Gone Tomorrow
by Lee Child
Published 2009 by Delacorte Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780385340571

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"New York Times"-bestselling author Child returns with his latest explosive and nearly impossible to put down ("People") thriller. Jack Reacher is back and he's been cast as a suspect on the world's biggest stage: New York City. New York City. Two in the morning. A subway car heading uptown. Jack Reacher, plus five other passengers. Four are okay. The fifth isn't.

In the next few tense seconds Reacher will make a choice-and trigger an electrifying chain of events in this gritty, gripping masterwork of suspense by #1 "New York Times" bestseller Lee Child.

Susan Mark was the fifth passenger. She had a lonely heart, an estranged son, and a big secret. Reacher, working with a woman cop and a host of shadowy feds, wants to know just how big a hole Susan Mark was in, how many lives had already been twisted before hers, and what danger is looming around him now.

Because a race has begun through the streets of Manhattan in a maze crowded with violent, skilled soldiers on all sides of a shadow war. Susan Mark's plain little life was critical to dozens of others in Washington, California, Afghanistan . . . from a former Delta Force operator now running for the U.S. Senate, to a beautiful young woman with a fantastic story to tell-and to a host of others who have just one thing in common: They're all lying to Reacher. A little. A lot. Or maybe just enough to get him killed.

In a novel that slams through one hairpin surprise after another, Lee Child unleashes a thriller that spans three decades and gnaws at the heart of America . . . and for Jack Reacher, a man who trusts no one and likes it that way, it's a mystery with only one answer-the kind that comes when you finally get face-to-face and look your worst enemy in the eye.

Publishers Weekly 03/02/2009

All good thriller writers know how to build suspense and keep the pages turning, but only better ones deliver tight plots as well, and only the best allow the reader to match wits with both the hero and the author. Bestseller Child does all of that in spades in his 13th Jack Reacher adventure (after "Nothing to Lose"). Early one morning on a nearly empty Manhattan subway car, the former army MP notices a woman passenger he suspects is a suicide bomber. The deadly result of his confronting her puts him on a trail leading back to the Soviet war in Afghanistan in the 1980s and forward to the war on terrorism. Reacher finds a bit of help among the authorities demanding answers from him, like the NYPD and the FBI, as well as threats and intimidation. And then there are the real bad guys that the old pro must track down and eliminate. Child sets things up subtly and ingeniously, then lets Reacher use both strength and guile to find his way to the exciting climax. "(May)" Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.

The Twitter Book
by Tim O'Reilly
Published 2009 by O'Reilly Media

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780596802813

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This practical, full-color guide explains how to make the most of Twitter and how to use this new technology to track news, stay connected to friends and family, or market a business. "Media organizations should take note of Twitter's power to quickly reach their target consumers." -- Tim O'Reilly (@timoreilly), in a Los Angeles Times interview, March 2009 Why is Twitter so popular? How can you get involved? And, most importantly, how can it benefit you or your business? The Twitter Book answers those questions and more, in a fun, full-color format that's packed with helpful examples and clear explanations that won't tangle you up in technical jargon. Twitter represents an evolution in Internet participation. With a maximum of 140 characters per message, it's easy to stay connected to friends and family, meet new people, track news, and market your company. However, despite its flexibility, Twitter can be somewhat difficult to figure out -- The Twitter Book provides a clear, user-friendly introduction. Co-written by Tim O'Reilly, CEO of O'Reilly Media, and one of Twitter's most-followed thought leaders, with more than over 250,000 followers, this practical guide will help you: Get comfortable using Twitter, whether you're a new user or already have some experience with it Learn all aspects of this service quickly, with full-color illustrations on every spread Make the most of Twitter, with advice and ideas for using the best third-party tools Determine how Twitter can help your business, with a special chapter on viral marketing If you're new to the Web 2.0 phenomenon, and want to know exactly what Twitter is and what micro-blogging can do for you, this is the authoritative guide you're looking for.

