Ann Arbor District Library



The 10 Big Lies About America-Combating Destructive Distortions About Our Nation

DBO15427

Medved, Michael

104318

Watson, Harlan

"Author and talk-show host presents what he considers to be "ten of the biggest fallacies that millions of Americans believe about our country." -- back cover. 2008."

16,000 Suspects: a RAGBRAI Mystery

DBO13927

Lounsberry, Barbara

043500

Stageman, Rick

When someone is murdered on RAGBRAI, a mystery writer in mid-life crisis and an Iowa highway patrolman join the thousands traveling across Iowa to solve the case. Each of the seventeen chapters is written by a different Iowan. 1999.

The 17 Day Diet (2010)

DBO15377

Moreno, Mike

075700

Watson, Harlan

"A diet plan which uses four 17-day cycles to "keep your metabolism guessing". Includes lists of foods, recipes and sample meal plans. 2010."

The 5 Big Lies About American Business

DBO15428

Medved, Michael

070000

Smith, Sue

The 50 Greatests Plays in Iowa Hawkeye Football History

DBO15084

Maxwell, Michael

091339

Watson, Harlan

Ranks and brings to life the most memorable moments from Hawks gridiron lore. Fifty chapters describe the action, profile the participants, and reveal the rich story behind each play. 2008.

Adventure in the Haunted House

DBO14836

McBrier, Page

013000

Byrd, Dionte

While Oliver cat-sits Princess Fluffy for a vacationing friend, the cat runs off and gets lost in a spooky, boarded-up house. When Oliver hears a ghostly sound from inside the house, he calls on his friends to help him. For grades 2-4. 1986.

After You Lose Someone You Love: Advice and Insight from the Diaries of Three Kids Who've Been There

DBO14938

Dennison, Amy

022500

Schumacher, Rebecca

Amy and Allie Dennison were eight years old and their little brother David was four when their father suddenly died in his sleep. For the next two years, the three (with the help of their mother) kept a journal of their lives. Later, they looked back on what they wrote and added new reflections. They also offer suggestions for anyone who has experienced a similiar loss -- all from a kid's point of view. Foreword by Harold Kushner, edited by Ellen Hawley. For junior and senior high readers. 2005.

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians; 1 Alcatraz Series4785

DBO14997

Sanderson, Brandon

065500

Saurman, David

"On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Semdley receives a bag of sand which is immediately stolen by theevil Librarians who are trying to take over the world. Fortunately Alcatraz is also introduced to his grandfather and discovers his own special talent. Unfortunately, Alcatraz learns he must use his talent to save civilization. For grades 3-6. 2007. First book in the Alcatraz series. Followed by "Alcatraz and the Scrivener's Bones" (not transcribed)."

America: the Glorious Republic (1990)

DBO15436

Graff, Henry Franklin

513000

Various

High school textbook. ISBN 0395492262. Revised edition. 1990.

Amy Moves in

DBO14930

Sachs, Marilyn

034500

Wheeler, Mary

A new neighborhood, new school, and no friends are the problems confronting Amy when her family moves. But a candy store across the street welcomes her to the block, and a fight with a girl named Cynthia brings her new friends. For grades 3-6.

Any Minute

DBO15403

Meyer, Joyce

095100

Sundin, Anita

Workaholic Sarah Harper has a near death experience which causes her to change her life and the lives of those around her. Co-author is Deborah Bedford. 2009.

At Odds with Love

DBO15124

Neels, Betty

052500

Kautz, Athena

When Jane needed help, she was amazed that it was the charismatic surgeon Nikolaas van der Vollenhove who tore himself away from his busy schedule to come to her rescue. A renowned workaholic, it was obvious that he had no time for anything -- or anyone -- in his life. Which was why his marriage proposal came as such a shock. Just why did he want Jane for his wife -- if not for love? Originally published in 1993 by Harlequin. 2005.

Becoming Real: Authenticity in an Age of Distractions

DBO15414

Sessions, Robert

094600

Saurman, David

Through personal stories, spiritual ruminations, and philosphical analysis, Sessions explores what it means to be authentic -- suggesting paths to follow for those who wish to lead more genuine and happy lives. -- back cover. 2011.

Beekeeping for Dummies

DBO15293

Blackiston, Howland

110348

Ketelsen, Sue

An easy-to-follow guide to raising bees. 2002.

Beneath a Marble Sky

DBO15395

Shors, John

140000

Gloeckner, Cathy

Although Jahan is the emperor of India and has many wives, Mumtaz is his soul mate; a constant companion and wise political consultant. She dies giving birth to their fourteenth child, but had the foresight to begin preparing her favorite daughter, Jahanara, by instructing the girl in the arts of influence and political strategy. Jahanara picks up where her mother left off, advising the emperor and helping with construction of Mumtaz's mausoleum, the Taj Mahal, but needs all her skills when called to defend the throne against a coup by her evil brother. Descriptions of sex, explicit descriptions of violence, and some strong language. 2004.

Best Laid Plans: the Origins of American Multilateralism and the Dawn of the Cold War

DBO15343

Patrick, Stewart

165500

Watson, Harlan

Argues that a combination of enduring identity commitments and new ideas, based on the lessons of recent cataclysmic events, shaped the policy preferences of central American decision-makers in the Roosevelt and Truman administrations. -- back cover. 2009.

Bindlestiff; 10 Nameless Detective Series0107

DBO15023

Pronzini, Bill

051000

Slagell, Mark

"In San Francisco the "Nameless Detective" looks for the missing father among the thieves, murderers, and bums who still ride the rails and live in contemporary hobo jungles. One of Charles Bradford's daughters wants him found. The other will pay to have him stay lost. Both hate him. "Nameless" is too late to find him alive, but he does unravel a tangle of old, unsolved murders. Some strong language. Tenth Nameless Detective mystery. Sequel to "Dragonfire."

Black Monday

DBO15313

Manchee, William

101400

Gracey, Tim

"On Black Monday, October 19, 1987, as the stock market is taking a nosedive and the nation's banking system falls into crisis, Stan Turner is asked by the CIA to help an operative unravel an IRS garnishment and ends up caught in a firefight between the CIA and the FBI. His day grows more complicated still as he receives the surprising news that he has been named as the executor of the estate of Lottie West, who has died in suspicious circumstances and who -- Stan soon discovers -- has been hiding priceless art treasures stolen during World War II. Sixth Stan Turner mystery. Sequel to "Deadly Distractions." 2005."

Bug Off!

DBO14712

Fields, Terri

023500

Wiesemann, Elizabeth

Krista wishes that her annoying younger brother Tyler is a bug. And poof, he's a bug! What if Tyler gets stepped on, swatted, or decides to fly away? Krista has to reverse what she has done or Tyler will be a little, black beetle bug -- forever! For grades 4-7. 1995.

Calamity Jayne; 1 Tressa Jayne Turner Series4063

DBO14996

Bacus, Kathleen

084000

Nicklay, Deb

"Tressa Jayne Turner is known as Calamity Jayne for the disastrous events that follow wherever she goes. One night after working the late shift at Bargain City in Granville, Iowa, Tressa mistakes another car for her own, and ends up on a dark country road with a flat tire. Instead of a spare, Tressa finds the town's drug-smuggling attorney dead in the trunk and an envelope of greenbacks in the glove compartment. In a panic, Tressa goes for help, but when she returns with "Ranger" Rick, her nemesis from high school who is now a cop, the car has disappeared, dead body, cash and all. First book in the Tressa Jayne Turner mystery series. Followed by "Calamity Jayne Rides Again." 2006."

Calamity Jayne Rides Again; 2 Tressa Jayne Turner Series4063

DBO15248

Bacus, Kathleen

102500

Nicklay, Deb

"Tressa's Uncle Frank has opened his soft-frozen ice-cream booth at the Iowa State Fair, and as always, members of the family have been recruited to work the concession stand, including Tressa. But this year things go terribly wrong. It's bad enough that someone is sabotaging Uncle Frank's frozen delights with such things as an army of cockroaches, but things really take a turn for the worse when Tressa's cousin Frankie disappears. Sequel to "Calamity Jayne." Second Tressa Jayne Turner mystery. 2006."

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the U.F.O.; 02 Cam Jansen Series0202

DBO14758

Adler, David

002500

Weaver, Alexandra

"Eric Shelton is planning to enter the Junior News Photography Contest, and his friend Cam is helping him search for a subject. When mysterious lights appear floating above the trees, Eric snaps away and Cam puts her photographic memory to use. Is the U.F.O. real or only a prank? Cam and Eric decide to find out. For grades 3-6. Sequel to "Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds." Second Cam Jansen mystery. 1980."

Camp Murphy; 8 Murphy Family Series2821

DBO14914

McKenna, Colleen O

030000

Schanz, Leah

"Collette Murphy and her friends Marsha and Sarah start a neighborhood summer camp for the little kids. But at the last minute, Sarah has to go away with her family. They ask the ever-so-cute John McKechnie to be a counselor, but John has a little accident and asks his best friend Roger Friday to fill in. The problem now is Marsha and Roger -- whenever they get within two miles of each other there is TROUBLE! For grades 3-6. Eighth book in the Murphy Family series. Sequel to "Mother Murphy." 1993."

The Case of the Buried Treasure; 1 Jigsaw Jones Super Special Series4783

DBO14847

Preller, James

011000

Byrd, Dionte

Jigsaw's class finds a hidden riddle that leads them on a treasure hunt. Have pirates stashed their loot in Jigsaw's school? For grades 2-4. Jigsaw Jones Super Special, 1. 2002.

