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House Rules

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Picoult, Jodi

House Rules is about Jacob Hunt, a teenage boy with Asperger's Syndrome. He's hopeless at reading social cues or expressing himself well to others, and like many kids with Asperger's, Jacob has a special focus on one subject--in his case, forensic analysis. He's always showing up at crime scenes, thanks to the police scanner he keeps in his room, and telling the cops what they need to do...and he's usually right.

Bur then one day his tutor is found dead, and the police come to question him. All of the hallmark behaviors of Asperger's--not looking someone in the eye, stimulatory tics and twitches, inappropriate affect--can look a heck of a lot like guilt to law enforcement personnel - and suddenly, Jacob finds himself accused of murder. House Rules looks at what it means to be different in our society, how autism affects a family, and how our legal system works well for people who communicate a certain way--but poorly for those who don't.

JODI PICOULT is the author of seventeen novels, including "Handle With Care, Change of Heart," "Nineteen Minutes," and" My Sister's Keeper, "now a major motion picture. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and three children. Visit her website at www.jodipicoult.com.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Literary
Books > Fiction > Psychological

ISBN-13: 9780743296434
ISBN-10: 0743296435
Publisher: Atria Books
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00532
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

The Silent Sea

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Cussler, Clive

The thrilling new adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.

Clive Cussler's tales of the Oregon and its crew -- "the clever, indefatigable Juan Cabrillo and his merry band of tough, tech-savvy fighting men and women" (Publishers Weekly) -- have made fans of hundreds of thousands of readers. But the Oregon's sixth adventure is its most remarkable one yet.

On December 7, 1941, five brothers exploring a shaft on a small island off the coast of Washington State make an extraordinary discovery, only to be interrupted by news of Pearl Harbor. In the present, Cabrillo, chasing the remnants of a crashed satellite in the Argentine jungle, stumbles upon a shocking revelation of his own. His search to untangle the mystery leads him, first, to that small island and its secret, and then much farther back, to an ancient Chinese expedition-and a curse that seems to have survived for more than five hundred years. If Cabrillo's team is successful in its quest, the reward could be incalculable. If not . . . the only reward is death.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Men's Adventure

ISBN-13: 9780399156250
ISBN-10: 0399156259
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00403
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Larsson, Stieg

The stunning third and final novel in Stieg Larsson's internationally best-selling trilogy
Lisbeth Salander--the heart of Larsson's two previous novels--lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She's fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she'll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge--against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life.
Once upon a time, she was a victim. Now Salander is fighting back.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > General

ISBN-13: 9780307269997
ISBN-10: 030726999X
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Date: May 2010
Page Count: 00576
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Big Girl

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Steel, Danielle

In this heartfelt and incisive new novel, Danielle Steel celebrates the virtues of unconventional beauty while exploring deeply resonant issues of weight, self-image, sisterhood, and family.
A chubby little girl with blond hair, blue eyes, and ordinary looks, Victoria Dawson has always felt out of place in her family, especially in body-conscious L.A. Her father, Jim, is tall and slender, and her mother, Christina, is a fine-boned, dark-haired beauty. Both are self-centered, outspoken, and disappointed by their daughter's looks. When Victoria is six, she sees a photograph of Queen Victoria, and her father has always said she looks just like her. After the birth of Victoria's perfect younger sister, Gracie, her father liked to refer to his firstborn as "our tester cake." With Gracie, everyone agreed that Jim and Christina got it right.
While her parents and sister can eat anything and not gain an ounce, Victoria must watch everything she eats, as well as endure her father's belittling comments about her body and see her academic achievements go unacknowledged. Ice cream and oversized helpings of all the wrong foods give her comfort, but only briefly. The one thing she knows is that she has to get away from home, and after college in Chicago, she moves to New York City.
Landing her dream job as a high school teacher, Victoria loves working with her students and wages war on her weight at the gym. Despite tension with her parents, Victoria remains close to her sister. And though they couldn't be more different in looks, they love each other unconditionally. But regardless of her accomplishments, Victoria's parents know just what to say to bring her down. She will always be her father's "big girl," and her mother's constant disapproval is equally unkind.
When Grace announces her engagement to a man who is an exact replica of their narcissistic father, Victoria worries about her sister's future happiness, and with no man of her own, she feels like a failure once again. As the wedding draws near, a chance encounter, an act of stunning betrayal, and a family confrontation lead to a turning point.
Behind Victoria is a lifetime of hurt and neglect she has tried to forget, and even ice cream can no longer dull the pain. Ahead is a challenge and a risk: to accept herself as she is, celebrate it, and claim the victories she has fought so hard for and deserves. Big girl or not, she is terrific and discovers that herself.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > General

ISBN-13: 9780385343183
ISBN-10: 0385343183
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Date: February 2010
Page Count: 00323
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Backlash

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Allston, Aaron

Repercussions from the dark side's fatal seduction of Jacen Solo and the mysterious plague of madness afflicting young Jedi continue to wreak havoc galaxy-wide. Having narrowly escaped the deranged Force worshippers known as the Mind Walkers and a deadly Sith hit squad, Luke and Ben Skywalker are in pursuit of the now Masterless Sith apprentice. It is a chase that leads to the forbidding planet Dathomir, where an enclave of powerful dark side Force-wielders will give Vestara the edge she needs to escape--and where the Skywalkers will be forced into combat for their quarry and their lives.
Meanwhile, Han and Leia have completed their own desperate mission, shuttling madness-stricken Jedi from Coruscant to safe haven in the Transitory Mists and beyond the grasp of Galactic Alliance Chief of State Natasi Daala. But the bold maneuver has intensified Daala's fury, and she is determined to shatter Jedi Order resistance once and for all.
Yet no greater threat exists than that which still waits in the depths of the distant Maw Cluster: A being of pure, ravenous dark-side energy named Abeloth calls out across the stars to Jedi and Sith alike. For some it may be the ultimate source of answers crucial to their survival. For others it could be the ultimate weapon of conquest. But for all, it is a game-changing--and life-altering--encounter of untold magnitude and a tactical gambit with unimaginable consequences.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Science Fiction - Star Wars

