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The wrong man: the final verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard murder case
Par James Neff. 2001
Investigative reporter assembles extensive evidence exonerating Cleveland physician Sam Sheppard of murdering his pregnant wife, Marilyn, on July 4, 1954.…
Describes botched police and forensic investigations, Sheppard's retrials and eventual acquittal in 1966, and his son's anti-death-penalty activism. Identifies probable actual killer and reconstructs possible murder scenario. Some violence and some strong language. 2001Bringing Elizabeth home: a journey of faith and hope
Par Ed Smart. 2003
Mormon parents' describe their ordeal when their fourteen-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, was kidnapped in June 2002 and their joy when she…
was found alive in March 2003. The Smarts recall the deep faith in God that sustained their family and to which they attribute Elizabeth's miraculous return. Bestseller. 2003Christmas crafts from around the world
Par Judy Ann Sadler. 2003
A how-to book on holiday handicrafts from fourteen countries that children can make. Includes an advent calendar from Germany, cranberry…
and popcorn garlands from the United States, a piñata from Mexico, and a nativity scene from Italy. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2003From Love Field: our final hours with President John F. Kennedy
Par Nellie Connally. 2003
Widow of former Texas governor John Connally recalls the fateful Dallas ride in the presidential limousine on November 22, 1963,…
when JFK was fatally shot and the governor severely wounded. Nellie Connally describes the chaos of the scene, her husband's long recovery, and the assassination's effect on her and her three children. 2003Soliah: the Sara Jane Olson story
Par Sharon Darby Hendry. 2002
Biography of Minnesota soccer mom Sara Jane Olson, arrested in 1999 for terrorist activities in the 1970s when she was…
a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army--notorious for the kidnapping of newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst. Olson changed her name from Kathleen Soliah and remained underground for decades. Some strong language. 2002Candlemaking for the first time
Par Vanessa-Ann. 2001
Crocheting in plain English
Par Maggie Righetti. 1988
Commonsense approach to this handcraft that is appropriate for beginners and informative for more advanced crocheters. Covers its history and…
basic preparations; planning projects and stitch techniques; easy-to-follow lessons; finishing touches; and sensible solutions to nagging problems. 1988Knitting without tears: basic techniques and easy-to-follow directions for garments to fit all sizes
Par Elizabeth Zimmermann. 1971
Introduction to designing sweaters to fit any size and a guide to solving knitting problems. Provides practical instructions for several…
seamless sweaters; discusses the importance of gauge; and offers suggestions for other projects such as slippers, hats, mittens, and scarves. 1971Knitting in plain English
Par Maggie Righetti. 1986
A practical guide for beginning and intermediate knitters. Using a good-humored, common sense approach, provides patterns and easy-to-follow lessons to…
complete projects. Offers simple tips to facilitate the process and solutions to frequently asked questions. 1986Severed: the true story of the Black Dahlia murder
Par John Gilmore. 1998
Investigation of the infamous 1947 Hollywood case of a murdered aspiring starlet. Nicknamed the "Black Dahlia" by her party crowd,…
Elizabeth Short was twenty-two when she was killed. Traces her life and that of the main suspect, who was never convicted. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1994Revised and updated guide to rules, strategies, and odds for more than two hundred fifty games. Card games include bridge,…
cribbage, pinochle, poker, and solitaire--and their variations. Also contains instructions for backgammon, dominoes, Scrabble, children's games, and some computer games. 2001Knitting
Par Judy Ann Sadler. 2002
Beginner's guide to the traditional craft of knitting. Discusses the basics from needed materials to step-by-step instructions for each process…
involved in making eleven projects: pom-pom scarf, headband, rolled-brim hat, ribbed scarf, slipper socks, patchwork blanket, pillow, book bag, mini-purse, striped mittens, and feathery boa. For grades 3-6. 2002Planting the seed: a guide to gardening
Par Suzanne Winckler. 2002
Organic gardening at home: how to grow fruits and vegetables that are free of chemicals and pesticides. Discusses determining location…
and soil conditions, choosing the right seeds and plants, caring for plants, and harvesting food. Includes a few recipes and recommendations for further reading. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002Explains the basic techniques of hooking, prodding, clipping, and braiding practiced in the traditional craft of converting rags into useful…
rugs. Discusses materials, equipment, preparation, and finishing. Includes instructions for fifteen projects--from simple to complex patterns--applying the described methods. 2002The spy who stayed out in the cold: the secret life of FBI double agent Robert Hanssen
Par Adrian Havill. 2001
Traces the life and crimes of convicted FBI spy Robert Hanssen. Analyzing his motives and personality, delves into his membership…
in the Catholic organization Opus Dei, his non-sexual relationship with a stripper, and the vast damage his information did to the country. Some strong language. 2001Grow it again
Par Elizabeth MacLeod. 1999
Instructs how to grow potted plants by taking seeds from or sections of fruits, vegetables, and other plants used for…
food. Also includes crafts and recipes. Carrot, bean, pea, garlic, peanut, melon, orange, and pineapple are among the sources. For grades 3-6. 1999Building storage stuff: 25 plans & projects to help put things in their place
Par Richard Freudenberger. 1997
Un parti politique au pouvoir pendant 15 ans. Des soupçons de corruption et de trafic d'influence. Une enquête colossale qui…
s'éternise. Un corps policier qui implose sur fond de guerre intestine. Est-ce que le parti politique de Jean Charest a vendu le pouvoir du gouvernement au plus offrant en échange de financement politique ? PLQ inc. révèle les déboires de l'enquête Mâchurer, menée par l'Unité permanente anticorruption. Depuis 2014, les enquêteurs de l'UPAC tentent en vain de faire la lumière sur les allégations de financement illégal au Parti libéral du Québec. L'équipe du Bureau d'enquête a eu accès à des sources hautement privilégiées et a analysé des milliers de documents d'enquête. Ils remontent ici le fil de l'une des plus ambitieuses investigations policières entreprises au Québec, levant le voile sur l'une des périodes les plus sombres de la politique québécoiseLe journaliste et le meurtrier
Par Michael Finkel. 2006
En février 2002, Michael Finkel, grand reporter courageux au prestigieux New York Times et star montante du journalisme américain, est…
limogé de son poste pour avoir berné les lecteurs [...]. Réfugié chez lui dans le Montana, Finkel attend avec angoisse d'être cloué publiquement au pilori dans le journal par son rédacteur en chef quand un journaliste de L'Oregonian lui apprend qu'un Témoin de Jéhovah narcissique appelé Christian Longo, recherché pour le meurtre [...] et se faisant passer pour Michael Finkel, grand reporter au New York Times , vient d'être arrêté par le FBI sur une plage de Cancun, au Mexique. Ce livre est le récit extraordinaire et terrifiant, construit comme un thriller, de la dérive infernale de ce jeune Américain de la middle-class, happé par une spirale d'échecs, de faillites, de mensonges à sa famille et de meurtres pour lesquels il sera condamné en 2003 à la peine de mort. Tout au long de sa reconstitution minutieuse et captivante de la vie et des crimes de Christian Longo, Michael Finkel est à la recherche d'un scoop, d'un élément ou d'une vérité que le meurtrier aurait dissimulée lors de son procès. Il la trouvera. -- 4e de couv