The Case of the Christmas Snowman; 2 Jigsaw Jones Series2332

DBO14851

Preller, James

005000

Aronowitz, Lisa

Lucy is in trouble. She gave her father's rare coin to Bigs Maloney. Now the coin is missing! Jigsaw and Mila are on the hunt for clues. For grades 2-4. Second Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1998.

The Case of the Class Clown; 12 Jigsaw Jones Series2332

DBO14987

Preller, James

004445

Terwilliger, Holly

Someone in Ms. Gleason's class is playing practical jokes on the class. Athena Lorenzo was the first victim -- green slime in her sneaker! It's up to Jigsaw and Mila to catch the clown. For grades 2-4. Twelfth Jigsaw Jones mystery. 2000.

The Case of the Great Sled Race; 8 Jigsaw Jones Series2332

DBO14969

Preller, James

004000

Terwilliger, Holly

Someone has stolen Bigs Maloney's sled Velma two days before the great sled race. Jigsaw and Mila are hot on the case. They need to keep Bigs cool and find Velma -- fast. For grades 2-4. Eighth Jigsaw Jones mystery. 2000.

The Case of the Mummy Mystery; 6 Jigsaw Jones Series2332

DBO14853

Preller, James

004000

Meier, Jenna

Joey Pignattano made a Halloween bet. He is going to eat a worm for a dollar. The only problem is: someone stole the worm. And the number one suspect is a mummy! For grades 2-4. Sixth Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1999.

The Case of the Runaway Dog; 7 Jigsaw Jones Series2332

DBO14854

Preller, James

004000

Johnson, Kristen

It's almost Thanksgiving. But Jigsaw isn't feeling thankful. His dog, Rags, is missing. Did Rags wander off or was he dognapped? For grades 2-4. Seventh Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1999.

The Case of the Santa Clause Mystery; 4 Jigsaw Jones Super Special Series

DBO14842

Preller, James

011000

Byrd, Dionte

Sally Ann Simms wants to meet Santa Claus, and she won't take no for an answer. Can Jigsaw and Mila set a trap for the merry man in red? For grades 2-4. Jigsaw Jones Super Special, 4. 2006.

The Case of the Secret Valentine; 3 Jigsaw Jones Series2332

DBO14848

Preller, James

004000

Johnson, Kristen

Someone is secretly sending Jigsaw valentines. It is only when Jigsaw thinks of each valentine as a clue that the case starts to come together. For grades 2-4. Third Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1999.

The Case of the Spooky Sleepover; 4 Jigsaw Jones Series2332

DBO14849

Preller, James

004000

Meier, Jenna

When Ralphie Jordan thinks his house is haunted, Jigsaw takes the case. The only way to trap the ghost is for Jigsaw to spend the night. For grades 2-4. Fourth Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1999.

The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards; 5 Jigsaw Jones Series2332

DBO14850

Preller, James

003500

Johnson, Kristen

Eddie brought his baseball cards to school and now they're missing. It's time for Jigsaw to step up to the plate and solve the case. For grades 2-4. Fifth Jigsaw Jones mystery. 1999.

Cast a Single Shadow

DBO14727

Holl, Kristi

022000

Weaver, Alexandra

Doug and Tracy's mother has been accused of robbing the jewelry store where she works. It is up to the seventh-graders to prove her innocence. Tracy follows her twin brother's lead, but during their investigation Doug breaks his leg. Now Tracy has to solve the case on her own. For grades 4-7.

The Cheat

DBO15390

Koss, Amy Goldman

030900

White, Robert

When Sarah gets her hands on the answers to the eighth-grade geography mid-term and decides to share them with some other students, the consequences are far-ranging. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Cheerleaders: the New Evil; 4 Fear Street Super Chiller Cheerleaders Series4786

DBO14937

Stine, R.L.

033500

Henry, Tallis

Corky and the rest of the Shadyside cheerleaders were sure the evil spirit had been destroyed (as described in three earlier books). Then a series of horrifying accidents convinces Corky and the remaining cheerleaders the evil is back. They come up with a plan to draw the evil out and destroy it for good. For junior and senior high readers. Fourth book in the Fear Street Super Chiller Cheerleaders series. No other books in the series transcribed. 1994.

Choose to Live: Your Diabetes Survival Guide (2010)

DBO14667

American Diabetes Association

012800

Ringenberg, Wendy

A guide explaining the basics of diabetes care. Sponsored by American College of Cardiology and American Diabetes Association. 2010.

The Christmas List

DBO15341

Nelson, Pete

044000

Tauscheck, Mark

A nun who is teaching fourth-graders has her class make a list of admiration and appreciation for each person in the class. Years later, James Engler returns home to Iowa one Christmas after his fiancee calls off their marriage and discovers that his best childhood friend, Mike, has just been killed in the Gulf War. When Mike's parents reveal at a memorial service that Mike had carried his fourth-grade list with him, most of James's former classmates confess that they, too, kept their lists as a reminder, even in the worst of times, of their admirable traits and that they were appreciated. James didn't save his list, but his mother had -- and reading this list changes his life. 2004.

Christmas With Tucker; 2 Christmas Dogs Series4646

DBO15424

Kincaid, Greg

051046

White, Robert

"It is the winter of 1962, and Kansas is hit with one of the worst blizzards in its history. It is during this season that twelve-year-old George is called upon to endure the death of his father and the upkeep of the family farm. When his mother and sisters leave for Minnesota, George has only his grandparents and the companionship of Tucker, an Irish setter, to help him persevere through these difficult challenges. Can he find the strength to walk the road that leads to healing, finding his true self and ultimately becoming a man? Second book in the Christmas Dogs series. Prequel to "A Dog Named Christmas." 2010."

Chutes and Ladders: Navigating the Low-Wage Labor Market

DBO15350

Newman, Katherine S.

124200

Richards, Mary

Explores whether the poorest workers and families benefited from the tight labor markets and good economic times of the late 1990s. -- back cover. 2006.

Claudia and the New Girl; 12 Baby-Sitter's Club Series0293

DBO14815

Martin, Ann M

021500

Johnson, Kristen

Claudia was the most outrageous kid in her class.. until Ashley came along. Ashley wears hippie clothes, has six holes in her ears, and is a gifted artist. Ashley thinks Claudia should spend more time on her art and forget babysitting. Claudia's got to decide: the club or Ashley! For grades 4-7. 1988.

Cleo: The Cat Who Mended a Family

DBO15361

Brown, Helen

102600

Kautz, Athena

Helen's sons Rob and Sam loved Cleo at first sight and the runt-of-the-litter kitten was promised as a present for Sam's tenth birthday. Then just weeks before his birthday, Sam was killed. Cleo helped the author deal with her grief, and the changes in the next twenty-three years. 2010.

Cold Case; 4 Kate Gillespie Series4772

DBO15430

Burcell, Robin

100000

Selburg-Smith, Pat

"San Francisco homicide investigator Kate Gillespie tracks down new leads in the death of a prostitute. The leads point to a local crime boss whose missing wife is possibly linked to multiple men and multiple murders. Fourth Kate Gillespie mystery. Sequel to "Deadly Legacy." 2004."

The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: Frontier Stories, Volume 7

DBO15260

L'Amour, Louis

193741

White, Robert

A collection of 28 tales of danger, hardship and adventure in the Old West. 2009.

Commander of the Faithful-The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader

DBO15432

Kiser, John W

162000

Gracey, Tim

"Biography of a Mulsim warrior-saint who led the Algerian resistance to French colonization in the mid-nineteenth century. Adb el-Kader was considered "one of the few great men of the century." 2008. NOTE: the Iowa town of Elkader is named after Abd el-Kader but pronounced differently."

Completely Restored

DBO15288

Kerr, Robert

060000

Saurman, David

"When Joe Murphy's wife, Linda, spies an ad for a "beautiful 3-story Victorian house in need of some TLC," the couple jumps at the chance. Renovating it will allow them to indulge their passion for antiques and to get closer to an earlier era. They embark upon a grueling renovation to restore the house to its former splendor, and everything seems perfect . . . until the morning Joe awakes to find his family transported back to the year 1909. Suddenly the Murphys' dream for a simpler time becomes reality, one in which they will struggle to adapt to turn-of-the-century Iowa while seeking a way to return home. 2009."

Cool Cuisine for Super Sleepovers (Cookbook); Easy Recipes for Kids to Cook Series4765

DBO15030

Wagner, Lisa

003500

Beary, Kathryn

Recipes to make for a sleepover party, or any party. The recipes are designed for children to cook independently as much as possible, but adult supervision is recommended. For kindergarten-grade 3. 2007.

Cool Lunches to Make and Take (Cookbook); Easy Recipes for Kids to Cook Series4765

DBO15006

Wagner, Lisa

004000

Beary, Kathryn

Recipes for lunches to make and take with you to school. The recipes are designed for children to cook independently as much as possible, but adult supervision is recommended. For kindergarten-grade 3. 2007.

Cool Meals to Start Your Wheels (Cookbook); Easy Recipes for Kids to Cook Series4765

DBO15005

Wagner, Lisa

003500

Beary, Kathryn

Recipes for foods to get your day off to a great start. The recipes are designed for children to cook independently as much as possible, but adult supervision is recommended. For kindergarten-grade 3. 2007.

Cool Pizza to Make and Bake (Cookbook); Easy Recipes for Kids to Cook Series4765

DBO15029

Wagner, Lisa

003500

Beary, Kathryn

Recipes for making delicious homemade pizza for meals, snacks, and especially parties. The recipes are designed for children to cook independently as much as possible, but adult supervision is recommended. For kindergarten-grade 3. 2007.

Cool Sweets and Treats to Eat (Cookbook); Easy Recipes for Kids to Cook Series4765

DBO15027

Wagner, Lisa

003500

Beary, Kathryn

Recipes for tasty snacks and delicious treats. The recipes are designed for children to cook independently as much as possible, but adult supervision is recommended. For kindergarten-grade 3. 2007.

