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MODEL CRIME
by Carolyn Keene.
Nancy Drew's good friend,
Sydney, is getting married to
her fiance, Vic! But as Sydney
prepares for her wedding,
mysterious things start happening to her and Vic. Vic is almost
poisoned, and Sidney's bridal
shower is sabotaged—and there
are too many suspects to count. But why would anyone want to
ruin Sydney's special day?
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Books: Storytime
BOARD BOOKS!
Order # J4312
Order # J4247
Order # J4243
Order # J4389
Hippos Go Berserk!
by Sandra Boynton.
Busy Barnyard
by John Schindel.
Busy Kitties
by John Schindel.
Animals Go
by Emily Bolam.
Order # J4182
Order # J4181
Los Cinco Crayones
by Berlitz Kids.
(book and CD set)
Una visita a la abuelita
by Berlitz Kids.
(book and CD set)
Order # J4257
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Tikki Tikki Tembo
by Arlene Mosel.
(book and CD set)
Clarice Bean,
What's Coming
Guess Who's Babysitting? for Christmas?
by Lauren Child.
by Kate Banks.
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Order # J4258
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Dear Bunny
by Michaela Morgan.
(book and CD set)
Scrambled States
of America
by Laurie Keller.
(book and CD set)
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The Night Before
Christmas
by Clement Clarke Moore.
Books: Storytime
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Order # J4269
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Order # J4338
Soccer Song
by Patricia Reilly Giff.
Houndsley and Catina
and the Quiet Time
by James Howe.
Sunken Treasure
by Gail Gibbons.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa:
Horse in the House
by Erica Silverman.
Order # J4220
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Order # J4270
Order # J3976
Marley's
Big Adventure
by John Grogan.
Henry and Mudge
and the Big Sleepover
by Cynthia Rylant.
Houndsley and Catina
and the Birthday Surprise
by James Howe.
Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy Parish.
Order # J4314
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Biggest, Strongest,
Fastest
by Steve Jenkins.
Bunny Cakes
by Rosemary Wells.
Order # J4344
What's Your Sound
Hound the Hound?
by Mo Willems.
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Order # J4180
The Adventures of
Super Princess
Madam Zorony
by Erik Brooks.
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Books: Children
PRAIRIE WINTER
by Bonnie Geisert.
For a twelve-year-old living on a remote prairie
farm with no phone, school means connection. And that connection is about to be severed. The
most dangerous winter that Rachel Johnson
has ever known is about to descend on Cresbard.
• Order # J4287
THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY
OF EDWARD TULANE
by Kate DiCamillo.
Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived
a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The
rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for
good reason: he was owned by a girl named
Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care
and adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost.
HORRID HENRY'S UNDERPANTS
by Francesca Simon.
Horrid Henry's great-aunt Greta thinks Henry
is a girl. She even bought him a pair of bright
pink "big girl" underpants for his birthday. One morning at school, he discovers that he
made a terrible mistake: He's wearing those
frilly underpants!
• Order # J4251
HARRIET THE HAMSTER FAIRY
by Daisy Meadows.
Harriet the Hamster Fairy's hamster, Twinkle,
is in trouble. If Jack Frost's goblins capture
her, can Harriet scurry to the rescue?
• Order # J4249
THE TIGER RISING
by Kate DiCamillo.
Rob, who passes the time in his rural Florida
community by wood carving, is drawn by his
spunky but angry friend Sistine into a plan to
free a caged tiger.
• Order # J4272
NANCY DREW: MODEL SUSPECT
by Carolyn Keene.
Strange things kept happening on the happiest
day of Sydney and Vic's lives—and now trouble
has followed them on their honeymoon! Some
things just don't add up, and Nancy Drew needs
to get to the bottom of it before Sydney—or
Vic—is seriously hurt.
• Order # J4217
THE UNDERNEATH
by Kathi Appelt.
A calico cat, about to have kittens, hears the
lonely howl of a chained-up hound deep in the
backwaters of the bayou. They are an unlikely
pair, about to become an unlikely family.
• Order # J4188
COPPER
by Kazu Kibuishi.
Copper is curious, and Fred is fearful. And
together boy and dog are off on a series of
adventures powered by Copper's limitless
imagination.
• Order # J4292
DEAD GUY SPY
by David Lubar.
When fifth-grader Nathan Abercrombie, a halfdead zombie whose body cannot heal itself, is
approached by messengers from the Bureau of
Useful Misadventures (B.U.M.) and offered the
chance for a cure if he will become a spy, he does
not realize that B.U.M. is not exactly trustworthy.
• Order # J4293
A CROOKED KIND OF PERFECT
by Linda Urban.
As soon as Zoe Elias gets a glossy baby grand
piano, she'll be on her way to Carnegie Hall. Trouble is, what Zoe gets is a wood-grained,
vinyl-seated, wheeze-bag organ. Yet when she
enters the annual Perform-O-Rama organ
competition, Zoe finds that life is full of surprises.
• Order # J4163
REPOSSESSED
by A. M. Jenkins.
The devilishly funny tale of a demon learning
more than he ever expected to about humans,
sin, and himself.
• Order # J4250
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• Order # J4306
ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS
by Scott O'Dell.
Far off the coast of California looms a harsh
rock known as San Nicolas Island. Once,
Indians also lived on the island—until one day
they decided to leave and sailed to the east. A
young girl named Karana was left behind. After several years she realizes she must make a
fateful choice: follow her people on her own or remain alone
on the island for the rest of her life.
• Order # J4323
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Books: Children
THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT
SOCIETY AND THE PERILOUS
JOURNEY
by Trenton Lee Stewart.
Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance, all graduates
of the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened
and members of the Benedict Society, embark
on a scavenger hunt that turns into a desperate
search for the missing Mr. Benedict.
• Order # J4245
FANTASTIC MR. FOX
by Roald Dahl.
Every time Mr. Fox steals a chicken from the
farm, Farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean grow
wild with rage! They're he nastiest crooks in
the valley, and they've concocted a cunning
plan to dig him out of his hole once and for all. But Mr. Fox has a fantastic plan of his own.
• Order # J4266
THE MINPINS
by Roald Dahl.
When Billy strays into the forest, he meets
the Minpins—tiny people who live within the
hollow trees. The Minpins tell Billy about the
Red-Hot-Smoke-Belching Gruncher, who preys
on them. Billy embarks on a mission to rid the
Minpins of their foe once and for all.
• Order # J4222
JIM & ME
by Dan Gutman.
Joe and his longtime enemy, Bobby Fuller, use a
vintage baseball card to travel in time, hoping to
stop Jim Thorpe from participating in the 1912
Olympics and losing his medals, but instead they
watch Thorpe struggle during his first season with
the New York Giants.
• Order # J4298
NANCY DREW: MODEL MENACE
by Carolyn Keene.
Nancy Drew thought she had cracked the case
when she found out who was trying to sabotage
Sydney's wedding out of jealousy. But even after
she uncovered the villain, things did not go as
smoothly as she had hoped. Could Sydney be
sabotaging her own wedding due to cold feet?
• Order # J4255
THE WYRM KING
(Beyond the Spiderwick, Book 3)
by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black.
Nick and Laurie had thought they solved their
giant problems when they drove all the giants into
the sea. But now, the Grace kids have come
back to tell them they may have more trouble
coming their way!
• Order # J4254
SOMETHING BIG HAS BEEN HERE
by Jack Prelutsky.
Starring an indestructible meat loaf, four
ferocious tigers, five flying hot dogs, and a
gaggle of other zany characters, this collection
of one hundred poems is definitely something big!
• Order # J4296
QUESTE (Septimus Heap, Book 4)
by Angie Sage.
Nicko and Snorri are trapped in Time, and
Septimus Heap goes on a quest to find the
House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets.
• Order # J4246
THE WILLOUGHBYS
by Lois Lowry.
The four Willoughby children set about to
become "deserving orphans" after their
neglectful parents embark on a treacherous
around-the-world adventure, leaving them
in the care of an odious nanny.
• Order # J4337
EVER
by Gail Carson Levine.
Teenaged Kezi is to be sacrificed to the Hyte
god because of a rash promise made by her
father, but young Olus, Akkan god of the
winds, falls in love with her and together they
try to change her fate through a series of quests.
• Order # J4336
STOLEN CHILDREN
by Peg Kehret.
Fourteen-year-old Amy's excitement over her first
babysitting job ends when she and her three-year-old
charge are kidnapped. But a daily videorecording
sent to little Kendra's parents allows Amy to
send clues, in hopes of being rescued.
• Order # J4326
HATE THAT CAT
by Sharon Creech.
The honest, observant, and expressive Jack is
sure about two things: he hates poetry and cats.
His journey begins in Miss Stretchberry's
classroom where he faces the challenge of
expressing himself through poetry.
• Order # J4303
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Books: Teens
JUST SO STORIES
by Rudyard Kipling.
Drawn from the wondrous tales told to Kipling
as a child by his Indian nurses, Just So Stories
creates the magical enchantment of the dawn
of the world, when animals could talk and
think like people.
• Order # J4331
FLUSH
by Carl Hiaasen.
With their father jailed for sinking a river boat,
Noah Underwood and his younger sister,
Abbey, must gather evidence that the owner of
the floating casino is emptying his bilge tanks
into the protected waters around their Florida
Keys home.
• Order # J4345
PALACE OF MIRRORS
by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Fourteen-year-old Cecilia has always known
she is the true princess of Suala, but when she
and her best friend, Harper, decide to speed up
her ascendancy to the throne, they find danger
and many imposters who challenge her claim.
• Order # J4325
HOW TO RUIN
A SUMMER VACATION
by Simone Elkeles.
Going to Israel to meet a family she's never
known with her estranged Israeli father is the
last thing Amy wants to do this summer. At
the very least, she'll be stuck in a house with
no AC and only one bathroom for seven
people all summer. Goodbye pride—hello Israel.
EXTRAS (Uglies, Book 4)
by Scott Westerfeld.
Welcome to the world of Aya Fuse, a fifteenyear-old Ugly whose popularity ranking is rock
bottom. In her city being noticed and popular
is all important. When Aya stumbles upon a
big secret, she knows she is on the cusp of
celebrity. Unfortunately Aya is about to learn
that fame has its dark side.
• Order # J4304
JUST LISTEN
by Sarah Dessen.
Isolated from friends who believe the worst
because she has not been truthful with them,
sixteen-year-old Annabel finds an ally in
classmate Owen, whose honesty and passion
for music help her to face and share what really
happened at the end-of-the-year party that
changed her life.
• Order # J4332
SAVING THE WORLD
AND OTHER EXTREME SPORTS
(Maximum Ride Series 3)
by James Patterson.
Max and the flock are clearly destined for
greatness. Undaunted. Indomitable. Inseparable. But now our six winged heroes
are being hunted around the world by a new
kind of enemy that is both spectacularly frightening and
horrifically perfect.
• Order # J4330
BOG CHILD
by Siobhan Dowd.
In 1981, the height of Ireland's "Troubles, "
eighteen-year-old Fergus is distracted from his
upcoming A-level exams by his imprisoned
brother's hunger strike, the stress of being a
courier for Sinn Fein, and dreams of a murdered
girl whose body he discovered in a bog.
• Order # J4329
BAD KITTY
by Michele Jaffe.
Jasmine Callihan, her father, and stepmother
are vacationing in Las Vegas at the posh
Venetian Hotel. All the 17-year-old really
wants to do is sunbathe by the pool, write in
her journal, and attempt to be a Model
Hallmark Card daughter, all the while
avoiding her perfect cousin Alyson and her Evil Hench Twin,
Veronique. Her plans go awry, however, when a small boy and
his cat make Jas a central character in a murder investigation.
• Order # J4349
• Order # F5669
CROWS & CARDS
by Joseph Helgerson.
In 1849, Zeb's parents ship him off to St.
Louis to become an apprentice tanner, but the
naive twelve-year-old rebels, casting his lot
with a cheating riverboat gambler, while a slave
and an Indian medicine man try to get Zeb
back on the right path.
• Order # J4353
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Books: Teens
TERRIER (The Legend of Beka
Cooper, Book 1)
by Tamora Pierce.
When sixteen-year-old Beka becomes "Puppy"
to a pair of "Dogs," as the Provost's Guards are
called, she used her police training, natural
abilities, and a touch of magic to help them
solve the case of a murdered baby in Tortall's
Lower City.
STARCLIMBER
by Kenneth Oppel.
As members of the first crew of astralnauts,
Matt Cruse and Kate de Vries journey into
outer space on the Starclimber and face a series
of catastrophes that threaten the survival of all
on board.
• Order # J4367
• Order # J4363
THE HUNGER GAMES
by Susanne Collins.
The Hunger Games is a gripping story set in a
postapocalyptic world where a replacement for
the United States demands a tribute from each
of its territories: two children to be used as
gladiators in a televised fight to the death.
BLOODHOUND (The Legend of
Beka Cooper, Book 2)
by Tamora Pierce.
Having been promoted from "Puppy" to "Dog,"
Beka, now a full-fledged member of the
Provost's Guard, and her former partner head
to a neighboring port city to investigate a case
of counterfeit coins.
• Order # J4392
FIREGIRL
by Tony Abbott.
A middle school boy's life is changed when
Jessica, a girl disfigured by burns, starts
attending his Catholic school while receiving
treatment at a local hospital.
• Order # J4354
CHANGE-UP
by John Feinstein.
While covering baseball's World Series between
the Washington Nationals and the Boston Red
Sox, teenage sports reporters Stevie and Susan
Carol investigate a rookie pitcher whose evasive
answers during an interview reveal more than a
few contradictions in his life story.
• Order # J4328
V IS FOR VAMPIRE
by Adele Griffin.
Lexie Livingstone, a vampire-human hybrid
living in New York City and trying to gain
mortality, faces typical ninth-grade dramas like
boys and school politics, as well as not-so-typical
obstacles like obnoxious pixie houseguests.
• Order # J4365
ALLIGATOR BAYOU
by Donna Jo Napoli.
Fourteen-year-old Calogero Scalise and his
Sicilian uncles and cousin live in small-town
Tallulah, Louisiana in 1809, when Jim Crow
laws rule and anti-immigration sentiment is
strong, so despite his attempts to be polite and
to follow American customs, disaster dogs his
family at every turn.
• Order # J4396
THE GIRL WHO COULD FLY
by Victoria Forester.
Piper McCloud isn't your normal girl, she can
fly. To hide her talent she is sent to a top secret
school for children with extraordinary abilities. Piper likes her new life at school, but soon, she
realizes that the school she was sent to for her
own protection might be the most dangerous
place she's ever been.
• Order # J4361
SEEKERS #3: SMOKE MOUNTAIN
by Erin Hunter.
United at last, polar bears Kallik and Taqqiq,
black bear Lusa, grizzly bear Toklo, and Ujurak,
the mysterious shape-shifting bear, learn of a
place they think must be the destination of
their quest: the Last Great Wilderness. But
getting there means crossing the treacherous
burning Smoke Mountains.
• Order # J4390
• Order # J4357
SAMMY KEYES AND THE
COLD HARD CASH
by Wendelin Van Draanen.
Thirteen-year-old Sammy meets a mysterious man
who dies of a heart attack after telling her to get
rid of the large amount of money he is carrying,
leading her to investigate who the man was and
how he came to be carrying so much cash.
• Order # J4368
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Books: Fiction
SHADOW OF POWER
by Steve Martini.
Steve Martini returns, ensnaring defense
attorney Paul Madriani in a web of terror and
death being spun in the shadows of America's
most sacred and secretive institution—the
Supreme Court.
DIVINE JUSTICE
by David Baldacci.
Known by his alias, "Oliver Stone," John Carr
is the most wanted man in America. With two
pulls of the trigger, the men who destroyed
Stone's life and kept him in the shadows were
finally silenced. But his freedom comes at a
steep price.
• Order # F4926
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THE SHOOTERS
by W.E.B. Griffin.
Presidential Agent Charley Castillo finds
himself in the midst of a different war, with
different enemies—but familiar dangers.
WINTER PREY
by John Sandford.
It's the dead of winter, and a killer like no
other Lucas Davenport has ever tracked is
turning a small Wisconsin town into a death
trap. A trap that is closing in on Davenport.
• Order # F4672
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THE MURDERERS' CLUB
by P. D. Martin.
FBI profiler Sophie Anderson hates her
uncontrollable ability to experience the minds
of killers. But these sickening flashes of
murder yield invaluable clues, and so Sophie
watches.
WICKED GAME
by Lisa Jackson.
Twenty years ago, wild child Jessie Brentwood
vanished from St. Elizabeth's high school. Most
in Jessie's tight circle of friends believed she
simply ran away. Few suspected that Jessie was
hiding a shocking secret—one that brought
her into the crosshairs of a vicious killer.
• Order # F4564
WHEN SHE WAS BAD
by Jonathan Nasaw.
Breathtaking and suspenseful, yet leavened
with a perverse and quirky humor, When She
Was Bad examines the terrifying relationship
between two hot young lovers who also
happen to be cold-blooded killers.
• Order # F4563
THE FURY
by Jason Pinter.
A homeless man confronts newspaper reporter
Henry Parker and then runs away. Later, the
police inform him that the vagrant has been
murdered and that evidence points to his
being Parker's brother.
• Order # F4818
RED RIVER
by P. G. Nagle.
A Creole belle, mistress of a thousand slaves in
the heart of Louisiana. A Texan Confederate,
grieving for lost friends and family as he battles
the Yankee army. A Union carpenter in the Navy
who dreams of piloting a Federal gunboat. Their
lives entwine at Belle View Plantation, where the
Red River flows into the Mississippi and the Civil War becomes
a maelstrom.
• Order # F5475
• Order # F5510
THE BRASS VERDICT
by Michael Connelly.
Defense attorney Mickey Haller's former
colleague has been slain and Haller inherits
his biggest case yet: defending a Hollywood
producer accused of multiple murders. With a
key part of the defense strategy missing, Haler
scrambles to prepare for trial—and gets more
pressure when he learns that Vincent's killer may be coming for
him next.
• Order # F5351
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IN THE DARK
by Mark Billingham.
In The Dark is a gripping journey into the
modern urban darkness where violence is both
indiscriminate and meticulously planned, and
youth gangs take on established criminals for
rule of the streets.
• Order # F5470
CITY OF BONES
by Michael Connelly.
On New Year's Day, a dog finds a bone in the
Hollywood Hills—and unearths a murder
committed more than twenty years earlier.
• Order # F4968
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Books: Fiction
DEAN KOONTZ'S FRANKENSTEIN:
PRODIGAL SON (Book 1)
by Dean Koontz.
From the celebrated imagination of Dean
Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of
the classic stories of all time. If you think you
know the legend, you know only half the truth.
• Order # F5356
THE 6TH TARGET
by James Patterson.
When a horrifying attack leaves one of the
four members of the Women's Murder Club
struggling for her life, the others fight to keep
a madman behind bars before anyone else is
hurt.
DEADLY GIFT
by Heather Graham.
When millionaire Sean O'Riley's business
partner goes missing, family friend Zach
Flynn arrives. The mystery weaves together
the sins of the past with one family's destiny…
and a spirit that watches the mansion,
possessing a deadly gift.
• Order # F4539
24 DECLASSIFIED: HEAD SHOT
by David Jacobs.
Jack Bauer is plunged into a maelstrom of
treachery, terror, and slaughter as he uncovers
clues to a devastating conspiracy that could
leave America's most essential institutions in
ruins.
• Order # F4531
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DEADLY HARVEST
by Heather Graham.
When a young woman is found dead in a
field, dressed up as a scarecrow with a slashed
grin and a broken neck, the residents of
Salem, Massachusetts, begin to fear that the
infamous Harvest Man is more than just a rumor.
MAKING MONEY
by Terry Pratchett.
Reprieved confidence trickster Moist von
Lipwig, who reorganized the Ankh-Morpork
Post Office in 2004's Going Postal, turns his
attention to the Royal Mint in this splendid
Discworld adventure.
• Order # F4480
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SWEET REVENGE
by Diane Mott Davison.
Goldy Schulz is thrilled to be catering a
holiday breakfast feast for the staff of the
Aspen Meadow Library. But little does she
know that on the menu is a large helping of
murder.
A SUN FOR THE DYING
by Jean-Claude Izzo.
A year before his untimely death, Jean-Claude
Izzo penned his masterpiece: this dramatic
story of a man's search for human intimacy.
