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In like Flynn (Molly Murphy Mysteries Ser.)
Par Rhys Bowen. 2005
In early-twentieth-century, typhoid-ridden New York, policeman Daniel Sullivan hires Molly Murphy to investigate the Sorensen sisters. Molly poses as an…
Irish relative at Senator Flynn's country estate where the siblings, who claim to be spiritualists, are trying to solve the kidnapping of Flynn's son. 2005Writing coach offers a humorous four-week guide to penning a first draft, from creating a realistic schedule and developing plot,…
setting, and characters to polishing the manuscript into publication-worthy form. Includes do's and don'ts, encouraging anecdotes, and creativity exercises. 2004Real U guide to your first job (Real U Guides Ser.)
Par Meagan Hassell. 2004
The book lover's cookbook: recipes inspired by celebrated works of literature and the passages that feature them
Par Shaunda Kennedy Wenger. 2003
Nearly two hundred recipes cooked up, served, or mentioned in novels and works of nonfiction, interspersed with anecdotes about writers…
and writing. Includes "Behold! Ichabod's Slapjacks," John Grisham's "Good Life Veal Piccata," and "Mr. Wonka's Strawberry-Flavored Chocolate-Coated Fudge." 2003Nightcrawlers: A Nameless Detective Novel (Nameless Detective Novels #33)
Par Bill Pronzini. 2005
"Nameless" private detective Bill, anticipating semiretirement, promotes Tamara Corbin to partner and hires field agent Jake Runyon. When homosexuals are…
attacked in San Francisco, among them Jake's estranged son's lover, and Tamara disappears after discovering a disturbing scene, Bill decides to investigate. Violence and strong language. 2005Real U guide to buying your first car (Real U Guides Ser.)
Par Johanna Bodnyk. 2004
Advice for the first-time automobile purchaser on making a decision to buy. Discusses price considerations, negotiation at the dealership, tips…
for looking at used vehicles, finances, and insurance. Also describes the pros and cons of leasing. For senior high and older readers. 2004The secret man: the story of Watergate's Deep Throat
Par Bob Woodward. 2005
Journalist who uncovered the 1972 Watergate scandal, All the President's Men (DB 50574), chronicles his long relationship with the scandal's…
secret informant. Details Woodward's early dealings with the man as a mentor, their covert meetings during Watergate, decades of concealment, and W. Mark Felt's public admission in 2005. Bestseller. 2005Sweet nothings
Par Catherine Anderson. 2002
Molly Wells steals a valuable racehorse from her ex-husband after he abuses it. She takes the animal to the ranch…
of "horse whisperer" Jake Coulter in Oregon for help. There Molly remains in hiding. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Sequel to: Phantom Waltz (DB 53982). 2002. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002An insider's guide to the UN
Par Linda M Fasulo. 2003
News correspondent's overview of the United Nations, the international body established in 1945 to promote peace and prosperity among member…
nations. Discusses its structure and function; humanitarian, crime-fighting, and peacekeeping missions; sovereignty issues; and twenty-first-century challenges. Profiles influential leaders such as Secretary General Kofi Annan. 2004How to avoid falling: a guide for active aging and independence
Par Eric Fredrikson. 2004
Accident avoidance specialist offers a guide to preventing falls--the leading cause of injuries to U.S. seniors. Provides information on fall-proofing…
the home; negotiating stairs; avoiding hazards such as escalators, uneven sidewalks, and ice; choosing a cane or walker; and recovering after a fall. Includes exercises and useful web sites. 2004A factory of cunning
Par Philippa Stockley. 2005
1784. A French noblewoman-turned-madam arrives in London planning to find a husband and resume her craft. Calling herself Mrs. Fox,…
she infiltrates society and becomes the instrument of revenge against notorious aristocrat Earl Much, art collector and debaucher of young women. Some strong language. 2005Of human bondage (Modern Library)
Par W. Somerset Maugham. 1999
Semiautobiographical novel of obsessive love. Philip Carey, a sensitive, talented orphan with a club foot, comes to live with his…
vicar uncle. Philip studies art in Paris, returns to London to take up medicine, and begins a life-altering affair with Mildred, a waitress. 1999 introduction by Gore Vidal. 1915Singularity sky
Par Charles Stross. 2003
An information plague called the Festival strikes the New Republic, an isolationist planetary colony banning technology. Contractor Martin Springfield and…
United Nations of Earth Security Council agent Rachel Mansour, both on covert missions, become unlikely allies as the colony prepares for war. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2003American scholar of Middle Eastern Studies distills fifty years of research and experience into a concise overview of Iraqi history,…
providing insight into Iraqi conduct and culture under American occupation. Discusses possible outcomes for Iraq's economy, government, and internal administration depending on whether the United States continues occupation or withdraws. 2005Links
Par Nuruddin Farah. 2004
New York professor Jeebleh returns to his native Somalia after two decades to settle his late mother's accounts and pacify…
her spirit. He discovers a war-torn Mogadiscio run by warlords. To help a friend free his captured niece, Jeebleh struggles with corruption and his own conscience. 2003Nature noir: a park ranger's patrol in the Sierra
Par Jordan Fisher Smith. 2005
A park ranger chronicles his fourteen years on duty along the American River in northern California, an area threatened by…
possible dam construction. Relates dealing with drunks, vandals, and squatters. Describes the history and beauty of the natural setting. Strong language. 2005A sense of the mysterious: science and the human spirit
Par Alan P Lightman. 2005
Essays exploring the emotional life of science by physicist and author of The Diagnosis (BR 13414) and Reunion (BR 15284).…
Reflects on his own scientific journey and his struggles to reconcile the working universe with humanity and truth. Incorporates portraits of influential figures including Albert Einstein and Vera Rubin. 2005Our endangered values: America's moral crisis
Par Jimmy Carter. 2005
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter shares his views on terrorism, religious and political fundamentalism, the death penalty, abortion, women, and…
the environment. Criticizes the partisan divisions within the country and calls for a return to traditional American values. Bestseller. 2005Saint Augustine's sin
Par Augustine. 2003
The Castlemaine murders: a Phryne Fisher mystery (Phryne Fisher Ser.)
Par Kerry Greenwood. 2002
Australia. When Phryne Fisher, her two daughters, her younger sister, and her Chinese lover visit an amusement park, their day…
of fun is cut short: Phryne discovers a mummified corpse, complete with a bullet hole. As Phryne investigates she and her family receive death threats. 2002