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28 Weeks Later (DVD)
Horror
Call#: DVD Horror Twenty
Six months after the rage virus has annihilated the British Isles, the U.S. Army declares that the war against the virus has been won, and the country can begin reconstruction. However, when they arrive, the virus is still alive and more dangerous.
Submitted by Bret Armstrong 1/08
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Acacia by David Anthony Durham
Fantasy
Call#: F Durham
An epic fantasy of good and evil. A peaceful empire built on a dark secret is thrown into chaos when the king is assassinated. A Publisher's Weekly choice for Best Books of the Year 2007.
Submitted by Danene Peterson 1/08
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Air Gear (DVD)
Anime
Call#: DVD Animation Air
Air Treck skates take inline skating to a new level - into the sky! Minami has the need for speed, but can he stay on top when competing with other teams of riders?
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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American Cookery by Laura Kalpakian
Historical Fiction
Call#: F Kalpakian
A novel of a Mormon family in California who survive many hardships through their resiliency, the strength of the women in their midst and cooking. A marvelous read, tender and unforgettable.
Submitted by Joni Kohagen 1/08
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The Art Thief by Noah Carney
Mystery
Call#: F Carney
With a great twisting plot, fascinating art detail, and many interesting characters this was a whodunit I couldn't put down.
Submitted by De Peterson 1/08
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Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel adapted by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin
Young Adult Graphic Novel
Call#: Y741.597 Col
In 2001, audiences first met and fell in love with a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl. Since then, the series has sold over seven million copies in the United States alone. Now, this phenomenally successful series is being translated into a graphic novel format. Eoin Colfer has teamed up with established comic writer Andrew Donkin to adapt the text. For the first time, rabid fans will be able to see what Foaly's tin hat looks like; discover just how "Beet" Root got his name; and of course, follow their favorite criminal mastermind as he plots and connives in action-packed, full-color panels.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Avatar the Last Airbender (DVD)
Children's Anime
Call#: DVD Children Avatar
This adventure, set in a fantastical Asian-influenced world, follows the story of Aany, a reluctant hero who must restore balance in his war-torn world. After he becomes a master Waterbender, Aaung leaves the Northern Water Tribe to continue his quest to master the next element, Earth. Along with Katara and Sokka, they visit new Earth Nation cities, encounter a slew of different Earth Kingdom citizens, and even reunite with a crazy old king. Benders have incredible powers to manipulate the elements around them. Only one can control all four elements. That person is the Avatar.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Away by Amy Bloom
General Fiction, Historical
Call#: F Bloom
A Jewish Russian emigrant successfully makes her way in the new world after her entire family is killed until she learns that her daughter is still alive. She then begins a long journey to find her daughter, traveling across the west and up to Alaska with the intent of crossing the Bering Straits to Siberia. Strong character development and historical details make this a memorable read.
Submitted by Marsha Leclair-Marzolf 1/08
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Battlestar Galactica: Razor (DVD)
Science Fiction
Call#: DVD Sci Fi Battlestar
This made for TV movie is based on the hit Sci-Fi Channel series. In it, we learn about Lee Adama's first mission as commander of the Battlestar Pegasus, and how Admiral Cain served her ship during the original Cylon Attack on the colonies.
Submitted by Bret Armstrong 1/08
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The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu
General Fiction
Call#: F Mengestu
A spare and poetic novel of the contemporary immigrant experience. After witnessing horrors in Ethiopia, and struggling for 17 years in an attempt to achieve success in Washington D.C., Sepha Stephanos can still catch glimpses of "the beautiful things that heaven bears." Title is taken from Dante's Inferno.
Submitted by Lee Alexander 1/08
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Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life by Steve Martin
General Fiction
Call#: 792.702 Mar
By far the best autobiography I've ever read. Martin takes you through the journey of his life with a writing style that completely captivates his readers. He tells of how his success grew out of a love of being in front of people and performing. From his days working at the magic store in Disneyland to performing at Knott's Berry Farm and then his rise to stardom after his appearance on Saturday Night Live. This incredible journey told from his own perspective highlights his dedication to his craft over the years, perfecting his comedic talents, and his rise to superstardom. The reader also learns of the turmoil and isolation Martin faced and why he never returned to stand-up comedy again. A very funny, entertaining and at times touching look at the "wild and crazy guy!"
