California Collection - Braille Institute of America

California
Collection
BRAILLE INSTITUTE
Library Services
Large-Print Catalog
6/02

FOREWORD
In the effort to meet our patron’s needs, we have updated this
catalog of California Collection books which comprises
additional local interest books proven very popular.
These high-quality reading materials include works by
California authors, concerning local issues, and inspired in a
California setting. Each book was screened by a group of
library staff and representatives from Braille Press and
Volunteer Recording, before adding it to the collection.
We appreciate that Information Resources Librarian Julie Uyeno
and her assistant Siran Aytayan have worked enthusiastically on
this publication so that the reader may continue to enjoy special
works concerning the golden state.
Henry C. Chang, Ph.D.
Director of Library Services
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword..................................................................................................i
Table of Contents ...................................................................................ii
Introduction...........................................................................................iii
California Collection.......................................................................1-376
Author Index ...............................................................................377-499
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INTRODUCTION
The California Collection Catalog lists cassette books produced by
Volunteer Services Recording and Braille books produced by the Braille
Press through March 2002. The books are available through Braille
Institute Library Services.
California Collection books are selected based on the following criteria:
books written by or about a Southern California author; books about
Southern California; books about Southern California history or
geography; books about Southern Californian notables; fiction books
with settings in Southern California; books about Southern California
politics and government; books about Southern California culture; and
books written by or about a library patron of Braille Institute Library
Services.
Books are listed in the catalog alphabetically by title. California
Collection cassette book numbers begin with CBB followed by a
number and Braille books begin with BRB followed by a number. For
ease of access, an Author Index is located at the back of this catalog.
If you wish to order books from the California Collection, please contact
a Reader Advisor at (323) 660-3880 or
(800) 808-2555.
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CASSETTE / BRAILLE BOOKS PRODUCED BY
BRAILLE INSTITUTE LIBRARY SERVICES
1-800-Am-I-Nuts? BRB-11210
by Margo Kaufman
After a divorce, and her failure in art school to draw a cardboard box
with feeling, Kaufman went to California, married, and began writing
her column of sanity checks--because there was no 800 number to call
to ask if she was nuts. Her topics include a head of broccoli on the
beach, the difficulty of having a small wedding, telephone tag with her
husband, traveling with two pug dogs, and the guilt of not providing
grandchildren. 1992.
7 Steps to Midnight CBB-1190
by Richard Matheson
When a mysterious imposter steals his identity and his life,
mathematician Chris Barton is suddenly thrust into a whirlwind of
danger and intrigue. On the run, from California to London to Paris and
beyond, vicious assassins pursue Chris while cryptic messages lead him
on a wild, danger-filled chase around the world. 1993.
20/20: A Total Guide to Improving Your Vision and Preventing Eye
Disease CBB-0777 / BRB-11120
by Mitchell Friedlaender, M.D. and Stef Done
A senior ophthalmologist at the Scripps Clinic and Research
Foundation tells how to deal with minor and major vision problems.
Especially interesting are the descriptions of recent breakthroughs in
prevention and treatment of eye disease. 1991.
25 Lessons in Citizenship: With Complete Text of the Constitution of
the United States CBB-0229
by D. L. Hennessey
P.L. 89-326, the Immigration Law of 1965, discusses qualifications for
citizenship, procedures to become naturalized and information in
American history and government. 1978.
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The 25th Hour CBB-1964
by David Benioff
A contemporary crime novel set in New York that centers on Monty
Brogan who could and should have done things differently in his life.
He lived the glamorous life of success and now faces seven years in
federal prison--but he has a plan. 2000.
The 30-Day Total Health Makeover CBB-1867
by Marilu Henner
Marilu Henner's 30-day program of healthy eating, exercising, and
health suggests the best way to become the healthiest you. 1999.
55 Schemes Scams and Swindles CBB-1434 / BRB-11689
by Felix Zajdman
Informs the reader about 55 schemes, scams and swindles and discusses
how to recognize them, how to protect yourself, and how to fight back.
1996.
77th Street Requiem CBB-1333
by Wendy Hornsby
Film-maker Maggie MacGowen is at it again. This time she began with
a documentary about Roy Frady, an L.A. cop killed over 20 years ago
whose murder was never solved. In the process of researching that old
death, Maggie uncovers facts which may still be deadly to their
discoverer. 1995.
101 Hikes in Southern California CBB-1772
by Jerry Schad
Southern California is a land of incredible diversity--from the ocean, to
the rugged mountains, and to the sun-swept deserts. The author has
selected 101 of the best hikes in Southern California. 1996.
365 All-American Favorites
by Sarah Reynolds
CBB-1341
All-American favorite recipes include favorite soups, salads,
sandwiches, stews, Blue Ribbon pies and cakes, and Heirloom cookies,
custards, and cobblers. 1997.
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365 Ways to Cook Vegetarian CBB-0972
by Kitty Morse
“This international collection is filled with pizzazz and offers dishes
made with fresh vegetables including appetizers such as watercress
asparagus roll-ups, soups a main dishes like corn and chili pie, eggplant
enchiladas, mushroom ravioli divan and moo shu vegetables.” 1994.
500 Terrific Ideas for Organizing Everything CBB-1583
by Sheree Bykofsky
Techniques and tools for organizing anything and everything from your
desk drawers to your kitchen cabinets. Offers savvy, practical advice on
organizing schedules, belongings and ideas. 1992.
1000 California Place Names, Their Origin and Meaning
CBB-0175 / CBB-0860 / BRB-11242
by Erwin Gustav Gudde
The story behind the naming of mountains, rivers, lakes, capes, bays,
counties and cities, together with their origin and meaning is given.
1971.
1001 Most-Asked Questions about the American West
BRB-10890
by Harry E. Chrisman
Columnist Harry Chrisman has gathered over 1000 of the most
frequently asked questions about the American West into chapters on
cowboys, Indians, lawmen, outlaws, lifestyle, geography and geology.
1982.
1001 Riddles for Children BRB-10621
by George Carlson
1001 riddles to intrigue and delight. For grades 2-4. 1949.
1906: Surviving San Francisco's Great Earthquake and
Fire CBB-0645
by Gerstle Mack
A fascinating personal, on-the-scene account of San Francisco's
destruction and rebirth, as the people of San Francisco pulled
themselves and their city back together after the earthquake and fire.
1981.
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Abel's Island BRB-11520
by William Steig
A Robinson Crusoe-like tale about the adventures of the gallant mouse,
Abelard Hassam di Chirico Flint, who is swept away from his wife's
side in a torrential storm and marooned on a desert island for a year.
For grades 3-5. 1997.
Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution BRB-11334
by Natalie S. Bober
Biography of the first lady, who was an exemplary woman of the
eighteenth century. Intelligent and capable, she was also modest and
soft, as women were expected to be. The author presents Abigail's
thoughts and concerns as expressed in her letters and reveals Abigail's
unique character. Bober also tells what daily life was like for educated
women of Revolutionary times. For grades 5-8. 1995.
The Abuse of Innocence: The McMartin Preschool Trial CBB-0818
by Paul Eberle and Shirley Eberle
An account of the trial of two Manhattan Beach preschool
teachers for child sexual abuse written by two investigative reporters
who attended the 6-year case from pretrial hearings through retrials.
1993.
Access to National Library Service Information on Internet CBB-1020
by National Library Service
Directions to Internet access via “Marvel” Library of Congress’
gopher. Access to National Library Service catalog. 1994.
Accidental Roommates CBB-1598
by Charlotte Maclay
Hannah Jansen is a good girl who lives in an excruciatingly small town.
When her hotel mixes her reservations, she is put in the same room as
sexy rancher Holt Janson. In the big city, she is footloose and
fancy-free and ready for romance. 1997.
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Achilles’ Choice CBB-0778 / BRB-11121
by Larry Niven and Steven Barnes
A story of the eleventh Olympiad in the 21st century. The Gods of
Olympus offered a choice to Achilles: a short, glorious life or a long
dull one. Achilles chooses glory. 1991.
Across the Plains and Among the Diggings BRB-10854
by Alonzo Delano
This is the autobiography of an early California pioneer who arrived
during the Gold Rush and stayed to become a famous San Francisco
newspaperman. 1936.
Active Review of French BRB-10031
by Robert Politzer
Active Review of French: Selected Patterns, Vocabulary and
Pronunciation Problems for Speakers of English. French language.
An Actor's Guide: Your First Year in Hollywood CBB-1892
by Michael Saint Nicholas
This guide provides information on how an actor can get started in Los
Angeles, finding ways to support yourself, becoming a union member,
finding an agent, and finding an acting job. 1996.
The ADA Guide to Women's Nutrition for Healthy Living CBB-1661
by Susan Calvert Finn
The American Dietetic Association's guide to eating right, setting
realistic goals, and still enjoy eating. 1997.
Adam Penfeather, Buccaneer BRB-07825
by Jeffrey Farnol
This novel tells of the hero's adventures on the Spanish Main and of the
lovely Antonia who sailed the high seas with him disguised as a boy.
1941.
Adobe Days CBB-0682 / BRB-11193
by Sara Bixby Smith
Los Angeles was a little frontier town when Sara Bixby Smith arrived
from the San Justo Ranch in Monterey County at the age of seven.
Daily life in town and neighboring ranches are recalled by the author
who became a leading California citizen. 1987.
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The Adult Children of Divorce Workbook CBB-0933 / BRB-11256
by Mary Hirschfeld, J.D., Ph.D.
It may take years for adult children of divorce to realize how deeply
they were wounded by the break-up of their families. They may have
many psychological symptoms including: low self-esteem, delayed
maturity, poor sexual identity, co-dependency, difficulty forming and
maintaining love bonds, lack of self control and substance abuse,
inability to trust others and make commitments, problems with sibling
and extended family relationships. 1992.
The Advance of American Nursing CBB-0614
by Philip Arthur Kalisch, Ph.D. and Beatrice J. Kalisch, Ed. D.
Intended as a textbook in nursing programs using an historic approach.
Past experiences in many social, cultural, and psychological aspects of
nursing provide a better understanding of the present and cast some
light on future planning. 1978.
Adventures in California BRB-10633
by Frances Coleberd
The former travel editor of Sunset Magazine has compiled a recreation
guide to California which deals with the opportunities for fun and
adventure throughout the state from January to December. 1976.
Adventures in the Redwoods CBB-0132
by Harriet E. Weaver
This is the fascinating saga of the giant trees--the coast redwoods and
their mountain cousins, the Sequoia--the living skyscrapers found only
in California and a small portion of Oregon. Included is a detailed
guide to all major redwood groves in both the coastal and Sierra
regions. 1975.
Adventures in the Wine Country CBB-0133
by Jefferson Morgan
This guide provides helpful information for tourists. Included are
winery-by-winery itineraries of the major wine producing areas, plus
information on restaurants, picnic spots, and interesting places to visit
for families with children. 1976.
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Adventures of a Young Man BRB-11063
by John Dos Passos
Hero's story is one of progressive disillusion and frustration in the
revolutionary movement. A thoughtful and realistic portrait of the
radical movement.
Adventures of Mona Pinsky CBB-1136
by Harriet Ziskin
In this tale of adventure filled with magic and myth, sixty-five year old
Mona Pinsky uncovers a plot of political manipulation and theft. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Adventures of Mottel, the Cantor's Son BRB-09934
by Sholom Aleichem
With light-hearted humor and a touch of pathos, young Mottel tells of
his impoverished Jewish family in a European village and their
wanderings before finally settling in America. 1953.
Adversary in the House BRB-08616
by Irving Stone
Biographical novel about Eugene Debs, labor leader and socialist, who
at twenty was so absorbed by his ideals that he could not marry the girl
he loved. Later he married a socially ambitious woman who built a
beautiful house and refused hospitality to friends. 1947.
Advise and Consent BRB-07788
by Allen Drury
A novel of the political machinations and personal conflict that are
activated when the Senate must decide whether to confirm the
President's nominee for a Cabinet post. For junior and senior high
readers. 1965.
Aesop's Stories BRB-10623
by Aesop, retold by Edward W. Dolch
A sprightly retelling of Aesop's classic fables. For grades 2-4. 1951.
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Affordable Justice: How to Settle Any Dispute, Including Divorce, Out
of Court CBB-1742
by Elizabeth L. Allen
A step-by-step guide for the general public about how to settle disputes
out of court. It covers divorce, contract disputes, workplace disputes,
insurance claims and other information about settling disputes out of
court. 1998.
African American Almanac Volume I CBB-1832
by Jay P. Pederson
A comprehensive range of historical and current information on
African American life and culture. Organized into 26 subject chapters.
Followed by African American Almanac Volume II (CBB-1833). 1994.
African American Almanac Volume II CBB-1833
by Jay P. Pederson
A comprehensive range of historical and current information on
African American life and culture. Organized into 26 subject chapters.
Follows African American Almanac Volume I (CBB-1832). 1994.
Against the Current: As I Remember F. Scott Fitzgerald
CBB-0816 / BRB-11224
by Frances Kroll Ring
Frances Kroll applied for the position as Fitzgerald’s secretary. Young
and a little shy, but nevertheless level-headed, intelligent, and practical.
Miss Kroll played a vital role during the last quiet but difficult 20
months of Fitzgerald’s life. They worked at home where she typed
from his handwritten pages, ordered groceries, made appointments and
listened while he talked out ideas. Finally, it fell to her to make his
funeral arrangements and deal with the modest belongings. 1987.
The Age of Jackson BRB-10983
by Arthur Meier Schlesinger
Andrew Jackson - U. S. politics and government. 1925.
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The Age of Revolution; History of the English Speaking Peoples; v. 3
BRB-09967
by Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
This is four-part history of the British Empire from the Roman
invasions to the death of Queen Victoria emphasizes its influence upon
the other English speaking peoples of the world. 1972.
Agnosticism Is Also Faith CBB-0650
by George G. Strem
Stem looks at the nature of God, man's relationship to Divinity, good
and evil, and the views of the major religions, saints and philosophers.
The author believes that uninhibited by authority man can open vistas
to a better, more compassionate community. 1986.
Aground BRB-08754
by Charles Williams
A suspense story which takes place in a stolen boat in Florida waters.
1960.
AIDS: The Social Impact CBB-1406 / BRB-11393
An introduction to AIDS and it's impact on various aspects of everyday
life from education in elementary schools to the military. 1997.
AIDS: Understanding the Epidemic CBB-1410 / BRB-11380
This basic introduction to AIDS distinguishes between the disease and
the HIV virus which causes it. Prevention and spread of the disease are
also touched on briefly. 1997.
AIDS and Minorities CBB-1405 / BRB-11402
This pamphlet discusses the high incidence of AIDS among African-
Americans and Hispanic Americans. It takes a sociological viewpoint,
emphasizing economics and education. A brief background on the
disease is also provided. 1997.
AIDS and the Heterosexual Community CBB-1408 / BRB-11382
This booklet introduces the subject of AIDS to the heterosexual
audience. It covers the HIV virus, how it is spread, prevention, and
testing. 1997.
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Air Time: The Inside Story of CBS News CBB-0277
by Gary Paul Gates
This behind the scenes profile covers the history of CBS News from
such legendary pioneering figures as Edward R. Murrow and Walter
Cronkite, and then focuses on the past 15 years. 1978.
Alabodo: A Story of Old California CBB-0405
by Paul H. Kocher
A novel set in the early mission days of California, when the Spanish
explorers and missionaries came among the Indian tribes and their gods
who had lived there for centuries. The characters, Fra Serra and fellow
missionaries, are historical persons. 1978.
Alaska CBB-1565
by Frank Lauria
Two city kids and a wild bear on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in
Alaska. Their father vanished in his plane and Sean and Jessie set out
on a mission to rescue their father with the help of an orphan polar bear
club. For grades 3-6. 1996.
Alfred Hitchcock's Sinister Spies BRB-10767
edited by Alfred Hitchcock
These eleven short stories of spies, espionage and danger cover the
whole period from World War I right up to the day after tomorrow.
Young adults and adults.
All about CB Two-Way Radio CBB-0247
by Hy Siegel
A basic handbook for Citizens Band radio which covers FCC rules and
equipment selection and installation. 1976.
All Deliberate Speed: Segregation and Exclusion in California Schools
1855-1975 BRB-10863
by Charles Wallenberg
This history of segregation and exclusion of ethnic minorities in the
public schools of California covers the period from the 1850's to the
1975, concentrating on the struggle and court cases for and against
these conditions. 1976.
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All or Nothing CBB-0732
by Stephen Longstreet
Set against the ever-changing tapestry of nineteenth-century California,
Longstreet’s novel richly captures the drama, the romance, and the
excitement of young San Francisco and the unforgettable people whose
personalities and inspirations made it the continent’s most fascinating
city. Some descriptions of sex and strong language. 1983.
All Star Cast: An Anecdotical History of Los Angeles CBB-0817
by Stephen Longstreet
Longstreet captures the bounce and brashness of this city in the sun
through a series of vignettes portraying the people who have shaped its
history over the past two hundred years. 1991.
All-Star Fever CBB-1206
by Matt Christopher
A baseball story in the “Peach Stree Mudders series.” Bus wants to be
chosen for the all-star team, but he messes up the first time a scout
comes to visit and then other problems distract him even more from his
game. For grades 3-6. 1995.
All the Better to See You with CBB-1803
by Margaret Wild
Kate is the small, quiet one in a boisterous family. She doesn't know
what other people can see, until one day on a crowded beach she
couldn't see her family, the pier, and the seagulls. Kate's mom makes an
eye appointment and Kate gets a new pair of glasses that she can see
with. For grades K-3.
All Things New CBB-1623
by Donna Fletcher Crow
Debbie Jensen has spent the last nine years keeping house for her
widowed father and raising her younger brother and sister. Now that
her father is remarried, Debbie is forced to forge a life for herself. At
the loneliest crossroads of her life, Debbie must choose a life of fleeing
her past or have the courage to face the guilt and fear that have haunted
her so long. 1997.
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Almost Everyone's Guide to Economics CBB-0286
by John Kenneth Galbraith
In a series of questions and answers, Nicole Salinger questions
Professor Galbraith into a step-by-step-exploration of classical,
neoclassical and Marxian economics.
Already Dead CBB-1641
by Dennis Johnson
Nelson Fairchild, Jr. is a confused and baffled man whose world is
being ripped apart as he sinks to depths to confront himself. 1997.
Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.
CBB-0977 / BRB-11784
by Luis J. Rodriguez
Growing up in Watts and East L.A., Rodriguez joined his first gang at
age 11 and was drawn into “la vida loca”--the crazy life. Gangs were
“How we wove something out of the threads of nothings,” he
remembers. By age 18, he was a veteran of gang warfare, police
killings, drug overdoses and suicides that had claimed 25 of his friends
and had driven him and so many others to despair. In part, Rodriguez
survived the violence and desperation of his youth by writing down his
experiences. 1993.
Alzheimer's: Finding the Words BRB-11678
by Harriet Hodgson
A communication guide for those who care for people with
Alzheimer's. It provides sensitive and practical advice regarding how to
detect Alzheimer's how to cope with personality changes and
deteriorating communication skills, and how to care for yourself
through this difficult process. The author wrote this book in response to
a need she felt while caring for her mother with Alzheimer's. 1995.
Las Amarras Terrestres CBB-0602
by Joaquin Armando Chacon
With brief ironic touches and an unpretentious style, this young
Mexican author tells the story of a visionary fisherman and the village
captivated by his oracular dreams. A parable of the lost innocence of a
rural culture. Spanish language. 1982.
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The Amazing L.A. Environment BRB-11226
by Mary D. Nichols and Stanley Young
Sponsored by the Natural Resources Defense Council, this book takes
an overall view of the L.A. ecosystem. It examines, in turn: water, air,
energy, garbage, sewage, oceans and wilderness and parks. 1991.
Ambrose Bierce and the Queen of Spades CBB-1732
by Oakley Hall
Morton Street Slasher leaves the corpses of his victims near San
Francisco's Union Square and marks each one with the Ace of Spades
playing card. Ambrose Bierce newspaperman and occasional sleuth,
blames the murders on his enemy, the Southern Pacific Railroad. 1998.
The Ambush Murders: The True Account of the Killing of Two
California Policemen CBB-0540
by Ben Bradlee, Jr.
Here is the story of the April 2, 1971 murder of two of Riverside,
California's finest young policemen in a shotgun ambush, and what
happened between the crime and the final disposition of the case.
1979.
America Is Me CBB-1347
by Kennell Jackson
Includes the most asked and least understood questions about Black
American history. 1997.
America's Dilemma: Jobs vs. Prices CBB-0296
by Alfred L. Malabre, Jr.
Assessing the dual problems of employment and inflation the author
refutes the widespread skepticism about our economic system which
maintains that high employment rates must be accompanied by high
rates of price increase. 1978.
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American Dreams CBB-1204
by Lisa Banim
Developments in World War II force Amy Mochida and her family to
move from Hollywood to an internment camp with other
Japanese-Americans, changing Amy's friendship with eleven-year-old
Jeannie. For grades 3-6. 1993.
American Indians, American Justice CBB-1787
by Vine Deloria, Jr.
Explores the complexities of the present American Indian situation,
particularly with regard to legal and political rights. 1983.
American Midwives: 1860 to the Present CBB-0412
by Judy Barrett Litoff
With the decline of the institution of midwifery, childbirth was
transformed in the minds of most Americans from a natural event to an
infirmity requiring a doctor's care. Now, more than ever in recent
memory, women are choosing the option of natural childbirth. 1978.
American Outpost: A Book of Reminiscences CBB-0490
by Upton Sinclair
The American writer of social novels reveals his life as a writer and
attempts to explain the forces in his environment which make him such
a strange combination of puritan and revolutionary. 1982.
The American Presidency, an Interpretation BRB-10937
by Harold J. Laski
An informal and thoughtful study of the unique office of the President
as seen through an Englishman's eyes. 1940.
The American Women's Gazetteer BRB-10945
by Lynn Sherr
An entertaining state-by-state guide to 1,460 landmarks to courageous
American women who fought, explored, doctored, educated, delighted
and shocked the nation to implant their spirit in history. 1976.
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Americans and the California Dream: 1850-1915 BRB-11657
by Kevin Starr
Interprets the evolution of California as a social, psychological and
symbolic enterprise. The author shows how the combination of land
and a variety of people interact to form a distinct culture. 1973.
Anacapa Island CBB-0595
by Lois W. Roberts
This study of California's Anacapa Island surveys the geography,
history (Indian and Spanish rule, trappers of sea mammals, shipwrecks,
sheep raising, its wartime outlook and post-war missile traffic, change
from national monument to national park), plants, animals, caves and
diving sites. 1983.
Anaheim, the Mother Colony CBB-0820
by Mildred MacArthur
A history of the city of Anaheim from its founding by German
colonists through the twentieth century. 1959.
Ancient Mysteries BRB-10733
by Rupert Furneaux
Why some ancient civilizations failed and vanished is discussed by
Furneaux who summarizes the evidence and explains the theories of
different archaeologists in essays on such varied subjects as Atlantis,
the Great Pyramid, Easter Island, and Stonehenge. 1977.
Angel Courage: 365 Meditations and Insights to Get Us through
CBB-1861
by Terry Lynn Taylor
A year's worth of daily meditation offers wisdom for every day with the
grace and joy of the angels. 1999.
The Angel Gang CBB-1010 / BRB-11305
by Ken Kuhlken
The conclusion to Kuhlken’s series about former private detective,
Tom Hickey. 1994.
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Anger: How to Manage What Makes You Mad CBB-1723
by Life Skills Education
Examines why we get angry, what is anger, dealing with anger and
anger management. 1996.
Angry Young Sniglets CBB-0674
by Rich Hall and others
Sniglets, new or invented humorous words which really ought to be in
the dictionary but are not, were created by Rich Hall on HBO's comedy
"Not Necessarily the News." 1987.
The Animal Kingdom CBB-1578
by Lynn M. Stone
The book includes information on the animal kingdom and includes
material on amphibians, birds, fishes, insects, mammals, and reptiles.
For grades 3-6. 1997.
The Animal within Us CBB-1741
by Jay D. Glass
An entertaining and provocative understanding of the human mind. The
author shows us what we can learn about our lives from our animal kin.
Provides a comparative insight of how the animal and human are.
1998.
Anita of Rancho Del Mar CBB-0887 / BRB-11195
by Elaine F. O’Brian
Set on a Spanish land-grant rancho in what is now Ventura County,
California, this is the action-packed story of an independent minded
young girl and her adventures, most of which turn disaster into
triumph. For junior and senior high readers. 1991.
The Annenbergs CBB-0554
by John Cooney
The biographies of Moses Louie Annenberg, the racing wire king who
built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing and lost much
of it in a tax evasion case, and of his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide
and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain, are
told in popular fashion. 1982.
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Annie Oakley CBB-1910
by John Hamilton
A biography of Annie Oakley who was a markswoman and performer.
She achieved fame with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. For
grades 3-6. 1996.
The Anointed BRB-11057
by Clyde Brion Davis
A young American sailor who sails the seven seas in order to discover
how to navigate his mind finally comes to port in San Francisco with a
young librarian for a pilot. 1937.
Anybody's Gold: The Story of California's Mining Towns
CBB-0130 / BRB-11173
by Joseph Henry Jackson
Drawing on personal knowledge, publications of the period and
unpublished personal diaries, the author has compiled a vivid narrative
that recreates the excitement of California's gold rush years. 1970.
Appearance of Evil CBB-0888 / BRB-11196
by Carolyn Coker
Recently arrived from London, Andrea is a house guest in Georgene
Dodson’s Southern California mansion while working on a commission
at the nearby Huntington Museum. Sharing the luxurious quarters are
her absent hostess’ sister, the woman’s child and their young
cook/housekeeper. Andrea’s connection with the Huntington draws her
only peripherally into the affairs of a murdered man found on the
museum grounds. She herself wants no part of it; but when the search
for the killer begins to involve Georgene’s family, Andrea is thrust into
the investigation. 1993.
Appetite for Destruction: The Days of Guns n’ Roses
CBB-0770 / BRB-11113
by Danny Sugerman
An unauthorized but worshipful biography of the notorious rock group.
According to the dust jacket, Guns gave us “decadence presented
without apology... a holy triumvirate of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll.”
1991.
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The Application CBB-1377
This pamphlet briefly takes the reader through the process of filling out
a job application form. 1994.
April Gold BRB-10529
by Grace Livingston Hill
A gentle young girl protected by position and wealth is plunged into
the self-sufficiency and the rapture of first love. 1975.
The Archaeology of California BRB-10944
by Joseph L. Chartkoff and Kerry K. Chartkoff
An archaeological overview in non-technical terms emphasizing what
is known of human habitation in California from the earliest pre-9000
B.C. sites to the mining and logging camps of the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries. 1984.
Are You in the House Alone? BRB-11502
by Richard Peck
Novel about the terror of rape. Gail Osburne receives threatening notes
and calls before she is raped by the son of the most prominent family in
town. The greatest tragedy for Gail is learning that the legal system
punishes her, not her attacker. Strong language. For junior and senior
high readers. 1997.
The Armenians: A People in Exile CBB-0546
by David Marshall Lang
An account of the Armenian dispersion and near annihilation by the
Turks from 1895 to 1922. Additional chapters deal with history,
cooking, art, literature, business and the national resurgency in
prosperous Soviet Armenia. 1981.
Around Los Angeles With Kids: 68 Great Things to Do Together
CBB-1954
by Lisa Oppenheimer
Fodor's parent-experts have hand-picked 68 simply fabulous things to
do around Los Angeles with children. 2000.
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Around Pasadena: An Architectural Study CBB-0961
by Terry Sillo
A cross-section of the architecture found in Pasadena, San Marino,
Sierra Madre and Arcadia. 1976.
The Art of Brazilian Cookery CBB-0938
by Dolores Botafogo
Over 300 savory and varied recipes fill this smorgasbord of authentic
Brazilian cookery. 1993.
The Art of Cooking for the Diabetic CBB-1473
by Katharine Middleton
This array of 300 recipes, based on the Food Exchange System,
includes many with a foreign flavor that will banish boredom from the
menu of America's 10 million diabetics. 1995.
The Art of Italian Cooking BRB-10401
by Mario Lo Pinto
An expert presents easy recipes from antipasto, to main dishes to
desserts in Italian fare. 1948.
The Art of Screenwriting Simplified BRB-11338
by W.E.N. Screenwriters and Associates
A practical manual for the person who has a story to tell on film. This
book emphasizes structure and execution. 1995.
Art of the Gold Rush CBB-1919
by Janice T. Driesbach
The California Gold Rush of 1849 brought an estimated 80,000 people
in search of fortune. "Gold fever" spread so widely that many people
from other countries also searched for gold. 1998.
The Art of Turkish Cooking CBB-0937
by Neset Eren
A collection of recipes for traditional Turkish dishes from meat and
poultry to coffee. 1969.
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The Articulate Mammal: An Introduction to Psycholinguistics
BRB-10843
by Jean Aitchison
This highly readable exploration of the mystery of speech, using both
parables and puns to convey serious scientific theories, is both
entertaining and informative for the general reader as well as the
student. 1976.
As I Lay Dying BRB-07831
by William Faulkner
This simple but moving story tells of the death of Addie Bundren and
the frustrations suffered by her husband and family in getting her
buried. 1961.
As the Earth Turns CBB-1306
By Lynn Stone
A series of books for young elementary readers on the results of the
earth revolution and rotation. Series titles included are: “Fall,”
“Spring,” “Day and Night,” “Summer,” “Winter,” and “The Changing
Earth.” For grades K-3. 1994.
As the Twig Is Bent CBB-0580
by Winifred Gray Stewart
A love of nature is revealed by the poetry written in the author's later
life in the northern California mountains. 1980.
Ashes in the Rain: Selected Essays CBB-1973
by Al Martinez
Includes poignant essays in the Los Angeles Times about his beloved
grandchildren, a dog named Hoover and a muse he calls affectionately,
Cinelli, who keeps him in line. 1989.
Asi Es Josefina CBB-1611
by Valerie Tripp
Nine-year-old Josefina, the youngest of four sisters living in New
Mexico in 1824 tries to help run the household after her mother dies.
For grades 2-4. 1997. Spanish language.
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At the Hemingways: A Family Portrait BRB-11016
by Marcelline Sanford
The sister of Ernest Hemingway presents a warm and welcome account
of the author. 1962.
Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories BRB-11503
by Chris Crutcher
In these stories the athlete protagonists deal with issues like racism,
homophobia, sexism, and the task of coming to terms with one's
parents. Several stories revolve around characters featured in The Crazy
Horse Electric Game (RC 28935), Stotan! (RC 25934), and Running
Loose (RC 21102). The locales for the stories are small towns in
Montana and Idaho. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
Audubon BRB-09667
by Constance Mayfield Rourke
A biography of Audubon that describes all aspects of his life and
activities as naturalist, artist, and woodsman, and identifies his place in
American history. 1936.
Authentic Mexican Cooking BRB-10581
by Betty A. Blue
Scores of recipes for unusual Mexican dishes as well as quick and easy
preparation methods are given. 1977.
Author Index to Adult Books in the Braille Institute Library Services
CBB-0248
by Braille Institute Library Services Staff. 1979.
An Autobiography BRB-11025
by Frank Lloyd Wright
One of America's most distinguished architects describes his life and
work and highly individual and unconventional experiments with both.
For junior and senior high readers. 1932.
Autumn Thunder: Selected Poems CBB-0512
edited by Dorothy Somers
These poems by a former user of the Braille Institute Library who was
without sight for nearly forty years until her recent death, reflect a
delight in life. 1982.
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Awakening to Zen CBB-1346
by Philip Kapleau
Roshi Kapleau translated Zen Buddhism into an American idiom to
capture Zen's essence. 1997.
Away for the Week End: Great Getaways Less than 250 Miles from
Los Angeles CBB-0598
by Michele Grimm and Tom Grimm
These 52 weekend adventures less than 250 miles from Los Angeles
take you from oceans to mountains to deserts to valleys. Each includes
a complete itinerary with suggested places to stay and dine (with
prices.) 1984.
The Aztec Love God CBB-1693
by Tony Diaz
A dark comedy about Tiofilio Duarte's climb to obscurity. Young Tio
wanted to perfect the comic role of the Aztec Love God, but when he
meets Jester he has to perform Latino stereotypes to join his comedy
act. 1998.
Aztecs of Mexico: The Lost Civilization BRB-10628
by Bradford Chambers
A who when, and where book on the Aztecs of Mexico. 1951.
B. F.’s Daughter BRB-08292
by John P. Marquand
This novel deals with a beautiful daughter dominated by her very
wealthy industrialist father. When she tries to run her husband's life, it
does not work. 1946.
Babar and Zephir BRB-08860
by Jean de Brunhoff
Originally published under the title Zephir's Holidays. The adventures
of Babar the Elephant and his friend, Zephir the Monkey. For grades
1-3. 1937.
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A Baby Sister for Frances BRB-11521
by Russell Hoban
Because Frances, the badger child, has a very new sister that she's not
sure she wants, Frances takes measures to convince her parents of her
own very distinct importance. For grades K-3. 1964.
Baby Whale Rescue: The True Story of J.J. CBB-1992
by Caroline Arnold
Describes how J.J., a baby whale born off the California coast became
separated from her mother, was rescued and returned to the open sea.
For grades 2-4. 1999.
Babylon Boyz CBB-1590
by Jess Mowry
Dante and his posse live in Babylon where there aren't many choices.
Dante can't afford the heart operation he needs, Pook can't afford to go
to college and none of them can get out of Babylon. For grades 6-9.
1997.
Back Door to California: The Story of the Mojave River Trail
BRB-10979
by Clifford J. Walker
This Barstow, California 1886-1986 Centennial history describes the
east-west rivers and communication routes which have played a key
role in California from the ice age to the settling of the Mojave Desert
and completion of the railroads in 1885. 1982.
Back of Beyond CBB-1638
by Sarah Ellis
A collection of twelve stories about ordinary people who catch a
glimpse of a world they never knew existed. Powerful, chilling and
intriguing stories that lead you from the everyday world to the eerily
intangible. For grades 5-8. 1996.
Backroad Wineries of Southern California CBB-1820
by Bill Gleeson
Focuses on California's lesser-known wine region from the foothills of
San Diego to the valleys of Monterey County. Complete with
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information on tours, tastings, travel directions, and the best wines, this
is a good guide to the area's fifty best wineries for wine lovers. 1994.
Bad Company CBB-0242
by Joseph Henry Jackson
The story of California's legendary and actual stage robbers, bandits,
highwaymen and outlaws from the 1850s to the 1880s. 1949.
Bad Intent CBB-1335
by Wendy Hornsby
Investigative filmmaker Maggie MacGowen finds herself in the urban
war zone of South Central L.A. when a ruthless politician decides to
get the minority voice by resurrecting a fifteen-year-old cop-killing
case. 1994.
The Baker's Boy CBB-1114
by J.V. Jones
In typical epic fantasy fashion, this first book in the Book of Words
series sets a princess and a kitchen boy running for their lives from an
evil sorcerer, while in another country a young knight sets off on a
quest for truth. 1995.
Ballet and Dance BRB-10738
by Linda Doeser
The vast versatility of the ballet from Martha Graham to the Bolshoi is
described, giving new insights into the background of both classical
ballet and contemporary dance companies. 1979.
Balloon Top: A Novel of Growing Up in Japan CBB-0243
by Nobuko Albery
A young girl growing up under the American occupation of Japan but
coming of age during the tumultuous sixties has an existence that seems
threatened by extinction when her university years usher her into a new
westernized world. 1978.
Bar and Grill Cookbook: Exciting New Recipes from San Francisco's
BRB-10977
by James McNair
Over 100 recipes from San Francisco's finest bar and grill restaurants
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appear in sample menus with ideal wines suggested for each course.
Both old and "new" California cuisine and an exciting array of
international food specialties are included. 1986.
Barbecues and Picnics BRB-10383
by Better Homes and Gardens
The Better Homes and Gardens recipe book for outdoor dinners,
picnics, and barbecues. 1963.
Barney’s Santa Barbara CBB-0821 / BRB-11141
by Barney Brantingham
A collection of humorous essays by the writer of the “Off the Beat”
column, published in the Santa Barbara Newspress since 1977. 1990.
Barnyard Friends CBB-1296
by Jason Cooper
A series of books on common barnyard animals for young children.
Titles included are: “Geese,” “Farm Dogs,” “Farm Cats,” “Goats,”
“Rabbits,” and “Turkeys.”
A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears CBB-0930
by Jules Feiffer
“Roger makes everyone laugh.... But Roger’s gift for laughter is a stone
in the heart of his father, good King Watchamacallit, who understands
that a prince who’s a barrel of laughs lacks the stuff needed to succeed
to the throne.” From the book jacket. 1995.
Barron's How to Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test
BRB-10903
by Gladys Alesi
This guide to becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen prepared by the
Executive Director, American Immigration and Citizenship
Conference, gives the requirements for citizenship, where to apply,
how to fill out forms, the fees, details of the naturalization hearing, tells
the information you must know the Constitution, the Federal
government, state and local government, the Declaration of
Independence, the American Flag, a review of U.S. history, sample
tests, charts and illustrations on the Bill of Rights, the branches of
government. 1983.
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The Barrymores: The Royal Family of Hollywood CBB-0515
by James Kotsilibas-Davis
The personal lives as well as the films of each Barrymore, John, Ethel
and Lionel are chronicled in fascinating detail. The superlative
successes and gaudy decline of Jack, the myriad talents as well as
frustrations of Lionel and the biting wit and indomitable spirit of Ethel
are depicted. 1981.
Basic Home Repairs BRB-10474
edited by Sunset Editorial Staff
Workshops, woodworking, plumbing and electricity are discussed in
this home repair manual. 1971.
Basic Rescue and Water Safety CBB-0151
by the American Red Cross
A basic manual for rescue and water safety. 1974.
Basquiat: A Quick Killing in Art CBB-1698
by Phoebe Hoban
An insightful and devastating portrait of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
and of the 1980s art world. Basquiat's brief career spanned the giddy
1980's art boom and epitomized its outrageous excess, from its art
dealers to its drug dealers. 1998.
The Battered Woman BRB-10835
by Lenore E. Walker
Based on three years of research by the clinical psychologist author, the
me of this book is "learned helplessness" and "the cycle theory of
violence" as it relates to the battered woman, and techniques the
batterer uses to maintain the relationship. 1979.
The Bayeux Murder BRB-08558
by Georges Simenon
A short story starring Inspector Maigret of the Paris police. For junior
and senior high readers. 1962.
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The Beach Towns: A Walker's Guide to L.A.'s Beach Communities
CBB-0665
by Robert John Pierson
Thirteen detailed walking tours of L.A. beach towns, from mountainous
Malibu to San Pedro Bay, prove that urban hiking is fun and that
people do walk in L.A. 1985.
A Beacon for the Blind: Being a Life of Henry Fawcett, the Blind
BRB-10868
by Winifred Holt
Born in 1833, after losing his sight by an accident at the age of 24, he
became Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University,
member of four Parliaments, and from 1880 to 1884 Postmaster
General of Great Britain. His fidelity to his convictions, dedication to
the cause of the poor and the preservation of the forests and streams
won him the respect of statesmen and the love of the people. 1915.
Beacon in the Night CBB-0504 / BRB-10546
by Edwin J. Westrate
This is the story of J. Robert Atkinson from his youth as a Montana
cowboy and blinding gun accident at 25, to his founding of the
Universal Braille Press in 1919, which was incorporated in 1929 as the
Braille Institute of America. 1982.
Beads as Jewelry BRB-10795
by Natalie Davies
Jewelry instructions are included for stringing, hand weaving, and
linking a potpourri of fabulous functional, yet chic beaded jewelry.
Bears CBB-0446
by Ben East
The bears described by this veteran outdoors man are the most
fascinating and dangerous animals in North America and include black,
brown, grizzly and polar bears, their behavior in the wild and their
reactions to men. 1977.
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The Bears’ Blitz CBB-1093 / BRB-11349
edited by Highlights for Children editors
Children’s sports stories from Highlights Magazine. These tales of
baseball, soccer, hockey, swimming, skiing and more are marked by
characters who challenge themselves and others. For grades 3-6. 1992.
Beautiful, Also, Are the Souls of My Black Sisters: A History of the
Black Women in America BRB-10788
by Jeanne Noble
Dr. Noble cuts through the myths and stereotypes surrounding
America's black women in order to examine both their special problems
and the contributions they have made to our society. 1978.
The Beauty of Christmas BRB-10882
by Bette Bishop
A collection of poems celebrating the Christmas season. 1971.
Beauvallet BRB-10586
by Georgette Heyer
The splendor and daring of the Elizabethan age is depicted in this novel
of a reckless young English adventurer and the tempestuous Spanish
beauty he dared to claim for his own. 1969.
Bed and Breakfast California: A Select Guide
CBB-0787 / BRB-11131
by Linda Kay Brist
The fourth edition of a well-written and obviously popular guide to 130
of the better bed and breakfasts throughout California. Although more
of such establishments are to be found in the northern and central parts
of the state, the number in Southern California is growing. An example
is La Maida in North Hollywood: This is a cozy 25-room mansion with
luxurious bedrooms and breakfasts with, among other things, “Tunisian
oranges sprinkled with rosewater and cinnamon.” 1991.
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Bed Bouncers BRB-11326
by Kimberley Knutson
At night when it's quiet and no one's around, bed bouncers jounce
above everyone's head. Sometimes they jump so high, they fade right
through the ceiling. With other bed bouncers from all over Earth, they
head for the heavens to tickle the stars and swing on the moon. For
preschool-grade 2. 1995.
A Bedside Book of Famous American Stories BRB-11035
edited by Angus Burrell and B. A. Cerf
A collection of 67 short stories by American writers. 1940.
Before Midnight BRB-10778
by Rex Stout
Detective Nero Wolfe encounters brilliant killer, a million dollar
television quiz show, and corpse.
Before the Storm: American Indians Before the Europeans
CBB-1697
by Allison Lassieur
Describes the everyday lifeways of early American Indian peoples
before the Europeans arrived in America. Provides a clearly written
narrative exploring the history of the Indian and white relations. For
junior and senior high readers. 1998.
Beginner's Guide to Ham Radio BRB-10761
by Len Buckwalter
Here is a complete handbook for the amateur on setting up and
operating a ham radio station. 1978.
Beginning Hydroponics: Soiless Gardening BRB-10752
by Richard Nicholls
This book provides an introduction to the principles and methods of
soilless, hydroponic gardening of vegetables, house plants, flowers and
herbs for people interested in trying the technique in their homes.
1979.
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The Beloved Returns: Lotte in Weimar BRB-08282
by Thomas Mann
Translation from the German by H. T. Lowe-Porter. Novel based on an
encounter between the German poet, Goethe, and the woman whom he
had forty years previously made the heroine of his Sorrows of Werther.
1940.
"Ben Hur" Wallace; The Life of General Lew Wallace
BRB-08698
by Irving McKee
This is the autobiography of General Lew Wallace, the author of Ben
Hur. 1947.
Benjie's Hat BRB-09101
by Mabel Leigh Hunt
Ten pages of this book appeared as a short story under the same title in
“Story Parade,” January, 1937. For grades 4-7. 1938.
Benny the Lazy Beaver CBB-1109
by George W. Fisk
Unfamiliar with hard work, a beaver meets a group of animals who
desperately need his talents to build a dam. 1991.
The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd BRB-11539
by Stan and Jan Berenstain
A rich new cub teases Sister Bear and steals her friends. For grades
K-3. 1997.
The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room BRB-11540
by Stan and Jan Berenstain
The entire Bear family tries to clean the cubs' room. For grades
K-3. 1997.
The Berenstain Bears and the Sitters BRB-11541
by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Brother and Sister Bear are unhappy about having Mrs. Grizzle for a
sitter. For grades K-3. 1997.
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The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party BRB-11542
by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Lizzy's party becomes even wilder when Too-Tall Grizzly crashes. For
grades K-3. 1997.
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends BRB-11543
by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Sister is delighted when a new little girl cub moves in down the street.
For grades K-3. 1997.
The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight BRB-11536
by Stan and Jan Berenstain
After a fight within the family, the cubs learn that sometimes even the
best of friends fight. For grades K-3. 1997.
Bernhardt's Edge BRB-11085
by Collin Wilcox
Private eye Alan Bernhardt will have to keep his edge if he is to
unravel the tangled web of murder and deceit involving the missing
Betty Giles.
Bertha’s Garden CBB-1248
by Elisabeth Dyjak
A story about Mr. Rabbit in Bertha’s garden. For grades K-3. 1995.
Best Free Attractions: The Western States BRB-10859
by John Whitman
This guide lists hundreds of attractions that don't cost a penny: free
zoos, planetaria, hiking and bike trails, scenic wonders, parks and
beaches, ghost towns, folk art, fairs and festivals, gardens, pro team
sports practices, behind the scene tours and TV tapings. 1981.
Best Max Carrados Detective Stories CBB-0156
by Ernest Bramah
The exploits of wise and witty Max Carrados, the blind detective who
flourished in Edwardian London, are presented in a collection of ten of
his best adventures. 1972.
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The Best of Science Fiction TV: The Critics Choice CBB-0696
by John Javna
The more than 100 science fiction television programs launched on the
air-waves are represented here with quotes, data and comments from
top SF and TV critics on what makes the most memorable shows good
or bad. 1987.
Best Restaurants, Los Angeles and Southern California CBB-0213
edited by the California Critics Editors
This is a critical guide with menus in all price ranges. 1978.
Best Russian Short Stories BRB-08528
by Thomas Seltzer
Contents: “The Queen of Spades,” by Pushkin; “The Cloak” by Gogol;
“The District Doctor,” by Turgenev, “The Christmas Tree & The
Wedding,” by Dostoyevsky; “God Sees the Truth, But Waits,” by
Tolstoy; “The Darling, The Bet, and Uncle Vanya,” by Checkov; “One
Autumn Night,” and “Her Lover,” by Gorky; “The Gentleman from
San Francisco,” by Bunin and 14 other stories by lesser known authors.
1925.
Best Short Stories BRB-08725
by Edith Wharton
A collection of ten short stories which reflect some of the best
creative efforts of the turn-of-the-century authoress. 1958.
The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever CBB-0943
by Natalie Haughton
Contemporary recipes for cooking in an electric crockery slow cooker.
1995.
The Best Stories of Wilbur Daniel Steele BRB-08583
by Wilbur Daniel Steele
Two dozen contemporary American stories, many with regional
backgrounds. They are noted for ingenious plotting and sustained
action. The approach is conventional rather than experimental. 1947.
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Better Homes and Garden Crockery Cooker Cook Book
BRB-10861
by Better Homes and Gardens
Included in this crock pot cookbook are recipes for all day, slow
cooking main dishes, side dishes and desserts, part-day recipes, recipes
for entertaining and for a crowd, and tips to produce attractive, tasty
results every time. 1976.
Better Homes and Gardens Meat Cookbook BRB-10771
by Better Homes and Gardens
Over 400 meat recipes, seafood, poultry and meat salad dishes; how to
serve, prepare and buy meat are included. 1968.
Between Two Worlds CBB-1244 / BRB-11406
by Sarah Sargent
Bored by her ordinary life, thirteen-year-old Janet imagines herself a
character on her favorite soap opera. For junior and senior high
readers. 1995.
Beyond Her Sphere BRB-10787
by Barbara J. Harris
In this introduction to the history of women in the professions in the
U.S., the author argues that women were excluded from professions
through the centuries through two widely held prejudices, that women
were intellectually inferior and the cult of the home. 1980.
Beyond the Melting Pot: The Negroes, Puerto Ricans, Jews, Italians,
and Irish of New York City BRB-09941
by Nathan Glazer
It is recognized that ethnicity is a permanent quality of American
society particularly in cities, and that groups such as Jews, Italians and
Irish have renewed their vitality and continue to live in clusters. 1970.
Beyond the North Wind BRB-10818
by Joseph Shomon
Interrelationships in nature that exist in the Arctic tundra ecosystem are
described in detail, together with its geography, history, ecology,
climate, landscape, moods, Eskimos, and plants and animals that battle
for survival in a hostile land. 1974.
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Bib-Overalls, Barefeet and Famine BRB-10914
by Doug Spears
An autobiographical account of family life in Glenwood, Colorado, a
small Rocky Mountain village where the author's family moved when
he was one year old. 1982.
Bible, New Testament, Hebreos, Santiago, San Pedro I and II,
San Juan I, II and III, and Judas BRB-10891
The Good News for Modern Man popular version of a letter to the
Hebrews; a letter of James; the first and second letters of Peter; the
first, second and third letters of John; and a letter of Jude. Spanish
language.
Bible Stories Everyone Should Know BRB-11664
by Jesse L. Hurlbut
Includes Bible stories.
Bicycling Santa Barbara BRB-10929
by John Lewis
Santa Barbara is favored with excellent weather, a sea coast, a
mountain range and inland valleys. Within the range of the twelve
bicycle rides given, there are several bicycle paths within the urban
area and the routes vary from a few miles to 70 miles. 1983.
Big Falling Snow: A Tewa-Hopi Indian's Life and Times
and the History and Traditions of His People BRB-10825
by Albert Yava
Albert Yava, a respected Tewa-Hopi elder who was born in 1888
recalls what life was like in the early days, in Northern Arizona, as he
weaves into his recollections the old legends, traditions, beliefs and oral
histories of the wandering clans that came together on the mesas to
become the Hopi people. 1978.
The Big Fisherman BRB-11062
by Lloyd Cassel Douglas
Simon Peter, disciple of Christ, is the central figure in this novel. A
subplot deals with a girl whose hatred for her father, the Jewish Herod
Antipas, vanishes when she meets Jesus.
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Big Instruction Book of Small Business BRB-11168
by Carol Marsh
(No annotation).
The Big Laugh CBB-1563
by John O'Hara
Richard Hubert ("Hubie") Ward is a wily young actor from the
Easternmost world of prep schools and summers on the Cape. By the
time he is twenty-five, he has lied, cheated, and seduced his way to
Hollywood, becoming a self-destructive philanderer trying to make it to
the top in acting jobs. 1962.
The Big Orange BRB-10648
by Jack Smith
A Los Angeles Times columnist with a special rapport writes about the
places in Los Angeles that everyone makes fun of except those who
actually see and experience them as Jack Smith does. 1976.
The Big Red Machine: The Rise and Fall of Soviet Olympic
Champions CBB-0411
by Yuri Brokhin
This book exposes the incredible drive for supremacy in sports in the
Soviet Union, and how ideology was pushed aside in the pursuit of
glory. 1978.
The Big Rock Candy Mountain BRB-08585
by Wallace Stegner
The adventures of an American family, forced to keep changing homes
because of the misfortunes of the father. 1938.
The Big Score: The Billion-Dollar Story of Silicon Valley
CBB-0655
by Michael S. Malone
The story of the transformation of the slow-paced orchards in Santa
Clara County, California, into Silicon Valley, the business enclave
which cradles the world's high technology industry and its innovative
products. 1985.
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The Big Sleep CBB-0176
by Raymond Chandler
Here is a terrifically rapid thriller with unbelievable yet real characters
and plenty of logical deductions leading to an unusual and super
powerful conclusion. The scene is Los Angeles in the 1930s. 1971.
Bill Nye's Western Humor CBB-0477
by T. W. Larson
The cream of Nye's many creations from his Wyoming newspaper
years (1879 to 1883) and from six of his books give insight into the
color, politics, agriculture and human nature of the times. 1968.
Bill Pickett, Bulldogger: The Biography of a Black Cowboy
CBB-0215
by Bailey C. Hanes
Black cowboy and rodeo hero Bill Pickett grew up in Texas in the
1880's, the child of former slaves, to become nationally famous as the
star of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show. 1977.
Billy the Kid CBB-1912
by John Hamilton
Covers the life story of Billy the Kid, the outlaw of the Old West, from
his childhood and participation in the Lincoln County Range War to his
death at the hands of Pat Garrett. For grades 3-6. 1996.
Bing Crosby: The Illustrated Biography CBB-1872
by Michael Freedland
Bing Crosby is remembered for his mellow singing voice and
naturalness in front of the camera. The biography reveals that there are
many more layers to this All-American hero. 1998.
A Bird in the Hand and a Bear in the Bush: A Halfway House for
Wildlife CBB-0173
by Judy Hughes
This is the true and touching story of a family involved in a halfway
house for orphaned, abandoned or injured animals which are sheltered,
given medical aid and retrained for independence in the wild. 1976.
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The Bird's Nest BRB-10464
by Shirley Jackson
A young woman in a New England town who is led to seek the help of
a psychiatrist finds that she is divided among and tortured by four
distinct personalities. 1974.
The Birth of Britain: History of the English Speaking Peoples; v. 1
BRB-09920
by Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
This four part history of the British Empire from the Roman invasions
to the death of Queen Victoria emphasizes its influence upon the other
English speaking peoples of the world. 1956.
The Bisexual Option: A Concept of One-Hundred Percent Intimacy
CBB-0436
by Fred Klein
The author, a psychiatrist, who has conducted his own research in the
bisexual field, studied case histories, and delved into sociology,
psychology, history, literature and art. Explicit descriptions of sex.
1978.
Bitter Melon CBB-1809
by Jeff Gillenkirk
Chinese immigrants built railroads, mines and farms in California.
After the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, some Chinese stayed in
California. In 1915 a group of Chinese immigrants built their own town
called Locke in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta area. Locke
provided a place of refuge for incoming laborers then and today. 1987.
Bitter Sweets CBB-1880
by G. A. McKevett
Savannah Reid, a Southern-born sleuth, established herself as a P.I. in
San Carmelita, California. When Savannah completes her first case,
murder enters the picture and she must sort out clues, clear her name,
and find the killer. 1997.
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Black Dragon BRB-11082
by Kirk Mitchell
An unusual tale of violence, intrigue and romance in a Japanese
internment camp in the middle of the California desert. Violence, some
description of sex and strong language.
Black Lies, White Lies: The Truth According to Tony Brown
CBB-1124 / BRB-11731
by Tony Brown
Brown, a journalist and commentator, discusses his views of racism in
modern America. He criticizes all sides: blacks, whites, liberals,
conservatives, Democrats and Republicans in his frank essays. 1995.
Black Narcissus BRB-07950
by Rumer Godden
Fiction. 1939.
Blackbird CBB-0691
by Larry Duplechan
The last adolescent crisis of Johnnie Ray, a gay black, and his friends
as they learn to love and heal and approach adulthood. 1986.
Blackface: Reflections on African-Americans and the Movies
CBB-1208
by Nelson George
A very personal look at how American cinema deviated from the
author's life growing up black during the '60s and '70s. Examines the
black film community’s more significant players of the past 30 years.
1994.
Blackheart Highway CBB-1931
by Richard Barre
Southern California P.I. Wil Hardesty is a man whose search for the
truth always seems to draw him back to his own troubled past. Doc
Whitney was a country music star who was convicted for the brutal
slayings of Wil's wife and young daughters. Twenty years later, their
paths collide again. 1999.
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The Blind Fairy CBB-1827
translated by J. Alison James
In a palace high atop a dark, gloomy mountain lives a blind fairy. Day
after day she sits on her golden throne waiting for someone to visit her.
The dwarves don't want anyone to visit and they trick the blind fairy
into going to a nearby forest. There she meets an old woman and learns
the truth. For grades K-3. 1998.
Blind Justice CBB-1483
by William Bernhardt
Lawyer Ben Kincaid is out of the corporate life and sees the seamy side
of law every day. When a friend is set up for murder, Ben has to enter
the world of hardball litigation and face a judge who despises him. A
riveting, emotion-packed thriller in which guilt and innocence is
obscured. 1992.
Blind Love CBB-0183
by Patrick Cauvin
A shy Parisian professor vacationing in the south of France meets
Laura, a beautiful and vivacious blind woman. Their encounter leads to
madcap adventures, as well as conflicts that threaten to destroy their
idyll. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1975.
The Blob That Ate Everyone (Goosebumps #55) BRB-11610
by R. L. Stine
Zackie Beauchamp loves to write scary stories, so when he finds an old
typewriter in an antique shop, he thinks it will be perfect for his hobby.
But Zackie is not prepared for what happens when he takes the
typewriter home. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Block City BRB-11788
by Robert Louis Stevenson
A classic poem of the delightful world a young child creates with
imagination and building blocks. PRINT/ BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2 to share with older readers.
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Blood Will Tell CBB-1921
by Terris McMahan Grimes
Theresa, an African-American career woman juggling a husband, two
kids, and a meddlesome mom, must unravel the death of her long-lost
red-haired brother who claims to be her father's love-child. 1997.
Blue-Collar Women: Pioneers on the Male Frontier CBB-0452
by Mary L. Walshok
A three year investigation of the lives of ninety blue-collar women in
the United States in fields traditionally only open to men, led to this
study which explores the lives, the problems and the hopes of those
women. 1981.
Blue Coyote CBB-1513
by Liza Ketchum
Alex Beekman can't imagine what his best friend might have done to
cause such a reaction from his mother. Alex's father decides to move
back to Los Angeles to track down his missing friend, leaving his
mother and twin sister in Vermont. 1997.
Blue Feather BRB-10602
by Zane Grey
This tale of Indians in the Southwest before the white man came,
involves a war between two tribes which is resolved by a romance
between members of the two tribes. 1961.
The Blue Ice BRB-11027
by Hammond-Innes
A fast-moving story of a wild-double-barreled chase after a fugitive
from justice who possesses the secret of the location of immense
mineral deposits. 1948.
The Blue Planet BRB-10920
by Louise B. Young
An earth science book for those who love the earth, its moods, its past
and its destiny. Written in non-technical terms, the unique personality
of our planet and the characteristics molded by all the experiences
through which it has passed are revealed. 1983.
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Bob Hope: The Road Well-Traveled CBB-1739
by Lawrence J. Quirk
A startling biography about Bob Hope, beginning with his early years
in England, moving to his stints as a vaudevillian hoofer and comic,
Broadway musical star, radio-comedy pioneer, decades of Hollywood
stardom, and his dedication to entertaining the Armed forces troops
abroad. 1998.
Bobbin Dustdobbin CBB-1331
by Susan Patron
Sequel to Burgoo Stew (CBB-1046) and Five Bad Boys, Billy Que and
the Dustdobbin (CBB-1006). Bobbin is a small, scared girl who lives
in the dust under Billy's bed. When Billy's friends propose cleaning the
place up as a birthday surprise, Bobbin fears her happy, dusty days are
over. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.
Bogie and Me: A Love Story CBB-0630
by Verita Thompson and Donald Shepherd
Actor Humphrey Bogart's personal assistant affectionately recalls their
romantic relationship and her famous friends from Hollywood's Golden
Era including Errol Flynn, Ava Gardner, Darryl Zanuck and Lauren
Bacall. 1982.
Bonanza Inn: America's First Luxury Hotel BRB-10985
by Oscar Lewis and Carroll D. Hall
The history of the "World's Grandest Hotel" opened in 1875 by
financier William Chapman Ralston in San Francisco where hotels
played an unusually important part in the social and commercial life of
the city. 1939.
Bone CBB-1215
by Fae Myenne Ng
In this moving novel, the author takes readers into the hidden heart of
San Francisco’s Chinatown, to a world of family secrets, hidden
shames, and the lost bones of a “paper father.” 1993.
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Bones in the Cliff CBB-1084 / BRB-11373
by James Stevenson
Pete and his father are on the run because someone is after his father.
They are staying on an island for the summer, but Pete must check the
ferry every day to make sure a man with a cigar doesn't arrive. Pete
meets Rootie, an eleven-year-old girl who summers at the island every
year. With her Pete can explore, play games, and forget about the
dangers--until the cigar man arrives. Some strong language. For grades
4-7. 1995.
Boot: An L.A.P.D. Officer's Rookie Year CBB-1665
by William Dunn
An unforgettable account of the author's life as a rookie cop in the
Southwest Division of L.A.P.D. in 1991. The book is punctuated with
high-drama, realism and powerfully captures the harsh reality of street
life. 1996.
Boulder Dam BRB-10535
by Zane Grey
The building of the great Boulder Dam and a vicious plot to destroy it,
is the background of this western story in which Lyn Weston, a rich
man's son working on the dam, becomes the protector of a kidnapped
girl against a ruthless pack of gangsters. 1967.
Boundless Energy CBB-1466
by Deepak Chopra
Covers the mind/body connection and discusses the importance of good
digestion, diet and energy, eliminating fatigue by reducing stress,
chronic fatigue and joy as the foundation of energy. 1995.
The Boys of Bensonhurst BRB-11076
by Salvatore La Pluma
Short novel which depicts Sicilian society in Brooklyn at the eve of
World War II. Recreates a culture thick with tradition, locked in the
eerie power of the Church and mobsters who live and die by a code as
stern as religion. Winner of The Flannery O'Connor Award for short
fiction. 1987.
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Braille Institute 1991 Annual Report: Independence in Action
BRB-11137
by Braille Institute
Independence in Action is the theme of Light 1991, Braille Institute's
annual report, providing everyone associated with or interested in
learning about our organization with comprehensive news about the
programs and services that we provided--and complete financial
information--for fiscal year 1991.
Braille Institute 1992 Annual Report BRB-11138
by Braille Institute
(No annotation)
Brand New Memory CBB-1779
by Elias Miguel Munoz
Gina Domingo, a bright, imaginative Cuban-American, lives inside the
teenage world of Southern California. Gina's life changes when her
paternal grandmother, Estela, arrives from Cuba for a visit with tales of
life on the island. 1998.
Brando: The Unauthorized Biography CBB-0687
by Charles Higham
Interviews and extensive research were used for a complete, intimate
unauthorized biography of actor Marlon Brando's turbulent, glamorous
years. 1987.
Bread CBB-0724
by Beth Hensperger
These 100 original bread recipes include old-fashioned Italian peasant
rolls, sophisticated brioche, quick biscuits, elaborate coffee cakes.
Recipes to satisfy every taste and inspire both the experienced and
first-time bread baker. 1988.
Bread and Hyacinths: The Rise and Fall of Utopian Los Angeles
CBB-0822 / BRB-11227
by Paul Greenstein, Nigey Lennon and Lionel Rolfe
This book explains why the city of Los Angeles is the way it is. It is
the gripping, little-known saga of the great battle between Job
Harriman, the West Coast’s leading socialist and General Harrison
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Gray Otis, publisher of The Los Angeles Times--a battle for the future
of Los Angeles. 1992.
Breast Cancer: What You Should Know (But May Not Be Told) about
Prevention , Diagnosis, and Treatment CBB-1632
by Steve Austin and Cathy Hitchcock
A step-by-step approach to breast cancer patients' diagnosis, treatment
and prevention. 1994.
Breath of the Sun: Life in Early California as Told by a Chumash
Indian, Fernando Librado to John P. Harrington BRB-10856
edited by Travis Hudson
This first-hand description of Mission Indian life in Southern California
before and after the secularization of the missions in 1834 is narrated
by Fernando Librado Kitsepawit, a Chumash Indian who personally
witnessed more than a century of contact between Spanish and native
American cultures in the Ventura-Santa Barbara area. 1980.
Bret Harte, a Biography BRB-10871
by Richard O'Connor
This lively, anecdotal biography of one of America's foremost regional
writers, is critical but understanding, and successfully humanizes an
enigmatic and unsympathetic literary figure who played an elegant and
sometimes dubious role in British high society. 1966.
A Brief History of Dog Guides for the Blind CBB-0207
by Nelson Coon
The Perkins Blindness Library has cooperated with the Seeing Eye, Inc.
in making available the material in their collection on the association of
blind men and keen-eyed dogs through the centuries. 1959.
The Broken Mirror CBB-1777 / BRB-11761
by Kirk Douglas
Young Moishe loves to hear his sister, Rachel, read him a fairy tale
about an evil mirror broken and scattered by Satan. He wonders
whether shards of that mirror have the power to turn people's hearts
cold. He knows that they do when the Nazis imprison his family in a
concentration camp. 1997.
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Brother Whale: A Pacific Whalewatcher's Log CBB-0220
by Roy Nickerson
The author has gathered material from recent research, the diaries of
New England whalemen of the past, and personal observations, to
provide an informed introduction to the world of whales. 1977.
Brown Sky: A Novel CBB-0751
by David Covin
“If the Army says the sky is brown, the sky is brown,” his sergeant tells
new black 2nd Lt. Stephen Wenders on his first day in the service. But
the Lieutenant and his platoon defy the bigotry of World War II.
Strong language. For high school and adult readers. 1987.
Buffalo Bill Cody CBB-1908
by John Hamilton
Buffalo Bill Cody earned a living as a Pony Express Rider, a scout, and
a show business entertainer. For grades 3-6. 1996.
Building a Company: Roy O. Disney and the Creation of an
Entertainment Empire CBB-1691
by Bob Thomas
Roy Disney and Walt Disney had the joint goal of producing
high-quality entertainment from Mickey Mouse to Disneyland. After
Walt's death in 1966, Roy devoted his energies to complete the theme
park Walt had begun in Florida. 1998.
Building the Getty CBB-1686
by Richard Meier
Richard Meier is the architect of the Getty Center of Los Angeles and
takes the reader behind the scenes of the thirteen-year-long,
one-billion-dollar project. 1997.
Bullet for a Star CBB-0190
by Stuart M. Kaminsky
All who love a great mystery and anyone who remembers the
Hollywood of the 1940s will clamor to follow Toby Peters as he and
Errol Flynn unwind this riotous and heart stopping intrigue. 1977.
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The Bunker Hill Story CBB-0257 / BRB-09759
by Pat Adler
This is the history of Bunker Hill, an early and conspicuous landmark
of the city of Los Angeles. 1968.
The Bureau: My Thirty Years in Hoover's FBI BRB-10886
by William C. Sullivan
The former assistant to J. Edgar Hoover relates the untold story of life
at the top of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1979.
Burgoo Stew CBB-1046
by Susan Patron
In this variant of Stone Soup, old Billy Que tames a group of rough,
hungry boys. For preschool-grade 2.
Butch Cassidy CBB-1913
by John Hamilton
A biography of Butch Cassidy that portrays him as a villain of the wild
west. For grades 3-6. 1996.
Buttons and Beaus CBB-1569
by Margaret Brownley
Amanda Blackwell's cycling school has become all the rage. The
innovative establishment provides an income for Amanda and her
brother Donny, a special child. Everything goes awry when Amanda's
uncle is suing to put Donny in an institution and Damian Newcastle
rides right into her life--to ruin everything! 1997.
Buy Now, Pay Later BRB-10659
by Hillel Black
The practices and pitfalls of easy credit, how it works, and what it cost
you and your families are simply explained. 1961.
Buying and Selling a Home in California CBB-0803 / BRB-11189
by Dian Hymer
Although living in the golden state is an undeniable pleasure, finding
and buying the right place to live is more often not. Here to help with
the largest investment most of us will ever make, a successful San
Francisco Bay area real estate broker makes the process of buying and
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selling. A home understandable, with tips on everything from
preparing a house for sale to negotiating the price. 1989.
By the Shores of Silver Lake BRB-10615
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The story of the Ingalls family as they move to North Dakota in the
early days of the railroads. Sequel to: On the Banks of Plum Creek
(RC 21196 / BR 11323). For grades 4-6. 1953.
The Cable Car and the Dragon CBB-0634
by Herb Caen
Responding to the Chinese New Year excitement Charlie the cable car
suddenly takes a right turn on Jackson where he is joined by the
friendly parade dragon, Chu Chin Chow, for a nearly disastrous joy
ride down Russian Hill. For grades 3-6. 1986.
The Caine Mutiny; A Novel of World War II BRB-08771
by Herman Wouk
During World War II, the crew of the Caine mutinies against Captain
Queeg, accusing him of incompetence. The novel reaches its climax
during the court-martial when they must prove their charges. 1951.
Calamity Jane's Letters to Her Daughter CBB-0192
by Jane Canary Hickok
Biographies of Calamity Jane always stress her years as a nurse, but
these letters reveal her roles as muleskinner, scout, gambler,
prospector, and stage driver as well as cook, show woman, nurse and
wife. 1976.
The Calculating Cat Returns CBB-0481
by Eric Gurney
With devastating wit this sequel to How to Live with a Calculating Cat
(RC 07829) portrays the cat in all its glory, triumphs, foibles,
tribulations and deviltries. 1978.
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California BRB-10928
by Ed Ainsworth
The Los Angeles Times Country Editor's reminiscences spanning the
1930's and 40's included the Long Beach earthquake, arrival of the
Capistrano swallows each March 19th, investigation of pre-historic
relics, Indian festivals, celebration of the California centennial and
colorful Californians. 1957.
California BRB-09872
by John Walton Caughey
California began with a static and provincial Indian society. Upon this
base, a handful of Spaniards, using a formula worked out on older
frontiers, erected an outpost of empire. A short Mexican period,
self-consciously transitional, led up to annexation to the U.S. Then the
"forty-niners" brought the sleepy province abruptly to life and began a
rapid transformation. Change thus appears to be the dominant role in
the state's experience, yet continuities are also strong, as one may
observe by comparing the areas of Spanish settlement and of modern
population centers. 1953.
California: A Bicentennial History BRB-10734
by David Sievert Lavender
Portrait of the appealing state emphasizes its lure and romantic history.
Describes its varied climate, beautiful landscapes and valuable natural
resources. Depicts the gold-rush days to the present exuberant
atmosphere that attracts people of such different backgrounds. 1976.
California: An Intimate History BRB-10933
by Gertrude Atherton
The coming of saintly and fanatical Padre Junipero Serra and the
California missions started the procession of settlers, Gold Rush, Death
Valley, commerce, San Francisco fire and Hollywood for a dramatic
history crowded with stirring personalities and a wealth of anecdotes.
1927.
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California: Five Centuries of Cultural Contrasts CBB-0431
by Julian Nava
This history of California from the Gold Rush to the present day
describes how geographical conditions have influenced its growth, as
well as the changes brought about by minority groups. 1976.
California: For Health, Pleasure and Residence: A Book for
Travelers and Settlers CBB-0615
by Charles Nordhoff
The centennial reprinting of an 1873 guide to California for those
planning a journey "for health, pleasure or instruction, or all three"
mentions the many delights in store for the farmer or settler looking for
"a mild and healthful climate and a productive country." 1973.
California, a Literary Chronicle CBB-0121
edited by Storrs Lee
A collection of short writings tracing the development of regional
literature indigenous to California and the West. 1968.
California A to Z CBB-1858
by Dorothy Hines Weaver
Presents fascinating facts about California, representing each letter of
the alphabet, from amusement parks to zebra perch zipping by Zuma
Beach. For preschool-grade 2. 1999.
California Angels CBB-1963
by Jack Cole
Details the history of the California Angels, a Los Angeles team that
started in 1960. For grades 2-4. 1997.
The California Angels CBB-0594
by Ross Newhan
Acquired in 1961 by Gene Autry, the Angels baseball club struggled to
survive in the same city and even the same stadium as the popular Los
Angeles Dodgers National League club until they settled in their
Anaheim home in 1979. This is also the story of the many fantastic
people who rode high or crashed with the Angels. 1982.
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California Architecture CBB-0804 / BRB-11172
by Sally B. Woodbridge
The architectural heritage of California is rich and varied. Thick walled
abode missions and presidios serve as remnants of the Spanish frontier.
Victorian homes, splendid in their wealth of decorated detail, stand in
neighborhoods crowded with craftsmen bungalows. Downtown
theaters embellished with the flowing lines of art deco linger in the
shadow of high rise office buildings. This book examines how
California buildings tell us much about the life style and institutions of
the past in California. 1988.
California Conquered: War and Peace on the Pacific BRB-10926
by Neal Harlow
The efforts of President James Polk and his agents to capture and hold
California are described with interesting, but scholarly detail, as are the
establishment of the first state government. A large number of notations
are deftly woven into the text to allow the historical participants to
speak for themselves. 1982.
The California Cookbook BRB-10739
by Jeanne Voltz
The food editor of the Los Angeles Times, Jeanne Voltz, has selected a
valuable collection of recipes for the best of California cooking. 1970.
The California Deserts CBB-0142
by Edmund Carroll Jaeger
This comprehensive guide includes chapters on the desert's past,
weather and climatic features, insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals,
botanical aspects, travel hints and suggestions for preservation. 1965.
California Divorce Handbook: How to Dissolve Your Marriage
without Financial Ruin CBB-0776 / BRB-11119
by James W. Stewart
The author writes, “As a Superior Court Judge, I have seen thousands
of couples squander their estates unnecessarily in divorce proceedings.
If you choose to have an attorney, you must know how to pick the right
one and how to keep him or her under control. I wrote this to help you
survive the dissolution of your marriage without the financial ruin most
people face.” 1990.
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California Emigrant Letters CBB-0137
edited by Walker Demarquis Wyman
This is the story of the journey to California during the Gold Rush as
told through the letters of those who made the journey across
undeveloped country. 1952.
California en Palabras y Fotos CBB-1533
by Dennis B. Fradin
A brief description of the geography, history, industries, and famous
places of California. Spanish language. For grades 2-4. 1987.
The California Experience: A Literary Odyssey BRB-10728
by Warren A. Beck
California from the 16th century to the present is seen through
selections from writers of fiction such as Frank Norris, Stewart Edward
White, Jack Kerouac and John Steinbeck. The selections are grouped
into 14 chapters with introduction to a different historical era. 1976.
California Fault CBB-1344
by Thurston Clarke
The author set off on a remarkable journey down the San Andreas fault
searching for the places and people who would enlighten him and
perhaps answer his question about living in beautiful California and
suddenly be affected by an earthquake. Clarke visited Wiyot Indians,
Jerry Hurley an earthquake sensitive and uncovers a fascinating
conspiracy surrounding the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. 1996.
California for Beginners: How to Get the Best of California
BRB-10942
by John Schrik
A carefully researched primer on complex California living for
first-time residents with many tips on job hunting and training
programs, financial aid sources, affordable housing, and special needs
of veterans, working women, senior citizens, and youth. 1985.
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California Ghost Towns CBB-0433
by Lambert Florin
This alphabetical index to California ghost towns includes history,
touristic and anecdotal material. 1971.
California Gold: The Beginning of Mining in the Far West
CBB-0191
by Rodman Wilson Paul
The first quarter century of mining in California has been researched
from primary and secondary sources which depict complex processes
of cultural change. Reprints of miners' songs enliven the pages. 1947.
The California Gold Rush BRB-10608
by Gordon V. Axon
In colorful detail the author has recreated the hectic days of the
discovery of gold in California in 1848 when almost overnight the
region was transformed into a bustling mecca, and into a state in
September, 1850. 1979.
The California Gold Rush BRB-10811
by John Walton Caughey
(No annotation).
California Heartland: Writings from the Great Central Valley
CBB-0637
edited by Gerald W. Haslam and James D. Houston
California's Central Valley literature is represented in this anthology of
poems, songs, essays, plays and stories divided into four historic
sections which include the creation myths of the valley tribes before the
white man, discovery writings, the awakening writings of William
Saroyan, Carey McWilliams and John Steinbeck and the works of
more recent writers. 1978.
The California I Love BRB-10896
by Leo Carrillo
A descendant of an old Spanish California family and famous actor,
presents a cavalcade of history and legend in a tribute to the pioneering
spirit of old California, as well as the highlights of his career in show
business. 1961.
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California Impressionists CBB-1804
by Susan Landauer
California impressionists from Giverny to Laguna Beach are discussed
in detail. 1996.
California Indians CBB-0945 / BRB-11360
by C. L. Keyworth
This book describes the life ways and surroundings of the many groups
of Indians who traditionally inhabited modern day California. Among
the tribes covered are the Cahuilla, the Chumash, the Hupa, the Miwak,
the Pomo and the Yurok. 1991.
California, Land of Promise BRB-11000
by Maidee Thomas Nelson
The part of the California story which the author deals with in this book
extends from the discovery of the region by the early Spanish explorers
through the days of the church missions established by the daring and
brave priests and padres, the days of the Conquistadors, and later, the
California of the dons and donas, the fur traders and trappers from the
east, and the merchant sailing ships from around the horn. 1962.
California Light 1900-1930 CBB-0874 / BRB-11180
edited by Patricia Trenton and Gerdts H. William
Through beautiful reproductions and provocative essays, this book
focuses on 9 painters who worked in the region for three decades from
1900-1930: Franz Bischoff, Maurice Braun, Alson Clark, Joseph
Kleitsch, Edgar Payne, Granville Redmond, Guy Rose, Donna Schuster
and William Wendt. Often called California Impressionists, these
artists explored the depiction of light through color in styles ranging
from smooth-surface Beaux Arts realism through Impressionism and
Expressionism. 1990.
California Memories 1857-1930 BRB-10853
by Jackson A. Graves
The story of the gold rush, the railroads, grape growing, prominent
pioneers, as well as personal experiences during the author's life in
California are described. 1930.
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The California Missions as Others Saw Them (1786-1842)
BRB-10647
by Francis J. Weber
Accounts of the mission period of California history taken from letters,
journals, official documents of the time, and publications of the era are
included in the text. 1972.
California Museum Directory CBB-1023 / BRB-11259
by Jennifer Caughman
This is a descriptive directory, by city, of 500 museums, zoos, botanic
gardens and similar institutions located in California. Included are a
number of buildings of historic or cultural interest that are open to the
public. 1991.
California Native American Tribes: Cahuilla Tribe
CBB-0908 / BRB-11190
by Mary N. Boule
Mary Null Boule taught in the California public school system for
twenty-five years. Her teaching years made her aware of the acute
need for well-researched social studies books for elementary school
students. This series on the California Native American tribes fills a
long-standing need in California education. This is the third book in
this twenty-six book series. For grades 3-6. 1992.
California Parks Access CBB-1029 / BRB-11197
by Linda Mitchell and Allen Mitchell
The authors personally visited every park described in this guide. They
have traveled miles of park roads, explored each trail, toured every
museum and surveyed literally hundreds of restrooms so that you will
get a first hand description of the parks.
California Perspectives: Your Leaders Look at the State of the State
CBB-0279
by Charles Warren
Articles by California leaders survey such issues in the California scene
as “Critical Resource Issues of 1976,” “Is California Still
Exceptional?,” “The California Judiciary,” and “California:
Representing a Nation in the United States Senate.” 1977.
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California Public Gardens: A Visitor’s Guide CBB-0935
by Eric Sigg
The author discusses the botany, taxonomy, horticultural and cultural
history of the gardens while commenting on architecture, urban
planning and social purpose. He also connects the gardens, and the
people who made them, to the history and myths of California, and to
its landscape. Here the garden is viewed as a fine art as well as a
humane one. 1991.
California Quake CBB-0208
by Larry L. Meyer
The author tells stories of major earthquakes that have shaken the
Golden State, how they happen, what can be done about them, and why
another big California earthquake is forecast. 1978.
The California Real Estate Primer CBB-0815 / BRB-11379
by Ray Westcott
A sampling of the many subjects in this primer: how to value real
estate, foreclosure of mortgaged property--how it works, how to get a
salesperson or broker’s license, new laws that give protection to home
buyers, how senior citizens may legally defer payment of real estate
taxes on their homes, how escrow serves you, loans for California
veterans, other sources of real estate and much more. 1992.
California Scenic Highway No. 1 CBB-0963
by Penelope Massey
A pictorial journey along California Route 1 from San Luis Obispo to
Monterey and Carmel. 1983.
California State Parks BRB-10772
edited by Sunset Editorial Staff
Contents include historical sites, park descriptions, activities and
descriptions of coast, forest, mountain and desert recreation areas.
1972.
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California, the Great Exception CBB-0228
by Carey McWilliams
In this classic explanation of the California phenomenon, the author
discusses the climate, the people and other circumstances which have
caused the state not so much to grow and evolve as to hurtle forward.
1976.
The California Trail Yesterday and Today CBB-0711
by William E. Hill
The pioneer experience along the trail to California is relived through a
history of the route which includes actual emigrant accounts. 1986.
California--Where the Twain Did Meet CBB-0134
by Anne Loftis
This history is the story of the conflict among people of different races
and nationalities, and diverse skills and ambitions, in California. The
relationship of the first inhabitants, the Indians, with their conquerors,
the Spaniards, set a pattern for future reaction between groups. 1973.
California Wild Lands: A Guide to the Nature Conservancy Preserve
CBB-0889
by Dwight Holing
Contains information about each preserve, including: a physical
description and history of the area; biological and ecological
information; significance of the area’s preservation; a useful map;
helpful directions for the first-time visitor; a checklist with seasonal
information; on-site facilities and weather conditions. 1988.
California Wings: A History of Aviation in the Golden State
BRB-10978
by William A. Schoneberger
A specialist in Aviation Communications presents an authoritative
history of 70 years of aviation progress in California aimed at
delighting industry insiders and general readers alike. 1984.
Californians: Searching for the Golden State CBB-0610
by James D. Houston
A native Californian takes us with him through his state by car and on
foot through river valleys, forests, film studios, big cities and border
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towns. His wanderlust leads him to find out more about the people and
to discover the California he has never seen. 1982.
California's Many Climates CBB-0196
by Ernest L. Felton
The monthly climate of all parts of California is described, along with
temperature ranges and average rainfall and humidity. 1965.
California's Missions CBB-1316
edited by Ralph B. Wright
Covers the past history and present condition of each of the 21
California missions along the El Camino Real. 1976.
California's Railroad Era, 1850-1911 CBB-0206
by Ward McAfee
This book on the growth of the railroad network in California covers
the social, economic, political, religious and emotional attitudes. 1973.
California's Utopian Colonies BRB-09989
by Robert V. Hine
In California between 1850 and 1950 a lot of Utopias were tried. Each
group set out with high hopes. Each thought that this time at last the
attempt would succeed. But each try petered out. This book presents a
group of such California communities, showing its birth, life, struggles
and death. 1972.
The Call of the Wild BRB-08251
by Jack London
This classic dog story, first published in 1900, tells of a St. Bernard in
the Klondike and of its final reversion to type as leader of a wolf pack.
1963.
El Callejon of Los Milagros CBB-0795
by Naguis Manfouz
This historical novel by a Nobel Prize-winning author explores the
affects of Egypt’s political turmoil on urban society in the 1900s. The
story centers around Midaq Alley and relates the drama and excitement
in the lives of more than a dozen people living there. Some
descriptions of sex. Spanish language.
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Cancer: Facts, Not Fears CBB-1365
by Life Skills Education
Provides information on the definition, treatment, and cancer detection.
1996.
The Cancer Connection and What We Can Do about It
CBB-0210
by Larry Agran
The author believes that the cure for cancer lies in a redirection of
national cancer policies with top priority being given to cancer
prevention by limiting our environmental exposure to known and
suspected carcinogens. 1978.
Captain Barney BRB-08720
by Jan Westcott
An American naval captain and his part in the Revolutionary War form
the background for good adventure and a love story which is rather
spicy at times. 1952.
Cardinal Rules CBB-1504
by Barbara Delinsky
Corinne Fremont has always been all business, in her professional and
personal lives, until she meets and falls for Corey Haraden. 1987.
Caring for Someone with AIDS CBB-1404 / BRB-11381
This pamphlet introduces friends and relatives to what they should
expect when caring for a loved one with AIDS, from onset of the
disease to late-stage AIDS. 1997.
Caring for the Healing Heart CBB-0745
by Eleanor Cousins
In The Healing Heart (RC 21301), Norman Cousins described his wife
as the chief factor in his recovery from a heart attack. Now Mrs.
Cousins has written a book of her own in which she explains how good
eating habits can result in good health. For high school and adult
readers. 1988.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation BRB-10655
by American National Red Cross
A first aid guide. 1974.
Carpenter's Lady CBB-1491
by Barbara Delinsky
Debra Barry retreats to New Hampshire after a painful divorce. As a
writer of a daytime soap opera, she usually has control over the grief
and joy of her characters, but her own happiness is another story. When
she meets master carpenter Graham Reid, she falls in love. 1983.
Carry Me Like Water CBB-1679
by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Helen and her husband, Eddie, live an assimilated yuppie life in San
Francisco taking pains to keep the past buried forever. Helen's best
friend, Lizzie, is a dedicated AIDS nurse who meets a mysterious
patient and discovers she possesses a remarkable spiritual gift and
becomes friends with Jake and Joaquin, a young gay couple coping
with aids. This book confronts divisions of race, gender and class,
fusing cultures and personal stories of people born in different
Americas. 1994.
La Cartas del Apostol San Pablo a los Corintios BRB-10893
The Good News for Modern Man popular version of Saint Paul's Letter
to the Corinthians. Spanish language.
La Cartas del Apostol San Pablo a los Romanos BRB-10892
The Good News for Modern Man popular version of Saint Paul's Letter
to the Romans. Spanish language. 1902.
Cary Grant: A Touch of Elegance CBB-0744 / BRB-11105
by Warren G. Harris
Behind the actor’s elegant facade was a “private man haunted by fear
and self-doubt,” according to the author, who writes with compassion
of Grant’s early and unhappy years. But the public only knew him as
the romantic hero of Gunga Din and The Philadelphia Story, along
with 70 other feature films. 1987.
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The Case of the Buried Clock BRB-09923
by Erle Stanley Gardner
Clues in the case of a client on trial for murder who wouldn't even talk
to Mason include a shattering car accident in which no one appears to
be injured and an alarm clock that ticked away underground. 1943.
The Case of the Drowning Duck BRB-09915
by Erle Stanley Gardner
Perry Mason pits himself against Grade B brains in a big courtroom
scene. 1942.
The Case of the Glamorous Ghost BRB-10499
by Erle Stanley Gardner
Amnesia, blackmail and jewel smuggling provide the background for a
murder in which Perry Mason, for once, knows less than the
prosecutor. 1955.
The Case of the Green-Eyed Sister BRB-09867
by Erle Stanley Gardner
Some sharp characters and a number of technicalities should keep the
reader guessing for an evening. 1970.
The Case of the Long-Legged Models BRB-09859
by Erle Stanley Gardner
"An abridged version...has been serialized in the Saturday evening post
under the title, “The Case of the Dead Man's Daughter." Your
shrewdest guessing may fail in this involved gun-switching mystery.
1958.
The Case of the Negligent Nymph BRB-10521
by Erle Stanley Gardner
Fine legal intricacies, a neat deductible puzzle, whirlwind tempo, and a
long spectacular courtroom scene are part of this Perry Mason mix-up.
1950.
The Case of the Runaway Corpse BRB-10153
by Erle Stanley Gardner
The pace is rapid and Mason thriving on the fresh air of Fresno, springs
a massive surprise at the conclusion. 1954.
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The Case of the Terrified Typist BRB-09990
by Erle Stanley Gardner
A case of diamond smuggling and international double dealing should
leave even the most blasé reader astonished. 1958.
Cassette Books to March 31, 1987 CBB-0673
by the Braille Institute Library
This annotated cassette book catalog is arranged alphabetically by
author. 1988.
A Cast of Killers BRB-11229
by Sidney D. Kirkpatrick
While planning a movie about the late William Desmond Taylor, film
director King Vidor sets out to investigate Taylor's unsolved murder,
which occurred forty-five years earlier. Taylor had been a famous
director of silent movies whose death ruined the careers of many
Hollywood luminaries. 1986.
Cat on Wheels CBB-1943
by Larry Dane Brimner
A cat imagines what life would be like if it could skateboard. For
preschool-grade 2. 2001.
Catalan Cuisine BRB-11077
by Colman Andrews
"Europe's last great culinary secret" is the way the author lauds the
regional dishes of the Catalan lands. Andrews, a Los Angeles-based
writer, describes not only the recipes and techniques of the cuisine but
also the wines, the history and culture of the region. 1988.
The Cattle on a Thousand Hills: Southern California, 1850-1880
BRB-10845
by Robert Glass Cleland
Recreating the colorful period when Southern California ceased to be
an isolated cattle frontier, this book stresses the impact of Anglo-Saxon
customs upon the pastoral life of the Spanish Californians, and the
gradual displacement of frontier violence with a more law abiding
society. 1941.
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The Cattlemen: From the Rio Grande Across the Far Marias
BRB-10874
by Mari Sandoz
Based on a lifetime of knowledge and research, this story of the vast
cattle industry of the American West well portrays the romantic figures
of the old west in a lengthy and thundering style. 1958.
Caught Dead in Philadelphia BRB-11068
by Gillian Roberts
Amanda Pepper, witty school teacher and sleuth, is paired with
Philadelphia cop C. K. Mackenzie in solving the murder of a beautiful
actress, whose body is found in front of Ms. Pepper's fireplace. 1989.
A Celebration of Sex CBB-1643
by Douglas E. Rosenau
A practical, passionate, yet biblical guide to marital sexual satisfaction.
Its aim is to help couples find pleasure in a more loving sexual
relationship. 1994.
A Celebration of Vegetables: Menus for Festive Meat-Free Dining
BRB-10790
by Robert Ackart
This is a vegetarian cookbook about the joyous preparation of
vegetables and the infinite variety of ways in which they can provide an
exciting and tasty meal in themselves.
Cemetary of Angels CBB-1286 / BRB-11347
by Noel Hynd
Bill and Rebecca are living every father and mother’s nightmare. What
has happened to their children? Have they been kidnapped? Then
where is the ransom note? Or is there something supernatural at play?
And most terrifying of all: are Karen and Patrick still alive? 1995.
The Centaur BRB-08679
by John Updike
Updike recalls the Greek myth of the centaur who sacrifices his
immortality on behalf of Prometheus; his centaur is a science teacher at
a Pennsylvania high school and Prometheus his 18-year-old son. 1962.
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A Century of Service, 1886-1986 CBB-1037
by Paul Dizel
This book contains everything you ever wanted to know about the Los
Angeles Fire Department. Included are histories of fire districts,
famous fires, Los Angeles city history, and descriptions of fire houses.
1986.
Las Ceremonias del Verano CBB-0584
by Marta Traba
The disturbing portrait of a woman who comes to believe that she must
leave behind a good portion of her dreams and convictions in the search
for her own identity. Spanish language. 1981.
Cesar Chavez: Labor Leader CBB-1876
by Maria E. Cedeno
Traces the accomplishments of the labor leader who fought to improve
the lives of Mexican-American farm workers in California. For grades
3-6. 1993.
Chad Hanna BRB-11067
by Walter Edmonds
Freckle-nosed young Chad Hanna vanished from his job as tavern
hostler in Canastota, New York to join the fortunes and misfortunes of
the circus as it traveled the country roads with its menagerie of one
miserable old lion, five wagons and quarreling but loyal little troupe of
performers. 1940.
Changes for Felicity: A Winter Story BRB-11544
by Valerie Tripp
Things are changing for Felicity and her hometown of Williamsburg
during the American Revolution. Part of the “American Girls Series.”
For grades 2-4. 1997.
Changes for Samantha BRB-11545
by Valerie Tripp
Springtime for Samantha Parkington, an young girl living in 1904. Part
of the “American Girls Series.” For grades 2-4. 1997.
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Changing Careers: Selling Yourself By Selling Your Skills
CBB-1388
A brief introduction to the decision making process involved in
changing careers. 1997.
Channeling: Investigations on Receiving Information from
Paranormal Sources CBB-0712
by Jon Klimo
This book tells the story of channeled entities who deign to come from
another or higher plane to help humanity to grow as individuals and as
a race. The author reviews the significance of modern channels and the
content of their messages. 1987.
Chapel of the Ravens CBB-0783 / BRB-11126
by Paul Bishop
Ian Chapel’s world cup soccer career ended with a serious face injury.
Now an investigator, Chapel returns to the world of soccer when the
goalie of the local Ravens team is found murdered. 1991.
Charles Darwin, a Portrait BRB-11011
by C. H. Wells
A keen insight is given into the personality and teaching of the great
scientist. 1938.
Charlie y la Fabrica de Chocolate CBB-1500
by Roald Dahl
A Spanish translation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which is a
popular children's novel about Charlie who goes to a fantasyland of
chocolate. 1996.
Charlie's Run CBB-1930
by Valerie Hobbs
Charlie Bascomb's parents announce that they are separating. He needs
to do something to change his parents' minds. In this moving novel,
Charlie discovers that divorce isn't the worst thing that can happen to a
kid. For grades 5-8. 2000.
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Chavez Ravine, 1949: A Los Angeles Story CBB-1920
by Don Normark
In 1949, photographer Don Normark discovered Chavez Ravine, a
Mexican-American neighborhood tucked away in Elysian Park. He has
captured the stories and memories of Los Desterrados, the descendants
of Chavez-Ravine. 1999.
Chicanos in a Changing Society: From Mexican Pueblos to American
Barrios in Santa Barbara and Southern California CBB-1767
by Albert Camarillo
Focuses on the development of Mexican-American society from the
Mexican War to the Great Depression in Santa Barbara and Southern
California, 1848-1930. 1996.
Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) BRB-11604
by R. L. Stine
Crystal and Cole hate chickens, especially the ones they have to take
care of on their parents' farm. They are also afraid of Vanessa, a rather
weird woman living on the edge of town; people seem to think she can
cast spells. And perhaps she can, because after Crystal and Cole cause
Vanessa to drop a bag of groceries, strange things begin happening to
them. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Chicken Dinners in One Pot CBB-1348
by Peggy Fallon
Includes chicken recipes cooked in one pot such as a skillet, a wok, a
stew pot, a pasta pot, a soup pot, a casserole, and in a clay pot or
pressure cooker. 1997.
Child Neglect CBB-1650
by Life Skills Education
Covers what is child neglect and the consequences, the laws, the
guidelines of neglectfulness, and how to help a child. 1997.
Child of Silence CBB-0890 / BRB-11199
by Abigail Padgett
Bo loves her profession and she abides by its cardinal rule: never get
involved with the child victim. This has not always been easy for a
sensitive women whose emotions ride perilously close to the surface.
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Now after meeting Weppo, the young deaf boy, it proves almost
impossible. An attempt to murder Weppo pushes Bo beyond the point
of no return. Bo bends the rules and swings into action. Risking
personal involvement and professional ruin at the hands of her
by-the-book superior, she vows to unearth the truth surrounding this
child of silence. Child abuse, strong language. 1993.
Child of the Sun CBB-1885
by Sandra Arnold
Greedy Sun refuses to share the sky with Moon in this Cuban legend
that explains why solar eclipses occur. For grades 2-4. 1995.
Children of the Philippines CBB-1574
by Sheila Kinkade
Fascinating journey through the Philippines, a country made up of more
than 7,100 islands in the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, you will meet
children from all over the islands and see what it's like to grow up in
the Philippines. For grades 3-6. 1996.
Children with Visual Impairments CBB-1710
by M. Cay Holbrook
This guide provides information for parents of children with a visual
impairment. Discusses diagnosis and treatment, family life and
adjustment, literacy, and orientation and mobility. 1996.
China Farewell: Ten Momentous Days CBB-0265
by L. Emma Brodeck
The author describes her life in the Orient where, for thirty-five years,
she was a missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Missionary
Society in West China. 1979.
Chinese Americans BRB-10805
by Stanford M. Lyman
A professor of sociology discusses the origins, history in the U.S. and
current situations of Chinese Americans. Chapters on the social
organization in South China in the 19th and early 20th centuries are
followed by chapters on the anti-Chinese movement of the 19th
century, the social organization of Chinese Americans and the inner
city Chinatowns.
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The Chinese of America CBB-0518
by Jack Chen
This history of the Chinese in America from their arrival through their
parts in building railroads, mining, farming and developing industry
while being subjected to anti-Chinese agitation and exclusion laws and
forced into ghetto China towns. 1980.
A Choice of Kipling's Verse BRB-10887
by Rudyard Kipling
A variety of poems including many ballads such as the famous "Danny
Deever" and "The Mary Gloster." Eliot's laudatory essay on Kipling
analyzes some of the more than one hundred poems the volume
contains.
A Choice of Shelley's Verse BRB-10397
by Stephen Spender
The great English poet has given all mankind urgent messages of sheer
beauty. 1971.
Choosing a College in California BRB-10650
by Norman Charles
This guide is devoted exclusively to California's almost 200 accredited
colleges and universities. Each profile includes detailed information on
admission, size, costs and programs available, including vocational and
technical programs in almost 100 community colleges. 1974.
Christmas and the Year Ahead BRB-00202
by Joan Kentle
One of the volumes of the forerunner to Braille Institute's Expectations
this volume contains stories, poems, and five complete books, with
pages of embossed pictures as illustrations. Included are: “The
Christmas story from the Bible,” "Pedro, the Angel of Olvera Street,"
Richard Amour's "To Grandmother's House," Leonard Wibberly's "The
Things People see in Christopher's Room," and Twila
Bratcher's story about skin, "Raptures of the Deep." For grades 3-6.