Looking Anxiety in the Face: Wisdom for All Who Worry
by Herbert Brokering
Published 2009 by Augsburg Books

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780806670591

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In this simple book that offers wisdom for all who worry, Brokering comes face-to-face with many of his own anxieties and in the process teaches readers to quiet the noisy worries they confront in their own lives.

Shift Your Mood: Unleash Your Life! Your Pathway to Inner Happiness
by Rik Isensee
Published 2009 by Morgan James Publishing

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781600375880

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Shift Your Mood is the first book to combine mindfulness and body awareness with insights from neuroscience and positive psychology. It provides a unique and more sustainable approach to healing, growth, and spiritual realization. Shifting your mood will help you release emotional tension, and shift to the source of your own love and inner wisdom.

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Shift Your Mood is the first book to combine mindfulness and body awareness with insights from neuroscience and positive psychology. It provides a unique and more sustainable approach to healing, growth, and spiritual realization. Shifting your mood will help you release emotional tension, and shift to the source of your own love and inner wisdom.

The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal
by Ben Mezrich
Published 2009 by Doubleday Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780385529372

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The bestselling author of "Bringing Down the House" pens the incredible true story of the accidental creation of Facebook, and the even more amazing tale of what happened afterward--a real-life adventure filled with unimaginable wealth, sex, exotic locales, six-foot-five identical-twin Olympic rowers, and betrayal. The high-energy tale of how two socially awkward Ivy Leaguers, trying to increase their chances with the opposite sex, ended up creating Facebook.

Eduardo Saverin and Mark Zuckerberg were Harvard undergraduates and best friends-outsiders at a school filled with polished prep-school grads and long-time legacies. They shared both academic brilliance in math and a geeky awkwardness with women.

Eduardo figured their ticket to social acceptance-and sexual success-was getting invited to join one of the university's Final Clubs, a constellation of elite societies that had groomed generations of the most powerful men in the world and ranked on top of the inflexible hierarchy at Harvard. Mark, with less of an interest in what the campus alpha males thought of him, happened to be a computer genius of the first order.

Which he used to find a more direct route to social stardom: one lonely night, Mark hacked into the university's computer system, creating a ratable database of all the female students on campus-and subsequently crashing the university's servers and nearly getting himself kicked out of school. In that moment, in his Harvard dorm room, the framework for Facebook was born.

What followed-a real-life adventure filled with slick venture capitalists, stunning women, and six-foot-five-inch identical-twin Olympic rowers-makes for one of the most entertaining and compelling books of the year. Before long, Eduardo's and Mark's different ideas about Facebook created in their relationship faint cracks, which soon spiraled into out-and-out warfare. The collegiate exuberance that marked their collaboration fell prey to the adult world of lawyers and money. The great irony is that while Facebook succeeded by bringing people together, its very success tore two best friends apart.

"The Accidental Billionaires" is a compulsively readable story of innocence lost-and of the unusual creation of a company that has revolutionized the way hundreds of millions of people relate to one another. Ben Mezrich, a Harvard graduate, has published ten books, including the "New York Times "bestseller "Bringing Down the House." He is a columnist for "Boston Common" and a contributor for "Flush" magazine. Ben lives in Boston with his wife, Tonya.

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America's Most Wanted Recipes: Delicious Recipes from Your Family's Favorite Restaurants
by Ron Douglas
Published 2009 by Atria Books