Submitted by Ernest Bourne 1/08
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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
General Fiction
Call#: F Diaz
Oscar Wao, a Dominican-American living in New Jersey, has never had a date or been kissed. Referred to as a "ghetto nerd" by narrator Junior, his life is filled with apocalyptic computer gaming, Doctor Who, writing and dreams of becoming the next J. R.R. Tolkien. Socially inept, overweight, and endearing, Oscar fulfills his family's tragic destiny, becoming a hero of mythic proportion. This short epic is driven by crisp, electrifying prose and infused with historical details, i.e. Trujillo, the Mirabel sisters, the Bay of Pigs, political anarchy. A novel of perseverance, hope, love and transcendence.
Submitted by Lee Alexander 1/08
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Call Me Irresponsible Michael Buble (CD)
Popular Vocal
Call#: CD Popular Vocal Buble
The platinum artist combines his signature Sinatra-influenced jazz style with renditions of 60's hits in a smooth and swinging pop album.
Submitted by Holly Whistler 1/08
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Camel Bookmobile by Masha Hamilton
General Fiction
Call#: F Hamilton
Establishing a bookmobile in a destitute Kenyan village, well-intentioned New York librarian Fiona Sweeney inadvertently renews a decades-old feud involving a camel-powered bookmobile and prior efforts to promote local education. Thought provoking, romantic, delightful, and not to be missed.
Submitted by Marsha Leclair-Marzolf 1/08
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Children of Men (DVD)
Science Fiction
Call#: DVD Sci Fi Children
This film takes place in the year 2027 when, because of an infertility defect, the youngest living person has died at the age of 18. As humankind faces extinction, one man becomes its unlikely hero.
Submitted by Bret Armstrong 1/08
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Consequences by Penelope Lively
General Fiction
Call#: F Lively
Award winning author Penelope Lively has written a multi-generational story with characters so authentic and appealing you wish they were real. Starting with an unconventional marriage of two soul mates just prior to World War II and ending in the late 20th century with the life of a great grandchild this saga comes full circle with a very satisfying ending.
Submitted by Marsha Leclair-Marzolf 1/08
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Curtains Original Broadway Cast (CD)
Soundtrack
Call#: CD Soundtrack Cur
Curtains, the whodunit musical, was a Broadway smash in 2007 garnering several Tony Awards including Best Actor in a Musical for David Hyde Pierce. It follows the investigator Lieutenant Frank Cioffi as he tries to solve the murder of the no-talent leading lady of a new Broadway musical but finds himself a little more than stage struck.
Submitted by Anna Zanarini 1/08
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Deadwood: the complete third season (DVD)
Western
Call#: DVD Western Deadwood
This award winning television series takes place in 1876, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In an age of plunder and greed, the richest gold strike in American history draws a throng of misfits to an outlaw settlement where everyone has a price.
Submitted by Bret Armstrong 1/08
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Dear Miles, Ron Carter (CD)
Jazz
Call#: CD Jazz Car
This elegant, charming tribute to Miles Davis (by his long-time bassist) honors the spirit of his music without strictly imitating his style or instrumentation.
Submitted by Dan Berube 1/08
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End of the Alphabet by C. S. Richardson
General Fiction
Call#: F Richardson
This is a small book or novelette, that in concise language describes the memories, love and intertwined relationship of Ambrose and his wife Zipper as they travel to a different city each day in an attempt to cover a geographical alphabet of places in the month Ambrose has left before he dies. Beautifully written with memorable characters.
Submitted by Marsha Leclair-Marzolf 1/08
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The Falconer's Knot: A Story of Friars, Flirtation and Foul Play by Mary Hoffman
Young Adult
Call#: YF Hoffman
Silvano and Chiara, teens sent to live in a friary and a nunnery in Renaissance Italy, are drawn to one another and dream of a future together, but when murders are committed in the friary, they must discover who is behind the crimes before they can realize their love.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Family LeAnn Rimes (CD)
Country Music
Call#: CD Country Rimes
Rimes grows exponentially on this release featuring the hit "Nothing Better to Do" and highlighting her songwriting skills.
