The Boyfriend

by Thomas Perry

After a respected career as a LAPD homicide detective, Jack Till now works as a private investigator. But when the parents of a recently murdered young girl ask for his help when the police come up empty, Till reluctantly takes the case. As Till digs deeper, he realizes that the victim is just one of several young female escorts killed in different cities in the exact same way.

The Burgess Boys

by Elizabeth Strout

Haunted by the freak accident that killed their father when they were children, Jim and Bob Burgess escaped from their Maine hometown of Shirley Falls for New York City as soon as they possibly could. But their long-standing dynamic is upended when their sister Susan - the sibling who stayed behind - urgently calls them home. The Burgess brothers return to the landscape of their childhood, where the long-buried tensions that have shaped and shadowed their relationship begin to surface in unexpected ways that will change them forever.

Calculated in Death

by J.D. Robb

A woman lies dead at the bottom of the stairs, stripped of all her valuables. Most cops might call it a mugging gone wrong, but Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows better. A well-off accountant and a beloved wife and mother, Marta Dickenson doesn't seem the type to be on anyone's hit list. Now, Eve must immerse herself in her billionaire husband Roarke's world of big business to figure out who's cruel and callous enough to hire a hit on an innocent woman. And as the killer's violent streak begins to escalate, Eve knows she has to draw him out, even if it means using herself as bait.

The Children of Kings

(Novels of Darkover)

by Marion Zimmer Bradley and Deborah J. Ross

Although the Terran Federation has departed Darkover due to a nasty interstellar civil war, the planet's location in the galactic arm makes it a prime hideout for smugglers, rebels, and other refugees. When smugglers start arming the warlike Dry Towners with forbidden weapons, Gareth Elhalyn, grandson of Regis Hastur and heir to the throne, takes off on a secret mission to stop them.

The Demonologist

by Andrew Pyper

A stolen child. An ancient evil. A father's descent. And the literary masterpiece that holds the key to his daughter's salvation. Professor David Ullman is among the world's leading authorities on demonic literature, with special expertise in Milton's Paradise Lost. Not that David is a believer - he sees what he teaches as a branch of the imagination and nothing more. So when the mysterious Thin Woman arrives at his office and invites him to travel to Venice and witness a "phenomenon", he turns her down. She leaves plane tickets and an address on his desk, advising David that her employer is not often disappointed. What follows is a terryifying quest guided by symbols and riddles from the pages of Paradise Lost, and an unimaginable journey from skeptic to true believer.

Mount Pleasant

by Don Gillmor

Harry unsure of his place in society, his marriage is crumbling, his son is bordering on estranged, and on top of it all his father is dying. As he sits at his father's bedside, Harry daydreams about his inheritance. His father's millions would rescue him from debt, and maybe even save his marriage. But when the will is read, all that is left for Harry is $4200 - the rest of the money is gone. Out of desperation and disbelief, Harry starts to dig into what happened to the money. As he follows a trail strewn with family secrets and suspicions, he discovers not only that old money has lost its grip and new money taken on an ugly hue, but that his whole existence been cast into shadow by the weight of his expectations.

The Obituary Writer

by Ann Hood

On the day John F. Kennedy is inaugurated, Claire, an uncompromising young wife and mother obsessed with the glamour of Jackie O, struggles over the decision of whether to stay in a loveless marriage or follow the man she loves and whose baby she may be carrying. Decades earlier, in 1919, Vivien Lowe, an obituary writer, is searching for her lover who disappeared in the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. By telling the stories of the dead, Vivien not only helps others cope with their grief but also begins to understand the devastation of her own terrible loss. Part literary mystery and part love story, The Obituary Writer examines expectations of marriage and love, the roles of wives and mothers, and the emotions of grief, regret, and hope.

Oleander Girl

by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Orphaned at birth, Korobi has enjoyed a privileged childhood with her grandparents, spending her first 17 years sheltered in a beautiful, crumbling old mansion in Kolkata. But despite all that her grandparents have done for her, she is troubled by the silence surrounding the circumstances of her parents death and clings fiercely to her only inheritance from them: the love note she found, years ago, hidden in a book of poetry that had belonged to her mother. As she grows, Korobi dreams of one day finding a love as powerful as her parents'. But when a sudden heart attack kills her grandfather, serious financial problems and a devastating secret about the past are revealed. Shattered by this discovery, Korobi decides to undertake a courageous search across post-9/11 America to find her true identity. Her dramatic, startling journey will ultimately thrust her into the most difficult decision of her life.

