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 Chicken
Soup for the Teenage Soul Conversation Cards (U.S. Games) -
Each card in this deck condenses a Chicken Soup story,
then poses a soulful question to share.Example: Kimberly often heard adults express their disappointment in teenagers today, until she drove into a car wash manned by a mob of young people. She learned that the teens were raising money to plant a tree in memory of a friend who had died. What is the best thing you have seen teenagers do lately? Boxed deck of cards. #3911 $6.00   |
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Cut Shin Creek: the Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky by
Kathi Appelt & Jeanne Cannella Schmitzer -
The true story of the
WPA-sponsored Pack Horse Library Project of Eastern Kentucky. That project,
which was conduced in the 1930s and early 1940s, was a program that had workers,
most of whom were women, traveling through Eastern Kentucky on horseback in
order to provide library services to the impoverished people of the Cumberland
Mountains. Though written for young people, the book is a fascinating slice of history for any adult who loves U.S. history, history of the Great Depression (especially the Applachian region), women's history, or the work of librarians (it would make a great little gift for a favorite librarian). Hardcover, 64 pages. Richly illustrated with archival photographs. Includes a bibliography. Ages 8-12 #1354 $16.95
Out of print, one copy available. |
 From
Workshop to Toy Store: A Fascinating Inside Look at How Toy
Inventors Develop, Sell, and Cash in
on Their Ideas
by Richard C. Levy and Ronald O.Weingartner -
From teddy bears to Ninja Turtles, from Monopoly to Nintendo, this book
highlights tales from the front about the enduring classics and latest crzes
created
by the inventors and executives whose work is child's play.Paper, 317 pages. 1992 edition. #738X $12.00 $4.99
Out of pirnt, one copy available. |
 Get Better or Get Beaten!: 31 Leadership Secrets from GE's Jack Welch by Robert Slater - Presents the experience and leadership theories of Jack Welch. The text distills his theories into 31 leadership secrets, revealing his personal beliefs, leadership principles and techniques. Published in 1994, so some of the information is outdated. However, there are still helpful ideas to be found in this out-of-print book. It's considered a management book that has applications in everyday life. Paper, 163 pages. 7.9"x5.3"x.6". #1323X $16.95 $5.99
Out of print, one copy available. |
 Getting
Organized by Stephanie Winston -
Work, family and career obligations, exercise, errands, paperwork,
shopping....more and more Americans have too much to do and too little time to
do it in. Organization - that's what we need. And this is the classic guide that
has been helping people simplify and manage their daily lives. A New York Time's bestseller. Paper, 268 pages. 8"x5.1"x.9". 1991 edition. #1735 $14.99
Out of print, one copy available. |
 Journal of Daily Renewal: the Companion to Make
the Connection by Bob Greene and Oprah Winfrey -
In the book, Make the
Connection, Greene and Winfrey suggest that readers keep a journal for
recording their feelings, triumphs and breakthroughs, and for keeping track of
their daily routines. This journal provides a place for readers to do just that,
plus checklists to help them stick with the program. It is a great food journal and does not require a reading of the companion book. Inspirational quotes throughout. (It looks like there is handwriting at the front of the book, but it is a copy of an entry made by Oprah). Spiral bindingHide., 208 pages. 9"x6.2"x.6". #2151 $8.95 $7.99
Out of print; one copy available. |
My
Name is Iran: A Memoir by
Davar Ardalan -
Drawing on her remarkable personal history, a
National Public Radio producer brings readers the lives of three generations of
women and their ordeals with love, rejection, and revolution in America and
Iran.
Hardcover, 336 pages. 8.5"x5.5"x1.3".
#9203 $24.00 $13.99
Out of print, one copy available.
 Not
a Tame Lion: The Spiritual Legacy of C.S. Lewis by Terry W.