Submitted by Donalee Jacobs 1/08
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Floratone Floratone (CD)
Jazz
Call#: CD Jazz Flo
Guitarist Bill Frisell plays sonic architect here and creates an atmospheric soundscape with different sounds swirling in out of the mix.
Submitted by Dan Berube 1/08
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The Gene Autry 100th Anniversary Collection (DVD)
Western
Call#: DVD Western Gene
This outstanding collection contains ten westerns, some previously unavailable on DVD. Exclusive features include interviews with Glen Campbell, Jane Withers, Eddy Arnold and Gene Autry himself.
Submitted by Bret Armstrong 1/08
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Genesis Alpha: a Thriller by Rune Michaels
Young Adult
Call#: YF Michaels
When thirteen-year-old Josh's beloved older brother, Max, is arrested for murder, the victim's sister leads Josh to evidence of Max's guilt--and her own--hidden in their favorite online role-playing game and Josh, who was conceived to save Max's life years earlier, must consider whether he shares that guilt.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time by Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas M. Kostigen
Non Fiction
Call#: 333.72 Rog
A straightforward look at recycling and other practical ways to conserve our environment. It lives up to it's title and is a must read for anyone interested in easy ways to to be environmentally responsible.
Submitted by Danette Hantla 1/08
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Hairspray (CD)
Soundtrack
Call#: CD Soundtrack Hair
Sixteen years after the release of the original film, Hairspray returns to the big screen as a musical based on the Broadway hit. Includes performances from the film's cast.
Submitted by Christa Warren 1/08
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Hannah Montana 2 (CD)
Soundtrack
Call#: CD Soundtrack Han
Features songs from and inspired by Disney's hit TV series Hannah Montana.
Submitted by Christa Warren 1/08
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
Young Adult
Call#: YF Rowling
The exciting conclusion of the phenomenal Harry Potter series as Harry faces his arch enemy Voldemort and fulfills his destiny
Submitted by Judy Yaka 1/08
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Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Horror
Call#: F Hill
Judas gets more than he bargained for when he won a "ghost" on ebay. Stephen King's son demonstrates the same chilling ability as his father in this haunted suit contained in a heart shaped box.
Submitted by Darlene Dineen 1/08
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Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love Trisha Yearwood (CD)
Country Music
Call#: CD Country Year
Yearwood proves she has nothing left to prove with this tour de force of great songs and even better vocalization and interpretation. Simply put, she's getting better with every release.
Submitted by Donalee Jacobs 1/08
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Hello Kitty Stump Village (DVD)
Children's Anime
Call#: DVD Children Hello
This is actually a charming claymation series of simple Hello Kitty stories for very young children, in Stump Village, a place where every day is full of friendship and fun.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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High School Musical 2 (CD)
Soundtrack
Call#: CD Soundtrack High
The highly anticipated High School Musical sequel soundtrack contains all-new songs performed by the entire cast and a Hawaiian bonus track sung by cast members Ryan and Sharpay.
Submitted by Christa Warren 1/08
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The Host (DVD)
Horror
Call#: DVD Horror Host
A family mourns the loss of a child that has been eaten by a hideous monster living in the local Han river ...until they find that she is still alive and living inside the sewer!
Submitted by Bret Armstrong 1/08
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Hot Fuzz (DVD)
Comedy
Call#: DVD Comedy Hot
A London police officer with an incredible arrest record is sent to a sleepy crime-free village to work when he is making the other officers on the force look bad.
Submitted by Karl Gilchrist 1/08
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Icky Thump The White Stipes (CD)
Rock
Call#: CD Rock Whi
Jack and Meg are back and raising a stomping, blues wailing ruckus. Your year just isn't complete until you listen to "Conquest."
Submitted by Dan Berube 1/08
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In the Shadow of the Moon (DVD)
Non Fiction
Call#: DVD Comedy Hot
The surviving Apollo astronauts are gathered for this intimate epic about their inspiring and moving voyages to the moon. Combines archival material from original NASA footage with new interviews with Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, and eight other astronauts.
Submitted by Nanette Alderman 1/08
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Inexplicable Don Friesen (CD)
Humor
Call#: CD Humor Fri
Don Friesen is a young comic who manages to be funny without using the foul language that is so commonly found in standup comic recordings today. His wide range of topics appeal to listeners from teenagers through adults.
