Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=3+6644&No=60 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1745015 Betsy spends a wonderful and exciting day at the ball park with her beloved grandfather, demonstrating to him all she has learned about keeping score. Includes instructions and a scorecard. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738999 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706601 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707287 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623503 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714550 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735544 Rather than a summer of fun transforming her familys pharmacy into an eco-spa, Lucy Desberg must face her sister Claudias new boyfriend Bean, investor Garys irritating daughter Bevin, and a spa coordinator who is put in charge of the plans. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1737956 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1702984 The decks of the Campania run red with blood when the corpses brought back to a semblance of life by the Aurora Societys absolute salvation turn on the ships passengers in a ghoulish farce. With their investigation waylaid by this primitive struggle for survival, Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his exceptional butler, Sebastian, are trapped at the mercy of both the unnatural and Mother Nature herself. For even as dead feet shuffle along the opulent decks of the luxury liner in search of living prey, in the distance there looms before the cursed vessel a massive iceberg that glows and crackles eerily in the gloom of night -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733209 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687306 A vivid, funny, and poignant memoir that celebrates the distinct lure of the camaraderie and community one finds drinking in bars. Rosie Schaap has always loved bars: the wood and brass and jukeboxes, the knowing bartenders, and especially the sometimes surprising but always comforting company of regulars. Starting with her misspent youth in the bar car of a regional railroad, where at fifteen she told commuters fortunes in exchange for beer, and continuing today as she slings cocktails at a neighborhood joint in Brooklyn, Schaap has learned her way around both sides of a bar and come to realize how powerful the fellowship among regular patrons can be. In Drinking with Men, Schaap shares her unending quest for the perfect local haunt, which takes her from a dive outside Los Angeles to a Dublin pub full of poets, and from small-town New England taverns to a character-filled bar in Manhattans TriBeCa. Drinking alongside artists and expats, ironworkers and soccer fanatics, she finds these places offer a safe haven, a respite, and a place to feel most like herself. In rich, colorful prose, Schaap brings to life these seedy, warm, and wonderful rooms. Drinking with Men is a love letter to the bars, pubs, and taverns that have been Schaaps refuge, and a celebration of the uniquely civilizing source of community that is bar culture at its best-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739480 Sharing a family life in the 1930s near the legendary Palisades Amusement Park, a family of dreamers explores ambitions and cultural boundaries that are challenged by the realities of the Great Depression, multiple wars, and the parks eventual closing in 1971. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739224 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704515 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742894 An exciting anthology of Psy-changeling stories, featuring two never-before published novellas. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694680 1662. Alpine village hangman Jakob Kuisl receives a letter from his sister calling him to the imperial city of Regensburg, where a gruesome sight awaits him: her throat has been slit. Arrested and framed for the murder, Kuisl faces first-hand the torture hes administered himself for years. Jakobs daughter, Magdalena, and a young medicus named Simon hasten to his aid. With the help of an underground network of beggars, a beer-brewing monk, and an Italian playboy, they discover that behind the false accusation is a plan that will endanger the entire German Empire. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1737988 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732101 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=1682804 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675582 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738429 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716080 Few know the tragedy and heartbreak that shaped The Loner. When the once happily married businessmans wife was murdered, Conrad Browning, son of legendary gunfighter Frank Morgan, set off on a new course, complete with a new name: Kid Morgan. Bounty hunters are stalking the man known as Kid Morgan, which is how he learns theres a price on his head. A victim of mistaken identity, he had broken out of Hell Gate Prison in New Mexico to clear his name. When the right man had been brought to justice, The Kid was assured there would be no charges leveled against him, so this poster offering a 10,000 dollar reward, Dead or Alive, is a potentially deadly mistake. Riding into the little mining town of Las Vegas, The Kid plans to lie low while his San Francisco lawyer clears up the error. But theres a bank robbery going down, and The Kid cant ignore it. When he steps in to help the marshal, he becomes the town hero, until hes recognized and he finds himself behind bars again. Someone is blocking all attempts to clear The Kids name, and its uncertain that hell live long enough to ever be free again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711358 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684901 A basic but fun exploration of witches-women with magical or supernatural powers-including how they come to exist, their weaknesses, and memorable examples from pop culture--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1743632 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738412 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1685820 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1745016 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739000 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738054 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706602 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713061 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684613 The United States is one land but it has many cultures. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623504 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1718280 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714553 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715241 Sasha Miller arrives at Cambridge University with a single goal: to earn a place among the great scientists of her time. But that dream comes crashing down when the naive student is seduced by her womanizing professor, Theo Dexter. Now Theo is claiming her work as his own, and a devastated Sasha vows revenge. Eight years later, now head of a successful business empire, Sasha has spent years laying the groundwork for the payback Theo so richly deserves. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1683711 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713214 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704759 This storybook includes three stories based on episodes of the Max & Ruby TV show. In Picture Perfect, Max makes the perfect picture for Grandma. In Rubys Amazing Maze, Max helps Ruby draw a fun maze. And in Rubys Art Stand, Max helps Ruby and Louise sell their art by creating sun hats out of their paintings. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1737957 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675288 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1702985 The Avengers battle the Serpent Society and infiltrate a Hydra base! Captain America takes on the scourge of France, Batroc the Leaper! The Wasp faces down Magneto and steps up to save the Microverse! Iron Man battles the Unicorn - while fending off a festering flu virus! M.O.D.O.K. swaps Hawkeye and Iron Mans minds! And finally, Hulk and Black Panther must rescue New York from ... the MadBomb! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712245 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715869 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739483 One of the best interrogators in the business, Rock Babineaux, on the run from his own government when a job goes horribly wrong, races against time to clear his name with the help of Vanessa Cordero, who believes in his innocence. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735941 For five hundred years the Jaguar Cup, sacred to the Silver Jaguar Society, was hidden in a cave on the coast of Costa Rica--so when a fake copy shows up on display in America, it is up to Jos, Anna, and Henry, junior members of the society, to travel to Costa Rica and rescue the real cup from thieves. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739225 While serving in Afghanistan, Ben writes about incidents from his senior year in a small-town Wisconsin high school, when a neighbor he was trying to help out becomes the victim of an apparent hate crime and Ben falls under suspicion. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1624133 Using clear, illustrated step-by-step directions, this book explains how to jazz up clothing with bits of fabric, ribbon, buttons, and more. Basic sewing skills are taught, and ideas for other crafts are prompted. Equipment resources and glossary are included--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738154 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736503 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1743542 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704516 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744161 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733239 No one else can match will Robies talents as a hitman. No one, except Jessica Reel. A fellow assassin, Reel is every bit as lethal as Robie. And now, shes gone rogue, turning her gun sights on other members of their agency. To stop one of their own, the U.S. government looks once again to Robie. His mission: bring in Reel, dead or alive. Only a killer can catch another killer, they tell him. but as Robie pursues Reel, he quickly finds that there is more to her betrayal than meets the eye. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694941 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674554 Readers need only to step outside to have the best craft materials at their fingertips. They will quickly begin transforming found items as simple as rocks and leaves into creative masterpieces. Young naturalists will love delving into the beautiful worlds of art and nature. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712640 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739857 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738654 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742895 As she did so provocatively with military spouses in Army Wives, Tanya Biank gives us the inside story of women in todays military--their professional and personal challenges from the combat zone to the home front. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739208 Describes how different types of animals in different environments find ways to reuse the objects they encounter, from an elf owl in the desert nesting in an empty woodpecker hole to an elephant using a leaf as a fan before eating it. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739575 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731986 A leadership fable loosely based on Bakkes experience, [this book explores] how giving decisions to the people closest to the action can transform any organization--Dust jacket flap. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1737989 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713184 A true story of obsessive love turning to obsessive hate, Give me everything you have chronicles the authors strange and harrowing ordeal at the hands of a former student, a self-styled verbal terrorist, who began trying, in her words, to ruin him. Hate mail, much of it violently anti-Semitic, online postings, and public accusations of plagiarism and sexual misconduct were her weapons of choice and, as with more conventional terrorist weapons, proved remarkably difficult to combat. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1672278 A digital photographers guide to Adobe Photoshop CS6, explaining the program features, providing step-by-step instructions with sample screen shots and before-and-after images, and including tips to save time and jobs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732102 One day in 2009, twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan woke up alone in a strange hospital room, strapped to her bed, under guard, and unable to move or speak. A wristband marked her as a flight risk, and her medical records--chronicling a monthlong hospital stay of which she had no memory at all--showed hallucinations, violence, and dangerous instability. Cahalan tells the astonishing true story of her inexplicable descent into madness and the brilliant, lifesaving diagnosis that nearly didnt happen. A team of doctors would spend a month--and more than a million dollars--trying desperately to pin down a medical explanation for what had gone wrong. Then, at the last minute, celebrated neurologist Souhel Najjar joined her team and, with the help of a lucky, ingenious test, saved her life. He recognized the symptoms of a newly discovered autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks the brain, a disease now thought to be tied to both schizophrenia and autism, and perhaps the root of demonic possessions throughout history. 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=1739150 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694404 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1693424 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712080 Twenty years after the terror of First Dawn--when mankind learned that vampires lived secretly among them--the threat of violence reigns as the two species struggle to coexist. The only group preserving the fragile harmony is the Order, an elite cadre of Breed warriors dedicated to protecting humans and vampires. Mira, a fiery squad captain, is torn between her dedication the Orders mission and her attraction to Kellan, the leader of a band of rebel humans. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675583 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738430 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716081 A few years before the fall of the Berlin Wall, spook-turned-novelist Edwin Lemaster revealed to up-and-coming journalist Bill Cage that hed once considered spying for the enemy. For Cage, the news story created a brief but embarrassing sensation and heralded the beginning of the end of his career. More than two decades later, Cage, now a lonely, disillusioned PR man, receives an anonymous note hinting that he should have dug deeper. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684902 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732179 A memoir from the travel writer and editor who spent her childhood moving between her Great Alaskan father on the tundra in the summer and her more urbane mother in Baltimore during the school year, a lifestyle that led to an adult who both feared and idolized human connection. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733289 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742953 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706039 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738413 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729632 Buried Memories: Katie Beers Story is a never-before-told true story of survival, memory and recovery. Beers was a profoundly neglected and abused child even before she was kidnapped on Long Island in 1992. Abducted by a family friend, she was held captive in an underground cell for 17 days and sexually abused. With smarts and strength, she slipped the bonds of captivity and began a new life.--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694995 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727093 A young ski area owner is determined to use man made snow, an energy tycoon has his own reasons for promoting it, enviros and tribes may use any means to stop it. But the spirits of the mountain just might have the last say--From the authors web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684636 Kiri Palger knew the difference between reality--new house, hard work and not too many friends--and fantasy--the fun she had playing online games. So when the chance to work for the best gaming company in the world came up, giving her a chance to merge business with pleasure, how could she not apply? Suddenly she has more friends, interesting neighbors and an intriguing love interest. But when the game begins to awaken something inside her, Kiri is shocked by the talents she never knew she had ... and evil shed never imagined. Her nice, safe life is imploding around her--and if she takes up the mantle of her powers, it will never be the same again--Publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711483 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695066 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694774 Watching her parents struggle with their drug addictions, their loss of control, and diminishing family unity, Mackenzie Shaw takes matters into her own hands. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1745017 In 1930 Abby Nichols is an eight-year-old girl growing up in Maine, but as the Depression deepens, and her mother dies, the responsibility of taking care of her family falls to her, and she has to put her dreams of going to college and becoming a writer on hold. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739336 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739002 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711438 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1745490 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738055 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694276 For the first time in their lives, Wisty and Whit Allgood find themselves at odds as Wisty is drawn to a mysterious and magical stranger named Heath-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1736257 George is invited to a dance party, but first he needs to help his friend Bill overcome his fears by learning how to dance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1730847 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713062