Author: Larson, Erik, 1954-
Published: 2011
Call Number: B DODD
Format: Books
Summary: The bestselling author of "Devil in the White City" turns his hand to a remarkable story set during Hitler's rise to power. The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E. Dodd becomes America's first ambassador to Hitler's Germany in a year that proved to be a turning point in history.
Author: Ashton, Jeff. Pulitzer, Lisa.
Published: 2011
Call Number: 364.1523 ASHTON
Format: Books
Summary: Jeff Ashton, a prosecuting attorney, gives the inside story of the trial of Casey Anthony and the murder of her young daughter, Caylee.
Author: Hedlund, Jody, author.
Published: 2010
Call Number: F HEDLUND
Format: Books
Summary: In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not. Always ready to help those in need, Elizabeth ignores John's protests of her aid. She's even willing to risk her lone marriage prospect to help the little family. Yet Elizabeth's new role as nanny takes a dangerous turn when John's boldness from the pulpit makes him a target of political and religious leaders. As the preacher's enemies become desperate to silence him, they draw Elizabeth into a deadly web of deception. Finding herself in more danger than she ever bargained for, she's more determined than ever to save the child--and man--she's come to love.
Author: Hildebrandt, Rachel, author. Old York Road Historical Society, author.
Published: 2009
Call Number: 725 HILDEBRA
Format: Books
Summary: "Architect Horace Trumbauer (1868-1938) is well known for the wide range of residential, commercial, and civic structures he designed in and around Philadelphia. His works can be found along Old York Road and the Main Line, as well as in Philadelphia and Springfield Township, Montgomery County. During the American renaissance in architecture, Trumbauer masterfully interpreted the classical styles, designing many of the area's most notable structures. Captured in stunning exterior and interior photographs, The Philadelphia Area Architecture of Horace Trumbauer highlights the architect's most significant works, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Keswick Theatre, the Widener Building, Whitemarsh Hall, Lynnewood Hall, and Ardrossan"--Back cover.
Author: O'Brien, Tim, 1946-
Published: 2009 1990
Call Number: F OBRIEN
Format: Books
Summary: This work depicts the heroic young men of Alpha Company as they carry the emotional weight of their lives to war in Vietnam in a patchwork account of a modern journey into the heart of darkness. They battle the enemy (or maybe more the idea of the enemy), and occasionally each other. In their relationships we see their isolation and loneliness, their rage and fear. They miss their families, their girlfriends and buddies; they miss the lives they left back home. Yet they find sympathy and kindness for strangers (the old man who leads them unscathed through the mine field, the girl who grieves while she dances), and love for each other, because in Vietnam they are the only family they have.
Author: Hilderbrand, Elin.
Published: 2008
Call Number: F HILDERBR
Format: Books
Summary: "Three women arrive at the local airport, observed by Josh, a Nantucket native home from college for the summer. Burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues, the women-- two sisters and one friend--make their way to the sisters' tiny cottage, inherited from an aunt. They're all trying to escape from something: Melanie, after seven failed in-vitro attempts, learned her husband was having an affair, and then discovered she's pregnant; Brenda embarked on a passionate affair with an older student that got her fired from her prestigious job as a professor in New York; and her sister Vicki, mother to two small boys, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Soon Josh is part of the chaotic household, acting as babysitter, confidant, and, eventually, lover" -- from publisher's web site.
Author: Gabaldon, Diana.
Published: 2007 1991
Call Number: F GABALDON
Format: Books
Summary: Hurtled back through time more than two hundred years to Scotland in 1743, Claire Randall finds herself caught in the midst of an unfamiliar world torn apart by violence, pestilence, and revolution and haunted by her growing feelings for James Fraser, a young soldier. This bestselling novel of time travel fuses the drama, passion, and violence of 18th-century Scotland with a wry, modern sensibility, as Gabaldon tells the story of one daring woman and the man who loves her.
Author: Vernon, Leonard F., author. Meyers, Allen, author.
Published: 2007
Call Number: NJC 973 VERNON
Format: Books
Author: Leblanc, Maurice, 1864-1941, author. Sims, Michael, 1958- writer of introduction.
Published: 2007
Call Number: F LEBLANC
Format: Books
Summary: "The poor and innocent have nothing to fear from Lupin; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich and powerful, and the detective who tries to spoil his fun, however, must beware. They are the target of Lupin's mischief. With plans that frequently evolve into elaborate plots, Lupin is a gentleman-burglar turned detective, and the most entertaining criminal genius in literature"--Back cover.
Author: Nh?t H?nh, Thích, author. Laity, Annabel, translator.
