Youth Titles (Picture books to Young Adult)

100 Cupboards
Contributor(s): Wilson, N D
Twelve-year-old Henry York wakes up one night to find bits of plaster in
his hair. Two knobs have broken through the wall above his bed and one of
them is slowly turning . . .Henry scrapes the plaster off the wall and
discovers cupboards of all different sizes and shapes. Through one he can
hear the sound of falling rain. Through another he sees a glowing
room-with a man pacing back and forth! Henry soon understands that these
are not just cupboards, but portals to other worlds.
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365 Penguins
Contributor(s): Fromental, Jean-Luc (Author); Jolivet, Joelle (Illustrator)
On the first day of the new year, the mailman brings a surprise -- a
penguin! One by one, day by day, penguins fill the house. At first they
are cute, but with every passing day, the penguins pile up -- along with
the family's problems. Feeding, cleaning, and housing the penguins becomes
a monumental task! But who is sending these penguins, and why? <BR>In a
large format, and with lots of opportunity for counting, "365 Penguins" is
sure to become a wintertime staple.
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Drooling and Dangerous: The Riot Brothers Return!
Contributor(s): Amato, Mary (Author); Long, Ethan (Illustrator)
Orville and Wilbur Riot have never been strangers to adventure. Now
they're back with more games, more missions, and loads more fun.
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Faradawn
Contributor(s): Schade, Susan (Author); Buller, Jon (Author)
As in the first book of the Fog Mound trilogy, "Travels of Thelonius," the
intrepid chipmunk pursues his personal quest to uncover the differences
between legend and history, and to answer the most troubling question of
all--what happened to the humans? Illustrations.
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Flight: Volume Four
Contributor(s): Kibuishi, Kazu
The fourth volume in the popular "Flight" collection offers a sumptuous
full-color graphic anthology of short stories by some of the hottest
creators in the field.
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Ghost Circles
Contributor(s): Smith, Jeff
The valley is ravaged by war while the Bone cousins, Granma Ben, and a
baby rat creature are on a dangerous trek to Atheia, the old city of the
royal family, to bring Princess Thorn to safety. Meanwhile, Lucius Downs
lies severely wounded and trapped with the villagers in the camp at Old
Mans Cave. Graphic Novel.
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Gimme Cracked Corn & I Will Share
Contributor(s): O'Malley, Kevin (Author); O'Malley, Kevin (Illustrator)
Packed with word play and more than 20 puns, this picture book takes
Chicken on an eggs-traordinary adventure across the road, through the
woods, and to a distant barn where he hears of pigs that can fly and
dreams that can feed the imagination.
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How Big Is It?: A Big Book All about Bigness
Contributor(s): Hillman, Ben
The all-new Whats the Big Idea? series combines high-impact visuals and a
big trim size to teach juxtaposition. In this first title, wildly
different objects are take out of their normal context and placed next to
one another to allow for new and exciting perspectives.
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How the Ladies Stopped the Wind
Contributor(s): McMillan, Bruce (Author); Gunnella (Illustrator)
In the follow-up to their "New York Times" bestseller "The Problem with
Chickens," McMillan and Gunnella deliver another charming original tale
about the resourceful, rosy-cheeked ladies of Iceland and the cows and
chickens who help them solve their latest problem.
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Igraine the Brave
Contributor(s): Funke, Cornelia (Author); Bell, Anthea (Translator)Funke,
Cornelia (With) Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight. When the
nefarious nephew of the baroness shows up with plans to capture the
castle, its up to Igraine to be brave and save the day.
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Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang
Contributor(s): Richler, Mordecai (Author); Richler, Mordecai (Producer)
- This production is a dramatization with a full cast, sound effects, and
orchestration.
Binding:  Compact Disc
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Love Is a Many Trousered Thing
Contributor(s): Rennison, Louise
In this eighth entry of this bestselling series, Georgia thought life was
hard when her only worry was whether Masimo would choose her over Wet
Lindsay. But then Dave the Laugh starts acting strange--and everything is
turned upside-down when Robbie the Sex God returns.
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The Man in the Iron Mask
Contributor(s): Dumas, Alexandre
When the destinies of King Louis XIV and a mysterious prisoner in an iron
mask converge, the Three Musketeers and D'Artagnan find themselves caught
between conflicting loyalties.
