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Terry: my daughter's life-and-death struggle with alcoholism
Par George McGovern. 1996
A former senator and onetime presidential candidate's anguished story of his daughter's unhappy life and alcohol-related death. He tries to…
understand and explain her steady, uncontrolled descent into depression and alcoholism, concluding that genetic vulnerability was a key factorLooking at bears
Par Dorothy Patent. 1994
When bears are born they weigh less than a pound, but they can grow to stand ten feet tall on…
their hind legs. A zoologist describes the different kinds of bears in the world including polar bears, black bears, and grizzlies, and tells what they eat. For grades 3-6Old dogs and new tricks (A Kernel Bk. #No. 10)
Par Kenneth Jernigan. 1996
Stating that "it is never too late to learn new techniques and new ways of thought," Jernigan presents examples of…
himself and other members of the National Federation of the Blind doing just that. A woman learns to knit, a couple adopts a daughter, and a new deacon serves communionThe book of North American owls
Par Helen Sattler. 1995
The large eyes of an owl take up more space in the owl's head than its thimble-sized brain. Because owls…
can't roll their tube-shaped eyes, their necks are extremely flexible, allowing them to turn their heads backwards or upside down. Humans are the main enemies of owls. The author discusses these and other facts about owls and describes members of the two owl families. For grades 4-7Birds, beasts, and fishes: a selection of animal poems
Par Anne Carter. 1991
Fifty-one poems all have one thing in common: animals. There are poems about cats, bats, octopuses, fish, lizards, lions, and…
many other species. Poets include Robert Browning, Ted Hughes, D.H. Lawrence, Ogden Nash, and William Blake. For grades 3-6Cocaine and crack
Par Marilyn Carroll. 1994
Carroll explains that cocaine comes from the coca plant of western South America. She discusses the history of cocaine use;…
describes how it is processed and what the different forms are; and outlines the effects of cocaine, the personal aspects of abusing cocaine and crack, and the efforts that are being made to solve this drug problem. For junior and senior high readersRascal
Par Sterling North. 1963
Although his life is full with a Saint Bernard, a family of skunks, a raucous crow, and an unfinished canoe,…
Sterling is captivated by a tiny raccoon kit he names Rascal. The ingenious animal quickly takes over the house and Sterling's heart but also makes enemies by stealing corn and raiding chicken coops. Until he gets too big, Rascal shares many adventures with Sterling in the Wisconsin countryside. For grades 4-7Goodbye: A first conversation about grief (First Conversations)
Par Megan Madison. 2023
An audiobook edition of the board book about grief, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children…
in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language to introduce the concept of grief. This book aims to normalize the topic of death by discussing what it means and how it feels to experience loss. It centers around several questions that arise about grief and honest, simple ways to answer them. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. There is simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussionThe author draws on his experience as a psychologist and a dog trainer for a brief account of the natural…
history of dogs and a detailed study of canine intelligence. He examines various breeds for an evaluation of their instinctive and adaptive intelligence and their potential for obedienceThe tribe of tiger: cats and their culture
Par Elizabeth Thomas. 1994
Author of The Hidden Life of Dogs (BR 09410) turns to the thirty-five different species of cats. She explains the…
evolution of cats (they come from the mongoose tribe) and discusses their behavior and their carnivorous diet ("meat-eating alone accounts for a cat's sense of fun, of play"). Pumas, tigers, house cats, and others are observed in a variety of urban environments. BestsellerPresents Wright's complete autobiography for the first time, combining his childhood in the South (Black Boy) with his life as…
an adult in the North (American Hunger). Also contains his 1953 novel (The Outsider), a literary chronology, and extensive notes. Sequel to Richard Wright: Early Works (DB 41552, BR 10299). Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sexI want more of everything
Par Eda LeShan. 1994
Sequel to It's Better to Be over the Hill Than under It (BR 08610). This collection of seventy-seven essays, drawn…
for the most part from LeShan's weekly column in Newsday, continues her thoughts on growing old. She writes about needing afternoon naps, taking risks, creating a family, feeling passion, rewriting the address book, letting go of the past, making brave decisions, and retiringMath, a four letter work!: The math anxiety handbook
Par Angela Sembera. 1990
A guide for students, teachers, and parents who hate or fear math. The authors draw on their teaching experience for…
this discussion of feelings about math anxiety, the relationship between math and other aspects of everyday life, math's role in teaching one how to think, the myth that math is impossible, and what math success can do for self-esteemAnimals who have won our hearts
Par Jean George. 1994
Ten true tales of intelligent and brave animals. Blind Tom was a horse who helped build the transcontinental railroad in…
the 1860s. Half-wolf, half-malamute sled dog Balto delivered antitoxin to stop diphtheria in Alaska in 1925. Gorilla Koko learned sign language and communicates with humans. Since 1871, Pennsylvanians have been naming groundhogs Punxsutawney Phil and relying on them to predict the coming of spring. For grades 3-6What does the crow know?: the mysteries of animal intelligence
Par Margery Facklam. 1994
Alex the African grey parrot can say what is the same and what is different about a blue bead and…
a blue key. Ruby the elephant paints a picture of the fire truck that comes to her zoo. Malia the dolphin makes up amazing tricks each day to get more treats. These are examples of how animals think, remember, and learn. For grades 3-6The cats of Thistle Hill: a mostly peaceable kingdom
Par Roger Caras. 1994
Believing that part of owning land is sustaining life, Caras, head of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty…
to Animals and author of many books on animals, keeps thirty or so pets on his Maryland "farm." His first rule for peace is to spay and neuter. A steer, a llama, a horse, a donkey, and a few dogs are outnumbered by the cats whose experiences shape this description of life on Thistle Hill farmYour own worst enemy: understanding the paradox of self-defeating behavior
Par Steven Berglas. 1993
Two psychologists examine the behaviors of those who seem to inflict pain, suffering, and hardships on themselves for no apparent…
reason. Rather than offer a blueprint for self-help, the authors seek to help people recognize (and understand the consequences of) well-intentioned, self-serving, or deliberately malicious self-defeating behaviorBats: mysterious flyers of the night
Par Dee Stuart. 1994
The shy, gentle bat is one of the most misunderstood creatures. Bats are more helpful than harmful, eating tons of…
insect pests each night. Others pollinate plants while eating fruit and nectar. Only the vampire bat drinks blood, by making small cuts in other animals. Bats feed at night, using their ears to "see." One kind of bat is as small as a jellybean. For grades 2-4 and older readersWhen I say no, I feel guilty: how to cope--using the skills of systematic assertive therapy
Par Manuel Smith. 1975
Opposed to manipulating others by interfering with their decision-making process, therapist Smith describes how to be assertive without taking away…
the dignity and self-respect of others. Included are a "bill of assertive rights," descriptions of seven systematic assertive skills, and numerous dialogs illustrating how to use these techniques and encourage them in othersJames Herriot's cat stories
Par James Herriot. 1994
In Herriot's childhood his favorite animal was the cat, so he looked forward to studying cats in veterinary school. He…
was appalled to discover that anatomy books ignored cats, but during the fifty years that Herriot practiced veterinary medicine, he met many cats and learned a great deal about them. Here he offers ten stories about some of the cats who have come into his life, including Oscar, the socialite, and Alfred from the sweetshop. Bestseller