Glaspey -
As one of the most brilliant,
creative minds of the 20th century, C.S. Lewis crossed all literary,
philosophical, and religious boundaries. A world renowned scholar of medieval
literature at Oxford University, he was able to write and lecture in such clear,
direct language that ordinary men and women were fully able to comprehend the
truths he extolled. A man whose tremendous intellect was wedded to a powerful imagination - for it was in his flights of literary fantasy that his deepest perceptions of God were birthed. His masterpieces have been studied by scholars, yet they are read and loved by children. This book shows that his life was as compelling as his work; it also shows why Lewis' influence continues to our day. Hardcover, 256 pages. 6.8"x4.9"x1". # $14.95 $9.99
One copy available. |
 Royal
Whodunnits: Tales of Right Royal Murder and Mystery edited
by Mike Ashley, introduction by Paul C. Doherty. Drawing from over a
thousand years of history, this anthology brings you stories of murder and
mystery from the royal courts of Europe. In addition to such well-known crimes
at the death of William Rufus and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower
you will find nearly thirty stories ranging from the death of Good King
Wenceslas to the crimes of Napoleon.Paper, 448 pages. 7.75"x5"x1.3". Page
edges are starting to yellow. |
 The
Savory Way: 125 Great Recipes on an Easy-to_Use Easel by Deborah Madison
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Culled from the award-winning
cookbook, these 125 recipes for robust and delicious vegetarian dishes are now
available in a convenient new format: the Recipeasel. Cleverly designed to stand on its own and free the chef's hands for more important tasks, this sturdy companion is a must-have for any health-minded cook. The easy-to-follow, stain-resistant recipes cards make cooking and clean-up a snap. The easel stores easily in its handy slipcase. Deborah Madison has made landmark contributions to vegetarian cuisine, and this unique collection reflects her years of masterful creativity in the kitchen. Spiral-bound easel, 138 pages. 6.7"x6.7"x.9". #6192
One copy available. |
 Simple
Abundance: Living By Your Own Lights Audiobook
by Sarah Ban Breathnach - The author encourages you to live the "Real Life" for
which you were created.
To lead a truly vibrant and
fulfilled life, people must learn to cultivate their unique talents after years
of denial, disbelief and deferred dreams. Leading the listener on a journey of spiritual self-discovery, Sarah Ban Breathnach illuminates the creative and practical principles of Gratitude, Simplicity, Order, Harmony, Beauty and Joy, and provides simple exercises to beautify one's inner self and environment. Every day, your own rue path leads you to a happier, more fulfilling and contented way of life, the state of grace known as "Simple Abundance". This is an adaptation from the book, Simple Abudance. It includes music from Kelly Yost's album, iPiano Reflections Two Cassettes, 3 hours playing time. #4601 $17.00 $9.99
Out of print, one copy available. |
 What
Kids are Made Of: True Stories of Young Rescuers, Rulers, and Rebels by
Kirsty Murray -
Kids can be movers and shakers and melody
makers; they can change the world or help save one that is falling apart.
Inspiring stories in this collection include the tale of Iqbal, the 12-year-old
Pakistani boy who helped bring the world's attention to child labour conditions;
Yehudi Menuhin, who led the New York Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall at the
age of 10; and Lady Jane Grey, who ascended to the English throne at the age of
15. Genius kids, feral kids, kids who save the lives of complete strangers, and
more are all here. Kids can do amazing things!
This title is intended for
ages 4-8. Kids can be movers and shakers and melody makers; they can change the
world or help save one that is falling apart. Inspiring stories in this
collection include the tale of Iqbal, the 12-year-old Pakistani boy who helped
bring the world's attention to child labour conditions; Yehudi Menuhin, who led
the New York Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall at the age of 10; and Lady Jane
Grey, who ascended to the English throne at the age of 15. Genius kids, feral
kids, kids who save the lives of complete strangers, and more are all here. Kids
can do amazing things!
HidePaper, 157 pages. 7.5"x5"x.5". Ages 6-11. #4141X $7.95
Out of print, one copy available. |
 19
Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East by
Naomi Shihab Nye - Beginning with a work inspired by the events of September
11, Naomi Shihab Nye brings together 60 of her poems in 19 Varieties of Gazelle:
Poems of the Middle East including "Different Ways to Pray," "The Palestinians
Have Given Up Parties" and "Football." Many of the poems, which focus on the
Middle East and the Arab-American experience, have appeared in previous
collections; others are published here for the first time. An excellent way to
invite exploration and discussion of events far away and their impact here at
home.
- Publisher's WeeklyHardcover, 160 pages. 7.5"x5.25"x.7". Young Adult. #7655 $10.99
One copy available. |
 Blue
Gold: the Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World's Water
by Maude Barlow & Tony Clarke-
Two
of the most active opponents to the privatization of water show how, contrary to
received wisdom, water mainly flows uphill to the wealthy. Our most basic
resource may one day be limited: our consumption doubles every twenty
years—twice the rate of population increase. At the same time, according tothe
authors, increasingly transnational corporations are plotting to control the
world’s dwindling water supply. In England and France, where water has already been privatized, rates have soared, and water shortages have been severe. The major bottled-water producers—Perrier, Evian, Naya, and now Coca-Cola and PepsiCo—are part of one of the fastest-growing and least-regulated industries, buying up freshwater rights and drying up crucial supplies. Blue Gold shows why, as the vice president of the World Bank has pronounced, “The wars of the next century will be about water.” Paper, 304 pages. 9.25"x6.25". #8136 $16.95 $10.99
One copy available. |
 The
Daisy Chain by Charlotte Mary Yonge - “Charlotte Mary Yonge's
Victorian bestseller is a domestic story, a novel of female education, and a
detailed survey of the controversies and practices of High Church Anglicanism in
the 19th century. Its portrayal of the bookish, awkward heroine, Ethel May,
paved the way for stories of literary heroines like Jo March and Anne Shirley,
and its emphasis on the domestic life of the May family illuminates the
Victorian doctrine of separate spheres, the seemingly contradictory gender
politics of the Woman Question, and the relationship between religion and the
rights of women in the 19th century. Absorbing, moving, and intricately plotted,
The Daisy Chain is Yonge's best-known novel; this edition will provide
the 21st century reader with a comprehensive education in Victorian culture, not
to mention a tremendously satisfying reading experience.” - Kelly Hager, Simmons
College. Paper, 627 pages. 8.4"x5.5"x1.1". #3226
One copy available. |
 Dinosaurs
in the Attic: An Excursion into the American Museum of Natural History by
Douglas J. Preston -
This armchair ramble from Manhattan Square to the
ends of the Earth is a chronicle of the expeditions, discoveries, and scientists
behind the greatest natural history collection ever assembled - the collection
of The American Museum of Natural History.
