who
established a religious state in western Arabia in the 620s.
Cook discusses the history of monotheism; Koranic law; the
concepts of the hijray, the jihady, and the
ummay; the importance of Mecca; and the origins of Islam.
1983.
Where Did Christmas Come From? BR 10955
by Al Remson
1 volume
Remson looks at various Christmas traditions such as trees, yule
logs, hanging stockings, caroling, Christmas dinners, and gift
giving, and explains how they began. 1996.
"White Pine": Poems and Prose Poems BR
10956
by Mary Oliver
1 volume
Forty poems by the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet. Subjects
pertaining to nature feature prominently in such poems as
"Hummingbirds," "Blue Heron," "Deer in
the Meadow," "I Found a Dead Fox," "In
Blackwater Woods," "Williams Creek," "Beside
the Waterfall," "At the Lake," "I Looked
Up," and "White Pine." 1994.
The Truth about Money BR 10990
by Ric Edelman
5 volumes
A guide to financial planning for the late 1990s, a time in
which the "rules of money have changed" from earlier
decades in terms of taxation, personal longevity, and other
factors. Explains bonds, equities, insurance, real estate, and
investment strategies for managing assets. Bestseller 1996.
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