Many Thousands Gone: The First Two Centuries of Slavery in
North America BR 14699
by Ira Berlin
6 volumes
History professor Berlin discusses the evolution of slavery from
a social practice to a central pillar of the U.S. economy. He
outlines three stages in this development--the charter
generation, the plantation generation, and the revolutionary
generation--and distinguishes among four geographical areas--the
North, the Chesapeake, the Carolina low country, and the
Mississippi Valley. 1998.
A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish BR 14863
by John Butt and Carmen Benjamin
10 volumes
Provides a complete and up-to-date reference to the grammatical
rules of modern Spanish as currently spoken and written in Spain
and Latin America. Covers formal, colloquial, familiar, and
popular usage of the language, illustrated with examples in
Spanish with English translations. English/Spanish language.
1988.
The Holy Bible with the Apocrypha: Revised Standard Version
BR 14943
24 volumes
Fiftieth anniversary edition of the Revised Standard Version of
the Bible (1952), which revised the American Standard Version
(published in 1901) that was, in turn, a revision of the King
James Version (published in 1611). Includes Apocrypha. 2002.
Blindness and Children: An Individual Differences Approach BR
14980
by David H. Warren
4 volumes
Explores the known variables affecting the development of
children with visual impairments. Analyzes research literature on
structuring children's experiences to achieve optimal learning
skills and avoid developmental delays. 1994.
Dark Harbor: Building House and Home on an Enchanted Island
BR 15118
by Ved Mehta
2 volumes
In this continuation of his Continents of Exile memoir series,
Mehta, a blind writer, recounts his undertaking to build a house
on a small Maine island in 1984 and the importance of this home
in his marriage and family life. 2003.
Baking by Flavor BR 15148
by Lisa Yockelson
6 volumes
More than 250 recipes designed to accentuate eighteen flavors--
among them chocolate, vanilla, caramel, lemon, and apricot--in a
variety of cakes, cookies, and pies. Contains introductory
headnotes, easy-to-follow instructions, and lots of special
baking tips. Also includes sections on equipment, pantry staples,
and freezing baked goods. 2002.
Helen and Teacher: The Story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan
Macy BR 15171
by Joseph P. Lash
8 volumes (Reissue)
Dual biography reveals the depth and intensity in the mutually
dependent relationship between deaf-blind Helen Keller and her
teacher, Anne Sullivan. Chronicles both women's childhoods and
adult years until Keller's death in 1968. 1980.
Getting Your Book Published for Dummiesū BR 15205
by Sarah Parsons Zackheim
4 volumes
Describes the publishing industry and emphasizes what budding
authors need to know in order to have a book produced. Includes
advice on dealing with negotiations, proposals, advances,
options, rights, marketing, agents, and self-publishing on the
Web. Foreword by Nelson DeMille. 2000.
The Alzheimer's Health Care Handbook: How to Get the Best
Medical Care for Your Relative with Alzheimer's Disease in and
out of the Hospital BR 15223
by Mary S. Mittelman and Cynthia Epstein
2 volumes
Advice for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients who suffer from
physical ailments as well as dementia. Covers doctors' visits,
medications, emergencies, hospital stays, post-hospitalization
care, and end-of-life decisions. Also includes nursing home
information and tips on self-care for oneself. 2002.
From Love Field: Our Final Hours with President John F.
Kennedy BR 15239
by Nellie Connally and Mickey Herskowitz
1 volume
Widow of former Texas governor John Connally recalls the fateful
Dallas ride in the presidential limousine on November 22, 1963,
when JFK was fatally shot and the governor severely wounded.
Nellie Connally describes the chaos of the scene, her husband's
long recovery, and the assassination's effect on her and her
three children. 2003.
In My Grandmother's House: Award-winning Authors Tell Stories
about Their Grandmothers BR 15256
compiled by Bonnie Christensen
2 volumes
Twelve authors describe their fascination with their
grandmothers. In "Rhizomes," Minfong Ho wonders how hers coped
with leaving China for an arranged marriage in Singapore. In
"Grandma and Her Needle," Beverly Cleary reminisces about her
hat-making grandmother. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.
The Lord Is My Shepherd: Healing Wisdom of the Twenty-third
Psalm BR 15261
by Harold S. Kushner
1 volume
Rabbi Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People
(BR 05310), reflects on the solace in the words of the
Twenty-Third Psalm and their meaning after the terrorist events
of September 11, 2001. Kushner's nonsectarian discussion examines
each stanza of the psalm as it relates to life and loss. 2003.
Landscaping with Wildflowers: An Environmental Approach to
Gardening BR 15266
by Jim Wilson
2 volumes
A host of PBS's "Victory Garden" discusses how to establish
native plants in a variety of habitats. Wilson advocates making
selections that attract butterflies and birds, and recommends
cultivating types resistant to diseases and pests. His
suggestions include soil preparation, purchasing tips, and
maintenance. He also provides lists of ferns, wildflowers, and
grasses for specific regions. 1992.
Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World BR
15269
by Rita Golden Gelman
3 volumes
Children's author and self-proclaimed "modern-day nomad" recounts
her travels since 1986 when, on the verge of divorce at age
forty-eight, she abandoned her upscale California existence.
Gelman's serendipitous lifestyle takes her around the world--from
the Galápagos to Thailand and beyond--where she connects
with locals, learns their customs, and shares their lives. 2001.
Republic of Shade: New England and the American Elm BR
15270
by Thomas J. Campanella
3 volumes
A natural history of the American elm interwoven with U.S. urban
and cultural development. Describes the native tree's symbolic
significance and practical uses in the early republic, its spread
across the nation, its demise as a victim of modernization and
Dutch elm disease, and twentieth-century efforts to restore it to
prominence. 2003.
Teen Angst? Naaah . . . : A Quasi-Autobiography BR
15272
by Ned Vizzini
2 volumes
The self-described "geeky" author reminisces about growing up in
New York City, navigating junior and senior high school, living
for Nintendo games, taking family vacations, and dating and other
embarrassing moments. Some strong language. For senior high
readers. 2000.
An Open Book: Coming of Age in the Heartland BR 15290
by Michael Dirda
3 volumes
Memoir recounting the childhood of Pulitzer Prize-winning
literary journalist. A steelworker's son, Dirda reminisces about
growing up in the industrial town of Lorain, Ohio, during the
1950s and 1960s; working toward a degree in English at Oberlin
College; and encountering various books that fueled his
imagination along the way. 2003.
Experiencing the Passion of Jesus: A Discussion Guide on
History's Most Important Event BR 15309
by Lee Strobel and Garry Poole
1 volume
Two writers offer a topical guide for exploring the themes of Mel
Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ. Includes six
discussion questions with biblical sources about the death and
resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. 2004.
A Guide to the Passion: One Hundred Questions about The
Passion of the Christ BR 15310
by Catholic Exchange
1 volume
A Catholic guide to theological and artistic aspects of Mel
Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ, which depicts
Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection. Contains advice for
spiritual seekers and poses and answers some questions about the
movie. 2004.
How to Dunk a Doughnut: The Science of Everyday Life BR
15316
by Len Fisher
3 volumes
Physicist author uses mundane everyday events and anecdotes as
vehicles to convey basic scientific concepts in an entertaining
manner. Discusses how to dunk a donut, catch a fly ball, and use
tools while explaining the underlying principles involved. 2002.
Hope Dies Last: Keeping the Faith in Difficult Times BR
15317
by Studs Terkel
3 volumes
Oral interviews with fifty-four people, varying in age and
profession, focusing especially on their hopes to achieve a
better life for themselves and mankind. Terkel presents these
vignettes, which discuss such subjects as politics, economics,
and civil rights, to support his thesis that hope is necessary to
trigger activism leading to change. 2003.
American Massacre: The Tragedy at Mountain Meadows, September
1857 BR 15338
by Sally Denton
4 volumes
An investigative reporter uses primary sources to research an
attack in Utah on a wealth-laden pioneer wagon train whose
passengers, except for a few children, were slaughtered. Analyzes
the political and social climate of the time and concludes that
the evidence leads to the elders of the Mormon church. 2003.
Spoken Here: Travels among Threatened Languages BR
15342
by Mark Abley
4 volumes
Award-winning Canadian journalist documents the unprecedented
extinction of the world's less-spoken languages. Drawing on his
encounters with linguistic remnants from the Arctic to aboriginal
Australia, he illustrates threats to many endangered tongues. The
report also speaks to the relationship between language and
identity and warns of globalization's consequences. 2003.
The Pawprints of History: Dogs and the Course of Human Events
BR 15345
by Stanley Coren
4 volumes
Author portrays canines whose relationships with historical
figures have influenced world events. Coren describes how Freud's
fondness for dogs led to pet-assisted therapy, how Ponce de
León's brutal pooch expedited Spain's conquest of America,
and how China's "lion dogs" helped end imperial rule. 2002.
Coping with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease BR
15348
by Elaine Fantle Shimberg
2 volumes
Describes the condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), including its causes, diagnosis, treatments, and
"a to z" coping skills for both patients and their families.
Offers ways to quit smoking and advice for caregivers. 2003.
Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to
Punctuation BR 15421
by Lynne Truss
1 volume
Despairing over the abysmal state of British usage,
author/journalist Truss, a stickler for punctuation, dissects
common language errors involving apostrophes, commas, dashes, and
hyphens. She notes punctuation is not a class issue but a tool to
clarify the written word. Bestseller 2003.
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