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Old Man's Cave
Contributor(s): Smith, Jeff (Author); Hamaker, Steve (Illustrator)
As war spreads through the valley, the Bone cousins join Gran'ma Ben and
Lucius at Old Mans Cave to make a stand against the rat creatures. But not
everything goes as planned. Graphic Novel.
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Point Blank: The Graphic Novel
Contributor(s): Horowitz, Anthony
Featuring bold, edgy, manga-like illustrations that make the graphic novel
form so immensely popular, this second Alex Rider adventure brings the
young spy to life in a whole new way. Full color.
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Questors
Contributor(s): Lennon, Joan
From the icebound city of the dragons to a desert planet to the London
Underground, the whirlwind action travels through myriad unique settings,
in this marvelous mix of fantasy, adventure, and comedy.
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The Shamer's War
Contributor(s): Kaaberbol, Lene
The spellbinding final volume of the Shamer Chronicles The Dragon Lord of
Dunark is ruthlessly hunting down Shamers and burning them at the stake.
He "must" be brought down, and so a rebellion is formed. Rebellions
need leaders, and what better choice than the legitimate heir to Dunark,
Dina's friend Nico? Nico is reluctant to kill even a rabbit. Still, Dina's
considerable powers should help him triumph over the Dragon Lord. But Nico
knows only too well that heroes have a nasty habit of ending up dead . . .
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Snarf Attack, Underfoodle, and the Secret of Life: The Riot Brothers Tell All
Contributor(s): Amato, Mary (Author); Long, Ethan (Illustrator)
Orville and Wilbur Riot have no shortage of daily adventures. Sometimes
they are undercover detectives. Other times they challenge each other to
see who can get the most underwear on his head in exactly thirty seconds.
Having trouble keeping up with Wilbur and Orville? Follow the Riot Brother
Rule #4: Run, do not walk, whenever possible.
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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on
the Board, Contributor(s): Hamilton, Bethany (
Hamilton, the teenage surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack in the
fall of 2003, shares her amazing story, detailing her return to surfing
after this life-changing event. She also reveals how she has dealt with
the maelstrom of attention from the press and media and how her faith
keeps her going and feeling positive.
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Starcross: A Stirring Adventure of Spies, Time Travel and Curious Hats
Contributor(s): Reeve, Philip (Author); Wyatt, David (Illustrator)
With faster-than-light plot twists and enough tongue-in-cheek vim and
vigor to keep a galaxy in laughter, this dynamic sequel to "Larklight"is a
tour de force of the most intergalactic kind, as it continues the
adventures of Art and Myrtle. Illustrations.
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Wolves
Contributor(s): Gravett, Emily (Author); Gravett, Emily (Illustrator)
Rabbit goes to the library to borrow a book about wolves, and as he walks
home, he's so engrossed in reading that he doesn't notice the sinister
figure with a bushy tail creeping up on him. This tale has two surprise
endings.

ADULT TITLES
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500 Ideas for Small Spaces: Easy Solutions for Living in 1000 Square Feet
or Less
Contributor(s): Seldon, Kimberley
All over the world, consumers are discovering the merits of the small
space lifestyle, abandoning the work and burdensome expense that goes with
living in a "McMansion" in favor of the elegance and practicality of
living in cozier spaces. From young homeowners who have rediscovered the
joys of loft-style homes in the city, to empty-nesters who prefer smaller,
more manageable living spaces, millions of homeowners have migrated to the
"not-so-big" style of living.
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The 6 Sacred Stones
Contributor(s): Reilly, Matthew
In the thrilling sequel to the bestselling "Seven Deadly Wonders,"
super-soldier Jack West, Jr. and his elite team must race to secure the
world from a looming Armageddon.
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After You'd Gone
Contributor(s): O'Farrell, Maggie
Alice Raikes lies in a coma in Scotland after an accident that may or may
not have been a suicide attempt. With her life hanging in the balance,
Alice's family gathers. As they wait, argue, and remember, long-buried
tensions rise. Alice, meanwhile, slides between different levels of
consciousness, recalling her past and a recent love affair.
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Afterwards
Contributor(s): Seiffert, Rachel
From the author of the award-winning "The Dark Room" comes this
electrifying new novel about how love exists, and how it is transformed,
in a world beset by violence.