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Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories CBB-1543
by L. M. Montgomery
A collection of sixteen heartwarming holiday stories about Anne of
Green Gables. Reveals the joys and trails of Christmas and the hope of
the new year. 1995.
Cielos de la Tierra CBB-1709
by Carmen Boullosa
Novela casi historica, novela de utopia, novela abierta y novela-retrato,
Cielosde la Tierra es una mirada al fin del siglo y a los desenganos e
ilusiones del hombre moderno, metafora de la destruccion y de la
esperanza. 1997. Spanish language.
Circle of Gold BRB-11504
by Candy D. Boyd
Mattie is determined to buy her mother a gold pin for Mother's Day,
even though she doesn't have the money. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Circle of Wonder: A Native American Christmas Story
CBB-1657
by N. Scott Momaday
A lonely child's experience of a special magic at Christmas. On
Christmas Eve, Tolo experiences the deep joy of the Holy Season in an
Indian fire circle. For grades 2-4. 1994.
City Makers: The Story of Southern California's First Boom, 1868-76
BRB-10807
by Remi Nadeau
In 1860 the leaders of the sleepy Los Angeles pueblo of 6,000
vigorously launched a campaign which started its growth into one of
the world's largest cities.
City of Angels: In and Around Los Angeles CBB-1914
by Julie Jaskol
Twenty sites of interest in Los Angeles are explored from Hollywood
to the La Brea Tar Pits to Griffith Park to Watts Towers. For grades
3-6. 1999.
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Classic Sitcoms: A Celebration of the Best Prime-Time Comedy
BRB-11050
by Vince Waldron
The witty insights on prime-time comedy included in the most
complete guide to TV comedy include behind-the-scenes stories on
how each of these classic shows got on the air, and interviews with the
stars, producers and writers. 1987.
The Climate of the Country CBB-1763
by Marnie Mueller
A powerful novel about the tragic and dramatic story of Tule Lake
Japanese American Segregation Camp during World War II.
Imprisoned Japanese American detainees are asked to renounce the
Emperor of Japan in order to prove their loyalty to the United States. It
is a suspenseful tale of divided loyalties and of the consequences of
bias, racism and violence. 1999.
Climbing the Mountain CBB-1838
by Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas shares his quest for spirituality and Jewish identity and
his heroic fight to overcome crippling injuries and a devastating stroke.
1997.
Clint Eastwood: Film-Maker CBB-1468
by Daniel O'Brien
O'Brien is a journalist and film critic who examines Eastwood's career
from the start. He maintains a critical, observant viewpoint of
Eastwood as actor, director, and producer. 1996.
Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror CBB-1342
by Stephen Jones
Based on the BBC television series, this book lets the reader shadow
horror author Clive Barker through a history of horror which ranges
from serial killers and mythic monsters to authors and movie stars.
1996.
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The Club Rules: Power, Money, Sex and Fear: How It Works in
Hollywood CBB-0910
by Paul Rosenfield
This is the first book to reveal how the moguls, moneymakers, and
wheeler-dealers of Hollywood, really operate. For over 20 years, as
Hollywood reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Paul Rosenfield has
been on intimate terms with all of them. Now, in a book that takes up
where “You’ll Never Eat Lunch In This Town Again” left off, he offers
a shrewd, bitchy, and wickedly observant account of the invisible yet
powerful insider’s club that rules Hollywood... and the rules by which
members either sink or swim. 1992.
Coast to Coast with Alice BRB-11670
by Patricia R. Hyatt
A fictional journal sixteen-year-old Minna might have written during a
two-month auto trip in 1909. Auto enthisiast Alice Ramsey,
twenty-one, is asked by the Maxwell car company to be the first
woman to drive across the United States. Minna and Alice's two
sisters-in-law come along . For grades 3-6. 1995.
Cocinando Con Microondas CBB-1323
by Maria Enriqueta Bruixola and Carmen Friedman
Recipes for use with a microwave oven. 1983. Spanish language.
The Code of the West BRB-10904
by Bruce A. Rosenberg
A folklorist takes a look at some of the most durable legends of
Western frontier days, exploring the origins of their popularity, their
messages and ideals, to provide a fuller understanding of American
culture and attitudes toward the West. 1982.
The Cola Wars CBB-0525
by J. C. Louis
For nearly a century Coca Cola and Pepsi-Cola, two of America's most
advertised products, have been involved in a world-wide rivalry that is
as complex and fascinating as the world politics that play such an
important part in their sales charts. 1980.
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Cold Call CBB-1284 / BRB-11345
by Dianne G. Pugh
Iris Thorne traded her job teaching the deaf for a career in Los
Angeles’ glittering financial district, where the day starts on Wall
Street time at 6:00 a.m. and all of life’s questions have numbers for
answers... until murder rears its ugly face. 1993.
Cold Heart CBB-1891
by Lynda La Plante
Cold Heart is the final novel in a trilogy about an Los Angeles private
investigator, Lorraine Page, a former cop, drunk and skid row
prostitute. Page investigates the murder of a famous film
producer/pornographer. 1999.
El Collar de Perlas Negras CBB-1734
by Manuel Pena Munoz
A fiction book about a necklace of black pearls. For grades 6-9. 1997.
Collected Short Stories BRB-08118
by Aldous Leonard Huxley
A utopian era in which science has triumphed and all is perfect stability
and conformity are the theme of these stories about life six centuries
from now. 1957.
The Collected Writings of Frederic Remington CBB-0418
by Frederic Remington
This is the first complete collection of the published writings of this
famous artist of the American West who was equally celebrated in his
time as a writer of stories, articles and novels. 1979.
Colonel Blessington BRB-10532
by Pamela Frankau
Romance and danger in the great tradition of spine-chilling
entertainment are portrayed as beautiful actress Anita Gilroy pries open
the doors to the past of her love, war-hero Harvey Blessington. 1969.
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The Color of Evening BRB-08365
by Robert Nathan
A story about an elderly painter and three of his friends who discuss
art, loneliness, youth and age. 1960.
Combing the Coast: San Francisco to Big Sur BRB-10652
by Ruth A. Jackson
Combing the coast south of San Francisco is described in day-long or
weekend explorations of this fascinating country, with activities and
localities to suit your mood. This guide describes points of interest and
where to stay and eat. 1972.
Comedy Writing for Television and Hollywood CBB-0677
by Milt Josefsberg
A behind-the-Hollywood scene introduction to the craft of writing
television comedy scripts from original idea to finished show.
Includes exercises, discussion of the business end and tips on how to
join this lucrative field. 1987.
A Community Under Siege: A Chronicle of Chicanos East of the
Los Angeles River CBB-0647
by Rodolfo F. Acuna
Using primary sources, Professor Acuna chronicles East Los Angeles
after World War II with the struggles of its residents to control their
community in the face of overwhelming political and economic power.
Como Convencer en la Vida, Manual Psicologico Practico
CBB-0590
by Carlos Vinciquerra, M.D.
A practical guide on how to persuade or convince others in life.
Spanish language. 1974.
Como Ganar Dinero Extra CBB-0909
by Felix Zajdman
A guide for Hispanic Americans on how to make extra money.
Spanish language. 1994.
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A Companion to California BRB-10826
by James D. Hart
This complete reference book on California contains 3,000 fully
cross-referenced entries on cities and counties, newspapers, missions,
flora and fauna, architecture, climate, politics, ethnic groups and
literature from 1510 to 1978. 1981.
Comparative Philosophy BRB-11333
by Archie J. Bahm
A comparison of different philosophies including Eastern and Western
philosophies. 1977.
Compassionate Laughter CBB-1589
by Patty Wooten
Founder of "Jest for the Health of It!" seminars, Patty Wooten is an
internationally recognized expert on the healing power of humor. She
uses mind, body and spirit for healing. 1996.
The Complete Family Guide to Dental Health CBB-0500
by Jacob Himber
The dentist author discusses such topics as how to select and evaluate a
dentist, techniques of brushing, flossing, a general daily tooth care
diet, the pros and cons of fluoridization, tooth techniques of treating
cavities and other dental problems. 1977.
The Complete Guide to Eye Care, Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
CBB-0474
by Walter Zinn
This comprehensive treatment of eye problems, and how they can be
alleviated or at least made more tolerable is geared to answer your
questions. 1977.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Feng Shui CBB-1666
by Lillian Too
Covers a variety of Feng Shui concepts, such as energy lines,
symbolism, yin and yang, the five elements (fire, water, wood, metal,
and earth), and their properties. 1996.
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The Complete Job-Search Handbook: How to Get Any Job and
Have a Good Time Doing It CBB-0560
by Howard Figler
The Director of Counseling at Dickinson College has proposed this
guide to getting jobs and switching careers, how to concentrate on the
basic skills you will need and "sell yourself" without high-pressure
tactics. For high school and adult readers. 1979.
The Computerized Job Search CBB-1356
by Life Skills Education
This informative booklet about job searching on the computer is very
useful and discusses surfing the net, the basics you need to learn, the
passive search, the active search and the conclusion. 1997.
A Concise Study Guide to the American Frontier BRB-10899
by Nelson Klose
This topical treatment of the various subject areas of American frontier
history sketches the geographical frontiers, provides a chronology of
leading events by region and discusses various frontier problems.
El Conejo de Terciopelo CBB-1061
by Margery Williams
Originally The Velveteen Rabbit. A young boy loves his old stuffed
rabbit and considers him real. The rabbit also loves the boy and longs
to become real like the other animals. Spanish language. 1992.
Conflicts of Interest CBB-1174
by John Martel
A novel of a young lawyer’s rise in the profession against great odds.
1995.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs' Court BRB-08674
by Mark Twain
The shortcomings of the age of chivalry are demonstrated in this
entertaining burlesque. A shop foreman, suddenly transported to
Camelot, uses his native ingenuity to confound the entire court. 1960.
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Conozca Su Idioma CBB-0734
by Dr. Jorge Anorga Larralde
Advanced course in Spanish morphology, etymology, semantics,
correspondence. Spanish language. 1964.
Conquer and Colonize: Stevenson's Regiment and California
BRB-10777
by Donald C. Biggs
This book traces the officers and men of Stevenson's regiment raised in
New York and sent in 1847 by President Polk to the Far West to
conquer and then colonize the land. It depicts the exciting years of
military service, and the Gold Rush. 1977.
The Conquerer BRB-08651
by John William Tebbel
Based upon the life of Sir William Johnson, British superintendent
general of Indian Affairs in North America, this novel begins with his
arrival in New York and follows his career as overseer of his uncle's
vast holdings. 1951.
The Conquest of Copper Mountain CBB-0628
by Forbes Wilson
A geologist tells the story of the rigorous Indonesian jungle and
mountain trek in which Irian Jaya, the world's largest outcrop of base
metal, was discovered in 1969 and subsequently developed. 1981.
The Contact Network CBB-1383
A brief introduction into that valuable job hunting resource: contacts.
1994.
Contemporary Music in Europe; A Comprehensive Survey
BRB-10019
by Paul Henry Lang
The contemporary trends in the music fields of the 1960's in Europe.
1972.
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Cooking without Your Salt Shaker BRB-10847
by American Heart Association
Here are carefully planned salt-free, low-fat recipes from the American
Heart Association.
The Cooperating Family: How Your Children Can Help Manage the
Household--for Their Good as Well as Yours CBB-0193
by Eleanor Berman
Based on extensive research and Mrs. Berman's personal experience,
this guide for parents on sharing responsibility of household
management is an inspiring answer to those who see the family as a
dying institution. 1977.
Coping with Teenage Depression: A Parent's Guide BRB-10922
by Kathleen McCoy
Parents are shown how to recognize depression even though its
symptoms may be masked by angry-acting behavior that can be
mistaken for "normal" teenage rebellion. Depressive symptoms often
manifest when teenagers are confronted with the dissolution of the
family, the insecurity of family relationships and isolation. 1982.
Coping with Unemployment: What to Do When You're Out of Work
CBB-1398
A short pamphlet covering a variety of basics for the unemployed, from
dealing with new feelings and frustrations to limiting spending to
presenting oneself to a prospective employer. 1994.
Copperhead Moon BRB-08626
by Herbert E. Stover
An historical novel about the Civil War which deals with Union
deserters known as Copperheads. 1952.
Coretta Scott King CBB-1729
by Lisa Renee Rhodes
Biography of Martin Luther King's widow, from childhood in rural
Alabama to her crusade to keep her husband's message of peace and
equality alive after his murder in 1968. For grades 3-6. 1998.
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Cosmopolitan Culture: The Gilt-Edged Dream of a Tolerant City
CBB-0728
by Bonnie Menes Kahn
The cosmopolitan cities of the world are shown not as accidents of
history but as products of tolerance, cultural diversity and social life
which reflect the way people live together. 1987.
Counterfeit Gentleman BRB-08165
by Clarence Budington Kelland
A Secret Service agent poses as a racketeer trying to establish
business contacts in order to track down counterfeiters operating in
Phoenix, Arizona. 1956.
Country Inns of the Far West BRB-10902
by Jacqueline Killeen and Charles C. Miller, Rachel Bard.
Quality, individuality and friendliness mark the inns from British
Columbia, Idaho, California mission and wine country, San Francisco,
northern California, Oregon, and Washington. 1982.
Country Roads of Southern California CBB-1764
by Arline Inge
Fifteen Southern California country routes are described from La
Purisima Concepcion mission to the Palomar Mountain observatory.
1995.
Country Towns of Southern California CBB-1765
by Robert Wenkam
Country towns in Southern California are full of fresh air and noted for
their friendliness. Includes information on pleasant drives along
country roads, shopping areas, small-town bakeries, and why small
towns have remained small. 1996.
The Country Waif BRB-10810
by George Sand
A foster home in rural 19th century France is the setting of the story of
the friendship of Francis and the good Madelon, which grew into a
sweeter affection.
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Courage to Change: One Day at a Time in Al-Anon II CBB-1972
Al-Anon Family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of
alcoholics who share their hope, strength and experience to solve
common problems. 1992.
The Cover Letter CBB-1379
Describing cover letters as “the other half of a complete package,” this
brochure offers several examples and discusses the basics for writing a
cover letter. 1994.
Cowboy CBB-1937
by Sara Davidson
A fascinating story that is part-memoir and part-fiction style that tells
the love affair between the author and a poor, lower class cowboy.
Zack and Sara had every strike against them, but in the end their
differences in class and culture and age did not matter. 1999.
The Cowboy: An Unconventional History of Civilization on the Old
Time Cattle Ranges CBB-0491
by Philip Ashton Rollins
The daily lives, manners and customs of the men who settled the Great
Plains of the American West are portrayed in this detailed social
history. 1979.
The Cowboy Hero: His Image in American History and Culture
BRB-10836
by William Savage Jr.
The cowboy of myth, dime novels, wild west shows, legend,
Hollywood museum and television is studied by a student of American
popular culture who believes that by examining out heroes we know
about ourselves. 1979.
Cowboy Stories BRB-09869
by Stephen Payne
A collection of western short stories, including “Grubstake Pike,”
“Crackles,” “The Dogie,” “The Cowman's Son,” “The Ghost Town
Skeleton,” “Let's Go Bronco Bustin,” “Top Hand,” “Night Wrangler,”
“Broncs for the Bar,” and a glossary of Western terms. 1949.
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Coyote Walks on Two Legs: A Book of Navajo Myths and Legends
CBB-1242
by Gerald Hausman
A collection of very short tales about the famous trickster of Navajo
myth, Coyote. 1995.
The Craft of Comedy Writing CBB-0746
by Sol Saks
An experienced writer discusses the very difficult experience of writing
comedy. In it, Saks quotes a number of successful practitioners
including Norman Lear, who said "The best advice anybody ever gave
to a writer was to write." For high school and adult readers. 1985.
Creating Affluence CBB-1492 / BRB-11703
by Deepak Chopra
A paragraph for each letter helps the reader become aware of actions
which create a consciousness of wealth. 1993.
Creating Your First Resume CBB-1384
This pamphlet introduces the basic dos and don'ts of resume writing.
1997.
Crest-Jewel of Discrimination CBB-0116
by Shankara
Shankara (686-718 A.D.) the great Indian philosopher and saint, wrote
this treatise which describes the manner in which ultimate spiritual
wisdom may be achieved through self-discipline and constant
discrimination between the real and the unreal. 1947.
The "Crime" of Dorothy Sheridan CBB-0458
by Leo Damore
Here is the human and controversial courtroom drama of Dorothy
Sheridan, tried in 1967 for the manslaughter of her five-and-one-half
year old daughter who died of pneumonia while the mother prayed
according to the guidance of her Christian Science church. 1978.
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Crisis Intervention: Acting Against Addiction BRB-11083
by Ed Storti and Janet Keller
A guide to the technique of controlled confrontation with those
addicted to drugs or alcohol. The book includes case histories of
interventions, guidance in selecting an interventionist, a list of
treatment centers, and a discussion of the twelve steps to recovery.
Crockery Cookery BRB-10556
by Mable Hoffman
Describes the different crocks available and the advantages of each,
including a variety of recipes adapted for a slow-cooking electric pot.
The author emphasizes that this method of food preparation saves time,
money, and energy and food can be left cooking. 1975.
The Croquet Player BRB-08710
by H. G. Wells
Satirical and fantastical novel on English manners. 1937.
The Crossing BRB-11048
by Winston Churchill
The role of Kentucky in the Revolution and the hero Tom McChesney
in George Rogers Clark's wilderness campaign are the principal
subjects. 1930.
Cruel Justice CBB-1481
by William Bernhardt
Ten years ago, Leeman Hayes, a black teenager, was accused of
brutally beating a young woman with a golf club at a posh Tulsa
country club. Attorney Ben Kincaid struggles to pull together a defense
for Leeman. Ten-year-old Abie Rutherford is falling into the clutches
of a child molester and he vanishes without a trace. Then a
bone-chilling discovery compels Ben to forge a link with the missing
boy and the case of Leeman Hayes. 1996.
Cruising State: Growing Up in Southern California CBB-1799
by Christopher Buckley
A memoir of the author's childhood and adolescence in Southern
California during the 1950s through the early 1970’s. 1994.
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Cry, Try Again CBB-0447
by John Eckert
The author lost part of his sight at an early age but was able to become
a machinist. When he suddenly lost all of his sight at 36, he attended
San Diego State College to become a social case worker. 1962.
Cuban-American Literature of Exile: From Person to Persona
CBB-1730
by Isabel Alvarez Borland
An insightful introduction to Cuban-American literature and the 1959
exodus of Cubans to the United States. 1998.
The Cuban Mile CBB-1690
by Alejandro Hernandez Diaz
The novel recounts the anxious adventure of two men emigrating from
Cuba across the Straits of Florida on a stolen military raft. Told from
the perspective of a twenty-year-old Cuban artist who has lived through
the U.S. embargo and the fall of the USSR, this poignant tale depicts
the psychological and physical disintegration of its characters trapped
under the Caribbean sun. 1998.
Cumbres de la Civilizacion Espanola BRB-09740
by Gloria de los Rios and Laura de Garcia Lorca, joint editors
A history of Spain, designed and edited for use in the fourth semester
college level and beyond. The selections provide an opportunity to
make direct contact with the work of some of the many Spanish men
and women who have had great part in making the Spanish heritage of
culture what it is. Included are: El Cid, Isabel of Castille, Hernan
Cortes and El Greco. Spanish language. 1959.
The Curse of Camp Cold Lake: (Goosebumps #56) BRB-11641
by R. L. Stine
Nobody at camp wants to be Sarah's water sports buddy--nobody
except Della, a ghost who wants Sarah to be buddies with her forever!
For grades 4-7. 1997.
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Cyrano De Bergerac BRB-10961
by Brian Hooker, translator of Edmond Rostand’s book
A classic play that captures the chivalry, bravery, wit, and romance of
seventeenth-century France. The romance concerns Cyrano, one of the
finest swordsmen in France, a gallant soldier, brilliant wit, and tragic
poet with the face of a clown. Despite his many talents, Cyrano is
unlucky in love because of his grotesque nose. 1923.
D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths BRB-11523
by Ingri and Parin D'Aulaire
Retellings of the tales from Mt. Olympus by two noted children's
authors. For grades 3-6. 1997.
El Dador CBB-1501
by Lois Lowry
Jonas' special selection brings him before the most honorable of the
wise men - el Dador. Consequently, Jonas begins to reveal the hidden
secrets under the fragile perfection of his world. 1993.
The Dancing Man CBB-1889
by Ruth Lercher Bornstein
A young orphan boy named Joseph has a secret wish. He meets an old
man who gives him a pair of silver shoes which gives him the courage
to dance joy in the lives of those who need it most. For grades
preschool-2. 1998.
Danger Wall May Fall CBB-1510
by Lynn Luria-Sukenick
Short stories of the aftermath of earthquake, love, flood and divorce in
California. The characters represent a generation of Americans
searching for a country. 1997.
Danny and the Dinosaur BRB-09088
by Sydney Hoff
A dinosaur leaves his museum for a day of fun with Danny. For grades
K-3. 1958.
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Dark Carnival: The Secret World of Tod Browning CBB-1275
by David J. Skal and Elias Savada
A full length biography of Tod Browning, one of the most original and
unsettling filmmakers of all time. 1995.
Dark Horse CBB-1469
by Doug Richardson
Crusading Texas lawyer Mitch Dutton is running for the U.S. Congress
The incumbent Republican George "Hurricane" Hammond will
certainly win the general election. 1997.
Dark of Night CBB-0923 / BRB-11175
by Richard Nehrbass
When the young daughter of successful independent film producer
MacKezie Gordon disappears from his Hollywood mansion, Gordon
knows that recovering her will require the help of someone who can act
quickly, effectively, and above all with discretion. He calls on Vic
Eaton, private detective and former LAPD cop, whose hard bitten
crime-solving savvy is well known in certain circles of the sometimes
nefarious, always high-powered underworld of L.A. 1992.
The Dark Side of the Force: A True Story of Corruption and Murder
CBB-0839 / CBB-1534
by Jan Golab
A true story of corruption and murder in the LAPD. A true story of a
pair of Los Angeles cops committed to murder and the unlikely man
who stopped them. 1993.
Dashiell Hammett: A Life CBB-0600
by Diane Johnson
This definitive biography of the hard-boiled American detective, Sam
Spade, relates this and other characters to Hammett's own experience as
a Pinkerton detective in the West, and his lonely, hard and amoral
existence. 1983.
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Daughter of Silence BRB-08718
by Morris L. West
The setting is contemporary Italy in the upland valleys of Tuscany. The
focal point of the novel is the murder trial of a young woman and her
defense by a fledgling lawyer. The trial is conducted under the classic
Latin method of Inquisition and its revelations open up sixteen years of
sinister history. 1962.
Daughters of Joy, Sisters of Misery: Prostitutes in the American
BRB-11056
by Anne M. Butler
Details the destitute lives of these nearly anonymous women. Reveals
who they were, how they lived and worked, and why they became an
essential element in the development of the West's emerging
institutions. 1985.
Daughters of the Earth: The Lives and Legends of American Indian
Women CBB-0475
by Carolyn Neithammer
A writer and student of Native American life, Neithammer has drawn
on interviews with modern Indian women and early anthropological
writings as well as old songs, legends and ceremonies in her research.
1977.
Day of the Arrow BRB-08257
by Philip Loraine
Set in the chateau country of southern France this suspense story recalls
nine coaches waiting. A visiting Englishman who tries to discover the
cause of the Marquis of Bellac's unusual behavior is led into a deep
world dominated by ancient secret. For junior and senior high readers.
1964.
Days of Gold CBB-1426
by Malcolm Rohrbough
James W. Marshall discovered gold in California on the morning of
January 24, 1848. The news spread across the continent and soon the
49ers joined the procession. 1997.
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The Days of My Life CBB-0771 / BRB-11114
by MacDonald Carey
The fascinating story of a gifted actor’s adventures in radio, theater,
film, and TV and the legendary greats he meets along the way. The
turmoil in Macdonald Carey’s personal life, his battle with alcoholism,
and the self-destruction--and euphoria-- that go with the territory make
this book more dramatic than any episode of his famous soap opera.
1991.
Dead Man Walking: Teaching in a Maximum Security Prison
CBB-0441
by W. Reason Campbell
Here is the record of two years spent by an English teacher with the
inmates of a maximum security prison that was threatening both
physically and psychologically. It is the story of a riot and several
killings, and of the strange and fascinating inmates themselves. 1978.
Deadly Care CBB-1628
by Leonard S. Goldberg
Dr. Joanna Blalock's specialty is death--but now the fiercely dedicated
forensic pathologist has more of it than even she can handle. She has a
murder victim without a face to identify, a lengthening list of sudden
and suspicious patient mortalities at Los Angeles Memorial Hospital to
investigate and a growing fear that a serial killer is stalking the hospital
corridors. Her ex-lover, Detective Jake Sinclair, is the only one who
can help her, but she feels that he has betrayed her. 1996.
Deadly Justice CBB-1482
by William Bernhardt
Ben Kincaid accepts a job as in-house counsel for the notorious Apollo
Consortium based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This legal thriller has Ben
charged with the murder of a bitter rival and how he is given one week
to clear his name. 1993.
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Deadly Practice CBB-1542
by Leonard S. Goldberg
Los Angeles Memorial Hospital has a new professional on staff—a
specialist in murder. The city hospital is turned into a dangerous place
of secret sex, scandal, and serial murder. The brilliant and beautiful Dr.
Joanna Block is faced with solving these crimes. 1994.
Dear Celeste, My Life Is a Mess CBB-1928
by Francess Lantz
Best friends, Amanda and Leigh can't believe their good luck. They ask
their favorite advice columnist, Dear Celeste, about boy problems when
she visits her English class. For grades 5-8. 1992.
Dear Timothy Tibbitts CBB-1905
by Judith Ross Enderle
Every day Timmy rushes to meet Mr. Sloan as he delivers the day's
mail. His mother, his father, and even his cousin Emma Kay gets a lot
of mail. Timothy never gets any mail until one day he receives a letter.
For grades K-3. 1997.
Death and the Dancing Footman BRB-08300
by Ngaio Marsh
Jonathan Royal is hosting a weekend house party at his English country
manor, but there is enmity amongst his odd assortment of guests. When
one of them is murdered, ALL are suspected of the crime. The
resolution of the mystery depends upon the answer to the question,
"What DID the footman see as he danced in the hallway?" 1941.
Death as a Career Move CBB-0911 / BRB-11148
by Bruce Cook
L.A. private eye Chico Cervantes is a former member of Hollywood’s
Majestic Studios. His latest job: keep the studio out of trouble. When
a murdered man is found in Majestic’s sound recording department....
Chico’s investigation puts Chico and his loved ones in grave danger.
1992.
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Death by Education CBB-0891 / BRB-11225
by Marion Rosen
Work is never dull at the L.A. public high school where Greta
Gallagher acts as teacher, counselor and confidante to 100s of
teenagers. But Greta’s job gets even livelier--and deadlier--when one
of her star students, a beautiful and smart cheerleader, is found
murdered on the school grounds. While the police suspect the girl’s
ex-boyfriend Greta is convinced that someone else is to blame, but
who? 1993.
Death Dance CBB-1830
by Berton D. Garey
Marty Goldman, one of the best and brightest in entertainment law died
violently with a gunshot to the head. His family feels like their spinning
out of control but the family love and friendship pulls them back
together again. 1999.
Death in Venice BRB-08284
by Thomas Mann; Translated from The German by H.T. Lowe-Porter
An English translation of eight stories by the famous German author.
Contents: “Death in Venice,” Tonio Kroger,” “Mario and the
Magician,” “Disorder and Early Sorrow,” “A Man and His Dog,” “The
Blood of the Walsungs,” “Tristan,” and “Felix Krull.” 1936.
The Death of Woman Wang BRB-10781
by Jonathan D. Spence
In this history of the more than 100 million people who lived in the
small towns and villages of rural China in the 17th century, the focus is
on the one small county called T'an-ch'eng and comes from sources of
that century. Explicit descriptions of sex and violence.
Death Trap: The Story of the La Brea Tar Pits CBB-1897
by Sharon Elaine Thompson
The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles has asphalt that has been trapping
prehistoric animals for nearly 40,000 years. The fossils teach us about
the prehistoric world. For grades 4-7. 1995.
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Death Valley: Geology, Ecology, Archaeology CBB-0825
The book describes the long prehistory and history of Death Valley
including a discussion of Indian occupation and of the usefulness of tin
cans, bottles and other litter for dating some of the historical sites
especially the old trails that were abandoned when pack train travel was
replaced by vehicular travel. The book also includes a discussion of the
geology, mineralogy and geochemistry of the region. 1975.
Debby Boone So Far CBB-0550
by Debby Boone and Dennis Baker
The American popular singer writes about her life, her family, dating
experiences, career, spiritual development and relationship with her
husband. 1981.
The Declaration of Independence; An Exact Copy of the Original
Document BRB-10994
by Thomas Jefferson
An exact copy, word for word, of the Declaration of Independence.
1964.
The Decline of Democracy: Essays on an Endangered Political Species
CBB-0214
by Ralph Buultjens
These reflections on the pressures that challenge national democracy
and emerging global democracy will stimulate anyone concerned with
the future of humanity. 1978.
The Decoration of the California Missions CBB-1852
by Norman Neuerburg
Describes the color and design in the painted decoration of the
California Missions. 1996.
Deep Trouble II (Goosebumps #58) BRB-11653
by R. L. Stine
Billy Deep and his sister are in for another round of underwater scares
in the Caribbean when they encounter evil scientists, two giant-sized
goldfish, and a man-eating jellyfish. For grades 4-7. 1997.
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Del Amor y Otros Demonios CBB-1336
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
The author reported on the opening of a tomb said to house the body of
St. Maria de Todos los Angeles. The body inside had flaming red hair
over 20 meters long. This novel is the story Marquez made up around
that body, a novelized life of the young saint. Spanish language. 1994.
Delta Country CBB-0616
by Richard H. Dillon
California's Delta, a low, broad flatland triangle by which the Central
Valley rivers seek the sea, is viewed historically from the days of the
Indians and early explorers to settlement and development of this wild
swampland into today's agribusiness. 1982.
Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth BRB-09922
by Hermann Hesse
This psychological novel about the difficult transition to adulthood
concerns a young boy who is terrified by a bully at school until he
meets Max Demian, a new boy possessed of some unusual and hidden
power. 1965.
Depression: Getting Down, Coming Up CBB-1714
by Life Skills Education
Provides a definition of depression, the causes of depression, and how
to help yourself. 1995.
Desert Country BRB-10816
by Edwin Corle
This description and anecdotal history of America's desert country of
the American Southwest includes facts and legends about its early
settlers and its many Indian tribes.
Desert Journal: A Naturalist Reflects on Arid California CBB-0182
by Raymond Bridgman Cowles
A naturalist gives a detailed account of California's deserts. 1977.
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Destinations of Southern California CBB-1810
by David Vokac
Sources of information about vacation areas in Southern California.
Includes 35 exciting locales with descriptions and ratings for the best
restaurants, attractions, and lodgings. 1995.
The Destruction of California CBB-0113
by Raymond Frederick Dasmann
In this scathing indictment of man's folly, a famous conservationist
movingly describes what human greed has wrought in one of the
world's most richly endowed regions, California. 1965.
The Detections of Dr. Sam Johnson BRB-11058
by Lillian de la Torre
A fascinating series of episodes is solved by the great Samuel Johnson
himself. For junior and senior high readers.
Deviant Way: A Novel CBB-0884
by Richard Montanari
An erotically charged thriller that tracks a pair of vicious killers and the
homicide detectives who must bring their rampage to an end. 1995.
Diabetic Cookbook BRB-11404
by Oxmoor House
A collection of recipes for the diabetic.
Dial “M” for Murdock CBB-0739
by Robert R. Ray
When Matt Murdock’s former army buddy involves him in a
multi-million dollar insurance investigation, it has international
repercussions. Thugs, murderers, an exotic dancer and a sewy widow
are only a few of the many characters involved. Violence, strong
language, descriptions of sex. 1987.
Diary of a Sea Captain's Wife: Tales of Santa Cruz Island
CBB-0596
by Margaret Holden Eaton
Early in this century Margaret Eaton and her husband Ira began the
Pelican Bay Camp on Santa Cruz Island, California, which became a
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unique resort popular among writers and film companies. Using her
diary and her memories, Mrs. Eaton tells her story which ended with
her death in 1947. 1980.
Diary of the Century: Tales from America's Greatest Diarist
CBB-1137
by Edward Robb Ellis
A reporter's candid and passionate account of American life as recorded
in his sixty-eight-year diary--the largest one in the United States. Ellis
recounts his interactions with presidents, movie stars, religious leaders,
and murderers. He provides fresh perspectives on events and
personalities of the twentieth century. 1995.
Did I Do Something Wrong? BRB-11335
by Heidi H. Spencer
The author addresses the concerns of parents and loved ones seeking
help. The book teaches parents and partners about how therapy works
and how to deal with feelings which go hand in hand with a loved one's
therapy. Includes interviews. 1995.
Did Somebody Pack the Baby? The Family Moving Book
CBB-0260
by Barbara Friedrich
The family moving book tells how to buy and sell your house, what to
do before the mover comes, how to travel with the baby, pets and
plants, packing and unpacking, and meeting new friends and neighbors.
1978.
Different Just Like Me CBB-1829 / BRB-11760
by Lori Mitchell
While preparing for a visit to her grandmother, a young girl notices that
like the flowers in Grammie's garden, people who are different from
one another also share similarities, and it's okay to like them all the
same. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Dina Cashman BRB-10520
by Kathleen Norris
Searching for security, beautiful but poor, Dina Cashman impulsively
accepts an offer of marriage from Rogers Holland, a rich man she likes
but does not love. When Dina finds herself deeply in love with a
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penniless artist, she does not know if she can leave her comfortable life
with Rogers to return again to a life of poverty. 1942.
Dinosaur Worlds CBB-1525
by Don Lessem
Explains the latest findings about new dinosaurs and familiar ones as
well. Examines their natural habitats and fossil evidence of their
environments. For grades 3-6. 1996.
Disabled CBB-1624
by David Bender
The “Current Controversies Series” examines important social, political
and economic debates about the disabled. The diverse opinions cover
many sides of each issue on Americans with Disabilities Act,
mainstreaming the disabled, and other pertinent issues. 1997.
The Disappearance CBB-1783
by J. F. Freedman
On one summer night, fourteen-year-old Emma Lancaster vanishes
from the bedroom of her Montecito home. As a frantic search begins,
police try to find Emma. Eight days later they find her murdered and
search for the killer. 1998.
Disaster Preparedness for Disabled People CBB-0706
by the American Red Cross
Special disaster advice for persons with impaired mobility, vision and
hearing, and the elderly. Includes special tips for neighborhood
planning. Explains what to do before, during and after six kinds of
disasters: earthquake, fire, flood and hurricane, tornado or tsunami.
Appendices list: home emergency supplies, storage of supplies and
guide for reserve food supplies.
Disasters CBB-1297
by Laura Conlon and Merilee Hooker
A series of books for young elementary readers on natural disasters.
Series titles included are: “Hurricanes,” “Earthquakes,” “Fire,”
“Floods,” “Tornadoes,” and “Volcanoes.” For grades K-3. 1993.
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Disneyland and Southern California with Kids CBB-0826 / BRB-11201
by Kim Wright Wiley
Wiley offers advice for parents and children headed for Disneyland,
Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, the San
Diego Zoo, and many other attractions. Touring plans of the major
theme parks are offered for families with children of different ages and
interests, taking the worry out of daily planning. 1993.
Disobedience CBB-1770
by Michael Drinkard
A fictionary multi-generation novel set in Redlands, California that
moves from the late nineteen century to the day after tomorrow. 1993.
Do or Die CBB-0892 / BRB-11661
by Leon Bing
This is the first insider account of teenage gangs--the lives, loves and
battles of children who kill--from the only journalist ever allowed
inside this closed and dangerous world. Welcome to a world where
teenagers wear colostomy bags and have scrapbooks filled with funeral
invitations; where a young man, after being shot in the chest, drives
himself to the hospital; where another youngster, caught in crossfire,
uses his girlfriend as a human shield; where teenage gangsters are
kidnapped, tortured, and held for six-figure ransoms. 1992.
Doc Dillahay BRB-08427
by Paul S. Powers
The wild life of the Western frontier provides much of the action in this
readable story about a young doctor in the Arizona territory. 1950.
The Doctor of Desire: A Novel CBB-0702
by Allen Wheelis
A novel about male sexuality and passion finds psychoanalyst Dr.
Melville in an obsessive love with a beautiful, neurotic patient which
causes him to doubt his own sanity. 1987.
The Dodgers Move West CBB-0705
by Neil J. Sullivan
After the controversial move in 1957 of the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los
Angeles, the team won the 1959 World Series and became one of the
most successful baseball franchises in the country. 1987.
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Dog People CBB-1762
by Cris Mazza
Six individuals have lost the ability to communicate with humans and
turn to their dogs for solace. The connection between dogs and people
is startling, hilarious, comforting, and terrifying. 1997.
The Dog Who Walked with God CBB-1696
by Michael J. Rosen
A retelling of a northern California Kato creation story, with its
haunting refrains and its exuberant naming of all Earth's inhabitants.
For grades 3-6. 1998.
Dolphins CBB-1553
by Erik D. Stoops, Jeffrey L. Martin and Debbie Lynne Stone
Experience firsthand the life of dolphins and porpoises. You'll find
about their courting, anatomy, reproduction, parenting, and dealing
with people. For grades 4-7. 1996.
Domestic Abuse: Violence between Couples CBB-1654
by Life Skills Education
This pamphlet covers domestic abuse, myths that lead to abuse, why do
they stay, why do they do it, and how you can help. 1997.
Domestic Violence CBB-1630
by Karen L. Swisher
The chapters in the book cover different viewpoints of domestic
violence written by different authors. 1996.
Don't Go to Sleep! (Goosebumps #54) BRB-11609
by R. L. Stine
Twelve-year-old Matthew Amsterdam, a geek according to his older
brother and sister, has the tiniest bedroom in their house, so there is
hardly room for him, let alone his books. There is a bigger bedroom,
but it is supposed to be the guest room. One night Matt decides to sleep
there anyway, and when he wakes up, he is older than his brother and
sister. For grades 4-7.
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Donde Viven los Monstros CBB-1057
by Maurice Sendak
Originally Where the Wild Things Are. After being sent to bed without
supper for misbehaving, Max puts on his wolf suit and sails away to
where the wild things are. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal winner.
Spanish language. 1986.
Donner Pass and Those Who Crossed It CBB-0105
by George Rippey Stewart
The story of the party of tragic pioneers who were trapped by the
winter in Donner Pass. 1950.
Dorothea Lange: A Photographer's Life CBB-0254
by Milton Meltzer
Dorothea Lange, the graphic chronicler of the 1930's depression, is
shown in a compelling narrative of her development as an artist in a life
burdened with illness and the conflicting demands of family and
profession. 1978.
Dorothy Parker: What Fresh Hell Is This? BRB-11080
by Marion Meade
Since the author, poet and member of the Algonquin Round Table left
no correspondence or private papers, her life has been reconstructed by
interviewing and using the files of those who knew her, and of various
institutions. 1987.
Dos Elegias: Two Elegies CBB-0253
by Alfredo Cardona Pena and Alvaro Cardona-Hine
These poems on the death of their father were written by two brothers
who translated their work into English and Spanish respectively. 1977.
The Double Life of George Sand: Woman and Writer
BRB-10834
by Renee Winegarten
Portrays the unconventional nineteenth-century French novelist as an
exceptional woman of feminist yearnings doomed to remain an eternal
provocation to the society around her. 1978.
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Down the Long Hills BRB-10524
by Louis L'Amour
After the massacre, Hardy and Betty Sue were left with only a horse
and a knife with which to face the long battle against the wilderness. A
seven-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl were stranded on the
limitless prairie land. This is the exciting and unusual story of their
stubborn struggle to survive against all odds - starvation, marauding
Indians, savage outlaws and wild animals. 1968.
Dracula BRB-10279
by Bram Stoker
A tale of vampires set in the late 19th century. Jonathan Harker, an
English solicitor, visits Count Dracula in his Transylvania castle to
transact some business, and soon learns that Dracula is not the ordinary
man he appears, but a monster. 1973.
A Dram of Poison BRB-10402
by Charlotte Armstrong
A rather shy bachelor of fifty-five who teaches English at a small
college meets a shy, much younger woman at a funeral and shortly
thereafter marries her. When she mysteriously becomes involved in
some difficulties, her husband begins to suspect all is not as it should
be. 1956.
The Dream CBB-1475
by Barbara Delinsky
For five generations, Crosslyn Rise has been home to one of
Massachusetts' finest families. But time and neglect has diminished the
glory of the once-majestic estate. Jessica Crosslyn tries to save her
family home by sharing the project with a man she loathed, Carter
Malloy. 1990.
The Dream Comes True CBB-1477
by Barbara Delinsky
Crosslyn Rise, a once majestic estate, has been converted into an
exclusive condominium complex, attracting a mixture of investors.
Nina Stone has aggressive sales ideas for the real estate complex and
has no limit, except one--John Sawyer, a laid-back bookseller who is
also an investor. 1990.
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A Dream Journey CBB-0295
by James Hanley
An eccentric and entertaining novel about love by an Irish writer. The
setting is air-raided London in World War II. 1976.
The Dream Unfolds CBB-1478
by Barbara Delinsky
Builder Gideon Lowe and interior designer Christine Gillette share a
dream to develop the estate into the most elegant condominium on the
Atlantic seaboard. When dreams are backed by power, even
adversaries can become lovers. 1990.
Drownproofing: A Technique for Water Survival BRB-10640
by Michael Bettsworth
Drownproofing is a technique completely separate from swimming
which teaches how to survive in the water for the longest possible time.
It can be taught to non-swimmers and to the aged and the handicapped.
1978.
Duke Ellington in Person: An Intimate Memoir CBB-0275
by Mercer Ellington
The son of Duke Ellington recounts from memory his father's earlier
years and his family and musical life, including his life as a composer.
Included are fresh anecdotes about his work and the talented musicians
who worked for and with him. 1978.
Dying Cheek to Cheek CBB-0931 / BRB-11184
by Diane K. Shah
Los Angeles, 1947. It’s still a town of dazzling movie stars and lavish
excess, but the postwar boom is changing things fast. Even Paris
Chandler feels a new day blowing in with the dry Santa Ana winds
when she is nudged into the infant world of television as co-host of a
gossip show. But Paris soon does more than dish out the dirt. After the
TV station’s first newscaster is murdered, she finds herself neck-deep
in it. 1992.
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Eagle in the Sky BRB-08312
by F. Van Wyck Mason
This American Revolutionary novel follows the adventures of three
doctors, Asa Peabody, Peter Burnham, and Lucius Devoe. 1948.
Earl Warren: The Judge Who Changed America BRB-10844
by Jack Harrison Pollack
This account of the personal life and career of Earl Warren, three-term
Governor of California, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from
1954 to 1969, reveals how a moderate conservative suddenly emerged
as a crusading liberal reformer. 1979.
Early Sunset Magazine 1898-1928 CBB-1270
edited by Paul Johnson
A collection of articles and stories from Sunset Magazine published by
the California Historical Society. 1973.
Earth and Other Ethics: The Case for Moral Pluralism CBB-0742
by Christopher D. Stone
The author contends that we have to rethink some of the most basic
assumptions of ethics. The author holds the Roy P. Crocker Chair at
the University of Southern California Law Center. For high school and
adult readers. 1987.
Earthquake Country: How, Why and Where Earthquakes Strike in
California CBB-0840 / BRB-11142
by Robert Iacopi
The San Andreas fault is the largest and most important geographic
feature in California’s earthquake country; naturally it takes up the
lion’s share of space in the book. However, the reader will find much
information here about other active faults--not only those of the larger
San Andreas fault system, but others not directly connected. 1971.
East Los Angeles: History of a Barrio CBB-0607
by Ricardo Romo
An account of the largest Mexican-American community in the U.S.,
the city within a city known as “East Los Angeles.” How it has
adjusted to life in the United States and has fared in this country’s labor
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market. Also, the problems of segregation and prejudice which
confront it. 1983.
Easter Parade CBB-1727
by Eloise Greenfield
In 1943, two cousins, Leanna in Chicago and Elizabeth in Washington,
D.C., are getting ready for the Easter Parade. The cousins and their
mothers celebrate a special Easter. For grades 2-4. 1998.
Eat to Your Heart's Content BRB-10792
by Kay Beachamp Heiss
The recipes in this book substitute polyunsaturated fats so that the
whole family can enjoy appetizing, gourmet meals without increasing
cholesterol levels and the risk of coronary heart disease. 1972.
The Echo Vector CBB-0710 / BRB-11088
by James Kahn
An emergency room physician has crafted a frighteningly realistic
thriller of a deadly killer and a deadlier virus in a desperate race against
time with a shocking conclusion.
Echoes of Another Spring BRB-10569
by Faith Baldwin Cuthrell
This is a compassionate, human story of a man who fought the shadows
of his past for the right to love, and be loved, again. The weaknesses,
the foibles, the strength and the dignity of the characters are revealed.
1964.
Ecology of Fear: Los Angeles and the Imagination of Disaster
CBB-1890
by Mike Davis
The author views Los Angeles as an apocalyptic theme park filled with
a disastrous environmental and social history. 1998.
Econoguide '99 CBB-1769
by Corey Sandler
A travel guide to Southern California's major attractions, hotels,
restaurants, and other places to visit. 1999.
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Edward James Olmos: Mexican-American Actor CBB-1875
by Elizabeth Coonrod Martinez
Tells the life story of Mexican-American actor Edward James Olmos,
emphasizing how he used his Chicano background as a resource for his
art and his commitment to bringing integrity to portrayals of Latinos.
For grades 3-6. 1994.
Eeny, Meeny, Miney Mo - and Still - Mo BRB-10449
by Sam Campbell
This story of five baby squirrels is suitable for the whole family. For
junior and senior high readers. 1945.
Egg-Drop Blues CBB-1246 / BRB-11371
by Jacqueline Turner Banks
Twelve-year-old Judge Jenkins has a low science grade because of his
dyslexia, so he convinces his twin brother, Jury, to work with him on a
science competition in order to earn extra credit. For junior and senior
high readers. 1995.
Eighty-Four, Charing Cross Road CBB-0222
by Helene Hanff
This delightful chronicle of a 20-year transatlantic love-affair-by-mail
began with a simple inquiry about rare secondhand books from pert
New York writer Helene Hanff to a prim English book shop and
developed into a delightful sharing of joy between a book lover and her
favorite book shop. 1974.
Einstein's Legacy: The Unity of Space and Time BRB-11065
by Julian Schwinger
Human as well as scientific aspects of Einstein's great achievement are
considered in this book and the theory of relativity. The author a Nobel
Laureate himself is University Professor of Physics at U.C.L.A. 1987.
Eisenhower: The President Nobody Knew BRB-09895
by Arthur Larson
Written by a friend and assistant of the former President, this book is an
assessment of Eisenhower's philosophy and opinions while in the
White House. 1968.
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Elderlearning CBB-1620
by Lois Lamdin and Mary Fugate
Faced with the possibility of a significantly extended lifespan, many
Americans can expect to enjoy continued growth and development well
past the traditional age of retirement. Elderlearning examines the
important role of learning in maintaining the health, quality of life and
longevity of older adults. 1997.
Elefantito y Gran Raton CBB-1075
by Benita Cantieni and Fred Gachter
The story of two best friends of mismatched size, Elephant and Giant
Mouse. For preschool-grade 2.
Ella Enchanted CBB-1511
by Gail Carson Levine
Entertaining story of Ella of Frell who wants to break the curse given to
her by Lucinda. She has to deal with princes, ogres, wicked stepsisters
and fairy godmothers. This is a funny, poignant and enchanting tale
about an unforgettable heroine who is determined to be herself. For
junior and senior high readers. 1997.
Embezzled Heaven BRB-08715
by Franz Werfel
The story of Teta, a shrewd but faithful peasant servant who tries to
guarantee her passage to heaven by educating a scapegrace nephew for
the priesthood. 1940.
The Emergence of Los Angeles BRB-11095
by B. Marchand
New partial history of Los Angeles from 1940 to 1970 with special
emphasis on the changes in population and housing. 1986.
Emergency First Aid for Dogs CBB-0548
by Sheldon Rubin
This handbook to canine first aid emergencies discusses bleeding,
broken bones, burns, injuries, poisoning and a first aid kit for your
dog.
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Emily Dickinson BRB-09737
edited by Thomas H. Johnson
An introduction to the life and work of the noted American poet is
included in this volume from the Laurel Poetry Series.
Emma BRB-10988
by Jane Austen
First published in 1816, this novel tells of a restless young woman,
living with her widowed father in a small English town. She finds her
chief amusement in arranging the lives of her friends, a diversion which
leads to complications.
Emotional Blackmail CBB-1538 / BRB-11752
by Susan Forward with Donna Frazier
Explains how emotional blackmail is used by people in your life
through fear, obligation and guilt to manipulate you.
The Emperor's New Clothes BRB-08796
by Hans Christian Andersen
Fiction - The story of a clothes-loving emperor and his extreme vanity.
For grades 2-4.
Empires in the Sun: The Rise of the New American West
CBB-0562
by Peter Wiley and Robert Gottlieb
Two journalists analyze the new centers of power in the Western
sunbelt that are helping to shape the future direction of American
politics and economics. Focus is on key issues in the emerging region
such as scarce water sources, rapid urbanization, public lands, and
Indian reservations.
En el Tiempo de las Mariposas CBB-1701
by Julia Alvarez
In 1960, under the Dominican Republic, three of four Mirabal sisters
were murdered for their part in the struggle for freedom. The author
recreates the lives of these women. Spanish language. 1995.
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Enabling Romance CBB-1671
by Ken Kroll and Erica Levy Klein
A guide to intimacy and sexual expression for Americans with physical
disabilities. Debunking popular myths and shattering stereotypes,
individuals and couples with a variety of physical disabilities share
their stories of intimate experiences with partners. 1995.
An End and a Beginning, the South Coast and Los Angeles,
1850-1887 CBB-0837 / BRB-11291
by Joseph S. O’Flaherty
O’Flaherty opens his story with the Californios--their leagues of land
and their cattle on a thousand hills. He then skillfully takes the reader
through a dramatic sequence of events which changed not only the
Californios but all of L.A. and the south coast. The gold rush with its
lucrative cattle drives to the northern mines was followed by litigation
over land titles, drought, crime, the introduction of sheep, the arrival of
the small settler, the monopolistic growth of the railroads, the plight of
the former mission Indians and the Chinese, depressions, bank panics.
For junior and senior high readers. 1992.
The End of the Age CBB-1107
by Pat Robertson
A meteor crashes into the Pacific Ocean near southern California
decimating the Pacific rim and setting off earthquakes and long
dormant volcanoes. As society disintegrates, a small group of survivors
become part of an underground Christian Resistance. 1995.
Energy: Global Prospects, 1985-2000 CBB-0259
by Carroll L. Wilson
This report of the Workshop on Alternative Energy Strategies (WAES),
is the result of a project sponsored by the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. 1977.
Energy Savers Catalog BRB-10731
by Consumer Guide Editors
Here is a guide that tells you how to cut your gas, oil and electricity
bills now. It lists name-brand products and gives step-by-step
instructions on how to keep energy dollars in your pocket.
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English Grammar BRB-10938
by George O. Curme
A concise grammar of the English language for the college-level
student. 1947.
Entre et Cielo y el Infierno CBB-0581
by Julio Iglesias
Autobiography of Julio Iglesias. This is the unknown life of one of the
most universal Spaniards. Spanish language. 1981.
Escape at Dawn CBB-0752
by Carol Terry Talbot and Virginia J. Muir
A survivor tells of the heroic rescue of herself and the other captives at
the infamous Los Banos Prison in the Japanese held Philippines during
World War II. 1988.
Ethnic L.A. CBB-0828 / BRB-11231
by Zena Pearlstone
People from more than 140 countries make their home in L.A. Today,
Los Angeles is the second largest Mexican, Armenian, Korean,
Filipino, Salvadorean and Guatemalan city in the world; more
Canadians live in L.A. than in Vancouver; children in the L.A. school
system speak more than 90 different languages; more than 50
foreign-language newspapers are published in L.A. County. 1990.
The Ethnic Quilt CBB-1668
by James P. Allen
Discusses the ethnic diversity in Southern California, urban patterns,
distribution of Whites, Blacks, American Indians, Hispanics, and
Asians and Pacific Islanders, and income gap. 1997.
Evaluating Your Interview: Making the Next One Better
CBB-1645
by Life Skills Education
Discusses the interview process as a two-way street. Covers how to
evaluate the interviewer, how the interviewer evaluates you, getting the
interviewer's evaluation and the next step to your new job. 1997.
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The Eve of the Revolution BRB-10992
by Carl Lotus Becker
This book chronicles the breach with England during the American
Revolution. 1918.
Evenings on and Off the Roof: Pioneering Concepts in Los Angeles
CBB-1847
by Dorothy Lamb Crawford
In 1939, the now-famous “Evenings on the Roof” were the inspiration
of writer Peter Yates and his wife, pianist, Frances Mullen. Musicians
and composers turned Los Angeles into the capital of art music in the
1930's and 1940's. The series continues today as the “Monday Evening
Concerts.” 1995.
Evergreen: Victor Saville in His Own Words CBB-1951
by Roy Moseley
Victor Saville was a famous British filmmaker from the silent films to
the talkies. He helped nurture talent previously unknown to the public,
such as Greer Garson, John Gielgud, and others. 2000.
Every Night, Josephine! BRB-10632
by Jacqueline Susann
The book that launched the late author's career in which she amusingly
relates stories about her much loved and loving poodle who lived a
charmed life until her death at 16. 1971.
Everyday Microwave Cooking for Everyday Cooks BRB-10872
by Toshiba America, Inc
This comprehensive microwave cookbook includes an introduction to
microwave cooking techniques, recipe index and chapters on
appetizers, beverages, soups and casseroles, meats and poultry,
seafood, eggs, cheese, vegetable, breads, puddings, and desserts. 1979.
Everything You Must Know about Tampons CBB-0537
by Nancy Friedman
The author’s investigation of asbestos in tampons preceded the
out-break of the Toxic Shock Syndrome. Discussed are tampon links
in vaginitis, ulcers, cystic and infections as well as tampon alternatives.
1981.
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Execution Eve CBB-1220
by William J. Buchanan
The true story of the death of golfer Marion Miley and the strange
events surrounding the conviction and punishment of her accused
killers. 1993.
Executive Jungle CBB-1738
by David Levy
Interconnected short stories of honor and dishonor, deception and
greed, wheeling and dealing in corporate wonderland. In this world, the
characters who crave recognition, achieve it, and then are cut down
expectedly. 1998.
Expectations, 1992: A Gift for Blind Children from Braille Institute
BRB-11139
by Braille Institute
Contents: “Letter to Boys and Girls,” “Burgoo Stew” by Susan Patron,
“Fox Under First Base” by Jim Latimer, “Maniac Magee” by Jerry
Spinelli, “The Frog Prince,” “Continued” by Jon Scieszka, “The Race
for the Golden Apples” by Claire Martin, “Bently & Egg” by William
Joyce, “Ebenezer Wheezer” by Douglas Menville and “The Old Ladies
Who Liked Cats” by Carol Greene. 1992.
Explorer CBB-0698
by Douchan Gersi
On his perilous journeys explorer, filmmaker and adventurer Douchan
Gersi immersed himself totally in the spirit and traditions of the tribal
life of the inaccessible areas of Borneo, the Apayaos of the Philippines
and the sea gypsies of Southeast Asia. 1987.
Explorers' Guide to the West: Cities BRB-10510
The off-beat tours of Tuscon, Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Portland, and Seattle suggested here will appeal to the more
adventurous tourist. 1972.
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Exploring California Byways in and Around Los Angeles: Trips for a
Day or a Weekend CBB-0126
by Russ Leadabrand
The majority of these trips take you off the beaten trails into peaceful,
nostalgic and rugged surroundings that will interest the local-history
buff, the amateur naturalist, the ghost town lover or the family fond of
weekend drives. 1968.
Exploring Historic California CBB-0160
by Jack Adler
Luther Burbank, Joaquin Miller, Lola Montez, Leland Stanford and
Jack London are featured in these brief sketches of biography, history
and lore of early California. 1974.
Exploring the Mother Lode Country CBB-0123
by Richard H. Dillon
The author, who has explored every niche of the Mother Lode, relates
its history and tales as well as directions to get to all the fascinating
gold towns. Included are places to stay and dine. 1974.
Extra Dollars: Easy Money-Making Ideas for Retired People
CBB-0185
by Ray Hoffman
Here is a treasury of ingenious ideas to supplement your retirement
income without having to punch a clock or take orders from a boss.
1977.
Extremely Weird Animal Defenses CBB-1509
by Sarah Lovett
Introduces weird animal defenses animals use against their predators.
Some animals defend themselves with armor, smelly scents,
camouflage, or with sharp teeth and claws. For grades 3-6. 1997.
Eye of Dawn: The Rise and Fall of Mata Hari CBB-0245
by Erika Ostrovsky
A documented account of the Dutch girl turned dancer and courtesan
who went on to pursue the perilous life of a double agent. 1978.
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Eye of the Gator CBB-1122 / BRB-11375
by E. C. Ayres
The suspects in this murder mystery include a baseball fanatic, a single
mother, and her violent boyfriend. 1995.
Eye of the Storm CBB-0707
by Marcia Muller
Private investigator Sharon McCone's holiday at a creaky mansion in
the Sacramento Delta is transformed by violence and death into a
modern gothic mystery. 1998.
Eyewitness: A California Perspective CBB-0722
by Bill Press
A collection of television commentaries from Emmy Award winner
Bill Press, a regular commentator on KABC-TV's Eyewitness News.
Subjects range from offshore drilling to nuclear warfare--all from the
California perspective. 1988.
Facets CBB-1495
by Barbara Delinsky
From Boston to small-town Maine to New York, the characters in this
novel shared love affairs, friendships and betrayal. 1990.
Factories in the Field: The Story of Migratory Farm Labor in
California CBB-0218
by Carey McWilliams
The social history of California is the background to the history of
California agriculture controlled by large feudal empires, the
development of industrialized empires and farm violence. 1971.
Fad Diets: Fat, Fakes and Facts CBB-1417
This pamphlet briefly analyzes various types of diets (water diets,
celebrity diets, grapefruit diets, etc.) and then offers more healthful
alternatives. 1996.
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Fahrenheit 451 BRB-09991
by Ray Bradbury
Here is a different book filled with intimations of a time to come, of
regimented men and women and a complex atomic age which looms
ahead. 1953.
Fair Game CBB-1285
by Rochelle Majer Krich
Bodies with bank deposit slips and money attached to them. A corpse
with, of all things, a parking ticket. The City of Los Angeles has
enough troubles without this new, insane rash of killings. And
Detective Jessie Drake has problems of her own. 1993.
The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse CBB-1052 / BRB-11304
by Hermann Hesse
Containing all the themes common to Hesse's great novels – Siddhartha
(RC 16148), Steppenwolf (RC 16547), and Demian(RC 15706) - and
mirroring events in his own life, these exquisite short pieces exhibit the
same mystical and romantic impulses that contribute to the haunting
brilliance of his major works. 1995.
Faith and Fried Potatoes CBB-0403
by Grayce Bonham Confer
The author presents a series of episodes highlighting some of her
parents’ 50-year ministry in a small denomination at the end of the 19th
and beginning of the 20th century. 1977.
Falcon’s Egg CBB-1247 / BRB-11355
by Luli Gray
Ever since Falcon’s parents divorced, she has been in charge of herself,
her younger brother, and her loving but self-absorbed mother. Then
one day, while walking in Central Park, she finds a mysterious glowing
egg. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Fallen Angels: Chronicles of Los Angeles Crime and Mystery
CBB-0667
by Marvin J. Wolf and Katherine Mader
Marvin Wolf and noted criminal justice Attorney Katherine Mader go
beyond the glitzy public facades of the often violent city of Los
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Angeles while exploring 39 exhaustively researched true crimes and
mysteries filled with a wonderful cast of real-life characters. 1986.
False Witness CBB-0958
by Dexter Dias
Dexter Dias presents his masterful debut novel, set in London and the
West Country that explores the boundaries of sexual obsession during
an explosive murder trial. 1995.
Family Blood: The True Story of the Yom Kippur Murders: One
Family’s Greed, Love, and Rage CBB-0849
by Marvin J. Wolf and Larry Attebery
Gerald Woodman an Englishman and an Orthodox Jew, came to
America penniless and hungry for the good life just before World War
II. He soon married Vera Covel and backed by her wealthy father,
started a succession of businesses. By 1980, he had gained and lost
two fortunes and had built his plastics business into an international
cash cow that supported his large extended family in great luxury. But
on Yom Kipper, 1985 Gerald and Vera were brutally murdered. When
police asked relatives if the Woodmans had any enemies, Vera’s
bereaved sister replied “Yes, their sons.” 1993.
Family Guide to Dog Care and Training CBB-0171
by Good Housekeeping
This basic guide for the family who wants to raise a healthy,
well-trained pure-bred dog, includes selection, temperament, health,
nutrition and grooming. 1977.
Family Names: How Our Surnames Came to America
BRB-10907
by J. N. Hook, Ph.D.
Extensive research has produced a blending of scholarship and
humorous anecdotes for a highly readable account of the origin of
family names in America. 1982.
The Family of Owen M. CBB-1869
by Erin Flaherty
Orientation and mobility for blind and visually impaired children. For
grades 2-4. 1997.
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Family Realities CBB-1740
by Lucy Wold
A guide to dealing with the death of a loved one. Provides
well-researched advice on clearing the family home, dividing and
shipping family property, handling estate matters, planning ahead, and
knowing what to do following a loved one's death. 1998.
Family Trouble BRB-08270
by William McFee
An amusing account of a retired English Marine officer and his nearby
neighbors. 1949.
Famous Amos: The Power in You: 10 Secret Ingredients for Inner
Strength CBB-0715
by Wally Amos and Gregory Amos
The authors show how you can change your life to achieve everything
you want personally, financially and spiritually by the power of love,
self-esteem, giving, integrity and enthusiasm. Wally Amos' method is
as irresistible as the chocolate cookie he made famous. 1988.
Famous People of Hispanic Heritage Volume I CBB-1774
by Barbara J. Marvis
A tribute to the contribution that Americans with Hispanic ancestry
have made to the United States. Prominent Hispanic Americans are
featured, such as Geraldo Rivera and Federico Pena. For grades 4-7.
1996.
Famous People of Hispanic Heritage Volume II CBB-1775
by Barbara J. Marvis
A tribute to the contribution that Americans with Hispanic ancestry
have made to the United States. Prominent Hispanic Americans are
featured, such as Geraldo Rivera and Federico Pena. For grades 4-7.
1996.
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Faraway Families CBB-1201
by Betsy Loredo
Some families live in different cities and states and even countries. This
book has five stories about children who must separate from a family
member, but try to find creative ways to keep in close touch. For
grades 4-7. 1995.
Farewell, My Lovely CBB-0237
by Raymond Chandler
One of Chandler's most famous novels finds detective Philip Marlowe
trying to solve a murder and becoming involved with the California
gambling scene and three potentially dangerous women. 1976.
Farewell to Texas BRB-07879
by Leonard London Foreman
The end of the range war in Texas leaves Rogue Bishop, hired
troubleshooter, with little to do until he under- takes finding the
kidnapped daughter of a rich rancher and falls into a very complicated
plot. For junior and senior high readers. 1965.
Farm Animal Discovery Library CBB-1231
by Lynn M. Stone
A series of short books on different common farm animals. Titles
recorded include: “Chickens,” “Cows,” “Ducks,” “Pigs,” and “Sheep.”
For grades K-3. 1990.
The Father Hunt BRB-10584
by Rex Stout
When a young girl asks Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin to find the
father she has never known, it is fascinating to watch Nero and Archie
dig out the facts on a case which may be a murder case as well. 1968.
Father of California Wine, Agoston Haraszthy: Including Grape
Culture, Wines and Winemaking CBB-0417
edited by Theodore Schoenman
This is a reprint of the 1862 edition of the life of the Hungarian
adventurer Agoston Haraszthy, known as the founder of the California
wine industry. His search for the perfect blend of climate and soil was
realized in the discovery of the Sonoma Valley in 1857. 1979.
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Favorite American Regional Recipes BRB-10744
by Marian Tracy
The best recipes from every region of the United States have been
selected by newspaper food editors who actually live in each area. The
dishes represent the heart of American cooking and will take you on a
rare and flavorful trip through the United States. 1952.
Feeling Lonely...What You Can Do about It! CBB-1716
by Life Skills Education
Examines when loneliness takes over, the reasons why you are lonely,
and how to handle loneliness. 1996.
Feet First: Cityside and Countryside Walking Tours in Los Angeles
CBB-0101
by Robin Tucker
Suggested tours include botanical gardens, downtown Los Angeles, and
historic landmarks. Information on bus transportation is also given.
1974.
Felicity Learns a Lesson: A School Story BRB-11546
by Valerie Tripp
Felicity is sent to Miss Manderly's house to learn all the skills of a
gentlewoman: penmanship, stitchery, dancing, and how to serve tea.
For grades 2-4. 1997.
Felipe de Neve, First Governor of California BRB-10842
by Edwin A. Beilharz
This is the biography of Felipe de Neve who carried through the last
colonization effort of Spain, consolidating the Spanish grip on Alta
California. 1971.
A Festering Sweetness: Poems of the American People CBB-0494
by Robert Coles
These poems by a renowned American child psychiatrist capture the
hopes, fears, assumptions and expectations of poor and deprived
families and children in America. 1982.
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Fever! CBB-1631
by Douglas Thompson
This biography of John Travolta covers his personal life, his dramatic
comeback after Pulp Fiction, and the huge critical acclaim that
followed with a second Oscar nomination. 1996.
Fiber: It's More Than Bran CBB-1416
This pamphlet briefly describes the types, functions, and advantages of
fiber in a daily diet. 1996.
Fifty Great Oriental Stories BRB-09761
edited by Gene Z. Hanrahan
A collection of oriental short stories. 1965.
Fight Back! And Don't Get Ripped Off BRB-10773
by David Horowitz
The author is a relentless reporter who sees his mission as “giving
people the information they need to avoid getting ripped off.” As host
of the popular syndicated television show “Consumer Byline,” he
believes we should not allow ourselves to be intimidated and shows
you what to do when you get ripped off and still keep your self-respect.
1979.
Film Crazy: Interviews with Hollywood Legends CBB-1950
by Patrick McGilligan
The author shares some of his finest interviews with film luminaries
and important directors. 2000.
The Finishing Touch CBB-0406
by Bruce Bliven, Jr.
A collection of magazine profiles of people who are perfectionists in
their fields. 1978.
Fire in the Canes CBB-0896
by Glenville Lovell
A novel of magic realism set in post-slavery West Indies. When the
sensuous Peata and her nubile daughter, Midra, arrive in the village,
they attract the men's attention and the women's jealousy. Midra,
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ecomes pregnant by the mysterious Prince, adding to the strange
happenings. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.
Firebelle Lillie: The Life and Times of Lilly Coit of San Francisco
CBB-0145 / BRB-10757
by Helen O'Donnel Holdredge
San Francisco's Coit Tower perpetuates the memory of a girl who
embodied the spirit of the city during her lifetime, and was known for
chasing fire engines, smoking, and as an international belle who was
brazenly emulated by freedom-seeking women everywhere. 1967.
Firedance: An Aubrey Knight Adventure CBB-0765 / BRB-11627
by Stephen Barnes
Aubrey Knight was raised to be a street fighter and killer for the Ortega
crime syndicate. He fled to the underground world of the Scavengers,
in what was left of the future Central Los Angeles after the great quake
and the epidemics. 1993.
Fishing the California Wilderness CBB-0155
by Mike Hayden
These stories of the adventures of Mike Hayden and his wife, Mary,
will entertain and inform those interested in fishing the streams, rivers
and lakes of California mountain areas. They cover bait, lure and fly
fishing for rainbow, steelhead and cutthroat trout. 1974.
Fit for Life: Getting Fit and Staying There! CBB-1419
A discussion of physical fitness and the activities which sustain a fit
body. 1996.
A Fitting Death for Billy the Kid CBB-0527
by Ramon Frederick Adams
Adams has not so much written a biography as a commentary on a
myth, sifting legend, tall tale, and outright lie to arrive at the truth.
1960.
Five Bad Boys, Billy Que, and Dustbobbin CBB-1006
by Susan Patron
Dustbobbin teaches Billy Que a lesson. For grades 2-4. 1992.
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Five Families: Mexican Case Studies in the Culture of Poverty
BRB-09945
by Oscar Lewis
An abundance of interesting detail is given on the lives of specific
Mexican families and five actual days in the history of representative
Mexican families is described. 1959.
Five Windows BRB-08594
by D. E. Stevenson
A romantic story of the life of a young Scotsman in Scotland and
England from boyhood to his early twenties. 1953.
The Flamboyant Mr. Colt and His Deadly Six-Shooter CBB-0278
by Bern Keating
Samuel Colt perfected the six-shooter whose name was to become
synonymous with the Wild West. The firepower it unleashed
Drove the Mexicans from Texas and the Indians from the Plains
and revolutionized warfare worldwide. It is a rags to riches saga
of a young man who built an industrial empire and perfected a
mass-production system 50 years before Henry Ford. 1978.
Flash and Filigree CBB-1806
by Terry Southern
An outrageously funny commentary on the dark side of our national
life. 1996.
Flavors of Mexico: Authentic Recipes from South of the Border
BRB-10875
by Angeles de la Rosa
This comprehensive Mexican cookbook has selections on ingredients,
equipment and methods, mail order sources and an index to the recipes.
Chapters on appetizers, soups, salads, eggs, tortillas, fish, bird, meat,
vegetables, bean and rice, desserts, beverage and sauce dishes. 1975.
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The Flavors of the Caribbean and Latin America BRB-10759
by Alex D. Hawkes
In the wide variety of recipes and cooking styles represented in this
book, there are Old World techniques combined with New World
ingredients enhanced by the special flavors and spices of the native
Indians.
Flicka's Friend: The Autobiography of Mary O'Hara CBB-0545
by Mary O'Hara
The American novelist recalls her early years in the eastern United
States, her married life in Los Angeles as a motion picture writer, and
the ten years on a Wyoming ranch where she wrote My Friend Flicka
(RC 26642) and the other horse stories for which she is famous. 1982.
The Flight of the Stork CBB-0280
by Anne C. Bernstein
This book describes what children really want to know about sex--and
when. It is based on a remarkable new study of what children
themselves think about how people get babies. 1978.
Florence and Michelangelo BRB-10873
by Simone Bargellini
Published in braille and bold print in celebration of the United Nations
Year of the Disabled, 1981, this book reveals the wonders of Florence
and the works of Michelangelo. 1981.
Florence Griffith Joyner: Dazzling Olympian CBB-0949 / BRB-11707
by Nathan Aaseng
Florence Griffith Joyner left Seoul, South Korea with three gold medals
and one silver. Flo Jo had smashed the pervious record in the 100
and 200 meters as they had never been smashed before. She did it not
with joyless machine-like precision, but with a sparkle and
free-flowing grace all her own. An engaging biography of spirited
athlete. 1989.
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Flowering Wilderness BRB-10278
by John Galsworthy
In this novel of the “The Forsyte Saga series,” a sequel to Maid in
Waiting (BRB-07922), Dinny falls in love with a sensitive poet
involved in a scandal that outrages British society. 1970.
Flying through Hollywood by the Seat of Your Pants CBB-0868
by Sam Arkoff
The autobiography of one of Hollywood’s most quotable and energetic
film makers whose show business career spans decades. He enjoyed
one of the most enduring winning streaks in the film industry. From
low-budget pictures like The Beast with 1,000 Eyes to higher budget
pictures like Dressed to Kill, Arkoff claims he’s been right “51 percent
of the time.” 1992.
Follow My Leader BRB-09766
by James B. Garfield
A blind boy, Jimmie, finds a new life with his German shepherd guide
dog in this fiction story by a Los Angeles blind man. For grades 4-7.
1957.
The Follow-Up Letter CBB-1382
This pamphlet discusses and gives examples of several letters one
might write after an interview. 1994.
Fondue: The Fine Art of Fondue, Chinese Wok and Chafing Dish
Cooking BRB-10454
by Tested Recipe Publishers, Inc.
Tested recipes for fondue, Chinese wok, and chafing dish cooking.
1973.
The Food Groups: The Basics of Health CBB-1422
An overview of good nutrition which focuses on the food pyramid and
its five food groups. 1996.
The Food in Your Future: Steps to Abundance CBB-0188
by Keith Converse Barrons
Here is a practical book of questions concerning our vital agricultural
and food distribution system. Treating economics, sociology, ecology
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and politics as well as agricultural technology, it offers a new insight
into what is required to ensure an abundance of reasonably priced food.
1975.
Fool's Gold CBB-1946
by Stephen Bly
O. T. Skinner and his family with their simple faith in God makes a
bigger difference than all the gold in Goldfield, Nevada. 2000.
Force Majeure CBB-0893
by Bruce Wagner
Bud Wiggins dreamed of achieving fame as a screenwriter. He almost
made it, instead, he finds himself free-falling through a world of
hallucinatory absurdity and epic degradation. For Bud Wiggins, there
is madness at the end of the rainbow. 1991.
Forgetting Places CBB-0709
by Sucharitkul P. Somtow
When J. J. turned 14 and his brother Ben committed suicide, he wanted
a forgetting place where he could not remember Ben's death. When
weird messages on the computer he shared with Ben seem to want him
to do something, he turns to his spiritualist, Aunt Casey, who can talk
to the dead. For junior and senior high readers. 1987.
Fortress in the Eye of Time CBB-0970
by C. J. Cherryh
This fantasy saga by the Hugo Award winning Cherryh sees a young
man sent on a quest to right the wrongs of an ancient wizard war.
1995.
Foster Child: A Biography of Jodie Foster CBB-1514
by Buddy Foster and Leon Wagener
This is a biography of Jodie Foster written by her older brother who
shared her tumultuous childhood raised by an ambitious, controlling yet
caring mother. It covers Jodie Foster's life as a child star, her
spectacular entry into movies as the wise-beyond-her-years teen, her
agony of being stalked by John Hinckley, fan from hell, her studies at
Yale, and her return to fulfill her destiny in films, winning two
Academy Awards for Best Actress and the creative independence that
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enabled her to form her own production company and achieve her first
directorial hits. 1997.
The Fountain Overflows BRB-08719
by Rebecca West
A Dickensian novel of a proud but poor Edwardian family whose
members experience their own kinds of despair. Wit and wisdom
characterize the vivid account as told by one of the daughters. 1956.
The Fourth Wave: California's Newest Immigrants BRB-11029
by Thomas Muller and Thomas J. Espenshade
The Urban Institute, a non-profit organization which studies the social
and economic problems confronting the nation, here investigates what
immigration means to California, the nation, and both private and
public sectors. 1985.
Fragmented Metropolis: Los Angeles, 1850 CBB-1766
by Robert M. Fogelson
Covers the history of Los Angeles from its beginnings as an
agricultural village of less than 2,000 people to its emergence as a
metropolis of more than 2 million in 1930. 1967.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House CBB-0987
by Donald Hoffmann
A detailed perspective of the house Wright designed for Hollywood oil
heiress Aliene Barnsdall in 1920-21. 1992.
Frederick Remington and the West CBB-0498
by Ben M. Vorpahl
This biography focuses on the artist's imagination and how it expressed
itself. The author uses 19th century cultural and social history to
explain the artist's work. 1972.
French: Level One; Audio Lingual Materials BRB-08785
by Staff of the Modern Language Materials Development Center
(No annotation). 1961.
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Friends and Lovers CBB-1678
by Eric Jerome Dickey
Here is a novel of friendship, sex, and love that speaks directly to the
heart. The author adds a bittersweet poignancy to this contemporary
tale of boy meets girlfriend. 1997.
Friendships in the Dark: A Blind Woman's Story of the People and
Pets Who Light Up Her World CBB-1464
Totally blind since birth, the author tells of growing up on a small
Virginia farm and going away to a residential school with her older
sister, who is also blind, and becoming a church organist. She describes
in loving detail the animals and other friends she meets along the way.
1996.
From Caravan to Casserole: Herbs and Spices in Legend, History and
Recipes BRB-10828
by Malvina W. Liebman
The history of herbs, and they were used as potions and spells as well
as foods. Cultivation information precedes the recipes in the second
half of the book. 1977.
From Claudia to David BRB-07898
by Rose Franken
A chapter in a marriage that is close and warm, but not without its share
of heartbreak. As David recuperates from tuberculosis in the
Adirondacks, Claudia and the children join forces to help him get well.
1967.
From Cowhides to Golden Fleece: A Narrative of California , 1832-1858
BRB-11098
by Reuben L. Underhill
The critical years of California's growth from territory to state are
examined in the correspondence of Thomas Olivar Larkin, U.S.
Counsel at the territorial capital of Monterey.
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From Mae to Madonna CBB-1815
by June Sochen
Covers women entertainers in the Twentieth-Century America who
were white, African American and Latina. The author uses the life of
African American action star Pam Grier to demonstrate the old and new
ways minority women are portrayed in popular culture. 1999.
From Panic to Power CBB-1111 / BRB-11354
by Lucinda Bassett
A how-to book for calming anxieties, conquering fears, and taking
control of your life. 1995.
From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun CBB-1245 / BRB-11358
by Jacqueline Woodson
Melanin is a little embarrassed by his lesbian mother and her lover,
what teenaged boy wouldn’t be? He’s also a little confused, about that
and the rest of his life. So he writes everything down to sort things out.
For grades 6-9. 1995.
From the Sea and the Jungle BRB-11037
by Robert Carse
A reformed gun smuggler turned hotel man in a West Indian Republic
must prove his innocence when Germans begin sinking American
tankers off the coast. 1951.
From This Earth CBB-1294
by William Russell
Series of 6 books includes: Precious Stones, Gold and Silver,
Mountains and Canyons, Oil Gas and Coal, Rocks and Minerals, and
Fossils. Very short introductory books. For grades 2-4. 1994.
From Wilderness to Empire: A History of California CBB-0135
by Robert Glass Cleland
A history of California which minimizes the complicated history of the
Mexican period, and emphasizes the later social and political history up
to the 1958 state elections. 1959.
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A Frontier Lady: Recollection of the Gold Rush and Early California
CBB-0201
by Sarah Bayliss Royce
These memoirs are the narrative of a family odyssey across the
continent and their early years in California as well as a portrait of a
remarkable woman. 1977.
The Frontier World of Doc Holliday, Faro Dealer from Dallas to
Deadwood CBB-0454
by Patricia Jahns
The biography of the legendary John Henry Holliday who became the
most notorious faro dealer and gunman of his time. 1979.
Frosty: A Raccoon to Remember CBB-0162
by Harriet E. Weaver
The narrative concerns an orphaned raccoon little more than a month
old that Harriet Weaver, "the first lady ranger," fed and loved like a
human baby. 1973.
Frozen Petals CBB-1439
by Sid King
The autobiography of a Braille Institute patron. 1995.
The Fugitive Trail BRB-10537
by Zane Grey
When Bruce Lockhart is tagged down in Texas for the misdeeds of his
brother, his is forced to win the love of Trinity and shoot down a
notorious outlaw before he can square himself. 1957.
Funerals Are Fatal BRB-10485
by Agatha Miller Christie
After the funeral it is suspected that the deceased was murdered. A
collection of appealing characters, young and old, provide suspects
until Poirot finally unmasks the least likely. 1953.
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The Gadfly BRB-08693
by Ethel L. Voynich
Young Italy before the revolution in 1848 is the locale of a tale of a
strong, passionate, magnanimous character driven by wrong into
atheism. 1961.
Gaffers, Grips and Best Boys CBB-0679
by Eric Taub
A beyond-the-glamour-of-Hollywood look at the people involved in
every aspect of preparing, producing, and promoting motion pictures.
Includes interviews with successful artists and technicians about their
roles in the film industry. 1987.
Gardens of Southern California CBB-0801 / BRB-11178
by Helaine K. Prentice
Garden visiting has become a popular leisure activity. Twenty-five of
Southern California’s most lavish gardens are presented. These and
more than fifty other gardens are included in a directory, which
contains maps and key information. An afterward advises the home
gardener on how to make the most of a garden tour. 1990.
Gato Por Liebre CBB-0733
by Geoffrey Wolff
Originally titled The Duke of Deception, this sad yet entertaining story
of the author’s swindling father was one of the most popular and
critically acclaimed books of 1980. Spanish language. 1980.
G.B.S.: A Full Length Portrait BRB-11033
by Hesketh Pearson
The good stories that it contains. 1942.
Gene Kelly: A Celebration CBB-1789
by Sheridan Morley
Gene Kelly was an actor, choreographer, and director, but it is as the
first modern screen that Kelly will always be remembered. 1996.
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Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture BRB-11118
by Douglas Coupland
Set amid detox centers, cosmetic surgery parlors, and the
air-conditioned sands of Palm Springs, California, this book addresses
a culture obsessed with dead celebrities, consumed by its own
independence, and pathologically ambivalent about its future. This X
generation's fables and mythologies are built on Bob Hope jokes,
shopping malls, nuclear attacks, and historical overdosing. 1991.
The Genius of the System: Hollywood Filmmaking in the Studio Era
CBB-0766
by Thomas Schatz
Film historian Schatz describes the distinctive house styles and studio
operations of four representative film companies in search of the
“Genius of the System.” 1988.
Genocide: Its Political Use in the Twentieth Century BRB-10923
by Leo Kuper
A systematic study of genocide and political massacres in the 20th
century which resulted in the annihilation of 800,000 Armenians, 20
million Soviets, 6 million Jews, 3 million Bangladesh and 100,000
Hutu. The author calls for an end to the outrageous willingness of the
world community to turn a blind eye to massacres taking place even
now. 1981.
Gentle Gorilla: The Story of Patty Cake CBB-0227
by Susan Kohn Grenn
Through her daily visits to the Central Park Zoo, the author describes
the daily family lives of the gorillas Kongo, Lulu, and their infant
daughter Patty Cake.
George Washington Carver, an American Biography BRB-11010
by Rackham Holt
The life of a black American botanist, born of slave parents in the
mid-19 th century. He is known for his agricultural research at Tuskegee
and especially for his discovery of the multiple uses of the peanut.
1943.
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The German Shepherd BRB-10021
by William Goldbecker
The history of the dog, the development of modern strains, feeding,
general care, grooming, temperament and training are discussed. 1972.
Getting a Start on Your Career: Choosing What to Do After High
School CBB-1389
An introduction to career planning and job searching, including basics
such as income requirements, this pamphlet is aimed at the recent high
school graduate. 1997.
Getting Mine CBB-0773 / BRB-11116
by Jean Femling
Insurance fraud leads to homicide when the victim-turned-suspect is
murdered. For claims investigator Martha “Moz” Brandt, the case gets
even stickier when a freeway sniper takes a shot at her. 1991.
Getting Over a Violent Relationship CBB-1718
by Life Skills Education
Includes information about partner violence, becoming a victim, getting
out of a violent relationship, recovering your life and no longer being a
victim. 1978.
Getting Rich in America CBB-1900
by Dwight R. Lee
Eight simple, practical, commonsense rules anybody can follow to save
a million dollars. 2000.
Getting Started in Handmade Rugs BRB-10462
by Kathryn Andrews Marinoff
This handbook includes instructions for making knotted, hooked,
plaited, crocheted and quick and easy rugs. 1971.
Ghost of Chance CBB-0886
by William S. Burroughs
Set in the jungles of Madagascar, this is a story of environmental
devastation populated with drugs, paranoia, and lemurs. 1991.
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Ghost Towns: Old America CBB-1017
by Lynn Stone
Examines the ghost towns scatters across America. Discussing their
decline and current status. For grades 4-7. 1993.
Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of California: A History and Guide
CBB-0833 / CBB-1265 / BRB-11233
by Remi Nadeau
Many of the towns in this book are not ghostly, but are thriving
localities included here because they are essential to the story and have
their own atmosphere. Many of the ghost towns have in the past been
prey to vandals and looters. Today, a more conservation-minded public
tends to appreciate the charmed ruins and leaves them intact for others.
1992.
The Ghostly Bell Ringer CBB-1092
edited by Highlights for Children
Fourteen of the most popular mystery stories from the pages of
Highlights for Children. For junior and senior high readers. 1992.
The Giant Joshua BRB-08730
by Maurine Whipple
The time is the 1860's and the scene is the Dixie Mission in the Utah
Desert where a band of Mormons fight drought and flood, famine and
hostile Indians. 1941.
The Giant Killers: The Story of the Danish Resistance Movement
CBB-0195
by John Oram Thomas
The highly organized resistance in Denmark during World War II
dumbfounded the Germans. Here is a story of adventure, tragedy, and
sometimes comedy. The Danes defeated their enemy as much with
laughter as with guns. 1976.
Gideon's Vote BRB-08298
by J. J. Marric
Commander Gideon of New Scotland Yard deals with problems
presented by an impending election and the activities of a pacifist
group. 1964.
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Gifts of Food BRB-11045
by Susan Costner
These 160 delectable recipes suitable for gifts range curative
ginger-honey cordial to substantial spinach lasagna. Gift-wrapping
instructions for all occasions are included. 1984.
Gifts of Grace CBB-0974
by Lone Jensen
A gathering of personal encounters with the Virgin Mary. 1995.
Gigolos: The World's Best Kept Men CBB-0293
by Lynn Ramsey
The author reports on her research into the whys and ways of gigolos,
past and present, as she traveled across two continents investigating the
men who live off women. 1977.
Gilberto y el Viento CBB-0927
by Marie Hall Ets
The title page reads, “My name is Gilberto and this is a story about the
wind and I.” Spanish language. 1995.
Gilda's Disease: Sharing Personal Experiences and a Medical
Perspective on Ovarian Cancer CBB-1456
by M. Steven Piver, M.D. with Gene Wilder
Gilda Radner, the popular star of Saturday Night Live, died of ovarian
cancer in 1989. Gilda's husband, Gene Wilder, contacted Dr. M. Steven
Piver at the Roswell Park Institute in Buffalo, New York and
recognized their shared desire to communicate to the general public
about ovarian cancer. The book discusses the causes of ovarian cancer,
the signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, different types of ovarian
cancer, steps to prevent the disease and the most effective treatments.
1996.
The Giving Tree CBB-1326
by Shel Silverstein
This is the story of a tree who loved a boy, and gave him everything to
make him happy... but it is more than that too. Technically a child's
book, adults will still enjoy this classic tale. For grades K-3. 1964.
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Glaucoma: A Patient's Guide to the Disease
CBB-1522 / BRB-11698
by Graham E. Trope
Essential information about glaucoma and its treatment in a question
and answer format.
The Glory Years; History of San Diego BRB-09933
by Richard F. Pourade
This fourth book of the comprehensive six volume history of San
Diego covers the years of boom and bust and of building San Diego,
1865 to 1900. 1964.
Go Ask Alice BRB-11506
by Anonymous
Based on the diary of a 15-year-old girl who was turned on to drugs
because of her feelings of loneliness and rebellion against the world of
parents, teachers, and friends. Though she tries to withdraw, she dies of
an overdose three weeks after her 16th birthday. For junior and senior
high readers. 1997.
God Bless You Buffalo Bill: A Layman's Guide to History and the
Western Film BRB-10924
by Wayne Michael Sarf
Sarf discusses how the Old West differed from the movie west and how
Hollywood distorted the era through anachronisms, myth-making and
the glamorization of Western figures. 1983.
Going the Distance CBB-1952
by Ken Norton
Traces the path of Ken Norton's life including a stint in the Marines to
his professional boxing career that spanned 14 years. 2000.
Gold in the Sun: History of San Diego BRB-09960
by Richard F. Pourade
This fifth book of the comprehensive 6-volume history of San Diego
covers the period from 1900 to the roaring 20s. 1965.
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Gold Rush Country CBB-0246
edited by Sunset Editorial Staff
Information on California's Gold Rush country is authentically set forth
to enable the reader to appreciate the historical lore and romance of this
region. 1972.
Gold Rush Days with Mark Twain CBB-0244
by William Robert Gillis
Memoirs written by William R. Gillis, who was a friend and mining
partner of Mark Twain in the early California mining days. 1969.
Gold Seeker: Adventures of a Belgian Argonaut During the
Gold Rush Years CBB-0648
by Jean-Nicolas Perlot
An adventurous young Belgian describes in this autobiography,
published in 1897, how at 26 he arrived in California as an immigrant,
but soon moved to Oregon where he made his fortune as Portland's first
landscape gardener. Periot finally retired to Belgium. 1985.
The Golden Apples CBB-1314
by Eudora Welty
Engaging stories surrounded with delicacy and naturalness about
characters in the South in Mississippi and characters in San Francisco.
1977.
The Golden Aquarians CBB-1105
by Monica Hughes
At the end of the 21st century, humans have taken to terraforming other
planets to fill their needs. Walt's father is in charge of one such planet.
This planet is different, however, because it is inhabited by intelligent
creatures who will die if the terraforming succeeds. For grades 5-8.
1995.
The Golden Dream CBB-1929
by Charles Fracchia
Take a grand tour of the history of the Golden State through the
illuminating text about the 1848-1850 gold-discovery-to-statehood era.
1997.
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The Golden Era of the Missions 1769-1834 CBB-0141
by Paul C. Johnson
This book helps you to travel back in time to California's Mission
Period, when 21 outposts of Church and State were established in Alta
California, the most remote and last colonized portion of the Spanish
Empire. The lifestyle, as well as the architectural style, of these
self-contained walled cities is recreated. 1974.
The Golden Gate and the Silver Screen BRB-11093
by Geoffrey Bell
“Where, . . . was the world's premier exhibition of motion
pictures? . . .” Strangely enough, it was San Francisco, a city not
usually associated with the film industry that hosted its very first
showing. Where was the first motion picture studio, and the first movie
exchange on the Pacific coast? This model studio was built in San
Francisco in the days before the fire and earthquake of 1906. Where
were the origins of the movie Western genre? The trails ridden by the
first movie cowboy star lay, not by Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, but
along the foothills of San Francisco.
The Golden Hills of California: A Descriptive Guide to the Mother
BRB-10817
by Allan Masari
The towns of these four counties are independent of each other, and
past and present are brought together as points of interest, natural
phenomena and historical highlights are discussed.
The Golden Promise: An Illustrated History of Orange County
BRB-10984
by Pamela Hallan-Gibson
Orange County California's history from the establishment of
Franciscan Mission San Juan Capistrano two hundred years ago, from
early American settlers, and later land speculators who battled draught,
depression and disease to the present day. 1986.
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Golden Quest CBB-1203 / BRB-11369
by Bonnie Bader
1850, Sierra Nevada Mountains. Eleven year old David and his
younger sister, Celia, are caught up in three great events in California
history: Gold Rush, statehood, and the debate over slavery. For grades
3-6. 1993.
Golden Tales of the Southwest BRB-11032
by May Lamberton Becker
These tales have been selected and introduced by May Lamberton
Becker. 1939.
A Golden Treasury of Psalms and Prayers for All Faiths
BRB-10588
by Fritz Kredel
A collection of Psalms and prayers designed for all faiths.
The Good Earth BRB-10471
by Pearl S. Buck
Describes the rise of a Chinese peasant from poverty to the position of
a rich landowner, helped by his patient wife. Pulitzer Prize 1932. 1958.
The Good-For-Something Dragon BRB-11155
by Judith Ross Enderle and Stephanie Gordon Tessler
The last thing Sir Simon the Giant-Catcher needs is a good-for-nothing
baby dragon named Asheley. So when his son, John, asks to keep the
little fire-breather, Sir Simon gives him three days to prove that the
dragon is good for something other than setting fires in the castle.
Three days pass and John still has not proved his dragon is special. It
seems as though Ashley is good for nothing at all. Then a giant appears
outside the castle walls and John and Sir Simon discover something
about Ashely they never imagined. 1993.
Goodbye Columbus, and Five Short Stories BRB-08494
by Philip Roth
Title story in this collection is about a young Radcliffe girl and a
Rutgers boy who learn that there is more to love than exuberance and
passion. All of the stories dramatize the dilemma of modern American
Jews torn between two worlds. Strong language. 1960.
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Goodbye L.A. BRB-11096
by Murray Sinclair
Detective Ben Crandel gets mixed up with punk rockers, neo-Nazis and
a missing woman reporter. Violence. Strong language. 1988.
Goosebumps: Attack of the Mutant BRB-11524
by R. L. Stine
#25. Skipper loves comic books until he must fight one of the evil
villains from the comic book pages in the real world. For grades 4-7.
1997.
Goosebumps: Ghost Beach BRB-11556
by R. L. Stine
#22. A 300-year-old ghost lives in the cave on the beach, but it doesn't
scare Jerry. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Goosebumps: How I Learned to Fly BRB-11558
by R. L. Stine
(No annotation). For grades 3-6. 1997.
Goosebumps: It Came from Beneath the Sink BRB-11529
by R. L. Stine
#30. It may look like an ordinary sponge, but this one is really a
creature that thrives on human bad luck! For grades 3-6. 1997.
Goosebumps: Let's Get Invisible BRB-11530
by R. L. Stine
#6. Max and his friends discover a magic mirror which makes them
invisible. For grades 3-6. 1997.
Goosebumps: Monster Blood III BRB-11531
by R. L. Stine
#29. When Evan drinks monster blood, he turns into a giant. For
grades 3-6. 1997.
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Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium BRB-11532
by R. L. Stine
#24. Scary things begin to happen backstage of the school play. For
grades 3-6. 1997.
Goosebumps: Stay Out of the Basement BRB-11554
by R. L. Stine
(No annotation) For grades 3-6. 1997.
Goosebumps: The Beast from the East BRB-11559
by R. L. Stine
Ginger and her twin brothers get lost in the woods and run into a deadly
bunch of blue monsters. For grades 3-6. 1997.
Goosebumps: The Cuckoo Clock of Doom BRB-11522
by R.L. Stine
#28. This cuckoo clock turns back Michael's life. For grades 3-6.
1997.
Goosebumps: The Ghost Next Door BRB-11557
by R. L. Stine
(No annotation) For grades 3-6. 1997.
Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask BRB-11555
by R. L. Stine
#11. In this book, a Halloween mask attaches permanently to a young
girl's face. For grades 3-6. 1997.
The Gospel According to Pontius Pilate CBB-0465
by James R. Mills
A "firsthand" account of Jesus' life and death, presented as part of the
imaginary memoirs of Pontius Pilate. 1977.
The Gospel According to St. John: The New Testament in the King
James CBB-0088
The gospel according to St. John from the King James version of the
New Testament.
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Grammar for Grownups BRB-11601
by Val Dumond
Dumond, a business writing consultant, refers to her book as "a guide
to grammar and usage for everyone who has to put words on paper
effectively." Dumond not only identifies and explains verbs, nouns,
prepositions, verbals, and other parts of speech, she discusses grammar
glitches, punctuation, spelling, and creating a unique writing style.
Practice exercises are at the end of each chapter. 1998.
A Grammar of the English Language: Volume I BRB-10869
by George O. Curme
This complete handbook of English grammar covers all the parts of
speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions,
conjunctions, interjection, inflection of nouns, pronouns, and
uninflected parts of speech and an index. 1962.
The Grand Sophy BRB-10571
by Georgette Heyer
Madcap romance set in the Regency days in London with an irresistible
heroine almost six-feet-tall. Because of her forthright manner and
ingenious matchmaking and organizing ability, Sophy becomes a
smashing success in London. 1950.
Grandpa's Eyes CBB-1823
by Sherry T. Vaughn
Sarah, her blind grandfather and a wonderful little sprite called
Wee'uns share friendship. Sarah becomes her grandfather's eyes to the
world and she learns about love, family, and responsibility. For grades
2-4. 1996.
Granny Eloped: A Novelette CBB-0640
by Elizabeth Barzditis Lewis
On a visit to a little ghost town in Upper Michigan, the blind author
heard the story of a grandmother's elopement in the 1880s, which is the
basis of this fictionalized romance. 1987.
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The Grass Harp, and a Tree of Night and Other Stories
BRB-11034
by Truman Capote
"The Grass Harp" is about people in search of love. They defy the
narrow conventions of a small town in order to find freedom. In "A
Tree of Night and Other Stories" Capote explores the misery, horror,
and loneliness of modern life. 1951.
The Grease Machine: The Inside Story of Lockheed's Dollar Diploma
CBB-0457
by David Boulton
This account of the Lockheed bribery scandals is based almost wholly
on the voluminous documentation generated by the congressional
committee that investigated the affair. Boulton shows that overseas
bribery by the great company was bad for product quality and the fair,
competitive free enterprise system in this country. 1978.
Greasy Grimy Gopher Guts CBB-1571
by Todd Strasser
At Camp Run-a-Muck, kids get punished for good behavior and the
food makes everyone sick. For grades 3-6. 1997.
The Great Car Craze CBB-1824
by Ashleigh Brilliant
During the 1920s, Southern California became the most motorized area
on earth. An absorbing adventure into the delirious decade that gave
birth to the car culture in which we live today. 1989.
Great Chicken Recipes BRB-10785
by Nancy A. Hecht
Here is almost every way to fix chicken you can think of. Appetizers,
pates, dips soups, baked, broiled, fried and roasted, company chicken,
dishes for one, diet recipes, leftovers, gravies, sauces, glazes and an
index.
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The Great Democracies: History of the English Speaking Peoples;
v. 4 BRB-09963
by Winston Churchill
A history of the British Empire from the Roman invasions to the death
of Queen Victoria and its influence on other nations. 1957.
The Great Golden Gate Bridge Trivia Book CBB-0664
by E. J. Knapp
A delightful volume of history, facts, firsts and stories chronicling the
first 50 years of the world's most beautiful bridge, the Golden Gate,
built in 1937 for $35,000,000. 1984.
The Great Pianists BRB-11004
by Harold C. Schonberg
A solid, comprehensive survey of the continuity of pianism, which
begins with the piano's invention in 1709 and ends with the generation
of Horowitz, Gieseking, and Rubinstein. The senior music critic of the
New York Times answers many questions about the state of piano
playing in the past. 1965.
Great Son BRB-07840
by Edna Ferber
A chronicle of four generations of a Seattle family, the Melendys,
beginning with the arrival of the first family on the West Coast in 1851
and ending on the day of Pearl Harbor. 1945.
Great Stories by Chekhov BRB-10568
by Anton Chekhov
Short stories by the classic Russian writer. 1976.
The Great Thirst CBB-1289
by Norris Hundley
A history of water in California from the 1770s to the 1990s. 1992.
137

