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Nonfiction
Modular Instruction for Independent Travel for Students Who
Are Blind or Visually Impaired: Preschool through High School
BR 13164
by Doris M. Willoughby and Sharon L. Monthei
5 volumes
In this companion to Handbook for Itinerant and Resource
Teachers of Blind and Visually Impaired Students (BR 8036),
the authors provide sample exercises for teaching cane travel to
students from preschool through high school. Covers general
techniques as well as specifics for outdoor travel and use of
public transportation. 1998.
Windows 98 for Dummies BR 12979
by Andy Rathbone
4 volumes
Explains the basics of a home computer and the often preinstalled
Windows 98 software program. Includes instructions for using e-
mail and audio and video features, and for surfing the World Wide
Web using Internet Explorer 5. Also describes common problems.
1998.
Americans with Disabilities: Exploring Implications of the Law
for Individuals and Institutions BR 12996
edited by Leslie Pickering Francis and Anita Silvers
7 volumes
Essays by leading philosophers, legal scholars, and political
theorists--many with backgrounds in bioethics or in disability
studies--examine critical issues concerning the conceptual,
philosophical, political, and legal foundations of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed in 1990. 2000.
The Advent of the Algorithm: The Idea That Rules the World BR
13263
by David Berlinski
3 volumes
A history of the discovery and emergence of algorithms--codes
controlling computers--and vivid portraits of contributors such
as Leibniz, Gödel, Hilbert, and Turing. Discusses the
algorithm's power as a calculating tool while exposing its
limitations as a metaphor for human thought. 2000.
Sydney: The Story of a City BR 13292
by Geoffrey Moorhouse
3 volumes
A history and social commentary of this major Australian city and
its incomparable harbor. Discusses the city's beginnings as a
British penal colony in 1788 and its multicultural growth and
development through 1999. Describes landmarks, cultural and
sports events, and problems, including racial prejudice, past and
present. 1999.
Yukon Alone: The World's Toughest Adventure Race BR
13297
by John Balzar
3 volumes
A journalist spends six months among the mushers of the Far North
as they prepare for the grueling Yukon Quest International Sled
Dog Race--1,023 snowy miles between Whitehorse and Fairbanks,
Alaska. Depicts the men and women struggling to take their dog
teams through the wilderness. Some strong language. 1999.
The Excuse Factory: How Employment Law Is Paralyzing the
American Workplace BR 13307
by Walter Olson
4 volumes
Cites negative impacts of employment legislation, including laws
regarding affirmative action, sex and age discrimination, various
forms of harassment, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Argues that the ADA has actually harmed severely disabled
workers in their search for jobs commensurate with their skills.
1997.
The Rehnquist Court and the Constitution BR 13316
by Tinsley E. Yarbrough
5 volumes
Analysis of the United States Supreme Court under the direction
of William H. Rehnquist. Chronicles fifteen years of decisions
and provides biographical sketches of the justices. Dissects the
court's rulings on government power, criminal justice, equal
protection, and the freedoms of religion, expression, and
association. 2000.
The First Week with My New PC: A Very Basic Guide for Mature
Adults and Everyone Else Who Wants to "Get Connected" BR
13323
by Pamela R. Lessing
2 volumes
Step-by-step instructions to help novice computer users perform
basic tasks like writing and saving letters, sending e-mail,
playing electronic games, using CDs (compact discs), and going on
the Internet. Also lists helpful resources and directions for
connecting new equipment. 2000.
Colter: The True Story of the Best Dog I Ever Had BR
13367
by Rick Bass
2 volumes
A novelist and essayist describes his childhood fascination with
animals and the bond of understanding he forged with one of his
dogs. Colter had been the runt of the litter, unwanted by anyone
else. But as he grew, Colter developed amazing hunting skills.
2000.
Time of Our Lives: The Science of Human Aging BR
13370
by Tom Kirkwood
3 volumes
British professor of gerontology explains the science of human
aging as well as the demographic revolution occurring as a result
of the graying of the world's population. Seeks to unravel the
secrets of growing old in order to enhance the quality of an
extended life span. 1999.
My Sense of Silence: Memoirs of a Childhood with Deafness BR
13371
by Lennard J. Davis
2 volumes
Memoir of a baby boomer who was raised in a working-class Bronx
neighborhood by immigrant Jewish parents who were deaf. Davis
describes communicating in sign language before he could speak,
recalls family relationships that included a much older brother,
and assesses the advantages and problems inherent in his
childhood. 2000.
Compassionate Conservatism: What It Is, What It Does, and How
It Can Transform America BR 13372
by Marvin Olasky
2 volumes
The author summarizes the principles of compassionate
conservatism as he observes how faith-based organizations work
among the poor. Also describes the tools needed by these
antipoverty programs to succeed and gives suggestions for
implementing them. Foreword by George W. Bush. 2000.
A Fish Caught in Time: The Search for the Coelacanth BR
13381
by Samantha Weinberg
2 volumes
Chronicles 1938 discovery in South Africa of a fish with limb-
like fins, thought long extinct. Identified as a true coelacanth,
the creature predates Homo sapiens by almost 400 million years.
