BAM RECOMMENDS

'Deliver Us from Evil'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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

'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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

'House Rules'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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 9th Judgment'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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

'Burned'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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

'Angelology'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Trussoni, Danielle

A thrilling epic about an ancient clash reignited in our time- between a hidden society and heaven's darkest creatures
"There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bore children to them."
Genesis 6:5
Sister Evangeline was just a girl when her father entrusted her to the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in upstate New York. Now, at twenty-three, her discovery of a 1943 letter from the famous philanthropist Abigail Rockefeller to the late mother superior of Saint Rose Convent plunges Evangeline into a secret history that stretches back a thousand years: an ancient conflict between the Society of Angelologists and the monstrously beautiful descendants of angels and humans, the Nephilim.
For the secrets these letters guard are desperately coveted by the once-powerful Nephilim, who aim to perpetuate war, subvert the good in humanity, and dominate mankind. Generations of angelologists have devoted their lives to stopping them, and their shared mission, which Evangeline has long been destined to join, reaches from her bucolic abbey on the Hudson to the apex of insular wealth in New York, to the Montparnasse cemetery in Paris and the mountains of Bulgaria.
Rich in history, full of mesmerizing characters, and wondrously conceived, "Angelology" blends biblical lore, the myth of Orpheus and the Miltonic visions of "Paradise Lost" into a riveting tale of ordinary people engaged in a battle that will determine the fate of the world.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Thrillers

ISBN-13: 9780670021475
ISBN-10: 0670021474
Publisher: Viking Books
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00451
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'The Silent Sea'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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 Cross Gardener'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Wright, Jason F.

From the "New York Times" bestselling author, an inspiring story of life, love, and moving on.
Married and the father of a young daughter, John Bevan had finally found the traditional family he lacked as an orphaned child. But all that disappears when a fatal car accident steals away his wife-and the unborn child she carried.
Filled with sorrow, John withdraws from life and love. He erects a small cross at the scene of his wife's accident and visits daily, grieving. Then one morning he encounters a young man kneeling before the cross, touching it up with white paint. John's conversations and travels with this mysterious man-known to him only as the Cross Gardener-will forever change his world.
From Jason F. Wright comes a timeless tale that explores the questions we ask when our lives are touched by loss: How do we carry on? And who will show us the way? The answers John Bevan finds illuminate the hope that even in our darkest hours we are not alone.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Christian - General

ISBN-13: 9780425233283
ISBN-10: 0425233286
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00293
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Dead in the Family'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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

'Bite Me'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Moore, Christopher

The city of San Francisco is being stalked by a huge shaved vampyre cat named Chet, and only I, Abby Normal, emergency backup mistress of the Greater Bay Area night, and my manga-haired love monkey, Foo Dog, stand between the ravenous monster and a bloody massacre of the general public.

Whoa. And this is a love story? Yup. 'Cept there's no whining. See, while some lovers were born to run, Jody and Tommy were born to bite. Well, reborn, that is, now that they're vampires. Good thing theirs is an undying love, since their Goth Girl Friday, Abby Normal, imprisoned them in a bronze statue.

Abby wants to be a bloodsucking fiend, too, but right now she's really busy with other stuff, like breaking in a pair of red vinyl thigh-high Skankenstein(R) platform boots and wrangling her Ph.D.-candidate boyfriend, Steve (the love monkey). And then there's that vampire cat Chet, who's getting bigger and smarter--and thirstier--by the minute. Abby thought she and Steve could handle the kitty cat on their own, "mais non" . . .

Before you can say "OMG WTF?" Tommy and Jody are sprung from captivity, and join forces with Abby, Steve, the frozen-turkey-bowling Safeway crew, the Emperor of San Francisco and his trusty dogs Lazarus and Bummer, Abby's gay Goth friend Jared, and SF's finest Cavuto and Rivera to hunt big cat and save the city. And that's when the fun really begins.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > General

ISBN-13: 9780061779725
ISBN-10: 0061779725
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00309
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Caught'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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

'Lover Mine'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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

'Payback Time'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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

'The Total Money Makeover'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Ramsey, Dave

The success stories speak for themselves in this book from money maestro Dave Ramsey. Instead of promising the normal dose of quick fixes, Ramsey offers a bold, no-nonsense approach to money matters, providing not only the how-to but also a grounded and uplifting hope for getting out of debt and achieving total financial health.