The Coptic Secret; 5 Lang Reilly Series4781

DBO15402

Loomis, Gregg

101500

Sevenbergen, Bill

"The discovery of a missing ancient manuscript leads Lang Reilly to London, Prague and Rome as he seeks to find those who would kill him rather than have him reveal its contents. Fifth Lang Reilly adventure. Sequel to "The Sinai Secret." 2009."

Courting Disaster; 2 Heartland Heroes Series4488

DBO15437

Boeshaar, Andrea

063800

Sundin, Anita

"Cadi Trent lost her family in a flash flood, and now she is an EMT responding to a crisis in a nearby town. Only wanting to help, she's baffled by the open hostility of Deputy Frank Parker. Why can't he trust her? Set in Iowa. 2008. Second book in the Heartland Heroes series. Sequel to "Prescription for Love."

Courting Disaster; Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Series4779

DBO15009

Keene, Carolyn

035000

Richter, Erin

Nancy Drew investigates threats on TV star Terry Alford while the Hardy boys try to keep tennis superstar Pat Flynn safe. Soon the detectives discover their separate cases aren't separate after all. For grades 4-7. 1993. Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Super Mystery, 15.

The Cowboys

DBO15391

Jennings, William Dale

084500

Tauscheck, Mark

When news of a nearby gold strike reaches Bozeman, Montana, cowhands start deserting the cattle ranches, and tough old Wil Anderson is forced to recruit a dozen boys to lead his 1500 steers through stampedes, rivers, Indian uprisings, and prairie fires. 1971.

Curse Of The Spellmans; 2 Spellman Files Series3854

DBO15374

Lutz, Lisa

100500

Fausch, Judy

"Private investigator Izzy Spellman is busy spying on every member of her family and her best friend. She also takes a long, hard look at her new next-door neighbor, whose background check and locked office are extremely suspicious. Strong language. 2008. Sequel to "The Spellman Files."

Dangerous Games; Nancy Drew Original Series0097, Hardy Boys Original Series0098

DBO14803

Keene, Carolyn

034000

Hicks, Michael

An urgent message draws Nancy Drew and her friends into the International Championship Games in Calfornia. The mysterious Black Knight wants to force the star athletes off the track and into the hospital. Meanwhile, the Hardy boys show up at the games to help beef up security -- and uncover a scandal. There's evidence of illegal steroid use by certain athletes. Soon the three detectives are working together to locate the Black Knight. A Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery. For grades 4-7. 1989.

Dark Destiny

DBO15276

Enderton, April

083607

Royce-Hale, Amanda

Fourteen-year-old Sammie Page knows the source of all her problems -- her 11-year-old sister Summer. When Sammie is accidentally sent back in time, she is determined to reshape her life by preventing her sister's birth. But she discovers a family secret which may change her life in the future and in the past. For junior and senior high readers. 2010.

Dark Winter

DBO15413

Dietrich, William

123600

Slagell, Mark

Twenty-six men and women are working at the Amundsen-Scott base in Antarctica. When a possible Martian meteorite is found -- possibly worth up to five million dollars -- it isn't long before the rock disappears. Then the crew of Amundsen-Scott start dying. 2001.

Deadly Distractions; 5 Stan Turner Series4385

DBO15307

Manchee, William

091400

Watson, Harlan

"Stan is called home from his Colorado vacation when his client Dusty Thomas is cornered in a barn by the FBI, allegedly having killed an IRS agent. It looks like a hopeless case as a witness claims to have seen Dusty standing over the body, shotgun in hand. But Dusty professes innocence and has been a good client, so Stan agrees to defend him. Fifth Stan Turner mystery. Sequel to "Cash Call." 2004."

Deadly Valentine; 6 Death on Demand Series0701

DBO15024

Hart, Carolyn G

105000

Selburg-Smith, Pat

Mystery bookstore owner Annie Laurence didn't really want to go to her neighbor's Valentine's Day masked ball -- particularly not after the voluptuous brunette made a pass at Annie's husband, Max. Then her mother-in-law, Laurel, accepted the invitation for the three of them. But the biggest surprise of all came at the party's end, when Annie found the amorous hostess in the gazebo -- murdered. The killer had to be one of the guests or neighbors -- but who? Annie, who'd seen her share of murders and read about plenty more, was shocked when the officious prosecutor arrested his prime suspect: the new widower's very smitten lady friend -- Max's own mother! Sixth Death on Demand mystery.

Dear Heart, Come Home: the Path of Midlife Spirituality

DBO15368

Rupp, Joyce

085600

Garvey, Marilyn

An international speaker and retreat director shares her midlife journey with its ups and downs. 2009.

Death Lights a Candle; 02 Asey Mayo Series0249

DBO15041

Taylor, Phoebe A

080000

Garvey, Marilyn

"A fierce snow storm covers Cape Cod and keeps visiting Bostonians trapped inside during a week-long house party. When two guests are murdered, local handyman-turned-sheriff Asey Mayo investigates. Some violence. Second Asey Mayo mystery. Sequel to "The Cape Cod Mystery" (not transcribed). 1932."

Designs in Crime; 89 Nancy Drew Files Series0201

DBO14807

Keene, Carolyn

030000

Riggert, Meagan

Beau Winston is a hot name in fashion, and he's invited Nancy Drew into his New York studio to find out who is stealing his original designs. But now he has suffered an even greater loss -- one that threatens to destroy his reputation. Someone has made off with his most prized creation: a wedding gown custom-made for heiress Joanna Rockwell. Nancy Drew Files, 89. For grades 4-7. 1993. Braille copies can be made from RA18347.

Do Greater Things: Following in Jesus' Footsteps

DBO15381

Searcy, Felicia Blanco

054200

Smith, Sue

"The author offers nine key spiritual practices -- vision, faith, prayer, gratitude, forgiveness, humility, community, death and service -- to help us on our way [to follow Jesus's example].-- back cover. 2009."

Do You Know the Monkey Man?

DBO14818

Butler, Dori H

044000

Aronowitz, Lisa

Thirteen-year-old Samantha begins searching for her father who left ten years ago after her twin sister died in an Iowa quarry. After a psychic tells Sam that her sister is still alive, Sam's search intensifies. For grades 5-8. 2005.

A Dog Named Christmas; 1 Christmas Dogs Series4646

DBO15422

Kincaid, Greg

032902

White, Robert

Discovering that a local shelter is looking for temporary homes for their dogs over the Christmas holidays, Todd, a developmentally challenged young man, persuades his reluctant family to take in a special canine named Christmas, who teaches an entire community a lesson in the transforming power of love and goodwill. First book in the Christmas Dogs series. 2010.

Don't Scream

DBO14808

Nixon, Joan L

030500

Unger, Kimberly

Jess and her friend Lori are thrilled when two new boys enroll in their small-town high school. Mark has moved in next door to Jess, and Lori quickly strikes up a friendship with Scott. What the girls don't realize is that one of the two is a sociopath and in the Federal Witness Protection Program. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Don't Tell the Girls: a Family Memoir

DBO14957

Giff, Patricia R

015000

Garvey, Marilyn

The author reflects on her childhood and her family, going back through several generations. Wanting to know more about the side of the family she didn't know, Giff pores over newspapers from the 1800s on microfilm at the public library. So begins a quest that eventually leads her to Ireland, where she discovers the village where her ancestors once lived. The author combines her family's history with information about how to do research on a family tree. For grades 4-7. 2005.

Dragons Don't Cook Pizza; 24 Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Series2390

DBO15015

Dadey, Debbie

004500

Swoboda, Catherine

The Bailey School kids believe that the new pizza place, with its medieval theme and a man dressed as a knight, has a fire-breathing dragon as its cook. For grades 2-4. Co-author is Marcia Thornton Jones. Part of the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series. 1997.

The Drake Diner Murders

DBO15301

Hale, Pete

063100

Tauscheck, Mark

In 1992, a masked gunman shot two people at the Drake Diner in Des Moines. One of the most intense investigations in the history of the Des Moines Police Department followed. This book is based on police files, public records and numerous interviews. Co-author is Jim Rowley. 2010.

East Wind: A Survivor's True Story of Faith Inside the Gulag of World War II

DBO15411

Hunt, Ruth

095600

White, Robert

Born in Russia of German parents, Maria Zeitner Linke was sent to Stalin's Gulag death camps after World War II. She survived nine years in the camps before coming to America in 1957. Co-author is Maria Zeitner Linke. 2005.

The Egg Lady and Other Neighbors

DBO15297

Currans-Sheehan, Tricia

054000

Selburg-Smith, Pat

Collection of short stories about what it means to grow up female in the rural Midwest. 2004.

The Emerald Horizon: The History of Nature in Iowa

DBO15069

Mutel, Cornelia F

121000

Colwell, Gladys

"Botanist Thomas Macbride described Iowa in 1895 as an "emerald prairie" that "gleamed and shone to the horizon." That landscape has vanished. Mutel portrays the history of the Iowa landscape and offers hope and sound suggestions for restoring the damaged landscape to the entire Corn Belt. 2008."

Every Move She Makes

DBO15373

Burcell, Robin

132100

Selburg-Smith, Pat

Kate Gillespie, a homicide detective in the San Francisco Police Department, and her partner, Sam Scolari, are investigating the discovery of a dead body in a freezer when Sam's wife, the coroner on the case, is murdered, perhaps by a serial killer who has been terrorizing the city. Sam suddenly disappears, leading everyone to think he is the murderer -- and leaving Kate to solve the mystery and prove his innocence. 1999.

