The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis BR
15243
by Paul Sabatier
2 volumes
French protestant's biography of St. Francis of Assisi (1182-
1226) portrays the Italian friar as a forerunner of the Italian
Renaissance and as a "gentle mystic and passionate reformer
guided by an unwavering vision of fulfilling the ideals of
Christ." Edited with 2003 introduction and annotations by Jon M.
Sweeney. 1894.
Mexico by Touch: True Life Experiences of a Blind American
Deejay BR 15306
by Larry P. Johnson
2 volumes
Larry Johnson relates his personal account of moving to Mexico
City in 1957. Details how Johnson spent the next seventeen years
advancing his bilingual broadcasting career in radio and TV,
becoming the first blind newscaster on Mexican television. 2003.
Connecting to Learn: Educational and Assistive Technology for
People with Disabilities BR 15377
by Marcia J. Scherer
4 volumes
Comprehensive guide for people with visual and auditory
disabilities. Offers strategies for evaluating the needs of
students and matching them to appropriate assistive technology.
Provides case studies, checklists, and information on various
computer and telecommunication devices. Companion to Living in
the State of Stuck (BR 13492). 2004.
Daniel Boone: An American Life BR 15385
by Michael A. Lofaro
3 volumes
Biography of early pioneer Daniel Boone (1734-1820), a central
figure in the trans-Appalachian westward movement into Kentucky
and beyond. Relates how Boone's trailblazing exploits spurred
increasing settlements but left him restless to explore new
wilderness. Also describes his dealings with the Indians and land
speculation difficulties. Some violence. 2003.
Gouverneur Morris: An Independent Life BR 15387
by William Howard Adams
4 volumes
American historian chronicles the life of Gouverneur Morris
(1752-1816) of New York, a sometimes-forgotten founding father,
as revealed by private diaries, correspondence, and other
historical papers. Explores Morris's accomplishments as a framer
of the U.S. Constitution, Revolutionary War financial strategist,
international entrepreneur, slavery opponent, minister to France,
and womanizer. 2003.
Salt in Your Sock and Other Tried-and-True Home Remedies: A
Pediatrician Selects Parents' Favorite Treatments for More than
Ninety Childhood Ailments BR 15390
by Lillian M. Beard
3 volumes
An A-to-Z guide to all-natural remedies for everyday childhood
health problems: acne, cold sores, rashes, sore throats, and
more. Places emphasis on diet and nutrition. Combines folk wisdom
with modern medicine by including medical explanations for
treatments and advice on when to consult a doctor. 2003.
Martin Luther BR 15393
by Martin Marty
2 volumes
Religion professor and pastor discusses Luther's inner
experiences as they relate to his surroundings. Describes Luther
(1483-1546) as a person constantly seeking God's grace and
willing to die for his beliefs. Covers Luther's 95 Theses, his
large and small Catechisms, and his excommunication. 2004.
A Rage for Glory: The Life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN
BR 15400
by James Tertius de Kay
2 volumes
Biography of early American hero Stephen Decatur (1779-1820) by
well-known naval historian. Portraying Decatur as a brilliant,
fearless, and adored commander, de Kay recounts his rise to
national prominence through exploits in the Barbary wars and the
War of 1812. Offers new details on Decatur's tragic death in a
senseless duel. 2004.
Francisco Goya BR 15405
by Evan S. Connell
2 volumes
Award-winning author traces the life and career of Spanish
painter Francisco Goya (1746-1828). Describes the portraitist of
royalty during the last days of the House of Bourbon and, while
he pursued wealthy patrons, witnessing the turmoil of the
Inquisition and Napoleon's invasion. 2004.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Hypothyroidism: A
Simple Plan for Extraordinary Results BR 15409
by Kenneth Blanchard
2 volumes
Physician outlines the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the
thyroid gland. Describes how he works with his patients and
modifies treatment according to their needs. Offers advice on
seeking medical care. 2004.
Playback: From the Victrola to MP3, One Hundred Years of
Music, Machines, and Money BR 15415
by Mark Coleman
2 volumes
New York City journalist examines the recording industry from the
start in the 1900s to 2004. Describes its growth, personalities,
and intrigues as it evolved from Edison's cylinder to twenty-
first-century technology and musical format. Explores the
quagmire of computer-based advancements that have prompted
numerous legal battles. 2003.
Reflections from a Different Journey: What Adults with
Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew BR 15418
edited by Stanley D. Klein and John D. Kemp
2 volumes
Forty informative essays by successful adult role models who have
"lived the disability experience." Individuals with Down
syndrome, cerebral palsy, vision and hearing loss, autism, spina
bifida, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities, and other
health conditions share their thoughts on acceptance, parenting,
sexuality, and education. 2004.
Gonna Do Great Things: The Life of Sammy Davis Jr. BR
15425
by Gary Fishgall
6 volumes
Biography of versatile African American actor, singer, and
comedian Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990), who began his career in
vaudeville at age three. Using interviews, Davis quotations, and
primary source materials, drama critic Fishgall describes the
evolution of Davis's career, his marriages and affairs, and his
involvement in the civil rights movement. 2003.
George Washington BR 15441
by James MacGregor Burns and Susan Dunn
2 volumes
Two historians analyze the strengths and weaknesses of
Washington's presidency. While commending his creation of a
strong executive and sense of national unity, Burns and Dunn
criticize his denunciation of political parties and public
silence on slavery. They also contrast his self-effacing persona
with intense craving for "esteem and notice." 2004.
