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Stonewall Jackson: The Man, the Soldier, the Legend BR
11215
by James I. Robertson
15 volumes
An in-depth portrait of the famed and enigmatic Confederate
general. Traces his orphaned childhood in Virginia, his West
Point years, and his brilliant leadership in the Civil War.
Avers that Jackson so embodied the mystique of the Southern
cause, that his untimely death in 1863 marked the turning point
of the war. 1997.
Ben and Jerry's Double-Dip: Lead with Your Values and Make
Money, Too BR 11726
by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield
3 volumes
Cohen and Greenfield continue their story begun by Lager in
Ben and Jerry's, the Inside Scoop (RC 39204, BR 9763).
The two founders of the international ice cream company explain
the idea of a value-led business and discuss how the concept can
help the company as well as the community. An example is their
free cones to persons registering to vote. 1997.
Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader BR 11915
by Anne Fadiman
1 volume
Eighteen essays written over four years reveal the author's
bibliomania and compulsive proofreading habit. In "Marrying
Libraries," she admits that only after five years of marriage
and a child were she and her husband intimate enough to mingle
their book collections. In "Insert a Carrot," she describes her
family's need to correct misspellings, even on menus. 1998.
Coping with Diabetes BR 11929
by Pat Kelly
1 volume
Describes different types of diabetes and how they are
diagnosed. Explains the role of diet, exercise, medication, and
monitoring techniques in treating the disease. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1998.
Chocolate for a Woman's Heart: Seventy-seven Stories of Love,
Kindness, and Compassion to Nourish Your Soul and Sweeten Your
Dreams BR 11933
edited by Kay Allenbaugh
2 volumes
Collection of heartfelt essays by a wide variety of female
contributors, including ministers, professional speakers,
novelists, and mothers. Topics range from divine intervention to
falling in love to overcoming depression. 1998.
Healthy Living with Diabetes BR 11949
by Margot Joan Fromer
3 volumes
The author emphasizes control of lifestyle as key to controlling
the disease. Provides practical tips for diet and exercise.
Recommends methods of self-monitoring of blood glucose level and
following medication instructions correctly. Discusses
prevention of health complications. Includes chapters on
childhood diabetes and parental responsibilities. 1998.
Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead BR 11979
by Martin Yate
3 volumes
Explains how to promote yourself on paper in order to obtain job
interviews by depicting a strong and positive image. The author
gathered the most successful letters to illustrate what makes a
great opening missive. Also includes sample rejection,
acceptance, resignation, and thank you letters. Additional
resources for job information included. 1998.
The Genius of China: Three Thousand Years of Science,
Discovery, and Invention BR 11982
by Robert Temple
4 volumes
Reveals the Chinese origins of such "modern" inventions as paper
and printing, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass. Temple's
eleven topics--including astronomy, engineering, medicine, and
warfare--provide historical context and show that more than half
of the basic discoveries considered "Western" were developed
earlier in China. 1986.
Precursory Physical Science: The Science You Need before
Taking Science in School BR 11989
by Thomas A. Boyle
2 volumes
Explains fundamental concepts of physics to help readers better
understand the subject. Beginning with the basic notions of
length, time, and mass, the author uses operational definitions
to develop more complex concepts, such as density, force, and
momentum. 1997.
Living Somewhere between Estrogen and Death BR 11990
by Barbara Johnson
2 volumes
Christian humorist believes that laughter is the only cure for
old age. Illustrates the problems of aging--among them weight
gain, memory loss, and menopause--with jokes and encouragement.
1997.
Stairways to the Stars: Skywatching in Three Great Ancient
Cultures BR 12060
by Anthony Aveni
2 volumes
The author offers an interdisciplinary study of astronomy as
practiced by preliterate people at Stonehenge, by the more
sophisticated Mayans, and by the highly organized Incans. A
concluding chapter highlights the turning points in the
development of contemporary astronomy. 1997.