Great Winemakers of California: Conversations with
Robert Benson CBB-0216
by Robert Benson
Twenty-eight California winemakers discuss the myths and methods of
producing great wines which are today rivaling those of France and
Germany. 1977.
Greater Los Angeles Green Pages BRB-11660
by Green Media Group
Green Pages of the greater Los Angeles area.
The Greatest Story Ever Told BRB-10927
by Fulton Oursler
A popular retelling of stories based on the New Testament for readers
of all Faiths. 1949.
Green CBB-0962 / BRB-11666
by Frances Sherwood
Zoe is a Mormon girl growing up in California in the 1950s. A self-
proclaimed beatnik seeking freedom, this is the story of her discovery
of herself and of her coming of age. 1995.
Green Heart BRB-08574
by Vian Smith
A fatherless farm girl of the English Moor Country is determined to
train a race horse, and her efforts engender a sense of community in the
whole neighborhood. 1964.
The Greengrocer: The Consumer's Guide to Fruits and Vegetables
CBB-0168
by Joe Carcione
Discussion of over 75 fruits and vegetables includes history, varieties,
how to buy, and how to use. 1972.
The Grizzly Bear: The Narrative of a Hunter-Naturalist
CBB-0268
by William Henry Wright
This highly informative and entertaining book on the grizzly bear
covers its early history as recorded by the white man, and the life of
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Wright. He first studied the grizzly in order to hunt him, and later
hunted him as a naturalist to study him. 1977.
The Gross: The Hits, the Flops-the Summer That Ate Hollywood
CBB-1814
by Peter Bart
A compelling behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood during the summer
of 1998, from script, through casting, through production and release.
Powerful movie players in Hollywood such as Steven Spielberg and
Mel Gibson provide a revealing look at how movies are made. 1999.
Groucho, Harpo, Chico - and Sometimes Zeppo BRB-10889
by Joe Adamson
The author describes the film comedians' early days in vaudeville and
on Broadway, including sketches of each brother, and shows how the
varied elements of their later successes were created. 1973.
Ground Zero CBB-1557
by Kevin J. Anderson
Investigators of the "X-Files" work on strange and inexplicable cases
that the FBI doesn't want solved. Mulder and Scully work on a case
about the death of a renowned nuclear weapons researcher and try to
uncover the twisted puzzle. 1995.
Growing Up and Liking It BRB-10470
by Personal Products Co.
The story of menstruation. For junior and senior high readers. 1972.
Growing Up in Hollywood BRB-11272
by Robert Parrish
Entertaining look at moviemaking from a bygone era by a veteran
director who began his career as a child actor, chorus boy and iceskater.
Includes sections on Charlie Chaplin, Mae West, Lewis
Milestone and Frank Lloyd.
The Growth of the American Republic BRB-10990
by Samuel Eliot Morison
This is a basic political, military, economic, social, literary and spiritual
history of the United States. 1926.
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Guerrilla P.R.: How You Can Wage an Effective Publicity Campaign
CBB-1038
by Michael Levine
Every Fortune 500 corporation, movie star and scandal queen can attest
that a good publicist is essential to building success and maintaining
public support. In clear and concise language, Micheal Levine, one of
the top public relations counselors in the country reveals the same
procedures he uses every day to get press on major stars-- and how
those strategies can be utilized on little or no budget This book is for
people who need to engage the media and want quick and ingenious
methods to bridge the gap between their message and the public. 1993.
The Guide BRB-10562
by R. K. Narayan
This delightful story of human frailties depicts a rogue of southern
India who accidentally becomes a holy man when his identity is
mistaken while resting in an abandoned temple after his release from
prison. Cared for by respectful villagers, he is reluctant to tell them his
past. 1958.
Guide to Contentment CBB-0158
by Fulton John Sheen
With clarity and expertise, Archbishop Sheen combines practicality and
wisdom in discussing problems relative to man's everyday experiences:
love, anxiety, freedom, self-pity, success, failure, health, joy, marriage,
sex and faith. 1970.
A Guide to Ethnic Food in Los Angeles BRB-11234
by Linda Burum
Ethnic restaurants, markets, bakeries and specialty shops for the foods
of Cambodia, China, Ethiopia, Greece, Guatemala, India, Japan,
Mexico, Morocco and others. 1992.
Guide to Legal Rights for People with Disabilities CBB-1711
by Marc D. Stolman
Comprehensive book on the legal problems encountered by persons
with disabilities. 1994.
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Guide to the Great Attractions of Los Angeles and Beyond
CBB-0785 / BRB-11129
by Frederick Pratson
An informative, well-organized guide to Southern California from
Santa Barbara to San Diego to Palm Springs. It describes not only the
tourist delights of the area but also notes that “there is a great deal of
violence in Los Angeles,” as in all large metropolitan areas. 1989.
Guidebook to the Colorado Desert of California CBB-0835
by Choral Pepper
The introduction states “Within the boundaries of the Colorado Desert
are found abandoned mines, relics of an old plank road, forgotten
pioneer trails, colorful legends of lost gold, military aerial gunner
ranges, petrified sea shells, an ubiquitous resort, mysterious prehistoric
rock art, acres of date groves, and the sweet clean stillness of sun-filled
days and starlight nights.” 1972.
Guidebook to the Mojave Desert of California CBB-1053
by Russ Leadabrand
This descriptive, historical guide includes Death Valley, Joshua Tree
National Monument, and the Antelope Valley.
A Guidebook to the San Bernardino Mountains of California
CBB-0819
by Russ Leadabrand
The author writes “The San Bernardino Mountain country is a boggling
big place. Taken with its history and its scenic attraction, its legends
and its statistics, it is too much to put between the pages of a single
book. This, therefore, is in no way intended to be anything
approaching a definitive work on the mountain country. It is only a
guide.” 1964.
Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes BRB-10951
by Roger D. McGrath
By examining two mining towns, Aurora and Bodie, their colorful
characters and exciting history, it is shown that though the Old West
was lawless, bank robbery, rape, racial violence and serious juvenile
crime were almost unknown. 1984.
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Gypsy Game CBB-1345
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
April Hall and Melanie Ross begin a thrilling new game about being
Gypsies. They paint a life-like Gypsy caravan, wear Gypsy jewelry and
dress like a Gypsy. Toby, one of the Gypsies, suddenly and
mysteriously disappears. For grades 4-7. 1997.
The Habits of a Lifetime: An L.A. Story CBB-0912 / BRB-11176
by Ethan Feinsod
Dave Robbins tries to stay away from L.A. nowadays, coming in from
the country only rarely, usually to see his oldest friend, Nick Sawyer.
Sawyer, one of the original rock superstars of the 60s is married to
David’s ex-wife, Paula. When David turns on the news and sees that
Paula has been murdered and Nick and the children are missing, he
returns to L.A. with a mission: to find his daughter and to clear his best
friend of murder. 1992.
Ham on Rye CBB-0789 / BRB-11133
by Charles Bukowski
An autobiographical novel of a troubled young man growing up in Los
Angeles before Pearl Harbor. 1990.
Handbook for Writers BRB-09865
by Glen Leggett and others
A handbook of English grammar for writers which discusses
manuscript mechanics such as form, numbers, abbreviations,
syllabication, basic grammar, sentence sense, case, tense and mood.
1965.
Handyman CBB-0959
by Jean Heller
The Handyman is a serial killer who mutilates his victims hearts. The
press call him the Heartbreak Killer and soon one of their own will
become another of his victims. 1995.
Hank: The Life of Charles Bukowski CBB-0786 / BRB-11130
by Neeli Cherkovski
A full-length biography of a Los Angeles writer relatively unknown
until he wrote the screenplay for the film Barfly. Cherkovski describes
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the unhappy childhood and tormented adulthood from which Bukowski
drew the material for his more than 30 published works. 1991.
Hank and Chloe CBB-0932
by Jo-Ann Mapson
After a childhood of foster homes and then the death of her older
alcoholic lover, thirty-three-year-old Chloe Morgan works two jobs and
lives in a rustic shack in order to pursue her passion for horses. Only
used to the company of her dog, her elderly horse, and some aging
cowboys, Chloe is unsure if there is room in her life for the professor
who has become attached to her. Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.
Hannah CBB-1591 / BRB-11764
by Gloria Whelan
Nine-year-old Hannah is blind and her parents keep her at home where
she is safe. When Lydia Robbin comes to town, she convinces
Hannah's parents to send her to school. Miss Robbin shows Hannah a
whole new life, but Hannah will need courage to attain it. For grades
2-4. 1991.
Haole Substitute CBB-1106
by Walt Novak
Paul Kodak, a 23-year-old surfer, shoots through the squalor of
Hawaii's roughest high schools to tackle unusual social and personal
problems. The responsibilities of marriage and fatherhood have turned
a champion surfer into a substitute teacher who is out of his element
when it comes to fights, school politics and knife-wielding, jive-talking
hoodlums-in-training. 1994.
Happy Birthday Felicity!: A Springtime Story BRB-11547
by Valerie Tripp
What would a birthday be like in 1774? Visit Felicity Merriman in
Williamsburg, Virginia and find out. Part of the “American Girls
Series.” For grades 2-4. 1997.
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The Happy Birthday Present BRB-09074
by Joan Heilbroner
A book about a child's birthday party. For grades K-3. 1962.
Happy Birthday Samantha BRB-11553
by Valerie Tripp
Celebrate a birthday party in 1904 with Samantha and her grandmother.
Part of the “American Girls Series.” For grades 2-4. 1997.
Hard Light CBB-1556
by Wendy Hornsby
Filmmaker Maggie MacGowen has looked through the lens of her
video camera at the mean streets of Los Angeles, but it has proved to be
more difficult to take a hard look inside her own heart. Maggie helps a
beautiful Vietnamese expatriate named Khahn Nguyen who asks for
help in finding a man. Maggie assists her but gets closer to a truth she
would rather not know. 1997.
Hardscrabble: A Narrative of the California Hill Country
BRB-10823
by Anita Vivian Kunkler (Edited with commentaries by Shepperson)
This autobiography of the first 18 years in the life of Anita Vivian
Kunkler is set in the mountains of Shasta County, California but carries
the traditions of the Aldridge family across the United States from the
hills of 18th century North Carolina. 1975.
Harry's Mad BRB-11508
by Dick King-Smith
Young Briton, Harry Holdsworth, is sorely disappointed to learn that
his inheritance from his unknown American great-uncle is a
forty-year-old parrot named Madison (Mad for short). But Mad is a
gourmet cook, is great at Monopoly and crossword puzzles, helps
Harry with his homework, and does a perfect imitation of Humphrey
Bogart to keep the cat in line. For grades 3-6. 1997.
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Harvest of the Sun: An Illustrated History of Riverside County
BRB-10957
by James T. Brown
Riverside County, located in the desert amid semi-arid land just west of
the Colorado River, with the fastest growing population in the U.S., is
the unlikely setting for blossoming agricultural communities, urban
centers, and popular resort towns. 1985.
Haunted Houses and Wandering Ghosts of California CBB-0482
by Antoinette May
Psychic investigators report on over 20 haunted houses and buildings
throughout California, including the Thomas Whaley house, Hotel del
Coronado, the Winchester Mystery House and the Sutter Creek Inn.
1977.
The Haunted School (Goosebumps #59) BRB-11654
by R. L. Stine
The elevator at Tommy's school brings passengers to Grayworld, the
only spot on Earth that the sun doesn't reach! For grades 4-7. 1997.
Headline Justice CBB-1462
by Theo Wilson
The author, drawing upon her experience as a great trial reporter in the
U.S., covers the trials that riveted the nation. She describes how
American journalism used to be made up of spirited writers who were
dedicated to reporting the truth. Includes trials of Sam Sheppard, Jack
Ruby, Charles Manson, Son of Sam and many other trials. 1996.
Healing Anxiety Naturally CBB-1862
by Harold H. Bloomfield
A self-healing program for those who suffer from anxiety through
nature’s herbal remedies. 1998.
Healthy Homestyle Cooking CBB-1004
by Evelyn Tribole
The author has modified traditional recipes to meet her standards of
nutrition and taste. Included are pot pie, fried chicken, and beef stew,
as well as a wide selection of chocolate desserts. 1994.
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Hear the Children Crying CBB-0437
by Dale Evans Rogers
Dale Evans Rogers reflects on her deep concern for America's epidemic
sickness of child abuse which claims the lives of more children than
infectious diseases and automobile accidents. 1978.
Hear the Wind Blow CBB-0747
by Patricia Pendergraft
Isadora and her young friends and some older ones have their dreams in
their rural community. But dreams fade before the bitterness and
hostility that pit family against family. 1988.
Heart of Asia BRB-10974
by Roy Chapman Andrews
"During 30 years of wandering into the far corners of the world, I have
had a good many adventures and strange experiences. I have written
some of them down just as they happened. They are all tales of the Far
East, where I spent most of my working life. Strange as they may seem,
they are fact, not fiction." Most of these pieces have been published in
“True: the Man's Magazine.” 1951.
Heart of the Golden Empire: An Illustrated History of Bakersfield
BRB-10950
by Richard C. Bailey
The fast-paced history of Bakersfield, California captures the thrills and
dangers of the early frontier, the waves of immigrants and
entrepreneurs who carved empires from the land, and the drama of the
city's booms and busts up to the present. 1984.
Hearts Come Home and Other Stories BRB-10527
by Pearl S. Buck
Buck's rare and distinguished short stories are presented here in all their
splendor; memorable for their sheer storytelling quality, unforgettable
for their deep meaning and their profound and warm humanity. 1962.
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Heart's Desire CBB-1947
by Patsy Oda
A fascinating romance story that underlines God's interest in people's
daily lives. 1998.
The Hearsts: Family and Empire: The Later Years CBB-0511
by Lindsay Chaney
This story of the Hearst family and empire from the death of Hearst to
the present day, begins with the history of the Hearst legend, continues
on to the power struggle and disintegration of the empire after his
death. 1981.
Heavenly Bodies: Film Stars and Society BRB-11070
by Richard Dyer
The construction of the screen image of three movie stars Marilyn
Monroe, Paul Robeson and Judy Garland, is traced against the attitudes
and experiences of particular social groups. 1986.
Helen Keller: Sketch for a Portrait CBB-0111
by Van Wyck Brooks
Here is a welcome addition to the books of Miss Keller's personal
victory by a close friend. For junior and senior high readers. 1956.
Helen Keller Courage in the Dark CBB-1625
by Johanna Hurwitz
When Helen Keller was a baby, she became very ill which left her
blind and deaf. Helen's world was silent and dark--until she met a
wonderful teacher named Anne Sullivan. For grades 2-4. 1997.
Help! I'm Laughing and I Can't Get Up CBB-1945
by Liz Curtis Higgs
Humorist Liz Curtis Higgs gathered side-splitting stories from people
in all fifty states. 1998.
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Henry and Beezus BRB-11792
by Beverly Cleary
Henry Huggins has his heart set on a bicycle and will go to any lengths
to get one. His friend Beezus is anxious to help, although considerably
hampered by her bratty little sister, Ramona. Henry's well-intentioned
dog, Ribsy, frequently complicates Henry's efforts too. For grades 2-4.
Henry and the Clubhouse BRB-08920
by Beverly Cleary
Henry has his hands full with a paper route and a clubhouse project, but
things get even more complicated when his friend's little sister keeps
interfering and his dog gets into a fight. For grades 3-6. 1962.
Henry E. Huntington and the Creation of Southern California
CBB-1264
by William B. Friedricks
This is the first business biography of the legendary entrepreneur who
helped shape the Los Angeles basin. Based largely on archival sources,
the study presents a balanced view of the energetic Huntington, whose
control of the railways, electric power, and real estate enabled him to
leave a lasting imprint on Southern California. 1992.
Henry Ford: The Way and the Capitalist CBB-0513
by Carol W. Gelderman
Henry Ford is depicted as the creative force behind the automotive
industry, which in a few decades changed America from an agricultural
to an industrial nation. Other accomplishments included sharing profits
with employees and attempts at peace mediation to prevent World War
I. 1981.
Henry Miller: Full of Life CBB-0708
by Kathryn Winslow
A welcome perspective of Henry Miller's achievements and his lifelong
fight for literary freedom based on the author's personal biographic
memoirs of her 36-year friendship with Miller and her bookstore
gallery called M, which sold only his books and his watercolors. 1986.
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Her Only Sin: A Novel of Hollywood CBB-0768 / BRB-11111
by Benjamin Stein
Her dream was to control the biggest studio in Hollywood and Susan
Marie Warmack had the real life beauty, brains and sexuality to do it.
But for Susan Marie, desire for a man would clash headlong with the
passion for success that drove her from a small Maryland town to the
glitter of L.A., where her marriage could be destroyed by the fire of
her ambitions. Her climb to become Hollywood’s most powerful
woman could cost her a terrifying price. 1985.
Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairytales and True Tales
CBB-1103 / BRB-11342
by Virginia Hamilton
An award-winning collection of African American stories. 1995.
El Hermano Asno BRB-10712
by Eduardo Barrios
A novel set in a monastery. Spanish language.
Heroes, Villains and Ghosts: Folklore of Old California
CBB-0663
by Hector Haight Lee
Although these legends have their roots in California history, some are
drawn from such real characters as Peter Lassen, and Death Valley
Scotty, while others, like the tales of Big Foot, happened only in the
imagination of Old West pioneers. 1984.
Hidden Country Villages of California CBB-0416
by Frances Coleberd
The 17 villages described in this book seem preserved from a century
ago. The author has drawn a portrait of each town, its history and the
people who live there and who tell us what it's like to live in a very
small town. 1977.
The Hidden Job Market for the 80's CBB-0536
by Tom Jackson and Davidyne Mayleas
Strategy for personal career growth through job changes includes how
to tap fast developing career areas, how to stay in touch with the hidden
job market and learn about jobs that do not get advertised. 1981.
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The Hidden Law CBB-1315 / BRB-11171
by Michael Nava
"State Senator Gus Pena has far too many enemies. In the fierce,
competitive world of LA politics, savage rivalries are a given,
especially for a suavely corrupt veteran like Pena, who will do anything
to become mayor. But when he's gunned down by a shadowy figure
wearing a Chicano gang's colors, the suspect the cops arrest is Michael
Ruis, a bitter confused teenager with whom Pena had fought violently
at the drug rehab center they both attended. But Rios detects a flaw in
the teenager's description of the killing that points to an even more
unlikely suspect." 1992.
High Fall: A Kiernan O’Shaughnessy Mystery CBB-1045
by Susan Dunlap
Kiernan O’Shaughnessy is on hand to see stuntwoman Lark Sondervoil
attempt a move made famous by the late Greg Gage. Sondervoil
executes it perfectly but then falls to her death anyway.
O’Shaughnessy, a former pathologist and gymnast, is the perfect
private investigator for the case. Some strong language and violence.
1994.
High Sierra Country CBB-0741
by Oscar Lewis
This anecdotal history describes Sierra Nevada life in the last half of
the 19th century, its bad men and good, and its scenic wonders. For
high school and adult readers. 1955.
High Stakes BRB-10603
by Dick Francis
A novice racehorse owner fires his trainer for swindling him. In
revenge the trainer steals the owner's prize horse and the feud develops
into a public spectacle. Strong language.
High Vermillion BRB-08544
By Luke Short
A miner with a dubious past helps an old man keep the rich silver mine
he has discovered. 1948.
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Hillinger's California CBB-1683 / BRB-11733
by Charles Hillinger
Stories from 58 counties in California filled with surprises. 1997.
Hispanic Hollywood CBB-0836 / BRB-11278
by George Hadley-Garcia
An historic account of Hispanic actors and actresses in Hollywood.
Beginning with the “Silent Era” and continuing to the present day, this
book chronicles the lives of such famed Hispanic actors as Dolores Del
Rio, Rita Hayworth, Carmen Miranda, Fernando Lamas, Cesar
Romero, Anthony Quinn, Gilbert Roland, Linda Ronstadt, Martin
Sheen, Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Raul Julia, Rita Moreno, and
many others. 1993.
History Goes to the Movies: A Viewer's Guide to Some of the Best (and
Some of the Worst) Historical Films Ever Made CBB-1874
by Joseph H. Roquemore
A guide to some of the best and some of the worst historical films ever
made. 1999.
History of the Expedition of Captains Lewis and Clark, Book II
BRB-10982
by M. Lewis
This is the story of the explorations to the sources of the Missouri,
across the Rocky Mountains, and down the Columbia River in
1804-06. 1902.
The History of the Jews of L.A. BRB-10801
by Max Vorspan
The study begins with the arrival of a handful of Jews mostly from
Germany, in 1804, but more than half the book focuses on the 20th
century. The author has utilized newspapers, reminiscences, private
papers, personal interviews and local institutional sources. 1970.
The History of the Peloponnesian War BRB-10956
by Thucydides
The great war between Athens and Sparta for the hegemony of Greece
(431-404 B.C.) is related in a contemporary account. 1933.
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Hit and Run CBB-1572
by R. L. Stine
Eddie, Scott, Winks, and Cassie went out for a drive one night. Just to
practice, so Eddie would be sure and get his license, Eddie had an
accident and his four friends share a terrible secret. For grades 4-7.
1992.
HIV Testing: Is It for You? CBB-1403 / BRB-11397
A discussion of the pros and cons of HIV testing, and what to do
whether you test positive or negative. 1997.
Hmong and the American Immigrant Experience CBB-1674
by Lillian Faderman and Ghia Xiong
Records the story of thirty-six Hmong immigrants to California, tracing
their journey from the farms of Laos, through their escape from the
camps of Thailand, and to relocation to a new continent. 1998.
Ho for California: Women's Overland Diaries from the Huntington
Library CBB-0496
by Sandra L. Myres
The five diaries presented here reflect the experiences of five different
women on three major westward routes in the middle of the 19th
century. These women experienced different conditions, and reacted in
different ways to the hardships and the more pleasant aspects of the
westward journey. 1980.
Holiday Magazine Travel Guide: France BRB-10497
by Holiday Magazine
This guide includes an introduction to the country and its people,
advance facts for the tourist, hotels, restaurants, what to do and see.
1973.
Holiday Magazine Travel Guide: London BRB-10509
by Holiday Magazine
Tourist information about London includes sightseeing, social customs,
shopping, history, restaurants and transportation. 1973.
152

Holiday Magazine Travel Guide: Rome BRB-10502
by Holiday Magazine
This guide to the Eternal City describes Rome as it is today, the Roman
past, what the tourist should know about Rome. 1971.
Holiday Magazine Travel Guide: Scandinavia BRB-10501
by Holiday Magazine
Where to go and how to get there are revealed for those who anticipate
a trip as well as those who travel in imagination only. 1975.
Holidays CBB-1577
by Lynda Sorensen
Covers holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day,
Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Veteran's Day and Presidents Day. For
grades 3-6. 1994.
Hollywood and Hardwood CBB-1821
by Tricia Bauer
A bittersweet tale of an ambitious husband and wife who struggle to
escape their blue-collar backgrounds and build successful film and
theater careers. 1999.
Hollywood Be They Name: The Warner Brothers Story CBB-0848
by Cass Warner and Cork Millner
The real story of the Warner brothers has all the drama of a big screen
production--- a rags-to-riches immigrant tale with tension and strife
among four brothers, love and marriage, death and divorce, plotting and
betrayal. Using family letters, interviews, and personal recollections,
Cass Warner Sperling, granddaughter of Harry Warner, and co-author
Cork Millner, along with Jack Warner Jr., have shaped a moving
biography of this legendary Hollywood family. 1994.
The Hollywood Celebrity Death Book CBB-1327 / BRB-11751
by James Robert Parish
Subtitle reads: “From Theda Bara and Rudolph Valentino to Marilyn
Monroe and James Dean to Marlene Dietrich and Brandon Lee: the
Strange Often Tragic, Deaths of Over One Hundred of America's
Screen Idols.” 1993.
153

Hollywood Diva: A Biography of Jeanette MacDonald CBB-1700
by Edward Baron Turk
A biography of Jeanette MacDonald who was the first movie musical
superstar. Onscreen the actress portrayed strong characters in pursuit of
deep emotional fulfillment, while offscreen she personified energy,
discipline, and intellect. 1998.
Hollywood Du Jour: Lost Recipes of Legendary Hollywood Haunts
CBB-0966 / BRB-11276
by Betty Goodwin
Recipes from the Coconut Grove, the Brown Derby, Bullock’s Wilshire
Tea Room, Tick Tock Tea Room, Mama Weiss’ Restaurant, Perinos,
Schwab’s Pharmacy and Don the Beachcomber, among others. 1993.
A Hollywood Education: Tales of Movie Dreams and Easy Money
CBB-0694
by David Freeman
Sixteen revealing stories about the life styles of the diverse writers,
directors, actors, agents and others who make Hollywood movies and
suffer its dreams and frustrations. 1986.
Hollywood Ghosts: Haunting, Spine-Chilling Stories from America’s
Film Capital CBB-0758 / BRB-11103
edited by Frank McSherry, Jr.
Nearly half of the 12 writers included in this volume know Hollywood
first hand. They are screen and TV writers as well as award-winning
writers of prose. They include Harlan Ellison, William F. Nolan,
David Morrell, Robert Bloch, August Derleth, and Charles Sheffield.
1991.
Hollywood Goes to War CBB-0925 / BRB-11140
by Clayton R. Koppes and Gregory D. Black
A thoroughly researched study of the motion picture industry during
the Second World War. The book discusses how the movies it turned
out were slanted, manipulated and altered by their makers acting in
uneasy concert with government officials. 1987.
154

Hollywood High: The History of America's Most Famous High School
CBB-0753 / BRB-11110
by John Blumenthal
A gee-whiz look at an institution that seems more of an annex of
Central Casting than a serious secondary school. For high school and
adult readers. 1988.
The Hollywood Studio System CBB-0684
by Douglas Gomery
This in-depth study of the American film industry from the 1920s to the
early 1960s provides an overview with emphasis on the stars and
business management of Paramount, Warner Bros., RKO and
Fox-Loew's. 1986.
Hollywood vs. America: Popular Culture and the War on Traditional
Values CBB-0895
by Michael Medved
The author powerfully argues that the entertainment business follows
its own dark obsessions, rather than giving the public what it wants. In
fact, the audience for feature films and network television has
demonstrated its profound disillusionment in recent years, with
disastrous consequences for many entertainment companies. 1992.
The Hollywood Writers' Wars CBB-0522
by Nancy Lynn Schwartz and Sheila Schwartz
The story of the battle to form the Screen Writers Guild is told through
diaries, letters and interviews with the Hollywood people, writers,
directors and producers who took part in the political turmoil of the 30s
and into the 40s. 1982.
Holy Fire: Nine Visionary Poets and the Quest for Enlightenment
CBB-1218
by Daniel Halpern, editor
The work of nine poets whose works have shaped the modern view of
the sacred: William Blake, Hart Crane, William Butler Yeats, Rainer
Maria Rilke, Arthur Rimbaud, Allen Ginsberg, Jelaluddin Rumi, Lalla,
and Mirabai. 1994.
155

Los Hombres Son de Marte, las Mujeres Son de Venus CBB-1349
by John Gray
Gray's classic work on communication between men and women.
Spanish language.
Home Is Where the Wind Blows CBB-1338
by Fred Hoyle
Charming account of his life and work as a mathematician, physicist,
astronomer and author. Coined the term "Big Bang" to characterize the
competing expanding-Universe theory. 1994.
Honor CBB-0700
by R. Wright Campbell
Michael Karel's investigation of the murder of wealthy businessman
Jan Horvath in snow-swept Belgrade took him into party headquarters
and into events that occurred between the two World Wars. 1987.
Hook, Line and Murder CBB-1622
by Thom Elkjer
Rigel Lynx, ace San Francisco reporter, has launched himself into
another journalistic adventure, but this time he's not prowling the
corridors of power, exposing corruption. Now he's tramping
California's wild north coast, hunting steelhead trout and dodging
killers. 1997.
Hope Deferred: Public Welfare and the Blind BRB-10649
by J. TenBroek and Floyd Matson
Describing the primitive idea that the sightless are witless and helpless,
the author declares that far more serious than the physical effects of
blindness is the invisible barrier that intersects against the possibility of
self-reliance and the opportunity of self-support. 1959.
Hopi Cookery CBB-1252
by Juanita Tiger Kavena
Hopi Cookery offers more than 100 authentic recipes based on Hopi
staples of beans, corn, wheat, chiles, meat, gourds and native greens
and fruits that make "fascinating culinary reading." 1992.
156

Horse Stories BRB-10172
by Edward W. Dolch
Stories for children about horses. For grades 1-6. 1958.
The Horse Whisperer BRB-11820
by Nicholas Evans
Thirteen-year-old Grace Maclean loses her leg when she and her horse,
Pilgrim, are struck by a truck. Pilgrim is also injured--mentally and
physically. Grace's mother, magazine editor Annie Graves, learns of a
horse whisperer—Tom Booker--who might be able to restore Pilgrim.
In hopes that he will also help Grace, Annie takes both of them to his
ranch in Montana. Strong language, violence and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Houdini: The Untold Story BRB-10433
by Milbourne Christopher
The author presents a readable and exciting account of the famous
magician's life. 1967.
The House at Sunset BRB-10531
by Norah Lofts
This is a rich, romantic novel about a great family and its last
triumphant years. Young Felicity Hatton who came to the house as
little better than a street urchin knew at once that she would someday
be mistress at Old Vine – a strange mistress whose choice of husband
was to be as unorthodox as her singular style of living. 1963.
How Do You Wrap a Horse? CBB-1065
by Diana Klemin
Charles and Jenny decide to get Mom a horse for her birthday, but it is
a decision easier said than done. For grades K-3. 1992.
How Does it Feel to Be Blind? CBB-0472
by Paul J. Schulz
The experiences and reactions of the newly blind person are elucidated
to provide valuable insights for the physician, optometrist, social
worker or anyone else who deals with the problems of the blind person.
1980.
157

How Far to Bethlehem? BRB-10548
by Norah Lofts
Events from the Annunciation until shortly after the birth of Christ are
described in this reverent novel. 1964.
How Few Remain CBB-1593
by Harry Turtledove
An epic of the Civil War, a time of glory and success, of disaster and
despair. Out of this tragic struggle emerged figures such as Abraham
Lincoln, Jeb Stuart, Theodore Roosevelt and George Custer. A
profoundly original historical novel of courage, sacrifice, set amidst the
raw beauty of America's wilderness. 1997.
How Firm a Foundation BRB-10528
by Patrick Dennis
This is a memorably funny spoof on foundations and the people
connected with them. Led by Lydia Fennessey of the rich and mad
Fennessey family, the hilarious cast of characters exploit their
misadventures into bigger and better mistakes. 1968.
How I Learned to Fly (Goosebumps #52) BRB-11603
by R. L. Stine
Jack Johnson and his friend Wilson seem to spend a lot of time
involved in a contest. No matter what Jack does, Wilson seems to do
the same thing better. So when Jack finds a book about humans flying,
he figures this is one thing Wilson won't be able to do better--or will
he? For grades 4-7. 1997.
How the Great Comedy Writers Create Laughter CBB-0438
by Larry Wilde
Larry Wilde, a writer and stand-up comic, took the difficult question,
"How do you make people laugh?" to the top laugh provokers in the
nation, taking a tape recorder with him. Here, in a relaxed manner, we
learn how the great comedy writers got started and how they stayed on
top. 1976.
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How to Advertise and Promote Your Small Business CBB-0505
by Connie McClung Siegel
This simple and complete guide to advertising and promotion shows
how to plan a campaign, select your media, create an advertisement,
and measure the effects of your promotion. 1978.
How to Choose a Career: A Guide to Self-Assessment CBB-1374
This book provides an outline for assessing your values, personality,
interests and skills before choosing a career. 1997.
How to Choose a College CBB-1373
An introduction to the college selection process, including: large vs.
small school, rural vs. urban, 4 year vs. 2 year, and full time vs. part
time. 1994.
How to Choose a Doctor CBB-1744
by Life Skills Education
Includes information on how to select a physician and discusses the
different types of doctors such as, primary care doctors, specialists.
Also provides information on studying doctors' credentials. 1994.
How to Choose a Vocational School CBB-1375
After discussing the type of job training provided by vocational
schools, this booklet discusses the various vocational training options
which are available, including private schools, apprenticeships, the
military, and two year college programs. 1994.
How to Develop Job Resources CBB-1381
An introduction to job searching, including want ads, agencies, schools,
and a brief mention of volunteerism. 1994.
How to Get a Job in Los Angeles BRB-10949
by Thomas M. Camden and Greene, Freda
L.A. area's 1,500 major employers, job search techniques, researching
the L.A. job market, interviews, resumes, cover letters, candid
interviews with L.A. insiders, professional employment services,
people you should know, Los Angeles area networks, professional
clubs, associations, and hundreds of tips to help you be a successful
Southern California job hunter. 1985.
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How to Listen--How to Be Heard CBB-0299
by Thomas G. Banville
This helpful guide describes specific techniques you can use to increase
your ability to listen actively. 1978.
How to Single Parent CBB-0695
by Fitzhugh Dodson
Clear, practical, optimistic advice on how to cope with the pressures of
being a single parent and at the same time take care of your most
valuable asset--yourself. 1987.
How to Turn an Interview into a Job CBB-0538
by Jeffrey G. Allen
The most important thing about getting a job is the interview.
Everything else, research, resumes, letters and phone calls, are backup
for the meeting. Here is sound step-by-step advice on the A to Z of
successful interviewing. 1983.
How to Win a Pullet Surprise: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Our
Language CBB-0565
by Jack Smith
Jack Smith, Los Angeles Times syndicated columnist, has collected 37
delightful monologues about the difficulties of trying to communicate
in the English language, together with comments he has received from
his readers and his reactions to their comments. 1982.
How Town CBB-0907 / BRB-11177
by Michael Nava
L.A. lawyer Henry Rios has misgivings about defending a known child
molester accused of killing a porn peddler, even though the evidence
against him is circumstantial at best. Rios would also have to leave his
lover, Josh, who was recently diagnosed HIV positive, to return to his
hometown of Los Robles, where public opinion weighs heavily against
his potential client. Healthy and quite capable of taking care of
himself, Josh insists Henry accept the case. But research into the dead
man’s past sheds a frightening light on the murky circumstances of the
murder. 1990.
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How's Inky? A Porcupine and His Pals Offer Some Highlights on
Happiness BRB-10638
by Sam Campbell
Inky, a porcupine, and a fawn, twin raccoons and a groundhog adopted
by the author and his friends provide an animal story that is packed
with humor, philosophy and sympathy. 1943.
Huckleberry Fiend CBB-0703
by Julie Smith
A murdered stewardess and a literary hunt in San Francisco by
detective Paul McDonald for the purloined manuscript of a large chunk
of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” provide local color in a
fast-moving story with some neat twists. 1987.
The Hudson BRB-10991
by Carl Carmer
Hudson River - (New York state) Description and travel – Rivers. For
junior and senior high readers. 1939.
The Human Body CBB-1308
by Robert James
A series of books for elementary readers on the parts of the human
body. Series titles are: “Feet,” “Ears,” “Eyes,” “Hands,” “Mouth,” and
“Nose.” For grades K-3. 1995.
Human Dynamics CBB-1290
by Sandra Seagal and David Horne
Based on research begun in 1979 and covering over 40,000 people in
25 cultures, this is a book which attempts to explain how and why
people act the way they do, and to use that understanding to improve
learning, communication, and teamwork, particularly in the workplace.
1997.
The Humor of the American Cowboy CBB-0557
by Stan Hoig
A collection of authentic tall tales, anecdotes, jokes and humorous
incidents about the Old West which not only entertains but focuses on
this relatively neglected phase of cowboy life. 1958.
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Hungarian Cooking BRB-10880
by Ruth Bauder Kershner
A short but comprehensive cookbook with traditional Hungarian fare
from soup to main dishes to desserts. 1979.
Hunger's Table CBB-1519
by Margaret Randall
A collection of poems about women, food and politics. The recipe
poems feed our heads, hearts, souls and bodies with a range of
emotions from the fiery anger to the sweetness of love. 1996.
The Hunting of the Buffalo CBB-0499
by Edward Douglas Branch
This complete and lively account describes the thundering buffalo
herds that roamed the Great Plains as well as the people who depended
on the buffalo as a means of support. 1962.
Hush, Money CBB-0772 / BRB-11115
by Jean Femling
Insurance investigator “Moz” Brandt has more than a
professional interest in a yacht explosion at Newport Beach. Her old
flame and still close friend was nearly killed in an “accident” that is
now clearly arson--and murder. 1989.
Hypertension: Understanding High Blood Pressure CBB-1717
by Life Skills Education
Discusses medical causes of hypertension, what triggers hypertension,
and preventing hypertension. 1996.
Hypnosis: Its Nature and Therapeutic Uses CBB-0407
by H. B. Gibson
A professor of psychology and one of Britain's leading experts on the
subject traces hypnosis from the days it was linked with magic,
telepathy, and the antics of the stage hypnotist to the present. 1978.
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I Am African American CBB-1736
by Ruth Turk
An African American child talks briefly about elements of his heritage,
such as slavery, family traditions, food, clothing, and about African
Americans in history. For grades 2-4. 1997.
I, Cleopatra CBB-0506
by William Bostock
In this novel, Cleopatra narrates her own story from her childhood in
the palace of the Pharaohs to the great loves that shook empires, her
conquest of Caesar and her romance with Antony. 1977.
I Hate to Go to Bed! CBB-1895
by Katie Davis
Convinced that her parents are having a party, after she goes to bed, a
little girl devises several plans to find out what she's missing. For
preschool-grade 2. 1999.
I Married a Bestseller CBB-0223
by Sheila Hailey
Sheila Hailey presents a lively informative book about her life with a
world-renowned author to whom she has been married for twenty-five
years. 1978.
I Married Wyatt Earp: The Recollections of Josephine Sarah Marcus
Earp CBB-0559
by Josephine Sarah Marcus Earp
Earp's wife of nearly 50 years recalls hair-raising adventures,
Tombstone feuds and life of prospecting and gambling. 1976.
I Should Care: The Sammy Cahn Story BRB-10866
by Sammy Cahn
This autobiography displays the wit and humor of lyricist Sammy Cahn
who wrote among other songs "Three Coins in the Fountain", and
"Love and Marriage." 1974.
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I Want to Buy a Vowel CBB-1521
by John Welter
A joyous satire of all-American alienation, small-town confusion, and
local media gone amok. It tells the story of how a little man looking for
a home and a little girl looking for God find big trouble over the course
of a long, hot summer. 1996.
I Wish I'd Said That BRB-10595
by Art Linkletter
This is a collection of the favorite ad-libs of the famous humorist.
1968.
Iced: A Kit Powell Mystery CBB-1014
by Julie Robitaille
For Kit Powell, a reporter and part-time sportscaster at KSDG-TV in
San Diego, the chance to cover the Pro-Am Invitational Figure Skating
Championships could not have come at a better time. Kit’s hopes for
an upbeat story start to fade when a volatile protest disrupts the event’s
opening ceremonies, and a top level coach is found dead. For junior
and senior high readers. 1994.
The Ideals Christmas Cookbook CBB-0510
by Ideals Publishing Corp.
Christmas food favorites as well as new, exciting recipes and menus for
Christmas dinner and a New Year's Eve buffet. Includes main dishes,
appetizers and beverages, salads, vegetables, and desserts as well as
gifts from the kitchen. 1981.
Idol: Rock Hudson: The True Story of an American Film Hero
CBB-0681
by Jerry Oppenheimer and Jack Vitek
The shocking death of screen idol Rock Hudson of AIDS is revealed in
this unauthorized biography that lays bare the man’s double life as a
homosexual and the bizarre events surrounding his final days. 1986.
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If Death Ever Slept BRB-10749
by Rex Stout
The dialogue is crisp and genial, the plot is workman-like, and the girls
pretty as Archie provides amusing companionship to Nero Wolfe.
1979.
If I Were Queen of the World CBB-1496
by Fred Hiatt
A young girl imagines all the wonderful things she could have and do if
she were queen of the world and her little brother were her mere
subject. For grades K-3. 1997.
If Once You Slept on an Island CBB-1063
by Rachel Field
Field’s poem draws on the memory of her childhood summers spent on
Shelter Island, New York. For grades K-3. 1993.
If You Could See What I Hear CBB-0106
by Tom Sullivan
Autobiography of a gifted young man who became blind shortly after
birth, refused to accept the limits of his handicap, and became a
champion wrestler, a dean's list student and a graduate of Harvard
University. For junior and senior high readers. 1975.
If You Had to Choose, What Would You Do? CBB-1069
by Sandra McLeod Humphrey
A workbook designed to help children develop a code of moral
conduct. Twenty-five different situations are presented in which a
choice must be made. For grades 4-7. 1995.
Iggie's House BRB-11786
by Judy Blume
Winnie appoints herself a Goodwill Ambassador to welcome the new
children who move into the house where her best friend used to live.
But the new neighbors, who are black, want a friend, not a crusader.
For grades 4-7.
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The Illegals CBB-0661
by Grace Halsell
During her research on illegal aliens the author traveled with the
illegals as well as the border patrol along the 200-mile southwest
border of the United States observing the war being waged against the
tide of Mexicans driven by hunger, unemployment and tales of
affluence in a Promised Land to the north. 1988.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock BRB-10867
by Nick Logan and compiled by Bob Woffinden
This compilation of information on the history of rock music provides
biography, discographies, etc. on a large number of performers and
groups. 1976.
I'm Sorry, I Didn't Mean to, and Other Lies We Love to Tell
CBB-0250
by Jerald M. Jellison
This book is about the funny things we do to convince the world of our
infallibility. Its goal is to make you look at yourself and your behavior
and the games you play with others. 1977.
Immigrants' Son CBB-1440
by James A. Pabian
This novel deals with the great migration that began in 1880s and
reached its peak by the turn of the century. It affected our arts,
literature, music, politics and other ways of life. 1992.
Immigration and Naturalization Service CBB-0211
by United States Department of Justice
This citizenship manual contains the general naturalization
requirements for United States citizenship. 1978.
The Imp That Ate My Homework CBB-1685 / BRB-11691
by Laurence Yep
Jim has nothing nice to say about his grandpop who is the meanest man
in Chinatown. When Jim wakes up in the morning, a four-armed imp
peers down at him and eats his homework. When the imp threatens
Grandpop, the elderly man turns into a supernatural warrior. For
grades 3-6. 1998.
166

Imperial Hearst: A Social Biography BRB-10911
by Ferdinand Lundberg
Writing while Hearst was still alive, the author, desiring that Hearst and
his family should receive the judgment of his contemporaries,
concludes that Hearst is a colossal failure despite all his power and will
have the love and respect of few when he departs. 1936.
Imperial Woman; A Novel BRB-10504
by Pearl S. Buck
The basis of this novel is the life of the last Empress of China, who
died in 1908. The details of the secluded life in the Forbidden City, the
political jugglings of the court, and the beginning of the break-up of the
Manchu Dynasty are included. 1956.
Implant CBB-0947
by F. Paul Wilson
When Gina’s curiosity about her co-worker Duncan is replaced by
suspicion and fear, she enlists the help of a high school classmate
turned FBI agent to uncover the truth. 1995.
The Importance of Cesar Chavez CBB-1055
by Linda Jacobs Altman
The life and historical significance of this Mexican American labor
organizer who demanded rights for migrant farm workers. 1996.
Importance of John Steinbeck CBB-1081
by Tom Ito
A biography of the author based on diaries, tapes and letters. 1994.
In a Creepy, Creepy Place CBB-1544
by Judith Gorog
Sophia's creepy place is on the creaky dark staircase of her old house.
Even with the lights on, there are shadows lurking there. For grades
3-6. 1996.
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In Chancery BRB-09926
by John Galsworthy
The second volume of the Forsyte Saga follows Soames as he seeks a
reconciliation with his wife because he wants a male heir, and tells of
the younger generation's involvement in the Boer War. 1949.
In My Father's House: The Story of the Layton Family and the
Reverend Jim Jones CBB-0618
by Min S. Yee and Thomas N. Layton
Using records, diaries and interviews, the oldest son of the Layton
family and a co-author attempt to understand what drew three members
of his traditional upper-middle class family into involvement with the
Peoples Temple and Jim Jones. 1981.
In Place of Poisons BRB-10476
by Lawrence D. Hills
The author speaks against pesticides and additives. 1953.
In Search of Literary L.A. CBB-0847
by Lionel Rolfe
The writers who helped to weave this literary tapestry were, like many
people who live in Los Angeles, often transients; literary gypsies,
bohemians, beatniks, writers in imposed and self-imposed exile and
refugees from various political and emotional devastations. At some
point in each of their careers they lived in, worked in and wrote about
the enigmatic city of the Angels. Includes bibliography and index.
1991.
In the Senate: Amidst the Conflict and the Turmoil CBB-0264
by Norris Cotton
Senator Cotton from New Hampshire, now retired after 20 years in the
U.S. Senate, has written an entertaining and informative book about the
inside workings of the Senate, and the many personalities and seven
presidents he has known. 1979.
In the Shadow of Tlaloc: Life in a Mexican Village CBB-0448
by Gregory G. Reck
Here is the story of the changes in the life of the remote Mexican
village of Jonolta in the mid-1960's when the 20th century finally
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arrived in the form of roads, cars, buses and electricity. The author
concentrates on a single individual, Celistino de la Cruz, and his
struggle to cope with and adapt to a new world. 1978.
In Your Dreams: Falling, Flying and Other Dream Themes
CBB-1463
by Gail Delaney
The cover proclaims this book as "A New Kind of Dream Dictionary".
After a brief introduction, the book is divided into three sections: dream
themes (which explains variations on themes and interpretations),
dream elements (animals, people, settings) and working with dreams
(or becoming a dream expert). Each theme or element has its own
subsection. 1997.
Incest: A Family Secret CBB-1745
by Life Skills Education
Discusses incest as a process that starts at birth and how families are
often isolated because of incest. Provides a list of social services
agency which can be contacted. 1996.
Incorporating in California without a Lawyer CBB-0913 / BRB-11262
by W. Dean Brown
Incorporating is a routine procedure that basically consists of putting
your name and address on standard forms. This book will show you
the quickest and easiest way to incorporate your business. It will lead
you step-by-step through the incorporating process in California. 1992.
Indian Fights and Fighters CBB-0556
by Cyrus Townsend Brady
A history of the American West which embraces almost a quarter
century in the struggle for the Great Plains, including not only Brady's
fast-paced narratives of the Plains wars, but also a number of
eyewitness accounts. 1971.
Indian Wars of the U.S. Army, 1776-1865 BRB-11001
by Fairfax Davis Downey
Indians of North America-History-U. S. (includes bibliography). 1963.
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The Indians of California CBB-1272
edited by the Editors of Time-Life Books
A history of the Indians of California and their incorporation into the
Spanish colonial empire in North America. 1994.
The Indispensable Enemy: Labor and the Anti-Chinese Movement in
California CBB-0419
by Alexander Saxton
Chinese immigration and anti-Chinese agitation are described as a
crucial issue in the development of organized labor in California during
the last third of the 19th century. 1971.
An Infinite Number of Monkeys CBB-0717
by Les Roberts
This detective novel contest winner introduces Saxon, a L.A.-based
private eye, who manages to recall Sam Spade and other private eyes of
the past. 1987.
The Informational Job Interview: Getting the Information You Need to
Get a Job CBB-1393
A basic introduction to getting and participating in that valuable
resource, the informational interview. 1994.
The Inquisition in Hollywood: Politics in the Film Community,
1930-1960 CBB-0625
by Larry Ceplair and Steven Englund
An historical view of the campaign against the Hollywood Left,
treating it not only in terms of post-war politics, but also the political
activity in the movie industry, and the much publicized personal and
social disasters. 1977.
Inside an American Concentration Camp CBB-1267
by Richard S. Nishimoto
During World War II, more than 110,000 Japanese Americans were
incarcerated in American concentration camps. Although it is assumed
that the participants were passive, they masked a powerful resolve to
maintain self-determination. 1995.
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Inside Kasrilevke BRB-09731
by Sholom Aleichem
Humorous short stories about Jews in Russia before the Russian
Revolution.
Inside Warner Brothers 1935-1951 CBB-0627
edited by Rudy Behmer
Culled from Warner Brothers voluminous files, this fascinating
collection of revealing memos, letters and production reports recaptures
the inspirations, conflicts, and triumphs that produced some of the most
popular films ever made, and provides an irresistible look at the
legendary people who created them. 1985.
The Insider’s Guide to San Diego CBB-0978 / BRB-11625
by James B. Kelleher
Discriminating coverage of museums, galleries, historical sights,
beaches, parks, nightlife, restaurants and hotels. 1993.
Inspired Talks: My Master and Other Writings BRB-10023
by Swami Vivekananda
This is an introductory chapter on the life of Vivekananda together with
his lectures on Hindu philosophy delivered in New York. 1969.
Interior Castle CBB-0138
by Saint Teresa of Avila
One of the most celebrated books on mystical theology in existence,
this sublime work expresses the full flowering of the 16th century
Spanish saint in guiding souls toward perfection. 1961.
Internet Explorer 4 for Windows for Dummies CBB-1619
by Doug Lowe
Internet Explorer is a web browser that allows the user to keep favorite
Web sites, set parental controls to ensure appropriate Web viewing for
family members, use e-mail and newsgroup, and much more. 1997.
171

The Interstate Gourmet: California and the Pacific Northwest
CBB-0571
by Neal O. Weiner and David M. Schwartz
A guide to the finest gourmet restaurants along the principal freeways
of California, Oregon and Washington which includes everything from
cafes to haute cuisine. 1983.
The Interview CBB-1372
A brief introduction to the job interview and what to expect. 1994.
Intimate Lies: F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sheila Graham CBB-0899
by Robert Westbrook
In the later years of his life, F. Scott Fitzgerald met and had a
relationship with Sheila Graham. Graham, with the help of her son,
tells of the years she spent at the great writer’s side. 1995.
Introduction to Diabetes CBB-1720
by Life Skills Education
Explains about the two types of diabetes, how one copes with diabetes
and how diabetics must change their lifestyles. 1996.
Introduction to Infertility CBB-1655
by Life Skills Education
This pamphlet discusses problems with infertility, how to communicate
with your partner and your caregivers, take charge planning, choices
and beyond treatment. 1997.
Introduction to Stress CBB-1722
by Life Skills Education
Examines what causes stress, the biology of stress, how stress affects
one's health, and how you can deal with stress. 1995.
An Introduction to Stress CBB-1854
by Life Skills Education
This pamphlet teaches one the skills one needs to handle the stress
created by the demands of family, school or work. 1999.
172

An Introduction to Vegetarianism CBB-1414
A pamphlet which defines the various forms of vegetarianism, the
reasons behind vegetarianism, and a sensible diet. 1997.
Inventing the Dream: California through the Progressive Era
BRB-10955
by Kevin Starr
Focuses on how Californians, particularly Southern Californians,
defined their region from 1850 to 1920. A mixture of history and
literary criticism, this work is largely about the Southern California of
the imagination and its relation to reality. Depicts how fact and myth
shaped each other during these turbulent decades. Sequel to Americans
and the California Dream (RC 13459). 1985.
The Invisible Children: School Integration in American
Society CBB-0430
by Ray C. Rist
The author shows what it means to black children to be faced with
white realities on a day-to-day basis and what it means to the
educational process in general. The experiences of one school in
Portland, Oregon are traced during the first year of integration. 1978.
Iron Eyes: My Life as a Hollywood Indian CBB-0575
by Iron Eyes Cody
The career of Iron Eyes, probably the most famous American Indian
actor, spans more than half a century with over 200 films beginning
during the silent film era. He retained pride in his native American
background while living in the slick sophisticated world of Hollywood.
1982.
Irving Berlin CBB-0266
by Michael Freedland
This is the story of Irving Berlin's rise to his place as the great weaver
of musical spells in American popular music. 1974.
Is Seeing Believing? CBB-1095 / BRB-11348
edited by the editors of Highlights for Children
Sixteen mystery stories from the magazine Highlights for Children.
For grades 3-6. 1993.
173

Island and Ports of California: A Guide to Coastal California
CBB-0838
by Duncan Gleason
The author tells the story of each island and every important harbor
town from San Diego to Humboldt Bay. His anecdotes about the
settling and growth of California, fastest-growing state in the Union,
are historical as well as entertaining. Here for example is the story of
Catalina Island from its discovery by Juan Rodriguez-Cabrillo right up
through the Wrigley dynasty and its present day activities. The
yachting facilities of the island and of the coastal ports are fully
discussed. 1958.
Islands in the Sea CBB-1300
by William Russell
Series of 6 titles includes: “The Florida Keys,” “The Galapagos
Islands,” “Hawaii,” “Iceland,” “Taiwan,” and “The West Indies.” Each
title includes short history, people, sites and daily life. Very short for
very young readers. For grades 2-4. 1994.
Islands of California: Their History, Romance, and Physical
Characteristics CBB-0967
by Duncan Gleason
Authentic coverage of the islands off the coast of California, including:
Catalina, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel Anacapa, San Nicolas,
Santa Barbara and the Farallones. 1950.
Israel the Embattled Ally CBB-0235
by Nadav Safran
Through 30 turbulent years, the U.S. has been deeply enmeshed in
Israel's destiny. How this phenomena came to pass and how it will
affect the future are explained in this compelling history from the
United Nations 1947 resolution through Kissinger's diplomacy to
Carter's peace campaign. 1978.
It All Started with Eve BRB-10525
by Richard Armour
This a humorous, brief account of famous women and portraits of
females from Eve to Mata Hari. These thumbnail biographies are
preposterous accounts of Delilah, Cleopatra, Lady Godiva, Marie
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Antoinette and Catherine of Russia, each with just enough history to
confound the reader. 1956.
It Happened in Southern California CBB-1793
by Noelle Sullivan
Southern California is a cornucopia of varied cultures, flavors and
terrains. The author takes one on a whirlwind tour of Southern
California in an easy-to-read, informative style. 1996.
It Was Fun While It Lasted CBB-0204
by Arthur H. Lewis
Hollywood at its height is conveyed in a good humored manner
through a series of interviews with the big and little names of old
Hollywood. 1973.
It’s an Old California Custom CBB-0834
by Lee Shippy
There are many old California customs, but the best of them is to love
California. In this respect Mr. Shippey-- a noted columnist on the Los
Angeles Times--yields to no one. Whether he is writing of the gay
caballeros of colonial California or of the equally colorful Forty-niners,
whether he is describing fiestas and courtships or pirates and
highwaymen, the latter day bohemians of the North or the fantastic
motion-picture folk of the South. For junior and senior high readers.
1948.
It's Legal to Laugh: A Collection of Humor about the Legal Profession
CBB-0644
by Milton D. Green
Over 50 years as a trial lawyer and law professor provide the
background for this collection of humor about law, judges, jurors and
lawyers. 1984.
Ivanhoe BRB-08522
by Sir Walter Scott
England during the time of Richard I is the background of this novel of
chivalry. Among the characters are Robin Hood, King Richard, and
Rebecca and Rowena, two beautiful women who both love Ivanhoe.
1965.
175

Jack: A Biography of Jack London CBB-0241
by Andrew Sinclair
This literary biography reveals Sinclair's incisive mind, thorough
scholarship, and sound judgment. 1977.
Jack Benny: An Intimate Biography BRB-10769
by Irving A. Fein
Jack Benny's personal manager for nearly 30 years writes this
biography of the American comedian of stage, screen, television and
radio.
Jack London on the Road: The Tramp Diary and Other Hobo Writings
CBB-0517
by Jack London
Jack London wrote this diary in his tramp across the United States in
1894. This present collection includes the first complete printing of his
tramp diary, as well as all of London's essays, and other writing dealing
with his tramp experiences. 1979.
Jack Smith's L.A. CBB-0456 / BRB-11376
by Jack Smith
Jack Smith knows Los Angeles, and writes with love, wisdom and skill
about its life, past and present, as the city celebrates its 200 th
anniversary. 1980.
Jackson Browne, the Story of a Holdout CBB-0620
by Rich Wiseman
The life and times of a folk-rock singer and anti-nuclear activist. 1982.
James Cagney: The Authorized Biography CBB-0632
by Doug Warren
American film actor James Cagney's revolt against the strictures of the
star contract system is revealed in an enjoyable reminiscence about an
earlier Hollywood never-never land, while Cagney himself lives a
serene old age. 1983.
176

James Early Jones CBB-1728
by Judy L. Hasday
Born in the rural South during the Great Depression and raised by his
maternal grandparents, the once-mute child named James Earl Jones
emerged from years of self-imposed silence to become a multitalented,
award-winning actor and performer. 1998.
Japan Sinks CBB-0410
by Sakyo Komatsu
Here is the gripping and imaginative story of how the Japanese would
react in the crisis which would result from having the Japanese
Archipelago collide with a force from beneath the teeming nation.
1973.
Japanese Cooking BRB-10829
by Peter Martin and Joan Martin
The author, who lived in Kyoto, Japan for years, has carefully
translated and thoroughly described over 200 recipes so that any
American cook can now experience the pleasures of authentic Japanese
cuisine.
Jean Hewitt's International Meatless Cookbook BRB-10846
by Jean Hewitt
The Food Editor of the Family Circle magazine has selected 300
recipes that provide the elements of good eating without the use of red
meat. Included are dishes from the great cuisines of the world. 1980.
Jennie, the Life of Lady Randolph Churchill: Vol. II BRB-10491
by Ralph Martin
The story of the second half of the life includes her romances with
younger men and her relationships with her sons. 1969.
Jerry Brown: High Priest and Low Politician CBB-0528
by Ed Salzman
This is an analysis of Governor Edmund G. Brown, as a candidate for
office and during his first two years as California chief executive.
1976.
177