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Blonde Faith
Contributor(s): Mosley, Walter (Author); Boatman, Michael (Read by)
In this tenth supercharged audiobook in Mosleys Easy Rawlins series, L.A.s
most reluctant detective finds himself immersed in a sea of problems--and
in a world of danger. Unabridged. 6 CDs. And Hardcover
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Blue Heaven
Contributor(s): Box, C J
With true-to-life, unforgettable characters, Box has created a thriller
that delves into issues close to the heart--the pervasiveness of greed,
the banality of evil, and the truth about what constitutes a family.
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Body of Work: Meditations on Mortality from the Human Anatomy Lab
Contributor(s): Montross, Christine
In this hauntingly moving memoir of the relationship between a cadaver
named Eve and the first-year medical student who cuts her open, Montross
provides an uncommon perspective on the emotional difficulty a first year
medical student can face.
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Borrowed Time
Contributor(s): Goddard, Robert
In this "hugely enjoyable" ("The Times") mystery, a man is caught up in
the murder of a woman along the Welsh Border.
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The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science
Contributor(s): Angier, Natalie
Buckle up for a joy ride through physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and
astronomy with this ebullient guide to science by a Pulitzer Prize winner
and bestselling author.
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The Careful Use of Compliments: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel
Contributor(s): McCall Smith, Alexander
Isabel Dalhousie is back--and with a new baby--in the fourth installment
of this bestselling series from the author of phenomenally popular "The
No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" series.
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The Chameleon's Shadow
Contributor(s): Walters, Minette
In this electrifying new novel from the bestselling author of "The Devils
Feather," British lieutenant Charles Acland returns home from Iraq, but
his serious head injuries are only the outward manifestation of a profound
inner change.
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Charity Girl
Contributor(s): Lowenthal, Michael
Through the eyes of one fictional "charity girl," this novel explores an
astonishing time when patriotic fervor and fear led to devastating
consequences. During World War I, the U.S. government went on a moral and
medical campaign, quarantining and incarcerating young women who were
thought to have venereal diseases.
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The Circle: He Pledged to Serve with Duty and Honor. Instead He Fought
Betrayal on a Ship Bound for Danger.
Contributor(s): Poyer, David
By the author of The Gulf and The Med, here is a powerful novel of duty,
betrayal, and sea adventure in the tradition of The Caine Mutiny. A young
ensign fresh out of Annapolis is tested to the limits of human capacity on
a destroyer testing new technology in the Arctic Circle.
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Come to Think of It: Notes on the End of the Millennium
Contributor(s): Schorr, Daniel
Schorr, at CBS for decades and a 20-year mainstay of NPR, offers his
observations on politics and American life from the years 1990 to the
present. As a record of our perilous times and as a cogent primer on
politics, this is an unparalleled record of political analysis.
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Dead Boys: Stories
Contributor(s): Lange, Richard
These hard-hitting, deeply felt stories follow straight arrows and
outlaws, have-it-alls and outcasts, as they take stock of their lives and
missteps and struggle to rise above their turbulent pasts.
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Dead Connection
Contributor(s): Burke, Alafair
In this electrifying thriller, a rookie detective goes undercover on the
Internet dating scene to draw out a serial killer targeting single women
in Manhattan.
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Dirty Diplomacy: The Rough-And-Tumble Adventures of a Scotch-Drinking,
Skirt-Chasing, Dictator-Busting and Thoroughly Unrepentant Ambas
Contributor(s): Murray, Craig
With all the pace and drama of a political thriller, this book offers a
riveting account of a young, fast-living ambassadors battle against a
ruthless dictatorship in Central Asia, and the craven political expediency
in Washington and London that eventually cost him his job.
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Dreamsongs: Volume 1 & II
Contributor(s): Martin, George R R
The #1 "New York Times" bestselling author returns with a rare treat for
readers: a collection of the best of his short fiction, which shows his
growth as a writer from his early days of fan fiction to the giant of the
field he has become today.
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Driven Out: The Forgotten War Against Chinese Americans
Contributor(s): Pfaelzer, Jean
This sweeping and groundbreaking work presents the shocking and violent
history of ethnic cleansing against Chinese Americans from the Gold Rush
era to the turn of the century.
