New Materials

Guide to funding for international & foreign programs / Linda Calderon, editor.

Dayton South suburban, Ohio Polk city directory, 2012.

Your soul's gift : the healing power of the life you planned before you were born / Robert Schwartz.

Membership directory, 2011-2012 / Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools.

Ada's rules : a sexy skinny novel / Alice Randall.

Ada Howard, the wife of the preacher at Nashville's Full Love Baptist Tabernacle, has a whole lot of people to take care of. There's her husband and the flock that comes with him, plus the kids at the day care centre where she works, two grown daughters, and two ailing, wayward parents. It's no wonder she can't find time to take care of herself. Then it comes: the announcement of her twenty-five-year college reunion in twelve months' time, signed with a wink by her old campus flame. It sets Ada thinking about the thrills of young love lost, and the hundred or so pounds gained since her college days, and she decides it's high time to change her body, and her life.

Overseas / Beatriz Williams.

A cynical Wall Street analyst falls in love with a billionaire with a mysterious past in a romance with mystical ties to a relationship between a World War I British officer and a beautiful young American who held vital information about a fateful reconnaissance mission.

The family Corleone / Ed Falco.

New York, 1933. The crime families have prospered in the Depression, but with the coming end of Prohibition a battle is looming... one which will determine which organizations will rise, and which will face a violent end. Vito Corleone pushes his oldest child, teenaged Sonny, to be a businessman. But Sonny-- impatient and reckless-- wants to become a part of the real family business.

Final sail : a dead-end job mystery / Elaine Viets.

"To catch a jewel smuggler on a luxury yacht, Helen needs to pose as the ship's new stewardess--but between serving drinks to the snobs, scrubbing floors, and cleaning up after seasick passengers, she's starting to miss dry land almost as much as she misses Phil. While Helen's cruising to the Bahamas, Phil's got his own job--trying to catch a sexy gold digger who may have killed her elderly new husband for his fortune. Good thing he's a self-proclaimed master of disguise, playing it cool as everything from an air-conditioning repairman to a Rastafarian. Helen's a help to Phil in his case, but when she's on her own on the high seas, Helen needs to watch her step as she searches out the smuggler--or she may end up going from undercover to overboard..."-- Provided by publisher.

Swagger : 10 urgent rules for raising boys in an era of failing schools, mass joblessness, and thug culture / Lisa Bloom.

In this wakeup call for parents about the real world boys inhabit right now, Bloom explains how to teach your boy humility (the swagger anti-venom), to "making your home a reading mecca," creating an expectation of college graduation, and how to teach your boy to be critical of the media onslaught in his life.

Hush money / Chuck Greaves.

As he investigates a socialite's insurance claim for a champion show horse's sudden death, elite Pasadena law firm newcomer Jack MacTaggart uncovers links to an old blackmail scheme before he is falsely accused of murder.

Marked for death : Islam's war against the West and me / Geert Wilders.

"Fanatics, terrorists, and appeasers have tried everything to silence Geert Wilders, Europe's most controversial Member of Parliament--from putting him on trial to putting a price on his head. But Wilders refuses to be silenced. For years from his native Netherlands, Wilders has sounded the alarm about the relentless spread of Islam in the West. And he has paid a steep personal price, enduring countless death threats and being forced into a permanent state of hiding. Now, for the first time, Wilders offers a full account of his long battle against the zealots, who have already slaughtered his countryman Theo van Gogh"--Jacket.

Red cell / Mark Henshaw.

Reassigned to a CIA think tank in Langley after an assignment gone awry, rookie case officer Kyra Stryker is partnered with a straitlaced analyst with whom she investigates an imminent invasion of Taiwan by China that could trigger a global conflict.

A dog's journey / W. Bruce Cameron.

Believing that he has achieved his purpose throughout several eventful lives, Buddy the dog is drawn to a vibrant but troubled teen who he struggles to help until they are separated.

The $100 startup : reinvent the way you make a living, do what you love, and create a new future / Chris Guillebeau.

Here, Chris Guillebeau shows you how to lead a life of adventure, meaning and purpose--and earn a good living. Still in his early thirties, Chris has traveled around the world--and yet he's never held a "real job" or earned a regular paycheck. Rather, he has a genius for turning ideas into income, and he uses what he earns both to support his life of adventure and to give back. In preparing to write this book, Chris identified 1,500 individuals who have built businesses earning $50,000 or more from a modest investment, and he's focused on the 50 most intriguing case studies. Here, distilled into one easy-to-use guide, are the most valuable lessons from those who've learned how to turn what they do into a gateway to self-fulfillment. It's all about finding the intersection between your expertise and what other people will pay for. You don't need an MBA, a business plan or even employees. All you need is a product or service that springs from what you love to do anyway, people willing to pay, and a way to get paid.--From publisher description.

The solitary house : a novel / Lynn Shepherd.

Summoned to the offices of Victorian London's most powerful and dangerous solicitors, disgraced police officer turned independent detective Charles Maddox turns to his famous but aging investigator uncle to identify who has been sending threatening letters to a client.

So far away : a novel / Meg Mitchell Moore.

Istanbul passage : a novel / Joseph Kanon.

