A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog
Dean R. Koontz 636.7 K
When they finally decided to welcome a dog into their home, the Koontz's never imagined the impact
loving and caring for their beloved Trixie would have on their lives.
I Am Murdered: George Wythe, Thomas Jefferson, and the Killing That Shocked a New Nation
Bruce Chadwick 364.1523 C
George Wythe, one of the the signers of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, was
respected and admired by his contemporaries; his betrayal by someone close to him devastated those who
called the man a friend.
Invisible Kingdom: From the
Tips of Our Fingers to the Tops of Our Trash, Inside the Curious World of Microbes
Idan Ben-Barak 579 B
A microbiologist educates and entertains readers as he discusses the vital role microbes play in
virtually every aspect of our everyday lives - from making bread to aiding digestion.
Last Fish Tale: The Fate of
the Atlantic and Survival in Gloucester, America's Oldest Fishing Port and Most Original Town
Mark Kurlansky 639.2 K
The history of commercial fishing in America can be understood when seen through the ever-changing
fortunes of an old New England fishing town.
A Perfect Red: Empire,
Espionage, and the Quest for the Color of Desire
Amy Butler Greenfield 667.26 G
Discovered by Spanish conquerors, a little known substance called cochineal became a commodity that
signified wealth and power to those who possessed it.
Saxons, Vikings, and Celts:
the Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland
Bryan Sykes 599.935 S
After spending ten years conducting a DNA survey of volunteers, the author argues for the use of
genetics as a tool for understanding the past.
Staff Meals From Chanterelle
David Waltuck 641.5 W
The public menu at Chanterelle is everything you might expect from a sophisticated restaurant. However,
the meals eaten by the restaurant's "family" also offer delights well worth enjoying.
Woe is I: The Grammarphobe's
Guide to Better English in Plain English
Patricia T. O'Conner 428.2 O
In this updated version of her guide to grammar, O'Connor explains some of our language's oddities,
offers help with pronunciations, and suggests mnemonic devices for remembering it all.
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