Jerry Brown: In a Plain Brown Wrapper CBB-0261
by John C. Bollens
An authoritative and comprehensive book about one of America's most
fascinating political personalities, former Governor Jerry Brown of
California. 1979.
Jesse James CBB-1911
by John Hamilton
The life story of Jesse James, famous outlaw of the Old West, from his
activities in the Civil War and his career as a bank robber. For grades
3-6. 1996.
Jesse James Was His Name, or, Fact and Fiction Concerning the Careers
of the Notorious James Brothers of Missouri CBB-0530
by William A. Settle
This well-documented volume cuts through the tangle of legend and
folklore concerning the American bandit, Jesse James. 1977.
Jesus for a New Generation CBB-1596
by Kevin Graham Ford
Offers stories and advice on how Christians of all ages can reach out to
today's young adults and college students. Many young men and
women born in the decades of the 1960s and 1970s grew up in broken
homes, face random violence, and feel anger and despair. This book
reaches out to these young adults through Christianity. 1995.
Jesus Rediscovered CBB-0143
by Malcolm Muggeridge
With a brilliant, disturbing look at today's most perilous problems, the
world famous journalist and TV personality offers a new hope for
literature and a discovery of the self through a rediscovery of Jesus.
1974.
Jiffy Cooking BRB-10380
by Better Homes and Gardens
Recipes to cook delicious meals in a jiffy. 1967.
178

The Jill St. John Cookbook CBB-0678
by Jill St. John
Film and television star Jill St. John shares the international food that
has made her a regular guest chef on "Good Morning America."
Chapters include appetizers, salads, soups, main dishes, desserts, eating
in bed and gifts from your kitchen. 1987.
Jim Carrey: The Joker Is Wild CBB-1949
by Martin Knelman
This biography chronicles the life of Jim Carrey from childhood
poverty through his comedy club breakthrough at 19 and his success in
Hollywood films. 2000.
Jim Murray: The Last of the Best CBB-2009
by Bill Dwyre
A compilation of late Jim Murray's 90 columns from The Los Angeles
Times sports section. The columns feature sports greats as Arnold
Palmer, Mark McGwire, Joe Montana, Don Drysdale, among many
others. During Jim Murray's illustrious career, he won the Pulitzer Prize
and National Sportswriter of the Year awards. 1998.
Jimmy Smits CBB-1773
by Melanie Cole
A biography of Jimmy Smits, an award-winning actor, who grew up in
the tough neighborhoods of New York City and became a well-known
actor. For grades 3-6. 1998.
Jo's Boys BRB-08789
by Louisa May Alcott
A sequel to Little Men (RC 23646). Follows the lives of Daisy and
Demi, Nat and Con, and the rest of Aunt Jo's little men and women as
they mature. This is the last in a series about the March family. 1955.
Joan Baez CBB-0957
by Jeffery Heller
Biography of the civil activist and folk singer, Joan Baez. For junior
and senior high readers. 1987.
179

Joanna and Ulysses BRB-08515
by May Sarton
A sensitive, gentle tale bathed in the sunlit atmosphere of a Greek
island. Joanna, who has closed her heart to feeling since the war and
her mother's death, comes to the island to paint. Through befriending a
mistreated donkey she finds herself as an artist and a woman. 1963.
Job Hunting for the Disabled CBB-0568
by Edith Marks and Adele Lewis
This guide to mainstream employment for the disabled tells how to
define goals, conduct a job search, and build a rewarding career. It
includes self-assessment questionnaires, sample resumes, cover letters,
and a valuable resource guide for the disabled with 15 lists of important
organizations, programs and publications. 1983.
Joe Montana: The Comeback Kid CBB-1257
by Jim Spence
An very basic biography of the San Francisco 49ers quarterback. For
grades 2-4. 1995.
Joey and Patches, the Story of Two Kittens BRB-09108
by Margaret Sweet Johnson
A children's story about two kittens. For grades 1-3. 1947.
Joey's Ghost Pumpkin CBB-0597
by Fern Pascoe Dooley
The story of Joey's adventures growing white, albino pumpkins and
how he won first prize for the largest pumpkin at the county fair. For
grades 4-7. 1982.
John Ford: The Man and His Films BRB-11047
by Tag Gallagher
This first complete assessment of John Ford studies his films in the
context of his complex character. Gallagher surveys all of Ford's
immense output, beginning with the early silents, and gives detailed,
shot-by-shot treatment to many key films. A feature of the volume is a
fully revised filmography. 1986.
180

John Huston: Maker of Magic BRB-10735
by Stuart M. Kaminsky
Study of the mercurial, multitalented, enigmatic film director who is
known as much for his boisterous lifestyle as he is for such acclaimed
movies as Treasure of Sierra Madre, The Red Badge of Courage,
and The African Queen. 1978.
John Lilly, So Far... CBB-0779 / BRB-11122
by Francis Jeffrey and John C. Lilly, M.D.
Lilly is an unparalleled scientific visionary and explorer who has made
significant contributions to psychology, brain research, computer
theory, medicine, ethics, and interspecies communication. His
extraordinary work with dolphins launched global interest in dolphins
and whales. His interest in the nature of human consciousness led him
to invent the sensory-deprivation isolation tank. 1990.
The John Muir Trail CBB-0676
by Don Lowe and Roberta Lowe
The John Muir Trail traverses much of the California High Sierra then
heads south for 208 miles across high alpine tundra, meadows and
valleys. Since most backpackers do the trail in sections, the book is
divided into 10 sections. 1982.
John Steinbeck CBB-1879
by Harold Bloom
Contains a biography of John Steinbeck, a summary of each novel, a
listing of other critical works, and a complete bibliography. 2000.
John Steinbeck: The California Years CBB-0643
by Brian St. Pierre
Born and raised in California, all of Steinbeck’s significant works were
about California or Californians. Some of the controversial myths and
misconceptions about Steinbeck are shown to have been promulgated
by Steinbeck himself. 1983.
181

Johnny Depp CBB-1791
by Esme Hawes
Johnny Depp launched his career in a horror film "A Nightmare on Elm
Street," followed as a lead character in 21 Jump Street. Depp has gone
on to become a serious and much sought-after actor. For grades 3-6.
1998.
Johnny Tremain; A Novel for Young and Old BRB-07865
by Esther Forbes
After a burn severely cripples his right hand, Tremain becomes a
courier for the Committee of Public Safety and a hero in the early days
of the American Revolution. The excitement he experiences includes
the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington. For junior and
senior high readers. 1964.
Jonquils in December BRB-10516
by Inga Gilson Caldwell
This is a collection of inspirational poems, prayers, and meditations by
a Wisconsin award-winning poet. 1974.
Josefina Aprende Una Leccion CBB-1612
by Valerie Tripp
Josefina and her sisters distrust learning to read and write, as well as
other changes their Tia Dolores is bringing to the household because
they fear they will lose their memories of their mother. For grades 2-4.
Spanish language. 1997.
Josephine's Imagination: A Tale of Haiti CBB-0611
by Arnold Dobrin
Josephine, a Haitian child, learns to develop her imagination by
creating brooms disguised as dolls which she and her mother sell
successfully at the weekly market. For grades 3-6. 1975.
The Journal of Edwin Carp CBB-0578
by Richard Haydn
The fictional account of the life and times of a humorously eccentric
English bachelor as conceived by the late actor Richard Haydn. In his
journal the prissy Edwin Carp relates a marvelously amusing spoof of
British home life. 1954.
182

Journey in Tears BRB-10819
by Ching-Li Chow
Born into a wealthy family in a China of revolution and upheaval,
Chow Ching-Li excelled in piano. Widowed at 26, she went to Paris to
live and study piano and now combines a career as a concert pianist
with owning a chain of boutiques. 1978.
Journey into Healing CBB-1474
by Deepak Chopra
This book of quotations explains Chopra's medical philosophy. A
chapter at the end discusses meditation techniques. 1994.
Journey into Light: The Story of the Education of the Blind
CBB-0136
by Ishbel Ross
This is the brave and inspirational story of man's attempts through the
ages to overcome blindness and the heroic record of men and women
whose vision and courage have enabled them to surmount their
afflictions. 1951.
Journey to the Sky: A Novel about the True Adventure of Two Men in
Search of the Lost Maya Kingdom CBB-0485
by Jamake Highwater
A novel based on adventures in Central America. Two young explorers
search for a world of lost Mayan cities obscured by jungle and time.
1978.
Journeyman Wizard: A Magical Mystery CBB-1517
by Mary Frances Zambreno
Jermyn Graves has been accepted as a student by the famous master
spellmaker Lady Jean Allons. Jermyn is accused of the death of Lady
Jean and he tries to find the real killer to prove his own innocence with
the help of a skunk named Delia and Lady Jean's grand daughter.
1994.
183

Joy of Chinese Cooking CBB-0942
by Doreen Yen Hung Feng
Not only a cookbook, this book provides a history of food in Chinese
culture, instructions in the use of Chinese utensils, a Cantonese
pronunciation guide, and over 100 authentic recipes. 1992.
The Joy of Pizza CBB-0601
by Pamella Z. Asquith
A professional cook helps even the beginner make pizzas of great
distinction with step-by-step instructions for 150 kinds of pizzas and
light, different doughs including sourdough, rye, cornmeal and mixed
whole grain. 1984.
JPL and the American Space Program CBB-0592
by Clayton R. Koppes
A history of how Jet Propulsion Lab, the world's premier space
laboratory, helped to revolutionize our understanding of the solar
system via its Mariner missions which sent the first American
spacecraft to Venus, Mercury, and Mars. 1982.
Judith Paris BRB-08699
by Hugh Walpole
This chronicle of the Herries family, with its feuds and varying
fortunes, is set in Georgian England. 1931.
Junipero Serra BRB-10947
by Don Denevi and Noel Francis Moholy
Struggling against odds, Franciscan priest Junipero Serra brought
Christianity and Spanish culture to the beautiful but dangerous 18th
century California wilderness while founding nine missions from San
Diego to San Francisco. 1985.
Junipero Serra: California's First Citizen CBB-0161
by Dudley Chadwich Gordon
Biography of the California pioneer. 1969.
184

Just Between Girlfriends CBB-1692
by Chrisena Coleman
The author shares stories of famous friends and everyday friends, old
friends and new friends, best friends, and lost friends. She captures the
soul-filled flavor of African-American culture, which resonates with
themes of acceptance, strength, loyalty, and love. 1998.
Just Like My Dad CBB-1942
by Tracy Gardella
A young child glories in the sights, sounds, smells, and activities of a
day spent working on a cattle ranch as a cowhand, just like his Dad.
For grades K-3. 1993.
Just So Stories BRB-09117
by Rudyard Kipling
Tales about the adventures of various animals in the High and Far-off
Times. For grades 4-6. 1946.
Justin Morgan Had a Horse BRB-09081
by Marguerite Henry
The story of the brave little Vermont workhorse from which came the
famous American breed of Morgan horses. For grades 4-7. 1954.
The Kahlil Gibran Diary for 1973 BRB-10641
by Kahlil Gibran
Here are brief, inspirational passages from the work of the famous poet
for every day in the year. 1972.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar CBB-1043 / BRB-11701
by Jacob Margolies
This biography describes the basketball star’s life and career. For
junior and senior high readers. 1992.
Katharine Hepburn: Star as Feminist CBB-1249
by Andrew Britton
This book looks at Hepburn's long career as a gender study. Her
attitude both on and off the screen is studied as a feminist stand in the
film industry. 1984.
185

Keeping the Night: Poems CBB-0480
by Peter Everwine
A quality of stillness, of slowness and of meticulous precision
brilliantly enhance these deeply felt symbolic poems. 1977.
Keepsake BRB-08471
by Ann Katherine Ritner
Arizona at the time of the Spanish-American War is the setting for this
romance. 1952.
The Key to Los Angeles CBB-0856
by W.W. Robinson
A general history of Los Angeles and Hollywood. 1963.
Kid Heroes: True Stories of Rescuers, Survivors and Achievers
CBB-0780 / BRB-11123
by Neal Shusterman
There are young heroes everywhere we look--kids who have saved
lives, overcome handicaps, or excelled in some special way. In this
book, Neal Shusterman, author of the ALA notable book The Shadow
Club (RC 31687), has collected over 50 true stories of exceptional
children and teenagers. For grades 5-8. 1991.
Kidding Around Los Angeles: A Young Person's Guide to the City
CBB-0841 / CBB-1320 / BRB-11257
by Judy Cash
“In Kidding Around Los Angeles, you'll find maps and interesting bits
of California history, tips on planning your sightseeing adventures,
parks, museums, excursions, beaches, Los Angeles architecture, and a
calendar of events." 1989. Describes sights and events of interest in
LA, including the beaches, museums, parks, sports, and cultural events.
For grades 6-9. 1989.
Kidding Around San Diego: A Young Persons Guide to the City
CBB-0814 / CBB-1320 / BRB-11258
by Ruth J. Luhrs
Describes sights and events of interest in San Diego, including beaches,
museums, parks, sports, and cultural events. For grades 6-9. 1991.
186

Kidnapped BRB-08605
by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Scottish lowlander narrates his adventures when his uncle tries to
have him sent to America as a slave. He, instead, falls in with the
daredevil Jacobite Alan Stewart. 1916.
Kill the Shogun CBB-1987
by Dale Furutani
In 1603 Japan, honor dictates that samurai Matsuyama Kaze continue
his three year quest to find and rescue Kiku-Chan, the daughter of his
murdered lord. Kaze must continue the search until he is dead or
Kiku-Chan is rescued. 2000.
Killing Season CBB-1586
by Miles Corwin
Miles Corwin shadowed a detective team day in and day out throughout
the summer and gained access inside the LAPD. This is a shocking,
uncensored real-life drama of what life is like for the cops, the killers,
the victims, and their families. 1997.
Killing the Hidden Waters CBB-0427
by Charles Bowden
The southwestern United States is studied from the perspective of the
vital resources of water and what it has meant for the people and the
land. 1979.
King of the Gumballs CBB-1747
by Lyle M. Becker
An entrepreneur who started in the peanut business at eighteen writes
of the successes and failures in the toy and bubble gum machine
business. Each of his failures turned into stepping stones to the next
plateau of success. 1997.
King of the Wind BRB-09082
by Marguerite Henry
King Louis XV of France rejected the gift of a prize Arabian stallion,
not knowing that the horse would become the famous Godolphin
Arabian, ancestor of Man O' War. For grades 4-7. Newberry Medal.
1948.
187

Knitting without Tears BRB-10492
by Elizabeth Zimmerman
An instruction book for beginning knitters. 1971.
Know about Gays and Lesbians CBB-1086 / BRB-11777
by Margaret O. Hyde and Elizabeth H. Forsyth
An introductory discussion of homosexuality for young adults. 1994.
Kobe Bryant CBB-1883
by Robert E. Schnakenberg
When Kobe Bryant was very young he knew that he wanted to play
professional basketball. After a stellar high-school basketball career,
Bryant decided to skip college and enter the NBA. He was first drafted
to the Charlotte Hornets and then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers,
making him the youngest man ever to play in an NBA game. For
grades 4-7. 1999.
The Koehler Method of Dog Training BRB-10263
by William R. Koehler
The author details his method for training dogs. 1962.
L.A. Bike Rides: A Guide to 37 Specially Selected Bicycle Routes in Los
Angeles County CBB-0660
by Loren MacArthur
The most appealing of the more than 200 miles of established bicycle
paths in Los Angeles County have been selected on the basis of scenic
qualities and historical, cultural or recreational sites along the way.
Routes are also evaluated according to the difficulty of the challenge.
1985.
L.A. Days, L.A. Nights: A Journey through America’s City of Dreams
CBB-0969
by Stephen Brook
This is a travel book with a twist. Hitting the road in his rented GEO
Metro, the author becomes the guest of countless Angelenos who take
great joy in initiating him into the art of “California Living.” 1992.
188

L.A. Follies: A Critical Look at Growth, Politics and Architecture
CBB-0842
by Sam H. Kaplan
Chapters in this volume include: Why L.A. Looks the Way It Does,
Whose City Is It Anyway?, Preserving the Past, and Personal
Prejudices. 1989.
L.A. Is the Capital of Kansas: Painful Lessons in Post-New York Living
CBB-0743
by Richard Meltzer
Meltzer, a refugee from New York City, counts the ways in which he
loathes L.A. However, he stayed, still arguing that L.A., not Kansas
and certainly not New York is America's true cultural center. 1988.
L.A. Justice CBB-0846
by Robert L. Vernon
The great drama began routinely enough. State Highway Patrol and
L.A. police were chasing a suspected drunk driver in the early morning
hours of Sunday, March 3, 1991. After the driver, Rodney King, was
stopped, however, history-making events unfolded. 1993.
L.A. Live: Profiles of a City CBB-0531
by June Rose Gader
This is not a conventional guide book, but a portrait of the Los Angeles
scene as a whole in which the past is woven into the story of the
present for a highly personal portrait of this sprawling, elusive city.
1980.
L.A. Lost and Found: An Architectural History of Los Angeles
CBB-0843
by Sam Hall
Writing with both scholarship and amazement, the author makes
understandable the social and architectural forces which have helped to
shape Los Angeles. 1987.
L.A. Lunch: Downtown Dining CBB-0651
by Randi Markowitz and Charles R. Noble III
Over 100 best luncheon places in downtown Los Angeles are in this
selective restaurant list which evaluates food quality, service and decor,
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and includes location, reservation requirements, prices, parking and
complete index. 1984.
The L.A. Musical History Tour: A Guide to the Rock and Roll
Landmarks of Los Angeles CBB-0926 / BRB-11150
by Art Fein
The author locates and tells the stories behind over 200 places that
played some part in the history of rock and roll. From the Capitol
Records tower to the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, from the Rick Nelson’s
childhood home to the motel where Sam Cook was killed, it’s all here.
1990.
L. A. My Way: 17 Authors Reflect on Los Angeles CBB-0844
edited by LaVonne Taylor
Essays and stories about life in Los Angeles. 1990.
L.A. Picnics: 75 Stylish Outings BRB-10953
by Ellen Melinkoff
This guide to more than 75 picnic sites in and around Los Angeles
includes menus for many occasions, creative recipes and carrying
suggestions, and 25 top-picnic take-out sources. 1985.
Labor Relations, World War II: Before During and After CBB-1018
by Jack Rugh
Rugh describes labor relations during the war years, the merger of the
AFL and CIO, as well as other important aspects of American labor
history. 1992.
Lady in Boomtown: Miners and Manners on the Nevada Frontier
BRB-10948
by Mrs. Hugh Brown
Trained only as a lady before she arrived as a nineteen-year-old bride in
the silver mining town of Tonopah, Nevada in 1904, Marjorie Brown
remained as a frontier pioneer for the next 20 years. 1968.
The Lady in the Lake CBB-0226
by Raymond Chandler
Private eye Philip Marlow, one of the great hero-detectives of fiction, is
led on a strange search for a missing woman. 1973.
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Land in California: The Story of Mission Lands, Ranchos, Squatters,
Mining Claims, Railroad Grants, Land Scrip and Homesteads
CBB-0591
by W. W. Robinson
The story of California land begins when the Indians "owned it" and
then continues through the periods of the missions, the presidios, the
great land grants, the growth of the railroads, all the way to the
problems presented by the growth of the cities. 1948.
Landmarks of Los Angeles CBB-1049
by Patrick McGrew and Robert Julian
Landmarks of Los Angeles serves to correct our fantastic impressions
of what the city and its buildings look like and provides a history of
the growth of a great metropolis. 1994.
The Landseekers BRB-07813
by Allan Vaughan Elston
Story begins in 1879 when law-abiding people were looking for
home sites and bushwhackers were holding up stages. The book
contains action aplenty! For junior and senior high readers. 1964.
Langue Et Litterature: A Second Course in French BRB-09976
by Thomas H. Brown
A book of exercises to learn the French language which uses material
from French literature. French language. 1967.
Last Chance to See CBB-1502 / BRB-11745
by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine
The authors took off around the world in search of exotic, endangered
creatures. It's an entertaining odyssey through the Earth's magnificent
wildlife galaxy. 1990.
The Last Grand Adventure CBB-0440
by William Bronson
Here is the story of the last great adventure which began in 1897 with
the discovery of gold in the Klondike. The promise of instant wealth
found a receptive public at a time of economic depression and scarce
jobs. 1977.
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The Last Trail BRB-09856
by Zane Grey
A story of the early days in the Ohio Valley. 1909.
The Last Tycoon: An Unfinished Novel BRB-09959
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Unfinished romantic novel, published posthumously, about Hollywood.
Monroe Stahr, an executive and a creative force in the motion picture
industry, falls in love with Kathleen, who resembles his dead wife.
1969.
Lean Cuisine: Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Sugar
BRB-10831
by Barbara Gibbons
This book features calorie-saving recipes for appetizers, soup, salads,
meat, poultry and vegetables, pasta, rice, potatoes and slimness sweets
and treats. 1979.
Learn Spanish/Aprenda Ingles CBB-0633
by Jose Luis Torres
Vocabulary, conversations, and readings presented in both English and
Spanish and grouped by affinity. 1978.
Learning Non-Aggression: The Experience of Non-Literate Societies
CBB-0401
edited by Ashley Montagu
The authorities in this book state that the treatment of infants is the
reason why some people are aggressive and others are gentle and why
aggression and violence are totally nonexistent in some cultures. In
each nonaggressive society, infants’ basic needs are satisfied without
obstacles and young children learn without punishment to cope with
angers, fears and hostilities. 1978.
Least of All Saints: The Story of Aimee Semple McPherson
CBB-0497
by Robert Bahr
An American woman evangelist and founder of the Church of the
Foursquare Gospel during the 1920s and 1930s, Aimee Semple
McPherson is revealed as sensational in her preaching and romances,
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one of which involved a phony disappearance disguised as a
kidnapping. 1982.
Leaves of Gold CBB-0177
edited by Clyde Francis Lytle
An anthology of prayers, memorable phrases, inspirational verse and
prose, from the best authors of the world, both ancient and modern.
1948.
Ledoyt CBB-1256
by Carol Emshwiller
A coming-of-age novel about a 16-year-old girl who runs away to the
Wild West at the turn of the century. 1995.
Legacy of Love: How to Make Life Easier for the Ones You Leave
BRB-11084
by Elmo Petterle
By filling in clear simple forms, you can leave your survivors a record
all in one place--cemetery, mortuary and memorial service
arrangements; relatives, close friends and business associates to
contact; benefits survivors are entitled to, including life insurance,
pensions, IRA, Keogh plans, social security, Medicare and MediCal
insurance, veterans, financial and investment information. A priority
list of what must be done in the hours, days and months after a death is
also included.
A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples BRB-10898
by Hayden Curry and Clifford Denis
This practical guide covers all legal aspects of gays living together:
buying and selling property, legal aspects relating to former spouses,
child custody and visitation rights, living-together arrangements, and
estate planning. Includes sample contracts, forms, agreements, and
wills. 1980.
The Legend of Freedom Hill CBB-1988
by Linda Jacobs Altman
During the California Gold Rush, Rosabel, an African American, and
Sophie, a Jew, team up and search for gold to buy Rosabel's mother her
freedom from a slave catcher. For grades 2-4. 2000.
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The Legend of Mu Lan CBB-1669
by Wei Jiang and Xing Gen
In ancient, war-torn China, hundreds and hundreds of Chinese men
were called upon to defend their homeland. Unknown to all, there stood
one female among the soldiers. Disguised as her brother, in order to
take her father's place in the army, heroine Mu Lan bravely defends her
country with superior martial arts. For grades 3-6. 1992.
Legends of the California Bandidos CBB-0619
by Angus MacLean
Infamous California bandidos such as Tiburcio Vaszuez, Three-Finger
Jack, Rafe Jackson, Jack Powers and Pio Linares are brought to life in
tales of reckless exploits from the memories of people who actually
knew these bandidos as well as police records and newspapers. 1977.
Legislature: California's School for Politics CBB-0668
by William Kerr Muir, Jr.
Not a political history, but a textbook on the operations of the
California legislature's unique approach to law-making, written by the
chairman of the political science department of UC Berkeley. 1982.
El Leon y la Zorra CBB-1072
by Maria Eulalia Valeri
The Lion and the Fox. The greedy lion learns restraint from the fox in
this animal folk tale. For preschool-grade 2. Spanish language. 1993.
Leonardo Da Vinci; The Tragic Pursuit of Perfection BRB-11020
by Antonina Vallentin
This narrative sets forth his life and character and evolution as the
greatest artist of the Renaissance. 1938.
Let Them Speak for Themselves: Women in the American West,
1849-1900 CBB-0249
edited by Christiane Fischer
Here are the actual words of western women taken from letters, diaries,
personal reminiscences, and oral narratives. 1979.
Let There Be Light, with You Again, the Man in the Palm
CBB-1755
by Papuyr Sevak
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A collection of poems about love, fatherland, friendship, nature, and
memories.
Let’s Talk! America’s Favorite Talk Show Hosts CBB-0853
by James Robert Parish
Narrative histories of over 20 television talk show personalities.
Letters from Dwight CBB-1788
by Gary Kern
Transcribed from tapes sent to relatives and friends, the cassette letters
report on a world both strange and funny. 1998.
Letters of a Woman Homesteader CBB-0455
by Elinore Pruitt Stewart
When Elinore Rupert left her work in Denver in 1909 to become a
housekeeper and then the wife of a Wyoming rancher, she wrote this
selection of letters to Mrs. Coney, her former employer, during the
years that followed. A born storyteller and entertainer, in almost every
letter she tells a true story based on an incident in the life of a neighbor.
1961.
Levi's: The Shrink-to-fit Business that Stretched to Cover the World
CBB-0267
by Ed Cray
This classic American business success story describes the $1.5 billion
dollar-a-year business that produces one of the most famous and
durable products in the world and claims the widest distribution of all
clothing manufacturers. 1978.
Library Classics: An Edible Anthology BRB-10905
by San Bernardino County Library
A complete menu of recipe favorites from the staff of the San
Bernardino County Library. 1983.
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The Life and Adventures of a Canadian Pioneer CBB-0558
by John Lawson Haight
The family history and genealogy of the Haight family is traced from
the European background in Germany, Holland and England, to
Canada in 1628, and then to the United States.
The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta, the Celebrated California
Bandit CBB-0164
by John Rollin Ridge (Yellow Bird)
The story of California's favorite bandit first saw print a century ago. It
is filled with bank robberies, kidnappings, cattle and horse stealing for
a rousing and bizarre biography. 1955.
Life and Death of Crazy Horse CBB-1561
by Russell Freedman
Covers the life of Crazy Horse who rose to fame as the greatest of all
Teton Sioux warriors. He won many victories but his crowning
achievement was leading his warriors against General Custer and his
Seventh Calvary in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Treachery and
deceit finally led to Crazy Horse's violent death at Camp Robinson.
This book captures the courage and idealism of an uncompromising
warrior who fought and died for his beliefs. For junior and senior high
readers. 1996.
The Life and Teaching of Lucius Anaeus Seneca CBB-0631
by George G. Strem
The life of the Roman philosopher Seneca nineteen centuries ago has
great relevance in the uncanny resemblance between circumstances of
his time and ours. 1981.
The Life and Thought of Josiah Royce CBB-0672
by John Clendenning
The philosopher's biography draws connections between Royce's
opinions and the 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as vivid
accounts of his relationships with his mother, wife and best friend.
1985.
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The Life and Times of Los Angeles: A Newspaper, a Family and a City
CBB-0593
by Marshall Berges
The Los Angeles Times centenary is celebrated in this delightful and
candid story of the highly respected newspaper with the second largest
general audience circulation of 1,000,000 copies. Diverse modern
newspaper workings described include how stories and journalists are
made. 1984.
Life Goes On: Twenty More Years of Fortune and Friendship
CBB-0670
by Lawrence Clark Powell
After his career as the Director of the Clark Library and as university
librarian at UCLA, this second volume in the autobiography of
Lawrence Clark Powell follows this controversial librarian during two
decades in Arizona as author of four novels, and as professor in
residence and consultant on libraries at the University of Arizona.
1986.
The Life, History and Magic of the Cat BRB-10932
by Fernand Mery
Topics include the origin and cult of the cat, the cat and the rat, the cat
in literature, art, science, medicine and breeds of cats. 1968.
The Life of Byron BRB-11007
by John Drinkwater
Past literary interpretations have influenced this portrait of Byron, the
man. 1925.
The Life of Raymond Chandler CBB-0649
by Frank MacShane
Chandler's lively correspondence and conversations with members of
his circle helped produce this definitive account of a unique literary
figure who did not begin to write detective fiction until he was 44, but
within a few years created Philip Marlow for novels and Hollywood
screen. 1978.
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Life of Tallulah BRB-11359
by Denis Brian
A biography of Tallulah Bankhead who led a life full of extravagance
and pain. She performed in plays on stage, attracted scandal and
behaved outrageously with wild escapades. 1980.
A Life of William Shakespeare BRB-11023
by J. T. Adams
A clear and full biography of Shakespeare and a history of the theatre is
presented by the author. 1923.
Life with Charlie: Coping With an Alzheimer’s Spouse or Other
Dementia Patient and Keeping Your Sanity
CBB-0914 / BRB-11179
by Carol Heckman-Owen
Some four million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s and other
dementia diseases. This book is about the author’s experiences as a
caregiver for her husband who has Alzheimer’s. It is a romance, which
began in high school and was renewed in 1977. This book will help
families cope in battling this dreaded disease. It addresses the
problems of home care, selecting nursing homes, legal, fiscal, and
insurance issues and resources. 1992.
Lifesaving: Rescue and Water Safety CBB-0152
by the American Red Cross
Lifesaving manual from the American Red Cross. 1974.
Light a Single Candle BRB-08886
by Beverly Butler
A moving but quite realistic story of a girl who lost her sight at
fourteen. After an unhappy experience at the state school for the blind
(very unsympathetically portrayed) Cathy determines to have a guide
dog and attend public school and eventually she makes a satisfactory
adjustment. The author herself is blind. For grades 6-9. 1963.
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The Light on Synanon: How a Country Weekly Exposed a Corporate
Cult--and Won the Pulitzer Prize CBB-0464
by David Mitchell
The three-year investigation of a small town newspaper which exposed
Synanon won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize. The fear that Synanon had
created was climaxed when the founder of Synanon, Charles Dederick,
and two of his followers were found guilty in the summer of 1980 of
putting a snake in the mailbox of attorney Paul Morantz. 1980.
Like Yourself and Others Will, Too CBB-0225
by Abrahm J. Twerski, M.D.
The author reveals how a negative self-image may lie at the core of
your problems, how to use the effective tool of depth-psychology to
improve your relationships with others and uproot the underlying cause
of your problems. 1978.
Limbo CBB-0683
by Vincent McConnor
The hunt of Special Inspector Victor Lolo, a Samoan cop assigned to
find psychopathic killer Midnight Jagger, ends in a bizarre scene with
the killer's death by police bullets. 1987.
Limites en la Amistad: Mexico y Estados Unidos CBB-0798
by Jorge G. Castaneda and Robert A. Pastor
The authors seek to clarify the causes and motives of the positions of
their own countries, Mexico and the U.S., on subjects of a bilateral
agenda including drug traffic, immigration, investment, capital uprising
and border integration.
The Lincoln Reader BRB-11019
by Paul M. Angle
This biography of Abraham Lincoln was written by sixty-five authors.
1947.
Listen Chicano! An Informal History of the Mexican-American
CBB-0221
by Manual A. Machalo
The author, who is a professor of history and Mexican-American, calls
on the Mexican-American to preserve his individuality, seek his own
place in the world and reassess his past. 1978.
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Listening to the Saints: A Collection of Meditations from the Devotional
Masters BRB-10570
edited by J. Manning Potts
Great Protestant and Catholic saints are represented in this collection of
devotional meditations. 1962.
A Little California Cookbook CBB-0800 / BRB-11144
by John P. Carroll
This collection of recipes is a celebration not only of the bounty of the
Golden State, but its ethnic diversity as well. For junior and senior
high readers. 1992.
The Little Death CBB-0915 / BRB-11183
by Michael Nava
In this murder mystery, Rios uses legal documents as much as police
work to track the murderer. 1986.
Little Dog Poems CBB-1898
by Kristine O'Connell George
Short poems present a day in the life of a little dog and its owner. For
grades K-3. 1999.
Little Girl Lost CBB-1956
by Drew Barrymore
A tell-all book from the heart of Drew Barrymore whose life was
tragically changed by drugs and alcohol and who she began the process
of rebuilding her self-esteem at a rehabilitation clinic. 1990.
Little Girl with Seven Names BRB-09103
by Mabel Leigh Hunt
Melissa-Louisa-Amanda-Miranda-Cynthia-Jane Farlow was named for
two grandmothers and four aunts. Although this string of names was
her greatest burden, she didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings by
dropping any of them. For grades 3-6. 1936.
Little Gorilla CBB-1888
by Ruth Bornstein
Everyone loved Little Gorilla. His mother loved him and his father
loved him. Even when he was bad, all the creatures in the great green
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forest loved Little Gorilla. Till one day Little Gorilla was BIG! For
grades K-3. 1976.
Little House in the Ozarks CBB-1621
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Features a collection of Laura Ingalls Wilder's rediscovered writings,
many of which have never been published. Contain 140 pieces from
Wilder's timeless wit and wisdom. 1991.
Little Joe's Italian Cookbook CBB-0639
by Franco Montarello
For the first time, Little Joe's, San Francisco's most popular restaurant,
has collected its finest Italian recipes complete with history, cooking
hints and information on finding and using the best ingredients. 1985.
Little Man, What Now? BRB-07824
by Hans Fallada
A simple and moving tale of a poor, young couple and the pitiful
efforts they make to support life for themselves and their baby in the
Germany of 1932. 1933.
Little Stevie Wonder in Places Under the Sun BRB-11339
by Sonja Wiley
Stevie Wonder receives an invitation to perform in Japan and Africa.
As he travels, he discovers that the world is made up of many cultures.
This book, in both print and braille, also has sound effects. For grades
K-3. 1995.
Living Adventures in Science BRB-10900
by Henry Thomas and Dana Lee
The twenty-five short biographies portraying amazing-but-true stories
of the men whose discoveries revolutionized the life of man, range
from Galileo to John L. Baird, the father of television. 1954.
The Living Earth Manual of Feng-Shui CBB-1637
by Stephen Skinner
The ancient Chinese art of feng-shui is the basis of man's relationship
with the land. The Chinese stress living in harmony with nature to
promote prosperity, peace and happiness. 1982.
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The Living Past BRB-10851
by Ivar Lissner
This survey of the roots of our civilization as seen in archaeological
remains of the Sumerian, Egyptian, Persian, Jewish, Chinese,
Melanesian and other ancient cultures, describes the growth and
extinction of ancient civilizations. 1957.
Living Single Successfully: How to Be Your Own Person--with or
without a Partner CBB-0428
by Rolland S. Parker
Dr. Parker offers advice to the single 20 percent of the U.S. population
on how to develop emotional self-sufficiency, avoid destructive
relationships, cope with loneliness and recognize and build good
relationships. 1978.
Living with AIDS: What Do You Do Now? CBB-1413 / BRB-11391
This pamphlet provides a very brief overview of dealing with AIDS,
including medicines, emotional challenges, civil rights, and more.
1997.
Living with Dinosaurs CBB-1518
by Patricia Lauber and Douglas Henderson
Readers take a sight- and sound-filled tour of a vanished world of
dinosaurs about 75 million years ago. For grades 3-6. 1991.
The Lizard Woman CBB-1761
by Frank Waters
First published in 1930 under the title Fever Pitch, this novel tells the
story of Lee Marston and his Lizard Woman, the beautiful Arvilla. The
central theme is that we must attune our spirits to the land to fully
understand our places in the natural order. 1995.
Lizzie CBB-1113
by Dorothy Shawhan
This historical novel is based on the life of a real woman. It is the tale
of a governor's daughter born in 1902 who watches the South change
before her eyes, and possibly loses her own mind in the process. 1995.
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Loafing Along Death Valley Trails: A Personal Narrative of People
BRB-10857
by William Caruthers
This is an anecdotal, personal narrative by a newspaperman about the
mostly forgotten places and people which excited a gold-crazed world
in the early part of the century. 1951.
The Loch Ness Monster CBB-0460
by William Akins
The most comprehensive investigation of the Loch Ness monster ever
undertaken. Analyzes all of the sightings, and explains the modern
scientific techniques used by the New York Times 1976 scientific
expedition to Loch Ness. 1977.
The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Trail Days CBB-0432
by Andy Adams
First published in 1903, this is a colorful biography of a cowboy who
began his career as a boy during the Civil War period in Texas. The
full flavor of the Old West cattle trails and the cowboy's life are
depicted. 1975.
Long Beach and Los Angeles: A Tale of Two Ports CBB-0657
by Charles F. Queenan
This history unfolds the exciting events and colorful individuals that
have made the primary port of Long Beach and Los Angeles the
colossus of the Pacific and the international success it is today. 1986.
The Long Goodbye CBB-0180
by Raymond Chandler
Marlow was on the move from Southern California to a sleepy
Mexican hideout when a small favor for a friend put the cops after him
and put him in the center of a case that had to be solved. 1971.
Long Rifle BRB-08736
by Stewart Edward White
A historical novel that tells how young Daniel Boone won the first long
rifle at a shooting match in Western Pennsylvania. 1932.
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Look Homeward, Angel: A Story of the Buried Life BRB-09968
by Thomas Wolfe
An autobiographical novel which describes the childhood and youth of
Eugene Grant as he grows up in a southern town, becomes aware of the
relations among his family, goes to college, discovers literature and sets
out on a mystic and romantic pilgrimage. 1957.
Looking Back, Moving Forward: An Introduction to Recovering from
Child Abuse CBB-1376
by Life Skills Education
This pamphlet touches on important parts of the recovery
process including feelings, help, acceptance, grieving, and recognizing
triggers. 1997.
Los Angeles: A City Apart CBB-0975
by David L. Clark
Beginning 130 million years ago, Clark traces the history of the area
known today as Los Angeles. The question he tries to answer is: Why
did L.A. start and how did it get so big? 1981.
Los Angeles: A Profile CBB-0829
by W. W. Robinson
Here is an interpretation of the modern city, based on a description of
the forces that have molded and created the problems that Los Angeles
is trying to solve. Mr. Robinson has attempted to answer the basis
question of why there is a Los Angeles by addressing what has caused
the wholesale migration of people into Southern California. 1968.
Los Angeles: Capitol of the Third World CBB-0791
by David Reiff
Reiff looks at a city that was long the epitome of the American dream
and is now, for many, the emblem of the American urban nightmare.
Writing before the riots of 1992, Reiff found not a city of dreams but a
city of bitter contradictions, a city that, like the U.S. itself, was being
transformed by immigrants and refugees from Latin America and East
Asia from an extension of Europe to a universe patchwork of peoples
of the world. 1991.
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Los Angeles: Epic of a City CBB-0147
by Lynx Bowman
This readable history of Los Angeles begins with the Spanish
exploration and covers the entire historical panorama to the present
time. 1974.
Los Angeles: From Mission to Modern City CBB-0102
by Remi A. Nadeau
Historical highlights of Los Angeles’ past and the modern problems of
the city are viewed in a popular, well-documented account that stresses
the city's long term campaign to sell itself to the prospective resident
and tourist. 1960.
Los Angeles: Insight City Guide CBB-0855
edited by John Wilcock
Almost everyone has a preconceived idea of what L.A. is all about-which,
in a city that thrives on fantasy, is exactly as it should be. This
book paints the full picture, from the city’s genesis in the Spanish
occupation to its current position as entertainment capital of the world.
1991.
Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies
CBB-1031 / CBB-1287
by Reyner Banham
Reyner Banham has written a pioneering architectural study of the
seventy-mile square city and the historical process that has made it
unique as a human settlement. 1973.
Los Angeles: The Enormous Village CBB-0851
by John Downing Weaver
This is an anecdotal history of Los Angeles, where a self-taught Irish
immigrant diverts the melted snows of the Sierra Nevada across 240
miles of mountains and deserts and where an evangelist goes for a dip
in the Pacific Ocean and surfaces in Arizona. 1980.
Los Angeles: The Ultimate City CBB-1027
by Christopher Rand
“Los Angeles may be the ultimate city of our age,” begins Rand’s
book, and he goes on to explain why this may be so. 1967.
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Los Angeles and the Automobile BRB-11094
by Scott L. Bottles
" . . . it is important to realize that Angelenos freely adopted the
automobile as their major means of transportation long before
American City Lines purchased one of the city's two major fixed-rail
systems. By 1944, the city street car & inter-urban systems were mere
shadows of their former selves. Their decline began with the belief that
the automobile could solve pressing urban problems and create a kind
of utopia." 1987.
Los Angeles Clippers CBB-1268
by Richard Rambeck
A history of the basketball team that became the second NBA team in
Los Angeles in 1984. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.
Los Angeles Dream to Reality, 1885-1915 CBB-0873
by Judith W. Elias
A general Los Angeles history. Chapters include: “The Legend of Los
Angeles, ” “The Selling of Los Angeles, ” “The Harvesting of Los
Angeles, ” “Folklore of Los Angeles” and “The Lure of Los Angeles.”
For grades 6-9. 1983.
The Los Angeles Food Guide CBB-0877
by Peggy Mellody
A detailed guide to restaurants and markets throughout the city. For
junior and senior high readers. 1992.
Los Angeles Lakers CBB-0954
by Michael Goodman
Highlights of the players, coaches, playing strategies and memorable
games in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. For
grades 4-7. 1993.
Los Angeles Raiders CBB-0951
by Pat Ryan
A history of the Oakland Raiders football franchise. 1990.
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Los Angeles Rams CBB-0950
by Richard Rembeck
A historical account of the former Los Angeles Rams football
franchise. Traces the Rams back to their roots in Cleveland, profiles all
the great Rams players, coaches, and games, emphasizes their home of
49 years, Los Angeles. For grades 5-8. 1990.
Los Angeles Stories CBB-0805 / BRB-11182
by John Miller
Famous authors’ fiction and non-fiction writings on Los Angeles,
including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Nathaniel West, Henry Miller, and Helen
Hunt Jackson among others. 1991.
The Los Angeles Times California Cookbook BRB-10894
edited by Betsy Balsey, Food Editor, Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times food staff presents recipes from its newspaper
food section which are a record of how the people in the West like to
cook: Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, French, Italian and
other ethnic recipes. Regional American dishes, vegetarian favorites, as
well as simple casseroles, illustrate the rich diversity of California
tastes. 1981.
Los Angeles Times California Gardening: A Practical Guide to Growing
Flowers, Trees, Vegetables, and Fruits BRB-10921
by Robert Smaus
Basic gardening information covered includes Mediterranean climates,
soil preparation, planting time, watering, mulching, flower, bulb, rock,
rose and wild gardens, the working garden, the shady garden and the
kitchen garden. 1983.
The Los Angeles Times Guide to Dining Out in L.A. CBB-0609
edited by Lois Dwan
The staff of The Los Angeles Times presents complete evaluations of
over 306 restaurants with over 33 types of cuisine, American and
African to Thai and Vietnamese. The indices include open-late dining,
breakfast, location, and inexpensive dining. 1984.
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Los Angeles without a Map CBB-0971
by Richard Rayner
Suppose a young Englishman, without money, without even knowing
how to drive, came to Los Angeles in pursuit of a six-foot-plus,
super-beautiful blonde bunny named Barbara, whom he met in a bar on
Crete. Suppose all that, and you’d still never imagine what happens
next! 1988.
The Loser's Club CBB-1933
by Lise S. Baker
Cal Bentley, a San Francisco private investigator, is dismayed when her
company is sold to a Los Angeles-based firm and she is assigned a new
partner. Their first assignment sends them to Reno, Nevada, where an
escalator accident in one of the casinos causes the death of a child.
2000.
Lost Films: Important Movies That Disappeared CBB-1291
by Frank Thompson
The author discusses 27 classic silent films for which viewable prints
are no longer available. He includes plots, reviews, and production
notes. This may be the only way to hear the stories of these films for
the foreseeable future. 1996.
The Lost Generation: Children in the Holocaust CBB-0561
by Azriel Eisenberg
The tragedy of the 1.2 million children who died in the holocaust as
told in exacting detail through 100 eyewitness accounts of the physical,
emotional and spiritual turmoil inflicted on Jewish children and
adolescents under the Nazi regime. 1982.
The Lost Pharaohs: The Romance of Egyptian Archaeology
BRB-10972
by Leonard Cottrell
A popular archeological history of ancient Egypt. Describes the people
and culture and exciting findings of Egyptologists.
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The Lost Wagon Train BRB-09935
by Zane Grey
In the days following the Civil War, a train of 160 wagons heads west
and disappears. The sole survivor of the horrible Indian massacre is a
little girl who, 20 years later, is finally reunited with her father, who
has joined an Indian tribe in raids against his own people. 1936.
The Loud Adios CBB-0774 / BRB-11117
by Ken Kuhlken
It is 1943, and World War II is still raging in Europe and the Far
East. Kuhlken’s story is set at the Mexican border in Tijuana, where
his protagonist, Tom Hickey, a San Diego private investigator in
civilian life, is a military police border guard. Hickey’s private eye
skills are called into play when Clifford Rose, a young farm boy whom
Hickey has gone through basic training with, enlists his aid in rescuing
his sister. 1991.
Louis Braille CBB-1758
by Jayne Woodhouse
A biography of Louis Braille who invented a special system of raised
dots on paper enabling blind people to read. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Louis Braille: The Blind Boy Who Wanted to Read
CBB-1523 / BRB-11700
by Dennis Fradin
The true story of Louis Braille, a blind French child, who invented the
most popular reading and writing system for the blind when he was
only 15. For grades 3-6. 1997.
Louis Pasteur BRB-11021
by Laura Wood
This study emphasizes Pasteur's contribution to medical and industrial
research. 1948.
Love Like Gumbo CBB-1663 / BRB-11738
by Nancy Rawles
Set in South Central Los Angeles in 1978, this is a funny story of the
Broussards of Compton Avenue who insist on clinging to their
Louisiana roots as tenaciously as they cling to each other. 1997.
209

The Love of Christ: Spiritual Counsels CBB-0541
by Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa's new collection of spiritual thoughts and writings center
upon the two-fold commandments of love for God and for our neighbor
that are the source of strength in her life. 1982.
Love Poems CBB-1454
by Nikki Giovanni
A collection of love poems spanning the career of the noted American
poet. 1997.
Love's Leading Ladies CBB-0508
by Kathryn Falk
Here is a provocative glimpse into the private lives of the world's most
popular romantic writers, such as Barbara Cartland, Victoria Holt,
Danielle Steel, and Phyllis Whitney. 1982.
Loving with a Vengeance: Mass-Produced Fantasies for Women
CBB-0586
by Tania Modleski
The author presents serious and detailed analysis of Harlequin
Romances.
Lowering Your Cholesterol CBB-1368
by Life Skills Education
Provides information about how cholesterol works, cholesterol and the
heart, and how to reduce bad cholesterol. 1995.
The Ma Cuisine Cooking School Cookbook CBB-0738 / BRB-11107
by Linda Lloyd, Toni Schulman, Patrick Terrall, and Helene Siegel
The great chefs of Southern California share their recipes with the
world. For high school and adult readers. 1988.
Made in Hollywood CBB-0236
by James Bacon
The author's intimate chronicles of Hollywood describe its stars and
liveliest parties. Strong language. 1977.
210

Magazine Article Writing: How to Write and Sell Short Nonfiction
CBB-0289
by Mary T. Dillon
This practical handbook for those who want to learn how to write and
sell magazine nonfiction includes writing, researching and selling the
articles. 1977.
Maggie Kuhn on Aging: A Dialogue CBB-0170
by Dieter T. Hessel
One of the most outspoken leaders of older Americans, founder of the
Gray Panthers, has produced an action guide on aging that focuses on
the possibilities of the older person in church and community. 1977.
Magic Lands: Western Cityscapes and American Culture After 1940
CBB-1843
by John M. Findlay
Discusses the history and urbanization of such Far West areas as
Southern California, Silicon Valley, Arizona, and Seattle. 1992.
The Magic School Bus CBB-1640
by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen
Ms. Frizzle's class go on a field trip on the Magic School Bus and
experience firsthand how a power plant makes electricity. It's the most
energizing field trip ever! For grades 3-6. 1997.
Magnitude 8 CBB-1798
by Philip L. Fradkin
A vivid history of earthquakes and the San Andreas fault. Human and
natural drama are at the epicenter of earthquakes. 1998.
Maid in Waiting BRB-07922
by John Galsworthy
Denny Cherrell undertakes the vindication of her brother whose army
career has been ruined by the unjust accusations of an American
archaeological leader. 1972.
211

The Main CBB-0178
by Trevanian
The Main, the honky-tonk street in Montreal, is the domain of police
lieutenant Claude La Pointe, who is involved in a murder investigation
that concerns pimps, hoods, and prostitutes. 1976.
The Majesty of Calmness BRB-10478
by William G. Jordan
This is a book of Oriental philosophy and Theosophy. 1973.
Majesty's Rancho BRB-09961
by Zane Grey
The story of a young cowboy who undertook single-handed to round up
the cattle rustlers who had been marauding Arizona ranches. 1938.
Make a Joyful Sound BRB-11014
by Helen Elmira Waite
The woman behind the famous inventor is emphasized in this
biography of Alexander Graham Bell and the young deaf woman he
married. Interested in everything that concerned sound, Bell taught his
wife to communicate while she aided him in all aspects of his business
and encouraged his inventions. 1961.
Make Friends with Murder BRB-11255
by Judith Garwood
"Morgan is a free-lance writer and former newswoman. Her latest
assignment: to write an article on the California wine country for a Los
Angeles magazine. With estranged boyfriend, Tom Molinez, an ex-cop
and a writer himself, she takes a day trip up to Santa Clarissa to tour the
Novelli wineries. But Morgan finds that she has more than wine-tasting
in store for her when she discovers a corpse among the wine barrels."
A Thomas Dunne book. 1992.
Making It at Work CBB-1391
A brief introduction to a full-time job, dealing with managers, criticism
and co-workers. 1995.
212

Making It Happen: Peter Ueberroth and the 1984 Olympics
CBB-0716
by Kenneth Reich
The 1984 Olympic Games made Peter Ueberroth a household word and
Man of the Year. During his coverage of the 1984 Games, the author
collected testimonies from the corps of people who worked under
Ueberroth and eagerly talked about the secrets of the Organizing
Committee. 1986.
The Making of Blind Men: A Study of Adult Socialization
BRB-10387
by Robert A. Scott
A study sponsored by the New York Association for the Blind and the
Russell Sage Foundation that theorizes that the attitudes and behavior
characteristics of those who suffer impaired vision are socially acquired
and not inherent in their physical make-up. 1969.
Making Pottery without a Wheel BRB-10500
by F. Carlton Ball
Simple, step-by-step instructions for beginning pottery are given.
1974.
Mammals of Southern California BRB-10587
by Ernest Sheldon Booth
A listing of all the mammals that make Southern California their home.
1968.
The Man in the Saddle BRB-08053
by Ernest Haycocx
A western story. 1938.
Man of Glory: Simon Bolivar BRB-11008
by Daniel Joseph Clinton
The biography of the South American dictator interprets the man and
attempts to give a clear concept of dictatorship. For junior and senior
high readers. 1939.
213

The Man of Property BRB-07923
by John Galsworthy
This first volume of the Forsyte saga begins the history of an uppermiddle
class English family of the late 19th century. The most
progressive member of the family is the "man of property," but he has
problems in his marriage.
The Man to Send Rain Clouds: Stories by American Indians
BRB-10814
edited by Kenneth Rosen
Eighteen works by young American Indians that reflect honesty,
beauty, and bitterness. Subjects range from fictional reminiscences of
Kit Carson and Geronimo to the plight of an Indian with "nowhere to
go. "
Man Walking on Eggshells CBB-1662
by Herbert Simmons
A lyrical and authentic portrait of a jazz musician inspired by Miles
Davis. Raymond Douglas was raised in the city slums during the
Depression and is drawn to the jazz trumpet at an early age. He
overcomes obstacles of family and race to become a great jazz
trumpeter. 1997.
The Man Who Found His Way BRB-08398
by Frank O'Rourke
A western story in which the most significant struggle goes on in Joe
Baker's mind and emotion. 1957.
The Man Who Knew Hammett CBB-0750 / BRB-11626
by Vincent McConnor
Zeke Ganagan is 81 and probably working on his last case as he
investigates the mysterious disappearance of aging actor Lawrence
Knight. Clues take him into the past, to the days when he knew
Hammett. 1988.
214

The Man Who Skied Down Everest CBB-0484
by Yuichiro Miura
A professional high-altitude skier, who was the subject of an Academy
Award-winning documentary, describes his successful, audacious
attempt to ski down the world's highest mountain. 1978.
Man Who Turned Back the Clock CBB-1083 / BRB-11353
by Steve Allen
In this fascinating collection of his unique tales, Steve Allen, America's
premier humorist and one of the true renaissance men of our time,
reveals the breadth of his writing talents as he weaves a compelling
array of stories about fields as diverse as comedy, religion, politics,
racial prejudice, homosexuality, sex, love, murder and---well, the
human predicament generally, which he perceives as essentially tragic.
Includes favorite stories "The Public Hearing," and "Quiet
Desperation." 1995.
Man's Eternal Quest BRB-10813
by Paramahansa Yogananda
A collection of lectures by the Hindu Yogi who spent the last three
years of his life in the West and founded the Self-Realization
Fellowship. The lectures discuss such universal religious topics as how
seekers first found God, reincarnation, developing dynamic will and
personality, and healing.
A Man's Guide to Coping with Disability CBB-1436
by Resources for Rehabilitation
A guide to men and disability, how to cope with daily activities, and
how to deal with heart disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis,
prostate conditions, spinal cord injury and stroke. 1997.
Managing Your Health Care CBB-1822 / BRB-11763
by Martin Gipson, Terry Liskevych, and Edwin Swillinger
Suggests that a person takes responsibility of his medical care by
finding the best medical care, avoiding unnecessary treatments and
having less fear about illness. 1996.
215

Mandala BRB-10507
by Pearl S. Buck
A prince in the pre-1960 Indian government and an American heiress in
search of her identity embark on a trip to discover whether the prince's
son was killed in one of the battles between India and China. Romance
ensues along the way. 1974.
The Mango Tree CBB-0205
by Ronald McKee
Both the people and countryside of Australia form the background for
this fictionalized account of the growing relationship between a boy
and his grandmother symbolized by the growth of a mango tree. 1975.
Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises
CBB-0426
by Charles Poor Kindleberger
This work deals with various national crises from the early part of the
18th century to the present, and examines the efforts of business,
banking groups and governments to act as lenders of last resort to
reverse panics. 1978.
Mantis CBB-0897 / BRB-11403
by Richard La Plante
In recent weeks, three young women have been brutally assaulted and
murdered in the city of Philadelphia. Lt. William Fogerty, a
time-toughened cop is shocked by the macabre severity of the crimes.
Worse, he doesn’t have a suspect. With the help of the forensic
pathologist Josef Tanaka, a half Japanese and half American and a
skilled martial artist, they pursue the Mantis, who uses the flesh of the
“untrained” in the attainment of perfection. 1992.
Marie Dressler: The Unlikeliest Star CBB-1558 / BRB-11705
by Betty Lee
Marie Dressler was homely and over the hill, but to the audience she
was every woman, charming the audience with pathos and comedy.
1997.
216

Marie Mitchell, Girl Astronomer BRB-10234
by Grace Melin
A children's story about Marie Mitchell, astronomer. For grades 4-7.
1964.
Marilyn Monroe CBB-1432
by Adam Woog
Part of the “Mysterious Deaths Series,” this book examines all aspects
of Monroe's death as though it was a puzzle which the reader is trying
to solve. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
Marilyn Monroe: A Life of the Actress CBB-0671
by Carl E. Rollyson, Jr.
The first biography to truly show the actress Marilyn Monroe at work
analyzes her as an actress while evaluating her movies as crucial events
in the shaping of her identity. 1986.
Marilyn Monroe: The Biography CBB-0979 / BRB-11136
by Donald Spoto
Biographer Donald Spoto was granted exclusive access to previously
sealed documents and has penetrated a conspiracy of silence to reveal
Marilyn Monroe as she really was. 1993.
Marilyn: The Last Take CBB-0809
by Peter Harry Brown and Patte Barham
Based on thousands of newly discovered documents, hours of newly
available footage of her final film and over 300 revealing new
interviews, this book is a detailed and astonishing account of what
really happened during the last 14 weeks in the life of Hollywood’s
legendary sex goddess. 1992.
The Mariposa Indian War, 1850-1851: Diaries of Robert Eccleston
BRB-10870
edited by C. Gregory Crampton
When the pressure from white miners intruding on Indian lands
provoked the Mariposa Indian War, Robert Eccleston was the only one
of the 200 men in the Mariposa Battalion to have maintained a full
account of the course of the war. This book is the first contemporary
account of these events to be published. 1957.
217

Mark Twain in California: The Turbulent California Years of Samuel
Clemens CBB-0547
by Nigey Lennon
This lively and informative account of Mark Twain's somewhat
obscure years in California depicts the painful transition from itinerant
newspaper reporter to successful author and lecturer, as well as Twain's
often caustic associations with other members of early literary
bohemia. 1982.
Marte y Venus en el Dormitorio CBB-1350
by John Gray
The Spanish translation of Dr. Gray's sexual self help book Mars and
Venus in the Bedroom. Spanish language. 1995.
Marte y Venus Juntos Para Siempre Secretos del Amor Duradero
CBB-1535
by John Gray
Offers new and innovative ways to create mutual intimacy and
satisfaction in a marriage, as well as secrets of lasting love. Spanish
language. 1994.
The Martian Chronicles BRB-09836
by Ray Bradbury
Covering the years 1999 to 2026 A.D., these episodes concern the
settlement and abandonment of Mars. 1958.
Martin Sheen: Actor and Activist CBB-0991
by Jim Hargrove
This book surveys the life of the actor known for such films as
Apocalypse Now. 1991.
Mary Lou and Johnny; An Adventure in Seeing BRB-09060
by Mildred Hark
Mary Lou loved to take charge of people and situations. At school she
tried hard to help Johnny and the other children in the Braille section,
but eventually she learned that, even with sight, she did not always see
the situation clearly. For grades 3-5. 1963.
218

Mary's Neck BRB-08648
by Booth Tarkington
Mr. Massey of Logansville, Ill., describes with much feeling the
summer he and his family spent at May's Neck, a Maine summer resort,
and their difficulties in learning the ways of the natives and the older
summer residents. 1932.
Mastering French CBB-1532
by E. J. Neather
Offers practical exercises in learning the French language and explains
step-by-step grammar structure. Also explores everyday situations and
local customs. 1982.
Mastering Pain: A Twelve-Step Program for Coping with Chronic Pain
CBB-0693
by Richard A. Sternbach, M.D.
The pain techniques developed by Dr. Richard A. Sternbach, director
of the pain treatment center of the Scripps Clinic, offers a 12-step
program of physical conditioning and psychological training that
separates chronic pain from temporary pain, physical from
psychological pain and shows you how you can master each. 1987.
Mastering Spanish CBB-1530
by Robert Clark
Courses in the Spanish language, designed for both individual and
classroom use, assumes no previous knowledge of the language. Offers
practical exercises and step-by-step grammar exercises. 1982.
Masters of Social Psychology CBB-0283
by James A. Schellenberg
Biographical details of the lives of Sigmund Freud, George Herbert
Mead, Kurt Lewis, and B. B. Skinner are presented in the belief that the
full meaning of a major social theory is best grasped if we examine the
living context in which it is formed. 1978.
The Mature Resume: The Resume with Experience CBB-1394
A basic introduction to resumes for the experienced employee,
including how to condense your experience onto a single, relevant
page. 1994.
219

Max and Felix CBB-1068
by Larry Dane Brimner
A story about Max, a frog of many talents. For preschool-grade 3.
1993.
Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe CBB-0946
by Susan Patron
PK, eight, feels caught between Megan, her gifted, pre-teen sister with
raging hormones, and Rabbit, her inquisitive younger sister with a
ready reserve of questions. Their mother works evenings as a waitress,
so PK gives Rabbit her nightly bath and regales her with stories PK
finds in the dirty clothes hamper. When the family moves to another
apartment, PK’s imagination helps everyone to adjust. For grades 2-4
and older readers. 1993.
The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk
CBB-0760
by Randy Shilts
The life and times of San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, whose
1978 murder ended the career of the political leader of the city's gay
community. Contains descriptions of sex and strong language. For
high school and adult readers. 1982.
The McCallum Saga: The Story of the Founding of Palm Springs
CBB-0439
by Katherine Ainsworth
Here is the remarkable story of the McCallum family and of other early
settlers, as well as the founding of Palm Springs, during the era of
pioneering in California. Special attention is given to the efforts of
John Guthrie McCallum, lawyer, state senator, editor and early land
developer, and his family. 1973.
220

Me Gusto Como Soy CBB-1699
by Nancy Carlson
By admiring her finer points and showing that she can take care of
herself and have fun even when there's no one else around, a charming
pig proves the best friend you can have is yourself. For grades K-3.
Spanish language. 1997.
Me Quieres Mama? CBB-1752
by Barbara M. Joosse
A child living in the Artic learns that a mother's love is unconditional.
For grades K-3. Spanish language. 1991.
Mealtime Manual for People with Disabilities and the Aging
CBB-0251
by Judith Lannefeld Klinger
This manual is designed to help homemakers with disabilities to be as
self-sufficient and productive as possible by teaching techniques to
help them perform tasks more easily and make maximum use of their
energies and abilities. 1978.
Medical Tests: What You Should Know CBB-1721
by Life Skills Education
Basic information about medical tests, non-invasive tests, invasive tests
and conclusions about medical tests. 1996.
Meditation CBB-1627
by Erica Smith and Nicholas Wilks
A practical introduction to meditation techniques, traditions and
benefits. 1988.
Meet Addy: An American Girl BRB-11548
by Connie Porter
Addy Walker is a young girl hoping the Civil War will set her free. Part
of the “American Girls Series.” For grades 2-4. 1997.
Meet Felicity BRB-11549
by Valerie Tripp
Meet Felicity Merriman, a young girl growing up in Williamsburg, VA
in 1774. For grades 2-4. 1997.
221

Meet My Grandmother: She's a United States Senator CBB-1904
by Lisa Tucker McElroy
Describes the busy life of Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, seen
through the eyes of her six-year-old granddaughter. For grades K-3.
2000.
Melanie CBB-1836
by Carol Carrick
Melanie is blind, but her grandfather has heard of a healer who can
restore her sight. The healer lives beyond the Dark Forest and Melanie's
grandfather searches for him. When Melanie has not heard from her
grandfather in one week, she bravely enters the Dark Forest. For
grades K-3. 1996.
The Member of the Wedding BRB-10311
by Carson McCullers
In this fictional study of child psychology, twelve-year-old Frankie
decides to go uninvited with her brother on his honeymoon. The few
days of excitement of the wedding are pictured in terms of Frankie's
reactions. 1968.
Memoirs of a Mangy Lover CBB-1470 / BRB-11605
by Groucho Marx
Originally published in 1963. This is the autobiography of the most
famous member of the comedy team, the Marx Brothers. 1997.
The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: Years of Adventure, 1874-1920
BRB-10457
by Herbert Hoover
The first volume of President Hoover's memoirs sketches his life from
his birth in a Quaker family in Iowa from 1874 to 1920, when he
became Secretary of Commerce in the Harding Cabinet. 1951.
222

Men Against the Sea BRB-08377
by Charles Bernard Nordhoff
The story of Captain Bligh and 18 loyal men who sail in an open boat
thirty-six hundred miles from the Friendly Islands in the South Pacific
to the Dutch colony of Timor in the East Indies. Sequel to Mutiny on
the Bounty (RC 12632) by Nordhoff. 1934.
Men of Science BRB-11003
by James Gerald Crowther
Brief biographies of the British scientists Humphrey Davy, Michael
Faraday, James Joule, William Thomson, and James Maxwell. 1936.
Men to Match My Mountains; the Opening of the Far West 1849-1900
BRB-09854
by Irving Stone
A history of 19th-century expansion in the Far West which includes
many stories about its diverse cultures and colorful characters. 1956.
Menotti: A Biography CBB-0294
by John Gruen
A frank in-depth portrait of one of the leading figures and composers of
contemporary music, Gian Carlo Menotti, is developed through
conversations with the composer as well as through studying his
compositions and accomplishments. 1978.
Mental Health through Will-Training: A System of Self-Help in
Psychotherapy as Practiced by Recovery BRB-10318
by Abraham A. Low
A non- psychoanalytic system of psychotherapy which ignores the
modern theories of abnormal behavior. Case studies are presented in
the form of interviews and panel discussions and interpreted by the
author in terms of will-training, temper control and symptom analysis.
1967.
Mental Illness: What Is It? CBB-1412
This pamphlet briefly introduces mental illness. It provides a definition,
examples of common forms, and a brief discussion of treatments.
1996.
223

The Menuhins: A Family Odyssey CBB-444
by Lionel Menuhin Rolfe
This story of a family of great musicians and religious leaders is told by
the nephew of Yehudi Menuhin, the great violinist, venturing behind
the Menuhin public image with an intimacy that only a Menuhin could
bring to this family portrait. 1978.
Merchant of Dreams: Louis B. Meyer, M.G.M., the Secret Hollywood
CBB-0898 / BRB-11408
by Charles Higham
Higham follows Mayer from his birth in a ghetto in the Ukraine, to his
poor if idyllic boyhood in Canada, to his entry into show business via
vaudeville. He details Mayer’s precarious early years as a pioneer in
silent films, his move to Hollywood and his commitment to talking
pictures. Includes bibliographical references and index. 1993.
Merchant Princes: An Intimate History of Jewish Families Who Built
Great Department Stores CBB-0443
by Leon A. Harris
The author reveals the exiting stories of many of America's great store
keeping-families, the Gimbels, Strauses, Goldwaters, Filenes,
Rosewalds and others, and how they progressed from peddling to
riches, prominence and power, setting a standard for elegance in an era
which has now passed. 1977.
Mesa Mexicana CBB-1012
by Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger
Two noted Los Angeles chefs provide a combination of coastal
Mexican recipes which are both healthy and inexpensive to reproduce
at home. 1994.
Metaphysical Meditations BRB-10969
by Paramahansa Yogananda
These are meditations for inspiration, self-improvement and expansion
of consciousness by the founder of Self-Realization Fellowship
Church.
224

Methods of Communication with Deaf-Blind People BRB-10488
by Annette Dinsmore
An instruction booklet describing ways to communicate with the
deaf-blind. 1967.
Mexican-Americans CBB-1016
by Paula Lannert
Discusses Mexicans who have immigrated to the United States, their
reasons for coming, where they have settled, and how they have
contributed to their new country. For junior and senior high readers.
1991.
Mexican Cooking for Beginners CBB-0936 / BRB-11252
by Helene Siegel
This book contains recipes that are simple, easy to make and delicious.
For junior and senior high readers. 1993.
Mexican Folk Tales CBB-1250 / BRB-11407
by Anthony John Campos
A collection of traditional tales from Mexico suitable for all ages. For
junior and senior high readers. 1977.
The Mexican Frontier, 1821-1846: The American Southwest Under
Mexico BRB-10941
By David J. Weber
The events on Mexico's far northern frontier are explained from
Mexican as well as American historical perspectives. Early life in the
American Southwest is revealed through contemporary journals,
reports and archival materials. 1982.
Michael Strogoff BRB-08691
by Jules Verne
Sent by the tsar with a letter to the commandant of besieged Irkutsk,
the hero Strogoff encounters every conceivable kind of peril but
escapes and executes his mission. 1927.
225

Michelle Kwan CBB-1970
by Sam Wellman
Describes the personal life and figure skating career of the young
Chinese American who won the National and World Championships in
1996. For grades 2-4. 2000.
Microbes at Work BRB-10343
by Millicent (Ellis) Selsam
Describes the beneficial activities of bacteria, molds, and yeasts. For
grades 5-8. 1959.
Midnight Baby CBB-1332
by Wendy Hornsby
Filmmaker Maggie MacGowen is struggling. Her latest documentary is
a struggle, she's balancing her life between the film and romance in LA
and her home and daughter in San Francisco. To top it all off, now the
14-year-old hooker who she just interviewed has been found dead and
the only evidence is in Maggie's camera. 1993.
The Midnight Economist CBB-1816
by William Allen
The Midnight Economist began as a syndicated radio series from 1979
until 1992 and continued in newspapers and magazine with
commentaries from an economist's point of view. Some of the
commentaries were on minimum wages, environmentalism, health
concerns, and on many other subjects. 1997.
Mike Douglas: My Story CBB-0450
by Mike Douglas
The star's personal anecdotal story of the how, where and why of the
Mike Douglas TV talk show includes hundreds of celebrity vignettes.
1978.
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel BRB-11525
by Virginia Lee Burton
Mike Mulligan stays loyal to his old steam shovel, Mary Anne, even
though the new gas and diesel-engine contraptions are getting all the
business. Together, Mike and Mary Anne dig their way to a surprising
and happy ending. For grades K-3. 1939.
226

Mike Roy Cookbook #1 BRB-10381
by Mike Roy
Everything from appetizers to desserts is included. 1966.
Mike Roy Cookbook #2 BRB-10385
by Mike Roy
Chapters include, soup, salads, meat, poultry and seafood, casseroles,
vegetables and bread, sugar and spice. 1968.
Mike Roy's Cookbook #4 BRB-10578
by Mike Roy
Contains appetizers and soups chapters, chapters on salads
and dressings, meats, party food, seafood, casseroles,
vegetables, international dishes, eggs, breads and desserts. 1973.
Mila 18 BRB-08682
by Leon M. Uris
A melodramatic novel, full of anger, horror, and racial pride. It is based
on the heroic stand of the Warsaw Jews against the German army
during World War II. For junior and senior high readers. 1961.
Miles Davis: A Biography CBB-0555
by Ian Carr
This critical biography traces the development and continuity of Miles
Davis' jazz career from the formative years with Bird through the
unparalleled groups of the 50's to the fusion pieces of the 70's. 1982.
The Mill on the Floss BRB-10592
by George Eliot
The unfortunate affection of Maggie for her worthless brother, Tom,
draws her into a final tragedy. 1976.
227

The Million Dollar Lawyers: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at America's
Big Money Lawyers and How They Operate CBB-0453
by Joseph C. Goulden
The author presents a collection of anecdotes, most of which concern
lawyers who handle cases worth a lot of money. Divorce, personal
injury, antitrust, legal malpractice and security fraud are among the
subjects that have chapters devoted to them.
The Mind Stealers: Psychosurgery and Mind Control CBB-0492
by Samuel Chavkin
The mind stealers are the researchers who are developing new ways to
control our minds with drugs, conditioning, electric shock, ultrasound
and surgery and who would use these new discoveries not for medical
purposes but for social and political ends. 1978.
Minding Her Own Business CBB-1707
by Jan Zobel
A comprehensive guide to self-employed women's taxes and record
keeping. 1998.
The Miniature Man CBB-0686
by Richard Muir
A psychological mystery set in Arizona. In a mental health sanitarium
run by nuns, Melanie, a fifteen-year-old rape victim suffers from
amnesia, and Julian, an epileptic, twenty-year-old albino chess prodigy
deals with his suicidal tendencies. Both attempt to come to grips with
reality as he teaches her how to play chess. Their friendship allows
Melanie to regain her past while Julian becomes less cynical and more
human. Some strong language and description of sex.
Miracle at Clement's Pond CBB-0725
by Patricia Pendergraft
The commitment of 13-year-old Lyon and his father to each other is a
touching story celebrating small-town life in a time long gone by. For
grades 4-7. 1987.
228

