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The World's Most Haunted Places
By Jeff Belanger
"In 2004, Jeff Belanger’s book publishing career began with The World’s Most Haunted Places. Since then, the paranormal researcher, lecturer, and talk show host has gone on to produce over a dozen books that have been published in six languages, and he’s become one of the world’s foremost authorities on the unexplained.
Now in its second edition, Belanger revisits some of the most famous haunts with updates, new first-hand accounts, information, and commentary. Plus he’s added new chapters and new locations.
Ghostly legends abound wherever history has made its mark. Battlefields, prisons, asylums, national monuments, all of them have stories to tell. Their ghosts still lurk demanding we remember the past."
From The Author's Website www.jeffbelanger.com |
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Gabby : A Story of Courage and Hope
By Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly
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Astronaut Kelly's 2007 marriage to Arizona Congresswoman Giffords marked another milestone in lives dedicated to the betterment of the state of Arizona, the nation, and the space program. But when Giffords was shot in the head in early 2011, the couple's lives took a direction neither could've anticipated. Told by Kelly, this stirring account traces family stories, the logistics of living through a medical nightmare, and his simultaneous struggle to command his final space mission. Determined to focus on that command, yet driven by his desire to meet Giffords's needs, Kelly split care-giving duties with her mother, recalling that throughout the ordeal "my wife was relentless." Later, the painstaking procedures of cranial surgery are detailed, along with the slow, miraculous recovery that culminated in Giffords's trip to Washington, D.C. to vote on the debt ceiling bill. Other achievements and challenges during the year—particularly for Giffords's loyal staffers—are also duly noted. Giffords herself, in simple, coherent language, provides a final page about her ongoing recovery to conclude this picture of a victorious human spirit."
From Publisher's Weekly |
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On the Farm
By Stevie Cameron
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Now that the publication bans are lifted, you need Stevie Cameron to get the whole story, which includes accounts of Pickton's notoriety that police never uncovered. You need On the Farm.
Covering the case of one of North America's most prolific serial killer gave Stevie Cameron access not only to the story as it unfolded over many years in two British Columbia courthouses, but also to information unknown to the police - and not in the transcripts of their interviews with Pickton - such as from Pickton's long-time best friend, Lisa Yelds, and from several women who survived terrifying encounters with him. You will now learn what was behind law enforcement's refusal to believe that a serial killer was at work.
Stevie Cameron first began following the story of missing women in 1998, when the odd newspaper piece appeared chronicling the disappearances of drug-addicted sex trade workers from Vancouver's notorious Downtown Eastside. It was February 2002 before Robert William Pickton was arrested, and 2008 before he was found guilty, on six counts of second-degree murder. These counts were appealed and in 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its conclusion. The guilty verdict was upheld, and finally this unprecedented tale of true crime can be told.
From the Hardcover edition. |
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Hey Back Off : Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment
By Jennie Withers
"HEY, BACK OFF! Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment by Jennie Withers with Phyllis Hendrickson, M.Ed. (New Horizon Press, September 2011) offers parents, teens and educators the first book of effective tools for combating this growing epidemic. Written in a clear, easy-to-read, teen-friendly style, this powerful read uses narrative real-life examples and stories that are relatable to teens, while incorporating strategies and coping tips for not only teens, but also parents and educators. Among them: teens need to look assertive, make eye contact, point out to bullies what they are doing and why they don’t like it and then walk away. Parents need to ask open-ended questions, focus on what’s happening and model assertive, not aggressive, behaviors."
From the Author's Website: Press Release
www.jenniewithers.com |
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Why Do Leaves Change Color?
By Betsy Maestro
"Most children have jumped into piles of leaves or helped their parents rake the yard, and everyone has wondered: Why do leaves change color? Activities that a child can do with leaves and even a list of places known for brilliant fall colors that readers can visit with their families is included."
From The Publisher's Website www.harpercollins.com |
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Inside Alzheimer's : How to Hear and Honor Connections With a Person who has Dementia
By Nancy Pearce
"Inside Alzheimer’s was written to help caring persons—care professionals, family members, friends and others—develop tools for getting beyond difficult interactions with the person who has dementia and to open to the possibilities within each moment. With its unique use of story telling, humor and a variety of exercises, this resource encourages our understanding how to get ourselves out of the way and teaches us how to more freely enter the person’s world with an attentive, nonjudgmental, respectful openness. Internalizing its basic principles has helped thousands to create extraordinary and compassionate moments of connections with persons, regardless of how advanced the dementia. "
From the publisher's website www.dev.forrasonpress.com |
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My Life, Deleted : A Memoir
By Scott Bolzan
"Scott and Joan Bolzan tell their unique, harrowing true story—the story of a 46-year-old man whose accident at the workplace resulted in permanent amnesia, erasing all memories of his past, his wife and children, his likes and dislikes, and how to navigate the accelerated pace of the 21st century. But, in the vein of Lee and Bob Woodruff’s In an Instant and Jill Bolte Taylor’s My Stroke of Insight, Scott Bolzan’s story is not a memoir of loss but rather a tale of hope, perseverance, and optimism—an inspirational recollection of confronting an unimaginable crisis and learning to start over."