Ramsey debunks the many myths of money (exposing the dangers of cash advance, rent-to-own, debt consolidation) and attacks the illusions and downright deceptions of the American dream, which encourages nothing but overspending and massive amounts of debt. "Don't even consider keeping up with the Joneses," Ramsey declares in his typically candid style. "They're broke "

"The Total Money Makeover" isn't theory. It works every single time. It works because it is simple. It works because it gets to the heart of the money problems: you.

This 3rd edition of "The Total Money Makeover "includes a fresh cover design, all new personal success stories, and naysayers, and more.

Related Subjects:Books > Business & Economics > Personal Finance - Money Management

ISBN-13: 9781595550781
ISBN-10: 159555078X
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Date: December 2009
Page Count: 00259
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: J. K. Lasser Institute

America's number one bestselling tax guide offers the best balance of thoroughness, organization, and usability

For over half a century, more than 39 million Americans have turned to J.K. Lasser for easy-to-follow, expert advice and guidance on planning and filing their taxes. Written by a team of tax specialists, "J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2010" includes all the outstanding features that have made this book the nation's all-time top-selling tax guide.

As an added value, you can gain direct access to dozens of bonuses through jklasser.com, including links to the latest tax forms from the IRS, up-to-the-minute tax law changes, small business help, and much more. The book of choice for today's serious taxpayer "Your Income Tax 2010" contains
Over 2,500 easy-to-use tax planning tips and strategies Easy-to-understand coverage of the year's tax law changes Filing tips and instructions to help you prepare your 2009 return Quick reference section that highlights what's new for 2009 Quick topic index to help pinpoint the biggest money-saving deductions Advice for customers whose use software or CPAs to file their taxes

Filled with expert advice and guidance, J."K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2010" will help you plan and file your 2009 tax return in the most efficient way possible.

ISBN-13: 9780470447116
ISBN-10: 0470447117
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date: November 2009
Page Count: 00848
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'J.K. Lasser's New Tax Law Simplified'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Weltman, Barbara

Straightforward explanations of the new tax laws

Things have changed radically in the world of housing, education, employment, and other areas where a firm understanding taxes can benefit you financially. While these changes can, and will, have a dramatic effect on taxpayers, all is not lost. J.K. Lasser provides the tips and tools needed to gain a better grip of what is going on and help you save money on your 2009 return as well as plan ahead for future tax savings.

Written by the recognized authority in taxes, "J.K. Lasser's New Tax Law Simplified 2010 "transforms the complex new tax laws into simple English that any taxpayer can understand. Filled with up-to-the-minute facts and figures, this book makes it easier for you to learn about-and profit from-the laws that govern your taxes. Outlines various tax relief strategies Filled with numerous examples and tables Helps you understand and utilize the new tax programs and regulations that have been passed

While you may be concerned with the current state of the economic and financial world, this can be a time of great opportunity-if you take advantage of the guidance found in" J.K. Lasser's New Tax Laws Simplified 2010."

ISBN-13: 9780470560099
ISBN-10: 0470560096
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date: December 2009
Page Count: 00190
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Put More Cash in Your Pocket'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Langemeier, Loral

Sinking. Slowly. That′s what it feels like.

No matter how tight you cinch that belt it never seems like enough. Squeeze another few dollars out of the budget and they′re eaten up by rising prices at the pump or at the checkout. It doesn′t make sense, everyone′s hurting and yet prices keep going up.

There is a way out; a way to stop sinking; a way to not just tread water, but to actually start to get ahead. There is a way to get some fast cash that will make a real difference in your life. It′s not a magic investment formula or some money saving gimmick. You just have to keep doing what you′re already doing...but in a smarter way. And the only thing you have to give up is your self-defeating attitude toward money.

What′s the answer? Stop worrying about saving money-- and start concentrating on making money.

