Sullivan, J. Courtney Commencement
Vintage see Random 2009 419p 14.95
978-0-307-45496-6 college E
Four young women continue their friendship after graduating from college. Each has a destiny to follow and as their new life unfolds they try to support each other whether they agree or not. Four young women from different part of the states come together as freshman and forge a friendship that will continue even after they graduate from college. Celia the writer in the group introduces us to her best friends, April, always on the path searching for the truth and ready to document it, Sally wealthy and eager to face life as a professional but ultimate choosing to marry and have a child, and then there is Bree, beautiful, gorgeous Bree, confused as to her sexuality and choosing doomed love affairs.
Together they continue their friendship and support each other whether they agree with the choices their friends make or not.
Each character gets a chance to tell her story and they are interweaved so that the reader gets to know all the characters and how each life affects the other characters and although there are strange moments of tension, fear and danger but ultimately friendship wins out.
An excellent story but not for high school. Diaz, Magna
Young college women - Female friendship - United States - Social conditions
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Saturday, January 8, 2011
Frank, Ana. Diary of Ann Frank (Spanish version)
Frank, Ana Diary of Ann Frank (Spanish version)
Vintage see Random 2010 376p 13.00
978-0-307-47568-8 jr/sr E-BN
The Spanish translation of the classic book Diary of Anna Frank. A very good addition to your Spanish collection. The diary of Ana Frank is a classic that everyone should read and now it is available in Spanish translation for your Spanish collection. The translation is very good and looses non of the candid moments that Ana share with us as her life and that of her family spun out of their control. The translation allows you to feel the fear that was felt even as life continued for all involved in this terrifying time in the history of Germany.
As we follow Ana’s life transformation from a normal home life to one of hidden terror as World War II ravish the world as she knew it, we feel the power of the human spirit struggling for survival even as everyday day may be the last. A wonderful biography now available in Spanish Diaz, Magna
Vintage see Random 2010 376p 13.00
978-0-307-47568-8 jr/sr E-BN
The Spanish translation of the classic book Diary of Anna Frank. A very good addition to your Spanish collection. The diary of Ana Frank is a classic that everyone should read and now it is available in Spanish translation for your Spanish collection. The translation is very good and looses non of the candid moments that Ana share with us as her life and that of her family spun out of their control. The translation allows you to feel the fear that was felt even as life continued for all involved in this terrifying time in the history of Germany.
As we follow Ana’s life transformation from a normal home life to one of hidden terror as World War II ravish the world as she knew it, we feel the power of the human spirit struggling for survival even as everyday day may be the last. A wonderful biography now available in Spanish Diaz, Magna
Bradbury, Ray Farenheit 451 ( Spanish language version)
Bradbury, Ray Farenheit 451 ( Spanish language version)
Vintage see Random 1993 175p 13.00
978-0-307-47531-2 jr/sr Science fiction E-BN
This Spanish Language version of Farenheit 451 is excellent and has all the best storytelling of the original. The story is captivating from the start and has a way of pulling you into the threads of the action. This version of Spanish language classic Farenheit 451 is excellent and will entice all readers. It never looses the original flavor, it only adds to the fact that it is a classic. The reader will get a chance to enjoy this version and feel the terror, the pain and the fear of losing books to an ignorant culture that now bans books. Guy Montag slowly awakens to new wonders when he meets the precocious Clarissa who is full of wonder, questions and observation. She loves to observe nature, walk in the rain, look at the stars..... Something Montag has never thought about. Now he finds himself looking at the stars, or looking down at the ground at flowers, smelling the air and wondering thought he should not be thinking.