Starting Now

by Debbie Macomber

For years, Libby Morgan dreamed only of making partner in her competitive, high-pressure law firm. She sacrificed everything for her career - her friends, her marriage, her chance at creating a family. When her boss calls Libby into his office, she assumes it will finally be good news, but nothing can prepare her for the shocking reality: She has been let go and must rebuild her entire life, starting now. With no job prospects in sight, Libby reaches out to old friends and spends her afternoons at the local knitting store. There she forms a close bond with Lydia, the sweet-natured shop owner; Lydia's spirited teenage daughter, Casey; and Casey's best friend, Ava, a shy yet troubled girl who will shape Libby's future in surprising and profound ways.

The Storyteller

by Jodi Picoult

Sage works through the night, trying to escape a reality of loneliness, bad memories, and the shadow of her mother's death. When Josef, an elderly man in her support group, begins stopping by her bakery, they strike up an unlikely friendship. Despite their differences, they see in each other the hidden scars that others can't. But everything changes the day that Josef confesses a long-buried secret - one that nobody else in town would ever suspect - and asks Sage for an extraordinary favor. If she says yes, she faces not only moral repercussions, but potentially legal ones as well. With her own identity suddenly challenged, and the integrity of the closest friend she's ever had clouded, Sage begins to question the assumptions and expectations she's made about life and family. When does a moral choice become a moral imperative? And where does one draw the line between punishment and justice, forgiveness and mercy?

Archetypes: Who are you?

by Caroline Myss

The latest work from bestselling author Caroline Myss offers readers an engaging and illuminating way to better understand themselves, and those closest to them, through 10 primary archetypes.

The Art of Doing

by Camille Sweeney and Josh Gosfield

What really separates the best from the rest? We all know that it takes hard work, dedication, and the occasional dose of luck for someone to make it to the top. Yet, we also suspect that it takes a little something more - but what? The Art of Doing asks today's most successful celebrities, businessmen, and iconoclastic achievers, 'How do you succeed at what you do?' Illuminating, surprising, and profoundly inspiring, you'll be surprised by what you can learn from these original and refreshing takes on success.

The Duck Commander Family: How faith, family and ducks created a dynasty

by Willie and Korie Robertson

Faith. Family. Ducks - in that order. This book gives readers an up-close and personal, behind-the-scenes look at the family in the popular A&E show Duck Dynasty. The Louisiana bayou family operates Duck Commander, a booming family business that has made them millions. This is their story.

The Kissing Sailor: The mystery behind the photo that ended World War II

by Lawrence Verria and George Galdorisi

On August 14, 1945, Alfred Eisenstaedt took a picture of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square, minutes after they heard of Japan's surrender to the United States. It became one of the most famous WWII photographs in history, a cherished reminder of what it felt like for the war to finally be over. Everyone who saw the picture wanted to know more about the nurse and sailor, but Eisenstaedt had no information and a search for the mysterious couple's identity took on a dimension of its own. With this book, the authors solve the 67 year old mystery by providing irrefutable proof to identify the couple in Eisenstaedt's photo - the first time the whole truth behind the celebrated picture has been revealed.

Last Ape Standing

by Chip Walter

Over the past 180 years scientists have sifted through evidence that at least 27 human species have evolved. And as you may have noticed, 26 of them are no longer with us, done in by their environment, predators, disease, or the unfortunate shortcomings of their DNA. What enabled us to survive when so many other human species were shown the evolutionary door? Last Ape Standing tells the intriguing tale of how against all odds and despite nature's brutal and capricious ways we stand here today, the only surviving humans, and the planet's most dominant species.

Manology: Secret's of your man's mind revealed

by Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run, with Chris Morrow

Actor/singer Tyrese Gibson and rapper/producer Rev Run are unlikely best friends - Rev is married with six kids and Tyrese is a single dad still hesitant to settle down. But after an unexpected disagreement about relationships - and specifically marriage - the two decided not just to agree to disagree but to team up and open their debate to a larger audience. Even though they’re at different points in their journeys, both have clear insights on what it takes to make a relationship work and what can sink it instantly. Manology is a guide to regaining your relationship confidence and weeding out the cheaters, manipulators, and pimps from the good men. Tyrese and Rev present real strategies for men and women to have honest and open discussions about relationship expectations.

Pandora's Lunchbox: How processed food took over the American meal

by Melanie Warner

In the tradition of Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore's Dilemma comes a fascinating and cutting-edge look at the truth about what really goes into much of our food.

