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Orion and the Conqueror (Orion #4)
by Ben BovaJohn O'Ryan is Orion - more than human, less than a god, cast away on the seas of Time to do battle among the Creators for the future of mankind
Platero y yo / Platero and I
by Myra Cohn Livingston Juan Ramón Jiménez Joseph F. DomínguezIn English and Spanish, this book presents a picture of life in the town of Moguer, in Andalusia, Spain, as seen through the eyes of a wandering poet and his faithful donkey.
Promises to Keep
by Karen HarperHistorical fiction. Amanda Wynne harbored special hopes for this 1st Christmas after the Civil War. Includes 1 recipe for each chapter.
Racing to Disaster (Hardy Boys Mystery Stories #126)
by Franklin W. DixonAmerica's top mountain bikers have come to Southern California for the annual Wolf Mountain Annihilator competition, and Joe Hardy has just made the cut. But he and Frank quickly learn that the rivalries in the race are cutthroat. Someone is determined to come out on top -- no matter who gets annihilated along the way!
Recording Oral History: A Practical Guide for Social Scientists
by Valerie Raleigh YowHandy tips from developing a written interview guide and using tape recorders, to asking probing questions during the interview and editing transcriptions. The author also covers the ethical and legal issues involved in conducting life history interviews and elaborates on three types of oral history projects: community studies, biographies, and family histories.
Reel Thrills (Hardy Boys Mystery Stories #127)
by Franklin W. DixonProducer Mort Tannenberg is the master of such low-budget thrillers as The Demon Double Agent, Eternal Revenge, and Total Annihilation. The titles tell the story -- not only of his films, but of his life. Shooting on location in Bayport, he has become the target of a saboteur, as deadly scenes from his own scripts explode into reality!
Rejuvenating the Mature Business: The Competitive Challenge
by Charles Baden-Fuller John M. StopfordA 4-step process for rejuvenation, designed for a manager to take control and transform the business and its industry.
Shamanic Wisdom II: The Way of the Animal Spirits
by Dolfyn Swimming WolfWe can tap into our own source of divine inspiration with the aid of animal spirits. Includes the medicinal powers of over 70 animals that are revered by tribal peoples around the world.
Simon's Lady
by Julie TetelWhen Gwyneth returned his gaze, she thought she would be lost in it. She nearly gasped when Simon went down on one knee before her and bowed his head to her. It was a signal honor to her for all to see and a magnificently submissive gesture that only the least submissive of men could afford.
Stargate
by Dean Devlin Roland Emmerich10,000 years ago, something unworldly happened on earth. Something long forgotten. Something unearthed in the 20th century. Now a crack team of scientists and soldiers has the power to go beyond the last frontier of space to probe the great mystery of the universe. They have no clue what they will find, or if they can ever return.
The African Mask
by Janet E. RupertTwelve-year-old Layo, a Yoruba girl living in the area of 11th-century Africa which is now Nigeria, attempts to reject the man who has been chosen to be her husband.
The Business of Alchemy: Science and Culture in the Holy Roman Empire
by Pamela H. SmithA study of business practices in the late 1600s in eastern Europe, including a biography of Johann Joachim Becher.
The Desert Is My Mother / El Desierto Es Mi Madre
by Pat MoraThis beautifully written and illustrated book will inspire children with its artistry, imagination, and spirit. A young girl embarks on a poetic journey through the desert, discovering the many gifts that nature offers. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.
The Druids
by Peter Berresford EllisThe respected Celtic scholar gives the first authentic account of who the mysterious Druids were and what role they played in Celtic society.
The Fear Place
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorWhen he and his older brother Gordon are left camping alone in the Rocky Mountains, 12-year-old Doug faces his fear of heights and his feelings about Gordon, with the help of a cougar.
The First Pet History of the World
by David ComfortFelines, canines, equines, birds - they all had a paw in shaping civilization, and here are their tails.
The Ghost Comes Calling
by Betty Ren Wright"When Chad Weldon stepped off the bus, he knew right away that something had happened in Bristol while he was away. For one thing, his father couldn't stop smiling. For another, his great-aunt Elsa couldn't stop frowning. The smiles and frowns continued all the way home in the pickup, while Aunt Elsa asked a million questions about what was new at his cousin's house, and Chad's father chuckled at the answers. Scrunched between the grown-ups, Chad tried to figure out what was going on. He noticed that they were talking only to him, not to each other. That meant the thing that had happened while he was gone was pretty serious. His dad and Aunt Elsa argued a lot, but they hardly ever stopped talking to each other. The silence between them was scary. That evening Aunt Elsa fixed chicken drumsticks and mashed potatoes, Chad's favorite dinner. It wasn't until they were through eating and the dishes were washed and they were sitting out on the front-porch steps that his father said, "Now, listen to this, boy. I've got a real surprise for you." ..." Chad could tell by the way Aunt Elsa sniffed
The Good Husband
by Gail GodwinNovel about a professor who writes a controversial book, becomes gravely ill, but continues to arouse people with her compelling thoughts and questions.
The Hidden City (The Tamuli, Book #3)
by David EddingsThe ultimate battle between the Blue Rose and Klael must be fought - though Ehlana is held prisoner by the enemy in the Hidden City. Final volume of The Tamuli.
The Lion and the Mouse (Rigby PM Storybooks)
by Beverley RandellAesop's fable of the lion and the mouse.
The Lupus Handbook for Women: Up-to-date Information on Understanding and Managing the Disease Which Affects 1 in 500 Women
by Robin Dibner Carol ColmanWhat lupus is, how it affects the body, the 3 types of lupus, how to get a correct diagnosis, how to understand the tests, what treatments are, how to prevent flare-ups and maintain health.
The Mystery of the White Elephant (Three Cousins Detective Club #1)
by Elspeth Campbell MurphyIt's Titus, Timothy, and Sarah-Jane from the Three Cousins Detective Club! The three ten-year-olds are ready to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit while solving more exciting, adventure-filled mysteries! In The Mystery of the White Elephant, a swap meet is taking place at Timothy Dawson's church, and the three cousins are hoping to find the perfect "white elephant" gift to buy. When a cookie jar mysteriously disappears, Timothy, Titus, and Sarah-Jane decide it's a job for the "TCDC"! The problem is, who in the world would steal a white elephant?
The Physics of Baseball
by Robert K. AdairScads of interesting facts about baseball as well as the physical laws of the game.
The Short Victorious War (Honor Harrington Series, Book #3)
by David WeberThe families who rule the People's Republic of Haven are in trouble. The treasury's empty, the Proles are restless, and civil war is imminent. All they need is a short victorious war...
The Thrill Club (Fear Street #24)
by R. L. StineTalia Blanton writes horror stories. Her friends love them until the stories start to come true. Talia's friends become Talia's victims. Is Talia making her stories come true or someone else?