Fast and Healthy Cookbook: 350 Easy Recipes for Everyday

DBO15354

Pillsbury

174000

Ketelsen, Sue

A collection of 350 low-fat or reduced-fat recipes from Pillsbury's Fast and Healthy magazine, along with tips and techniques, boxes on ingredients, and detailed nutrition analyses. Prep times are also given, and most recipes take under 30 minutes.

The Father of Forensics: the Groundbreaking Cases of Sir Bernard Spilsbury, and the Beginnings of Modern CSI

DBO14963

Evans, Colin

114500

White, Robert

The fascinating story of the life and work of Bernard Spilsbury, history's greatest medical detective -- and of the cases that not only made him a celebrity, but also inspired the science of criminal investigation in our own time. 2006.

The Five Languages of Apology: How to Experience Healing in All Your Relationships

DBO15465

Chapman, Gary

072200

White, Robert

"One of the series of books on how people connect emotionally with different "languages" includes this one on the ways people offer apologies, hear them, and accept them. The five apology languages are expressing regret, accepting responsibility, making restitution, genuinely repenting, and requesting forgiveness. Co-author is Jennifer Thomas. 2006."

The Forgotten Friend and Other Stories

DBO15201

Hill, Grace Livingston

042000

Healy, Jessica

"Gordon Pierce has bought Christmas gifts for everyone on his list. Then a sudden hailstorm drives Gordon into the shelter of a small church and he is reminded of someone for whom he forgot to shop, someone who gave him the greatest gift of all. Includes six other stories. "The Forgotten Friend" was originally published in 1916. 1994. Contents: The Forgotten Friend. The Story of the Lost Star. The Handmaid of the Lord. The Best Birthday. How Adelaide Went to the Convention. Why Adelaide Stayed Home from the Convention. Some Peculiar People in Our Society."

The Four Lords of the Diamond; Lords of the Diamond Series

DBO15438

Chalker, Jack L

400000

Watson, Harlan

The Warden Diamond System is a natural system of four planets used as prisons. The Confederacy has been sending its most creative, brillian and individualistic criminals to the Diamond for centuries. Now they send the mind of an agent to the Diamond to locate the Lord of each prison planet and break their connections to an alien race. 1983. Contents: Lilith: A Snake in the Grass. Cerberus: A Wolf in the Fold. Charon: A Dragon at the Gate. Medusa: A Tiger by the Tail.

Fourth Grade Is a Jinx; 2 Murphy Family Series2821

DBO14988

McKenna, Colleen O

025500

Strah, Trish

Collette Murphy thought fourth grade was going to be fun, but that was before her teacher had an accident. Now her class is going to get a substitute -- and it's Collette's mother! Fourth grade will never be the same. Neither will Collette. For grades 4-7. 1989.

A Fraction of the Whole

DBO15039

Toltz, Steve

274500

Gracey, Tim

Jasper Dean tells of his outrageous boyhood. At the same time his father, Martin tells his own story. NOTE: Transcribed from an advance reading copy. 2008.

The Friendship Pact

DBO14999

Pfeffer, Susan B

021500

North, Dana

"How important is a pact made between best friends? Tracy and Andrea find out when only one of them gets the opportunity to meet Ross "The Rabbit" Perman, their favorite television star. For grades 5-8."

From Dragonflies to Helicopters: Learning from Nature

DBO15336

Aleman, Manuel

003000

White, Robert

Describes how flying creatures influenced the development of manned flight. For grades 5-8. 2006.

Ghost a La Mode; 2 Scott Sheldon Series

DBO14802

Miller, Judi

025000

Byrd, Dionte

"Scott's family has moved to a new town, and he is the invisible boy in the fifth grade. Then he catches Big Mikey, the leader of the Panthers, crying, and is suddenly included in the coolest club in school. But nothing has changed: Scott is still lonely and his only friends seem to be nerdy Howard and Malcolm, a mischievous ghost whom he helped to the other side, and who has returned. Sequel to "Ghost in My Soup." For grades 3-6. 1989."

A Ghost in the House

DBO14768

Wright, Betty R

025000

Nordmann, Ashley

Sarah and her family move into her Great Aunt Margaret's house. Sarah knows there's something wrong in the house -- something other than the disagreeable elderly invalid. The only other person who might believe Sarah is Great Aunt Margaret. It is up to the two of them to figure out what evil spirit is trying to terrify them. For grades 3-6. 1991.

Gluten-Free 101-Easy, Basic Dishes Without Wheat

DBO15434

Fenster, Carol

072100

White, Robert

Simplified easy recipes to be made without wheat. 2006.

Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies

DBO15435

Brown, Ellen

034200

Ketelsen, Sue

125 Christmas treats which are made without flour. Includes cookies, brownies, meringues, macaroons and candies like fudge, pralines and truffles. 2011.

Good Food: Gluten Free (Recipes Only) (1976, Cookbook)

DBO15441

Hills, Hilda C

034500

Alford, Karen

Recipes for people for whom a cereal-derived factor, namely gluten, can cause severe and protracted illness. 1976.

Grand Canyon: True Stories

DBO15412

O'Reilly, Sean

102500

White, Robert

A collection of short true adventures that happened in the Grand Canyon area. Co-editors are James O'Reilly and Larry Habegger. 2005.

Grayson Hall: A Hard Act to Follow

DBO15451

Jamison, R.J.

082000

Smith, Sue

Biography of Grayson Hall, New York theatre actress, 1964 Academy Award nominee, and co-star of the 1960s-70s TV show, Dark Shadows. 2006.

Growing Up Country: Memories of an Iowa Farm Girl

DBO15033

Bodensteiner, Carol

055231

Bodensteiner, Carol

Memoirs of a happy childhood on an Iowa farm in the 1950s. 2008.

Growing Up in Vietnam: Lessons in Life Learned from the Vietnam War

DBO15300

Vogel, Thomas J

083000

Sevenbergen, Bill

The author tells of his time serving in the army in Vietnam, how his Christiain faith helped him and life lessons he learned during the war. 2000.

Henriette: the Story of a Doll

DBO14949

Friedman, Tracy

005000

Watkins, Renee

After years of searching, a grandmother finally locates her long-lost Amanda granddaughter in an orphanage, but decides that it is too late to claim her. However, the grandmonther's former doll, Henriette is determined to be Amanda's doll and sets out to find Amanda. In addition to the troubles faced by being a doll who can only move when no one is watching, Henriette is traveling in post-Civil War Georgia. For grades 3-6. 1986.

A History Of The End Of The World: How The Most Controversial Book In The Bible Changed The Course Of Western Civilization

DBO14817

Kirsch, Jonathan

122000

Slagell, Mark

Scrutinizes the New Testament's Book of Revelation, which consists of a series of prophecies about the future. Recounts two thousand years of interpretations and references in literature, art, and music. 2006.

History of the Spirit Lake Massacre! 8th March, 1857, and of Miss Abigail Gardiner's Three Month's Captivity among the Indians, According to Her Own Account, as Given to L.P. Lee

DBO15340

Lee, Lorenzo P

022399

Gracey, Tim

"L.P. Lee was in Minnesota when Abigail Gardiner was returned to the Minnesota governor by friendly Indians. Lee then escorted Miss Gardiner back to Iowa. He wrote this pamplet, based on Miss Gardiner's own account to show "the dangers and privations of Pioneer Life," and to provide an income for Miss Gardiner. Includes a brief biography of L.P. Lee, and appendix of newspaper stories of the event and a commentary entitled "Iowa was Paradise." 1967."

The Horizontal World: Growing Up Wild in the Middle of Nowhere

DBO15302

Marquart, Debra

095600

Mitchell, Cory

A wry memoir about a family farm, a father, and a daughter, and why it's so hard to go home again. Debra Marquart grew up on a family farm in rural North Dakota -- on land her family had worked for generations. From the earliest age she knew she wanted out. But she was never able to abandon it completely. 2006.

A House of Tailors

DBO14955

Giff, Patricia R

033000

Kautz, Athena

Thirteen-year-old Dina is homesick when she arrives at her uncle's home in America from Germany in 1871. But her work as a seamstress brings her a friend and develops her talent. As Dina grows closer to her uncle's family and overcomes hardships, Brooklyn becomes her home. For grades 4-7. 2004. Based on the life of the author's great-grandmother.

Hush Little Baby

DBO14809

Cooney, Caroline B

042500

Law, Megan

Dusty is Kit Innes's former stepmother. Kit is more than surprised when Dusty shows up, hands Kit a baby and leaves! Now Kit is left with a baby and a lot of questions: Whose baby is this? Who is the mother? Who is the father? And, why did Dusty give the baby to Kit? For grades 6-9. 1999.

Inside Outside: A Retiree's Peace Corps Journal From South Africa

DBO15145

Kling, Sydney

155800

Kobilka, Sara

The journal of a woman who, shortly after retirement at the age of 67, decides to apply to the Peace Corps. As she begins to document her thoughts in a journal, Sydney Kling details not only her new and baffling daily experiences as a Peace Corps applicant, but also the roller coaster of emotions she finds herself on, whether dealing with the application process or contemplating the reality of leaving home and family for two years in a foreign country. 2007.

Instructions for the Perkins Brailler

DBO15443

Perkins School For The Blind

003600

Davis, Donna

Jason Post: Magic at the Downs

DBO14737

Jarmes, John J

062500

Adams, Andrew

Jessica's Girl

DBO15265

Cox, Josephine

150652

Smith, Sue

After her mother's death Phoebe must live with her uncle in a household terrorised by his cold, forbidding presence. But her spirit will not be broken. Her natural warmth and cheerfulness win her many friends and although she must endure horror and heartbreak, all the riches a woman can have come within her reach. 1993.