ISBN-13: 9780345509086
ISBN-10: 0345509080
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00328
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Deep Shadow

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: White, Randy Wayne

Doc Ford wrestles more than one kind of demon, in the stunning novel from the "New York Times"-bestselling author.
Many dangers lurk in the deep-the worst of them are human.
Thirty minutes into what should have been an easy, beginner-level dive in a remote Florida lake, the rim of a cave collapses, trapping two of Doc Ford's friends. Ford himself manages to escape and quickly surfaces to find help-but that's when his troubles only begin.
Two men are waiting for him on the shore, and they are not the kind of men you want to meet at any time. Murderers and ex-cons, they're intent on diving to the bottom of the very deep lake and uncovering the remains of a legendary plane wreck there, supposedly loaded with Cuban treasury gold. Ford's exA-pertise is just what they need. And if he doesn't want to help? He can die. His friends? They can die, too. In fact, they can die right now. . . .
As the hours tick away, two mortal struggles unfold simultaA-neously, one above and one below. Neither outcome is certain, no man is safe . . . and in the deep shadow, only death awaits.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Thrillers

ISBN-13: 9780399156267
ISBN-10: 0399156267
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00353
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

The Help

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Stockett, Kathryn

Three ordinary women are about to take one extraordinary step.

Twenty-two-year-old Skeeter has just returned home after graduating from Ole Miss. She may have a degree, but it is 1962, Mississippi, and her mother will not be happy till Skeeter has a ring on her finger. Skeeter would normally find solace with her beloved maid Constantine, the woman who raised her, but Constantine has disappeared and no one will tell Skeeter where she has gone.

Aibileen is a black maid, a wise, regal woman raising her seventeenth white child. Something has shifted inside her after the loss of her own son, who died while his bosses looked the other way. She is devoted to the little girl she looks after, though she knows both their hearts may be broken.

Minny, Aibileen's best friend, is short, fat, and perhaps the sassiest woman in Mississippi. She can cook like nobody's business, but she can't mind her tongue, so she's lost yet another job. Minny finally finds a position working for someone too new to town to know her reputation. But her new boss has secrets of her own.

Seemingly as different from one another as can be, these women will nonetheless come together for a clandestine project that will put them all at risk. And why? Because they are suffocating within the lines that define their town and their times. And sometimes lines are made to be crossed.

In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women -- mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends -- view one another. A deeply moving novel filled with poignancy, humor, and hope, "The Help" is a timeless and universal story about the lines we abide by, and the ones we don't.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Literary

ISBN-13: 9780399155345
ISBN-10: 0399155341
Publisher: Amy Einhorn Books
Date: February 2009
Page Count: 00451
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Worst Case

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Patterson, James

Best case: survival

The son of one of New York's wealthiest families is snatched off the street and held hostage. His parents can't save him, because this kidnapper isn't demanding money. Instead, he quizzes his prisoner on the price others pay for his life of luxury. In this exam, wrong answers are fatal.

Worst case: death

Detective Michael Bennett leads the investigation. With ten kids of his own, he can't begin to understand what could lead someone to target anyone's children. As another student disappears, one powerful family after another uses their leverage and connections to turn the heat up on the mayor, the press--anyone who will listen--to stop this killer. Their reach extends all the way to the FBI, who send their top Abduction Specialist, Agent Emily Parker. Bennett's life--and love life--suddenly get even more complicated.

This case: Detective Michael Bennett is on it

Before Bennett has a chance to protest the FBI's intrusion on his case, the mastermind changes his routine. His plan leads up to the most devastating demonstration yet--one that could bring cataclysmic devastation to every inch of New York. From the shocking first page to the last exhilarating scene, "Worst Case "is a non-stop thriller from "America's #1 storyteller" ("Forbes)."

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Suspense
Books > Fiction > Thrillers

ISBN-13: 9780316036221
ISBN-10: 0316036226
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Date: January 2010
Page Count: 00356
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

The Postmistress

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Blake, Sarah

Those who carry the truth sometimes bear a terrible weight...
It is 1940. France has fallen. Bombs are dropping on London. And President Roosevelt is promising he won't send our boys to fight in "foreign wars."
But American radio gal Frankie Bard, the first woman to report from the Blitz in London, wants nothing more than to bring the war home. Frankie's radio dispatches crackle across the Atlantic ocean, imploring listeners to pay attention--as the Nazis bomb London nightly, and Jewish refugees stream across Europe. Frankie is convinced that if she can just get the right story, it will wake Americans to action and they will join the fight.
Meanwhile, in Franklin, Massachusetts, a small town on Cape Cod, Iris James hears Frankie's broadcasts and knows that it is only a matter of time before the war arrives on Franklin's shores. In charge of the town's mail, Iris believes that her job is to deliver and keep people's secrets, passing along the news that letters carry. And one secret she keeps are her feelings for Harry Vale, the town mechanic, who inspects the ocean daily, searching in vain for German U-boats he is certain will come. Two single people in midlife, Iris and Harry long ago gave up hope of ever being in love, yet they find themselves unexpectedly drawn toward each other.
Listening to Frankie as well are Will and Emma Fitch, the town's doctor and his new wife, both trying to escape a fragile childhood and forge a brighter future. When Will follow's Frankie's siren call into the war, Emma's worst fears are realized. Promising to return in six months, Will goes to London to offer his help, and the lives of the three women entwine.
Alternating between an America still cocooned in its inability to grasp the danger at hand and a Europe being torn apart by war, "The Postmistress" gives us two women who find themselves unable to deliver the news, and a third woman desperately waiting for news yet afraid to hear it.
Sarah Blake's "The Postmistress" shows how we bear the fact that war goes on around us while ordinary lives continue. Filled with stunning parallels to today, it is a remarkable novel.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Literary
Books > Fiction > Historical - General

