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Pietra Rivoli is an economics professor at Georgetown University, where the question "Who made your T-shirt?" set her on a…
quest. On her journey she found that globalization is just as much about history and politics as it is about economics. 2007.The track of the cat (Anna Pigeon mystery. #1)
Par Nevada Barr. 1997
Fleeing New York to find refuge as a ranger in remote West Texas, Anna Pigeon stumbles into a web of…
violence and murder when fellow park ranger Sheila Drury is mysteriously killed. Some violence and strong language. Followed by "Superior death". 1997.The tortilla curtain
Par T. Coraghessan Boyle. 1996
Boyle weaves together the stories of two families in Southern California--one affluent, the other destitute. As Boyle creates a counterpoint…
of personal needs, civic responsibility, and social custom, each family's quest for the American Dream fuels a deep fear and anger that ultimately lead to a perilous confrontation. 1996.The tombs of Atuan (Earthsea. #2.)
Par Ursula K Le Guin. 1994
Arha's isolated existence as high priestess in the tombs of Atuan is jarred by a thief who seeks a special…
treasure. Sequel to "A wizard of Earthsea", followed by "The farthest shore". Newbery Medal winner. Junior high. 1994.The trouble with mistletoe (Heartbreaker Bay novels. #2.)
Par Jill Shalvis. 2016
Willa can't deny that Keane's changed since high school: he's less arrogant, for one thing--but he doesn't even remember her.…
How can she trust him not to break her heart again? Sequel to "Sweet little lies". Followed by "Accidentally on purpose". 2016.The tournament
Par Matthew Reilly. 2013
England, 1546. A young Princess Elizabeth is surrounded by uncertainty. The Black Death stalks the land and with it deadly…
conspiracies against her. She is not currently in line for the throne, but she remains a threat to her older sister and brother. In the midst of this fevered atmosphere comes an unprecedented invitation from the Sultan in Constantinople. He seeks to assemble the finest players of chess from the whole civilised world and pit them against each other. The prize? Fabulous wealth but also the honour of Christendom. Roger Ascham, Elizabeth's teacher and mentor, is determined to keep her out of harm's way and also continue her education in the art of power and politics. Ascham resolves to take Elizabeth with him when he accompanies the English chess champion to the Ottoman capital. But once there, the two find more danger than they left behind. 2013.The triumph of the sun: a novel of African Adventure (The Courtneys of Africa: prequel ; #4)
Par Wilbur A Smith. 2005
1884. In Khartoum, on the banks of the Nile, the Courtneys meet the Ballantynes. After years of misrule from Egypt,…
The Madhi is leading a bloody rebellion and the British intervene to protect their interests and rescue stranded British subjects. Some descriptions of sex and violence. Sequel to "Blue horizon" (DC25690). Followed by "Assegai" (DC36321). 2005. (The Courtneys of Africa: prequel ; 4)The trip to Echo Spring: on writers and drinking
Par Olivia Laing. 2014
Laing examines the link between creativity and alcohol through the work and lives of six of America's finest writers: F.…
Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Berryman, John Cheever, and Raymond Chandler. 2014. Echo Spring -- The coffin trick -- Fishing in the dark -- A house on fire -- The bloody papers -- Going South -- The confessions of Mr. Bones -- Half of him.The tragedy queen
Par Linda Leith. 1995
Vince Carlson has just roared into Pointe Claire, Quebec on his Harley Davidson. Disbarred lawyer, professional fraud artist, Vince is…
nothing like the men of Pointe Claire, and he can't wait to meet the ladies of the community. Some descriptions of sex. 1995.The trials of Ezra Pound
Par Timothy Findley. 1995
In 1945, American poet Ezra Pound was accused of treason because of broadcasts made on Italian Radio during World War…
II. Findley's play is about the hearings to establish Pound's mental fitness to stand trial, and is based on transcripts of those hearings. Some strong language. 1995.The Tracey fragments
Par Maureen Medved. 1998
Tracey, a 15 year old girl, rides the bus through the streets of Vancouver while wearing nothing but a shower…
curtain. She narrates her story, discussing her life, her family and her peers. Deals with mature subject matter. Contains strong language, descriptions of violence and descriptions of sex. 1998.The touchstone: new and selected poems
Par Robyn Sarah. 1992
The town that drowned
Par Bethany Gibson, Riel Nason. 2011
1960’s. Living with a weird brother in a small town can be tough, falling through the ice at a skating…
party and nearly drowning is embarrassing, but having a vision and telling everyone just solidifies your status as an outcast. What Ruby Carson saw that day was her entire town floating underwater. Then the residents of Haverton discover that a massive dam is being constructed and that most of their homes will be swallowed by the rising water, and suspicions mount, tempers flare, and secrets are revealed. For junior high readers. c2011.The tower of Geburah (The Archives of Anthropos ; #3)
Par John White. 1993
While investigating their uncle's attic, Wesley, Kurt and Lisa mysteriously find themselves transported to Anthropos. There they are unexpectedly given…
a mission to save a king and a country. The key to their adventure lies in a remote tower on the Island of Geburah. Grades 5-8. Sequel to "Gaal the Conqueror". Followed by "The Iron Sceptre". 1993. (The archives of Anthropos ; 3)The traitor within
Par Alexander Cordell. 1973
The trouble with cats
Par Martha Freeman. 2000
Holly Garland has a new home; a new school; and a new stepfather, William. And she shares a bedroom with…
four mischievous cats in William's tiny San Francisco apartment. Holly's life is a disaster for a few days, but she soon learns to adjust. Grades 2-4. 2000.The trail to Crazy Man (G.K. Hall large print book series)
Par Louis L'Amour. 1986
Three long western stories, originally published in the 1940s, which were later expanded into full-length novels. "Trail of Crazy Man,"…
"Riders of the dawn," and "Showdown on the Hogback" became "Crossfire trail", "Silver Canyon," and "Showdown at Yellow Butte" respectively. 1986.The tornado: nature's ultimate windstorm
Par T. P Grazulis. 2001
Meteorologist and researcher of weather phenomena describes the formation, forecasting, history, and science of the tornado life cycle. Recounts personal…
anecdotes, common myths, and puzzling elements of human interaction with this incredible and unpredictable force. 2001.The trick shot
Par Jack Cummings. 1996
Trick shot artist John Drake accidentally kills his assistant and fiancée, Molly, during the show. He takes refuge in an…
Arizona ghost town and finds redemption when he tries to rescue a Paiute woman who is being held captive by outlaws. 1996.The trophy wife
Par Ginna Gray. 2006
Heiress Elizabeth Stanton must keep her family holdings prospering, but her ex-husband has drained her assets and run off. Millionaire…
Max Riordan's deal is her only way out: if Elizabeth marries him, he'll see that she's financially solvent, and she'll use her social standing to gain him entree into society. But both Max and Elizabeth are unprepared for the true attraction that develops between them. Descriptions of sex and violence, some strong language. 2006.