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Buddha
Par Karen Armstrong. 2001
A biographical study of the revered religious leader, traditionally thought to have died in India in 483 B.C. Traces the…
main events of his life, from his renunciation of family through his quest for enlightenment, as evidenced in his teachings. Examines his philosophy for its message to humanity. Bestseller. 2001How plants grow
Par Malcolm Penny. 1997
Basic introduction to the growth and development of plants. Describes how flowers, fruits, and parachutes help disperse seeds over great…
distances. Includes information on plants that are parasites, insect-eaters, or other unusual specimens. For grades 3-6The flaneur: a stroll through the paradoxes of Paris
Par Edmund White. 2001
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 flâneur is someone who strolls about a city with no specific purpose, yet is attuned to its history and character. Bestseller. 2001How to walk (Mindfulness Essentials)
Par Thich Hanh. 2023
An introduction to mindful walking, which can be done anywhere, at any time—even on a commute to work or school…
The fourth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice. Slow, concentrated walking while focusing on in- and out-breaths allows for a unique opportunity to be in the present. There is no need to arrive somewhere—each step is the arrival to concentration, joy, insight, and the momentary enlightenment of aliveness. When your foot touches the Earth with awareness, you make yourself alive and the Earth real, and you forget for one minute the searching, rushing, and longing that rob our daily lives of awareness and cause us to "sleepwalk" through life. Thich Nhat Hanh shares amusing stories of the impact mindful walking has on both the walker and those who notice him, and shows how mindful walking can be a technique for diminishing depression, recapturing wonder, and expressing gratitude. How to Walk is a unique gift for all ages, sharing a simple practice that can have a profound effect on practitionersWhen a friend dies: a book for teens about grieving & healing
Par Marilyn Gootman. 1994
Advice for handling grief, anger, guilt, and depression after a friend's death. Topics are covered in a question-and-answer format. Includes…
quotations from teens whose friends have died, as well as from writers, philosophers, and public figures whose words can serve as guideposts. For junior and senior high readersPure drivel
Par Steve Martin. 1998
Collection of humorous essays (many first published in the New Yorker) by comedian, actor, and screenwriter Martin. Topics include memory…
loss, drug side effects, and the number of movie stars who are secretly Nobel prize-worthy scientists. BestsellerFalling up: poems and drawings
Par Shel Silverstein. 1996
A collection of brief and humorous poems featuring silly situations and a gallery of zany characters. You will see the…
world from "a different angle" as you meet the Terrible Toy-Eating Tookle, attend the "Rotten Convention," and visit Hungry Kid Island. For grades 2-4 and older readers. BestsellerOn writing: a memoir of the craft
Par Stephen King. 2000
Prolific, bestselling horror novelist describes his writing technique and gives tips for aspiring authors. King also discusses pertinent events from…
his childhood and tells of the near-fatal accident in 1999, when he was hit by a truck while taking his daily walk. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2000La raison du plus faible
Par Jean-Marie Pelt. 2009
"[...] Ce nouvel essai de Jean-Marie Pelt s'emploie à récuser la fameuse "loi de la jungle" qui, dans une nature…
réputée "cruelle", serait le seul moteur de l'évolution. Il montre qu'il existe une raison du plus faible : tout au long de l'histoire de la vie sur terre, des premières bactéries jusqu'à l'homme, là où les plus gros et les plus forts n'ont pas su résister aux grands cataclysmes et aux changements climatiques, ce sont souvent les créatures les plus humbles qui ont survécu. C'est aussi parmi les plus faibles que sont nées les plus belles histoires de solidarité, par la symbiose. C'est enfin chez les plus vulnérables que l'ingéniosité adaptative a développé ses plus belles inventions [...]. Dans cet ouvrage fourmillant d'anecdotes puisées au coeur du monde végétal et animal, Jean-Marie Pelt s'en donne à coeur joie pour nous raconter l'extraordinaire énergie des petits, réputés faibles..." -- 4e de couvWorry: controlling it and using it wisely
Par Edward Hallowell. 1997
Dr. Hallowell, an expert on attention deficit disorder, turns to a study on worry, in both its destructive and productive…
forms. Hallowell analyzes the uses and benefits of worry and discusses when to seek help if someone worries too much. Offers recommendations on how to maintain a healthy balanceThe kingdom of Shivas Irons
Par Michael Murphy. 1997
In this sequel to Golf in the Kingdom (BR 11383), Murphy returns to Scotland in search of guru golfer Shivas…
Irons. Hoping to discover the secrets of transcendent golf and the "life to come," Murphy encounters a series of people who enlighten him in the ways of the game as well as spiritually. BestsellerThe condor's shadow: the loss and recovery of wildlife in America
Par David Wilcove. 1994
An ecologist discusses the state of America's wildlife including the loss of species and habitats. Provides an overview of how…
humans have altered the landscape, beginning with Native Americans in pre-colonial times. Describes the destruction of ecosystems and the environmental movement's conservation efforts. 1999The night lives on
Par Walter Lord. 1986
In a companion volume to A Night to Remember (RC 9698, BR 11461), Lord revisits the tragedy of April 14,…
1912, and offers an update of what happened to the Titanic and its passengers. The discovery of the hull in 1985 brought with it a renewed interest, and Lord responds to some of the questions that arose by separating facts from myths. BestsellerSeventy-five articles selected from the popular magazine's 109-year existence. Although heavily illustrated, the periodical contains scholarly articles about the planet…
and its people. Contributors include Theodore Roosevelt, Charles Lindberg, Maya Angelou, Tad Szulc, and Shelby FooteBlack whiteness: Admiral Byrd alone in the Antarctic
Par Robert Burleigh. 1998
True-life adventure of Richard Byrd, who spent six months alone in the Antarctic in 1934. Includes excerpts from Byrd's diary…
recounting the incredible cold and discomfort he suffered. Describes how Byrd used a kite for rescue. For grades 4-7I'm not as old as I used to be: reclaiming your life in the second half
Par Frances Weaver. 1997
The seniors editor on NBC's Today Show encourages older citizens to be active and to enjoy developing themselves to the…
fullest. She describes how she struggled with the shock of becoming a widow and with alcoholism before making a new life for herselfNapoleon Hill's keys to positive thinking: 10 steps to health, wealth, and success
Par Napoleon Hill. 1998
Mending the torn fabric: for those who grieve and those who want to help them
Par Sarah Brabant. 1996
Describes the process of healing the pain associated with the death of a loved one. Presents guidelines to build self-resourcefulness,…
inner strength, and an emotional cure. Provides a bibliography, resources for those grieving, suggested readings and videos, and a plan for volunteers who want to help the bereavedRomantic breakup: it's not the end of the world
Par Jennifer Roy. 2000
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. 2000Risking
Par David Viscott. 1977
A psychiatrist underscores the need to take risks in order to grow and change in all areas of life. He…
demonstrates why people should make choices and decisions based on their own goals rather than the desires of others