Paper, 256 pages. 9.1"x6.1"x.8". 16 pages of photos. A delightful book filled with fascinating stories, anecdotes, and personalities. --Library Journal #4566 $15.95 $11.99 |
 Eat
Right for Your Type: the Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living
Longer & Achieving Your Ideal Weight by Dr. Peter
J. D'Adamo -
According to Dr. D'Adamo what foods we absorb well and
how our bodies handle stress differ with each blood type. He has has spent the
past fifteen years researching the connections among blood type, food and
diseases, and his research is built on thirty years of work done by his father.
According to the author, your blood type reflects your internal chemistry. It is the key that unlocks the mysteries of disease, longevity, fitness, and emotional strength. It determines your susceptibility to illness, the foods you should eat, and ways to avoid the most troubling health problems. Hardcover, 416 pages. 6.29"x9.33". Dust jacket is scuffed on the front and has a tear on the back.  Cook
Right for Your Type: the Practical Kitchen Companion to Eat Right for Your Type by
Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo with Catherine Whitney-
This practical kitchen companion to the bestselling
Eat Right for Your Type includes more than 200 original recipes as well
as an individualized 30-day meal plan for staying healthy, living longer, and
achieving an ideal weight.With possibilities ranging from lamb stew to lemon squares, and braised vegetables to delicious soups, you'll barely notice you've started a regimen designed to optimize your health, your weight, and your total well-being. Hardcover, 464 pages. 6.06"x8.97". Two Books: #FUN98 |
 Graces:
Prayers for Everyday Meals and Special Occasions by
June Cotner -
Saying grace at
mealtime is a time-honored tradition for many families and a newfound source of
spiritual connection for others. Whether you're a master at giving the blessing
or fairly new to this sacred art, Graces will bring inspiration to your
meals and special gatherings. Seeing the need for such inspiration at her family's table, June Cotner compiled a notebook of poems, prayers, and songs that she solicited from friends, strangers, family members, and ministers. She has turned her family's well-worn notebook into this elegantly packaged edition, which will complement your finest table settings. Arranged by thirteen themes, this beautiful gift book contains poems, prayers, songs, invocations, and salutations by figures as diverse as Leunig and Browning, Emerson and Starhawk, Kahlil Gibran and Schweitzer. Whether you need a Sanskirt Salutation to the Dawn, a Gaelic Blessings, or ancient Chinese Prayer, Graces offers fitting words for every occasion. Having a collection of original, traditional, and multicultural blessings makes it easy to share wisdom and insight with family and friends before meals or at special gatherings. The graces compiled here have been used by people of all religions beliefs, and special attention was given to how easily the words can be spoken by both adults and children. Life if full of occasions when it seems appropriate to say grace. Graces contains 133 prayers, poems, and blessings that span the centuries and draw from many traditions. Hardcover, 208 pages. 6.25"x5.5"x.8". #9564 $18.00 $9.99 |
 If
You Want to Be Rich & Happy Don't Go to School: Ensuring Lifetime Security for
Yourself and Your Children by Robert T.