• Order # F4357
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BORN OF NIGHT
by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
In the Ichidian Universe, the League rules all. Expertly trained and highly valued, the League
Assassins are the backbone of the government. But not even the League is immune to corruption.
• Order # F5508
foul play.
FOUL PLAY
by Janet Evanovich.
When Amy Klasse loses her TV job to a dancing
chicken, handsome veterinarian Jake Elliott
rescues her with an offer to be his receptionist.
Jake just can't resist a damsel in distress, and
Amy certainly doesn't mind Jake's charming
sincerity. Then suddenly the job-stealing
chicken disappears and Amy is suspected of
FINAL BREATH
by Kevin O'Brien.
At first, the deaths seem random. A young
Portland couple brutally murdered in a game
gone awry, a Chicago woman who plummeted
to her death from an office building. But the
macabre souvenirs television reporter Sydney
Jordan receives hint at a connection that is
both personal and terrifying.
• Order # F4681
PATHS OF GLORY
by Jeffrey Archer.
A novel about one man's extraordinary quest
to climb Mt. Everest, from the one writer who
could bring such a towering epic tale vividly
to life.
• Order # F5594
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Books: Fiction
ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
by Suzanne Brockmann.
What a scenario! Take a Christmas wedding
between an actor in alcohol recovery who is
under a lot of public scrutiny and his FBI
agent lover. Stir in a stalker, a nosy reporter,
and various calamities, and you get a romantic
and suspenseful comedy of errors.
• Order # F4583
DEAN KOONTZ'S FRANKENSTEIN:
DEAD AND ALIVE (Book 3)
by Dean Koontz.
Leaving his co-authors behind, Koontz makes
the most of previous developments, which set
the stage for an epic showdown in storm-soaked
New Orleans between Victor Helios and the
high-tech, artificial beings he created to
destroy the human race.
• Order # F5355
DEADLINE
by Ed Arre.
The tragic death of his wife drives reporter
Michael Carsagian over the edge. Seeking
anonymity and a respite from his grief he
accepts a job on a low-key newspaper on the
tranquil Caribbean island of St. Gregory. Slowly he continues his slide into an oblivion
of alcohol and despair. But two seemingly unconnected deaths
provide a final chance of redemption.
• Order # F4971
THE LITTLE LADY AGENCY
IN THE BIG APPLE
by Hester Browne.
Melissa Romney-Jones transformed herself from
doormat to diva as Honey, London's premier
freelance girlfriend. Now, Melissa takes
Manhattan, and its clueless bachelors, by storm!
• Order # F4547
BLACK OUT
by Lisa Unger.
Not so many years ago, Annie was entangled
in a scenario that was anything but serene. Her emotionally twisted relationship with
serial killer Marlowe Geary had turned her
from a moody teen into a criminal accomplice
with a hardened heart. Only by faking her
death and taking on a new identity was Annie able to jettison
her past—or so she thought.
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accelerates.
PHANTOM PREY
by John Sandford.
When recently widowed Alyssa Austin returns
to her Twin Cities home, the security system is
off and bloodstains dot the walls. The blood
turns out to be that of her twenty-something
daughter, Frances, but the case goes nowhere—
and no body is found. Then the nightmare
• Order # F4988
THE QUICKIE
by James Patterson.
When she sees her husband with another
woman, Lauren Stillwell's heart nearly stops
beating. Her marriage was perfect, she has a
great job, she loves her life. But his betrayal
turns her into someone she never imagined
she could be—a woman lusting for revenge.
• Order # F3960
heart for years.
FOURTH COMINGS
by Megan McCafferty.
When Marcus proposes—giving her only one
week to answer—Jessica Darling must decide
if she's ready to give up a world of late-night
literary soirees, art openings, and downtown
drunken karaoke to move back to New Jersey
to be with the one man who's gripped her
• Order # F4363
shattered.
BREACH OF TRUST
by DiAnn Mills.
Forced to disappear to protect the lives of her
loved ones, CIA operative Paige Rogers has
spent the last several years building a quiet life
as a small-town librarian. But the day a stranger
comes to town and starts asking questions,
Paige knows her careful existence has been
• Order # F4831
to investigate.
THE WOLFMAN
by Jonathan Maberry.
When his brother's fiancee begs him to help
find her missing love, Lawrence Talbot returns
home to Blackmoor to join the search. Something with brute strength and insatiable
bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and a
suspicious Scotland Yard inspector has come
• Order # F5655
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Books: Fiction
THE STEEL WAVE
by Jeff Shaara.
This is the second volume of Shaara’s planned
trilogy of novels dealing with America’s role in
World War II in Europe. Here Shaara’s topic
is D-Day, the Allied effort to begin the
liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe by
amphibious landings on the coast of Normandy.
• Order # F5016
DARK SUMMER
by Iris Johansen.
Devon Brady is a devoted veterinarian
working in a makeshift hospital on a remote
search and rescue mission. When a man
arrives with his wounded black Lab, Devon
has no idea that she's about to be plunged
into a whirlwind of terror and destruction.
• Order # F5000
CARELESS IN RED
by Elizabeth George.
Devastated by the senseless murder of his wife,
Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley
retreated to Cornwall. While hiking, Lynley
discovers the body of a young man who has
fallen to his death. First a witness, then a
suspect, Lynley must find a way to let go of
the past long enough to solve a most devious and dreadful crime.
TWENTY WISHES
by Debbie Macomber.
On Valentine’s Day, Anne Marie and several
other widows get together to celebrate…what?
Hope, possibility, the future. They each begin
a list of twenty wishes, things they always
wanted to do but never did. What they
learn is that wishes can come true...but not
necessarily in the way you expect.
• Order # F4936
THE FINAL WARNING
by James Patterson.
Safe havens for the six highly-sought-after
winged kids have become increasingly hard
to find, so the flock takes refuge in Antarctica
with a team of environmentalists studying the
effects of global warming. In this remote
wilderness—whether pursued by corrupt
governments, bioengineered bad-guys, or the harsh forces
of nature—survival of the fittest takes a new twist!
• Order # F4735
THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123
by John Godey.
Four men seize a New York City subway train
and hold its passengers hostage. The identities
of the hijackers are unknown. Their demands
seem impossible. Their escape would seem
inconceivable. Only one thing is certain: they aren't stopping for anything.
• Order # F4993
CHARLEY'S WEB
by Joy Fielding.
New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding
entangles an ambitious South Florida journalist
in a heart-pounding race to save her children
and herself from a killer's deadly designs.
• Order # F4915
SHOPAHOLIC & BABY
by Sophie Kinsella.
Becky Brandon's life is blooming! She's househunting with husband Luke and she's pregnant!
But when the celebrity obstetrician turns out to
be Luke's glamorous, intellectual ex-girlfriend,
Becky's perfect world starts to crumble.
• Order # F4974
EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE
by Phillip Margolin.
Private detective Dana Cutler receives a
seemingly routine assignment to follow a
young girl working on a challenger’s campaign
against the incumbent U.S. president. To
Cutler’s shock, she witnesses a rendezvous
between the young woman and the president.
The next morning the woman’s mutilated body is discovered,
and Cutler is suddenly a suspect.
• Order # F4986
• Order # F5002
PLUM LUCKY
by Janet Evanovich.
Stephanie Plum is back between-the-numbers
and she's looking to get lucky in an Atlantic
City hotel room, in a Winnebago, and with a
brown-eyed stud who has stolen her heart.
LADY KILLER
by Lisa Scottoline.
Businesswoman Mary DiNunzio finds herself
unwillingly engaged in a domestic violence
case, tinged with Mafia connections, that
revolves around her old high school rivals,
the "mean girls," and her first love.
• Order # F4737
• Order # F4734
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THE DEAD MAN
by Joel Goldman.
Milo Harper wants former FBI agent Jack
Davis' help. People in Harper's study of the
human brain are starting to die—and dying
exactly in the very ways they have dreamed. For Jack, the case will shatter illusions, raise
ghosts, and take him onto both sides of the
law—and into the path of a murderer's terrifying rage.
• Order # F4937
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
by Fern Michaels.
New York Times bestselling author Fern
Michaels creates one extraordinary family who
shows us the power of the loves we find, the
loves we lose, and the ones we carry with us
always.
• Order # F4929
SKIN DEEP
by Gary Braver.
Someone is killing the most alluring women of
Boston. Homicide detective Lieutenant Steve
Markarian must stop the killer before another
woman is sacrificed. The stakes increase when he
realizes his own wife has caught the killer's eye.
• Order # F4945
CONTACT HARVEST
by Joseph Staten.
It is the year 2524. Harvest is a peaceful,
prosperous farming colony on the very edge of
human-controlled space. But we have trespassed
on holy ground--strayed into the path of an
aggressive alien empire known as the Covenant. What begins as a chance encounter between an
alien privateer and a human freighter catapults mankind into a
struggle for its very existence.
• Order # F4931
DEEP BLACK: ARCTIC GOLD
by Stephen Coonts.
In the Arctic, two American intelligence
operatives are kidnapped while investigating
Russian submarines—a constant, covert
presence beneath the ice caps. In Washington,
ex-Marine Charlie Dean and his team at Desk
Three trace the abduction back to the Russian
mafiya, who have their sights set on the massive reserves of oil
that lie thousands of feet below the ocean’s floor.
THE WHOLE TRUTH
by David Baldacci.
Nicholas Creel, head of the Ares Corporation,
a huge defense contractor, hires a perception
management firm to start a second cold war
by planting fake news stories on the Internet
about Russian atrocities.
• Order # F4770
NAMELESS NIGHT
by G. M. Ford.
Run over by a car, "Paul Hardy" later awakens
in the hospital with a new face. But the
change is not merely cosmetic: he's someone
entirely other, and he's sure his name is not
Paul Hardy. Clinging to a barely remembered
phrase, he sets out on a cross-country hunt to
discover his real identity.
• Order # F4758
DREAM WARRIOR
by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
The son of Warcraft and Hate, Cratus spent
eternity battling for the ancient gods who birthed
him. He was death to any who crossed him. Until the day he laid down his arms and
walked into self-imposed exile. Now an
ancient enemy has been unleashed and our
dreams are his chosen battlefield. The only hope we have is
the one god who swears he will never fight again.
• Order # F4749
• Order # F4743
• Order # F4745
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THE DEVIL'S BONES
by Jefferson Bass.
A burned car sits on a Tennessee hilltop, a
woman's lifeless, charred body seated inside. Forensic anthropologist Bill Brockton's job is to
discover the truth hidden in the fire-desecrated
corpse. Was the woman's death accidental or
was she incinerated to cover up her murder?
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IRISH TIGER
by Andrew M. Greeley.
Nuala Anne comes to the aid of two loving
senior citizens whose unexpected romance has
been targeted by an unknown enemy who will
stop at nothing to destroy their marriage, their
thriving careers, and maybe even their lives.
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Books: Romance
A DREAM TO SHARE
by Irene Hannon.
Mark Campbell had been sent to the tiny
Missouri town of Oak Hill with one goal: to
convince Abby Warner to sell her family's
financially troubled newspaper to his conglomerate. But it turned out there was much more
to Oak Hill than jaywalking chickens and
one-hundred-year-old residents. There was beautiful, gutsy Abby. And the way he'd come to feel about her was front-page worthy.
• Order # F3612
HEALING TIDES
by Lois Richer.
The moment GloryAnn Cranbrook met her new
patient at the children's clinic, she broke a rule
by getting attached. But at least she felt something, unlike her handsome boss, Dr. Jared
Steele. The man who'd once cared enough to
open the clinic now refused to perform the
technique he'd become famous for. The technique that could
save the boy's life. Why?
FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS
by Debbie Macomber.
Thorndike Prince—handsome, levelheaded,
successful—is a high-ranking New York City
executive. Cindy Territo is the janitor who
cleans his office after hours. There's no reason
they'd ever meet, no reason he'd even notice
her—until, on a whim and a dare, Cindy
crashes his company's Christmas ball.
• Order # F5590
THE INDEPENDENCE
OF MISS MARY BENNET
by Colleen McCullough.
Colleen McCullough combines the timeless
appeal of Jane Austen's most beloved characters
with her own powerful voice and imagination
to craft the story of Pride and Prejudice's
forgotten sister—Miss Mary Bennet.
• Order # F5573
THE LOST
by J. D. Robb.
While investigating a woman's disappearance
on a New York City ferry, Detective Eve Dallas
wonders...if she didn't jump, and she's not on
board, then where in the world is she?
• Order # F3611
Grady's past.
ANYTHING FOR HER CHILDREN
by Darlene Gardner.
The bond Keri Cassidy shares with her adopted
kids couldn't be stronger if they were her own
flesh and blood. So when coach Grady Quinlan
suspends her teenage son from the basketball
team, the fiercely protective single mother is fit
to be tied. Until she uncovers the scandal in
• Order # F5584
ANGEL'S PEAK
by Robyn Carr.
Four years ago, Air Force sweethearts Franci
Duncan and Sean Riordan reached an impasse. She wanted marriage and a family. He didn't. But a chance meeting proves that the bitter
breakup hasn't cooled their sizzling chemistry.
• Order # F3847
WITH THE MATERIAL WITNESS
IN THE SAFEHOUSE
by Carla Cassidy.
Protecting a beautiful amnesiac in a mysterious
small town led an undercover agent to a world
of secrets. And that was just the beginning.
• Order # F5638
• Order # F3846
HEART'S HAVEN
by Lois Richer.
Cooking at The Haven, a new outreach mission
in Chicago, was temporary for Cassidy Preston—
payback for a huge favor. But the shelter was
Tyson St. John's life. And it provided him a
place to raise his orphaned nephew, a boy sorely
in need of a mother figure and Ty's love. But
something was holding Ty back from opening that hardened
heart of his. Something Cassidy found herself working overtime
to uncover.
THE MAVERICK
by Diana Palmer.
Always in the middle of trouble, be it during
roundup or at Jacobsville county dances, Harley
Fowler emerges unscathed. Until he meets whirlwind, top-notch investigator Alice Jones, who is
trying to solve a murder involving the one family
Harley doesn't want to talk about—his own.
• Order # F5566
• Order # F3659
STREET GAME
by Christine Feehan.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine
Feehan goes beyond the boundaries of
paranormal romance as two lovers take to the
streets to play the most dangerous game of all.
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ARCHANGEL'S KISS
by Nalini Singh.
Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux wakes from
a year-long coma to find that she has become
an angel—and that her lover, the stunningly
dangerous archangel Raphael, likes having her
under his control. But almost immediately,
Raphael must ready Elena for a flight to
Beijing, to attend a ball thrown by the archangel Lijuan. But she has organized the most perfect and most vicious
of welcomes for Elena.
MIDNIGHT SONS, VOLUME 3:
FALLING FOR HIM / ENDING IN
MARRIAGE
by Debbie Macomber.
Location: north of the Arctic Circle. Population: 150 (mostly men!) But the three O'Halloran
brothers, who run a bush-plane charter service
called Midnight Sons, are heading a campaign
to bring women to town.
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THE MAN YOU'LL MARRY
by Debbie Macomber.
Shelly Hansen was horrified when her
great-aunt’s wedding dress arrived—because,
according to family legend, she was destined
to marry the next man she met. So when she
tripped on an escalator and fell into Mark
Brady’s arms, she told him—and herself—that
she wasn’t interested in marriage. But then she started seeing
him everywhere.… Coincidence?
SWEET TALK
by Susan Mallery.
Twenty-eight-year-old piano prodigy has never
had a regular boyfriend, much less a real
romance. But now her sister Nicole is sick and
her other sister is AWOL. Connecting with
her sisters tops her to-do list...along with falling
in love, or at least in lust, for the first time.
• Order # F4007
ASK ANYONE
by Sherryl Woods.
The last thing Bobby wants in his life is a sexy
single mom with grand ambitions. And Jenna
doesn't need any more roller-coaster romances. But in Trinity Harbor, love has a way of defying
expectations—ask anyone.
• Order # F5616
FORBIDDEN FALLS
by Robyn Carr.
Virgin River is abuzz with the news that a
stranger bought the town's abandoned church
on eBay. The buyer, a young widowed reverend,
is a little like the building itself: in need of
some loving care.
• Order # F5618
PRIDE MATES
by Jennifer Ashley.
It's DA Kim Fraser's job to defend those in need. But there's absolutely nothing defenseless
about Liam Morrissey. Yet when a feral shifter
begins to stalk them both, Liam is the only one
she trusts with her life. She'll let him claim
her—for her protection, for her pride, and for
a passion that knows no bounds.
• Order # F5645
McKETTRICKS OF TEXAS: TATE
by Linda Lael Miller.
When they were high school sweethearts, the
wealthy Tate McKettrick couldn't convince
Libby Remington he loved her. But now
they're both back in Blue River, Texas. And
cattle rustlers, a manipulative ex-wife and a
killer stallion can't keep him from trying again.
• Order # F4748
HER KIND OF HERO
by Diana Palmer.
Micah Steele was all set to retire his gun—until
a woman from his past was kidnapped by his
sworn enemy. Traveling far and wide to rescue
Callie Kirby was less daunting than trying to
combat his potent desire for her. The trust
between them had been shattered years before,
but given a second chance, Micah knew his greatest wish was
to convince Callie to forget the past, and surrender her heart.
• Order # F4746
MONTANA CREEDS: LOGAN
by Linda Lael Miller.
After years of wandering, Logan Creed, a cowboy
with a dusty law degree, has returned home. Divorced mom Briana Grant has heard the
stories about her gorgeous neighbor. So
Logan's kindness with her young boys is a
welcome surprise, especially when her ex
reappears. And when an unknown enemy vandalizes her
home, Logan shows Briana just what he's made of.
• Order # F4784
• Order # F5636
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MONTANA CREEDS: DYLAN
by Linda Lael Miller.
Town librarian Kristy Madison is uncharacteristically speechless when Dylan Creed turns up for
story time with a toddler in tow. The man who'd
left a trail of broken hearts—including her own—
is back...and this time Kristy's determined to
tame his wild ways once and for all.
THE MacKADE BROTHERS:
RAFE & JARED
by Nora Roberts.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora
Roberts creates an exceptional story of brothers—
their rebellions, their passions, their loves.
• Order # F4886
• Order # F4827
KISS OF A DEMON KING
by Kresley Cole.
Kiss of a Demon King is a spellbinding story of a
demon king trapped by an enchantress for her
wanton purposes—and the scorching aftermath
that follows when he turns the tables and claims
her as his captive.
A COWBOY'S HONOR
by Lois Richer.
Dallas Henderson had gone missing six years
ago. At last his wife, Gracie, had her answers—
an accident...amnesia. Still, she had their child
to protect. Would rekindled love be enough to
heal her doubts? Did she have enough faith to
start over?
• Order # F4798
THE VAMPIRE'S BRIDE
by Gena Showalter.
He is Leyel, king of the vampires, a master
seducer no woman can deny. But since a rogue
horde of dragons killed his beloved over two
centuries ago, Layel has existed only for
vengeance...until he meets Delilah.
• Order # F3801
THE COURTESAN'S SECRET
by Claudia Dain.
An unrequited love who is in possession of her
family's pearls leaves Lady Louisa Kirkland no
choice. She must call on Lady Sophia, an
ex-courtesan cleverer than all the other ton
matrons combined.
• Order # F3838
RUMOR HAS IT
by Tami Hoag.
In this classic love story from #1 New York Times
bestselling author Tami Hoag, fire meets ice when
a Yankee heartthrob falls for a resistant proper
Southern belle determined to guard her heart.
• Order # F4800
• Order # F4850
MY MAN MICHAEL
by Lori Foster.
Fighter Michael "Mallet" Manchester's career is
destroyed in a car accident that severely damaged
his leg. His career has been his life, and now that
life is over. Then Kayli Raine appears. She's a
tougher woman than Mallet is used to, but he's
immediately captivated by her. What he doesn't
expect is for her to offer him a second chance at becoming whole.
• Order # F4824
COYOTE'S MATE
by Lora Leigh.
New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh
takes us into the dangerously sensual world of
the genetically altered Breeds—and the humans
who fill them with insatiable desire.
• Order # F4802
DEVIL OF THE HIGHLANDS
by Lynsay Sands.