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781439147061

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Discover the secret recipes from favorite restaurants and learn how to cook them at home for a fraction of the price. Discover the recipes from America's most popular family restaurants and cook them at home for a fraction of the price!Wouldn't it be nice if you could treat yourself to dishes from your favorite restaurants anytime? Now you can -- at home! In "America's Most Wanted Recipes," Ron Douglas reveals copycat versions of carefully guarded secret restaurant recipes and shows family chefs how to prepare them at home, saving time and money. With these easy and mouth-watering recipes, families can enjoy a night out in their very own kitchens.- Great selection: With more than 200 recipes from 57 of America's most popular restaurants -- including The Cheesecake Factory, KFC, Olive Garden, P.F. Chang's, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse, and many more -- no taste or craving will be left unsatisfied.- Cut the cost: Watch your wallet without giving up restaurantquality food! You can save your family thousands of dollars each year by preparing these recipes just once a week.- Skip the lines: Forget about waiting to be seated. You can have your favorite meals "on demand" from the comfort of your own kitchen. Time-saving tips and shortcuts will have dinner on the table in no time.- Eat healthy: Low-fat alternatives and waist-slimming suggestions make these dishes delicious -- and nutritious.- Impress your family and friends: These recipes are all fast, simple, and virtually indistinguishable from the originals. We bet your family and friends won't be able to tell the difference!

Below Zero
by C J Box
Published 2009 by Center Point Large Print

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781602855045

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It's an unassuming phone message: "Tell Sherry April called," but the Pickett family is shaken to the core. Sherry is Joe Pickett's oldest daughter. April is his foster daughter who was killed in a murder, arson spree. April couldn't have survived the mas

The Complete Idiot's Guide Personal Finance Workbook
by Cpa Napolitano
Published 2009 by Alpha Books

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781592578672

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This step-by-step workbook gives readers a clear path for organizing their personal finances. From debt management and college financing to retirement and savings, content is written with easy-to-understand language and terms. A step-by-step guide to securing a solid futureano matter the financial climate. Interactive CD-ROM included.

This step-by-step workbook from a Certified Financial Planner gives readers a clear path for organizing their personal finances. From investing, debt management, and college financing to retirement, savings, and household expenses, content is written with easy-to-understand language and terms, this book includes:

A-A detailed financial-profile overview

A-An evaluation of priorities about spending, investment, and life goals

A-A practical and prudent approach to income

A-Advice on spending habits and savings initiatives

A-A CD-ROM of basic worksheet forms, checklists and questionnaires

Eat This, Not That!: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution (2010)
by David Zinczenko
Published 2009 by Rodale Press

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781605295381

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Ebay for Dummies
by Marsha Collier
Published 2009 by For Dummies

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780470497418

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Updated to cover the extensive changes the site has experienced over the past two years, "eBay For Dummies" is the ideal book for new eBay users who want to know how to find the bargains or how to start selling items on the site. The bestsellng guide to successfully buying and selling on eBay, fully revised and updated eBay is the world's #1 shopping and selling site, where millions find bargains and make money with their own sales. Marsha Collier is the #1 eBay expert and bestselling author, with more than a million copies of her books in print. And "eBay For" "Dummies" has been the bestselling book on eBay since the original edition in 1999. Thoroughly updated to cover all the changes in the eBay site, "eBay For" "Dummies, 6th Edition" gets you started with information about signing up and navigating the site. It shows you how to find the best bargains, bid to win, and complete your purchase securely. Then it guides you into become a successful eBay seller, showing you how you can pick up extra money in a tight economy with eBay sales. Covers how to find bargains on eBay, bid successfully, and pay for your purchases safely Helps new users become comfortable with the site and shop with confidence Shows you how to set up a seller account, list items, offer customer service, ship merchandise, and receive payment securely Prepares you for other issues that may arise Explores eBay's special features, showing you how to work within the rules, use the community, and even set up a charity auction Includes insider tips on becoming a better buyer and seller "eBay For" "Dummies, 6th Edition" prepares you to save money on your purchases and make money on your sales, all from the comfort of your home.