Power Foods for the Brain

by Neil D. Barnard

Clinical researcher and author Neal Barnard, M.D., one of America's leading advocates for health, nutrition, and higher standards in research, has gathered the most important research and studies to deliver a dietary program that can boost brain health, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and other less serious malfunctions.

Steven Spielberg: A retrospective

by Richard Schickel

From the irresistible fantasy of E.T. to the gritty realism of Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg has created movie magic. Renowned critic Richard Schickel gives the definitive illustrated monograph on this Oscar-winning Hollywood icon.

To My Sons: Lessons for the wild adventure called life

by Bear Grylls

Mountain climber, world-record holder, and internationally known television personality Bear Grylls knows a thing or two about adventure. The greatest adventure he's experienced, though, is raising his three boys. In To My Sons, Grylls shares the quotes, Scripture verses, and spiritual wisdom he has learned through the literal ups and downs of an exciting life. Featuring cartoons from well-known sketch artist Charlie Mackesy, this book is a poignant primer for boys and men of all ages.

Blood Money

by James Grippando

The nation is obsessed with Sydney Bennett, a sexy nightclub waitress and good-time girl accused of murdering her daughter. It is the most sensational murder trial since O.J. Simpson, and the shocking "not guilty" verdict creates an immediate uproar. On the night of her release, an angry mob gathers outside the jail and in the frenzy, an innocent young woman bearing a striking resemblance to the reviled Sydney ends up in a coma. While the media blame her lawyer Jack Swyteck and his defense team, the victim's parents reach out requesting his help. They don't believe the attack was a tragic accident. Searching for the truth, Jack is about to make a frightening discovery ...

Dark Tide

by Elizabeth Haynes

Genevieve has finally escaped the stressful demands of her sales job and achieved her dream: to leave London behind and begin a new life aboard a houseboat in Kent. Not many people know that she financed her fresh start by working weekends as a dancer at a less-than-reputable gentlemen's club called the Barclay, and she is determined to keep it that way. But on the night of her housewarming party the past intrudes when a body washes up beside the boat: a fellow dancer from the Barclay. As the sanctuary of the marina is threatened, and Genevieve's life seems increasingly at risk, she discovers the hard way the real cost of mixing business with pleasure.

Death of Yesterday

by M.C. Beaton

When a local woman tells Sergeant Hamish Macbeth that she doesn't remember what happened the previous evening, he doesn't begin to worry. She had been out drinking, after all, and he'd prefer not to be bothered with such an arrogant and annoying woman. But when her body is discovered, Hamish is forced to investigate a crime that the only known witness - now dead - had forgotten.

Nano

by Robin Cook

After a tumultuous year in which her mentor is murdered and her estranged father comes back into her life, Pia decides to take a year off from her medical studies and escape New York City. Intrigued by the promise of the burgeoning field of medical technology and the chance to clear her head, Pia takes a job at Nano, LLC, a lavishly funded, security-conscious nanotechnology insititute in the picturesque foothills of the Rockies. But the corporate campus is a place of secrets. She's warned by her boss not to investigate the other work being done at the gigantic facility, nor to ask questions about the source of the seemingly endless capital that funds the institute's research. Is the tech giant on the cusp of one of the biggest medical discoveries of the 21st century, or have they already sold out to the highest bidder?

The Soul of It All: My Music, My Life

by Michael Bolton

After four decades in the music industry, Michael Bolton has become one the most successful musicians of our time. From a 14 year old kid performing in dive bars in his hometown of New Haven, CT, to struggling to provide for his wife and kids, to finally breaking through with the Soul Provider album, and going on to sell more than 53 million albums and singles worldwide, Bolton has fought for and earned a life most can only dream about. This is his backstage pass into his life lived thus far - into the venues, limos, and hotel rooms of stardom, and finally into his home and heart.

Let's Talk 2

by Leo Jones

Let's Talk 2 is for students at the intermediate level. Features of the Student's Book include more systematic presentation and recycling of structures and vocabulary, an increased focus on communication activities, and new review sections after every four units. The expanded self-study section includes grammar, listening, and vocabulary practice, offering additional opportunities to review the material. The grammar paradigms and listening text are included on the Self-Study Audio CD packaged with the Student's Book.

The Break-in

by Tish Cohen

Marcus and Alex have two things in common - they each have a broken heart and a plan. Marcus wants to win back his girlfriend, and is ready to stage a break-in for her. Alex wants to find his father’s killer. He has a gun and may be ready to use it. When Marcus and Alex cross paths, they make a mess. But in a strange way, they also begin to understand each other.

