May 2012

The Man Who Planted Trees: Lost Groves, Champion Trees, and an Urgent Plan to Save the Planet (Hardcover)

By Jim Robbins

$25.00

ISBN: 9781400069064

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Published: Spiegel & Grau - April 17th, 2012

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After a near-death experience David Milarch has made his life’s work the propagation by cloning of the world’s Champion trees in hopes of protecting both those species and the planet itself. One can remain skeptical of Milarch’s mystical experiences yet be fascinated by the new research Robbins reports regarding the amazing effects trees have on their local ecosystems and that of the entire planet.

Dale

No One Ever Told Us That: Money and Life Letters to My Grandchildren (Hardcover)

By John D. Spooner

$26.00

ISBN: 9781455511556

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Published: Business Plus - April 3rd, 2012

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John Spooner writes from the heart in friendly and upbeat letters to his grandchildren, giving financial lessons and kindly advice about life. It is easy to read and hard to put down once you start. Some essential tidbits from Spooner's book include 'always have a dream', 'never spend the money until it is in your pocket', 'all life is relationships'. This is a treasure for your own grandchildren and a perfect gift for graduates. Spooner is a natural storyteller and his wisdom and love for life resound in these insightful, affectionate letters.

Megan

Midnight in Peking: How the Murder of a Young Englishwoman Haunted the Last Days of Old China (Hardcover)

By Paul French, Paul French

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ISBN: 9780143121008

Availability: Out of Print

Published: Penguin Books - April 24th, 2012

Midnight in Peking is a story of empire, fascism, colonialism, lust, and murder. Set against the background of impending Japanese occupation and lingering mistrust among the Chinese and foreigners in the city, the body of a prominent young girl is found. Despite (or because) of multiple players in the investigation, the mystery of her death was never officially solved. Paul French, journalist, analyst and Shanghai resident brings life to this dusty story. Midnight in Peking provided me with one of my favorite benefits to reading – a whole world of other books to explore!
Jane J.

The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds (Hardcover)

By Julie Zickefoose

$28.00

ISBN: 9780547003092

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Published: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - March 20th, 2012

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A delightful book of skillful backyard birding, organized by season and species and illustrated with the author's beautiful sketches and paintings.  From talking starlings and rescued bluebirds to starving turkey vultures, each chapter provides entertainment, educates and draws back the curtain on the private lives of the birds we see so often but never really know.  

Susannah

Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms (Paperback)

By Ethan Gilsdorf

$14.95

ISBN: 9781599219943

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Published: Lyons Press - September 1st, 2010

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Even if you've never rolled a polyhedral die in your life, you're bound to enjoy Ethan Gilsdorf's journey from teenage dungeon master to geek scholar extraordinaire.  Written in the form of a quest, this book chronicles the author's travels through various fantasy subcultures, while attempting to answer some big questions: What makes fantasy appealing?  Is it escapism, and is that healthy?  Why would a self-respecting liberal feminist pine for the Middle Ages?  Whether donning a monk tunic for a live action role playing game or trying to pick up chicks at DragonCon, Gilsdorf turns out witty, insightful journalism that's a pleasure to read.  
Kim

The Peculiars (Hardcover)

By Maureen McQuerry

$17.95

ISBN: 9781419701788

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Published: Harry N. Abrams - May 1st, 2012

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When Lena sets out to learn the truth about her long lost father, she wonders if she, too, is violent, wild, peculiar.  Drawing heavily from the gothic tradition and set in an alternative version of the late 1800's, McQuerry's exceptional novel is both bildungsroman and roaring steampunk adventure--flying machines and goggles included.  It's also a thought-provoking examination of difference, criminality, science, and faith which features a strong protagonist trying to navigate a culture of genetic prejudice and enforced femininity.  Don't judge by the cover--you don't want to miss this gorgeous ride.
Kim

Thinking the Twentieth Century (Hardcover)

By Tony Judt, Timothy Snyder

$36.00

ISBN: 9781594203237

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Published: Penguin Press HC, The - February 2nd, 2012

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Judt, the late great author of Postwar, Past Imperfect etc. had been thinking long and deeply about history, Europe, America, and the state and weal of the world when he became ill and could not physically write. He produced this remarkable dialogue/rumination with historian Timothy Snyder via a unique long-form interview format.  Thought-provoking and full of intellectual pleasures.

Gary

The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood (Paperback)

By James Gleick

$18.00

ISBN: 9781400096237

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Published: Vintage - March 6th, 2012

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Talking drums, the difference engine, code breaking and computer software. As with Chaos, Gleick’s The Information is not just a story of science, but a story of how we think about ourselves and our world. Filled with fascinating people and eye-opening perspectives, Gleick guides us through the discovery, growth, and development of one of the most important ideas in the modern world.
Josh

Z Is for Moose (Hardcover)

By Kelly Bingham, Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)

$16.99

ISBN: 9780060799847

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Published: Greenwillow Books - February 28th, 2012

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Moose cannot wait for his turn during the Alphabet Photo-shoot to take center stage. As each letter, A, B, C, D, parades by, Moose can barely contain his excitement. But when the alphabet rolls on to M, Moose finds himself passed over for ‘Mouse’. His fury unleashed, Moose begins disrupting many other letters’ photo-shoots, in this hilarious, new alphabet book. Paul Zelinsky’s detailed illustrations ask to be pored over, only eliciting more laughs.

Jory

Peaches (Paperback)

By Jodi Lynn Anderson

$8.99

ISBN: 9780060733070

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Published: HarperCollins - April 24th, 2012

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Three very different girls end up on a peach farm in Georgia for the summer. Initially, Birdie, Leeda, and Murphy want nothing to do with each other. But as the summer progresses, they find their lives weaving meaningfully together, as they negotiate their families, deep secrets, and boys who they may (or may not) be falling in love with. The first book in the Peaches series triumphs unlikely friendships, and is full of warmth.
Jory