A captivating story that will keep you reading till the end and will make you think about issues, rights of people that we take for granted. A book for group discussions. A must read in any language. Diaz, Magna
Spanish Language books- Classic Science Fiction - Ray Bradbury
Vintage see Random 1993 175p 13.00
978-0-307-47531-2 jr/sr Science fiction E-BN
This Spanish Language version of Farenheit 451 is excellent and has all the best storytelling of the original. The story is captivating from the start and has a way of pulling you into the threads of the action. This version of Spanish language classic Farenheit 451 is excellent and will entice all readers. It never looses the original flavor, it only adds to the fact that it is a classic. The reader will get a chance to enjoy this version and feel the terror, the pain and the fear of losing books to an ignorant culture that now bans books. Guy Montag slowly awakens to new wonders when he meets the precocious Clarissa who is full of wonder, questions and observation. She loves to observe nature, walk in the rain, look at the stars..... Something Montag has never thought about. Now he finds himself looking at the stars, or looking down at the ground at flowers, smelling the air and wondering thought he should not be thinking.
A captivating story that will keep you reading till the end and will make you think about issues, rights of people that we take for granted. A book for group discussions. A must read in any language. Diaz, Magna
Spanish Language books- Classic Science Fiction - Ray Bradbury
Zusak, Markus. La Ladrona De libros (in Spanish)
Zusak, Markus La Ladrona De libros (in Spanish)
Vintage see Random 2007 539p 13.95
978-0-307-47573-2 jr/sr Realistic Fiction E-BN
Liesel’s love for book is what probably saves her. Seen from the eyes of Death, the story of a little girl trying to survive during World War II is a story and the history of a country in turmoil where life and death go hand in hand. Death the narrator of this book has been observing Liesel since she was 10 year olds. She was taken to a foster home by her sick mother and left in the care of strangers. The Hubermann are simple people trying to make a living in a time of bad economics and a raging war in their country - Germany.
Liesel still remembers the day her brother died. Their mother was taking her and her younger brother to a foster home but the poor boy was hungry, tired and sick and never made it pass the next to the last stop. After she was dropped off with her new foster family she never saw her mother again but that is not to say her life did not have excitement, adventure and a lot of danger. Those were the years of fear, hatred and compassion. The story is a complex story of many characters affected and all trying to survive world war II.
An unforgettable Spanish translated book of humanity, guilt and the value of literature. Originally published in 2005, this book has won numerous awards: 2006 Daniel Elliot Peace Award, 2006 Comonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book, 2007 Michael L. Printz Honor book, 2007 Boeke Prize. Diaz, Magna
Books and reading - Death - Germany History 1933-1945 - Jews
Vintage see Random 2007 539p 13.95
978-0-307-47573-2 jr/sr Realistic Fiction E-BN
Liesel’s love for book is what probably saves her. Seen from the eyes of Death, the story of a little girl trying to survive during World War II is a story and the history of a country in turmoil where life and death go hand in hand. Death the narrator of this book has been observing Liesel since she was 10 year olds. She was taken to a foster home by her sick mother and left in the care of strangers. The Hubermann are simple people trying to make a living in a time of bad economics and a raging war in their country - Germany.
Liesel still remembers the day her brother died. Their mother was taking her and her younger brother to a foster home but the poor boy was hungry, tired and sick and never made it pass the next to the last stop. After she was dropped off with her new foster family she never saw her mother again but that is not to say her life did not have excitement, adventure and a lot of danger. Those were the years of fear, hatred and compassion. The story is a complex story of many characters affected and all trying to survive world war II.