The Migraine Brain: Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health
by Carolyn Bernstein
Published 2009 by Pocket Books

Mass Market Paperbound, English. ISBN: 9781439150351

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You know that your migraine isn't just a headache. But you may not know that migraine actually is a neurological disease. Affecting one in five women, one in twenty men, and one in twenty children, it's a debilitating, complex, and chronic condition that manifests in a combination of symptoms that can include excruciating head pain as well as other distinctive physical and emotional effects. Yet it's also a disease that you can get control of, improve, and manage, as Dr. Carolyn Bernstein has discovered in her seventeen years as a Harvard Medical School faculty member and practicing neurologist.Praised for her excellence and compassion, the founder of the Women's Headache Center near Boston, and a migraine sufferer herself, Dr. Bernstein has helped hundreds of her patients get better. Now, with "The Migraine Brain, " the most comprehensive, up-to-the-minute book on migraines ever written, you will be able to do the same -- reduce the frequency and intensity of your migraines, learn how to prevent and curtail them and how to recover from them more quickly, and mitigate migraine's effects on every aspect of your life: in the workplace and at home and during sex and travel. Every migraine is different because everyone who gets a migraine has a distinctive "Migraine Brain" with its own sensitivities and triggers. That's why it's so important for you to develop a personalized wellness plan to radically reduce the number and severity of your migraines.Dr. Bernstein also explains why migraines happen, why they are so often misdiagnosed, and why so few people get the right treatment for them. She reveals the latest research that shows that Migraine Brains share a hypersensitivity to stimuli -- the Migraine Brain can actually look different from others on a brain scan -- and is more likely to experience a cascade of neurological reactions that give rise to the common clusters of migraine symptoms. This breakthrough medical knowledge makes treatment and recovery possible with new migraine-specific drugs as well as with complementary treatments such as yoga, biofeedback, and an exercise regimen.With the extraordinarily thorough recommendations of "The Migraine Brain" in your hands, you will be fully equipped with all the latest information you need to understand migraines and to help your family and co-workers understand that migraine isn't just a headache: it's a serious, yet treatable disease.

Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues (Revised, Updated)
by Lindsey Biel
Published 2009 by Penguin Books

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780143115342

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Two experts tackle one of the most formidable and pervasive developmental issues facing children today: Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Illustrations throughout. For children with sensory difficultiesathose who struggle to process everyday sensations and exhibit unusual behaviors such as avoiding or seeking out touch, movement, sounds, and sightsathis groundbreaking book is an invaluable resource. Sensory integration dysfunction, also known as sensory processing disorder, affects all kinds of childrenafrom those with developmental delays, attention problems, or autism spectrum disorders, to those without any other issues. Coauthored by a pediatric occupational therapist and a parent of a child with sensory issues, this updated and expanded edition of "Raising a Sensory Smart Child" is comprehensive and more helpful than ever.

Learn:

*How the senses actually work and integrate with each other

*How and where to get the very best professional help

*aSensory dieta activities that meet your childas needs--including new tips and ideas for kids, teens, adults, and families

*Practical solutions for daily challengesafrom brushing teeth to getting dressed to picky eating to family gatherings

*Using asensory smartsa to help children with developmental delays, learning, and attention problems

*The special challenges of helping children with autism and sensory issues

* Ways to advocate for your child at school and make schools asensory smarta

*How to empower your child and teen in the world

*Complementary therapies, resources, and helpful web sites

In all, "the most comprehensive guide to sensory processing challenges is now more detailed and useful than ever." Loved and celebrated by parents, teachers, therapists, doctors and others, the new edition of "Raising a Sensory Smart Child" is a must-have volume for anyone who cares about a child with sensory issues.

***WINNER of the NAPPA GOLD AWARD and iPARENTING MEDIA AWARD***

365 Foolish Mistakes Smart Managers Commit Every Day: How and Why to Avoid Them
by Shri L Henkel
Published 2006 by Atlantic Publishing Company (FL)

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780910627757

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199 Fun and Effective Fundraising Events for Nonprofit Organizations
by Justina Walford
Published 2009 by Atlantic Publishing Company (FL)

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781601381484

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Finally, there is a new resource for nonprofit organizations to get your events turbocharged with fresh ideas for your next fundraiser. In this new, innovative book there are 199 fundraising events that have worked for other organizations. Reach your fundraising goals in exciting and original ways. Whether it is for your school, sports team, church, or any other group or nonprofit organization, you will find the answer to your next event here.