In 1945 Istanbul, American undercover agent Leon Bauer's attempt to save a life leads to a desperate manhunt, a game of shifting loyalties, and an unexpected love affair.

Wife 22 : a novel / Melanie Gideon.

Baring her soul in an anonymous survey for a marital happiness study, Alice catalogues her stale marriage, unsatisfying job and unfavorable prospects and begins to question virtually every aspect of her life.

End this depression now! / Paul Krugman.

Krugman pursues the questions of how bad the "Great Recession" really is, how we got stuck in what can now be called a depression and, above all, how we can free ourselves.

Faith Bass Darling's last garage sale / Lynda Rutledge.

Faith Bass Darling, the richest woman in Bass, Texas, and a twenty-year recluse, holds a garage sale on the last day of the millennium, sparking curiosity and protectiveness throughout her Texas community.

Robert B. Parker's lullaby / Ace Atkins.

Spenser takes up a seemingly open and closed cold case at the behest of a street-wise teen-age girl, who believes her mother's murderers went free. As Spenser digs deeper into the mystery, he finds a much more dangerous and complex mystery than he bargained for. When fourteen-year-old Mattie Sullivan asks Spenser to look into her mother's murder, he's not completely convinced by her claim that the police investigation four years ago was botched. Mattie is gruff, street-smart, and wise beyond her years, left to care for her younger siblings and an alcoholic grandmother in a dilapidated apartment in South Boston. But her need for closure and her determination to make things right hit Spenser where he lives, they are the very characteristics he abides by.

Strawberry shortcake: bloomin' berry garden [videorecording].

It's time for garden-growing fun with Strawberry and her friends as they prepare for the Spring Flower Festival! But when magical sparkles make the Berrykins grow tall and the girls shrink down small, they discover that even when they're tiny, they can make a big difference. It's gardens, giggles, and girl power in these berry exciting adventures!

Strawberry shortcake berry brick road [videorecording].

Strawberry Shortcake and her friends journey over the rainbow in a berry enchanting retelling of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! When a cyclone blows Strawberry to Oz, she runs afoul of a Wicked Witch and must journey to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard for help getting home. With her faithful dog Pupcake by her side, Strawberry meets Ginger Snap as the Scarecrow, Peppermint Fizz as the Tin Woodsgirl, and Orange Blossom as the Cowardly Lion. Bonus features included.

Sid the science kid - sid's backyard campout [videorecording].

Pack some food and bring a backpack, because Sid, Gerald and Dad are gearing up for a big adventure! They're setting up tents for a campout in the backyard! Dad is eager to share his love of nature and demonstrates how to have a great time outside with the simplest of necessities. They look for animals, cook their own dinner, marvel at the stars in the sky, roast marshmallows, and sing songs around the campfire. Join the adventure and sing along!

Phineas & ferb: the perry files [videorecording].

Join Perry the Platypus - a.k.a. Agent P. - on his most exciting adventures as he thwarts his nemesis, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, at every turn. With groovy gadgets, mad skills, and his trademark brown fedora, this semi-aquatic, egg-layin' mammal of action is unstoppable! Experience the hillarious havox as he defends the Tristate Area against Doof's 'inators.' battles rogue agent 'Dennis the Bunny,' and much more. When it comes to secret agents, Perry's not only the real deal, he's real teal!

Jungle bunch - the movie [videorecording].

The exciting tale of Maurice, a penguin who was raised in the jungle and thinks he?s a tiger. When two penguins from his Antarctic homeland come in search of The Great Tiger Warrior to defend their colony from an invading herd of walruses, Maurice assembles a misfit team of jungle friends to save the day.

Dr. seuss green eggs and ham and other stories [videorecording].

Join Sam-I-Am and his persistent attempts at introducing a reluctant fellow to a most delectable dish. Their escapades take them across a zany landscape while assembling a cast of characters that only the imagination of Dr. Seuss can bring to life. Will Sam-I-Am convince his new friend to take a chance and finally try something new? Find out in this timeless tale the whole family will enjoy.

Chuggington - wilson & the ice cream fair [videorecording].

In this collection, the brave young trainee makes a special delivery to the ice cream fair, helps Frostini create a new flavor for the mayor's banquet, and tries to prevent a massive ice cream meltdown on the hottest day of the year. There's fun in the ice cream factory, a brave rescue at the Safari Park and an adventure in the ice caves, too!

Cat in the hat knows a lot about that! - miles and [videorecording].

Oh, the slithery and scaly friends we shall meet, when the Cat takes us all for a delightful new treat! Ziggy Iguana can turn light when it's hot, and Gecko has tricks - you might see him or not! A quick adventure to keep up the fun, with the Cat, Nick, and Sally, Thing Two, and Thing One!

Angelina ballerina: musical moves [videorecording].

Move to the music with Angelina Ballerina and her friends as they explore the wonderful world of dance! Gracie loses herself to some disco grooves while Alice discovers the power of confidence through jazz! AZ hip-hops to a happy birthday beat, and Ms. Mimi takes her students on a modern dance journey. Angelina shows that friendship ? like dance ? is special, and best built one step at a time!