ISBN-13: 9780399156199
ISBN-10: 0399156194
Publisher: Amy Einhorn Books
Date: February 2010
Page Count: 00326
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Hell Gate

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Fairstein, Linda A.

Head of the Sex Crimes Unit of the district attorney's office in Manhattan for decades, Linda Fairstein is America's most visible legal expert on sexual assault and domestic violence-which is why she writes some of the most compelling crime thrillers of our time and why her Alexandra Cooper series has been topping bestseller list for more than a decade. Fans turn to Fairstein for ripped-from-the-headline crimes, cutting-edge investigations, and vindication for victims. Linda Fairstein brings readers inside a world of which they can't get enough, but one they hope to never see in real life.
And for her twelfth novel, Fairstein takes Alexandra Cooper inside a world "she'd" rather not see.
New York City politics have always been filled with intrigue and behind-the-scenes deals. In "Hell Gate," Alex finds her attention torn between investigating a shipwreck that has contraband cargo-human cargo-and the political sex scandal of a promising New York congressman now fallen from grace. When Alex discovers that a woman from the wreck and the congressman's lover have the same rose tattoo-the brand of a "snakehead," a master of a human trafficking operation-it dawns on her that these cases aren't as unrelated as they seem and that the entire political landscape of New York City could hang in the balance of her investigation. As Alex looks on at the nameless victims in the morgue, she realizes she's looking at the present-day face of New York's long, dark tradition of human trafficking-a tradition that began hundreds of years ago with slave trade from Africa, now a multimillion-dollar industry that will stop at no cost, even if that cost is Alex's life.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Thrillers

ISBN-13: 9780525951612
ISBN-10: 052595161X
Publisher: Dutton Books
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00382
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Switch

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Heath, Chip

Why is it so hard to make lasting changes in our companies, in our communities, and in our own lives?
The primary obstacle is a conflict that's built into our brains, say Chip and Dan Heath, authors of the critically acclaimed bestseller "Made to Stick." Psychologists have discovered that our minds are ruled by two different systems--the rational mind and the emotional mind--that compete for control. The rational mind wants a great beach body; the emotional mind wants that Oreo cookie. The rational mind wants to change something at work; the emotional mind loves the comfort of the existing routine. This tension can doom a change effort--but if it is overcome, change can come quickly.
In "Switch, " the Heaths show how everyday people--employees and managers, parents and nurses--have united both minds and, as a result, achieved dramatic results:
● The lowly medical interns who managed to defeat an entrenched, decades-old medical practice that was endangering patients.
● The home-organizing guru who developed a simple technique for overcoming the dread of housekeeping.
● The manager who transformed a lackadaisical customer-support team into service zealots by "removing" a standard tool of customer service
In a compelling, story-driven narrative, the Heaths bring together decades of counterintuitive research in psychology, sociology, and other fields to shed new light on how we can effect transformative change. "Switch "shows that successful changes follow a pattern, a pattern you can use to make the changes that matter to you, whether your interest is in changing the world or changing your waistline.

Related Subjects:Books > Business & Economics > Structural Adjustment

ISBN-13: 9780385528757
ISBN-10: 0385528752
Publisher: Broadway Business
Date: February 2010
Page Count: 00305
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Payback Time

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Town, Phil

Don't get mad, get even...
Phil Town's first book, the #1 New York Times bestseller "Rule #1, "was a guide to stock trading for people who believe they lack the knowledge to trade. But because many people aren't ready to go from mutual funds directly into "trading "without understanding "investing--"for the long term - he created "Payback Time."
Too often, people see long-term investing as "mutual fund contributing" - otherwise known as "long-term hoping." But the sad truth is that mutual fund investors are, to a stunning degree, pinning their hopes on an institution that is hopeless. It turns out that only 4% of fund managers consistently beat the S&P 500 index over the long term, which means that 96% of fund investors see a smaller return on their nest egg than a chimpanzee who simply buys stocks in the 500 biggest companies in America and watches what happens.
But it's "worse "than that. The net effect of hitching your wagon to mutual funds is that over a lifetime they'll fritter away as much 60% of your nest egg in fees. Once you understand how funds engineer this, you'll rush to invest on your own.
"Payback Time's "risk-free approach is called "stockpiling" and it's how billionaires get rich in bad markets. It's a set of rules for investing (not trading but "investing") in the right businesses at the right time -- rules that will ensure you make the "big "money.

ISBN-13: 9780307461865
ISBN-10: 0307461866
Publisher: Crown Business
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00275
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Courage and Consequence

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Rove, Karl

Karl Rove, the architect of George W. Bush's presidency, recounts his controversial journey through Republican politics and into the White House.

