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The good rat : a true story
Jimmy Breslin
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In his inimitable New York voice, Breslin, "the city's steadiest and most accurate chronicler" (Tom Robbins, Village Voice), gives us a look through the keyhole at the people and places that define the mafia--characters like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, Gaspipe Casso (named for his weapon of choice), Thomas "Three-Finger Brown" ...
2008; 270 p.; isbn:9780060856663 More Information |
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Hope's boy : a memoir
Andrew Bridge.
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Relates the author's harrowing family circumstances that led to his placement in the equally daunting foster-care system, and describes how he beat the odds through high academic achievement.
2008; 306 p.; isbn:1401303226 More Information |
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Charlatan : America's most dangerous huckster, the man who pursued him, and the age of flimflam
Pope Brock
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Tells the story of the little-known Dr. John Brinkley and his unquenchable thirst for fame and fortune and Morris Fishbein, a quackbuster extraordinaire who relentlessly pursued the greatest charlatan of the 1920s and 1930s
2008; 324 p.; isbn:9780307339881 More Information |
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Temples on the other side : how wisdom from "beyond the veil" can help you right now
Sylvia Browne.
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Describes the temples and halls that exist in the spirit realm and provides meditations designed to allow readers to access these edifaces and use their wisdom to positively affect their lives on Earth.
2008; 263 p.; isbn:1401917453 More Information |
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What's next : the experts' guide : predictions from 50 of America's most compelling people
Jane Buckingham.
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Draws on the expertise of fifty leaders in a variety of fields to evaluate the future prospects of such topics as space travel, the influence of readers on magazine content, and the role of science in criminal defense.
2008; 283 p.; isbn:0060885351 More Information |
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Writing diet : write yourself right-size
Julia Cameron.
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2007; 234 p.; isbn:1585425710 More Information |
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Take the risk : learning to identify, choose, and live with acceptable risk
Ben Carson, with Gregg Lewis.
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A neurosurgeon explores the relationship between risk and faith, sharing the daily risks he takes in hundreds of complex surgeries and how those risks are an essential part of living as God designed.
2008; 237 p.; isbn:0310259738 More Information |
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The five love languages : how to express heartfelt commitment to your mate
Gary Chapman.
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A New York Times Bestseller A CBA Bestseller Are you and your spouse speaking the same language? Dr. Gary Chapman reveals how different people express love in different ways. What speaks volumes to you may be meaningless to your spouse. But here, at last, is the key to understanding each other's needs. Learn the right language, and soon you'll know ...
1995; 204 p.; isbn:1881273628 More Information |
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Choices in breast cancer treatment : medical specialists and cancer survivors tell you what you need to know
edited by Kenneth D. Miller.
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Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment offers readers sound advice and valuable insight from a team of private consultants-including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, plastic surgeons, and women who have faced breast cancer. In addition to describing surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and breast reconstruction, the medical experts ...
2007; 405 p.; isbn:0801886856 More Information |
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The third Jesus : the Christ we cannot ignore
Deepak Chopra.
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2008; 241 p.; isbn:0307338312 More Information |
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Style your dream wedding
by Susie Coelho.
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Style expert Susie Coelho has created a breathtaking wedding wonderland with her new book, Style Your Dream Wedding, the first of its kind in this genre. This book has distinctive tactile elements that will inspire the bride-to-be with such delights as accordion pull outs, gatefolds, spot varnish, metallic finishes, vellum sheets, and more! The 160 ...
2008; 165 p.; isbn:1591862574 More Information |
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The history of astronomy
Heather Couper & Nigel Henbest ; foreword by Arthur C. Clarke
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A comprehensive narrative on how people interacted with the night sky, from the earliest superstitions through to the science of astronomy. Written by expert astronomers and featuring interviews with 26 of the world's best, including Stephen Hawking.
2007; 285 p.; isbn:9781554073252 More Information |
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