From the publisher's website www.harpercollins.com |
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I Am In Here : The Journey of A Child With Autism Who Cannot Speak But Finds Her Voice
By Elizabeth Bonker
"Though she cannot speak, Elizabeth Bonker writes poetry that shines a light on the hidden inner world of autism and the world around us. I Am in Here is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep moving forward despite the obstacles. Elizabeth's poetry and her mother's stirring storytelling combine in this inspirational book to proclaim that there is always a reason to take the next step--with hope."
From the publisher's website www.bakerpublishinggroup.com |
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Joanne Fluke's Lake Eden Cookbook
By Luis Carlos Montalvan
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It's a picture postcard December in Minnesota. Pristine white snow is glistening in the winter sunlight, and Main Street is brimming with festive holiday decorations. Best of all, it's the day Hannah's mother, Delores Swensen, is holding her annual Holiday Cookie Exchange at the Community Centre - catered by none other than The Cookie Jar! The whole Swensen clan, their friends, and members of "The Lake Eden Gossip Hotline", of which Delores is a founding member, have gathered for the delicious event. And as they share their favourite juicy tales of Lake Eden and its residents over coffee and dessert, they also share their favourite scrumptious cookie recipes - plus a mouth-watering menu of luncheon recipes...plus all the recipes from Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder to Carrot Cake Murder. Whether this is your first taste of Lake Eden, or you're back for another helping, you can now bring the irresistible flavours of The Cookie Jar into your very own kitchen."
From Amazon.com, image from the author's website : www.murdershebaked.com |
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Happy Gloves : Charming Softy Friends Made From Colorful Gloves
By Miyako Kanamori
From barnesandnoble.com |
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Diary of a Player : How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man
By Brad Paisley
"This book is the very personal story of how Brad Paisley came of age as a musician and a man. Focusing on what it means to play the guitar and how he found his voice through a series of guitars, the book will also share what he has learned about life along the way. Beginning with his own very personal love letter to the guitar and what the instrument has meant in his life as a way to find his voice in the world, the book then moves into a musical, but personal, diary. Brad tells the story of his own musical passion, while writing loving salutes and sharing memorable tales about all the great players in country, blues, and rock & roll who have inspired him over the years."
From Powells Books Website |
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I Didn't Ask to be Born But I'm Glad I Was
By Bill Cosby
"The world's most beloved funnyman is back with his first humor book since the bestselling Cosbyology. In this hilarious new collection of observations, Cosby brings us more of his wonderful and wacky insights into the human condition that are sure to become classics. In the tradition of Fat Albert, Cosby introduces a host of new characters, including Peanut Armhouse and Old Mother Harold. Not since Mushmouth, Dumb Donald, Bucky, and the Cosby Kids has there been such a memorable cast."
From the publisher's website Center Street Books |
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2012 Birnbaums Walt Disney World Dining Guide
"Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides, takes readers to the world’s most popular tourist attraction. Since ours is the only guidebook that’s official, this book includes the most accurate information on prices, changes, and new attractions for 2012. Highlights include complete coverage of Walt Disney World's newest resort-in-the-making: The Art of Animation; expanded information about the ever-popular Disney Vacation Club, including details on Aulani, a deluxe Disney resort and spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii; and an insider look at Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Fantasy—a luxury ocean liner based out of Barcelona, Spain."
From Amazon.com |
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My Song A Memoir
By Harry Belafonte
"Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World, the most respected and well-known name in travel guides, takes readers to the world’s most popular tourist attraction. Since ours is the only guidebook that’s official, this book includes the most accurate information on prices, changes, and new attractions for 2012. Highlights include complete coverage of Walt Disney World's newest resort-in-the-making: The Art of Animation; expanded information about the ever-popular Disney Vacation Club, including details on Aulani, a deluxe Disney resort and spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii; and an insider look at Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Fantasy—a luxury ocean liner based out of Barcelona, Spain."
From Amazon.com |
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