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Child Called It by Dave Peltzer. Dave Pelzer shares his unforgettable story of the many abuses he suffered at the hands of his alcoholic mother and the averted eyes of his neglectful father. Someone with no one to turn to, his dreams barely kept him alive. Through each of his struggles, readers will find themselves enduring his pain, comforting his loneliness and fighting for his will to survive. Dave Pelzer opens the nation's eyes to the epidemic in ways no one had done before -- and garnered a Pulitzer Prize nomination for his groundbreaking work.
Andrew Wyeth: a Secret Life by Richard Merryman. This stunning and unique biography describes a distinguished painter's enterprise of transmitting emotion onto a flat surface. It explores all the factors that have combined to create Andrew Wyeth -- his childhood in a hothouse of creativity; his hypersensitivity; his formidable wife; his identification with people marginalized and misunderstood -- all which have made him an American icon. His realist works in watercolor and tempera have gained him a special and secure niche in the history of American art.
In the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant. My lady, Fiammetta Bianchini, was plucking her eyebrows and biting color into her lips when the unthinkable happened and the Holy Roman Emperor’s army blew a hole in the wall of God’s eternal city, letting in a flood of half-starved, half-crazed troops bent on pillage and punishment. A story of desire and deception, sin and religion, loyalty and friendship, this novel paints a portrait of one of the world’s greatest cities at its most potent moment in history: It is apicture that remains vivid long after the final page.
Big Book of Garden Designs from Time Life. Whether you’re starting from the ground up or rethinking your existing outdoor living areas, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. With over 110 detailed plans suited to every imaginable landscape situation, this volume takes the mystery out of garden design. Ready-to-use plans appropriate for a wide range of climates address landscaping needs in all parts of the yard or garden. You’ll find a multitude of options that will fulfill your gardening desires.
Curb Appeal by Donald Vandervort. Exciting ways to enhance the appearance of your home. Whether you’re cashing out of the hot housing market or staying put for the next 30 years, make your home’s first impression a spectacular one with Curb Appeal. Dozens of before-and-after pictures show how a few improvements like new paint, landscaping, and lighting can spruce up your house with a look that says "pride of ownership." Covers basic repairs plus how-to projects for arbors, planters, and more.
Book of General Ignorance by John Mitchinson. Think Magellan was the first man to circumnavigate the globe, baseball was invented in America, Henry VIII had six wives, Mount Everest is the tallest mountain? Wrong, wrong, wrong, and wrong again. Misconceptions, misunderstandings, and flawed facts finally get the heave-ho in this humorous, downright humiliating book of reeducation. Challenges what most of us assume to be verifiable truths in areas like history, literature, science, nature, and more,
A Dickens of a Cat and other stories of the cats we love by Callie Grant. Well-known authors, including Melody Carlson, Tracie Peterson, and Robert Benson, as well as new voices share their inspirational true stories of cats and dogs. Callie Smith Grant is the author of several nonfiction books for young readers and adults as well as many animal-themed stories and poems which can be seen in Guideposts anthologies and in magazines such as Small Farmers Journal.
Free Money to Pay Your Bills by Matthew Lesko. Everyone qualifies for Free Money! Free Government money programs aren't only for the very needy. Even those who make $35,000, $50,000, even $85,000 a year can qualify for many of these programs for free money. And other programs have no income requirements at all. You can even be a millionaire and get free money from the government (like Donald Trump, Sam Donaldson and even George W. Bush and Dick Cheney did)!
Frenchman's Creek by Daphne Du Maurier. Jaded by the numbing politeness of Restoration London, Lady Dona St. Columb revolts against high society. She rides into the countryside, guided only by her restlessness and her longing to escape. But when chance leads her to meet a French pirate, hidden within Cornwall's shadowy forests, Dona discovers that her passions and thirst for adventure have never been more aroused. This is the breathtaking story of a woman searching for love and adventure who embraces the dangerous life of a fugitive on the seas.
Jane Boleyn: the true story of the infamous Lady Rochford by Julia Fox. In a life of extraordinary drama, Jane Boleyn was catapulted from relative obscurity to the inner circle of King Henry VIII. As powerful men and women around her became victims of Henry’s ruthless and absolute power–including her own husband and her sister-in-law, Queen Anne Boleyn–Jane’s allegiance to the volatile monarch was sustained and rewarded. But the cost of her loyalty would eventually be her undoing and the ruination of her name.