Miranda Goes to Hollywood CBB-1849
by Jane Kendall
The week before Christmas Miranda Gaines and her beloved aunt Lucy
are setting out from New Jersey to Hollywood to join The American
Moving Picture Company. Miranda has many thrilling adventures at
the studio. For grades 5-8. 1999.
The Misfits CBB-1953
by Arthur Miller
The story of the making of the legendary film, The Misfits, in 1961,
directed by John Huston and starring Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and
Montgomery Clift.
Missing (formerly titled “The Execution of Charles Horman”)
CBB-0224
by Thomas Hauser
Here is the chilling story of the possible complicity of American
officials in the murder of fellow citizen and journalist Charles Horman,
who had several days earlier witnessed signs of covert American
involvement in Chile’s 1973 military coup. 1978.
The Missing Person CBB-1280
by Brian Tobin
Willy Buchanan fell in love with Janine Smith the first moment he saw
her. They were to be married--- when she turned up missing. 1994.
The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
CBB-1199
by Christopher Hitchens
An examination of Mother Teresa, her followers and believers. What
does she do and why does the developed world find such a need to
flaunt a single woman who has dedicated her life to god and the poor?
The author examines the nun, her works, and her promoters. 1995.
The Missions: California’s Heritage CBB-0867 / BRB-11191
by Mary Mull Boule
A compilation of 20 volumes about the missions (e.g. San Luis Rey de
Francia, Santa Ines) that played such a significant part in California’s
history. For grades 6-9. 1988.
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Missions of California CBB-0108
by Davis Dutton
A guide to the missions of California. 1972.
Missions of California CBB-0799 / BRB-11151
by Stanley Young
This book is an informative tour of twenty-one missions, each with a
rich history and an architectural flavor of its own. 1988.
Modern Poetry from Africa BRB-09736
edited by Ronald Segal
This anthology has an introduction to modern African poetry as well as
a representative selection of their poetry arranged by country. 1963.
Mojave BRB-11156
by Diane Siebert
Here is an extraordinary celebration of the vast and ever-changing
Mojave Desert. The Mojave is a special place--its landscape powerful,
mesmerizing. Endless stretches of sun-baked land give way to gently
curved and rolling hills. Steep, sharp carved mountains stand
dramatically beneath the changing sky. Tumbleweeds bounce and roll
along the ground . It is a place where lizards darts, tortoises slowly
creep, snakes with lovely patterned skins glide out of sight,
burros roam across the land and a bold black raven soars above it all.
1988.
Molly's Surprise: A Christmas Story BRB-11550
by Valerie Tripp
Christmas is not a happy time this year. Molly's dad is missing on the
European front, her grandparents can't come to visit, and presents seem
a dream. Part of the “American Girl Series.” For grades 2-4. 1997.
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The Moneywise Guide to California: With Excursions to Reno and Las
Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Baja California BRB-10918
by Vicki Leon
A moneywise guide to lodgings, food, entertainment and travel
bargains to over 200 cities and towns throughout California, with
excursions to nearby Reno and Las Vegas, to the Grand Canyon and
across the Mexican border to Baja, California. 1982.
Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member
CBB-1168
by Sanyika Shakur
At 11 years old, Kody Scott joined the L.A. gang, the Crips. He was a
hardcore member until a jail term in a maximum security cell forced
him to re-evaluate his life. He changed his life with his name. This
book is the story of that transformation. 1993.
Monsters in Our Midst CBB-0857
by Robert Bloch
A collection of horror stories dealing with supernatural forces. 1993.
Monterey: The Presence of the Past CBB-0148
by Augusta Fink
Indians, conquistadors, missionaries, Yankees traders and bohemians
appear in this story of the land where California history began. 1972.
Monterey Peninsula Exploring CBB-1731
by Nancy M. Evans
A travel companion with sightseeing descriptions and illustrations of
one of the world's most beautiful coastlines in the Monterey Peninsula,
which includes Big Sur, Carmel, Monterey and Pacific Grove. 1998.
Moonbird Boy CBB-1334
by Abigail Padgett
Bo Bradley, a child abuse investigator with the San Diego juvenile
court system, tries to save a six-year-old whose pale eyes prompt the
Indians to call him. The Ghost Flower Lodge which is located on Neji
Indian reservation land is a psychiatric healing center. At the lodge, Bo
befriends Mort Wagman who is found bullet-riddled. 1996.
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More Than a Run CBB-0256
by Rick Marks
This is the true story of the extraordinary feat of 14 men from the Los
Angeles Police Department who ran a 21-day nonstop relay from Los
Angeles to Montreal. It is the story of their triumphs over terrain and
the elements, over pain and exhaustion, but most of all, over
themselves. 1978.
Morro Bay Meanderings CBB-0606
by Harold Wieman
Columns printed in The Sun Bulletin, Morro Bay, resulted in a
bestseller about the Central California coast. This revised and
expanded edition from current selections of the popular newspaper
column reveal a warm, patient, humorous outlook and love of the Bay,
its tides and sea birds and the people who make up the community.
1984.
Mosaic of Poems: Here and There, Then and Now CBB-0658
by Bernice Claire McCollum
A poet who faced crisis in 1973 when her sight was drastically
impaired offers these poems from the heart and mind, nature and
everyday life. 1986.
Mostly on Foot: A Year in L.A. CBB-0858
by Ben Yandell and Janet Nippell
A gentle reminiscence of walks in Los Angeles, including “First Walk
of Spring, ” “Open Country, ” “Mariposa, ” “A Drive South, ” “Mt.
Washington, ” “Santa Monica, ” “Azusa and a Surprise,” and “Echo
Park.” 1989.
The Mostly Vegetable Menu Cookbook BRB-10888
by Nancy B. Katz
This unique cookbook demonstrates that it is possible to create exiting
and sophisticated menus based mostly on vegetables. 1982.
The Motherload: When Your Life's on Spin Cycle and You Can't Get
the Lid Up CBB-1860
by Caryl Kristensen and Marilyn Kentz
A funny look at parenting with a lot of heart. 1998.
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Mount Lowe: The Railway in the Clouds CBB-0623
by Charles Seims
In the 1890s California financier Thaddeus Lowe built the 5.84 mile
scenic mountain engineering marvel, the Mount Lowe Railway, which
rose from Altadena to Alpine Tavern, functioning for 40 years as part
of the Pacific Electric System. 1976.
Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada CBB-0197
by Clarence King
Written in 1872 by the first director of the U.S. Geological Survey, this
witty classic of the west is a high watermark of frontier literature.
1970.
The Mouse on the Moon BRB-08742
by Leonard Wibberly
In an amusing satire on science fiction and international rivalry, the
Duchy of Grand Fenwick triumphs again. Using a potent rocket fuel,
accidentally discovered, and a second-hand rocket obtained from the
United States, one of its scientists is actually the first on the moon and
claims it for Grand Fenwick. For junior and senior high readers.
1962.
Move Over, Don Porfirio: Tales from the Sierra Madre CBB-0603
by Eugene H. Boudreau
These timeless stories, passed down by word of mouth through
generations and centuries by the regional storytellers of Mexico's Sierra
Madre Occidental, have survived untarnished by the sophisticates of a
technological age. 1975.
The Moved-Outers CBB-0865 / BRB-11303
by Florence Crannell Means
Sue (Sumiko) Ohara is bright and popular, enjoying her
uncomplicated high school life along with countless other California
teenagers during the fall of 1941. All this changes on the eve of the
bombing of Pearl Harbor. Overnight, she and her family and other
Japanese-Americans become targets for the nation’s racial anxieties
and misguided patriotism. The Ohara family is uprooted and moved
into detainment camps, where they live under demoralizing conditions
for the duration of the war. For grades 6-9. 1945.
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The Movie Lover's Guide to Hollywood BRB-11042
by Richard Alleman
The ultimate guide to movie Los Angeles. An inside look at over 300
attractions from the glory days of motion pictures: historic studios,
night clubs and restaurants, movie stars' homes, hotels and apartments,
classic film locations, burial sites, and more. 1985.
La Mujer y Sus Derechos CBB-1260
by Anne Dickson
Originally published as A Woman in Her Own Right. After meeting
with women around the world, the author has written a book about
"assertiveness", standing up for yourself in a variety of situations for a
variety of personalities. A book about not giving in. Spanish language.
1987.
The Multiple Sclerosis Diet Book: A Low-Fat Diet for the Treatment of
M.S., Heart Disease and Stroke CBB-0514
by Roy Layer Swank
Here is a sensible plan for balanced nutrition developed over a 20-year
period of research with hundreds of M.S. patients. Instructions, menus,
and over 250 delicious recipes help the reader adjust to a new way of
eating and living. 1978.
A Murder Is Announced BRB-10439
by Agatha Christie
Residents of the English village of Chipping Cleghorn are intrigued by
an advertisement in the morning paper. It announces that a murder will
take place that evening at the home of a neighbor. Thinking it a game,
townspeople gather at the appointed time, only to be shocked by an
actual murder. Visiting the village, elderly Miss Marple is given the
chance to do some amateur sleuthing to assist inspector Craddock with
the case. Violence. 1950.
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The Murder of an Old-Time Movie Star: A Pete McCoy Mystery
CBB-0572
by Terence Kingsley-Smith
When Mary Callendar, once America's "Little Girlfriend" is killed,
private detective Peter McCoy, who has been keeping her secret since
1935, begins searching the past for clues to the murder of a woman
who was once MGM's "most wholesome star." 1983.
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road BRB-11086
by Stuart Kaminsky
Kaminsky paints a most interesting picture of LA in 1940, from Santa
Monica to downtown LA, and even Hearst Castle. When a Munchkin
from The Wizard of Oz is murdered on the MGM lot, Judy Garland
and Louis B. Mayer call in private eye Toby Peters.
Murder with Mirrors BRB-10572
by Agatha Christie
Two hundred juvenile delinquents were no problem at all for Miss Jane
Marple, at least not compared with the half dozen members of a
wealthy family who were intimately connected with murder. 1952.
Murdercycles CBB-0271
by Patricia Zonker
Although motorcycles offer a thrilling experience and a means of
economical transportation, they are dangerous and provide nothing to
protect you if your travel is abruptly interrupted by a crash. Eighty
percent of motorcycle accidents result in some type of injury. The
author suggests that if you must ride a motorcycle, learn every safety
rule and trick. 1978.
Muriel and Ruth: A Book about Friendship CBB-1076
by Jeffie Ross Gordon
In three short stories, the reader discovers the meaning of friendship
through the experiences of two piglets. For grades K-3. 1992.
Muscatel at Noon CBB-0852
by Matt Weinstock
“There are in LA, and possibly elsewhere, people who drink muscatel...
a thick, sweet, sticky wine. Anyone who drinks it when the noonday
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sun beats down is clearly maladjusted but muscatel drinkers, feeling the
warmth in the innards and on their backs, glowing with well-being and
philosophic satisfaction, are just as certain that anyone who doesn’t
drink muscatel at noon are just plain crazy.” [back cover] For junior
and senior high readers. 1951.
My Best Friend Is Invisible: (Goosebumps #57) BRB-11642
by R. L. Stine
Sammy Jacobs is a science fiction freak. His parents are research
scientists, and just don't understand why Sammy doesn't have an
interest in real science. His parent begin to wonder even more about
Sammy when he starts claiming to see ghosts. For grades 4-7. 1997.
My First Love CBB-1089
by Callie West
A story about a young girl’s first love. For grades 6-9. 1995.
My Friend, You Are Legally Blind CBB-2029
by Charles Champlin
A brief look at the author's love of books and how age-related macular
degeneration has made a detour into his life as a writer. 2001.
My Life with Groucho CBB-0810 / BRB-11186
by Arthur Marx
Groucho became world-famous as a fast talking, wisecracking man
with a mustache and big cigar. That was public image. But there was
another Groucho--a warm, loving family man. His son Arthur
confronts the memory of his often unpredictable, inconsistent,
nonconformist father. 1988.
My Pink Cocoon CBB-1438
by Vivian Mosher Gray
The autobiography of Vivian Mosher Gray, a patron of the Braille
Institute. 1996.
My Teacher Flunked the Planet BRB-11511
by Bruce Coville
During his tour of Earth, Peter must write a report about the planet's
future in the universe. For grades 4-7. 1997.
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My Trip to California in 1849 BRB-10645
by James E. Carstaphen
The author's journal describes the trip across country to California at
the time of the Gold Rush. 1971.
The Mystery Lovers' Book of Quotations BRB-11087
by Jane Horning
The wit and wisdom of dozens of the world great crime writers,
including that of Ross MacDonald's creation Lew Archer, who said
"there's nothing wrong with Southern California that a rise in the ocean
wouldn't cure."
The Mystery of B. Traven BRB-10909
by Judy Stone
A biography of the mysterious author of “The Treasure of Sierra
Madre,” who used many different identities in his life until his
incognito death as an aged, deaf man in Mexico. 1977.
The Mystery of the Eye and the Shadow of Blindness CBB-1865
by Rod Michalko
The author theorizes about blindness and the unsighted-eye-that-sees.
1998.
Naked Justice CBB-1487
by William Bernhardt
Wallace Barrett was a college football hero who went on to become
mayor of Tulsa--the city's first black mayor. But when Barrett's wife
and two young daughters are gruesomely murdered, no one doubts that
he's guilty. 1997.
El Naranjo CBB-1465
by Carlos Fuentes
English title: The Orange Tree. Five novellas combine to become a
passionate and witty exploration of cultural identity and conflict. From
a story of Columbus to the annihilation of Hollywood by Acapulco, this
book of conflict is a feast for the senses. Spanish Language. 1993.
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Native Speaker CBB-1198
by Chang-Rae Lee
This first novel tells the story of Henry Park, a corporate spy and
Korean-American who is assigned to spy on the rising New York City
councilman, John Kwang. Henry becomes more involved in the case as
his respect and love for Kwang grows. 1995.
The Natural Athlete CBB-1415
This pamphlet discusses the advantages to athletics without
performance enhancing drugs. 1995.
The Natural Baby Food Cookbook BRB-10910
by Margaret Elizabeth Kenda
A guide to easy-to-prepare, inexpensive, wholesome baby foods to start
your baby on a lifetime of good health. Included are feeding plans for
baby's first year, nutrient tables for a balanced diet, recipes for baby
foods, and special help for the allergic child. 1982.
Natural Woman, Natural Menopause CBB-1437
by Marcus Laux and Christine Conrad
An introduction to "natural" treatments for menopause including
nutrition, bio-identical plant derived hormones, and the latest in
research. 1997.
Natural Wonders CBB-1305
by Jason Cooper
A series of books for young elementary students on natural wonders of
the United States. Titles included are: “Death Valley,” “Yellowstone,”
“The Redwood Coast” and “Great Smoky Mountains.” For grades
K-3. 1995.
Necessary Roughness CBB-1545
by Marie G. Lee
Sixteen-year-old Korean-American Chan moves from Los Angeles to a
small town in Minnesota, where he must cope not only with racism, on
the football team but also with the tensions in his relationship with his
strict father. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
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Nefertiti BRB-10964
by Evelyn Wells
Nefertiti, Queen of Akhenaton and ruler of Egypt in the 14th century
B.C., revolted against the old pagan gods and became a monotheist.
This is a reconstruction of her life and times, based on the finds at
Marna, Akhenaton's city of the sun.
Nefertiti: An Archaeological Biography CBB-0292
by Phillip Vendenberg
In this biography based on archaeological records, the author tears
away the shrouds that have hidden the story of the Egyptian queen to
reveal a life rich in excitement, intrigue and tragedy. 1978.
The Negro Trail Blazers of California CBB-0408
by Delilah Leontium Beasley
This compilation from the records of the California Archives in the
Bancroft Library at Berkeley, and from conversations, diaries and old
papers, is a true record of the history of pioneer and present day
Negroes in California. 1969.
Neighbors: Mexico and the United States: Wetbacks and Oil
CBB-0626
by Robert Jones Shafer and Donald Mabry
The problem of Mexican-American relations from colonial times to the
early 1980s, often compounded because one is a developing country
and the other a superpower, today focuses most sharply on two major
issues that both unite and divide: immigration and oil. 1981.
Neighbors from Outer Space CBB-1925
by Francess Lantz
Russell can't believe how much television his new neighbors watch.
Then he discovers that this seemingly ordinary family is actually from
planet X-10—and they're in terrible danger. Russell agrees to help his
alien neighbors and save X-10. For grades 5-8. 1996.
Neither Cruel Nor Unusual BRB-10765
by Frank G. Carrington
Frank Carrington, a tough-minded Chicago attorney who thinks that
Americans overwhelmingly believe in the death penalty and want it
restored. He draws on the latest research and offers fresh arguments for
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capital punishment as a legitimate and effective weapon in the fight
against crime. 1978.
Netscape Communicator 4 for Dummies CBB-1528
by Viraf D. Mohta
A quick and easy way to use Netscape Communicator 4 for Windows
and Macs. 1997.
Nevada BRB-09919
by Zane Grey
"Nevada" was the only name by which the girl knew him. She would
never have guessed that his reputation as a gunman was second only to
that of Billy the Kid. 1955.
Never Again: Learning from America's Foreign Policy Failures
CBB-0270
by Earl C. Vavenal
The author argues that the "American Century" is over and that we
must redefine our policy to reflect that fact and examine the options we
can allow ourselves in the face of such challenges. 1978.
The New Intimacy CBB-1566
by Judith Sherven and James Sniechowski
Explores the differences between men and women and how a
relationship filled with love, commitment and understanding can be
shared. Shows how men and women can share their differences instead
of finding similarities which keep them apart. 1997.
The New Nation BRB-10998
by Frederic L. Paxson
U. S. history from 1865 to 1925 is covered. 1927.
The New World: History of English Speaking Peoples; v. 2
BRB-09936
by Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Volume 2 of a four-volume history of the British Empire from the
Roman invasions to the death of Queen Victoria and the nation's
influence upon the other English-speaking nations of the world. 1956.
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The New Wellness Encyclopedia CBB-0965
edited by Wellness Newsletter editors
Authoritative information on protection against heart disease and
cancer by antioxidants, new cholesterol testing guidelines, weight
control, and many more health topics. 1995.
Newf CBB-1508
by Marie Killilea
Newf, a large black Newfoundland dog is mysteriously carried to the
shore of a deserted cottage where he finds shelter and a frail white
kitten. This is the tale of their courageous friendship. For grades 2-4.
1992.
Night Lights: 24 Poems to Sleep On CBB-1497
by Denys Cazet
A collection of humorous short poems for preschoolers. For grades
preschool-grade 2. 1997.
The Night Search CBB-1903
by Kate Chamberlin
Heather, who is blind, resists using her white cane until she tries to find
her puppy outdoors at night. It is an experience that helps her to accept
her cane as a valuable helper. For grades K-3. 1997.
The Nightingale BRB-10530
by Agnes Sligh Turnbull
A beautiful young woman, Violet Carpenter, is caught in the floodtide
of youth in this charming, heart-warming story. After turning down the
marriage proposal of Henry, who is not the right man, she realizes she
will not find happiness until she is in the arms of the man she truly
loves. 1960.
Nightjohn BRB-11512
by Gary Paulsen
Sarny is a slave girl, twelve years old, according to Mammy's notched
stick. A new field hand, Nighthjohn, is bought by the cruel plantation
owner. Secretly, Nightjohn teaches Sarny to read, a gift she carries like
a rare jewel until the master catches her writing in the dirt. As
punishment, she and Mammy are brutally beaten and Nightjohn is
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maimed. More determined than ever, they continue their lessons. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. Violence. 1993.
Nine and Death Make Ten BRB-11036
by John Dickson Carr
Customarily excellent Dickson example of turning the incredible into
cold fact. Story runs a bit thin, but tops its class as baffler. 1940.
Nine Gates CBB-1703
by Jane Hirshfield
Hirshfield's nine essays or "gates" address the art, craft and act of
making poetry. 1997.
Nipped in the Bud BRB-08409
by Stuart Palmer
One of the most satisfying of the Miss Withers stories has a Tijuana
background. 1951.
No Cake, No Jam: A Wartime Childhood CBB-1253
by Marian Hughes
The autobiography of an orphaned child growing up in Britain during
World War II. 1994.
No Crystal Stair: African-Americans in the City of Angels CBB-0980
by Lynell George
A collection of essays, reports, and vignettes, two-thirds of which
profile African-Americans in South Central Los Angeles. Pieces on the
Los Angeles art scene cover gospel, pop, rap, film, and other forms.
1992.
No More Cravings CBB-0690
by Douglas Hunt, M.D.
The doctor tells how to tell the difference between food cravings and
normal appetite and gives specific easy-to-follow no-will-power action
plans to end your cravings to live a happier, healthier life. 1987.
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No-Nonsense Nutrition: For Your Baby's First Year BRB-10830
by Jo-Ann Heslin
Three nutritionists use a question and answer format to answer your
questions about feeding your baby. The authors feel there is no one
answer for everyone and give all the choices available so the reader can
best chose the approach that best satisfies your baby's needs as well as
your lifestyle. 1978.
Nobody Roots for Goliath CBB-1459
by David Champion
Mega-lawyer Bomber Hanson takes on the big guns--the tobacco
industry. Is it responsible for the slow, painful death of his client?
Bomber's son Tod travels away from California to Pennsylvania and
North Carolina to uncover mysterious deaths, disappearances, lies, and
cover-ups. 1996.
Nobody Said It Would Be Easy: Raising Responsible Kids
CBB-0255
by Dan Kiley
Dr. Kiley, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology, was able to keep
87 percent of youngsters in Illinois who had been in prison out of
trouble by reeducating them. 1978.
Nofziger CBB-1677
by Lyn Nofziger
An autobiography of Lyn Nofziger, a former press secretary for Ronald
Reagan, and how he keeps an eye on the political process, political
philosophy and Republican politics. 1992.
Nostalgia Kills BRB-11071
by Donald Westbrook
What if the greatest American rock star of the sixties didn't die
accidentally but was murdered? Seventeen years later Beverly Hills
Detective Nicky Rachmaninoff seeks the answer to that question after a
top video-jockey is brutally murdered. Sex and strong language. 1988.
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Not without Laughter CBB-1977
by Langston Hughes
A poignant story of a young African-American boy's awakening to the
sad and beautiful realities of life in a small Kansas town. 1969.
The Novel of the American West CBB-0519
by John R. Milton
This well- written account discusses the genre of the serious Western
novel, and studies in depth the work of such writers as A. B. Guthrie,
Jr., Vardis Fisher, and Frank Waters, relating the philosophy of these
writers to the land. 1980.
Nutrients: Foods to Think About CBB-1421
by Life Skills Education
A short pamphlet describing the different chemicals which the body
needs to live well. Includes carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins,
minerals, and water. 1996.
Nutrition Handbook CBB-1841
A handbook on nutrition.
Nutrition Labeling: Does Your Food Make the Grade?
CBB-1420
An introduction to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
mandatory food labeling system and other food descriptors and labels
(including meat grades). 1996.
O Pioneers! BRB-11038
by Willa Sibert Cather
A novel about the difficulties faced by Swedes, Bohemians, and French
in their struggle to tame the Nebraska prairie. 1941.
Odd Man in CBB-1705
by Suzanne Muchnic
A biography of Norton Simon who amassed a huge fortune by
transforming laggard companies into highly profitable companies. The
tycoon pursued art with a passion and placed his artworks in the
floundering Pasadena Art Museum, which eventually became the
Norton Simon Museum. 1998.
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Oddballs: The Social Maverick and the Dynamics of Individuality
CBB-0442
by Bernard G. Suran
The author strikes out against increasing concern for social convention
at the expense of the individualized self in contemporary
psychotherapeutics, which molds healthy individuals to the customs
and conventions of a sick world. The author illustrates his case with a
celebration of various oddballs in history such as Charles Darwin and
Moses. 1978.
Of Lena Geyer BRB-11052
by Marcia Davenport
The operatic career of a great singer is seen through the eyes of her old
music-master, her manager, her husband, and her spinster confidante.
1956.
Of Love and Other Things CBB-0503
by Jesse Cressey, Jr.
These poems by a black, blind American poet concern love, romance,
civil rights, oppression and the death of Martin Luther King. 1982.
Of Pure Blood CBB-0501
by Marc Miliel and Clarissa Henry
This is a detailed account of SS Lebensborn, the human breeding farms
and maternity shelters throughout the Third Reich. Documentation is
presented of attempts to stimulate the development of a vast Nordic
super-race. 1976.
Of Two Minds CBB-1110 / BRB-11372
by Carol Matas and Perry Nodelman
Lenora has been imagining too many things into reality, so her parents
decide to marry her off to Coren, prince of a people who can read
thoughts. In a desperate attempt to escape the marriage, both Lenora
and Coren are drawn into a different world. For grades 5-8. 1995.
The Off Season: A Novel CBB-1074
by Jack Cady
When whites first came, the Indians gave them Point Vestal, a cursed
land to settle. Today Point Vestal is a place lost in time, where people
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and events from 1995 mingle with those from 1895, and every year in
between. This is the town that the preacher, Joel-Andrew, and his cat
Obed, come to visit. 1995.
Off the Face of the Earth CBB-1516
by Aljean Harmetz
David Greene, an eight-year-old, is abducted by a stranger. When
David's mother realizes he is gone, she contacts a Sherwood Police
officer and a local schizophrenic is charged with the murder. 1997.
Offshore Fishing in Southern California and Baja
CBB-0807 / BRB-11147
by Chuck Garrison
This revised and expanded edition of Chuck Garrison’s famous
Offshore Fishing in Southern California has the very latest about gear,
live baits, lures, techniques, knots, common and exotic species, party
and private boats, new tackle, fishing areas and landing locations,
trolling and long-range fishing. It also includes special features such as
a sport-fishing glossary, questions and answers, recipes and a new
section on Baja’s long-range and resort fishing. 1981.
Ohitika Woman CBB-1212
by Mary Brave Bird and Richard Erdoes
In the sequel to Lakota Woman (RC 32089), Brave Bird (formerly
Crow Dog) continues her life story. After giving birth at seventeen at
Wounded Knee in 1973, Brave Bird began a family with Sioux leader
and medicine man Leonard Crow Dog. When this union failed, Brave
Bird continued traditional ways but her life was marred by alcohol.
Now remarried, clean, and back on the reservation, Brave Bird is ready
to fight again. Strong language. 1993.
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El Ojo de la Perdiz CBB-0583
by Antonio Dal Masetto
A trip to Bariloche is transformed into the creation of a magic circle of
friends and experiences for a young man who goes on the road in order
to discover himself. Spanish language. 1980.
Old, Poor, Alone and Happy: How to Live Nicely on Nearly Nothing
CBB-0486
by Katherine Dissinger
The author reveals a practical course of action through which you can
have many of the pleasures of life, a nice home, attractive clothes, good
food, even travel on a small fixed income. 1980.
The Old Testament in Verse BRB-09763
(No annotation). 1955.
The On and Off the Road Cookbook CBB-0599
by Carl Franz and Lorena Havens
A book for hikers, boaters, motorcyclists, campers and travelers with
information on planning, preparation and recipes for the complete
outdoor kitchen. 1982.
On Becoming a Grandparent: A Diary of Family Discovery
CBB-1325
by Alma H. Bond
When Alma Bond, a practicing psychoanalyst for 38 years, discovered
she was to be a grandparent, she started a diary to record the child's
intrauterine development and any psychological changes within her
family. She blends personal journal and a psychoanalyst's professional
perspective. It will help families gain insight into how a grandchild
affects family relationships. 1994.
On Becoming Partially Sighted: A Personal Account of Loss of Sight
CBB-0269
by W. D. Putnam
This paper, a part of the Rand Series, was written at the suggestion of
Dr. Sam Genesky and is a part of the "rehabilitation" process,
organized thoughts and feelings of what happened to the author through
the loss of his vision. 1974.
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On Desert Trails Today and Yesterday CBB-0118
by Randall Henderson
History, travel and nature in the California deserts. 1961.
On Earth as It Is: Poems CBB-0479
by Dan Masterson
The 43 poems in this first collection by a college English professor,
surprisingly and pleasurably, reveal the way we live in the last quarter
of the 20th century. 1978.
On the Brink of Extinction: The California Condor CBB-1009
by Caroline Arnold
The California condors dominated the skies forty thousand years ago.
By the mid-1980s, fewer than thirty remained. The author describes
the efforts to save the condor from extinction. For grades 5-8. 1993.
On the Other Hand: A Life Story BRB-11072
by Fay Wray
Fay Wray went to California at the age of thirteen where she eventually
secured a movie contract, thus beginning a lifetime of theater and film
work. Although she is best remembered for her role in King Kong, she
has much more to tell. Wray writes about the good as well as the bad
times in movie-making, her encounters with famous personalities, and
her two marriages. 1989.
Once Upon a Desert: A Bicentennial Project CBB-0470
edited by Patricia Jernigan Kelling
These selections on the Greater Mojave Desert were written by
published and unpublished authors who included folklore, rumor, and
family life, forming a picture of history and changes through 200 years.
1982.
One Man Tango CBB-0968
by Anthony Quinn with Daniel Paisner
A biography of Anthony Quinn and an in depth look at some of his
major films. 1995.
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One More River BRB-10526
by John Galsworthy
A sequel to The Flowering Wilderness (BRB-10278) of “The Forsyte
Saga,” this novel concludes the story of the upper-middle class Forsyte
family. Separated from her husband, Clare returns home to find her
sister Dinny recovering from an unhappy love affair.
One-on-One with Andy Grove CBB-0714
by Andrew S. Grove
No nonsense solutions to the real life dilemmas of employers and
employees, with keys to management of relationships with people at
work, written by the president of a Fortune 500 corporation. 1987.
One Robe, One Bowl: The Zen Poetry of Ryokan CBB-0473
by Ryokan
The poetry of the 18th century hermit monk Ryokan, long loved in
Japan for his poetry and character, celebrate nature and the reclusive
life with the deceptive simplicity of the mature Zen master. 1977.
Ontario: The Model Colony CBB-1279
by Ruth Austen
A history of the Ontario area from the late nineteenth century to late
1980s. 1990.
An Open Weave CBB-0956
by Devorah Major
A first novel about three generations of an African American family
seen through the eyes of a blind grandmother, epileptic mother and
teenaged daughter. 1995.
The Orchestra: Its History CBB-0445
by Henry Raynor
A well-known musicologist draws on his vast knowledge of musical
history and anecdote to tell the story of the orchestra's musical
development, from the Baroque orchestra to the orchestras and
composers of recent years. 1978.
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The Ordeal of Richard Feverel: A History of Father and Son
BRB-08331
by George Meredith
English literature. First published in 1859. The story revolves around
the tragic conflict between Sir Austin Feverel and his son, Richard. For
junior and senior high readers. 1919.
Oriental Cooking for the Diabetic CBB-0539
by Dorothy Thompkins Revell
Using the exchange system for the management of diabetic diets, the
author has prepared a delicious collection of Oriental recipes:
appetizers, breads, soups, vegetables, main dishes, desserts, and
tempura cooking are included. 1981.
The Oriental Philosophers BRB-10310
by Eric W. Tomlin
A general guide to the philosophy of the Orient. 1973.
The Origins of Knowledge and Imagination CBB-0172
by Jacob Bronowski
Mathematician and scientist Jacob Bronowski presents a succinct
introduction to the state of modern thinking about the role of science in
man's intellectual and moral development. 1978.
Orphan Runaways CBB-1687 / BRB-11732
by Kristiana Gregory
After their parents die in an epidemic, twelve-year-old Danny and his
six-year-old brother Judd are sent to a miserable San Francisco
orphanage. The two boys run away and journey through the hills to
Bodie Camp where they find their Uncle Hank. For grades 3-6. 1998.
The Orphelines in the Enchanted Castle BRB-08896
by Natalie Savage Carlson
Twenty French orphan girls move into a new home, an old castle in a
forest which they believe is enchanted. They also dream that the boy
orphans who share their new home are gallant knights, but the boys
have other ideas. Fourth and final book in the "Orphelines" series. For
grades 2-4. 1964.
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Oscar de la Hoya CBB-1776
by Valerie Menard
A biography of Oscar de la Hoya who grew up in East Los Angeles and
began boxing when he was six years old. His mother died of breast
cancer and never had a chance to see her son become a champion in the
1992 Olympics and a professional boxer. For grades 3-6. 1998.
Oscar Stars from A to Z CBB-1800
by Roy Pickard
This reference guide to Oscar stars lists every actor and actress ever to
have won or been nominated for an Academy Award. Profiles each
performer with lively portraits of fascinating Oscar facts, amusing
anecdotes and snippets of some movie dialogue. 1996.
Other Side: Journeys in Baja California CBB-1726
by Judy Goldstein Botello
Describes the author's journeys in the Baja California area. 1998.
The Other World: A Doc Savage Adventure BRB-10576
by Kenneth Robeson
The strange visitor Decimo Tercio remained on earth for less than four
days, but in that time he managed to lure Doc Savage into the most
nightmarish escapade of his danger-studded career. 1939.
Our Father's House CBB-0727
by Stephen Longstreet
Roaring twenties San Francisco is the scene of the George Fiore
family's struggle to build a financial dynasty in motion pictures, Texas
oil and Wall Street despite a worldwide economic depression. Sequel
to All or Nothing (CBB-0732) in the “Fiore trilogy.” 1985.
Our Friend James Joyce BRB-11017
by Mary and Padraic Colum
A very personal portrait of the author Joyce is revealed by two of his
very dear friends. 1958.
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Our Historic Desert: The Story of the Anza-Borrego Desert, the Largest
State Park in the United States of America CBB-0666
by Diana Elaine Lindsay
A complete history of the Anza-Borrego Desert from its geologic
genesis, ancient life and prehistoric people, and early inhabitants to the
modern paved road resorts. 1973.
Our Lady of Fatima CBB-0181
by William Thomas Walsh
A distinguished historian tells the story of the great 1917 miracle when
the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three humble children in Portugal.
1954.
Our Movie Heritage CBB-1658
by Tom McGreevey and Joanne L. Yeck
A highly readable and informative view of the world of film
preservation, showing the work being done to save our national treasure
trove of film history. 1997.
Our Nig, or Sketches from the Life of a Free Black in a Two-Story White
House, in the North Showing that Slavery's Shadows Fall Even
There CBB-0656
by Harriet E. Wilson
This historic work, first published in 1859, traces with deep irony the
trials and tribulations of Frado, a mulatto girl who became indentured
to a white family in 19th century Massachusetts when her white mother
abandoned her after her black father died. 1983.
Out of Africa BRB-10660
by Isak Dinesen
This record of the author's life on a Kenya coffee plantation describes
the natives and their primitive festivals, big game and Lulu the gazelle
who came to live at the farm. 1965.
Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille CBB-1352 / BRB-11368
by Russell Freedman
A short biography of Louis Braille, inventor of the braille writing
system, a written language for the blind. For elementary and middle
school readers. For grades 3-6. 1997.
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Out of Order CBB-1801
by Max Boot
A readable, eye-opening summary of how the judiciary system
frequently strays from its principles. Dozens of documented stories
about how the judiciary branch of the government has damaged both
the criminal and civil justice systems are included. 1998.
The Out-of-Season Holiday Guide CBB-0748
by Roger Hicks and Frances Schultz
This is a detailed guide for the prudent traveler who likes the lower
costs and the smaller crowds of out-of-season holidays. The authors
show that for those who travel off-season, there are bargains in fares
and accommodations on every continent. 1988.
Overland to California with the Pioneer Line: The Gold Rush Diary
CBB-1489 / BRB-10934
edited by Mary McDougall Gordon
Bernard Reid's diary is more than a "contemporaneous & authentic"
chronicle of a memorable wagon train journey. Passengers of the
Pioneer Line came from all parts of the union and were "tumbled in
together." Their responses to their situation shed light on the social
behavior and cultural attitudes of adverse group of Americans thrown
together in unusual circumstances for months of grueling travel across
the Plains. 1990.
Overqualified: A Guide to Handling Employer Concerns
CBB-1387
A brief introduction to job searching for the highly qualified applicant.
1997.
The Owensmouth Baby: The Making of a San Fernando Valley Town
CBB-1288
by Catherine Mulholland
A vivid history of Canoga Park, California and the surrounding San
Fernando Valley area. 1987.
Ox-Cart Man BRB-11785
by Donald Hall
A lyrical journey through the days and weeks, the months, and the
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changing seasons in the life of one nineteenth-century New Englander
and his family. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal.
Oysterville: Roads to Grandpa's Village CBB-0425
by Willard R. Espy
Here is the tale of four families crossing the prairies in their covered
wagons to Oysterville in the Washington territory. 1977.
The Pacific Coast Ranges BRB-10796
by Roderick Peattie
This volume contains colorful chapters on the people of the California,
Oregon, and Washington ranges, on the wild flowers, Spanish
missions, on California writing, on wild life, on exploration, mountain
climbing and lumbering.
The Pageant of Elizabethan England BRB-10981
by Elizabeth Burton
Scholarship and readability combine to make this a thoroughly
entertaining and informative work. 1959.
Palm Springs a la Carte: Choose What to Do and See in Palm Springs
and Surrounding Area: A Visitor's Guide CBB-0263
by Jack Delaney
An informational guide for tourists and a refresher course for residents
of the area who want to entertain guests. 1979.
Palm Springs Babylon: Sizzling Stories from the Desert Playground
CBB-0916 / BRB-11181
by Ray Mungo
From Clara Bow’s sexual appetite and voracious Jim Baker’s denials
of promiscuity, to the rich veins of gossip to be mined from the Betty
Ford Center, any gossipmonger or film buff will thrill to this lurid
social history of Hollywood arcana. Witness zaftig Fatty Arbuckle
stand trial for the grisly murder of a starlet; the egos of the powerful,
the famous, and the purely eccentric locking horns; and the
flamboyance and controversy, past and present, surrounding this florid
and flourishing community. 1993.
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Pancakes – Paris BRB-08833
by Claire (Huchet) Bishop
What happened when a French family who had endured the disasters of
World War II was given a box of American pancake flour. For grades
3-6. 1947.
Panther CBB-1088 / BRB-11767
by Melvin Van Peebles
An explosive novel about the Black Panther movement in the United
States in the 1960s and 1970s. The Panthers were declared FBI's public
enemy number 1, the press called them gangsters, and people called
them heroes. 1995.
Paper Dynasty CBB-1461
by Theodore Roosevelt Gardner II
The story of Benjamin Raines Olin and how his newspaper called the
Los Angeles Tribune grew in Los Angeles. It describes the feisty
founder, his cunning son-in-law and the loving couple that produced a
fiercely competitive son who disgraced them. 1991.
Parents, Families, and Child Abuse CBB-1386
An introduction to the warning signs and behaviors that indicate child
abuse, and what can be done. 1996.
The Pariah BRB-11078
by Collin Wilcox
San Francisco Detective Lt. Frank Hastings is working against time,
seeking the link between a series of Skid Row killings and the
appearance of a TV evangelist in the murder area. 1988.
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Parrot in the Oven: Mi Vida CBB-1546
by Victor Martinez
A Chicano boy comes of age and is inducted into a gang in a
hardscrabble California desert town. As his dysfunctional family
suffers one setback after another, he struggles to overcome poverty and
prejudice and grow up a respected person. Violence. For junior and
senior high readers. 1996.
The Part-Time Job Book CBB-1399
This booklet briefly addresses searching for a job, what salary to
expect, resources, part time businesses, and volunteerism. 1994.
Party Girl CBB-1792
by Lynne Ewing
The death of fifteen-year-old Kata's best friend, Ana, in a
drive-by-shooting causes Kata to question her position in Hispanic
American gang life in Los Angeles, California. For grades 6-9. 1998.
Pasadena, Crown of the Valley: An Illustrated History CBB-0659
by Ann Scheid
The focus of this history of Pasadena is on those events, people and
achievements that have made Pasadena well-known or have had a
far-reaching influence. Only that part of Pasadena's history which is
sufficiently documented by primary sources or reliable earlier histories
is included. 1986.
Pass the Pepper Please CBB-1019
by Diane Reader
A book on how to decrease the sodium in your diet at home or away.
1988.
The Passionate Journey BRB-08619
by Irving Stone
Fictional biographical novel of John Noble, a Kansas-born artist, during
the early part of the twentieth century. His work took him to Europe
and many cities in the United States, where he relentlessly searched for
personal fulfillment and beauty. 1949.
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Passions of Emma CBB-1576
by Penelope Williamson
Emma Tremayne's Rhode Island is mansions, foxhunts, and splendid
balls in the late 1800s. Emma is a beautiful young woman who is
expected to marry well. Then an Irish immigrant interrupts the last hunt
of the season with a dead child in her arms. Emma's life profoundly
changes as it does Shay McKenna, who fled Ireland. 1997.
Past Lives Therapy CBB-0230
by Morris Netherton
Dr. Morris Netherton, the founder of the Institute of Past Lives
Awareness, claims that when you behave inappropriately you are
reliving an unresolved past life incident. 1978.
Path to Love: Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life CBB-1443
by Deepak Chopra
Explores the spiritual dimensions of love in our lives and relationships.
Avers that adults often feel neither lovable nor loved in a hostile world,
and thus feel diminished. Such people are in need of spiritual renewal
to restore their capacity to love themselves and others. 1997.
Pavarotti: Mi Propia Historia CBB-0792
by Luciano Pavarotti
The Joyful Tenor enthuses about his life and career. He reminisces
about how he became a performer and rose to his present fame. He
talks openly about his feelings toward musical interpretation, the
operatic stage, his craving for audience approval, his zest for food, and
love for his family.
The Peak to Peek Principle CBB-0502
by Robert Harold Schuller
Through his radio show "The Hour of Power," the author has shown
millions how to succeed in business, interpersonal relations and other
aspects of life. He maintains that there are no money problems, only
idea or management problems, and shows how to manage ideas with
time, opportunities and people.
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Penguins, Whalers and Sealers: A Voyage of Discovery CBB-0424
by L. Harrison Matthews
A British zoologist and author of several works on natural history
reminisces about his youth in the early 1920's when he sailed the South
Polar seas in various whalers and sealers, examining wildlife in the
Falklands and South Shetlands. 1978.
A Pennant for the Kremlin BRB-08344
by Paul Molloy
By strange chance, a baseball club called the Chicago White Sox
became the property of the Soviet Union. This fantasy of the Russians'
attempt to manage the team, and the press, is an entertaining piece of
satire. For junior and senior high readers. 1964.
Peony BRB-10565
by Pearl S. Buck
A novel of 19th century China. Peony, lovely Chinese bondmaid of a
rich Jewish family, has always loved David, the family's only son.
Because tradition forbids their love, Peony sublimates her passion,
vowing to choose the best bride for David and to serve him as long as
he will have her. 1976.
People Who Care for Our Health CBB-1319
by Robert James
A series of short books for young elementary school students on the
health care profession. Titles recorded are: “Dentists,” “Doctors,” and
“Nurses.” For grades K-3. 1995.
The People’s Choice CBB-0882
by Jeff Greenfield
Greenfield, an analyst for ABC News, pours his knowledge of the
absurdities of politics into this political novel which is at once funny
and scary. 1995.
Pepita Thinks Pink: Pepita y el Color Rosado CBB-1750
by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman
Pepita does not like the color pink and is dismayed to learn that it is the
favorite color of the little girl who moves in next door. Spanish
language. For grades K-3. 1998.
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A Perfect Death for Hollywood CBB-0813 / BRB-11250
by Richard Nehrbass
Vic Eaton, ex-LAPD detective, was happy tracking down stolen movie
studio equipment, taking his 13 year old daughter fishing, and tinkering
with his classic Morgan. Now he has a client who’s a high-class hooker
and a case involving a teenage corpse. The kid was tortured, shot and
crucified under the Hollywood sign. It looks like the work of a
psychopath. Then a second body blows every theory to blazes. 1993.
Perfect Justice CBB-1480
by William Bernhardt
A young Vietnamese immigrant is brutally slaughtered by a crossbow.
The prime suspect is a ruthless member of a white supremacy group.
Attorney Ben Kincaid agrees to represent the accused murderer amid a
community torn apart by xenophobia, racism, and violence. 1993.
The Perfect Machine: Building the Palomar Telescope CBB-1011
by Ronald Florence
More than just a history of the 200 inch reflecting telescope which can
see to the edge of the universe, this book is a history of the 30 year
struggle to fund, design, and build this machine, and of the men and
women who made it happen. 1994.
Perfect Pancakes CBB-1551
by William Wise
The king insists on perfect pancakes. When he fails to find one, after
eating thousands, he offers his daughter's hand to the man who can
create the perfect pancake. For preschool-grade 2. 1997.
The Performers CBB-1309
by Laura Conlon and Kyle Carter
A collection of short books for early elementary students covering
careers in entertainment. Books included are: “Actors,” “Athletes,”
“Circus Stars,” “Dancers,” “Musicians,” and “Painters.” For grades
K-3. 1994.
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Peril at End House BRB-10506
by Agatha Christie
Though Hercule Poirot has plenty of suspects for three near-fatal
attempts on the life of Miss Nick Buckley, none of them seems to have
a motive. Poirot must find a motive quickly if he is to foil the would-be
killer. 1957.
The Period Book CBB-1564
by Karen Gravelle and Jennifer Gravelle
Practical book that answers any questions about your period, from what
it is and what it feels like, to how to talk to your parents about it. For
grades 6-9. 1996.
Perkins Sign Language Dictionary BRB-10748
by Perkins School for the Blind
Here is a practical guide useful to anyone wishing to master sign
language and the manual alphabet. 1979.
Permanent Californians: An Illustrated Guide to the Cemeteries
CBB-0749 / BRB-11106
by Judd Culbertson and Tom Randall
Stardust in L.A....Literary greats in San Francisco...movie moguls and
musicians, admirals and eccentrics, rogues and lawmen...all those
“permanent” Californians are chronicled in piquant detail as the authors
tour the most interesting cemeteries of LA and San Francisco, as well
as Carmel, Salinas and San Diego. They provide 11 walking tour
maps. 1989.
A Personal Tour of La Purisima CBB-1813
by Robert Young
A tour of La Purisima, a California mission, followed by the daily
routine of a head priest at the mission, of a young Chumash girl, of a
mission soldier, of a Chumash candle maker, and of a visiting trader
from New England. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Peru: A Short History BRB-10789
by David P. Werlich
This new, modern history of Peru provides a comprehensive survey
scanning pre-Columbian times to the mid-1970's. 1980.
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Peso Perfecto CBB-1493
by Deepak Chopra
En esta obra, el destacado medico y autor de best-sellers, Deepak
Chopra, presenta un programa de sencillas estrategias naturalespara
equilibrar mente y cuerpo con el fin de obtener su unico peso ideal.
Para ayudar a identificar estas caracteristicas de su particular fisiologia.
Spanish language. 1996.
The Pesticide Conspiracy CBB-0413
by Robert Van Den Bosch
Here is an alarming look at pest control and deadly chemicals, which
are causing us to lose not only the war against insects but are
endangering the environment, wildlife, our food supply and our lives.
1978.
Peter Pan BRB-08812
by James Matthew Barrie, Sir
A fantasy about the adventures of Wendy, John, and Michael who fly
away to Never-Never-Land with Peter, the boy who refused to grow up.
For grades 4-7. 1950.
Pickford the Woman Who Made Hollywood CBB-1559
by Eileen Whitfield
As a silent-film star, Mary Pickford was a towering figure in movie
history and central to the evolution of film acting. Pickford began
acting as a child to support her family after her father's death. She
switched from stage to film and joined D. W. Griffith's Biography
Company. 1997.
Picture Tales from the Russian BRB-10309
by Valery Carrick
Picture tales of Russian folk stories. For grades 2-4. 1913.
A Pile of Pigs CBB-1066
by Judith Ross Enderle
Littlest pig has all the other pigs form a high pyramid to look over the
other side of the barn. For grades K-3. 1993.
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A Pilgrim's Notebook BRB-10746
by Buddy Mays
This beginning naturalists' guide to animals in the western states
provides the means of identifying the mammals, reptiles and birds that
are most frequently seen, and others that are bizarre or are in danger of
extinction. 1977.
The Pink Carrera BRB-07819
by Harris Evans
A story about the unhappy romance of a sculptor and an opera singer,
who are both married. 1960.
The Pink Palace CBB-0862
by Sandra Lee Stuart
Built by an oil company that struck water, the Beverly Hills Hotel
catered to wealthy Easterners wintering in Southern California.
Owners have included Irene Dunne, Loretta Young and Hernando
Courtright, a flamboyant showman who made the Beverly Hills Hotel
the most chic place in town. All of the hotel’s operators are here from
the early founders to the present management. 1978.
The Pinon Pine: A Natural and Cultural History CBB-0638
by Ronald M. Lanner
The growth of large nutritious pine nuts in semi-arid land in the
Western United States has produced an ecosystem among man,
animals, birds and the pinon-juniper woodland which must be protected
from wasteful land management. How pinon nuts are gathered, used in
cooking and their place in Indian myth are discussed. 1981.
Pioneers and Preachers: Stories of the Old Frontier BRB-10855
by Robert William Mondy
This social history of frontier religion is full of colorful anecdotal
stories which reveal the role of the frontier preacher and the circuit
riders, as well as the religious emotionalism of the pioneer folk. 1980.
Pioneers in Petticoats: Yosemites' Early Women 1856-1900
BRB-10939
by Shirley Sargent
Many childhood summers spent in Yosemite as the daughter of a
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highway engineer lead to a lifelong interest in its natural and human
history. Here is the story of the pioneer women who from 1856 to 1900
helped develop a civilized life in isolated surroundings. 1966.
Pisces Rising CBB-1932
by Martha C. Lawrence
Elizabeth Chase is reluctant to go back to detective work. When she
pursues a vicious murderer wanted in connection with the scalping of a
Native American casino owner, she must call upon her resources not
only to solve the crime, but to restore her own spirit. 2000.
Places to Go with Children in Southern California
CBB-0549 / BRB-11145
by Stephanie Kegan
A helpful guide to Southern California for parents and grandparents,
with prices, times and information on zoos, beaches, parks, festivals,
museums, movie stars and amusements. 1982.
Plague of Sorcerers CBB-1520
by Mary Frances Zambreno
Jermyn wants to be a wizard's apprentice more than anything else in the
world. When he's around sixteen, he attracts a familiar who is a skunk
named Delia. He is ostracized by other wizards for having a skunk as
his familiar, until a spell-induced plague infects the sorcerers. For
grades 4-7. 1991.
The Plains Indians CBB-1760
by Paul H. Carlson
For the Plains Indians, the period from 1750 to 1890 is often referred to
as the traditional period. The evolution and growth of the Plains Indians
is examined. 1998.
Plan Your Estate: Wills, Probate Avoidance, Trusts and Taxes
BRB-10908
by Dennis Clifford
Here are the latest changes in federal estate tax laws and how the repeal
of California Inheritance Tax affects you. This book is designed to help
you plan your estate, help you look for sensible ways to save money by
cutting taxes, probate costs, etc. and avoid exorbitant legal fees.
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California estate tax rules and California community property laws are
described as are federal inheritance taxes and tax planning, joint
tenancy, savings bank trusts, and California funeral rights. 1982.
Plants Are Like People BRB-10554
by Jerry Baker
Plants, their love and care, are revealed in this popular treatment. 1971.
Playing God: Genetic Engineering and the Manipulation of Life
CBB-0231
by G. June Goodfield
Modern biology is leading us to the point where we have the ability to
manipulate genes and the essence of life. The author discusses the role
of the public in the decisions that will have to be made. 1977.
Playing the Field: My Story CBB-0718
by Mamie Van Doren
In a candid memoir of Hollywood life in the 1950s and 1960s, actress
Mamie Van Doren reveals what it was like to balance the demands of
being a sex symbol on the screen and a caring mother and wife at
home. 1987.
The Plays of Aristophanes BRB-10965
by Aristophanes
This collection of plays by the greatest ancient Greek writer of comedy
combines fantasy and rollicking wit with serious criticism of politics,
education, manners and literature. 1932.
The PMS and Perimenopause Sourcebook CBB-1548
by Lori Futterman and John E. Jones
Covers premenstrual (PMS) and perimenopausal symptoms felt by nine
out of ten women. Women may suffer physical and emotional effects
before their period and more intensely as they approach menopause.
Describes the changing anatomy and the effects of hormones. 1997.
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Pocahontas and the Strangers BRB-11513
by Clyde Robert Bulla
A fictionalized retelling of the story of Pocahontas. For grades 4-7.
1997.
A Pocket Book of Modern Verse BRB-10261
edited by Oscar Williams
A collection of modern poetry including Matthew Arnold, Lewis
Carroll, Oscar Wilde, Thomas Hardy, James Joyce, Archibald
MacLeish, e.e. cummings, W.H. Auden and many others. 1968.
Poems CBB-0579
by Winifred Gray Stewart
These poems of Winifred Gray Stewart reflect her belief in traditional
enduring poetic forms, as well as her love of land and sea learned
during her early Massachusetts years. 1969.
Policewomen One: My Twenty Years on the LAPD
CBB-0872 / BRB-11351
by Gayleen Hays with Kathleen Moloney
The true story of Officer Gayleen Hays. A twenty year veteran of the
LAPD, Hays chronicles her experience in one of the toughest
assignments a police officer can get: undercover vice. Strong
language---violence. 1992.
The Politics of Business in California, 1890-1920 CBB-0202
by Mansel G. Blackford
The author shows that the last decade of the 19th century and the
period before World War I in California can best be understood as an
attempt to record national life in the wake of a radical, social and
economical upheaval that was brought on by rapid industrialization.
1977.
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The Politics of Prejudice: The Anti-Japanese Movement in California
CBB-0415
by Roger Daniels
This account of the California anti-Japanese movement from the late
19th century to the Japanese-exclusion provision of the Immigration
Act of 1924, shows that racism was not confined to the Far West or the
South but was national in scope. 1977.
Pomona: A Centennial History CBB-1032
by Gloria Ricci Lothrop
A complete history from the first adobe ranch to Pomona’s current
status as the “Gateway to the Inland Empire.” 1988.
A Pony for the Winter BRB-09112
by Helen Kay
The realistic story of a little girl who longed for a horse and found that
keeping one was not all pleasure. For grades 2-4. 1959.
The Pornographers CBB-0493
by Akiyuki Nozaka
Subuyan, a Tokyo businessman with a wife and a teenage daughter, is
no different than any other businessman except that he peddles sex.
This modern Japanese novel combines both the comic and tragic.
1968.
Portrait of Hemingway BRB-11012
by Lillian Ross
Biography - Authors - Hemingway, Ernest, 1899-1961.
Portrait of Isabelle BRB-11051
by Elizabeth Frances Corbett
A chronicle of family life from the last years of the nineteenth century
to the present. 1951.
Possibility Living: Add Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years with
God’s Health Plan CBB-1996
by Robert A. Schuller
A guide for spirit, mind and body weaves scripture, spirituality, natural
health advice, and inspiring stories. 2000.
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The Practical Cogitator; Or, the Thinker's Anthology
BRB-10644
edited by Charles P. Curtis and Ferris Greenslet
Food for thought, varied enough for every thinker is provided in this
anthology of passages taken from people who had something to say and
a gift of saying it. 1978.
Practical Law: A Layperson's Handbook CBB-0219
by Chester S. Weinerman
This practical guide answers simple legal questions about
landlord-tenant relations, real estate law, insurance, criminal law,
adoption and consumer protection. 1978.
Prairie Rose CBB-1601
by Catherine Palmer
Abandoned as a baby and raised in a crowded orphanage, Rosie Mills
has always dreamed of a home of her own. Impulsively, she heads to
Kansas to care for a widower's young son and she finds a chance for
lasting love. 1997.
Praying for Sleep CBB-1476
by Jeffery Deaver
On a storm-lashed night, a dangerous paranoid schizophrenic escaped
from a mental hospital. He's on a mission to find the woman who
identified him as a vicious murderer. Only Lis can save herself from the
unspeakable secret of her past. 1994.
Predators CBB-1318
by Lynn Stone
A series of books for young elementary students on predatory animals.
Titles included are: “Birds,” “Bears,” “Reptiles,” “Canines,” “Fish,”
and “Wild Cats.” For grades K-3. 1993.
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Prehistory of the Far West: Homes of Vanished Peoples
BRB-10931
by L.S. Cressman
A synthesis of the prehistory of western North America which
discusses geography, the earliest evidence for the peopling of the New
World, linguistic and cultural patterns, and changes and adjustments to
diverse environments from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean.
1977.
Prelude to Glory BRB-10815
by Herbert Krause
This is a newspaper accounting of Custer's 1874 expedition to the
Black Hills. Newspapers included are Bismark Tribune, St. Paul Press,
Chicago Inter-Ocean, New York World, and New York Tribune.
Preparing for a Phone Interview CBB-1647
by Life Skills Education
Gives an overview of what is a telephone interview, how to prepare for
an interview, do's and don'ts, questions to prepare yourself and a
sample phone interview record form. 1997.
Preparation for the New G.E.D. Reading Skills Test CBB-0761
by Edward C. Gruber
This book covers practical reading such as directions and contracts;
general reading such as newspaper articles; poetry; and plays.
Preparation for the New G.E.D. Science Test CBB-0762
by Edward C. Gruber
This book reviews the basics of high school science.
Preparation for the New G.E.D. Writing Test CBB-0763
by Edward C. Gruber
This book reviews basic writing skills taught in high school.
Preserving Your Past: A Painless Guide to Writing Your Autobiography
and Family History BRB-10775
by Janice T. Dixon
Here is a guide to getting your story down on paper. This step-by-step
manual explains everything you need to know about writing a diary, an
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autobiography or a complex family history, including how to begin
initial research, how to use and organize the material, and how to
incorporate it into an interesting narrative. 1977.
Presidential Agent BRB-08564
by Upton Sinclair
The hero, Lanny Budd, assumes the role of special agent to President
Roosevelt in European affairs during the crucial years between the
summer of 1937 and the Munich agreement in 1938. 1944.
Presidential Mission BRB-08565
by Upton Sinclair
Number 8 in the saga of Lanny Budd--adventure and international
intrigue carry the reader through this breathless volume. 1947.
Press Watch: A Provocative Look at How Newspapers Report the News
BRB-10936
by David Shaw
A national press reporter for the L.A. Times looks at how front page
story decisions are made in papers across the country, the use of
unnamed sources, the political dickering in awarding Pulitzer Prizes,
why newspapers abuse language and make mistakes. 1984.
Prester John BRB-08861
by John Buchan
A tale about a young Scotsman in South Africa and his adventures in
the foiling of a Kaffir uprising. For grades 7-9. 1928.
A Pretty Good Club: The Founding Fathers of the U. S. Foreign Service
CBB-471
by Martin Weil
The author examines the small group of men who dominated the
permanent ranks of the U. S. Foreign Service from World War I until
the 1950's. 1978.
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Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect: Caring for Elders While Caring
for Ourselves CBB-1653
by Life Skills Education
This pamphlet discusses elder abuse, who is at risk, elder abuse in care,
elder abuse at home, signs of trouble and preventing elder abuse. 1997.
Primary Justice CBB-1484
by William Bernhardt
Ben Kincaid wants to be a lawyer because he wants to do the right
thing. But once he leaves the D.A.'s office for a hot-shot spot in Tulsa's
most prestigious law firm, Ben discovers that doing the right thing and
representing his client's requests can be mutually exclusive. 1991.
The Prince and the Pauper BRB-08677
by Mark Twain
The future Edward VI of England and a young pauper agree to trade
places for a few days. The pauper becomes king for a day which he
finds quite insufferable while the prince is roaming the street in tatters.
The rightful heir takes the throne, but just in the nick of time. 1909.
The Princesses; Sixteen Stories about Princesses BRB-09109
A collection of fairy tales and stories, ranging from “The Princess and
the Pea” and “The Light Princess” to more modern heroines. For
grades 4-7. 1962.
Private Eyes; Adventures with the Saturday Gang BRB-09114
by Lee Kingman
How Teddy Tibbetts and his friends faced the problem of assimilating a
new boy into their gang. This lively story has the attractions of sailing,
overnight camping, mysterious characters, and no romance. For grades
4-7. 1964.
Probabilities CBB-0879 / BRB-11346
by Michael Stein
A humorous novel in which a young man tries to discern the
incalculable truths of family debt and romantic desire. 1995.
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The Profit BRB-10463
by Kehlog Albran
A humorous parody of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. 1973.
A Proper Book of Sexual Folklore CBB-0461
by Tristram Potter Coffin
In a wry, delightful but thoroughly proper book, an eminent folklorist
travels through time and across cultures, examining the customs, fables,
songs and poetry which people have invented to express their physical
desires for each other. 1978.
Prospecting for Gold: From Dogtown to Virginia City, 1852-1864
CBB-0613
by Granville Stuart
In 1852 when 18-year-old Granville Stuart headed to California with
his father and his brother, James, he wrote this journal which includes
an account of the Rogue River War and how he helped make Montana
a United States territory. Pioneers, trappers, prospectors, gold seekers,
cowboys and cattle barons are sketched against the scenic background
of the Rockies. 1925.
Protecting Marie CBB-1085
by Kevin Henkes
The sad story of two lonely children during a summer in rural
Wisconsin. 1995.
The Protege BRB-10577
by Charlote Armstrong
(No annotation). 1970.
The Proud Young Thing BRB-08336
by Helen Topping Miller
Novel about 18th century Charleston, South Carolina. 1952.
Psycho-Cybernetics BRB-09882
by Maxwell Maltz
The author, a plastic surgeon, learned from his work with patients who
had had facial surgery, that self-esteem and self-confidence are more
important in creating a successful life than is physical appearance. This
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ook is his prescription for enhancing self-esteem and making positive
changes in one's life. 1960.
Psycho-Paths CBB-0782 / BRB-11125
by Robert Bloch
The author of the modern horror classic Psycho has collected 17
frightening tales by such best-selling masters as David Morrell, Charles
L. Grant, Gahan Wilson, William P. Nolan, Dennis Etchison, Chelsea
Quinn Yarbro, David J. Schow, Hugh S. Cave, Steve Rasnictem, and J.
N. Williamson. 1991.
El Pueblo Grande: A Non-Fiction Book about Los Angeles
CBB-0174 / BRB-10495
by John Downing Weaver
Los Angeles from the brush huts of Yangna to the skyscrapers of the
modern megalopolis. This history of Los Angeles is neither textbook
nor guidebook but a delightful essay, set apart from the usual frivolous
view by solid research, unfailing perspective, and human irony and
affection. 1973.
Quarter Horse BRB-08777
by Gordon Ray Young
From the day Bill Helgar rode into town just in time to stop a slug
intended for gambler Dan Townsend, to the day he rode Blue Chip in
the quarter horse race, Bill stayed right in the middle of trouble. 1948.
Que Debe Comer Mi Hijo? CBB-0574
by Jose Novoa Bodet, M.D.
Answers all the questions which mothers did not ask their pediatricians
to achieve the proper nutrition for children. Spanish language. 1981.
Question of Loyalty BRB-07902
by Nicolas Freeling
In this tight, well-developed mystery story, Inspector Van der Valk of
the Amsterdam police might be considered the counterpart of
Simenon's Maigret. The daughter of a famous orchestra conductor,
working in the man's world of garage mechanics, is the occasion of a
chase over Belgium and Holland which ends very satisfactorily. 1965.
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Questions of Heaven CBB-1675
by Gretel Ehrlich
Ehrlich recounts her 1995 spiritual trip to China and Tibet. The author
intersperses her personal narrative with bits of the intellectual, political,
historical and spiritual. 1997.
Quick Escapes Los Angeles CBB-1786
by Eleanor Harris
Provides 25 weekend getaways from Los Angeles area such as Malibu,
Newport Beach, Santa Barbara, Solvang, and other scenic sites. 1999.
Quick Escapes San Diego CBB-1811
by Bobbi Zane
Twenty-three great weekend trips to destinations in California,
Arizona, and Mexico. Quick Escapes includes travel directions,
destination highlights, activities, choice restaurants and lodgings,
special festivals, shopping, and local information. 1998.
R. E. Lee: A Biography; Part I - Part IV BRB-11015
by D. Freeman
A Pulitzer Prize biography gives a picture of both a great man and of
dramatic progress of the Civil War. 1934.
Rabbit's Good News CBB-1887
by Ruth Lercher Bornstein
Rabbit leaves her warm dark burrow and discovers that spring has
come. For grades K-3. 1995.
Rain Forests CBB-1307
by Lynn Stone
A series of books for young elementary students on different aspects of
the rain forest. Recorded titles include: “Amazing Rain Forest,”
“Animals of the Rain Forest,” “Plants of the Rain Forest,” “People of
the Rain Forest,” “Rain Forest at Night,” and “Vanishing Rain Forest.”
For grades K-3. 1994.
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The Rain from God CBB-1603
by Mark Ammerman
A tale of warfare both natural and spiritual from 17th century New
England. 1997.
The Rainbow Trail BRB-10273
by Zane Grey
A great rock slide sealed three people in a canyon. John Sheppard,
guided by a Navajo, Nas Ta Beza, attempted to free them. 1943.
Ralston's Ring: California Plunders the Comstock Lode
BRB-10858
by George D. Lyman
The history of William Chapman Ralston and the Comstock securities,
and his founding of the Band of California and its role in San Francisco
and California development in the years1864 to 1875 are related. 1937.
Ramona y Su Padre CBB-1091 / BRB-11611
by Beverly Cleary
Spanish version of Ramona and Her Father. For grades 3-6. Spanish
language. For grades 3-6. 1987.
Rancho Boy Juan Alvarado CBB-0941 / BRB-11260
edited by Jim Silverman
This is a true story. Juan Alvarado was born in Monterey in 1809,
when California belonged to Spain. His neighbors were missionaries,
soldiers and Indians. Horses and cattle roamed the ranchos that
stretched for miles around. Everything changed when pirates attacked
Monterey on November 20, 1818, when Juan was eleven years old.
His family fled to a nearby rancho called San Ysidro. That’s where his
adventure began. For grades 3-6. 1991.
Rancho Santa Margarita Remembered CBB-0861
by Jerome W. Baumgartner
The oral history of one of the biggest ranches in California cattle ranch
history. 1989.
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Randall and the River of Time BRB-07887
by Cecil Scott Forester
The first of a series of books about a young English inventor. While on
leave during World War I, Randall is trapped into marriage by an
unscrupulous woman. When his wife's lover falls from a window and is
killed, Randall is accused of his murder. He is set free after the trial and
the book ends with Randall deciding to go to America. 1952.
Random Acts of Kindness CBB-1597
by Conari Press
Anonymous narrators describe acts of kindness given or received.
These stories are supplemented with quotes on the subject from
well-known historical figures. Includes suggestions for those who want
to perform unexpected good deeds. Foreword by Daphne Rose Kingma
and introduction by Dr. Dawna Markova. 1993.
Raymond Chandler Speaking CBB-1506
edited by Dorothy Gardiner and Kathrine Sorley Walker
Raymond Chandler offers various unpublished pieces that include
letters written to publishers, agents and fellow writers. The pieces
reflect Chandler's irascible, undiluted whiskey sour style often found in
his Phillip Marlowe detective novels. 1997.
The Reading Fingers: Life of Louis Braille, 1809-1852
BRB-10550
by Jean Roblin
This brief biography of the blind Frenchman who developed braille
writing is suitable for grades 6-9. 1955.
The Real Life of Lawrence Olivier CBB-1629
by Roger Lewis
A biography about Laurence Olivier's life and work. Goes beyond the
magical illusions the actor created to tell the truth about his sexuality,
ambition, revenges, power, preoccupations and achievements. 1997.
Rebel Angels CBB-1550
by Jahnna N. Malcolm and Laura Young
Serafina and Peter are exact opposites: she's a daredevil and he's very
cautious. When Serafina's sports car fatally crashes into Peter's, the two
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meet face-to-face in heaven. Together, they become full-fledged angels
who work together. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
Rebels West CBB-1313 / BRB-11097
by Jack Cummings
The adventures of Confederate Capt. Justin Rhett, chosen to deliver a
large gold shipment that Southern leaders must have to force honorable
surrender terms. 1987.
The Red Colt CBB-1975
by Julie Marie Caracci
A children's story filled with original, action-packed information about
Thoroughbred-racing. For grades 2-4. 1989.
Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle and Other Modern Verse
CBB-1567
by Stephen Dunning
More than one hundred poems on a variety of topics. Include "How to
Eat a Poem," by Eve Merriam; "Dreams," by Langston Hughes; "Lost,"
by Carl Sandburg; "Sonic Boom," by John Updike; "A Patch of Old
Snow," by Robert Frost; and "In Just-," by e. e. Cummings. For junior
and senior high readers. 1966.
Relative to Death BRB-09889
by Stanton Forbes
When an orphaned young heiress living with an ineffectual uncle and
affectionate aunt attracts two carnival men passing through town, she
receives first-hand knowledge of the uglier side of life. 1970.
Religion in America: 1950 to the Present BRB-10827
by Jackson W. Carroll
This study combines quantitative information on American religious
attitudes with examination of American denominationalism, religious
demography and future trends. The authors are optimistic about the
future of American religion: they believe that the nation is entering into
a period of religious growth. 1979.
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The Reluctant Dragon BRB-11526
by Kenneth Grahame
A little boy befriends a kind-hearted dragon and arranges a match for
him with St. George. For grades 3-6. 1997.
Remains to be Seen: Historic California Houses Open to the Public
CBB-0114 / BRB-10883
by Elinor Richey
The stories of 112 historic California houses are told in a fascinating
and colorful style. 1973.
The Remake as Time Goes By CBB-1471
by Stephen Humphrey Bogart
New York private eye R. J. Brooks is back to minding other people's
business from a discreet distance, just the way he likes it. Then a studio
begins filming a new version of his parent's film masterpiece. When
cast and crew begin to die, Brooks is the chief suspect. 1997.
Renaissance CBB-1670
by Ruth Forman
Ruth Forman's poems marks her re-emergence as one of America's
young gifted poets. 1997.
Los Renglons Trociodos de Dios CBB-0811
by Torcuato Luco de Tena
This story occurs at a large insane asylum where more than 800
mentally ill patients reside. One of the patients authorized these pages
so that we may better study the sad and pathetic ambiance that is found
here. Spanish language.
Reporters: Memoirs of a Young Newspaperman
CBB-0866 / BRB-11249
by Will Fowler
Fowler returns to those fiercely competitive years of brilliant and
colorful journalism, years that spanned the distance between verbal and
visual reporting and collapsed the bridge between the comparative
innocence of yesterday’s newspapers and the slashing reality of today’s
television coverage. 1991.
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The Resume: Looking Good on Paper CBB-1378
An introduction to resume writing. 1997.
Retirement in the West: How and Where to Enjoy the Best Years of
Your Life CBB-0146
by Morie Morrison
This book is designed to help retirees and about-to-be-retirees choose a
retirement area in the 11 western states and plan for a life style which is
comfortable, congenial and economically sound. 1976.
Retribution CBB-0880
by Michael Grant
Mike Devlin is a loner who believes he has just one more chance to get
it right in this thriller about corporate (and accounting) intrigue. 1995.
Return to Millboro CBB-1781
by Marge Rieder
During a hypnotherapy session, Dr. Marge Rieder discovered that her
client had slipped into a past life in a Virginia town during the Civil
War. After several sessions, Dr. Rieder travels to present-day Millboro
to find evidence to prove the accuracy of these memories. 1996.
Revenge of the Shadow (Ghosts of Fear Street, No 9) BRB-11659
by R. L. Stine and Jahnna N. Malcolm
Young Vinny Salvo becomes terrified when his own shadow ceases to
resemble his profile and instead sprouts horns, claws, and sharp teeth,
but Vinny is unable to get away from his shadow, which follows him
everywhere. 1996.
Revolutionary New England, 1691-1776. Part II of “The History of New
England” BRB-10989
by J. T. Adams
History of New England from 1691 to 1776. For junior and senior
high readers. 1937.
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The Riddle of the Fly, and Other Stories BRB-07816
by Elizabeth Enright
Sixteen short stories by a mistress of the arts are mostly pleasant,
uncomplicated tales dealing with summer people, small children, and
housewives in both city and country. 1960.
The Right Moves BRB-11081
by Anita Zelman
Death joined the game at an international chess tournament, attended
by the first American woman grandmaster. The competition was for
survival as she becomes the object of a kidnapping attempt followed by
the disappearance of her Russian counterpart. 1988.
A Right to Die BRB-09917
by Rex Stout
Nero and Archie in their search for a murderer become involved with
the problems of civil rights and some most interesting characters.
1964.
Rights of the Dying CBB-1539
by David Kessler
It is a book dealing with life-challenging diseases, but even more so it
is a book for spouses and companions, parents and children, siblings
and friends. It examines the physical and emotional experiences of
death and helps the reader find a way to say goodbye. 1997.
The Rising Tide; History of San Diego BRB-09905
by Richard F. Pourade
This sixth book of the comprehensive six volume history of San Diego
covers the period from 1920 to 1940. 1971.
Rita and Los Angeles CBB-1087
by Leo Romero
Short stories about fascinating characters which describes their lives
growing up and growing old in the western United States. Most of all,
it is about being an outsider in an alien and sometimes hostile world.
1995.
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The River Congo BRB-10764
by Peter Forbath
The full story of the Congo is offered in a sweeping, all inclusive
account. 1977.
River in the Desert: William Mulholland and the Inventing of L.A.
CBB-0981 / BRB-11213
by Margaret L. Davis
Tells a myth like American story of how one man, through vision,
daring, and engineering genius, invented the L.A. of the future, only to
fall tragically from grace due to an unforeseen disaster. The man was
William Mulholland; his creation, the L.A. aqueduct, the tremendous
waterway that transformed an arid and sparsely populated town into a
thriving city of millions. 1993.
RKO: The Biggest Little Major of Them All CBB-0636
by Betty Lasky
The author, who grew up among the great stars of Hollywood's
"Golden Years" presents a controversial saga of the founders, financial
manipulators, creative geniuses of RKO, the small motion picture
studio that produced such giants as King Kong, Citizen Kane, and the
Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers musicals. 1984.
Road of Ages BRB-08368
by Robert Nathan
A fantasy which pictures a final exit of all Jews from the Western
nations to a quiet haven in the Gobi Desert. For junior and senior high
readers. 1935.
The Road to Hollywood: My Forty-Year Love Affair with the Movies
CBB-0451
by Bob Hope
Bob Hope presents the story of his career which took him from
Broadway, vaudeville, radio and Hollywood to TV. 1977.
The Road to Reunion, 1865-1900 BRB-10997
by Paul Herman Buck
The years following the Civil War are judiciously reappraised. 1938.
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Roadside Plants of Southern California CBB-1782
by Thomas J. Belzer
A field guide to native plants along the roadsides and hiking trails of
Southern California. 1984.
Robert Louis Stevenson in California: A Remarkable Courtship
CBB-0542
by Ray Nickerson
This biography traces the tumultuous course of a Scotch writer in
California struggling to survive amidst illness, poverty and a
scandalous love for a married woman, Fannie Osborne. 1982.
Robinson Crusoe BRB-11059
by Daniel Defoe
Crusoe runs away to sea, is shipwrecked, and leads a solitary existence
on an uninhabited island near the Orinoco River for 24 years. He meets
the difficulties of primitive life with ingenuity and at length finds a
companion in a native whom he saves from cannibals. For junior and
high school readers. 1962.
Rod Stewart: The Biography CBB-1082
by Ray Coleman
A biography of the rock musician based on conversations with Rod, his
friends, family and fellow performers. Includes a discography at the
end. 1994.
Rodeo: An Anthropologist Looks at the Wild and the Tame
CBB-0617
by Elizabeth Atwood Lawrence
A veterinarian-turned-anthropologist focuses on the human-animal
relationships in cowboy and ranch life as dramatized in the sport and
play of the rodeo to provide valuable information about ways people
participate in relationships with animals, nature and the wild. 1982.
Rogue River Feud BRB-09962
by Zane Grey
The story of a conflict between gold seekers and fishermen and
between fishermen and the packing monopoly. 1930.
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Rolling Hills: The Early Years CBB-0830
by A. E. Hanson
A history of the Rolling Hills area from February 1930 through
December 7, 1941. 1978.
Roman Realities CBB-0529
by Finley Allison Hooper
This history of the experiences of the Romans through thousands of
years of their history emphasizes the problems produced by their
successes and the lessons to be learned from their failures. Based on
primary sources of Roman history, illuminating parallels are made
between ancient and modern times. 1979.
A Room for the Night: Hotels of the Old West CBB-0166
by Richard A. Van Orman
This book relates the story of Trans-Mississippi hotels from their
origins as crude hostelries in the 1830's to their heyday as truly
luxurious hotels and resorts in the 1890's. 1966.
The Rose Bowl Game BRB-10452
by Rube Samuelson
The Pasadena Rose Bowl's inception, development as a business
enterprise, and accounts of the games played are described. 1951.
Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Home Front in World War II
BRB-11374
by Penny Colman
Colman offers an overview of the role women played during World
War II, as they left home and went to work, replacing the men fighting
at the battlefront. She looks at jobs women adopted--welder, physicist,
pipe fitter, farmer, bus driver, attorney, supervisor, milkman, postman,
and messenger. She also discusses what happened to these women
when the war ended and most once again became housewives. For
grades 6-9. 1995.
Ross MacDonald CBB-0421
by Jerry Speir
This biographical study of the best-selling mystery writer Ross
MacDonald critically assesses all of his major works and explores the
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ills of modern society, using California as a symbol of man's ability to
cope with himself and the world. 1978.
The Rough and the Righteous of the Kern River Diggins CBB-0812
by Ardis M. Walker
This is not just another deadly town history but turns out to be a light
and airy showpiece of wit, grace and humor. 1971.
Round Up the Usual Suspects: The Making of Casablanca-Bogart,
Bergman and World War II CBB-0885 / BRB-11243
by Aljean Harmetz
Aljean Harmetz has written the inside story of the making of
Casablanca. Drawing upon years of research and interviews with
many of those close to the film, including the late Paul Henreid, Lauren
Bacall, and scriptwriters Howard Koch and Julius Epstein; Ingrid
Bergman’s acting diaries; and the vast Warner Brothers archives,
Harmetz goes behind the scenes to convey the precise realities of
working under the Hollywood studio system during World War II.
1992.
Rourke Guide to State Symbols CBB-1579 / CBB-1581
by Rourke
A guide to state symbols such as state flowers, state flags, state birds
and state trees. For grades 2-4.
Royal Blood: Richard III and the Mystery of the Princes
CBB-1940
by Bertram Fields
A comprehensive, well-researched book, from a lawyer's perspective
examines the life of Richard III, King of England from 1483 to 1485.
1998.
Rudyard Kipling's West: American Notes CBB-0566
by Rudyard Kipling
Equipped with keen powers of observation and a genuine prejudice
against anything American, the young British journalist, Rudyard
Kipling, gives his impressions of America during four months rail
travel in 1889 in Oregon, Washington, Vancouver, Yellowstone,
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Chicago, Buffalo and then to Elmira, New York to visit Mark Twain.
1971.
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter CBB-1455
by Diane Stanley
Rumpelstiltskin and the princess lived very happily with their baby girl,
but when she grew up, she sought adventure, and fell in league with the
same king who wanted her mother to spin gold. The daughter was
smarter, though, and taught the king that all gold is not made of metal.
For preschool-grade 2. 1997.
Run with the Hunter CBB-0901
edited by John Martin
For five decades, Charles Bukowski’s writing has depicted life on the
edge with an unflinching mordant clarity that has earned him millions
of devotees all over the world. Here is the first comprehensive
collection of the best of Bukowski’s autobiographical stories, novels
and poems and it brings into razor-sharp focus the counterculture idol’s
astonishing life and work. 1969.
The Running of the Tide BRB-07866
by E. Forbes
The story of the lives of the Inmans, a family of Salem, Massachusetts,
ship owners before the War of 1812. 1949.
Rush for Riches CBB-1828
by J. S. Holliday
A dramatic narrative of California's gold rush from 1849 to 1884.
Covers the ambitious, often ruthless, Californians whose rush for riches
rapidly changed the state. 1999.
Sacajawea of the Lewis and Clark Expedition CBB-0478
by Ella Elizabeth Clark
This is the biography of the young Indian woman who accompanied the
Lewis and Clark expedition over the Rockies with her child and
half-breed husband signifying to the tribes whose territories were
crossed that it was not a raiding or war party. 1979.
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The Sacred Disc CBB-1934
by Charles West
An accidental private investigator, Bob Fisher, inherits a detective
agency in California's San Joaquin Valley. His first case involves a
religious cult, Eternal Truth Temple, that hires him to find a missing
computer disc containing the cult's sacred text. 2000.
Sacred Living CBB-1606
by Robin Hereens Lysne
A daily guide to sacred living which offers affirmations for each day of
the year and suggestions to fit into your life. 1997.
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes BRB-11514
by Eleanor Coerr
The story of a young girl who developed leukemia and died as a result
of the bombing of Hiroshima. For junior and senior high readers.
1997.
Safer Sex: Slowing the Spread of AIDS CBB-1407
A brief, candid discussion of what an individual can do to prevent the
sexual spread of the AIDS virus. 1997.
Safety CBB-1298
by K. Carter
A series of books for young elementary students on safety. Titles
included are: “At Home, “From Crime,” “In the Outdoors,” “In the
Water,” “On Bicycles” and “With Fire.” For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
The Salinas: Upside-Down River BRB-10993
by Anne B. Fisher
Description and history of the Salinas River which flows through the
valley between Monterey and Los Angeles. For junior and senior high
readers. 1945.
Sam Bass CBB-0526
by Wayne Gard
This biography of Sam Bass, cowboy, gambler, highwayman, train
robber, and outlaw reveals that he had never killed a man until he died
in his last gunfight on his 27th birthday, July 21, 1878. 1964.
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Sam's Wild West Show CBB-1221 / BRB-11356
by Nancy Antle
An "easy-to-read" book. The evil Flo and Bo ride into town after Sam's
Wild West Show. Everyone hides, except for Sam, who will save the
day. For grades K-3. 1995.
Samantha Saves the Day BRB-11551
by Valerie Tripp
Join Samantha Parkington, an orphan living in 1804 with her
grandmother, in her daily adventures. Part of the “American Girls
Series.” For grades 2-4. 1997.
Sammy, the Seal BRB-09090
by Sydney Hoff
An “I Can Read” series book for beginning readers. For grades K-3.
1959.
San Bernardino County: Land of Contrasts BRB-11044
by Walter C. Schuiling
The story of San Bernardino County. 1984.
The San Bernardinos: The Mountain Country from Cajon Pass to Oak
Glen: Two Centuries of Changing Use CBB-1339
by John W. Robinson
This mountain range, so close to the urban centers of Southern
California, has seen more changes than most. This book covers history
from the mountains viewpoint: changing people, changing scenery, and
changing lives. 1989.
San Diego on Foot CBB-0552
by Carol Mendel
San Diego accommodates the foot traveler with its mild year-round
climate, and with visitor attractions arranged in clusters just the right
size to be linked together for a pleasant stroll. This guidebook tells
how to get the most out of your walking activities. 1982.
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The San Fernando Valley: Past and Present CBB-0869 / BRB-11244
by Lawrence C. Jorgenson
The history of the Valley is presented not merely as a string of
sequential facts, from mission days to modern times, but as perceptions
of history. Jorgensen and his contributors have little in common with
chamber of commerce boosterism. Their appreciation of the Valley’s
virtues contrasts with their distaste for the desecrations wrought on the
landscape. 1982.
The San Fernando Valley: Then and Now: An Illustrated History
CBB-0870
by Charles A. Bearchell
The story of the Valley’s “discovery” by men and women of
enterprising vision. 1988.
The San Gabriels: Southern California Mountain Country
CBB-0290
by John W. Robinson
Here is the record of man's adventure in these mountains which thrust
skyward along the entire northern reaches of the Los Angeles basin.
1977.
San Luis Obispo County: Looking Backward into the Middle Kingdom
CBB-0823
by Daniel E. Krieger
Lively stories of Spanish explorers and stalwart mission-founding
fathers abound in this history that covers San Luis Obispo from
settlement to the present. 1988.
Sand Against the Tide CBB-0784 / BRB-11127
by Paul Bishop
Calico Jack Walker is an ex-LA cop who can’t avoid trouble. When
two thugs hijack his charter fishing boat and shoot his son, an
international and bloody pursuit takes place. 1990.
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Sand in My Shoe: Homestead Days in Twenty-nine Palms, California
CBB-0234
by Helen Bagley
The author reveals with warmth and humor the 50-year adventure in
desert living which began in 1927 at the oasis of Twenty-nine Palms,
California, in the Mojave Desert. 1978.
The Sandwich Book: A Complete Guide to America's Favorite Food
BRB-11073
by Judy Gethers
More than 130 eye-appealing, easy-to-prepare concoctions from all
over the globe turn America's favorite food into an art form and provide
menu solutions for almost any occasion. Includes "open-faced"
sandwiches, sandwiches for picnics, sandwiches for kids of all ages,
and "spur-of- the-moment" sandwiches. 1987.
Santa Barbara by the Sea CBB-0624
edited by Rochelle Bookspan
Santa Barbara's fishing community, its harbor's industrial development,
tourism on the waterfront resort, and attempts at preservation of
historic buildings. 1986.
Santa Barbara Entertains CBB-0796 / BRB-11104
by the Braille Institute Auxiliary of Santa Barbara
A cookbook for entire meals, from appetizer to dessert. 1990.
Santa Barbara History Makers CBB-0641
by Walker A. Tompkins
Beginning with Padre Junipero Serra, the life stories of 100 of the men
and women, whose skill created Santa Barbara over a span of two
centuries, become the medium through which the history of the
community is unfolded. 1983.
Santa Barbara's Royal Rancho: The Fabulous History of Dos Pueblos
CBB-0131
by Walker A. Tompkins
The history of a Spanish land grant from the days of its two prehistoric
Indian villages, from the period of California Dons, to the present day,
is told with imagination and style. 1960.
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Santa Fe: The Railroad That Built an Empire BRB-10599
by James Marshall
The complete story of the longest and one of the most important
railway systems is presented with popular color and breathless space.
1945.
El Sapo Distraido BRB-11329
by Javier Rondon
English title: The Absent Minded Toad. Toad gets so distracted in the
act of going to market that he forgets to buy anything. Print/Braille for
preschool-grade 2. Spanish language. 1988.
Sara's Secret CBB-1197
by Suzanne Wanous
Sara doesn't want her new classmates to find out that her younger
brother has cerebral palsy. For grades 2-4. 1995.
Saraband for Two Sisters BRB-10646
by Philippa Carr
Historical gothic set in seventeenth-century England, a time and place
of political dissension when Cavalier and Puritan were engaged in
power struggles. The story is told by the seventeen-year-old twin
daughters of a Cavalier family. 1976.
The Saturday Gang BRB-09115
by Lee Kingman
A mystery set in New England which involves a TV company visiting
the town, dreams of acting careers for the town youngsters, missing
antiques and some unexpected happenings. For grades 4-7. 1961.
Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry BRB-10604
by Harry Kemelman
Unassuming Rabbi Small is sharply criticized for permitting a suicide
to be buried in his cemetery, so he attempts to prove that it was not
suicide, but murder. By his Talmudic reasoning, the rabbi not only does
this but identifies the murderer as well. 1977.
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Savage Shadows: Eileen Ross’s True Story of Blindness, Rape, and
Courage CBB-0864
by Eileen Ross
Ross, who is legally blind, was attacked in her home by a serial
rapist-burglar. She describes the assault and her efforts to placate her
attacker while secretly collecting identifying clues. After the ordeal,
Ross faced a frustrating lack of cooperation from medical personnel
and police, so she turned to the media for help. Strong language,
violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.
Save L.A.: An Environment Resource Directory CBB-0808
by Tricia Hoffman
Much more than a list of ideas, this invaluable book providers a new
approach to sound, ecological, urban living-viable strategies of modern
consumerism and conservation that will help ensure the survival of the
city for the enjoyment of future generations. 1990.
The Scarlet Cord BRB-10600
by Frank G. Slaughter
This biblical story of Rahab and the woman of Jericho, is based on the
Book of Joshua. The hero is a kindly physician called Salmom. 1956.
A Scattered People: An American Family Moves West CBB-0654
by Gerald W. McFarland
The two centuries of movement of millions of people westward across
the American continent was one of the great migrations of all time.
The journey is made into a resonant personal experience in the retelling
of the stories of five generations of the Ward family. 1985.
Scattergood Baines Returns BRB-08170
by Clarence Budington Kelland
Scattergood Baines solves the problems and saves the innocent in these
sixteen tales of murder, love, and high finance. 1940.
Scenes of Wonder and Curiosity from Hutchins California Magazine
CBB-0163 / BRB-10799
edited by Roger R. Olmstead
These are excerpts from Hutchins California Magazine 1856-1861,
which portrayed California and its life, beautiful scenery and
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curiosities, resources, commerce, mineral and agricultural products,
plant and animal life, as well as the experience, hopes and
disappointments of its people. 1962.
The Scent of Water BRB-10533
by Elizabeth Goudge
Love in all its aspects and in its finest essence is the theme of this
unforgettable novel of a woman's search for fulfillment in a small
English village. 1963.
Scheduling Job Hunting Time CBB-1380
This pamphlet discusses time management for the job hunter, including
a proposed weekly schedule. 1994.
Schoolboy, Cowboy, Mexican Spy CBB-0252
by James Monaghan
This autobiography of a prominent western and civil war historian
depicts the life of a western cowhand in the first decade of the 20th
century. 1977.
Science Fiction Gold: Film Classics of the 50's CBB-0434
by Dennis Saleh
This is a definitive survey of 14 great science fiction classics, with
detailed commentary and complete credits from Hollywood's golden
sci-fi era of the 1950's. 1979.
The Science of Religion CBB-0080
by Paramahansa Yogananda
This exposition describes the inescapable search for God which results
from man's natural longing for happiness, security, love and freedom
from want and pain. Yogananda defines religion as a means to a goal
and explains the four main paths to God. 1959.
Scientists CBB-1302
by Mel Higginson
A series of very short books for young elementary readers on scientists
in a wide range of fields. Recorded titles cover scientists who study:
“Ancient Temples and Tombs,” “The Earth,” “Fossils,” “Ocean Life,”
“Plants,” and “Wild Animals.” For grades K-3. 1994.
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A Scotch Paisano in Old Los Angeles: Hugo Reid's Life in California,
1832-1852 BRB-10840
by Susanna Bryant Dakin
Hugo Reid left Scotland for the New World at 18 to become one of the
most influential men in California in the 19th century. This biography
is based on his correspondence and reveals him as a public official,
trader, rancher and eventually as a delegate to the constitutional
Convention that brought California into the Union. 1939.
Scott and Ernest: The Authority of Failure and the Authority of Success
BRB-10760
by Matthew J. Bruccoli
This rich account of the Fitzgerald, Hemingway relationship provides
psychological profiles of two of America's greatest writers. Letters
written by them and their publisher Maxwell Perkins are used as part of
the main text. 1978.
Scott Fitzgerald BRB-11013
by Andrew Turnbull
The author focuses on Fitzgerald's personality and the portrayal of
people in his life and re-creates his tragic relationship with his wife,
Zelda. 1962.
The Screech Owl Mysteries CBB-1258
by Sandra G. Garrett and Philip C. Williams
Rebecca, Tommy, Luis, Mei-Li, Jennie and Derek call themselves the
Screech Owls and enjoy unraveling mysterious events. Here are six of
their stories on one cassette: “Pirate's Treasure,” “Haunted Barn,”
“Candy Bandit,” “Blanket Burglar,” “Rainbow Monster,” and
“Smuggler's Secret.” For grades 2-4. 1994.
Screech Owl Mysteries: The Blanket Burglar BRB-11634
by Sandra G. Garrett, Phillip C. Williams and others
A group of multi-ethnic and differently abled children form a club
called the Screech Owls to solve mysteries like what happened to Mrs.
Kolanski's blanket. For grades 3-6. 1994.
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The Screech Owl Mysteries: The Haunted Barn BRB-11636
by Philip Williams and Sandra Garrett
A group of multi-ethnic and differently abled children form a club
called the Screech Owls to solve mysteries like the mystery of the
haunted barn. For grades 3-6. 1994.
Screech Owl Mysteries: The Pirate's Treasure BRB-11637
by Sandra G. Garrett, Phillip C. Williams and others
A group of multi-ethnic and differently abled children from a club
called the Screech Owls to solve mysteries like the pirate's treasure.
For grades 3-6.
Sculpture with Simple Materials BRB-10461
edited by Sunset Editorial Staff
Basic elements of sculpture are taught to develop design and craft skills
while exploiting the qualities of each medium. 1966.
The Sea CBB-1301
by Jason Cooper
A collection of books for young readers on oceanography. Titles
included are: “Coral Reefs,” “Large Sea Creatures,” “Sea Plants,” “Sea
Shells,” “Small Sea Creatures,” and “Tide Pools.” For grades K-3.
1992.
The Sea Vegetable Book BRB-10822
by Judith Cooper Madlener
This is a field guide and recipe book to seaweeds as vegetables to be
foraged, prepared, cooked and savored. The author gives full
description and complete information on habitat, preparation, and
commercial sources for the 52 seaweeds most commonly grown or
found in the United States. 1977.
Sea-Wolf and Selected Stories BRB-08253
by Jack London
A novel and a collection of short stories by the famed adventure writer.
1964.
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Seabird BRB-09093
by Holling Clancy Holling
An ivory gull carved by young Ezra Brown on a whaling ship in 1832
brings luck to him and his descendants as they journey the seven seas.
For grades 4-7. 1948.
Sean Connery: A Biography CBB-1090 / BRB-11378
by Michael Freedland
A biography of the actor, Sean Connery, from his childhood in
Scotland through his Hollywood career. 1995.
The Search for the Gold of Tutankhamen CBB-0184
by Arnold C. Brackman
This was the first book to tell the full story of the richest discovery in
archaeological history, that of the Pharaoh’s tomb. 1976.
A Seasonal Guide to the Natural Year CBB-1818
by Judy Wade
A guide to natural events in Southern California and Baja with
emphasis on the seasons. 1997.
Second Course: A Biteful of Los Angeles CBB-0157
by Collegian Publishing Company
Compiled, researched and reported by the Collegian staff, a dedicated
group of students, alumni and friends keenly interested in good food,
good value and good times. The grading system is from A for excellent
to F for fail. 1974.
The Second Odd Number BRB-08323
by Guy de Maupassant
Thirteen tales by de Maupassant, translated by Charles Henry White
with an introduction by William Dean Howells. Includes: "Tony,"
"Decorated," "The Colonel's Idea," "The Jewels," "Two Friends,"
"Relics of The Past," "A Question of Diplomacy," "Mademoiselle
Perle," "The Madman," "The Homecoming," and "Passion and
Gravewalkers." 1917.
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The Secret Code CBB-1733
by Dana Meachen Rau
The class is learning to read, but Oscar has a special book with bumps
instead of letters. Oscar is blind, and he shares his knowledge of
reading braille with his friends. For preschool-grade 2. 1998.
The Secret Family CBB-1633
by David Bodanis
Twenty-four hours inside the mysterious world of our minds and
bodies. A microscopic examination of the world of a family of five,
including biological processes within the human body and ingredients
in everyday products. An analysis of baby food reveals pigs’ feet
extract and chalk dust. A teenager's kiss is described as a series of
chemical reactions in the nervous system. For junior and senior high
and older readers. 1997.
Secret History of the American Revolution BRB-10996
by Carl Van Doren
An account of the conspiracies of Benedict Arnold and numerous
others, drawn from the secret service papers of the British headquarters
in North America. Now for the first time these papers have been
examined and made public. The work is based upon manuscripts in the
Clinton Papers now in the William L. Clements library at the
University of Michigan. 1941.
Secret of the Bulls CBB-1098
by Jose Raul Bernardo
A spellbinding novel filled with intense eroticism and delicate
tenderness in the fascinating world of Cuba during the earlier part of
this century. When Dolores, a beautiful girl from a family of wealthy
landowners falls in love with Maximiliano and elopes with him, her
family disowns her for life. This is a story of their love for each other
and their quest for a better life. 1996.
Secrets of a Small Town: The Extraordinary Confessions of Ordinary
People CBB-0781 / BRB-11124
by Jerry Beiderman
There are no secrets in a small town, or so many people think. Yet the
people in this typical American town had plenty of them, ones they
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considered so deep and dark they could only tell them to a complete
stranger. Here, in this unique compilation, are the bizarre, the
poignant, the shocking, even the mundane confidences of everyday
people. 1991.
See You Tomorrow, Charles CBB-1837
by Miriam Cohen
A class of vivacious first-graders learns that Charles, a new boy who is
blind, is just like everybody else. There are some things he needs help
with and other things that he does very well. For preschool-grade 2.
1983.
The Seeing Glass CBB-1490
by Jacquelin Gorman
An unforgettable story that tells of a family's legacy of silence, the
color of memory, and the trick of light. The author had a rare optic
condition which became a race against the encroaching darkness. She
finds courage in her brother's brief, tragic life and unquestioning love.
1997.
The Seinfeld Scripts CBB-1694
Features the first 17 episodes of Seinfeld aired during the first two
seasons. The misadventures of Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer have
kept their TV audience laughing for 10 years. 1998.
Selected Letters of Raymond Chandler CBB-0567
edited by Frank McShane
The hundreds of letters of Chandler contained in this volume comment
on his own personal foibles, the works of contemporaries, education,
English society and world events. 1981.
Selected Poems: 1956-1968 BRB-10519
by Leonard Cohen
The Montreal poet is a poet for all seasons and all readers who speaks
with old-fashioned eloquence about love, rebellion, suffering and joy.
1968.
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Selected Poems and Songs BRB-10952
by Robert Burns
Lyrics by the Scottish poet, written in the Scottish vernacular, on
nature, love, patriotism and rural life. 1908.
Selected Writings of Joaquin Miller CBB-0589
by Joaquin Miller
The exuberance, compassion and tenderness of the versatile western
writer and "Poet of the Sierras" Joaquin Miller, mark him as a man for
all ages. His stories of California, the "California Diary" and excerpts
from the "Overland in a Covered Wagon" are all included here.
Selena: The Phenomenal Life and Tragic Death of the Tejano Music
Queen CBB-0917
by Clint Richmond
A biography of Selena, the popular Mexican singer. In both Spanish
and English languages. 1995.
Set All Afire BRB-11055
by Louis De Whol
A fictionalized biography of St. Francis Xavier who was sent by St.
Ignatius Loyola to spread Christianity in India, Japan and China. 1953.
Set-up CBB-1013
by Maxine O’Callaghan
It began with a set-up. Los Angeles private investigator Delilah West
goes undercover in the county supervisor’s office to smoke out the
employee siphoning funds. Guilty party nailed. Case closed. That is,
until the woman Delilah fingered is murdered, and Delilah’s new client,
an Orange County councilwoman, is the prime suspect. Worse,
Delilah lied to protect her client. The only way to save both their skins
is to flush out the real killer. 1994.
Seven Days to Disaster: The Sinking of the Lusitania CBB-0563
by Des Hickey
The luxury liner Lusitania's last fatal voyage which sailed on May 2,
1915, is meticulously traced with first-hand accounts from the
survivors revealing new facts about the German saboteurs and a mutiny
aboard the U-boat which sank her. 1981.
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The Seven Lady Godivas CBB-0675
by Dr. Seuss
Originally published in 1939, Dr. Seuss’ first humorous book for adults
sets the record straight about what really happened in 11th century
Coventry. There was not one Lady Godiva, but seven sisters, all
equally bare, and not one peeping Tom but seven. 1939.
The Seven Queens of England BRB-11028
by Geoffrey Trease
Short biographical sketches of the seven queens who have ruled
England. 1954.
The Seven States of California CBB-1217 / CBB-1427
by Philip L. Fradkin
This book is a natural and cultural history of California. The author
divides the state into 7 ecological and cultural areas, which he then uses
to uncover the history of the nation's most populous state. 1995.
The Seventh Sister: A Chinese Legend CBB-1886
by Cindy Chang
A lonely shepherd is saddened when he must let the maiden he loves
return to help her sisters weave the tapestry of the night sky. For
grades 2-4. 1994.
Sewing Techniques for the Blind Girl BRB-10437
by Sally Jones
An instruction booklet for the blind girl learning to sew. 1973.
Sex Stuff for Teachers of Kids 7-17 in California BRB-11167
by Carole Marsh
(No annotation).
Sexual Abuse of Children CBB-1401
This brief introduction to sexual child abuse addresses the offender, the
victims, and why children remain silent afterwards. 1996.
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The Sexual Occupation of Japan CBB-1863
by Richard Setlower
A thriller and poignant love story of attorney Peter Saxon and Lilli, a
Japanese nightclub hostess who met in Japan during the Vietnam War.
When Peter returns to Japan to negotiate a secret merger between a
Japanese electronics giant and an American media conglomerate, he
must confront long-buried secrets of his youth. 1999.
The Shadow of Pearl Harbor: Political Controversy Over the Surprise
Attack, 1941-1946 BRB-10745
by Martin V. Melosi
Using archival and manuscript collections, the author analyzes why the
U.S. was unprepared for the attack on Pearl Harbor and focuses on the
extent to which Roosevelt and his high officials succeeded, or failed to
minimize the domestic impact of the Pearl Harbor defeat and keep
blame away from themselves. 1977.
Shadowland CBB-0298
by William Arnold
Here is the biography of the critically acclaimed star of the 1930's,
Frances Farmer, whose glittering world was suddenly torn asunder as
she was thrown headlong into the terror-ridden world of a state insane
asylum after arrest on a routine drunk driving charge. 1978.
Shadows of Old Saddleback: Tales of the Santa Ana Mountains
BRB-10849
by Terry E. Stephenson
Despite the growing commerce in the "shadows" of the old Saddleback
Mountain, the canyons surrounding it remain more or less unspoiled as
they were when this book was first printed 40 years ago, with narrow
roads leading to small communities. Plant and animal life is discussed
as well as local California history from the earliest Spanish settlements
to the gold rush and events of this century. 1974.
Shadows on a Wall CBB-0894 / BRB-11748
by Ray Connolly
This is the story of a great movie, or at least an expensive movie -- the
most expensive movie of all time in terms of money and lives! Murder
and love story with a surprising ending. 1994.
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Shadows on the Grass BRB-10594
by Isak Dinesen
The author has recreated again, in four brilliant and evocative sketches
the Africa she knew - the land, and above all the people whom she
came to understand and appreciate during the fifteen years she
managed a coffee plantation in Kenya. 1960.
Shakespeare Wisdom and Wit BRB-10540
edited by C. Merton Babcock
Brief quotes from the Bard express the essence on his famous wisdom
and humor. 1967.
Sharon Tate and the Manson Murders CBB-1959
by Greg King
A biography of Sharon Tate follows her life from childhood and
adolescence to her Hollywood life and marriage to Roman Polanski and
to her untimely murder. Charles Manson and his family are explored
and victims' families speak out about their anguish. The Manson
Murders are one of the most notorious crimes of the twentieth century.
2000.
A Shell for Angela CBB-1780
by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman
Angela Martin spends her life denying her Mexican heritage and family
when she sees her father taken away by immigration officers. She faces
the reality of her denial when she returns to a fishing village in Mexico.
1995.
Sherlock Holmes and His Creator BRB-10753
by Trevor H. Hall
In fascinating detail Trevor Hall describes the great detective's talents
and answers the questions that have long puzzled scholars and devotees
of Sherlock Holmes.
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The Shining Mountains BRB-10541
by Dale Van Every
This is a magnificent novel of early America and the torments, conflicts
and passions which beset a man with visions of his country's greatness.
The wilderness was the home of mountain man Matt Morgan but the
woman he loved wanted him to stay with her in settled places. 1948.
Shirley BRB-10601
by Charlotte Bronte
Robert, a mill owner in Yorkshire, introduces labor-saving devices,
which lead to workmen's riots. In financial difficulty, he proposes to
the spirited Shirley, a wealthy heiress, who admires Robert's proud
brother, a tutor in her family. First published in 1849 by the author of
Jane Eyre. 1974.
The Shirley Letters: Being the Letters Written in 1851-1852 from the
California Mines BRB-10635
by Louise Clappe
In 1854-1855 the Pioneer magazine of San Francisco serialized under
the name of "Dame Shirley" these letters written by a doctor's wife to
her sister in New England which describe in detail life in a California
mining settlement. 1978.
Shock Waves through Los Angeles: The Northridge Earthquake
CBB-1552
by Carole G. Vogel
On January 17, 1994 the devastating Northridge earthquake jolted the
residents of Los Angeles out of their complacency. The quake toppled
seven highways, damaged more than 100,000 buildings, and spawned
dozens of fires. 1996.
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim CBB-1831
by Frederica Sagor Maas
Frederica Sagor began her career reviewing opening night
performances of Broadway plays, and then became a story editor. She
moved to Hollywood and became a screenwriter at MGM studio. For
over twenty years, Frederica struggled to survive in Hollywood, and
remained a passionate, outspoken woman in the industry. 1999.
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Shooting to Kill CBB-1812
by Christine Vachon
Over the last decade, the author has become a daring and original
independent filmmaker. She reveals the guts of the filmmaking
process--from developing a script, getting financing, drafting the script,
and stroking egos. 1998.
Short Novels of the Masters BRB-08371
by Charles Neider
Fiction-short novels. 1948.
The Short Reign of Pippin IV, a Fabrication BRB-08587
by John Steinbeck
A satire on French politics. Having run out of governments, the French
decide to revive the monarchy, and select Pippin, an amateur
astronomer and a descendant of Charlemagne, as its head. Pippin
becomes bored, starts a revolution, and finally wanders back home.
1957.
Si le Das Una Galletita a un Raton CBB-0924
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Originally published as If You Give A Mouse A Cookie. A small boy
gives a mouse a cookie; then he wants milk to wash it down, and a
napkin to wipe his mouth, and on and on. Preschool through second
grade. Spanish language. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide to the Deserts of the Southwest
CBB-0429
by Peggy Pickering Larson
This guide to plant and animal wildlife inhabitants includes chapters on
the Great Basin, Mojave and Sonora Deserts, exploration, heat,
dehydration, first aid and desert survival techniques. 1977.
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Sierra Crossing: First Roads to California CBB-1695
by Thomas Frederick Howard
For two decades in California, it was separated from the east coast by a
sea journey of at least six weeks. Meanwhile, overland road ventures of
various kinds were made, the most difficult part of the journey was
crossing the Sierra Nevada. 1998.
Sights Unseen CBB-0944
by Kaye Gibbons
A poignant tale of a child searching for a place in her mother’s heart.
1995.
Sight Unseen: An Anthology of Verse by Blind Poets BRB-10518
edited by Stanley Kurnick
The instructor of the Braille Institute of America poetry class has edited
this anthology of poetry which reflects the whole gamut of personal
experiences and subtlety in language. 1975.
El Signo del Castor CBB-1702
by Elisabeth George Speare
Left alone for months to guard his family's wilderness home in
eighteenth-century Maine, Matt doubts that he can survive until a
resourceful Indian boy befriends him and teaches him to live in the
forest. For grades 5-8. Spanish language. 1983.
The Silver Dons; History of San Diego BRB-09924
by Richard F. Pourade
This third book of the comprehensive six volume history of San Diego
begins with the 1830 to the last of the Spanish Dons. 1963.
The Silver Nutmeg BRB-08249
by Mrs. Nora Lofts (Robinson)
The Dutch and English were struggling for control of the Dutch East
Indies. The story is of a wealthy Dutch merchant, his bride from
Holland and the part they played in a native uprising. 1947.
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The Silver Spoon, and Passers by BRB-07924
by John Galsworthy
“The Silver Spoon” picks up the story of the Forsythes as Soames
challenges a rival of Fleur's for calling his daughter a snob. A libel suit
ensues. “Passers By” is one of the interludes of the second part of the
Forsythe chronicles. 1972.
Simon's Wife: A Novel CBB-0534
by Decla Dunning
A chilling and merciless journey through the toils and joys of a modern
marriage, set in backgrounds as varied as Beverly Hills, Kenya and the
lush beauty of an island off the coast of Africa. 1980.
Sinatra! The Song Is You CBB-1467
by Will Friedwald
A complete documentary of American popular song and is an intensive
look at the career of Frank Sinatra. Covers Sinatra's beginning years,
middle years and later years and includes an extensive discography of
Sinatra's recordings. 1997.
The Singing Sands BRB-10631
by Josephine Tey
A cryptic fragment of verse, found near a dead man on a train enroute
to Scotland is Inspector Grant's only clue to the identity of the man's
murderer. 1965.
Sister Aimee: The Life of Aimee Semple McPherson BRB-11215
by Daniel Mark Epstein
Born in 1890 to a Salvation Army mother and a decades-older farmer,
Aimee Kennedy's faith was shaken by her high-school textbook on
evolution. Evangelist Robert Semple (the first of her three husbands)
banished these doubts by introducing Aimee to speaking in tongues and
faith healing. After Semple's early death, Aimee too became a
Pentecostal preacher. Her overwheling success included an occasional
scandal. 1993.
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Sister to Sister CBB-1131
edited by Patricia Foster
Fiction and non-fiction works by 20 woman writers on the bond of
sisterhood, and how sisters affect each other's lives. 1995.
Sisters: The Story of Olivia De Havilland and Joan Fontaine
BRB-10935
by Charles Higham
The lifelong struggle of the famous pair of stage and screen sisters,
Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine for supremacy over each other is
revealed. Each won best-actress Oscars, but their personalities and
looks were as different as the men they loved and married. 1984.
Sisters Hermanas CBB-1505 / BRB-11768
by Gary Paulsen
Told both in English and Spanish, this book exposes the similarities of
two young women trapped in lives in which beauty and youth are
pricey commodities. In Spanish and English. 1993.
Six Against the Rock CBB-0212
by Clark Howard
Here is the inside story of the most incredible jailbreak in American
penal history, the forty-one hour ordeal on Alcatraz Island, May 2,1946
of six desperate men who almost won. 1977.
Six Crises BRB-10987
by Richard M. Nixon
The former president gives a first hand account of half a dozen times in
his career when crucial decisions had to be made. 1962.
Six Tales of the Jazz Age BRB-09964
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Six stories from the author's Tales of the Jazz Age are prefaced by an
introduction by his daughter. Included are: "The Jelly-bean, " "The
Camel's Back, " "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, " "Tarquin of
Cheapside", "O Russet Witch!", "The Lees of Happiness", "The
Adjuster, " "Hot and Cold Blood, " and "Gretchen's Forty Winks."
1960.
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The Sky and the Forest BRB-07890
by Cecil Scott Forester
This is the story of the life of an African native, Loa, god and king of a
small jungle village unknown to the outside world until invaded by
Arab slavers. 1949.
Slant of the Wild Wind BRB-08474
by Garland Roark
A tale of the sea and sailing ships in Australia. 1952.
Slavery in the Clover Bottoms CBB-1713
edited by Jan Furman
John McCline was born into slavery on a Tennessee plantation, escaped
from bondage, worked for the Union Army in the Civil War, and
eventually found a new life in the American West. His memoirs vividly
describe plantation life and his experiences in the Civil War. 1998.
Slick: The Silver and Black Life of Al Davis CBB-0918
by Mark Ribowsky
Beginning with Al Davis’ earliest days growing up in Brooklyn,
veteran sports journalist Mark Ribowsky traces his development and
rise in the ranks of competitive sports. From Davis’ spurious athletic
career at Syracuse University, through his checkered coaching stints at
the Citadel and USC, to his coaching days in the old AFL, Ribowsky
details every one of Davis’ slick moves (and some that were not so
slick). 1991.
Slowth: The Looming Struggle of Living with Less CBB-0488
by Martin Kupferman
Slow economic growth has given rise to widespread disappointment
over stagnant living standards and the failure of our economy to fulfill
the promise of the American dream. 1980.
Small Hotels of California CBB-0653
by Bill Gleeson
A popular, selective guide to the best of California's most charming
small hotels and wayside inns, arranged by region and with a hotel
index. 1984.
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Small Wonder: The Story of the Yale Puppeteers and the Turnabout
Theatre CBB-0553
by Forman George Brown
The Yale Puppeteers in their college years, the establishment of their
theaters in Los Angeles and New York and their brief encounter with
the movies, are revealed in this adventure of the success and failure of
the company of puppeteers which for 15 years operated that unique
Hollywood institution, Turnabout Theatre. 1980.
Smart Dog BRB-11646
by Ralph Leemis
A farmer dreams of what his life might be like if his dog were a
celebrity, only to discover that he likes his life just the way it is. For
preschool-grade 2. 1993.
Smoked: A True Story about the Kids Next Door CBB-1283
by Leon Bing
An intimate description of the day to day lives of teenagers as told by a
sociologist. 1993.
So Dear to My Heart BRB-08382
by Sterling North
A story of ten-year-old Jeremiah whose life with his stern grandmother
on an Indiana farm in 1903 is enriched by devotion to a black lamb.
1947.
Social Life in Greece BRB-10976
by J. P. Mahaffy
A history of the social life in Ancient Greece. 1932.
The Society of Six California Colorists CBB-0929 / BRB-11187
by Nancy Boas
Practically obscured by history, the group called the Society of Six
represents a unique phenomenon in American art. These six plein-air
painters joined together in 1917 to form an association that would last
almost 15 years. During this period, they painted and worked to create
color-centered modernist idiom, with vibrant golds, reds and blues
fused with a charmed sense of light. The Six were at once loyal to the
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Northern California landscape and yet clearly inspired by the powerful
currents of new European art. 1988.
Sofia's Heart CBB-1807
by Sharon Cadwallader
Sofia DuFay begins a new life in San Diego and starts a school for a
new generation of Mexican and American young women. Sofia’s
thoughts are with the man who has claimed her love forever. 1996.
Solar Storms CBB-1147
by Linda Hogan
Angel is a young, literally scarred teen who sets off to find her birth
mother. In the remote Boundary Waters between Canada and
Minnesota, she finds her great-great grandmother, great-grandmother,
and grandmother. Before Angel can settle in among these Native
American women however, the rest of modern society invades. 1995.
Solar System CBB-1317
by Lynda Sorensen
A series of books for young elementary students on the members of the
solar system. Titles included are: “Sun,” “Stars,” “Comets and
Meteors,” “Planets,” “Moon,” and “Earth.” For grades K-3. 1993.
Solay CBB-1139 / BRB-11357
by Jonathan Mark Harris
When Melissa sees a spaceship streaking across the sky and then meets
a girl who says she’s from another planet, and that she meant to land in
New York, not California, life is just beginning to get interesting. For
junior high school. 1993.
Sole Survivor BRB-11662
by Ruthanne Lum McCunn
(No annotation). For grades 4-7. 1991.
El Sombrero de Tres Picos y el Captain Veneno BRB-11026
by Pedro Antonio Alarcon
A tale of romance from Spanish literature concerning a four-cornered
intrigue involving a scheming miller, his flirtatious wife, a gullible
mayor, and his faithful spouse. Spanish language. 1958.
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Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime CBB-1186 / BRB-11622
by J. California Cooper
A collection of short stories on the themes of romance, heartbreak,
struggle and faith. 1997.
Some of the Kinder Planets CBB-1251
by Tim Wynne-Jones
A collection of nine stories by the popular Canadian author, including
"The Night of the Pomegranate," "Save the Moon for Kerdy Dickus,"
and "The Hope Bakery." For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Some Prefer Nettles CBB-0217
by Junichiro Tanizaki
Kaname, the hero who lives in westernized Tokyo, faces the problems
arising from conflicting pulls of old and new ways of thought and
conduct as he seeks retreat from a modern marriage. 1955.
Somebody Else's Child CBB-1922
by Terris McMahan Grimes
Theresa Galloway, a black urban professional, is asked by her older
mother, Mrs. Barkley, to track down her neighbor's killer and find her
neighbor's missing child. Theresa combs the ‘hood in search of the
child in the African-American community. 1996.
Something to Declare CBB-1735
by Julia Alvarez
Alvarez offers two dozen personal essays about the two major issues of
her life--growing up with two cultures, and writing. 1998.
Son of Gun in Cheek CBB-0726
by Bill Pronzini
A humorous affectionate study of "Alternative" crime fiction--the
neglected classics of substandard mystery writing. Five years of
tireless research into mountains of vile literature have uncovered new
treasures of hideous prose. 1987.
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The Son of Man; the Story of Jesus BRB-10536
by Emil Ludwig
Emil Ludwig's sincere and human approach to Jesus depicts the world
of his feelings, finding the key to his nature not in his genius but in his
human heart. 1957.
Son of the Wilderness: The Life of John Muir CBB-0588
by Linnie Marsh Wolfe
The author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of John Muir
worked closely with Muir's papers and with his family to create a full
portrait of him, not only as America's firebrand conservationist and
founder of the national park system, but also as husband, father and
friend. 1978.
Songs My Mother Sang to Me: An Oral History of Mexican American
Women CBB-1255
by Patricia Preciado Martin
The author recorded interviews with ten Mexican American women
born near the beginning of the twentieth century, edited the results, and
compiled them into this detailed narrative of life along the Arizona
border. Their stories generally chronicle a rural start, steeped in family
and religious tradition, followed by a move to an urban center. 1992.
Sons and Daughters CBB-0740
by Stephen Longstreet
With this concluding volume of the “Fiore Trilogy,” Stephen
Longstreet once again turns his attention to the international financial
clan--this time to the third generation and beyond. From World War II
to the complacent fifties, from the activist sixties to the disillusioned
seventies, culminating in Watergate, it is a chronicle of a family's
boundless vision of America and of the very human passions shaped by
that vision. 1987.
Sound of Rattles and Clappers CBB-1254
by Greg Sarris
In this anthology of poetry and fiction, ten Native Americans of
California Indian ancestry illuminate aspects of their respective
cultures. 1994.
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Soups: 200 Delicious, Easy Recipes from Classic First Courses to Hearty
Meals BRB-10848
by Jeannette Seaver
Soups: 200 delicious, easy recipes from classic first courses to hearty
meals. Here are 200 delicious, easy recipes, from classic first courses to
hearty meals. 1978.
Source of the Thunder: The Biography of the California Condor
CBB-0128
by Roger A. Caras
This sensitive and necessarily fictionalized reconstruction of a condor's
life history tells the tragic story of the natural and man-made hazards
which have left only 50 condors where thousands once flourished.
1970.
South of the Angels BRB-10591
by Jessamyn West
Memorable for its characters and engrossing narrative, this novel
unfolds the dreams, the loves and hates of men and women who
struggled to build a new world for themselves in the still untamed land
in Southern California. 1960.
South of the Border CBB-1304
by Laura Conlon
A series of books for young elementary readers on Mexico. Series titles
included on the tape are: “Mexico: The Geography,” “People of
Mexico,” Products of Mexico,” “Visiting Mexico,” “Wildlife of
Mexico,” and “Wonders of Mexico.” For grades K-3. 1994.
South Pasadena: A Centennial History, 1888-1988 CBB-0662
by Jane Apostol
South Pasadena has maintained its territorial integrity between Los
Angeles and Pasadena for a century because of the energy, faith and
devotion of its citizens to their own government and the small-town
atmosphere of its residents. The city's history and cultural heritage are
described. 1987.
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Southern California: Island on the Land CBB-0759 / BRB-11134
by Carey McWilliams
The quarter century growth from 1920 to 1946 was perhaps the most
significant in the development of Los Angeles. McWilliams is
effective because his history is filled with the people who made and
changed history. 1988.
Southern California Beach Recipes CBB-0757 / BRB-11102
by Joan Stromquist and Carl Stromquist
This is a wonderful book of recipes from renowned restaurants in
Southern California beach towns. From Eats in El Segundo to the
Pavilion at the Four Seasons Hotel in Newport Beach, the chefs offer
not only the basic directions and ingredients for the dishes but
additional instructions and inspiration. 1990.
Southern California for Kids: 45 One-Day Itineraries from Los Angeles
to San Diego CBB-0756 / BRB-11101
by Kay Sanger and Tom Sange
More than 300 exciting and interesting activities for adults to explore
with children--from toddlers to young teens—are organized into
forty-five one-day itineraries that cover Los Angeles and other areas
within a 150-mile radius of the city. The authors suggest how much
time to allow for each itinerary, which attractions will have the most
appeal for certain age groups, where to stop for lunch, a snack, or a
picnic, and provide easy-to-follow area maps as well as directions to
each destination. They also include a separate listing of special events.
1990.
Southern California Gardening CBB-0928
by Pat Welsh
A guide to the unique needs of the Southern California garden.
Southern California Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places
CBB-788 / BRB-11132
by Kathy Strong
This book is for the traveler who seeks something more than the usual:
side-road explorations, “living” history lessons, a slightly slower pace,
friendly faces, home cooked food, new adventures, and tranquil oases
within urban areas. No matter what your interests are from Hollywood
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movie-great haunts to lush, palm-lined Indian canyons, here are some
new ideas for your next vacation or weekend escape. 1989.
Southern California Trivia CBB-0794 / BRB-11128
by Ernie Couch and Jill Couch
Filled from cover to cover with interesting questions and answers to
well-known facts about this colorful area of California. This book is
designed to provide hours of entertainment and education concerning
the history, culture, people and places of this fascinating region. 1989.
Southern California’s Best Ghost Towns: A Practical Guide
CBB-0754
by Philip Varney
Seasoned back-roads traveler Philip Varney, who has visited nearly 100
ghost towns in the area, provides a down-to-earth and helpful guide to
more than 60 of the best in Southern California and nearby Inyo and
Kern Counties. 1990.
The Southwest CBB-0509 / BRB-10821
by David Sievert Lavender
This is a narrative of the settling of the American Southwest from
primitive times to the present. The conflicts over race, empire, gold,
land, water, economic privilege and politics marked one of the poorest,
most strife torn regions in the nation. 1980.
Spaceman CBB-1503
by Jane Cutler
Gary has many problems such as being too big for his age, being
clumsy and being slow. To escape from sarcastic remarks from other
kids, Gary spaces out and is sent to a special school where a teacher
brings the Spaceman back to Earth again. For grades 3-6. 1997.
Speak Up with Confidence: How to Prepare, Learn and Deliver Effective
Speeches CBB-0533
by Jack Valenti
The well-known president of the Motion Picture Association of
America and one-time speech writer for President Johnson taps his
experience to offer advice on all aspects of planning, writing,
memorizing and delivering a speech. Particular emphasis is put on
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length, content and the importance of knowing to whom one is
speaking. 1982.
The Special Raccoon CBB-1329
by Kim Carlisle
Renna Raccoon takes her new friend Bluebell Beaver home to meet her
"special" sister, Brookie. Bluebell learns that even though Brookie is
mentally and physically handicapped, inside she is just like everyone
else. For grades K-3. 1994.
Spend All Your Kisses, Mr. Smith BRB-10824
by Jack Smith
Breezy account of Los Angeles Times columnist Smith's family life. His
comfortable California existence is radically affected by the addition of
two daughters-in-law -- one French and the other of Italian stock --
closely followed by the arrival of grandchildren. 1978.
The Spice and Diet Cookbooklet BRB-10915
by American Spice Trade Association
Recipes for a healthy diet and tasty foods which include seasonings in
low-sodium, low-calorie or low-cholesterol recipes. 1983.
Spiegel: The Man Behind the Pictures CBB-0730 / BRB-11108
by Andrew Sinclair
The biography of Sam Spiegel producer of such great films as
Laurence of Arabia, reveals how he oversaw every production aspect
and was a central force in the European and American film world from
the 1920s until his death. 1987.
Spike Lee and the African American Filmmakers: A Choice of Colors
CBB-1433
by K. Maurice Jones
A study of African American film history with an emphasis on the
works of Spike Lee. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
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Spinsters CBB-1271
by Pagan Kennedy
It’s 1968. Frannie and Doris, sisters and spinsters, have been taking
care of their father for their entire adult lives. When he dies, they hit the
road in their Plymouth Valiant to take a much needed vacation. 1995.
Spirit Meadow CBB-0692
by Lauran Paine
When Joe Bryan went to the unfamiliar New Mexico Territory to
protect his sister, he was aided by a marshal and an old rancher in a
showdown with the Army and a vengeful Indian agent. 1987.
The Spirit of the Border BRB-09878
by Zane Grey
The story of a man who hunted down renegades and outlaws in the
early West to make settlements safe. The story is based on historical
fact. 1906.
The Spirit of Tio Fernando/ El Espiritu de Tio Fernando
CBB-1121
by Janice Levy
As he prepares to celebrate the Day of the Dead, a young boy
remembers all the things he liked about his favorite uncle. For grades
5-8. Spanish and English language. 1995.
The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence CBB-0150
by Nicholas Herman
Precepts for communication with God are presented by the 17th
century Carmelite lay brother in Paris who became known as Brother
Lawrence.
Spit in the Ocean CBB-0713
by Shelley Singer
The Bay area is the scene for the exploits of popular fictional detective
Jake Samson and his pal Rosie Vicente. A nicely intricate, plausible
plot with a little violence and the right amount of humor. 1987.
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The Splintered Eye CBB-0688
by Beth S. Patric
A drama of sexual obsession, madness and emotional domination finds
Kristin Blakely committed to an insane asylum by her lover. 1987.
The Springs BRB-08763
by Anne Goodwin Winslow
This is the story of the beautiful Alice MacGowan and the men who fell
in love with her during her late teens. The scene is a Southern town in
the late 1800's. 1949.
Spurs West BRB-08721
by Western Writers of America
"Western Writers of America is an organization of professional authors
whose aims are to promote their common interests, encourage the
writing of better quality Westerns, and bring them more effectively to
the attention of the reading public. One part of WWA's extensive
program has been the publication of an annual collection of stories by
its members. There have been 7 volumes prior to this one: “Bad Men &
Good,” “Holsters & Heroes,” “The Fall Roundup,” “Branded West,”
“Hoof Trails & Wagon Tracks,” “Wild Streets” and “Frontiers West.”
1960.
Stagecoach Days in Santa Barbara County CBB-0587
by Walker A. Tompkins
This lighthearted look at the 40-year period between 1861 and 1901
when stage coaches rolled over Gaviota and San Marcos passes in
Santa Barbara County linking the pioneer settlements of the county's
coastal and inland valleys, includes true tales of highway robberies and
legends of bygone days. 1982.
The Stalker CBB-0736
by Theodore Taylor
Fast paced thriller on the rape of a U.C. Irving coed and her father’s
determined efforts to kill the offender. Setting goes from Orange
County to Germany to Denmark. Involves a C.I.A. agent. The father is
in Marines. Hard to put this one down. 1987.
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Stanislaus: The Struggle for a River CBB-0564
by Tim Palmer
This is an account of the struggle and steps needed to save a nine-mile
stretch of the Stanislaus River, a wild and popular white-water rafting
and kayaking stream, from a dam which was proposed to assure a more
dependable water supply for the irrigation of farmlands in part of the
Central Valley of California. 1982.
Star Fire CBB-0469
by Ingo Swann
The psychic powers of rock superstar Dan Merriweather have revealed
rival Russian and American installations for developing deadly psychic
weaponry. Now Russia, America and the war merchants covet him as
the ultimate weapon, but the weapon has found himself a strange and
terrifying "hiding" place to plan the future of the world. 1978.
Steven Spielberg: The Unauthorised Biography CBB-1785
by John Baxter
Chronicles Steven Spielberg's life from his teenage 8mm home movies
to his current unchallenged stature as a filmmaker and director.
Includes interviews of those who have worked with and for Spielberg.
1996.
Steven Spielberg Amazing Filmmaker CBB-1000 / BRB-11364
by Jim Hargrove
Follows the life and career of the man who has directed four of the top
ten money-making films of all time. For junior and senior high readers.
1988.
The Stevie Wonder Scrapbook CBB-0274
by James Haskins
The life of Stevie Wonder, the blind singer and musician, is described
from his birth to a poor family in Saginaw, Michigan, in 1950, through
his teenage years in Motown, to his emergence as an independent
superstar powered by spirituality and a love of the world and its people.
For high school and adult readers. 1978.
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Stiffed: A True Story of MCA, the Music Business, and the Mafia
BRB-11253
by William Knoedelseder
An investigative reporter for the LA Times reveals how organized
crime allegedly infiltrated a corporate giant of the recording industry in
the 1980s. The cast of characters; the detective story plot, complete
with bribes and a punch in the nose; and the role of federal authorities
make the story read more like fiction than fact as the author goes
behind the scenes of hit songs. 1993.
A Stone for Danny Fisher CBB-1626
by Harold Robbins
A towering story of a boy who grew up too fast--surviving with his
fists, his wits, and a sexual magnetism that attracted beautiful women.
From poverty to the hustler's world of New York rackets, Danny
struggles against all odds for self-respect. 1951.
Stonewords BRB-11519
by Pam Conrad
Sometimes the solution to a mystery is written in the past, as Zoe learns
from the ghost in this tale. For grades 5-8. 1997.
Stop Crying at Your Own Movies: How to Solve Personal Problems and
Open Your Life to Its Full Potential Using the Vector Method
CBB-0258
by George Burte
The author, who is a counselor as well as a minister, shows you
completely new methods of taking command of your own life. 1975.
Stop Smoking through Self-Hypnosis CBB-0721
by Isabel Gilbert
A report from a hypnotherapist based on years of experience working
with addicted smokers and on knowledge from the fields of medicine
and psychology. This self-help method keeps the subconsciously
reluctant person from terminating treatment or backtracking after a
cure and has been 90-95% successful. 1987.
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Stories Grandma Never Told: Portuguese Women in California
CBB-1855
by Sue Fagalde Lick
Nearly one million Portuguese Americans live in California,
immigrants or descendants of immigration who left poverty for a better
life. Profiles the accounts of Portuguese women with new customs, new
expectations, and a new language. 1998.
Storm BRB-08609
by George Rippey Stewart
A striking meteorological novel about the devastating effects of a storm
that swept over California. 1941.
Storm’s Fury and Other Horse Stories CBB-1094 / BRB-11350
edited by the editors of Highlights for Children
Fourteen stories about horses from saddle ponies to wild mustangs. For
grades 3-6. 1992.
Stormy, Misty's Foal BRB-09084
by Marguerite Henry
The wild mare of Chincoteague Island is a leading character in this
story, for her foal was born during a devastating storm that flooded the
island. Both came safely through and played a part in raising money
for the wild pony herds. For grades 4-7. 1963.
The Story of Our Calendar BRB-10630
by Ruth Brindze
The origin of the modern calendar and its development by the
Babylonians, the Egyptians, and the Romans. For grades 5-8. 1949.
The Story of the Great Geologists BRB-11005
by Carroll Lane Fenton and Mildred A. Fenton
The story of the rocks on the earth's surface as evidenced in the lives of
the men who developed the science of geology. 1945.
The Story of the War of 1812 BRB-10995
by Russell Potter Reeder
The author chronicles the major land campaigns and naval
achievements, highlighting military leaders on both sides. 1960.
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The Story of Western Railroads: From 1852 through the Reign of the
Giants BRB-10732
by Robert Edgar Riegel
This story of the railroad conquest of the United States follows the Iron
Horse west through Indian troubles, labor difficulties, civil war, and
farmer disillusionment to the completion of the western railroad net.
1964.
Strait Passage, a Novel BRB-07790
by Nancy Dughi
Story of a marriage between a young American school teacher and a
British-educated Arab. For mature older girls. 1963.
Strange Courage BRB-07821
by Evan Evans
A western about a young man seeking revenge. 1952.
Study Skills for Those Adults Returning to School CBB-0288
by Jerold W. Apps
This is a book on learning and taking examinations, improving your
reading ability, writing, thinking and vocabulary and using resources
effectively. 1978.
Succeeding with LD* CBB-1537
by Jill Lauren
Twenty true stories about real people with learning differences. 1997.
Sudden Glory BRB-08640
by Cid Ricketts Sumner
Family life in Mississippi in the years after the Civil War is the theme
of this story about Rhoda Lee Dalton, who is an engaging 15-year-old
girl when the story opens on an April afternoon in 1879. 1951.
The Summer Job Book CBB-1400
An introduction to the summer job search. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.
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Summer Soldiers CBB-1846
by Susan Hart Lindquist
After Joe's father goes off to war during the summer of 1981,
eleven-year-old Joe and his friends contend with the town bullies and
tries to find out the meaning of courage. 1999.
Sunset Hour CBB-0646
by Elizabeth Barzditis Lewis
When a widowed partially-sighted writer and a millionaire meet while
enjoying the evening sunsets over the lake, their romance and marriage
are followed by an autumn child and literary success. 1973.
The Sunset Murders CBB-0939 / BRB-11264
by Louise Farr
Enter the dark heart of a monstrous criminal orgy. Explore the twisted
minds of a woman who would do anything for love and the psychopath
who taught her to kill. Here is the harrowing true story of two
depraved people playing out their wildest fantasies in cold blood and
the courtroom drama that revealed to the shocked public the depths of
their lethal nightmare world. 1992.
Sunset Southern California Travel Guide: Discovering the Southland
CBB-0755 / BRB-11100
edited by Sunset Book Magazine Editors
Explores Southern California’s many natural and man-made
attractions--from Death Valley National Monument to Disneyland.
Plot your course with maps, tourist information, travel directions and a
calendar of year-round festivals and festivities. 1979.
Sunset Travel Guide to Southern California BRB-10758
edited by Editors of Sunset Books and Sunset Magazine
(No annotation). 1974.
Sunset Wok Cookbook BRB-10877
by Sunset
Instruction and recipes for Chinese wok cookery. 1978.
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Sunshine and Salt BRB-08495
by Sylvia Rothchild
The story of a contented young matron who takes her widowed mother
into her home. An inevitable conflict follows between the ingrained
lower-class Jewishness of the mother and the emancipated suburban
life of her daughter. 1958.
Sunshine and Wealth: Los Angeles in the Twenties and Thirties
CBB-0622
by Bruce Henstell
Twelve carefully documented chapters depict the freewheeling spirit of
Los Angeles during the fascinating interval between the two "Great
Wars" when the Great Metropolis of the South was still an exuberant
adolescent. 1984.
The Supermarket Survival Manual BRB-10651
by Judy Lynn Kemp
This manual shows you how to save hundreds of dollars without
sacrificing the quality of your family's food. 1973.
Superspan: The Golden Gate Bridge CBB-0652
by Tom Horton and Baron Wolman
The history of the world's must daring and beautiful bridge told for
those who built, maintain, cross and cherish the Golden Gate Bridge.
1983.
Surfer’s Start-Up: A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing CBB-0982
by Doug Werner
This comprehensive handbook covers the basics of surfing gear,
conditions, safety, etiquette, technique and history. Moreover, it
teaches the novice how to cope--not only with waves and learning
frustrations but with crowds and locals, too. 1993.
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Survival Earthquake CBB-1684 / BRB-11736
by K. Duey and K. A. Bale
Brendan O'Connor is delivering pastries to the bustling businesses and
elegant hotels in San Francisco dreaming that he will be part of that life
someday. Li Dai Yue is running from the isolated security of
Chinatown, distraught over the marriage her uncle has arranged for her.
Chance throws them together during the San Francisco earthquake. For
grades 3-6. 1998.
The Survival Guide for Kids with LD CBB-1864
by Gary Fisher
A handbook for kids with learning disabilities. Discusses different
types of disorders, programs at school, coping with negative feelings,
and making friends. For grades 5-8. 1990.
Sushi BRB-10901
by Mia Detrick
A guide to the preparation, variety, origins and customs of Japanese
sushi, uncooked raw fish and seafood, arranged elegantly to enhance its
beauty. 1983.
Sweet Corn: Poems CBB-1060
by James Stevenson
Twenty-eight poems on topics ranging from a tree house to a screen
door. For grades 3-6. 1995.
Sweet Poison CBB-1802
by William Relling, Jr.
Augustus Poole is the single most influential epicurean critic on the
West Coast. When he agrees to attend the North American Epicurean
Society's annual banquet, he hires Jack Donne as his private
investigator. 1998.
Swimming and Water Safety CBB-0140
by American Red Cross
A guide for swimming and water safety. 1968.
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Swoosh: The Story of Nike and the Men Who Played There
CBB-0940
by J. B. Strasser and Laurie Becklund
For those more interested in sports than flow charts, the stories of
under-the-table payments to amateur athletes, the fight for
endorsements from professional ball players and how inter-collegiate
programs avoid breaking NCAA regulations by skirting the spirit, if not
the letter, of the law are as lively as a slam dunk contest. 1993.
The Sylmar Tunnel Disaster CBB-0489
by Janette Zavettero
This is the story of the disaster in 1971 when 17 men driving in a water
tunnel beneath the San Fernando Valley were blown to bits after safety
precautions ordered by State Safety Engineer Zavattero were ignored.
1978.
Tackett and the Indian CBB-1790
by Lyn Nofziger
Cowboy hero, Del Tackett, rides to Cutbank, Montana after learning
that a long-lost relative lives there. This yarn of romance and adventure
contains non-stop action with interesting characters like Nez Perce
Chief Whitewater. 1997.
The Tailored Resume CBB-1392
This booklet discusses the process of adapting your resume for a
specific job application. 1996.
Take Charge: A Strategic Guide for Blind Job Seekers BRB-11308
by Rami Rabby and Diane Croft
A practical self-help guide based on the real-life experiences of blind
job seekers. Peppered throughout the book are strategies used by
successfully employed blind people. Find out how they did it and how
you can too. 1989.
Take Sunset Boulevard: A California Guide CBB-0516
by Barbara Marinacci
Here is a guide to Los Angeles following Sunset Boulevard from the
heart of the city, through Hollywood and the dazzling "Strip," past
exclusive Beverly Hills, and on to the Pacific Ocean. Along the way
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there are side trips to El Pueblo Historic Park, Chinatown and Griffith
Park. 1981.
Taking It CBB-1213 / BRB-11694
by Michael Cadnum
Anna Charles plays her private shoplifting games as an occasional
release. But now the dangerous game has taken over, and she finds
things in her pockets that she can't remember taking. As Anna pushes
the boundaries of what she can get away with, she is unraveling,
betraying herself, looking for help even as she courts catastrophe.
1995.
Tales of California from the History and Folklore of the Far West
CBB-0115
by Hector Haight Lee
The local history of California forms the background of these stories
which are essentially true insofar as the historical facts can be verified,
but in some cases the folk have fashioned a local legend which can be
closer to spirit than actual fact. 1974.
Tales of the South Pacific BRB-08332
by James Albert Michener
Composed of sketches describing the strain and boredom, the careful
planning and heroic action, the color and beauty of the islands, and all
that made up life for Navy personnel in the Pacific during the critical
days of World War II. Pulitzer Prize 1948. 1949.
Tall Tales from the High Hills BRB-10194
by Ellis Credle
Twenty tales gathered from the folk of the Blue Ridge Mountains and
handed down from one generation to another. For grades 5-8. 1957.
Tallulah, Darling: A Biography of Tallulah Bankhead CBB-0466
by Denis Brian
This is the intimate biography of an outrageous and outspoken woman
who baited the world with her decadent antics until she became a
physical and mental wreck through drink and cocaine. 1980.
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Taming the Forty-Niner BRB-10864
by Elizabeth Margo Freidel
Drawing on the letters and diaries of the forty-niners in the California
gold rush, this study of frontier social development emphasizes
personal characteristics, working, gambling and drinking, the
adjustment to an alien environment, and the role of women on the
frontier.
Tammy in Rome BRB-10459
by Cid Ricketts Sumner
This fresh and appealing novel takes Tammy to the eternal city where
she manages to turn things upside-down. For high school and adult
readers. For junior and senior high readers. 1965.
Tammy Out of Time, a Novel BRB-08641
by Cid Rickets Sumner
After the law caught up with her grandfather, Tammy sought shelter at
Peter Brent's plantation near Natchez, Mississippi, where she found a
different life and love. For high school and adult readers. 1948.
Tammy, Tell Me True BRB-10448
by Cid Ricketts Sumner
Tammy's adventures are set in a southern town where she enrolls in a
small college while her fiancé is attending an agricultural school in
another location. For high school and adult readers. 1959.
Tangled Memories CBB-1425
by Marita Sturken
Focuses on two of the most traumatic events in recent history: the
Vietnam Water and the AIDS epidemic. Discusses the camera images
and screen memory of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam
War as Docudrama, the AIDS Memorial Quilt, and AIDS posters.
1967.
Taps for Private Tussie BRB-08636
by Jesse Stuart
A novel about Kentucky mountain people in which a shiftless young
man dies while in the Army and his widow receives the incredible sum
of $10,000 in insurance. 1943.
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Targeting Your Next Employer and Making Yourself Their Target
CBB-1396
A basic introduction to researching prospective employers. 1996.
The Tarnished Door: The New Immigrants and the Transformation of
America CBB-0605
by John Crewdson
Based on New York Times reports which won him the Pulitzer Prize in
1981, the author concludes that in a free society it is impossible to keep
track of where people live and work, and that short of the establishment
of a police state there is no political alternative to the U.S. surrendering
its right to decide who can cross the borders and who cannot. 1983.
Tarot Says Beware CBB-1211
by Betsy Byars
A Herculeah Jones mystery. The murder of Madame Rosa, has
everyone baffled. With the aid of her PI mom, her policeman dad, and
her best friend, Meat, Herculeah sets out to find the killer--before the
killer can find her! For grades 5-8. 1995.
Tartuffe BRB-10960
by Jean Baptiste Poquelin Moliere
A religious hypocrite, Tartuffe, worms his way into the household of
Orgon, a credulous fool, who promises his daughter in marriage and
deeds his entire property to the imposter. When Orgon orders Tartuffe
from the house for attempting to seduce his wife, Tartuffe holds the
title to the house. For grades 5-8. 1995.
Tax Options and Strategies for People with Disabilities
CBB-1441
by Steven B. Mendelsohn
A guide to taxes for people with disabilities. 1996.
Teach Us to Outgrow Our Madness: Four Short Novels CBB-0449
by Kenzaburo Oe
These four short novels present fictionalized accounts of Oe's life
during and after the American occupation of Japan, and give a clear
picture of how it affected his life and his thinking and that of the new
generation that has grown up in Japan since the war. 1977.
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Tears and Laughter BRB-10382
by Kahlil Gibran
Man in search of his true self is the poet's theme. 1949.
Technospies: The Secret Network that Spies on You, and You
CBB-0239
by Ford Rowan
A lawyer and reporter covers the world of technospies, the giant
computer network that collects and processes information about every
American from birth to death. 1978.
Teenagers and AIDS CBB-1409
A short introduction to AIDS which is geared toward the teen reader.
Explains the virus, disease, risk behaviors, and society's influence.
1996.
Telemarketing for Non-Telemarketers CBB-1704
by Gary Goodman
Offers ways in developing effective telephone skills for success in the
business world today, both for companies and for individuals. 1998.
Las Teleranas de Carlota CBB-1499
by E. B. White
A little girl who can talk with animals is devoted to Wilbur, the
foolishly smug pig, and Charlotte, the beautiful gray spider who works
to save Wilbur's life. A sensitive story for children of all ages as well as
adults. For grades 3-6. Spanish language. 1952.
Telling Lies CBB-0998
by Wendy Hornsby
Exposing the truth is investigative filmmaker Maggie MacGowen’s
business. She’s smart, skeptical, and stubborn, with a hard-edged,
wise-cracking approach to life that hides her vulnerable heart. When
Maggie’s sister Emily is shot in an alley, Maggie will have to piece
together one clue at a time using her formidable skills to unravel
tangled threads of lies, deceptions, and buried secrets. Then Maggie
comes close enough to the truth to put her in the same deadly jeopardy
as her sister. 1992.
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Temptations CBB-0719
by Otis Williams and Patricia Romanowski
The founder of Motown's Super Group tells how the Temptations burst
on the music scene in the early 60s with smooth five-part harmonies,
synchronized dance steps and violent internal disputes. 1988.
Tender Is the Night BRB-09965
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
An American psychiatrist, studying in Europe in the 1920's, falls in
love with a beautiful, wealthy patient in this novel about wealthy
American expatriates. In their marriage, he reacts against her great
dependence on him as both husband and doctor. 1951.
A Tenderfoot in Southern California CBB-1005
by Mina Deane Halsey
Anecdotal stories of Southern California circa 1925. For junior and
senior high readers. 1925.
The Terrible Tickler CBB-1673 / BRB-11640
by Stephen Mooser
With the annual Wrestle Bowl coming up, Alvin, a boy who is terribly
ticklish, worries that his opponent, Brian Brown, otherwise known as
the Terrible Tickler, will cause Alvin to lose. For grades 2-4. 1992.
Theatre Guyed BRB-10763
by Newman Levy
A humorous account of the American theatre in the 1920's and 1930's.
1933.
Then God Created Woman CBB-1604
by Deborah Newman
Through the experiences of several women at various stages in life, the
book explores the many ways relationships affect a women's
self-esteem to reveal the only thing to satisfy a woman's longing for
worth - an intimate relationship with the Savior. 1997.
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Theosophy: The Divine Wisdom, Soul Wisdom or Head Learning
BRB-10479
by Sri N. Ram
The main points of Theosophy are explained. 1972.
There Hangs the Knife BRB-11074
by Marcia Muller
Joanna Stark has planned an elaborate revenge against former lover and
art thief Anthony Parducci using the lure of a phony Bruegel. When the
painting is stolen before Parducci can get to it, the trail leads through
the international art world and the London underworld. For junior and
senior high readers.
There Must Be a Lone Ranger: The American West in Film and Reality
CBB-0285
by Jenni Calder
Social history and cinematic criticism are shown in a subtle interplay
between the reality of Western life and the films and fictions which
have portrayed that reality.
There's a Girl in My Hammerlock BRB-11515
by Jerry Spinelli
Maisie, winner of last year's Outstanding Seventh Grade Female
Athlete award, has decided to abandon field hockey to try out for
cheerleading and a shot at getting closer to Eric Delong, her dream
date. When she doesn't make the squad, but manages to get on the
wrestling team--Eric is also a wrestler--her best friend dumps her, her
teammates ignore her and then try to scare her off, and the home crowd
cheers her opponents at matches. For grades 6-9. 1991.
There’s No Surf in Cleveland CBB-0992
by Stephanie Jona Buehler
Philip Lorsch does not like Southern California and would rather be
back in Cleveland. His friends tell him to adjust, a word Philip has
come to hate. A fast paced, funny novel for elementary and early
middle school readers. 1993.
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They Saw America First; Our First Explorers and What They Saw
BRB-10986
by Katherine Bakeless
The authors show how the New World looked to the discoverers and
explorers of America and depicts the courage, greed, and imagination
that possessed some of these men. 1957.
Things Animals Do CBB-1295
by Kyle Carter
A series of very short books for elementary students on different animal
behaviors. Titles included are: “Animal Eating Habits,” “Animals That
Build Homes,” “Animals That Fight,” “Animals That Survive,”
“Animals That Travel,” and “Animals That Talk.” For grades K-3.
1995.
Think Fast, Mr. Moto BRB-08296
by John P. Marquand
A mystery-adventure story set in the far east during the thirties Mr.
Moto, the brilliant detective, faces an oriental villain as dangerous as he
is elusive in a deadly game with the ultimate stakes. 1934.
Thinking Big: The Story of the Los Angeles Times, Its Publishers and
Their Influence on Southern California CBB-0233
by Robert Gottlieb
This absorbing saga reveals how the Chandler family began in 1881
with the Los Angeles Times to build one of the largest publishing
empires on earth. 1977.
This Body is Made of Camphor and Gopherwood CBB-0232
by Robert Bly
Robert Bly's fifth collection of poems extends still further the
extraordinary ability to merge rich elements of imagination and
spirituality into breathtaking poetry. 1977.
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This Earth of Ours CBB-1299
by Mel Higginson
Series includes 6 volumes: “The Forests,” “Grasslands,” “The
Mountains,” “The Ocean,” “The Polar Regions,” and “Deserts.” An
introduction to the ecology of each region for very young children. For
grades K-3. 1994.
This is California, Please Keep Out! CBB-0129 / BRB-11288
by Art Seidenbaum
The California dream is a bold attempt to put the priority
of private time above the necessity of a job. 1975.
This Scorching Earth CBB-0169
by Donald Richie
This novel about the allied occupation of Japan is an explosive satire
about a day and a night in the lives of some of the people swept up in
the greatest cultural collision of modern times. 1956.
This Way to Glory CBB-0905
by Eleanor Fader
A story of individuals caught up in the American Civil War, and the
repercussions of the battles in their later lives. 1995.
This Wild Abyss: The Story of Men Who Made Modern Astronomy
BRB-10850
by Gale E. Christianson
This is the chronicle of the first scientific revolution, that in astronomy,
and gifted thinkers such as Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton
who first discovered the physical workings of the solar system. 1978.
Thoreau BRB-11022
by Henry Seidel Canby
Being a scholarly biography of Thoreau, the great 19th century
American philosopher and writer is discussed and his unusual life
revealed. 1939.
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Those Powerful Years CBB-0797
by Joseph S. O’Flaherty
A history of Los Angeles and the Southern California area between the
years of 1887 and 1917. 1992.
Those Wonderful Women in Their Flying Machines: The Unknown
Heroines of World War II CBB-0551
by Sally Van Wagenen Keil
Here is the story of over 1000 women who flew in the WASPS
(Women's Airforce Service Pilots) for the U. S. Army Air Force
between 1942 and 1944, flying trainers, ferrying fighters, B-17's and
B-29's and testing planes off the assembly lines. 1979.
The Thousand Dollar Bill and Other Stories BRB-09123
by Manuel Komroff
A book of short stories for children. For grades 6-9.
Threads of Evidence: Using Forensic Science to Solve Crimes
CBB-1554
by Herma Silverstein
Focusing on actual case histories of crimes such as the Excedrin
product tampering case and the Unabomber case, Herma Silverstein
describes modern forensic investigation as a team effort involving a
wide range of professionals. 1996.
Three Alexander Calders: A Family Memoir CBB-0272
by Margaret Calder Hayes
The three Calders' work spans more than a hundred years of American
art. Though their art was completely different, all three had in common
a determined sidestepping of the ugly and the less than ideal. 1977.
Three Cars in Every Garage CBB-0832
by Richard Mathison
The story of the automobile and the Automobile Club in Southern
California.
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The Three Daughters of Madame Liang: A Novel BRB-10505
by Pearl S. Buck
The story of China is portrayed through the eyes of a Shanghai
restaurant owner, Madame Liang. She sends her three daughters to
America to be educated and they become torn between China and
America. Their emotional and patriotic conflicts frame a story of
turbulence and drama. 1975.
The Three Day Traffic Jam CBB-1281
by John Keefauver
When he takes his father’s precious new car out, eleven year old Harry
causes a traffic jam that is huge even by 21st century Southern
California standards. For grades 3-6. 1992.
Thunder Mountain BRB-10534
by Zane Grey
Three brothers prospecting in Idaho find gold in Thunder Mountain. A
gold rush following the discovery brings treachery and terror to the
little mountain town. Suggested related title The Vanishing American
(RC 10870) by Grey. 1972.
Thy Will Be Done CBB-1592 / BRB-11776
by Eugene J. Daly
A concise practical guide to how assets are distributed after death. An
authoritative guide to help older persons and their loved ones work
through the complexities of how financial resources and possessions
can be secured and passed on to those left behind. 1994.
Tidepools Southern California CBB-0824
by Linda E. Tway
A thorough introduction to southern California's tidepools, including
locations, plant life, animal life, and explanations of the tides. 1991.
Tiger Woods: King of the Course CBB-1706
by Jeff Savage
Tiger Woods turned pro at the young age of 20 and demonstrated a
fierce determination to play great golf--and win. In 1997 Tiger Woods
won the esteemed Masters Tournament and continues to shatter records
in golfing. For grades 4-7. 1998.
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Tim McCoy Remembers the West CBB-0291
by Tim McCoy
From his experience as a cowboy, a rancher and friend of the Indians,
the famous star of the early Hollywood Westerns tells us in his own
words what the old west was really like. 1977.
Time and the Terraced Land: The Story of California's Unique Palos
Verdes Peninsula BRB-10642
by Augusta Fink
A short, concise guide to California's Palos Verdes Peninsula located
south of Los Angeles. The author tells its history, its geology, and its
beauty. 1966.
The Time Is Noon BRB-10561
by Pearl S. Buck
A vivid portrait of a woman in despair as one by one her family slips
away, and who finds another prison of loneliness in a marriage to
which a retarded child is born. Uncertain of what lies ahead, she is
confident that "her day is still at noon." 1975.
A Time to Heal: The Road to Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics
CBB-0680
by Timmen L. Cermak, M.D.
Dozens of personal accounts drawn from the hundreds of thousands of
adult children of alcoholics (ACA'S), show how many have found
wholeness and healing based on the techniques pioneered by Twelve
Step self-help groups of Alcoholics Anonymous. 1988.
Time to Rhyme CBB-1056
by Marvin Terban
A list of words that rhyme intended for children writing poems, and
examples of some poems. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.
To Save a Tree: The Story of the Coast Redwoods
CBB-0124 / BRB-10580
by Janet Randall
This simple history of the California coast redwoods is suitable for
grade 4 through adult. 1971.
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To See the Wind CBB-0186
by Marie Walston
When Corky, who had been born with cataracts, was left on the
doorstep of Rud and Lucy Marshall, they accepted him as their own as
did their community which sacrificed with them to provide Corky with
an operation. 1971.
Told Tales: Nine Folktales from Around the World
CBB-1205 / BRB-11405
by Josepha Sherman
A collection of nine traditional folktales: two creation tales, three hero
tales, three moral tales, and one silly tale. Also includes some
suggested activities related to storytelling. 1995.
The Tolkien Reader BRB-10639
by J. R. R. Tolkien
A collection of short stories by the well-known fantasy writer. 1966.
Tom Bradley: The Impossible Dream CBB-0685
by J. Gregory Payne and Scott C. Ratzan
An affectionate personal and political story of Thomas J. Bradley as
policeman and City Councilman and the first black mayor of Los
Angeles who brought the 1984 Olympics to the city. 1986.
Tomorrow Is Now BRB-10980
by Eleanor Roosevelt
United States Social Policy. This book may be described as the spiritual
last will and testament of one of this century's most remarkable women.
In its clarity, simplicity, and plain good sense it has the quality of a
classic. For junior and senior high readers. 1963.
Too Many Tamales BRB-11794
by Gary Soto
A new classic Mexican American Christmas story. For grades K-3.
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Too Much Salt and Pepper BRB-10455
by Sam Campbell
This narrative describes a summer spent in the North woods where life
was considerably enlivened by the pranks of two pet porcupines, Salt
and Pepper. For high school and adult readers. 1944.
The Tortilla Curtain CBB-1163
by T. Coraghessan Boyle
When an illegal immigrant couple and a 1990's pair of yuppies meet in
Los Angeles County, their lives become intertwined in this tragic
comedy. 1995.
Toscanini BRB-10837
by Harvey Sachs
Using Toscanini's correspondence with some of the important figures
of the day, the author describes his development as a conductor, his
private life and political opinions. 1978.
Toscanini and Great Music BRB-11024
by Lawrence Gilman
Music-History and criticism, Toscanini, Arturo. A book about
Toscanini and the music he interprets. 1938.
Touch CBB-1112
by Charlotte Watson Sherman
Rayna is a crisis line operator by day and a painter by night. She
manages to keep her two worlds separated quite well, until one day the
voice on the other end of the line is an old friend dying of AIDS. 1995.
The Toy Soldiers; based on W. Disney Film "Babes in Toyland"
BRB-09072
by Barbara Shook Hazen
Inkprint and braille with illustrations. For grades K-3. 1961.
Tracy's Tiger BRB-08514
by William Saroyan
A short fable about love with a whimsical and inconsistent tiger for a
hero and two ingenuous young people for the lovers. 1951.
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Tradition and Change in Three Generations of Japanese Americans
BRB-10913
by John W. Connor
A study of the acculturation of three generations of Japanese
Americans reveals how quickly this minority group has adjusted to a
new culture, and its changes in language, attitudes toward intermarriage
and values, and personality characteristics. 1977.
Trafico y Consumo de Drogas: La Conexion Mexicana CBB-0582
by F. Labrador
An exclusive investigation on the traffic and consumption of drugs.
Spanish language. 1981.
The Tragic Vision of Joyce Carol Oates BRB-10768
by Mary Kathryn Grant
This is a serious study of all the work of Joyce Carol Oates, the
criticism of that work, and of the relation of Oates' work to major
figures of contemporary letters. 1978.
The Trail of the Fox: The Search for the True Field Marshall Rommel
BRB-10804
by David Irving
This biography of Hitler's favorite general, who committed suicide on
Hitler's orders is based on original documents which no other historian
has seen.
Trail of the Fox: The True Story of a Perfect Crime CBB-0524
by Lawrence Taylor
Criminal attorney Lawrence Taylor's account of the Devins murder
case combines the tempo of a thriller with fascinating insights into the
intricate legal machinery and the ironies of law and the imperfections
of justice, as an aging California millionairess never returns from a
1968 business trip to Montreal. 1980.
Train Robbery: The Birth, Flowering and Decline of a Notorious
Western Enterprise CBB-0701
by Richard M. Patterson
From the first holdup in Indiana in 1866 to the last attempt in Arizona
in 1937, this is the dramatic story of train robbery in the American
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West which was seen as an undeclared escalating war between the
robbers and the railroads. 1981.
Trapped in Tar: Fossils from the Ice Age CBB-0983 / BRB-11409
by Caroline Arnold
During the Ice Age, over 400 different kinds of animals lived on the
grassy plain that is now L.A. Then, as now, pools of tar sometimes
seeped to the surface of the earth. Unwary animals stepped into the
sticky tar and were trapped. There they died. Gradually their bones
sunk to the bottom of the tar seep. In time the tar penetrated the bones
and preserved them. This book tells the story of Rancho La Brea and
examines the work of paleontologists who excavate and study at the
George Page Museum of La Brea Discoveries in L.A. For grades 3-6.
1987.
Tratado de Metrica BRB-10962
by Manuel W. Bermejo
A book of Spanish language poetry. Spanish language. 1915.
Travel for the Disabled: A Handbook of Travel Resources and 500
Worldwide Access Guides CBB-0621
by Helen Hecker, R.N.
A handy guide for those with heart, vision, hearing or mobility
problems, cancer, arthritis, asthma, allergies, diabetes, special dietary
needs and all other disabilities. Lists agencies interested in travel.
Travel Tips and Tour Highlights for the Blind CBB-0209
by Jim Rawls
A blind person's description of a tour he took in the Eastern United
States. 1978.
Traveling Blind CBB-0139
by John F. Wilson
John Wilson felt his way through 200,000 miles around the globe as
Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind--an
organization which he helped to found in 1950. 1964.
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Traveling Like Everybody Else CBB-0767
by Jacqueline Freedman and Susan Gersten
A practical guide to travel with disabilities, as well as a philosophy of
independent living. 1987.
Traveling Machines CBB-1303
by Jason Cooper
A series of books for young elementary readers on transportation.
Recorded titles are: “Trains,” “Motorcycles,” and “Automobiles.” For
grades K-3. 1991.
The Treasure of Friendship BRB-10566
by Peter Seymour
Familiar poems about friendship from many poets of many ages. 1976.
A Treasury of Humor BRB-10560
by Clyde Murdock
A collection of inspirational and religious humor. 1967.
Tree of Heaven CBB-1207
by R. C. Binstock
In 1938 the Japanese army occupied Nanking, Kuroda, where a junior
officer trained as a botanist rescues a Chinese woman assaulted by his
soldiers. She becomes his servant, and a strange intimacy ensues.
1995.
Trees of the West Identified at a Glance CBB-0154
by Matilda Rogers
This book introduces the commonly cultivated trees any traveler will
see in subtropical areas of the world. The concise, non-technical
descriptions make it easy for anyone, young or old to recognize and
name some 40 of the more commonly seen trees. 1966.
Treks Not Taken CBB-1748
by Steven R. Boyett
Includes parodies of twenty Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes in
the tradition of James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway and other famous
authors. 1998.
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Trolley Days in Pasadena CBB-0629
by Charles Seims
The panorama of the development of Pasadena, California, from an
agricultural center to a city with railways and interurban lines, is
unfolded against a colorful background of crackpot and municipal
corruption. 1982.
Trouble Is My Business BRB-10653
by Raymond Chandler
Four Philip Marlowe mysteries including the title story, "Finger Man,"
Goldfish," and "Red Wind." Some strong language. 1950.
Troupers of the Gold Coast, or the Rise of Lotta Crabtree
CBB-0127
by Constance Rourke
This is the story of the famous early California actress, Lotta Crabtree,
and her associations in the theater of that period. 1928.
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle BRB-11516
by Avi
An exciting seafaring adventure, set in 1832. Charlotte Doyle, thirteen,
returning from school in England to join her family in Rhode Island, is
deposited on a seedy ship with a ruthless captain and a mutinous crew.
Refusing to heed warnings about Captain Jaggery, Charlotte seeks his
guidance and approval only to become his victim, a pariah to the entire
crew and a convicted murderer. 1997.
The Truth about Geronimo CBB-0422
by Britton Davis
The journal of Britton Davis, one of the army officers whose specialty
was the management of Indian affairs, tells of living with the Apache
Indians in the intimacy of camp and field and of his experiences with
Geronimo. 1976.
Truth and Lies That Press for Life: 60 Los Angeles Poets
CBB-0903 / BRB-11671
edited by Connie Hershey
This anthology is a tribute to a gifted teacher, Jack Grapes, with whom
each of these poets studied. Grapes is a poet, actor, playwright and
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publisher and has received grants from the National Endowment for the
Arts and the California Arts Council. 1991.
The Truth Is Out There CBB-1209
by Les Martin
Agents Mulder and Scully are investigating a high school class full of
corpses and walking dead in this X-Files book. 1995.
Truth Is Stranger Than Fishin BRB-11049
by Beatrice Gray Cook
Stories about the invention of fishing tackle and methods, include an
English prioress who wrote the first English treatise on fishing;
Confucius, who learned the ways of cormorants; Aristotle, who taught
a few tricks to his master, Plato; and Izaak Walton. 1955.
The Tulips Are Red CBB-0400
by Leesha Rose
Here is the exciting story of the activities of a young Jewish girl in the
Dutch underground during World War II. 1978.
The Tupperware Book of Picnics BRB-10386
by Mary Ann Zimmerman
Partying and picnicking customs and recipes are given for countries
around the world. 1964.
Turtle Baby CBB-1337 / BRB-11631
by Abigail Padgett
In this sequel to Strawgirl (BR 9681), child-abuse investigator Bo
Bradley offers to help out her ill, Spanish-speaking colleague by
looking into the case of a poisoned Mayan infant, Acito. Acito stays
with caretakers in San Diego County, while his mother, a singer called
Chac, is living in Tijuana until her American recording contract comes
through. Chac's love for Acito is fierce, but she's hiding something.
Some strong language. 1995.
TWA's Los Angeles Getaway Guide CBB-0103 / BRB-10496
by Stanley Mills Haggart
Los Angeles facets quickly but comprehensively covered include
history, shopping, restaurants, museums and sights. 1973.
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Twentieth Century Composers BRB-11006
by David Ewen
Biography--Music--contains biographies, lists of compositions, and
bibliographies. 1937.
Twentieth Century's Fox CBB-1681
by George F. Custen
Darryl F. Zanuck's film career spanned four decades and more than a
thousand films. He set the standard for film biography with pictures, he
innovated CinemaScope, and he molded the star images of Shirley
Temple, Tyrone Power, and many other stars. 1997.
Twenty and Ten BRB-08834
by Claire Bishop
During the Nazi Occupation of France in World War II, twenty French
children and a nun take in ten Jewish refugee children and connive to
hide them from the Germans. For grades 4-7. 1952.
Twin Cousins: Nostalgic Anecdotes of Two Girls' Shennanigans in the
Horse and Buggy Days CBB-0642
by Elizabeth Barzditis Lewis
Biographical adventures of two cousins during summer on an Illinois
farm in the early 20th century. 1972.
Two Badd Babies CBB-1941
by Jeffrie Ross Gordon
Two babies of Mr. and Mrs. Badd bounce and rock their carriage from
their bedroom to the bakery, the movies, the hamburger shack, the
bookstore, and home again. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.
The Two Towers, Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings
BRB-10441
by J. R. R. Tolkien
In this second volume of “The Lord of the Rings,” the now-separated
companions of the Ring meet Saruman the wizard, cross the Dead
Marshes, and prepare for the Great War in which the power of the Ring
will be undone. Sequel to The Fellowship of the Ring (RC 47486).
1965.
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Ultimate Justice CBB-1971
by Mimi Latt
A gripping legal thriller about an idealistic Deputy D.A. reinvestigating
a twenty-year-old case. 1999.
Una Feliz Catastrofe CBB-1100
by Adela Turin and Nella Bosnia
The story of a mouse family, before and after The Catastrophe. For
preschool-grade 2. Spanish language. 1989.
Una Sorpresa Para Josefina CBB-1613
by Valerie Tripp
The second Christmas after their mother has died, Josefina and her
three sisters find that participating in the traditions of Las Posadas help
keep memories of Mama alive. For grades 2-4. Spanish language.
1997.
Uncle Paul BRB-11060
by Celia Fremlin
A suspense story about a family who spend a week at the seaside
shadowed by the menace of Uncle Paul, who has served a term for
bigamy and attempted murder and may now be free and seeking
revenge. 1960.
Under the Pepper Trees CBB-0569
by R. I. Samsell
A humorous short story about an Irish boxer who makes good in Los
Angeles. 1979.
Undercover Love CBB-1923
by Lucy Grijalva
Julia Newman fought her way out of the slums and never wanted to go
back. She falls in love with her low-life neighbor, Rick Peralta, but
finds herself in deep trouble. 1996.
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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease CBB-1719
by Life Skills Education
Examines normal aging, defines Alzheimer's Disease, and what can be
done to cope with this disease. 1995.
Understanding the Riots: Los Angeles Before and after the Rodney King
Beating CBB-0920 / BRB-11251
by the Staff of The Los Angeles Times
This book explains the causes of the largest civil disturbance in recent
history in a compelling narrative. 1992.
Universal City CBB-0875 / BRB-11246
by Tom Link
Universal City North Hollywood: A Centennial portrait gives the
history of one of Southern California’s greatest cities. This book
includes stories of residents, the city’s founding, and North Hollywood
landmarks. 1983.
The University of Courage: A History of the Hadley School for the Blind
CBB-0483
by Donald Wing Hathaway
This is the story of how a blind teacher, William Hadley, had the
Hadley Correspondence School for the Blind incorporated in Illinois in
1922 to provide an accredited home study curriculum for the blind
adult by correspondence lesson method. 1977.
Unprotected Witness CBB-1570
by James Stevenson
Even though Pete's father was in the federal witness protection
program, he was killed, and there is still the matter of missing money.
The gangsters who want the money figure Pete knows where it is
hidden. When Pete finds the telephone bugged, he realizes that he is an
unprotected witness who needs friends more than ever. Sequel to The
Bones in the Cliff (CBB-01084 / BR-10483). For grades 4-7. 1997.
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Untangling the Internet to Find a Job CBB-1385
This basic introduction covers search engines, posting a resume on the
web, and internet job resources (including job listing sites). 1997.
Unwritten History: Life Among the Modocs CBB-0409
by Joaquin Miller
The author describes his life among the Indians in the Mount Shasta
area between 1856 and 1960, in a shocking account of how he
attempted to unify the tribes into a confederation and led them in
attacks on the whites. 1972.
Upon this Rock: A Novel of Simon Peter, Prince of the Apostles
BRB-10551
by Frank Gill Slaughter
Based on the life of St. Peter, the author uses scriptural, historical, and
archeological background sources. He has divided the story into parts
according to the people who most affected the Apostle's life. 1963.
The Valley of Decision BRB-11053
by Marcia Davenport
The life story of a 15-year-old Irish girl who started as a housemaid in
the home of a Pittsburgh steel family in the late 1870's and stayed on to
become its ruling spirit. 1942.
Valley of the Kings: A Novel of Tutankhamun CBB-0521
by Elizabeth Eliot Carter
This historical novel ranges back and forth between two eras in Egypt
thousands of years apart, as a young archaeologist pits his intelligence
against the regal cunning of Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty with the prize
the hidden tomb of Tutankhamun. 1977.
A Valuable Property: The Life Story of Michael Todd CBB-0577
by Michael Todd, Jr.
An affectionate yet candid biography of Hollywood producer Michael
Todd, from his first business coup in Minneapolis, to his popular
Broadway musicals and masterminding Around the World in 80 Days,
to his marriage to Elizabeth Taylor. 1983.
346