ISBN-13: 9781439191057
ISBN-10: 1439191050
Publisher: Threshold Editions
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00596
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Handler, Chelsea

"WHAT . . . A RIOT " Life doesn't get more hilarious than when Chelsea Handler takes aim with her irreverent wit. Who else would send all-staff emails to smoke out the dumbest people on her show? Now, in this new collection of original essays, the #1 bestselling author of "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" delivers one laugh-out-loud moment after another as she sets her sights on the ridiculous side of childhood, adulthood, and daughterhood. Family moments are fair game, whether it's writing a report on Reaganomics to earn a Cabbage Patch doll, or teaching her father social graces by ordering him to stay indoors. It's open season on her love life, from playing a prank on her boyfriend (using a ravioli, a fake autopsy, and the Santa Monica pier) to adopting a dog so she can snuggle with someone who doesn't talk. And everyone better duck for cover when her beach vacation turns into matchmaking gone wild. Outrageously funny and deliciously wicked, CHELSEA CHELSEA BANG BANG is good good good good CHELSEA HANDLER ON...Being unpopular: "My parents couldn't have been more unreasonable when it came to fads or clothes that weren't purchased at a pharmacy."Living with her boyfriend: "He's similar to a large toddler, the only difference being he doesn't cry when he wakes up."Appreciating her brother: "He's a certified public accountant, and I have a real life."Arm-wrestling a maid of honor: "It wasn't her strength that intimidated me. It was the starry way her eyes focused on me, like Mike Tyson getting ready to feed."

Related Subjects:Books > Humor > Form - Essays

ISBN-13: 9780446552448
ISBN-10: 0446552445
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00244
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

The 5000 Year Leap

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Skousen, W. Cleon

Discover the 28 Principles of Freedom our Founding Fathers said must be understood and perpetuated by every people who desire peace, prosperity, and freedom. Learn how adherence to these beliefs during the past 200 years has brought about more progress than was made in the previous 5,000 years.

ISBN-13: 9780880801485
ISBN-10: 0880801484
Publisher: National Center for Constitutional Studies
Date: June 2006
Page Count: 00337
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

The Ultimate Suburban Survivalist Guide

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Brodrick, Sean

An innovative crisis protection guide from the experts at Weiss Research

If you want to continue your lifestyle AND make smart money moves, then "The Ultimate Suburban Survivalist" "Guide" is the book for you. Saving money "and" profiting means understanding the many aspects of life where problems can strike, and this book will be your guide. In the face of disaster it is better to plan than panic. A bulletproof plan will protect you from the disastrous surprise of a mishap-from shakeups in the stock market to the next oil crisis to fires and floods.

Author Sean Brodrick of Weiss Research reveals the simple things you can do that will help you prepare and profit in this changing economic landscape. "The Ultimate Suburban Survivalist Guide" is your tool to understanding a myriad of key concepts. Offers practical advice for overcoming some of the worst possible disasters Contains in-depth information on protecting yourself, your family, and your assets from uncontrollable events Details money saving strategies that will help you get through the difficult times

The time to plan for any crisis is "before" it happens. "The Ultimate Suburban Survivalist Guide" is filled with the tips and tools you'll need to survive potential disasters "and" save money during tough times.

ISBN-13: 9780470463161
ISBN-10: 0470463163
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date: January 2010
Page Count: 00329
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Conservative Victory

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Hannity, Sean

SEANS FIRST BOOK IN SIX YEARS!
This will be Sean Hannitys first book since 2004and in that time his radio and TV audiences have grown astronomically. His status as the sole host of Fox News Channels primetime show Hannityand his continual high-profile interviews with the likes of Sarah Palin and other conservative leadersput him at the center of todays conservative movement.

THE HOTTEST STAR IN POLITICAL TALK TODAY:
Sean Hannity is the dominant conservative talk show host at work today. The listenership for The Sean Hannity Show is now approaching 500 markets nationwide, with more than 13.5 million listeners. Seans daily 9PM program Hannity debuted on January 12, 2009 after his longtime co-host Alan Colmes left the air, and has since averaged 2.8 million viewers each night (frequently doubling the viewer total for his cable news competition). His is the second-highest rated program in all of cable news behind FOX News Channels The OReilly Factor and the #1 prime-time cable debate show in his time slot.

AMAZING TRACK:
Hannitys most recent book, Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism, was a blockbuster #1 New York Times bestseller, netting more than half a million copies in hardcover. His first book, Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism, was a #2 New York Times bestseller and rode the list for 17 weeks.

ABOUT CONSERVATIVE VICTORY
Barack Obama and his radical team of self-professed socialists, fringe activists, and others are trying to remake the American way of life. They have used their new Democratic majority to launch an alarming assault on our capitalist systemwhile abandoning the war on terror, undermining our national security, and weakening our position in the eyes of our enemies. The "candidate of change" is threatening to change our country irreparably, and for the worseif we don't act to stop him now.

Sean Hannity has been sounding the alarms about Obama and his agenda from the start. Nowin his first new book in six yearshe issues a stirring call to action. Hannity surveys all the major Obama playersfrom the president's affiliation with radical theology to his advisers' history of Marxist activism, repression of the media, support for leftist dictators, and worse. He exposes their resulting campaign to dismantle the American free-market system and forfeit our national sovereignty. But he draws on the examples of Ronald Reagan and the GOP's Contract with America to show how conservatives can unite behind this country's most cherished principles and act now to get America back on the right trackwhile we still can.

ISBN-13: 9780062003058
ISBN-10: 0062003054
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00256
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

A Patriot's History of the United States

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Schweikart, Larry

For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way Americas past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of Americas patriots and the achievements of dead white men.

