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Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Ignore the cheesieness of decades worth of B-movie adaptations of this story and take another look at the original book that started it all. Burroughs is a master of details, bringing both the jungle and the various scenes in "civilization" to life in a believable fashion. At its heart, this is a pulp adventure tale -- not surprising, since it first appeared in the old-time pulp magazines in 1912 -- and Burroughs is at his best when catering to the need for an adrenaline fix. This is solid storytelling, with vivid, memorable characters and fascinating settings. And the best part is...if you get hooked, there's over twenty more titles in the series to keep you busy!
[ an official Edgar Rice Burroughs website ] | [ www.tarzan.com ]
Recommended by Scott C.
Reference Department - Bennett Martin Public Library
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New Mercies by Sandra Dallas
Set during the Depression, a young widow finds that she has inherited a run down plantation in Natchez. When she arrives to survey her property she discovers a myster relating to her family which involves a murder.
[ New Mercies excerpt on the official Sandra Dallas website ]Recommended by Rayma S.
Reference Department -- Bennett Martin Public Library
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 Carnival Music in Trinidad: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture by Shannon Dudley [Music 781.63 Dud]
Carnival is important to the national identity of Trinidad, and music plays a major part -- calypso, steel band, soca. Comes with a CD.
[ Companion Website to the Book ] | [ official Shannon Dudley page on University of Washington site ]Recommended by Carolyn D.
Polly Music Library -- Bennett Martin Public Library
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Throwim Way Leg: Tree-Kangaroos, Possums and Penis Gourds - On the Track of Unknown Mammals in Wildest New Guinea by Tim Flannery [919.5 Fla]
The title of this book is pidgin for starting out on a journey. Tim Flannery, an Australian research scientist at the Australian Museum in Sydney, journeyed to Papua New Guinea on the trail of strange new mammals. His travels with the indigenous people of this island make an interesting read. He points out how technology impacts their lives and he contrasts the ways in which the governments and big international companies of both Papua New Guinea and Irian Jayan (part of Indonesia) help or hinder this process.
[ official Throwim Way Leg page at the publisher's site ]Recommended by Cindy C.
Technical Processes Department -- Bennett Martin Public Library
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Blade Runner 2: The Edge of Human by K.W. Jeter
Something of a "sequel" that blends elements of Philip K. Dick's novel with the movie. Jeter, a close friend of PKD, created a controversy with the Internet community with Edge of Human. However, it did enjoy some commercial success, so make your own judgements. Jeter's "sequel" owes more to the movie than the novel, but is still an amazing read. The story picks up with Rick Deckard, now officially an ex-Blade Runner, being dragged back to the world he left behind. There's evidence that there was a replicant left behind from Deckard's last case. Even worse, there's evidence that the replicant is Deckard himself. It's not quite the reality bending ride that made PKD a legend. But, it's still an awesome book. And let's face it. With the litigation the movie's tied up in, this is going to be the closest thing Bladerunner fans get to new material for a long time to come.
 See more books like this on our Dark Futures booklist
Recommended by Corey G.
Reference Department -- Bennett Martin Public Library
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Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis
Sinclair Lewis goes after Big Pharma before it was Big Pharma, a truely timeless classic.
[Available in several additional printings or editions.]
[ annotated summary of Arrowsmith ] | [ The Sinclair Lewis Society ]Recommended by Matt N.
Circulation Department -- Bennett Martin Public Library
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Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13 by James Lovell [629.454 Lov]
Excellent retelling by astronaut Jim Lovell of the Apollo 13 crisis. He moves you through his career as he ends up at NASA and begins his training. This doesn't get bogged down into unnecessary details; he even makes the science understandable. You learn about the "big names" at NASA and how the space program all fell into place. Not a boring history lesson of the space program but an interesting tale of one of NASA's worst disasters and yet brightest moments. Basis for the Ron Howard film, "Apollo 13" starring Tom Hanks.
[ Apollo 13 mission page at the Kansas Science Center site ] | [ NASA's James Lovell biographical page ]
Recommended by Charlotte K.
Reference Department -- Bennett Martin Public Library
Rated by -- Marilyn M.
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Monet's Garden in Art by Debra N. Mancoff [759.4 qMonYm]
This is a must-read for anyone who loves Claude Monet's floral impressionist paintings. A nice-sized (not too big, not too small) art book which brings the reader into Monet's life, garden, and artistry in a personal way. Includes many vividly beautiful examples of his work plus works of those in his family and acquaintance. Ms. Mancoff seems to have taken great care in the research and collaborative design of the book. I enjoyed it very much.
[ Monet page at giverny.org ]Recommended by Becky W.C.
Walt Branch Library
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A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
The long awaited fourth novel in the Song of Fire and Ice series has arrived. An epic fantasy series rife with nobility anxious to tear a piece of power away from the tumultous throne of Westeros. Fans of Tolkien and Jordan will like the complex characters and vast scope of the novel.
[Also available in unabridged audiotape format.]
[ A Song of Fire and Ice site ] | [ official George R.R. Martin homepage ]Recommended by Sean S.
Eiseley Branch Library
Rated by -- Anonymous
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Rated by -- Anonymous
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James McNair's Cakes by James McNair [641.865 McN]
All of the recipes in this cookbook are very unique even though the selections may be somewhat familiar. The Carrot cake is especially delicious. Some of the recipes may take some time to prepare but the steps are easy and the results are worth the time spent. The cakes actually turn out looking just as nice as they do in the book. Bon Appetit!
Recommended by Patty L.
Walt Branch Library
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