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Young Charles Darwin and the voyage of the Beagle
Par Ruth Ashby, Suzanne Duranceau. 2009
This biography of Charles Darwin (1809-1882) focuses on the scientific observations and discoveries about the natural world that he made…
during his five-year shipboard voyage around the world. Discusses his collections of plants and birds, which led him to his theory of evolution. For grades 4-7. 2009The boy who dared
Par Susan Campbell Bartoletti. 2008
1942. Seventeen-year-old Helmuth Hübener is imprisoned for treason. While awaiting execution in his filthy prison cell, Helmuth looks back over…
his short life, recalling friendships, family, and his courageous endeavor to share the truth with other Germans about Hitler and the war. For junior and senior high readers. 2008Journalist examines the ecological, social, and political effects of climate change as evidenced in worldwide events. Posits that global warming…
is responsible for third-world agricultural changes and subsequent land deterioration is a catalyst for regional conflicts. Also highlights environmental refugees, coastal insurance, diseases, and wine production. 2009Under the net
Par Iris Murdoch. 1982
Follows the adventures of charming would-be writer Jake Donaghue in London and Paris. Jake falls in and out of love,…
resumes a friendship with a philosophy professor, kidnaps a canine movie star, and contemplates--at last--getting a real job. 1954They'll never catch us
Par Jessica Goodman. 2021
**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** From rising star Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us , comes a…
new fast-paced thriller about two sisters vying for the top spot on their cross-country team—until a teammate’s disappearance throws their lives off course. "An utter page-turner. Goodman's voice is razor-sharp and keenly precise. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn!" — Tiffany D. Jackson NYT Bestselling Author of White Smoke and Grown Stella and Ellie Steckler are only a year apart, but their different personalities make their relationship complicated. Stella is single-minded, driven, and she keeps to herself. Cross-country running is her life and she won't let anything get in the way of being the best. Her sister Ellie is a talented runner too, but she also lets herself have fun. She has friends. She goes to parties. She has a life off the course. The sisters do have one thing in common, though: the new girl, Mila Keene. Both Stecklers' lives are upended when Mila comes to town. At first, Ellie and Stella view the new star athlete as a threat. But soon Ellie can't help but be drawn to her warm, charming personality. After her best friend moved away and her first boyfriend betrayed her, Ellie's been looking for a friend to share her secrets. Stella finds herself noticing the ways she and Mila are similar. Mila is smart and strong—she's someone Stella can finally connect with. As the two get closer, Stella becomes something she vowed she'd never be: distracted. With regionals approaching and college scouts taking notice, the pressure is on. Each girl has their future on the line and they won't let friendships get in their way. But then, suddenly, Mila goes out on a training run and never returns. No one knows what happened, but all eyes are on the Steckler sistersClub dead (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood #3)
Par Charlaine Harris. 2003
After Sookie's cheating boyfriend, vampire Bill, disappears, his boss Eric convinces Sookie to rescue Bill from kidnappers. She travels to…
Jackson, Mississippi, where werewolf Alcide helps Sookie search nightclubs for her wayward lover. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2003The returning: a novel
Par Ann Tatlock. 2009
Andrea Sheldon awaits her husband John's return from a five-year prison sentence for vehicular homicide. Their son with Down syndrome…
welcomes John, who is now religious, but their two daughters reject him. Over the summer, the family members adjust to new roles amid personal turmoil. 2009Six tales of the jazz age, and other stories
Par F. Scott Fitzgerald. 2003
Nine short stories by the author of The Great Gatsby (BR 11057). Includes "The Camel's Back," "Hot and Cold Blood,"…
and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," a tale about a man who ages backwards that inspired a Hollywood movie. Includes a 1960 introduction by Fitzgerald's daughter. 1925Wild animals in captivity
Par Rob Laidlaw. 2008
Founder of the wildlife-protection organization Zoocheck Canada, biologist Rob Laidlaw examines the behavior of captive animals and debates whether zoos…
should even exist. Discusses five basic freedoms for animal welfare and suggests ten ways to help wild animals that are kept in confined spaces. For grades 5-8. 2008A handful of dust (Everyman's library #252)
Par Evelyn Waugh. 2002
Satirical novel about London society. Tony Last, a young English squire, has a romantic love for his home, his wife,…
and his small son. When his wife has an affair and his child dies on a hunt, Tony seeks solace in the jungles of Brazil. 1934Still water (A Charles Resnick Mystery Ser.)
