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Death in the air : a novel

Murali, Ram,


Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, After getting let go of his job at a London tech firm, wealthy Indian American Ro Krishna decides to take a vacation at the posh Himalayan spa, Samsara, owned by a family friend. Other guests include a distrustful politician, an American movie star, an Indian heiress, and a White yogi instructor. When a guest turns up dead, the owner asks for his help in investigating the crime and he discovers the darker side of the gilded world he inhabits.
Date Published:2024

Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, After getting let go of his job at a London tech firm, wealthy Indian American Ro Krishna decides to take a vacation at the posh Himalayan spa, Samsara, owned by a family friend. Other guests include a distrustful politician, an American movie star, an Indian heiress, and a White yogi instructor. When a guest turns up dead, the owner asks for his help in investigating the crime and he discovers the darker side of the gilded world he inhabits.

Date Published:2024

Encyclopedia of literary romanticism


Title proper from title frame. Booklist, February 2011. Choice, April 2011. A comprehensive resource containing alphabetically arranged entries, with brief profiles of Romantic writers including William Wordsworth, John Keats, and Mary Shelley, along with information about literary works, historical and cultural topics, and literary genres and sub-movements.
Date Published:2010

Bury my heart at Wounded Knee : an Indian history of the American West

Brown, Dee, 1908-2002,


"Originally published in hardcover in 1971 by Holt, Rinehard [sic], and Winston."--Title page verso. "Their manners are decorous and praiseworthy" -- The long walk of the Navahos -- Little Crow's war -- War comes to the Cheyennes -- Powder River invasion -- Red Cloud's war -- "The only good Indian is a dead Indian" -- The rise and fall of Donehogawa -- Cochise and the Apache guerrillas -- The ordeal of Captain Jack -- The war to save the buffalo -- The war for the Black Hills -- The flight of the Nez Percés -- Cheyenne exodus -- Standing Bear becomes a person -- "The Utes must go!" -- The last of the Apache chiefs -- Dance of the ghosts -- Wounded Knee. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is Dee Brown's eloquent, fully documented account of the systematic destruction of the American Indian during the second half of the nineteenth century. A national bestseller in hardcover for more than a year after its initial publication, it has sold almost four million copies and has been translated into seventeen languages. For this elegant thirtieth anniversary hardcover edition, Brown has contributed an incisive new preface. Using council records, autobiographies, and firsthand descriptions, Brown allows the great chiefs and warriors of the Dakota, Ute, Sioux, Cheyenne, and other tribes to tell us in their own words of the battles, massacres, and broken treaties that finally left them demoralized and defeated. A unique and disturbing narrative told with force and clarity, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee changed forever our vision of how the West was really won.
Date Published:2007

"Originally published in hardcover in 1971 by Holt, Rinehard [sic], and Winston."--Title page verso. "Their manners are decorous and praiseworthy" -- The long walk of the Navahos -- Little Crow's war -- War comes to the Cheyennes -- Powder River invasion -- Red Cloud's war -- "The only good Indian is a dead Indian" -- The rise and fall of Donehogawa -- Cochise and the Apache guerrillas -- The ordeal of Captain Jack -- The war to save the buffalo -- The war for the Black Hills -- The flight of the Nez Percés -- Cheyenne exodus -- Standing Bear becomes a person -- "The Utes must go!" -- The last of the Apache chiefs -- Dance of the ghosts -- Wounded Knee. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is Dee Brown's eloquent, fully documented account of the systematic destruction of the American Indian during the second half of the nineteenth century. A national bestseller in hardcover for more than a year after its initial publication, it has sold almost four million copies and has been translated into seventeen languages. For this elegant thirtieth anniversary hardcover edition, Brown has contributed an incisive new preface. Using council records, autobiographies, and firsthand descriptions, Brown allows the great chiefs and warriors of the Dakota, Ute, Sioux, Cheyenne, and other tribes to tell us in their own words of the battles, massacres, and broken treaties that finally left them demoralized and defeated. A unique and disturbing narrative told with force and clarity, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee changed forever our vision of how the West was really won.

Date Published:2007

Colette's lost pet

Arsenault, Isabelle, 1978-,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, A little girl named Colette wants to make friends in her new neighborhood and to have a pet. When she meets the boys next door, she tells them she's looking for her lost parakeet. As her fib grows, so do the number of children who join in the search for her lost bird. Though the children eventually realize the bird is fictional, they never make Colette feel bad for lying--they know she's nervous and trying to find a way to fit in, which they happily allow her to do.
Date Published:2017

Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, A little girl named Colette wants to make friends in her new neighborhood and to have a pet. When she meets the boys next door, she tells them she's looking for her lost parakeet. As her fib grows, so do the number of children who join in the search for her lost bird. Though the children eventually realize the bird is fictional, they never make Colette feel bad for lying--they know she's nervous and trying to find a way to fit in, which they happily allow her to do.