Submitted by Sharon Peters 1/08
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Le Chevalier D'eon (DVD)
Anime
Call#: DVD Animation Le Che
Le Chevalier D'eon is a masterful fictionalization of the real life Charles D'eon de Beaumont, a diplomat, writer, spy, and Freemason known as one of the best swordsmen in France, whose true gender was a source of speculation well into the late 18th century. The anime series is set in the years immediately prior to the Revolution, when women in Paris begin disappearing-including D'eon's beautiful sister, Lia. D'eon is determined to catch her killer, and along the way he's mysteriously transformed into the spitting image of Lia. D'eon moves back and forth between both identities, and becomes embroiled in a web of murderous intrigues.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Legally Blonde: The Musical Original Broadway Cast (CD)
Soundtrack
Call#: CD Soundtrack Leg
Based on the 2001 movie by the same name, this musical follows sorority star Elle Woods as she sets her sights on conquering Harvard Law School and her ex-boyfriend Warner. Time Magazine called it, "an Elle of a show."
Submitted by Anna Zanarini 1/08
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Like Trees, Walking by Ravi Howard
General Fiction
Call#: F Howard
A gripping fictionalized account of the 1981 lynching of a Mobile, Alabama high school student. On a March morning Paul and Roy Deacon's friend was found hanging from a tree. On the eve of his 40th birthday Roy reflects on how his strongly traditional family tried to cope in the aftermath of this tragedy.
Submitted by Lee Alexander 1/08
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Max Axiom Graphic Science Series
Children's Graphic Novel
- Crash Course in Forces and Motion
- Exploring Ecosystems
- A Journey into Adaptation
- Lessons in Science Safety
- The Shocking World of Electricity
- Understanding Photosynthesis
- The World of Food Chains
- Adventures in Sound
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Mom's Cancer by Brian Fies
Graphic Novel
Call#: 741.597 Fie
The winner of the 2005 Eisner Award in the category of Best Digital Comic for the original Web version, "Mom's Cancer" is now available in 2007 as a graphic novel. It offers an honest, unflinching, and sometimes humorous look at the practical and emotional effect that serious illness can have on patients and their families.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Fantasy
Call#: F Rothfuss
Kvothe tells his story to a Chronicler about his growing up years in an acting troupe, his parent's deaths, and his entry into the University to learn magic.
Submitted by Cherie Bitter and Judy Yaka 1/08
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The New Policeman by Kate Thompson
Young Adult
Call#: YF Thompson
Irish teenager JJ Liddy discovers that time is leaking from his world into Tir na nOg, the land of the fairies, and when he attempts to stop the leak he finds out a lot about his family history, the music that he loves, and a crime his great-grandfather may or may not have committed.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Nights From the Alhambra Loreena McKinnett (CD)
New Age
Call#: CD New Age McK
After almost 10 years Loreena McKinnett has reappeared with 2 CDs in 2 years, An Ancient Muse in 2006 and Nights from the Alhambra in 2007. Nights from Alhambra includes her performance at the Alhambra and a second CD of songs not in the Alhambra performance.
Submitted by Jan Elkins 1/08
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No End in Sight (DVD)
Non Fiction
Call#: DVD 956.704 NoE
An insider's look at the decisions that led to the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the handling of the occupation. Includes a candid retelling of the events following the fall of Baghdad in 2003. Narrated by Campbell Scott.
Submitted by Nanette Alderman 1/08
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Noel Josh Groban (CD)
Holiday
Call#: CD Holiday Gro
This new holiday CD by the Grammy-nominated popular vocalist combines classic hymns with contemporary favorites and his new composition, Thankful. Featuring duets with other popular singers such as Faith Hill and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, this CD showcases Groban's wide-ranging musical talent.
Submitted by Holly Whistler 1/08
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North River by Pete Hamill
General Fiction
Call#: F Hamill
Dr. James Delaney, a doctor to the poor in his tenement neighborhood in New York City during the Depression finds his life changed forever when his daughter Grace, leaves her two-year-old son in his foyer. A quiet romance with the boy's nanny, mob threats, an FBI investigation, the pall of the depression, and strong well-developed characters all add depth and breadth to this poignant story.
