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New Book List
October 1, 2002
Nonfiction
A Year in Provence - Mayle, Peter
A funny--and often hilarious--month-by-month
account of the charms and frustrations of moving
into an old French farmhouse in Provence and
adapting to a very different way of life. Peter
Mayle's account of his first year in Provence
describes anything from the local cuisine,
hilarious tips for wooing fickle French
contractors, handicapping goat races, enduring
winter's icy mistral and much more. A New
York Times bestseller for three years. –
Ingram
Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your
American History Textbook Got Wrong - Loewen, James
W.
The horror! The horror! Remember hearing about
the history textbook that explained that the Korean
War ended when Truman dropped the atom bomb?
"Goes beyond recounting fallacies of history
and correcting American image: it surveys social
issues misreported, ideas misrepresented, and
encourages students of history to think about not
only the facts, but the reporting which embellishes
and colors their presentation. An invaluable guide
for the reader." -- Midwest Book
Review
Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in
America - Ehrenreich, Barbara
Between 1998 and 2000, Ehrenreich spent about
three months in three cities throughout the nation,
attempting to "get by" on the salary
available to low-paid and unskilled workers.
Beginning with advantages not enjoyed by many such
individuals-she is white, English-speaking,
educated, healthy, and unburdened with
transportation or child-care worries-she tried to
support herself by working as a waitress, a
cleaning woman, a nursing-home aide, and a Wal-Mart
employee. She discovered that her average salary of
$7 per hour couldn't even provide the
necessities of life (rent, transportation, and
food), let alone the luxury of health coverage. Her
account is at once enraging and sobering. In
straightforward language, she describes how
labor-intensive, demeaning, and controlling such
jobs can be: she scrubbed floors on her hands and
knees, and found out that talking to coworkers
while on the job was considered "time
theft." She describes full-time workers who
sleep in their cars because they cannot afford
housing and employees who yearn for the ability to
"take a day off now and then-and still be able
to buy groceries the next day." In a
concluding chapter, Ehrenreich takes on issues and
questions posed before and during the experiment,
including why these wages are so low, why workers
are so accepting of them, and what Washington's
refusal to increase the minimum wage to a realistic
"living wage" says about both our economy
and our culture. Mandatory reading for any
workforce entrant. – School Library
Journal
Report from Ground Zero: The Story of the Rescue
Efforts at the World Trade Center - Smith,
Dennis
In this diary of the three months following the
September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, Smith combines
his own observations with interviews of those
involved in the work, creating a detailed
day-by-day history of the massive effort to find
life among the ruins. His 18 years of experience in
the field and considerable writing skills (he is
the acclaimed author of Report from Engine Co.
82 and nine other books) make him uniquely
qualified to cover these events. To say the book is
moving is an understatement--it is often
overwhelming and difficult to read. Report from
Ground Zero exacts an emotional toll on the
reader; writing it must have been heartbreaking.
– Amazon.com
Book Repair: A How to Do It Manual -
Lavender, Kenneth
If you’ve got an old favorite book that
needs some TLC, consult this manual.
Princess Sultana’s Circle - Sasson,
Jean
Princess Sultana is one of the many princesses
in Saudi Arabia’s extraordinarily wealthy
ruling family. She tells stories of the oppression
of women in Saudi culture in her third
"gossipy but insightful" (Booklist) book.
The Oxford Review said, "Fascinating...one is
compelled to read just one more page, one more
chapter once one has started this Arabian
nightmare."
How to Read a Book - Adler, Mortimer
Jerome
How to Read a Book, originally published
in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, a
living classic. It is the best and most
successful guide to reading comprehension for the
general reader. And now it has been completely
rewritten and updated.
The reader is told about the various levels of
reading and how to achieve them -- from elementary
reading, through systematic skimming and
inspectional reading, to speed reading, you learn
how to pigeonhole a book, X-ray it, extract the
author's message, criticize. You are taught the
different reading techniques for reading practical
books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry,
history, science and mathematics, philosophy and
social science.
Finally, the authors offer a recommended reading
list and supply reading tests whereby you can
measure your own progress in reading skills,
comprehension and speed.
Adoption: Opposing Viewpoints - Espejo,
Roman
Topics include whether adoption should be
encouraged or abolished, rights of birth mothers
and fathers, gay and transracial adoptions, open
vs. closed adoption, Internet adoption.
Developing an Information Literary Program,
K-12
Integrating library/classroom instruction in
information literacy concepts and skills. Includes
a CD-ROM.
Just in time for Make a Difference
Day, we have all sorts of new titles on
voluntarism.
Who Cares?: Millions Do-- A Book about
Altruism - Meltzer, Milton
Highlighting the work of individuals and
important philanthropic organizations, Meltzer
explores the psychological and historical roots of
American voluntarism. The establishment of the
Underground Railroad during the Civil War, the
mission of the Peace Corps, and current efforts to
improve literacy are some of the causes discussed
in the inspiring volume. – Horn Book
Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul:
Stories to Celebrate the Spirit of Courage, Caring and
Community
- Canfield, Jack
Ordinary People Can Make an Extraordinary
Difference! Deep within each one of us lies the
ability to step up and care for those in need, even
though we often feel overwhelmed by a complex
world. More than 200 million people throughout the
world offer their time and love to volunteering.
