Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=3+6606+4294967200 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727686 Hoping to avoid taking a bath, Max tells his mother about camp, where cleanliness comes from swimming and water balloon fights until Friday evening, when each camper takes a shower to prepare for Shabbat. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728214 The comic memoir of an Aspergian father raising his Aspergian son, by the bestselling author of Look Me in the Eye-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727237 Lily Harwood has always considered herself a good Christian lass but after years of serving the Waldon family and despite the fact that she loves them dearly, her life has grown increasingly difficult and frightening. Daily she watches Susan Waldons health deteriorate and with John Waldon away with the militia protecting them from attack by the French and Indians, Lily is responsible for the entire farmstead. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728229 Divided into 11 chapters, The Smithsonian Book of Presidential Trivia looks at every aspect of our heads of state and presidential history. Many of the questions are accompanied with photographs of artifacts from the Smithsonians collections. The Smithsonian Book of Presidential Trivia is sure to puzzle the trivia buff and presidential expert alike! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728178 In 1836 in East Texas, nine-year-old Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped by Comanches, raised by the tribe, and eventually became the wife of a warrior. Twenty-four years after her capture, she was reclaimed by the U.S. cavalry and Texas Rangers and restored to her white family, to die in misery and obscurity. Cynthia Anns story has been told over generations to become a foundational American tale. The myth gave rise to operas and one-act plays, and in the 1950s to a novel by Alan LeMay, which would be adapted into one of Hollywoods most legendary films, The Searchers, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne. Frankel explores the true-story-become-legend underpinning John Fords film, and the making of the film itself. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728687 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727424 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728307 Once An Eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier named Sam Damon, and his adversary over a lifetime, fellow officer Courtney Massengale. Damon is a professional who puts duty, honor, and the men he commands above self interest. Massengale, however, brilliantly advances by making the right connections behind the lines and in Washingtons corridors of power. Beginning in the French countryside during the Great War, the conflict between these adversaries solidifies in the isolated garrison life marking peacetime, intensifies in the deadly Pacific jungles of World War II, and reaches its treacherous conclusion in the last major battleground of the Cold War -- Vietnam. A study in character and values, courage, nobility, honesty, and selflessness, here is an unforgettable story about a man who embdies the best in our nation -- and in us all. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hc043/2001058082.html. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728599 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728248 A former head of a major nonprofit reveals surprising failings in the charitable world while outlining a new paradigm for charitable activities in America, sharing insights into the unique marketplace incentives and flaws of nonprofit organizations based on his tours of unaccountable U.S. charities. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728403 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728231 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728026 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727652 The incredible story of a flood of near-Biblical proportions-its destruction, its heroes and victims, and how it shaped Americas natural-disaster policies for the next century. The storm began March 23, 1913, with a series of tornadoes that killed 150 people and injured 400. Then the freezing rains started and the flooding began. It continued for days. Some people drowned in their attics, others on the roads when they tried to flee. It was the nations most widespread flood ever-more than 700 people died, hundreds of thousands of homes and buildings were destroyed, and millions were left homeless. The destruction extended far beyond the Ohio valley to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and Vermont. Fourteen states in all, and every major and minor river east of the Mississippi. In the aftermath, flaws in Americas natural disaster response system were exposed, echoing todays outrage over Katrina. People demanded change. Laws were passed, and dams were built. Teams of experts vowed to develop flood control techniques for the region and stop flooding for good. So far those efforts have succeeded.It is estimated that in the Miami Valley alone, nearly 2,000 floods have been prevented, and the same methods have been used as a model for flood control nationwide and around the world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728606 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728319 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727829 The epic story of an Irish family in the 1840s immigrating to America, where love, adventure, tragedy, and a terrible secret are waiting. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728280 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727173 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727908 After Israel declares war on Iran, CIA operative David Shirazi infiltrates the Iranian regime and intercepts information indicating that two Iranian nuclear warheads have been moved to a secure and undisclosed location. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728221 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727457 A guide to preparing for the ACT, including full-length practice tests, a review of all ACT subjects, and practice questions with explanations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728584 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728482 Linspired reveals the inside story of the remarkable and meteoric rise of Jeremy Lin, superstar of the New York Knicks the first Asian-American-born player of Chinese/Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA. Discover the journey of the underdog who beat the odds to reach his current stardom and catch the attention of the sports world with both his incredible basketball skills and his on and off-court example of faith, persistence, and hard work. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728608 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727787 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728683 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727078 Discusses what an aircraft pilot does and how to become one. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728373 A moving and inspirational memoir by celebrated journalist Susan Spencer-Wendel who makes the most of her final days after discovering she has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727887 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727006 The story of Eadweard Muybridge, inventor of stop-motion photography and moving pictures--who was also a murderer--and his relationship with Leland Stanford, the wealthy railroad baron and founder of Stanford University. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1699077 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728079 They met on the battlefields of Vicksburg. General Ulysses S. Grant, George Armstrong Custer, and the Rebel Johnny Yuma. Three men united by fate - in a nation divided by war - they were dedicated to freedom, driven to extremes, and destined for greatness. Of the three, Johnny Yuma was the most elusive. A Confederate soldier during the war, he was about to play a key role in Grants victory for the Union, Lees surrender at Appomattox, and Custers deadly campaigns in the West. With a ready finger on the trigger, and a steady aim on both sides of history, his life is the stuff of legend. But the truth has never been told - until now. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728426 A Shaker hymn about acceptance and sharing. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1726997 An instant American icon--the first Hispanic on the U.S. Supreme Court--tells the story of her life before becoming a judge in an inspiring, surprisingly personal memoir. With startling candor and intimacy, Sonia Sotomayor recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a progress that is testament to her extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself. She writes of her precarious childhood and the refuge she took with her passionately spirited paternal grandmother. She describes her resolve as a young girl to become a lawyer, and how she made this dream become reality: valedictorian of her high school class, summa cum laude at Princeton, Yale Law, prosecutor in the Manhattan D.A.s office, private practice, federal district judge before the age of forty. She writes about her deeply valued mentors, about her failed marriage, about her cherished family of friends. Through her still-astonished eyes, Americas infinite possibilities are envisioned anew in this ... book-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728198 On November 14, 1889, two young female journalists raced against one another, determined to outdo Jules Vernes fictional hero and circle the globe in less than 80 days. The dramatic race that ensued would span 28,000 miles, captivate the nation, and change both competitors lives forever. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727033 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1639377 Although some of the social conventions that etiquette expert Samuel R. Wells addressed in the original 1887 version of How to Behave: A Pocket Manual of Etiquette and Correct Personal Habits have gone out of fashion, most of the basic instructions contained in this comprehensive volume remain relevant even today. Common courtesy, decorum, and decency never go out of style! A must-read for etiquette buffs, or for anyone whose social graces could use a little polish. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1726921 Argues that the War on Drugs and policies that deny convicted felons equal access to employment, housing, education, and public benefits create a permanent under caste based largely on race. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1542608 Traces the story of the American gun market as reflected by an Austrian six-cylinder revolver, tracing how it has become a weapon of choice on both sides of the law, in the entertainment industry, and among Second Amendment enthusiasts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561862 Maddow shows how deeply militarized our culture has become--how the role of the national security sector has shape-shifted and grown over the past century to the point of being financially unsustainable and confused in mission. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1639828 From coast to coast, the nation is witnessing a new wave of terror--suicide bombers incite blind panic and paralyzing fear, a flight attendant tries to crash an airliner, a police officer opens fire on fans in a stadium, and at CIA headquarters, a deputy director goes on a murderous rampage. The perpetrators appear to be American but are actually covert agents in a vast network of terror, selected and trained for one purpose only: the complete annihilation of America. Special Agent Jericho Quinn has seen the warning signs. As a classified instrument of the CIA reporting directly to the president, Quinn knows that these random acts of violence pose a clear and present danger, but he may not be able to stop it. The search for terrorists has escalated into an all-out witch hunt, and somehow, Quinns name is on the list. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1699914 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698707 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1699208 When his teacher is replaced by a substitute nicknamed Beezer the Buzzard, and each student has to do a report on an African animal, Kevin, who struggles with attentional difficulties, is not sure he will survive the year. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1639612 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641644 U.S. President John Merrill is hosting Russian President Dimitri Suslev at a glittering state dinner to celebrate a new economic pact. As the after-dinner toasts begin, the two leaders, their wives, and scores of prominent guests become violently ill. Merrill and Suslev, along with the other stricken guests, are rushed to the nearest hospital. As Secret Service agents struggle to secure the hospital and locate Merrills daughter, the Presidents personal physician -- whos been withholding critical medical information about the Commander-in- Chief -- tries desperately to stabilize the President. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641547 Renowned economist Jeff Faux explains why neither partys leaders have a plan to remedy Americas unemployment, inequality, or long economic slide. Americas political and economic elite spent so long making such terrible decisions that they caused the collapse of 2008. So how can they continue down the same road? The simple answer, that no one in charge wants to publicly acknowledge: because things are still pretty great for the people who run America. It was an accident of history, Jeff Faux explains, that after World War II the U.S. could afford a prosperous middle class, a dominant military, and a booming economic elite at the same time. For the past three decades, all three have been competing, with the middle class always losing. Soon the military will decline as well. The most plausible projections Faux explores foresee a future economy nearly devoid of production and exports, with the most profitable industries existing to solely to serve the wealthiest 1%. The authors last book, The Global Class War, sold over 20,000 copies by correctly predicting the permanent decline of our debt-burdened middle class at the hands of our off-shoring executives, out of control financiers, and their friends in Washington Since his last book, Faux is repeatedly asked what either party will do to face these mounting crises. After looking over actual policies, proposed plans, non-partisan reports, and think tank papers, his astonishing conclusion: more of the same-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561646 In 1998, after the author had spent 19 grueling years working at a Goodyear plant, an anonymous note showed her that she made 40 per cent less than her male counterparts. So began her decade-long legal battle for equal pay, a story she tells movingly and frankly. After a hardscrabble childhood in a small Alabama community, she knew a job at the nearby Goodyear plant meant lifelong financial stability. In 1979 as a manager there, she found men reluctant to take orders from a woman, and faced blatant sexual harassment (a performance review ended with a solicitation). She tried to take it in stride, but the stress took a mental and physical toll. Goodyear continually transferred her between departments, citing poor performance, but failed to produce evidence when she requested it. After discovering the anonymous note, she filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, leading to her landmark discrimination lawsuit under Title VII and the Equal Pay Act. While she lost the case on appeal (a decision upheld by the Supreme Court), the experience prompted her to become a spokesperson for equal pay. In January 2009, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act, a satisfying coda to this inspiring tale. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643868 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641597 International political expert Rosenberg tackles the question: Is America an empire in decline or a nation poised for a historic Renaissance? This book helps readers understand the economic, social, and spiritual challenges facing the United States through Biblical prophecy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1642139 Karen Hollander is a celebrated attorney who recently removed herself from consideration for appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Her reasons have their roots in 1968, an episode shes managed to keep secret for more than forty years. Now, with the imminent publication of her memoir, shes about to let the world in on that shocking secret, as soon as she can track down the answers to a few crucial last questions. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1642795 Presents a history of monster lore in American popular culture, from legendary beasts, like Bigfoot, to present day creatures, such as the Montauk Monster. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698605 In the midst of gorgeous St. Barts, a few days before Christmas, a Senators daughter is found stabbed and strangled on the beach -- the day after her engagement party. While the rich and famous are pouring in to celebrate the holidays, the local police are desperate to keep it quiet and not cause an uproar. But the Senators family wants justice for their daughter, and they hire Cindy and Mattheus to solve the crime. As Cindy and Mattheus investigate, they meet the elite crowd surrounding the Senators family, an exclusive world of unimaginable wealth, of luxurious parties on yachts and private villas. They learn of all the people who may have wanted the young woman dead, all the jealousies and rivalries, the secret ex-es and affairs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1642603 Relates the story of Grace Sherwood, an alleged witch in colonial Virginia. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1640235 Whether youre a long-time fan of Louisa May Alcott who is eager to explore more of her oeuvre or a newcomer to her work, the charming stories collected in A Garland of Girls offer a pleasing introduction to the imaginative world of the author best known for writing the beloved novel Little Women. Originally intended for girls and young adults, this collection will bring a smile to the faces of readers of all ages. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641915 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698582 Frommers NYC Free & Dirt CheapGet accommodations for free using couch-surfing websites or enjoy dirt cheap stays at some unexpectedly posh hotelsDelicious meals, plenty under 5, in all the major neighborhoodsFree attractions, including museums with free hoursThe best bars for happy hours, bars with free food, and BYO restaurantsFree music clubs and performances, plus discounted Broadway ticketsAffordable itineraries, from downtown to Coney IslandTips on affordable local living, including where to find free yoga classes, fre. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641890 Chelsea Handler meets Nora Ephron in this uproarious memoir from the acclaimed actress and comedian. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1642962 Three short stories inspired by real-life heroines: A young woman displays strength and courage in the face of apparently unsurmountable odds; a special baby boy helps two people in pain embrace a hopeful future; and an exploration of the importance of creating balance in our lives, taking time for enjoyment and chasing our dreams. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1640117 One of Americas most respected and well-known political analysts weighs in on what is tearing us apart --the ascendency of individualism and the diminishment of community -- just in time for the election. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1541797 Chubby, Jewish, and gay high school sophomore Justin Goldblatt plans to become popular by the end of the year, but instead of dating the star quarterback he catches the eye of Becky, the quarterbacks girlfriend, while his best friend, Spencer, stops speaking to him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643869 At the end of the Revolutionary War, Abraham Kent falls in love with his beautiful stepsister, and he knows that the only course open to him is to leave the comfortable life along the eastern seaboard. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1639981 Though Zane Grey is best remembered as a writer of Westerns, the prolific novelist also tackled social issues in a series of books chronicling World War I. In The Day of the Beast, protagonist Daren Lane returns to the United States after years on the battlefield, only to find that the mood of the country has shifted. This historical novel is as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1922. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1639562 The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit is, according to Dickens, a novel about selfishness. And every member of the Chuzzlewit family is given the chance to display their own brand thereof, among them the infamous villain Jonas Chuzzlewit. After sales of the first few serial installments were poor, Dickens moved the action to America, which he satirized as a vast wilderness peopled by likewise selfish characters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1699425 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1699945 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643815 Corporal Reid Macfarland has one mission: to make amends for the mistake he lives with every day. That friendly-fire incident in Afghanistan that killed a fellow soldier haunts him. Maybe if he can help the widow, hell find some peace. Amends are easier said than done. Just one meeting with the independent and engaging Parker Dean makes it clear that forgiveness is a little more complicated than money or Im sorry. If he really wants to help, Reid will need to stick around for a while. The more their daily lives intertwine, the more he realizes her forgiveness isnt the only thing he needs--he needs her--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1699907 The autobiography of one of hockeys first rebels and a beloved member of the Big Bad Bruins, this book shares how Derek Sandersons ferocious style helped lead the team to two Stanley Cup victories in the early 1970s. Living life in the fast lane, Sanderson grew his hair long, developed a serious drinking problem, and eventually found himself out of the league and prowling the streets for his next drink. In this autobiography, Sanderson comes clean on his life in hockey, the demons that threatened to consume him, and the strength and courage it took to fight his way back. Today a successful http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643694 When Skyes cousin Hiroshi and his family move to Virginia from Japan, the cultural differences lead to misunderstandings and both children are unhappy at the changes in their lives--will flying the dragon kite finally bring them together? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643069 When a missile hits the White House, killing the president and leaving behind a cryptic message, covert operative Travis Chase, along with his partner Paige and technology expert Bethany, has 24 hours to solve a decades-old mystery before more innocent lives are sacrificed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1699755 After a terror attack during a charity gala in downtown Baltimore claims dozens of innocent lives, including the wife of CIA Deputy Director John Harper, Ryan Healey is called in to investigate and is swept into an unimaginable conspiracy that suggests America may in fact be its own worst enemy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1642456 August 1936: The eyes of the world are on Berlin, where Adolf Hitler is using the Olympic Games to showcase his powerful new regime. Cynical British journalist Richard Denham knows that the carefully staged spectacle masks the Nazis ruthless brutality, and hes determined to report the truth. Sparks fly when the seasoned newspaperman meets the beautiful and rebellious American socialite Eleanor Emerson. A superb athlete whose brash behavior got her expelled from the U.S. Olympic swim team, Eleanor is now covering the games as a celebrity columnist for newspapers in the States. While Berlin welcomes the world, the Nazi capital becomes a terrifying place for Richard and Eleanor. Their chance encounter at a reception thrown by propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels leads them into the center of a treacherous game involving the Gestapo and the British Secret Intelligence Service. At stake: a mysterious dossier that threatens to destroy the leadership of the Third Reich. Drawn together by danger and passion, surrounded by enemies, Richard and Eleanor must pull off a daring plan to survive. But one wrong move could be their last.--Dust jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641924 Provides subject reviews for each section, eight full-length practice tests with explanatory answers, and test-taking strategies to improve TACHS, COOP, HSPT, and upper level SSAT and ISEE scores. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1726806 Behind the White Houses impressive facade lies the long history of the men who have lived and governed within its walls. From births to deaths, weddings to funerals, the White House has seen it all. In Best Little Stories from the White House, author C. Brian Kelly takes us on a tour of the White Houses fascinating history, giving us a glimpse of the most memorable presidential moments: Theodore Roosevelt s children once snuck their pony upstairs in the White House elevator to cheer up their sick brother. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643008 A satire set in Texas during Americas war in Iraq that explores the gaping national disconnect between the war at home and the war abroad. Follows the surviving members of the heroic Bravo Squad through one exhausting stop in their media-intensive Victory Tour at Texas Stadium, football mecca of the Dallas Cowboys, their fans, promoters, and cheerleaders. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644317 Kozol returns to the scene of his prize-winning books Rachel and her children and Amazing Grace, and to the children hes portrayed there, to share their journeys and unexpected victories as they grow into adulthood. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1561760 A peerless biographer returns with a new life of Dwight D. Eisenhower that is as full, rich, and revealing as anything ever written about Americas thirty-fourth president. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1726783 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1726819 Did you know that Warren G. Harding played poker in the White House at least once a week? Or that Richard Nixon was a Quaker? The history buffs guide to the Presidents takes a peek behind the scenes, revealing everything you ever wanted to know about the families, personal habits, and social lives of the most powerful job in the world. Author Thomas R. Flagels unique perspective on the presidents makes this an essential book for the merely curious and hardcore history buffs alike. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1642755 A man cloaked in black arrives in the sleepy town of Paradise, Colorado. He knows too much about the town many unspoken secrets, and he himself holds the greatest secret of them all. Bearing the power to grant any unfulfilled dream, he is irresistible. As dark clouds and sandstorms envelop the town, it becomes apparent that Paradise is being isolated for a reason. But why? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1699051 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641177 A compendium of American proverbs, expressions, slang, colloquialisms; British-US glossary; abbreviations and acronyms; and other various odds and ends. Widely used by non-native speakers and translators. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641716 An engrossing, epic American drama told from four distinct perspectives, spanning the first major wave of Irish immigration to New York through the end of the Civil War. Four unique voices; two parallel love stories; one sweeping novel rich in the history of nineteenth century America. This remarkable debut draws from the great themes of literature--famine, war, love, and family--as it introduces four unforgettable characters. Ethan McOwen is an Irish immigrant whose endurance is tested in Brooklyn and the Five Points at the height of its urban destitution; he is among the first to join the famed Irish Brigade and becomes a celebrated war photographer. Marcella, a society girl from Spain, defies her father to become a passionate abolitionist. Mary and Micah are slaves of varying circumstances, who form an instant connection and embark on a tumultuous path to freedom. All four lives unfold in two beautiful love stories, which eventually collide. Written in gorgeous language that subtly captures the diverse backgrounds of each character and interspersed with letters, journals, and dreams, this unforgettable story, rendered in cinematic detail, is about having faith in lifes great meaning amidst its various tangles--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644521 A Jewish teenager struggles to find something to believe in and keep his family together in the cultural confusion of modern-day Los Angeles-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641349 After being hit by lightning, twelve-year-old Lilah, who has a crush on classmate Andrew Finkel, discovers that she can communicate with dead people, including her grandmother who wants Lilah to find a new wife for Lilahs divorced father. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1641588 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643976 Provides new lyrics to the tune of Sedakas song, Calendar Girl, in which a dinosaur hatches in January, then grows bigger every month of the year. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1573566 Haneys candid account of his tumultuous six-year journey with Tiger Woods, during which the supremely gifted golfer collected six major championships and rewrote golf history. Haneys most formidable coaching challenge would be solving the riddle of Tigers personality, and the tactics he had developed to keep people from getting too close. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644046 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643872 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1562405 James Carlos Blake is a master at weaving historical fact into fiction. Two generations of Wolfe men--begat by an English pirate in New Hampshire in 1828--track their violent but manifest destiny through the Diaz Regime in Mexico in the early 1900s and back to Gulf Coast Texas. The novel centers on two sets of identical hero twins, each with a violent history that mirror the authors belief on the primacy of violence in the evolution of civilization. Their lives are intertwined with important events through the history of the United States, beginning in the 1820s. Crucial are the histories of the infamous Saint Patricks Battalion (revered in Mexico as los San Patricios) who deserted the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and the rise and fall of Porfirio Diaz Regime (1876-1910), which marked the beginning of the Mexican Revolution-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1640034 An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge opens with the storys hero, Peyton Farquhar, hanging bound from a bridge, awaiting hanging. Farquhar is a Confederate sympathizer in the American Civil War and has been brought to this end by a Union spy. The novel was unique in its time for its jumbled chronology and is also famous for its surprising conclusion. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1699125 This book tells the story of an inspirational journey from tragedy to triumph. In 2003, at age nineteen, the author was on a routine patrol in Iraq when the Humvee he was driving hit an antitank mine, resulting in severe injuries and burns. Out of that tragedy came an improbable journey of inspiration, motivation, and dreams come true. Raised in Louisiana and Arkansas by a single mother from El Salvador, he was well known for his good looks and his smart mouth. When his college football dreams collapsed, he turned to the U.S. Army. After his Humvee hit a mine, he spent 34 months in grueling recovery. His spirits were low, until he was asked to speak to another young burn victim. He then realized how valuable and gratifying it was to share his experiences with other patients and listen to theirs. He had found a calling. His resilience, optimism, and charm were also noted by Hollywood and scored him roles on All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, where he was the season 13 champion. Today, he tours the country sharing his story and his lessons for overcoming challenges and embracing hope, lessons that abound in this book.--From publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643531 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1643870 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728261 A uniquely unscripted, insider account of Kennedy and his cabinet grappling with the day-to-day business of the White House and guiding the nation through a hazardous era of uncertainty. Features extensively annotated transcripts of the recordings and a foreword by Caroline Kennedy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1642997 From the back rooms of New York Citys age-old magic societies to cutting-edge psychology labs, three-card monte games on Canal Street to glossy Las Vegas casinos, Fooling Houdini recounts Alex Stones quest to join the ranks of master magicians. As he navigates this quirky and occasionally hilarious subculture populated by brilliant eccentrics, Stone pulls back the curtain on a community shrouded in secrecy, fueled by obsession and brilliance, and organized around one overriding need: to prove ones worth by deceiving others. But his journey is more than a tale of tricks, gigs, and geeks. By investing some of the lesser-known corners of psychology, neuroscience, physics, history, and even crime, all through the lens of trickery and illusion, Fooling Houdini arrives at a host of startling revelations about how the mind works--and why, sometimes, it doesnt. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1699468 Audrey Edmunds was a happily married young Wisconsin mother of two with a baby on the way, providing casual childcare, when the unthinkable happened. Accused of killing a baby in her care through shaken baby syndrome, she spent 13 years in jail before her conviction was overturned. She was finally exonerated after updated science showed her innocence. Audrey shares her story of hope and redemption in the face of unrelenting odds.--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698695