Seeing with Music: The Lives of Three Blind African Musicians
BR 12061
by Simon Ottenberg
2 volumes
An anthropologist's study of three performers' life experiences
as sightless, unmarried, poor men in northern Sierra Leone.
Describes their relationship to their music as individuals and
as a group. Includes some of their lyrics. 1996.
Mystery and Manners: Occasional Prose BR 12068
by Flannery O'Connor
2 volumes
Fifteen articles and essays, mostly discussing the art of
fiction, published by O'Connor in her lifetime or revised from
her speech manuscripts. Many pieces are on the study and
practice of writing, including "The Nature and Aim of Fiction"
and "Writing Short Stories." 1969.
Out of Silence: Selected Poems BR 12075
by Muriel Rukeyser
2 volumes
Selections from previously published collections spanning the
years from 1935 to 1978. The editors chose pieces representative
of Rukeyser's complete body of work; many celebrate "the
strengths and vision of women." 1992.
Once There Was a War BR 12080
by John Steinbeck
2 volumes
Collection of the novelist's realistic, hard-hitting dispatches
from the front lines in World War II. Depicts the humor and
tragedy of war, and the fear and courage of men and women in
combat. 1943.
Report from Part Two BR 12082
by Gwendolyn Brooks
1 volume
A selection of essays and poems about events, people, and travel
that were important to Brooks. In "Keziah," she pays loving
tribute to her mother. These writings are a continuation of
themes found in Report from Part One (RC 47475) (BR
11948). 1996.
Using the Internet, Online Services, and CD-ROMs for Writing
Research and Term Papers BR 12083
edited by Charles Harmon
2 volumes
Discusses research techniques for writing papers using print and
electronic sources. Describes various online and Internet
services. Offers examples on the writing process, such as first
drafts, proofreading, and completed term papers as well as
citations. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
Acupressure for Everybody: Gentle, Effective Relief for More
Than One Hundred Common Ailments BR 12095
by Cathryn Bauer
2 volumes
Explains how to provide relief for various problems including
depression, fever, joint pain, insomnia, fatigue, and nausea by
using the ancient system of applying self-pressure to the same
points on the body used by acupuncturists. 1991.
Aromatherapy: The Complete Guide to Plant and Flower Essences
for Health and Beauty BR 12096
by Danièle Ryman
4 volumes
A therapist discusses the benefits of plants and essential oils
for therapeutic purposes. An alphabetical listing of these
substances describes their characteristics and appropriate uses.
Followed by a list of ailments suggesting treatments and
referring back to specific names in the main list. Some recipes
included. 1991.
As You Like It BR 12100
by William Shakespeare
3 volumes
A pastoral comedy in five acts, set in the court usurped by Duke
Frederick and in the forest of Arden, where the rightful duke
and his followers live. Based on the First Folio text printed in
1623. Contains explanatory notes and an essay on modern
perspective. 1997.
Prozac Diary BR 12105
by Lauren Slater
1 volume
Autobiographical account of Slater's introduction to Prozac when
it was first released in 1988 and her subsequent feelings about
taking it for ten years. Describes the positive results of the
drug and also the unpleasant side effects. Some strong language
and some descriptions of sex. 1998.
The Odyssey BR 12113
by Homer
6 volumes
Robert Fagles's 1996 translation of the Greek epic poem credited
to Homer. Recounts Odysseus's reliance on his wit and wiliness
in his encounters with Poseidon, god of oceans, and other divine
and natural forces during his ten-year voyage back to Ithaca
after the Trojan War. 1996.
Poems New and Collected, 1957-1997 BR 12119
by Wislawa Szymborska
2 volumes
The lifework of the Polish winner of the Nobel Prize in
Literature. One hundred poems were previously published in
View with a Grain of Sand (RC 43576), while sixty-four
are new translations. Also contains Szymborska's Nobel lecture
presented in 1996. 1998.