Jim Zabel: I Love It! I Love It! I Love It!: 65 Years of Fun and Games

DBO15363

Zabel, Jim

091700

Watson, Harlan

Autobiography of the man who was the voice of University of Iowa football and basketball broadcasts for over 60 years. Co-author is Rich Wolfe. 2010.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Visitor Guide/Family Activities

DBO15294

Des Moines Art Center

005500

Garvey, Marilyn

Guide to the sculpture park. Each of 25 sculptures in the park at the time is described.

The Julian Secret; 2 Lang Reilly Series4781

DBO15285

Loomis, Gregg

Stageman, Rick

"Don Huff has been brutally murdered. Was he killed because of the book he was writing? Don's friend Lang Reilly is determined to find the truth, but the organization that killed his friend is just as eager to kill Lang if he gets too close. Second Lang Reilly thriller. Sequel to "The Pegasus Secret." 2006."

Juliet: A Dream Takes Flight, England, 1339

DBO15077

Kirwan, Anna

011500

Chapman, Melissa

Just Give Me Jesus

DBO15415

Lotz, Anne G

142500

Gracey, Tim

Presents the Gospel of John as an eyewitness account of Jesus' life on Earth. 2000.

Karen's Campout; Babysitter's Club Spin-off Series0849

DBO14744

Martin, Ann M

011000

Ries, Stephanie

Karen and her friends Hannie and Nancy are going to sleep-away camp for a whole week during summer vacation. But when they get there, Karen acts like a know-it-all because she's been to Camp Mohawk before. When they go camping overnight in the woods, Karen discovers she might not know-it-all after all! For grades 2-4. Baby-sitters Little Sister Super Special, 6.

Kat Got Your Tongue

DBO15000

Weatherly, Lee

050000

Karkow, Diana

After a terrible car accident, Kat wakes up with no idea who she is, and no memory of anything before the crash. She doesn't even recognize her mum, much less her friends from school -- Poppy, Jade, and the mysterious Tina. Only after she finds her old diary -- written in a voice no longer her own -- does Kat begin to discover the terrible secrets of her previous life. For junior and senior high readers. 2007.

King: A Biography (Second Edition)

DBO15405

Lewis, David Levering

144900

White, Robert

Updated biography of Martin Luther King, the civil rights activist. The original edition was published shortly after King's assasination. This edition includes information on FBI harassment of King, Senate findings on intelligence operations and law abuse, and various conspiracy theories surrounding his death. Second edition. 1978.

Kittens in the Kitchen; Animal Ark Series4768

DBO15010

Baglio, Ben M

022000

Bardin, Julie

When the stray cat she has adopted has kittens in her school caretaker's cottage, he gives Mandy just a week to find homes for the four babies. First book in the Animal Ark series. For kindergarten-grade 3. 1994.

Lauren's Sleepover Exchange; 10 Sleepover Friends Series

DBO14725

Saunders, Susan

015500

Seleskie, Nora

Lauren, Patti, Kate, and Stephanie are each having an exchange student from Walden Elementary stay with them for a week. There's going to be a big party for the Walden kids . . . and, of course, Patti's organized an eight-girl sleepover! Then Pattie finds out she won't be hosting someone. The sleepover exchange looks like a washout . . . until Lauren takes charge. For grades 3-6. Sleepover Friends, book 10.

A Lawyer's Journey

DBO15379

Dees, Morris

173000

Gracey, Tim

"Chronicles the significant events that led Morris Dees to the front lines of the civil rights struggle, the founding of the Southern Poverty Law Center, and his ongoing crusade against hate groups. An updated version of "A Season for Justice", this version includes new material, including a case against the Aryan Nations in Idaho. Co-author is Steve Fiffer. 2001."

Leave Well Enough Alone

DBO14878

Wells, Rosemary

051500

Terwilliger, Holly

"A sheltered fourteen-year-old girl finds her summer job with a wealthy family a great strain on her resourcefulness and maturity when she makes an unsettling discovery and must decide whether to "leave well enough alone." For grades 6-9. 1977."

Legends of the Mat

DBO15202

Chapman, Mike

100200

Stageman, Rick

Biographies of some of the biggest names in amateur wrestling history. 2006.

Light From Lucas

DBO15017

Vander Plaats, Robert

043510

White, Robert

Provides insights into parenting, marriage, spiritual growth, the nature of suffering, the character of God, and the value of every life. These insights are shared in the context of the author's many stories about Lucas, the third of his four sons, who was born severely disabled with lissencephaly. 2007.

Linux for Dummies (2007)

DBO15348

LeBlanc, Dee-Ann

155000

Slagell, Mark

Explains how to install and use the Linux operating system, offering information about security, interfaces, and Internet tools. 2007. Co-author is Richard Blum.

Living a Lie

DBO15287

Cox, Josephine

155409

Sundin, Anita

Kitty Marsh is sent to an orphanage after the suicide of her mother and the death of her father. There she meets Georgie, a lively cockney girl who, through the following difficult years, becomes her loyal friend. Kitty is convinced that her feelings for her childhood sweetheart Harry will ruin his brilliant future, so she turns her back on his love. Together with Georgie, she strives to find fulfilment in other places and other relationships, but when fate throws her back together with Harry she begins to wonder if true love can ever die. 1995.

Living Independently in Your Later Years (2006)

DBO14970

Fabiny, Anne

034500

Saurman, David

A special health report prepared by experts at Harvard Medical School. 2006.

Lone Star Cafe; 2 Texas Trilogy Series3140

DBO15079

Wingate, Lisa

095500

Doidge, Mary

Virginia-based publishing executive Laura Draper goes to Texas to face-lift a newly acquired magazine. Reeling from the project's endless snags, a sudden breakup with her boyfriend and her widowed dad's depression, Laura is in crisis when a detour leads her to a tiny rural spot called the Crossroads, where two elderly sisters run an old-fashioned cafe. She is drawn to the timeless values the Crossroads represents -- reminders of her own abandoned dreams and her late mother's wisdom -- as well as to local Graham Keeton, a former military pilot shadowed by a mysterious grief. 2004.

Looking for Lucy Buick

DBO15001

Murphy, Rita

031500

Kleinschmidt, Laura

"Lucy is a baby when she joins the Sandoni clan: Rocco (one of three Sandoni brothers) wins a Buick convertible in a poker game; Rhodi (one of five Sandoni sisters) finds Lucy abandoned in the backseat. Eighteen years later, all six of her Sandoni "aunts" having died, Lucy waits for a sign that it's time to leave the stifling New York household of her domineering "uncles." So when a fire engulfs the Sandoni Brothers' business, Lucy flees town. She heads west, getting off at Gardenia, Iowa, where the offbeat folk welcome her. The past, however, isn't easy to leave behind. Lucy's deceased aunts pay her regular visits. Lucy also fears that her uncles will track her down. Should she stay in Gardenia or should she push on? For junior and senior high readers. 2007."

The Lost Throne; 4 Payne and Jones Series4607

DBO15304

Kuzneski, Chris

124527

White, Robert

"Jonathon Payne and David Jones are hired to rescue an American woman in Russia. Soon they are involved with ancient spartans, monks and monastaries. Sequel to "Sword of God." Fourth Payne and Jones adventure. Some violence and strong language. 2009."

Love, By George

DBO15111

Salonen, Debra

075500

Selburg-Smith, Pat

George, a Harlequin Great Dane, knows what he want -- he wants his owner Brad Rolston and Brad's son Justin to be happy again. They haven't been happy since Brad's wife Lynette ran off with his business partner Reggie Crenshaw who had gambled away quite a bit of Brad's money. George knows just the perfect woman for Brad -- his favorite dog groomer, Kara Williams. But George has his work cut out for him -- single mom to twins, Kara was dumped by her boyfriend when he found out she was pregnant and that, coupled with her mother's history of dating the wrong man, make Kara untrusting when it comes to relationships. But George isn't one to give up easily and will do everything he can to bring Brad and Kara together. 2007.

Macdonald Hall Goes Hollywood; 6 Bruno And Boots Series1870

DBO14932

Korman, Gordon

045000

Van Gorp, Kyle

"When a film crew shoots on location at Macdonald Hall, best friends Bruno and Boots become friends with the star, who turns out to be a lot like them. Meanwhile, star-struck Bruno succeeds in getting everyone in trouble, as usual. Sixth Bruno and Boots adventure. Sequel to "The Zucchini Warriors." For grades 4-7. 1991."

Maris

DBO11003

Hill, Grace Livingston

082900

Fausch, Judy

Maris is due to be married in a big society wedding when her mother falls ill. Her fiance is upset by this inconvenience and Maris begins to reevaluate their relationship. Originally published in 1938.

Mary

DBO15007

Newman, Janis C

221207

Smith, Sue

Mary Todd Lincoln is one of history's most misunderstood and enigmatic women. The first president's wife to be called First Lady, she was a political strategist, a supporter of emancipation, and a mother who survived the loss of three children and the assassination of her beloved husband. Yet she also ran her family into debt, held seances in the White House, and was committed to an insane asylum. This fictional autobiography is presented as notes composed by Mary Todd Lincoln when she was at the insane asylum. 2007. NOTE: The Library has prepared a reading group discussion guide for use with this book. The guides are available in Braille, cassette and large type. They are: BRD23789, LT8459, RCO15187.

Mary Anne and the Zoo Mystery; Baby-Sitter's Club Mystery #20

DBO15457

Martin, Ann M

034000

Murphy, Penny

May 25, 2008 Butler County: The Parkersburg Tornado Memory Book

DBO15392

Haan, Ruth

262500

Various

May I Walk You Home?: Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill

DBO15345

Hutchison, Joyce

030600

Chapman, Melissa

Walking a companion home is an old-fashioned custom, often lost in our modern era. But there was a time when walking someone home was a way of offering protection and guidance. [The authors] capture the spirit of that personal companionship for those who accompany the dying on their final journey. -- back cover. Co-author is Joyce Rupp. 1999.

