Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&Ne=3295&N=3+6600 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729157 In 1920s England, a young woman of limited means and even less experience confronts the ghost of a mysterious serving maid.... Sarah Pipers lonely threadbare existence changes when her temporary agency sends her to assist a ghost hunter. Alistair Gellis--rich, handsome, scarred by World War I, and obsessed by ghosts--has been summoned to investigate the spirit of the nineteen-year-old maid Maddy Clare, who is said to haunt the barn where she committed suicide. Maddy hated men in life, and she will not speak to them in death. But Sarah is unprepared to go alone into a haunted barn looking for the truth. Shes even less prepared for the arrival of Alistairs associate, rough, unsettling Matthew Ryder, also a veteran of the trenches, whose scars go deeper than Sarah can reach. Soon, Sarah is caught up in a desperate struggle. For Maddys ghost is no hoax--shes real, shes angry, and she has powers that defy all reason. Can Sarah and Matthew discover who Maddy was, where she came from, and what is driving her desire for vengeance...before she destroys them all? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729159 Drawn from research performed with thousands of leaders, this audio program will teach you their top twelve characteristics. You can add these leadership traits to your arsenal to create passionate believers in your vision rather than compliant followers of your instructions. This program will make the difference as you try to create high performing teams. Propel your team to the next level of performance with a clear understanding of what makes a passionate follower. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729160 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729223 From Dorothys modest Kansas farm, to the yellow-brick road, from the Wicked Witch of the West to the Emerald City, unforgettable icons abound in L. Frank Baums classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. One of the most memorable stories in American history, this tale has spawned plays, sequels, and most notably the innovative 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. With this brand new recording, follow Dorothy as she meets Munchkins, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman and the Cowardly Lion... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729177 As a member of the thoroughbred horse-racing set in California, Conn was well-respected. But Honor was about to discover the real man beneath the controlled exterior. Too late she realized she was falling for someone who was seeking to avenge a legacy of murder and betrayal. A piece of her past was mysteriously linked to Conn, and now they were tangled together in the web of deception and desire. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729270 Elizabeth Strout animates the ordinary with an astonishing force, wrote The New Yorker on the publication of her Pulitzer Prize--winning Olive Kitteridge. The San Francisco Chronicle praised Strouts magnificent gift for humanizing characters. Now the acclaimed author returns with a stunning novel as powerful and moving as any work in contemporary literature... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728969 In London, England, twelve-year-old Joe discovers that his grandmother is not just physically repulsive and horribly mean, she is also involved in an evil plot against him, but the adults around them fail to see behind her mask. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729161 Stitch by stitch, six unlikely lives are transformed with a little help from an Amish widows quilting classes. . .and the healing hand of God. Annotation: Stitch by stitch, six unlikely lives are transformed with a little help from an Amish widows quilting classes. . .and the healing hand of God. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729224 You have never met an (ex) FBI agent like Brigid QuinnKeeping secrets, telling lies, they require the same skill. Both become a habit, almost an addiction, thats hard to break even with the people closest to you, out of the business. For example, they say never trust a woman who tells you her age; if she cant keep that secret, she cant keep yours. Im fifty-nine... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728893 You or your Alt? Only one will survive. Dualed is a thrilling high-concept YA where citizens must prove their worth by killing their Alts--twins raised by other families. The city of Kersh is a safe haven, but the price of safety is high. West Grayer has trained as a fighter, preparing for the day when her assignment arrives and she will have one month to hunt down and kill her Alt. Survival means advanced schooling, a good job, marriage--life...But then a tragic misstep shakes Wests confidence. Stricken with grief and guilt, shes no longer certain that shes the best version of herself, the version worthy of a future. If she is to have any chance of winning, she must stop running not only from her Alt, but also from love... though both have the power to destroy her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703535 Wedding cake decorator and maid of honor in her beloved cousins wedding, Piper Donovan must save the day when the impending nuptials are threatened by the disappearance of a bridesmaid, the discovery of a body on the wedding beach and the arrival of the lecherous, ex-drug dealer best man. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728970 After a shy and rather withdrawn eight-year-old begins receiving frightening supernatural images and messages, he learns about a family legacy which could be considered a curse or a rare gift. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729248 Almost overnight, Arthur Wise has become one of the most powerful attorneys in America. His first big purchase is a simple beach house in a place called Bluepoint. Its in Bluepoint, during the summer of 1952, that Arthurs teenage son, Hilly, makes friends with Lem Dawson, a black man whose job it is to take care of the house. When Hilly finds himself falling for Lems niece, Savannah, his affection for her collides with his fathers dark secrets. The results shatter his family, and hers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728894 Meet Edgar and Allan Poe -- twelve-year-old identical twins, the great-great-great-great-grandnephews of Edgar Allan Poe. They look and act so much alike that theyre almost one mischievous, prank-playing boy in two bodies. When their beloved black cat, Roderick Usher, is kidnapped and transported to the Midwest, Edgar and Allan convince their guardians that its time for a road trip... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729179 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703490 This collection of novellas is Jim Harrison at his most memorable--a brilliant rendering of two men striving to find their way in the world, written with freshness, abundant wit, and profound humanity. In The Land of Unlikeness, sixty-year-old art history academic Clive--a failed artist, divorced and grappling with the vagaries of his declining years--reluctantly returns to his familys Michigan farmhouse to visit his aging mother. The return to familiar territory triggers a jolt of renewal--of ardor for his high school love, of his relationship with his estranged daughter, and of his own lost love of painting. In Water Baby, Harrison ventures into the magical as an Upper Peninsula farm boy is irresistibly drawn to the water as an escape and sees otherworldly creatures there. Faced with the injustice and pressure of coming of age, he takes to the river and follows its siren song all the way across Lake Michigan. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729300 Marcus Hardy had hoped to enjoy a year away at college while he put the summer hed rather forget behind him. But instead, hes jerked right back to the coastal town of Sea Breeze, Alabama due to a family crisis. The only bright spot is Willow, Low, the fascinating red head who sleeps over several times a week. The problem is shes sleeping in bed with his new roommate, Cage Watson. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728880 After being nearly killed by both a hired hit man and her former secretary, Agatha Raisin could use some low-key cases. So when Robert Smedley walks through the door of her detective agency, determined to prove that his wife is cheating on him... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706637 Presents a fictionalized account of the friendship between Mary Todd Lincoln and her dressmaker Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703536 Waking up in a military complex, months after zombies attacked school, B has no memory of the last few months. Life in the UK has turned tough since the outbreak, and B is woven into life--and battle--in the new military regime quickly. But as B learns more... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707307 Living in post-Katrina New Orleans, John Keller has a new name, career, and wife, with a baby on the way. But when his financial situation takes a turn for the worse, he finds himself drawn back into his old profession. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728971 Twelve-year-old George has been in a childrens home since he was three. One summer he goes to stay on the Dyers farm, and has a great time working with Tom and his sister, Storme. He feels needed and wanted - so when Mrs Dyer has an accident and George has to return to the childrens home, he is devastated. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729234 When over eighty prominent childrens authors learn they are suspects in the murder of despicable book editor Herman Mildew, they provide less-than-credible alibis. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729002 Camille wants to find the perfect boy, with an athletes body and a poets brain. But when shes rejected at her new college party, she knows there isnt a boy alive wholl ever measure up. Enter Zoe, her brilliant but strange best friend, who takes biology homework to a whole new level. She can create Camilles dream boy, Frankenstein-style. But can she make him love her? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728978 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703531 Now that they have some unexpected free time, freshly unemployed Wisconsinites Patrick and Barbara McDougal are going to treat themselves to a modest vacation in sunny Florida. Sitting poolside at a pretty motel, theyre going to drown their sorrows... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729296 Its been quite a week for Joe Grey. First the large, powerful feline discovers that, through some strange, inexplicable phenomenon, he now has the ability to understand human language. Then he discovers he can speak it as well! Its a nightmare for a cat whod prefer to sleep the day away carefree, but Joe can handle it. That is, until he has the misfortune to witness a murder in the alley behind Jollys Deli--and worse, to be seen witnessing it. With all of his nine lives suddenly at risk, Joes got no choice but to get to the bottom of the heinous crime--because his mouse-hunting days are over for good unless he can help bring a killer to justice. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706633 On her own since the age of 14, freelance photographer Suzanne Paris has no intention of settling down in tiny Walton, Georgia. But to her surprise, Walton residents have a way of making even reluctant guests feel right at home. And the new connections she builds come in handy when a dark figure from her past returns, determined to ruin her life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729243 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703499 In belle poque Paris, the Van Goethem sisters struggle for survival after the sudden death of their father, a situation that prompts young Maries ballet training and her introduction to a genius painter. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729064 From New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks comes the second thrilling novel in a brand-new trilogy--The Dark Legacy of Shannara! The quest for the missing Elfstones has gone badly awry. The Druid Order has been decimated, and its surviving leader and her followers are trapped inside the Forbidding--the hellish dimension that imprisons the most dangerous creatures banished from the Four Lands... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729226 Dead Aim marks the always welcome return of Joe R. Lansdales most enduring fictional creations: Hap Collins and Leonard Pine. The story begins simply enough when the two agree to provide protection for a woman harassed by her violent, soon-to-be-ex husband. But, when a protracted stakeout ends in a lethal shooting and a pair of moldering corpses turn up in an otherwise deserted trailer, the nature of this routine assignment changes dramatically... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728895 Maeve Binchy, the grand story teller, returns with a cast of characters you will never forget when they all spend a winter week together on holiday at Stone House, a restful inn by the sea... Stoneyville is a small town on the coast of Ireland where all the families know each other. When Chicky decides to take an old decaying mansion, Stone House, and turn it into a restful place for a holiday by the sea, the town thinks she is crazy. She is helped by Rigger (a bad boy turned good who is handy around the place) and her niece Orla (a whiz at business). Finally the first week of paying guests arrive: John, the American movie star thinks he has arrived incognito; Winnie and Lillian, forced into taking a holiday together; Nuala and Henry, husband and wife , both doctors who have been shaken by seeing too much death; Anders, the Swedish boy, hates his fathers business, but has a real talent for music; Miss Nell Howe, a retired school teacher, who criticizes everything and leaves a day early, much to everyones relief; the Walls who have entered in 200 contests (and won everything from a microwave oven to velvet curtains, including the week at Stone House); and Freda , the psychic who is afraid of her own visions. You will laugh and cry as you spend the week with this odd group who share their secrets and might even have some of their dreams come true. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729012 Recycling magic turns a garbage-filled park into a greentastic garden. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729290 In the sweltering heat of New Orleans, former Special Forces soldier turned bodyguard Charlie Fox faces her toughest challenge yet. Her lover, bodyguard Sean Meyer, has woken from a gunshot-induced coma with his memory in tatters. Working with Sean again was never going to be easy for Charlie, but a celebrity fundraising event in aid of still-ravaged areas of New Orleans should have been the ideal opportunity for them both to take things nice and slow. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728881 On November 14, 1889, Nellie Bly, the crusading young female reporter for Joseph Pulitzers World newspaper, left New York City by steamship on a quest to break the record for the fastest trip around the world. Also departing from New York that day--and heading in the opposite direction by train--was a young journalist from The Cosmopolitan magazine, Elizabeth Bisland... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706638 Consumers are willing to pay more for products, make repeat purchases, and suggest friends and family do the same--as long as they trust the brand. Horsager provides a comprehensive guide to this important subject. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728886 From the beloved and best-selling author comes a story of life and death, family and community, once again set out on the high plains in Holt, Colorado. When Dad Lewis is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he and his wife must work together, along with their daughter, to make his final days as comfortable as possible, despite the bitter absence of their estranged son... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703537 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729201 Scarlet Benoit and Wolf, a street fighter who may have information about her missing grandmother, join forces with Cinder as they try to stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana in this story inspired by Little Red Riding Hood. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728972 Whats it like to be a spy? Glamorous and exciting? Just like James Bond? Find out in these true tales of international espionage. Hear about the Internet spy who hacked into military secrets - and ended up dead; the ruthless emperor who spied on his own... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729262 Edith Hamiltons Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture--the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to today... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729026 Prim and proper Lauren Ash has a secret side no one else sees: she records her sexual fantasies, in intimate detail, in a very personal book meant for her eyes only. When hired hand Nick Armstrong finds the red diary, hes shocked--and aroused. Never before has he come across anything so private--or so sensual. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703503 Spirited and intelligent, Morayo grows up surrounded by school friends and family in busy, modern-day Ibadan, Nigeria. An adoring little sister, their traditional parents, and a host of aunties and cousins make Morayos home their own, so theres nothing unusual about her charming but troubled cousin, Bros T, moving in with the family. At first Morayo and her sister are delighted, but in her innocence, nothing prepares Morayo for the shameful secret Bros T forces upon her. Thrust into a web of oppressive silence woven by the adults around her, Morayo must learn to protect herself and her sister from a legacy of silence shared by the women in her family. Only her Aunt Morenike provides Morayo with a safe home and a sense of female community that sustains her as she develops into a young woman in a bustling, politically charged, and often violent country. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729235 Cora Kensington finds herself on the journey of a lifetime with unexpected twists. As she embarks across Europe with her newfound family, an unseen enemy remains close behind. And Cora finds herself torn between two dashing men along the way: a suave Frenchman dramatically pursuing her, and a man who has been quietly laying claim to her affection for a while. Along the way, Cora must find the faith to make the right choices, because the wrong ones have grave consequences. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729003 Amy already has one naughty little sister, so why do her parents need another baby? Will there be any room left for Amy? At least she has her dog, Choc. He makes Amy feel like shes the most important person in the world. But can Choc help Amy to see that... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728989 As Mumbai empties under the threat of imminent nuclear annihilation, statistician Sarita can only think of being reunited with her physicist husband. To find him, she must journey across the surreal landscape of a near-abandoned city, braving gangs of competing Hindu and Muslim hoodlums. Joining her is Jaza Muslim whose true religion has always been sex. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728876 Agatha Raisin thinks shes in for a treat when her ex-husband James Lacey invites her on a holiday. But to her horror, his idea of an exotic destination is a small, rundown resort of Snoth-on-Sea. Needless to say, the break doesnt go as planned... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703532 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729297 A parable by two award-winning Fortune 500 company advisors about making innovation happen, with lessons for any business big or small. With eight simple lessons to guide innovation initiatives to success, it prepares business readers to avoid some of innovations most toxic myths, teaches how to build the right kind of team, and shows how to learn quickly from experience. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729244 The tale of a mans journey from impoverished rural boy to corporate tycoon, it borrows from the business self-help books devoured by youths all over rising Asia. It follows its nameless hero to the metropolis where he begins to amass an empire built on that most scarce of goods: water. Yet his heart is set on the pretty girl whose star rises along with his, their paths re-crossing, a lifelong affair sparked and snuffed and sparked again by the forces that careen their fates along. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729065 The unbelievably riveting adventure of an unlikely young explorer who emerged from the jungles of Africa with evidence of a mysterious, still mythical beast--the gorilla--only to stumble straight into the center of the biggest debate of the day: Darwins theory of evolution. In 1856 Paul Du Chaillu marched into the equatorial wilderness of West Africa determined to bag an animal that, according to legend, was nothing short of a monster. When he emerged three years later, the summation of his efforts only hinted at what hed experienced in one of the most dangerous regions on earth. Armed with an astonishing collection of zoological specimens, Du Chaillu leapt from the physical challenges of the jungle straight into the center of the biggest issues of the time--the evolution debate, racial discourse, the growth of Christian fundamentalism--and helped push each to unprecedented intensities. He experienced instant celebrity, but with that fame came whispers--about his past, his credibility, and his very identity--which would haunt the young man. Grand in scope, immediate in detail, and propulsively readable, Between Man and Beast brilliantly combines Du Chaillus personal journey with the epic tale of a world hovering on the sharp edge of transformation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729250 The only thing more troublesome than a Cynster man is a Cynster lady who believes love is not her destiny. Famously known in London society as the Matchbreaker, Henrietta Cynster has an uncanny skill in preventing ill-fated nuptials, not in falling victim to Cupids spell. But when she disrupts one match too many, she feels honor bound to help dashing James Glossup find a suitable bride for a marriage-of-convenience--a task infernally complicated by the undeniable, unquenchable attraction that flares between James and Henrietta, who continues to believe she will never fall. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729068 When Sophie Brinkmann meets Hector Guzman, her life is perfectly uneventful. Shes a nurse and a single mother, living with her son in a sleepy Stockholm suburb. She likes Guzmans quiet charm and easy smile; she likes the way he welcomes her into his family. She quickly learns, though, that his smooth faade masks something much more sinister--hes the head of an international crime ring that is at war with a rival organization. Before she can fully grasp the extent of his dangerous world, her life starts to come undone: her family is at risk, a long-lost friend mysteriously resurfaces, and she realizes that she can trust no one. Whether she likes it or not, shes now at the center of a global turf war between Spanish drug traffickers, German gangsters, Russian hit men, and Swedish cops. To get out alive, and with her integrity intact, she will have to summon everything within her to navigate this intricate web of moral ambiguity, deadly obsession, and craven gamesmanship. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729227 Winter in Alpine should be quiet, but the town is humming. At the Alpine Advocate, editor Emma Lord and her staff are on deadline with a feature about the opening of RestHaven, a new rehab and mental health facility. Front Street is buzzing with gossip about Emmas recent engagement to Sheriff Milo Dodge. And now that fool Wayne Eriks has climbed an electric pole in the middle of a storm and got himself electrocuted. Sheriff Dodge doesnt buy the idea that Waynes death is an accident... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703552 National bestselling author Erica Bauermeister returns to the enchanting world of The School of Essential Ingredients in this luminous sequel. Lillian and her restaurant have a way of drawing people together... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728896 From one of the worlds leading experts on how the brain works, a step-by-step, practical program for women to achieve greater health, energy, and lasting happiness by harnessing the power of the female brain. For the first time, bestselling author and brain expert Dr. Daniel G. Amen offers insight on the unique characteristics and needs of the female brain and a practical, prescriptive program targeted specifically for women to help them thrive... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729215 A bold and vivid historical epic of feudal Japan, based on the real-life exploits of the legendary samurai Musashi Miyamoto. Japan in the late 16th century was a land in turmoil. Lords of the great clans schemed against each other, served by aristocratic samurai bound to them by a rigid code of honor. Bennosuke is a high-born but lonely teenager living in his ancestral village... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729253 When you are passionately, purely in love, nothing else matters--not even life itself. Shakespeares consummate tragedy of young lovers swept into a catastrophic vortex of misunderstandings, secrets, and fate is set in 1840s Alta California, a vibrant and conflicted time in our history. Romeo and Juliet, the son and daughter of two landed families locked in an old feud, are irresistibly drawn to each other. Defying the hatred and distrust surrounding them, they dare to believe they can--and must--be together. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729181 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703517 He had led the posse for miles through the desert, but now Matt Keelock was growing desperate. He was worried about Kristina. His trip to the town of Freedom for supplies had ended in a shootout. If caught he would hang. Even though Kris could handle a horse and rifle as well as most men, the possibility of Oskar Neerlands finding her made Matts blood run cold. He knew the violent and obsessive Neerland, publicly embarrassed when Matt had stepped in and stolen Kris away, would try to kill them both if given half a chance. Matt tried to convince himself that Neerland had returned to the East. But Matt was wrong. Miles away in the town of Freedom, Oskar Neerland was accepting a new job. In his first duty as marshal, he would lead the posse that was tracking down Matt Keelock. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729013 The Grammy Award-winning American soul and gospel singer and mother of Whitney Houston reflects on her daughters life, the events that led up to her death and the aftermath of a senseless tragedy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728908 Twins Sarah and Sylvia Price, two monsters in disguise at Lovecraft Middle School, are campaigning for student council with a secret plan to abduct the entire seventh grade, and Robert Arthur and his strange friends must stop their evil plot. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729318 When the Boxcar Children uncover a strange puzzle in a friends backyard, its just the beginning of the spy game--a search for clues leading to gold! The children must make sense of a mysterious old photo and a riddle. But soon the children begin to suspect that theres a mystery inside the mystery. Just who is behind the spy game, anyway? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710434 As the lone young lady on a transatlantic voyage in 1832, Charlotte learns that the captain is murderous and the crew rebellious. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706643 While investigating the murder of a well-respected barrister who was found dead at a seedy hotel in Crystal Palace, Detective Inspector Gemma James and her partner, Detective Sergeant Melody Talbot, begin to question everything they think they know abouttheir world and those they trust most. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729059 The Bluebeard fairy tale retold. . . . When seventeen-year-old Sophia Petherams beloved father dies, she receives an unexpected letter. An invitation--on fine ivory paper, in bold black handwriting--from the mysterious Monsieur Bernard de Cressac, her godfather. With no money and fewer options, Sophie accepts, leaving her humble childhood home for the astonishingly lavish Wyndriven Abbey, in the heart of Mississippi... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729230 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706639 Ruby McGavin returns to Cardinal, California, with her brother Nash, hoping the fresh start will help him kick a debilitating drinking habit. And Rubys not the only one with renewed hope, as saddlemaker Lucas McGavin redoubles his efforts to win her heart--even if Ruby is his brothers widow. Soon, all three learn that building a better future means first making peace with the past. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728933 Saunders presents a collection of his short stories. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728887 Award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, presents a powerful novel about a teen boy and girl, each tackling disabilities. Autumn and Adonis have nothing in common and everything in common. Autumn is outgoing and has lots of friends. Adonis is shy and not so eager to connect with people. But even with their differences, the two have one thing in common--theyre each dealing with a handicap... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703538 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707309 A member of Rabbi Smalls congregation dies a mysterious death during a hurricane. When the suspect turns out to be a troubled but likable young man, Rabbi Small comes to his aid. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729202 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729218 Starks antihero Parker attempts to retrieve money he had to leave in an amusement park, but the money is gone. He enlists Alan Grofield to assist, but when Grofield is taken hostage, Parker assembles a private army to get him back and rob the mob blind at the same time. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729190 Sam Borne is a man of East and West--a man of great refinement and raw power, with the great skill and death-craft training of the ninja. Now the Committee is sending Borne back to Vietnam, where a rogue army general calling himself Doctor Sun Sun is the overlord of a horrific armed heroin factory - using the forced labor of American POWs. Borne must get close enough to terminate the grotesque Dr. Sun Sun - and smash his plot to flood the U.S. with heroin. But Borne will be forced to improvise for his life, with the help of a beautiful woman and his own extrahuman training. Borne is going against all odds: one man against a private army out to sow the seeds of evil in America. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706628 When a tomb is uncovered in the mountains of Israel, forensic expert Jordan Stone, Vatican priest Father Rhun Korza, and archaeologist Eric Granger converge to investigate. Soon theyre fighting to recover a mysterious tome rumored to be written by Christ--but a shadowy order wants the book for its own devious ends. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703450 An adrenaline-fueled thriller debut in the tradition of Three Days of the Condor from the famed creator of TVs Law & Order, featuring NYPD Special Agent Jeremy Fisk, who is New York Citys last hope against an ingenious, multi-pronged terrorist attack-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703547 Being a teenager has never been easy, but in recent years, with the rise of the Internet and social media, it has become exponentially more challenging. Bullying, once thought of as the province of queen bees and goons, has taken on new, complex, and insidious forms, as parents and educators know all too well. No writer is better poised to explore this territory than Emily Bazelon, who has established herself as a leading voice on the social and legal aspects of teenage drama... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729263 Bound by her oath of confidentiality and tortured by unrequited love, sixteen-year-old Devon, a peer counselor at a prestigious California boarding school, finds herself on a solitary mission to get to the bottom of a popular students apparent suicide. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729027 Relates the adventures of Sir Gawain, the only undefeated knight in King Arthurs court, who eventually learns the value of friendship, courtliness, and courtesy after a challenge from the Green Knight. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729256 Fourteen-year-old Carey and six-year-old Jenessa have lived in the woods with their mother for as long as they can remember. Abandoned, they must fend for themselves, until theyre found by Careys father and forced into a new world of comfort. Carey desperately wants to believe in this new reality but is held back by loyalty to her mentally ill mother, and the other piece of her past that haunts her: the story of what happened to her and Jenessa that night in the woods. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729184 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707291 Set in the early 60s, this novel is a very funny and completely raunchy satire of life in Texas and in California, and a true and very American portrait of an artist as a young man. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703520 For much of her life, Anne Morrow, the shy daughter of the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, has stood in the shadows of those around her, including her millionaire father and vibrant older sister, who often steals the spotlight. Then Anne, a college senior with hidden literary aspirations, travels to Mexico City to spend Christmas with her family. There she meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his celebrated 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. Enthralled by Charless assurance and fame, Anne is certain the celebrated aviator has scarcely noticed her. But she is wrong. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703504 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=1729168 The mystery of the mummys curse: The Greenfield Museum is holding a special exhibit all about ancient Egypt, and the main attraction is a 4,000-year-old mummy. Ever since the mummy arrived, nothing has gone right for the museum or its workers. Has the museum been cursed? The Alden children are about to find out. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729236 The second in an exclusive 6-consecutive-month release Amish serial novel. Weaving a compelling love story brilliantly mingled with an unexpected twist. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729004 Its the biggest day in Violet Pottss life. Shes finally tall enough to ride Plunger!, the scariest rollercoaster around. Then, when shes least expecting it, Violet shrinks! Suddenly, shes as small as a fish finger. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728990 Fifteen-year-old Ben Buck and his family spent four years clearing the wilderness to build a new home in Pennsylvania. They fought the Indians and the British, and made sacrifices most people wouldnt have been strong enough to make. All so they could be independent and free. Now someones trying to take everything away from them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728980 In the collections marvelous title story, two aging vampires in a sun-drenched Italian lemon grove find their hundred-year marriage tested when one of them develops a fear of flying. In The Seagull Army Descends on Strong Beach, 1979, a dejected teenager discovers that the universe is communicating with him through talismanic objects left in a seagulls nest. Proving Up and The Graveless Doll of Eric Mutis--stories of children left to fend for themselves in dire predicaments--find Russell veering into more sinister territory, and ultimately crossing the line into full-scale horror. In The New Veterans, a massage therapist working with a tattooed war veteran discovers she has the power to heal by manipulating the images on his body. In all, these wondrous new pieces display a young writer of superlative originality and invention coming into the full range and scale of her powers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729041 The leader of the Consumer Electronics Association draws on his decades of experience working with the worlds most innovative companies to reveal why success depends on following the ninja credo: creating a killer strategy with defined goals, flexibility, and a focus on innovative thinking. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729268 The four prinicples that can help us to overcome our brains natural biases to make better, more informed decisions -- in our lives, careers, families and organizations. In Decisive, Chip Heath and Dan Heath, the bestselling authors of Made to Stick and Switch, tackle the thorny problem of how to overcome our natural biases and irrational thinking to make better decisions, about our work, lives, companies and careers... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728891 A clear-sighted revelation, a deep penetration into the world of Scientology by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the The Looming Tower, the now-classic study of al-Qaedas 9/11 attack. Based on more than two hundred personal interviews with both current and former Scientologists--both famous and less well known--and years of archival research, Lawrence Wright uses his extraordinary investigative ability to uncover for us the inner workings of the Church of Scientology... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1728877 Almost bigamy and absolute murder. Agatha Raisins life is never dull. The morning of Agathas longed-for marriage to James Lacey dawns bright and clear. But her luck runs out in the church when Jimmy, the husband she had believed long dead, turns up... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703533 Suffering from bald patches thanks to a hair conditioner spiked with depilatory cream, supplied by the murderess in her last investigation, Agatha escapes to the coastal resort of Wyckhadden to allow her crowning glory to recover in privacy. A local witch... http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729298 For more than four decasdes, Bob Dotson has been travelling all over the United States searching for those who have made a difference. With American Story, he shares their stories along with inspiration that can help anyone reach their goals. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706635 Author Alisa Valdes reveals how falling in love with a conservative cowboy forced her to rethink the feminist beliefs shes always held dear. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707305 Cattleman Homer Bannon is a walking advertisement for traditional, old-frontier morals--in contrast to his stepson, Hud. Homers grandson Lonnie is torn between emotions for his father and grandfather as he struggles to define his own identity. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729199 For Gene and the remaining humans, death is just a heartbeat away. On the run and hunted by society, they must find a way to survive in The Vast and avoid the hungry predators tracking them in the dark. But theyre not the only things following Gene. Hes haunted by the girl he left behind and his burgeoning feelings for Sissy, the human girl at his side. When they discover a refuge of exiled humans living high in the mountains, Gene and his friends think theyre finally safe.