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America in Space: NASA's First Fifty Years ~ edited by Steven J. Dick
This lavish book will be a special treat for anyone who remembers seeing the original guys with "the right stuff". Before the Hubbell produced the dazzling pictures of Mars, there were many great shots from NASA that involved people and human emotion. This book has lots of both types of photos, plus commentary from a host of space experts and scientists.
Run ~ by Ann Patchett
In Patchett's latest, two very different families come together after a seeming stranger throws herself in front of a speeding car to save the life of a child she doesn't know. Although astute readers may guess early where the plot is headed, the real pleasure here is in Patchett's skillful depiction of the scope and depth of familial love and devotion. Issues of race, religion, desire and Boston politics take center stage as the story unravels and concludes.
The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness ~ by Elyn R. Saks
Saks is a professor of law and psychiatry at the University of Southern California, as well as a schizophrenic. She presents a compelling picture of the current state of psychiatric and pharmacological treatment for this dreaded and frightening disease. Her mostly successful journey illustrates the importance of seeking and finding compatible and competent medical and psychiatric help, as well as advocating for patient rights.
The World in a City: Traveling the Globe Through the Neighborhoods of the New New York ~ by Joseph Berger
New York Times reporter Berger explores 22 different and divergent Big Apple neighborhoods as he tells fascinating tales of the various immigrant groups he encounters. Meet the Palestinian woman who commutes four hours a day for a $7.00 an hour job. See why the orthodox Jews in Maywood are concerned about whether or not the city's drinking water is kosher. Berger shows us why today's New York is truly a melting pot of a different color.
Down River ~ by John Hart
In his second novel, Hart proves that thrillers can indeed qualify as good literature. Themes of betrayal, forgiveness and redemption are played out against the backdrop of murder and family politics in small town North Carolina. A multitude of characters and plot lines converge under Hart's skillful hand to culminate in a believable and satisfying ending. A must-read for modern thriller fans.
Dexter in the Dark ~ by Jeff Lindsay
The most lovable serial killer in Florida makes his third appearance in this series, made even more popular by the Showtime adaptation. Crime scene splatter expert Dexter looses his inner "Dark Passenger" when he goes to the scene of a pretty routine murder. Something that he sees there disturbs his balance and causes him to quickly become the hunted rather than the hunter, requiring him to use all of his considerable mental prowess to stay alive and free.