Published: 2006
Call Number: 294.3 NHATHANH
Format: Books
Summary: "Transformation and Healing presents one of the Buddha's most fundamental teachings and the foundation of all mindfulness practice. The Sutra on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness has been studied, practiced, and handed down with special care from generation to generation for 2,500 years. This sutra teaches us how to deal with anger and jealousy, to nurture the best qualities in our children, spouses, and friends, and to greet death with compassion and equanimity. Thich Nhat Hanh's commentary is organized into twenty exercises that guide readers through the fundamentals of Buddhist practice and offer insights into mindfulness in daily life"--Back cover.
Author: Knutson, Anne Classen. Crosman, Christopher. Foster, Kathleen A. Taylor, Michael R., 1966- Wyeth, Andrew, 1917-2009.
Published: 2005
Call Number: 759.13 KNUTSON
Format: Books
Summary: Contains a collection of over one hundred fifty paintings, watercolors, and drawings by twentieth century American artist Andrew Wyeth along with an examination of his life and career.
Author: Sandford, John, 1944 February 23-
Published: 2002
Call Number: F SANDFORD
Format: Books
Author: Smith, Stephen D., 1961 August 1- author. Fred Hess & Son, photographer. Atlantic City Convention Hall Organ Society.
Published: 2001
Call Number: NJC 786.5 SMITH
Format: Books
Summary: "This book tells the story, in pictures and words, of the most awe-inspiring musical instrument ever made. Through the creative genius of its designer, Emerson L. Richards, the world's largest pipe organ was installed in the Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, between 1929 and 1932"--Dust jacket.
Author: Nh?t H?nh, Thích
Published: 1999 1998
Call Number: 294.34 NHATHANH
Format: Books
Author: Walsh, John, 1945 Dec. 26- Schindehette, Susan.
Published: 1997
Call Number: 364.1523 WALSH
Format: Books
Author: Cirker, Blanche, editor.
Published: 1996
Call Number: 728.37 CIRKER
Format: Books
Summary: "Much of American domestic architecture in the late Victorian era reflected the affluence of a new middle class. Well designed and attractively landscaped, the new homes routinely incorporated many features once available only to the very wealthy. This volume contains 75 exceptionally handsome full-color plates presenting a choice selection of these residences, as well as other buildings"--Back cover.
Author: Bain, Iain, author.
Published: 1992 1986
Call Number: 745.4 BAIN
Format: Books
Summary: "The magic and mystery of Celtic knotwork disappeared with the people and the artists whose last traces date back over 1,000 years. But the fascination with their brilliantly twisted and twined knots and plaits has only grown in the centuries since. In recent years, lovers of Celtic art--as well as studio and graphic artists--had to rely on tracing paper and pencil to copy these unending twists and turns. Now, with the help of these concise descriptions and literally hundreds of simple diagrams and grids, you can execute remarkably intricate patterns on your own. You'll find it delightfully easy to create your own exquisite designs, using the same motifs that illuminated ancient Celtic manuscripts and architecture. As well, you'll discover the simple geometry behind adapting a straight knotted pattern to fill a circle, a curve or a cross. The variations and adaptations are as infinite as the endless coils of great Celtic knotwork"--Back cover.
Author: Pullin, Anne Geffken, author.
Published: 1986
Call Number: 748.2 PULLIN
Format: Books
Summary: A guide to thousands of marks on glass, and information on how an expert evaluates glass, determines age, detects forgeries, recognizes symbols, and translates foreign words.
Author: Gergen, David, 1942- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 658.4
Format: Books
Summary: As nations careen from one crisis to the next, there is a growing cry for fresh leadership. Those in charge have repeatedly fallen short, and trust in institutions has plummeted. So, what does great leadership look like? And how are great leaders made? David Gergen, a leader in the public arena for more than half a century, draws from his experiences as a White House adviser to four presidents, his decades as a trusted voice on national issues, and years of teaching and mentoring young people to offer a stirring playbook for the next generation of change-makers.
Author: Gavin, James, 1964- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: B MICHAEL
Format: Books
Summary: "The definitive biography of George Michael, offering an expansive look at the troubled life of the legendary singer, songwriter, and pop superstar" -- George Michael was an extravagantly gifted, openhearted soul singer whose work was both pained and smolderingly erotic. He was a songwriter of true craft and substance, and his music swept the world, starting in the mid-1980s. His fabricated image--that of a hyper-macho sex god--loomed large in the pop culture of his day. It also hid--for a time--the secret he fought against revealing: Michael was gay. Soon his obsession with fame would start to backfire. As one of the industry's most privileged yet tortured men began to self-destruct, the press showed little sympathy. George Michael: A Life explores the compelling story of a superstar whose struggles, as well as his songs, continue to touch fans all over the world. Acclaimed music biographer James Gavin traces Michael's metamorphosis from the shy and awkward Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou into the swaggering, dominant half of the leading British pop duo of the 1980s Wham!; he then details Michael's sensational solo career and its subsequent unraveling. With deep analysis of the creative process behind Michael's albums, tours, and music videos, as well as interviews with hundreds of his friends and colleagues, George Michael: A Life is a probing, definitive portrait of a pop legend.
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