They call him the devil. He is the most notorious
laird of Scotland. Yet Evelinde has just agreed
to wed him. Though Evelinde should be wary
of the rumors, she can't help but be drawn to
this warrior...for the Devil of the Highlands
inspires a heat within her that is unlike anything
she has ever known.
THE COURTESAN'S WAGER
by Claudia Dain.
If Lady Amelia Caversham is to marry before
another Season passes, she'd better find help—
namely, that of the infamous courtesan-turned
matchmaker Sophia Dalby. But even Amelia is
shocked when Lady Dalby informs her that they
will hold interviews for the position. And most
shocking of all? Only Dukes need apply.
• Order # F4843
PARADISE VALLEY
by Robyn Carr.
A moving story about survival, forgiveness and
the power of love to heal a wounded spirit.
• Order # F4960
• Order # F4822
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Books: Mystery
DEAD HEAT
by Dick Francis & Felix Francis.
Max Moreton is a rising culinary star—until
his guests fall victim to severe food poisoning—
and then a bomb blast rips through the
luncheon he's catering. Two close calls are too
close for comfort, and Max vows to protect his
name, and himself, before it's too late.
• Order # F4340
CSI: MIAMI: RIGHT TO DIE
by Jeff Mariotte.
A young man is killed in Miami's Bicentennial
Park and on his body a quantity of coke is
found. It would be easy to mark down his
killing as gang related or a drug deal gone bad. But there is something about the angles of the
bullets that killed him that are off...and why
take his gun and money, and leave the drugs? And who would
have the skill to carry all of this out without leaving a path in
the grass?
MISS FORTUNE
by Sara Mills.
In 1947, Allie Fortune is a New York City P.I.,
a most unusual profession for a woman at the
time. Her clients include Mary Gordon, who
is being terrorized by an unknown assailant, and
Allie is partnered with an attractive FBI agent who
is also investigating the case. What haunts Allie
most, though, is her fiancé's disappearance during World War II.
• Order # F4439
THE CAREFUL USE OF COMPLIMENTS
by Alexander McCall Smith.
Isabel Dalhousie—the nosiest and most
sympathetic philosopher you are likely to meet—
returns to investigate an irresistible puzzle in
the art world.
• Order # F4248
CARTE BLANCHE
by Carlo Lucarelli.
April 1945, Italy. The final days of the Fascist
Republic. Commissario De Luca is heading up
a murder investigation that draws him into the
private lives of the rich and powerful as World
War II reaches its frantic climax.
• Order # F4304
THE SHADOW WALKER
by Michael Walters.
A victim is found with no hands and no head,
dumped in an unlit side street. This kind of
crime is unheard of to authorities of Ulan
Baatar, Mongolia. But it's not the last, and the
Serious Crimes Team is no closer to catching
the killer. That's why senior British investigating
officer Drew McLeish is called in.
• Order # F4292
VIA DELLE OCHE
by Carlo Lucarelli.
It is 1948. Italy's fate is soon to be decided in
bitterly contested national elections. A man has
been found dead in Via Delle Oche, at the center
of Bologna's notorious red light district. The city
fathers would like to disguise the man's death as a
suicide. But Commissario De Luca knows better.
• Order # F4208
BURY ME DEEP
by Megan Abbott.
A story born of Jazz Age decadence and
Depression-era desperation, Bury Me Deep—
with its hothouse of jealousy, illicit sex and
shifting loyalties—is a timeless portrait of the
dark side of desire and the glimmer of
redemption.
• Order # F5227
BRITTAN
by Debra White Smith.
When Brittan Shay meets Jose Herrera, she’s
found love for the first time. Even when she
and her friends, Lorna and Heather, investigate
a money laundering scheme and discover Jose’s
mother might be involved, Brittan’s sure her
new boyfriend isn’t part of the plot. But when
Chief Rob Lightly gets involved Brittan hesitates. As suspicions
and accusations fly, who should Brittan believe?
• Order # F4133
THE DAMNED SEASON
by Carlo Lucarelli.
It is 1946. Commissario De Luca is posing as a
certain Giovanni Morandi to avoid reprisals for
the role he played during the fascist dictatorship. Exposed by a member of the partisan police,
De Luca is forced to investigate a series of brutal
murders, becoming a reluctant player in Italy's
postwar power struggle.
• Order # F4242
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LIVING DEAD IN DALLAS
by Charlaine Harris.
Telepathic vampire maven (and cocktail
waitress) Sookie Stackhouse has been tasked
with locating an abducted vampire and
suppressing an upstart anti-undead religious cult.
• Order # F5383
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Books: Mystery
MURDER, SHE WROTE:
A SLAYING IN SAVANNAH
by Jessica Fletcher & Donald Bain.
Jessica is surprised to learn that her old friend,
Tillie Mortelaine, has bequeathed her one million
dollars—as long as she solves a decades-old
mystery. Jessica must find out who murdered
Tillie's fiancé, Wanamaker Jones.
• Order # F5414
A SPOONFUL OF POISON
by M. C. Beaton.
Agatha Raisin is asked to help publicize a church
fund-raising fête for a nearby village in the
Cotswolds. Agatha succeeds in bringing out a
crowd, but everything is spoiled when one of
the homemade jams being judged is laced with
LSD, and the body count begins to mount.
THE CATCH
by Archer Mayor.
The killing of a deputy sheriff in Vermont
leads to the death of a big-time drug dealer in
Maine. When a joint task force sends local,
state, and federal agents to investigate, the
complicated trail leads investigator head Joe
Gunther to information that he would rather
not have discovered.
• Order # F5409
LARCENY AND LACE
by Annette Blair.
Madeira Cutler is busy opening her new
vintage clothing store in what was once the
town's morgue when she discovers an intruder
snooping around a bunch of bones in a body
drawer. Now, she'll have to dig up more than
the past to solve a crime.
• Order # F5416
ROUGH WEATHER
by Robert B. Parker.
Hired as a bodyguard, Spenser witnesses an
unexpected crime at an exclusive society
wedding. The kidnapping of the young bride
opens the door for murder, family secrets, and
the reappearance of an old nemesis.
• Order # F5413
A RULE AGAINST MURDER
by Louise Penny.
When a genteel family gathering at Quebec's
sumptuous lake front Manoir Bellechasse
terminates with a brutal homicide, Chief
Inspector Armand Gamache interrupts his
own holiday to find the culprit.
• Order # F5418
BLOOD MEMORY
by Margaret Coel.
Investigative reporter Catherine McLeod is
covering a claim filed by the Arapaho and
Cheyenne tribes for twenty-seven million acres
of their ancestral lands. Her relentless pursuit
of the truth will make her the target of a killer
and plunge her into a conspiracy that leads
into the past, the founding of Denver, and her own heritage.
• Order # F5266
THE WITCH'S GRAVE
by Shirley Damsgaard.
Cupid has cast his spell on good witch Ophelia
Jensen. The practical, pragmatic, law-abiding
librarian has just begun letting down her hair
with Stephen Larsen, the author of some of the
most scandalous crime exposés ever written. It's
a match made in the stacks—until the would-be
lovers take a quiet countryside stroll, and shots ring out.
• Order # F4731
DEATH OF A GENTLE LADY
by M. C. Beaton.
Fifty-year-old Scottish detective Hamish Macbeth
takes pity on a beautiful Turkish maid named
Ayesha in danger of being deported, and asks
her to marry him. When Ayesha goes missing
and her employer, Mrs. Gentle, turns up murdered,
Hamish discovers that his bride-to-be wasn't
exactly who she claimed to be.
• Order # F4667
• Order # F5410
THE PUPPET MASTER
by Jan Coffey.
Four seemingly disparate lives are beginning to
unravel and one person is holding the strings...
The Puppet Master.
DEAD WRITE
by Sheila Lowe.
Handwriting expert Claudia Rose heads to the
Big Apple at the behest of Grusha Olinetsky,
the notorious founder of an elite dating service
whose members are mysteriously dying.
• Order # F5291
• Order # F4651
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Books: Science Fiction/Fantasy
A DESERT CALLED PEACE
by Tom Kratman.
Five hundred years from now, humankind has
found a link to a remarkably Earth-like planet
and settled there, dividing –as humans will
— into dozens of nation-states. The Federated
States of Columbia has consolidated power and
risen against the oppression of Earth's corrupt
Caliphate. But when Salafi madmen bent on a new jihad kill
FSC Captain Patrick Hennessey's family in a cowardly attack,
they create an enemy that will show even less mercy than they do.
A MASSACRE IN MARIENBURG
by David Bishop.
Standing at the mouth of the River Reik,
Marienburg, the greatest port of the Old
World, is at constant alert against its enemies. When the port comes under sudden attack
from a horde of undead led by an all-powerful
nevromancer, the people of Marienburg must
fight a desperate battle to save their city and themselves.
• Order # F4793
• Order # F4674
BETWEEN PLANETS
by Robert A. Heinlein.
When Mars and Venus declared independence
from Earth interplanetary war broke out. This
left Don Harvey stuck on Venus, with no way
of getting home. When Earth troops landed on
Venus he realized that he was at the center of a
war between planets that could change the fate
of the Solar System forever!
• Order # F5499
PERFECT CIRCLE
by Carlos J. Cortes.
Set in the impenetrable jungles of the African
Congo, Perfect Circle tells the tale of a world
poised for ecological crisis—and the secret
that could save it.
• Order # F4590
THE BATTLE OF THE
HAMMER WORLDS
by Graham Sharp Paul.
No one’s getting out alive to derail the
Hammer’s lethal master plan–especially not the
FedWorlds hero who so humiliated them on
the battlefield. It’s payback time, and the
Hammers intend to throw their entire space
fleet into destroying Michael Helfort and the Federated
Worlds. Too bad it won’t be enough.
• Order # F4239
WE THINK THEREFORE WE ARE
edited by Peter Crowther.
Scientists have spent decades attempting to
construct true artificial intelligence. And while
that goal has not yet been achieved, it is only a
matter of time before an actual independent,
free-thinking AI is created, one which can go
on to produce more of its kind.
• Order # F4666
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WORLDS OF WEBER
by David Weber.
Here are treecats, starships, dragons, alternate
history, self-aware Bolo supertanks, wizards,
sailing ships, ironclads—and, of course,
Weber's fantastically popular starship
commander, Honor Harrington.
• Order # F5495
MANXOME FOE
by John Ringo.
Still recuperating from the wounds of their first
mission, the crew of the Alliance Space Ship
Vorpal Blade receive urgent orders to launch
again. Scrambling into action, they learn that
their new mission is not mere reconnaissance.
An unidentified alien assault has devastated an
entire colony; the Vorpal Blade must search for survivors while
fending off renewed attacks by the space monsters.
• Order # F4796
DRAGONHEART
by Todd McCaffrey.
Fiona, the young rider of queen dragon
Talenth, is about to assume the duties of a
Weyrwoman when word spreads that dragons
have begun succumbing to the new contagion
that is Thread. As more dragons sicken and
die, Weyrleader B'Nik and queen rider Lorana
comb fort Weyr's archives in a desperate search for clues from
the past that may hold the solution to the plague.
• Order # F5535
STAR WARS 501st:
AN IMPERIAL COMMANDO NOVEL
by Karen Traviss.
The Jedi have been decimated in the Great
Purge, and the Republic has fallen. Now the
former Republic Commandos—the galaxy's
finest special forces troops, cloned from Jango
Fett—find themselves on opposing sides and in
very different armor.
• Order # F5543
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Books: Science Fiction/Fantasy
HUNTER'S RUN
by George R. R. Martin, Gardner Dozois,
Daniel Abraham.
On the misbegotten colony planet of São Paulo,
ore prospector Ramon Espejo murders the wrong
man in a drunken fight and takes off into the
wastelands to avoid the Enye authorities. Once
in the outback, he discovers he's not the only one
trying to hide from the Enye—and that the deadly cat-lizards
called chupacabras are far from the worst dangers on São Paulo.
• Order # F4755
FOUNDATION
by Mercedes Lackey.
Thirteen-year-old Magpie escapes a life of
slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen
by one of the magical Companion Horses of
Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into
the center of a legend in the making, Magpie
discovers talents he never knew he had—and
witnesses the founding of the great Heralds’ Collegium.
• Order # F5504
THE ACCIDENTAL SORCERER
by K. E. Mills.
Gerald Dunwoody is a wizard. Just not a
particularly good one. So it's off to New
Ottosland to be the new Court Wizard for
King Lional. With a Princess in danger, a
talking bird who can't stay out of trouble, and
a kingdom to save, Gerald soon suspects that
he might be out of his depth.
• Order # F4668
PROPHETS (APOTHEOSIS: BOOK 1)
by S. Andrew Swann.
It’s been nearly 200 years since the collapse of
the Confederacy, the last government to claim
humanity’s colonies. So when signals come in
revealing lost human colonies that could shift
the power balance, the race is on between the
Caliphate ships and a small team of scientists
and mercenaries. But what awaits them all is a threat far
beyond the scope of any human government.
• Order # F4849
MISTSHORE: ED GREENWOOD
PRESENTS WATERDEEP
by Jaleigh Johnson.
Icelin thought she had escaped the horrors of
her past--until they come hunting her, forcing
her to go to ground. But when things go from
bad to worse, and her friends start paying for
her mistakes, Icelin learns she has to embrace
the talents she fears, accept the past she runs from, and
confront those threatening her future.
• Order # F4310
BLOOD MEMORIES
by Barb Hendee.
Eleisha, a vampire, is far older than she looks
and makes men yearn to care for her. When
an old vampire friend kills himself, Eleisha is
shocked. And what she finds in his home
shows how world-weary he had become—
hoarding corpses and keeping records of
vampires' actual names and addresses. Now the police know
who Eleisha is, and more alarmingly, what she is.
KÉTHANI
by Eric Brown.
Kéthani examines the consequences of first
contact with an alien race, and the choices
faced by those whose lives are touched by these
visitors from the stars.
• Order # F4922
THE HIDDEN CITY
by Michelle West.
Orphaned and left to fend for herself in the slums
of Averalaan, Jewel Markess—Jay to her friends—
meets an unlikely savior in Rath, a man who
prowls the ruins of the undercity in search of
artifacts and treasure. But perils lurk beneath the
slums: the demons that once nearly destroyed
the Essalieyan Empire are stirring again, and soon Rath and Jay
will find themselves targets of these deadly and ruthless beings.
• Order # F4885
• Order # F5519
SMALL FAVOR
by Jim Butcher.
Mab, monarch of the Winter court of the
Sidhe, calls in an old favor from the wizard
Harry Dresden. Just one small favor he can't
refuse—one that will trap Harry between a
nightmarish foe and an equally deadly ally and
strain his skills and loyalties to their very limits.
DARK STORM GATHERING
by Chris Wraight.
Human and elf adventurers join forces with the
armies of the Empire to turn back an invasion
by the forces of Chaos.
• Order # F4852
• Order # F4858
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Books: Western
SHOTGUN
by Elmer Kelton.
Rancher Blair Bishop of Two Forks, Texas, has
too many enemies . . . and they are closing in
on him. Macy Modock, whom Bishop sent to
prison ten years ago, is out of jail and returning
to Two Forks with a mean gunman. Also arrayed
against Bishop is rival cowman Clarence Cass,
who is running his animals on Bishop’s land.
THE HANGING AT LEADVILLE /
FIREFALL
by Cameron Judd.
From bestselling author Cameron Judd—two
novels of adventure that breathe new life into
the old American West.
• Order # F4997
RIDERS FROM LONG PINES
by Ralph Cotton.
When some drovers stumble upon the bloody
aftermath of a stagecoach robbery, they discover
a hidden cache of money that belongs to the most
powerful man in the county. Briefly tempted,
they decide to do the right thing and return the
cash. But that task may not be as easy as it sounds.
• Order # F5173
RIVERBOAT RAMPAGE
by Jon Sharpe.
Skye Fargo's seen a lot of scams-and the Trahearne
brothers are good. Conning people with crocodile
tears and fixed fights, they support themselves
and their sister, Laurie. Fargo knows their game. But so does the murderous Owen Mullaney,
their latest dupe. The only thing between the
Trahearnes and the bottom of the Mississippi River is the Trailsman.
• Order # F5008
.45-CALIBER: WIDOW MAKER
by Peter Brandvold.
When Cuno Massey comes across a prison
wagon under attack, he can't just ride on. A
gang of outlaws is hell-bent on granting four
hardened convicts an early release, and with the
only other lawman down, the marshal is badly
outnumbered.
• Order # F5424
WAGONS WEST: INDEPENDENCE!
by Dana Fuller Ross.
The year is 1837. A wagon train of settlers sets
off into the uncharted Oregon territory. Along
the way they will form unbreakable friendships,
fight unforeseen enemies, and face unimaginable
and often fatal odds.
• Order # F4978
RESOLUTION
by Robert B. Parker.
Hitch and Cole, two honorable guns-for-hire,
have arrived in Resolution. But a power struggle
between a mine owner and a saloon keeper is
pitching Hitch and Cole into a makeshift war
that will challenge their friendship and the
violently shifting laws of the West.
• Order # F5385
ACRES OF UNREST
by Max Brand.
Injured in an accident at college, Peter Hale can
no longer work his father's ranch, but he has a
plan to give the homestead an infusion of cash—
a plan no one would expect a cripple to pull off.
• Order # F5357
BLACK ACES
by Stephen Payne.
Tedro Ames has lost his ranch and his sweetheart. A gang of ruthless blackmailers is terrorizing
the town, leaving black aces with their ransom
notes. Tedro knows what he must do. He'll
unmask the Black Ace gang.
• Order # F5407
• Order # F4982
• Order # F5361
COLD CACHE
by Tim Champlin.
In helping a woman in need, Kent Rasmussen
gets caught between two families feuding over a
legendary cache of Confederate gold.
• Order # F5130
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BARJACK AND THE
UNWELCOME GHOST
by Robert J. Conley.
Trouble rides into Asininity in the form of a bank
robber and his gang, trailed by a Cherokee out
for revenge. Sheriff Barjack will have to move
fast if he wants to keep the peace, stay alive, and
keep the profits from the Hooch House rolling in.
ZANE GREY'S LASSITER:
BROTHER GUN
by Jack Slade.
Lassiter will have to break the law to save a
friend from hanging—or take his place on the
gallows.
• Order # F5318
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Books: Western
SHOOT-OUT AT BROKEN BOW
by Charles G. West.
Outlaw Roy Blanton's raised his four boys in the
family business since they were half-pints. That
is, until U.S. Deputy Marshal Casey Dixon had
hot-headed Billy, the youngest, hanged for
shooting a policeman. Now the Blantons have
vengeance on their minds.
FORGOTTEN RANGE
by Robert J. Horton.
A New York City-slicker realizes money can't
buy him safety when he goes out West to
oversee the Yellow Jacket mine and becomes
an instant target for rival miners.
• Order # F5054
• Order # F5297
THE UNFORGIVEN
by Alan LeMay.
In this epic American novel, which served as
the basis for the classic film directed by John
Huston, a family is torn apart when an old
enemy starts a vicious rumor that sets the
range aflame.
THE MEMOIRS OF WILD BILL HICKOK
by Richard Matheson.
This is a compelling vision of the man behind
the myth—and an unforgettable journey into
the American frontier.
• Order # F5323
• Order # F5057
THE SAVAGE BREED
by Randy Denmon.
A decade after they fought for Texas, Travis Ross
and Chase McAlister plunge into the brutal
madness of the Mexican American War. And
amidst the fighting and suffering, they discover
they've made the most dangerous enemy of all...
a murderer fighting on their own side.
• Order # F5392
JERICHO'S ROAD
by Elmer Kelton.
On the edge of the Texas-Mexico border is
Jericho Jackson's range and Jackson is at war
with a ruthless cattle baron on the Mexican side
of the Rio Grande. The two men are heading
for a bloody showdown—with the Texas
Rangers standing between them.
• Order # F5218
.45-CALIBER: FIREBRAND
by Peter Brandvold.
Cuno Massey finds himself stuck in the middle of
a feud between a weary old rancher and a band
of Indians hungry for revenge. With warring
braves surrounding the ranch and a doomed
man begging for help, Cuno's the only rider
left who stands a chance to save the rancher's
daughter from a savage massacre.
WILDERNESS #60: THE OUTCAST
by David Thompson.
Desperate for companionship, a lone warrior,
cast out from his tribe, comes to the Kings'
valley—and decides he wants Zach King's
pregnant wife for himself!