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Finally, there is a new resource for nonprofit organizations to get your events turbocharged with fresh ideas for your next fundraiser. In this new, innovative book there are 199 fundraising events that have worked for other organizations. Reach your fundraising goals in exciting and original ways. Whether it is for your school, sports team, church, or any other group or nonprofit organization, you will find the answer to your next event here.

The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon
by David Grann
Published 2010 by Vintage Books USA

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781400078455

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A grand mystery reaching back centuries. A sensational disappearance that made headlines around the world. A quest for truth that leads to death, madness or disappearance for those who seek to solve it. "The Lost City of Z" is a blockbuster adventure narrative about what lies beneath the impenetrable jungle canopy of the Amazon. After stumbling upon a hidden trove of diaries, acclaimed "New Yorker" writer David Grann set out to solve "the greatest exploration mystery of the twentieth century": What happened to the British explorer Percy Fawcett and his quest for the Lost City of Z?In 1925 Fawcett ventured into the Amazon to find an ancient civilization, hoping to make one of the most important discoveries in history. For centuries Europeans believed the world's largest jungle concealed the glittering kingdom of El Dorado. Thousands had died looking for it, leaving many scientists convinced that the Amazon was truly inimical to humankind. But Fawcett, whose daring expeditions helped inspire Conan Doyle's "The Lost World, " had spent years building his scientific case. Captivating the imagination of millions around the globe, Fawcett embarked with his twenty-one-year-old son, determined to prove that this ancient civilization--which he dubbed "Z"--existed. Then he and his expedition vanished.Fawcett's fate--and the tantalizing clues he left behind about "Z"--became an obsession for hundreds who followed him into the uncharted wilderness. For decades scientists and adventurers have searched for evidence of Fawcett's party and the lost City of Z. Countless have perished, been captured by tribes, or gone mad. As David Grann delved ever deeper into the mystery surrounding Fawcett's quest, and the greater mystery of what lies within the Amazon, he found himself, like the generations who preceded him, being irresistibly drawn into the jungle's "green hell." His quest for the truth and his stunning discoveries about Fawcett's fate and "Z" form the heart of this complex, enthralling narrative.

The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Less Stress, Gorgeous Skin, and a Whole New You
by Amy Wechsler
Published 2009 by Free Press

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781416562580

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It's not your age that's causing half of those lines and crinkles. It's your life. Now, Amy Wechsler, MD shows you how to de-stress your skin and take years -- years -- off your face.In 9 days.Liking the way you look is vital to your health and happiness. But that's not easy when life runs at warp speed -- you're simultaneously coping with ever-increasing demands: dependent kids, aging parents, or both; shopping; cooking; laundry; money pressures; and more, more, more. Good bet you're superstressed, tightly wound, sleep-deprived -- and it shows. Sure, but your thirties you've accumulated the first signs of normal aging: crow's feet, a bit of saf, some broken capillaries. But stress aging -- how the madness of modern life affects your physical features inside and out -- is today's biggest skin and health challenge. Happily, stress aging is very reversible. And it takes only a few days. While you may never be able to totally turn off all the pressure (if only!), Dr. Wechsler has plenty of combination strategies -- from her own favorite stress buster to her number one wrinkle reverser -- to help you turn back the aging effects of tension and time. She'll also teach you how to slow down and, to some degree, "reverse" the natural aging process. This is your guide to feeling, looking, and living young.In her book, she shows you how to: Find out your SkinAge with a groundbreaking test that reveals how old (or young!) you really book Personalize a 9-day renewal plan that's right for your face, wallet, and psyche Understand the different cosmetic procedures and products available today Adopt a mind-beauty regimen that will keep your skin -- correction: your whole body -- looking and feeling terrific -- not just for now, but for life. The mind-beauty connection is powerful and can dramatically affect how well -- and how fast -- you age. The rewards for soling it go far beyond a quick fix. They're transforming. You'll not only look better, you'll also sleep better, feel better, and likely lose unwanted weight as you begin to feel healthier, less stress, and more alive. Ready for a whole new you?Open this book and let's start!

