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In the land of pain
Par Alphonse Daudet. 2002
A collection of autobiographical notes from a nineteenth-century French writer slowly dying of syphilis. In these candid reflections, Daudet (1840-1897)…
describes fellow patients, the treatments that brought little relief, the physical agony of his symptoms, and the profound suffering and fear that left him contemplating suicide. 1930Dinosaurs big and small
Par Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 2002
Discusses the height and weight of various dinosaurs in comparison to a school bus, an elephant, or an average ten-year-old…
kid. Covers some facts about dinosaur behavior and habits. For grades 2-4. 2002The anxiety book: developing strength in the face of fear
Par Jonathan R. T Davidson. 2003
Physician describes various anxiety disorders and available remedies--including drugs, herbs, serenity exercises, and therapy. Explains how it is possible to…
become an emotionally stronger person after treatment for such problems as phobias, post-traumatic distress, panic attacks, and obsessive compulsive behavior. 2003The child that books built: a life in reading
Par Francis Spufford. 2002
British author of I May Be Some Time (BR 12612) explains the importance that reading has played in the formation…
of his character and views on life. Spufford conveys his passion for fiction, from a childhood love of Tolkien's stories to his adult enthusiasm for the classics. Some strong language. 2002The genie in the bottle: 64 all new commentaries on the fascinating chemistry of everyday life
Par Joseph A Schwarcz. 2001
Chemistry professor explores the science of commonplace materials and events in this collection of brief and conversational essays. Organizing his…
observations into five sections, including health, food, history, and "silly stuff," Dr. Schwarcz provides scientific explanations and anecdotes about everything from herbal remedies to the "magic" of the genie bottle. 2001Jungle Cat
Par Andrew Larsen, Udayana Lugo. 2023
Pregnant! what can I do?: a guide for teenagers
Par Tania Heller. 2002
Physician provides guidance for teenage women who become pregnant unintentionally. Offers suggestions for getting help, making the right decisions, and…
building a better future. Discusses pros and cons of parenthood, abortion, and adoption, and presents interviews with teens who chose each option. For senior high and older readers. 2002The primal teen: what the new discoveries about the teenage brain tell us about our kids
Par Barbara Strauch. 2003
Science editor from the New York Times collates scientific brain research to illustrate that more than hormones regulate teenage behavior.…
Asserts that parental understanding can assist youth to pass more smoothly through adolescence. Explains why some teens sleep until noon and have mood swings. 2003The gift of Jazzy
Par Cindy Heller Adams. 2003
New York Post columnist Cindy Adams recalls the loneliness she felt after the death of her husband, comedian Joey Adams,…
in 1999--until a friend sent her a Yorkshire terrier. Adams describes her first year with Jazzy and how the puppy helped her love and laugh again. 2003The octopus and the orangutan: more true tales of animal intrigue, intelligence, and ingenuity
Par Eugene Linden. 2002
More anecdotes from zookeepers, trainers, and veterinarians provide further evidence of the higher mental capabilities of animals. Includes a broad…
range of behaviors and new species, even an octopus reputed to pick the lock on its cage. The author explores the nature of intelligence in both animals and humans. Companion to The Parrot's Lament (BR 13191). 2002The new work of dogs: tending to life, love, and family
Par Jon Katz. 2003
Journalist explores the changing role of dogs in the lives of their human owners, who increasingly view them as family…
members and depend on them for emotional support. But Katz suggests there may be a downside to this trend, despite its psychological benefits, for both people and pets. 2003Blindness and children: an individual differences approach
Par David H Warren. 1994
Kitty riddles
Par Katy Hall. 2000
A collection of riddles about cats and kittens. For example: Why did the baby cat carry around a box of…
band-aids? She wanted to be a first-aid kit! For grades 2-4. 2000Ribbit riddles (Easy-to-read, Dial Ser.)
Par Katy Hall. 2001
D'où viens-tu, berger?: récit
Par Mathyas Lefebure. 2006
"Cette odyssée grouille de vie, elle est euphorique et infernale, crue par moments, lyrique par d'autres, c'est à la fois…
pastoral et truffé des violences qui sont faites aux bêtes par les hommes et les loups. C'est plein d'ironie et de critique sur le système social et la folie du travail, mais c'est aussi politique et militant, ça sent le pastis et le canon de gros rouge, la sieste dans les prés de Rimbaud et la mort à tout instant. C'est juteux, c'est fumant aussi, c'est irrévérencieux, c'est d'une sensibilité qui ne trompe pas : festive et incisive. On mord dans ce livre comme dans un bon gigot..." -- 4e de couvIl n'y a que braille qui m'aille: à vue de mots (L'avenir de la mémoire)
Par Sophie Massieu. 2003
De Accompagner à Zoo, 300 définitions qui sont autant de prétextes à raconter des anecdotes qui illustrent avec humour la…
vie d'une aveugle, Sarah, qui n'est pas sans ressembler étrangement à l'auteure de ce petit bouquin. Une façon saine et généreuse de parler d'un handicapTalking about death won't kill you
Par Virginia Morris. 2001
To help people make better decisions about death, the author encourages them to accept its inevitability. Discusses considerations to ponder…
before a crisis arrives and provides medical and legal options. Uses case studies to illustrate how to talk about dying with others and gives tips on relating to terminally ill patients. 2001The Lord God made them all
Par James Herriot. 1998
Following World War II, James Herriot returns home to Yorkshire and his work treating the diseases and injuries of the…
area's farm animals. Postwar life is normal except for his trip to Russia with a load of pedigreed sheep. Sequel to All Things Wise and Wonderful (BR 05779). 1981The right words at the right time
Par Marlo Thomas. 2002
Actress Marlo Thomas's compilation of more than one hundred celebrities' personal turning points in life--for example, her father Danny Thomas's…
advice changed her attitude about being compared to him. Contributors include Muhammad Ali, Tom Brokaw, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Toni Morrison, Steven Spielberg, Sammy Sosa, Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey, and others. Bestseller. 2002A practical guide to impractical pets
Par Barbara Burn. 1997
Advice on sharing your abode with any of eighty-four exotic pets--mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and even some insects. Focuses on…
their care, health, feeding, and breeding. Categorizes the pets as easy, difficult, or impossible. 1997