Skyward by Mary Alice Monroe. E.R. nurse Ella Majors has seen all the misery that she can handle. Burned-out and unsure of her next step, she accepts the temporary position as caregiver to a frightened five-year-old who suffers from juvenile diabetes. Then something magical begins to happen: the timeless beauty of the South Carolina coast and the majestic grace of the wild birds weave a healing spell on the injured hearts. And, a troubled mother's unexpected return will test the fragile bonds of trust and new love.
Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig.[size=]Deciding that true romantic heroes are a thing of the past, Eloise Kelly leaves Harvard's Widener Library bound for England to finish her dissertation on the dashing pair of spies the Scarlet Pimpernel and the Purple Gentian. What she discovers is something the finest historians have missed: a secret history that begins with a letter dated 1803. Eloise has found the secret history of the Pink Carnation—the most elusive spy of all time, the spy who single-handedly saved England from Napoleon's invasion.
Previously posted...
The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff. Sweeping and lyrical, spellbinding and unforgettable, epic historical fiction combines with a modern murder mystery to create a brilliant novel of literary suspense. It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful husband, Brigham Young, prophet and leader of the Mormon Church. Expelled and an outcast, Ann Eliza embarks on a crusade to end polygamy in the United States.
Ceramic Tile Essentials by Cowles Creative Publishing. The indispensable compendium of essential knowledge & troubleshooting tips. Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day with answers to any ceramic questions. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams, & clear instructions will guide you through each stage of your work. Every section features "try it" and "fix it" panels, suggesting ways to practice or develop skills and avoid common errors.
The Hamster Revolution: How to Manage Your Email Before It Manages You by Mike Song. Spending so much time dealing with emails that you feel like you are just going round and round, like a hamster on a wheel? Meet Harold who becomes so traumatized by info-glut that he turns into a hamster! Luckily, Harold meets an info-coach who teaches him a few powerful techniques to dramatically reduce email overload and improve his email writing skills.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall. Meet Denver, raised under 1960s Louisiana plantation-style slavery, who has escaped to wander, homeless -- until God moved. First came a godly woman. And then came her husband, Ron, an international arts dealer. Then they all came together. An emotional tale of pain and laughter, doubt and tears, dug out between the bondages of this earth and the free possibility of heaven. No reader or listener will ever forget it.
Tiling Step by Step by Ken Sidey. Clear, step-by-step instructions and stunning photos illustrate techniques to select, install, maintain, and repair tile. Dozens of projects for floors, walls, countertops, showers, backsplashes, and fireplaces. Lists of materials, time, skills, and tools needed for each project. Practical advice and tips to help do-it-yourselfers choose colors, patterns, add decorative tiles, apply grout, and more.
The Baby Food Bible: a Complete Guide to Feeding Your Child by Eileen Behan. Unhealthy food is everywhere–colorfully packaged, cheap, and full of fat, calories, and sodium. The book features an alphabetized index–from apples to zucchini–that explains how to buy, store, prepare, and serve more than 100 foods, with delicious recipes for every meal, wholesome snack ideas, and advice for eating out. There’s no better way to ensure your child will grow up to have a happy and healthy life!
Fuss-Free Food for Babies and Toddlers by Sara Lewis. This book is receiving rave reviews … “must have” … “best recipe baby book” … “loved it!” … “highly recommended” … In just 256 pages, Lorenz Books (London) provides recipes arranged according to children's developmental ages, ranging between birth and twelve months, and provides advice for freezing food, making nutritionally balanced meals, and dealing with fussy eaters.
Water Like a Stone by Deborah Crombie. Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his partner, Sergeant Gemma James, take their sons to picturesque Cheshire for their first family Christmas with Duncan's parents—a holiday both dreaded and anticipated. But not even the charming town of Nantwich and the dreaming canals can mask the tensions in Duncan's family, which are tragically heightened by the discovery of an infant's body hidden in the wall of an old dairy.
Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie. Minerva Dobbs knows that happily-ever-after is a fairy tale, especially with a man who asked her to dinner to win a bet. Even if he is gorgeous and successful Calvin Morrisey. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. Even if she does wear great shoes, and keep him on his toes. When they say good-bye, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. But Fate has other plans ....