In this incredibly timely book for a moment when everyone is looking to make a little extra dough, highly sought-after money management expert and speaker Loral Langemeir empowers readers to stop saving, stop sacrificing, and start making money by charging for what they already do -- by turning the skills, hobbies, and chores that are part of their everyday lives into a "21st Century Lemonade Stand"-a money-making business that requires no business plan, no capital, no investment-just your creativity and the willingness to ask for the cash. Loral′s approach is simple, straightforward, and proven and teaches anyone how to easily make $1000 more a month.

ISBN-13: 9780061763250
ISBN-10: 006176325X
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date: October 2009
Page Count: 00227
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Money 911'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Chatzky, Jean Sherman

The popular "TODAY" financial editor Jean Chatzky helps you navigate through the critical challenges and potential catastrophes of personal finance.

You've just lost your job. You've got a baby on the way. Your parent has had a stroke. Most people seek financial help not because they're planning for the future but because they need it . . . right now If you have money problems or are seeking immediate help to solve a dire, unanticipated financial emergency, then you need "Money 911." In this invaluable guidebook, financial expert Jean Chatzky provides answers to today's most pressing financial questions and concerns, including: How do I get out of debt? How do I avoid foreclosure? How do I set up a monthly budget? How can I improve my credit score? How do I get my health insurance to pay a claim? What should I do when I lose a parent?

With "Money 911," you can prepare for retirement, buy or sell a home, pick up the pieces of your personal finances, and get back on your feet--and stay there

Related Subjects:Books > Business & Economics > Personal Finance - General

ISBN-13: 9780061798696
ISBN-10: 006179869X
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date: December 2009
Page Count: 00463
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Lower Your Taxes- Big Time!'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Botkin, Sandy

"Almost every American can get a raise of $3,000-$15,000 or more annually courtesy of the United States Government."
-David D'Arcangelo, author of "Wealth Starts at Home"

"Will put thousands of dollars in your pocket every year and teach you, in clear simple steps, how to audit proof your records from the IRS forever."
-Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator, #1 "New York Times" best-selling series "Chicken Soup for the Soul"(R)

The classic tax-relief guide--updated to help you save more than ever

The amount Americans pay in taxes exceeds all other expenses combined. And with the economic downturn taking its toll on small businesses around the country, taxes are a greater financial burden than ever before. "Lower Your Taxes-Big Time," 2009-2010 shows consultants, business owners, and contractors how to slash their tax bills by thousands.

Written by Sandy Botkin, CPA and former attorney for the IRS, this informative and engaging book explains how to Get a yearly subsidy of $5,000 or more back from the IRS Properly document your business deductions Avoid any future audits by the IRS Deduct the equivalent of your child's education, braces, or wedding Take advantage of tax-free fringe benefits available to small businesses

Related Subjects:Books > Business & Economics > Personal Finance - Taxation

ISBN-13: 9780071623780
ISBN-10: 0071623787
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Date: December 2008
Page Count: 00288
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'How to Pay Zero Taxes'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Schnepper, Jeff A.

"If there's a tax break allowed out there, it's in here."
"--New York Daily News"

Unlike most other tax guides, "How to Pay Zero Taxes" focuses on tax saving, not tax preparation. Jeff Schnepper stands apart from the crowd of tax-book authors by creating an easy-to-read, easy-to-apply guide that explains what people really care about--paying less to the IRS

This updated edition covers more deductions than any other such book, including those related to child care and elder care, job hunting expenses, mortgages and points, investment expenses, and 401(k)s.

Related Subjects:Books > Business & Economics > Taxation - General

ISBN-13: 9780071635684
ISBN-10: 0071635688
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Date: November 2009
Page Count: 00896
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Missed Fortune 101'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Andrew, Douglas R.