Date Published:2017

Love is hell

Marr, Melissa.


Sleeping with the spirit / Laurie Faria Stolarz -- Stupid perfect world / Scott Westerfeld -- Thinner than water / Justine Larbalestier -- Fan fictions / Gabrielle Zevin -- Love struck / Melissa Marr. Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocate, A collection of five short stores by five different authors chronicling tales of supernatural romance.
Date Published:2008

Scullion : a dishwasher's guide to mistaken identity

Greene, Jarad,


The letter "O" in the title is a dinner plate. School Library Journal, May 2020. Booklist, July 2020. Kirkus Review, May 2020. "When humble dishwasher Darlis is mistaken for warrior icon Riqa, two troll siblings try to capture Darlis and hold him for ransom, with his best friend Mae getting caught in the mix-up"--OCLC.
Date Published:2020

Red famine : Stalin's war on Ukraine

Applebaum, Anne, 1964-,


Introduction : the Ukrainian question -- The Ukrainian revolution, 1917 -- Rebellion, 1919 -- Famine and truce, the 1920s -- The double crisis, 1927-9 -- Collectivization : revolution in the countryside, 1930 -- Rebellion, 1930 -- Collectivization fails, 1931-2 -- Famine decisions, 1932 : requisitions, blacklists and borders -- Famine decisions, 1932 : the end of Ukrainization -- Famine decisions, 1932 : the searches and the searchers -- Starvation : spring and summer, 1933 -- Survival : spring and summer, 1933 -- Aftermath -- The cover-up -- The Holodomor in history and memory -- Epilogue : the Ukraine question reconsidered. Explores the history of Joseph Stalin's dealings with Ukraine, from his 1920s policy of agricultural collectivization to its result. Between 1931 and 1933 at least five million Ukrainian peasants died, and instead of sending help the USSR used the horror to rid themselves of political problems.
Date Published:2018

Introduction : the Ukrainian question -- The Ukrainian revolution, 1917 -- Rebellion, 1919 -- Famine and truce, the 1920s -- The double crisis, 1927-9 -- Collectivization : revolution in the countryside, 1930 -- Rebellion, 1930 -- Collectivization fails, 1931-2 -- Famine decisions, 1932 : requisitions, blacklists and borders -- Famine decisions, 1932 : the end of Ukrainization -- Famine decisions, 1932 : the searches and the searchers -- Starvation : spring and summer, 1933 -- Survival : spring and summer, 1933 -- Aftermath -- The cover-up -- The Holodomor in history and memory -- Epilogue : the Ukraine question reconsidered. Explores the history of Joseph Stalin's dealings with Ukraine, from his 1920s policy of agricultural collectivization to its result. Between 1931 and 1933 at least five million Ukrainian peasants died, and instead of sending help the USSR used the horror to rid themselves of political problems.

Date Published:2018

The last

Applegate, Katherine,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Fearing she may be the last of the dairne--a mythical doglike species hunted nearly to extinction--young Byx sets out to discover if the legends of other dairnes are true. Along the way, she meets animal and human allies, and together they become their own pack. Even though they are together for different reasons, they uncover a secret that threatens every creature in the world.
Date Published:2018

Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Fearing she may be the last of the dairne--a mythical doglike species hunted nearly to extinction--young Byx sets out to discover if the legends of other dairnes are true. Along the way, she meets animal and human allies, and together they become their own pack. Even though they are together for different reasons, they uncover a secret that threatens every creature in the world.

Date Published:2018

The last

Applegate, Katherine,


Previously released in different form by Harper Audio. Fearing she may be the last of the dairne--a mythical doglike species hunted nearly to extinction--young Byx sets out to discover if the legends of other dairnes are true. Along the way, she meets animal and human allies, and together they become their own pack. Even though they are together for different reasons, they uncover a secret that threatens every creature in the world.
Date Published:2018

Previously released in different form by Harper Audio. Fearing she may be the last of the dairne--a mythical doglike species hunted nearly to extinction--young Byx sets out to discover if the legends of other dairnes are true. Along the way, she meets animal and human allies, and together they become their own pack. Even though they are together for different reasons, they uncover a secret that threatens every creature in the world.