Submitted by Marsha Leclair-Marzolf 1/08
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On the Jimmy Reed Highway Omar Kent Dykes (CD)
Jazz
Call#: CD Jazz Dykes
The husky growl of Omar Dykes and the tasty guitar licks of Jimmie Vaughan team up in this rollicking celebration of the roadhouse blues of Jimmy Reed.
Submitted by Dan Berube 1/08
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On Kingdom Mountain by Howard Mosher
General Fiction
Call#: F Mosher
A novel full of quirky characters including Miss Jane Hubbell, the last resident of a wild mountain town in northern Vermont in 1930, whose life changes after rescuing a gentleman adventurer and fortune hunter when he crash lands near her home looking for lost stolen Civil War gold.
Submitted by Marsha Leclair-Marzolf 1/08
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Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience (DVD)
Non Fiction
Call#: DVD 808.803 Ope
A documentary that explores the firsthand accounts of American servicemen and women through their own words.
Submitted by Nanette Alderman1/08
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Peace of Mind Steve Halpern (CD)
New Age
Call#: CD New Age Hal
Solo pianist Halpern creates another album of music for meditation or just plain relaxing.
Submitted by Jan Elkins 1/08
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Peony in Love by Lisa See
Historical Fiction
Call#: F See
A novel of the many facets and intricacies of love in life and in death. Peony lives a sheltered existence in a wealthy Chinese family but finds a true and eternal love of learning and opera.
Submitted by Joni Kohagen 1/08
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The Pirate Queen Original Broadway Cast (CD)
Soundtrack
Call#: CD Soundtrack Pir
The newest musical from the creators of Les Miserables, The Pirate Queen celebrates the real life story of Irish Chieftain Grace O'Malley with classic storytelling and a sweeping score combined with the powerful traditions of Irish dance and song.
Submitted by Anna Zanarini 1/08
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Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (DVD)
Children's Anime
Call#: DVD Children Pokemon
The latest feature film of the Pokemon series, which is enjoying a resurgence of popularity. Ash and Pikachu meet Lizabeth, a descendant of the People of the Water, and learn about their legend. They meet Jackie, a Pokemon Ranger on a secret mission to protect a Manaphy egg, also known as the Prince of the Sea, and find the Sea Temple as well, The Phantom plans to obtain the Sea Crown and take over the world, but he needs the Manaphy egg first. Now Lizabeth and Ash must help Jackie protect the egg and stop the nefarious pirate!
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Presidents and Prophets: The Story of America's Presidents and the LDS Church by Michael Kent Winder
Non Fiction
Call#: 289 Winder
Read intriguing anecdotes and faith inspiring stories about how LDS prophets and members interacted with U.S. presidents. Stories like how a U.S. president spontaneously landed Air Force One just to check on his friend David O. McKay. Or the U.S. president who telephoned Spencer W. Kimball during a stake conference to ask him a few questions; an entertaining and enlightening book.
Submitted by Samantha Larsen 1/08
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Press On: Messages On Faith, Hope and Charity by Joseph B. Wirthlin
Non Fiction
Call#: 289 Wirthlin
Joseph B. Wirthlin shares lessons and insights he has learned during his life that highlight faith, hope and charity. He talks of following the Savior's example, of cultivating divine attributes, and of becoming modern pioneers by being "true to the truth" and pressing on.
Submitted by Samantha Larsen 1/08
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Raising Sand Robert Plant and Alison Krauss (CD)
Country Music
Call#: CD Country Plant
Subtle combination of two distinctive vocalists combined with the raw production of T. Bone Burnett. Sublime - it sneaks up and grows on the listener.
Submitted by Donalee Jacobs 1/08
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Re-Gifters by Mike Carey
Young Adult Graphic Novel
Call#: Y741.597 Car
Meet Jen Dik Seong -- or "Dixie" as she's known to her friends. She's living on the ragged edge of LA's Korea town, and her only outlet is the ancient martial art of hap kido. In fact, she's on the verge of winning a championship -- until she falls for fellow hap kido fan/California surfer boy Adam and gets thrown spectacularly off her game. As she struggles to win the tournament -- not to mention Adam's affections -- Dixie learns that in love and in gift-giving, what goes around comes around.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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The Shepherd's Dog Iron and Wine (CD)
Rock
Call#: CD Rock Iron
Sam Beam continues to make the transition from poet with a guitar to singer with a band. The music here frames and complements his imagistic lyrics and whispery vocals.
