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The Executioner's Song
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Dave Eggers
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (2012, May 8th).
Pages: 1136
Norman Mailer's Pulitzer Prize-winning and unforgettable classic about convicted killer Gary Gilmore now in a brand-new edition.Arguably the greatest book from America's most heroically ambitious writer, THE EXECUTIONER'S SONG follows the short, blighted life of Gary Gilmore who became famous after he robbed two men in 1976 and killed them in cold blood. After being tried and convicted, he immediately insisted on being executed for his crime. To do so, he fought a system that seemed intent on keeping him alive long after it had sentenced him to death. And that fight for the right to die is what made him famous.Mailer tells not only Gilmore's story, but those of the men and women caught in the web of his life and drawn into his procession toward the firing squad. more
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The Witness
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Nora Roberts
Format: Large Print]
Publisher: Putnam Adult; Lrg edition (2012, Apr 17th).
Pages: 768
Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever. Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she works at home designing sophisticated security systems. Her own security is supplemented by a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. Unfortunately, that seems to be the quickest way to get attention in a tiny southern town. The mystery of Abigail Lowery intrigues local police chief Brooks Gleason, on both a personal and a professional level. more
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My Stubborn Heart
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Becky Wade
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Original edition (2012, May 1st).
Pages: 352
A Sensational CBA Debut in Contemporary Romance! This summer author Becky Wade makes her CBA debut with a fun -- and funny -- contemporary romance. Amidst the light-hearted banter and laugh-out-loud moments is a compelling spiritual journey of one woman's choice to listen to God and wait on him. Filled with humor and authentic romance, My Stubborn Heart is shaping up to be the hit of the summer.Kate Donovan is burned out on work, worn down by her dating relationships, and in need of an adventure. When Kate's grandmother asks Kate to accompany her to Redbud, Pennsylvania, to restore the grand old house she grew up in, Kate jumps at the chance.Yet, she discovers a different kind of project upon meeting the man hired to renovate the house. more
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Just Start: Take Action, Embrace Uncertainty, Create the Future
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Leonard A. Schlesinger
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press (2012, Mar 20th).
Pages: 224
How to succeed at work and life—in an increasingly unpredictable worldIn a world where you can no longer plan or predict your way to success, how can you achieve your most important goals? It’s a daunting question. But in today’s environment, where change is the only constant, it’s a question everyone must answer. This is true whether you are an innovator or an entrepreneur, a manager or a newly minted graduate.The first step, say the authors of this book, is this: “Just start.” In other words, take action now and learn as you go.Written by a trio of seasoned business leaders, Just Start combines fascinating research with proven practices to deliver a reliable method for helping you advance toward your goals—despite the uncertainty that is all too common today. more
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Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Olympia the Games Fairy
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Daisy Meadows
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.; Special edition (2012, May 1st).
Pages: 192
Just in time for the 2012 Olympics, this fairy is bringing her special magic to the games! Let the games begin! There's a triathlon in town! Kirsty and Rachel are excited to watch the running, biking, and swimming events. But when people start swimming in circles, losing bike tires, and tripping over their own feet, the girls know something is wrong. Sure enough, Olympia the Games Fairy's magic objects have disappeared! Olympia needs help tracking down her missing magic. If they don't find it in time, the triathlon and the Fairyland Games will be ruined! Can Rachel and Kirsty go for the gold-and come to the rescue? Find the magic items in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help save the games! . more
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Horse Diaries #8: Black Cloud
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Patricia Hermes
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (2012, Jan 10th).
Pages: 176
Born in Northern Nevada in 1950, Black Cloud is a black-and-white mustang colt. He loves roaming free with the rest of his herd, playing with the other foals, and learning the ways of wild horses. But when humans intrude on this wandering life, Black Cloud's worled is changed forever. Like Black Beauty, this moving novel is told in first person from the horse's own point of view and includes an appendix full of photos and facts about mustangs and the history of the laws protecting them. more
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Ride of Her Life, The: A Novel (Lake Manawa Summers)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Lorna Seilstad
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Revell (2012, May 1st).
Pages: 384
The only man pragmatic Lilly Hart needs in her life is a six year old. Widowed two years ago, Lilly leaves the shelter of her intrusive in-laws' home to stand on her own and provide for her young son by working for the summer as a cook at Lake Manawa. However, her in-laws find that life utterly unsuitable for their grandson, and when a row ensues, a handsome stranger--who designs roller coasters, of all things--intercedes on her behalf. Still, Lilly is not about to get involved with any man, especially this cocky (though charismatic) gentleman. Little does she know she is about to begin the ride of her life.Filled with delightful characters and the romance of summer, The Ride of Her Life is another supremely entertaining story from the witty Lorna Seilstad. more
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Monster High 2: The Ghoul Next Door
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Lisi Harrison
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Poppy (2012, Apr 10th).
Pages: 256
Cleopatra de Nile- New pet snake- Has Deuce--the hottest guy in school--all wrapped up- Herve Leger bandage dress, strappy gold platformsCleo was the queen bee of the RADs, the normies, and everyone in between at Merston High. But now it's "Frankie this" and "Melody that" . . . these new girls sure know how to get her lashes in a tangle. When Cleo lands a golden Teen Vogue photo op for her friends, everything seems to be back on track . . . until they bail to be in some film . . . Frankie and Melody's film! Can't a royal get some loyal?Frankie SteinFrankie lost her head over Brett once and vows never to do it again. Not that she has a choice: Bekka is clinging to her guy like plastic wrap. But when Brett comes up with a plan that could help the RADs live free, sparks fly, and Bekka will stop at nothing to put out the flames . more
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Sweet Home: Over 100 Heritage Desserts and Ideas for Preserving Family Recipes
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rebecca Miller Ffrench
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Kyle Books (2012, Apr 16th).
Pages: 160
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The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Sixties Cookbook: More than 100 Retro Recipes for the Modern Cook
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Heather Maclean
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Running Press; 1 edition (2012, Apr 24th).
Pages: 224
As Don Draper famously said, “Nostalgia: a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone.” Nostalgia, of course, also calls to one’s appetite. Thanks in part to the popular series Mad Men, fans are discovering the classic cuisine of the 1960’s; whether to revisit the favorite recipes of their childhoods or to celebrate the comforting, sometimes kitschy, always-satisfying dishes of the era, including:• Waldorf Salad• Sweet and Sour Meatballs• Beef Stroganoff• Steakhouse Creamed Spinach• Buttermilk Dinner Rolls• Cherries Jubilee• Daiquiri Lime and Gelatin Mold• Classic cocktails such as Blue Hawaiians, Brandy Alexanders, and Manhattans• And many more!Each recipe is adapted for the modern palate, with less fat and healthier ingredients than in the originals (no more bacon fat as a kitchen staple!). more
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