Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=3+6601+4294948680 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682769 In this much-anticipated, controversial memoir, Dara-Lynn Weiss chronicles the struggle and journey to get Bea, her seven year old daughter, healthy. In describing their process, complete with frustrations, self-recriminations, dark humor, and some surprising strategies, Weiss reveals the hypocrisy inherent in the debates over many cultural hot-button issues. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682400 From internationally renowned intuitive counselor, life coach, motivational speaker, and author Colette Baron-Reid, a four-step, eight-week program for managing empathy overload, the hidden cause of unwanted weight gain. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694355 Displaying a rare courage that transcends battlefield heroics, eleven soldiers and marines share the truth about their wars. Journalist Kevin Sites gets answers to what it is like to kill; to be under fire; what can never be forgotten; and more. Sites compiles the accounts of the soldiers, their families, and their friends, and also shares the unsettling narrative of his own failures during war. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694334 All Christian parents today wrestle with the challenge of how to raise kids in a God-honoring, morally sound way. Jill Kelly offers up the unforgettable episode of her living epistle to her daughters. Jill Kelly provides down to earth reflections for other Christian mothers who would like to pass on their hard-won knowledge of Gods steadfast love and healing to their daughters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694359 Terry Francona the legendary manager of the Boston Red Sox opens up for the first time about his eight years there. Those eight years were a wild ride, unforgettable ride, and now the fascinating full story can be told in a book that examines like no other the art of managing in todays game. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694344 The true story of how a small-town lawman in upstate New York busted a Cosa Nostra conference in 1957, exposing the Mafia to America. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694335 Two-time Edgar award-winning author Daniel Stashower uncovers the riveting true story of the Baltimore Plot, an audacious conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln on the eve of the Civil War. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705078 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694338 Eddie Huang is the 30-year-old proprietor of Baohaus - the hot East Village hangout where foodies, stoners, and students come to stuff their faces with delicious Taiwanese street food late into the night - and one of the food worlds brightest and most controversial young stars. But before he created the perfect home for himself in a small patch of downtown New York, Eddie wandered the American wilderness looking for a place to call his own. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694331 In this new collection of conversations, conducted from 2010 to 2012, Noam Chomsky explores the most immediate and urgent concerns: the future of democracy in the Arab world, the implications of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the European financial crisis, the breakdown of American mainstream political institutions, and the rise of the Occupy movement. As always, Chomsky presents his ideas vividly and accessibly, with uncompromising principle and clarifying insight. The latest volume from a long-established, trusted partnership, this collection shows once again that no interlocutor engages with Chomsky more effectively than David Barsamian. These interviews will inspire a new generation of readers, as well as longtime Chomsky fans eager for his latest thinking on the many crises we now confront, both at home and abroad. They confirm that Chomsky is an unparalleled resource for anyone seeking to understand our world today. 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=1684860 Readers will discover Gods plan for how they can become genuinely good (holy) and how that process frees them from all the emotional and behavioral problems that plague them--Provided by the publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704124 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682765 The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon. Now, with a candor and intimacy never undertaken by a sitting Justice, she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684862 On Looking begins with inattention. It is about attending to the joys of the unattended, the perceived ordinary. Horowitz encourages us to rediscover the extraordinary things that we are missing in our ordinary activities. Even when engaged in the simplest of activities like taking a walk around the block, we pay so little attention to most of what is right before us that we are sleepwalkers in our own lives. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682768 Pema Chodron and Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche present a two part session on the often confusing subject of karma. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682403 The human brain is not a static organ; its plastic, which means it can grow and change. But just like a muscle, you have to exercise it. In Make Your Brain Smarter, Longer, renowned cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman gives you the comprehensive fitness plan you need to exercise your way to a healthier brain. By taking advantage of the immense cognitive potential of your brain, you can think smarter, not harder, solving the complexities and problems that occur every day. In this all-inclusive book, youll find easy strategies to train deep, insightful, and strategic thinking in order to realize your brains maximum cognitive capacity. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694343 Sam Sheridan has done everything from mixed martial arts to firefighting to construction at the South Pole. If he isnt ready for the apocalypse, no one is. Still, despite his arsenal of skills, when Sam had his son, he was beset with nightmares about being unable to protect him. Sam decided to face his fears head-on, embarking on a quest to gain as many skills as possible that might come in handy should the world as we know it end. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682428 Cesar Millan uses his unique insights about dog psychology to create stronger, happier relationships between humans and their canine companions. This book draws on his experience to present ninety-eight essential lessons that will help any owner apply the key aspects of Cesars celebrated philosophy to create the most fulfilling life possible with their dogs. Cesar delves into crucial themes that go beyond obedience-school basics to reveal the hearts and minds of our beloved pets. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694350 This is An Inconvenient Truth for everything, a sober assessment of the facts of the matters at hand, from population and partisanship to health and wealth to religion and technology. The consequential age we are living in will be remembered as one of the great turning points in civilization. Once we turn, though, where will we be? That is the compelling question Al Gore sets out to answer by examining the drivers of global change, and more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1693078 Actress Valerie Harper tells her personal and her professional story. From her humble beginnings as a dancer and chorus girl on Broadway, to the role that made her famous--Rhoda Morgenstern--on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rhoda, to the pressures of headlining her own sitcom Valerie; Harper shares her experiences with candor and humor. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621708 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668469 In How the French Invented Love, acclaimed scholar Marilyn Yalom distills her readings of French literary works and the memories of her experiences in France to discover the central tenets of that cultures gospel of love. In the process, she examines almost a thousand years of divine culture in search of the intimate moments that reveal how the particularly French concept of lamour has endured and evolved. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621709 David E. Sanger is the chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times. In twenty-six years at the Times, he has been a member of two teams that won the Pulitzer Prize and has received numerous awards for investigative, national security, and White House reporting. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567922 An anesthesiologist relates her post-divorce discovery of a brain aneurysm and her descent into self-destructive behavior, a period marked by dysfunctional dates, cruel losses, and challenging accidents before she resolved to take control of her life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567925 Shares advice on how to draw on Western psychology and Buddhist philosophy to overcome mental obstacles to a happy life, outlining step-by-step exercises for gaining wisdom from hardships, enabling fulfillment, and achieving empowerment. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668471 A heartfelt memoir by the father of a gay teen, and an eye-opening guide for families who hope to bring up well adjusted adults. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582659 Chronicles the life of a former slave to James and Dolley Madison, tracing his early years on their plantation, his service in the White House household staff and post-emancipation achievements as a memoirist. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621714 Tapping into the publics growing sentiment that President Obama is in over his head, The Amateur argues that Obamas toxic combination of incompetence and arrogance has run the nation and his presidency off the rails. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567035 Caroline Moorehead draws on interviews with these women and their families. German, French, and Polish archives, and World War II resistance organization documents to uncover a dark chapter of history that offers an inspiring portrait of ordinary people, of bravery and survival, and of the remarkable, enduring power of female friendship. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621739 As former CIA agents, Philip Houston, Mike Floyd and Susan Carnicero are among the worlds best at recognizing deceptive behavior. Spy the lie chronicles the story of how they used a methodology Houseon developed to detect deception in the counter-terrorism and criminal invesigation realms, and how these techniques can be applied in our daily lives. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1568485 On June 6, 1761, the world paused to observe a momentous occasion: the first transit of Venus between the Earth and the sun in more than a century. Through that observation, astronomers could calculate the size of the solar system--but only if the transit could be viewed at the same time from many locations. Overcoming incredible odds and political strife, astronomers from Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Sweden, and the American colonies set up observatories in remote corners of the world only to have their efforts thwarted by unpredictable weather and warring armies. Fortunately, transits of Venus occur in pairs: eight years later, the scientists were given a second chance to get it right. Chasing Venus brings to life this extraordinary endeavor: the personalities of eighteenth-century astronomy, the collaborations, discoveries, personal rivalries, volatile international politics, and the race to be first to measure the distances between the planets-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582660 Krugman walks listeners through the financial crisis that triggered the greatest downturn since the Great Depression and outlines the efforts that have been made thus far. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1583283 The authors have boiled down the characteristics it takes to become a transformational CEO, the kind that takes problems and transforms them into opportunities for growth and profit. With research based on firsthand interviews with superstar CEOs, The transformative CEO provides valuable strategies that any manager, business owner, or executive can use. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704155 A guide to help parents deal with different challenges they may encounter with pre-teen and teenage children. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567036 Liza Mundys smart, deeply reported analysis of the most important cultural shift since the rise of feminism. The coming era in which women will earn more than men, and how this will change work, love, and sex. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1613521 Ryan ONeal shares the story of his life with Farrah Fawcett. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674778 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582916 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679136 Former commanding officer of the USS Benfold, Captain D. Michael Abrashoff reveals his pioneering management style. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567037 Hola may be the most beautiful Bernese mountain dog in the world, but shes never been trained, at least, not by anyone who knew what he was doing. Holas supposed master, Marty, is a high-functioning alcoholic, who one day emerges from a haze of vodka to find hes on the verge of losing his wife, Gloria, if he cant get his life, and his dog, under control. Desperately trying to save his marriage, Marty throws himself headlong into the world of competitive dog training. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621729 The 75th Ranger Regiment is a unique and distinct culture among the American military establishment. They stand alone, even among our other Special Operations forces, as the most active brigade-sized force in the current Global War on Terrorism. Since 9/11, the Regiment has been the only continuously engaged unit in the Army and has had forty percent of its number deployed in harms way for the last decade. Their mission is unique. Rangers do not patrol, they dont train allied forces, nor do they engage in routine counterinsurgency duties. They have a single-mission focus; they seek out the enemy and they capture or kill them. It sets Rangers apart as pure, direct-action warriors. Army Rangers are not born. They are made. The modern 75th Ranger Regiment represents the culmination of two hundred and fifty years of American soldiering. As the nations oldest standing military unit, the Regiment traces its origins to Richard Rogers Rangers during the pre-Revolutionary French and Indian War, through the likes of Francis Marion and John Mosby, to the five active Ranger battalions of the Second World War, and finally, to the four battalions of the current Ranger regiment engaged in modern combat. Over that period, a standard of professional excellence and the forging of that excellence is distilled in the selection, assessment, and training of todays Rangers. Granted unprecedented access to the training of this highly restricted component of Americas Special Operations Forces in a time of war, retired Navy Captain Dick Couch tells the personal story of the young men who begin this difficult and dangerous journey to become a Ranger. Many will try but only a select few will survive to serve in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Sua Sponte follows a group of these aspiring young warriors through the crucible that is ranger training and their preparation for direct-action missions in Afghanistan against the Taliban. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1613522 Based on exhaustive research and unprecedented access to White House officials, CIA analysts, Pakistani intelligence, and the military, this is the definitive account of ten years in pursuit of bin Laden and of the twilight of al-Qaeda. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621741 All systems break down. Some bounce back, others do not. This is a book about why. Covering business, economic, geographic and social systems, Zolli uncovers a wealth of absorbing examples--from the link between US oil prices and the recent tortilla riots in Mexico to what was really happening when the U.S. government decided not to bail out Lehman Bros. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667671 An insider of both the Bush and Obama administrations offers an irrefutable indictment of the mishandling of the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program bailouts and the extreme degree to which our government officials--from both parties--served the interests of Wall Street at the expense of the public. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615559 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567829 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674779 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1673230 With his usual elegance, curiosity, and compassion, Dr. Sacks weaves together stories of his patients and of his own mind-altering experiences to illuminate what hallucinations tell us about the organization and structure of our brains, how they have influenced every cultures folklore and art, and why the potential for hallucination is present in us all, a vital part of the human condition. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1585570 Elton Johns deeply personal account of his life during the era of AIDS and an inspiring look at what must be done to bring the epidemic to an end. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582918 In this intimate portrait of an extraordinary father-son relationship, Mark Shriver discovers the moral principles that guided his legendary father (founder of the Peace Corps and architect of President Johnsons War on Poverty) and applies them to his own life, as well as the true meaning of his fathers legacy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582924 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668266 The power and permanence of the Prophetic Blessing has been clearly charted over the centuries in Scripture. ... This transforming supernatural blessing, when spoken by spiritual authority, has the power to sculpt your future! And as youll discover from Pastor John Hagee ... , the words of this blessing carry the power to revolutionize your life--and the lives of your children and grandchildren--for today, tomorrow, and forever, so that you may all experience spiritual, physical, emotional, and relational prosperity--book description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1583318 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1568493 Recounts how fatherhood inspired the author to attempt haphazard activities designed to further his maturity, from a shift with Los Angeles firefighters and three days of basic training with the Marine Corps to a fight with UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674752 Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is yes. He teaches listeners everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach their potential. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1613566 While Dr. Forsythe offers his patients conventional and alternative therapies on their own, as well as an integrative option, Take control of your cancer encourages cancer patients and their families to explore their treatment options and look for doctors who personalize treatment for optimal outcomes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679142 Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigals wildly popular course The Science of Willpower, The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the new science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. Informed by the latest research and combining cutting-edge insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience, and medicine, The Willpower Instinct explains exactly what willpower is, how it works, and why it matters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667887 Tony Danza had it good. He was a successful actor, well liked, with several hit shows to his name. But hed always had a nagging doubt--was this all there was? Could he be doing something more meaningful, could he go beyond getting laughs and actually make a difference? What if he became, of all things, a teacher? It seemed a little far-fetched, true. He had little training and no experience. He was ready to learn. So how hard could it be, really? Well, as Tony discovered over a year teaching English at Philadelphias Northeast High, hard. Really hard. But also rewarding, infuriating, inspiring, terrifying, and, ultimately, life-changing. Teaching was in fact the best and most difficult thing he ever attempted, and this book relives the amazing story of what happened. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582664 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621703 Jackson Galaxy, the star of Animal Planets popular My cat from hell, presents his advice for understanding what cats need most from people in order to live happier and healthier lives. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621723 An in-depth portrait of William, the man who will be King of England-- and the story of his relationship with the woman who will be his queen. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679137 Told from the perspective of precocious fourteen-year-old Peter, The Elephant Keepers Children is about three siblings and how they deal with life alongside their eccentric parents. Peters father is a vicar, his mother an artisan, and both are equally and profoundly devout. The family lives on the fictional island of Fin where people of all faiths coexist peacefully. Yet nothing is at it seems. When Peters parents suddenly go missing, Peter and his siblings fear the worst--has their parents relentless quest to boost church attendance finally put them in danger? Told with poignancy and humor, this book is a fascinating exploration of fundamentalism versus spiritual freedom, the vicissitudes of romantic and familial love, and the triumph of the human spirit. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674761 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567038 In this unconventional Holocaust memoir, a love kept secret for 60 years is finally revealed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567814 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1583311 Democrips and Rebloodlicans uncovers the truth about how corporations have bought the American electoral and legislative process through the power of lobbyists, campaign contributions, and political action committees. Using historical details, such as the development of the two-party system and the advent of third-party candidates throughout U.S. history, Democrips and Rebloodlicans exposes how the two major parties have allowed corporations, businesses, and politically-motivated wealthy individuals to manipulate elections, bribe elected officials, and silence the average American voter. Exposing the ineptitude and gang-like mentalities of both parties, Ventura advocates the replacement of the two-party system with a no-party system based on the ideals of our Founding Fathers. As election time rolls around, this is most certainly the book that should be looked to for reforming our electoral system. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567403 Summer 1919: the city of Chicago seemed on the verge of transformation. Modernizers had an audacious, expensive plan to turn the city from a brawling, unglamorous place into the Metropolis of the World. But just as the dream seemed within reach, pandemonium broke loose--the citys highest ambitions suddenly under attack by the same unbridled energies that had given birth to them in the first place. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1681620 Nearly 20 of todays Christian authors, speakers, and entertainers relay their joys and fears, their triumps and failures, and the advice that got them through. The names of these husbands and wives, like their experiences, will be familiar to anyone who has ever said I do. But the transforming advice these couples received when they needed it most is what will motivate newlyweds as well as golden years couples to keep their lifelong bond growing. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621730 In Monkey Mind, Daniel Smith brilliantly articulates what it is like to live with anxiety, defanging the disease with humor, traveling through its demonic layers, evocatively expressing both its painful internal coherence and its absurdities. He also draws on its most storied sufferers to trace anxietyb2ss intellectual history and its influence on our time. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567334 An exhilarating and unforgettable memoir of one mans quest to build the perfect bicycle. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1510556 With Mormonism on the verge of an unprecedented cultural and political breakthrough, an eminent scholar of American evangelicalism explores the history and reflects on the future of this native-born American faith and its connection to the life of the nation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567830 Based on the same life-changing principles shared in his New York Times best-selling book Dr. Colberts I Can Do This Diet, Reversing Diabetes is tailored to specifically address type 2 diabetes. It walks listeners through the process of building a healthy lifestyle physically, mentally, and spiritually. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1673231 A Harvard-trained neurosurgeons minute-by-minute account of his own near-death experience, and what he discovered in the heavenly realm beyond life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1510734 David Michie provides a lively and accessible guide to the best of Shantideva. Sharing his enthusiasm for Shantidevas radical insights, life-changing psychological tools and transcendent wisdom, he draws on a wide variety of scientific sources. They range from mindfulness training to cognitive behavior therapy, and neuropsychology to quantum physics. Also included is a structured meditation program to help listeners integrate transformational insights at deeper levels of consciousness. 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=1582919 Drawing from thousands of never-before-examined family documents, Geoffrey C. Ward traces his great-grandfathers rapid rise to riches and fame, and his even more dizzying fall from grace. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1568488 Based on a talk that he has given to more than sixty thousand people in at least seven countries, the LEADERSHIP mnemonic that Dr. Chopra explains is as follows: L--listen well. E--empathy. A--attitude. D--dreams and decisiveness. E--effectiveness. R--resilience. S--sense of purpose. H--humility and humor. I--integrity and imagination. P--principles, and willingness to pack other peoples parachutes. Drawing from his experience as faculty dean for continuing education for Harvard Medical School, as well as from the writings and lives of great leaders throughout history, this easy-to-read, inspiring book serves as a reminder and a guide to becoming leaders in our own lives. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682401 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668459 The uncensored memoir of Scott Stapp, Grammy award-winning leader of the multiplatinum rock band Creed. Stapp shares his story for the first time, from his fundamentalist upbringing, the rise and fall of Creed, his ongoing battle with addiction, and his recommitment to Christ and the launch of his solo career. The result is a gripping memoir that is proof positive that God is always present in life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1583259 Award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distill vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682434 The president of an influential seminary and media personality reveals the characteristics of a true leader--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582925 Presents a dual examination of Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower to analyze their similarities and differences, covering their roles in the high politics of their time and their respective experiences during and between the world wars. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668280 Just shy of seventy, Alex Witchels brilliant, adoring, ultra-capable college professor mother began to exhibit undeniable signs of dementia. She became forgetful and easily agitated. She gave the same lecture twice, and was forced to retire. How did her brilliant, adoring, ultra-capable, ace reporter daughter cope? At first with denial: If something was broken, well, with the best medical help money could buy they would figure out how to fix it, and restore Mom to all her former sharpness and glory. Even as medical reality undid that hope, the habit of longing persisted in its most primal form: As my mother began the torturous process of disappearing in plain sight, I retreated to my kitchen, trying to reclaim her at the stove. Is there any contract tighter than a family recipe? While reproducing the perfect meatloaf was no panacea, it helped Alex to come to terms with her predicament, the increasingly common phenomenon of ambiguous loss, loss of a beloved one who lives on. Gradually she developed a deeper appreciation for all the ways the parent she was losing lived on in her. Her mothers discipline, love of truth, and before-her-time independence, along with her top two Commandments, May you be brilliant and Tell me everything that happened today, were destined to breed a crack journalist. Alex came to see, the boundless hope and love with which she was raised allowed her to become a loving wife and stepmother, transcending the essential loneliness that her mother, crippled both physically and emotionally in childhood, never quite shed. When grief and helplessness became overwhelming, it was her mother, her steel-trap mind grasping just how it was coming undone, who helped her to accept the inevitable. Theres nothing you can do because its not up to you, she would say. Youre here with me now. Thats enough. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668267 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1545357 A critique of the white American class structure argues that the paths of social mobility that once advanced the nation are now serving to further isolate an elite upper class while enforcing a growing and resentful white underclass. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682429 Develop the skills of command in this fast-paced, step-by-step program by Dr. Larry Iverson. He will teach you the skills needed to achieve compliance, skills that are used by incident commanders, firefighters, and other professionals who require instant respect. Using the verbal and nonverbal tactics taught here, you can get people to immediately believe you have the credibility you deserve. This will help you go from where you are today to the tomorrow you desire, with greater ease and speed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668242 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1583263 It begins with a simple ritual: Every Saturday afternoon, a boy who loves to cook walks to his grandmothers house and helps her prepare a roast chicken for dinner. The grandmother is Swedish, a retired domestic. The boy is Ethiopian and adopted, and he will grow up to become the world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson. This book is his love letter to food and family in all its manifestations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1613584 A document of Lyndon B. Johnsons presidency by Mark Updegrove, the director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1568494 Anita Moorjani had lymphoma, which had spread throughout her body, and her organs were beginning to shut down. As she slipped into a coma, doctors were resigned to the fact that she was in her last hours of life. Yet Anita experienced what has been termed a near-death experience (NDE), and within 24 hours of coming out of the coma, she had a newfound knowing about her own life. Subsequently, her body healed very rapidly, and within weeks doctors found no traces of cancer. This CD was inspired by what Anita experienced during her own journey to healing, and was specially created to assist those who are currently going through physical challenges of their own. It contains a highly specialized program that uses sound at different frequencies to guide you to a state of very deep and meditative relaxation.--Container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582675 One of Americas most admired public figures reveals the principles that have shaped his life and career. 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=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=1510545 Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, talk about sex and marriage in down-to-earth terms, hitting issues other Christian books wont. While a wonderful wedding day is important, its the last day of marriage that really counts. Will the last day of your marriage come prematurely through divorce? Will it be filled with regrets as you sit at the funeral of your spouse? Or, by Gods grace, will the last day be a time to rejoice in the life you lived together? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668247 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674753 No woman in the Gilded Age made as much money as Hetty Green. At the time of her death in 1916, she was worth at least 100 million dollars, equal to about 2.5 billion dollars today. Abandoned at birth by her neurotic mother, scorned by her misogynist father, Hetty set out as a child to prove her value. Following the simple rules of her wealthy Quaker father, she successfully invested her money and, along the way, proved to herself that she was wealthy and therefore worthy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1567389 The extraordinary and moving story of Carly Fleischmann, a teenager with severe autism who, through technology and todays social networks, has become a passionate advocate for kids everywhere. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582929 The star of The Colbert Report offers a parody of a childrens book that follows the story of a pole trying to find his place in the world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667890 Traces a Communist Chinese familys fifteen-year struggle to honor a grandmothers dying wish to be buried in spite of a national ban of traditional Chinese practices, an effort that pitted family members against one another and risked their capture by authorities.