Submitted by Dan Berube 1/08
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Shine Joni Mitchell (CD)
Popular Vocal
Call#: CD Pop Vocal Mit
The 70's icon reflects on war, the environment and other social concerns in this mature and poetic album.
Submitted by Holly Whistler 1/08
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Sharanam - Sacred Chants of Devotion Sudha and Maneesh de Moor (CD)
New Age
Call#: CD New Age Sud
This collection of Sanskrit chants is beautifully done and is usable for kirtan if you like chanting with the artist. Sudha's voice is incredibly beautiful. This would also be great for relaxation of meditation.
Submitted by Jan Elkins 1/08
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The Simpsons Movie (DVD)
Comedy
Call#: DVD Animation Simpsons
When Homer accidentally causes a catastrophe that could wipe out all of Springfield, he must save the city and rescue his family. Bonus features include deleted scenes, commentary, and more.
Submitted by Karl Gilchrist 1/08
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Tamar by Mal Peet
Young Adult
Call#: YF Peet
In England in 1995, fifteen-year-old Tamar, grief-stricken by the puzzling death of her beloved grandfather, slowly begins to uncover the secrets of his life in the Dutch resistance during the last year of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, and the climactic events that forever cast a shadow on his life and that of his family.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Tekkonkinkreet (DVD)
Anime
Call#: DVD Animation Tek
In treasure Town, life can be both gentle and brutal. This is never truer than for our heroes, black and White, two street urchins who watch over the city, going to battle with an array of old-world Yakuza and alien assassins vying to rule the decaying metropolis. When foreign investors want to destroy the town and turn it to an amusement park, they face their greatest adversaries yet.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
General Fiction
Call#: F Hosseini
A heart wrenching story of family, friendship, faith, and the salvation found in love. Housseini describes 30 years of Afghanistan history through the lives of two women caught in the turmoil.
Submitted by Lisa Peck 1/08
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Train Man: A Shojo Manga by Machiko Ocha
Young Adult Graphic Novel
Call#: Y741.595 Och
An "otaku" geek saves a beautiful girl from a troublesome drunk, and hopes to become her hero, in this wildly popular Japanese pop culture phenomenon that anyone interested in Japanese "otaku" culture should read.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Transformers(CD)
Soundtrack
Call#: CD Soundtrack Trans
One of the summer's most anticipated action adventures features a soundtrack fueled with hard-hitting alternative and modern rock.
Submitted by Christa Warren 1/08
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Traveler by Ron McLarty
General Fiction
Call#: F McL
Ron McLarty, actor and author (The Memory of Running), has proven once again that he is a gifted writer. Prepare to be delighted by this engrossing novel about Jono Riley, a lifelong struggling actor/bartender, who returns to his working class Rhode Island home to attend the funeral of his first love. While there he reconnects with his old friends, solves a mystery and struggles to come to terms with his present life.
Submitted by Nancy Schmidt 1/08
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Under the Blacklight Rilo Kiley (CD)
Rock
Call#: CD Rock Ril
A jump in production values does this group good, adding an immediacy and vibrancy to their already cinematic songs.
Submitted by Dan Berube 1/08
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Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Young Adult
Call#: YF Shusterman
In the future, abortion is illegal but parents can choose to have unwanted teenagers harvested for body parts. Three teens who are marked for "unwinding" run away together to literally save their skins. This exciting adventure gives a whole new meaning to surviving the teen years!
Submitted by Jennifer Fay and Patricia Foster 1/08
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Utawarerumono (DVD)
Anime
Call#: DVD Animation Uta
Everything about him is shrouded in mystery. The mask he can't remove. The past he can't unravel. And the very survival of the people who have chosen him as their leader. But what Hakuoro does know is this, he was gravely injured and left for dead in a forest. A kind, young girl named Eluluu found him and nursed him back to health, and he was welcomed in to a barren land where strange creatures roam, an angry god seeks vengeance, an oppressive government slaughters the innocent, and a blood war looms on the horizon. Will the masked hero liberate the people who saved him? Can he unlock the memories that elude him? Or will he remain a stranger - even to himself? The answers are right before you (or are they?).