The stories in Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's
Soul highlight the efforts of everyday people in
the United States and around the globe who
volunteer with the American Red Cross, Big Brothers
Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, the Peace Corps,
Points of Light, Rotary(r) and many, many other
nonprofit organizations. Lovingly chosen from more
than six thousand stories, poems and cartoons,
these tales will inspire you to do everything in
your power to help those in need.
50 Ways to Help Your Community: A Handbook -
Fiffer, Steve
An inspirational primer for concerned citizens
who want to help and don't know how--a book of
simple, practical suggestions, plus profiles of 50
successful, proven programs to serve as blueprints
for community-oriented volunteers.
Complete Idiot's Guide to Volunteering for
Teens - Gralla, Preston
Provides tips on finding the right volunteer
position to suit one's own interests and
experience, explores why helping others is
rewarding, and gives advice on how to be a great
volunteer.
Courage is Contagious: ordinary people doing
extraordinary things to change the face of America
- Kasich, John
Written by Congressman John Kasich, the book
profiles twenty men and women from across the
country who have, through their own courage,
determination, and generous hearts, attempted to
improve the lot of their fellow citizens.
Everything You Need to Know about
Volunteering - Weeldreyer, Laura
Contents: What is volunteering and why is
everyone talking about it -- Causes to care about
-- Find your passion -- Getting started -- Do it
yourself! --- Volunteering as a way of life.
Make a Difference: Your Guide to Volunteering
and Community Service - Blaustein, Arthur I.
Descriptions and contact information for 140
national, nonprofit organization that use
volunteers of all ages to make a difference where
it counts. Also lists 30 organizaiton that give
up-to-date inforamtion on critical issues and
policies. – from the book jacket
Teens with the Courage to Give: young people who
triumphed over tragedy and volunteered to make a
difference - Waldman, Jackie
Profiles 30 amazing young people who have
overcome great personal odds to reach out and help
others. First-person accounts include an amputee
running in the Paralympics; the son of a cancer
patient creating support groups for kids with sick
parents; a girl who helped her mother and younger
sister as they died of AIDS and who is now an AIDS
awareness and prevention volunteer; and one of the
students from the Littleton, Colorado, shooting who
has created a teen drop-in center.
There are some good titles on
teenagers and working, finding jobs, etc.
101 Best Resumes to Sell Yourself - Block,
Jay A.
Endorsed by the Professional Association of
Resume Writers, resume-writing strategies that get
candidates noticedand interviewed 101
Best Resumes to Sell Yourself explains how to
transform a resume from a dry listing of employment
history, education, and hobbies into a dynamic,
value-based tool. – from the book jacket
Complete Idiot's Guide to Cool Jobs for
Teens - Ireland, Susan
How to interview with confidence, stick with the
daily grind and figure out how much money will be
paid in taxes. Teaches job-finding skills (resumes
and cover letter writing and interviewing
techniques), job-keeping skills, being an
entrepreneur, spending and saving on a salary and
exploring internships and volunteering. Ideal for
12-18 year-olds. – book cover
Teenwork: Four Teens Tell All: A Guide for
Finding Jobs - Messina, Noreen E.
Four fictionalized teenagers provide the inside
story on getting a part-time job, discussing job
applications, resumes, networking, interviewing,
the first day at work, and the usefulness of using
this experience in choosing a future career.
Writing continues to be a
focus:
How to Write a Term Paper - Everhart,
Nancy
Describes the steps in writing a term paper,
including choosing a topic, doing research, writing
an outline, taking notes, doing a rough draft, and
editing the final paper.
Writing Themes about Literature: A Guide -
Sullivan, Jenny N.
Help! How do I produce a paper about
that novel, play, poem, or short story?
Write Your Way to a Higher GPA: How to
Dramatically Boost your GPA Simply by Sharpening your
Writing Skills - Hansen, Randall S.
Chapters: Fear and loathing and the college
paper -- Cutting-edge research tools and
techniques-- Getting acquainted with all kinds of
academic writing-- Top ten writing flaws that lead
to a lower grade-- Five extra tips for writing an A
paper-- How revision can turn an average paper into
an A paper-- Beyond writing: 10 more tips to raise
your GPA-- Where to turn for guidance on style,
word usage, punctuation, grammar, and syntax.
DVDS
Hyperspace
Experience the beautiful, astonishing and often
dangerous phenomena of the universe as state-of-the
art computer graphics take you from the vast clouds
where stars are born to the edge of a
planet-guzzling black hole. Learn how every
molecule of our bodies originated in the Big Bang.
Will scientists transform a planet like Mars into a
new Earth? See revolutionary forms of
transportation that could let us hop between
galaxies.
Cosmic Voyage
Combines live action with state-of-the-art
computer-generated imagery to pinpoint where humans
fit in our ever-expanding universe. Explore
scientific theories, some of which have never
before been visualized on film, from the birth of
the cosmos and solar system to the nature of black
holes and exploding supernovas.
Fiction
The Canterbury Tales: A Interlinear
Translation - Chaucer, Geoffrey
Instant gratification for those who are not
conversant in Middle English.
Dracula - Stoker, Bram
The original vilification of Vlad the
Impaler.
Fallen Man - Hillerman, Tony
Another in the Lt. Joe Leaphorn/ Joe Chee of The
Navajo Tribal Police detective novels.
Billy Budd, Sailor and Other Stories -
Melville, Herman
Stories: Billy Budd, Sailor -- The piazza --
Bartleby -- Benito Cereno -- The Encantadas -- The
Bell-Tower.
Reference
Dictionary of Chemistry - Daintith, John
Novels for Students - volume 16
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