Medicare and You: 2011

DBO15359

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

005200

Various

Outlines the Medicare program. Library should have the latest edition. Patrons can request a free CD copy to keep directly from Medicare. Call: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or download the audio podcasts at . 2011.

Merrill Science - 5 (1989)

DBO15051

Hackett, Jay K

114500

Colwell, Gladys

Fifth grade textbook. ISBN 0675035155. 1989. Co-authors are Richard H. Moyer and Donald K. Adams.

Missing Magic

DBO15011

Laybourne, Emmy

030500

Karrett, Michael

Thanks to his influential uncle Kelver, Ned's gotten into an elite new school. But there's a problem -- everyone there can do magic. And Ned? Not a lick. Amidst whispers of the terrifying Necromancers (rumored to be kidnapping unsuspecting kids!), Ned struggles to adjust to his new situation, avoid making enemies, and jump-start his magic skills, all with very little luck. Then, just as he's getting accustomed to having his hair turned into snakes and his books into bricks, the Necromancers strike! Ned and his classmates are kidnapped. But without magic, how can he possibly help them escape? For grades 3-6. 2007.

Montana Rose; 1 Montana Marriages Trilogy Series4369

DBO15310

Connealy, Mary

100900

Richards, Mary

"Montana Territory, 1875. Cassie Griffin's husband dies, leaving Cassie no choice but to choose a new husband the same day she buries her first. Cassie reluctantly agrees to marry Red Dawson, who offers to marry her only to save her from a scoundrel who's been stalking her for months. Cassie soon realizes how little she knows about life. In turn, Red realizes how brutalized his wife was by her first husband. First book in the Montana Marriages trilogy. Followed by "The Husband Tree." 2009."

Mrs. Jeepers' Batty Vacation; 2 Bailey School Kids Super Special Series4791

DBO14761

Dadey, Debbie

010500

Ries, Stephanie

Mrs. Jeepers takes her students to visit her relatives in a castle in Romania, formerly called Transylvania. Howie, Liza, Eddie, and Melody begin to wonder if the Jeepers family are all vampires. For grades 3-6. Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Super Special, 2. Co-author is Marcia Thornton Jones. 1997.

Nevertheless: the Varieties and Shortcomings of Religious Pacifism

DBO15352

Yoder, John H

033000

Watson, Harlan

"Looks at the many varieties of religious pacifism, examining each in turn and making clear the ethical, religious and philosophical logic behind each point of view. The benefits and shortcomings of such varied forms of pacifism as Utopian Purism, Redemptive Personalism and Cultural Isolationism are discussed ." -- . 1976."

The Next Wave: on the Hunt for al Qaeda's American Recruits (2011)

DBO15408

Herridge, Catherine

101513

Selburg-Smith, Pat

Fox News investigative reporter focuses on Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical Muslim born in New Mexico. al-Awlaki uses technology to recruit new members for al Qaeda from the U.S. 2011.

No Coins, Please

DBO14733

Korman, Gordon

035000

Veach, Christopher

Rob and Dennis become counselors on Juniortours to meet girls. How much trouble could six 11-year-old campers be on a cross-country trip? Sheldon, Howie, Nick, Kevin, and Sam seem ordinary enough. Artie, though, is another story. His crazy money-making schemes soon have the entire group in trouble. For grades 3-6. 1984. Braille copies can be made from RA2419.

No Dogs Allowed!

DBO14728

Wallace, Bill

044500

Grandon, Charmaine

Kristine is still mourning the loss of the family horse, Dandy, when her grandfather gives her a puppy at a surprise birthday party. But Kristine does not want a new pet. For grades 3-6. 2004. Braille copies can be made from RA22258.

Nurture: Give and Get What You Need to Flourish

DBO15417

Bevere, Lisa

074200

Overbeck, Judy

Teaches a new approach to mentoring that goes beyond encouraging to teaching important life skills -- provided by publisher. 2008.

Oddball Iowa: A Guide to Some Really Strange Places

DBO15026

Pohlen, Jerome

073500

Kautz, Athena

A guidebook to Iowa which highlights some of the stranger places found in the state. 2005. Braille copies can be made from RA21578.

Once in Every Life

DBO15311

Hannah, Kristin

145300

Sundin, Anita

Tess Gregory, a successful deaf research scientist, is killed before her time. She gets a second chance -- in 1873. She's now Amarylis Rafferty, wife and mother of three, and she can hear. Shocked and disoriented by her new surroundings, she is drawn into the savage heartache burdening the family, especially her husband, Jack, a man who fears himself capable of anything. 1993.

Our Life in the Church - 8 [Revised Edition] (2010)

DBO15346

Ellis, Colette

083400

Kopel, Jeanette

Eighth grade textbook. ISBN 9780898709117. 2010. First edition writer is Martha Schaeffer Long. Produced under the sponorship of Catholics United for Faith.

The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Food You Were Designed to Eat (2011)

DBO15383

Cordain, Loren

084900

Joseph

"Diet which recommends losing weight by "eating all the lean meats and fish, fresh fruits, and nonstarchy vegetables you want." --back cover. 2011."

The Paleo Solution: the Original Human Diet

DBO15356

Wolf, Robb

092000

White, Robert

"... unearths the story of the original human diet by uniting the anthropological knowledge of our Hunter Gatherer past with the latest, cutting edge discoveries from genetics, biochemistry, immunology, and life extension research." -- book jacket. Included recipes and exercise program. 2010."

Palestinian Identity: the Construction of Modern National Consciousness

DBO15299

Khaladi, Rashid

121146

Watson, Harlan

A noted Palestinian historian presents his arguments for the existence of an amorphous Palestinian territory with an identifiable population existing before the emergence of political Zionism. Includes a 2010 introduction by the author. 1997.

Passage to Quivira; 2 Macandrews Ranch Series4304

DBO14777

Zollinger, Norman

102700

Sevenbergen, Bill

"Ian Jennings MacAndrews returns to the Ojos Negros Basin of New Mexico, his birthplace, after years of exile in the East. A once-gifted painter, a drinker and brawler who shamed his family, a cowboy who hasn't ridden a horse in decades -- Ian is forced to confront the violent legacy of the MacAndrews clan and find redemption and honor in the land of his father and grandfather. Sequel to "Riders to Cibola." 1989."

Pick of the Litter

DBO14939

Wallace, Bill

024000

Fisher, Adam

Twelve-year-old Tom learns first-hand about honor, first when he is wrongly accused of lying at school, then when he faces the risk of losing a puppy he has come to love while helping his grandfather train hunting dogs, but writing to a new friend helps him sort his feelings and do the right thing. For grades 5-8. 2005.

Pickle Puss; 12 Kids of the Polk Street School Series0319

DBO15035

Giff, Patricia R

005000

Schweitzer, Karen

It's August and Emily has big plans for the library. She's going to read lots of books and tack a paper fish next to her name for each one. Then Dawn Bosco says she can read more books than Emily. Not only that, but both Emily and Dawn want to keep Pickle Puss, a stray cat they found. They decide that whoever reads the most books can keep the cat. When Emily adds a fish for a book she read a long time ago, she had one more fish than Dawn. She knows she's cheating, but she wants to keep the cat. What a pickle she's in. For grades 3-6. Twelfth book in the Kids of the Polk Street School series. 1986.

Playing with the Enemy: a Baseball Prodigy, a World at War, and the Long Journey Home

DBO15040

Moore, Gary W

115955

Saurman, David

Gene Moore was a country boy who could hit a baseball a country mile. He was so good that the Brooklyn Dodgers came calling. When Gene's baseball career was interrupted by World War II, he joined the U.S. Navy, and in 1944, he found himself on a top-secret mission: to guard the German sailors captured from a U-505 submarine carrying an Enigma decoding machine. Stuck with guard duty, Gene taught the enemy how to play baseball. It was a decision the irrevocably changed his life . . . and maybe baseball itself. Inspired by true events. 2006. NOTE: Transcribed from an advance reading copy.

Porch Talk: Stories of Decency, Common Sense, and Other Endangered Species

DBO15461

Gulley, Philip

034000

Gracey, Tim

The author, a Quaker minister, writes about small-town live from his front porch in Indiana. 2007.

A Practical Manual of Beekeeping

DBO15292

Cramp, David

092333

White, Robert

Step-by-step guide to beekeeping -- whether for a hobby or a career. 2008.

Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs (2004)

DBO15426

FEMA

004200

Davis, Donna

Provides disaster preparedness information specific to people with disabilities and other special needs, including the elderly. Prepared by FEMA and the American Red Cross. CBO14722 is a recording prepared by the Red Cross which will play on standard cassette players. 2004.

Prescription for Love; 1 Heartland Heroes Series4488

DBO15416

Boeshaar, Andrea

064500

Sundin, Anita

Resolved to never be financially strapped like her ministry-driven parents, nurse Ravyn Woods has her life goals set. So why does the reintroduction to Mark Monroe, a doctor soon to be an overseas missionary, suddenly make her long for something more? Set in Iowa. 2007. First book in the Heartland Heroes series.

Recapturing the Wesleys' Vision: An Introduction to the Faith of John and Charles Wesley

DBO15439

Chilcote, Paul Wesley

034000

Smith, Sue

An introduction to the faith of John and Charles Wesley culled from John's writings and Charles's hymns illuminating the balance the Wesleys found between faith and works, Word and Spirit, the personal and the social, the head and the heart, mission and service. 2004.

