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The good life: truths that last in times of need
Par Peter J Gomes. 2002
"Out of all this moral discourse and analysis, what can I find and use to make a life, and not…
just a living?" Inspired by this type of moral curiosity from his students, Harvard minister and bestselling author addresses the theological and practical foundations for pursuing the virtuous life. 2002Our universe: the thrill of extragalactic exploration as told by leading experts
Par S. Alan Stern. 2001
Nine essays by leading astronomers and cosmologists concerning space exploration beyond the Milky Way. Topics include the search for massive…
black holes, the Big Bang, dark matter, and gamma-ray bursts. Profiles of contributing authors provide insight into their personal experiences in the space science field. 2001Jerry Baker's fast, easy vegetable garden
Par Jerry Baker. 1985
Master gardener's step-by-step guide to planting, growing, and harvesting produce. Addresses seasonal schedules, soil and insects, common problems, and frequently…
asked questions. Includes chapters on herbs, tomatoes, and organic gardening along with helpful information specific to each state. 1985The difference that disability makes
Par Rod Michalko. 2002
Blind Canadian professor defines the way society perceives people with handicaps and usually associates impairment with suffering. Explores why disabled…
persons are either feared or considered useless, illustrating with anecdotes from his own experience. Some strong language. 2002Four seasons in five senses: things worth savoring
Par David Mas Masumoto. 2003
Japanese American organic farmer reflects on what can be seen, touched, heard, smelled, and tasted on his family's California farm.…
Observing cycles of renewal and harvest and recognizing realities of small-scale farming in the age of agribusiness, Masumoto, Harvest Son (BR 12668), groups his essays in five clusters, each identified with one of the senses. 2003The gift of Jazzy
Par Cindy Heller Adams. 2003
New York Post columnist Cindy Adams recalls the loneliness she felt after the death of her husband, comedian Joey Adams,…
in 1999--until a friend sent her a Yorkshire terrier. Adams describes her first year with Jazzy and how the puppy helped her love and laugh again. 2003Greek myths
Par Robert Graves. 1984
Covers the creation myths; the legends of the great Olympians; the Theseus, Oedipus, and Heracles cycles; the Argonaut voyage; the…
tale of Troy; and more. Contains references to the classical sources and includes interpretations of myths in light of archaeological and anthropological research. 1955Office of innocence: a novel
Par Thomas Keneally. 2003
Newly ordained Catholic priest Frank Darragh serves a parish outside Sydney, Australia, in the early 1940s when a Japanese invasion…
seems imminent and American soldiers flood the area. Already at odds with his superiors, Darragh comes under investigation after a parishioner--an adulteress wife of a POW-- is murdered. Some strong language. 2002The one hundred best love poems of all time
Par Leslie Pockell. 2003
This collection, which follows The One Hundred Best Poems of All Time (BR 13554), contains verses of romance, passion, and…
reminiscence from the early classical period to the present. Includes Shakespeare's "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?" and works by Rumi, Sylvia Plath, and John Donne--each prefaced by the editor. 2003The captain's wife: a novel
Par Douglas Kelley. 2001
In 1856, the captain of the clipper ship Neptune's Car falls ill at sea, leaving his pregnant young wife to…
command the vessel and its mutinous crew as they round treacherous Cape Horn. Kelley's novel is based on the true story of Joshua and Mary Patten. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001Oryx and Crake: a novel
Par Margaret Atwood. 2003
In the near future, a lone human amidst genetically engineered creatures torments himself with memories of the devastation of the…
natural world. Calling himself "Snowman," he recalls the role of his best friend Crake and mourns the loss of their mutually beloved Oryx. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003Cold pursuit
Par T. Jefferson Parker. 2003
San Diego detective Tommy McMichael investigates the murder of elderly Portuguese millionaire Pete Braga--even though McMichael's Irish family has had…
a longtime feud with the Bragas. As McMichael uncovers the old man's secrets, he falls in love with the main suspect. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003Paragon lost: a chronicle of the King's Blades
Par Dave Duncan. 2002
Before his expulsion, Beaumont Cookson had been one of the finest loyal swordsmen, called the King's Blades. Now, with a…
swordsman abducted, Lord Roland turns to Beau for help, giving him one last chance to redeem his honor and overcome his disgraceful past. Companion to Sky of Swords (BR 13418). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002The company: a short history of a revolutionary idea (Modern Library Chronicles)
Par John Micklethwait. 2003
Economist editors examine the history of the limited-liability joint-stock corporation--"the most important organization in the world"--from 3000 B.C. to the…
twenty-first century. The authors argue that companies have given the West a great competitive advantage and have, on the whole, evolved toward a more socially responsible posture. 2003The three Miss Margarets: a novel
Par Louise Shaffer. 2003
In Charles Valley, Georgia, three elderly ladies--Miss Peggy, Dr. Maggie, and Miss Li'l Bit--have kept a secret about a crime…
for decades. They are at risk of exposure when African American scientist, Vashti Johnson, coming home to die, and her biographer both arrive. Strong language and some violence. 2003Lettres à une jeune espionne: 1, La diagonale du double
Par Constantin Melnik. 1997
A travers ces Lettres à une jeune espionne, l'auteur, responsable des services secrets sous de Gaulle et maître incontesté du…
Renseignement, nous dévoile les mécanismes, "la psychologie et les techniques du plus obscur des mondes", celui des services secrets. [SDMEntrer dans le mystère de Jésus: une lecture de l'évangile de Jean
Par Jean Vanier. 2017
"Face à la violence, à la guerre et à l'écart grandissant entre riches et pauvres, certains sont tentés par la…
tristesse et le désespoir. Un nombre croissant de personnes cherchent cependant une spiritualité qui donne sens à la vie, à la mort et à l'évolution de l'humanité. S'appuyant surtout sur l'expérience humaine vécue au sein de la communauté de l'Arche depuis ses débuts, Jean Vanier propose ici un commentaire spirituel de l'évangile de Jean [...]". -- 4e de couvCity of the soul: a walk in Rome (Crown Journeys Ser.)
Par William Murray. 2002
Longtime resident presents an intimate walking tour of this ancient city. Murray's tour illuminates the history and legend behind famous…
sites like the Pantheon, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and the Piazza di Spagna. The guide also connects past to present by revealing modern Rome's hotels, shopping areas, restaurants, and cafes. 2002Blood of my blood
Par Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Anne Blythe Meriwether. 2002
In this autobiographical first novel--unpublished until 2002--by the Pulitzer Prize winner for The Yearling (DB 33466), the author chronicles her…
growth as an artist. Includes portrayals of her sympathetic father; her cold, domineering mother; and some pioneer ancestors. 1928Everybody's somebody's fool (Sam Mccain Mystery Ser. #Bk. 5)
Par Edward Gorman. 2002
A party in 1961 ends with discovery of the body of Sara Griffin, troubled daughter of a wealthy Black River…
Falls, Iowa, family. Attorney Sam McCain investigates when police suspect former client David Egan, Sara's onetime boyfriend. After David's mysterious death, Sam works to clear his name. Some violence and some strong language. 2002