Reagan's Secret War: The Untold Story of His Fight to Save the World from Nuclear Disaster
by Martin Anderson
Published 2009 by Crown Publishing Group (NY)

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780307238610

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The authors who coauthored the bestsellers "Reagan, In His Own Hand" and "Reagan: A Life in Letters" offer a riveting inside view of one man's efforts to literally save the world. On February 6, 1981, at his first National Security Council meeting, Ronald Reagan told his advisers: "I will make the decisions." As Reagan's Secret War reveals, these words provide the touchstone for understanding the extraordinary accomplishments of the Reagan administration, including the decisive events that led to the end of the Cold War.

In penning this book, "New York Times" bestselling authors Martin Anderson and Annelise Anderson drew upon their unprecedented access to more than eight million highly classified documents housed within the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California--unseen by the public until now. Using his top secret clearances, Martin Anderson was able to access Ronald Reagan's most privileged exchanges with subordinates and world leaders as well as the tactical record of how Reagan fought to win the Cold War and control nuclear weapons.

The most revelatory of these documents are the minutes of Reagan-chaired National Security Council meetings, the dozens of secret letters sent by Reagan to world leaders, and the eyewitness notes from Reagan-Gorbachev summits. Along with these findings, the authors use Reagan's speeches, radio addresses, personal diaries, and other correspondence to develop a striking picture of a man whose incisive intelligence, uncanny instincts, and quiet self-confidence changed the course of history.

What emerges from this treasure trove of material is irrefutable evidence that Reagan intended from his first days in office to bring down the Soviet Union, that he considered eliminating nuclear weapons his paramount objective, and that he--not his subordinates--was the principal architect of the policies that ultimately brought the Soviets to the nuclear-arms negotiating table. The authors also affirm that many of Reagan's ideas, including his controversial "Star Wars" missile-defense initiative, proved essential in dissolving the Soviet Union and keeping America safe.

Riveting and eye-opening, "Reagan's Secret War" provides a front-row seat to history, a journey into the political mind of a remarkable leader, and proof that one man can, through the force of his deep convictions, bring about sweeping global change.

Rhythms of Grace
by Marilynn Griffith
Published 2008 by Revell

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780800732783

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Dancer Grace Okoye has finally found the love of her life. But can she choose between him and God? Real, raw emotion and the promise of redemption run through this soulful book. Grace Okoye was a promising young dancer when her career was cut short by a brutal assault that left her scarred for life. Twenty years later, when her past gets in the way of her happiness, she heeds the invitation of her dance instructor and returns home to help hurting children and rediscover the rhythms of grace. What she doesn't expect is to meet a man who already seems to know her beat. But for all they share in common, the biggest thing in Grace's life is noticeably absent in his--faith. She's finally found the love of her life, but can she choose between him and God? Real, raw emotion and the promise of redemption run through this soulful new book from Marilynn Griffith.

Publishers Weekly 09/01/2008

Its 1984, and four young lives intersect in Testimony, Ohio, with one of the four, Diana, becoming the victim of rape. After introducing her major characters and a central issue, Griffith (Shades of Style series) jumps ahead to 2005, when Diana, now going by her middle name Grace, returns to her hometown, and her troubled past, to teach at a charter school for challenging teens the system is about to give up on. The book is all about relationships: their changes, their remarkable endurance, their power to nurture. Grace and ministers daughter Zeely are close friends; Grace and her teaching colleague Brian become quickly entangled in a halting but inevitable romance; lawyer Ron, who was like Brians brother when the two were young, is engaged to Mindy but has been carrying the torch for Zeely. Interracial romance allows Griffith to engage racism as a force affecting her characters; the town of Testimony also got its name from the $500 exacted before a black fleeing slavery would be allowed to settle in the area. The book is thickly plotted, perhaps too thicklysome connections between characters and events strain credibility. Nor is everything resolved, since theres a sequel in the offing. Griffiths dialogue is engaging and her major characters deeply memorable; she deserves a wide audience. "(Sept.)" Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

