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On the pulse of morning
Par Maya Angelou. 1993
The inaugural poem created and read by noted African-American poet Maya Angelou for President William Jefferson Clinton on January 20,…
1993. She speaks of a rock, a river, and a tree as symbols of a land once inhabited by now-extinct species. The messages that these symbols deliver through the ages is that each dawn brings new hope, especially the morning whose pulse can be felt on "this fine day." BestsellerA world lit only by fire: the medieval mind and the Renaissance : portrait of an age
Par William Manchester. 1992
The author first outlines the period made chaotic by the waning authority of the Catholic Church, made turbulent by Martin…
Luther, made beautiful by Michelangelo, but, most importantly, made aware by Ferdinand Magellan. According to Manchester, it was Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, when he proved the rotundity of a rotating earth, that shattered myths and ushered in a new ageContinuing with the messages put forth in The Road Less Traveled (RC 17113, BR 5732), Peck lectures as both psychiatrist…
and spiritual guide. He stresses striving for self-love rather than self-esteem and proposes that being disillusioned and being confused are actually signs of mental health. Some strong language. BestsellerA world waiting to be born: civility rediscovered
Par M. Peck. 1993
Peck believes that society is no longer civil in the workplace and within the family. He presents case histories of…
counseling sessions for individuals at home and at work, illustrating how people may become more aware of themselves and their effect on others--thus restoring civility to society. He suggests submission to a Higher Power through prayer, and looking at the broad picture. Some strong language. BestsellerSee, I told you so
Par Rush Limbaugh. 1993
Aware that he is referred to as a "hate-monger, bigot, misogynist, and homophobe," outspoken, ultra-conservative radio talk show host Limbaugh…
continues to present and defend his opinions. "Feminism was established so that unattractive women could have easier access to the mainstream of society" and "The Earth's ecosystem is not fragile, and humans are not capable of destroying it" are examples of these views. Some strong language. BestsellerNot for sale at any price: how we can save America for our children
Par H. Perot. 1993
Author of United We Stand: How We Can Take Back Our Country (DB 36440) continues his theme that the country…
belongs to the people, who must tell the government what they expect it to do to solve its problems. Perot offers statistics, charts, and ten reform proposals, along with a mission statement, the goals, and an application for the United We Stand America organization. BestsellerTurmoil and triumph: my years as secretary of state
Par George Shultz. 1993
Memoirs of a secretary of state under President Reagan. Shultz presents his viewpoint on United States foreign policy, with emphasis…
on the American-Soviet relationship. And he paints an insider's picture of the White House, the president, and dealings with world leaders and other administration officials, most pointedly with the Central Intelligence Agency, with whom he was often at odds. BestsellerDisney's Aladdin: adapted from the film
Par A. L Singer. 1992
Retelling of the folktale Aladdin or the Wonderful Lamp. Evil Jafar, the sultan's key adviser, is determined to own the…
magic lamp that is hidden deep in the Cave of Wonder, into which only a Diamond in the Rough--a common person with shining qualities--may enter. Aladdin is such a person, and his kindness, honesty, intelligence, and sense of humor prove attractive to beautiful Princess Jasmine as well. For grades 2-4 and older readers. BestsellerThe fifties
Par David Halberstam. 1993
As the 1950s were the first decade immortalized by television, the author uses the images that appeared on home screens…
to support his perception that events made the decade far more rebellious than the benign period often portrayed. Challenging the myth of the "innocent" generation, Halberstam examines political, economic, and social highlights of the era, citing familiar experiences and famous people from Marilyn Monroe to Joseph McCarthy. BestsellerThinking out loud: on the personal, the political, the public, and the private
Par Anna Quindlen. 1993
The third woman to write an op-ed column for the New York Times presents a collection of her essays written…
