Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Ne=3295&N=7322+6669+3+6601+6606 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644541 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644151 Ten-year-old Mallory, determined to find out what her brother Max does while spending time with his girlfriend, Winnie, spies an innocent kiss on the cheek then tells her babysitter and friends a more exciting tale. Includes a recipe for double chocolate chip cookies and directions for playing four games. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698861 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698696 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1573530 Two little peas think about what it would be like to have peas on Earth, and finally live in harmony with other people and the environment. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1473284 As plague ravages the overcrowded Earth, observed by a ruthless lunar people, Cinder, a gifted mechanic and cyborg, becomes involved with handsome Prince Kai and must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect the world in this futuristic take on the Cinderella story. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727004 In a slow-cooking grill book that covers everything from stove-top smokers to backyard grills, the author offers recipes for competition-style beef brisket, bacon and blue cheese coleslaw, and more than sixty other dishes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641453 A. J. and his teachers are in for a wacky time when a hot new reality show starts filming at Ella Mentry School--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1541656 A technology-enabled management philosophy to accelerate your organizationBusiness at the Speed of Need delivers a new real-time management philosophy and system to leaders looking for better results in todays constantly changing market. Companies that inspire and equip employees and expect them to seize opportunities and solve problems in the now will enjoy a distinct competitive advantage in a world where speed matters most. Get systematic advice on how to build an integrated and transparent management methodology, enabled by cloud computing and internal social networks. Use this comprehensive guide to create a NOW organization where everyone boldly pursues every opportunity every time.The vast majority of businesses cling to a THEN management model and philosophy designed to prevent immediate action. In this practical handbook, youll learn how to apply technology to the three essential types of work: Fundamentals (routine work that consumes ninety-five percent of all resources), Breakthroughs (initiatives that can change the game), and Problems (daily challenges and crises that occur in all organizations). Provides a wealth of real-world examples, assessments, tools, guidelines and checklists that enable readers to apply the concepts immediately Offers practical tools for building accountability and transparency into every position, thereby eliminating the loose ends that so often cause business execution to stumble Presents the groundbreaking insights of John Bernard, an expert on management theory and practice and the modern workforce, whose company, Mass Ingenuity, consults around the world and develops web-based tools to support real-time management Set your organization free from the old THEN management thinking that no longer gets the results you need. Adopt the new NOW management thinking and the state-of-the-art tools that will get your organization doing business at the speed of need--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615528 Michael was born with special electrical powers, and hes not the only one. His friend Taylor has them too, and so do other kids around the world. With Michaels friend Ostin, a techno-genius, they form the Electroclan, an alliance meant to protect them from a powerful group, the growing Order of Elgen, who are out to destroy them. The leader of the Elgen, Dr. Hatch, has kidnapped Michaels mother, and time is running out. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1573623 Examines the sport of baseball, offering information on the history, players, statistics, ballparks, how to organize a game, how to set up a fantasy baseball team, and more. Includes activities. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1474505 With love and determination befitting the worlds greatest family, twelve-year-old Deza Malone, her older brother Jimmie, and their parents endure tough times in Gary, Indiana, and later Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1562702 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1539966 A robot who hungers for adventure and a goat who wants to avoid trouble set out to find the missing mate to a single sock. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561728 Zenon and Nebula, of Space Station 9, need help from an Earth boy when they sneak away from a class field trip to enter Zenons Galaxy Glue in the 34th Intergalactic Science Fair in Cleveland. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644152 Plant-eating dinosaurs face meat-eating dinosaurs in a football game at the Lava Dome on Mega Bowl Sunday. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1619010 In this powerful and moving finale to Pattersons epic adventure series, fans will finally get the answers theyve been waiting for--and the greatest conclusion they never saw coming. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643455 When Yann the centaur is stabbed through the heart by a unicorn horn, the life-threatening injury needs a magical remedy. Helen and her fabled-beast friends unite, with the help of the dragons, to find a magical token with the power to heal him. But they only have until tomorrow night. The friends split into teams: Lee, Helen and Sapphire search for King Arthurs scabbard; Catesby, Lavender and Sylvie search for hidden gems in a cliff face; Rona and Tangaroa wash a flower in seven waterfalls at sunrise. But will they complete their missions in time to save Yann? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1487032 Told in alternating voices, an all-night adventure featuring Lucy, who is determined to find an elusive graffiti artist named Shadow, and Ed, the last person Lucy wants to spend time with, except for the fact that he may know how to find Shadow. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1539843 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561792 Brown is a superstar ... Full-throttle fun.--Wendys Minding Spot A marriage made in Vegas ... Hunky cowboy Ace Riley wasnt planning on settling down, but his family had other plans for him ... The only way to save his hide, and his playboy lifestyle, is to discreetly marry his best friend, Jasmine King. Cant possibily last ... Fiesty city-girl Jasmine as just helping out her friend--that is, until their first kiss stirs up a whole mess of trouble, and suddenly discretion is thrown to the wind. One hot cowboy, one riled up woman ... And theyll be married for a year, like it or not! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644493 Things start looking up for Emily and Jackson when Emilys inheritance clears and Aunt Hilda becomes her legal guardian and offers to become Jacksons, as well, but Uncle Victor reappears, willing to do anything to steal Emilys fortune. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1474506 Four wholly original new stories collected in a new novel set in the Middle Ages. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561654 Elmer the patchwork elephant distracts his animal friends from noticing Super Els torn costume until he can escort him to Aunt Zelda who mends Super Els clothes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1542714 Todays biggest trends --the mobile web, social media, real-time-- are forcing us to rewire the way we think, act, and run our businesses. They have produced a global culture, shrinking the world one tweet at a time. These new tools have created an ever expanding Egosystem, in which we all believe our lives deserve 24-hour broadcasts. Now, everyday people are looking to understand what is going on as a result of the social and mobile web. Educators are looking to connect with their students and business leaders are seeking to steer the company toward a new generation of customers. Are we in the age of enlightenment or are we lost in translation? Soliss The End of Business As Usual explores each layer of this complex world from the government to the everyday consumer, defining this social and business upheaval-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615531 The Kill Order is the prequel to the Maze Runner trilogy. Before Wicked was formed, before the Glade was built, before Thomas entered the Maze, sun flares hit the earth and mankind fell to disease. This is the story of that fall. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1640270 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1642157 In the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake, fifteen-year-old Shorty, a poor gang member from the slums of Site Soleil, is trapped in the rubble of a ruined hospital, and as he grows weaker he has visions and memories of his life of violence, his lost twin sister, and of Toussaint LOuverture, who liberated Haiti from French rule in the 1804. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1531014 Sixteen-year-old Guy Langman, his best friend Anoop, and other members of the school Forensics Club investigate a break-in and a possible murder, which could be connected to the mysterious past of Guys recently-deceased father. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1562044 Jack and Annie explain about all the different types of dinosaurs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1580361 Believing that he has achieved his purpose throughout several eventful lives, Buddy the dog is drawn to a vibrant but troubled teen who he struggles to help until they are separated. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561935 Stink and his friends try to earn money to buy the latest book in the Nightmare on Zombie Street series and go to the book release party. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641212 A young child from the northern United States spots a Monarch butterfly laying eggs and keeps watch as the eggs hatch and the new caterpillars munch away on leaves. Readers will follow along as the narrator observes the butterflies behavior up close, including the amazing metamorphosis of caterpillars into adult Monarch butterflies and their migration to Mexico. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644013 Veggieboy practices flying, lifting, and helping people to hone his superhero skills, and finally Veggiemans training as a superhero is complete, but he is surprised when children want to change his name. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1640267 An introduction to fairy folklore shares historical tales of fairy sightings from various cultures, from the West African forest fairies to Scotlands magical brownies. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1640092 Marketing director Mimi Burdette is not sure if it is the tea she drank, her fortune cookies predictions, or just plain magic that is filling her days and her dreams with an irresistible attraction to her next-door neighbor and firefighter Xander McKinley. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643228 When sparks fly between Katie Dane and her new bartender, Ryan, the sexy heartbreaker of Station One, she decides to mix business with pleasure as their passion burns wildly out of control. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641973 What could be worse for a ghost than not being frightening enough? Thats Spookers problem as he faces his Practical Haunting examinations at the Anne Boleyn Secondary School, under the watchful eye of the Inspectre-ate and Sir Rupert Grimsdyke (whos definitely not Spookers favourite teacher). He isnt helped by the fact that hes sent for training to a brand-new house in Buttercup Avenue - not at all the kind of dingy, creaky building in which ghosts feel most comfortable. Spooker must find a way to spook the most unspookable people imaginable . . . Or maybe ghosts dont have to be scary http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1619088 Waverly and Kieran are finally reunited on the Empyrean, but when Seth is mysteriously released from the brig the night of a strange explosion that sends the ship off-course, tensions between Kieran and Seth reach a boiling point, as Waverly ponders following her heart, even if it puts lives at risk. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1639786 A little fly who anticipates enjoying a big bowl of hot soup is unexpectedly joined by a sequence of interlopers who help themselves to his lunch one by one until their number reaches ten. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641536 Rookie cop Katya Danske didnt ask to become a member of Manhattans Paranormal Investigation Team--or to be partnered with a sexy-as-hell demon. Then a zombie literally drops into her lap and shes recruited to help Blaise Michaels battle an impending zombie outbreak. Blaise is as exasperating as he is arousing, but while Katyas head tells her she should keep her distance, her body wants something else entirely. Forced to work closely together, their investigation takes them into the darkest shadows of the Manhattan underworld--and makes their attraction impossible to deny. But with the zombie threat rising, their hot nights together may be their last.... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1639859 With the help of her friends, caterer Shelby Dixon is taking justice into her own hands--shes going after the sleazebag who swindled her parents out of their life savings. Its a little vigilante, but hey, no ones perfect. That is, except the sleazebags half brother. Millionaire businessman Trevor Banfield is perfect. Perfect looks, perfect everything. And Shelby cant help herself from, well, helping herself. But mixing a sexy fling with revenge seems to be a recipe for disaster. Now shes torn between her taste for Trevor...and her thirst for righting wrongs! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1562006 A clever farmer wins the hand of a princess when he uses a counting activity to make the watchful king fall asleep. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641980 Adam Sharp and others of IM-8 go back to spy school to learn the newest tricks, but an enemy spy has infiltrated the top-secret classes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1700041 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644455 Elmo learns how important it is to get a good nights sleep. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641897 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1642076 Examines the life of the Italian scientist from a first-person perspective that surveys his achievements while covering his world-changing ideas about a heliocentric solar system and his imprisonment for heresy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1640832 Skinwalker Hunter Ortiz had been forced to leave Lena Coble, the only woman hes ever wanted since his tumultuous teen years. Now hes back in time for her first heat and to claim her before other wolf shifters can take advantage of the unfamiliar desire taking hold of her. But once he saves her, will he be able to walk away from her again? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1474114 Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazels story is about to be completely rewritten. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1640844 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1305474 From renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw comes a clear-headed examination of how the latest scientific research on dog behavior can improve our relationships with our canine companions. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1260677 Collects verse by some of the great poets and organizes them into an intimate telling of the milestones and experiences of a womans life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1642271 In the early 1970s, trainer Tommy Hansel attempts a horse racing scam at a small, backwoods track in West Virginia, but nothing goes according to his plan when the horses refuse to cooperate and nearly everyone at the track seems to know his scheme. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1540902 Enduring a hardscrabble existence as the children of alcoholic and absent parents, four siblings from a coastal Mississippi town prepare their meager stores for the arrival of Hurricane Katrina while struggling with such challenges as a teen pregnancy and a dying litter of prize pups. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1542436 This intense new novel follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he has never much thought about until his oldest friends return with a vengeance, one of them from the grave another maddeningly present. Tony Webster thought hed left all of this behind as he built a life for himself, and by now his marriage and family and career have fallen into an amicable divorce and retirement. But he is then presented with a mysterious legacy that obliges him to reconsider various things, and to revise his estimation of his own nature and his place in the world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561584 In early nineteenth century England, a spirited young woman copes with the suit of a snobbish gentleman as well as the romantic entanglements of her four sisters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1373464 Oscar and Emmy-winning actress Jane Fonda offers a guide on living happily. Here she highlights stories from her own life and covers a variety of topics, including sex, food, and spirituality. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1275161 Presents a history of the most famous secret military installation in the world, assembled from interviews with the people who served there and formerly classified information. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1262296 A stunning new approach to how individuals can not only change their lives for the better in the workplace, but also their lives away from the office, including (but not limited to) finding ways to improve ones working relationship with others, ones overall health, outlook on life, and so on. For example, why is it that 95% of all diet attempts fail? Why do New Years Resolutions last no more than a few days? Why cant people with good intentions seem to make consistent and positive strides in the way they want to improve their careers, financial fitness, physical fitness, and so on? Based upon the latest research in a number of psychological and medical fields, the authors of CHANGE ANYTHING will show that traditional will-power is not necessarily the answer to these strivings, that people are affected in their behaviors by far more subtle influences. CHANGE ANYTHING shows how individuals can come to understand these powerful and influential forces, and how to put these forces to work in a positive manner that brings real and meaningful results. The authors present an array of everyday examples that will change and truly empower you to reexamine the way you go about your business and life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561958 Provides advice for business leaders on ways to meet the demands of the fast-paced digital age through new technology and business intelligence. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1394561 Budding costume designer Lola lives an extraordinary life in San Francisco with her two dads and beloved dog, dating a punk rocker, but when the Bell twins return to the house next door Lola recalls both the friendship-ending fight with Calliope, a figure skater, and the childhood crush she had on Cricket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644183 A product of genetic manipulation, Melanie Milan shares a body with her malevolent sister, Phoebe. A sleek, blond predator with a heart of pure darkness, Phoebe puts their body through the wicked underbelly of sex for thrills--when shes not igniting her pyrokinetic skills for an evil organization bent on taking over the world. Melanie rarely gets out to play, much less fall in love, but that changes when rival ACRO agent Stryker Wills shows up, with a mission to terminate the woman who torched his partner. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1543133 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1562151 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1394446 Presents seven Dr. Seuss stories first published in magazines between 1948 and 1959. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1350307 When Solly and Rachel Slabaugh, along with Sollys brother Abel, are found dead in a hog pit, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates the gruesome scene. Once again teaming up with Agent John Tomasetti, Kate reveals that the death may not have been accidental, but one of the most horrific hate crimes ever to befall the Amish community of Painters Creek. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1539712 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1542074 The secret to the best barbecue from the man who barbecues the best: Keep it simple! In the world of competitive barbecue, nobodys won more prize money, more trophies, or more adulation than Myron Mixon. And he comes by it honestly: From the time he was old enough to stoke a pit, Mixon learned the art of barbecue at his fathers side. He grew up to expand his parents sauce business, Jacks Old South, and in the process became the leader of the winningest team in competitive barbecue. Its Mixons combination of killer instinct and killer recipes that has led him to three world championships and more than 180 grand championships and made him the breakout star of TLCs BBQ Pitmasters. Now, for the first time, Mixons stepping out from behind his rig to teach you how he does it. Rule number one: People always try to overthink barbecue and make it complicated. Dont do it! Mixon will show you how you can apply his keep it simple mantra in your own backyard. Hell take you to the front lines of barbecue and teach you how to turn out cue like a seasoned pro. Youll learn to cook like Mixon does when hes on the road competing and when hes at home, with great tips on the basics, from choosing the right wood to getting the best smoker or grill the formulas for the marinades, rubs, injections, and sauces youll need the perfect ways to cook up hog, ribs, brisket, and chicken, including Mixons famous Cupcake Chicken Mixon shares more than 75 of his award-winning recipes--including one for the most sinful burger youll ever eat--and advice that will end any anxiety over cooking times and temps and change your backyard barbecues forever. He also fills you in on how he rose to the top of the competitive barbecue universe and his secrets for succulent success. Complete with mouth-watering photos, Smokin with Myron Mixon will fire you up for a tasty time-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1544921 Chester Nez, the only surviving member of the original twenty-nine Navajo code talkers, shares the fascinating inside story of his life and service during World War II. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1056767 Major Pettigrew lives in a small villiage in the English countryside after the death of his brother he forms a friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper from the village. They share a love of literature and loss of their spouses, and soon their friendship blossoms into something more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1131913 Can the Beatles sublimate their hunger for gray matter, remain on top of the charts, and stay together for all eternity? After all, three of the Fab Four are zombies, and zombies live forever .... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1200554 Now rich, Jacky Faber has purchased the Lorelei Lee to carry passengers across the Atlantic, and believing she has been absolved of past sins against the Crown, she docks in London, where she is arrested and sentenced to life in the newly formed penal colony in Australia. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1185277 Condoleezza Rice, the former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, presents a stunning memoir that goes deeper than just her political career. Here, Rice unveils the story of a young woman coming into her own in a turbulent, ever-changing world and examines how her parents and tight-knit community helped her rise above the violent and extreme racism of her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, succeed at the prestigious Stanford University, and go toe-to-toe with world leaders. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1142559 Lisbeth Salander lies in Intensive Care with a bullet lodged in her head. She will face trial for three murders and one attempted murder on her release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist, Salander must not only prove her innocence, but identify and denounce the corrupt politicians that have allowed the vulnerable to become victims of abuse and violence. Salander is now ready to fight back. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1212804 Financial coach, David Bach points out that in difficult times there is no good or bad debt, only debt! He believes the best investment you can make today is to pay down your debt, faster and smarter than you have ever attempted before. He unveils the Debt Wise program that empowers you to pare down your debt automatically.--[book cover] http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1058284 The overweight and unathletic son of a famous former football star discovers that his equally fat and lazy dog is unexpectedly--and obsessively--interested in competing in dog agility contests. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1348337 Ramona embarks on her first day of kindergarten. It is supposed to be the greatest day of her life, but Ramona quickly learns school isnt all fun and games when she doesnt make any friends. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1142573 From childhood Alice Salisbury learned obedience in all things, so at the age of fourteen, she dutifully marries the man her father has chosen for her - at the cost of losing the love of her mother forever, as well as the family she holds dear. But merchant Janyn Perrers is a good and loving husband and Alice soon learns to enjoy her marriage. Her happiness is short-lived, however, ending when a messenger brings news of Janyns sudden disappearance. Alice discovers that her husband had many dangerous secrets, secrets which have now put a price on her own head and that of her beloved daughter. Brought under the protection of King Edward III and Queen Philippa, she must dutifully embrace her fate once more - as a virtual prisoner at Court. When the king singles her out for more than just royal patronage, she knows she has little choice but to accept his advances. But obeying the king brings with it many burdens as well as pleasures, as she forfeits her good name to keep her daughter free from harm. Still a young woman and guided by her intellect and good business sense, she uses her gifts as wisely as she can in order to ensure her familys survival.--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1428456 When Macy OJames returns home to Sugarville, Washington, to help out her family, she vows to hold her head high despite the gossip about her scandalous life, especially when sparks fly between her and fire chief Gabriel Donovan. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1194435 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1185013 After the incident at Sword & Cross, Luce has transferred to a new school, where her boyfriend Daniel promises she will be safe. The school houses a number of Nephilim, the half-breed children of humans and fallen angels. As she continues uncovering her past, she learns that Daniel hasnt been entirely open with her and wonders if she would be better off without him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147880 Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer, yet her cells--taken without her knowledge--became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first immortal human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer and viruses; helped lead to in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions. Yet Henrietta Lacks is buried in an unmarked grave. Her family did not learn of her immortality until more than twenty years after her death, when scientists began using her husband and children in research without informed consent. The story of the Lacks family is inextricably connected to the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of--From publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1202147 Julian Treslove, a radio producer, and Samuel Finkler, a Jewish philosopher, have been friends since childhood and, as they enter middle age, they reminisce over their struggles with self-identity, anti-Semitism, women, love, and the past. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1195514 Lacey Yeager is an aspiring artist who dreams of making it big in New York City. Over the course of 20 years, she climbs the rungs of NYCs art scene, charming those she meets with her energetic personality. Although her career soars to new heights, Lacey discovers that the life of an artist isnt as glamorous as she once thought. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1268674 Bennie Salazar, an aging former punk rocker and record executive, and Sasha, the passionate, troubled young woman he employs confront their pasts in this powerful story about how rebellion ages, influence corrupts, habits turn to addictions, lifelong friendships fluctuate and turn, and how art and music have the power to redeem. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561536 After a year in medical school, Dakota Holden returned home to take care of the family business full time and help his father cope with multiple sclerosis. Devoted to his family, Dakota allows himself just one week of vacation a year, which he spends in some exotic location having all the fun he can stand. On his last vacation, a cruise, Dakota struck up a friendship with Phillip Reardon, and it fills an important role in Dakotas life. So when Phillip decides to take Dakota up on his invitation to visit the ranch, Dakota is happy to see him and meet his veterinarian friend, Wally Schumacher. Despite Wallys inclination to help the wolves Dakotas men shoot to protect the cattle, he and Dakota find they have a lot in common, including a fierce attraction. But theyll have to decide if the Wyoming range is big enough for Dakotas cattle, Wallys wolves, and their love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561569 Looking for a new pet, Miranda is instinctively drawn to Abyssinian kitten Tadhg. Hes inquisitive, intelligent and the perfect companion--and hes also a shifter, of regal blood. When Miranda wakes to find him lying in bed beside her in his human form, its the start of a passionate love affair. But Mirandas ex, Finn, is also a shifter, and Tadhgs sworn enemy. Tadhg knows Finn is prepared to destroy both him and Miranda in his pursuit of power. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1261216 Journalist Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn nonconformity were their curse and their salvation. Rex and Rose Mary and their four children lived like nomads, moving among Southwest desert towns, camping in the mountains. Rex was a charismatic, brilliant man who, when sober, captured his childrens imagination, teaching them how to embrace life fearlessly. Rose Mary painted and wrote and couldnt stand the responsibility of providing for her family. When the money ran out, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town Rex had tried to escape. As the dysfunction escalated, the children had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they found the resources and will to leave home. Yet Walls describes her parents with deep affection in this tale of unconditional love in a family that, despite its profound flaws, gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1195781 When sixteen-year-old orphan Tessa Fells older brother suddenly vanishes, her search for him leads her into Victorian-era Londons dangerous supernatural underworld, and when she discovers that she herself is a Downworlder, she must learn to trust the demon-killing Shadowhunters if she ever wants to learn to control her powers and find her brother. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1146564 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1189299 Wise-cracking djinni Bartimaeus finds himself at the court of King Solomon with an unpleasant master, a sinister servant, and King Solomons magic ring. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561586 Set in the staunchly Puritan world of 1600s Boston Hester Prynne has committed adultery and given birth to an illegitimate daughter, Pearl, while her elder husband is away. Refusing to reveal Pearls father Hester is punished and scorned by the community and forced to wear a red letter A. Over seven years Hester, Pearls father, and Hesters estranged husband Roger Chillingworth, suffer the consequences of betrayal, guilt revenge, and humiliation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1117997 It was love at first sight. From the moment seventeen-year-old Arnie Cunningham saw Christine, he knew he would do anything to possess her. Arnies best friend, Dennis, distrusts her--immediately. Arnies teen-queen girlfriend, Leigh, fears her the moment she senses her power. Arnies parents, teachers, and enemies soon learn what happens when you cross her. Christine is no lady. She is Stephen Kings ultimate, blackly evil vehicle of terror. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1205642 The complete text of a groundbreaking dramatic prose poem written in vivid and powerful language that resonates with unusual beauty in its fierce message to the world. Passionate and fearless, Shanges words reveal what it is to be of color and female in the twentieth century. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1306792 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1186474 In this tough, tender memoir, singer-songwriter Patti Smith transports readers to what seemed like halcyon days for art and artists in New York as she shares tales of the denizens of Maxs Kansas City, the Hotel Chelsea, Scribners, Brentanos and Strand bookstores and her new life in Brooklyn with a young man named Robert Mapplthorpe--the man who changed her life with his love, friendship, and genius. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1153951 The Count of Monte Cristo is the tense and exciting story of Edmond Dantes, a man on the threshold of a bright career and a happy marriage, who is imprisoned in the island fortress of the Chateau dIf on a false political charge. After staging a dramatic escape, he finds the fabulous treasure of Monte Cristo which makes him wealthy. He then sets upon the course of revenge against his old enemies. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1539024 After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return to Kansas. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1195193 Presents Shakespeares tragic tale of star-crossed lovers and feuding families along with a retelling of the play from Juliets perspective.