Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=3+4294967035 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733262 The story follows a far flung group of individuals now settled in the San Francisco valley, each wrestling with economic, social and personal issues, and who cross paths by way of the bizarrely innocent idea for a Humanity Project. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1740135 Facing a personal crisis, ambitious and driven Gabriella Castle retreats to the welcoming arms of her family. Everything shes worked for has been yanked out from under her, and she seeks the serenity of her grandmothers home on the North Carolina coast. With difficult decisions to make about her future, the last thing she wants is an unexpected love. Wade Johnson fell for Gabi the first time he saw her. Its not the only time hes found himself in the role of knight in shining armor, but Gabi isnt looking for a rescuer. To get her to stay, Wade will need a whole lot of patience and gentle persuasion, and maybe the soothing sound of wind chimes on a summer breeze. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696798 A boy eats his way to self-discovery while another must battle the reality brandishing monster preying on his fantasy realm. An aerobics instructor, the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, makes the most shocking leap imaginable to save her soul. Other tales feature a grizzled and possibly deranged male-birth doula, a doomsday hustler about to face the multi-universal truth of the real-ass jumbo, and a tawdry glimpse of the northern New Jersey high school shot-putting circuit, circa 1986. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1750248 Wolf shifter Jaime Farrow has harbored a not-so-secret crush on gorgeous Dante. But the time has come for Jaime to face facts: Dante just isnt interested. As the pack Beta, workaholic Dante Garcea doesnt have time for distractions, especially the kind promised by Jaime Farrow. Yet when her flirtations abruptly end, Dante becomes suspicious. He knows hot-headed Jaime will resist him, but Dante never takes no for an answer. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694274 Rory Devereaux has been living in Bristol under the close watch of her parents. So when her therapist suddenly suggests she return to Wexford, Rory jumps at the chance. But Rorys brush with the Ripper touched her more than she thought possible: shes become a human terminus, with the power to eliminate ghosts on contact. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703765 Six years have passed since Jake Sanders watched the love of his life, Natalie, marry Todd. For six years, he hid a broken heart by focusing on his career as a college professor. But when he sees Todds obituary in the newspaper, he cant stay away any longer. Finally, he sees Todds wife--but its not Natalie. Whoever the widow is, she and Todd have been married for over a decade; and with that fact, he learns that his life is based on fiction, and digging for the truth can be life-threatening. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744654 Under summer skies, New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods evokes family, friendship and heartfelt emotion with her two younger sisters heading for the altar, will Samantha Castle exchange old dreams for new ones? Lately shed rather be on the North Carolina coast with family than in New York with agents and actors. Though she vows not to let her teenage crush on Ethan Cole influence her decision, its hard to ignore her feelings for the local war hero. Ethan lost more than his leg in Afghanistan. He lost his belief in love. Even being surrounded by couples intent on capturing happily-ever-after wont open this jaded doctors heart. Its going to take a sexy, determined woman--one who wont take no for an answer. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1692784 Anna remembers a time before boys, when she was little and everything made sense. When she and her mom were a family, it was just the two of them against the world. But now her moms gone most of the time, chasing the next marriage, the next stepfather. Anna gets used to being alone, until she discovers that she can make boys her family, from Desmond to Joey to Todd. But filling the void comes at a price. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1685513 Anna remembers a time before boys, when she was little and everything made sense. When she and her mom were a family, it was just the two of them against the world. But now her moms gone most of the time, chasing the next marriage, the next stepfather. Anna gets used to being alone, until she discovers that she can make boys her family, from Desmond to Joey to Todd. But filling the void comes at a price. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1749425 To Anne Serling, the imposing figure the public saw hosting The Twilight Zone each week, intoning cautionary observations about fate, chance, and humanity, was not the father she knew. He was her best friend, her playmate, and her confidant. After his unexpected death at 50, Anne, just 20, was left stunned. As I Knew Him is a lyrical, intimate tribute to Rod Serlings legacy as visionary, storyteller, and humanist and a moving testament to the love between fathers and daughters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739408 A luxurious vacation cruise to the exotic locales of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden turns into a nightmare for passengers and crew when their ship is suddenly attacked and captured by a band of bloodthirsty Somali pirates. An initial rescue mission ends in failure; the decks are covered in blood. Unless they are paid a ransom of $200 million dollars within seven days, the pirates threaten to execute all their hostages. But information gleaned from a captured Al Qaeda operative indicates that there is a far more dangerous conspiracy afoot. Once the ransom is paid, Islamic militants intend to swoop in and slaughter the passengers in an orgy of terror, hoping to provoke a massive American military response that will set the Muslim world aflame. Jake Grafton is assigned to negotiate with the brutal pirate chief while his right hand man, Tommy Carmellini, and a team of CIA and Navy SEAL operatives mount an undercover operation to save the hostages and keep the U.S. from being maneuvered into a murderous war. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715283 On a sunny May morning in 1998 in Cortez, Colorado, three desperados in a stolen truck opened fire on the town cop, shooting him twenty times; then they blasted their way past dozens of police cars and disappeared into 10,000 square miles of the harshest wilderness terrain on the North American continent. This is the first in-depth account of this sensational case. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744496 Forensic sculptor Eve Duncans mission is to bring closure to the families whose loved ones have vanished. Now, Jim Doane wants the same kind of closure. His 25-year-old son may or may not be dead and he has only burned skull fragments as possible evidence. He cannot go to the police for answers without risking his own secrets and dark past. Doane needs Eve Duncans skills and hell do anything to get them. Even if it means taking Eve. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1740132 Gus Hollister owes all his success to his feisty grandmother, Rose, and he knows it. It was Rose and her two sisters, Iris and Violet, who raised Gus, sent him to the best schools, and helped him start his own accounting business. Rose even bought the house Gus lives in with his wife, Elaine. But now, Gus stands to lose everything; his home, his car, and his business. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705353 In a trade-off shes lived to regret, Emily Castle left home years ago to become an interior designer. The youngest of the three sisters, Emily desperately wanted to prove herself. Success, though, came at the cost of leaving behind the man she loved. For Boone Dorsett, losing Emily left his heart shattered, but another woman was waiting in the wings. Now a widower with a young son, Boone has a second chance with Emily when a storm brings her home. But with his former in-laws threatening a custody suit, the stakes of loving her are higher than ever. Will fate once again separate them--or is the time finally right for these two star-crossed lovers? Woods proves her expertise in matters of the heart as she gives us characters that we genuinely relate to and care about.--RT Book Reviews on Moonlight Cove http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744655 The worldwide phenomenon continues as Eva and Gideon face the demons of their pasts and accept the consequences of their obsessive desires. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715280 This audiobook follows Americas only female swordfish boat captain, Linda Greenlaw as she faces her greatest battle with nature yet: Her newly adopted teenage daughter. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735653 Award-winning teacher and high-profile public speaker John Hunter offers insights into conflict resolution and collective problem-solving gleaned from his many years teaching kids through the world peace game, an innovative global systems simulation he created. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744649 The dead of night... The town of Lily, Arizona, has its share of Old West history and mystery. Its also home to the Gilded Lily, a former theater...and bawdy house. These days, it offers theatrical productions geared to tourists, but the recent discovery of a skull, a real skull, among the props and costumes has shaken everyone up. So, who do you call? The Krewe of Hunters, a special FBI unit of paranormal investigators. In this case, its agent Jane Everett. Janes also a talented artist who creates images of the dead as they once were. But the Krewe always works with local law enforcement, and here that means Sloan Trent, ex-Houston cop and now sheriff. He has connections that go deep within this small town. His great-great--grandmother was an actress at the Gilded Lily...as well as a Confederate spy. Shes not resting in peace and she lets him know it! Then more remains appear in the nearby desert. As they search for answers, using all the skills at their disposal, Jane and Sloan find themselves falling into danger--and into love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733265 Sixteen year old Ruby has spent the last six years in a government rehabilitation camp, a victim of the Kid-Killer virus that leaves any survivors with dangerous powers they cannot control. After escaping, she joins forces with a small tribe of other escapees on the run. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1683030 Cassandra Clares Mortal instruments series, epic urban fantasy set in a richly imagined world of shadowhunters, vampires, werewolves, fairies and more, has captured the imaginations and loyalty of hundreds of thousands of young adult readers. Shadowhunters and Downworlders, edited by Clare (who provides an introduction to the book and each piece), is a collection of young adult authors writing about the series and its world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1740126 This mass market original collection is filled with never-before-released short stories and novellas featuring the beloved characters from Suzanne Brockmanns wildly successful Troubleshooters series. Packed with pulse-pounding tales about everyones favorite special ops team, this suspenseful collection is a must for fans of the New York Times bestselling series, and is also the perfect introduction for newcomers. Tough-as-nails Troubleshooters operative Sam Starrett learns the agony of loving someone in danger--and the hell of waiting on the home front--as his wife, Alyssa, hurtles into a foreign hotspot thats about to boil over. Navy SEAL Frank OLearys ill-fated holiday reunion with his older brother takes a turn for the better--when a chance encounter on a rainy New Orleans street gives Frank a reason to be thankful after all. In a maze of tunnels deep beneath a military base in Germany, Jules Cassidy, Alyssa Locke, and their comrades in arms match wits with terrorists on a mission with explosive consequences. Plus more never-before-released adventures featuring Jenk, Izzy, Gillman, Lopez, Kenny, Savannah, and other members of SEAL Team 16--along with Suzanne Brockmanns exclusive interviews with her beloved characters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705067 Comedian Heather McDonald, best known for her contributions to Chelsea Lately and After Lately, shares her story of life as a pretend grown up. She gives listeners a hilarious glimpse into awkward adult situations, including being a working mom whose parents live next door; having a stay-at-home husband who wont give an inch; having a sister who wants one of her eggs; and dealing with neighborhood moms who shunned her for taking her kids to a stripper pool party in Vegas. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744617 Despite all attempts to avoid reading and extra work, Charlie Joe Jackson finds himself in a terrible dream he cant wake up from: Camp Rituhbukkee (pronounced read-a-bookie), a place filled with grammar workshops, Read-a-Ramas, and kids who actually like reading. But Charlie Joe is determined to convince the entire camp to hate reading and writing; one genius at a time. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734996 Country musician and actor Billy Ray Cyrus tells his life story, centered around the themes of faith, family and music. He tells listeners of his turbulent beginnings in Kentucky; how Gospel and bluegrass music, discovered through his church, gave him hope; his meteoric rise with Achy Breaky Heart and how the resulting fame affected his life; about his love for his daughter Miley; and about how the success of her hit Disney show Hannah Montana led to a challenging period in his life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733237 Los Angeles County sheriffs deputy Charlie Hood is attached to the ATF, working undercover on the iron river that flows across the U.S.