Oceans

by Barnaby Newbolt

Thousands of years ago, people looked out across an ocean and asked themselves, ''What is on the other side?'' And the bravest of them began to travel and find the answers - beautiful islands, frozen lands, and different peoples.

The Girl with Green Eyes

by John Escott

Greg is a porter at a hotel in New York. When a girl with beautiful green eyes asks him for help, Greg can't say no. Her name is Cassie, and she says she is an artist. She tells Greg that her stepfather has her sketchbooks, and now she wants them back.
She says her stepfather is staying at Greg's hotel. What could go wrong?

The Thirteenth Rose

by Gail Bowen

For his Valentine's night call-in show, host Charlie D plans to offer his listeners two hours on the topic of "satisfaction." But when Charlie is directed to a website that allows viewers to watch the murder of a prostitute in real time and promises that another killing will be broadcast live within the hour, the hunt is on. Charlie's show has an audience of over a million listeners. The murderer could be anyone, anywhere. Charlie and his team have less than two hours to find and stop the killer before he strikes again.

DVD

5 Broken Cameras

Documentary

A deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil'in, a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements. Shot almost entirely by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who bought his first camera in 2005 to record the birth of his youngest son, the footage was later turned into a galvanizing cinematic experience.

DVD

California Solo

Drama

A former British rocker (Robert Carlyle) is living a numb existence and working on an organic farm just outside LA. By day he goes to a farmer's market to sell produce and by night he drinks himself into a stupor. Drinking one night, he gets pulled over for a DUI that dredges up a past drug offense and threatens him with deportation. His only hope of remaining stateside is proving that his absence would cause extreme hardship for a spouse or relative, forcing him to confront the past and current demons in his life.

DVD

Django Unchained

Western / Adventure

In writer-director Quentin Tarantino's latest film, Django (Jamie Foxx), a former slave turned hired gun, sets out to free his wife from a tyrannical Mississippi plantation owner (Leonardo DiCaprio), with the help of a German bounty hunter (Christoph Waltz).

DVD

The Eyes of Thailand

Documentary

The inspirational and powerful story of one woman's quest to help two elephant landmine survivors walk on their own four legs. Treating their wounds was only part of the journey; building elephant-sized prostheses was another. Narrated by Ashley Judd, The Eyes of Thailand is a true story of sacrifice and perseverance that shows how far one woman will go to save an endangered species from threats both above and below the surface.

DVD

The Gentle Bear Man of Emo

Documentary

In northwest Ontario lies the little town of Emo. Michael Scheibler and his wife, Betty, bought 320 acres of land here. Little did they know there was something unusual about this place. Animals started appearing, finding sanctuary there. Deer, raccoons, a wolf and then ... bears! Soon, Michael and the bears would develop a mutual trust in each other. But this story is not what you expect: Bruised by tragedy, Michael had plunged into darkness. But through this unexpected encounter with the bears, he began to see a light that would lead him on a path to love and redemption.

Audiobook on CD

The G-Free Diet

by Elizabeth Hasselbeck

For years, Elisabeth Hasselbeck couldn't figure out what was making her sick. It wasn't until spending time in the Australian Outback, living off the land on the grueling Survivor TV show, that, ironically, her symptoms vanished. Returning home, she pinpointed the food that made her sick -- gluten, the binding element in wheat. By simply eliminating it from her diet, she was able to enjoy a completely normal, healthy life along with the myriad benefits that anyone can enjoy from a "G-Free" diet, including weight loss, increased energy and more. In this all-inclusive book, Hasselbeck gives you everything you need to start living a gluten-free life, from defining gluten, to creating G-Free shopping lists, sharing recipes, and managing G-Free living with family and friends.

Audiobook on CD

The Risk Agent

by Ridley Pearson

A Chinese National working for an American-owned construction company is grabbed off the streets of Shanghai in broad daylight. His one-man security detail goes missing as well. Rutherford Risk is a firm specializing in extraction: the negotiation for, and the recovery of hostages. Private investigation is illegal in today's China, so operating within her borders will be difficult at best. With that in mind, the firm recruits two unique outsiders: Grace Chu, a forensic accountant hired to follow the money; and John Knox, a civilian with unparalleled training in both combat and culture. They are tasked with not only discovering who is behind the kidnapping, but also locating the two hostages ahead of the deadline.