• Order # F5127
BEAUTY AND THE BOUNTY
by Robert J. Randisi.
He almost paid the ultimate price for a crime he
didn't commit. Now Decker is determined to
track down others wanted by the law. He'll
make sure the innocent have nothing to fear. But the guilty won't stand a chance against the
Bounty Hunter.
SIDEWINDERS:
CUTTHROAT CANYON
by William W. Johnstone.
Sometimes, it's bad to be good. That's what
happens when Scratch Morton and Bo Creel
are rewarded with a gold mine for saving a rich
man's bacon. The catch: this mine is a magnet
for marauding Mexican banditos. For Scratch
and Bo, this gold mine might make them rich, but it's more
likely to get them killed.
GUILD
by Ed Gorman.
Guild the bounty hunter just wants to collect
his latest reward, but a beautiful woman, a man
from his past, and a wild lynch mob are going
to do all they can to make sure Guild sticks
around—even if it means his death.
MASSACRE TRAIL
by Lyle Brandt.
The homestead killers have been cutting a
bloody swath across Oklahoma Territory. Slade
follows the trail of bloodshed to the town of
Paradise, where he aims to stop the butchers—
before Paradise becomes a hell on earth.
• Order # F5427
• Order # F5137
• Order # F5146
• Order # F5060
• Order # F5143
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Books: Book Club Favorites
THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO
by Steven Galloway.
In following the lives and days of four strangers,
The Cellist of Sarajevo brilliantly explores how
war can change one's definition of humanity,
how music affects our emotional endurance,
and how a romance with the rituals of daily life
can itself be a form of resistance.
MODOC
by Ralph Helfer.
Raised together in a small German circus town,
a boy and an elephant formed a bond that
would last their entire lives, and would be
tested time and again.
• Order # F5698
• Order # F5697
ROSEFLOWER CREEK
by Jackie Lee Miles.
It seems everyone in young Lori Jean's life
has a secret, but only one secret will cost her
everything. A surprising tribute to our ability
to heal and love in the most difficult circumstances.
THE WEDNESDAY SISTERS
by Meg Waite Clayton.
Meg Waite Clayton chronicles a group of
mothers who convene in a Palo Alto park and
share their changing lives as the late 1960s
counterculture blossoms around them.
• Order # F5829
• Order # F5700
HONOLULU
by Alan Brennert.
With its passionate knowledge of a Hawaii far
off the tourist track, Honolulu is the spellbinding
tale of four women in a new world, united by
dreams, disappointment, sacrifices, and
friendship.
CUTTING FOR STONE
by Abraham Verghese.
Moving from Addis Ababa to New York City
and back again, Cutting for Stone is an
unforgettable story of love and betrayal,
medicine and ordinary miracles—and two
brothers whose fates are forever intertwined.
• Order # F5819
• Order # F5699
HER FEARFUL SYMMETRY
by Audrey Niffenegger.
Niffenegger weaves a captivating story in
Her Fearful Symmetry: about love and identity,
about secrets and sisterhood, and about the
tenacity of life -- even after death.
THE WOMEN
by T. C. Boyle.
Boyle's latest novel takes on the architect Frank
Lloyd Wright by examining his notoriously
tumultuous relationships with four women,
each unique in her own histrionic way.
• Order # F5704
DIAMOND RUBY
by Joseph Wallace.
Diamond Ruby is the exciting tale of a forgotten
piece of baseball's heritage, a girl who could
throw with the best of them.
• Order # F5716
IN OTHER ROOMS,
OTHER WONDERS
by Daniyal Mueenuddin.
Passing from the mannered drawing rooms of
Pakistan’s cities to the harsh mud villages
beyond, Daniyal Mueenuddin’s linked stories
describe the interwoven lives of an aging feudal
landowner, his servants and managers, and his
extended family, industrialists who have lost touch with the land.
• Order # F5820
THE LITTLE BOOK
by Selden Edwards.
Wheeler Burden—banking heir, philosopher,
student of history, legend's son, rock idol,
half-Jew, and Harvard baseball hero—one day
finds himself wandering not in his hometown
of San Francisco in 1988 but in a city and time
he knows mysteriously well: Vienna, 1897. Before long, Wheeler acquires a mentor in Sigmund Freud, a
bitter rival, a powerful crush on a luminous young woman, and
encounters everyone from an eight-year-old Adolf Hitler to
Mark Twain as well as the young members of his own family.
• Order # F5823
• Order # F5821
THE MAPMAKER'S WIFE
by Robert Whitaker.
The Mapmaker's Wife is a true story of love,
murder, and survival in the Amazon.
• Order # F5822
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Books: Book Club Favorites
LAST NIGHT IN TWISTED RIVER
by John Irving.
In 1954, in the cookhouse of a logging and
sawmill settlement in northern New Hampshire,
an anxious twelve-year-old boy mistakes the
local constable’s girlfriend for a bear. Both the
twelve-year-old and his father become fugitives,
forced to run from Coos County–to Boston,
to southern Vermont, to Toronto–pursued by the implacable
constable.
• Order # F5826
THE SECRET DIARIES
OF CHARLOTTE BRONTI
by Syrie James.
In the pages of her diary Charlotte Bronti
exposes her deepest feelings and desires—and
the truth about her life, its triumphs and
shattering disappointments, her family, the
inspiration behind her work, and her scandalous
secret passion for the man she can never have.
• Order # F5701
CATCHING GENIUS
by Kristy Kiernan.
Two estranged sisters struggle to define their
relationship as they confront long-buried
childhood memories and family secrets.
LITTLE BEE
by Chris Cleave.
From the author of the international bestseller
"Incendiary" comes a haunting novel about the
tenuous friendship that blooms between two
disparate strangers—one an illegal Nigerian
refugee, the other a recent widow from
suburban London.
• Order # F5702
• Order # F5828
THE LITTLE STRANGER
by Sarah Waters.
One dusty postwar summer in his home of rural
Warwickshire, Dr. Faraday is called to a patient
at Hundreds Hall. Home to the Ayres family
for more than two centuries, the Georgian
house, once grand and handsome, is now in
decline. But are the Ayreses haunted by
something more ominous than a dying way of life? Little does
Dr. Faraday know how closely, and how terrifyingly, their story
is about to become entwined with his.
marriage.
• Order # F5784
• Order # F5830
THE CALLIGRAPHER'S DAUGHTER
by Eugenia Kim.
A sweeping debut novel, inspired by the life
of the author's mother, about a young woman
who dares to fight for a brighter future in
occupied Korea.
OFF SEASON
by Anne Rivers Siddons.
After her husband Cam's death, Lilly takes a
solitary road trip to her and Cam's favorite spot
in Maine. There she looks hard to her past to
try to make sense of her future. It is a journey
that will make Lilly reevaluate everything she
thought was true about her husband and her
THE GIRL WHO
PLAYED WITH FIRE
by Steig Larsson.
Lisbeth Salander, once again finds herself paired
with journalist Mikael Blomkvist on the trail of
a sinister criminal enterprise. Only this time,
Lisbeth must return to the darkness of her own
past if she is to stay one step ahead--and alive.
• Order # F5708
• Order # F5831
THE ELEPHANT KEEPER
by Christopher Nicholson.
The Elephant Keeper is a captivating tale of love
and loyalty between one man and the two exotic
animals that change the lives of everyone who
encounters them.
• Order # F5824
DREAM COUNTRY
by Luanne Rice.
Filled with a wild and unpredictable beauty,
Dream Country is a transcendent story about
the power of hope and family love.
• Order # F4289
BEAUTIFUL JIM KEY
by Mim Eichler Rivas.
This is the remarkable true saga of a truly
exceptional animal—and the no less exceptional
man who led him to greatness.
• Order # F5827
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Books: Large Print
HOME
by Marilynne Robinson.
Glory Boughton, now 38 and
lovelorn, has returned to Gilead,
Iowa to care for her dying father. Her wayward brother Jack also
finds his way back, though his is an
uneasy homecoming, reverberating
with the scandal that drove him away twenty
years earlier. (Fiction)
TWILIGHT (Book 1)
by Stephenie Meyer.
When Isabella Swan moves to the
gloomy town of Forks and meets
the mysterious, alluring Edward
Cullen, her life takes a thrilling
and terrifying turn. (Fiction)
• Order # F5739
NEW MOON (Book 2)
by Stephenie Meyer.
For Bella Swan, there is one thing
more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in
love with a vampire is even more
dangerous than Bella ever could
have imagined. (Fiction)
• Order # F5446
DASHING THROUGH
THE SNOW
by Mary Higgins Clark
& Carol Higgins Clark.
The festive fifth holiday mystery
from the bestselling motherdaughter Clarks focuses on a
wish-fulfillment theme many
Americans dream about—winning a fortune in
the lottery. (Suspense)
• Order # F5738
• Order # F5599
ROUGH WEATHER
by Robert B. Parker.
Hired as a bodyguard at an
exclusive society wedding, Spenser
witnesses an unexpected crime:
the kidnapping of the young
bride, which opens the door for
murder, family secrets, and the
reappearance of an old nemesis. (Mystery)
• Order # F5722
• Order # F5464
THE WHITE QUEEN
by Philippa Gregory.
Brother turns on brother to win
the throne of England in this
dazzling account of the wars of
the Plantagenets, the claimants
and kings who ruled England
before the Tudors. (Fiction)
• Order # F5733
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ECLIPSE (Book 3)
by Stephenie Meyer.
As Seattle is ravaged by a string of
mysterious killings and a malicious
vampire continues her quest for
revenge, Bella once again finds
herself surrounded by danger. (Fiction)
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BREAKING DAWN (Book 4)
by Stephenie Meyer.
Bella's choice to join the world
of immortals or pursue a fully
human life has become the thread
from which the fate of two tribes
hangs. (Fiction)
• Order # F5732
Books: Large Print
MISS JULIA DELIVERS
THE GOODS
by Ann B. Ross.
An unplanned pregnancy, a
destructive break-in and a nasty
gazpacho incident are just a few
of the problems facing Julia
Murdoch. (Suspense)
• Order # F5710
KINDRED IN DEATH
by J. D. Robb.
In 2060, Lieutenant Eve Dallas
searches the backstreets of New
York City for a dastardly and
despicable criminal. (Romantic Suspense)
• Order # F5729
THE PIANO TEACHER
by Janice Y. K. Lee.
This cinematic tale of two love
affairs in mid-century Hong Kong
shows colonial pretensions tainted
by wartime truths. (Fiction)
• Order # F5714
ANGELS
by Dr. David Jeremiah.
Many contemporary beliefs about
angels are based on misconception
and myth. Dr. David Jeremiah
uses scriptures to unveil the
remarkable truth about these
agents of heaven and their role
and work in our world. (Non-Fiction)
• Order # F5734
• Order # F5737
THE GIRLS FROM AMES
by Jeffrey Zaslow.
They formed a special bond
growing up in the small town of
Ames, Iowa. Their remarkable
story, which captures what it was
like to go from girlhood in the
sixties to middle age in the
millennium, is a testament to the deep, enduring
bonds of women. (Biography)
TAKE THREE
(Above the Line, Book 3)
by Karen Kingsbury.
Filmmakers Chase Ryan and
Keith Ellison celebrate their first
successful movie. But in the
midst of family relationships,
broken budgets, and conflicting
dreams, Chase and Keith must find their way
through the maze of pain and questions that
comes with everything they thought they wanted.
(Christian Fiction)
A DARKER PLACE
by Jack Higgins.
High-profile Russian Alexander
Kurbsky defects to the West with
the help of Charles Ferguson,
Sean Dillon, and the rest of the
group known informally as the
"Prime Minister's private army." It's a real coup for the West except for one thing: Kurbsky is still working for the Russians. (Mystery)
TAKE TWO
(Above the Line, Book 2)
by Karen Kingsbury.
Producers Chase Ryan and Keith
Ellison are gaining respect and are
on the verge of truly changing
culture through the power of
film, but is the change worth
the cost? (Christian Fiction)
• Order # F5718
• Order # F5742
• Order # F5740
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THIS FINE LIFE
by Eva Marie Everson.
In this unique tender romance, author Eva
Marie Everson takes you on a journey through
the heart of a young woman bound for the
unknown. Discover the joys of new love, the
perseverance of deep friendship, and the gift of
forgiveness that comes from a truly fine life.
• Order # F5715
SHADES OF BLUE
by Karen Kingsbury.
Brad Cutler has it all … a great career, a beautiful
and loving fiancée, and a fairy tale life ahead of
him—when memories of a high school girlfriend
begin to torment him. He must go back to the
shores of Holden Beach in search of his first love,
and a forgiveness neither of them has ever known.
• Order # F5462
THE RIVERS RUN DRY
by Sibella Giorello.
FBI Agent Raleigh Harmon is transferred from
Richmond to Seattle, disciplined for not following
orders. She arrives in Seattle with no sure footing
and must quickly adapt to the unfamiliar as she
begins the search for a missing wealthy young
woman, with no choice but to trust her instincts.
LONESTAR HOMECOMING
by Colleen Coble.
Gracie has spent her life running from her
problems. This time, it’s a matter of life and
death. Will Michael and Gracie find the
strength they need in each other to protect
their family and the home they’ve created?
• Order # F5711
• Order # F4875
THE SWORD
(The Chiveis Trilogy, Book 1)
by Bryan M. Litfin.
Four hundred years after the destruction of
civilization, in a utopian world called Chiveis, a
young man discovers an ancient text called The
Bible. This discovery changes the inhabitants of
Chiveis in ways they never could have anticipated.
• Order # F5719
KISS
by Ted Dekker & Erin Healy.
When a tragic auto accident leaves Shauna
McAllister's brother brain-damaged and erases
her recent memories, she discovers she has a
paranormal ability to steal memories from
others, a capability that will either get her
killed or unveil hidden sides of the very
people she thought she could trust.
• Order # F5563
PLAIN PARADISE
by Beth Wiseman.
Linda's Amish life seemed like paradise. Until she found out her family had been
hiding a secret since the day of her birth.
• Order # F5720
HEADING HOME
by Renée Riva.
For eight years, A.J. Degulio has been itching
to get back to her beloved Indian Island. It's
home. But a lot has changed: her dog Sailor
moves slower, her childhood friend Danny has
grown into a man...and A.J. has a promise to
keep, but it doesn't include Danny.
• Order # F5712
BLOOD RANSOM
by Lisa Harris.
Deep in the heart of Africa, two American lives
are about to change forever. Natalie Sinclair and
Dr. Chad Talcott want to make a difference in
underdeveloped African villages…but they didn’t
count on risking their lives in the process.
• Order # F5717
TAKE THREE
by Karen Kingsbury.
Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison
celebrate their first successful movie. But in the
midst of family relationships, broken budgets,
and conflicting dreams, Chase and Keith must
find their way through the maze of pain and
questions that comes with everything they
thought they wanted.
• Order # F5724
A GIFT OF GRACE
by Amy Clipston.
Rebecca always dreamed of being a mother, and
now she is—of two teenage girls. Somehow, it
just wasn't the scenario she had planned.
• Order # F5727
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OUTLAW'S BRIDE
by Lori Copeland.
This tender story reveals how even the hard law
of the land doesn't stand a chance when God's
mercy and true love come to reside in a heart.
• Order # F5248
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Books: Christian Fiction
A PROMISE OF HOPE
(Kauffman Amish Bakery #2)
by Amy Clipston.
Bestselling author Amy Clipston compellingly
unfolds the tensions, loves, and faith of the
inhabitants of an Amish community and the
family bakery that serves as an anchor point for
the series.
WORDS UNSPOKEN
by Elizabeth Musser.
Set against the backdrop of Lookout Mountain,
Tennessee, Words Unspoken weaves together a
vibrant cast of characters whose intertwining
stories of courage, heartbreak, and hope will
hold you captive until the final page.
• Order # F5161
• Order # F5713
A BRIDE IN THE BARGAIN
by Deeanne Gist.
In 1860s Seattle, a man with a wife could
secure 650 acres of timberland for free. In the
land replete with timber but few women,
widower Joe Denton signs a contract with Asa
Mercer to deliver the wife he needs to ensure
his land rights. Unfortunately, 19-year-old
Anna Ivey doesn't realize she's signed on for marriage; she only
wants passage out West and a job.
• Order # F5117
SONNET TO A DEAD CONTESSA
by Gilbert Morris.
When Lady Trent's best friend is murdered by
the slasher, she partners with Dylan Tremayne
to hunt down the criminal. Now it looks like
Lady Trent may be the next victim.
• Order # F5126
HOW DO I LOVE THEE?
by Nancy Moser.
Elizabeth Barrett is a published poet and a
virtual prisoner in her own home. Blind family
loyalty ties her to a tyrannical father who
forbids any of his children to marry. Bedridden
by chronic illness, she has resigned herself to
simply existing. That is, until the letter arrives.
• Order # F5123
ANNA'S RETURN
by Marta Perry.
After spending three years in the English world,
Anna Beiler has come home. She brings with
her a baby girl, which will surely cause a stir
since Anna is unmarried. She is also hiding
secrets: The baby is not hers by birth, nor does
Anna intend to stay. Rather, she desperately
needs sanctuary from the child’s violent father.
• Order # F5766
LEAH'S CHOICE
by Marta Perry.
When a widower and his three young children
arrive in Pleasant Valley, the Amish community
thinks he is a perfect match for teacher Leah,
but she faces a difficult decision when her old
fiancé returns.
SING
by Lisa T. Bergren.
Moira St. Clair has done exactly what her
father forbade her to do—chased her dreams to
sing on the stage. But even as her star rises, she
becomes more vulnerable to those who wish to
use her—or bring her down.
• Order # F5493
• Order # F5728
SOMETIMES A LIGHT SURPRISES
by Jamie Langston Turner.
Though it was years ago, Ben Buckley has
never gotten over the loss of his wife. When
two unlikely people enter his narrow world,
Ben's view of his life begins to change, and
gradually the barriers he's erected around
himself come tumbling down.
• Order # F5165
IN HARM'S WAY
by Irene Hannon.
When piano teacher Rachel Sutton picks
up a Raggedy Ann doll in a parking lot, she
experiences a feeling of terror. FBI Agent Nick
Bradley dismisses her feeling as psychic mumbo
jumbo until clues come to light that link the
doll to an abducted child.
• Order # F5726
THE ENCLAVE
by Karen Hancock.
When science tries to play God, can one man
summon the courage to stand in its way?
• Order # F5245
NECESSARY HEARTBREAK
by Michael J. Sullivan.
An extraordinary journey back in time shows a
struggling single dad that the faith he's lost is
still alive and stronger than ever.
• Order # F5731
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Books: Self-help, Advice, & How to
NICE GIRLS FINISH FAT
by Karen R. Koenig, LCSW, M.Ed.
Karen Koenig's on-the-page psychotherapy
helps women attack the source of their food
issues and find a different path to happiness—
one that doesn't pass through the kitchen and
doesn't lead to healthy habits for life.
THE MENOPAUSE MAKEOVER
by Staness Jonekos.
Based on the latest scientific research, and
designed for both pre- and post-menopausal
women, The Menopause Makeover is a proven,
eight-step program to help you reclaim your
health and your life.
CALLED TO BE HUMAN
by Michael Jinkins.
In this manual for living the Christian—and
therefore a truly human—life, Michael Jinkins
explores so-called Big Questions that challenge
people of all ages: What is it to be human? Why am I here? What can I believe in? How
should I invest my life?
EAT YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS
by Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.
In Eat your Way to Happiness, you'll learn that
healthy eating is a lot easier than you may
think, and that making a few simple changes
to your diet can have amazing results.
• Order # F5132
• Order # F5647
• Order # F5547
21 POUNDS IN 21 DAYS
by Roni DeLuz, RN,ND,Ph.D..
21 Pounds in 21 Days isn't just for those looking
to lose weight; everyone can benefit from this
revolutionary detox diet that results in a clean,
refreshed system that functions at its best.
• Order # F5327
BREAKTHROUGH:
EIGHT STEPS TO WELLNESS
by Suzanne Somers.
In interviews with the most progressive doctors
in the field of anti-aging medicine, #1 New
York Times bestselling author and women's
health pioneer Suzanne Somers uncovers
enlightening, lifesaving information for a
natural, drug-free approach to living.
• Order # F5614
HEALING BACK PAIN
by John E. Sarno, MD.