Relative Strangers: Short Stories

DBO15452

Hermes, Margaret

054700

Ketelsen, Sue

Collection of short storieabout relatives and strangers. Doris Bakwin Award. 2012.

The Return of Silver Chief; 3 Silver Chief Series3881

DBO15370

O'Brien, Jack

034900

Stageman, Rick

Sergeant Jim Thorne of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and his wolf dog, Silver Chief, must capture escaped Nazi prisoners. For grades 6-9. 1943. Third book of Silver Chief's adventures.

Return to Gone-Away; 2 Gone-Away Lake Series3614

DBO14753

Enright, Elizabeth

033500

Symmonds, Vanessa

"The Blake family buy and restore a fascinating old house, believed to contain a treasure. Follows "Gone-Away Lake." For grades 4-7. 1961."

Revenge Of The Spellmans; 3 Spellman Files Series3854

DBO15376

Lutz, Lisa

093200

Chapman, Melissa

"Izzy Spellman attends court-ordered therapy, works as a bartender, and fends off her parents' attempts to bring her back into the family detective business. Meanwhile she takes a deceptively simple wayward-wife case on her own. Some strong language. 2009. Sequel to "Curse of the Spellmans." Third Spellman Files mystery."

The Richest Man In Town

DBO15303

Smith, V. J.

012800

Riley, Richard

"Motivational speaker V.J. Smith tells the moving story of the friendship he developed with Aaron "Marty" Martinson, a cashier at Wal-Mart whose modest income and social status failed to prevent him from becoming "the richest man in town" -- one who easily garnered the universal love and respect of his co-workers and customers. -- . 2007."

The River Road

DBO15305

Currans-Sheehan, Tricia

074716

None

A novel in stories which follows an Iowa farm girl's maturity to womanhood as she is raised by her father after her mother's desertion. Brigid O'Conner grows up to the sounds of rock and roll and distant voices as her father grows into understanding both Brigid and himself. 2008.

Ron Santo: A Perfect 10

DBO15400

Hughes, Pat

073500

Stageman, Rick

Biography of Ron Santo, Chicago Cubs number 10. 2011. Co-author is Rich Wolfe.

Ruth Fever

DBO14909

Scott, Beverly J

074800

Royce-Hale, Amanda

As part of Ruth's cleaning spree, she decides to sell her parents' Edsel. Wyndom Winters, the widowed father of Jason one of Ruth's students, shows up to buy the wagon. Ruth and Wyndom join forces to discover the reason for the changes in Jason's classroom behavior -- and find love. 2003.

The Sacred Acre: The Ed Thomas Story

DBO15407

Tabb, Mark

081700

White, Robert

"On a Sunday in May 2008, an F-5 tornado struck the town of Parkersburg, Iowa, killing eight people and destroying 250 homes and businesses within 34 seconds. The next day, Parkersburg's beloved football coach, Ed Thomas, made a stunning prediction: "God willing, we will play our first home game here on this field this season." One hundred days later, the home team scored a victory on the field they dubbed 'The Sacred Acre,' serving as a galvanizing point for the town to band together and rebuild. But just as Parkersburg was recovering, another devastating tragedy struck. While working with a group of football and volleyball players early one morning, one of Ed's former students walked in and gunned him down point blank. 2012."

Saved! Animal Rescues Great and Small-Four True Stories!

DBO14747

Levine, Ellen

005000

Weaver, Alexandra

Tells of four times when ordinary people rescued animals in the course of their everyday lives. For grades 3-6.

The Scoop; 1 Godmothers Series4606

DBO15389

Michaels, Fern

093200

Garvey, Marilyn

"Newly widowed, Teresa "Toots" Amelia Loudenberry is ready to taste life again. The owner of the gossip rag where Toots's daughter works is about to lose the paper due to his gambling debts. Toots calls on three friends -- Sophie, Mavis, and Ida -- to pull strings and keep her daughter employed. First book in the Godmothers series. Followed by "Exclusive." 2009."

Searchlite Stop: a Madison County Chronicle

DBO14766

Hylton, J.D.

061500

Fuller, Bruce

After fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run accident he caused, the 18-year-old protagonist lies about his involvement, fails to accept the responsibility, and seeks to escape the consequences. ... The story chronicles 36 hours in the fall of 1951 and is set in Madison County, Iowa. -- . Braille copies can be made from RA22840.

Secret Weapon; 7 Star Wars: Last of the Jedi Series4361; Series 0281

DBO15357

Watson, Jude

032100

Saurman, David

On the planet Belassa, parts of secret new weapon are being built by the Empire. Darth Vader and Grand Moff Tarkin are present to make sure the secret stays a secret -- and they are joined by none other than the former Jedi apprentice and rebel leader Ferus Olin. But is Ferus Olin really on their side? or is he a double agent, trying to save his planet and steal the empire's plans? Ferus must guard the secret of his own allegiance . . . or become yet another victim consumed by the dark side. Seventh book in the Last of the Jedi series. 2007.

Seeing in Darkness: a True Story of Friendship and Courage

DBO15342

Wade, Ann

042300

Stageman, Rick

A fateful even on an April night in 1984 tested the character of three men. A collision of motorcycle and van at 70 miles an hour left friend Ron with a badly fractured leg, Stan blind, and brother Steve with an unexpected responsibility. -- back cover. 2010.

Serendipity

DBO15148

Shaffer, Louise

113000

Doidge, Mary

Carrie is the daughter of Rose Manning, one of the most famous humanitarians in New York City. Rose, known for her beauty, wit, and heroic selflessness, left her daughter with more questions than answers when she died. Now, at 37, Carrie searches for clues about Rose's past in the hopes of understanding the rift between her mother and her larger-than-life, theatrical legend grandmother, Lu Lawson. There has always been mystery surrounding Carrie's family; Rose forbade Carrie to talk to her grandmother and to talk much about her father. 2009.

Shattered Mirror

DBO14741

Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia

033500

Rivera, Stephanie

As seventeen-year-old Sarah, daughter of a powerful line of vampire-hunting witches, continues to pursue the ancient bloodsucker Nikolas, she finds herself in a dangerous friendship with two vampire siblings in her high school. For senior high readers.

Sign of the Cross; 2 Payne and Jones Series4607

DBO15298

Kuzneski, Chris

144500

Turner, Terry

"A series of horrific crucifixions occurs in Denmark, Asia, and Africa. Then, in Orvieto, Italy, archaeologist Dr. Charles Boyd and his assistant Maria Pelati discover a bronze cylinder containing 2000-year-old scroll. Soon an assortment of mercenaries, Vatican officials, and CIA and Interpol agents are hot on their trail, including Jonathon Payne and David Jones. Second Payne and Jones adventure. Sequel to "The Plantation." 2006."

Silver Chief's Revenge; 5 Silver Chief Series3881

DBO15396

O'Brien, Jack

052500

Saurman, David

Another of Silver Chief's adventures with his Mountie friend, Jim Thorne. For grades 6-9. 1954. Fifth Silver Chief adventure.

Sing Them Home; All Iowa Reads Series3656

DBO15351

Kallos, Stephanie

194500

Gilbert, Tavia

"Everyone in Emlyn Springs, Nebraska, knows the story of Hope Jones,

the physician's wife who was lost in the tornado of 1978. For Hope's three young children -- Larken, Gaelan, and Bonnie, the stability of life with their preoccupied father, and with Viney, their mother's spitfire best friend, is no match for Hope's absence. When the three are summoned home after their father's death, each sibling is forced to revisit the childhood tragedy that has defined their lives. 2009. All Iowa Reads selection for 2011. NOTE: Includes a character who is blind."

The Six Shooter; Radio Shows Series2068

DBO15385

Radio Show

185000

Various

A western show starring Jimmy Stewart as Britt Ponsett, a drifting cowboy in the wild west. Contents: Audition Program. Jenny. The Coward. The Stampede. Silver Annie. Rink Larkin. Red Lawson's Revenge. Ben Scofield. Capture Of Stacy Gault. Escape From Smoke Falls. Gabriel Starbuck. Sheriff Billy. A Pressing Engagement. More Than Kin. Britt Ponset's Christmas. Cora Plummer Quincy. A Friend In Need. Hiram's Goldstrike. The Silver Buckle. Helen Bricker. Trail To Sunset. Apron Faced Sorrel. Quiet City. Battle At Tower Rock. Cheyenne Express. Thicker Than Water. Duel at Lockwood. Aunt Em. General Gillford's Widow. Crises At Easter Creek. Johnny Springer. Revenge At Harness Creek. Anna Norquest. The Double Seven. The Shooting Of Wyatt King. Blood Relations. Silver Threads. The New Sheriff. When The Shoe Doesn't Fit. Myra Barker.

The Snow Angel

DBO15021

Keninger, Karen

045552

Hale, Linda

Marlys Turner-Wells needs a break. Three months ago her beloved Grandpa Charlie died in a fire which destroyed Marlys' jewelry store, her apartment and everything she owned. And now, as she tries to settle into a job at her stepfather's bank, the insurance company announces their refusal to pay the claims. A weekend alone in Grandpa Charlie's cabin at Lake Rippledove in northern Minnesota might just help her figure out why her store was torched, and why the insurance company believes she had something to do with it. The stranger she finds in the barn during the ice storm sets her on a path of adventure, discovery and possibly romance. 1995.

Socialism in the Crucible of History

DBO15431

Beaud, Michael

112000

Watson, Harlan

Examines the problem of the mislabelling of other political systems as socialism and provides a look at the transformations taking place in socialistic societies. 1993.