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Fields of Gold
Contributor(s): Bostwick, Marie
Out of a clear blue sky, a dashing young aviator makes an impossibly
gentle landing in an Oklahoma wheat field. After taking her up in his
plane, Slim leaves Eva, the farmer's daughter, with an exhilarating new
perspective--and an even more precious gift that changes her forever.
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Flower Children
Contributor(s): Swann, Maxine
From an award-winning writer comes an elegant and lively novel that
portrays the strangely celebrated and unsupervised childhood of four
hippie offspring in the seventies and eighties.
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A Force of Nature: The Frontier Genius of Ernest Rutherford
Contributor(s): Reeves, Richard
In this new intellectual biography of Ernest Rutherford, the 20th centurys
greatest experimental physicist, Reeves portrays a ruddy, genial man who
was also a towering figure in scientific history.
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Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets
Contributor(s): Venkatesh, Sudhir
First introduced in "Freakonomics," here is the full story of Sudhir
Venkatesh, the sociology graduate student who infiltrated one of Chicagos
most notorious gangs.
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A Golden Age
Contributor(s): Anam, Tahmima
In her deeply moving debut novel, Anam tells the story of a young widow
who becomes embroiled in the violent political turmoil in 1971 that
transforms a brutal Pakistani civil war into a fight for the death for
Bangladeshi independence. CD Audio and Hardcover.
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Gomorrah
Contributor(s): Saviano, Roberto (Author); Jewiss, Virginia (Translator)
A groundbreaking, major bestseller in Italy, Savianos gripping nonfiction
account chronicles the decline of Naples under the rule of the Camorra, an
organized crime network with a large international reach and stakes in
construction, high fashion, illicit drugs, and toxic-waste disposal.
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Hand in Glove
Contributor(s): Goddard, Robert
A beloved classic once again available in the U.S. "An engaging mystery
novel with a literary angle that will make comparisons to A.S. Byatt and
P.D. James" ("Washington Post Book World"), "Hand in Glove" is steeped in
history, atmosphere, and intrigue.
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Harriet and Isabella
Contributor(s): O'Brien, Patricia
From "New York Times" bestselling author OBrien comes an intelligent and
deeply sensitive historical novel about the famous Beecher family and the
sex scandal that nearly severed the loving bond between two sisters, even
as it galvanized a nation.
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He Who Fears the Wolf: An Inspector Sejer Mystery
Contributor(s): Fossum, Karin (Author); David, Felicity (Translator)
Inspector Sejer is hard at work again, investigating the brutal murder of
a woman who lived alone in the middle of the woods. The chief suspect is
another loner, a schizophrenic recently escaped from a mental institution.
The only witness is a 12-year-old boy, overweight, obsessed with archery,
and a resident at a home for delinquents.
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Homecoming
Contributor(s): Schlink, Bernhard
A child of World War II, Peter Debauer grew up with his mother and scant
memories of his father, a victim of the war. Now an adult, Peter embarks
on a search for the truth surrounding his mother's unwavering--but
shaky--history, and the possibility of finding his missing father.
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The House of Lanyon
Contributor(s): Anand, Valerie
Richard Lanyon answers to the aristocratic Sweetwater family that own the
land he farms. Richards ambition is boundless, so he arranges a marriage
for his only son, Peter. Though Peter and his bride settle into marriage,
each harbors a broken heart--and secrets.
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In Pale Battalions
Contributor(s): Goddard, Robert
After her husband's sudden death, Leonora Galloway sets off for Paris with
her daughter Penelope. At last the time has come when secrets can be
shared and explanations begin. But nothing could have prepared her, or the
reader, for the extraordinary story that is about to unfold.   Paperback
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Independents Day: Awakening the American Spirit
Contributor(s): Dobbs, Lou
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The Indian Bride
Contributor(s): Fossum, Karin (Author); Barslund, Charlotte (Translator)
In this brilliantly conceived, dark novel from one of Europes most
successful crime writers, Inspector Konrad Sejer understands that good
people can commit atrocious deeds, and that no one is altogether as
innocent as he or she may appear.
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Last Call
Contributor(s): Grippando, James (Author); Davis, Jonathan (Read by)
Fueled by the need for justice--and revenge--Miami criminal defense lawyer
Jack Swyteck, and his best friend, bar owner Theo Knight, follow a
twisting 20-year-old trail of evidence in the murder of Theos mother that
soon points in a direction that scares Jack. Unabridged. 9 CDs. And
Hardcover.