since 1990. Arranging her pieces in four categories--"Unsolicited opinions," "Kids and Animals," "On the News," and "Women's Rites"--Quindlen touches on such subjects as abortion, AIDS, teen violence, Clarence Thomas, and traveling with children. BestsellerHow we die: reflections on life's final chapter
Par Sherwin Nuland. 1994
In hopes of removing mystery from dying and making it less frightening, a Yale medical professor explains the biological and…
clinical aspects of death. He describes six causes of death he asserts to be representative of universal processes, portrays patients, and muses about care and dignity. The examples are heart attack, Alzheimer's disease, murder, AIDS, cancer, and old age. BestsellerThe hidden life of dogs
Par Elizabeth Thomas. 1993
Marshall has observed and chronicled the lives of a group of eleven dogs in her household. She began the project…
while caring for Misha for friends. Following the ever-escaping husky on his remarkable wide-ranging jaunts, Marshall finally concluded that Misha's quests were undertaken solely to meet other dogs. The following year of hierarchy and love affairs within the dog group confirm her belief that what dogs want are each other. BestsellerStar trek memories
Par William Shatner. 1993
William Shatner, known to "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk of the starship Enterprise, tells the behind-the-scenes story…
of the original "Star Trek" television series that ran from 1966 to 1969. Gathering his memories with those of other cast members, writers, and technicians, Shatner shares anecdotes of writing, filming, and producing the fledgling series that became a cultural phenomenon. BestsellerBeating the Street
Par Peter Lynch. 1993
Former manager of Fidelity Magellan Fund asserts that the stock market is the best investment and that a small investor…
does not need a professional manager. Lynch explains how he makes investment selections and suggests how to develop a method for choosing mutual funds. BestsellerThe best cat ever
Par Cleveland Amory. 1993
Polar Bear is the New York cat known from The Cat Who Came for Christmas (RC 26048, BR 7225) and…
The Cat and the Curmudgeon (RC 31599, BR 8269), and writer and animal rights activist Amory is his proud owner. In this final tribute to Polar Bear, Amory mixes reminiscences about his own youth with the bittersweet story of the end of his beloved cat's life after their fourteen years as roommates. Amory has since adopted kitten Tiger Bear. BestsellerEvery living thing
Par James Herriot. 1992
In this sequel to "The Lord God Made Them All," Dr. Herriot looks back at his family and his practice…
after World War II, when he and his partners expanded their care of farm animals to include more and more small animals. He introduces new assistants and villagers, whose various livestock and pets Herriot and his partners treat with new medical techniques, knowledge, common sense, and love. BestsellerMrs. Fields cookie book: 100 recipes from the kitchen of Mrs. Fields
Par Debbi Fields. 1992
Debbi Fields, who has been baking cookies since she was thirteen, often experiments with various combinations of ingredients to create…
new cookies. The recipes here are designed specifically for home baking and include drop, fancy, filled, and bar cookies, as well as cakes, pies, and brownies. BestsellerThe search for the Green River killer
Par Carlton Smith. 1991
In the early 1980s, the Strip in Washington state had become an outdoor sex market. Suddenly women were disappearing--their bodies…
turning up in the Green River. By the time the third body was found in August 1982, the Green River police department knew a serial killer was responsible. By the end of the 1980s, forty-nine bodies had been found and the police still had no suspects. Violence. BestsellerThe way things ought to be
Par Rush Limbaugh. 1992
Limbaugh, host of a weekly radio talk show heard on more than 500 stations, provides a look at his personal…
life and what has influenced him, and he discusses where he stands on political and social issues. His topics include the state of the union, abortion, AIDS, condoms, Rodney King, the earth, homelessness, religion, and Gorbasms. BestsellerDon't know much about geography: everything you need to know about the world but never learned
Par Kenneth Davis. 1992
The author of Don't Know Much about History (BR 08627) picks another subject in which Americans display a lack of…
knowledge. Providing enlightenment and entertainment, Davis surveys the history of geographical studies and of changes in the environment. He lists nicknames of states, former and current names of countries, and members of the United Nations. Bestseller