Par John Harvey. 2008
The disappearance of a friend of Inspector Charlie Resnick's lover, Hannah, interrupts his missing-paintings investigation. When the friend's corpse is…
found in the river, the death is considered a murder linked to similar cases. But Hannah persuades Charlie to look deeper. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997The honorary consul
Par Graham Greene. 2008
Argentina. A British consul is kidnapped by Paraguayan revolutionaries who have mistaken him for the American ambassador. A local physician…
with his own divided loyalties negotiates between the rebels and the authorities. A tale of political chaos, love, faith, and betrayal. Includes 2008 introduction by Mark Bosco. 1973Le grand voyage: roman] / 2, La quête de Mohawks (Le grand voyage. #2.)
Par Nicolas Vanier. 2012
" Mohawks, le jeune Indien nahanni, a reçu de son arrière-grand-père la plus haute charge qui soit : être le…
Zuyis, le Grand Voyageur. Il doit relier les villages du Peuple den haut et recréer lunion Et le temps presse : les blancs corrompent les peuples du Grand Nord et mettent en péril le succès de la quête de Mohawks. A cette menace sajoute le doute face aux épreuves qui se succèdent sans relâche. Mais cette mission va également devenir le chemin dune initiation personnelle : le jeune homme de seize ans qui a quitté son village pour un voyage de quatre ans va peu à peu renouer avec les valeurs qui sont celles des territoires de la Coiffe. Plus encore, la force de lamour deviendra la clef de sa réussite. Lorsquil rencontre Anja, et avec elle lamour fusionnel, le jeune guerrier sassagit. Il incarne enfin le Grand Voyage, il est le Marcheur. Dans cette quête périlleuse, chaque écueil vaincu le change en profondeur Parviendra-t-il au terme de son incroyable épopée ? " -- 4e de couvThe grub-and-stakers pinch a poke
Par Alisa Craig. 1988
Ontario. Dittany Monk, museum-board secretary, convinces her writer husband to enter a drama festival competition. When someone tries to kill…
the play's lead actor, Dittany helps investigate a booby-trapped "poke" of shaving gear and a cast of suspects including a jealous rival, a jaded fiancée, and a vengeful ex-wife. 1988Hate that cat: A Novel
Par Sharon Creech. 2008
Jack continues his study of poetry begun with Miss Stretchberry last school year in Love That Dog (BR 14137). Although…
he still misses his dog Sky, he writes poems about other things: words, sounds, silence, his mother's hand signs, and cats. A novel in verse. For grades 4-7. 2008Longtime gardener and past proponent of the intensive-gardening trend has switched to espousing the benefits of extensive vegetable gardening--spacing seedlings…
far apart to yield larger plants that use less water, fertilizer, and labor. Also discusses tools, compost, and pests. 2005Where evil sleeps
Par Valerie Wilson Wesley. 1996
PI Tamara Hayle is vacationing in Jamaica when she meets Lilah Love, also from New Jersey. Tamara reluctantly agrees to…
go clubbing with Lilah and her obnoxious husband. When the husband is stabbed at the bar, Lilah flees with Tamara's passport. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1996The golden bowl (Penguin English library)
Par Henry James, Gore Vidal. 1985
London. Maggie, daughter of an American millionaire, weds Amerigo, an Italian nobleman who is in love with her friend Charlotte.…
Despite Charlotte's later marriage to Maggie's father, Amerigo and Charlotte continue their affair--of which Maggie learns from a shopkeeper selling a gilded bowl. Includes 1984 introduction by Gore Vidal. 1904Cutting edge (A Charles Resnick Mystery Ser.)
Par John Harvey. 2007
When physician Tim Fletcher is attacked by a scalpel-wielding assailant after leaving the hospital, inspector Charlie Resnick and his team…
investigate the incident and a series of other assaults. Meanwhile Charlie's ex-wife tries to make contact. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1991Footprints on the horizon (Pine Ridge portraits #3)
Par Stephanie Grace Whitson. 2005
Nebraska, 1945. Josephine, daughter of the Reverend Hale, spend the summer on her aunt’s ranch. There she encounters Dieter Brock,…
a German prisoner of war being held locally at Fort Robinson. Dieter takes an interest in both Jo and her father’s sermons, though the town and Jo’s mother disapprove. Adult