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The Last Nightingale: A Novel of Suspense
Contributor(s): Flacco, Anthony
This exhilarating historical debut novel in the tradition of Caleb Carrs
"The Alienist" is set in the heart of a disaster--the 1906 San Francisco
earthquake--that sill reverberates a century later.
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A Life of Picasso: The Triumphant Years, 1917-1932
Contributor(s): Richardson, John (Author); McCully, Marilyn (With)
The long-awaited third volume of Richardsons definitive biography of Pablo
Picasso combines the critical astuteness, exhaustive research, and
stunning narrative that made the first two volumes an art-historical
breakthrough as well as a pleasure to read.
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The Lizard Cage
Contributor(s): Connelly, Karen
Set in Burma, the much-anticipated debut novel from an award-winning poet
andnonfiction writer is a hymn to human resilience, love and humor--a
potent actof empathy and witness.
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The Med
Contributor(s): Poyer, David
A fast-moving tale of the Navy-Marine Corps team on a dangerous mission in
the volatile Eastern Mediterranean. Cloaked by the mists of dawn, Task
Force 6--carrying tanks, aircraft, and over 5,000 Marines--steams toward
Syria with deadly intent. Its mission: rescue 100 hostages from a
terrorist stronghold.
Paperback
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Mermaids in the Basement
Contributor(s): West, Michael Lee
The bestselling author of "Crazy Ladies" returns with a funny and poignant
tale that explores the complex bonds between a daughter and her father.
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Missing Justice
Contributor(s): Burke, Alafair
Following up her acclaimed debut "Judgment Calls," Burke brings back
Portland's Deputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid. The search for a
missing judge leads her into Portland politics and a labyrinth of crime,
corruption, and coverups. Paperback.
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My Lady Judge: A Mystery of Medieval Ireland
Contributor(s): Harrison, Cora
Set in 16th-century Ireland, Harrisons debut series combines simplicity
and enchantment with historical texture and vivid landscapes, as Mara, a
woman appointed judge and lawgiver of Mullaghmore Mountain, seeks to solve
the mystery of a mans death.
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My Mistress's Sparrow Is Dead: Great Love Stories, from Chekhov to Munro
Contributor(s): Eugenides, Jeffrey
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Middlesex" presents this dazzling
collection of outstanding love stories from such renowned writers as Alice
Munro, William Faulkner, and Milan Kundera.
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Never Go Back
Contributor(s): Goddard, Robert
A group of ex-RAF comrades journey to a Scottish castle for a reunion, but
bythe time they reach their destination, two of them are dead. As Harry
Barnetttries to solve the mystery he uncovers an extraordinary secret that
convinceshim he will never leave the castle alive.
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The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
Contributor(s): Toobin, Jeffrey
Based on exclusive interviews with the Supreme Court Justices themselves
and other insiders, "The Nine "is a timely and provocative state of the
union about Americas most elite legal institution. As a CNN senior legal
analyst, "New Yorker" staff writer, and bestselling author, no one is more
superbly qualified on this topic than Jeffrey Toobin.
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Now and Then
Contributor(s): Parker, Robert B
When a simple case turns into a treacherous and politically charged
investigation, Boston private investigator Spenser faces his most
difficult challenge yet--keeping his cool while his beloved Susan
Silverman is in danger.
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On Wings of the Morning
Contributor(s): Bostwick, Marie
Bostwick--the acclaimed author of "Rivers Edge" and "Fields of
Gold"--takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the heart of
small-town, 1940s America in this compelling and deeply moving novel.
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The Ordeal of Elizabeth Marsh: A Woman in World History
Contributor(s): Colley, Linda
Born in 1735, Elizabeth Marsh traveled farther and more adventurously than
any other woman, and most men, of her time. Relating Marshs extraordinary
accomplishments, Colley brilliantly interweaves a vivid, detailed personal
story with an evocation of a crucial phase of early globalization.
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Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance: A Mystery
Contributor(s): Brandreth, Gyles Daubeney
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People of the Book
Contributor(s): Brooks, Geraldine
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "March" comes this
novel--inspired by a true story--that traces the journey of a rare
illuminated manuscript through centuries of exile and war. CD Audiobook
and Hardcover.