True or False? * Always prepay your mortgage. * The right 401(k) or IRA will completely cover your retirement. * Defer your taxes and postpone the pain. * True wealth doesn't last forever. They're All False MISSED FORTUNE 101 ...is like no other money guide you've ever read. Its author, successful financial strategist Douglas R. Andrew, dares to question the conventional wisdom on personal finance that most people accept. He reveals the ways banks, credit unions, and insurance companies amass tremendous wealth-what they do, and what they don't do. He shows you how to seize financial opportunities you never knew existed. With MISSED FORTUNE 101 as your guide, you'll never view your house, your mortgage, your retirement plans, your investments, and your other assets the same way again. * Put the lazy, idle dollars trapped in your home to work safely-and reap as much as an extra million. * Discover hidden and perfectly legal tax breaks-and treat yourself to some surprising windfalls. * Play the bankers' favorite game-borrow at one rate and invest at a higher one. * Explore lesser-known retirement vehicles-and avoid falling into a higher tax bracket when you stop working. * Turn your life insurance policy into an investment-and keep your taxes down and your capital up. * Find out which low-return instruments should be in your portfolio today-and why they'll become high-return stars tomorrow. * Reach your "freedom point"-your financial independence-long before "retirement age" Learn the real rules of smart investing. Maximize your wealth with MISSED FORTUNE 101.

ISBN-13: 9780446693516
ISBN-10: 0446693510
Publisher: Business Plus
Date: April 2010
Page Count: 00304
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'The Ernst & Young Tax Guide'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Bernstein, Peter W.

Now in its 25th edition, the Ernst and Young Tax Guide 2010 is completely updated and also includes access to a web site for purchasers, to find the latest tax alerts and tips.

Related Subjects:Books > Business & Economics > Taxation - General

ISBN-13: 9780979985591
ISBN-10: 0979985595
Publisher: Publishnow.Net
Date: November 2009
Page Count: 00838
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Suddenly Frugal'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Ingram, Leah

Many people know one or two things they can do to save money, like cutting back on vacations and meals out, but beyond that, theyare stumped. When they look at their current lifestyle, they have no idea where they can trim the fat without sacrificing their quality of life.

Thatas exactly what this guide will do. It will help you identify small, painless changes you can make to your daily habits that can add up to big savingsawhile bringing you closer as a family. By grouping these money-saving tips into a room of the house or errand on a to-do list, you can immediately put your suddenly frugal plan into actionaand instantly begin saving money.

By pinpointing the dollar amount associated with each cost-saving step, financial whiz and mom Leah Ingram will inspire you to embraceaand enjoyayour new frugality.

Related Subjects:Books > Business & Economics > Personal Finance - Money Management

ISBN-13: 9781440501821
ISBN-10: 1440501823
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Date: January 2010
Page Count: 00240
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Financial Peace Revisited'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Ramsey, Dave

With new chapters on marriage and money, kids and money, and singles and money, Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace Revisited" helps readers to understand the forces behind their financial distress and how to set things right--financially, emotionally, and spiritually.

ISBN-13: 9780670032082
ISBN-10: 0670032085
Publisher: Viking Books
Date: December 2002
Page Count: 00352
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Grahame-Smith, Seth

Indiana, 1818. Moonlight falls through the dense woods that surround a one-room cabin, where a nine-year-old Abraham Lincoln kneels at his suffering mother's bedside. She's been stricken with something the old-timers call "Milk Sickness."
"My baby boy..." she whispers before dying.
Only later will the grieving Abe learn that his mother's fatal affliction was actually the work of a vampire.
When the truth becomes known to young Lincoln, he writes in his journal, ""henceforth my life shall be one of rigorous study and devotion. I shall become a master of mind and body. And this mastery shall have but one purpose.".." Gifted with his legendary height, strength, and skill with an ax, Abe sets out on a path of vengeance that will lead him all the way to the White House.
While Abraham Lincoln is widely lauded for saving a Union and freeing millions of slaves, his valiant fight against the forces of the undead has remained in the shadows for hundreds of years. That is, until Seth Grahame-Smith stumbled upon "The Secret Journal of Abraham Lincoln," and became the first living person to lay eyes on it in more than 140 years.
Using the journal as his guide and writing in the grand biographical style of Doris Kearns Goodwin and David McCullough, Seth has reconstructed the "true" life story of our greatest president for the first time-all while revealing the hidden history behind the Civil War and uncovering the role vampires played in the birth, growth, and near-death of our nation.