Date Published:2018

I heard there was a secret chord : music as medicine

Levitin, Daniel J.,


A musical species -- If I only had a brain : the neuroanatomy of music -- Oh, the shark bites : musical memory -- Look at me now : attention -- Daydream believer : the brain's "default mode," introspection, and meditation -- Interlude -- Music, movement, and movement disorders -- Parkinson's disease -- Trauma -- Mental health -- Memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and stroke -- Pain -- Neurodevelopmental disorders -- Learning how to fly -- Music in everyday life -- Fate knocking on your door : précis to a theory of musical meaning -- Music medicine, mystery, and possibility. Library Journal Starred, Publishers Weekly, Neuroscientist and musician Daniel J. Levitin draws on his extensive research to explore the connections between music and healing. Introduces the field of music therapy and describes its benefits for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, as well as for cognitive injury, depression, and pain. Includes interviews with musicians ranging from Sting to Mari Kodama.
Date Published:2024

A musical species -- If I only had a brain : the neuroanatomy of music -- Oh, the shark bites : musical memory -- Look at me now : attention -- Daydream believer : the brain's "default mode," introspection, and meditation -- Interlude -- Music, movement, and movement disorders -- Parkinson's disease -- Trauma -- Mental health -- Memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and stroke -- Pain -- Neurodevelopmental disorders -- Learning how to fly -- Music in everyday life -- Fate knocking on your door : précis to a theory of musical meaning -- Music medicine, mystery, and possibility. Library Journal Starred, Publishers Weekly, Neuroscientist and musician Daniel J. Levitin draws on his extensive research to explore the connections between music and healing. Introduces the field of music therapy and describes its benefits for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, as well as for cognitive injury, depression, and pain. Includes interviews with musicians ranging from Sting to Mari Kodama.

Date Published:2024

Clothesline clues to sports people play

Heling, Kathryn,


Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal, Sports uniforms drying on clotheslines provide clues to what sports each person plays.
Date Published:2018

The ant and the grasshopper

Hoena, B. A.,


"Music included"--Cover. School Library Journal, Presents a song version of the classic fable about an ant who works hard all summer to gather enough food for the winter and the grasshopper who instead plays all summer. Includes sheet music and online access to music, and resources for further information.
Date Published:2018

The lion and the mouse

Hoena, B. A,


"Music included"--Cover. School Library Journal, Presents a musical retelling of Aesop's fable about the mutually beneficial relationship between a lion and a mouse. Includes an introduction to Aesop, the song's lyrics, sheet music, a glossary, and guided reading activities.
Date Published:2018

What is the story of the Headless Horseman?

Keenan, Sheila,


"Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to Irving's chilling story of a lone horseman seeking revenge"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to Irving's chilling story of a lone horseman seeking revenge"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Mi ofrenda

Galvez, Mariana,


Cover title. On board pages. "The time has finally arrived, and Amelia needs ... help collecting items for her family's ofrenda. Through the use of colors, this search-and-find book will teach ... little ones the special significance everyday items play during Día de Muertos"--OCLC.
Date Published:2022

Connecting comprehension & technology : adapt and extend toolkit practices

Harvey, Stephanie,


"Grades K-6"--Cover. Presents lessons and classroom activities that involve technology with students' skills in reading comprehension. Explores the ability of technology to improve students' reading comprehension.
Date Published:2013

Where is Antarctica?

Fabiny, Sarah,


Where is Antarctica? -- At the bottom of the world -- Mountains, volcanoes, and lots of ice -- The coldest place on earth -- The unknown southern land -- The race for the pole -- Amazing animals -- More to explore -- Antarctica today. Examines history, trivia, and geography of Antarctica, such as it being the coldest, windiest, and driest place on Earth and the fact that no human had set foot on it until the 1800s.
Date Published:2019

Where is Antarctica? -- At the bottom of the world -- Mountains, volcanoes, and lots of ice -- The coldest place on earth -- The unknown southern land -- The race for the pole -- Amazing animals -- More to explore -- Antarctica today. Examines history, trivia, and geography of Antarctica, such as it being the coldest, windiest, and driest place on Earth and the fact that no human had set foot on it until the 1800s.

Date Published:2019

Where is the Great Barrier Reef?

Medina, Nico, 1982-,


"Cover art by David Groff"--Page 4 of cover. Where is the Great Barrier Reef? -- Islands from hilltops -- The first reef people -- Coral -- Creatures of the reef -- Rain forests and sea grasslands -- The unknown South Land -- "Save the reef!". "In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reef--big enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows this spectacular part of our planet." --
Date Published:2016

"Cover art by David Groff"--Page 4 of cover. Where is the Great Barrier Reef? -- Islands from hilltops -- The first reef people -- Coral -- Creatures of the reef -- Rain forests and sea grasslands -- The unknown South Land -- "Save the reef!". "In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reef--big enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows this spectacular part of our planet." --

Date Published:2016

Bunny-Roo, I love you

Marr, Melissa.


A mother makes her baby feel safe by sharing how all kinds of mama animals care for their little ones.
Date Published:2015

50 common core reading response activities, grades 5 & up

Pryle, Marilyn Bogusch,


"CCSS Supports the common core state standards"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (page 128). "Easy mini-lessons and engaging activities to help students explore and analyze literature and informational texts."--Cover.
Date Published:2014