Music CD

Duets

Paul Anka

Music CD

Girl Who Got Away

Dido

Music CD

Willpower

Will.I.Am

Slated

by Teri Terry

Kyla has been Slated; her memory and personality erased as punishment for committing a crime she can't remember. The government has taught her how to walk and talk again, given her a new identity and a new family, and told her to be grateful for this second chance that she doesn't deserve. It's also her last chance; because they'll be watching to make sure she plays by their rules. As Kyla adjusts to her new life, she's plagued by fear. Who is she, really? And if only criminals are slated, why are so many innocent people disappearing? Kyla is torn between the need to know more and her instinct for self-preservation.

Going Vintage

by Lindsey Leavitt

When Mallory discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her with an online girlfriend, she swears off boys. She also swears off modern technology. Inspired by a list of goals her grandmother made in 1962, Mallory decides to "go vintage" and return to a simpler time. She sets out to complete grandma's list: run for pep club secretary, host a dinner party, sew a homecoming dress, find a steady, do something dangerous. The list is trickier than it looks, but with the help of her sister, she'll get it done. Somehow.

Trinkets

by Kirsten Smith

Hollywood screenwriter Kirsten Smith (Legally Blonde) tells a story from multiple perspectives with humor and warmth, as three very different girls who are supposed to be learning the steps to recovery end up learning the rules of friendship.

Eleanor & Park

by Rainbow Russell

Set over the course of one school year in 1986, this is the story of two star-crossed misfits - smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. When Eleanor meets Park, you’ll remember your own first love - and just how hard it pulled you under.

When Love Comes to Town

by Tom Lennon

The year is 1990, and in his hometown of Dublin, Neil Byrne plays rugby, keeps up with the in-crowd at his school, and is just a regular guy ... who happens to be gay. It is a secret he keeps from the wider world as he explores the city at night and struggles to figure out how to reveal his real self, and to whom. First published in Ireland in 1993, and compared to The Catcher in the Rye by critics, Tom Lennon's When Love Comes to Town is told with honesty, humor and originality.

The Cats of Tanglewood Forest

by Charles de Lint; illustrated by Charles Vess

Lillian Kindred spends her days exploring the Tanglewood Forest, a magical, rolling wilderness that she imagines to be full of fairies. The trouble is, Lillian has never seen a wisp of magic in her hills - until the day the cats of the forest save her life by transforming her into a kitten. Now Lillian must set out on a perilous adventure that will lead her through untamed lands of fabled creatures - from Old Mother Possum to the fearsome Bear People - to find a way to make things right.

Clementine and the Spring Trip
by Sara Pennypacker, pictures by Marla Frazee

For Clementine, spring is a really big deal. It is the time for seeing her apple tree start to grow, for watching her friend Margaret go crazy with spring cleaning, and for going on the school trip to Plimoth Plantation. Hearing the pilgrim lady talk about why she made the long journey from England makes Clementine think about rules. Who makes them, and what do they mean to the people who have to live with them? Today Clementine has to decide which rules are made to be broken.

Exclamation Mark

by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld

He stood out here. He stood out there. He tried everything to be more like them. It's not easy being seen. Especially when you're not like everyone else. Especially when what sets you apart is you. Sometimes we squish ourselves to fit in. We shrink. Twist. Bend. Until - ! - a friend shows the way to endless possibilities. In this bold and highly visual book, an emphatic but misplaced exclamation point learns that being different can be very exciting!

How to Be a Cat

by Nikki McClure

In cut-paper artist Nikki McClure's latest picture book, a kitten practices the basics of feline behavior over the course of a day. At times the kitten triumphantly succeeds, and at other times the kitten struggles, in vignettes that range from whimsical to profound. A celebration of all things feline, How to Be a Cat also tells a universal story of mastering life skills, and of the sometimes tender, sometimes stern relationship between parent and child, teacher and pupil. Cat lovers of all ages will connect to this loving portrayal of a mentor-student relationship.

Millions, Billions & Trillions: Understanding Big Numbers

by David A. Adler, illustrated by Edward Miller

What does a million look like? A billion? A trillion? These huge numbers are hard to visualize. This book explains quantities in terms children can understand. For example, one million dollars could buy two full pizzas a day for more than 68 years, and it would take the heads of ten thousand people together to have one billion hairs. The dynamic math duo of David A. Adler and Edward Miller explain the concepts of millions, billions, and trillions in an easy, lighthearted manner.