Secrets of a Sinner
by Yolonda Sanders
Published 2008 by Kimani Press

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780373831326

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With her grandmother's help, Natalie Coleman confronts the painful events of her past and finds comfort in the faith of those around her. She realizes God has led her home to show that with love and prayer, every sinner can be saved. Original. Natalie Coleman has always done whatever she needed to survive--even if it meant stealing another woman's husband or trading her favors for money. But now, with a steady job, a rekindled bond with her grandmother Big Mama and a promising new relationship, Natalie finally feels her life getting back on track. Handsome, smart and sexy, Troy Evans is everything Natalie hoped to find in a man, and things quickly get serious--too serious for Troy. Devastated by his rejection, Natalie returns to the Mississippi home she ran from years ago. There, with Big Mama's help and wisdom, she confronts the painful events of her past, finding comfort in the faith of those around her. And as old wounds heal and the burden of long-buried secrets is lifted, Natalie realizes that God has led her home to show her that with love, prayer and a willing heart, every sinner can be saved, and every life redeemed.

A Failure of Capitalism: The Crisis of '08 and the Descent Into Depression
by Richard A Posner
Published 2009 by Harvard University Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780674035140

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The financial and economic crisis that began in 2008 is the most alarming of our lifetime because of the warp-speed at which it is occurring. How could it have happened, especially after all that we've learned from the Great Depression? Why wasn't it anticipated so that remedial steps could be taken to avoid or mitigate it? What can be done to reverse a slide into a full-blown depression? Why have the responses to date of the government and the economics profession been so lackluster? Richard Posner presents a concise and non-technical examination of this mother of all financial disasters and of the, as yet, stumbling efforts to cope with it. No previous acquaintance on the part of the reader with macroeconomics or the theory of finance is presupposed. This is a book for intelligent generalists that will interest specialists as well. Among the facts and causes Posner identifies are: excess savings flowing in from Asia and the reckless lowering of interest rates by the Federal Reserve Board; the relation between executive compensation, short-term profit goals, and risky lending; the housing bubble fuelled by low interest rates, aggressive mortgage marketing, and loose regulations; the low savings rate of American people; and the highly leveraged balance sheets of large financial institutions. Posner analyzes the two basic remedial approaches to the crisis, which correspond to the two theories of the cause of the Great Depression: the monetarist--that the Federal Reserve Board allowed the money supply to shrink, thus failing to prevent a disastrous deflation--and the Keynesian--that the depression was the product of a credit binge in the 1920's, a stock-market crash, and the ensuing downward spiral in economic activity. Posner concludes that the pendulum swung too far and that our financial markets need to be more heavily regulated.

Publishers Weekly 03/16/2009

Posner ("How Judges Think)" is uncharacteristically dry in this dense book that states flatly that we are in a recession only because we are too frightened to call it a depression. He makes a near-heroic attempt to delve into the roots of the current crisis, citing some of the harder questions: how did it happen? why was it not anticipated? how is the government responding? A great deal of ground is covered, and the book takes the form of a high-altitude survey, assessing all the major points without getting bogged down in detail. Quickie explanations of subprime mortgages and the credit crunch orient the reader, and Posner addresses the takeaway lessons about capitalism and government, the puzzling lack of foresight from the economist community, the apportioning of blame and the resulting future of conservatism. All good topics, thoroughly and thoughtfully presented, but much of Posner's material is already woefully out of date. This book will make a serviceable study of the current crisis, but it does not serve its intended audience well in the meantime. "(May)" Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.