An unforgettable Spanish translated book of humanity, guilt and the value of literature. Originally published in 2005, this book has won numerous awards: 2006 Daniel Elliot Peace Award, 2006 Comonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book, 2007 Michael L. Printz Honor book, 2007 Boeke Prize. Diaz, Magna
Books and reading - Death - Germany History 1933-1945 - Jews
Darling, Ron with Daniel Paisner. The Complete Game: Reflections on Baseball and the Art of Pitching
Darling, Ron with Daniel Paisner
The Complete Game: Reflections on Baseball and the Art of Pitching
Vintage see Random 2009 272p 15.00
978-0-307-39058-5 hs/adult VG
Darling describes the highs and lows of baseball through the eyes of a pitcher. Any baseball fan, in particular those who have pitched a game, will find insight into the strategies of pitchers, their mindset, their fears and triumphs. For grades 8 and up. Any baseball fan will enjoy this up close and personal look at the game of baseball from a pitcher’s perspective. An easy read that is tough to put down, Darling provides insight into the mind, strategies, and life of a professional baseball pitcher. The book is divided into chapters starting with pre-game warm-up, followed by replays of various games from the 1980’s to 2008 in an inning to inning format, with the concluding chapter being about post game/retirement. Reflections on the differences between high school, college and professional ball show the intensity growing with each increasingly selective roster. There are laughs as he relates his rookie year after being called up to the majors from the minor league. There are the moments when he felt triumphant, even if his team did not win the game, moments when he was psyched out by an opponent, and the toughest when let go. His mentors get equal attention, whether coaches, managers or fellow teammates. Darling does not focus on the honors he achieved, but on how the game was played, how baseball affected his personal life, and how much pressure is on a pitcher since the pitcher is the one who is often given credit with winning or losing the game. A must read for any potential pitcher or fan of baseball in the 1980’s-1990’s. For high school students and adults. Recommended for public library collections and some high school libraries where baseball technique and baseball nostalgia are well received. A fantastic look at the psyche of a baseball pitcher. McNicol,Lois
The Complete Game: Reflections on Baseball and the Art of Pitching
Vintage see Random 2009 272p 15.00
978-0-307-39058-5 hs/adult VG
Darling describes the highs and lows of baseball through the eyes of a pitcher. Any baseball fan, in particular those who have pitched a game, will find insight into the strategies of pitchers, their mindset, their fears and triumphs. For grades 8 and up. Any baseball fan will enjoy this up close and personal look at the game of baseball from a pitcher’s perspective. An easy read that is tough to put down, Darling provides insight into the mind, strategies, and life of a professional baseball pitcher. The book is divided into chapters starting with pre-game warm-up, followed by replays of various games from the 1980’s to 2008 in an inning to inning format, with the concluding chapter being about post game/retirement. Reflections on the differences between high school, college and professional ball show the intensity growing with each increasingly selective roster. There are laughs as he relates his rookie year after being called up to the majors from the minor league. There are the moments when he felt triumphant, even if his team did not win the game, moments when he was psyched out by an opponent, and the toughest when let go. His mentors get equal attention, whether coaches, managers or fellow teammates. Darling does not focus on the honors he achieved, but on how the game was played, how baseball affected his personal life, and how much pressure is on a pitcher since the pitcher is the one who is often given credit with winning or losing the game. A must read for any potential pitcher or fan of baseball in the 1980’s-1990’s. For high school students and adults. Recommended for public library collections and some high school libraries where baseball technique and baseball nostalgia are well received. A fantastic look at the psyche of a baseball pitcher. McNicol,Lois
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Chasing Windmills.
Hyde, Catherine Ryan Chasing Windmills.
Vintage see Random 2008 262p 13.95 978-0-307-27938-5 jr/sr
It's a love story, full of plot twists and turns and based loosely on West Side Story. Two strangers lock eyes on a New York city subway, and immediately know that they will become important to each other. In chapters narrated alternately by each of them, we learn their individual stories of heartache and pain, and watch their earnest efforts to change that reality into something better. Every word is pitch-perfect, and every character is uniquely and exquisitely drawn by this sensitive, gifted author. Grades 8 and up. C.Kennedy
Vintage see Random 2008 262p 13.95 978-0-307-27938-5 jr/sr
It's a love story, full of plot twists and turns and based loosely on West Side Story. Two strangers lock eyes on a New York city subway, and immediately know that they will become important to each other. In chapters narrated alternately by each of them, we learn their individual stories of heartache and pain, and watch their earnest efforts to change that reality into something better. Every word is pitch-perfect, and every character is uniquely and exquisitely drawn by this sensitive, gifted author. Grades 8 and up. C.Kennedy
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