Kiyosaki with Hal Zina Bennett, Ph.D. -
If you're like most of us, your years
in school did little to prepare you for the challenges of the real world. They
are more likely to have planted seeds of financial and emotional failure in your
life. These seeds sprout later, sabotaging our most sincere attempts to get
ahead and create happy, prosperous lives for ourselves and families. This book
reverses the damage. It shows you how to identify and reverse the harmful
programming you unconsciously received in the classroom, and learn new habits
that will set you up for financial and emotional success right now. With the blueprint in this book, you will learn attitudes and abilities that will help you not merely to survive, but to prosper, regardless of whether the economy goes up or goes down. Paper, 280 pages. 9"x5.8"x.9". #1595 $15.95 |
 Listening
to Prozac: The Landmark Book About Antidepressants and the Remaking of the Self
by Peter D. Kramer -
Kramer assesses the effects of oft-prescribed Prozac on the personality,
questioning the ethics of long-term use of antidepressants. A provocative and insightful exploration of Prozac's dramatic and unforeseen impact on the human psyche, as well as on the practice of psychotherapy. - San Francisco Chronicle Paper, 448 pages. 8.3"x5.5"x1.1". #6712 $13.95 $10.99
One copy available. |
 Maple
Syrup Cookbook by
Ken Haedrich- Maple syrup isn’t just for breakfast anymore. Ken Haedrich
offers recipes, both sweet and savory, that feature maple syrup and its
wonderful earthy, tangy qualities.Includes recipes such as Orange Maple Chicken Wings, Maple Cream Scones, Winter Squash Spoonbread, Tawny Maple Cheesecake, Maple Ginger Ice Cream, and the classic Sugar on Snow. Paper, 144 pages. 7.8"x7.8"x.4". #4046 $10.95 $9.99 |
 The
Radioactive Boy Scout: The Frightening True Story of a Whiz Kid and His Homemade
Nuclear Reactor by Ken Silverstein - Growing up in suburban Detroit,
David Hahn was fascinated by science. While he was working on his Atomic Energy
badge for the Boy Scouts, David’s attention turned to nuclear energy. Throwing
caution to the wind, he plunged into a new project: building a model nuclear
reactor in his backyard garden shed.Posing as a physics professor, David solicited information on reactor design from the U.S. government and from industry experts. Following blueprints he found in an outdated physics textbook, David cobbled together a crude device that threw off toxic levels of radiation. His wholly unsupervised project finally sparked an environmental emergency that put his town’s 40,000 suburbanites at risk. The EPA ended up burying his lab at a radioactive dumpsite in Utah. David's story is a fascinating one, but the book also displays the author's negative bias towards Boy Scouts and nuclear energy. Paper, 240 pages. 7.9"x5.1"x.6". #6600
One copy available. |
 Saints Preserve Us! by Sean Kelly & Rosemary Rogers - This guide to the universe of saints is written by two humor writers. Cross-referenced by birthdays, professions, and ailments, it includes brief but informative annotations about hundreds of saints. This is a satirical outlook on the saints and is intended for an older audience. Paper, 352 pages. 7.3"x5.8"x1.3". Ages 10+. #038X
One copy available. |
 Story
of Baseball Coloring Book
by E. Lisle Reedstrom -
The history of baseball comes vividly to life in this fascinating coloring book
that tells the story of America's favorite sport.Ready-to-color, action-packed pictures of 45 of baseball's finest players, from Cy Young and Babe Ruth to Joe DiMaggio and Reggie Jackson. Captions feature career highlights of each player. Paper, 48 pages. 8.25"x11". #7482 $2.95 |
 You
Have Seen Their Faces by
Erskine Caldwell and Margaret Bourke-White, foreword by Alan Trachtenberg -
In the middle years of the Great Depression, Erskine
Caldwell and photographer Margaret Bourke-White spent eighteen months traveling
across the back roads of the Deep South to document the living conditions of the
sharecropper. Their collaboration resulted in this book, a graphic portrayal of
America's desperately poor and rural underclass. Supported by commentary, the poor tell how the tenant system exploited whites and blacks alike and fostered animosity between them. Paper, 88 pages. Black and white photos. 10.8"x7.7"x.5". #692X
One copy available. |
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Garden
Perennials for the Coastal South by
Barbara J. Sullivan- Combining helpful gardening advice with an A-to-Z plant
guide that describes more than 1,000 plant varieties and cultivars, Garden
Perennials for the Coastal South will become an essential reference for
both experienced and novice gardeners in this region. 
Snow
Falling on Cedars a novel by by David Guterson - San Piedro
Island, north of Puget Sound, is a place so isolated that no one who lives there
can afford to make enemies. But in 1954 a local fisherman is found suspiciously
drowned, and a Japanese American named Kabuo Miyamoto is charged with his
murder. In the course of the ensuing trial, it becomes clear that what is at
stake is more than a man's guilt. For on San Pedro, memory grows as thickly as
cedar trees and the fields of ripe strawberries--memories of a charmed love
affair between a white boy and the Japanese girl who grew up to become Kabuo's
wife; memories of land desired, paid for, and lost. Above all, San Piedro is
haunted by the memory of what happened to its Japanese residents during World
War II, when an entire community was sent into exile while its neighbors
watched. Gripping, tragic, and densely atmospheric, Snow Falling on Cedars
is a masterpiece of suspense-- one that leaves us shaken and changed.