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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