The Vanishing American BRB-10574
by Zane Grey
A novel of the tragedy and glory of an entire race, set against the
background of the old West. 1925.
Vegetarian Epicure BRB-10876
by Anna Thomas
This vegetarian cookbook contains chapters on entertaining, menus,
bread, soup, salads, vegetables, eggs, cheese, rice and other grains,
pasta, curries and Indian recipes, and sweets. 1972.
Velveteen Rabbit: Or, How Toys Become Real BRB-11789
by Margery Williams
The velveteen rabbit suffers more hardship than most other stuffed
animals, and, finally, he is thrown into the trash, but the love of his
owner and the help of the "Fairy of Old Toys" salvage the velveteen
rabbit and transform him into a real live rabbit with a soft cotton tail.
For grades 2-5. 1922.
Venetia BRB-10606
by Georgette Heyer
Beautiful Venetia manages the family estate and takes care of her
younger brother who is lame while her older brother is with the army
occupying Europe after the fall of Waterloo. Lord Damerel, a dashing
rake, is but one of the many suitors who pursues Venetia. 1958.
Venice West: The Boat Generation in Southern California
CBB-0790 / BRB-11135
by John Arthur Maynard
In the 1950s, Venice was Southern California’s answer to Greenwich
Village and North Beach. Maynard interweaves the Bohemian
Colony’s history with the lives of its two most prominent literary
denizens: Stuart Perkoff and Lawrence Lipton. 1991.
The Venus Deal CBB-0904 / BRB-11602
by Ken Kuhlken
Set a few months before the events in Kuhlken’s previous novel The
Loud Adios (CBB-0774/BRB-11117/BR 9977), this book finds Tom
Hickey still a civilian, stiff, if somewhat precariously married and part
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owner of a night club in war San Diego. It is WW II and Hickey is
making money due to the phenomenal appeal of the club’s very young
female singer Cynthia Moon-- who just disappeared. 1993.
Very L.A. CBB-0802 / BRB-11149
by David Hoffman
Designed for the local, this book is filled with hot tips, best bets, inside
information and undiscovered deals. Providing uncommon answers to
common questions, this is the ultimate source for seeking out and
sorting through the very best of Los Angeles. 1989.
Via Western Express and Stagecoach CBB-0125 / BRB-10852
by Oscar Osburn Winther
A history of stagecoach travel in the U.S. with emphasis on the
Western Express Company and stagecoach travel in the wild west.
1945.
El Viaje en Globo de Guillermo CBB-1059
by Reiner Zimnik
Originally titled Bill's Ballonfahrt. Guillermo dreams of flying. One
day, he comes up with an idea on how reach the sky. While he's
floating among the clouds in his bed, everyone on the ground is
worrying about how to get him back on the ground instead. For
preschool-grade 2. Spanish language. 1972.
Vienna to Los Angeles: Two Journeys CBB-0689
by Esther McCoy
Architectural historian and critic Esther McCoy sheds new light on the
complex, controversial personal relationship between R.M. Schindler
and Richard Neutra from its Vienna beginnings to Los Angeles. 1979.
The View from Below CBB-1939
by Lindsey Crittenden
Stories cover the themes of loss, death, exile, growing up, and moments
of discovery. 1999.
348

The Viking BRB-08310
by Edison Marshall
Ogier the Dane and his chosen lady sail away to find the land of
Avalon (America). 1951.
Villette BRB-10598
by Charlotte Bronte
Lucy Snowe, a teacher, watches unhappily John Breton's infatuation for
the flirt Ginevra Franchawe, then falls in love with and transforms a
professor, Monsieur Paul Emanuel. 1972.
Vintage Valley: The Wineries of Santa Barbara County CBB-0570
by Cork Millner
The story of the unusual little pocket of grape-growing with its cool
evening fog and gravel and limestone soil located in the Santa Ynez
Valley, California, which has become one of the newest and most
remarkable wine districts in the world since its beginning in the early
1970's. 1983.
Violence and Abuse in the Lives of People with Disabilities CBB-1664
by Dick Sobsey
Many individuals with disabilities become victims of neglect, sexual
abuse, and physical violence. This book promotes personal safety and
the well-being of persons with disabilities. 1994.
Violence and Reform in American History BRB-10820
by Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones
This chronicle of violence in America from Antebellum days to the
1960's emphasizes industrial strife during the Progressive Era, but
includes the themes of racial violence and the use of mass upheaval by
politicians. 1980.
Vivien: The Life of Vivien Leigh CBB-0731
by Alexander Walker
Actress Vivien Leigh's beauty, determination and twenty-year
partnership with her husband, Laurence Olivier, garnered unparalleled
critical and popular acclaim. Her embodiment of the rules she made
famous in Gone with the Wind and Streetcar Named Desire sometimes
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tipped her into madness. After a long battle with tuberculosis she died
in 1967. 1987.
Volver a Amar CBB-0573
by Danielle Steel
Isabella and Amaden, the darlings of international society, rule the
House of San Gregorio, the most respected name in Rome couture.
Though their lives are rich and full, nothing outshines their enduring
love for one another. One day Anadeo is kidnapped and brutally
murdered and Isabella doubts she will ever love again. Spanish
language. 1981.
Von Ryan's Express BRB-08722
by David Westheimer
In an Italian POW camp, the ranking officer among the Americans and
British is a martinet named Ryan, who insists on maintaining military
discipline. Under his direction, the prisoners take over the entire train
that is transporting them to Germany. For junior and senior high
readers. 1960.
A Voyage to South America BRB-10705
by Jorge Juan
Chapters about the history and geography of many cities in South
America. 1964.
Vulnerable People: A View of American Fiction Since 1945
CBB-0282
by Josephine Hendin
Believing novels offer a documentary of our problems and our
solutions, the author combines social awareness and psychological
insight to relate postwar fiction to changes in sexual mores, the
economical climate, the aspirations of men and women, and the desire
for self-improvement. 1978.
350

Walk the Rainbow--When You Get Tired of Waiting to Exhale
CBB-1759
by Christine Johnson
A guide to taking charge of your life instead of blaming or depending
on others. Offers down-to-earth advice about living life to the fullest.
1996.
Walking the Indian Streets BRB-09803
by Ved Parkash Mehta
Ved Mehta returns to his native land of India after a 10-year absence
and tries to reconcile the two sides of his nature, the Indian patriot and
the English expatriate. 1959.
A Walking Tour of New Orleans French Quarter: Tape-a-Tour
CBB-0109
by Louisiana State Library
A detailed street-by-street excursion through the famous, historic,
French Quarter. 1976.
Wall to Wall Thanksgiving CBB-1680
edited by Kenneth Jernigan
Includes stories about blind people, how they live, how they work and
how to build a new life after one loses his sight. 1997.
Walt Disney: Hollywood's Dark Prince CBB-0997
by Marc Eliot
In this compelling, unauthorized biography, Marc Eliot reveals the real
Walt Disney--the man who emerged from an abusive, fundamentalist
childhood to become a confirmed anti-Semite. an eccentric paternalist
with mob connections who ruled his kingdom with an iron fist... a
virulent anti-unionist who fought his own workers to edge of
bankruptcy... a vigilante who serves for twenty years as an informant to
Hoover's FBI... a man obsessed with the search as a mysterious woman
he believed might be his real mother. 1994.
Walt Disney's Bambi BRB-10490
by Felix Salten
A children's book based on the popular Disney movie. For grades K-3.
1948.
351

The Walter Syndrome BRB-09925
by Richard Neely
A paranoid mass murderer operates in and around the classified ad
department of a New York City newspaper during the 1930's. 1970.
The Watts Towers of Los Angeles CBB-0876
by Leon Whiteson
The Watts Towers represent a unique and important chapter in the
history of L.A. They stand both as a monument to the indomitable
spirit of one man as a symbol of hope for an entire community. Sam
Rodia, creator of the Towers, had a vision. An uneducated immigrant
from Italy, Rodia labored as an unskilled construction worker by day.
But at night and on weekends, come rain or shine, he toiled in pursuit
of his dream. He received no assistance, financial or otherwise, from
anyone. Finally after more than 30 years, Rodia completed his
masterpiece. 1989.
Way Out for Abused Women CBB-1715
by Life Skills Education
Examines how one can tell if she is being abused, the reasons why one
should leave, how to make a safety plan to leave and move, and starting
fresh. 1997.
The Way the Future Was: A Memoir CBB-0284
by Frederick Pohl
This memoir traces the life of a man who has tried his hand at various
aspects of the science fiction trade. Beginning with his earliest
discovery of pulp magazines and his subsequent involvement in early
science fiction, Pohl outlines each step in a career that has included
both editing and writing. 1978.
Way to Happiness BRB-10017
by Fulton John Sheen
The brief articles in this book apply to spiritual principles of the basic
problems of individual and social life today. 1954.
352

We Flew Over the Bridge CBB-1175
by Faith Ringgold
Faith Ringgold's memoirs as one of the country's preeminent African-
American artists and as an award-winning children's book author. She
shares stories about her fascinating life which include having paintings
hung in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as, in the private
collections of many famous people. She also received the Caldecott
Book Award for Tar Beach (BR-08940). 1995.
We Know Where You Live CBB-1054
by Jean Taylor
Maggie Garrett is a private investigator who maneuvers her way
through San Francisco’s corridors of power, finding secrets, sin and
more than a little satisfaction. 1995.
Weaving: A Creative Approach for Beginners CBB-0159
by Clara Craeger
This illustrated guide to contemporary weaving techniques and design,
with and without a loom, includes looms, yarns and techniques. 1977.
Weaving Techniques and Projects BRB-10610
edited by Sunset Editorial Staff
Techniques for weaving beautiful things. 1975.
The Wedding Bargain BRB-10593
by Agnes Sligh Turnbull
A gentle, old-fashioned story of a marriage of convenience between a
coal-mining magnate and his secretary. Even the injection of a murder
case (a murder of which the husband is unjustly accused) does not
change the mood and atmosphere of this highly romantic tale set in the
1930's. 1966.
Weighing in: Fat, Diet and Exercise CBB-1418
A basic introduction to fat, diet and exercise and their affects on the
human body. 1996.
353

Welcome to the Ark CBB-1458
by Stephanie Tolan
In a world of random violence and multiplying militias, four brilliant
young misfits are thrown together in a group home for troubled youth.
In an experimental program which they dub the Ark, the four discover
they are not alone and discover that their minds have a power
unimagined. In a violence-ridden world, the characters offer a bright
ray of hope about the earth. For grades 6-9. 1996.
Werewolf Skin (Goosebumps #60) BRB-11655
by R. L. Stine
As Alex Hunter stays with his relatives, he finds out the secret of wolf
creek. Werewolves live in this great town. Great read for
Howl-ooween! For grades 4-7. 1997.
West Coach Beaches: A Complete Guide - From Baja to Canada
BRB-10833
by Sarah Dixon
This brief survey of beaches along the west coast between Mexico and
Canada offers good advice on what to do, and what to see, what to
wear, and what environmental conditions you'll run into. Special
information for the blind and physically handicapped is included.
1979.
West Covina: Fulfilling the Promise CBB-0827
by Barbara Pronin
A history of the West Covina area from Spanish settlement to the
1980's. 1989.
West of the West: Witnesses to the California Experience, 1952
BRB-10779
by Robert Kirsch
The story of California from the Conquistadors to the great earthquake
in San Francisco is described by the men and women who were there
with their own narrative text. 1967.
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Westward the Women CBB-0194
by Nancy Wilson Ross
This account of the first pioneer women venturing west depicts the
daily lives of such women as Narcisca Whitman, Berthemia Owens,
Mary Walker and others, and compares the social problems they
experienced with those of today's women. 1944.
The Whaley House CBB-0240
by San Diego on Tour
San Diego on Tour visits and reveals the legend and history of the
famous, haunted Whaley House. 1979.
What Are Big Girls Made of? CBB-1460
by Marge Piercy
A collection of poems written by this well-known poet. It includes
funny and serious poems about her half brother and poems about
women who are caught in the painful dilemma of being retooled,
refitted and redesigned to match every decade or enjoying the pleasures
of middle age and poems about the precarious balance of nature. 1997.
What Are You Touching? BRB-11317
by Mario Gomboli
A picture book for very young readers. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.
What Do Women Want? Self-Discovery through Fantasy CBB-0203
by Lucy Freeman
The author offers every woman a way to examine herself and rid
herself of crippling psychological chains and irrational self-defeatist
attitudes. 1978.
What I Know Now CBB-1512
by Rodger Larson
Dave Ryan's mother has hired Gene Tole to build a garden at the old
home she is moving back to, away from her failed marriage. Gene
seems to be the father Dave's own silent, brooding dad could never be.
Dave's dawning sexuality shows how his emerging feelings help him to
become a young man. 1997.
355

