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Simply Einstein: relativity demystified
Par Richard Wolfson. 2003
Physicist explains for nonscientists the underlying principles of Einstein's theory of relativity. Explores the history of ideas that culminated in…
Einstein's vision of a four-dimensional universe of relativistic space-time. The author anticipates frequently asked questions, discussing time travel, curved space, black holes, and new meanings for past and future. 2003Pregnant! 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. 2002You are not a stranger here
Par Adam Haslett. 2002
Nine short stories involving characters who are mentally ill and their families. In "Notes to My Biographer," a depressed old…
man visits his homosexual son. "My Father's Business" details a psychiatrist's attempts to treat a reluctant patient. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002Period: a girl's guide to menstration with a parent's guide
Par JoAnn Loulan. 2001
Discusses the physical and psychological changes that occur when menstruation starts, typically between the ages of nine and sixteen. Explains…
what to expect and what products are available. Gives correct pronunciation of relevant medical terms and additional information for parents. For grades 5-8. 2001Naked prey
Par John Sandford. 2003
Minneapolis cop Lucas Davenport takes a specially created state position to handle politically sensitive cases. Confronted with the apparent lynching…
of a black man and a white woman in a small rural community, Davenport discovers that the real motive behind the murders is not what it seems. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003Junie B. Jones and the mushy gushy valentime [i.e. valentine (Junie B. Jones Ser. #14)
Par Barbara Park. 1999
The quilter's legacy: an Elm Creek Quilts novel
Par Jennifer Chiaverini. 2003
While preparing for her wedding to Andrew, Sylvia searches for her late mother Eleanor's heirloom quilts but discovers they were…
sold decades ago. Pursuing leads to find them, she learns more about Eleanor's past and events touching her, such as the sinking of the Titanic and the flu epidemic of 1918. 2003The Harvard Medical School guide to men's health: Lessons From The Harvard Men's Health Studies
Par Harvey B Simon. 2002
Physician analyzes data from three long-term Harvard clinical studies to synthesize the basics of good health care for men. Discusses…
common disorders and describes how simple modifications in diet, light to moderate alcohol consumption, controlling stress, exercise, vitamin intake, and communication with one's doctor can lead to improved health. 2002The Hemingway book club of Kosovo
Par Paula Huntley. 2003
A journal of the author's experiences in Prishtina, Kosovo, where she taught English to returned Albanian students during an eight-month…
period in 2000. She describes the aftermath of the NATO-forced Serb retreat and her students' hopes for a better life in the depressed province. 2003Biographical sketches of all the American presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush. Provides interesting facts for each presidency,…
such as prominent contemporaries, political happenings, and notable events. For grades 5-8. 2000Life script: how the human genome discoveries will transform medicine and enhance your health
Par Nicholas Wade. 2001
New York Times science reporter reconstructs the race to map the human genome--decoded in June 2000--and considers the potential of…
genomic technology to usher in a new era of medicine. Wade predicts new protein-based drugs, improved diagnostic testing, and innovative gene-dictated treatments benefiting human health. 2001Collection of favorite family recipes from the best cooks in churches and neighborhoods across America, handed down from generation to…
generation. Provides family-size recipes for meats and seafood, soups, salads, vegetables, breads, cakes, pies, and cookies. Includes section on cooking for big crowds. 2001Drinking coffee elsewhere
Par Zz Packer. 2003
Eight short stories featuring African American women facing a variety of challenges. In "Geese," a young Baltimore woman travels to…
Japan in hopes of making a fortune. The title story features a Yale freshman who isolates herself until a white girl, also a misfit, comes to her for help. Strong language. 2003Lewis and Clark: from ocean to ocean
Par Harold Faber. 2001
Introduces the explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who led the first United States expedition to the Pacific coast from…
1804-1806. Discusses their adventures crossing the continent, their encounters with Native Americans, and the hardships of the journey. For grades 5-8. 2002In pursuit of the proper sinner (Inspector Lynley Ser. #10.)
Par Elizabeth George. 1999
Inspector Thomas Lynley's search for clues to connect a suicide and several murders provides him with multiple suspects. Lynley's longtime…
partner Barbara Havers works extra hard in hopes of redeeming her reputation lost in Deception on His Mind (DB 44764). Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 1999Terror and liberalism
Par Paul Berman. 2003
Liberal political and cultural critic examines the history and philosophy of totalitarianism leading up to the rise of Islamist extremism.…
Provides insights into terrorist ideologies and advocates strategic American interventions throughout the world to promote democracy. 2003The American dream ; The zoo story: two plays
Par Edward Albee. 1997
Two early works by an award-winning playwright. One is a satire of American family life. In The Zoo Story, Albee's…
first performed play, a confrontation between two widely dissimilar men leads to some wrenching personal revelations by both. 1959Spiders
Par Stuart A Kallen. 2002
Factual information on the general characteristics of spiders--including habitat, body parts, and methods of catching their prey. Also describes how…
spiders spin a web and fight off attackers. For grades 4-7. 2002Young person's occupational outlook handbook: Descriptions For America's Top 250 Jobs
Par United States. 2003
Describes over 260 careers based on the U.S. Department of Labor's research. Explains the education needed, the duties and skills…
of the employee, subjects to study, earning potential, and future outlook for each given profession. For junior and senior high readers. 2003The 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. 2003