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| by Robert Fischer |
The Return of Private Fischer: A Love Story tells the story of the interrupted love of Babe and Jack, two real people in San Francisco whose lives were forever changed by the Korean War. Private Jack Fischer is captured, but his teenage love, Babe, never gives up searching for him. His escape, decades later, captures the world’s attention as Babe and Jack overcome the governments that don’t want Jack’s secrets revealed. The Return of Private Fischer is all the more compelling because Babe and Jack were real people whose lives were forever altered by the Korean War.
The Return of Private Fischer tells their real love story in post-World War II San Francisco and then provides a fictional completion of their lives: Private Jack Fischer as a prisoner of war in Communist China and Siberia and Babe Barsi in San Francisco. In the decades that have passed since the end of the Korean War, enough information has been discovered about the fate of the forgotten American and Allied POW’s that the ultimate message in this story is that it could have really happened.
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| by Kyle & Katy Chandler-Isacksen |
| illustrated by CD Hullinger |
| The dryer isn’t stealing your socks, snakes are. At least, they are stealing Jeremy’s. In Snakes Wear Socks, Kyle & Katy Chandler-Isacksen tell a delightful story of a little boy on a quest to find his missing socks. We meet little Jeremy just as the leaves are changing and autumn is sending a crisp chill through the land. Pumpkins are being picked. Soccer balls are flying. And Jeremy wants to play outside. He reaches into his drawer for his favorite pair of socks (the ones with the stars on them) but can only find one of them. He asks his Grandpa for advice. “But Pop!” Jeremy protests. “Snakes don’t wear socks!” Follow along in Snakes Wear Socks and be surprised by the curious mystery that unfolds. It is beautifully illustrated by long-time children’s book artist CD Hullinger, and perfect for bedtime or a blustery autumn afternoon. Snakes Wear Socks will delight young ones with its color, playfulness and silliness. |
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| by John A. McKinsey |
| The Organized Attorney is a timely manual on personal management and success in today’s competitive legal marketplace. While most private practice lawyers come from non-business education backgrounds, they are cast into business and personal management roles when they leave law schools. The Organized Attorney teaches private practice lawyers the basics of personal management and organization and helps lawyers at all levels tackle tough issues from dealing with technology to avoiding procrastination. It is full of tips, tricks and step by step guidance to getting more organized, effective and balanced, and includes sections for new lawyers and law students considering private practice as their destination. |
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| by Lynn Marie Coots |
| Illustrated by Lisa W. Lloyd |
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Emily and her dog Chester set out on one of their many adventures to the meadow where they find an unusual friend, Speckles, who leads them on a journey to find a gift. The Special Gift is a heartwarming story for all ages that delivers an important message to each reader to find themselves and be important. Take the journey with Emily, Chester and Speckles as they search for The Special Gift in this beautifully written and illustrated book of self discovery.
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| by Robert Fischer |
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Mary Jane's Air Force career ended because she refused to don a burqua while deployed in Saudi Arabia. But, that was when her flying adventures were just getting started! A talented pilot with an adventurous edge, Mary soon takes on a stunning quest: to repossess a luxury 747 jet from a rich and powerful Saudi Prince.
Sometimes comical and sometimes sexy, Plane Jane will capture your attention from take off and not let go until landing. Along the way, you may have a hard time remembering to breathe as Mary and her sidekick, Jesus, survive one surprise after another.
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| by Corie Lee Barloggi |
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A day in the life of a special cat named Jack. In Jack’s Mind follows Jack from adoption to adulthood and then spends a day in his imaginary world on the farm. Beautiful and rich illustrations bring the story to life. Written by an educator, In Jack’s Mind encourages children to explore their imagination while teaching reading skills through the books purposeful language choices.
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| by John A. McKinsey |
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The Lincoln Secret is a historical mystery-adventure novel set in modern-day America. Founded upon several historical theories about Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, the novel takes the reader through Abraham Lincoln's life and death while the characters work to unravel several mysteries from that period. The story follows two main characters: Sean Johnson, a reporter in Seattle, who is researching a theory that Abraham Enloe fathered Abraham Lincoln; Kim Poole, a woman in Kansas City, who uncovers a family secret that her ancestor changed his last name over fear of something related to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. A professor of history at University of Tennessee who specializes in Lincoln soon joins the mix, as does his sister, Mary Fester, an Enloe family historian living in Phoenix. There are sinister forces at work against them, a fact the reader understands better than the characters. The story’s primary settings are Denver and a region of the south covering portions of Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The novel also visits the Lincoln Birthplace National Park in Kentucky and the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum complex in Springfield, Illinois. The story culminates in a search to find a secret left over from General Sherman’s occupation of Atlanta and his march across Georgia to the sea.
The core mystery in The Lincoln Secret is whether Abraham Lincoln’s father was really Thomas Lincoln. A documented version of history holds that Nancy Hanks, Abraham Lincoln’s mother, became pregnant while working in Abraham Enloe’s household as a servant girl. She was sent back to Kentucky in disgrace where she secretly had the child after marrying Thomas Lincoln. The Lincoln Secret probes into the topic of who Abraham Lincoln’s father really was and raises doubts about when he was really born. Also featured are the mysteries surrounding Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and involving General Sherman’s capturing of Atlanta during the Civil War.
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| by Juandell Brunner |
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Illustrated by Nancy Rosso
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Finally, Beefy's day for his first tennis lesson has come! He has been counting down the days to this event. A fun introduction to the sport of tennis. The story revolves around Beefy, a young boy, and his big day on the tennis court. Beefy’s First Lesson teaches young children the basic learning tools of tennis and the importance of practicing and being positive. Beefy’s First Lesson is an enjoyable story that allows beginning readers to practice their own reading skills. This is the first book in a series focused on motivating young readers to work hard and believe in themselves.
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| by Lisa Montgomery |
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Raw Inspiration: Living Dynamically with Raw Food is an inspiring and informative raw foods lifestyle book featuring personal stories of healing through raw foods, tips for setting up and maintaining a raw foods kitchen and lifestyle, and delicious recipes. The personal stories come from many walks of life and are inspirational to those seeking a healthier diet. Raw Inspiration also explains the basics of nutrition and meal planning with raw foods, as well as providing a guide to equipping a raw foods kitchen.
"What you put in your mouth and how you live your life are so important," says raw foods expert Lisa Montgomery. "A Raw Food diet cleanses the body and nurtures the soul."
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by Denise Christian
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Illustrated by Corie Barloggi
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Young readers will learn to imitate the sounds of language as they enjoy the story of a family playing a verbal game on their way to Grandma’s house. What Does The Doggie Say is filled with onomatopoeia—words that imitate sounds. A great book for parents and grandparents, and of course, young readers.
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