-Mexican border. The diamond fillings he wears in his left canine glimmer, distracting the men who sell the illegal firearms that enable the unspeakable violence on both sides of the map. Spotting the sparkle when Charlie Diamonds opens his mouth is often their first step toward life behind bars. Meanwhile, Bradley Jones, sheriffs deputy and employee of the Baja Cartel, son of the love of Charlies life, the deceased L.A. outlaw Suzanne Jones, is expecting a son of his own. Suzanne was descended from famed Mexican desperado Joaquin Murrieta, whose embalmed head Bradley inherited from her and keeps nestled among piles of cash, proceeds from Bradleys own life of crime. Charlie knows all of Bradleys secrets; the question is what hell do with the information. Until he decides, his obsession remains the inexplicable existence of Mike Finnegan, the diminutive devil who flits in and out of both mens lives, knowing things he shouldnt, seemingly immortal. Three men: earnest law-enforcer, inveterate lawbreaker, and the man who pits them against each other--hurtle toward one another in the jaw-dropping conclusion to T. Jefferson Parkers mesmerizing vision of the border. Their climactic showdown brings to a spectacular close a crime series that obliterated the boundaries of the genre. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733241 Lucie Walker wakes up in the San Francisco Bay with no memory of her past or her fiancee, Grady. Diagnosed with a rare form of amnesia, Lucie returns to her previous life and is disturbed to find her former self was a shallow, insecure woman scarred by a traumatic childhood. Worse, Grady seems to be falling out of love with her as she begins falling back in love with him. As Lucie returns to the world around her, though, she finds that she can create a new future, one not set by her past. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733249 Under Miss Beatrice Lockwoods plain gray gown, a pistol waits at the ready. Beatrice is a paid companion on a secret mission and with a secret past and she must be prepared to fight for her life at any moment. Yet she is thrown off guard by the fierce-looking man who joins her in foiling a crime outside a fancy ball and who then disappears into the shadows, leaving only his card. Joshua Gage is a cipher in the shadows with a hypnotically calm voice and an ebony-and-steel cane. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744630 The fur really flies when a serial scalper stalks the supernatural citizens of the Unnatural Quarter, targeting werewolves--and whats sadder than a chrome-domed lycanthrope? Zombie P.I. Dan Shamble is on the case, trying to stop an all-out gang war between full-time and full-moon werewolves. As he combs through the tangled clues to hunt down the bald facts, things get hairy fast. Shamble lurches through a loony landscape of voodoo tattoo artists, illicit cockatrice fights, body builders assembling make-your-own-human kits, and perhaps scariest of all, crazed fans in town for the Worldwide Horror Convention. Yet the reign of hair-raising terror grows longer. If Shamble cant snip this off at the roots, the whole world could end up howling mad. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687711 This is my family: Vanished without a trace. . . . Justin and Libby Denbe have the kind of life youd find in the pages of a glossy magazine. A beautiful fifteen-year-old daughter. A gorgeous brownstone on a tree-lined street in Bostons Back Bay neighborhood. A great marriage, admired by all. A perfect life. This is what I know: Pain has a flavor. . . . When investigator Tessa Leone arrives at the crime scene in the foyer of the Denbes home, she finds scuff marks on the floor and a million tiny pieces of bright green Taser confetti. The family appears to have been abducted, with only a pile of their cell phones and electronic devices remaining. No witnesses, no ransom demands, no motive. Just a perfect little family, gone. This is what I fear: The worst is yet to come. . . . Tessa knows better than anyone that flawless fronts can hide the darkest secrets. Now she must race against the clock to uncover the Denbes innermost dealings, a complex tangle of friendships and betrayal, big business and small sacrifices. Who would want to kidnap such a perfect little family? And how far would such a person be willing to go? This is the truth: Love, safety, family . . . its all touch and go -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744652 Kevin Spencer, the hero of Liar, Liar, Flat Broke, and Crush, has a knack for tackling big ideas and goofing up, so whats next? Politics, of course! Hes running for office, and his campaign is truly unique. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694357 California billionaire Jonah Shacknais eight-year-old son dies falling off a balcony in his mansion. Several days later, Jonahs live-in girlfriend, Rebecca, is found hanging, nude, with her hands tied behind her. A police investigation rules her death a suicide-however, this seems unlikely to everyone who knew her. There are several suspects in this case: Jonahs brother, Adam, who arrived the day after Jonahs son fell. There are Jonahs two ex-wives; the second being Maxs mother. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744459 Just as Jaide and Jack Shield are settling into their crazy new lives in Portland, The Evil threatens another Ward, and the twins will need to put their growing powers to the test! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744650 Falling for Justice Garrett was a high point in Patience McGraws otherwise awkward adolescence. Even after he disappeared, Patience never forgot the boy who captured her heart. Now, hes back in Fools Gold, California, and her passion for him is as strong as ever. When bodyguard Justice Garrett was a young man, witness protection brought him to this idyllic town and he never forgot its warmth, or the sweet beauty of his childhood friend. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1740129 In 1843, novelist Victor Hugos beloved nineteen-year-old daughter drowned. Ten years later, Hugo began participating in hundreds of sances to reestablish contact with her. In the process, he claimed to have communed with the likes of Plato, Galileo, Shakespeare, Dante, Jesus, and even the Devil himself. Hugos transcriptions of these conversations have all been published. Or so it was believed. Recovering from her own losses, mythologist Jac LEtoile arrives on the Isle of Jersey, where Hugo conducted the sances, hoping to uncover a secret about the islands Celtic roots. But the man whos invited her there, a troubled soul named Theo Gaspard, has hopes shell help him discover something quite different, Hugos lost conversations with someone called the Shadow of the Sepulcher. What follows is an intricately plotted and atmospheric tale of suspense with a spellbinding ghost story at its heart, by one of Americas most gifted and imaginative novelists. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731998 Addiction is a disease; it is preventable and treatable. It is not a moral failing. As with other illnesses, the approaches most likely to work are based on science, not on faith, tradition, contrition, or wishful thinking. Those facts are the foundation of Clean, a new paradigm for preventing drug abuse and treating addiction and the mental illnesses that usually accompany it. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705374 A centuries-old bust of an evil, demonic man was stolen from a New Orleans grave. Its current owner shows up at Danni Caffertys antiques shop, but before Danni can buy the statue, it disappears and the owner is found dead. Michael Quinn, a private investigator, believes that the right thing to do is to find and destroy this object weighted with malevolent powers. He and Danni follow it through sultry nights to hidden places in the French Quarter and secret ceremonies on abandoned plantations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733248 Four years have passed since the events of Pleasure, and Nias success as a writer has grown, bringing her from Atlanta to Los Angeles. But she remains on a quest to quiet her inner storm, to draw on her well of emotions and explore them fully before leaving this season of her life and moving on to what could be the next stage: marriage and motherhood. Drawn to an exclusive pleasure palace, where patrons try on roles as they actively shun their respective realities, Nias ability to balance truth and fantasy becomes increasingly blurred. What has happened to the compartments she has so carefully created for the different aspects of her life? Will her relationship with the mysterious, often unavailable Prada survive the countless temptations? Will her successful literary career be given over to impulse indulgence? Does decadence know any bounds? When Nias past comes back to mingle with her present, and when her staid public persona clashes with her fantasy life of decadence, listeners will be stunned by the outcome. Eric Jerome Dickeys newest tale of excess --and its sky-high costs--is a thrilling portrait of a glittering world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733247 For more than 300 years, Bluff House has sat above Whiskey Beach, but to Eli Landon, its home. Eli has had an intense year of public and police scrutiny after being accused of the murder of his soon-to-be-ex wife. Local resident Abra is a woman of many talents, including helping Eli take control of his life and clear his name. As they become entangled in each other, they find themselves caught in a net that has ensnared a man intent on reaping the rewards of destroying Eli Landon once and for all -- from vendor record. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687685 When a letter comes from her grandmother Mamie in Scotland asking for help, Daria decides its the perfect opportunity to get away. When Jamie confronts Mamie for swindling his uncle, she shoots him, and when he wakes up, Daria is taking care of him. Jamie kidnaps Daria until he figures out whats really going on, and the sparks begin to fly. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679067 LAPD cop Max Kent is not doing so well. Eight months ago, a shocking nighttime assault by unidentified men killed his partner Allie, nearly killed him, and left him enraged. Shunned and shunted to the side, Max and his new partner Maggie set out to investigate the one case that no one wants them to touch. Whether they will make it out again, no one can say. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1740140 Brittany McGuire is the beautiful, twenty-three-year-old daughter of Susan Weiss and Moses McGuire--and the niece of defense attorney Dismas Hardy. Popular and pretty, Brittany has always moved easily from one boyfriend to the next, but her most recent ex, a young man named Rick Jessup, cant seem to get over her. His abuse escalates, culminating in a terrible night when Brittany is raped. Within twenty-four hours, Rick Jessup is dead, Moses McGuire is the prime suspect in the investigation, and Dismas Hardy has been hired to defend his old friend. Making things even more complicated, this case threatens to bring to light old secrets that could destroy the careers of Hardy and police lieutenant Abe Glitsky. As the overwhelming evidence against Moses piles up, Dismas Hardy focuses on planting doubt in the minds of the jurors--until, in a feat of legal ingenuity that is staggering in both its implications and its simplicity, Hardy sees a new way forward that might just save them all. But at what price? For the first time since 2009, the authors most popular protagonist returns in a masterful novel that bears all the hallmarks of John Lescroarts extraordinary storytelling gifts: a cast of flesh-and-blood characters, morally complex situations with no easy answers, and--of course--relentless, nail-biting suspense that will leave you breathless. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1559106 Author P. T. Deutermann presents a new novel. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1476832 By understanding how their brains work, children discover where their emotions come from and become more self-aware. They learn to appreciate the sensory aspects of their lives and to value the positive effects of mindfulness, compassion, and kindness. This, in turn, empowers them to manage and reduce their own stress-and helps them be happy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582411 Amanda Quick presents the first novel in her Ladies of Lantern Street series. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1559109 When Gulliver Leverenz abandons LA to make a fresh start in New York, he leaves behind his family, his friends and his ex-boyfriend. He moves in with a former fraternity brother, lands a job with a talent agent, and even finds himself a new boyfriend. Theres just one catch: Gulliver knows this budding relationship could get him in a lot of trouble. And inevitably, it does just that. But Gulliver is determined to prove, once and for all, that he has what it takes to make it in New York. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668486 Compelling and perfectly timed, The Storm Before The Calm answers every question that is worth asking about December, 2012 and beyond. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1613528 The Burning Man. Its the name the media has given a brutal murderer who has beaten four young women to death before setting their bodies ablaze in secluded areas of Londons parks. And now theres a fifth. Maeve Kerrigan is an ambitious detective constable, keen to make her mark on the murder task force. Her male colleagues believe Maeves empathy clouds her judgment, but the more she learns about the latest victim, Rebecca Haworth, from her grieving friends and family, the more determined Maeve becomes to bring her murderer to justice. But how do you catch a killer no one has seen when so much of the evidence has gone up in smoke? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731619 After Andi is jilted at the altar, she makes the decision to buy one of the famed Three Sisters Queen Anne houses on Blackberry Island. When Deanna confronts her husband about a suspected affair, she opens up a Pandoras box of unhappiness. Next door, artist Boston thought she and her college sweetheart would be married forever, but after a tragedy, shes not so sure. Thrown together by fate and geography, and bound by the strongest of friendships, these three women will discover what theyre really made of. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1453376 Abby Radwells unusual psychic talent has made her an expert in dealing with paranormal books. After a deadly incident in the library of a collector, Abby receives a threat, and rumors swirl that an old alchemical text known as The Key has reappeared. Convinced she needs an investigator who can also play bodyguard, she hires Sam Coppersmith, a specialist in paranormal crystals. Passion flares immediately between them, but neither entirely trusts the other. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1622291 Long thought of as a haven for gambling, gangsters and sultry vice, the City in the Desert has drawn strangers to it over time. Strangers to our world, to our very existence. Quentin Draith specializes in investigating the impossible. Riding with a witness while he questions him, the drivers body suddenly fills with sand. The gut, the lungs and the throat expand with dry, sifting grains from the desert floor. The driver tries to tell Draith how his own impossible murder was accomplished, but they crash first. Draith awakens in a private sanatorium which he isnt allowed to leave. Alone, he must find out what is happening and why it revolves around him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1670827 Like her mother before her, Leonie of Bosewood carries Faerie blood in her veins, a secret she harbors to protect her own life, for, although the people of eleventh-century England believe in magic, their ignorance and fear have made being different a very dangerous prospect. Caught between the human and Faerie worlds, yet belonging in neither, Leonie must guard her heart, no matter how strong the temptations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668488 Whether hes introducing the new iPhone or delivering a keynote presentation, Steve Jobs electrifies audiences with his style and showmanship. He doesnt just convey information in his presentations; he tells a story, paints a picture, and shares a vision. He gives his audience a transformative experience that is unique, inspiring and unforgettable. Now you can do it too, by learning the specific techniques that have made Jobs the most captivating communicator on the world stage. Using Jobs legendary presentations as a blueprint, communication-skills coach Carmine Gallo has mapped out a ready-to-use framework of presentation secrets to help you plan, deliver, and refine the best presentation of your life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582658 Locked in an unexpected land dispute, Rafe Stryker is trapped in the one place he vowed never to return to, the Castle Ranch in Fools Gold, California. He made millions facing ruthless adversaries in the boardroom, but nothing couldve prepared him to go head-to-head against stubborn, beautiful Heidi Simpson. No one is more surprised than Rafe to discover that hes finding Heidi, and life as a cowboy, much more compelling than he wants to admit. For Heidi, the Castle Ranch is the home shes always wanted. After a life on the road, the vivacious blonde has finally put down roots. She wont give that up without a fight, not even for a man whose late night kisses make her yearn to be a little less wholesome. As the two turn from passionate adversaries to passionate, period, theyll discover that summer love can last a lifetime--Container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1693883 When the Rho Projects lead scientist, Dr. Donald Stephenson, is imprisoned for his crimes against humanity, the world dares to think the threat posed by the Rho Projects alien technologies is finally over. In Switzerland, scientists working on the Large Hadron Collider have discovered a new threat, a scientific anomaly capable of destroying the earth. And only Rho Project can stop it. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1533213 A business book about the power of organizational health and the concrete steps required to achieve it. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674776 Once upon a time, people knew their neighbors. They talked to them, had cook-outs with them, and went to church with them. In our time of unprecedented mobility and increasing isolationism, its hard to make lasting connections with those who live right outside our front door. We have hundreds of friends through online social networking, but we often dont even know the full name of the person who lives right next door. This unique and inspiring book asks the question: What is the most loving thing I can do for the people who live on my street or in my apartment building? Through compelling true stories of lives impacted, the author shows listeners how to create genuine friendships with the people who live in closest proximity to them. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter make this book perfect for small groups or individual study. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1648506 After foiling another attempt by the Prince of Darkness to destroy the universe, renegade angel Mercury has gone missing; hes been hurled into the future to witness an epic game of ping-pong between Job and Cain as they await the end of the world. Meanwhile, in the present day, jaded religion reporter Christine Temetri and mild-mannered forensic analyst Jacob Slater arent waiting for the end; theyre determined to prevent it. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1632595 Teresa Toots Amelia Loudenberry is extending her stay in Charleston to help care for her ailing housekeeper, Bernice. Here in her beloved hometown, the air is rich with the scent of azaleas and honeysuckle and theres always a pitcher of sweet tea (or something a little stronger) close to hand. Not that the ladies have much time for relaxing. Idas new line of cosmetics, Seasoned, is about to launch, and Toots, Mavis, and Sophia are relishing their new careers as models. Most exciting of all, Tootss daughter, Abby, is getting married. Toots has her hands full, especially when Abbys criminal ex-boss resurfaces and the bride-to-be jeopardizes her big day in order to catch him. Toots is so busy taking care of the upcoming nuptials that shes blindsided by her own unexpected romance. After eight husbands, shes sworn never to get involved again. But every godmother, fairy or otherwise, loves a story that ends with happily-ever-after... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679141 Penn Jillettes Every Day Is an Atheist Holiday! will entertain zealots and skeptics alike. Whether hes contemplating the possibility of life after death, deconstructing popular Christmas carols, or just calling shenanigans on Donald Trumps apprentice training, Jillette does not fail to shock and delight his fans. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679027 Deep within the Wood, a young woman lies dead. Not a mark on her body. No trace of her murderer. Only her chipped glass slippers hint at her identity. The Woodcutter, keeper of the peace between the Twelve Kingdoms of Man and the Realm of the Faerie, must find the maidens killer before others share her fate. Guided by the wind and aided by three charmed axes won from the River God, the Woodcutter begins his hunt, searching for clues in the whispering dominions of the enchanted unknown. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1585571 Produced by Climate Central, Inc., a highly regarded independent, non-profit journalism and research organization founded in 2008, and reviewed by scientists at major educational and research institutions the world over, Global Weirdness summarizes everything people already know about the science of climate change, explains what is likely to happen to the climate in the future, and lays out, in practical terms, what listeners can and cannot do to avoid further shifts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1531478 As the Byzantine and German emperors plot war against each other, Venices future rests in the hands of three unwilling people: The newly knighted Sir Tycho. An ex-slave and trained assassin who defeated the Mamluk navy but cannot make the woman he loves love him back. As for the grieving Lady Giulietta, both emperors want her hand for their sons in marriage. And a mysterious girl crawls from a paupers grave to murder the men who buried her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668489 Authors Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola begin before time in the Triune God and tell the complete interconnected story of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation. Biographies of Jesus have generally been written by those trying to investigate the historical Jesus. On the flip side, those interested in tracing the biblical narrative are typically disinterested in historical Jesus studies. These two approaches have yet to converge, until now. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1476540 In the blistering heat of the Sudan, the CIA has gone rogue. On the trail of a notorious terrorist, Agency operatives have overstepped their sanctioned boundaries. And now the ultimate weapon has fallen into the wrong hands. As Danny Freah and his spec-ops team scramble to recover a top secret aircraft that has crashed in Africa, Whiplash Director Jonathon Reid finds himself mysteriously shut off from information about the robot drone and its mission. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713548 A local senator pickets a ghostly production of Shakespeare in the Dark, condemning the groups unnatural lifestyle, and zombie detective Dan Shamble smells something rotten. He investigates and tries to find answers for his uneasy feeling. As if his investigation didnt keep him busy enough, he also needs to provide security for a mummified madame, defend a vampire-werewolf couple from housing discrimination, and save his favorite watering hole from drying up! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621680 Bringing his teenage son on a camping trip with an old friend and his friends son, lawyer David Sloane embarks on a legal rescue mission when the boys are caught vandalizing a general store and sentenced to six months in a detention camp with ties to a corrupt judge. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1664593 Kelsey, Ren, and Kishan race against time and the evil sorcerer Lokesh on the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal as they seek Durgas final gift, the Rope of Fire, that will finally break the tigers curse. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1533214 What are the possibilities and hazards facing America as it withdraws from Afghanistan and as it reviews its long engagement in Pakistan? Where is the Taliban now in both these countries? What does the immediate future hold and what are Americas choices as President Obama considers the complicated history and faces reelection? These are some of the crucial questions that Ahmed Rashid, Pakistans preeminent journalist, takes on in this follow-up to his acclaimed Descent into Chaos. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615515 Friend and major Rush fan Kevin Anderson has spent the last two years working with the band to tell the story their album tells in prose novel form. The story is a young mans quest to follow his dreams, as he travels across a lavish and colorful world of steampunk and alchemy, with lost cities, pirates, anarchists, exotic carnivals, and a rigid Watchmaker who imposes precision on every aspect of life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1632561 Surviving witnesses talk about seeing things like monsters and swarms of bees. They describe sudden, overwhelming feelings of fear and rage and paranoia. When forensics gives its report, the mass delusions make more sense: It appears the bar patrons were exposed to a cocktail of chemicals and illegal drugs that could drive anyone to temporary insanity, if not kill them outright. And if Eve cant figure it out fast, it could happen again, anytime, anywhere. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1628295 On the eve of her retirement, Georgia attorney Mikala Aulani is as vivacious and vibrant as ever, eagerly anticipating a happy future with her partner, Ben. But if Kala has learned anything in thirty-five years of practicing law, its that the truth can always surprise you. And when Adam Star turns up at her office, confessing to the long-ago murder of his wife, Kala must return to a notorious case that has never stopped haunting her. Ten years have passed since young nurse Sophie Lee was accused of murdering her wealthy patient, Audrey Star. Kala defended Sophie and had no doubt of her innocence--or of Adam Stars guilt--but the prosecution convinced a jury otherwise. Sophie was convicted on a Tuesday--the day on which every significant event in her life, good or bad, seems to happen. Now, on the verge of his death, Adam exonerates Sophie and also leaves her a huge fortune in atonement. Released from prison, Sophie retreats to Kalas house and tries to evade the media frenzy that surrounds her. Kala is determined to help her client make her way back into the world and adjust to her new wealth and freedom. Yet for both, there are still revelations in store--about the nature of redemption, the strange workings of fate, and the power of forgiveness. And most of all, about the secrets that hide in every heart--even those we think we know best. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1622286 Grace Chu is a former Chinese army intelligence officer who is now working as a forensic officer. John Knox is a military veteran who now runs a lucrative import/export business. Together, they must use their unique skills to help a security firm search for a group of employees who were kidnapped. But the stakes are high and Grace and Knox find themselves at the center of a deadly international imbroglio. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615722 On a cold night in D.C., a homeless man takes shelter in a deserted three-story building. Hes surprised and upset to find the shabby belongings and makeshift bedding of someone else. Before he gets the chance to meet this new intruder he smells gasoline. Within minutes the building bursts into flames. The building is gutted by the fire and investigators immediately see a resemblance to a string of fires that have occurred in the past week and within a thirty-mile radius. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668461 Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan knows what its like to be haunted by the past. But now, she cant shake the feeling that there is someone close to her who needs her more than ever. When her mother, Sandra, asks for help in finding a missing woman named Beth Avery, Eve senses there is more to Sandras story than shes saying. Beth has disappeared from a mental hospital where she has been incarcerated for years. But why is Sandra so concerned about this missing woman? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1533455 Richard J. Davidson gives readers a new model for understanding emotions, as well as practical strategies to change them. Personality is composed of six basic emotional styles, including resilience, self-awareness, and attention. He explains the brain chemistry that underlies each style to give a new model of the emotional brain, one that will go so far as to affect the treatment of autism and depression. And, finally, he provides strategies to change ones brain and emotions if they so desire. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582669 Renowned Harvard scholar and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore has written a strikingly original, ingeniously conceived and beautifully crafted history of American ideas about life and death from before the cradle to beyond the grave. Investigating the surprising origins of the stuff of everyday life, from board games to breast pumps, the author argues that the age of discovery, Darwin, and the Space Age turned ideas about life on earth topsy-turvy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1648510 Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan knows what its like to be haunted by the past. But now, she cant shake the feeling that there is someone close to her who needs her more than ever. When her mother, Sandra, asks for help in finding a missing woman named Beth Avery, Eve senses there is more to Sandras story than shes saying. Beth has disappeared from a mental hospital where she has been incarcerated for years. But why is Sandra so concerned about this missing woman? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1531012 When seventeen-year-old Cammie wakes up in a convent high in the Alps, she slowly comes to realize that shes been tortured, the last four months have been erased from her mind, and an ancient terrorist organization is hunting for her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696799 One frigid January morning in Manhattan, a new father, racked by sleep deprivation, spontaneously flees with the baby for a weekend in the Caribbean. It wasnt a kidnapping, he just wanted to give his wife a break. When the wife awakens truly rested, she feels great and embarks on a city adventure. The wife tries to recapture who she was before the baby. The husband struggles to care for his daughter. This couple barely survives making the first sacrifice of their lives. But survive they do. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1511155 Sebastian Seung presents a daring scientific and technological vision for at last understanding what makes people who they are, both as individuals and as a species. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1554858 Daughter of a controlling mother, Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking at a nightclub and allowing a strange mans seductive Russian accent lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever. Twelve years later, the woman known as Abigail Lowery lives on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she designs sophisticated security systems--and supplements her own security with a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. But Abigails reserve only intrigues police chief Brooks Gleason. Her logical mind, her secretive nature, and her unromantic viewpoints leave him fascinated but frustrated. He suspects that Abigail needs protection from something--and that her elaborate defenses hide a story that must be revealed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674337 The authors explain where, when, and why reverse innovation is on the rise and why the implications are so profound. Learn how to make innovation in emerging markets happen and how such innovations can unlock even greater opportunity throughout the world. Youll follow some of the worlds leading companies (including GE, Deere & Company, P&G, and PepsiCo) through stories that illustrate exactly what works and what doesnt. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1511163 Leo Babauta helps listeners clear out clutter, be content with less, and simplify life. Includes tips on everything from creating a minimalist workspace to going paperless. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582647 When Laura Marquardt and Brandon Reid are seated together at a dinner party, they soon find that they share similar interests, Laura desires to educate blacks, and Brandon, as a white officer over colored troops, eagerly supports her cause. When Lauras sister marries her Confederate beau, Laura finds herself in a difficult situation when she overhears plots to kill Union soldiers. And when Brandons motives for pursuing her come into question, she becomes even more conflicted. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1481054 Auggie Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school, until now. Hes about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and is nervous about being the new kid at school. The thing is Auggies just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that hes just like them, despite appearances? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1545321 As the Byzantine and German emperors plot war against each other, Venices future rests in the hands of three unwilling people: The newly knighted Sir Tycho. An ex-slave and trained assassin who defeated the Mamluk navy but cannot make the woman he loves love him back. As for the grieving Lady Giulietta, both emperors want her hand for their sons in marriage. And a mysterious girl crawls from a paupers grave to murder the men who buried her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674771 When Jill Smokler was first home with her children, she thought her blog would keep friends and family updated. To her surprise, she hit a chord in the hearts of mothers everywhere. In a culture that idealizes motherhood, its scary to confess that being a mother is beautiful, dirty, joyful, and frustrating all at once. Admitting that its not easy doesnt make you a bad mom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731622 The story of a family who discovers that they each possess a supernatural power. Told as a series of snapshots over the course of three decades. But instead of fighting crimes and immobilizing villains, this family of superhumans battle themselves and their own inner struggles. Ultimately, they find the way to nurture and heal each other in the most human way. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694358 Tom Hartwig makes gag shovel handles, parts for quarter-million-dollar farm equipment, and now and then, batches of potentially extralegal explosives. As he approaches his sixtieth wedding anniversary with his wife, Arlene, Tom, famous for driving a team of oxen in local parades, has an endless reservoir of stories dating back to days of his prize Model A. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1648556 This riveting second installment in Stephenson and companys epic tale focuses on the aftermath of the world-shattering Mongolian invasion of 1241 and the difficult paths undertaken by its most resilient survivors. The Shield Brethren, an order of warrior monks, searches for a way to overthrow the horde, even as the invaders take its members hostage. Forced to fight in the Mongols Circus of Swords, Hakkon must prove his mettle or lose his life in the ring. His bravery may impress the enemy, but freedom remains a distant dream. Father Rodrigo receives a prophecy from God and believes its his mission to deliver the message to Rome. Though a peaceful man, he resigns himself to take up arms in the name of his Lord. Joining his fight to save Christendom are the hunter Ferenc, orphan Ocyrhoe, healer Raphael, and alchemist Yasper, each searching for his place in history. Deftly blending fact and fantasy, The Mongoliad: Book Two captures the indomitable will to survive against immense odds. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1453379 A dead man walking; a drunken brawl on a cheap weekend cruise in the Baltic sea; a man without identity: Ewert Grens and his colleagues have a long way to go in order to understand the puzzle in front of them. The highly challenging investigation has the worst possible consequences of the death penalty, with repercussions that reach from Death Row in Utah across the Atlantic into the Stockholm Police Headquarters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1568480 Brene Brown engages readers minds, hearts, and spirits as she explores how they can cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough, and to go to bed at night thinking, Yes, I am sometimes afraid, but I am also brave. And, yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable, but that doesnt change the truth that I am worthy of love and belonging. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713549 The death of her friend and mentor, Evelyn Ballinger, brings psychic counselor Gwen Frazier back to the small town of Wilby, Oregon, and brings back memories she would rather forget. Two years earlier, a killer stalked the members of one of Ballingers research studies, including Gwen. And though she survived while two others didnt, Gwen knows that Ballingers death is related. Sent by a friend to help Gwen, psychic investigator Judson Coppersmith arrives in Wilby, haunted by urgent dreams. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1510756 With case studies, micro strategies, and example language, listeners will learn communication skills that can be practiced and implemented immediately. In todays economy, its not typically the smartest, hardest working or most technically savvy who succeed. Instead, the ability to communicate well is often the most important precursor to success in the workplace. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1580216 Now, with all of Pern imperiled by the aftereffects of a plague that killed scores of dragons and left the planet helpless against the fall of deadly Thread, the only hope for the future lies in the past. There, on an unexplored island, a group of dragon-riders led by Xhinna, a brave young woman who rides the blue dragon Tazith, must battle lethal Mrreows and voracious tunnel snakes to build a safe home for themselves and the dragons, whose offspring will one day-- if they survive-- replenish Perns decimated dragon population. But as the first female rider of a blue dragon, and the first female Weyrleader in the history of Pern, Xhinna faces an uphill battle in winning the respect and loyalty of her peers . . . especially after an unforeseen tragedy leaves the struggling colony reeling from a shattering loss. Amid the grieving, one girl, Jirana, blessed-- or cursed-- with the ability to foresee potential futures, will help Xhinna find a way forward. The answer lies in time . . . or, rather, in timing it: the awesome ability of the dragons to travel through time itself. But that power comes with risks, and by venturing further into the past, Xhinna may be jeopardizing the very future she has sworn to save -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1531489 Wendy thought she finally understood who she was and what she wanted, but everything changes when the rival Vittra come after her. Shes caught between two worlds, torn between love and duty, and she must decide what life she is going to lead. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668476 The Finish is a gripping account of the hunt for Osama bin Laden. With unprecedented access to key sources, including President Obama, Bowden takes us inside the rooms where decisions were made and on the ground where the action unfolded. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1580357 For her eighteenth birthday, Alice Bonham takes a vacation to Australia only to have her trip cut short by an unexpected murder. While Alice tries to understand what happened, she regrets some of the choices shes made, especially the more permanent ones. On top of that, the child vampire is running loose, and its attracting some very unwanted attention. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1743008 Friends fall out of touch, we run out of time, or sometimes our courage simply fails us, and thank-yous, regrets, feelings, and secrets are left unshared. The Things you would have said is a journey through the lives of people who have learned that there is always a second chance.