What Jesus Means to Me BRB-09831
by H. W. Gockel
An inspirational religious work about the author's personal feelings
toward Christ and Christianity.
What Love Sees CBB-0764
by Susan Vreeland
A wealthy New England blind woman escapes the shelter of her
overprotective family to marry a poor blind rancher from a remote
California mountain town, and gets the jolt of reality she had been
longing for. 1996.
What Now? What to Do When Your Job No Longer Exists
CBB-1395
An introduction to the job marketplace for those who have been
recently laid off. 1994.
What Will It Be? BRB-11319
by Mario Gomboli
A picture book for very young readers. For preschool-grade 2. 1991.
What's Hiding? BRB-11318
by Mario Gomboli
A picture book for very young readers. For preschool-grade 2. 1991.
What's in Disguise BRB-11316
by Mario Gomboli
A picture book for very young readers. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.
What's Wrong with Me?: Learning Disabilities at Home and School
CBB-1856
by Regina Cicci
Explains the various learning disabilities and offers suggestions for
teaching in the classroom or tutoring session. A major emphasis is
placed on what parents can do to help their learning disabled children.
1995.
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What's Wrong with My Plant? A Guide to the Care and Cure of Ailing
Houseplants CBB-0165
by Chuck Crandall
Chapters concern basic plant care, plant diseases, causes and cures,
pests, surgery and intensive care, pesticides, insecticides and chemical
controls. 1976.
Whatever the Job...You're in Customer Service CBB-1853
by Life Skills Education
Customer service do's and don'ts. 1998.
Wheels West: 1590–1900 BRB-10808
by Richard Dunlop
The greatest mass immigration in the history of the world, the settling
of the American West, is described from the arrival of the Spaniards in
1590 to the final development of the railroads and the closing of the
frontier in 1900. 1977.
When Cows Come Home and Other Stories CBB-1071
by assorted authors
Includes several children’s tales: “When Cows Come Home,” “Two
Badd Babies,” “My Little Red Car,” “The Cows Are Going to Paris,”
“Six Snowy Sheep,” and “Smart Dog.” For grades K-3. 1994.
When I'm Bad I'm Better: Mae West, Sex, and American Entertainment
CBB-0976 / BRB-11367
by Marybeth Hamilton
A combination of biography, cultural analysis, and social history
outlines the career of this famous and controversial actress. 1995.
When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's CBB-1608
by Earl A. Grollman and Kenneth S. Kosik
A guide about Alzheimer's explains how it is diagnosed, how it affects
memory, emotions and behavior, how to handle an Alzheimer patient's
behavior and when and where to seek help. 1996.
When the Whippoorwill BRB-08451
by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
A collection of stories which deals with the people of Florida. 1942.
357

When to Say No to Surgery: How to Evaluate the Most Often Performed
Operations CBB-0608
by Robert G. Schneider
The controversial theme of this book is that many of the 25 million
operations performed every year in the United States are unnecessary.
A noted internist challenges traditional acceptance of surgery, the
dangers and dubious benefits of surgery, and the psychology of patient
and surgeon. 1985.
When You Worry about the Child You Love CBB-1850
by Edward Hallowell
Dr. Edward Hallowell covers the most common childhood problems
and shows how genetics and biology contribute to them all. 1996.
When Your Kidneys Fail: A Handbook for Patients and Their Families
CBB-0520
by Mickie Hall Faris
This handbook for patients and their families provides information on
kidney disease and kidney failure. There are 200 questions and
answers covering topics that include kidney function, methods of
treatment and financial resources. 1981.
When Your Lover Is a Liar CBB-1901
by Susan Forward
In this supportive book, therapist Susan Forward profiles the wide
variety of liars, how to deal with the lies, and practical strategies to stop
them before they ruin your relationship. 1999.
Where Is Noah's Ark: Mystery on Mt. Ararat BRB-10862
by Lloyd R. Bailey
A highly competent old testament scholar takes an impartial look at the
facts surrounding the search for Noah's Ark which has been sighted and
photographed in Turkey and comes up with some illuminating
conclusions. 1978.
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Where Love Goes CBB-0948
by Joyce Maynard
The story of a modern woman’s brave attempt to remake her life.
1995.
Where the Heart Is CBB-0881
by Billie Letts
Novalee Nation is seventeen, seven months pregnant, thirty-seven
pounds overweight, and stranded at Walmart with $7.77; but she finally
believes she has a future. 1995.
Where the Highway Ends: Cambria, San Simeon and the Ranchos
CBB-0635
by Geneva Hamilton
A series of newspaper articles created popular demand for this history
which preserves pioneer names, places, events, as well as a way of life
which is gone from Cambria, the first Anglo town of San Luis Obispo
County, California. 1974.
Where the Light Turns Gold: The Story of the Santa Ynez Valley
CBB-0612
by Joanne Rife
A history of the land and the people of the Santa Ynez Valley from the
earliest settlements to the present life and economy. 1977.
Where to Find It in Los Angeles: An Unusual Guide to Unusual
Shopping CBB-0100
by Beulah Spigelgass Roth
This guide to unusual shopping tells where to find everything from
antiques to exotic pets. 1974.
Where's Home? CBB-1219
by Jonathan London
After hitching a ride to California, fourteen-year-old Aaron and his
father endure some tough times on the streets of San Francisco and in a
homeless shelter while trying to find a real home for themselves. For
junior high and high readers. 1995.
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Where's My Teddy? BRB-11323
by Jez Alborough
A small boy and a big bear both lose their teddy bears in the forest and
wind up with the wrong ones. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.
Whispers from Eternity CBB-0079 / BRB-10280
by Paramahansa Yogananda
These prayers include Yogananda's spiritual perceptions of
God-consciousness, invocations to the world's great spiritual teachers
and children's prayers. 1959.
White Fang BRB-09802
by Jack London
Sold to a brutal master who trains him as a fighter dog, White Fang is
rescued by a mining engineer who subdues his ferocity with kindness.
For junior and senior high readers.
White Holes: Cosmic Gushers in the Universe CBB-0523
by John R. Gribbin
White holes are cosmic gushers which may help explain the nature of
the universe. These enormous jets of material shot into space force us
to reexamine our assumptions about time and space. 1977.
The White Monkey BRB-09939
by John Galsworthy
Volume 4 of the “Forsyte Saga” concerns Fleur and Michael Mont and
Fleur's father Soames. A son is born to the couple, thus strengthening a
marriage which had been weakened by Fleur's affair with an artist.
1969.
The White Rajahs of Sarawak BRB-10999
by Pierre Stephen Robert Payne
In 1841 an Englishman was made ruler of Sarawak, a state on the
northwest coast of Borneo. He was the first westerner to guide the
destiny of an Eastern nation. 1960.
360

Who Did What to Fedalia? BRB-10596
by Meredith Wilson
Fedalia came from Iowa to New York City to earn a fortune as a radio
singer. But New York did not appreciate Iowa's product. After many
encounters with New York wolves, all of whom failed to interest
Fedalia, she went back to Iowa to marry the boy next door. 1952.
Who Hops? CBB-1894
by Katie Davis
Lists creatures that hop, fly, slither, swim, and crawl, as well as some
others that don't. For preschool-grade 2. 1998.
Who in Hell Is Wanda Fuca? CBB-1200
by G. M. Ford
This first novel stars Leo Waterman, aging hippy and private
investigator, who is hired by a Seattle mob boss to bring the man's
granddaughter, Caroline, safely home. 1995.
Who Should Play God? CBB-0187
by Ted Howard
Here is the story of the artificial creation of life and what it means for
the future of the human race. 1977.
Who Was That Masked Man? The Story of the Lone Ranger
CBB-0576
by David Rothel
The development and creation of “The Lone Ranger" on radio, movie
serials, novels, and comic strips during the depression years of the
1930s is chronicled. The promotion of the character through radio
premiums and merchandise from the late 1930s to the present is also
examined. 1972.
Why Did They Name It ... ? CBB-0198
by Hannah Campbell
Here is the story behind the brand names that have become household
words throughout the world. 1964.
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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
CBB-0900
by Gregory Maguire
Years before Dorothy and Toto, another little girl landed in Oz. She
had emerald skin, and life was not easy for her. This is the true story of
the hated Wicked Witch. 1995.
Wild Bill Hickok CBB-1909
by John Hamilton
A biography of Wild Bill Hickok, who was a quick-draw dead shot
who could put a straight row of holes in a target at 25 paces. A pioneer
of the Great Plains, a Union Scout and spy in the Civil War, a lawman,
and a showman, Hickok was all these and more. For grades 2-4. 1996.
The Wild Horse of the West CBB-0238
by Walker Demarquis Wyman
The history of the horse on the western range describes what has
happened to the mustang and the wild or feral horse in detail that is
exhaustively and interestingly set forth. 1945.
The Wild Palms BRB-10575
by William Faulkner
The Wild Palms is composed of two vividly contrasting short novels.
The first is the story of two lovers in an ultimately disastrous affair, the
second, "The Old Man" tells of a convict accidentally freed during a
flood who struggles to save himself and a pregnant woman whose fate
has been thrust into his hands. 1939.
The Wilderness Stone BRB-08369
by Robert Nathan
Fiction – Fantasy. 1961.
Wilderness Trek BRB-09900
by Zane Grey
Two American cow pokers sail to Australia and sign up to drive a
mammoth herd of cattle across wild and strange bush country, where
they encounter hostile aborigines. 1944.
362

Wilkes on Trial CBB-1024 / BRB-11377
by Charles Sevilla
In his latest fictional adventure, famed attorney John Wilkes, is lawyer
for the defense in the murder of a young blind woman. When the judge
on the case is found murdered, Wilkes becomes a prime suspect. 1993.
Will Rogers in Hollywood BRB-10940
by Bryan B. Sterling and Frances N. Sterling
This biography of America's favorite humorist and popular star of silent
and sound films from 1918 to his tragic 1935 death in an Alaskan plane
includes his film and production credits, plot synopsis as well as
Roger's own words on the film industry. 1984.
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? CBB-0769 / BRB-11112
by Benjamin Stein
In Jonesboro, Tennessee, Nicole Miller was a star--smart, the prettiest
girl in town, brimming with promise and healthy ambition when she
departed for the big city. L.A. was colder, faster, harder to crack than
her dreams had ever told her. 1991.
Willa Cather: A Literary Life CBB-0723
by James Woodress
Thoroughly grounded in Cather’s writings, which were
autobiographical to an uncommon degree. This is a definitive
biography. 1987.
Willa Cather: Her Life and Art CBB-0199
by James Leslie Woodress
In this short biography, which is the best brief introduction to Willa
Cather, the author is especially thorough in revealing the ways in which
she transformed people from her life into fiction. 1970.
Windows on Early California BRB-10797
by Florence Slocum
This collection of articles given as talks by the Pasadena Committee of
the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America residents in
California covers the period that is roughly between 1769--the arrival
of the Portola Expedition--and 1850 when California was accepted into
the Union as a state.
363

Winemakers Cookbook: Culinary Adventures with America's
Premier Vintners BRB-11039
by Lou Seibert Pappas
Old world cuisine is wedded to the bounty of California climate and
soil as crisp, garden vegetables, wholesome grains, succulent fruits, and
meat, poultry, or fish are combined in innovate recipes enhanced by
fine California wines. 1986.
Winter Tides CBB-1600
by James P. Blaylock
Nearly fifteen years ago, on a deserted southern California beach, Dave
Quinn swam out into the ocean to save two drowning girls--identical
twin sisters. He was only able to save one. Haunted by the memory of
his half-failed heroism, Dave immerses himself in the reality and
illusion of a theater props company. When Dave meets Anne, one of
the girls he saved, they are pursued by the jealous specter of the longdead
sister Elinor. 1997.
With Custer in '74: James Calhoun's Diary of the Black Hills Expedition
BRB-10839
by James Calhoun and Lawrence F. Frost
This is the diary of Lieutenant James Calhoun, who died with Custer in
the Seventh Cavalry's disastrous defeat on the Little Big Horn on June
25, 1876. 1979.
Witness to the Truth BRB-10547
by Nathan Shapell
The author survived Auschwitz and death marches to build a
community for thousands of displaced persons from many countries,
races and religions. After 5 1/2 years, his work finished, he and his wife
immigrated to the U.S. where he created a company which has built
homes for thousands of American families. 1974.
Witness to Violence: Learning to Live with the Past CBB-1651
by Life Skills Education
Discusses how children see violence, trauma and memory, family
violence and the child witness, social violence and the child witness,
and getting over it. 1997.
364

Witnesses to a Vanishing America: The Nineteenth-Century Response
BRB-10897
by Lee Clark Mitchell
The author maintains that 19th century Americans viewed the westward
movement with mixed feelings. The dominant opinion represented faith
in the westward march of a benevolent American civilization.
However, by the 1820's an expression of pessimism arose and
increased as the century progressed, and Americans began to feel
negative aspects of American civilization extending. The book is
documented by the letters, writings, diaries by artists and explorers.
1981.
Wolf Rider: A Tale of Terror BRB-11517
by Avi
In this psychological thriller, fifteen-year-old Andy is convinced that
the crank call just received is the confession of a murderer. When his
father accuses him of lying, the school counselor cautions him against
"crying wolf," and the supposed victim is found very much alive, Andy
becomes even more determined to find the would-be killer. For junior
and senior high readers. 1997.
Woman Priest: A Personal Odyssey CBB-0468
by Alla Bozarth-Campbell
The author was one of a group of 11 women "irregularly" ordained in
the priesthood of the Episcopal Church at Philadelphia in 1974, two
years before the Church resolved to legalize such ordinations. This is
the story of an early call to a religious life and recounts her struggles to
claim this life as her vocation. 1978.
A Woman's Guide to Coping with Disability CBB-1435
by Resources for Rehabilitation
Information to help women maintain their independence, raise a family,
and continue in a career despite physical challenges. Strategies for
living with arthritis, diabetes, lupus, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis,
osteoporosis, and spinal cord injury. Includes a list of national
organizations that provide services for women. 1997.
365

Woman's Proper Place: A History of Changing Ideals and Practices
CBB-0281
by Sheila M. Rothman
The discussion of the interplay between the changing ideas of women's
proper roles and changing principle of American policy toward women
provides a detailed account of the varying experiences of generations of
women within the family, the work place and public life. This social
history of women pays attention to the role of technology, women's
education and the professions in affecting women's sense of self. 1978.
Woman's Retreat Book CBB-1442
by Jennifer Louden
A guide for women to restoring, rediscovering and reawakening one's
true self in a moment, in an hour, in a day, or a weekend. A woman's
retreat can be brief or a weekend away from everything. 1997.
The Women: The Old West BRB-10838
by Joan Swallow Reiter
This exciting history reveals how the women in the west fulfilled its
promise by fighting off Indian raids, and by enduring starvation, and
the aching sense of being alone in an endless land. 1978.
Women According to Men: The World of Tudor-Stuart Women
CBB-1262
by Suzanne W. Hull
A collection of writings by men, dated 1525-1675, on subjects
including: rules for wives, health habits and household remedies,
misconceptions on conception, care of babies, raising daughters,
preparing food, and face and fashion. Written by men "secure in the
knowledge of their superior learning for the benefit and guidance of all
wives, daughters, mothers, widows, maidens, and other untutored
females in England." [from the title page]. 1996.
Women and AIDS CBB-1411 / BRB-11383
A brief introduction to AIDS, emphasizing its affect on women,
including mothering and AIDs, stages of the disease, and avoiding
contracting the HIV virus in the first place. 1997.
366

Women and Men Midwives: Medicine, Morality and Misogamy in Early
America CBB-0462
by Jane B. Donegan
Drawing on contemporary records from the 16th to 19th centuries, the
author creates an accurate, historical account of the midwife's status,
duties and skills. 1978.
Women and Men on the Overland Trail BRB-10860
by John Mack Faragher
Examining the roles of women and men on the western frontier the
author describes the western migration as a "male adventure" that
isolated women and deprived them of the home life they desired. 1979.
Women of the West CBB-0544
by Cathy Luchetti
A dozen women, through the words of their journals and diaries,
provide a document of the personal experiences of the women of the
West. 1982.
Women's Rights BRB-10916
by California Department of Justice, Civil Rights Enforcement Section
An updated edition of the guide to women's rights in the field of
employment, child bearing, credit, education, housing, insurance,
domestic relations, business, public assistance, day care service, rape
and other violence. 1983.
A Wonderbook of Tanglewood Tales BRB-09063
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
A selection of classical Greek myths adapted and retold by the author.
For grades 5-8. 1925.
Wonderful CBB-1584
by Jill Barnett
After too many years on the battlefield, Merrick de Beaucourt is
looking forward to a simple life of peace and quiet with a docile wife at
his side. He wed Lady Clio of Camrose when she was fifteen and for
six long years she never heard a word from him. When Lord Merrick
returns from war, Lady Clio comes to understand the dark knight and
sees a chance to make her dreams come true. 1997.
367

The Wonderful Ride: Being the True Journal of Mr. George T. Loher
CBB-0543
by George T. Loher
The journal of George T. Loher, a butcher from Oakland, California,
describes his 1895 bicycle journey from San Francisco to New York
City, an excursion through 13 states and territories, across deserts and
five mountain ranges, a distance of 4,534 miles. 1978.
Wonders of the West CBB-0906 / BRB-11146
by Kate Braverman
It is the early 1960's. Jordan Lerner is a typical lost teen. Jordan’s
mom has just left her husband and moved them both to California.
1993.
Wonders of the World BRB-10967
by Leonard Cottrell
Describes the seven wonders of antiquity and compares them with such
modern marvels as the Empire State Building, the Grand Coulee Dam,
and Russia's first Sputnik.
Wonders of the World Between the Tides BRB-10636
by Norman Hammond Wakeman
A professor of marine biology tells the story of the living things and
the wonderful world at the edge of the ocean in a simple style that is
suitable for grades 6 to adult. 1977.
Woody Woodpecker Takes a Trip BRB-10465
by Ann McGovern
The famous cartoon character plans a trip, but naturally things go
wrong in hilarious fashion. For grades K-3. 1961.
The Words Hurt CBB-1330
by Chris Loftis
Verbal abuse can hurt a child just as easily as blows, and it is just a
difficult for the child to understand. In this story, Greg's father is
verbally abusive, until a friend's intervention puts the whole family on
the road to healing. 1995.
368

Work in the 90's: Jobs with a Future CBB-1397
A brief overview of various professional and non-professional jobs
which promise growth in the coming years. 1994.
Working a Job Fair: Preparing for It Getting the Most Out of It
CBB-1646
by Life Skills Education
Gives an explanation of a job fair, how to get prepared for a job fair,
meeting recruiters at the job fair, do's and don'ts and follow-up with
employers you have met. 1997.
Working Cotton BRB-11222
by Sherley Anne Williams
The bus arrives at the field in dark of morning, workers gather around
the fire, and "everyone speak in smoky whispers." Shelan's family's day
in the fields begins. Too small to carry her own sack, Shelan piles
cotton in the middle of the row for her mamma to collect. Caldecott
Honor Book, 1992. 1992.
Working from Home BRB-11075
by Sarah Edwards and Paul Edwards
In this revised edition, home-based business experts present hundreds
of ideas, suggestions and sources of further help and information to
assist in doing business from home. The innovative systems approach
to managing time, money and people is user-friendly, simple and
effective. 1987.
Working with Employment Agencies: Who They Work for, What They
Do CBB-1390
An introduction to employment agencies for the prospective job hunter.
1996.
A World the Color of Salt: A Smokey Brandon Mystery
BRB-11174
by Noreen Ayres
Smokey Brandon, a tough-talking ex-stripper, is a forensic specialist
for Orange County. She develops a personal interest in the murder of
the friendly young man who sold her morning doughnuts. Two likely
suspects are turned loose after questioning, but one of them takes up
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with Brandon's naive best friend. When her friend vanishes, Brandon
goes on a manhunt. Strong language and violence. 1992.
World War II: America at War CBB-1660
by Maurice Isserman
A resource on World War II which covers its background, America's
involvement in the war, the defeat in the Pacific, D-day, atomic
warfare, and the ending of World War II. 1991.
The Worlds of Science Fiction BRB-08338
by Robert P. Mills
A collection of outstanding stories by prominent writers in the world of
science fantasy. Ranging from outer space to the present, past, and
future, they are all concerned in some way with man. For junior and
senior high readers. 1963.
The Worst Journey in the World CBB-1845
by Apsley Cherry-Garrard
The harrowing story of the Scott expedition to the South Pole. Filled
with details of scientific discovery and anecdotes of human resilience
in a harsh environment. 1997.
The Wreck of the Running Gale BRB-08476
by Garland Roark
Pirates steal the "Running Gale" and its cargo of $100,000. Captain
Raikes sets out to catch the pirates and young Owen Ibisen, part owner,
sets out to catch both, leading to a violent and dramatic climax. 1952.
A Writer's Guide to Research BRB-11079
by Lois Horowitz
The author shows writers the fastest way to information through books,
magazines, newspapers, documents, computers and databases. 1986.
A Writer's Reference BRB-13307
by Diana Hacker
A three volume reference manual for writers. 1995.
370

Writing from Personal Experience CBB-1555
by Nancy Davidhoff Kelton
A step-by-step approach to writing about your life, keeping a journal,
preparing manuscripts and selling your story. 1997.
X-Files: Antibodies CBB-1562
by Kevin J. Anderson
When a disease-ravaged body is found in the smoldering ruins of the
federally funded DyMar genetic research lab, Agents Fox Mulder and
Dana Scully fear that a deadly, man-made plague is on the loose. The
agents discover that before the death of Dr. David Kennessy, a cancer
researcher at DyMar, he had been experimenting with a promising but
highly dangerous microscopic bio-machines that can cure any disease,
heal any wound. 1997.
The X-Files: Darkness Falls BRB-11362 / BRB-11740
by Les Martin
Based on the television series, the X-Files. For grades 4-7.
X-Files: Ruins CBB-1547
by Kevin J. Anderson
Cassandra Rubicon, a well-connected American archaeologist,
disappears while exploring the lost Mayan city of Xitacian. This
becomes a case for FBI agents Mulder and Scully who think it may
involve ancient curses, blood sacrifices and deadly reptilian monsters
lost in the jungles before history. 1996.
Yaci y Su Muneca CBB-1058
by C. Zendrera
A popular tale from Brazil. For grades K-3. Spanish language. 1993.
Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family CBB-1214
by Lensey Namioka
Third daughter Mary Yang makes an unexpected new friend while
trying to hide a kitten from her family. For junior high and high
school readers. 1995.
371

The Years BRB-08770
by Virginia Woolf
A sequence of richly-drawn scenes that weaves together three
generations of the Pargeters, an upper-class English family. 1937.
Years Lived and Not Lived CBB-1618
by Vartges Petrosyan
Fourteen short stories by Vartges Petrosyan about life in Armenia in
1960's through 1970's.
Years of Infamy: The Untold Story of America's Concentration Camp
BRB-10794
by Michi Weglyn
Here is the explosive and tragic story of what the author believes is the
wholesale violation of civil rights of Americans with the World War II
internment of 112,000 west coast Japanese Americans.
Years of Triumph: Helen Keller BRB-09852
by Helen Keller
This book is the continuation of the autobiography of Helen Keller and
reveals her middle years. 1969.
The Yellow Peril: Chinese Americans in American Fiction; 1850-1940
BRB-10881
by William F. Wu
This survey offers summaries of some 130 novels and stories that
portray Chinese characters, including works by Bret Harte, Ambrose
Bierce, Jack London, Frank Norris and Dashiell Hammett. The book
seeks to demonstrate the preponderance of negative stereotypes of the
Chinese perpetuated in American fiction of the 19 th and 20th centuries.
1982.
The Yellow Room BRB-08470
by Mary Roberts Rinehart
An intricate web of mystery builds to a climax with a quick twist of
ideas which avoids an anticlimax. 1945.
372

Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories BRB-11528
by Dr. Seuss
Clever tales about Yertle, who builds a throne at the expense of his
fellow turtle; Gertrude McFuzz, the bird who dislikes her one-feathered
tail; and two rivals who try to outbrag each other. For grades K-3.
1997.
Yo las Queria CBB-1064
by Martinez I Vendrell
The story of a young girl who must have her pigtails cut off when she
goes to live with her father. The young girl remembers fondly her dead
mother, who used to comb out her pigtails. For grades K-3. Spanish
language. 1994.
You and Your Heart: Understanding Heart Disease CBB-1757
by Life Skills Education
Explains how the heart works, types of heart disease and how to reduce
heart disease. 1996.
You Call Me Chief: Impressions of the Life of Chief Dan George
CBB-0476
by Hilda Mortimer
This account of the Indian longshoreman, then entertainer, who
achieved worldwide recognition for his role in the 1970 film "Little Big
Man" was written by a lifelong friend. 1981.
You Packed the Cat in the Suitcase?! You Gotta Get Organized
CBB-0467
by Albert Vorspan
Here is advice on how to organize your life from an author who may be
as disorganized as the next, but whose funny advice will get you to try
just about anything to improve. 1978.
You’re Okay It’s Just a Bruise CBB-0955
by Rob Huizenga
The author, a former physician for the Los Angeles Raiders, produced
an anecdotal work about his time with the team. 1994.
373

You're the Boss CBB-0735
by Joe Robinson
The methods of launching new business enterprises are illustrated by
the stories of today's hottest self-made entrepreneurs who show how to
leave that dead-end job behind, start and maintain a business of your
own and get control of your destiny. 1987.
Young Doctor Galahad BRB-10472
by Elizabeth Seibert
The setting is a mid-western town. A young doctor there becomes
aware that doctors are abusing medical practices and he sets out to wipe
out this abuse. A romance runs through the story. 1938.
Young Helen Keller CBB-1115
by Anne Benjamin
A brief biography of Helen Keller for the beginning reader. For grades
K-3. 1992.
Young Mrs. Savage BRB-08599
by Dorothy Emily Stevenson
A young widow with four children goes to her childhood home in
Scotland to spend a vacation with her old nurse. 1949.
Your Aging Parents CBB-1607
by Earl A. Grollman and Sharon Grollman
Explains how to cope with your parents' changing needs, the physical
and emotional changes your parents may face as they age, ways to tap
community services to fit their needs and how to make decisions about
housing and care. 1997.
Your Desert and Mine BRB-11109
by Nina Paul Shumway
The daughter of pioneer settlers traces the history of the Coachella
Valley from barren basin to desert resorts and date gardens of today.
1978.
Your Love Should Have Ended Many Years Ago BRB-10943
by Ramona Ferguson
Thirty Christian religious and inspirational poems by a blind author.
1986.
374

Zanzibar Intrigue BRB-08316
by F. Van Wyck Mason
The indestructible intelligence agent, Col. Hugh North, carries out a
mission among Russians, Africans, and assorted nationals, all of whom
may be something other than they appear. A real
Oppenheim-type-thriller. For junior and senior high readers. 1963.
Zia CBB-0878 / BRB-11223
by Scott O’Dell
Zia, a young Indian girl, is determined to rescue her aunt Karana,
isolated for eighteen years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins
(RC 22397). For grades 6-9. 1976.
The Zimmerman Telegram BRB-10654
by Barbara W. Tuchman
The author tells how during WWI, the British intercepted a telegram in
which German agents in Mexico were instructed to promise the country
U.S. territories if she would create strife on the American continent;
how the telegram was decoded and how it was an important factor in
the U.S. decision to enter the war.
Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Sarajevo BRB-11518
by Zlata Filipovic
Zlata begins this diary as a young schoolgirl preoccupied with piano
lessons, homework, playing tennis, movie stars, friends, and family.
That changes rapidly as shelling begins. Concern for grades vanishes
with her school. Now daily life centers around finding the necessities
of life, including a hiding place for the night, and Zlata grows angry as
her childhood is stolen. For junior and senior high and older readers.
Bestseller. 1994.
Zoe Rising CBB-1540
by Pam Conrad
This book is a sequel to Stonewords which introduced a preternatural
girl named Zoe who has the ability to be called back in time. Zoe
returns in another ghost story as spellbinding as the first. For grades
4-7. 1996.
375

The Zoot-Suit Riots: The Psychology of Symbolic Annihilation
CBB-0737
by Mauricio Mazon
An historian and psychologist examines the ugly ten days of fighting in
1943 between servicemen and Mexican-American gang members in
Los Angeles. 1984.
Zora Neale Hurston CBB-0871 / BRB-11366
by Paul Witcover
A biography of novelist and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston, who
brought to life the people she called “Negroes furthest down.” For
grades 6-9. 1991.
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AUTHOR INDEX
Aaseng, Nathan ........................................................................................... 117
Florence Griffith Joyner: Dazzling Olympian
CBB-0949 / BRB-11707
Ackart, Robert............................................................................................... 62
A Celebration of Vegetables: Menus for Festive
Meat-Free Dining BRB-10790
Acuna, Rodolfo F.......................................................................................... 72
A Community Under Siege: A Chronicle of Chicanos
East of the Los Angeles River CBB-0647
Adams, Andy .............................................................................................. 203
The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Trail Days CBB-0432
Adams, Douglas and Mark Carwardine ...................................................... 191
Last Chance to See CBB-1502 / BRB-11745
Adams, J. T. ................................................................................................ 198
A Life of William Shakespeare BRB-11023
Adams, J. T. ............................................................................................... 278
Revolutionary New England, 1691-1776. Part II
of "The History of New England" BRB-10989
Adams, Ramon Frederick............................................................................ 115
A Fitting Death for Billy the Kid CBB-0527
Adamson, Joe.............................................................................................. 139
Groucho, Harpo, Chico - And Sometimes Zeppo BRB-10889
Adler, Jack .................................................................................................. 107
Exploring Historic California CBB-0160
Adler, Pat ...................................................................................................... 46
The Bunker Hill Story CBB-0257 / BRB-09759
Aesop, retold by Edward W. Dolch ................................................................ 7
Aesop's Stories BRB-10623
Agran, Larry.................................................................................................. 58
The Cancer Connection and What We Can DoAbout It CBB-0210
AIDS: The Social Impact CBB-1406 / BRB-11393................................ 9
AIDS: Understanding the Epidemic CBB-1410 / BRB-11380 ............... 9
377

AIDS and Minorities CBB-1405 / BRB-11402 ...................................... 9
AIDS and the Heterosexual Community CBB-1408 / BRB-11382........ 9
Ainsworth, Ed ............................................................................................... 48
California BRB-10928
Ainsworth, Katherine .................................................................................. 220
The McCallum Saga: The Story of the Founding of
Palm Springs CBB-0439
Aitchison, Jean.............................................................................................. 20
The Articulate Mammal: An Introduction to Psycholinguistics
BRB-10843
Akins, William............................................................................................ 203
The Loch Ness Monster CBB-0460
Alarcon, Pedro Antonio .............................................................................. 308
El Sombrero de Tres Picos y el Captain Veneno BRB-11026
Albery, Nobuko............................................................................................. 24
Balloon Top: A Novel of Growing Up in Japan CBB-0243
Alborough, Jez ............................................................................................ 360
Where's My Teddy? BRB-11323
Albran, Kehlog............................................................................................ 271
The Profit BRB-10463
Alcott, Louisa May ..................................................................................... 179
Jo's Boys BRB-8789
Aleichem, Sholom........................................................................................... 7
Adventures of Mottel, the Cantor's Son BRB-9934
Aleichem, Sholom ...................................................................................... 171
Inside Kasrilevke BRB-9731
Alesi, Gladys................................................................................................. 25
Barron's How to Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test
BRB-10903
Alleman, Richard ........................................................................................ 234
The Movie Lover's Guide to Hollywood BRB-11042
Allen, Elizabeth L. .......................................................................................... 8
Affordable Justice: How To Settle Any Dispute, Including
Divorce,Out of Court CBB-1742
Allen, James P............................................................................................. 104
The Ethnic Quilt CBB-1668
Allen, Jeffrey G........................................................................................... 160
How to Turn an Interview into a Job CBB-0538
378

Allen, Steve................................................................................................. 215
Man Who Turned Back the Clock CBB-1083 / BRB-11353
Allen, William............................................................................................. 226
The Midnight Economist CBB-1816
Altman, Linda Jacobs.................................................................................. 167
The Importance of Cesar Chavez CBB-1055
Altman, Linda Jacobs ................................................................................. 193
The Legend of Freedom Hill CBB-1988
Alvarez, Julia ............................................................................................. 102
En el Tiempo de las Mariposas CBB-1701
Alvarez, Julia .............................................................................................. 309
Something to Declare CBB-1735
American Heart Association ......................................................................... 76
Cooking without Your Salt Shaker BRB-10847
American National Red Cross....................................................................... 59
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation BRB-10655
American Red Cross ..................................................................................... 26
Basic Rescue and Water Safety CBB-0151
American Red Cross ..................................................................................... 92
Disaster Preparedness for Disabled People CBB-0706
American Red Cross ................................................................................... 198
Lifesaving: Rescue and Water Safety CBB-0152
American Red Cross ................................................................................... 323
Swimming and Water Safety CBB-0140
American Spice Trade Association ............................................................. 314
The Spice and Diet Cookbooklet BRB-10915
Ammerman, Mark....................................................................................... 274
The Rain from God CBB-1603
Amos, Wally and Gregory Amos................................................................ 111
Famous Amos: The Power in You: 10 Secret Ingredients for
Inner Strength CBB-0715
Andersen, Hans Christian............................................................................ 102
The Emperor's New Clothes BRB-08796
Anderson, Kevin J....................................................................................... 139
Ground Zero CBB-1557
Anderson, Kevin J....................................................................................... 371
X-Files: Antibodies CBB-1562
379

Anderson, Kevin J....................................................................................... 371
X-Files: Ruins CBB-1547
Andrews, Colman.......................................................................................... 61
Catalan Cuisine BRB-11077
Andrews, Roy Chapman ............................................................................. 146
Heart of Asia BRB-10974
Angle, Paul M. ............................................................................................ 199
The Lincoln Reader BRB-11019
Anonymous ................................................................................................. 129
Go Ask Alice BRB-11506
Antle, Nancy ............................................................................................... 286
Sam's Wild West Show CBB-1221 / BRB-11356
Apostol, Jane............................................................................................... 311
South Pasadena: A Centennial History, 1888-1988 CBB-0662
The Application CBB-1377.................................................................. 18
Apps, Jerold W............................................................................................ 320
Study Skills for Those Adults Returning to School CBB-0288
Aristophanes................................................................................................ 264
The Plays of Aristophanes BRB-10965
Arkoff, Sam................................................................................................. 118
Flying through Hollywood By the Seat of Your Pants CBB-0868
Armour, Richard .................................................................................. 174-175
It All Started with Eve BRB-10525
Armstrong, Charlotte..................................................................................... 96
A Dram of Poison BRB-10402
Armstrong, Charlotte................................................................................... 271
The Protege BRB-10577
Arnold, Caroline............................................................................................ 23
Baby Whale Rescue: The True Story of J.J. CBB-1992
Arnold, Caroline.......................................................................................... 248
On the Brink of Extinction: The California Condor CBB-1009
Arnold, Caroline.......................................................................................... 339
Trapped in Tar: Fossils from the Ice Age CBB-0983 / BRB-11409
Arnold, Sandra .............................................................................................. 66
Child of the Sun CBB-1885
Arnold, William .......................................................................................... 299
Shadowland CBB-0298
Asquith, Pamella Z...................................................................................... 184
The Joy of Pizza CBB-0601
380

Assorted authors.......................................................................................... 357
When Cows Come Home and Other Stories CBB-1071
Atherton, Gertrude ........................................................................................ 48
California: An Intimate History BRB-10933
Austen, Jane ................................................................................................ 102
Emma BRB-10988
Austen, Ruth................................................................................................ 249
Ontario: The Model Colony CBB-1279
Austin, Steve and Cathy Hitchcock............................................................... 44
Breast Cancer: What You Should Know (But May Not
Be Told) about Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment)
CBB-1632
Avi ........................................................................................................... 341
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle BRB-11516
Avi ........................................................................................................... 365
Wolf Rider: A Tale of Terror BRB-11517
Axon, Gordon V............................................................................................ 52
The California Gold Rush BRB-10608
Ayres, E. C.................................................................................................. 108
Eye of the Gator CBB-1122 / BRB-11375
Ayres, Noreen ...................................................................................... 369-370
A World the Color of Salt: A Smokey Brandon Mystery
BRB-11174
Babcock, C. Merton, ed............................................................................... 300
Shakespeare Wisdom and Wit BRB-10540
Bacon, James............................................................................................... 210
Made in Hollywood CBB-0236
Bader, Bonnie.............................................................................................. 132
Golden Quest CBB-1203 / BRB-11369
Bagley, Helen.............................................................................................. 288
Sand in My Shoe: Homestead Days in Twenty-nine
Palms, California CBB-0234
Bahm, Archie J.............................................................................................. 73
Comparative Philosophy BRB-11333
Bahr, Robert......................................................................................... 192-193
Least of All Saints: The Story of Aimee Semple McPherson
CBB-0497
381

Bailey, Lloyd R........................................................................................... 358
Where Is Noah's Ark: Mystery on Mt. Ararat BRB-10862
Bailey, Richard C........................................................................................ 146
Heart of the Golden Empire: An Illustrated History of
Bakersfield BRB-10950
Bakeless, Katherine..................................................................................... 331
They Saw America First; Our First Explorers and
What They Saw BRB-10986
Baker, Jerry ................................................................................................. 264
Plants Are Like People BRB-10554
Baker, Lise S............................................................................................... 208
The Loser's Club CBB-1933
Ball, F. Carlton............................................................................................ 213
Making Pottery without a Wheel BRB-10500
Balsey, Betsy, Food Editor, Los Angeles Times.......................................... 207
The Los Angeles Times California Cookbook BRB-10894
Banham, Reyner.......................................................................................... 205
Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies
CBB-1031 / CBB-1287
Banim, Lisa ................................................................................................... 14
American Dreams CBB-1204
Banks, Jacqueline Turner ............................................................................ 100
Egg-Drop Blues CBB-1246 / BRB-11371
Banville, Thomas G. ................................................................................... 160
How to Listen--How to Be Heard CBB-0299
Bargellini, Simone ...................................................................................... 117
Florence and Michelangelo BRB-10873
Barnes, Stephen........................................................................................... 115
Firedance: An Aubrey Knight Adventure CBB-0765 / BRB-11627
Barnett, Jill.................................................................................................. 367
Wonderful CBB-1584
Barre, Richard ............................................................................................... 38
Blackheart Highway CBB-1931
Barrie, James Matthew, Sir ........................................................................ 261
Peter Pan BRB-08812
Barrios, Eduardo ......................................................................................... 149
El Hermano Asno BRB-10712
Barrons, Keith Converse ...................................................................... 118-119
The Food in Your Future: Steps to Abundance CBB-0188
382

Barrymore, Drew ........................................................................................ 200
Little Girl Lost CBB-1956
Bart, Peter ................................................................................................... 139
The Gross: The Hits, the Flops-the Summer That Ate Hollywood
CBB-1814
Bassett, Lucinda .......................................................................................... 122
From Panic to Power CBB-1111 / BRB-11354
Bauer, Tricia................................................................................................ 153
Hollywood and Hardwood CBB-1821
Baumgartner, Jerome W.............................................................................. 274
Rancho Santa Margarita Remembered CBB-0861
Baxter, John ................................................................................................ 317
Steven Spielberg: The Unauthorised Biography CBB-1785
Bearchell, Charles A. .................................................................................. 287
The San Fernando Valley: Then and Now: An Illustrated
History CBB-0870
Beasly, Delilah Leontium............................................................................ 239
The Negro Trail Blazers of California CBB-0408
Beck, Warren A............................................................................................. 51
The California Experience: A Literary Odyssey BRB-10728
Becker, Carl Lotus ...................................................................................... 105
The Eve of the Revolution BRB-10992
Becker, Lyle M. .......................................................................................... 187
King of the Gumballs CBB-1747
Becker, May Lamberton.............................................................................. 132
Golden Tales of the Southwest BRB-11032
Behmer, Rudy, ed........................................................................................ 171
Inside Warner Brothers 1935-1951 CBB-0627
Beiderman, Jerry .................................................................................. 295-296
Secrets of a Small Town: The Extraordinary Confessions of
Ordinary People CBB-0781 / BRB-11124
Beilharz, Edwin A....................................................................................... 113
Felipe de Neve, First Governor of California BRB-10842
Bell, Geoffrey.............................................................................................. 131
The Golden Gate and the Silver Screen BRB-11093
383

Belzer, Thomas J......................................................................................... 281
Roadside Plants of Southern California CBB-1782
Bender, David ............................................................................................... 92
Disabled CBB-1624
Benioff, David................................................................................................. 2
The 25th Hour CBB-1964
Benjamin, Anne .......................................................................................... 374
Young Helen Keller CBB-1115
Benson, Robert............................................................................................ 138
Great Winemakers of California: Conversations with
Robert Benson CBB-0216
Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain ............................................................. 30
The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd BRB-11539
Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain ............................................................. 30
The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room BRB-11540
Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain ............................................................. 30
The Berenstain Bears and the Sitters BRB-11541
Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain ............................................................. 31
The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party BRB-11542
Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain ............................................................. 31
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends
BRB-11543
Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain ............................................................. 31
The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight BRB-11536
Berges, Marshall ......................................................................................... 197
The Life and Times of Los Angeles: A Newspaper, a Family and
a City CBB-0593
Berman, Eleanor............................................................................................ 76
The Cooperating Family: How Your Children Can Help Manage
the Household--for Their Good as Well as Yours CBB-0193
Bermejo, Manuel W.................................................................................... 339
Tratado de Metrica BRB-10962
Bernardo, Jose Raul .................................................................................... 295
Secret of the Bulls CBB-1098
Bernhardt, William........................................................................................ 39
Blind Justice CBB-1483
Bernhardt, William........................................................................................ 80
Cruel Justice CBB-1481
Bernhardt, William........................................................................................ 85
Deadly Justice CBB-1482
384

Bernhardt, William...................................................................................... 237
Naked Justice CBB-1487
Bernhardt, William...................................................................................... 259
Perfect Justice CBB-1480
Bernhardt, William...................................................................................... 270
Primary Justice CBB-1484
Bernstein, Anne C. ...................................................................................... 117
The Flight of the Stork CBB-0280
Better Homes and Gardens............................................................................ 25
Barbecues and Picnics BRB-10383
Better Homes and Gardens............................................................................ 33
Better Homes and Garden Crockery Cooker Cook Book
BRB-10861
Better Homes and Gardens............................................................................ 33
Better Homes and Gardens Meat Cookbook BRB-10771
Better Homes and Gardens.......................................................................... 178
Jiffy Cooking BRB-10380
Bettsworth, Michael ...................................................................................... 97
Drownproofing: A Technique for Water Survival BRB-10640
Bible, New Testament, Hebreos, Santiago, San Pedro I .......................... 34
and San Pedro II BRB-10891
Biggs, Donald C............................................................................................ 75
Conquer and Colonize: Stevenson's Regiment and California
BRB-10777
Bing, Leon..................................................................................................... 93
Do or Die CBB-0892 / BRB-11661
Bing, Leon................................................................................................... 307
Smoked: A True Story about the Kids Next Door CBB-1283
Binstock, R. C. ............................................................................................ 340
Tree of Heaven CBB-1207
Bird, Mary Brave and Richard Erdoes ........................................................ 246
Ohitika Woman CBB-1212
Bishop, Bette................................................................................................. 28
The Beauty of Christmas BRB-10882
Bishop, Claire (Huchet) .............................................................................. 255
Pancakes – Paris BRB-08833
Bishop, Claire.............................................................................................. 343
Twenty and Ten BRB-08834
Bishop, Paul .................................................................................................. 64
Chapel of the Ravens CBB-0783 / BRB-11126
385

Bishop, Paul ................................................................................................ 287
Sand Against the Tide CBB-0784 / BRB-11127
Black, Hillel .................................................................................................. 46
Buy Now, Pay Later BRB-10659
Blackford, Mansel G. .................................................................................. 265
The Politics of Business in California, 1890-1920 CBB-0202
Blaylock, James P. ...................................................................................... 364
Winter Tides CBB-1600
Bliven, Bruce, Jr.......................................................................................... 114
The Finishing Touch CBB-0406
Bloch, Robert .............................................................................................. 231
Monsters in Our Midst CBB-0857
Bloch, Robert .............................................................................................. 272
Psycho-Paths CBB-0782 / BRB-11125
Bloom, Harold............................................................................................. 181
John Steinbeck CBB-1879
Bloomfield, Harold H.................................................................................. 145
Healing Anxiety Naturally CBB-1862
Blue, Betty A................................................................................................. 21
Authentic Mexican Cooking BRB-10581
Blume, Judy ................................................................................................ 165
Iggie's House BRB-11786
Blumenthal, John ........................................................................................ 155
Hollywood High: The History of America's Most Famous
High School CBB-0753 / BRB-11110
Bly, Robert.................................................................................................. 331
This Body is Made of Camphor and Gopherwood CBB-0232
Bly, Stephen................................................................................................ 119
Fool's Gold CBB-1946
Boas, Nancy ................................................................................................ 307
The Society of Six California Colorists CBB-0929 / BRB-11187
Bober, Natalie S. ............................................................................................. 4
Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution BRB-11334
Bodanis, David............................................................................................ 295
The Secret Family CBB-1633
Bodet, Jose Novoa , M.D. ........................................................................... 272
Que Debe Comer Mi Hijo? CBB-0574
Bogart, Stephen Humphrey......................................................................... 277
The Remake as Time Goes By CBB-1471
386

Bollens, John C. .......................................................................................... 178
Jerry Brown: In a Plain Brown Wrapper CBB-0261
Bond, Alma H. ............................................................................................ 247
On Becoming a Grandparent: A Diary of Family Discovery
CBB-1325
Bookspan, Rochelle .................................................................................... 288
Santa Barbara By the Sea CBB-0624
Boone, Debby and Dennis Baker .................................................................. 88
Debby Boone So Far CBB-0550
Boot, Max ................................................................................................... 253
Out of Order CBB-1801
Booth, Ernest Sheldon................................................................................. 213
Mammals of Southern California BRB-10587
Borland, Isabel Alvarez................................................................................. 81
Cuban-American Literature of Exile: From Person
to Persona CBB-1730
Bornstein, Ruth Lercher................................................................................ 82
The Dancing Man CBB-1889
Bornstein, Ruth Lercher....................................................................... 200-201
Little Gorilla CBB-1888
Bornstein, Ruth Lercher.............................................................................. 273
Rabbit's Good News CBB-1887
Bostock, William ........................................................................................ 163
I, Cleopatra CBB-0506
Botafogo, Dolores ......................................................................................... 19
The Art of Brazilian Cookery CBB-0938
Botello, Judy Goldstein............................................................................... 251
Other Side: Journeys in Baja California CBB-1726
Bottles, Scott L............................................................................................ 206
Los Angeles and the Automobile BRB-11094
Boudreau, Eugene H. .................................................................................. 233
Move Over, Don Porfirio: Tales from the Sierra Madre
CBB-0603
Boule, Mary M.............................................................................................. 54
California Native American Tribes: Cahuilla Tribe
CBB-0908 / BRB-11190
Boule, Mary M............................................................................................ 229
The Missions: California’s Heritage CBB-0867 / BRB-11191
387

Boullosa, Carmen.......................................................................................... 68
Cielos de la Tierra CBB-1709
Boulton, David............................................................................................ 136
The Grease Machine: The Inside Story of Lockheed's
Dollar Diploma CBB-0457
Bowden, Charles ......................................................................................... 187
Killing the Hidden Waters CBB-0427
Bowman, Lynx............................................................................................ 205
Los Angeles: Epic of a City CBB-0147
Boyd, Candy D.............................................................................................. 68
Circle of Gold BRB-11504
Boyett, Steven R. ........................................................................................ 340
Treks Not Taken CBB-1748
Boyle, T. Coraghessan ................................................................................ 337
The Tortilla Curtain CBB-1163
Bozarth-Campbell, Alla .............................................................................. 365
Woman Priest: A Personal Odyssey CBB-0468
Brackman, Arnold C. .................................................................................. 294
The Search for the Gold of Tutankhamen CBB-0184
Bradbury, Ray ............................................................................................. 109
Fahrenheit 451 BRB-09991
Bradbury, Ray ............................................................................................. 218
The Martian Chronicles BRB-09836
Bradlee, Ben, Jr............................................................................................. 13
The Ambush Murders: The True Account of the Killing
of Two California Policemen CBB-0540
Brady, Cyrus Townsend.............................................................................. 169
Indian Fights and Fighters CBB-0556
Braille Institute.............................................................................................. 43
Braille Institute 1991 Annual Report: Independence in
Action BRB-11137
Braille Institute.............................................................................................. 43
Braille Institute 1992 Annual Report BRB-11138
Braille Institute............................................................................................ 106
Expectations, 1992: A Gift for Blind Children from
Braille Institute BRB-11139
Braille Institute Auxiliary of Santa Barbara................................................ 288
Santa Barbara Entertains CBB-0796 / BRB-11104
388

Braille Institute Library................................................................................. 61
Cassette Books to March 31, 1987 CBB-0673
Braille Institute Library Services Staff.......................................................... 21
Author Index to Adult Books in the Braille Institute Library
Services CBB-0248
Bramah, Ernest.............................................................................................. 31
Best Max Carrados Detective Stories CBB-0156
Branch, Edward Douglas ............................................................................ 162
The Hunting of the Buffalo CBB-0499
Brantingham, Barney .................................................................................... 25
Barney’s Santa Barbara CBB-0821 / BRB-11141
Braverman, Kate ......................................................................................... 368
Wonders of the West CBB-0906 / BRB-11146
Brian, Denis ................................................................................................ 198
Life of Tallulah BRB-11359
Brian, Denis ................................................................................................ 325
Tallulah, Darling: A Biography of Tallulah Bankhead
CBB-0466
Brilliant, Ashleigh....................................................................................... 136
The Great Car Craze CBB-1824
Brimner, Larry Dane ..................................................................................... 61
Cat on Wheels CBB-0194
Brimner, Larry Dane ................................................................................... 220
Max and Felix CBB-1068
Brindze, Ruth .............................................................................................. 319
The Story of Our Calendar BRB-10630
Brist, Linda Kay............................................................................................ 28
Bed and Breakfast California: A Select Guide
CBB-0787 / BRB-11131
Britton, Andrew .......................................................................................... 185
Katharine Hepburn: Star as Feminist CBB-1249
Brodeck, L. Emma ........................................................................................ 66
China Farewell: Ten Momentous Days CBB-0265
Brokhin, Yuri ................................................................................................ 35
The Big Red Machine: The Rise and Fall of Soviet
Olympic Champions CBB-0411
Bronowski, Jacob ........................................................................................ 250
The Origins of Knowledge and Imagination CBB-0172
Bronson, William ........................................................................................ 191
The Last Grand Adventure CBB-0440
389

Bronte, Charlotte......................................................................................... 301
Shirley BRB-10601
Bronte, Charlotte......................................................................................... 349
Villette BRB-10598
Brook, Stephen............................................................................................ 188
L.A. Days L.A. Nights: A Journey through America’s
City of Dreams CBB-0969
Brooks, Van Wyck...................................................................................... 147
Helen Keller: Sketch for a Portrait CBB-0111
Brown, James T........................................................................................... 145
Harvest of the Sun: An Illustrated History of
Riverside County BRB-10957
Brown, Mrs. Hugh ...................................................................................... 190
Lady in Boomtown: Miners and Manners on the Nevada
Frontier BRB-10948
Brown, Peter Harry and Patte Barham ........................................................ 217
Marilyn: The Last Take CBB-0809
Brown, Thomas H. ...................................................................................... 191
Langue Et Litterature: A Second Course in French BRB-09976
Brown, Tony ................................................................................................. 38
Black Lies, White Lies: The Truth According to Tony Brown
CBB-1124 / BRB-11731
Brown, W. Dean.......................................................................................... 169
Incorporating in California without a Lawyer
CBB-0913 / BRB-11262
Brownley, Margaret ...................................................................................... 46
Buttons and Beaus CBB-1569
Bruccoli, Matthew J. ................................................................................... 292
Scott and Ernest: The Authority of Failure and the Authority
of Success BRB-10760
Bruixola, Maria Enriqueta and Carmen Friedman ........................................ 70
Cocinando Con Microondas CBB-1323
Brunhoff, Jean de .......................................................................................... 22
Babar and Zephir BRB-08860
Buchan, John............................................................................................... 269
Prester John BRB-08861
390

Buchanan, William J. .................................................................................. 106
Execution Eve CBB-1220
Buck, Paul Herman ..................................................................................... 280
The Road to Reunion, 1865-1900 BRB-10997
Buck, Pearl S............................................................................................... 132
The Good Earth BRB-10471
Buck, Pearl S............................................................................................... 146
Hearts Come Home and Other Stories BRB-10527
Buck, Pearl S............................................................................................... 167
Imperial Woman; A Novel BRB-10504
Buck, Pearl S............................................................................................... 216
Mandala BRB-10507
Buck, Pearl S............................................................................................... 258
Peony BRB-10565
Buck, Pearl S............................................................................................... 334
The Three Daughters of Madame Liang: A Novel BRB-10505
Buck, Pearl S............................................................................................... 335
The Time Is Noon BRB-10561
Buckley, Christopher..................................................................................... 80
Cruising State: Growing Up in Southern California CBB-1799
Buckwalter, Len............................................................................................ 29
Beginner's Guide to Ham Radio BRB-10761
Buehler, Stephanie Jona.............................................................................. 330
There’s No Surf in Cleveland CBB-0992142
Bukowski, Charles ...................................................................................... 142
Ham on Rye CBB-0789 / BRB-11133
Bulla, Clyde Robert .................................................................................... 265
Pocahontas and the Strangers BRB-11513
Burns, Robert .............................................................................................. 297
Selected Poems and Songs BRB-10952
Burrell, Angus and B.A. Cerf, eds. ............................................................... 29
A Bedside Book of Famous American Stories BRB-11035
Burroughs, William S.................................................................................. 126
Ghost of Chance CBB-0886
Burte, George.............................................................................................. 318
Stop Crying at Your Own Movies: How to Solve Personal
Problems and Open Your Life to Its Full Potential Using the
Vector Method CBB-0258
391

Burton, Elizabeth ........................................................................................ 254
The Pageant of Elizabethan England BRB-10981
Burton, Virginia Lee ................................................................................... 226
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel BRB-11525
Burum, Linda .............................................................................................. 140
A Guide to Ethnic Food in Los Angeles BRB-11234
Butler, Anne M. ............................................................................................ 84
Daughters of Joy, Sisters of Misery: Prostitutes
in the American BRB-11056
Butler, Beverly............................................................................................ 198
Light a Single Candle BRB-8886
Buultjens, Ralph............................................................................................ 88
The Decline of Democracy: Essays on an Endangered
Political Species CBB-0214
Byars, Betsy ................................................................................................ 327
Tarot Says Beware CBB-1211
Bykofsky, Sheree ............................................................................................ 3
500 Terrific Ideas for Organizing Everything CBB-1583
Cadnum, Michael ........................................................................................ 325
Taking It CBB-1213 / BRB-11694
Cadwallader, Sharon ................................................................................... 308
Sofia's Heart CBB-1807
Cady, Jack ............................................................................................ 245-246
The Off Season: A Novel CBB-1074
Caen, Herb .................................................................................................... 47
The Cable Car and the Dragon CBB-0634
Cahn, Sammy.............................................................................................. 163
I Should Care: The Sammy Cahn Story BRB-10866
Calder, Jenni................................................................................................ 330
There Must Be a Lone Ranger: The American West
in Film and Reality CBB-0285
Caldwell, Inga Gilson.................................................................................. 182
Jonquils in December BRB-10516
Calhoun, James and Lawrence F. Frost....................................................... 364
With Custer in '74: James Calhoun's Diary of the
Black Hills Expedition BRB-10839
California Critics Editors .............................................................................. 32
Best Restaurants, Los Angeles and Southern California
CBB-0213
392

California Department of Justice................................................................. 367
Women's Rights BRB-10916
Camarillo, Albert .......................................................................................... 65
Chicanos in a Changing Society: From Mexican Pueblos to
American Barrios in Santa Barbara and Southern California
CBB-1767
Camden, Thomas M. and Greene, Freda..................................................... 159
How to Get a Job in Los Angeles BRB-10949
Campbell, Hannah....................................................................................... 361
Why Did They Name It ... ? CBB-198
Campbell, R. Wright ................................................................................... 156
Honor CBB-0700
Campbell, Sam............................................................................................ 100
Eeny, Meeny, Miney Mo - and Still – Mo BRB-10449
Campbell, Sam............................................................................................ 161
How's Inky? A Porcupine and His Pals Offer Some
Highlights on Happiness BRB-10638
Campbell, Sam............................................................................................ 337
Too Much Salt and Pepper BRB-10455
Campbell, W. Reason.................................................................................... 85
Dead Man Walking: Teaching in a Maximum Security Prison
CBB-0441
Campos, Anthony John ............................................................................... 225
Mexican Folk Tales CBB-1250 / BRB-11407
Canby, Henry Seidel ................................................................................... 332
Thoreau BRB-11022
Cantieni, Benita and Fred Gachter .............................................................. 101
Elefantito y Gran Raton CBB-1075
Capote, Truman........................................................................................... 136
The Grass Harp, and a Tree of Night and Other Stories
BRB-11034
Caracci, Julie Marie .................................................................................... 276
The Red Colt CBB-1975
Caras, Roger A............................................................................................ 311
Source of the Thunder: The Biography of the California
Condor CBB-0128
Carcione, Joe............................................................................................... 138
The Greengrocer: The Consumer's Guide to Fruits
and Vegetables CBB-0168
393

Cardona Pena, Alfredo and Alvaro Cardona-Hine........................................ 95
Dos Elegias: Two Elegies CBB-0253
Carey, MacDonald ........................................................................................ 85
The Days of My Life CBB-0771 / BRB-11114
Caring for Someone with AIDS CBB-1404 / BRB-11381 .................... 58
Carlisle, Kim ............................................................................................... 314
The Special Raccoon CBB-1329
Carlson, George .............................................................................................. 3
1001 Riddles for Children BRB-10621
Carlson, Nancy............................................................................................ 221
Me Gusto Como Soy CBB-1699
Carlson, Natalie Savage .............................................................................. 250
The Orphelines in the Enchanted Castle BRB-08896
Carlson, Paul H. .......................................................................................... 263
The Plains Indians CBB-1760
Carmer, Carl................................................................................................ 161
The Hudson BRB-10991
Carr, Ian ...................................................................................................... 227
Miles Davis: A Biography CBB-0555
Carr, John Dickson...................................................................................... 242
Nine and Death Make Ten BRB-11036
Carr, Philippa .............................................................................................. 289
Saraband for Two Sisters BRB-10646
Carrick, Carol.............................................................................................. 222
Melanie CBB-1836
Carrick, Valery............................................................................................ 261
Picture Tales from the Russian BRB-10309
Carrillo, Leo.................................................................................................. 52
The California I Love BRB-10896
Carrington, Frank G. ............................................................................ 239-240
Neither Cruel Nor Unusual BRB-10765
Carroll, Jackson W...................................................................................... 276
Religion in America: 1950 to the Present BRB-10827
Carroll, John P............................................................................................. 200
A Little California Cookbook CBB-0800 / BRB-11144
Carse, Robert............................................................................................... 122
From the Sea and the Jungle BRB-11037
Carstaphen, James E.................................................................................... 237
My Trip to California in 1849 BRB-10645
394

Carter, Elizabeth Eliot................................................................................. 346
Valley of the Kings: A Novel of Tutankhamun CBB-0521
Carter, K...................................................................................................... 285
Safety CBB-1298
Carter, Kyle................................................................................................. 331
Things Animals Do CBB-1295
Caruthers, William ...................................................................................... 203
Loafing Along Death Valley Trails: A Personal Narrative of
People BRB-10857
Cash, Judy ................................................................................................... 186
Kidding Around Los Angeles: A Young Person's Guide
to the City CBB-0841 / CBB-1320 / BRB-11257
Castaneda, Jorge G. and Robert A. Pastor ................................................. 199
Limites en la Amistad: Mexico y Estados Unidos CBB-0798
Cather, Willa Sibert..................................................................................... 244
O Pioneers! BRB-11038
Caughey, John Walton .................................................................................. 48
California BRB-09872
Caughey, John Walton .................................................................................. 52
The California Gold Rush BRB-10811
Caughman, Jennifer....................................................................................... 54
California Museum Directory CBB-1023 / BRB-11259
Cauvin, Patrick.............................................................................................. 39
Blind Love CBB-0183
Cazet, Denys ............................................................................................... 241
Night Lights: 24 Poems to Sleep On CBB-1497
Cedeno, Maria E. .......................................................................................... 63
Cesar Chavez: Labor Leader CBB-1876
Ceplair, Larry and Steven Englund ............................................................. 170
The Inquisition in Hollywood: Politics in the Film
Community, 1930-1960 CBB-0625
Cermak, Timmen L., M.D........................................................................... 335
A Time to Heal: The Road to Recovery for Adult
Children of Alcoholics CBB-0680
Chacon, Joaquin Armando ............................................................................ 12
Las Amarras Terrestres CBB-0602
395

Chamberlin, Kate ........................................................................................ 241
The Night Search CBB-1903
Chambers, Bradford ...................................................................................... 22
Aztecs of Mexico: The Lost Civilization BRB-10628
Champion, David ........................................................................................ 243
Nobody Roots for Goliath CBB-1459
Champlin, Charles....................................................................................... 236
My Friend, You Are Legally Blind CBB-2029
Chandler, Raymond ...................................................................................... 36
The Big Sleep CBB-0176
Chandler, Raymond .................................................................................... 112
Farewell, My Lovely CBB-0237
Chandler, Raymond .................................................................................... 190
The Lady in the Lake CBB-0226
Chandler, Raymond .................................................................................... 203
The Long Goodbye CBB-0180
Chandler, Raymond and edited by Frank McShane.................................... 296
Selected Letters of Raymond Chandler CBB-0567
Chandler, Raymond .................................................................................... 341
Trouble Is My Business BRB-10653
Chaney, Lindsay.......................................................................................... 147
The Hearsts: Family and Empire: The Later Years CBB-0511
Chang, Cindy .............................................................................................. 298
The Seventh Sister: A Chinese Legend CBB-1886
Changing Careers: Selling Yourself By Selling Your .............................. 64
Skills CBB-1388
Charles, Norman ........................................................................................... 67
Choosing a College in California BRB-10650
Chartkoff, Joseph L. and Kerry K. Chartkoff................................................ 18
The Archaeology of California BRB-10944
Chavkin, Samuel ......................................................................................... 228
The Mind Stealers: Psychosurgery and Mind Control CBB-0492
Chekhov, Anton .......................................................................................... 137
Great Stories By Chekhov BRB-10568
Chen, Jack ..................................................................................................... 67
The Chinese of America CBB-0518
Cherkovski, Neeli................................................................................. 142-143
Hank: The Life of Charles Bukowski CBB-0786 / BRB-11130
396

Cherry-Garrard, Apsley............................................................................... 370
The Worst Journey in the World CBB-1845
Cherryh, C. J. .............................................................................................. 119
Fortress in the Eye of Time CBB-0970
Chopra, Deepak............................................................................................. 42
Boundless Energy CBB-1466
Chopra, Deepak............................................................................................. 79
Creating Affluence CBB-1492 / BRB-11703
Chopra, Deepak........................................................................................... 183
Journey into Healing CBB-1474
Chopra, Deepak........................................................................................... 257
Path to Love: Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life
CBB-1443
Chopra, Deepak........................................................................................... 261
Peso Perfecto CBB-1493
Chow, Ching-Li .......................................................................................... 183
Journey in Tears BRB-10819
Chrisman, Harry E. ......................................................................................... 3
1001 Most-Asked Questions about the American West
BRB-10890
Christianson, Gale E.................................................................................... 332
This Wild Abyss: The Story of Men Who Made Modern
Astronomy BRB-10850
Christie, Agatha Miller................................................................................ 123
Funerals Are Fatal BRB-10485
Christie, Agatha .......................................................................................... 234
A Murder Is Announced BRB-10439
Christie, Agatha .......................................................................................... 235
Murder with Mirrors BRB-10572
Christie, Agatha .......................................................................................... 260
Peril at End House BRB-10506
Christopher, Matt .......................................................................................... 11
All-Star Fever CBB-1206
397

Christopher, Milbourne............................................................................... 157
Houdini: The Untold Story BRB-10433
Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir ....................................................... 9
The Age of Revolution; History of the English Speaking Peoples;
v. 3 BRB-09967
Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir ..................................................... 37
The Birth of Britain: History of the English Speaking Peoples;
v. 1 BRB-09920
Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir ................................................... 240
The New World: History of English Speaking Peoples; v. 2
BRB-09936
Churchill, Winston ........................................................................................ 80
The Crossing BRB-11048
Churchill, Winston ...................................................................................... 137
The Great Democracies: A History of the English Speaking
Peoples; v. 4 BRB-09963
Cicci, Regina............................................................................................... 356
What's Wrong with Me?: Learning Disabilities at Home and
School CBB-1856
Clappe, Louise ............................................................................................ 301
The Shirley Letters: Being the Letters Written in 1851-1852
from the California Mines BRB-10635
Clark, David L............................................................................................. 204
Los Angeles: A City Apart CBB-0975
Clark, Ella Elizabeth ................................................................................... 284
Sacajawea of the Lewis and Clark Expedition CBB-0478
Clark, Robert............................................................................................... 219
Mastering Spanish CBB-1530
Clarke, Thurston............................................................................................ 51
California Fault CBB-1344
398

Cleary, Beverly ........................................................................................... 148
Henry and Beezus BRB-11792
Cleary, Beverly ........................................................................................... 148
Henry and the Clubhouse BRB-08920
Cleary, Beverly ........................................................................................... 274
Ramona y Su Padre CBB-1091 / BRB-11611
Cleland, Robert Glass.................................................................................... 61
The Cattle on a Thousand Hills: Southern California,
1850-1880 BRB-10845
Cleland, Robert Glass.................................................................................. 122
From Wilderness to Empire: A History of California CBB-0135
Clendenning, John....................................................................................... 196
The Life and Thought of Josiah Royce CBB-0672
Clifford, Dennis ................................................................................... 263-264
Plan Your Estate: Wills, Probate Avoidance, Trusts and Taxes
BRB-10908
Clinton, Daniel Joseph ................................................................................ 213
Man of Glory: Simon Bolivar BRB-11008
Cody, Iron Eyes........................................................................................... 173
Iron Eyes: My Life as a Hollywood Indian CBB-0575
Coerr, Eleanor ............................................................................................. 285
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes BRB-11514
Coffin, Tristram Potter................................................................................ 271
A Proper Book of Sexual Folklore CBB-0461
Cohen, Leonard........................................................................................... 296
Selected Poems: 1956 - 1968 BRB-10519
Cohen, Miriam ............................................................................................ 296
See You Tomorrow, Charles CBB-1837
Coker, Carolyn.............................................................................................. 17
Appearance of Evil CBB-0888 / BRB-11196
Cole, Jack...................................................................................................... 49
California Angels CBB-1963
Cole, Joanna and Bruce Degen ................................................................... 211
The Magic School Bus CBB-1640
Cole, Melanie.............................................................................................. 179
Jimmy Smits CBB-1773
Coleberd, Frances............................................................................................ 6
Adventures in California BRB-10633
Coleberd, Frances........................................................................................ 149
Hidden Country Villages of California CBB-0416
399

Coleman, Chrisena ...................................................................................... 185
Just Between Girlfriends CBB-1692
Coleman, Ray.............................................................................................. 281
Rod Stewart: The Biography CBB-1082
Coles, Robert............................................................................................... 113
A Festering Sweetness: Poems of the American People CBB-0494
Collegian Publishing Company................................................................... 294
Second Course: A Biteful of Los Angeles CBB-0157
Colman, Penny............................................................................................ 282
Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Home
Front in World BRB-11374
Colum, Mary and Padraic Colum................................................................ 251
Our Friend James Joyce BRB-11017
Confer, Grayce Bonham.............................................................................. 109
Faith and Fried Potatoes CBB-0403
Conlon, Laura and Merilee Hooker............................................................... 92
Disasters CBB-1297
Conlon, Laura and Kyle Carter ................................................................... 259
The Performers CBB-1309
Conlon, Laura.............................................................................................. 311
South of the Border CBB-1304
Connolly, Ray ............................................................................................. 299
Shadows on a Wall CBB-0894 / BRB-11748
Connor, John W. ......................................................................................... 338
Tradition and Change in Three Generations of
Japanese Americans BRB-10913
Conrad, Pam................................................................................................ 318
Stonewords BRB-11519
Conrad, Pam................................................................................................ 375
Zoe Rising CBB-1540
Consumer Guide Editors ............................................................................. 103
Energy Savers Catalog BRB-10731
The Contact Network CBB-1383 ......................................................... 75
Cook, Beatrice Gray.................................................................................... 342
Truth Is Stranger than Fishin BRB-11049
Cook, Bruce .................................................................................................. 86
Death as a Career Move CBB-0911 / BRB-11148
Coon, Nelson................................................................................................. 44
A Brief History of Dog Guides for the Blind CBB-0207
400

Cooney, John................................................................................................. 16
The Annenbergs CBB-0554
Cooper, J. California ................................................................................... 309
Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime CBB-1186 / BRB-11622
Cooper, Jason................................................................................................ 25
Barnyard Friends CBB-1296
Cooper, Jason.............................................................................................. 238
Natural Wonders CBB-1305
Cooper, Jason.............................................................................................. 293
The Sea CBB-1301
Cooper, Jason.............................................................................................. 340
Traveling Machines CBB-1303
Coping with Unemployment: What to Do When You're......................... 76
Out of Work CBB-1398
Corbett, Elizabeth Frances .......................................................................... 266
Portrait of Isabelle BRB-11051
Corle, Edwin ................................................................................................. 89
Desert Country BRB-10816
Corwin, Miles.............................................................................................. 187
Killing Season CBB-1586
Costner, Susan............................................................................................. 128
Gifts of Food BRB-11045
Cotton, Norris.............................................................................................. 168
In the Senate: Amidst the Conflict and the Turmoil CBB-0264
Cottrell, Leonard ......................................................................................... 208
The Lost Pharaohs; the Romance of Egyptian Archaeology
BRB-10972
Cottrell, Leonard ......................................................................................... 368
Wonders of the World BRB-10967
Couch, Ernie and Jill Couch........................................................................ 313
Southern California Trivia CBB-0794 / BRB-11128
Coupland, Douglas...................................................................................... 125
Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture BRB-11118
Courage to Change: One Day at a Time in Al-Anon II ........................... 78
CBB-1972
Cousins, Eleanor ........................................................................................... 58
Caring for the Healing Heart CBB-0745
401

The Cover Letter CBB-1379................................................................... 78
Coville, Bruce ............................................................................................. 236
My Teacher Flunked the Planet BRB-11511
Covin, David ................................................................................................. 45
Brown Sky: A Novel CBB-0751
Cowles, Raymond Bridgman ........................................................................ 89
Desert Journal: A Naturalist Reflects on Arid
California CBB-0182
Craeger, Clara ............................................................................................. 353
Weaving: A Creative Approach for Beginners CBB-0159
Crampton, C. Gregory, ed. .......................................................................... 217
The Mariposa Indian War, 1850-1851: Diaries of
Robert Eccleston BRB-10870
Crandall, Chuck .......................................................................................... 357
What's Wrong with My Plant? A Guide to the
Care and Cure of Ailing Houseplants CBB-0165
Crawford, Dorothy Lamb............................................................................ 105
Evenings On and Off the Roof: Pioneering Concepts
in Los Angeles CBB-1847
Cray, Ed ...................................................................................................... 195
Levi's: The Shrink-to-fit Business that Stretched
to Cover the World CBB-0267
Creating Your First Resume CBB-1384 ............................................ 79
Credle, Ellis................................................................................................. 325
Tall Tales from the High Hills BRB-10194
Cressey, Jesse, Jr......................................................................................... 245
Of Love and Other Things CBB-0503
Cressman, L. S. ........................................................................................... 268
Prehistory of the Far West: Homes of Vanished Peoples
BRB-10931
Crewdson, John........................................................................................... 327
The Tarnished Door: The New Immigrants and the
Transformation of America CBB-0605
402

Crittenden, Lindsey..................................................................................... 348
The View from Below CBB-1939
Crow, Donna Fletcher ................................................................................... 11
All Things New CBB-1623
Crowther, James Gerald .............................................................................. 223
Men of Science BRB-11003
Crutcher, Chris.............................................................................................. 21
Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories BRB-11503
Culbertson, Judd and Tom Randall ............................................................. 260
Permanent Californians: An Illustrated Guide to the
Cemeteries CBB-0749 / BRB-11106
Cummings, Jack.......................................................................................... 276
Rebels West CBB-1313 / BRB-11097
Curme, George O. ....................................................................................... 104
English Grammar BRB-10938
Curme, George O. ....................................................................................... 135
A Grammar of the English Language: Volume I BRB-10869
Curry, Hayden and Clifford Denis .............................................................. 193
A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples BRB-10898
Curtis, Charles P. and Ferris Greenslet ....................................................... 267
The Practical Cogitator; Or, the Thinker’s Anthology
BRB-10644
Custen, George F......................................................................................... 343
Twentieth Century's Fox CBB-1681
Cuthrell, Faith Baldwin................................................................................. 99
Echoes of Another Spring BRB-10569
Cutler, Jane.................................................................................................. 313
Spaceman CBB-1503
Dahl, Roald ................................................................................................... 64
Charlie y la Fabrica de Chocolate CBB-1500
Dakin, Susanna Bryant................................................................................ 292
A Scotch Paisano in Old Los Angeles: Hugo Reid's
Life in California, 1832-1852 BRB-10840
Daly, Eugene J. ........................................................................................... 334
Thy Will Be Done CBB-1592 / BRB-11776
Damore, Leo.................................................................................................. 79
The "Crime" of Dorothy Sheridan CBB-0458
Daniels, Roger............................................................................................. 266
The Politics of Prejudice: The Anti-Japanese Movement
in California CBB-0415
403

Dasmann, Raymond Frederick...................................................................... 90
The Destruction of California CBB-0113
D’Aulaire, Ingri and Parin D'Aulaire ............................................................ 82
D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths BRB-11523
Davenport, Marcia ...................................................................................... 245
Of Lena Geyer BRB-11052
Davenport, Marcia ...................................................................................... 346
The Valley of Decision BRB-11053
Davidson, Sara .............................................................................................. 78
Cowboy CBB-1937
Davies, Natalie .............................................................................................. 27
Beads as Jewelry BRB-10795
Davis, Britton.............................................................................................. 341
The Truth about Geronimo CBB-0422
Davis, Clyde Brion........................................................................................ 17
The Anointed BRB-11057
Davis, Katie................................................................................................. 163
I Hate to Go to Bed! CBB-1895
Davis, Katie................................................................................................. 361
Who Hops? CBB-1894
Davis, Margaret L. ...................................................................................... 280
River in the Desert: William Mulholland and the
Inventing of L.A. CBB-0981 / BRB-11213
Davis, Mike................................................................................................... 99
Ecology of Fear: Los Angeles and the Imagination
of Disaster CBB-1890
De Whol, Louis........................................................................................... 297
Set All Afire BRB-11055
Death Valley: Geology, Ecology, Archaeology CBB-0825 .................. 88
Deaver, Jeffery ............................................................................................ 267
Praying for Sleep CBB-1476
Defoe, Daniel .............................................................................................. 281
Robinson Crusoe BRB-11059
Delaney, Gail .............................................................................................. 169
In Your Dreams: Falling, Flying and Other Dream Themes
CBB-1463
Delaney, Jack .............................................................................................. 254
Palm Springs a la Carte: Choose What to Do and See in Palm
Springs and Surrounding Area: A Visitor's Guide CBB-0263
404

Delano, Alonzo ............................................................................................... 5
Across the Plains and Among the Diggings BRB-10854
Delinsky, Barbara.......................................................................................... 58
Cardinal Rules CBB-1504
Delinsky, Barbara.......................................................................................... 59
Carpenter's Lady CBB-1491
Delinsky, Barbara.......................................................................................... 96
The Dream CBB-1475
Delinsky, Barbara.......................................................................................... 96
The Dream Comes True CBB-1477
Delinsky, Barbara.......................................................................................... 97
The Dream Unfolds CBB-1478
Delinsky, Barbara........................................................................................ 108
Facets CBB-1495
Deloria, Vine, Jr............................................................................................ 14
American Indians, American Justice CBB-1787
Denevi, Don and Noel Francis Moholy....................................................... 184
Junipero Serra BRB-10947
Dennis, Patrick ............................................................................................ 158
How Firm a Foundation BRB-10528
Detrick, Mia ................................................................................................ 323
Sushi BRB-10901
Dias, Dexter ................................................................................................ 110
False Witness CBB-0958
Diaz, Tony..................................................................................................... 22
The Aztec Love God CBB-1693
Dickey, Eric Jerome.................................................................................... 121
Friends and Lovers CBB-1678
Dickson, Anne............................................................................................. 234
La Mujer y Sus Derechos CBB-1260
Dillon, Mary T. ........................................................................................... 211
Magazine Article Writing: How to Write and Sell
Short Nonfiction CBB-0289
Dillon, Richard H.......................................................................................... 89
Delta Country CBB-0616
Dillon, Richard H........................................................................................ 107
Exploring the Mother Lode Country CBB-0123
Dinesen, Isak............................................................................................... 252
Out of Africa BRB-10660
405

Dinesen, Isak............................................................................................... 300
Shadows on the Grass BRB-10594
Dinsmore, Annette ...................................................................................... 225
Methods of Communication with Deaf-Blind People
BRB-10488
Dissinger, Katherine.................................................................................... 247
Old, Poor, Alone and Happy: How to Live Nicely on
Nearly Nothing CBB-0486
Dixon, Janice T. ................................................................................... 268-269
Preserving Your Past: A Painless Guide to Writing
Your Autobiography and Family History BRB-10775
Dixon, Sarah................................................................................................ 354
West Coach Beaches: A Complete Guide - From Baja
to Canada BRB-10833
Dizel, Paul..................................................................................................... 63
A Century of Service, 1886-1986 CBB-1037
Dobrin, Arnold............................................................................................ 182
Josephine's Imagination: A Tale of Haiti CBB-0611
Dodson, Fitzhugh ........................................................................................ 160
How to Single Parent CBB-0695
Doeser, Linda................................................................................................ 24
Ballet and Dance BRB-10738
Dolch, Edward W........................................................................................ 157
Horse Stories BRB-10172
Donegan, Jane B. ........................................................................................ 367
Women and Men Midwives: Medicine, Morality and
Misogamy in Early America CBB-0462
Dooley, Fern Pascoe.................................................................................... 180
Joey's Ghost Pumpkin CBB-0597
Douglas, Kirk................................................................................................ 44
The Broken Mirror CBB-1777 / BRB-11761
Douglas, Kirk................................................................................................ 69
Climbing the Mountain CBB-1838
Douglas, Lloyd Cassel .................................................................................. 34
The Big Fisherman BRB-11062
Douglas, Mike............................................................................................. 226
Mike Douglas: My Story CBB-0450
406

Downey, Fairfax Davis ............................................................................... 169
Indian Wars of the U.S. Army, 1776-1865 BRB-11001
Driesbach, Janice T. ...................................................................................... 19
Art of the Gold Rush CBB-1919
Drinkard, Michael ......................................................................................... 93
Disobedience CBB-1770
Drinkwater, John......................................................................................... 197
The Life of Byron BRB-11007
Drury, Allen .................................................................................................... 7
Advise and Consent BRB-07788
Duey, K. and K. A. Bale ............................................................................. 323
Survival Earthquake CBB-1684 / BRB-11736
Dughi, Nancy .............................................................................................. 320
Strait Passage, a Novel BRB-07790
Dumond, Val............................................................................................... 135
Grammar for Grownups BRB-11601
Dunlap, Susan ............................................................................................. 150
High Fall: A Kiernan O’Shaughnessy Mystery CBB-1045
Dunlop, Richard .......................................................................................... 357
Wheels West: 1590 – 1900 BRB-10808
Dunn, William............................................................................................... 42
Boot: An L.A.P.D. Officer's Rookie Year CBB-1665
Dunning, Decla ........................................................................................... 304
Simon's Wife: A Novel CBB-0534
Dunning, Stephen........................................................................................ 276
Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle and
Other Modern Verse CBB-1567
Duplechan, Larry .......................................................................................... 38
Blackbird CBB-0691
Dutton, Davis .............................................................................................. 230
Missions of California CBB-0108
Dwan, Lois, ed. ........................................................................................... 207
The Los Angeles Times Guide to Dining Out in L.A.
CBB-0609
Dwyre, Bill.................................................................................................. 179
Jim Murray: The Last of the Best CBB-2009
Dyer, Richard.............................................................................................. 147
Heavenly Bodies: Film Stars and Society BRB-11070
Dyjak, Elisabeth ............................................................................................ 31
Bertha’s Garden CBB-1248
407

Earp, Josephine Sarah Marcus .................................................................... 163
I Married Wyatt Earp: The Recollections of Josephine
Sarah Marcus Earp CBB-0559
East, Ben ....................................................................................................... 27
Bears CBB-0446
Eaton, Margaret Holden ................................................................................ 90
Diary of a Sea Captain's Wife: Tales of Santa Cruz
Island CBB-0596
Eberle, Paul and Shirley Eberle....................................................................... 4
The Abuse of Innocence: The McMartin Preschool
Trial CBB-0818
Eckert, John................................................................................................... 81
Cry, Try Again CBB-0447
Edmonds, Walter........................................................................................... 63
Chad Hanna BRB-11067
Edwards, Sarah and Paul Edwards.............................................................. 369
Working from Home BRB-11075
Ehrlich, Gretel............................................................................................. 273
Questions of Heaven CBB-1675
Eisenberg, Azriel......................................................................................... 208
The Lost Generation: Children in the Holocaust CBB-0561
Elias, Judith W. ........................................................................................... 206
Los Angeles Dream to Reality, 1885-1915 CBB-0873
Eliot, George ............................................................................................... 227
The Mill on the Floss BRB-10592
Eliot, Marc .................................................................................................. 351
Walt Disney: Hollywood's Dark Prince CBB-0997
Elkjer, Thom ............................................................................................... 156
Hook, Line and Murder CBB-1622
Ellington, Mercer .......................................................................................... 97
Duke Ellington in Person: An Intimate Memoir CBB-0275
Ellis, Sarah .................................................................................................... 23
Back of Beyond CBB-1638
Ellis, Edward Robb ....................................................................................... 91
Diary of the Century: Tales from America's Greatest
Diarist CBB-1137
Elston, Allan Vaughan ................................................................................ 191
The Landseekers BRB-07813
Emshwiller, Carol ....................................................................................... 193
Ledoyt CBB-1256
408