As a result, more emphasis is placed on Harriet Tubman than on George Washington; more about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II than about D-Day or Iwo Jima; more on the dangers we faced from Joseph McCarthy than those we faced from Josef Stalin.

"A Patriots History of the United States "corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this groundbreaking book, Americas discovery, founding, and development are reexamined with an appreciation for the elements of public virtue, personal liberty, and private property that make this nation uniquely successful. This book offers a long-overdue acknowledgment of Americas true and proud history.

Related Subjects:Books > History > United States - General

ISBN-13: 9781595230324
ISBN-10: 1595230327
Publisher: Sentinel
Date: February 2007
Page Count: 00932
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

American Conspiracies

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Ventura, Jesse

In this explosive account of wrongful acts and on-going cover-ups, Jesse Ventura takes a systematic look at the wide gap between what the American government knows and what it reveals to the American people. For too long, we the people have sat by and let politicians and bureaucrats from both parties obfuscate and lie. And according to this former Navy SEAL, former pro wrestler, and former Minnesota governor, the media is complicit in these acts of deception. For too long, the mainstream press has refused to consider alternate possibilities and to ask the tough questions. Here, Ventura looks closely at the theories that have been presented over the years and separates the fact from the fiction. In Ventura's eyes, the murder of Abraham Lincoln and the assassinations of the Kennedys and Martin Luther King, all need to be re-examined. Was Watergate presented honestly, or was the CIA involved? Did the Republican Party set out to purposefully steal two elections on behalf of George W. Bush? Has all the evidence been presented about the 9/11 attacks or is there another angle that the media is afraid to explore? And finally, is the collapse of today's financial order and the bailout plan by the Federal Reserve the widest-reaching conspiracy ever perpetrated? "If you're talking outspoken, unconventional, and no-holds-barred, you're talking Jesse Ventura."-Larry King "I wouldn't mind seeing Ventura run for president (or for senator, or dog-catcher, or whatever). In addition to talking conspiracy, he's likely to raise all sorts of other trouble."-Damon W. Root, Reason Magazine

ISBN-13: 9781602398023
ISBN-10: 160239802X
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00272
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

The Kind Diet

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Silverstone, Alicia

In "The Kind Diet," actress, activist, and committed conservationist Alicia Silverstone shares the insights that encouraged her to swear off meat and dairy forever, and outlines the spectacular benefits of adopting a plant-based diet, from effortless weight loss to clear skin, off-the-chart energy, and smooth digestion. She explains how meat, fish, milk, and cheese--the very foods we've been taught to regard as the cornerstone of good nutrition--are actually the culprits behind escalating rates of disease "and" the cause of dire, potentially permanent damage to our ecology.

Yet going meat- and dairy-free doesn't mean suffering deprivation; to the contrary, "The Kind Diet" introduces irresistibly delicious food that satisfies on every level--it even includes amazing desserts to keep the most stubborn sweet tooth happy. Alicia also addresses the nutritional concerns faced by many who are new to a plant-based diet, and shows how to cover every nutritional base, from protein to calcium and beyond.

Alicia knows that changing life-long dietary habits is a process, and that each person progresses at a different pace. For that reason, "The Kind Diet "encompasses 3 separate levels, from Flirting to Superhero. Flirts learn to dip a toe into the vegan pool, reducing their meat-eating and swapping out a few key foods for plant-based substitutes to see quickly how even small changes can reap big results. Vegans get to experience the life-altering effects of forgoing animal-products entirely, while still enjoying many convenience foods and meat substitutes in addition to the wonderful grains, vegetables and fruits that form the core of that diet. True enlightenment comes with the Superhero program, based on the principles of macrobiotics and built on a foundation of whole grains, vegetables, and other yummy foods that Alicia describes in detail.

Whether your goal is to drop a few pounds, boost your energy and metabolism, or simply save the world, Alicia provides the encouragement, the information, and the tools you need to make the transition to a plant-based diet deliciously empowering.

ISBN-13: 9781605296449
ISBN-10: 1605296449
Publisher: Rodale Press
Date: October 2009
Page Count: 00308
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Shadow Souls

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Smith, L. J.

On the run . . .

Elena Gilbert's love, the vampire Stefan Salvatore, has been captured and imprisoned by demonic spirits who are wreaking havoc in Fell's Church. While her friends Bonnie and Meredith explore the evil that has taken over their town, Elena goes in search of Stefan.

In order to find him, she entrusts her life to Stefan's brother, Damon Salvatore, the handsome but deadly vampire who wants Elena, body and soul. Along with her childhood friend Matt, they set out for the slums of the Dark Dimension, where Stefan is being held captive. It is rumored to be a world where vampires and demons roam free, but humans must live enslaved to their supernatural masters. . . .

Elena will stop at nothing to free Stefan. Yet with each passing day the tension between Elena and Damon grows, and she is faced with a terrible decision: Which brother does she really want?

Back in Fell's Church, Bonnie and Meredith have made some dire discoveries. They hastily try to follow Elena and warn her--only to be caught up in Elena's most dangerous adventure yet.

Related Subjects:Books > Juvenile Fiction > Horror & Ghost Stories
Books > Juvenile Fiction > Love & Romance

ISBN-13: 9780061720819
ISBN-10: 006172081X
Publisher: Harper Teen
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00608
Reading Level: Ages 12 - 17

Burned

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Cast, P. C.

