100 Best Books For Children
School Library Journal Review: What makes a book a classic? Silvey, a longtime children's book specialist and literature lover, addresses that question in order to identify books that represent a "basic literary heritage." The result is a highly select list of 100 titles published from 1902 to 2002. These are titles that have been or […]
A Time Before New Hampshire : the Story of a Land and Native Peoples
The territory delimited by a foreign government less than four centuries ago, says nature writer and ecologist Caduto, has in fact been distinct geographically for millions and culturally for at least centuries. He draws information from many disciplines to describe each in turn and their interaction. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Internet Kids & Family Yellow Pages
What are your kids' interests? Whether it's art, aviation, books, ciphers, Disney, history, inventions, magic, music, pen pals, religion, science, sports, or even television, NetMom Jean Armour Polly's got a Web site to keep them interested and help them learn.
Two Lives
Donated to the library by Ruth Marshall in memory of Una Campbell- Kirkus Reviews: The Indian-born poet (The Golden Gate, 1986) and novelist (A Suitable Boy, 1993) extends his already impressive range with this replete family memoir. It's the story of Seth's London-based great-uncle (his grandfather's brother) Shanti Behari Seth and Shanti's German-Jewish wife Hennerle […]
Reflections From a Different Journey : What Adults With Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew
Library Journal Review: Klein, a noted attorney and advocate for people with disabilities, and Kemp, a clinical psychologist and former editor of Exceptional Parent magazine, have gathered 40 essays from a large sample of disabled adults to answer the question, "What do you wish your parents had known?" Organized by common themes (e.g., "Sexuality" and […]
Esterday, I Cried : Celebrating the Lessons of Living and Loving
What is the lesson in abuse, neglect, abandonment, rejection? What is the lesson when you lose someone you really love? Just what are the lessons of life's hard times? Bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant has had an amazing and difficult life — one of great challenges that unmasked her wonderful gifts and led to wisdom gained. […]
Bode: Go Fast, Be Good, Have Fun
Kirkus Reviews: A bracing memoir from the world champion skier and straight shooter. With his impressive number of world cup wins, unique skiing style and colorful origins, Miller has made a fine subject for many a sports writer looking for a good story. But they get him all wrong, every time, Miller says. True enough, […]
Threshold to Tomorrow
Walk-ins are enlightened beings now secretly and anonymously among us to guide humanity through the upheavals ahead. Maybe you are a walk-in and don't know it…. The walk-ins have come to tell us: — How we can improve our health… — How we can live longer… — How we can achieve our fullest potential… — […]
The New York Public Library Guide to Reading Groups
This helpful guide provides stimulating reading lists and practical tips for organizing and leading your own successful book-discussion group. Explains how to get a group started, determine its ideal size, weigh the pros and cons of having a leader, understand the effects of various leadership styles, develop a book list that will appeal to your […]