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Thursday, May 25, 2006

A FEW NEW TITLES

As summer begins, long bright days beckon you to relax and read. Our shelves are teeming with books to satisfy every imaginable curiosity or simply to entertain. Here are a few new books which may capture your interest:
The DNA Detectives: How the Double Helix is Solving Puzzles of the Past
by Anna Meyer [660 MEY]
Could Jurassic Park ever be a reality?...What caused the Black Death?...Could the unnamed victims of the Titanic be returned to their families?... The DNA Detectives provides a fascinating real-life glimpse into one of the newest and most intriguing areas of scientific research. (From the back cover.)
Abraham: The First Historical Biography
by David Rosenberg [222 ROS]
The co-author of The Book of J devotes this book to the Biblical ancestor shared by Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. "Rosenberg cuts through the layers of mythology surrounding Abraham to paint a portrait of the man in his time and culture." (From the inside flap.)
It Doesn't Take A Genius: Five Truths to Inspire Success in Every Student
by Randall McCutcheon and Tommie Lindsey [371.1 MCC]
Though the school year is over, another one will soon begin. This book will help you guide a loved one toward success. "Life lessons from Award-Winning Educators and the Students Who Learned from Them." (From the cover.)

Looking for something else? We have thousands of books, magazines, movies, and CDs! Stop in and find what you're looking for!

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