NEW BOOKS 2009

The Abortion Controversy – Greenhaven Press - Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-189) and index. A collection of controversial essays that debate various aspects of the abortion issue.

Alter this! : radical ideas for transforming books into art - by Hennessy, Alena

America's national parks : the spectacular forces that shaped our treasured land - by Schullery, Paul.

The battle of the Labyrinth- by Riordan, Rick. Book 4 of the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series. Follow Percy and his demigod friends set out on a quest through the Labyrinth, while the war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near.

Bulfinch's Greek and Roman Mythology - An unabridged reprint of a standard edition of The age of fable, first published in 1859.

Cut – McCormick, Patricia -  While confined to a mental hospital, thirteen-year-old Callie slowly comes to understand some of the reasons behind her self-mutilation, and gradually starts to get better. Not a new title but popular. (Fiction)

Eleven - by Giff, Patricia Reilly. When Sam, who can barely read, discovers an old newspaper clipping just before his eleventh birthday, it brings forth memories from his past, and, with the help of a new friend at school and the castle they are building for a school project, his questions are eventually answered.

Guinness World Records, 2009.

Jeff Gordon : racing's brightest star - by Gitlin, Marty. A brief biography of champion NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon, that chronicles his life, career, and many achievements.

Larry and the meaning of life - by Tashjian, Janet. The third installment of the series about Josh Swensen, the "hyperactive, solve-the-world's-problems-by-dinnertime" boy who recreated himself as counterculture hero Larry (The Gospel According to Larry)

Letters to a bullied girl : messages of healing and hope - by Gardner, Olivia. Presents a selection from the thousands of letters written to offer comfort and support to Olivia Gardner, a girl who became the victim of bullying after suffering an epileptic seizure in school.

Making origami cards step by step - by LaFosse, Michael G. - Kid's guide to origami;Tony Stead nonfiction independent reading collection.

Miyazaki's spirited away. 5 of 5 - by Miyazaki, Hayao. The final installment of this Manga series. YES, the Media Center has Manga and Comic Books!

Motorcycles - by Savage, Jeff. Traces the history and development of motorcycle racing, and examines the earliest races and drivers, Supercross and X Games races, and more.

A new earth : awakening to your life's purpose - by Tolle, Eckhart -  Tolle follows up his successful The Power of Now-it's sold two million copies worldwide since 1997-with a plea to reject egotistic ways for a new form of consciousness.

Parliamentary procedure at a glance : group leadership manual for chairmanship and floor leadership - by Jones, O. Garfield

Twilight (series) – Stephanie Meyer - Well, this one is not quite so new but more copies were added. If the book you want isn’t on the shelf, ask to put it on ‘hold’.

The world almanac and book of facts, 2009.