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Gather together in my name
Par Maya Angelou. 1993
A continuation of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (BR 15665), this memoir begins at the end of World…
War II. Angelou recalls being an unwed mother at seventeen and becoming a prostitute for an older man who deceived her. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1974Singin' and swingin' and gettin' merry like Christmas
Par Maya Angelou. 1976
In this third volume of her memoirs, following Gather Together in My Name (BR 16910), Angelou covers her twenties. Describes…
her relationship with the white world, her early motherhood, and her show business career that began when she was a dancer in a San Francisco club. 1976Eavesdropping: a life by ear
Par Stephen Kuusisto. 2006
The author of Planet of the Blind (RC 45500, BR 11518), who has been legally blind since birth, explains how…
he perceives the world around him through listening. In these essays he describes childhood influences, adult travels, artful eavesdropping, and love of poetry and Caruso's singing. 2006Heavens to Betsy! and other curious sayings: & Other Curious Sayings
Par Charles Earle Funk. 1983
Offers explanations for many of the expressions used in everyday speech that originated in various periods of English and American…
history. Covers such sayings as "to turn the tables," "in the doghouse," "raining cats and dogs," "other fish to fry," and "knock on wood." 1955What got you here won't get you there: how successful people become even more successful!
Par Marshall Goldsmith. 2007
Corporate executive coach specializing in leadership development discusses twenty workplace behaviors associated with success that can hinder further advancement. Examines…
the pitfalls of passing judgment, making excuses, playing favorites, and not listening, among others, and offers a systematic approach to correcting flaws. Includes anecdotes and case studies. 2007All God's children need traveling shoes
Par Maya Angelou. 1986
African American poet, actress, civil rights activist, and television producer-director recalls a 1960s pilgrimage to Ghana to connect with her…
ancestral roots. Describes her sadness and disillusionment at the lack of acceptance among native Ghanaians. Sequel to The Heart of a Woman (BR 16950). Some strong language. 1986Our inner ape: a leading primatologist explains why we are who we are
Par F. B. M. de Waal. 2005
Explores the parallels between bonobo, chimpanzee, and human behaviors in expressing control, sexual attraction, violence, and kindness. Contrasts the power-hungry…
and brutal chimp with the peace-loving, empathetic, and erotic bonobo and examines the combination of these traits in human nature. Also discusses human ancestry. Descriptions of sex. 2005Women & money: owning the power to control your destiny
Par Suze Orman. 2007
Financial guru, author of The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke (BR 16335), and host of her own…
financial television show focuses on women and their finances. Describes the basics of money management, the eight qualities of a wealthy woman, and her recommendations for financial security. Bestseller. 2007The power of a positive no: how to say no and still get to yes
Par William Ury. 2007
Harvard University negotiator and mediator offers advice on using psychology to say no instead of a reluctant yes. Provides a…
three-stage method to defend one's key interests, resist manipulation, and achieve a win-win situation without alienating people at work or at home. 2007A song flung up to heaven
Par Maya Angelou. 2002
In this sixth volume of her memoirs, Angelou documents her return to America from Ghana in the 1960s to participate…
in the civil rights movement. Discusses the assassinations of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., the Watts riots, her friendship with James Baldwin--and their impact on her life. 2002Dare to dream!: 25 extraordinary lives
Par Sandra McLeod Humphrey. 2005
Biographical sketches of people who showed moral, physical, or spiritual courage to achieve their goals. Profiles athletes, doctors, politicians, writers,…
lawyers, and entertainers including Eleanor Roosevelt, Norman Vincent Peale, Maya Angelou, Sandra Day O'Connor, Ben Carson, Bill Cosby, and Sammy Sosa. For grades 5-8. 2005Buddha: a story of enlightenment
Par Deepak Chopra. 2007
A retelling of the Buddha's search for truth. The prince Siddhartha leaves behind his comfortable palace, becomes a wandering monk…
who faces many trials and much suffering, and transcends physical pain to achieve enlightenment as the Buddha. Includes a concise practical guide to Buddhism. 2007Religious literacy: what every American needs to know--and doesn't
Par Stephen R. Prothero. 2007
Professor traces the rise and fall of religious knowledge in America and recommends that the study of the historical and…
cultural role of religion return to school curricula. Covers the core tenets of the world's major religions and the differences among them. 2007The little book of bridal etiquette for for the twenty-first century
Par Martha A Woodham. 1995
Concise guide to proper wedding conduct by Elegant Bride magazine etiquette columnist. Offers time-tested, practical advice for brides-to-be to avoid…
tackiness and social blunders. Discusses invitations, registration, guest lists, ceremonies, receptions, receiving lines, attire, and family issues. Includes marriage myths, budget tips, and cautionary tales of bad taste. 1995Dark dreams: the story of Stephen King (World Writers Ser.)
Par Nancy Whitelaw. 2006
Biography of award-winning horror writer. Discusses King's difficult childhood in Maine, a setting for many of his stories, as well…
as his adolescence, college years, marriage, and eventual success. Describes King's struggles with censorship, fame, and the creative process. For senior high readers. 2006The hero project: 2 teens, 1 notebook, 13 extraordinary interviews
Par Robert Hatch. 2006
The Hatch brothers present thirteen interviews with their personal heroes, conducted over the course of twelve years. Pete Seeger, Madeleine…
L'Engle, Jimmy Carter, Yo-Yo Ma, Elouise Cobell, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Lance Armstrong, and others discuss their motivation, inspiration, hopes, and goals. For grades 6-9. 2006Instructions and various techniques for creating hundreds of knit edgings from around the world. Describes how to effectively incorporate them…
into your knitted piece. Each chapter concentrates on a specific type of decorative border. 2004Overcoming life's disappointments
Par Harold S Kushner. 2006
Rabbi Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People (BR 16801), cites the biblical tale of Moses as…
inspiration for persevering in the face of adversity. Also examines other role models--real and fictional--for their resilience, faith, and boldly daring to dream. 2006When bad things happen to good people
Par Harold S Kushner. 2004
Impelled by personal tragedy in his own life, the author, a rabbi, helps others cope with grief, guilt, rage, bitterness,…
and bewilderment at God's "unfairness." In his search for answers to why tragedies seemingly strike those undeserving of them, he offers comfort and reassurance to the troubled. 1981Home and exile
Par Chinua Achebe. 2000
Reflecting on his childhood, schooling, and career, renowned Nigerian novelist and poet Chinua Achebe recalls some impacts of European imperialism,…
which often displaced the African cultures it encountered. Praises writers of his generation for acknowledging the continent's aspirations that are denied by the myth of Western primacy. 2000