Dr. John Sarno reveals how you can recognize
the emotional roots of your TMS (Tension
Myositis Syndrome), sever the connections
between mental and physical pain, and start
recovering from back pain today.
• Order # F5451
ORGANIZING YOUR DAY
by Sandra Felton.
For more than twenty years, Sandra Felton has
helped countless readers organize their homes,
rooms, offices, and paperwork. She now joins
forces with professional organizer Marsha Sims
and applies some of the same principles to help
readers build a successful system for organizing
their daily schedules and routines.
• Order # F5658
REVERSING DIABETES
by Julian Whitaker, MD.
This guide will show you how to reduce, or
even eliminate, your dependence on insulin or
oral drugs—while losing weight and lowering
your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and risk
of heart attack.
• Order # F5160
REAL LIFE
by Dr. Phil McGraw.
In this book, Dr. Phil McGraw offers a step-bystep plan for getting through the worst days so
that you feel prepared when it really matters—
in the midst of a crisis. With the right attitude
and the right information, every challenging
day can be turned into a valuable life experience.
• Order # F5463
• Order # F5390
DON'T GET SICK
by the editors of Prevention.
Don't Get Sick makes the case for smart self-care
as the key to stopping the spread of infectious
illness. While germs may not be 100 percent
avoidable, there's a lot that you can do to
reduce your exposure and strengthen your
natural defenses.
• Order # F5656
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Books: Canning & Preserving
THE JOY OF JAMS, JELLIES,
AND OTHER SWEET PRESERVES
by Linda Ziedrich.
With the recipes and techniques in this
comprehensive, clear-cut handbook, you can
enjoy the sweet taste of the season’s fruit all
year round. This book includes 200 classic
and contemporary recipes showcasing the
fabulous flavors of fresh fruits.
PUT 'EM UP!
by Sherri Brooks Vinton.
With Sherri Brooks Vinton's fun and
reassuring approach to preserving food, it's
easier than ever before to store the bright
flavors of warm-weather fruits and vegetables. Using the variety of kitchen-friendly
techniques in Put 'em Up, you'll be
enjoying more than 150 flavorful recipes.
• Order # F5039
• Order # F5770
WELL-PRESERVED:
RECIPES AND TECHNIQUES
FOR PUTTING UP SMALL BATCHES
OF SEASONAL FOODS
by Eugenia Bone.
Though Eugenia Bone covers traditional
water bath and pressure canning in detail,
she also shares simpler methods that allow
you to preserve foods in smaller batches using
low-tech options like oil-preserving, curing, and freezing.
RECIPES FROM
THE ROOT CELLAR
by Andrea Chesman.
Sweet winter squashes, potatoes of every
variety and robust hearty greens bring
satisfying flavors and an impressive array
of nutritional benefits to the dining table. Grab them from your well-tended root cellar
or buy them at your local market; just be sure to use these
270 recipes to make cold-weather vegetables a delicious part
of your winter diet.
• Order # F5012
• Order # F5773
THE FARMER’S WIFE CANNING
& PRESERVING COOKBOOK
edited by Lela Nargi.
The Farmer’s Wife was a monthly magazine
published in Minnesota between the years
1893 and 1939. These recipes for canning
and preserving fruits and vegetables from your
garden or local farmer’s market have been
updated with current USDA recommendations
for safe use in the modern kitchen.
• Order # F5247
THE RIVER COTTAGE
PRESERVES HANDBOOK
by Pam Corbin.
Pam Corbin helps you transform the
abundance of your garden into everything
from simple Strawberry Jam to scrumptious
new combinations like Honeyed Hazelnuts,
Nasturtium "Capers," Onion Marmalade,
Spiced Brandy Plums, Elixir of Sage, plus a pantryful of other
jams, jellies, butters, curds, pickles, chutneys, cordials, liqueurs,
vinegars, and sauces.
• Order # F5769
PUTTING FOOD BY
by Janet Greene, Ruth Hertzberg,
Beatrice Vaughan.
Whether you're preserving to save money or
to capture the taste of local, seasonal food at
its peak, Putting Food By shares step-by-step
directions to help you do it safely and
deliciously.
• Order # F5754
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Books: Holiday
THE THANKSGIVING TABLE
by Diane Morgan.
Thanksgiving celebrates family and tradition. But, for those preparing dinner for relatives
and friends, it can be anything but a holiday. The Thanksgiving Table allows you to keep the
day special, fun, and relaxing with recipes and
ideas to create your own holiday tradition.
EXTREME PUMPKINS II
by Tom Nardone
Tom Nardone presents 20 all-new designs
guaranteed to thrill trick-or-treaters and horrify
respectable neighbors everywhere. Plus pranks,
practical jokes, and over-the-top spectacles that
will make you a neighborhood legend.
• Order # F4330
HALLOWEEN TRICKS AND TREATS
by Matthew Mead.
Halloween isn’t just for kids! In Halloween
Tricks and Treats, renowned stylist Matthew
Mead shares his whimsical ideas for creating
simple, spectacular crafts and edibles for
trick-or-treaters of all ages.
• Order # F5045
HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD:
CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING
by Deborah Heiligman.
This book’s stunning pictures show the
Thanksgiving celebration in its historical and
cultural aspects, and also includes a delicious
Thanksgiving recipe, a glossary, and a useful list
of holiday references and resources. Ages 9-12.
• Order # F5171
HALLOWEEN
by The Best of Martha Stewart Living.
Mischief must be made; it doesn’t just happen
by itself. Within these pages crafty revelers will
find inspiration and instruction in the applied
arts of pumpkin carving, house haunting,
bewitching disguise, and ghoulish dining.
• Order # J4175
• Order # F5185
EXTREME HALLOWEEN
by Tom Nardone.
Going way beyond just pumpkins, these
spooky and hilarious projects span house and
yard decorations, costumes, pranks, sight gags,
food and drink creations.
• Order # J4171
• Order # F5779
HALLOWEEN
by Molly Aloian.
Halloween explores the history behind this
yearly custom, including its roots in ancient
Celtic tradition, as well as the costumed and
candied evening it is today. Ages 4-8.
• Order # J4170
PAPER CRAFTS FOR HALLOWEEN
by Randel McGee.
Learn to make a flying bat, sitting black cat,
goofy goggles, and even a haunted house!
• Order # J4391
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
by Andrew Santella.
The First Thanksgiving discusses the history of
New Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, the
relationship between the colonists and the native
people, and the harvest festival which would
later become Thanksgiving Day. Ages 9-12.
• Order # J4173
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THANKSGIVING
by Lynn Peppas.
“Thanksgiving” explores in colorful detail this
national holiday, from mashed potatoes and
gravy to the religious observances. You can
learn the history of Thanksgiving, from its first
pilgrim celebration in 1621, to its celebration
in modern day. Ages 4-8.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Charles Dickens.
Scrooge is a mean old man with no friends
or family to love him. One cold Christmas Eve,
Marley’s Ghost pays Scrooge a visit and an eerie
night-time journey begins. The Christmas
spirits are here to show Scrooge the error of his
nasty ways.
• Order # J4179
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
by Dr. Seuss.
The Grinch hates Who-ville’s holiday celebrations,
and plans to steal all the presents to prevent
Christmas from coming. To his amazement,
Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch
discovers the true meaning of the holiday.
• Order # J4176
A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS
From C. S. Lewis to Martin Luther, from
Frederick Buechner to Laura Ingalls Wilder,
from John Paul II to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, from
Billy Graham to Mark Twain—savor, treasure,
and laugh aloud to words that transcend centuries.
• Order # F5777
Books & Music: Holiday
CHRISTMAS COOKIES
by Lisa Zwirn.
From traditional holiday cookies to treats
that will become new favorites, you’ll find the
perfect recipes for your holiday parties, dessert
tables, gift boxes, and cookie jars.
• Order # F5187
THE CHRISTMAS KITCHEN
by Tammy Maltby.
The Christmas Kitchen is more than a recipe
book, it's a book designed to help you enjoy
the holiday season, not be burdened by it.
HOLIDAY MUSIC CDs
Andrea Bocelli: Mi Navidad
• Order # T3542
Bob Dylan: Christmas in the Heart
• Order # T3538
Celine Dion: These Are Special Times
• Order # T3547
• Order # F5776
A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector
MATCHLESS: A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Gregory Maguire.
Gregory Maguire offers a new twist on a classic
tale, reinventing the Hans Christian Andersen
classic "The Little Match Girl."
Christmas with Sinatra and Friends
• Order # T3536
• Order # F5771
• Order # T3539
Leonard Bernstein: The Joy of Christmas
• Order # T3549
Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas in the Aire
A CHRISTMAS PROMISE
by Anne Perry.
As the 1883 holiday season nears in London's
East End, eight-year-old Minnie and her friend
Gracie turn detective in an effort to find her
uncle's donkey as well as the truth about how
Uncle Alf died.
• Order # F5775
DECK THE HALLS /
THE CHRISTMAS THIEF
by Mary Higgins Clark, Carol Higgins Clark.
From beloved storytellers Mary Higgins Clark,
America's Queen of Suspense, and her daughter,
bestselling author Carol Higgins Clark, two
favorite suspense novels filled with holiday cheer.
• Order # T3537
Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas
• Order # T3540
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas
• Order # T3541
Now That's What I Call a Country Christmas
• Order # T3550
Now That's What I Call Christmas!
• Order # T3544
Now That's What I Call Christmas! Volume 3
• Order # F5772
• Order # T3545
MERRY & BRIGHT
by the editors of Country Living.
Make the holiday season magical for your loved
ones with 301 festive ideas for celebrating
Christmas.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir: Ring Christmas Bells
• Order # F5799
• Order # T3543
Tony Bennett: A Swingin' Christmas
• Order # T3546
A Very Special Christmas #7
THE CHRISTMAS STORY
From the Annunciation to the Epiphany and
the Flight into Egypt, the timeless story of
Christ's birth unfolds in this glorious book.
• Order # T3548
Vince Guaraldi: A Charlie Brown Christmas
• Order # T3535
• Order # J4352
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THE BLACK HOLE
(The 39 Clues: Book 5)
by Patrick Carman.
Where are Amy and Dan Cahill? The two
kids were last seen in Egypt, hunting for one
of the 39 Clues that could make them the
most powerful people on earth. But no one
has seen the siblings since. Has the ruthless
Irina Spasky finally tracked them down?q Or worse . . . the
Madrigals? Unabridged. 296 min.
• Order # T3369
IN TOO DEEP
(The 39 Clues: Book 6)
by Jude Watson.
A hint from their parents’ past puts Amy and
Dan on the trail of secrets their grandmother
Grace would NEVER have wanted them to
know. Unabridged. 310 min.
• Applications are available at your local public library or by calling
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KNUCKLEHEAD
by Jon Scieszka.
Have you ever had your brother try to sell you
your own shirt? Believed one of those amazing
ads in the back of a comic book? Jon Scieszka
has. Which is probably why Jon's dad used
to call him and his five brothers Knuckleheads. Here is Jon's side of the story. Unabridged. • Order # T3443
MOONLIGHT ON THE MAGIC FLUTE
by Mary Pope Osborne.
Jack and Annie have a new mission! They must
bring true happiness to millions of people. First stop: a party at one of the most marvelous
palaces in Europe. Unabridged. 78 min.
• Order # T3316
THE VIPER'S NEST
(The 39 Clues: Book 7)
by Peter Lerangis.
The hunt for 39 hidden Clues that lead to an
unimaginable power have taken a heavy toll
on Fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her
younger brother, Dan. But the Cahills have
one more rattling skeleton for Amy and Dan
to discover...the terrible truth about their family branch. Unabridged. 296 min.
• Order # T3440
THE CANDY SHOP WAR
by Brandon Mull.
Four young friends meet the grandmotherly
Mrs. White, owner of the Sweet Tooth, and
soon learn about the magical side effects of
her candies. Unabridged. 630 min.
• Order # T3431
THE LONDON EYE MYSTERY
by Siobhan Dowd.
When Aunt Gloria's son, Salim, mysteriously
disappears from a sealed pod on the London
Eye, everyone if frantic. Has he spontaneously
combusted? Unabridged. 360 min.
• Order # T3437
POP
by Gordon Korman.
While practicing football for tryouts, Marcus
strikes up a friendship with an older man. Charlie is the best football player Marcus has
ever seen. Charlie is actually Charlie Popovich,
or "the King of Pop," as he had been nicknamed
during his career as an NFL linebacker. But
there is a secret about Charlie that his family is desperate to hide. Unabridged. 370 min.
• Order # T3421
DARK DAY IN THE DEEP SEA
by Mary Pope Osborne.
Jack and Annie have to find one of the four secrets
of happiness to help save Merlin the magician.
But when the magic tree house whisks them off
to a misty island in the middle of nowhere,
they wonder how they will find anything. As
the fog lifts, they see a huge three-masted ship. Could it be a pirate ship? Unabridged. 77 min.
• Order # T3452
• Order # T3457
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ALONG FOR THE RIDE
by Sarah Dessen.
Sarah Dessen reworks well-traveled terrain
and creates a remarkably original story
with realistic teen dialogue, authentic girl
friendships and a complex underlying
question: Can people really change? Unabridged. 780 min.
• Order # T3448
WHEN YOU REACH ME
by Rebecca Stead.
Shortly after sixth-grader Miranda and her best
friend Sal part ways, for some inexplicable
reason her once familiar world turns upside
down. Maybe it's because she's caught up
in reading A Wrinkle in Time and trying
to understand time travel, or perhaps it's
because she's been receiving mysterious notes which accurately
predict the future. Unabridged. 280 min.
• Order # T3445
NEWS FOR DOGS
by Lois Duncan.
Now that their hotel for dogs has closed,
Andi and her brother, Bruce, have a new
project—publishing a newspaper for dogs. The Bow-Wow News is a neighborhood
sensation, but once they post it online, scary
things start to happen. Unabridged. 249 min.
• Order # T3351
THE EVOLUTION
OF CALPURNIA TATE
by Jacqueline Kelly.
A charming and inventive story of a child
struggling to find her identity at the turn of
the 20th century. Unabridged. 546 min.
WHAT THE DICKENS
by Gregory Maguire.
In the midst of a Katrina-like disaster,
10-year-old Dinah and her siblings, teenager
Zeke and toddler Rebecca Ruth, find
themselves cut off from society, with only
their distant cousin for company. To distract
the siblings from their predicament, Gage
begins to tell them the story of the skibbereen, the creatures
generally known as tooth fairies. Unabridged. 433 min.
• Order # T3333
WOODS RUNNER
by Gary Paulsen.
Woods Runner tells the story of one boy's
struggle in the long and savage war that was
the American Revolution—a war that changed
people's lives in infinite ways, and whose
outcome continues to reverberate throughout
America today. Unabridged. 222 min.
• Order # T3406
A WRINKLE IN TIME
by Madeleine L'engle.
Out of this wild night, a strange visitor
comes to the Murry house and beckons Meg,
her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend
Calvin O'Keefe on a most dangerous and
extraordinary adventure—one that will
threaten their lives and our universe. Unabridged. 317 min.
• Order # T3430
A GOOD NIGHT FOR GHOSTS
by Mary Pope Osborne.
When the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and
Annie to New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1915,
they find out that they have arrived on the
eve of All Saints' Day—the spookiest night
of the year! Unabridged. 85 min.
• Order # T3318
NORTHWARD TO THE MOON
by Polly Horvath.
Jane, her family and stepfather, Ned set off
on an adventure that takes them across the
continent: from a First Nation village
through Las Vegas to Ned's mother's horse
ranch, where Jane meets her eccentric new
grandmother and aunts. As Jane learn more
about Ned's family history, she gains new perspective on the
unpredictable things that people do. Unabridged. 287 min.
• Order # T3458
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HEIDI
by Johanna Spyri.
Heidi lives with her grandfather in a little
hut high in the Alps. But her happiness is
short-lived when she is sent to stay with a
rich city family as a companion for the sick
Clara. Will she ever be able to return to the
Alps and the happiness she once knew with
her friends? 110 min.
• Order # T3408
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LIBERATING ATLANTIS
by Harry Turtledove.
Frederick Radcliff feels the color of his skin
shouldn't keep him from having the same
freedoms his ancestors fought and died for. So
he becomes the leader of a revolutionary army
of slaves determined to free all of his brethren
across Atlantis. Unabridged. 1050 min.
• Order # T3404
• Order # T2999
BORDERLINE
by Nevada Barr.
While vacationing in Big Bend National Park,
Anna Pigeon and her new husband find
themselves sucked into a riptide of danger and
intrigue that surges from the Mexican desert
to the Texas governor's mansion. 340 min.
LIFE WITHOUT SUMMER
by Lynne Griffin.
When Tessa Gray's four-year-old daughter,
Abby, is killed by a hit and run driver, there
are no witnesses. From first meeting, Tessa
distrusts the detective assigned to the case
and, with her journalism background and
ties to newspapers in nearby Boston, she
begins to dig for her own answers to the identity of Abby's
killer. Unabridged. 576 min.
• Order # T2995
SKELETON CREW
by Stephen King.
In these four stories from Skeleton Crew,
Stephen King takes listeners down paths that
only he could imagine. Included stories are:
The Raft; Mrs. Todd's Shortcut; The Monkey;
and Gramma. Unabridged. 325 min.
• Order # T3007
THE TRAGEDY OF
PUDD'NHEAD WILSON
by Mark Twain.
Mark Twain fashions one of his most
entertaining, funny, yet biting novels out of
this engrossing tale of reversed identities, an
eccentric detective, a horrible crime, and a
tense courtroom scene. Unabridged. 390 min.
• Order # T3006
THE GEOMETRY OF SISTERS
by Luanne Rice.
Newport Academy is a private high school like
no other. In the wake of the unthinkable loss
of her husband and eldest daughter, Maggie
Shaw has come to the school to teach English–
and to start a new life with the remnants of her
shattered family, her two teenage children. But ghosts from her past await Maggie in Newport, especially the
unresolved equations of her breach with her sister years ago. 360 min.
• Order # T3004
HALF BROKE HORSES
by Jeannette Walls.
Lily Casey Smith, this novel's feisty Texas
protagonist, is a frontier teacher, a rancher, a
rodeo rider, a poker player, and bootlegger.
In Half Broke Horses, she survives droughts,
tornados, floods, poverty, a bigamous husband,
and whatever else fate can throw against her. Unabridged. 600 min.
• Order # T2994
THE LONE STAR RANGER
by Zane Grey.
After killing a man in self-defense, Buck
Duane becomes an outlaw living amongst
gunfighters and bandits on the Texas-Mexico
border. Despite his perilous position as a
hunted fugitive, Duane tries to rescue a
young girl held prisoner in a Mexican camp
and begins his journey of self-discovery. Unabridged. 720 min.
• Order # T2997
LONG LOST
by Harlan Coben.
Myron hasn’t had contact with Teresa Collins
in seven years, so he is taken aback by her
early-morning phone call from Paris. Her
ex-husband, who begged her to meet him
there, is missing, and she needs Myron’s help. Before they can launch a search, however, they
are taken into custody by the French police; it seems Teresa’s
husband has been murdered, and she is the prime suspect.
Unabridged. 540 min.
• Order # T2985
• Order # T3405
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JUST TAKE MY HEART
by Mary Higgins Clark.
In her new thriller, Mary Higgins Clark delves
into a legal battle over the guilt or innocence
of a man accused of murdering his wife. Woven into her plot is a little-understood,
eerie but documented medical phenomenon—
the emergence of a donor's traits and
memories in the recipient of a heart transplant. Unabridged. 540 min.
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Fiction
THE GOLDEN CHANCE
by Jayne Ann Krentz.
Philadelphia Fox lost her best friend because
of the fabulously rich and powerful Lightfoot
family of Washington state. Now she's got
her friend's controlling shares in Lightfoot
Industries - an inheritance that brings Nick,
the family's prodigal and supremely attractive
son, knocking at her door. Unabridged. 660 min.
• Order # T2996
SUMMER IN ECLIPSE BAY
by Jayne Ann Krentz.
Jayne Ann Krentz returns to small-town
Eclipse Bay, Oregon where scandalous
passions and decades-old resentments swirl
with the relentless fury of a summer storm. Unabridged. 540 min.
• Order # T2987
THE PERFECT POISON
by Amanda Quick.
Lucinda frequently used her unusual psychic
gift to discern death by poisoning to help the
London police, but when a nobleman is
poisoned by a compound containing elements
of a rare fern, one that can only be found in
her conservatory, Lucinda knows she better
act quickly. Unabridged. 583 min.