Related Subjects:Books > Fiction > Horror - General
Books > Fiction > Fantasy - Paranormal

ISBN-13: 9780446563086
ISBN-10: 0446563080
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date: March 2010
Page Count: 00336
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 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

'Nightlight'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Harvard Lampoon

"About three things I was absolutely certain. First, Edwart was most likely my soul mate, maybe. Second, there was a vampire part of him -- which I assumed was wildly out of his control -- that wanted me dead. And third, I unconditionally, irrevocably, impenetrably, heterogeneously, gynecologically, and disreputably wished he had kissed me."

And thus Belle Goose falls in love with the mysterious and sparkly Edwart Mullen in the Harvard Lampoon's hilarious send-up of "Twilight."

Pale and klutzy, Belle arrives in Switchblade, Oregon, looking for adventure, or at least an undead classmate. She soon discovers Edwart, a super-hot computer nerd with zero interest in girls. After witnessing a number of strange events -- Edwart leaves his tater tots untouched at lunch, Edwart saves her from a flying snowball -- Belle has a dramatic revelation: Edwart is a vampire. But how can she convince Edwart to bite her and transform her into his eternal bride, especially when he seems to find girls so repulsive?

Complete with romance, danger, insufficient parental guardianship, creepy stalker-like behavior, and a vampire prom, "Nightlight" is the uproarious tale of a vampire-obsessed girl looking for love in all the wrong places.

Related Subjects:Books > Humor > Form - Parodies

ISBN-13: 9780307476104
ISBN-10: 0307476103
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date: November 2009
Page Count: 00154
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'The Smart Aleck's Guide to American History'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Selzer, Adam

Do you know America? No, I mean, do you REALLY know America? Would you recognize John Adams in a lineup? Can you identify any presidents between Lincoln and Roosevelt?
Hmmm. I thought so.
Well, you "really "need this book.
Not only will it improve your sorry historical knowledge, it will crack you up, and give you material to throw your teachers off-balance for entire class periods. Identify their lies Point out their half-truths And possibly, just possibly, gain some extra credit for yourself.

Related Subjects:Books > Juvenile Nonfiction > History - United States/General

ISBN-13: 9780385736503
ISBN-10: 0385736509
Publisher: Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
Date: December 2009
Page Count: 00326
Reading Level: Ages 12 - NA

'Cookin' with Coolio'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Coolio

THERE'S ONLY ONE THING THAT COOLIO'S BEEN DOING LONGER THAN RAPPING: COOKING

Coolio started making thirty-minute meals when he was ten years old and has since developed a whole new cuisine: Ghetto Gourmet. His recipes are built around solid comfort foods with a "healthy twist" that don't break the bank. Start your Ghetto Gourmet adventure with some "Soul Rolls," follow-up with "Finger-Lickin', Rib-Stickin', Fall-Off-the-Bone-and-into-Your-Mouth Chicken," and fi nish off with "Banana Ba-ba-ba-bread" sweetened with golden honey. Chapters such as "How to Become a Kitchen Pimp," "Chillin' and Grillin'," and "Pasta Like a Rasta" will guide you through creating 5 star meals at a 1 star price. You can't fi nd fusions like Blasian (black Asian) or Ghettalian (ghetto Italian) in restaurants, but you can have them cooking away in your kitchen faster and easier than ordering takeout. As Coolio says, "All you need is a little bit of food, and a little bit of know-how."

Related Subjects:Books > Cooking > Health & Healing - General

ISBN-13: 9781439117613
ISBN-10: 1439117616
Publisher: Atria Books
Date: November 2009
Page Count: 00202
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Uncle John's Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Bathroom Readers\' Institute

The new 22nd edition in the ever-absorbing Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series is updated to include fun facts on everything from super trains and water wars to 3-D television and the history of surfing.

Related Subjects:Books > Humor > General
Books > Reference > Curiosities & Wonders

ISBN-13: 9781607100362
ISBN-10: 1607100363
Publisher: Bathroom Readers' Press
Date: October 2009
Page Count: 00540
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Max, Tucker

- TuckerMax.com gets 10.9 million page views per month
- The paid members-only section of TuckerMax.com received 2,000 registrations in its first few weeks, with more subscribing every day at $15 per year
- TuckerMax.com has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Esquire and Playboy
- TuckerMax.com generates over $10,000 a month in ad revenue
- Tucker sold over 5,000 copies each of his two previous, self-published books on Amazon.com alone

