Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=3+6609+7266 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=553533 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734435 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736387 An introduction to an animals life on a farm for early readers. Find out what a turkey eats, where it lives, and what they are like on a farm-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754103 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1752490 An introduction to an animals life on a farm for early readers. Find out what a pig eats, where it lives, and what pigs are like on a farm-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734438 Introduces wind and explains how it affects weather. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734436 Introduces sunlight and explains how it causes temperature changes, the seasons, wind, and clouds. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735851 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736388 An introduction to an animals life on a farm for early readers. Find out what a sheep eats, where it lives, and what they are are like on a farm-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696401 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687245 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=1695534 When Rachel sets off a chain of events that could lead to the end of the world - demonic and human--she must use her gifts to save those closest to her while preventing an apocalypse. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711677 Sarah Stanton and her companions need to form The Society of Steam in order to restore Tom the Automaton and defeat Lord Eschaton, who wants to cover the world in smoke and remake it into his own image. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696402 Traces the life of the English physicist whose work on the laws of motion and gravity and invention of calculus had great influence on the understanding of the physical nature of the universe. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1730974 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1663815 People of Latino and Hispanic heritage are the fastest-growing population in the United States. This book explores the various countries in which Latinos have roots, and the prejudice they have faced in America. Profiles of important Latino Americans highlight their accomplishments. Chapters detail significant events, such as Csar Chvezs and Dolores Huertas work with United Farm Workers, and shows how the Latino American struggle for justice has a positive impact on all Americans--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1752622 Groundbreaking research has shown that weight loss does not equal fat loss. The dreaded number on the scale and emotional backlash that come with years of frustrating yo-yo dieting is often what holds readers back from successfully losing weight. Womens Health fitness expert Rachel Cosgrove empowers readers to finally do what theyve always wanted: throw out the scale!Readers start by creating a personalized action plan that includes a commitment to the program and to themselves. Cosgrove walks them through invaluable goal-setting skills, helpful strategies, and behavioral techniques that they can use daily to guarantee success. More importantly, readers will learn to finally let go of the number on the scale and focus on losing inches and fitting into their favorite skinny clothes! Drop Two Sizes includes effective, at-home strength and cardio routines that require little more than two dumbbells, as well as day-by-day menus, recipes, and suggestions for planning and cooking healthy meals, with the help of registered dietitian Chris Mohr, PhD, RD, CSSD.Packed with helpful advice and the powerfully inspiring stories and before-and-after photos of real women who have lost two clothing sizes (and more!) over 8 to 12 weeks, Drop Two Sizes proves that anyone can change their body and their life, for good!-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1730957 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732060 Mizuki has started modeling for the famous photographer Akiha Hara, but is he on to the fact that shes a girl? Later, Mizuki travels home to America only to find Sano and Nakatsu are there too! Sano seems to be getting along with her dad, but can Mizuki get through this visit without her family revealing her secret?! -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695536 As the Season of 1899 comes to an end, the world is poised on the brink of profound, irrevocable change. The Earl of Dilberne is facing serious financial concerns. The ripple effects spread to everyone in the household: Lord Robert, who has gambled unwisely on the stock market and seeks a place in the Cabinet; his unmarried children, Arthur, who keeps a courtesan, and Rosina, who keeps a parrot in her bedroom; Lord Roberts wife Isobel, who orders the affairs of the household in Belgrave Square; and Grace, the ladys maid who orders the life of her mistress. Lord Robert can see no financial relief to an already mortgaged estate, and, though the Season is over, his thoughts turn to securing a suitable wife (and dowry) for his son. The arrival on the London scene of Minnie, a beautiful Chicago heiress with a reputation to mend, seems the answer to all their prayers.--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1678134 Explores Russia, including the geography, people, education, rural and urban life, housing, food, work, and amusements, and provides other information about the country. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695685 Get the score you want with this step-by-step approach for fast and fun mastery of the GED. GED DeMYSTiFieD takes the mystery out of studying for the GED by walking you step-by-step through the fundamentals of the subject. Review sections of the 5 components of the test: writing, reading, math, social studies, and science. Sample practice tests at the end of each of the 5 sections with complete answer explanations and 2 comprehensive practice exams. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1757228 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734925 Aleksandar Hemons lives begin in Sarajevo, a small, blissful city where a young boys life is consumed with street soccer with the neighborhood kids, resentment of his younger sister, and trips abroad with his engineer-cum-beekeeper father; a young mans life is about poking at elder pretensions with American music, bad poetry, and slightly better journalism. And then, his life in Chicago: watching from afar as war breaks out and the city comes under siege; his parents and sister fleeing Sarajevo, leaving behind all they had ever known; and Hemon himself starting a new life in this new city. And yet this is not really a memoir--Hemons first book of nonfiction defies convention and expectation. It is a love song to two different cities; it is a paean to the bonds of family; it is an exhortation to go out and play soccer--and not for the exercise. It is a book driven by passions but built on fierce intelligence, devastating experience, and sharp insight. And like the best narratives, it is a book that will leave you a different person, with a new way of looking at the world.--From publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1730975 A hilarious celebration of the worst in baseball history: The boneheads, cheats, jerks and losers who make the grand old game so fun. From a delightful survey of batters who fell below the dreaded Mendoza Line to a rundown of managers who had long careers distinguished by relentless losing to a roster of players who took steroids but still stunk, Whos on Worst? is a thoroughly entertaining portrait of the personalities who deserve their place in baseball history as much as the immortals-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705354 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1718257 Captain Bob of the Bug Patrol keeps a watchful eye on bugs everywhere. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1663816 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1752623 A guide to developing a plant-based diet for improved nutrition, fitness, and health. Includes recipes and exercises-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734633 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695588 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732062 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735071 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687250 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682479 Presents the latest information about Mars, discussing the growing body of evidence that water--and therefore the potential for life--was or is present on Mars. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695538 Reminiscent of Downton Abbey, this first novel in a new series follows two sisters and their maid as they are suddenly separated by the rigid class divisions within a sprawling aristocratic estate and thrust into an uncertain world on the brink of WWI...Rowena and Victoria, daughters to the second son of the Earl of Summerset, have always treated their governesss daughter, Prudence, like a sister. But when their father dies and they move in with their uncles family in a much more traditional household, Prudence is relegated to the maids quarters, much to the girls shock and dismay. The impending war offers each girl hope for a more modern future, but the ever-present specter of class expectations makes it difficult for Prudence to maintain a foot in both worlds.Vividly evoking both time and place and filled with authentic dialogue and richly detailed atmosphere, Summerset Abbey is a charming and timeless historical debut-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714073 Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is a mess. Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies magic music clefs. Hes determined to be the biggest superstar in the world... and the girls are determined to stop him! Its always exciting to discover talent, but Alyssa the Star-spotter Fairy cant do that without her magic clef. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1678135 Lola the manatee needs her eyeglasses to search the ocean floor for treasures for her store, so when she loses them she is frantic--will she find her glasses again? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711679 Tike and Ella May Hamlin struggle to plant roots in the arid land of the Texas Panhandle. The husband and wife live in a precarious wooden farm shack, but Tike yearns for a sturdy house that will protect them from the treacherous elements. Thanks to a five-cent government pamphlet, Tike has the know-how to build a simple adobe dwelling, a structure made from the land itself-fireproof, windproof, Dust Bowl-proof. A house of earth. Though they are one with the farm and with each other, the land on which Tike and Ella May live and work is not theirs. Due to larger forces beyond their control-including ranching conglomerates and banks-their adobe house remains painfully out of reach.--Dust jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696421 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696404 The relationship between human progress and its effect on the natural environment has long been a contentious issue. This book details the history of the environmental movement in the United States, from its first stirrings in the writings of Henry David Thoreau and George Perkins Marsh to recent debates over climate change and energy sources. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1645937 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744101 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1702017 Determined to create some sort of unity between the humans and the Others in the wake of the Magisters rampage, witch and PR guru Molly Ryan teams up with Gage Garrity to fight the good fight until their battle takes a passionate turn, which could be their undoing. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1730976 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1755070 Scirye and her loyal companions chase the villainous Mr. Roland for a final showdown at Riye Srukalleyis, the City of Death, located in the heart of the Kushan Empire, along the Silk Road. There, they reunite with old friends, meet new allies, and confront an even more dangerous foe-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705355 Windows 8 is totally revamped, from the new Start screen to cloud storage via Sky Drive to apps. Whether youre new to Windows or upgrading, learn all the reasons to love Windows 8! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1718259 After the wedding of her cousin Naomi, Anna, a widow, finds herself missing love and the closeness of a husband. She feels a special connection with her grandmother as they both struggle to go on with life. Is Anna on the verge of finding happiness when she realizes John Esh is interested in her-- or will she be so afraid of losing someone that she gives up the second chance that God has provided? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754159 From the No. 1 bestselling author of Shatter the Bones and Birthdays for the Dead, a new crime thriller featuring DS Logan McRae. The first body is chained to a stake: strangled, and stabbed, with a burning tyre around its neck. But is this a gangland execution or something much darker? Someones leaving little knots of bones outside Detective Inspector Logan McRaes house, but hes got more pressing things to worry about. Rival drug gangs are fighting over product and territory; two teenage lovers are missing; someones crippling Asian immigrants; and Logans been lumbered with an ambitious new Detective Sergeant, a mountain of paperwork, and the unwelcome attention of his superiors and the local crime boss. When another body turns up, it looks as if the similarities between these murders and the plot of a bestselling novel are more than just a coincidence. And perhaps those little knots of bones are more important than they look... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1730959 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734635 Superpowered humans known as NEXT appeared in the world 45 years ago. Some of them fight crime in the city of Stern Bild while promoting their corporate sponsors on the hit show Hero TV. The people love their superheroes, even if they dont completely understand them, and not all of the NEXT use their powers for good. Veteran hero Wild Tiger has years of experience fighting crime, but his ratings have been slipping. Under orders from his new employer, Wild Tiger finds himself forced to team up with Barnaby Brooks, Jr., a rookie with an attitude. Overcoming their differences will be at least as difficult for this mismatched duo as taking down superpowered bad guys!--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1685787 Photographer Rebecca Isles is finally ready to leave her native Jamaica. Since her mothers death, Rebecca has become a force of nature, escaping her grief with work and craving adventure. Now, with a new project in the States, she plans to discover what awaits her beyond her island paradise... Bryce Richardson knows exactly what he wants: family life in the burbs with the right woman. But the woman he imagines is nothing like the one he meets in South Carolina. Rebecca is spontaneous and irresistible. After a steamy encounter, neither can forget the other. And when they meet again months later, it seems they wont have to. But their second chance turns risky once Rebecca tries to end things with another man. With danger following them, theyll have to decide whether to take opposite paths--or take a chance on a future together...--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734546 Simple, rhyming text celebrates a fathers pride and joy, from his daughters birth to his granddaughters, interspersed with relevant Bible passages. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715352 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714508 The youngest of ten children, Trixie grows tired of all the noise and sets off on her own to find a quiet place. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695589 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682462 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732063 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735375 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1751581 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682480 For many years, it was accepted as fact that our solar system had nine planets. However, one important meeting of astronomers in 2006 reduced that number to eight. They decided that Pluto was not a planet, a declaration that outraged some people. Readers will learn more about distant Pluto, such as how it was accidentally discovered. Brilliant photographs accompany the fascinating facts--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695541 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=1687270 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687380 Yogi Cameron lays out a fifty-two-week structure based on Patanjalis teachings as well as the ancient medical system of Ayurveda; it delivers the proven authenticity of an ancient path but has been adapted to take your life in the modern world into account. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1678136 It is time to paint the Wonder Wheels Garage. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715396 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711681 A collection of essays, organized by the changing of the seasons, about the authors strong connection to his family, friends, and the northern outdoors--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667922 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1752365 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1624159 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695688 Charmed by Betty Crocker, who has been an icon in American cooking for nearly a century yet still represents a certain style of modern super-woman who can do it all, the Shannons were compelled to take on a cooking challenge: they set out to prove that any recipe could be re-created to satisfy even the pickiest eaters, whether they be vegan, vegetarian, or carnivore--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1755538 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696422 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696405 Discusses the relationship between the United States and Mexico, and explores such issues as economic development, immigration policy, and the drug trade. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1752479 Revving up behind a pace car, a competitive group of stock cars takes off with a wave of the green flag and engages in an action-packed race filled with squealing tires, bumps, spins, and rushing support crews, in an illustrated story that also features birds-eye views of a speedway. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1754012 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1702018 Merit, a vampire, and Ethan Sullivan, her Master, try to find out who is causing Chicago vampires to disappear, until they discover clues that seem to point to a trusted associate. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1624231 Defines through text and photos core terms related to insects-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734928 An offer of $30,000 for one days work in London, followed by a family vacation in the Mediterranean, seems too good an offer to refuse. But the familys trip to sun-drenched Sardinia turns dark and terrible when the children vanish. Suddenly Karin and Mac must unravel a deadly web first spun when wronged wife Cathy Millerhausen walked into their world--as they discover firsthand the true evil of big money: how far it reaches, what it buys...who it kills.--Publishers website. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679254 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657679 Fire Truck, Tractor and their other truck friends are all ready for the parade. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1755071 Young readers can learn more about the bright and exciting world of Moshi Monsters with the all-new Moshi Monsters: Character Encyclopedia! Arranged in an easy-to-use geographical format, familiar to fans of the game and covering the whole of Monstro City, this comprehensive encyclopedia encompasses every character, providing facts, statistics, annotations, and colorful images for each. Kids will delight in learning more about the amazing world of Moshi Monsters with this informative and fun format from DK!--Publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1718283 Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are sent to evacuate the Omega sector frontier colony Vesbius--a pioneer settlement that is on the brink of an extinction-level event threatening not only all of the colonists, but biological products that are vital to Starfleet. However, rescue efforts are being thwarted by the colonists themselves, who refuse to abandon Vesbius, claiming that their lives depend upon staying, while giving no reason why. It is after these irrational decisions that First Officer Spock makes a radical suggestion: Perhaps an unexpected ally could aid the colony and help complete the mission...--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729540 A collection of short fiction offers a disquieting portrait of infidelity, faith, and family. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712681 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=1735722 A collection of twenty-six poems about the forest and its animals, plants, and seasonal changes includes entries about a spinning spider, an enamored frog, and the musical sounds of nature. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1730960 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684967 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=1714712 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695679 Presents twenty-three classic Old and New Testament Bible stories retold through the eyes of the Bear family. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715353 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695642 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714509 A robotic mop, assigned to clean a basement restroom, yearns to feel the sunshine, see the world, and more, but when he is finally outside, he discovers that what he needs most of all is a friend. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1653847 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695590 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682463 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695508 When Detective Inspector Bill Reid is found murdered, Chief Inspector Alan Banks, suspecting police corruption, handles the investigation with the utmost discretion until he discovers that Reids murder is linked to the disappearance of a young English girl six years earlier. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735903 Emily Portsman has a secret, and three years ago she decided the best way to keep it would be to work at the Tantalus Club, a notorious gaming establishment for gentlemen. Its not the sort of work a beautiful, well-bred governess would ever consider--unless shes hiding from her past and a man who wants to destroy her present...Nate Stokes, Earl of Westfall, is a supremely accomplished former spy more at home on Londons seedy streets than in any glittery ballroom. His peers know him only as a bookish fellow who can find anything--or anyone. When the Marquis of Ebberling hires him to find a murderess, Nates search leads him to the Tantalus Club and Emily Portsman. In a game where no one is who they seem and when every conversation is a deadly dance of trust and desire, the only thing Nate knows for sure is that once he gets Emily in his arms, he will never let go...--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1752442 Detective Shane Ford, Sugarlands favorite cop, has been blindsided by the sudden death of his best friend, NFL star Brad Cooper, and by becoming the legal guardian of Brads son, Drew. a bitter, angry sixteen-year-old with a dangerous secret. Shane is determined to pry the truth from Drew, but he manages only to alienate him and winds up going head-to-head with Juvenile Officer Daisy Callahan, whose job is to protect the teens best interests. Shane has always been drawn to Daisys beauty and strength, but he is determined not to allow their intense attraction to interfere with his duty ever again. Its a vow that will prove difficult to keep, as the realities of Shane and Daisys blossoming love and their growing bond with the grieving teen propel Shane headlong into danger for the new family he has sworn to protect. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735376 Dodsworths duck companion is surprisingly well-behaved during a visit to Tokyo, although he does fall into the koi pond at the Imperial Palace and becomes the center of attention at a Sanja Festival.