• Order # T3002
THE EX-MRS. HEDGEFUND
by Jill Kargman.
Married to the founder of Comet Capital,
Holly Talbott is slowly becoming a reluctant
Mrs. Hedgefund. Sure, it's great to live in a
world that is seemingly sheltered from the
threat of economic collapse. But there are
some downsides to this world of excess and
secluded luxury. Unabridged. 556 min.
AFRAID
by Jack Kilborn.
Welcome to Safe Haven, Wisconsin. Miles
from everything, with one road in and out,
this peaceful town has never needed a fulltime police force. Until now... A helicopter
has crashed near Safe Haven and unleashed
something horrifying. Unabridged. 600 min.
• Order # T2984
HYPERION
by Dan Simmons.
On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire
galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a
final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers
to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each
carries a desperate hope--and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in
his hands. Unabridged. 1258 min.
• Order # T3008
DEADLOCK
by Iris Johansen.
Emily Hudson, a U.N. artifacts expert, is trying
to track down a vicious criminal who may
have stolen "Zelov's hammer." Hidden inside
the old mallet is a treasure map to the long-lost
riches of Russia's assassinated Romanov
family. Helping Hudson is a rough-and-ready
CIA tracker, whose physical charms prove irresistible to the
usually proud and independent Hudson. Unabridged. 740 min.
• Order # T3090
HIS LAST BOW
by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Sherlock Holmes emerges from a retirement
of beekeeping to stop the spy Baron Von Bork
from disclosing secret English documents at
the approach of World War I. Unabridged. 480 min.
• Order # T3000
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DAWN IN ECLIPSE BAY
by Jayne Ann Krentz.
Successful CEO Gabe Madison had insisted
on becoming a client of Lillian Harte's
matchmaking service. And after five
disastrous dates, Lillian is at her wit's end. She decides to close her business and move
home to Eclipse Bay. But when she finds
Gabe at her door demanding she fulfill their business contract,
the sparks between them suddenly turn personal. Unabridged. 540 min.
HOMEPORT
by Nora Roberts.
Dr. Miranda Jones, who specializes in
authenticating Renaissance art, is called to
Italy to verify The Dark Lady, a statue that
may have been created by Michelangelo. When the sculpture turns out to be a fake,
she is determined to find the original and gains
the help of sexy art thief Ryan Boldari. Unabridged. 960 min.
• Order # T3395
• Order # T2986
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THE BROKER
by John Grisham.
Washington powerbroker Joel Backman
doesn't know why the President has pardoned
him after he's served only part of a 20-year
sentence. And he doesn't know that the CIA
is sitting around waiting to see who's going
to knock him off. 360 min.
• Order # T3071
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INTERVENTION
by Terri Blackstock.
Barbara Covington has one more chance to
save her daughter from a devastating addiction,
by staging an intervention. But when eighteenyear-old Emily disappears on the way to drug
treatment—and her interventionist is found
dead at the airport—Barbara enters her
darkest nightmare of all. Unabridged. 540 min.
PICTURE PERFECT
by Jodi Picoult.
Rich in detail and emotion, filled with human
drama and unexpected truths, Picture Perfect
is the fairy-tale romance of anthropologist
Cassie Barrett and Hollywood leading man
Alex Rivers. But who will believe that Cassie
is an abused wife? Unabridged. 1380 min.
• Order # T3247
THE WINNER STANDS ALONE
by Paulo Coelho.
Taking place during the course of 24 hours
during the Cannes Film Festival, The Winner
Stands Alone is the story of Igor, a successful,
driven Russian entrepreneur who will go to
the darkest lengths to reclaim a lost love—his
ex-wife, Ewa. Unabridged. 750 min.
• Order # T3237
13½
by Nevada Barr.
When respected professor Polly Deschamps
falls in love with Marshall Marchand, a
restoration architect, shadows of the past rise
out of the poisoned ground of New Orleans
as thick and deadly as the toxic waters of the
flood. Like history, some crimes are doomed
to repeat themselves. Unabridged. 540 min.
• Order # T3241
SORRY, RIGHT NUMBER
(AND OTHER STORIES)
by Stephen King.
Stephen King's unparalleled imagination is
in full force in this collection of four short
stories originally found in the classic,
Nightmares & Dreamscapes. An all-star cast
of readers bring to life these timeless stories
from the darkest places. 240 min.
• Order # T3240
HER FEARFUL SYMMETRY
by Audrey Niffenegger.
Audrey Niffenegger returns with an unnerving,
unforgettable and enchanting ghost story, a
novel about love and identity, secrets and
sisterhood, and the tenacity of life—even
after death. Unabridged. 1380 min.
• Order # T3233
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HOTHOUSE ORCHID
by Stuart Woods.
Disappointed that she let terrorist Teddy Fay
slip through her fingers for a second time,
Special Agent Holly Barker returns quietly to
home in Orchid Beach, Florida, where she
once served as police chief. But an old danger
Holly knows only too well has resurfaced,
and her beloved hometown might not be the sanctuary she'd
thought. Unabridged. 450 min.
• Order # T3235
RAZOR SHARP
by Fern Michaels.
When it comes to repaying a debt, the women
of the Sisterhood—Myra, Annie, Kathryn,
Alexis, Yoko, Nikki, and Isabelle—never
forget. And now one of their allies needs
help only they can give. A powerful attorney
with a cut-throat reputation, Lizzie Fox has
just taken on a high-profile new client—Lily Flowers, the
Madam of a high-end bordello operating under the guise of
a summer camp. Unabridged. 424 min.
• Order # T3234
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SILVER BELLS
by Debbie Macomber.
It wasn't easy for Phillip Lark to single-handedly
raise his teenage daughter. But the girl had
hatched a plot to find her father a wife, and
lovely Carrie Weston seemed to fit the bill. Phillip claimed he wasn't interested in
remarriage, but would the magic of the
holiday season—and Carrie's wonderful charms—help him
change his mind? Unabridged. 138 min.
Audio/Video Catalog
Audio: CD
Fiction
IT GROWS ON YOU
(AND OTHER STORIES)
by Stephen King.
Stephen King, Gary Sinise, Grace Slick and
Frank Muller lend their voices to this haunting
collection of classic stories that no Stephen
King fan should be without. Unabridged. 420 min.
A ROGUE OF MY OWN
by Johanna Lindsey.
An innocent young lady's first brush with
royal court intrigue lands her at the altar
alongside one of London's most notorious
rogues. Unabridged. 540 min.
• Order # T3086
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A CHANGE IN ALTITUDE
by Anita Shreve.
When a British couple invites newlyweds
Margaret and Patrick to join them on a
climbing expedition to Mount Kenya, they
eagerly agree. But in a reckless moment, a
horrific accident occurs, and a life is claimed. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Margaret
struggles to understand what happened on the mountain and
how these events have transformed her and her marriage forever. Unabridged. 540 min.
• Order # T3246
THE YEAR OF THE FLOOD
by Margaret Atwood.
Adam One, the kindly leader of the God's
Gardeners—a religion devoted to the melding
of science and religion—has long predicted a
natural disaster that will alter Earth as we
know it. Now it has occurred, obliterating
most human life. Two women have survived. Have others? Unabridged. 840 min.
MR. AND MISS ANONYMOUS
by Fern Michaels.
Explore the unexpected, often devastating,
turns in life that pull people apart...and the
twists of fate that bring them back together
again. Unabridged. 577 min.
• Order # T3094
UNDER THE RADAR
by Fern Michaels.
Just returned to their mountaintop hideaway
in the wake of their latest successful mission,
the seven fearless friends of the Sisterhood
have barely had time to enjoy a celebratory
dinner with their mentor, Charles Martin,
when they’re embroiled in a new adventure. Unabridged. 382 min.
• Order # T3078
THE READER
by Bernhard Schlink.
As a 15-year-old boy in postwar Germany,
Michael Berg had a passionate affair with a
mysterious, guarded woman twice his age that
ended suddenly when she disappeared. Years
later, Michael sees her again—when she is on
trial for a terrible crime. Unabridged. 270 min.
• Order # T3242
BLOOD'S A ROVER
by James Ellroy.
Political noir as only James Ellroy can
write it, Blood's A Rover is a massive tale of
corruption and retribution, of ideals at war
and the extremity of love. Unabridged. 1590 min.
• Order # T3082
DAVID COPPERFIELD
by Charles Dickens.
David Copperfield is the story of a young
man's journey from an unhappy and
impoverished childhood to the discovery
of his vocation as a successful novelist. Unabridged. 2040 min.
• Order # T3245
THE SCARECROW
by Michael Connelly.
Forced out of the Los Angeles Times amid
the latest budget cuts, newspaperman Jack
McEvoy decides to use his final days at the
paper to write the definitive murder story of
his career. He focuses on Alonzo Winslow, a
16-year-old drug dealer in jail after confessing
to a brutal murder. But as he delves into the story, Jack realizes
that Winslow's so-called confession is bogus. The kid might
actually be innocent. Unabridged. 660 min.
• Order # T3080
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652 min.
QUEEN TAKES KING
by Gigi Levangie Grazer.
Whether they're changing the locks on each
other in their Park Avenue triplex or sabotaging
each other's dinner parties, it's The People's
Billionaire vs. The Ballerina, in a split-up that
will trump the most scandalous divorces known
to polite New York society. Unabridged. • Order # T3113
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• Order # T3256
HOW TO RAISE THE PERFECT DOG
by Cesar Millan.
Packed with new information aimed specifically
at the particular needs of puppies and
adolescents, How to Raise the Perfect Dog
answers all the most commonly asked
questions and guides you toward a loving,
satisfying lifelong relationship with your
best friend. 360 min.
FIND YOUR STRONGEST LIFE
by Marcus Buckingham.
Marcus Buckingham has gained an international reputation for practical, realistic, and
life-changing advice. Find Your Strongest Life
helps women apply this expertise to their own
lives, marrying success and happiness in ways
that prove women really can "have it all." Unabridged. 420 min.
• Order # T3231
UBUNTU!
by Stephen Lundin.
Ubuntu! shows us a way to overcome our
fears, insecurities, and the "me-ism" that so
often permeates our workplaces, and replace
it with a culture of genuine respect and
collaboration. Unabridged. 180 min.
• Order # T3250
• Order # T3469
STOP ACTING RICH...AND START
LIVING LIKE A REAL MILLIONAIRE
by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D.
Dr. Thomas Stanley uncovers the truth that
life satisfaction comes not from cruising down
the highway in a chunk of your net worth,
but from having the financial resources to
choose—to spend time with family and
friends, to volunteer, to pursue interests. Unabridged. 480 min.
THE FAITH INSTINCT
by Nicholas Wade.
The first objective book of its kind, The
Faith Instinct examines both the weaknesses
of modern religions and the strengths that
account for the remarkable persistence of
faith. Unabridged. 750 min.
• Order # T3423
• Order # T3249
COWBOYS FULL:
THE STORY OF POKER
by James McManus.
Cowboys Full is the story of poker, from its
roots in China, the Middle East, and Europe
to its ascent as a global—but especially an
American—phenomenon. 420 min.
THE TIME OF MY LIFE
by Patrick Swayze & Lisa Niemi.
This audiobook will open the door for
families, individuals, and husbands and wives
to grow, bond and discover entirely new
levels of love and sharing, proving that life
shouldn't be lived as a series of endings, but
rather as the beginning of greater strength
and love. 360 min.
• Order # T3345
• Order # T3232
D-DAY:
THE BATTLE FOR NORMANDY
by Antony Beevor.
D-Day: The Battle for Normandy is the first
major account in more than twenty years to
cover the invasion from June 6, 1944, up to
the liberation of Paris on August 25. It is the
first book to describe not only the experiences
of the American, British, Canadian and German soldiers, but
also the terrible suffering of the French caught up in the fighting. Unabridged. 1200 min.
THE ULTIMATE
HAPPINESS PRESCRIPTION
by Deepak Chopra.
In the Ultimate Happiness Prescription,
bestselling author Deepak Chopra shows us
seven keys to uncover the true secrets of joy
in the most difficult times. Unabridged. 150 min.
• Order # T3341
• Order # T3261
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FINAL VOYAGE
by Peter Nichols.
A story of Arctic disaster and one fateful
whaling season. Unabridged. 570 min.
• Order # T3349
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BARACK LIKE ME
by David Alan Grier.
Grier unabashedly muses on politics, culture,
and race while recounting his own life story in
this edgy, timeless, hilarious, and revelatory
memoir and look at all things Barack. Unabridged. 360 min.
Audio: CD
Non-Fiction
Audio/Video Catalog
THE AGE OF EMPATHY
by Frans de Waal.
In this thought-provoking book, the acclaimed
author of Our Inner Ape examines how
empathy comes naturally to a great variety
of animals, including humans. Unabridged. 600 min.
• Order # T3354
NORTH BY NORTHWESTERN
by Captain Sig Hansen.
The action of the Discovery channel hit
series Deadliest Catch combines with the
personal saga of a Norwegian family in this
memoir and tale of adventure of commercial
fishermen on the Bering Sea. 360 min.
COMMITTED
by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Committed tells the story of one woman's
efforts—through contemplation, historical
study, and extensive conversation with every
soul she encountered along the way—to make
peace with marriage before she entered its
estate once more. Unabridged. 480 min.
• Order # T3264
THE POWER OF WOMEN
by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Ph.D.
This revolutionary audiobook gives women
the tools to hone their skills as entrepreneurs
and managers, mothers and wives, mentors
and community leaders—and as individuals
pursuing their talents and dreams. Unabridged. 300 min.
• Order # T3471
JESUS: A BIOGRAPHY,
FROM A BELIEVER
by Paul Johnson.
Paul Johnson offers listeners a lively biography
of the man who inspired one of the world's
great religions and whose lessons still guide us. Unabridged. 300 min.
• Order # T3409
EMERGENCY
by Neil Strauss.
Neil Strauss takes us on a white-knuckled
journey through America's heart of darkness
as he scrambles to escape the system. It's one
man's story of a dangerous world—and how
to stay alive in it. 480 min.
• Order # T3441
DAWN LIGHT
by Diane Ackerman.
In an eye-opening sequence of personal
meditations through the cycle of seasons,
celebrated storyteller-poet-naturalist Diane
Ackerman awakens us to the world at dawn,
bringing into stunning focus a time of day
that many of us literally or metaphorically
sleep through. Unabridged. 420 min.
• Order # T3284
• Order # T3419
7 EVENTS THAT MADE
AMERICA AMERICA
by Larry Schweikart.
In this time of national uncertainty, it has
never been more important for Americans to
understand what has shaped our national
destiny. This provocative book will enlighten
anyone looking for clarity about our past and
inspiration for our future. Unabridged. 600 min.
• Order # T3496
SEAWORTHY
by Linda Greenlaw.
Linda Greenlaw hadn’t been blue-water
fishing for ten years, since the great events
chronicled in The Perfect Storm and The
Hungry Ocean, when an old friend offered
her the captaincy on his boat, Seahawk, for a
season of swordfishing. She took the bait,
and thus opened a new chapter in a life that had already seen
enough adventure for three lifetimes. Unabridged. 421 min.
• Order # T3492
HITLER'S HOLY RELICS
by Sidney D. Kirkpatrick.
An American art historian turned Army
sleuth races to stay one step ahead of Nazi
thugs who have absconded with the Crown
Jewels of the Holy Roman Empire—sacred
symbols of Hitler’s “Thousand Year Reich”—
and their plot to create a Fourth Reich. Unabridged. 645 min.
• Order # T3487
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• Order # T3484
MAKING THE SHIFT
by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer.
The ego has driven us away from our
authentic selves. On this CD program,
Wayne reveals how we can make that
all-important U-turn and head back to the
Source of being that created us. 420 min.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 2.0
by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 delivers a step-bystep program for increasing your emotional
intelligence using the four core EQ skills—
self-awareness, self-management, social
awareness, and relationship management— to
exceed your goals and achieve your fullest
potential. Unabridged. 280 min.
• Order # T3486
I'LL MATURE WHEN I'M DEAD
by Dave Barry.
In eighteen hilarious pieces, Dave tackles
everything from fatherhood, self-image,
the battle of the sexes, celebrityhood, and
technology, to parenting styles, reality shows, and the ultimate adult. Unabridged. 270 min.
• Order # T3475
FOR BETTER: THE SCIENCE
OF A GOOD MARRIAGE
by Tara Parker-Pope.
Tara Parker-Pope offers simple, practical
advice to help couples diagnose the health
of their own marriage and lower their risk
for divorce. Unabridged. 585 min.
• Order # T3485
• Order # T3476
NPR SOUND TREKS: ANIMALS
by NPR.
NPR explores the meanings behind the
morning roar of the Guatemalan howler
monkey, the seriously social laughing of
the spotted hyena and the sophisticated
conversation from the Central African forest
elephant, as it celebrates wild sounds from
around the globe. 60 min.
THE PRICE OF STONES
by Twesigye Jackson Kaguri.
Weaving together tales from his youth with
the inspiring account of the challenges and
triumphs of the Nyaka AIDS Orphan School,
Kaguri shows how someone with a modest idea
is capable of achieving monumental results. Unabridged. 570 min.
• Order # T3499
• Order # T3501
WAR AT THE
WALL STREET JOURNAL
by Sarah Ellison.
This is a tale about big business, an imploding
dynasty, a mogul at war, and a deal that sums
up an era of change. Unabridged. 270 min.
• Order # T3497
NPR SOUND TREKS: ADVENTURES
by NPR.
Whether whitewater rafting on the Hudson
River, mountain climbing in the Himalayas,
kayaking in Alaska, airboarding in Oregon’s
Cascade mountains, or bungee jumping in
Australia, each story is an amazing sound
adventure—and a great escape. 60 min.
THE PACIFIC
by Hugh Ambrose.
Historian Hugh Ambrose reveals the intertwined
odysseys of four U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy
carrier pilot and producing a powerful blend of
first-person immediacy and historical perspective. Unabridged. 1440 min.
NPR SOUND TREKS: BIRDS
by NPR.
These fascinating stories feature the delightful
voices of dozens of birds, and offer unique
perspectives on their interactions—with
humans and with one another. 60 min.
COLOSSUS
by Michael Hiltzik.
In this definitive account, Pulitzer Prize-winning
journalist Michael Hiltzik shares the epic story
of Hoover Dam's construction and its
tremendous— and continuing—impact on
the United States. Unabridged. 1110 min.
• Order # T3493
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• Order # T3467
• Order # T3498
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SPOKEN FROM THE HEART
by Laura Bush.
In this brave, beautiful, and deeply personal
memoir, Laura Bush, one of our most beloved
and private first ladies, tells her own extraordinary story. Unabridged. 510 min.
Video: DVD
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Audio/Video Catalog
DAVY CROCKETT: TWO MOVIE SET
w/Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen.
There's never been a folk hero quite like Davy
Crockett, and you'll see why when you watch him
take on an alligator, "grin" down a bear, and fight
for freedom at the Alamo. (2004) PG/G. 174 min.
• Order # V5029
THE ADVENTURES
OF MILO AND OTIS
A curious kitten named Milo and his inseparable
friend, a pug-nosed puppy named Otis, tumble
through one exciting escapade after another in
this heartwarming live action film. (2005) G. 75 min.
FAERIE TALE THEATRE
w/Jennifer Beals, Pam Dawber.
Wicked stepsisters, dancing princesses, evil sea
witches, beautiful mermaids and more fill this
4-episode collection from the award-winning
series. (2009) Not Rated. 204 min.
ALL ABOUT OLD McDONALD'S FARM
Two fun-filled adventures for kids of all ages! Plant the seeds for an amazing adventure when
you join Farmer John on a fascinating trip to
Old McDonald’s farm. (2005) Not Rated. 54 min.
• Order # V5063
• Order # V5136
THE PERPETUA STORY
It is the year AD 203 in Carthage, North Africa. Perpetua, an affluent young mother, is charged with
converting to Christianity and is sent to prison. But her freedom can be secured easily. All she has
to do is offer one pinch of incense in honor to the
Roman gods. Animated. (2008) PG. 98 min.
SNOW DAY
w/Chevy Chase, Chris Elliott, Jean Smart.
An unexpected overnight snowfall has made
roads impassable. And that means a no-school,
no-rules snow day! (2000) PG. 89 min.