When friends stop trusting each other, Darkness is there to fan the flames.... Things have turned black at the House of Night. Zoey Redbird's soul has shattered. With everything she's ever stood for falling apart, and a broken heart making her want to stay in the Otherworld forever, Zoey's fading fast. It's seeming more and more doubtful that she will be able pull herself back together in time to rejoin her friends and set the world to rights. As the only living person who can reach her, Stark must find a way to get to her. But how? He will have to die to do so, the Vampire High Council stipulates. And then Zoey will give up for sure. There are only 7 days left... Enter BFF Stevie Rae. She wants to help Z but she has massive problems of her own. The rogue Red Fledglings are acting up, and this time not even Stevie Rae can protect them from the consequences. Her kinda boyfriend, Dallas, is sweet but too nosy for his own good. The truth is, Stevie Rae's hiding a secret that might be the key to getting Zoey home but also threatens to explode her whole world.In the middle of the whole mess is Aphrodite: ex-Fledgling, trust-fund baby, total hag from Hell (and proud of it). She's always been blessed (if you could call it that) with visions that can reveal the future, but now it seems Nyx has decided to speak through her with the goddess's own voice, whether she wants it or not. Aphrodite's loyalty can swing a lot of different ways, but right now Zoey's fate hangs in the balance.Three girls... playing with fire... if they don't watch out, everyone will get "Burned."

Related Subjects:Books > Juvenile Fiction > Fantasy & Magic
Books > Juvenile Fiction > Girls & Women

ISBN-13: 9780312606169
ISBN-10: 0312606168
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Date: April 2010
Page Count: 00336
Reading Level: Ages 12 - UP

Twilight - The Graphic Novel, Volume 1

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Meyer, Stephenie

When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret...

Beautifully rendered, this first installment of Twilight: The Graphic Novel is a must-have for any collectors library.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stephenie Meyer graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English literature, and she lives with her husband and three young sons in Arizona. After the publication of her debut novel, Twilight, booksellers chose her as one of the most promising new authors of 2005 (Publishers Weekly).

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Young Kim graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in painting from the College of Fine Arts. She has worked on numerous animation and cover illustration projects and currently makes her home in Yongin, Korea.

224 Pages
Ages: 12 & up

Related Subjects:Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Fantasy

ISBN-13: 9780759529434
ISBN-10: 0759529434
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00224
Reading Level: Ages 12 - UP

Fang

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Patterson, James

Being a kid with wings--constantly on the run--has never been easy, and Max and her flock are getting tenser than ever. First, on a trip to Africa, they meet a mysterious billionaire whose intense scrutiny of the flock makes her fear the worst. Then, a cryptic message from a young girl arrives, warning them "The sky will fall." And as if an impending apocalypse weren't bad enough, canny birdkid Angel makes a dire prophecy about Max's soul mate: Fang will be the first to die.
Max's desperate desire to protect Fang brings the two closer than ever. But can the team weather the storm, or will the turmoil rip them apart for the last time?

ISBN-13: 9780316036191
ISBN-10: 0316036196
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00336
Reading Level: Ages 10 - 17

The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Kinney, Jeff

Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movie
If you've ever wondered how a movie gets made, you're not alone. Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney didn't know either, but when his bestselling series, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," was turned into a live-action movie by 20th Century Fox, he learned how a book gets adapted into a major motion picture.
Complete with photographs, script pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and original art by Jeff Kinney, "The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary" is the perfect companion to the bestselling series.

Related Subjects:Books > Juvenile Fiction > Humorous Stories

ISBN-13: 9780810996168
ISBN-10: 0810996162
Publisher: Amulet Books
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00208
Reading Level: Ages 08 - 12

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Kinney, Jeff

"Now every kid can write like a Wimpy Kid " "An exciting companion to the bestselling "Diary of a Wimpy Kid "series." First of all, let me get something straight: This is a journal, not a diary. This innovative interactive journal based on Greg Heffley's own "diary" lets kids express themselves in an exciting new way. In "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book," kids will be asked: What was the best dream you ever had? The worst thing you ever ate? The best secret you ever heard? The most trouble you ever got in for something that wasn't even your fault to begin with? This "Do-It-Yourself Book" features art throughout, along with ruled and blank pages for readers to create their own stories, keep their own diaries, and record their favorites and least faves.

Includes a bonus full-color comics section featuring the collected cartoons of Greg Heffley and his best friend, Rowley; and includes 16 pages of full-color comics "Move over, Harry Potter. . . . There's a new set of titles dominating the bestseller list for kids' chapter books, and there's nothing 'fantasy' about these."--Andrea Yeats on NPR's All Things Considered

"Perfectly pitched wit and believably self-centered hero . . ."--The New York Times
"Charming and hilarious from the get-go. . . . Kinney has an uncanny eye for the depredations and triumphs of middle school life." --The Boston Globe
"The writing is sharp, and the artwork, though deceptively simple, is both entertaining and expressive . . . adding comic punch to these funny-because-they're-true scenes . . ." --Bookpage
"Perfect for someone about to go to middle school, perfect for parents to help ease their child into this new phase. . . . Kinney has done a wonderful service for preteens by talking about all those awful, embarrassing, and good moments." --The San Diego Union Tribune F&P level: T

Related Subjects:Books > Juvenile Nonfiction > Crafts & Hobbies - Diaries & Journals

ISBN-13: 9780810979772
ISBN-10: 0810979772
Publisher: Amulet Books
Date: October 2008
Page Count: 00224
Reading Level: Ages 08 - 12

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Set

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Riordan, Rick

Humans and half-bloods alike agree-Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a series fit for heroes! Re-live the adventure from the beginning with this boxed set of the first three books.

The Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. When his mom tells him the truth about where he came from, she takes him to the one place he'll be safe-Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island). There, Percy learns that the father he never knew is actually Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon Percy finds himself caught up in a mystery that could lead to disastrous consequences. Together with his friends-a satyr and other the demigod daughter of Athena-Percy sets out on a quest to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.

The Sea of Monsters
After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly calm. But things don't stay quiet for long. Percy soon discovers there is trouble at Camp Half-Blood: the magical borders which protect Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and the only safe haven for demigods is on the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters. To save the camp, Percy needs the help of his best friend, Grover, who has been taken prisoner by the Cyclops Polyphemus on an island somewhere in the Sea of Monsters-the dangerous waters Greek heroes have sailed for millennia-only today, the Sea of Monsters goes by a new name: the Bermuda Triangle. Now Percy and his friends must retrieve the Golden Fleece from the Island of the Cyclopes by the end of the summer or Camp Half-Blood will be destroyed. But first, Percy will learn a stunning new secret about his family-one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or simply a cruel joke...

The Titan's Curse
When Percy Jackson receives a distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword Riptide; and... a ride from his mom. The demigods race to the rescue, to find that Grover has made an important discovery: two new powerful half-bloods whose parentage is unknown. But that's not all that awaits them. The Titan lord, Kronos, has set up his most devious trap yet, and the young heroes have unwittingly fallen prey. Hilarious and action-packed, this third adventure in the series finds Percy faced with his most dangerous challenge so far: the chilling prophecy of the Titan's curse.

ISBN-13: 9781423113492
ISBN-10: 1423113497
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Date: September 2008
Page Count: 01032
Reading Level: Ages 10 - 14

The Battle of the Labyrinth

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Riordan, Rick

Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to diabolical.
In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop them, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth-a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn. Full of humor and heart-pounding action, this fourth book promises to be their most thrilling adventure yet.

Related Subjects:Books > Juvenile Fiction > Fantasy & Magic

ISBN-13: 9781423101499
ISBN-10: 1423101499
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Date: April 2009
Page Count: 00361
Reading Level: Ages 10 - 14

Eclipse

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Meyer, Stephenie

Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will eagerly devour the paperback edition Eclipse, the third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob --- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?

ISBN-13: 9780316027656
ISBN-10: 0316027650
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Date: August 2009
Page Count: 00629
Reading Level: Ages 12 - 17

The Last Olympian

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Riordan, Rick

All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Kronos's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.
In this momentous final book in the "New York Times" best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.

ISBN-13: 9781423101475
ISBN-10: 1423101472
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Date: May 2009
Page Count: 00381
Reading Level: Ages 10 - 14

Dead in the Family

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Harris, Charlaine

The #1 "New York Times" bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series- the basis for HBO(r)'s "True Blood"-continues
After enduring torture and the loss of loved ones during the brief but deadly Faery War, Sookie Stackhouse is hurt and she's angry. Just about the only bright spot in her life is the love she thinks she feels for vampire Eric Northman. But he's under scrutiny by the new Vampire King because of their relationship. And as the political implications of the Shifters coming out are beginning to be felt, Sookie's connection to the Shreveport pack draws her into the debate. Worst of all, though the door to Faery has been closed, there are still some Fae on the human side-and one of them is angry at Sookie. Very, very angry...

ISBN-13: 9780441018642
ISBN-10: 0441018645
Publisher: Ace Books
Date: May 2010
Page Count: 00320
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

The 9th Judgment

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Patterson, James

The most personal

A young mother and her infant child are ruthlessly gunned down while returning to their car in the garage of a shopping mall. There are no witnesses, and Detective Lindsay Boxer is left with only one shred of evidence: a cryptic message scrawled across the windshield in blood-red lipstick.

The most dangerous

The same night, the wife of A-list actor Marcus Dowling is woken by a cat burglar who is about to steal millions of dollars' worth of precious jewels. In just seconds there is a nearly empty safe, a lifeless body, and another mystery that throws San Francisco into hysteria.

The most exciting Women's Murder Club novel ever

Lindsay spends every waking hour working with her partner, Rich--and her desire for him threatens to tear apart both her engagement and the Women's Murder Club. Before Lindsay and her friends can piece together either case, one of the killers forces Lindsay to put her own life on the line--but is it enough to save the city? With unparalleled danger and explosive action, "The 9th Judgment" is James Patterson at his compelling, unstoppable best.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Thrillers

ISBN-13: 9780316036276
ISBN-10: 0316036277
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Date: April 2010
Page Count: 00368
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Spirit Bound

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Mead, Richelle

Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. But she chose wronga]

After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitrias birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimirasaand to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls canat wait for their real lives beyond the Academyas iron gates to begin. But Roseas heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows heas out there, somewhere.

She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come truea Dimitri has tasted her blood, and now he is hunting her. Only this time, he wonat rest until Rose joins hima]forever.

Related Subjects:Books > Juvenile Fiction > Fantasy & Magic
Books > Juvenile Fiction > Love & Romance

ISBN-13: 9781595142504
ISBN-10: 1595142509
Publisher: Razorbill
Date: May 2010
Page Count: 00496
Reading Level: Ages 12 - 17

Hourglass

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Gray, Claudia

Bianca will risk everything to be with Lucas.

After escaping from Evernight Academy, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas take refuge with Black Cross, a fanatical group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or risk certain death at their hands. But when Black Cross captures her friend--the vampire Balthazar--hiding is no longer an option.

Soon, Bianca and Lucas are on the run again, pursued not only by Black Cross, but by the powerful leaders of Evernight. Yet no matter how far they travel, Bianca can't escape her destiny.

Bianca has always believed their love could survive anything . . . but can it survive what's to come?