Related Subjects:Books > Humor > Topic - Adult
Books > Humor > Form - Anecdotes
Books > Humor > Topic - Relationships

ISBN-13: 9780806532257
ISBN-10: 0806532254
Publisher: Citadel Press
Date: August 2009
Page Count: 00326
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Texts from Last Night'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Leto, Lauren

In the tradition of "The Truth About Chuck Norris, PostSecret, " and "I Can Has Cheezburger?, Texts from Last Night" celebrates the funniest and most outrageous text messages from the instantly popular website
There are few forms of communication that are more entertaining, appalling, and laugh-out-loud hilarious than the text message-especially when it's received in the wee hours of the morning from a friend who has had one too many shots of tequila. "Texts from Last Night" is a celebration of the best, worst, and weirdest text messages that have ever been sent, such as:
a Before i could say "i'm not the kind of girl," i was
a I got us kicked out of the bar because the waitress found me in the kitchen trying to make spaghetti
a The ticket read "found nude in a tree"
"Texts from Last Night" is chock full of LOL and WTF moments and will make any thumb-typer: ) in recognition.

Related Subjects:Books > Humor > General

ISBN-13: 9781592405435
ISBN-10: 1592405436
Publisher: Gotham Books
Date: January 2010
Page Count: 00192
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'How to Speak Zombie'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Mockus, Steve

In a world overtaken by zombies, the only hope for survival lies in learning the language of the undead. How to Speak Zombie demonstrates how to blend in and avoid being eaten while carrying on with everyday activities like ordering a latte from a zombarista and shopping at a zombie-infested mall. This essential guide features an electronic sound module that demonstrates proper zombie pronunciation ('RAHHHhh '), helpful text that explores the customs and etiquette of the zombie world, and detailed illustrations that show the undead doing everything from pumping iron to dancing the night away. Deeply informative, this handbook also includes an all-purpose BRAINS button that can be used in any situation, deadly or otherwise.

Related Subjects:Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Science Fiction

ISBN-13: 9780811874885
ISBN-10: 0811874885
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date: February 2010
Page Count: 00024
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Zombies'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Roff, Don

The year is 2011, and what starts as a pervasive and inexplicable illness ends up as a zombie infestation that devastates the world's population. Taking the form of a biologist's illustrated journal found in the aftermath of the attack, this pulse-pounding, suspenseful tale of zombie apocalypse follows the narrator as he flees from city to countryside and heads north to Canada, where he hopes the undead will be slowed by the colder climate. Encountering scattered humans and scores of the infected along the way, he fills his notebook with graphic drawings of the zombies and careful observations of their behavior, along with terrifying tales of survival. This frightening new contribution to the massively popular zombie resurgence will keep fans on the edge of their seats right up to the very end.

Related Subjects:Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Horror

ISBN-13: 9780811871006
ISBN-10: 0811871002
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date: October 2009
Page Count: 144
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Austen, Jane

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies features the original text of Jane Austen's beloved novel with all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie action. As our story opens a mysterious plague has fallen upon the quiet English village of Meryton and the dead are returning to life! Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is determined to wipe out the zombie menace but she's soon distracted by the arrival of the haughty and arrogant Mr. Darcy. What ensues is a delightful comedy of manners with plenty of civilized sparring between the two young lovers and even more violent sparring on the blood-soaked battlefield as Elizabeth wages war against hordes of flesh-eating undead. Complete with 20 illustrations in the style of C. E. Brock (the original illustrator of Pride and Prejudice) this insanely funny expanded edition will introduce Jane Austen's classic novel to new legions of fans.

Related Subjects:Books > Humor > Form - Parodies

ISBN-13: 9781594743344
ISBN-10: 1594743347
Publisher: Quirk Books
Date: April 2009
Page Count: 00319
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA

'PostSecret'

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:01 CDT

By: Warren, Frank

The author of the "New York Times"-bestselling PostSecret books addresses life's biggest questions, as he reveals the incredibly moving, personal postcards he's received that touch upon every aspect of spirituality.

ISBN-13: 9780061859335
ISBN-10: 0061859338
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Date: October 2009
Page Count: 00275
Reading Level: Ages NA - NA