• Order # V5090
ANIMATED ADVENTURE PACK
This triple feature video included: The Prince
and the Pauper; Robin Hood; and The Three
Musketeers. Animated. (2008) Not Rated. 145 min.
• Order # V5116
MY FRIEND RABBIT:
CARROTASTIC FUN!
My Friend Rabbit chronicles the adventures of
Rabbit, his best friend Mouse, and a group of
other colorful characters from across the animal
kingdom. Animated. (2007) Not Rated. 66 min.
• Order # V5123
SONNY WITH A CHANCE:
SONNY'S BIG BREAK
w/Demi Lovato.
Sonny Munroe is a Midwestern girl who gets her
big break when she is invited to join the cast of the
hit teen sketch comedy show So Random! (2009) TV-G. 89 min.
• Order # V5126
GOOSEBUMPS:
MY BEST FRIEND IS INVISIBLE
Their aunt is kind of weird, but her prize cookies
are delicious. That is, until the brothers realize that
each one of Aunt Dahlia's culinary treats is just as
strange as she is. Animated. (2008) Not Rated. 145 min.
• Order # V5235
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• Order # V5144
ELOISE IN SPRINGTIME
Everyone's favorite six-year-old is about to learn
some rawther important lessons about friendship,
honesty and even having fun! Animated. (2007) Not Rated. 45 min.
• Order # V5146
PRINCESS STORIES, VOLUME 1
The journey of fun begins with a treasure chest
of beloved stories starring Ariel and Jasmine,
and two stories featuring Belle and Cinderella. Animated. (2004) Not Rated. 60 min.
• Order # V5138
PRINCESS STORIES, VOLUME 2
As each captivating story unfolds, your child will
meet her favorite Disney Princesses, share in
their fabulous adventures and discover that
friendship is the most powerful magic of all! Animated. (2005) Not Rated. 64 min.
• Order # V5139
PRINCESS STORIES, VOLUME 3
Three charmed tales about being true to yourself
will amaze and amuse your child again and again! Animated. (2005) Not Rated. 61 min.
• Order # V5140
Kids
THE CAT IN THE HAT
w/Mike Myers.
Two kids on a cold, cold, wet day. Their mom is
at work, and they've no games to play! Then in
walks the fun in the form of a cat who pulls out
the laughs from the brim of his hat. (2004) PG. 82 min.
• Order # V5147
• Order # V5163
ME, ELOISE
It's Eloise's sixth birthday and she's planning the
most special party ever! But Eloise and her new
friend Yuko take off on an extraordinary adventure
that takes a surprising turn and they almost miss
the big day! Animated. (2006) Not Rated. 45 min.
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS
GO TO THE MOVIES: STAR WRECK
Alvin stars as Captain Dirk, commander of
the S.S. Boobypize; Simon is Mr. Speck, and
Brittany is Uhaha. Together, they must rescue
fellow crewmember Dr. McRoy after he gets
abducted by a weird extraterrestrial family! Animated. (2009) Not Rated. 66 min.
• Order # V5148
DISNEY PRINCESS PARTY, VOL. 1
You are cordially invited to the Disney Princess
Party where happily ever afters can happen 365
days a year! Disney Princess Party will fill any day
with laughter, surprises and magical moments. Animated. (2004) Not Rated. 100 min.
• Order # V5164
BIG AND LOUD ON A FARM
Watch real farmers work on real farms. You'll
see live action combines, tractors, and trucks
during a harvest. See how an acrobatic airplane
helps a farmer grow crops. Watch a train pull
a hundred freight cars to an elevator. (2008) Not Rated. 24 min.
• Order # V5149
DISNEY PRINCESS PARTY, VOL. 2
Let the enchantment begin with a Disney Princess
pajama party that's so much fun, the magic
could last well beyond the stroke of midnight! Animated. (2005) Not Rated. 102 min.
• Order # V5168
BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS
w/Angela Lansbury.
When young Charlie, Carrie and Paul move to a
small village during World War II, they discover
their host, Miss Price, is an apprentice witch! (2009) G. 140 min.
• Order # V5150
DR. DOLITTLE:
MILLION DOLLAR MUTTS
w/Kyla Pratt, Judge Reinhold.
It's Lucky to the rescue when his owner, Maya
Dolittle finds herself in hot water—Hollywood-style! (2008) PG. 87 min.
• Order # V5172
GOOSEBUMPS:
THE HEADLESS GHOST
Hill House is dark, scary and haunted, just the
way Duane and Stephanie like it! But if they
can't help the ghost of a 13-year-old boy who
lost his head there find it, he'll have to borrow
one of theirs! (2009) Not Rated. 64 min.
• Order # V5151
BIONICLE 2: LEGENDS OF METRU NUI
When mysterious dark forces threaten the glorious
city of Metru Nui, Toa Lhikan gives six Matoran
the tools and responsibilities of new Toa. Will
they succeed before time runs out, or will darkness
prevail? Animated. (2004) PG. 75 min.
• Order # V5153
BIONICLE 3: WEB OF SHADOWS
Poisonous foes, extraordinary friends and epic
trials and triumphs are spun into this all-new
animated adventure! (2005) PG. 76 min.
• Order # V5154
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SCOOBY-DOO! THE MYSTERY BEGINS
w/Kate Melton, Hayley Kiyoko,
Robbie Amell, Nick Palatas.
Unjustly accused of staging a spooky practical
joke complete with ghosts, the kids are suspended
from Coolsville High. To clear their names, they
team to solve the supernatural mystery and head
straight into nonstop laughs and adventure. (2009) PG. 82 min.
• Order # V5180
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ELOISE IN HOLLYWOOD
A big time movie producer invited Eloise and
Nanny to Hollywood, and the Plaza Hotel's
most famous six-year-old is instantly overcome
by visions of overnight stardom and red-carpet
premieres. Animated. (2006) Not Rated. 45 min.
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Kids
IRON WILL
w/Mackenzie Astin, Kevin Spacey.
Based on an incredible true-life story, a brave
young man is thrust into adulthood as he and
his courageous team of sled dogs embark on a
grueling and treacherous cross-country marathon. (2002) PG. 109 min.
MONSTERS vs ALIENS
Ginormica, Dr. Cockroach Ph.D., The Missing
Link, Insectosaurous and B.O.B. join forces to
fight back when aliens attack. Animated. (2009) PG. 94 min.
• Order # V5186
ASTRO BOY: THE BEGINNING
Witness the very first anime ever produced Osamu Texuka's ASTRO BOY! This U.S.
version delighted viewers with touching stories
and compelling characters during its 1960s TV
broadcast. Animated (2009) BW. 110 min.
• Order # V5177
WALLACE & GROMIT:
A MATTER OF LOAF AND DEATH
Wallace and his canine companion Gromit have
started a bread bakery. But the arrival of Piella
Bakewell upsets their complicated world of
mixers, flour mills, ovens, and forklifts. Wallace
falls hard for her charms, but Gromit uncovers a
link to a string of murdered bakers. Animated. (2009) Not Rated. 87 min.
• Order # V5221
ASTRO BOY (SET 1)
Endowed with super strength, rocket-powered
flight, a selfless heart and a kind demeanor,
Astro Boy fights a never-ending crusade against
the forces of evil. Animated. (2009) Not
Rated. BW. 572 min.
• Order # V5179
DISNEY PRINCESS ENCHANTED
TALES: FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS
Spend some golden moments with Aurora and
Jasmine as each discovers what it takes to be a
true Princess. Animals. (2007) G. 56 min.
• Order # V5189
ASTRO BOY (SET 2)
Everyone's favorite boy-robot is back for a new
set of adventures, battling foes from fantastic
aliens and rogue robots to evil geniuses! Animated. (2009) TV-G. BW. 572 min.
• Order # V5176
JONAS: ROCKIN' THE HOUSE
w/The Jonas Brothers.
Experience life through the eyes of the world's
most popular trio in five episodes of Jonas on
Jonas: Rockin' The House. (2009) TV-G. 113 min.
• Order # V5181
WHERE IS WINKY'S HORSE?
w/Ebbie Tam, Jan Decleir.
Winky is the happiest girl in the world because
she gets to take care of Santa's horse, Amerigo;
only it turns out not to be as easy as she thought
it would be. (2007) G. 80 min.
• Order # V5190
WIZARDS ON DECK
WITH HANNAH MONTANA
w/Miley Syrus, Moises Arias, Selena Gomez,
Mitchel Musso.
Climb on board for fun on the high seas as three
of your favorite Disney Channel shows come
together in Wizards On Deck With Hannah
Montana! (2009) TV-G. 68 min.
• Order # V5191
• Order # V5182
WORLD ANIMAL ADVENTURE
Babies love animals, and now you can bring
animals from the seven continents home to your
baby. (2009) Not Rated. 35 min.
• Order # V5184
BATTLE FOR TERRA
When the peaceful inhabitants of the beautiful
planet Terra come under attack from the last
surviving members of humanity adrift in an
aging spaceship, the stage is set for an all-out
war between the two for control of the planet. Animated. (2009) PG. 84 min.
• Order # V5192
BOB THE BUILDER BUILT FOR FUN
Team up with Bob the Builder and his
construction crew in five fun-tastic episodes. Animated. (2006) Not Rated. 43 min.
• Order # V5170
BIONICLE: THE LEGEND REBORN
Your favorite BIONICLE heroes come to life
in this thrilling, all-new movie adventure filled
with action and excitement! Animated. (2009) Not Rated. 71 min.
• Order # V5201
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WILD HEARTS CAN'T BE BROKEN
w/Gabrielle Anwar, Michael Schoeffling.
After she joins a traveling show in the 1930s,
spunky teen Sonora Webster learns the ropes
and eventually lands a plum role in the program:
riding a horse off a 40-foot-high diving board
into a tank of water. (2006) G. 89 min.
• Order # V5206
A PLUMM SUMMER
w/William Baldwin, Henry Winkler.
The innocence of an idyllic small town is torn
apart when famous TV puppet Froggy Doo is
"frognapped" and held for ransom. (2009) PG. 101 min.
• Order # V5225
LIFE SCIENCE
Marko the Pencil leads students on an entertaining
adventure where learning becomes fun. Covers
photosynthesis, parts of a plant, life cycles, genetic
traits and adaptations, plant and animal cells,
food webs, and more. Animated. (2009) Not
Rated. 59 min.
• Order # V5208
THE BEST OF THE
ELECTRIC COMPANY
w/Bill Cosby, Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno.
Take a trip back in time with Spider-Man,
Letterman, J. Arthur Crank, the Short Circus,
Jennifer of the Jungle, DJ Mel Mounds, Easy
Reader, Paul the Gorilla, Lorelei the Chicken and
all the rest with The Best of the Electric Company. (2006) G. 630 min.
• Order # V5229
PAULIE
w/Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin,
Bruce Davison.
When a little bird with a big personality sets out
to find the loving girl who raised him, he discovers
his way with words has a way of landing him in
big trouble. (1998) PG. 92 min.
• Order # V5210
BIGFOOT
w/Richard Tyson, Adam B. Raque,
Nicole Badaan.
Lost in the forest, Bigfoot befriends three kids,
Percy, Madison and Leonard, who are determined
to protect him. (2008) PG. 93 min.
• Order # V5230
GOOSEBUMPS:
SHOCKER ON SHOCK STREET
When Erin's dad invites Erin and Marty to be
the first kids to ride the new Shocker Studio's
Tour Ride, the terrifying movie creatures become
more life like than ever...and real life suddenly
seems a lot scarier than the big screen. (2009) Not Rated. 43 min.
• Order # V5217
AUSSIE & TED'S GREAT ADVENTURE
w/Dean Cain, Beverly D'Angelo,
Alyssa Shafer, Leo Howard.
Aussie, a lovable mutt, embarks on a mission to
return his young owner's missing Teddy Bear. (2008) G. 89 min.
• Order # V5231
SECRETS OF THE FURIOUS FIVE
Po may have defeated Tai Lung, but our Dragon
Warrior must now face Shifu's biggest challenge
with the help of Viper, Tigress, Monkey, Crane
and Mantis. Animated. (2009) Not Rated. 24 min.
• Order # V5219
THE WILD STALLION
w/Connie Sellecca, Fred Ward,
Miranda Cosgrove.
Hanna and her father have arrived at Matty's Bear
Mountain Ranch that runs along the borders of
Utah and Nevada. When Hanna and her new
friend CJ discover a plan hatched by the wealthy
Mr. Noval to rid the area of wild horses, the two girls must turn
to Matty for help before it's too late! (2009) G. 86 min.
• Order # V5236
• Order # V5220
LITTLE NEMO:
ADVENTURES IN SLUMBERLAND
Welcome to the fantasy world of "Little Nemo,"
filled with dreams of enchanted lands and new
friends, amazing magic and fun-filled adventure. It's a place where anything is possible and the
only boundaries are those of the imagination. Animated. (2004) Not Rated. 100 min.
• Order # V5239
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DORA SAVES THE CRYSTAL KINGDOM
Join Dora on a magical, double-length adventure
inside a storybook to save the Crystal Kingdom
from the Greedy King! Animated. (2009) Not Rated. 92 min.
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Video: DVD
Fiction
SCHINDLER'S LIST
w/Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes.
This film is the indelible true story of the
enigmatic Oskar Schindler, a member of the
Nazi party, womanizer, and war profiteer who
saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during
the Holocaust. (1993) Rated R. 196 min.
TAKING CHANCE
w/Kevin Bacon.
Taking Chance is the remarkable true story of
one soldier's death in battle, another soldier's
journey of discovery and a nation's reverence
and gratitude toward its war dead. (2009) TV-PG. 78 min.
• Order # V5055
LOVE COMES SOFTLY
w/Katherine Heigl, Oliver Macready.
Suddenly widowed, Marty Claridge must face
the rugged terrain of the west alone. That is,
until a handsome widower named Clark Davis
suggests a platonic "marriage of convenience"
until Marty can return home. But as the months
pass, Marty and Clark discover an unexpected new love where
there was once only loss. (2002) Not Rated. 88 min.
• Order # V5057
COCO CHANEL
w/Shirley MacLaine.
Academy Award™ winning actress Shirley
MacLaine stars as Coco Chanel in this critically
acclaimed film that charts the rise of one of the
most influential designers of the 20th century. (2008) PG. 139 min.
• Order # V5060
CYBER WARS
w/Genevieve O'Reilly, Luoyong Wang,
Joan Chen, David Warner.
A bounty hunter and a police detective find
themselves on the run after they uncover a
diabolical "game" set in motion by several elite
corporate leaders. (2006) PG-13. 103 min.
• Order # V5065
• Order # V5076
OBSESSED
w/Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles, Ali Larter.
When successful financial advisor Derek Charles
settles into a new Los Angeles neighborhood with
his wife Sharon and young son Kyle, everything
seems perfect. But when a beautiful temp, Lisa,
joins the firm, Derek's life takes a strange turn. (2009) PG-13. 108 min.
• Order # V5077
THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT
w/Kyle Gallner, Amanda Crew.
Based on a chilling true story, The Haunting
in Connecticut charts one family's terrifying,
real-life encounter with the dark forces of the
supernatural. (2009) PG-13. 102 min.
• Order # V5085
DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION
w/Justin Chatwin, James Marsters,
Yun-Fat Chow, Emmy Rossum.
Based on one of the most popular Japanese
manga series of all time, Dragonball: Evolution
follows a young warrior on an epic adventure to
discover his destiny...and save the world form
the forces of darkness. (2009) PG. 85 min.
• Order # V5087
DESCENT
w/Luke Perry, Rick Roberts, Michael Dorn.
When cracks large enough to swallow a city
block appear in the Earth's crust, a team of
scientists must go deep into the Earth to find a
way to stop the destruction. (2005) PG. 96 min.
• Order # V5070
• Order # V5088
HOMETOWN LEGEND
w/Terry O'Quinn, Lacey Chabert, Nick Cornish.
Jerry B. Jenkins, author of the popular Left
Behind books, delivers a rousing, stand-up-onthe-bleachers-and-cheer story of a small town's
desperate fight for survival. (2008) PG. 108 min.
• Order # V5071
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FAST & FURIOUS
w/Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez,
Jordana Brewster.
From big rig heists to precision tunnel crawl, Fast
& Furious takes you back into the high-octane
world, which lives for speed, drives for the rush
and breaks all the rules! (2009) PG-13. 107 min.
17 AGAIN
w/Zac Efron.
If you somehow had the chance, would you do
your life over? Thirtysomething Mike O'Donnell
would. Then one mysteriously magical moment,
Mike gets his chance. (2009) PG-13. 102 min.
• Order # V5094
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THE CLIENT
w/Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones.
The Client is the story of a District Attorney out
for a conviction, a new lawyer out of her league,
and a young boy who knew too much. (1997) PG-13. 121 min.
• Order # V5117
• Order # V5091
THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD
w/John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt.
Once upon a time, Buck Howard spend his days
in the limelight as a mentalist extraordinaire, but
lately his act has lost its luster. But with the aid
of a fiery publicist and a bold stoke of luck, Buck
lands back in the American consciousness. (2009) PG. 90 min.
• Order # V5093
BEACH KINGS
w/David Charvet, Torrey DeVitto,
Kristin Cavallari.
Cameron Day is a former college basketball star
with one last shot at greatness—the professional
beach volleyball tour. But first, Cameron must
face the demons of his troubled past. (2008) PG-13. 97 min.
• Order # V5105
THE CLASS
w/Francois Bégaudeau.
At a tough inner-city middle school in Paris, a
dedicated teacher named Mr. Marin begins the
new term. As each side challenges the other,
Mr. Marin and his students are about to get an
education they'll never forget. (2009) PG-13. 130 min.
• Order # V5096
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
w/David Niven, Cantinflas, Robert Newton,
Shirley MacLaine.
David Niven plays the neurotically punctual
Phileas Fogg, a British gent who is spurned on
by a wager to prove he can travel around the
world in 80 days. (2004) Not Rated. 182 min.
• Order # V5100
APOCALYPSE
w/Richard Nester, Leigh Lewis.
Two award-winning journalists are caught in a
frantic race against time to alert the world of the
deadly deception of Franco Macalousso, President
of the European Union. (2008) PG. 94 min.
• Order # V5101
A CRY IN THE DARK
w/Meryl Streep, Sam Neill.
No body, motive or weapon. The facts in the
Australian murder trial of Lindy and Michael
Chamberlain didn't add up. But other things
did: Bigotry against the couple's religion. (1988) PG-13. 121 min.
THE UNBORN
w/Meagan Good, Cam Gigandet, James Remar.
Plagued by chilling dreams and tortured by a
demonic ghost that haunts her waking hours, a
young woman's only hope to break the debilitating
paranormal curse is in an exorcism. (2008) Unrated. 89 min.
• Order # V5110
PEARL HARBOR
w/Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale.
This tale of catastrophic defeat, heroic victory
and personal courage focuses on WWII's
devastating impact on two daring young pilots
and a beautiful, dedicated nurse. (2001) PG-13. 183 min.
• Order # V5114
DON JUAN DEMARCO
w/Marlon Brando, Johnny Depp,
Faye Dunaway.
The story of a man who thought he was the
greatest lover in the world and the people who
tried to cure him of it. (1998) PG-13. 97 min.
• Order # V5118
THE GOLDEN BOYS
w/David Carradine, Rip Torn,
Bruce Dern, Mariel Hemingway.
Having braved treacherous seas most of their
lives, three retired captains are now faced with
their toughest challenge ever: living together. (2008) PG. 97 min.
• Order # V5124
• Order # V5111
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THE SOLOIST
w/Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr.
The Soloist tells the poignant tale of a Los Angeles
newspaper reporter who discovers a brilliant
street musician, with unsinkable passion, and
the unique friendship and bond that transforms
both their lives. (2009) PG-13. 116 min.
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DUPLICITY
w/Julia Roberts, Clive Owen.
Oscar winner Julia Roberts and Clive Owen star
as two sexy spies-turned-corporate operatives in
the midst of a clandestine love affair. (2009) PG-13. 125 min.
• Order # V5125
STEPPIN
w/Anthony Anderson, Mo'Nique, Faison Love.
Every college campus has its rivalries and UTS
is no different. When a local radio station
announces the beginning of the step competition
season, the campus fraternities and sororities
fight to recruit the best talent that will help them
win the big-money prize. (2009) PG-13. 85 min.