ISBN-13: 9780061284410
ISBN-10: 0061284416
Publisher: Harper Teen
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00352
Reading Level: Ages 12 - UP

Lover Mine

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Ward, J. R.

The hot new novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood by the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author
John Matthew has come a long way since he was found living among humans, his vampire nature unknown. Taken in by The Brotherhood, no one could guess what his true history was-or his true identity.
Xhex has long steeled herself against the attraction to John Matthew. Until fate intervenes and she discovers that love, like destiny, is inevitable.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Romance - Paranormal

ISBN-13: 9780451229854
ISBN-10: 0451229851
Publisher: New American Library
Date: April 2010
Page Count: 00528
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Deliver Us from Evil

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Baldacci, David

David Baldacci-the #1 bestselling author of "The Whole Truth "and "First Family"-returns with his most surprising, heart-stopping, and timely thriller to date . . .
DELIVER US FROM EVIL
Evan Waller is a monster. He has built a fortune from his willingness to buy and sell anything . . . and anyone. In search of new opportunities, Waller has just begun a new business venture: one that could lead to millions of deaths all over the globe.
On Waller's trail is Shaw, the mysterious operative from "The Whole Truth," who must prevent Waller from closing his latest deal. Shaw's one chance to bring him down will come in the most unlikely of places: a serene, bucolic village in Provence.
But Waller's depravity and ruthlessness go deeper than Shaw knows. And now, there is someone else pursuing Waller in Provence-Reggie Campion, an agent for a secret vigilante group headquartered in a musty old English estate-and she has an agenda of her own.
Hunting the same man and unaware of each other's mission, Shaw and Reggie will be caught in a deadly duel of nerve and wits. Hitchcockian in its intimate buildup of suspense and filled with the remarkable characters, breathtaking plot turns, and blockbuster finale that are David Baldacci's hallmarks, DELIVER US FROM EVIL will be one of the most gripping thrillers of the year.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Thrillers

ISBN-13: 9780446564083
ISBN-10: 0446564087
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date: April 2010
Page Count: 00416
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Fablehaven, Book 5

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Mull, Brandon

The fifth book in the celebrated Fablehaven series.

Related Subjects:Books > Juvenile Fiction > Fantasy & Magic

ISBN-13: 9781606412381
ISBN-10: 1606412388
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00544
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Caught

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Coben, Harlan

From the #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense comes a fast-paced, emotion-packed novel about guilt, grief, and our capacity to forgive

17-year-old Haley McWaid is a good girl, the pride of her suburban New Jersey family, captain of the lacrosse team, headed off to college next year with all the hopes and dreams her doting parents can pin on her. Which is why, when her mother wakes one morning to find that Haley never came home the night before, and three months quickly pass without word from the girl, the community assumes the worst.

Wendy Tynes is a reporter on a mission, to identify and bring down sexual predators via elaborateand nationally televisedsting operations. Working with local police on her news program Caught in the Act, Wendy and her team have publicly shamed dozens of men by the time she encounters her latest target. Dan Mercer is a social worker known as a friend to troubled teens, but his story soon becomes more complicated than Wendy could have imagined.

In a novel that challenges as much as it thrills, filled with the astonishing tension and unseen suburban machinations that have become Cobens trademark, Caught tells the story of a missing girl, the community stunned by her loss, the predator who may have taken her, and the reporter who suddenly realizes she cant trust her own instincts about this storyor the motives of the people around her.

Praise for Long Lost:

Coben is one of the best authors around at writing page-turning suspense, as Long Lost makes clear. Chicago Sun-Times

Roller-coaster plot and savvy dialogue.All the ingredients of a good old-fashioned thriller: murder, action and wit. New York Daily News

Harlan Coben is the bestselling author of sixteen previous novels, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Long Lost and Hold Tight. Winner of the Edgar Award, the Shamus Award, and the Anthony Award, Coben lives in New Jersey with his family.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Thrillers

ISBN-13: 9780525951582
ISBN-10: 052595158X
Publisher: Dutton Books
Date: March 2010
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

Hungry Girl 1-2-3

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:01 CDT

By: Lillien, Lisa

Are you HUNGRY? The number-one "New York Times" bestselling phenomenon is BACK---with even more yum-a-licious guilt-free recipes. This time, the EASIEST ones on the planet Hungry Girl's recipes aren't just delicious, they're SUPER-SIMPLE, too. "Hungry Girl 1-2-3" will help you make the world's most delicious guilt-free appetizers, meals, snacks, desserts, etc., with practically no effort whatsoever There are loads of crock-pot recipes, microwavable meals, HG's famous "foil packs," and more. Some are such a cinch, you won't even have to turn on the oven or stove Really. With more than 200 recipes and two-ingredient "couples" to choose from, you'll never be hungry again Get ready to chew on:

Crazy Pineapple Salmon Teriyaki (347 calories)

Mom-Style Creamy Chicken 'n Veggies (307 calories)

Queen-of-the-Castle Sliders (254 calories)

Caramel Swirl Cream Puffs (121 calories)

Corndog Millionaire Muffins (160 calories)

Chili Cheese Dog Nachos (218 calories)

Turkey & Veggie Meatloaf Minis (142 calories)

Planet Hungrywood Sweet & Cap'n Crunchy Chicken (234 calories)

Shrimp & Grits . . . for Hungry Chicks (380 calories)

Cannoli-Stuffed French Toast Nuggets (228 calories)

Related Subjects:Books > Cooking > Methods - Quick & Easy

ISBN-13: 9780312556181
ISBN-10: 0312556187
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00352
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA