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Graveyards of the dinosaurs: what it's like to discover prehistoric creatures (I Was There Ser.)
Par Shelley Tanaka, Philip J Currie, Mark Norell, Paul C Sereno. 1998
Describes paleontologists' discovery of dinosaur fossils at major sites in Mongolia, Canada, and Argentina. Presents information on the Oviraptor, Centrosaurus,…
and Herrerasaurus, among others. Discusses scientific evidence linking birds and carnivorous dinosaurs. Grades 4-7. 1998.Hold on to your kids: why parents matter
Par Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Maté. 2004
Canadian doctors Neufeld and Maté realized that their children had become secretive and unreachable, pining for friends and recoiling from…
adults. Day care, play dates, and after school activities groom children to transfer attachment from adults to peers, causing children to squelch their individuality, curiosity and intelligence. And these same children are bullying, shunning and murdering each other, as well as committing suicide, at increasing rates. Some strong language. 2004.Brothers (& me): [a memoir of loving and giving]
Par Donna Britt. 2012
Former Washington Post columnist Donna Britt’s memoir presents an honest and thoughtful look at a life spent giving to others.…
In 1977, Britt lost one of her brothers in a senseless police shooting. Plagued by her grief, she spent the next three decades putting her own needs aside to care for the men in her life. 2012.Far from the tree: parents, children and the search for identity
Par Andrew Solomon. 2012
The author writes about families coping with deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, multiple severe disabilities, with children who are…
prodigies, who are conceived in rape, who become criminals, who are transgender. While each of these characteristics is potentially isolating, the experience of difference within families is universal, as are the triumphs of love documented in every chapter. 2012.Endangered: your child in a hostile world
Par Johann Christoph Arnold. 2000
A pastor presents anecdotes and stories encouraging parents to put children first and avoid contemporary social ills that create unhappy…
families. He stresses the spiritual aspects of parenting and offers suggestions for bringing up offspring who are loved. 2000.Fathers and sons: an anthology
Par David Seybold. 1992
A collection of essays, poems, and stories which examine the relationships between fathers and sons. The topics include mutual pride…
in being outdoorsmen, death of a father, and shedding the adolescent belief that father is God. 1992.Fall in love, stay in love
Par Willard F Harley. 2001
Feathered dinosaurs
Par Christopher Sloan. 2000
Discusses the theory that birds are modern evolutionary descendants of dinosaurs, comparing their skeletons and bone structure. Describes the 1996…
discovery in China of theropod fossils showing feathers. Explains the functions of various feathers and possible evolution of arms to wings. For grades 4-7. 2000.Family
Par Susan Hill. 1989
A vivid honest and intensely moving account of the fight for the life of her premature baby, Imogen, which ended…
in her death at five weeks, and the author's subsequent struggle to complete her family. 1989.Dr. Dobson answers your questions
Par James C Dobson. 1982
Gay women from all walks of life contribute twenty-five essays and numerous sidebars on aspects of being a lesbian. Topics…
include relationships with family members, aging, health-care issues, stereotypes, coming out, gay pride, and lesbian marriages and parenting. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.Dr. Ruth's guide for married lovers
Par Ruth K Westheimer. 1986
Dinosaurs of the flaming cliffs
Par Michael J Novacek. 1996
A paleontologist's account of a gruelling 1993 field expedition to the Gobi Desert of Mongolia, which resulted in one of…
the most extensive dinosaur fossil discoveries in history. Describes the specimens that were found and discusses their meaning and scientific importance. 1996.Dinosaur lives: unearthing an evolutionary saga
Par John R Horner, Edwin Dobb. 1997
Companion to Digging Dinosaurs. A paleontologist explores how these creatures evolved, lived, and adapted to the environment. Draws upon extensive…
fieldwork to depict the dinosaur's pattern of living and survival methods. Ventures theories on key controversies, such as what caused its extinction. c1997.Couples, conflict and change: social work with marital relationships
Par Kate Wilson, Adrian L James. 1986
This book, aimed at social workers, draws together current thinking about marriage and marital problems. It looks at the theory…
behind it, practical approaches to intervention including sexual problems, cultural backgrounds, and the principles and practice of conciliation, as well as the law relating to separation and divorce. 1986.Black sheep and kissing cousins: how our family stories shape us
Par Elizabeth Stone. 1988
The author ponders the stories family members hand down from generation to generation, and the influence these stories have on…
family members. Subliminally, they teach how you are to act within the family context, and how the family has acted and reacted in the past. c1988.Comrades: brothers, fathers, heroes, sons, pals
Par Stephen E Ambrose. 1999
Historian investigates male friendships; includes ties between members of his own family. Discusses famous relationships between Lewis and Clark, General…
Eisenhower and General Patton, Crazy Horse and He Dog, and others. Also studies interactions and sentiments among veterans from one company of soldiers. Bestseller. 1999.Bones of contention: the archaeopteryx scandals
Par Paul Chambers. 2002
Since its discovery the Archaeopteryx - half bird, half reptile - has caused more trouble than any other scientific icon.…
It has been used not just to support dozens of different views on evolution but to start feuds, destroy reputations, further personal ambition and promote nationalism. This book investigates the life and times of Archaeopteryx and also at the chaotic scientific world into which it emerged. 2002.Beautiful shadow: a life of Patricia Highsmith
Par Andrew Wilson. 2003
Biography of critically acclaimed suspense author Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995), whose works include the psychopathic Tom Ripley character. Uses her private…
diaries and assorted interviews to portray the psychologically complex gay woman. Presents Highsmith as having an unpleasant personality and describes her creative process and family secrets. Edgar Award. Some descriptions of sex, descriptions of violence. 2003.