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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Vampire Knight series by Matsuri Hino
Young Adult Graphic Novel
Call#: Y741.595 Hin
Cross Academy is attended by two groups of students: the day class and the night class. Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu are the guardians of the school, protecting the day class from the Academy's dark secret: the night class is full of vampires!
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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The View From Mount Joy by Lorna Landvik
General Fiction
Call#: F Landvik
This new book is the best yet from one of my favorite authors. A beautiful story about how a well lived life stacks up against fame, fortune and other fleeting highs.
Submitted by De Peterson 1/08
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Waitress (DVD)
Comedy
Call#: DVD Comedy Waitress
Trapped in an unhappy marriage, a small-town waitress finds her life forever changed by an unplanned pregnancy. Transforming her misery into delicious desserts, she sets out to win a pie contest and free herself from her abusive husband.
Submitted by Karl Gilchrist 1/08
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The War (DVD)
Non Fiction
Call#: DVD 940.537 War
Examine the ways World War II touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America, through stories shared from families across the country.
Submitted by Nanette Alderman1/08
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Way Down Deep by Ruth White
Children
Call#: JF White
In the West Virginia town of Way Down Deep in the 1950's a foundling called Ruby Jane is happily living with Miss Arbutus at the local boarding house when suddenly, after the arrival of a family of outsiders the mystery of Ruby's past begins to unravel.
Submitted by Laurie Hoecherl 1/08
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Welsh Girl by Peter Ho Davies
General Fiction
Call#: F Davies
The lives of a young Welsh girl, a German prisoner of war and a German-Jewish interrogator cross paths and intermesh in this novel that strongly portrays WWII from the point of view of it's real life believable characters.
Submitted by Marsha Leclair-Marzolf 1/08
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West Lucinda Williams (CD)
Country Music
Call#: CD Country Williams
Raw, elemental and breathtaking, Williams takes listeners on a journey of loss and longing in this release from early in the year.
Submitted by Donalee Jacobs 1/08
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White Light Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (DVD)
Non Fiction
Call#: DVD 940.542 Whi
A deeply moving look at the painful legacy of the first and hopefully last use of thermonuclear weapons in war through the powerful recollections of fourteen atomic bomb survivors, film footage, and more.
Submitted by Nanette Alderman 1/08
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Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier
General Fiction
Call#: F Marillier
Five sisters who live with their merchant father in Transylvania use a hidden portal in their home to cross over into a magical world, the Wildwood. This enchanting tale includes many characters from traditional fairy tales, such as the Frog Prince, and the story of the 12 dancing princesses, plus menacing characters from the world of faerie.
Submitted by Patricia Foster1/08
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Winds of Marble Arch by Connie Willis
General Fiction
Call#: F Willis
A collection of 23 novellas and short stories that encompass her career from early ones to her most recent works.
Submitted by Cherie Bitter 1/08
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With the Light, 1, Raising an Autistic Child by Keiko Tobe
Graphic Novel
Call#: 741.595 Tob
Born during the sunrise - an auspicious beginning - the Azumas' newborn son is named Hikaru, which means "light." But during one play date, his mother notices that her son is slightly different from the other children. In this alternately heartwarming and bittersweet tale, a young mother tries to cope with both the overwhelming discovery of her child's autism and the trials of raising him while keeping her family together, This is a story that resonates not only for those whose families have been affected by autism, but also for all past, present, and future parents.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon
Mystery
Call#: F Chabon
An execution style murder, a chess game that may contain clues, a potential messiah, and a police detective who's down on his luck all add up to a thoroughly engaging police procedural. Written in a wryly funny and ironic tone, the characters are reminiscent of those of Ed McBain or Stuart Kaminsky.
Submitted by Lee Alexander 1/08
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Yotsuba&! v.4 by Kiyohiko Azuma
Children's Graphic Novel
Call#: J741.595 Azu
Join in the continuing humorous mayhem that occurs in the life of this clueless yet charming little green-haired and wide-eyed girl named Yotsuba.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/08
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