Hostile Waters BR 12120
by Peter Huchthausen and others
3 volumes
Details the sinking of a Soviet missile submarine, the K-219,
off the east coast of the United States in 1986. Chronicles
events on the nuclear-powered vessel as it was patrolling near
land in the Atlantic Ocean and an accident on board nearly
caused a reactor explosion and the release of deadly radiation.
1997.
Smart Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisers BR
12127
by Lynn Brenner
2 volumes
Personal-finance columnist provides eighty questions to ask a
professional money manager and background information on key
topics of discussion. Covers eight major areas: investing,
prenuptial and divorce agreements, buying and selling a house,
insurance, job loss, estate planning, taxes, and retirement.
Contains tips on selecting financial and legal advisers. 1997.
Sight Unseen BR 12149
by Georgina Kleege
2 volumes
Kleege was diagnosed with macular degeneration at the age of
eleven and learned coping mechanisms. In eight essays she
describes her experiences as well as the cultural aspects of
blindness in language, film, and literature. As an author and
professor, Kleege outlines the reading process and her delight
in learning braille later in life. 1999.
One Dough Fifty Cookies: Baking Favorite and Festive Cookies
in a Snap BR 12161
by Leslie Glover Pendleton
1 volume
Former food editor of Gourmet magazine provides a recipe
and instructions for one large master batch of butter cookie
dough. Each of the fifty recipes for distinctly flavored cookies
that follows calls for one half of the master dough. Covers
spritz, icebox, rolled or cutout, drop, and bar forms. 1998.
Great Careers for People Interested in Math and Computers BR
12166
by Peter Richardson and Bob Richardson
1 volume
Career advice for students with talent in mathematics and
computers. Highlights job options such as an audio engineer, a
research analyst, and a computer programmer. For senior high and
older readers. 1993.
William Wordsworth: Selected Poetry BR 12169
edited by Stephen Gill and Duncan Wu
3 volumes
Works of the English Romantic, including lyrical poems arranged
in order of composition. Also presents portions of Wordsworth's
introspective The Prelude, which was written from 1799 to
1805, and a chronology of his life. 1994.
Mending the Torn Fabric: For Those Who Grieve and Those Who
Want to Help Them BR 12170
by Sarah Brabant
2 volumes
Describes the process of healing the pain associated with the
death of a loved one. Presents guidelines to build self-resourcefulness, inner strength, and an emotional cure. Provides
a bibliography, resources for those grieving, suggested readings
and videos, and a plan for volunteers who want to help the
bereaved. 1996.
The Dreams Our Stuff Is Made Of: How Science Fiction
Conquered the World BR 12179
by Thomas M. Disch
3 volumes
The author explores the influence that science fiction writing
has had on American culture. He describes how the genre impacts
on politics, religion, and daily life, traces the evolution of
this style of writing beginning with Edgar Allan Poe, and
discusses well-known writers and their works. 1998.
Asphodel, That Greeny Flower and Other Love Poems BR
12208
by William Carlos Williams
1 volume
Selection of twelve love poems written by the American poet
between 1930 and 1962. The title piece, addressed to his wife,
Floss, seeks a love that will outlast mortal death. An
introduction by Herbert Leibowitz provides biographical and
literary context. 1994.
Adventures BR 12209
retold by Tana Reiff
1 volume
Five tales of adventure representing different countries.
Includes "Tom Thumb" from England, "Sinbad the Sailor" from the
Middle East, and "The Quest for the Golden Fleece" from Greece.
Grade 1 braille. 1993.
Tales of Wonder BR 12232
retold by Tana Reiff
1 volume
"A tale of wonder is like a good dream--it's not real, but it's
fun." Reiff's words introduce these ten tales from Russia,
Japan, Norway, Venezuela, Vietnam, India, and elsewhere. Some
teach a lesson about the risks of wanting too much. Others
portray real-life activities, and some are just fun. Grade 1
braille. 1993.
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