Big Russ and Me: Father and Son; Lessons of Life BR
15446
by Tim Russert
3 volumes
Television journalist's memoir celebrating his bond with his
father, "Big Russ," a WWII veteran whom Russert calls "endlessly
hardworking and eternally optimistic." Author recollects his own
1950s Buffalo childhood in a close-knit Irish Catholic
neighborhood and recalls teachers who inspired him throughout his
life. Bestseller 2004.
Ace of Aces: The Life of Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker BR
15460
by H. Paul Jeffers
3 volumes
A biography of captain Eddie Rickenbacker (1890-1973), the much
decorated "Ace of Aces" who destroyed twenty-six enemy planes in
World War I. Fascinated with engines and speed, he began his
career as a race-car driver, becoming third-ranked in the
country. He later founded Eastern Airlines. 2003.
The World I Live In BR 15462
by Helen Keller
2 volumes
New edition of a short collection of personal essays Helen Keller
wrote in 1908 when she was twenty-eight. Follows The Story of
My Life (BR 14704). This reflective work is separated into
three categories: the senses, especially touch; imagination,
thinking, and language; and dream analysis. Introduction by Roger
Shattuck. 2003.
The Hedgehog, the Fox, and the Magister's Pox: Mending the Gap
between Science and the Humanities BR 15464
by Stephen Jay Gould
3 volumes
Eminent evolutionary biologist, who died in 2002, explores--and
rejects--the supposed dichotomy between two major fields of
knowledge. Using an ancient Greek proverb as a metaphor to
support his point, Gould advocates a unified approach to study of
the sciences and the humanities since neither one can suffice
alone. 2003.
'Tis Herself: A Memoir BR 15470
by Maureen O'Hara
3 volumes
Illustrious actress reminisces about her six-decade career during
Hollywood's "golden age." O'Hara describes her radio and stage
child-stardom in Ireland, arrival in California at eighteen,
interactions with famous actors and directors, marriages, and
retirement in the Virgin Islands. Some strong language. 2004.
The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making, and Keeping Friends
When You're Not a Kid Anymore BR 15471
by Marla Paul
2 volumes
Columnist addresses the loneliness and isolation women often
experience during major life changes such as marriage,
motherhood, divorce, moving, or leaving a job. Using anecdotes,
Paul outlines strategies for meeting new people and maintaining
friendships. Steps include overcoming emotional roadblocks,
increasing self-confidence, and building a community of support.
2004.
Pocahontas: Medicine Woman, Spy, Entrepreneur, Diplomat BR
15483
by Paula Gunn Allen
4 volumes
Part-Native American scholar analyzes the life of Pocahontas from
a feminist perspective. To interpret the young Powhatan woman in
the context in which she lived, Allen uses contemporary accounts
from English travelers and adventurers, among them John Smith of
the Virginia Company. 2003.
The Working Poor: Invisible in America BR 15492
by David K. Shipler
4 volumes
Pulitzer Prize-winning author analyzes an ethnically and racially
diverse cross-section of impoverished, low-paid working
Americans. Shipler traces their poverty to interlocking problems
of poor education and wages, limited abilities, bad parenting,
unwise spending, and lack of health insurance. Recommends higher
minimum wage, vocational training, and voter registration, among
other remedies. 2004.
Losing My Faculties: A Teacher's Story BR 15512
by Brendan Halpin
2 volumes
A Boston inner city school teacher's anecdotes ranging from his
perpetual teaching-job search, student disciplinary problems,
bureaucratic wrangling and infighting, and other frustrations.
Details his involvements in the Famous Athlete Youth and the
charter school Better Than You programs. Some strong
language. 2003.
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability: For All of Us Who
Live with Disabilities, Chronic Pain, and Illness BR
15535
by Miriam Kaufman and others
3 volumes
Guide drawn from authors' professional and personal experiences
and from an informal survey of people living with various
disabilities. Topics include sexual health, self-esteem,
communication, and debunking myths. Explicit descriptions of sex.
2003.
Rare Earth: Why Complex Life Is Uncommon in the Universe BR
15537
by Peter D. Ward and Donald Brownlee
4 volumes
Paleontologist/geologist Ward and astronomer Brownlee outline
their hypothesis that complex multicellular life--animals and
higher plants--"is less pervasive in the universe than
is...commonly assumed." The two scientists reexamine Earth's
history to identify crucial attributes that have allowed the
planet's rare, and perhaps unique, evolutionary achievements.
2000.
Bryson City Tales: Stories of a Doctor's First Year of
Practice in the Smoky Mountains BR 15550
by Walt Larimore
3 volumes
Chronicles a young doctor's passage from Duke University to rural
North Carolina, where he establishes a practice, raises his
family, and expands his spirituality and human understanding. As
an emergency physician, coroner, obstetrician, and wilderness
search-and-rescue doctor he is shaped in medicine and reinforces
his faith. 2002.
When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us: Letting Go of Their
Problems, Loving Them Anyway, and Getting On with Our Lives BR
15568
by Jane Adams
2 volumes
Social psychologist advises parents on how to cope with adult
children with maturity issues--mainly by disengaging from their
problems and not assuming guilt for their failure to thrive. Uses
anecdotes to suggest steps for encouraging offsprings'
independence. 2003.
Out of Gas: The End of the Age of Oil BR 15591
by David Goodstein
1 volume
California Institute of Technology professor explains the
scientific principles underlying an inevitable fossil fuel crisis
and related threats to Earth's climate. Provides a concise
overview of various energy sources, the concepts of fission,
fusion, and entropy, engine operation, and more. Asserts nuclear
and solar power are reasonable alternatives. 2004.
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