Nation by Terry Pratchett. Mau is the only one left after a giant wave sweeps his island village away. And somewhere in the jungle Daphne—a girl from the other side of the globe—is the sole survivor of a ship destroyed by the same wave. Other refugees slowly appear: children without parents, mothers without babies, husbands without wives—all of them hungry and all of them frightened. A breathtaking adventure of survival and discovery, and of the courage required to forge new beliefs.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. In a nation called Panem, which occupies the landmass that is the present United States, a parasitical fascist Capitol dominates 12 conquered districts. There was a thirteenth district but it was obliterated during a rebellion. The totalitarian government keeps the subjected populations in line by threatened devastation, starvation, and brutality. Suzanne Collins explores a future landscape that will be familiar to devotees of science fiction's dystopic strain.
When Day Breaks by Mary Jane Clark. When Constance Young, the undisputed star of morning television, is found dead, her colleague Eliza Blake is shocked. Determined to discover who wanted Constance out of the way, she enlists the aid of three coworkers: Annabelle Murphy, who can switch from producing to sleuthing;;
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead. St. Vladimir's Academy is a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy's ruthless social scene, and unspeakable nighttime rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi—the world's fiercest and most dangerous vampires—make Lissa one of them forever.A
Wicked Gentleman by Jane Feather. Pooling their meager resources, Lady Dagenham, her sister-in-law Aurelia, and their friend Liv arrive in Regency-era London to spend a month at the home Liv has inherited. But why would the arrogant Viscount Bonham show a fervent interest in purchasing this rundown property? His charms are undeniable, though -- and Cornelia finds her resistance to this mysterious stranger falling away. Is it Cornelia whom he desires, or something hidden in the house?
Fire from the Rock by Sharon Draper. Sylvia is shocked and confused when she is asked to be one of the first black students to attend Central High School, which is scheduled to be integrated in the fall of 1957. Before Sylvia makes her final decision, smoldering racial tension in the town ignites into flame. When the smoke clears, she sees clearly that nothing is going to stop the change from coming. It is up to her generation to make it happen, in as many different ways as there are colors in the world.
The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean. Bit by bit, the ravages of age are eroding Marina's grip on the everyday. An elderly Russian woman now living in America, she cannot hold on to fresh memories—the details of her grown children's lives, the approaching wedding of her grandchild—yet her distant past is miraculously preserved in her mind's eye. Vivid images of her youth in war-torn Leningrad arise unbidden, carrying her back to the terrible fall of 1941 ...
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks. Is there really such thing as a lucky charm? The hero of Nicholas Sparks's new novel believes he's found one in the form of a photograph of a smiling woman he's never met, but who he comes to believe holds the key to his destiny. The chain of events that leads to him possessing the photograph and finding the woman pictured in it is the stuff of love stories only a master such as Sparks can write. Nicholas Sparks continues to strike gold with his bittersweet novels of love and loss.
It's Disgusting and We Ate It! by James Solheim. Juvenile. How about a nice dish of Colonial Squirrel Pie with a side of milkweed shoots? If that doesn't grab you, you might think about trying some Garbage Stew, just like they made in medieval England. But if you're feeling a little tired and need a boost, your best bet is roasted spiders. They've got three times the protein of cooked beef. (Is your mouth watering yet?) A fascinating look at culinary creations from all over the world!
The Case of the Missing Books by Ian Sansom. Israel Armstrong is a passionate soul, lured to Ireland by the promise of an exciting new career. Alas, the job that awaits him is not quite what he had in mind. Still, Israel is not one to dwell on disappointment, as he prepares to drive a mobile library around a small, damp Irish town. After all, the scenery is lovely, the people are charming—but the library's 15,000 volumes have mysteriously gone missing ...
Bedtime for Bears by David Bedford. Juvenile. It's Little Bear's bedtime, but he isn't tired yet. So Mother Bear takes him on one last explore through the snow to find out who else is going to bed. Little Bear loves seeing the other baby animals settle down for the night, but will this make him feel sleepy too? Author David Bedford has written several juvenile age books, including Big Bear Little Bear and Shaggy Dog and the Terrible Itch. Artist Caroline Pedler has been illustrating children's books since 1999.