POSSESSION
w/Gwyneth Paltrow, Aaron Eckhart,
Jeremy Northam, Jennifer Ehle.
Literary scholars Roland Michell and Maud Bailey
are experts on the work of two different Victorian
poets. As they pursue a possible connection
between their subjects, the two sleuths begin to
stumble toward a romance of their own. (2002) PG-13. 103 min.
• Order # V5137
BRING IT ON: FIGHT TO THE FINISH
w/Chrintina Milian.
Sassy cheer captain Lina Cruz's world is turned
upside-down when her family moves from the
urban streets of East Los Angeles to the sunny
beach town of Malibu. (2008) PG-13. 103 min.
• Order # V5127
• Order # V5134
LABOR PAINS
w/Lindsay Lohan.
Thea is stuck in a dead-end job that she can't
afford to lose. To stay employed, she fakes a
pregnancy, and now she's milking her one big lie
for everything it's worth. (2008) PG-13. 89 min.
COPS & ROBBERSONS
w/Chevy Chace, Jack Palance, Dianne Wiest.
In the pursuit of a dangerous counterfeiter, grizzled
cop Jake Stone convinces a suburban family to
let him use their home for an extended stakeout. But this "typical" family is anything but. (1994) PG. 93 min.
• Order # V5131
• Order # V5135
VERITAS: PRINCE OF TRUTH
w/Sean Patrick Flanery, Kate Walsh.
Kern Williams, a 14-year-old comic book fan,
is challenged to become a hero himself when he
teams up with his favorite comic book character,
Veritas: Prince of Truth. (2009) PG. 94 min.
THE RUNDOWN
w/The Rock, Seann William Scott.
Beck is a bounty hunter sent into the jungles of
the Amazon to bring the rebellious Travis back
to the States. When Beck and Travis reluctantly
join forces to hunt down a priceless treasure, this
unlikely team embarks on a pulse-pounding
thrill-ride. (2003) PG-13. 105 min.
• Order # V5132
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE
w/Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan.
A recent widower in Seattle and a reporter in
Baltimore are fated for each other and it takes
the man's son and a radio talk show to set events
in motion for the couple to meet. (2003) PG. 105 min.
• Order # V5141
• Order # V5133
MIRRORMASK
w/Jason Barry, Rob Brydon,
Stephanie Leonidas.
Helena finds herself on a strange journey into
the Dark Lands, a fantastic landscape filled with
giants, Monkeybirds and dangerous sphinxes. She searches for the Mirrormask, an object of
enormous power that is her only hope of escaping the Dark
Lands, waking the Queen of Light and returning home. (2005) PG. 104 min.
• Order # V5143
• Order # V5142
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THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
w/Shelley Winters.
Following the Nazi invasion of Amsterdam,
13-year-old Anne and her family go into hiding
in the confines of an attic. Anne's remarkable
account of their lives are intimately depicted in
this extraordinary portrait of humanity. BW. (1959) G. 179 min.
SUGAR
w/Algenis Perez Soto.
Sugar is the inspirational story of Miguel Santos,
a gifted pitcher struggling to make it to the big
leagues of American baseball. (2009) PG-13. 114 min.
• Order # V5161
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• Order # V5145
BRIAN'S SONG
w/James Caan, Billy Dee Williams.
Roommates and rivals, two rookie football
players become best friends because of their
competitive natures and complementary
personalities. When Piccolo becomes stricken
with cancer, his relentless will to live inspires the
talented Sayers to reach his athletic potential. (1971) G. 73 min.
• Order # V5171
AUSTIN POWERS THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME
w/Mike Myers, Heather Graham.
Intent on world domination, diabolical genius
Dr. Evil travels back to 1969 and steals Austin's
"mojo". Now Austin must return to the Swingin'
Sixties, recover his mojo and stop Dr. Evil from
liquidating the world. (2004) PG-13. min.
• Order # V5162
GREY GARDENS
w/Drew Barrymore, Jessica Lange.
Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange star as the
reclusive mother and daughter whose unconventional tastes and social rebellion transcended public
opinion and forged a unique and unbreakable
bond. (2009) Not Rated. 104 min.
DANCE FLICK
w/Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans,
Shoshana Bush, and Damon Wayans Jr.
Sweet, innocent Megan's ballet dreams are
shattered when she is forced to attend an
inner-city high school where she meets Thomas,
a young hip-hop dancer from the wrong side of
the tracks. (2009) PG-13. 82 min.
• Order # V5174
GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST
w/Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner.
A freewheeling womanizer is haunted by the
spirits of girlfriends of the past, present &
beyond at his younger brother's wedding,
awakening long-lost feelings for his first love. (2009) PG-13. 100 min.
• Order # V5165
• Order # V5187
AUSTIN POWERS INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY
w/Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley.
Frozen in the 60s, secret agent Austin Powers is
thawed back into action to once again battle his
archenemy Dr. Evil. (1997) PG-13. 90 min.
THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
w/Errol Flynn, Olivia deHavilland.
Errol Flynn is eternally charming as Robin,
defender of the poor, in this rousing family
adventure that co-stars Olivia de Havilland
and Claude Rains. (1938) PG. 102 min.
• Order # V5166
• Order # V5188
NOTHING BUT TROUBLE
w/Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy,
Demi Moore.
Get spooked silly when Chevy Chase and Demi
Moore take a wrong turnpike exit and find
"hanging judge" Dan Aykroyd and "constable"
John Candy in a bizarre New Jersey burg. (1991) PG-13. 93 min.
• Order # V5169
THE WIZARD OF OZ
w/Judy Garland, Frank Morgan,
Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley.
This lively musical, a mainstay in the staple diet
of great American films, follows young Dorothy
Gale, her dog, Toto, and her three companions on
the yellow brick road to Oz. (1939) G. 102 min.
• Order # V5193
FOOTLOOSE
w/Kevin Bacon.
Footloose portrays the timeless struggle between
innocent pleasure and rigid morality, when city-boy
Ren McCormick finds himself in an uptight
Midwestern town where dancing has been
banned. (1984) PG. 107 min.
• Order # V5173
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A MAN CALLED PETER
w/Richard Todd, Jean Peters.
Richard Todd delivers a thoroughly winning
performance as Peter Marshall, the Scottish-born
minister who became Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. (1955) Not Rated. 119 min.
• Order # V5202
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STATE OF PLAY
w/Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck,
Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren.
When D.C. reporter Cal McCaffrey is assigned
to investigate the murder of an assistant to an
up-and-coming politician, he uncovers a conspiracy
that threatens to bring down the nation's power
structures. (2009) PG-13. 128 min.
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THE PRINCE & ME:
A ROYAL HONEYMOON
w/Kam Heskin, Chris Geere.
A former farm girl from Wisconsin and the former
prince of Denmark find themselves reluctantly
thrust back into the spotlight after setting off for
their romantic honeymoon in Belavia and realizing
the forest that brings them both so much joy is about to be cut
down in order to make way for an oil field. (2008) PG. 92 min.
• Order # V5216
THE QUIET MAN
w/John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara.
Sean Thornton is an American who swears off
boxing after accidentally killing an opponent. Returning to the Irish town of his birth, he finds
happiness when he falls in love with the fiery
Mary Kate. (1952) Not Rated. 129 min.
• Order # V5195
CHARLOTTE GRAY
w/Cate Blanchett.
A Scottish woman joins the French Resistance
during World War II to help rescue her missing
RAF boyfriend. (2009) PG-13. 121 min.
• Order # V5196
THE VILLAIN
w/Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margaret,
Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays the invulnerable
sheriff who rides blithely through life, unaware
that the evil Kirk Douglas wants to kill him and
kidnap his squeeze, Ann-Margret. (2009) PG-13. 114 min.
EASY VIRTUE
w/Jessica Biel, Colin Firth,
Kristin Scott Thomas, Ben Barnes.
When British playboy John brings his new wife
Larita—a race car-driving feminist from Detroit
—home to meet the family at their country
estate, pretty much everyone's expectations
are disappointed. (2009) PG-13. 96 min.
• Order # V5205
X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE
w/Hugh Jackman.
Somewhere in the wilds of northwest Canada in
the early 1800s, two boys grow up amid violence: half-brothers with very special powers. Eventually
they will become the near-indestructible warriors
(and victims of a secret government program)
known as Wolverine and Sabretooth. (2009) PG-13. 107 min.
• Order # V5214
MY LIFE IN RUINS
w/Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss,
Alexis Georgoulis.
Georgia is facing burnout in her job with a tour
company in Greece. Happily for Georgia, her
latest group of challenging tourists will help her
shed some of her hard-built personal armor, guiding
her to cut loose as the tour progresses. (2009) PG-13. 95 min.
• Order # V5215
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MERLIN'S APPRENTICE
w/Sam Neill.
Camelot is in vulnerable disarray since the theft
of the Holy Grail. Now the only one who can
find the Grail and restore Camelot's glory is an
irascible young beggar-thief who discovers magic
within himself. (2006) Not Rated. 185 min.
• Order # V5199
TWISTER
w/Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton.
Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton are thrill-seeking
meteorologists chasing twisters in order to study
them with a new technology they've developed
to create an improved warning system. (1998) PG-13. 113 min.
• Order # V5218
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IMAGINE THAT
w/Eddie Murphy, Yara Shahidi.
When a highly competitive money mogul finds
his financial kingdom slipping, he turns to his
7-year-old daughter and her fantasy world of
imaginary princesses for help. (2009) PG. 107 min.
• Order # V5224
ENCHANGED APRIL
w/Miranda Richardson, Josie Lawrence.
Two proper Englishwomen, determined to
get away from their drab lives and inattentive
husbands, find paradise in the serene countryside
of the Italian Riviera. (1992) PG. 93 min.
• Order # V5226
MAME
w/Lucille Ball.
Lucille Ball plays Mame, a high-living grande
dame who's outlandishly eccentric and, when
suddenly faced with raising an orphaned nephew,
fiercely loving. (1974) PG. 131 min.
• Order # V5227
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• Order # V5228
DR. QUINN MEDICINE WOMAN:
THE MOVIES
w/Jane Seymour, Joe Lando.
Travel back to the 19th century American
frontier with more tales of courage, conviction,
and romance. (1999) PG. 180 min.
• Order # V5240
OCTOBER SKY
w/Jake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern.
Coalwood, West Virginia, 1957. Working in
the coal mines is an inescapable way of life in
this small town. When high schooler Homer
Hickam, Jr. sees the Sputnik satellite in the
night sky, he dares to break free of the mines
and reach for the stars. (1999) PG. 108 min.
• Order # V5232
MOLL FLANDERS
w/Robin Wright, Morgan Freeman,
Stockard Channing.
Moll is a spirited, headstrong woman whose
unfortunate social position leaves her in the
most dire of circumstances. Famished and
without shelter, Moll is forced to use her beauty
as a means for living. (1995) PG-13. 122 min.
• Order # V5233
FINDING FORRESTER
w/Sean Connery, Rob Brown.
Jamal Wallas is a 16-year-old basketball star with
a secret passion for writing. William Forrester is
a famous, reclusive novelist who is angry at the
world. After an unexpected meeting, Forrester
becomes Jamal's unlikely mentor and both men
learn lessons from each other about the importance of friendship.
(2000) PG-13. 136 min.
• Order # V5234
THE BLUE & THE GRAY
w/Stacy Keach, John Hammond, Lloyd Bridges.
This film reconstructs an eternally fascinating
and controversial era in American history—
when families and nation were divided between
the black and white. (1982) Not Rated. 381 min.
• Order # V5237
TRANSFORMERS
w/Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel.
Unaware that he is mankind’s last chance for
survival, Sam Witwicky and Bumblebee, his
robot disguised as a car, are in a heart-pounding
race against an enemy unlike anything anyone
has seen before. (2007) PG-13. 143 min.
• Order # V5238
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YEAR ONE
w/Jack Black, Michael Cera.
Zed and Oh are cavemen who stumble out of
the mountains into an epic journey of biblical
proportions. (2009) PG-13. 97 min.
• Order # V5249
LAND OF THE LOST
w/Will Ferrell.
Will Ferrell stars as has-been scientist Dr. Rick
Marshall, who gets more than he bargained for
when his expedition takes a wrong turn into the
Land of the Lost. (2009) PG-13. 102 min.
• Order # V5254
FATHER OF THE BRIDE: PART II
w/Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short.
When his daughter and his wife Nina both
announce they are pregnant, George finds himself
in one outrageous situation after another,
desperately trying to recapture the wild and
crazy days of his youth! (2000) PG. 106 min.
• Order # V5259
THE 6TH DAY
w/Arnold Schwarzenegger.
A sinister corporation has begun illegally
duplicating entire human beings. But they
mistakenly clone the wrong man: a man who is
now the only one with the power to expose their
evil. (2000) PG-13. 123 min.
• Order # V5260
DEFENDING YOUR LIFE
w/Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep.
Daniel Miller was tooling along a Los Angeles
street, listening to Something's Coming when
something came—a bus. One head-on crash
later, Daniel wakes up deceased. And his troubles
are just beginning. (1991) PG. 111 min.
• Order # V5261
THE PROPOSAL
w/Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds.
On the verge of being deported and losing the job
she lives for, the controlling Margaret announces
she's engaged to her unsuspecting, put-upon
assistant Andrew. (2009) PG-13. 108 min.
• Order # V5263
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RAIN MAN
w/Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise.
Charlie Babbitt has just discovered he has an
autistic brother named Raymond and is now
taking him on the ride of his life. Or is it the
other way around? (1988) Rated R. 134 min.
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ANNE OF GREEN GABLES:
A NEW BEGINNING
w/Barbara Hershey, Rachel Blanchard,
Shirley MacLaine.
A long lost letter from her errant father, discovered
under the floorboards in Green Gables, causes
Anne to delve into long-buried memories. (2009) Not Rated. 144 min.
• Order # V5262
WHATEVER WORKS
w/Ed Begley, Jr., Patricia Clarkson,
Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood.
Woody Allen writes and directs this "blackish
comedy" about an eccentric upper-class New
Yorker who abandons his comfortable lifestyle
in favor of leading a more bohemian existence. (2009) PG-13. 92 min.
• Order # V5276
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS:
THE MUSICAL
w/Val Kilmer.
Experience one of the most compelling stories of
The Bible in a whole new light as Val Kilmer steps
into the sandals of famed prophet Moses for a
compelling stage musical. (2006) Not Rated. 120 min.
ODD GIRL OUT
w/Alexa Vega, Lisa Vidal, Leah Pipes.
A mother and her daughter confront the
intimidation of teen peer pressure and the
emotionally brutalizing social rituals of high
school. (2005) PG-13. 85 min.
• Order # V5264
BRAVE NEW GIRL
w/Virginia Madsen, Lindsey Haun.
A young Texan girl dreams of stardom but fears
her family's financial situation will hold her
back, until her mother makes it possible for her
to pursue her dreams. (2004) PG-13. 90 min.
• Order # V5293
WHITE OLEANDER
w/Alison Lohman, Robin Wright Penn,
Michelle Pfeiffer, Renée Zellweger.
Flamboyant, self-centered Ingrid is jailed for the
murder of her lover. Yet she still controls the life
of her impressionable 15-year-old daughter Astrid. (2002) PG-13. 109 min.
• Order # V5265
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
w/Tamsin Greig, Ellie Kendrick, Iain Glen.
The new Diary of Anne Frank production is the
first true and authentic account of life in hiding
under Nazi terror during World War II from the
unique perspective of a teenage Jewish girl. (2009) PG. 150 min.
• Order # V5294
A PERFECT WORLD
w/Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood.
Butch Haynes is a hardened prison escapee on
the lam with a young hostage who sees in Butch
the father figure he never had. (2002) PG-13. 138 min.
• Order # V5273
RETURN TO ME
w/David Duchovny, Minnie Driver.
It took a lot of coaxing to get Bob, a recently
widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a
quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's
smitten instantly...not with his date, but with
the waitress, Grace. (2000) PG. 106 min.
• Order # V5297
CASSANDRA'S DREAM
w/Hayley Atwell, Colin Farrell, Ewan McGregor.
Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell star as
working class brothers whose dreams of better
lives lead to desperation, greed and deadly
betrayal. (2008) PG-13. 109 min.
• Order # V5274
SAVED!
w/Jena Malone, Mandy Moore,
Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit.
Good girl Mary and her best friend Hilary Faye
are at the top of the food chain at American
Eagle Christian High School. But all that is
about to change. (2004) PG-13. 92 min.
• Order # V5275
• Order # V5298
THE LAST EMPEROR
w/John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole.
Recreating Qing-dynasty China with astonishing
detail and unparalleled craftsmanship by
cinematographer Vittorio Storaro and production
designer Ferdinando Scarfiotti, The Last Emperor
is also an intimate character study of one man
reconciling personal responsibility and political
legacy. (1987) Rated R. 165 min.
• Order # V5299
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• Order # V5363
AMERICA'S SCENIC RV ADVENTURES:
NATURAL WONDERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST COAST
From Virginia Beach to Key West, witness the
flight of 10,000 snow geese, and experience
hang-gliding, kayaking, aerial tours, scuba
diving, and other incredible outdoor adventures. (2010) Not Rated. 85 min.
• Order # V5158
IMAX UNDER THE SEA
w/Jim Carrey.
Howard Hall and his filmmaking team, take you
into tropical waters alive with adventure: the
Great Barrier Reef and other South Pacific realms. This amazing film brings you face to fin with
Nature's marvels. (2009) G. 41 min.
• Order # V5385
REALLY WILD ANIMALS:
DINOSAURS AND OTHER
CREATURE FEATURES
Travel back to the days of raging raptors and the
terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, when dinosaurs
ruled the earth! Plus, see some of the world's
creepiest creatures such as spiders, ants, dung
beetles, and more. (2005) Not Rated. 47 min.
• Order # V5198
THE ALZHEIMERS PROJECT
w/Maria Shriver.
Alzheimer's is the second-most-feared illness in
America following cancer, and it is the nation's
sixth leading cause of death. Is such anxiety
justified? (2009) Not Rated. 533 min.
• Order # V5083
AMERICA'S SCENIC RV ADVENTURES:
ALASKA'S INSIDE PASSAGE
Breathtaking scenery, incredible wildlife, quaint
towns, and a rich Native American history and
culture await you along this excursion that covers
more than 1,000 nautical miles. (2010) Not Rated. 90 min.
• Order # V5156
AMERICA'S SCENIC RV ADVENTURES:
NATURAL WONDERS OF THE
NORTHEAST COAST
Escape from the big cities and crowded beaches
to explore natural wonders along a 1,500-mile
adventure that begins in Virginia Beach and ends
at the Maine/Canada border. (2010) Not Rated. 85 min.
• Order # V5157
AMERICA'S SCENIC RV ADVENTURES:
GULF COAST ADVENTURES
This 1,700-mile adventure takes you from
Sanibel Island, Florida, to Padre Island, Texas. (2010) Not Rated. 119 min.
• Order # V5159
AMERICA'S SCENIC RV ADVENTURES:
BAJA RV ADVENTURES
Baja's desert paradise is vividly captured in this
adventure-packed program that takes you from
Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas. (2010) Not Rated. 119 min.
• Order # V5160
PLANET OCEAN
Beautiful reefs, exotic fish, fierce predators and
sunken ships are just some of the treasures
uncovered by renowned naturalist filmmaker
John Stoneman as he ventures below the surface. (2008) G. 240 min.
• Order # V5203
TREASURE QUEST: SEASON 1
Odyssey Marine Exploration gears up for its most
ambitious season yet. Its goal is extraordinary: to find two of the greatest shipwreck treasures
ever, valued in excess of one billion dollars! (2009) Not Rated. 522 min.
• Order # V5204
HISTORY OF SCOTLAND CASTLES
AND CLANS
A major new work on 800 clans and families
of Scotland and their castles, houses, seats, and
lands. (2000) Not Rated. 300 min.
• Order # V5256
TO THE MOON
NOVA presents the fascinating story behind
the Apollo space program, including the most
remarkable feat in human history—the historic
walk on the moon in 1969. (1999) Not Rated. 120 min.
• Order # V5257
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THIS EMOTIONAL LIFE
w/Daniel Gilbert.
This Emotional Life explores ways we can improve
our social relationships, learn to cope with
problems like depression and anxiety, and
become more positive and resilient individuals. (2009) Not Rated. 360 min.
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