Week of November 16, 2009
FIC LOC
The Treasure Map of Boys: Noel, Jackson, Finn, Hutch, Gideon and me, Ruby Oliver__ E. Lockhart
A Seattle sixteen-year-old juggles therapy, running a school bake sale, coping with her performance artist mother, growing distant from an old friend, and conflicting feelings about their ex-boyfriend and potential new boyfriends. 244 pages
810.9 MEY
Colonialism and the Revolutionary Period Karen Meyers
Presents an overview of American literature from Colonialism through 1800, examining the social, cultural, and historical contexts of the time, providing information on Puritan morality, Enlightenment philosophy, and authors such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, Phillis Wheatley, and more. 96 pages
810.9 RAN
Contemporary American Literature, (1945-present) Erik V. R. Rangno
Presents an overview of American literature from 1945 to 2005, examining the social, cultural, and historical context of the time, discussing such topics as post-World War Two literature, ethnic and minority literature, the Civil Rights movement, Postmodernism, and more. 96 pages
812 DAB
Ten-Minute Plays Volume VIII, for Teens, Comedy Kristen Dabrowski
Contains the scripts of twelve ten-minute comedies for teens, each including two scenes and four monologues, and features acting and staging tips, worksheets, and discussion questions. 252 pages
553.2 NAT
Natural Gas Carrie Fredericks ed.
Discusses the history, environmental impact, and future use of natural gas for energy, and includes a glossary, chronology, and further reading list. 124 pages
330.9 IND
The Industrial Revolution Brenda Stalcup ed.
Contains twenty-two essays that discuss the causes, spread, and impact of the Industrial Revolution, the innovators behind the movement, and the role of laborers and robber barons. 269 pages
FIC COO
If The Witness Lied Caroline B. Cooney
Torn apart by tragedies and the publicity they brought, siblings Smithy, Jack, and Madison, aged fourteen to sixteen, tap into their parent's courage to pull together and protect their brother Tris, nearly three, from further media exploitation and a much more sinister threat. 213 pages
FIC CAR
Ender in Exile Orson Scott Card
Ender is offered the choice of living in isolation on Eros at one of the Hegemony's training facilities, but chooses to journey out to the colonies with his sister, Valentine.
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Week of November 2, 2009
812 JIM
Understanding the Crucible M. N. Jimerson
An introduction to Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible," discussing the author's life, the impact of the play, its plot, cast of characters, literary criticism, and pertinence for today's audiences. 112 pages
822.3 HUN
Looking for Hamlet Marvin W. Hunt
Offers a comprehensive analysis of Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," exploring why it has been so popular throughout history, what the lead character's motivations are, its influence on world literature, and other related topics. 230 pages
363.45
Legalizing drugs Stuart A. Kallen ed.
Presents a collection of essays that examine the legalization of drugs, discussing such factors as violent crime' the economy, medicinal use of marijuana, and the war of drugs. 112 pages
391 MCE
Fashions of a decade. The 1990s Anne McEvoy
A decade-by-decade look at trends in twentieth-century fashion and the social and cultural events that influenced them, covering the 1990s, with original paintings, photographs, and illustrations of record jackets, advertisements, posters, and other memorabilia. 64 pages
616.86 TEE
Teen Addiction Jill Karson
Presents a collection of twenty-three controversial essays that debate issues associated with teen addictions; and focuses on topics including the effects of alcohol, nicotine, and brain altering drugs, genetic influences, and personal stories of drug use and recovery. 178 pages
261.8 CHI
Child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church Louise I. Gerdes ed.
Contains sixteen essays in which the authors debate issues related to sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy, including church policies and practices that encourage or discourage sexually predatory behavior against children, and whether the church's response is adequate. 107 pages
303.48 TEC
The Technology Revolution Clarice Swisher ed.
Presents an overview of the technological revolution , and features a selection of essays that examine the history and identification of computer technology, technology's effects on business and industry, and the technology of the future. Includes discussion questions and a chronology. 202 pages
FIC BRU
Night Wings Joseph Bruchac
After bing taken captive by a band of treasure seekers, thirteen-year-old Paul and his Abenaki grandfather must face a legendary Native American monster at the top of Mount Washington. 194 pages