The Spellman Files; 1 Spellman Files Series3854

DBO15218

Lutz, Lisa

092800

Royce-Hale, Amanda

"Twenty-eight-year-old licensed private investigator Izzy Spellman has worked for her parents' PI firm for sixteen years. Fed up with her family's prying ways, Izzy agrees to work one last job -- an unsolved missing-person case. Then Izzy's quirky fourteen-year-old sister Rae -- who shadows people both recreationally and for the business -- disappears. Strong language. 2007. First Izzy Spellman mystery. Followed by "The Curse of the Spellmans."

Stacey and the Cheerleaders; 70 Baby-Sitter's Club Series0293

DBO14745

Martin, Ann M

022500

Schumacher, Tracey

"Stacey starts dating Robert, a basketball player, and gets to hang out with the "popular crowd" -- the jocks and the cheerleaders. The cheerleaders even ask Stacey to try out for the squad. The Baby-sitters are rooting for Stacey even though they think the cheerleaders are stuck-up snobs. But if Stacey makes the squad will she be too cool for the BSC? For grades 4-7. Baby-sitter's Club, 70. 1993. Braille copies can be made from RA21205."

Starlight Christmas; 13 Saddle Club Series1311

DBO14931

Bryant, Bonnie

024500

Eggleston, Emily

The Christmas season hasn't been the same for Carole since her mother died. When the local veterinarian hires Carole as a temporary assistant, her mood slowly brightens. By the night of Pine Hollow's Starlight Ride, she's in the Christmas spirit. But she doesn't suspect the wonderful surprise her father and her horse-crazy friends have in store for her. Thirteenth Saddle Club adventure. For grades 4-7. 1990.

Surviving Schizophrenia: a Manual for Families, Patients, and Providers (2006)

DBO14940

Torrey, E. Fuller

201200

White, Robert

Describes the nature, causes, symptoms, and history of schizophrenia. Fifth edition. 2006.

Take Me Home: An Autobiography

DBO15455

Denver, John

083000

White, Robert

Autobiography of singer, songwriter, actor and environmental activist. 1994. Co-author is Arthur Tobier.

Take This Woman

DBO15355

Cox, Josephine

223900

Sundin, Anita

Fourteen-year-old Laura Blake ends up taking care of her mother and younger sister after their father dies from war injuries in 1947. She starts collecting and selling other people's castoffs and ends up with a prosperous antiques business. But will Laura ever find love and a family of her own? 1989.

The Tea-Olive Bird Watching Society

DBO15386

Trobaugh, Augusta

075900

Ketelsen, Sue

Two of the founding members of the Tea-Olive, Georgia, Bird Watching Society are planning to murder newcomer L. Hyson Breed. The retired judge has evil plans for the town and it is up to Beulah and Zion to stop him. If they can. 2005.

Thank You, Mr. Brown, and Merry Christmas

DBO15192

Green, William A

001500

Wenz, Judy

Nancy and Mr. Brown formed an everlasting bond at Lamont Elementary. ... Nancy shares some Christmas time memories and something special that she learned at school. -- back cover. For kindergarten-grade 3. 2008.

That's Our Story and We're Sticking to It!

DBO15296

Christian, Rebecca

103000

Nicklay, Deb

A collection of columns originally published in the Dubuque, Iowa Telegraph Herald and various other publications. Co-author is Katherine Fischer. 2008.

The Thieves of Heaven; 1 Michael St. Pierre Series

DBO15224

Doetsch, Richard

153900

Foy, Dan

Michael St. Pierre is a retired master thief taking on one last score -- knocking over the Vatican. When his beloved wife, Mary, is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Michael reluctantly agrees to a burglary for August Finster. Finster will pay all of Mary's medical expenses if Michael steals a set of keys, one gold and one silver, from the Vatican. Michael pulls off the job, but there's more to it: Finster has sinister plans for the keys, which hold the power to keep humanity out of heaven forever. With the help of a cop buddy and a Vatican priest, Michael must steal the keys back from Finster and return them to Rome. 2006.

Toolbox Brochure

DBO15333

Iowa Department For The Blind

Kentucky Talking Book Library

A brochure which offers easy-to-use techniques for those with vision loss. Contents: Looking Good. What's for Dinner? What's in the Can? Measure for Measure. A Stitch in Time. Getting Around. $'s and Sense. Do It Write! Using the Telephone.

Travels in the Reich, 1933-1945: Foreign Authors Report from Germany

DBO15314

Lubrich, Oliver

132000

White, Robert

Collection of published and unpublished accounts from writers and public figures visiting Germany in the years that Hitler was in power. 2010.

Twelve Crochet Patterns

DBO15442

No Author Given

022500

Huisman, Vivian

Includes: Three piece doily set, Vanity set in hairpin lace and crochet, Rick rack doily, Seven-eleven, Pineapple drops, Sunshine and shadow, Pineapple dew, Quick and easy, Black lace, Popcorn stitch chair set, Mile-a-minute afghan, and Ruffled border doily.

Unfolding Years: The Events of a Lifetime

DBO15339

Hoyt, Adelia M

053300

Garvey, Marilyn

Autobiography of a pioneer in work for the blind at the Library of Congress in the field of Braille transcribing. The author lived in Des Moines, Iowa for 20 years. 1950.

User Unfriendly

DBO15003

Vande Velde, Vivian

071500

Henry, Matthew

Arvin, his mother and six of his friends awake in a land of magic and orcs, pledged to rescue a princess. Actually, they're asleep in the basement of computer-whiz Sheldon, who has pirated a quest program. At first, their game follows familiar lines as characters wield their powers to defeat the enemy. Then trouble looms: the program has bugs, while Mom shows signs of a real-world illness that incapacitates her game character and threatens her life. Even so, there's no choice: the game goes on. For grades 6-9. 1991.

Vampire Island

DBO15004

Griffin, Adele

025500

Brandenburg, Maggie

"Life isn't easy for vegetarian vampires trying to blend in with regular people in a new city. The Livingstone kids are fruit bat hybrids who have left Old World dangers, and immortality, behind for a "normal" life in New York City. Older sister Lexie's super speed, amazing strength and knowledge of tragic poets often embarrass her in front of her classmates, and worse -- her secret crush. Devious Maddy would rather invent ways to spy on her suspicious, possibly blood-sucking (i.e., rule-breaking) neighbors than stick to her new vegan diet. Hudson, who can still fly like a bat and talk to animals, is determined to save the planet, but with odd habits and vocabulary from the wrong century, how can he rally his classmates to his cause? For grades 3-6. 2007."

The Vision of His Glory: Finding Hope through the Revelation of Jesus Christ

DBO15418

Lotz, Anne G

1137

Joseph

An explanation of the Book of Revelation based on the author's personal study. 1996.

The Wacky Witch War

DBO15012

Jackson, Ellen

001000

Swoboda, Catherine

When her papa finally relents and lets her go to school with the other children, Wendy the witch is the happiest little girl in town. But soon Papa gets into a spell-casting war with Wendy's teacher, Miss Crispus. One day Miss Crispus is turned into a pencil sharpener, and later Papa is turned into a bologna sandwich. Can Wendy's magic spell-cruncher save the day? For preschool-grade 2. 1996.

Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons from the Camino

DBO15344

Rupp, Joyce

082200

Overbeck, Judy

A 60-year-old nun from Iowa and her friend Tom, a semi-retired priest, walk a 37-day pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Along the way she reflects on the all-too-physical journey they take in Spain and the spiritual journey that we all take. Originally published in 2005.

Weakness and Deceit: U.S. Policy and El Salvador

DBO15367

Bonner, Raymond

171300

White, Robert

A former New York Times' correspondent in El Salvador traces the evolution of U.S. policy toward El Salvador from the 1970s through the mid-1980s. Some descriptions of violence. 1984.

The Wettest County in the World

DBO15450

Bondurant, Matt

100500

White, Robert

"The Bondurant Boys were a notorious gang of roughnecks and moonshiners who ran liquor through Franklin County, Virginia, during Prohibition and in the years after. Driven and haunted, they forge a business, fall in love, and struggle to stay afloat as they watch their family die, their father's business fail, and the world they know crumble beneath Depression and drought. Based on a true story of the author's grandfather and great uncles. Basis for the 2012 movie "Lawless." 2008."

What Would You Do? a Serious Answer to a Standard Question

DBO15380

Yoder, John H

030500

White, Robert

What would (or should) a peace-loving Christian do if someone was attacking your grandmother, wife, daughter, (or grandfather, husband, son)? A Mennonite theologian explores the logic and illogic of a passive response, using viewpoints by other writers and a variety of real-life stories of people who used alternative responses to violence. 1983.

When Midnight Comes

DBO15375

Burcell, Robin

094600

Smith, Sue

Investigating a baffling series of homicides, Miami detective Kendra Browning is accidentally transported back to nineteenth-century London, where she is swept away by dashing sea captain Brice Montgomery. Some descriptions of sex. 1995.

Where Mercy is Shown, Mercy is Given

DBO15420

"Chapman, Duane "Dog"

084500

Stageman, Rick

The famous bounty hunter continues his life story and tells about some of his most breakneck bounty hunting adventures. Co-author is Laura Morton. 2010.

You Can't Stop Me; 1 J.C. Harrow Series

DBO15384

Collins, Max A

100000

Gracey, Tim

"Small-town Iowa sheriff J.C. Harrow made headlines when he apprehended a would-be presidential assassin at the Iowa State Fair -- only to come home that night and find his wife and son brutally murdered. This tragic twist of fate launched his career as the host of reality TV's smash-hit, "Crime Seen". But while media star Harrow tracks down dangerous criminals coast to coast -- with the help of viewers' tips -- a killer with a twisted agenda is making his own bloody path to fame. Some violence and some strong language. 2010. Co-author is Matthew Clemens. First book in the J.C. Harrow series."

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