Recounts original find and subsequent search for more specimens,
and portrays the personalities involved in proving the continued
existence of this living fossil. 2000.
The First Week with My New iMac: A Very Basic Guide for Mature
Adults and Everyone Else Who Wants to "Get Connected" BR
13387
by Pamela R. Lessing
2 volumes
Provides step-by-step instructions for beginners with iMac
computers for using e-mail, the Internet, word processing,
compact disks (CDs), and computer games. Also includes pre-
purchasing advice. 2000.
Health Care Resources on the Internet: A Guide for Librarians
and Health Care Consumers BR 13405
edited by M. Sandra Wood
3 volumes
An advanced guide for experienced Internet users on searching for
medical information. Offers instruction for researching diseases,
clinical trials, and alternative medicine; accessing statistical
data and electronic journals; and using MEDLINE. 2000.
Moonlight BR 13409
by Harold Pinter
1 volume
Psychological drama about a dysfunctional family. A father, Andy,
is on his deathbed, trying to justify his past as his wife, Bel,
looks after him. Of his three offspring only the youngest,
daughter Bridget, is in attendance, while sons Fred and Jake seem
to prefer their estrangement. Strong language. 1993.
Selections from the Canzoniere and Other Works BR
13410
by Petrarch
1 volume
Translations of letters and lyrical verse from the
Canzoniere (Book of Songs) by the fourteenth-century
Italian diplomat and classical scholar who was crowned poet
laureate by Rome in 1341. Inspired by Petrarch's love for the
mysterious Laura, poems in this volume are divided into those
written before and after her death. 1985.
The Pleasure of Their Company BR 13433
by Doris Grumbach
1 volume
As the author composes a guest list for her eightieth birthday
party, she recalls family and friends, both living and dead. She
discusses favorite books, comments on fellow authors, reflects on
relationships, and meditates on the approach of death. 2000.
One Good Turn: A Natural History of the Screwdriver and the
Screw BR 13437
by Witold Rybczynski
1 volume
The author recalls the process of determining which tool should
be designated the best of the millennium for an essay in the
New York Times. After he settled on the screwdriver,
invented around 1800, his curiosity propelled him into further
research on an earlier creation, the screw itself. 2000.
The Flƒneur: A Stroll through the Paradoxes of Paris BR
13447
by Edmund White
2 volumes
Novelist, critic, and biographer White, who moved to Paris in
1983, describes his wanderings through the city's
arrondissements, including districts congenial to writers,
African Americans, Jews, artists, gays and lesbians, and
royalists. A flƒneur is someone who strolls about a city
with no specific purpose, yet is attuned to its history and
character. Bestseller 2001.
Romantic Breakup: It's Not the End of the World BR
13454
by Jennifer Rozines Roy
1 volume
Discusses the social and psychological aspects of dating and
breaking up, as well as the elements of a healthy romantic
relationship. Offers advice on surviving emotionally and
obtaining help from others. For junior and senior high readers.
2000.
The Slate Book: A Guide to the Slate and Stylus BR
13457
by Jennifer Dunnam
1 volume
Advocates the use of the slate and stylus as a means of taking
braille notes before learning electronic methods. Provides
suggestions and exercises to assist in becoming proficient in
this skill, which is equivalent to writing with a pen or pencil.
2000.
Let Evening Come: Reflections on Aging BR 13459
by Mary C. Morrison
1 volume
Quaker-inspired views on aging; advice for growing old gracefully
and peacefully. Suggestions for relating to family and friends
and learning to accept death. Preface by Morris L. West. 1998.
Oh No! Not Another Problem: A Practical Approach to Solve Day-
to-Day Problems BR 13487
by Jeanette A. Griver and Michele W. Vodrey
1 volume
Authors advocate the use of "operational analysis"--a formula
designed to help people solve problems. Rather than looking at a
situation in general terms, they suggest categorizing it in
measurable dimensions: who, what, when, where, how, why, and
costs. Provides a ten-step guide to using this technique for
troubleshooting. Bestseller 2000.
Bark If You Love Me: A Woman-Meets-Dog Story BR 13507
by Louise Bernikow
1 volume
While jogging in a Manhattan park, the author finds a crowd
surrounding an abused dog. She spontaneously adopts the male
boxer. As a first-time pet owner, Bernikow becomes acquainted
with the animal world and meets many new friends--both human and
canine--in the impersonal city of New York. 2000.
My Cat Spit McGee BR 13597
by Willie Morris
2 volumes
Mississippi author of My Dog Skip (BR 10740) recalls how
he had to overcome his fear of cats when his beloved
fiancée wanted one. On Christmas Eve the family took in a
stray who later had kittens--one with two different eye colors.
Grade 1 braille. 1999.
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the
United States BR 13599
1 volume
Contains the full text of the Declaration of Independence,
written in 1776, and the Constitution of the United States,
written in 1787, as well as the twenty-seven amendments to the
Constitution. Includes an introduction by Pauline Maier that
provides historical information on both documents. Bestseller
1998.
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