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Red River
Contributor(s): Tademy, Lalita
From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Cane River" comes the
dramatic, intertwining story of two families and their struggles during
the tumultuous years that followed the Civil War.
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The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century
Contributor(s): Ross, Alex
Ross, music critic for "The New Yorker," takes readers from Vienna before
the First World War to New York in the 1970s and seventies. The result is
not so much a history of 20th-century music as it is a history of the 20th
century through its music. Hardcover and CD Audiobook.
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The Rest of Her Life
Contributor(s): Moriarty, Laura
From the critically acclaimed author of "The Center of Everything" comes
this luminous, provocative, and ultimately redemptive look at how even
mothers and daughters with the best intentions can be blind to the harm
they do to each other.
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River's Edge
Contributor(s): Bostwick, Marie
After her mother's death, Elise Braun is sent away from her native Germany
to live with distant relatives in the United States. As she grows into a
beautiful, strong young woman, Elise must reconcile her love for her
adoptive country and her ties to home, and find her own place in a new and
tumultuous world.
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Sizzle and Burn
Contributor(s): Krentz, Jayne Ann
The "New York Times" bestselling author of "White Lies" presents her
newest Arcane Society novel. A member of the Society must recruit a
reluctant woman to use her psychic gift against a powerful enemy, in this
a delightful new caper filled with suspense and wit.
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Starburst
Contributor(s): Pilcher, Robin
"New York Times" bestselling author Pilcher returns with this heartwarming
and colorful story. The annual Edinburgh International Festival, with all
its illuminating sights and sounds, sets the stage for this delightful
story of life, love, and everything in between.
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The Sunrise Lands
Contributor(s): Stirling, S M
First in a new trilogy, this book continues the successful alternate
history saga of "A Meeting at Corvallis, The Protectors War," and "Dies
the Fire," all of which have been selections of the Science Fiction Book
Club.
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The Telephone Gambit: Chasing Alexander Graham Bell's Secret
Contributor(s): Shulman, Seth
Shulman challenges the reputation of an icon of invention, rocks the
foundation of a corporate behemoth, and offers a probing meditation on how
little Americans know about their own history.
Publisher:  W. W. Norton & Company
Pub Date:  01/2008
EAN:  9780393062069
ISBN:  0393062066
Binding:  Hardcover
US SRP:  24.95
BISAC Categories:  Technology & Engineering | History; Technology &
Engineering | Inventions; Technology & Engineering | Telecommunications
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Touch and Go: A Memoir
Contributor(s): Terkel, Studs (Author); Lewis, Sydney (With)
At nearly 95, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Terkel offers
his long-awaited memoir that embodies the spirit of the man
himself--youthful, vivacious, and enormously fun. CD Audiobook and
Hardcover.
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Trail of Crumbs: Hunger, Love, and the Search for Home
Contributor(s): Sunee, Kim (Author); Sun??e, Kim (Author)
Already hailed as "brave, emotional, and gorgeously written" by Frances
Mayes, this is a unique memoir about the search for identity through love,
hunger, and food.
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Troubled Waters: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure
Contributor(s): Lambdin, Dewey
Lambdin offers the 14th novel in his classic Alan Lewrie naval historical
novel series.
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Up High in the Trees
Contributor(s): Brinkman, Kiara
In spare and gorgeous prose, this exquisite debut novel reveals a family
in turmoil as told through the startling, deeply affecting voice of a
nine-year-old autistic boy.
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The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox
Contributor(s): O'Farrell, Maggie
This haunting, multi-generational tale of the horrors that have been done
to women under the guise of mental health is the creepy Victorian tale of
two elderly sisters who reveal more than a few family secrets after a
lifetime of forced seclusion. Hardcover and CD Audiobook.
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Varieties of Disturbance: Stories
Contributor(s): Davis, Lydia
In her fourth collection, Davis extends her reach as never before in
stories that take every form from sociological studies to concise poems.
No two of these fictions are alike, yet Davis rearranges readers' view of
the world by looking beyond preconceptions to reveal a bizarre truth.
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When We Get There
Contributor(s): Seliy, Shauna
Over the course of one winter in 1974, in the coal-mining town of Banning,
Pennsylvania, the youngest member of a large and boisterous Eastern
European family gives himself a tall order: to find his mother, who
recently disappeared without explanation.
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