While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky. Molly and Robin Snow are sisters, and like all sisters they share a deep bond. Their careers are flourishing—Molly is a horticulturist and Robin is a world-class runner—and they are in the prime of their lives. So when Molly receives the news that Robin has suffered a massive heart attack, she couldn’t be more shocked. At the hospital, the Snow family receives a grim prognosis: Robin may never regain consciousness.
Better than I ever expected: straight talk about sex after sixty by Joan Price. A warm, witty, and honest book that contends with the challenges of older-life sexuality. At age 61, Price is newly engaged to the man she’s been looking for her whole life. Her discovery of how great “well-seasoned” sex can be was the inspiration for this book. Sidebars present friendly sex tips; fitness, exercise, and lifestyle information; and women's erotic vignettes—both real-life experiences and fantasies.
The worst hard time : the untold story of those who survived the great American dust bowl by Timothy Egan. The dust storms in the darkest years of the Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since, and the stories of the people that held on have never been fully told. This book follows a half-dozen families through the rise and fall of the region, going from sod homes to new framed houses to huddling in basements with the windows sealed by damp sheets in a futile effort to keep the dust out.
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr. As children, Jennifer and Cameron were both social outcasts. So when Cameron disappears without warning, Jennifer thinks she's lost the only person who will ever understand her. Now in high school, Jennifer has been transformed. Known as Jenna, she's popular, happy, and dating, everything "Jennifer" couldn't be. When Cameron suddenly reappears, they are both confronted with memories of their shared past and the drastically different paths their lives have taken.
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, by E. Lockhart. Frankie will not take "no" for an answer. Especially when "no" means she's excluded from her boyfriend's all-male secret society. Not when her ex-boyfriend shows up in the strangest of places. Not when she knows she's smarter than any of them. When she knows Matthew's lying to her. And when there are so many, many pranks to be done. Frankie at age 16 is possibly a criminal mastermind. This is the story of how she got that way.
The Queen's Gambit: A Leonardo da Vinci Mystery by Diane A.S Stuckart. On a royal whim, Ludovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan, orders a living chess game to be enacted by members of his own court. Court Engineer Leonardo da Vinci conjures the spectacle in a single night, but his latest success turns bitter when one of the "pieces"-the Duke's ambassador to France-is murdered. As an outsider, Leonardo is the only man Sforza can trust to conduct the investigation.
3 Willows by Ann Brashares. Summer is a time to grow. Polly has an idea that she can't stop thinking about, one that involves changing a few things about herself. Jo is spending the summer at her family's beach house, working as a busgirl and bonding with the older, cooler girls she'll see at high school come September. Ama is not an outdoorsy girl, but a scholarship lands her on a wilderness trip full of flirting teenagers, blisters, impossible hiking trails, and a sad lack of hair products.
Making sense of sex: a forthright guide to puberty, sex and relationships for people with Asperger's syndrome by Sarah Attwood. Puberty is a time of huge change in the physical body, in emotional experience and in social relationships. Having an understanding of these developments and learning how to deal with them is essential, and for people with Asperger's syndrome it can be a challenge to get to grips with the social and emotional aspects of puberty, sex and relationships.
Wake and Fade (sequel) by Lisa McMann. Some nightmares never end. For Janie and Cabel, real life is getting tougher than the dreams. They're just trying to carve out a little (secret) time together, but no such luck. Disturbing things are happening at Fieldridge High, yet nobody's talking. When Janie taps into a classmate's violent nightmares, the case finally breaks open -- but nothing goes as planned. Not even close. Janie's in way over her head, and Cabe's shocking behavior has grave consequences for them both.
Nana (graphic novel series) by Yazawa, Ai. This is the story of two 20-year old women who share the same name. Even though they come from completely different backgrounds, they somehow meet and become best friends. The world of NANA is a world exploding with sex, music, fashion, gossip, and all-night parties. Born in 1967, Ai Yazawa is the author of numerous best selling manga, including Tenshi Nankajanai (Im No Angel) and Gokinjo Monogatari (Neighborhood Story).
Rabbit's Gift by George Shannon. Juvenile. On a snowy day, there's nothing warmer than a meal with friends!Snow is coming, coming soon, so Rabbit needs to find food fast. Just in time, a turnip turns up, and a second one, too. Who in the woods wouldn't want to tuck away an extra turnip for the long winter? Not Rabbit. He chooses a different path - and starts a wave of generosity that spreads among all his forest friends.
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