Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Bookworm


Fiction
Academ's Fury by Jim Butcher: Tavi must thwart assassination attempts and court treachery in order to save Alera Imperia, the capital of the realm, from a mysterious attack from across the sea.

Changes by Jim Butcher: Arianna Ortega, Duchess of the Red Court, discovers Susan's connection with professional wizard Harry Dresden and plans to use it to force Harry to embrace the darkness within himself in order to save himself, Susan, and their child and surrender to the Red Court.

Little Bee by Chris Cleave: A confrontation between a sixteen-year-old Nigerian orphan, called Little Bee, and a wealthy British couple on vacation has life-changing consequences for everyone involved.

Hangman's Root by Susan Wittig Albert: China Bayles investigates when a prominent researcher is murdered and suspicion falls on her friend, the Cat Lady, a biologist and animal rights activist.

Innocent by Scott Turow: Appellate Court Judge Rusty Sabich is on trial for the murder of his wife, pitted against Tommy Molto, the prosecuting attorney whom Sabich faced years before in a similar trial.

Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult: To the outside world, they seem to have it all. Cassie Barrett, an anthropologist, and Alex Rivers, one of Hollywood's hottest actors, met on the set of a motion picture in Africa. They shared childhood tales, toasted the future, and declared their love in a fairy-tale wedding. But when they return to California, something alters the picture of their perfect marriage.

Subterranean by James Rollins: A hand-picked team of specialists encounter horror beyond imagination when they embark on an expedition to the center of the world.

Nonfiction
Whole Body Cleansing by Gaetano Morello: The book gives the proper way to cleanse and detoxify, this practical and comprehensive guide promotes an inside out approach that enables the body to detoxify safely, effectively, thoroughly, and consistently.

What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff: The book includes information on exercise, diet, pinpointing ovulation, lifestyle, workplace, and insurance changes you'll want to consider, and how to keep your relationship strong.

Personal Defense for Women by Gila Hayes: The book shows you how to build awareness to avoid confrontations and how to fight back when necessary.

Love Your Body, Love Your Life by Sarah Maria: This book provides the guidance, the hope, and the courage to let go of distorted perceptions that prevent you from loving your body.

Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington: Booker T. Washington, the son of a slave woman and a white man, recounts his rise from slavery to become the most influential black leader of his time in the U.S., and founder of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

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