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Par John Grogan. 2008
John Grogan, author of Marley and Me (DB 61561), describes growing up near Detroit as the youngest of four siblings.…
Recounts many experiences, from disappointing his devout Catholic parents by living with his girlfriend to witnessing his father's 2004 death and his mother's mental decline. Strong language. 2008Par Brian Selznick. 2008
From the age of eight, Victor tries to perform Houdini's escape tricks, much to his mother's dismay. His admiration for…
the great magician leads him to inherit a box--supposedly Houdini's, but with the confusing initials "E.W." marked on it. For grades 3-6. 2008Par Marc Fisher. 2011
" Le soir de son anniversaire, Paul, mon ami d'enfance, nous a fait un aveu inattendu: Je ne suis pas…
heureux! Ébranlé, j'ai protesté qu'il avait tout pour lui. Cinq minutes plus tard, les larmes aux yeux, il partait! Lorsque je suis revenu chez moi, j'ai décidé de lui écrire une longue lettre sur le bonheur. Je lui ai parlé de la beauté extraordinaire de la vie, etc. Je lui ai parlé des dettes, de la maladie et de la manière de les éviter... (...) Jusqu'à la fin, j'ai cru ma longue lettre inutile, et puis, quelque chose d'extraordinaire s'est passé dans sa vie, et c'est moi qui ai eu les larmes aux yeux. Marc Fisher " -- 4e de couvPar Paramahansa Yogananda. 2019
The faster the world moves, the more important it becomes to slow down and look within for what makes us…
truly happy. If you measure success by the quality of your life rather than just by material achievements, then the timeless wisdom of this book will speak directly to your heart and soul. For more than 50 years, this classic inspirational guide has helped hundreds of thousands of people to move through obstacles and invite all-round success fully into their livesAuthor examines the stressful shift in the roles of men and women and describes what he believes to be physiological…
gender differences in dealing with the tension. Outlines coping mechanisms for women to help both themselves and their partners improve communication, mood, energy, and levels of attraction. 2008Par Amanda Ripley. 2008
Time magazine writer investigates the psychology of survival during disasters such as airline crashes, fires, hostage situations, and tsunamis. Reveals…
the traits that people demonstrate to help them escape. Includes interviews with subjects of the September 11, 2001, attacks; 2005's Hurricane Katrina; and the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting rampage. Some strong language. 2008Par Dan Millman. 2001
Par Stephanie S Tolan. 2006
A lonely summer spent regaining use of her injured leg becomes interesting when twelve-year-old Charley adopts a wild dog she…
finds in the woods. While Charley slowly tames the dog, he begins healing her heart, which is full of memories of her dead mother. For grades 4-7. Christopher Medal. 2006Par Sally Hobart Alexander. 2008
Biography of Laura Bridgman (1829-1889), the first deaf-blind child to receive a formal education--decades before Helen Keller. Discusses the causes…
of Laura's deaf-blindness at age two; her sponsorship at Perkins Institution; and her success at learning manual sign language. For grades 4-7. 2008Par Walter Dean Myers. 2008
Harlem. African American high school senior Drew Lawson aims to go to college and play basketball for the NBA despite…
his mediocre grades. Rivalry begins when Drew's coach favors Tomas, a new white teammate from Prague. For junior and senior high readers. 2008Par Darian Leader, David Corfield. 2008
A psychoanalyst and a cybernetics researcher collaborate to examine illness as affected by the state of a person's mind. They…
use numerous case studies to illustrate ways emotions contribute to cancer, heart disease, and lowered resistance to infection. Urges doctors to go beyond physical symptoms and consider psychological connections. 2008Par Leslie Connor. 2008
Upstate New York. Addie's plucky spirit makes the best of awkward situations such as moving into a tiny trailer with…
her difficult mother, separating from her stepdad and two half sisters, and coping with her learning difficulties in her new school's band. For grades 5-8. Schneider Family Book Award. 2008Par Marci Shimoff, Carol Kline. 2008
Author presents a holistic approach to finding lasting happiness. Describes a seven-step program corresponding to personal power, mind, heart, body,…
soul, purpose, and relationships--as well as twenty-one associated "happiness habits" and exercises. Includes inspirational accounts and tips on applying principles to daily life. Foreword by Jack Canfield. 2008Par Jon Katz. 2003
Katz recounts his adoption of Devon, a homeless, high-strung border collie, and its effect on his tranquil life with his…
two yellow labs. Describes chasing Devon through Newark Airport, the battle between dog and owner for alpha-male status, and the adoption of a second border collie. Some strong language. 2003Par Dan Ariely. 2008
MIT professor draws on scientific experiments, observations, and principles of behavioral economics to demonstrate ways everyday decisions involving activities such…
as eating and shopping are affected by emotions, social norms, expectations, and other intangible forces. Suggests changing behavior patterns to make better, more reasonable choices. Bestseller. 2008Par Mike Robbins. 2007
Robbins, a motivational speaker and a former professional baseball player, offers strategies for overcoming negative influences to improve relationships, find…
success and fulfillment, and experience an overall gratitude for life. Discusses five principles of appreciation, the power of positive thinking, and the importance of acknowledging others. Includes exercises. 2007Therapist describes what he perceives to be the fundamental differences in how men and women communicate. Provides guidance on translating…
language used by the opposite sex and expressing an appropriate, constructive response. 1992Par Antonia Fraser. 2006
Royal biographer, author of The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England (BR 15910), researches the life of French…
king Louis XIV (1638-1715). Highlights the influence of his pious mother; his wife, first cousin Maria Teresa of Spain; and his mistresses, including the governess of his illegitimate children. 2006Par Sharon Creech, David Diaz. 2000
Thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody record their transatlantic voyage by sailboat to visit Bompie, their grandfather in England. Also…
on board are three uncles and another cousin. The journey of discovery for all five becomes especially important for Sophie, who was adopted into the family only three years ago. For grades 5-8. 2000Par Ron Smith. 2006
Concise manual on recognizing fraudulent activity and avoiding becoming a victim. Describes dozens of scenarios involving banking and credit, nursing…
homes, health care, online pharmacies, insurance, investments, the Internet, car repairs, charitable donations, shopping, and telemarketing. Includes resources. 2006