Monday, April 20, 2009

New books and DVD's

Adult Fiction

"Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century" by George Friedman - "The book draws on a fascinating exploration of history and geopolitical patterns dating back hundreds of years. Friedman shows that we are now, for the first time, in half a millenium, at the dawn of a new era-with changes in store."--front cover

"Contagion: The Financial Epidemic that is Sweeping the Global Economy..and How to Protect Yourself From It" by John R. Talbott - "With the worldwide financial crisis and economic contagion mutating in ways that foreshadow global economic meltdown, Talbott explores the necessary government actions and reforms--and strategies that investors can use--to weather one of the worst financial crises in history."-back cover

"House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street" by William D. Cohan-"Cohan not only knows where the bodies are buried but got a guided tour of the graveyard."-Financial Times

"A. Lincoln" by Ronald C. White Jr. - "A beautifully written, deeply personal story of Lincoln's life and service to his country. Ronald C. White's moving account is particularly strong in its analyses of Lincoln's rhetoric and the process by which the president reached decisions."--back cover

Adult Fiction


"Nothing But a Smile"
by Steve Amick - "A remarkable portrait of postwar America...Captivating in its detail, and bold in scope..[A] divine love story."-Publisher's Weekly

"Brida"by Paul Coelho - "a tale of love, passion, mystery, and spirituality from the master storyteller."-back cover

Adult Mysteries

"Promises in Death" by J.D. Robb- "J.D. Robb takes us to the New York City of 2060, where Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces down a cop killer."-front cover

"Run for Your Life" by James Patterson - "Move over Alex Cross-Manhattan is Detective Michael Bennett's territory, and only he can stop the Teacher's lethal lessons."-front cover

"The Associate" by John Grisham - "With an unforgettable cast of characters and villains...and featuring all the twists and turns that have made John Grisham the most popular storyteller in the world"-front cover

"Shadows of Death" by David Sundstrom - "Fast-paced, well-written..Set in a Southwestern desert and featuring a Native American policeman as protagonist" - back cover

DVD's

"The Big Country" - "A Giant-sized motion picture, lusty, rousing and with great sweep." - Variety

"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" "Find out what happens to all your favorite characters in the big screen musical sensation." - back cover

"Marley & Me" -"With a heart as big as his appetite for trouble..."the world's worst dog brings out the best in the [Grogans]" - back cover

"The Other Boleyn Girl" - An extraordinary tale of sex, passion and royal intrique." - back cover

"Slumdog Millionaire" - "The Feel-Good Movie of the Year!" - Christopher Rosen, The New York Times Observer

"Young @ Heart" - "Get ready to rock with the most entertaining "golden oldies" you will ever meet" - back cover

Junior Fiction

"The 39 Clues (The Maze of Bones, Book 1)" - by Rick Riordan - "This first book in the 39 Clues series introduces readers to what promises to be a sensational mix of reading, online gaming, card-collecting, and even a grand-prize sweepstakes>" - Booklist

"Young at Heart" by Julia Alvarez - "With quiet drama, Alvarez tells a contemporary immigration story through the alternating viewpoints of two young people in Vermont." - Booklist

Juvenile Non-Fiction

"The Three Snow Bears" by Jan Brett - "The decorative Inuit patterns and clothing Jan uses throughout are sure to attract adult fans and collectors while children will want to listen to and look at this exciting version of a well-loved story over and over again." - Amazon

Children's Easy

"Duck! Rabbit!" by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld - "a casual visual puzzle, which proves that when it comes to ducks and rabbits,...it all depends on how you look at it." - front cover

"Adventure Annie Goes to Work" by Toni Buzzeo - "Who knew that a trip to Mommy's office could be an opportunity for adventure?" - back cover

"Celestine, Drama Queen" by Penny Ives - "Adorable, annoying, and utterly childlike, Celestine is appealingly portrayed in Ives’ funny, sunny watercolors, along with friends, family, and the frenzy of life on the boards. Delightful!" - Booklist

"How to Heal a Broken Wing" by Bob Graham - "In this spare urban fable, Bob Graham brings us one small boy, one loving family, and one miraculous story of hope and healing." - back cover

"Posy" by Linda Newbery & Catherine Rayner - "Here comes Posy - the most adorable and lovable kitten you'll ever meet." - back cover

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