Enderle, Judith Ross ..................................................................................... 86
Dear Timothy Tibbitts CBB-1905
Enderle, Judith Ross and Stephanie Gordon Tessler................................... 132
The Good-For-Something Dragon BRB-11155
Enderle, Judith Ross.................................................................................... 261
A Pile of Pigs CBB-1066
Enright, Elizabeth........................................................................................ 279
The Riddle of the Fly, and Other Stories BRB-7816
Epstein, Daniel Mark .................................................................................. 304
Sister Aimee: The Life of Aimee Semple McPherson
BRB-11215
Eren, Neset.................................................................................................... 19
The Art of Turkish Cooking CBB-0937
Espy, Willard R........................................................................................... 254
Oysterville: Roads to Grandpa's Village CBB-0425
Ets, Marie Hall ............................................................................................ 128
Gilberto y el Viento CBB-0927
Evans, Evan................................................................................................. 320
Strange Courage BRB-07821
Evans, Harris............................................................................................... 262
The Pink Carrera BRB-07819
Evans, Nancy M.......................................................................................... 231
Monterey Peninsula Exploring CBB-1731
Evans, Nicholas........................................................................................... 157
The Horse Whisperer BRB-11820
Everwine, Peter ........................................................................................... 186
Keeping the Night: Poems CBB-0480
Ewen, David................................................................................................ 343
Twentieth Century Composers BRB-11006
Ewing, Lynne.............................................................................................. 256
Party Girl CBB-1792
Explorers' Guide to the West: Cities BRB-10510.............................. 106
Fad Diets: Fat, Fakes and Facts CBB-1417........................................ 108
Fader, Eleanor ............................................................................................. 332
This Way to Glory CBB-0905
Faderman, Lillian and Ghia Xiong.............................................................. 152
Hmong and the American Immigrant Experience CBB-1674
Falk, Kathryn .............................................................................................. 210
Love's Leading Ladies CBB-0508
409

Fallada, Hans............................................................................................... 201
Little Man, What Now? BRB-07824
Fallon, Peggy ................................................................................................ 65
Chicken Dinners in One Pot CBB-1348
Faragher, John Mack................................................................................... 367
Women and Men on the Overland Trail BRB-10860
Faris, Mickie Hall ....................................................................................... 358
When Your Kidneys Fail: A Handbook for Patients
and Their Families CBB-0520
Farnol, Jeffrey ................................................................................................. 5
Adam Penfeather, Buccaneer BRB-07825
Farr, Louise ................................................................................................. 321
The Sunset Murders CBB-0939 / BRB-11264
Faulkner, William ......................................................................................... 20
As I Lay Dying BRB-07831
Faulkner, William ....................................................................................... 362
The Wild Palms BRB-10575
Feiffer, Jules.................................................................................................. 25
A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears CBB-0930
Fein, Art ...................................................................................................... 190
The L.A. Musical History Tour: A Guide to the Rock
and Roll Landmarks of Los Angeles
CBB-0926 / BRB-11150
Fein, Irving A.............................................................................................. 176
Jack Benny: An Intimate Biography BRB-10769
Feinsod, Ethan............................................................................................. 142
The Habits of a Lifetime: An L.A. Story
CBB-0912 / BRB-11176
Felton, Ernest L............................................................................................. 57
California's Many Climates CBB-0196
Femling, Jean .............................................................................................. 126
Getting Mine CBB-0773 / BRB-11116
Femling, Jean .............................................................................................. 162
Hush, Money CBB-0772 / BRB-11115
Feng, Doreen Yen Hung ............................................................................. 184
Joy of Chinese Cooking CBB-0942
410

Fenton, Carroll Lane and Mildred A. Fenton.............................................. 319
The Story of the Great Geologists BRB-11005
Ferber, Edna................................................................................................ 137
Great Son BRB-7840
Ferguson, Ramona ...................................................................................... 374
Your Love Should Have Ended Many Years Ago BRB-10943
Fiber: It's More Than Bran CBB-1416 ............................................ 114
Field, Rachel ............................................................................................... 165
If Once You Slept On an Island CBB-1063
Fields, Bertram............................................................................................ 283
Royal Blood: Richard III and the Mystery of the
Princes CBB-1940
Figler, Howard .............................................................................................. 74
The Complete Job-Search Handbook: How to
Get Any Job and Have a Good Time Doing It CBB-0560
Filipovic, Zlata............................................................................................ 375
Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Sarajevo BRB-11518
Findlay, John M. ......................................................................................... 211
Magic Lands: Western Cityscapes and American
Culture After 1940 CBB-1843
Fink, Augusta.............................................................................................. 231
Monterey: The Presence of the Past CBB-0148
Fink, Augusta.............................................................................................. 335
Time and the Terraced Land: The Story of California's
Unique Palos Verdes Peninsula BRB-10642
Finn, Susan Calvert ......................................................................................... 5
The ADA Guide to Women's Nutrition for Healthy
Living CBB-1661
Fischer, Christiane, ed................................................................................. 194
Let Them Speak for Themselves: Women in the
American West, 1849-1900 CBB-0249
Fisher, Anne B. ........................................................................................... 285
The Salinas: Upside-Down River BRB-10993
Fisher, Gary................................................................................................. 323
The Survival Guide for Kids with LD CBB-1864
Fisk, George W. ............................................................................................ 30
Benny the Lazy Beaver CBB-1109
411

Fit for Life: Getting Fit and Staying There! CBB-1419..................... 115
Fitzgerald, F. Scott ...................................................................................... 192
The Last Tycoon: An Unfinished Novel BRB-09959
Fitzgerald, F. Scott ...................................................................................... 305
Six Tales of the Jazz Age BRB-09964
Fitzgerald, F. Scott ...................................................................................... 329
Tender Is the Night BRB-09965
Flaherty, Erin .............................................................................................. 110
The Family of Owen M. CBB-1869
Florence, Ronald ......................................................................................... 259
The Perfect Machine: Building the Palomar Telescope
CBB-1011
Florin, Lambert ............................................................................................. 52
California Ghost Towns CBB-0433
Fogelson, Robert M..................................................................................... 120
Fragmented Metropolis: Los Angeles, 1850 CBB-1766
The Follow-Up Letter CBB-1382 ........................................................ 118
The Food Groups: The Basics of Health CBB-1422......................... 118
Forbath, Peter.............................................................................................. 280
The River Congo BRB-10764
Forbes, E. .................................................................................................... 284
The Running of the Tide BRB-07866
Forbes, Esther.............................................................................................. 182
Johnny Tremain; a Novel for Young and Old BRB-07865
Forbes, Stanton............................................................................................ 276
Relative to Death BRB-09889
Ford, G. M................................................................................................... 361
Who in Hell Is Wanda Fuca? CBB-1200
Ford, Kevin Graham.................................................................................... 178
Jesus for a New Generation CBB-1596
Foreman, Leonard London.......................................................................... 112
Farewell to Texas BRB-07879
Forester, Cecil Scott.................................................................................... 275
Randall and the River of Time BRB-07887
Forester, Cecil Scott.................................................................................... 306
The Sky and the Forest BRB-7890
Forman, George Brown............................................................................... 307
Small Wonder: The Story of the Yale Puppeteers
and the Turnabout Theatre CBB-0553
412

Forman, Ruth .............................................................................................. 277
Renaissance CBB-1670
Forward, Susan with Donna Frazier............................................................ 102
Emotional Blackmail CBB-1538 / BRB-11752
Forward, Susan............................................................................................ 358
When Your Lover Is a Liar CBB-1901
Foster, Buddy and Leon Wagener............................................................... 119
Foster Child: A Biography of Jodie Foster CBB-1514
Foster, Patricia, ed....................................................................................... 305
Sister to Sister CBB-1131
Fowler, Will ................................................................................................ 277
Reporters: Memoirs of a Young Newspaperman
CBB-0866 / BRB-11249
Fracchia, Charles......................................................................................... 130
The Golden Dream CBB-1929
Fradin, Dennis B. .......................................................................................... 51
California en Palabras y Fotos CBB-1533
Fradin, Dennis............................................................................................. 209
Louis Braille: The Blind Boy Who Wanted to Read
CBB-1523 / BRB-11700
Fradkin, Philip L. ........................................................................................ 211
Magnitude 8 CBB-1798
Fradkin, Philip L. ........................................................................................ 298
The Seven States of California CBB-1217 / CBB-1427
Francis, Dick ............................................................................................... 150
High Stakes BRB-10603
Frankau, Pamela............................................................................................ 71
Colonel Blessington BRB-10532
Franken, Rose.............................................................................................. 121
From Claudia to David BRB-07898
Franz, Carl and Lorena Havens................................................................... 247
The On and Off the Road Cookbook CBB-0599
Freedland, Michael........................................................................................ 36
Bing Crosby: The Illustrated Biography CBB-1872
Freedland, Michael...................................................................................... 173
Irving Berlin CBB-0266
Freedland, Michael...................................................................................... 294
Sean Connery: A Biography CBB-1090 / BRB-11378
Freedman, J. F............................................................................................... 92
The Disappearance CBB-1783
413

Freedman, Jacqueline and Susan Gersten ................................................... 340
Traveling Like Everybody Else CBB-0767
Freedman, Russell....................................................................................... 196
Life and Death of Crazy Horse CBB-1561
Freedman, Russell....................................................................................... 252
Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille
CBB-1352 / BRB-11368
Freeling, Nicolas ......................................................................................... 272
Question of Loyalty BRB-07902
Freeman, D.................................................................................................. 273
R. E. Lee: A Biography; Part I - Part IV BRB-11015
Freeman, David........................................................................................... 154
A Hollywood Education: Tales of Movie Dreams and
Easy Money CBB-0694
Freeman, Lucy ............................................................................................ 355
What Do Women Want? Self-Discovery through
Fantasy CBB-0203
Freidel, Elizabeth Margo............................................................................. 326
Taming the Forty-Niner BRB-10864
Fremlin, Celia.............................................................................................. 344
Uncle Paul BRB-11060
Friedlaender, Mitchell M.D. and Stef Done.................................................... 1
20/20: A Total Guide to Improving Your Vision
and Preventing Eye Disease CBB-0777 / BRB-11120
Friedman, Nancy......................................................................................... 105
Everything You Must Know About Tampons CBB-0537
Friedrich, Barbara ......................................................................................... 91
Did Somebody Pack the Baby? The Family Moving
Book CBB-0260
Friedricks, William B.................................................................................. 148
Henry E. Huntington and the Creation of Southern
California CBB-1264
Friedwald, Will ........................................................................................... 304
Sinatra! The Song Is You CBB-1467
Friendships in the Dark: A Blind Woman's Story of the People .......... 121
and Pets Who Light Up Her World CBB-1464
Fuentes, Carlos............................................................................................ 237
El Naranjo CBB-1465
414

Furman, Jan, ed. .......................................................................................... 306
Slavery in the Clover Bottoms CBB-1713
Furneaux, Rupert........................................................................................... 15
Ancient Mysteries BRB-10733
Furutani, Dale.............................................................................................. 187
Kill the Shogun CBB-1987
Futterman, Lori and John E. Jones.............................................................. 264
The PMS and Perimenopause Sourcebook CBB-1548
Gader, June Rose......................................................................................... 189
L.A. Live: Profiles of a City CBB-0531
Galbraith, John Kenneth................................................................................ 12
Almost Everyone's Guide to Economics CBB-0286
Gallagher, Tag............................................................................................. 180
John Ford: The Man and His Films BRB-11047
Galsworthy, John ........................................................................................ 118
Flowering Wilderness BRB-10278
Galsworthy, John ........................................................................................ 168
In Chancery BRB-09926
Galsworthy, John ........................................................................................ 211
Maid in Waiting BRB-07922
Galsworthy, John ........................................................................................ 249
One More River BRB-10526
Galsworthy, John ........................................................................................ 214
The Man of Property BRB-07923
Galsworthy, John ........................................................................................ 304
The Silver Spoon, and Passers By BRB-07924
Galsworthy, John ........................................................................................ 360
The White Monkey BRB-09939
Garcia Marquez, Gabriel............................................................................... 89
Del Amor y Otros Demonios CBB-1336
Gard, Wayne ............................................................................................... 285
Sam Bass CBB-0526
Gardella, Tracy............................................................................................ 185
Just Like My Dad CBB-1942
Gardiner, Dorothy and Kathrine Sorley Walker, eds. ................................. 275
Raymond Chandler Speaking CBB-1506
415

Gardner, Erle Stanley.................................................................................... 60
The Case of the Buried Clock BRB-09923
Gardner, Erle Stanley.................................................................................... 60
The Case of the Drowning Duck BRB-09915
Gardner, Erle Stanley.................................................................................... 60
The Case of the Glamorous Ghost BRB-10499
Gardner, Erle Stanley.................................................................................... 60
The Case of the Green-Eyed Sister BRB-09867
Gardner, Erle Stanley.................................................................................... 60
The Case of the Long-Legged Models BRB-09859
Gardner, Erle Stanley.................................................................................... 60
The Case of the Negligent Nymph BRB-10521
Gardner, Erle Stanley.................................................................................... 60
The Case of the Runaway Corpse BRB-10153
Gardner, Erle Stanley.................................................................................... 61
The Case of the Terrified Typist BRB-09990
Gardner, Theodore Roosevelt, II................................................................. 255
Paper Dynasty CBB-1461
Garey, Berton D. ........................................................................................... 87
Death Dance CBB-1830
Garfield, James B........................................................................................ 118
Follow My Leader BRB-09766
Garrett, Sandra G. and Philip C. Williams ................................................. 292
The Screech Owl Mysteries CBB-1258
Garrett, Sandra G., Phillip C. Williams, et al.............................................. 292
Screech Owl Mysteries: The Blanket Burglar BRB-11634
Garrett, Sandra G., Phillip C. Williams, et al.............................................. 293
Screech Owl Mysteries: The Pirate's Treasure BRB-11637
Garrison, Chuck .......................................................................................... 246
Offshore Fishing in Southern California and Baja
CBB-0807 / BRB-11147
Garwood, Judith .......................................................................................... 212
Make Friends with Murder BRB-11255
Gates, Gary Paul ........................................................................................... 10
Air Time: The Inside Story of CBS News CBB-0277
Gelderman, Carol W. .................................................................................. 148
Henry Ford: The Way and the Capitalist CBB-0513
416

George, Kristine O'Connell......................................................................... 200
Little Dog Poems CBB-1898
George, Lynell ............................................................................................ 242
No Crystal Stair: African-Americans in the City of
Angels CBB-0980
George, Nelson.............................................................................................. 38
Blackface: Reflections on African-Americans and
the Movies CBB-1208
Gersi, Douchan............................................................................................ 106
Explorer CBB-0698
Gethers, Judy............................................................................................... 288
The Sandwich Book: A Complete Guide to America's Favorite
Food BRB-11073
Getting a Start on Your Career: Choosing What to .............................. 126
Do After High School CBB-1389
Gibbons, Barbara ........................................................................................ 192
Lean Cuisine: Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol,
Low-Sugar BRB-10831
Gibran, Kahlil.............................................................................................. 185
The Kahlil Gibran Diary for 1973 BRB-10641
Gibran, Kahlil.............................................................................................. 328
Tears and Laughter BRB-10382
Gibbons, Kaye............................................................................................. 303
Sights Unseen CBB-0944
Gibson, H. B................................................................................................ 162
Hypnosis: Its Nature and Therapeutic Uses CBB-0407
Gilbert, Isabel.............................................................................................. 318
Stop Smoking through Self-Hypnosis CBB-0721
Gillenkirk, Jeff ............................................................................................. 37
Bitter Melon CBB-1809
Gillis, William Robert................................................................................. 130
Gold Rush Days with Mark Twain CBB-0244
Gilman, Lawrence....................................................................................... 337
Toscanini and Great Music BRB-11024
Giovanni, Nikki........................................................................................... 210
Love Poems CBB-1454
Gipson, Martin, Terry Liskevych, and Edwin Swillinger ........................... 215
Managing Your Health Care CBB-1822 / BRB-11763
417

Glass, Jay D................................................................................................... 16
The Animal within Us CBB-1741
Glazer, Nathan .............................................................................................. 33
Beyond the Melting Pot: The Negroes, Puerto Ricans,
Jews, Italians, and Irish of New York City BRB-09941
Gleason, Duncan ......................................................................................... 174
Island and Ports of California: A Guide to Coastal
California CBB-0838
Gleason, Duncan ......................................................................................... 174
Islands of California: Their History, Romance,
and Physical Characteristics CBB-0967
Gleeson, Bill............................................................................................. 23-24
Backroad Wineries of Southern California CBB-1820
Gleeson, Bill................................................................................................ 306
Small Hotels of California CBB-0653
Gockel, H. W. ............................................................................................. 356
What Jesus Means to Me BRB-09831
Godden, Rumer ............................................................................................. 38
Black Narcissus BRB-07950
Golab, Jan ..................................................................................................... 83
The Dark Side of the Force: A True Story of
Corruption and Murder CBB-0839 / CBB-1534
Goldbecker, William................................................................................... 126
The German Shepherd BRB-10021
Goldberg, Leonard S. .................................................................................... 85
Deadly Care CBB-1628
Goldberg, Leonard S. .................................................................................... 86
Deadly Practice CBB-1542
Gomboli, Mario........................................................................................... 355
What Are You Touching? BRB-11317
Gomboli, Mario........................................................................................... 356
What Will It Be? BRB-11319
Gomboli, Mario........................................................................................... 356
What's Hiding? BRB-11318
Gomboli, Mario........................................................................................... 356
What's in Disguise BRB-11316
Gomery, Douglas ........................................................................................ 155
The Hollywood Studio System CBB-0684
Good Housekeeping.................................................................................... 110
Family Guide to Dog Care and Training CBB-0171
418

Goodfield, G. June ...................................................................................... 264
Playing God: Genetic Engineering and the Manipulation
of Life CBB-0231
Goodman, Gary........................................................................................... 328
Telemarketing for Non-Telemarketers CBB-1704
Goodman, Michael...................................................................................... 206
Los Angeles Lakers CBB-0954
Goodwin, Betty ........................................................................................... 154
Hollywood Du Jour: Lost Recipes of Legendary
Hollywood Haunts CBB-0966 / BRB-11276
Gordon, Dudley Chadwich.......................................................................... 184
Junipero Serra: California's First Citizen CBB-0161
Gordon, Jeffie Ross..................................................................................... 235
Muriel and Ruth: A Book about Friendship CBB-1076
Gordon, Jeffrie Ross.................................................................................... 343
Two Badd Babies CBB-1941
Gordon, Mary McDougall, ed..................................................................... 253
Overland to California with the Pioneer Line: The
Gold Rush Diary CBB-1489 / BRB-10934
Gorman, Jacquelin ...................................................................................... 296
The Seeing Glass CBB-1490
Gorog, Judith............................................................................................... 167
In a Creepy, Creepy Place CBB-1544
The Gospel According to St. John: The New Testament ....................... 134
in the King James CBB-0088
Gottlieb, Robert........................................................................................... 331
Thinking Big: The Story of the Los Angeles Times,
Its Publishers and Their Influence on Southern
California CBB-0233
Goudge, Elizabeth....................................................................................... 291
The Scent of Water BRB-10533
Goulden, Joseph C. ..................................................................................... 228
The Million Dollar Lawyers: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at
America's Big Money Lawyers and How They Operate
CBB-0453
419

Grahame, Kenneth ...................................................................................... 277
The Reluctant Dragon BRB-11526
Grant, Mary Kathryn................................................................................... 338
The Tragic Vision of Joyce Carol Oates BRB-10768
Grant, Michael ............................................................................................ 278
Retribution CBB-0880
Gravelle, Karen and Jennifer Gravelle........................................................ 260
The Period Book CBB-1564
Graves, Jackson A......................................................................................... 53
California Memories 1857-1930 BRB-10853
Gray, John ................................................................................................... 156
Los Hombres Son de Marte, las Mujeres Son de Venus
CBB-1349
Gray, John ................................................................................................... 218
Marte y Venus en el Dormitorio CBB-1350
Gray, John ................................................................................................... 218
Marte y Venus Juntos Para Siempre Secretos del
Amor Duradero CBB-1535
Gray, Luli.................................................................................................... 109
Falcon’s Egg CBB-1247 / BRB-11355
Gray, Vivian Mosher................................................................................... 236
My Pink Cocoon CBB-1438
Green, Milton D. ......................................................................................... 175
It's Legal to Laugh: A Collection of Humor about
the Legal Profession CBB-0644
Green Media Group..................................................................................... 138
Greater Los Angeles Green Pages BRB-11660
Greenfield, Eloise.......................................................................................... 99
Easter Parade CBB-1727
Greenfield, Jeff............................................................................................ 258
The People’s Choice CBB-0882
Greenstein, Paul, Nigey Lennon and Lionel Rolfe................................... 43-44
Bread and Hyacinths: The Rise and Fall of Utopian
Los Angeles CBB-0822 / BRB-11227
Gregory, Kristiana....................................................................................... 250
Orphan Runaways CBB-1687 / BRB-11732
Grenn, Susan Kohn ..................................................................................... 125
Gentle Gorilla: The Story of Patty Cake CBB-0227
420

Grey, Zane..................................................................................................... 40
Blue Feather BRB-10602
Grey, Zane..................................................................................................... 42
Boulder Dam BRB-10535
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 123
The Fugitive Trail BRB-10537
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 192
The Last Trail BRB-09856
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 209
The Lost Wagon Train BRB-09935
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 212
Majesty's Rancho BRB-09961
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 240
Nevada BRB-09919
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 274
The Rainbow Trail BRB-10273
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 281
Rogue River Feud BRB-09962
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 315
The Spirit of the Border BRB-09878
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 334
Thunder Mountain BRB-10534
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 347
The Vanishing American BRB-10574
Grey, Zane................................................................................................... 362
Wilderness Trek BRB-09900
Gribbin, John R........................................................................................... 360
White Holes: Cosmic Gushers in the Universe CBB-0523
Grijalva, Lucy ............................................................................................. 344
Undercover Love CBB-1923
Grimes, Terris McMahan .............................................................................. 40
Blood Will Tell CBB-1921
Grimes, Terris McMahan ............................................................................ 309
Somebody Else's Child CBB-1922
Grimm, Michele and Tom Grimm ................................................................ 22
Away for the Weekend: Great Getaways Less
than 250 Miles from Los Angeles CBB-0598
421

Grollman, Earl A. and Kenneth S. Kosik.................................................... 357
When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's CBB-1608
Grollman, Earl A. and Sharon Grollman..................................................... 374
Your Aging Parents CBB-1607
Grove, Andrew S......................................................................................... 249
One-on-One with Andy Grove CBB-0714
Gruber, Edward C. ...................................................................................... 268
Preparation for the New G.E.D. Reading Skills
Test CBB-0761
Gruber, Edward C. ...................................................................................... 268
Preparation for the New G.E.D. Science Test CBB-0762
Gruber, Edward C. ...................................................................................... 268
Preparation for the New G.E.D. Writing Test CBB-0763
Gruen, John ................................................................................................. 223
Menotti: A Biography CBB-0294
Gudde, Erwin Gustav...................................................................................... 3
1000 California Place Names, Their Origin and
Meaning CBB-0175 / CBB-0860 / BRB-11242
Gurney, Eric.................................................................................................. 47
The Calculating Cat Returns CBB-0481
Hacker, Diana.............................................................................................. 370
A Writer's Reference BRB-13307
Hadley-Garcia, George ............................................................................... 151
Hispanic Hollywood CBB-0836 / BRB-11278
Haggart, Stanley Mills ................................................................................ 342
TWA's Los Angeles Getaway Guide CBB-103 / BRB-10496
Haight, John Lawson................................................................................... 196
The Life and Adventures of a Canadian Pioneer CBB-0558
Hailey, Sheila.............................................................................................. 163
I Married a Bestseller CBB-0223
Hall, Donald......................................................................................... 253-254
Ox-Cart Man BRB-11785
Hall, Oakley .................................................................................................. 13
Ambrose Bierce and the Queen of Spades CBB-1732
Hall, Rich and friends ................................................................................... 16
Angry Young Sniglets CBB-0674
Hall, Sam..................................................................................................... 189
L.A. Lost and Found: An Architectural History
of Los Angeles CBB-0843
422

Hall, Trevor H............................................................................................. 300
Sherlock Holmes and His Creator BRB-10753
Hallan-Gibson, Pamela ............................................................................... 131
The Golden Promise: An Illustrated History of
Orange County BRB-10984
Hallowell, Edward ...................................................................................... 358
When You Worry about the Child You Love CBB-1850
Halpern, Daniel, ed. .................................................................................... 155
Holy Fire: Nine Visionary Poets and the Quest for
Enlightenment CBB-1218
Halsell, Grace.............................................................................................. 166
The Illegals CBB-0661
Halsey, Mina Deane.................................................................................... 329
A Tenderfoot in Southern California CBB-1005
Hamilton, Geneva ....................................................................................... 359
Where the Highway Ends: Cambria, San Simeon and
the Ranchos CBB-0635
Hamilton, John.............................................................................................. 17
Annie Oakley CBB-1910
Hamilton, John.............................................................................................. 36
Billy the Kid CBB-1912
Hamilton, John.............................................................................................. 45
Buffalo Bill Cody CBB-1908
Hamilton, John.............................................................................................. 46
Butch Cassidy CBB-1913
Hamilton, John............................................................................................ 178
Jesse James CBB-1911
Hamilton, John............................................................................................ 362
Wild Bill Hickok CBB-1909
Hamilton, Marybeth .................................................................................... 357
When I'm Bad I'm Better: Mae West, Sex, and
American Entertainment CBB-0976 / BRB-11367
Hamilton, Virginia ...................................................................................... 149
Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairytales
and True Tales CBB-1103 / BRB-11342
Hammond-Innes............................................................................................ 40
The Blue Ice BRB-11027
Hanes, Bailey C............................................................................................. 36
Bill Pickett, Bulldogger: The Biography of a Black
Cowboy CBB-0215
423

Hanff, Helene.............................................................................................. 100
Eighty-Four, Charing Cross Road CBB-0222
Hanley, James ............................................................................................... 97
A Dream Journey CBB-0295
Hanson, A. E. .............................................................................................. 282
Rolling Hills: The Early Years CBB-0830
Hanrahan, Gene Z., ed................................................................................. 114
Fifty Great Oriental Stories BRB-09761
Hargrove, Jim.............................................................................................. 218
Martin Sheen: Actor and Activist CBB-0991
Hargrove, Jim.............................................................................................. 317
Steven Spielberg Amazing Filmaker CBB-1000 / BRB-11364
Hark, Mildred.............................................................................................. 218
Mary Lou and Johnny; An Adventure in Seeing BRB-09060
Harlow, Neal ................................................................................................. 50
California Conquered: War and Peace on the
Pacific BRB-10926
Harmetz, Aljean .......................................................................................... 246
Off the Face of the Earth CBB-1516
Harmetz, Aljean .......................................................................................... 283
Round Up the Usual Suspects: The Making of Casablanca-Bogart,
Bergman and World War II CBB-0885 / BRB-11243
Harris, Barbara J. .......................................................................................... 33
Beyond Her Sphere BRB-10787
Harris, Eleanor ............................................................................................ 273
Quick Escapes Los Angeles CBB-1786
Harris, Jonathan Mark................................................................................. 308
Solay CBB-1139 / BRB-11357
Harris, Leon A............................................................................................. 224
Merchant Princes: An Intimate History of Jewish
Families Who Built Great Department Stores CBB-0443
Harris, Warren G........................................................................................... 59
Cary Grant: A Touch of Elegance CBB-0744 / BRB-11105
Hart, James D................................................................................................ 73
A Companion to California BRB-10826
Hasday, Judy L............................................................................................ 177
James Early Jones CBB-1728
Haskins, James............................................................................................ 317
The Stevie Wonder Scrapbook CBB-0274
424

Haslam, Gerald W. and James D. Houston, eds........................................... 52
California Heartland: Writings from the Great Central Valley
CBB-0637
Hathaway, Donald Wing............................................................................. 345
The University of Courage: A History of the Hadley
School for the Blind CBB-0483
Haughton, Natalie ......................................................................................... 32
The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever CBB-0943
Hauser, Thomas .......................................................................................... 229
Missing (formerly titled “The Execution of Charles
Horman”) CBB-0224
Hausman, Gerald........................................................................................... 79
Coyote Walks on Two Legs: A Book of Navajo Myths
and Legends CBB-1242
Hawes, Esme............................................................................................... 182
Johnny Depp CBB-1791
Hawkes, Alex D. ......................................................................................... 117
The Flavors of the Caribbean and Latin America BRB-10759
Hawthorne, Nathaniel ................................................................................. 367
A Wonderbook of Tanglewood Tales BRB-09063
Haycocx, Ernest .......................................................................................... 213
The Man in the Saddle BRB-08053
Hayden, Mike.............................................................................................. 115
Fishing the California Wilderness CBB-0155
Haydn, Richard ........................................................................................... 182
The Journal of Edwin Carp CBB-0578
Hayes, Margaret Calder .............................................................................. 333
Three Alexander Calders: A Family Memoir CBB-0272
Hays, Gayleen and Kathleen Moloney........................................................ 265
Policewomen One: My Twenty Years on the LAPD
CBB-0872 / BRB-11351
Hazen, Barbara Shook................................................................................. 337
The Toy Soldiers; Based on W. Disney Film
"Babes In Toyland" BRB-09072
Hecht, Nancy A........................................................................................... 136
Great Chicken Recipes BRB-10785
Hecker, Helen, R.N. .................................................................................... 339
Travel for the Disabled: A Handbook of Travel Resources and
500 Worldwide Access Guides CBB-0621
425

Heckman-Owen, Carol................................................................................ 198
Life with Charlie: Coping with an Alzheimer’s Spouse or Other
Dementia Patient and Keeping Your Sanity
CBB-0914 / BRB-11179
Heilbroner, Joan.......................................................................................... 144
The Happy Birthday Present BRB-09074
Heiss, Kay Beachamp ................................................................................... 99
Eat to Your Heart's Content BRB-10792
Heller, Jean.................................................................................................. 142
Handyman CBB-0959
Heller, Jeffery.............................................................................................. 179
Joan Baez CBB-0957
Henderson, Randall..................................................................................... 248
On Desert Trails Today and Yesterday CBB-0118
Hendin, Josephine ....................................................................................... 350
Vulnerable People: A View of American Fiction
Since 1945 CBB-0282
Henkes, Kevin............................................................................................. 271
Protecting Marie CBB-1085
Henner, Marilu ................................................................................................ 2
The 30-Day Total Health Makeover CBB-1867
Hennessey, D. L.............................................................................................. 1
25 Lessons in Citizenship: With Complete Text of
the Constitution of the United States CBB-0229
Henry, Marguerite....................................................................................... 185
Justin Morgan Had a Horse BRB-09081
Henry, Marguerite....................................................................................... 187
King of the Wind BRB-09082
Henry, Marguerite....................................................................................... 319
Stormy, Misty's Foal BRB-09084
Hensperger, Beth........................................................................................... 43
Bread CBB-0724
Henstell, Bruce............................................................................................ 322
Sunshine and Wealth: Los Angeles in the Twenties
and Thirties CBB-0622
Herman, Nicholas........................................................................................ 315
The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence CBB-0150
Hernandez Diaz, Alejandro........................................................................... 81
The Cuban Mile CBB-1690
426

Hershey, Connie, ed. ............................................................................ 341-342
Truth and Lies that Press for Life: 60 Los Angeles
Poets CBB-0903 / BRB-11671
Heslin, Jo-Ann ............................................................................................ 243
No-Nonsense Nutrition: For Your Baby's First Year
BRB-10830
Hesse, Hermann ............................................................................................ 89
Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth BRB-09922
Hesse, Hermann .......................................................................................... 109
The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse CBB-1052 / BRB-11304
Hessel, Dieter T........................................................................................... 211
Maggie Kuhn on Aging: A Dialogue CBB-0170
Hewitt, Jean................................................................................................. 177
Jean Hewitt's International Meatless Cookbook BRB-10846
Heyer, Georgette ........................................................................................... 28
Beauvallet BRB-10586
Heyer, Georgette ......................................................................................... 135
The Grand Sophy BRB-10571
Heyer, Georgette ......................................................................................... 347
Venetia BRB-10606
Hiatt, Fred ................................................................................................... 165
If I Were Queen of the World CBB-1496
Hickey, Des................................................................................................. 297
Seven Days to Disaster: The Sinking of the Lusitania CBB-0563
Hickok, Jane Canary ..................................................................................... 47
Calamity Jane's Letters to Her Daughter CBB-0192
Hicks, Roger and Frances Schultz............................................................... 253
The Out-of-Season Holiday Guide CBB-0748
Higginson, Mel............................................................................................ 291
Scientists CBB-1302
Higginson, Mel............................................................................................ 332
This Earth of Ours CBB-1299
Higgs, Liz Curtis ......................................................................................... 147
Help! I'm Laughing and I Can't Get Up CBB-1945
Higham, Charles............................................................................................ 43
Brando: The Unauthorized Biography CBB-0687
Higham, Charles.......................................................................................... 224
Merchant of Dreams: Louis B. Meyer, M.G.M., the
Secret Hollywood CBB-0898 / BRB-11408
427

Higham, Charles.......................................................................................... 305
Sisters: The Story of Olivia De Havilland and Joan Fontaine
BRB-10935
Highlights for Children, eds.......................................................................... 28
The Bears’ Blitz CBB-1093 / BRB-11349
Highlights for Children, eds........................................................................ 127
The Ghostly Bell Ringer CBB-1092
Highlights for Children, eds........................................................................ 173
Is Seeing Believing? CBB-1095 / BRB-11348
Highlights for Children, eds........................................................................ 319
Storm’s Fury and Other Horse Stories CBB-1094 / BRB-11350
Highwater, Jamake...................................................................................... 183
Journey to the Sky: A Novel about the True Adventure of Two
Men in Search of the Lost Maya Kingdom CBB-0485
Hill, Grace Livingston................................................................................... 18
April Gold BRB-10529
Hill, William E.............................................................................................. 56
The California Trail Yesterday and Today CBB-0711
Hillinger, Charles ........................................................................................ 151
Hillinger's California CBB-1683 / BRB-11733
Hills, Lawrence D. ...................................................................................... 168
In Place of Poisons BRB-10476
Himber, Jacob ............................................................................................... 73
The Complete Family Guide to Dental Health CBB-0500
Hine, Robert V. ............................................................................................. 57
California's Utopian Colonies BRB-09989
Hirschfeld, Mary, J.D., Ph.D........................................................................... 6
The Adult Children of Divorce Workbook CBB-0933 / BRB-11256
Hirshfield, Jane ........................................................................................... 242
Nine Gates CBB-1703
Hitchcock, Alfred, ed. ................................................................................... 10
Alfred Hitchcock's Sinister Spies BRB-10767
Hitchens, Christopher.................................................................................. 229
The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory
and Practice CBB-1199
HIV Testing: Is It for You? CBB-1403 / BRB 11397........................... 152
Hoban, Phoebe .............................................................................................. 26
Basquiat: A Quick Killing in Art CBB-1698
428

Hoban, Russell .............................................................................................. 23
A Baby Sister for Frances BRB-11521
Hobbs, Valerie .............................................................................................. 64
Charlie's Run CBB-1930
Hodgson, Harriet........................................................................................... 12
Alzheimer's: Finding the Words BRB-11678
Hoff, Sydney ................................................................................................. 82
Danny and the Dinosaur BRB-09088
Hoff, Sydney ............................................................................................... 286
Sammy, the Seal BRB-09090
Hoffman, David .......................................................................................... 348
Very L.A. CBB-0802 / BRB-11149
Hoffman, Mable ............................................................................................ 80
Crockery Cookery BRB-10556
Hoffman, Ray.............................................................................................. 107
Extra Dollars: Easy Money-Making Ideas for Retired
People CBB-0185
Hoffman, Tricia........................................................................................... 290
Save L.A.: An Environment Resource Directory CBB-0808
Hoffmann, Donald ...................................................................................... 120
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House CBB-0987
Hogan, Linda............................................................................................... 308
Solar Storms CBB-1147
Hoig, Stan ................................................................................................... 161
The Humor of the American Cowboy CBB-0557
Holbrook, M. Cay ......................................................................................... 66
Children with Visual Impairments CBB-1710
Holdredge, Helen O'Donnel........................................................................ 115
Firebelle Lillie: The Life and Times of Lilly Coit of
San Francisco CBB-0145 / BRB-10757
Holiday Magazine ....................................................................................... 152
Holiday Magazine Travel Guide: France BRB-10497
Holiday Magazine ....................................................................................... 152
Holiday Magazine Travel Guide: London BRB-10509
Holiday Magazine ....................................................................................... 153
Holiday Magazine Travel Guide: Rome BRB-10502
Holiday Magazine ....................................................................................... 153
Holiday Magazine Travel Guide: Scandinavia BRB-10501
429

Holing, Dwight.............................................................................................. 56
California Wild Lands: A Guide to the Nature
Conservancy Preserve CBB-0889
Holliday, J. S............................................................................................... 284
Rush for Riches CBB-1828
Holling, Clancy ........................................................................................... 294
Seabird BRB-09093
Holt, Rackham ............................................................................................ 125
George Washington Carver, an American Biography
BRB-11010
Holt, Winifred .............................................................................................. 27
A Beacon for the Blind: Being a Life of Henry Fawcett,
the Blind BRB-10868
Hook, J. N., Ph.D. ....................................................................................... 110
Family Names: How Our Surnames Came to America
BRB-10907
Hooper, Finley Allison................................................................................ 282
Roman Realities CBB-0529
Hoover, Herbert .......................................................................................... 222
The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: Years of Adventure, 1874-1920
BRB-10457
Hope, Bob ................................................................................................... 280
The Road to Hollywood: My Forty-Year Love Affair
with the Movies CBB-0451
Horning, Jane .............................................................................................. 237
The Mystery Lovers' Book of Quotations BRB-11087
Hornsby, Wendy ............................................................................................. 2
77th Street Requiem CBB-1333
Hornsby, Wendy ........................................................................................... 24
Bad Intent CBB-1335
Hornsby, Wendy ......................................................................................... 144
Hard Light CBB-1556
Hornsby, Wendy ......................................................................................... 226
Midnight Baby CBB-1332
Hornsby, Wendy ......................................................................................... 328
Telling Lies CBB-0998
Horowitz, David.......................................................................................... 114
Fight Back! And Don't Get Ripped Off BRB-10773
Horowitz, Lois ............................................................................................ 370
A Writer's Guide to Research BRB-11079
430

Horton, Tom and Baron Wolman................................................................ 322
Superspan: The Golden Gate Bridge CBB-0652
Houston, James D. ................................................................................... 56-57
Californians: Searching for the Golden State CBB-0610
How to Choose a Career: A Guide to Self-Assessment CBB-1374..... 159
How to Choose a College CBB-1373................................................... 159
How to Choose a Vocational School CBB-1375.................................. 159
How to Develop Job Resources CBB-1381........................................... 159
Howard, Clark............................................................................................. 305
Six Against the Rock CBB-0212
Howard, Ted................................................................................................ 361
Who Should Play God? CBB-0187
Howard, Thomas Frederick......................................................................... 303
Sierra Crossing: First Roads to California CBB-1695
Hoyle, Fred.................................................................................................. 156
Home Is Where the Wind Blows CBB-1338
Hudson, Travis, ed. ....................................................................................... 44
Breath of the Sun: Life in Early California as Told By a Chumash
Indian, Fernando Librado to John P. Harrington BRB-10856
Hughes, Judy................................................................................................. 36
A Bird in the Hand and a Bear in the Bush: A Halfway House
for Wildlife CBB-0173
Hughes, Langston........................................................................................ 244
Not without Laughter CBB-1977
Hughes, Marian........................................................................................... 242
No Cake, No Jam: A Wartime Childhood CBB-1253
Hughes, Monica .......................................................................................... 130
The Golden Aquarians CBB-1105
Huizenga, Rob............................................................................................. 373
You’re Okay It’s Just a Bruise CBB-0955
Hull, Suzanne W. ........................................................................................ 366
Women According to Men: The World of Tudor-Stuart Women
CBB-1262
Humphrey, Sandra McLeod ........................................................................ 165
If You Had to Choose, What Would You Do? CBB-1069
Hundley, Norris........................................................................................... 137
The Great Thirst CBB-1289
Hunt, Douglas, M.D.................................................................................... 242
No More Cravings CBB-0690
431

Hunt, Mabel Leigh ........................................................................................ 30
Benjie's Hat BRB-09101
Hunt, Mabel Leigh ...................................................................................... 200
Little Girl with Seven Names BRB-09103
Hurlbut, Jesse L............................................................................................. 34
Bible Stories Everyone Should Know BRB-11664
Hurwitz, Johanna ........................................................................................ 147
Helen Keller Courage in the Dark CBB-1625
Huxley, Aldous Leonard ............................................................................... 71
Collected Short Stories BRB-08118
Hyatt, Patricia R............................................................................................ 70
Coast to Coast with Alice BRB-11670
Hyde, Margaret O. and Elizabeth H. Forsyth............................................. 188
Know about Gays and Lesbians CBB-1086 / BRB-11777
Hymer, Dian............................................................................................. 46-47
Buying and Selling a Home in California CBB-0803 / BRB-11189
Hynd, Noel.................................................................................................... 62
Cemetary of Angels CBB-1286 / BRB-11347
Iacopi, Robert................................................................................................ 98
Earthquake Country: How, Why and Where Earthquakes
Strike in California CBB-0840 / BRB-11142
Ideals Publishing Corp. ............................................................................... 164
The Ideals Christmas Cookbook CBB-0510
Iglesias, Julio............................................................................................... 104
Entre et Cielo y el Infierno CBB-0581
The Informational Job Interview: Getting the Information ................. 170
You Need to Get a Job CBB-1393
Inge, Arline ................................................................................................... 77
Country Roads of Southern California CBB-1764
The Interview CBB-1372 ...................................................................... 172
An Introduction to Vegetarianism CBB-1414 ................................... 173
Irving, David ............................................................................................... 338
The Trail of the Fox: The Search for the True Field
Marshall Rommel BRB-10804
Isserman, Maurice....................................................................................... 370
World War II: America at War CBB-1660
Ito, Tom....................................................................................................... 167
Importance of John Steinbeck CBB-1081
432

Jackson, Joseph Henry .................................................................................. 17
Anybody's Gold: The Story of California's Mining
Towns CBB-0130 / BRB-11173
Jackson, Joseph Henry .................................................................................. 24
Bad Company CBB-0242
Jackson, Kennell ........................................................................................... 13
America Is Me CBB-1347
Jackson, Ruth A. ........................................................................................... 72
Combing the Coast: San Francisco to Big Sur BRB-10652
Jackson, Shirley ............................................................................................ 37
The Bird's Nest BRB-10464
Jackson, Tom and Davidyne Mayleas......................................................... 149
The Hidden Job Market for the 80's CBB-0536
Jaeger, Edmund Carroll................................................................................. 50
The California Deserts CBB-0142
Jahns, Patricia.............................................................................................. 123
The Frontier World of Doc Holliday, Faro Dealer from
Dallas to Deadwood CBB-0454
James, J. Alison, trans.................................................................................. 39
The Blind Fairy CBB-1827
James, Robert.............................................................................................. 161
The Human Body CBB-1308
James, Robert.............................................................................................. 258
People Who Care for Our Health CBB-1319
Jaskol, Julie ................................................................................................... 68
City of Angels: In and Around Los Angeles CBB-1914
Javna, John.................................................................................................... 32
The Best of Science Fiction TV: The Critics Choice CBB-0696
Jefferson, Thomas ......................................................................................... 88
The Declaration of Independence; An Exact Copy
of the Original Document BRB-10994
Jeffrey, Francis and John C. Lilly, M.D...................................................... 181
John Lilly, So Far... CBB-0779 / BRB-11122
Jeffreys-Jones, Rhodri................................................................................. 349
Violence and Reform in American History BRB-10820
Jellison, Jerald M. ....................................................................................... 166
I'm Sorry, I Didn't Mean to, and Other Lies We
Love to Tell CBB-0250
Jensen, Lone................................................................................................ 128
Gifts of Grace CBB-0974
433

Jernigan, Kenneth, ed.................................................................................. 351
Wall to Wall Thanksgiving CBB-1680
Jiang, Wei and Xing Gen ............................................................................ 194
The Legend of Mu Lan CBB-1669
Johnson, Christine....................................................................................... 351
Walk the Rainbow--When You Get Tired of Waiting to Exhale
CBB-1759
Johnson, Dennis ............................................................................................ 12
Already Dead CBB-1641
Johnson, Diane.............................................................................................. 83
Dashiell Hammett: A Life CBB-0600
Johnson, Margaret Sweet ............................................................................ 180
Joey and Patches, the Story of Two Kittens BRB-09108
Johnson, Paul ................................................................................................ 98
Early Sunset Magazine 1898-1928 CBB-1270
Johnson, Paul C........................................................................................... 131
The Golden Era of the Missions 1769-1834 CBB-0141
Johnson, Thomas H., ed. ............................................................................. 102
Emily Dickinson BRB-09737
Jones, J. V. .................................................................................................... 24
The Baker's Boy CBB-1114
Jones, K. Maurice........................................................................................ 314
Spike Lee and the African American Filmmakers:
A Choice of Colors CBB-1433
Jones, Sally.................................................................................................. 298
Sewing Techniques for the Blind Girl BRB-10437
Jones, Stephen............................................................................................... 69
Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror CBB-1342
Joosse, Barbara M. ...................................................................................... 221
Me Quieres Mama? CBB-1752
Jordan, William G. ...................................................................................... 212
The Majesty of Calmness BRB-10478
Jorgenson, Lawrence C. .............................................................................. 287
The San Fernando Valley: Past and Present
CBB-0869 / BRB-11244
Josefsberg, Milt............................................................................................. 72
Comedy Writing for Television and Hollywood CBB-0677
Juan, Jorge................................................................................................... 350
A Voyage to South America BRB-10705
434

Kahn, Bonnie Menes..................................................................................... 77
Cosmopolitan Culture: The Gilt-Edged Dream of a Tolerant City
CBB-0728
Kahn, James .................................................................................................. 99
The Echo Vector CBB-0710 / BRB-11088
Kalisch, Philip Arthur, Ph.D. and Beatrice J. Kalisch, Ed.D. ......................... 6
The Advance of American Nursing CBB-0614
Kaminsky, Stuart M. ..................................................................................... 45
Bullet for a Star CBB-0190
Kaminsky, Stuart M. ................................................................................... 181
John Huston: Maker of Magic BRB-10735
Kaminsky, Stuart......................................................................................... 235
Murder on the Yellow Brick Road BRB-11086
Kaplan, Sam H. ........................................................................................... 189
L.A. Follies: A Critical Look at Growth, Politics
and Architecture CBB-0842
Kapleau, Philip.............................................................................................. 22
Awakening to Zen CBB-1346
Katz, Nancy B............................................................................................. 232
The Mostly Vegetable Menu Cookbook BRB-10888
Kaufman, Margo ............................................................................................. 1
1-800-Am-I-Nuts? BRB-11210
Kavena, Juanita Tiger.................................................................................. 156
Hopi Cookery CBB-1252
Kay, Helen .................................................................................................. 266
A Pony for the Winter BRB-09112
Keating, Bern .............................................................................................. 116
The Flamboyant Mr. Colt and His Deadly Six-Shooter
CBB-0278
Keefauver, John .......................................................................................... 334
The Three Day Traffic Jam CBB-1281
Kegan, Stephanie ........................................................................................ 263
Places to Go with Children in Southern California
CBB-0549 / BRB-11145
Keil, Sally Van Wagenen............................................................................ 333
Those Wonderful Women in Their Flying Machines: The
Unknown Heroines of World War II CBB-0551
435

Kelland, Clarence Budington ........................................................................ 77
Counterfeit Gentleman BRB-08165
Kelland, Clarence Budington ...................................................................... 290
Scattergood Baines Returns BRB-08170
Kelleher, James B. ...................................................................................... 171
The Insider’s Guide to San Diego CBB-0978 / BRB-11625
Keller, Helen ............................................................................................... 372
Years of Triumph: Helen Keller BRB-09852
Kelling, Patricia Jernigan, ed. ..................................................................... 248
Once Upon a Desert: A Bicentennial Project CBB-0470
Kelton, Nancy Davidhoff ............................................................................ 371
Writing from Personal Experience CBB-1555
Kemelman, Harry........................................................................................ 289
Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry BRB-10604
Kemp, Judy Lynn........................................................................................ 322
The Supermarket Survival Manual BRB-10651
Kenda, Margaret Elizabeth.......................................................................... 238
The Natural Baby Food Cookbook BRB-10910
Kendall, Jane............................................................................................... 229
Miranda Goes to Hollywood CBB-1849
Kennedy, Pagan .......................................................................................... 315
Spinsters CBB-1271
Kennell, Jackson ........................................................................................... 13
America Is Me CBB-1347
Kentle, Joan................................................................................................... 67
Christmas and the Year Ahead BRB-0202
Kern, Gary................................................................................................... 195
Letters from Dwight CBB-1788
Kershner, Ruth Bauder................................................................................ 162
Hungarian Cooking BRB-10880
Kessler, David............................................................................................. 279
Rights of the Dying CBB-1539
Ketchum, Liza............................................................................................... 40
Blue Coyote CBB-1513
Keyworth, C. L.............................................................................................. 53
California Indians CBB-0945 / BRB-11360
Kiley, Dan ................................................................................................... 243
Nobody Said It Would Be Easy: Raising Responsible Kids
CBB-0255
436

Killeen, Jacqueline and Charles C. Miller, Rachel Bard............................... 77
Country Inns of the Far West BRB-10902
Killilea, Marie ............................................................................................. 241
Newf CBB-1508
Kindleberger, Charles Poor......................................................................... 216
Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises
CBB-0426
King, Clarence ............................................................................................ 233
Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada CBB-0197
King, Greg................................................................................................... 300
Sharon Tate and the Manson Murders CBB-1959
King, Sid ..................................................................................................... 123
Frozen Petals CBB-1439
King-Smith, Dick ........................................................................................ 144
Harry's Mad BRB-11508
Kingman, Lee.............................................................................................. 270
Private Eyes; Adventures with the Saturday Gang BRB-09114
Kingman, Lee.............................................................................................. 289
The Saturday Gang BRB-09115
Kingsley-Smith, Terence............................................................................. 235
The Murder of an Old-Time Movie Star: A Pete McCoy Mystery
CBB-0572
Kinkade, Sheila ............................................................................................. 66
Children of the Philippines CBB-1574
Kipling, Rudyard........................................................................................... 67
A Choice of Kipling's Verse BRB-10887
Kipling, Rudyard......................................................................................... 185
Just So Stories BRB-09117
Kipling, Rudyard.................................................................................. 283-284
Rudyard Kipling's West: American Notes CBB-0566
Kirkpatrick, Sidney D. .................................................................................. 61
A Cast of Killers BRB-11229
Kirsch, Robert ............................................................................................. 354
West of the West: Witnesses to the California
Experience, 1952 BRB-10779
Klein, Fred .................................................................................................... 37
The Bisexual Option: A Concept of One-Hundred
Percent Intimacy CBB-0436
Klemin, Diana ............................................................................................. 157
How Do You Wrap a Horse? CBB-1065
437

Klimo, Jon..................................................................................................... 64
Channeling: Investigations on Receiving Information
from Paranormal Sources CBB-0712
Klinger, Judith Lannefeld............................................................................ 221
Mealtime Manual for People with Disabilities and
the Aging CBB-0251
Klose, Nelson................................................................................................ 74
A Concise Study Guide to the American Frontier BRB-10899
Knapp, E. J.................................................................................................. 137
The Great Golden Gate Bridge Trivia Book CBB-0664
Knelman, Martin ......................................................................................... 179
Jim Carrey: The Joker Is Wild CBB-1949
Knoedelseder, William................................................................................ 318
Stiffed: A True Story of MCA, the Music Business,
and the Mafia BRB-11253
Knutson, Kimberley ...................................................................................... 29
Bed Bouncers BRB-11326
Kocher, Paul H.............................................................................................. 10
Alabodo: A Story of Old California CBB-0405
Koehler, William R. .................................................................................... 188
The Koehler Method of Dog Training BRB-10263
Komatsu, Sakyo .......................................................................................... 177
Japan Sinks CBB-0410
Komroff, Manuel ........................................................................................ 333
The Thousand Dollar Bill and Other Stories BRB-09123
Koppes, Clayton R. and Gregory D. Black ................................................ 154
Hollywood Goes to War CBB-0925 / BRB-11140
Koppes, Clayton R. ..................................................................................... 184
JPL and the American Space Program CBB-0592
Kotsilibas-Davis, James ................................................................................ 26
The Barrymores: The Royal Family of Hollywood CBB-0515
Krause, Herbert ........................................................................................... 268
Prelude to Glory BRB-10815
Kredel, Fritz ................................................................................................ 132
A Golden Treasury of Psalms and Prayers for All Faiths
BRB-10588
Krich, Rochelle Majer................................................................................. 109
Fair Game CBB-1285
438

Krieger, Daniel E. ....................................................................................... 287
San Luis Obispo County: Looking Backward into the
Middle Kingdom CBB-0823
Kristensen, Caryl and Marilyn Kentz.......................................................... 232
The Motherload: When Your Life's on Spin Cycle
and You Can't Get the Lid Up CBB-1860
Kroll, Ken and Erica Levy Klein ................................................................ 103
Enabling Romance CBB-1671
Kuhlken, Ken ................................................................................................ 15
The Angel Gang CBB-1010 / BRB-11305
Kuhlken, Ken .............................................................................................. 209
The Loud Adios CBB-0774 / BRB-11117
Kuhlken, Ken ....................................................................................... 347-348
The Venus Deal CBB-0904 / BRB-11602
Kunkler, Anita Vivian................................................................................. 144
Hardscrabble: A Narrative of the California Hill
Country BRB-10823
Kuper, Leo .................................................................................................. 125
Genocide: Its Political Use in the Twentieth Century BRB-10923
Kupferman, Martin...................................................................................... 306
Slowth: The Looming Struggle of Living with Less CBB-0488
Kurnick, Stanley, ed.................................................................................... 303
Sight Unseen: An Anthology of Verse by Blind Poets BRB-10518
La Cartas del Apostol San Pablo a los Corintios BRB-10893 ............... 59
La Cartas del Apostol San Pablo a los Romanos BRB-10892 ............. 59
La Plante, Lynda ........................................................................................... 71
Cold Heart CBB-1891
La Plante, Richard....................................................................................... 216
Mantis CBB-0897 / BRB-11403
La Pluma, Salvatore ...................................................................................... 42
The Boys of Bensonhurst BRB-11076
Labrador, F.................................................................................................. 338
Trafico y Consumo de Drogas: La Conexion Mexicana
CBB-0582
Lachtman, Ofelia Dumas ............................................................................ 258
Pepita Thinks Pink: Pepita y el Color Rosado CBB-1750
Lachtman, Ofelia Dumas ............................................................................ 300
A Shell for Angela CBB-1780
439

Lamdin, Lois and Mary Fugate................................................................... 101
Elderlearning CBB-1620
L'Amour, Louis ............................................................................................. 96
Down the Long Hills BRB-10524
Landauer, Susan ............................................................................................ 53
California Impressionists CBB-1804
Lang, David Marshall.................................................................................... 18
The Armenians: A People in Exile CBB-0546
Lang, Paul Henry .......................................................................................... 75
Contemporary Music in Europe; A Comprehensive
Survey BRB-10019
Lanner, Ronald M. ...................................................................................... 262
The Pinon Pine: A Natural and Cultural History CBB-0638
Lannert, Paula ............................................................................................. 225
Mexican Americans CBB-1016
Lantz, Francess.............................................................................................. 86
Dear Celeste, My Life Is a Mess CBB-1928
Lantz, Francess............................................................................................ 239
Neighbors from Outer Space CBB-1925
Larralde, Dr. Jorge Anorga ........................................................................... 75
Conozca Su Idioma CBB-0734
Larson, Arthur............................................................................................. 100
Eisenhower: The President Nobody Knew BRB-09895
Larson, Peggy Pickering ............................................................................. 302
A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide to the Deserts of
the Southwest CBB-0429
Larson, Rodger............................................................................................ 355
What I Know Now CBB-1512
Larson, T. W. ................................................................................................ 36
Bill Nye's Western Humor CBB-0477
Laski, Harold J. ............................................................................................. 14
The American Presidency, an Interpretation BRB-10937
Lasky, Betty ................................................................................................ 280
RKO: The Biggest Little Major of Them All CBB-0636
Lassieur, Allison ........................................................................................... 29
Before the Storm: American Indians Before the Europeans
CBB-1697
440

Latt, Mimi ................................................................................................... 344
Ultimate Justice CBB-1971
Lauber, Patricia and Douglas Henderson .................................................... 202
Living with Dinosaurs CBB-1518
Lauren, Jill .................................................................................................. 320
Succeeding with LD* CBB-1537
Lauria, Frank................................................................................................. 10
Alaska CBB-1565
Laux, Marcus and Christine Conrad ........................................................... 238
Natural Woman, Natural Menopause CBB-1437
Lavender, David Sievert................................................................................ 48
California: A Bicentennial History BRB-10734
Lavender, David Sievert.............................................................................. 313
The Southwest CBB-0509 / BRB-10821
Lawrence, Elizabeth Atwood ...................................................................... 281
Rodeo: An Anthropologist Looks at the Wild and the
Tame CBB-0617
Lawrence, Martha C.................................................................................... 263
Pisces Rising CBB-1932
Leadabrand, Russ........................................................................................ 107
Exploring California Byways in and Around
Los Angeles: Trips for a Day or a Weekend CBB-0126
Leadabrand, Russ........................................................................................ 141
Guidebook to the Mojave Desert of California CBB-1053
Leadabrand, Russ........................................................................................ 141
A Guidebook to the San Bernadino Mountains
of California CBB-0819
Lee, Betty.................................................................................................... 216
Marie Dressler: The Unlikeliest Star CBB-1558 / BRB-11705
Lee, Chang-Rae........................................................................................... 238
Native Speaker CBB-1198
Lee, Dwight R............................................................................................. 126
Getting Rich in America CBB-1900
Lee, Marie G. .............................................................................................. 238
Necessary Roughness CBB-1545
Lee, Hector Haight...................................................................................... 149
Heroes, Villains and Ghosts: Folklore of Old California
CBB-0663
441

Lee, Hector Haight...................................................................................... 325
Tales of California from the History and Folklore of
the Far West CBB-0115
Lee, Storrs, ed. ............................................................................................. 49
California, a Literary Chronicle CBB-0121
Leemis, Ralph ............................................................................................. 307
Smart Dog BRB-11646
Leggett, Glen, et al...................................................................................... 142
Handbook for Writers BRB-09865
Lennon, Nigey............................................................................................. 218
Mark Twain in California: The Turbulent
California Years of Samuel Clemens CBB-0547
Leon, Vicki.................................................................................................. 231
The Moneywise Guide to California: With Excursions
to Reno and Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Baja California
BRB-10918
Lessem, Don.................................................................................................. 92
Dinosaur Worlds CBB-1525
Letts, Billie.................................................................................................. 359
Where the Heart Is CBB-0881
Levine, Gail Carson .................................................................................... 101
Ella Enchanted CBB-1511
Levine, Michael .......................................................................................... 140
Guerrilla P.R.: How You Can Wage an Effective
Publicity Campaign CBB-1038
Levy, David................................................................................................. 106
Executive Jungle CBB-1738
Levy, Janice ................................................................................................ 315
The Spirit of Tio Fernando/ El Espiritu de Tio
Fernando CBB-1121
Levy, Newman............................................................................................ 329
Theatre Guyed BRB-10763
Lewis, Arthur H. ......................................................................................... 175
It Was Fun While It Lasted CBB-0204
Lewis, Elizabeth Barzditis .......................................................................... 135
Granny Eloped: A Novelette CBB-0640
Lewis, Elizabeth Barzditis .......................................................................... 321
Sunset Hour CBB-0646
442

Lewis, Elizabeth Barzditis .......................................................................... 343
Twin Cousins: Nostalgic Anecdotes of Two Girls'
Shennanigans in the Horse and Buggy Days CBB-0642
Lewis, John ................................................................................................... 34
Bicycling Santa Barbara BRB-10929
Lewis, M. .................................................................................................... 151
History of the Expedition of Captains Lewis and
Clark, Book II BRB-10982
Lewis, Oscar and Carroll D. Hall.................................................................. 41
Bonanza Inn: America's First Luxury Hotel BRB-10985
Lewis, Oscar................................................................................................ 116
Five Families: Mexican Case Studies in the Culture of Poverty
BRB-09945
Lewis, Oscar................................................................................................ 150
High Sierra Country CBB-0741
Lewis, Roger ............................................................................................... 275
The Real Life of Lawrence Olivier CBB-1629
Lick, Sue Fagalde........................................................................................ 319
Stories Grandma Never Told: Portuguese Women
in California CBB-1855
Liebman, Malvina W. ................................................................................. 121
From Caravan to Casserole: Herbs and Spices in
Legend, History and Recipes BRB-10828
Life Skills Education..................................................................................... 16
Anger: How to Manage What Makes You Mad CBB-1723
Life Skills Education..................................................................................... 58
Cancer: Facts, Not Fears CBB-1365
Life Skills Education..................................................................................... 65
Child Neglect CBB-1650
Life Skills Education..................................................................................... 74
The Computerized Job Search CBB-1356
Life Skills Education..................................................................................... 89
Depression: Getting Down, Coming Up CBB-1714
Life Skills Education..................................................................................... 94
Domestic Abuse: Violence between Couples CBB-1654
443

Life Skills Education................................................................................... 104
Evaluating Your Interview: Making the Next One
Better CBB-1645
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 113
Feeling Lonely...What You Can Do About It! CBB-1716
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 126
Getting Over a Violent Relationship CBB-1718
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 159
How to Choose a Doctor CBB-1744
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 162
Hypertension: Understanding High Blood Pressure CBB-1717
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 169
Incest: A Family Secret CBB-1745
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 172
Introduction to Diabetes CBB-1720
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 172
Introduction to Infertility CBB-1655
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 172
Introduction to Stress CBB-1722 / CBB-1854
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 204
Looking Back, Moving Forward: An Introduction to
Recovering from Child Abuse CBB-1376
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 210
Lowering Your Cholesterol CBB-1368
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 221
Medical Tests: What You Should Know CBB-1721
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 244
Nutrients: Foods to Think About CBB-1421
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 268
Preparing for a Phone Interview CBB-1647
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 270
Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect: Caring for
Elders While Caring for Ourselves CBB-1653
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 345
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease CBB-1719
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 352
Way Out for Abused Women CBB-1715
444

Life Skills Education................................................................................... 357
Whatever the Job...You're in Customer Service CBB-1853
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 364
Witness to Violence: Learning to Live with the Past
CBB-1651
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 369
Working a Job Fair: Preparing for It Getting the
Most Out of It CBB-1646
Life Skills Education................................................................................... 373
You and Your Heart: Understanding Heart Disease
CBB-1757
Lindquist, Susan Hart.................................................................................. 321
Summer Soldiers CBB-1846
Lindsay, Diana Elaine ................................................................................. 252
Our Historic Desert: The Story of the Anza-Borrego Desert, the
Largest State Park in the United States of America CBB-0666
Link, Tom ................................................................................................... 345
Universal City CBB-0875 / BRB-11246
Linkletter, Art.............................................................................................. 164
I Wish I'd Said That BRB-10595
Lissner, Ivar ................................................................................................ 202
The Living Past BRB-10851
Litoff, Judy Barrett........................................................................................ 14
American Midwives: 1860 to the Present CBB-0412
Living with AIDS: What Do You Do Now? ........................................... 202
CBB-1413 / BRB-11391
Lloyd, Linda, Toni Schulman, Patrick Terrall, and Helene Siegel.............. 210
The Ma Cuisine Cooking School Cookbook
CBB-0738 / BRB-11107
Loftis, Anne .................................................................................................. 56
California--Where the Twain Did Meet CBB-0134
Loftis, Chris ................................................................................................ 368
The Words Hurt CBB-1330
445

Lofts, Mrs. Nora (Robinson)....................................................................... 303
The Silver Nutmeg BRB-08249
Lofts, Norah ................................................................................................ 157
The House at Sunset BRB-10531
Lofts, Norah ................................................................................................ 158
How Far to Bethlehem? BRB-10548
Logan, Nick................................................................................................. 166
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock BRB-10867
Loher, George T.......................................................................................... 368
The Wonderful Ride: Being the True Journal of Mr.
George T. Loher CBB-0543
London, Jack ................................................................................................. 57
The Call of the Wild BRB-08251
London, Jack ............................................................................................... 176
Jack London on the Road: The Tramp Diary and
Other Hobo Writings CBB-0517
London, Jack ............................................................................................... 293
Sea-Wolf and Selected Stories BRB-08253
London, Jack ............................................................................................... 360
White Fang BRB-09802
London, Jonathan ........................................................................................ 359
Where's Home? CBB-1219
Longstreet, Stephen....................................................................................... 11
All or Nothing CBB-0732
Longstreet, Stephen....................................................................................... 11
All Star Cast: An Anecdotical History of Los Angeles CBB-0817
Longstreet, Stephen..................................................................................... 251
Our Father's House CBB-0727
Longstreet, Stephen..................................................................................... 310
Sons and Daughters CBB-0740
Loraine, Philip............................................................................................... 84
Day of the Arrow BRB-08257
Loredo, Betsy.............................................................................................. 112
Faraway Families CBB-1201
The Los Angeles Times Staff...................................................................... 345
Understanding the Riots: Los Angeles Before and After the
Rodney King Beating CBB-0920 / BRB-11251
Lothrop, Gloria Ricci .................................................................................. 266
Pomona: A Centennial History CBB-1032
446

Louden, Jennifer.......................................................................................... 366
Woman's Retreat Book CBB-1442
Louis, J. C. .................................................................................................... 70
The Cola Wars CBB-0525
Louisiana State Library............................................................................... 351
A Walking Tour of New Orleans French Quarter:
Tape-a-Tour CBB-0109
Lovell, Glenville ......................................................................................... 114
Fire in the Canes CBB-0896
Lovett, Sarah ............................................................................................... 107
Extremely Weird Animal Defenses CBB-1509
Low, Abraham A......................................................................................... 223
Mental Health through Will-Training: A System of Self-Help in
Psychotherapy as Practiced by Recovery BRB-10318
Lowe, Don and Roberta Lowe .................................................................... 181
The John Muir Trail CBB-0676
Lowe, Doug................................................................................................. 171
Internet Explorer 4 for Windows for Dummies CBB-1619
Lowry, Lois................................................................................................... 82
El Dador CBB-1501
Luchetti, Cathy............................................................................................ 367
Women of the West CBB-0544
Ludwig, Emil .............................................................................................. 310
The Son of Man; the Story of Jesus BRB-10536
Luhrs, Ruth J............................................................................................... 186
Kidding Around San Diego: A Young Person’s Guide
to the City CBB-0814 / CBB-1320 / BRB-11258
Lundberg, Ferdinand................................................................................... 167
Imperial Hearst: A Social Biography BRB-10911
Luria-Sukenick, Lynn ................................................................................... 82
Danger Wall May Fall CBB-1510
Lyman, George D........................................................................................ 274
Ralston's Ring: California Plunders the Comstock
Lode BRB-10858
447

Lyman, Stanford M. ...................................................................................... 66
Chinese Americans BRB-10805
Lysne, Robin Hereens ................................................................................. 285
Sacred Living CBB-1606
Lytle, Clyde Francis.................................................................................... 193
Leaves of Gold CBB-0177
Maas, Frederica Sagor................................................................................. 301
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim CBB-1831
MacArthur, Loren ....................................................................................... 188
L.A. Bike Rides: A Guide to 37 Specially Selected
Bicycle Routes in Los Angeles County CBB-0660
MacArthur, Mildred ...................................................................................... 15
Anaheim, the Mother Colony CBB-0820
Machalo, Manual A..................................................................................... 199
Listen Chicano! An Informal History of the
Mexican-American CBB-0221
Mack, Gerstle.................................................................................................. 3
1906: Surviving San Francisco's Great Earthquake
and Fire CBB-0645
Maclay, Charlotte............................................................................................ 4
Accidental Roommates CBB-1598
MacLean, Angus ......................................................................................... 194
Legends of the California Bandidos CBB-0619
MacShane, Frank ........................................................................................ 197
The Life of Raymond Chandler CBB-0649
Madlener, Judith Cooper............................................................................. 293
The Sea Vegetable Book BRB-10822
Maguire, Gregory........................................................................................ 362
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch
of the West CBB-0900
Mahaffy, J. P. .............................................................................................. 307
Social Life in Greece BRB-10976
Major, Devorah ........................................................................................... 249
An Open Weave CBB-0956
Making It at Work CBB-1391 ............................................................ 212
Malabre, Alfred L., Jr.................................................................................... 13
America's Dilemma: Jobs vs. Prices CBB-0296
Malcolm, Jahnna N. and Laura Young................................................. 275-276
Rebel Angels CBB-1550
448

Malone, Michael S. ....................................................................................... 35
The Big Score: The Billion-Dollar Story of
Silicon Valley CBB-0655
Maltz, Maxwell .................................................................................... 271-272
Psycho-Cybernetics BRB-09882
Manfouz, Naguis........................................................................................... 57
El Callejon of los Milagros CBB-0795
Mann, Thomas .............................................................................................. 30
The Beloved Returns: Lotte in Weimar BRB-08282
Mann, Thomas .............................................................................................. 87
Death in Venice BRB-08284
Mapson, Jo-Ann.......................................................................................... 143
Hank and Chloe CBB-0932
Marchand, B................................................................................................ 101
The Emergence of Los Angeles BRB-11095
Margolies, Jacob ......................................................................................... 185
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar CBB-1043 / BRB-11701
Marinacci, Barbara............................................................................... 324-325
Take Sunset Boulevard: A California Guide CBB-0516
Marinoff, Kathryn Andrews........................................................................ 126
Getting Started in Handmade Rugs BRB-10462
Markowitz, Randi and Charles R. Noble III ........................................ 189-190
L. A. Lunch: Downtown Dining CBB-0651
Marks, Edith and Adele Lewis.................................................................... 180
Job Hunting for the Disabled CBB-0568
Marks, Rick................................................................................................. 232
More Than a Run CBB-0256
Marquand, John P. ........................................................................................ 22
B. F.’s Daughter BRB-08292
Marquand, John P. ...................................................................................... 331
Think Fast, Mr. Moto BRB-08296
Marric, J. J................................................................................................... 127
Gideon's Vote BRB-08298
Marsh, Carol.................................................................................................. 35
Big Instruction Book of Small Business BRB-11168
Marsh, Carole.............................................................................................. 298
Sex Stuff for Teachers of Kids 7-17 in California BRB-11167
449

Marsh, Ngaio................................................................................................. 86
Death and the Dancing Footman BRB-08300
Marshall, Edison ......................................................................................... 349
The Viking BRB-08310
Marshall, James........................................................................................... 289
Santa Fe: The Railroad That Built an Empire BRB-10599
Martel, John .................................................................................................. 74
Conflicts of Interest CBB-1174
Martin, John ed ........................................................................................... 284
Run with the Hunter CBB-0901
Martin, Les.................................................................................................. 342
The Truth Is Out There CBB-1209
Martin, Les.................................................................................................. 371
The X Files: Darkness Falls BRB-11362 / BRB-11740
Martin, Patricia Preciado............................................................................. 310
Songs My Mother Sang to Me: An Oral History of Mexican
American Women CBB-1255
Martin, Peter and Joan Martin..................................................................... 177
Japanese Cooking BRB-10829
Martin, Ralph .............................................................................................. 177
Jennie, the Life of Lady Randolph Churchill: Vol. II
BRB-10491
Martinez, Al .................................................................................................. 20
Ashes in the Rain: Selected Essays CBB-1973
Martinez, Elizabeth Coonrod ...................................................................... 100
Edward James Olmos: Mexican-American Actor CBB-1875
Martinez, Victor .......................................................................................... 256
Parrot in the Oven: Mi Vida CBB-1546
Marvis, Barbara J. ....................................................................................... 111
Famous People of Hispanic Heritage Volume I CBB-1774
Marvis, Barbara J. ....................................................................................... 111
Famous People of Hispanic Heritage Volume II CBB-1775
Marx, Arthur ............................................................................................... 236
My Life with Groucho CBB-0810 / BRB-11186
Marx, Groucho............................................................................................ 222
Memoirs of a Mangy Lover CBB-1470 / BRB 11605
450

Masari, Allan............................................................................................... 131
The Golden Hills of California: A Descriptive Guide
to the Mother BRB-10817
Masetto, Antonio Dal.................................................................................. 247
El Ojo de la Perdiz CBB-0583
Mason, F. Van Wyck .................................................................................... 98
Eagle in the Sky BRB-08312
Mason, F. Van Wyck .................................................................................. 375
Zanzibar Intrigue BRB-08316
Massey, Penelope.......................................................................................... 55
California Scenic Highway No. 1 CBB-0963
Masterson, Dan ........................................................................................... 248
On Earth as It Is: Poems CBB-0479
Matas, Carol and Perry Nodelman .............................................................. 245
Of Two Minds CBB-1110 / BRB-11372
Matheson, Richard .......................................................................................... 1
7 Steps to Midnight CBB-1190
Mathison, Richard....................................................................................... 333
Three Cars in Every Garage CBB-0832
Matthews, L. Harrison................................................................................. 258
Penguins, Whalers and Sealers: A Voyage of Discovery
CBB-0424
The Mature Resume: The Resume with Experience.............................. 219
CBB-1394
Maupassant, Guy de.................................................................................... 294
The Second Odd Number BRB-08323
May, Antoinette .......................................................................................... 145
Haunted Houses and Wandering Ghosts of California
CBB-0482
Maynard, John Arthur ................................................................................. 347
Venice West: The Boat Generation in Southern California
CBB-0790 / BRB-11135
Maynard, Joyce ........................................................................................... 359
Where Love Goes CBB-0948
Mays, Buddy ............................................................................................... 262
A Pilgrim's Notebook BRB-10746
451

Mazon, Mauricio......................................................................................... 376
The Zoot-Suit Riots: The Psychology of Symbolic
Annihilation CBB-0737
Mazza, Cris ................................................................................................... 94
Dog People CBB-1762
McAfee, Ward............................................................................................... 57
California's Railroad Era, 1850-1911 CBB-0206
McCollum, Bernice Claire .......................................................................... 232
Mosaic of Poems: Here and There, Then and Now
CBB-0658
McConnor, Vincent..................................................................................... 199
Limbo CBB-0683
McConnor, Vincent..................................................................................... 214
The Man Who Knew Hammett CBB-0750 / BRB-11626
McCoy, Esther ............................................................................................ 348
Vienna to Los Angeles: Two Journeys CBB-0689
McCoy, Kathleen .......................................................................................... 76
Coping with Teenage Depression: A Parent's Guide
BRB-10922
McCoy, Tim................................................................................................ 335
Tim McCoy Remembers the West CBB-0291
McCullers, Carson ...................................................................................... 222
The Member of the Wedding BRB-10311
McCunn, Ruthanne Lum............................................................................. 308
Sole Survivor BRB-11662
McElroy, Lisa Tucker ................................................................................. 222
Meet My Grandmother: She's a United States Senator
CBB-1904
McFarland, Gerald W.................................................................................. 290
A Scattered People: An American Family Moves West
CBB-0654
McFee, William .......................................................................................... 111
Family Trouble BRB-08270
McGilligan, Patrick..................................................................................... 114
Film Crazy: Interviews with Hollywood Legends CBB-1950
452

McGovern, Ann .......................................................................................... 368
Woody Woodpecker Takes a Trip BRB-10465
McGrath, Roger D....................................................................................... 141
Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes BRB-10951
McGreevey, Tom and Joanne L. Yeck........................................................ 252
Our Movie Heritage CBB-1658
McGrew, Patrick and Robert Julian ............................................................ 191
Landmarks of Los Angeles CBB-1049
McKee, Irving ............................................................................................... 30
"Ben Hur" Wallace; The Life of General Lew Wallace
BRB-08698
McKee, Ronald ........................................................................................... 216
The Mango Tree CBB-0205
McKevett, G. A............................................................................................. 37
Bitter Sweets CBB-1880
McNair, James ......................................................................................... 24-25
Bar and Grill Cookbook: Exciting New Recipes from
San Francisco's BRB-10977
McSherry, Frank, Jr., ed.............................................................................. 154
Hollywood Ghosts: Haunting, Spine-Chilling Stories
from America’s Film Capital CBB-0758 / BRB-11103
McWilliams, Carey ....................................................................................... 56
California, the Great Exception CBB-0288
McWilliams, Carey ..................................................................................... 108
Factories in the Field: The Story of Migratory Farm
Labor in California CBB-0218
McWilliams, Carey ..................................................................................... 312
Southern California: Island on the Land CBB-0759 / BRB-11134
Meade, Marion .............................................................................................. 95
Dorothy Parker: What Fresh Hell Is This? BRB-11080
Means, Florence Crannell ........................................................................... 233
The Moved-Outers CBB-0865 / BRB-11303
Medved, Michael ........................................................................................ 155
Hollywood vs. America: Popular Culture and the
War on Traditional Values CBB-0895
Mehta, Ved Parkash .................................................................................... 351
Walking the Indian Streets BRB-09803
Meier, Richard .............................................................................................. 45
Building the Getty CBB-1686
453

Melin, Grace................................................................................................ 217
Marie Mitchell, Girl Astronomer BRB-10234
Melinkoff, Ellen.......................................................................................... 190
L.A. Picnics: 75 Stylish Outings BRB-10953
Mellody, Peggy ........................................................................................... 206
The Los Angeles Food Guide CBB-0877
Melosi, Martin V......................................................................................... 299
The Shadow of Pearl Harbor: Political Controversy
Over the Surprise Attack, 1941-1946 BRB-10745
Meltzer, Milton ............................................................................................. 95
Dorothea Lange: A Photographers's Life CBB-0254
Meltzer, Richard.......................................................................................... 189
L.A. Is the Capital of Kansas: Painful Lessons in
Post-New York Living CBB-0743
Menard, Valerie .......................................................................................... 251
Oscar de la Hoya CBB-1776
Mendel, Carol.............................................................................................. 286
San Diego on Foot CBB-0552
Mendelsohn, Steven B. ............................................................................... 327
Tax Options and Strategies for People with Disabilities
CBB-1441
Mental Illness: What Is It? CBB-1412 .............................................. 223
Meredith, George ........................................................................................ 250
The Ordeal of Richard Feverel: A History of
Father and Son BRB-08331
Mery, Fernand............................................................................................. 197
The Life, History and Magic of the Cat BRB-10932
Meyer, Larry L.............................................................................................. 55
California Quake CBB-0208
Michalko, Rod............................................................................................. 237
The Mystery of the Eye and the Shadow of Blindness CBB-1865
Michener, James Albert .............................................................................. 325
Tales of the South Pacific BRB-08332
Middleton, Katharine .................................................................................... 19
The Art of Cooking for the Diabetic CBB-1473
Miliel, Marc and Clarissa Henry................................................................. 245
Of Pure Blood CBB-0501
454

Miller, Arthur.............................................................................................. 229
The Misfits CBB-1953
Miller, Helen Topping................................................................................. 271
The Proud Young Thing BRB-08336
Miller, Joaquin ............................................................................................ 297
Selected Writings of Joaquin Miller CBB-0589
Miller, Joaquin ............................................................................................ 346
Unwritten History: Life Among the Modocs CBB-0409
Miller, John ................................................................................................. 207
Los Angeles Stories CBB-0805 / BRB-11182
Milliken, Mary Sue and Susan Feniger....................................................... 224
Mesa Mexicana CBB-1012
Millner, Cork............................................................................................... 349
Vintage Valley: The Wineries of Santa Barbara County
CBB-0570
Mills, James R............................................................................................. 134
The Gospel According to Pontius Pilate CBB-0465
Mills, Robert P. ........................................................................................... 370
The Worlds of Science Fiction BRB-08338
Milton, John R............................................................................................. 244
The Novel of the American West CBB-0519
Mitchell, David ........................................................................................... 199
The Light on Synanon: How a Country Weekly Exposed a
Corporate Cult--and Won the Pulitzer Prize CBB-0464
Mitchell, Kirk................................................................................................ 38
Black Dragon BRB-11082
Mitchell, Lee Clark ..................................................................................... 365
Witnesses to a Vanishing America: The Nineteenth-Century
Response BRB-10897
Mitchell, Linda and Allen Mitchell............................................................... 54
California Parks Access CBB-1029 / BRB-11197
Mitchell, Lori ................................................................................................ 91
Different Just Like Me CBB-1829 / BRB-11760
Miura, Yuichiro........................................................................................... 215
The Man Who Skied Down Everest CBB-0484
Modleski, Tania .......................................................................................... 210
Loving with a Vengeance: Mass-Produced Fantasies
for Women CBB-0586
Mohta, Viraf D............................................................................................ 240
Netscape Communicator 4 for Dummies CBB-1528
455

Moliere, Jean Baptiste Poquelin.................................................................. 327
Tartuffe BRB-10960
Molloy, Paul................................................................................................ 258
A Pennant for the Kremlin BRB-08344
Momaday, N. Scott ....................................................................................... 68
Circle of Wonder: A Native American Christmas Story
CBB-1657
Monaghan, James........................................................................................ 291
Schoolboy, Cowboy, Mexican Spy CBB-0252
Mondy, Robert William .............................................................................. 262
Pioneers and Preachers: Stories of the Old Frontier
BRB-10855
Montagu, Ashley, ed. .................................................................................. 192
Learning Non-Aggression: The Experience of Non-Literate
Societies CBB-0401
Montanari, Richard ....................................................................................... 90
Deviant Way: A Novel CBB-0884
Montarello, Franco...................................................................................... 201
Little Joe's Italian Cookbook CBB-0639
Montgomery, L. M........................................................................................ 68
Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories CBB-1543
Mooser, Stephen.......................................................................................... 329
The Terrible Tickler CBB-1673 / BRB-11640
Morgan, Jefferson ........................................................................................... 6
Adventures in the Wine Country CBB-0133
Morison, Samuel Eliot ................................................................................ 139
The Growth of the American Republic BRB-10990
Morley, Sheridan......................................................................................... 124
Gene Kelly: A Celebration CBB-1789
Morrison, Morie .......................................................................................... 278
Retirement in the West: How and Where to Enjoy the
Best Years of Your Life CBB-0146
Morse, Kitty .................................................................................................... 3
365 Ways to Cook Vegetarian CBB-0972
456

Mortimer, Hilda .......................................................................................... 373
You Call Me Chief: Impressions of the Life of Chief
Dan George CBB-0476
Moseley, Roy .............................................................................................. 105
Evergreen: Victor Saville in His Own Words CBB-1951
Mother Teresa ............................................................................................. 210
The Love of Christ: Spiritual Counsels CBB-0541
Mowry, Jess .................................................................................................. 23
Babylon Boyz CBB-1590
Muchnic, Suzanne....................................................................................... 244
Odd Man In CBB-1705
Mueller, Marnie ............................................................................................ 69
The Climate of the Country CBB-1763
Muggeridge, Malcolm................................................................................. 178
Jesus Rediscovered CBB-0143
Muir, Richard.............................................................................................. 228
The Miniature Man CBB-0686
Muir, William Kerr, Jr. ............................................................................... 194
Legislature: California's School for Politics CBB-0668
Mulholland, Catherine................................................................................. 253
The Owensmouth Baby: The Making of a San Fernando
Valley Town CBB-1288
Muller, Marcia ............................................................................................ 108
Eye of the Storm CBB-0707
Muller, Marcia ............................................................................................ 330
There Hangs the Knife BRB-11074
Muller, Thomas and Thomas J. Espenshade ............................................... 120
The Fourth Wave: California's Newest Immigrants
BRB-11029
Mungo, Ray................................................................................................. 254
Palm Springs Babylon: Sizzling Stories from the Desert
Playground CBB-0916 / BRB-11181
Munoz, Elias Miguel..................................................................................... 43
Brand New Memory CBB-1779
Munoz, Manuel Pena .................................................................................... 71
El Collar de Perlas Negras CBB-1734
Murdock, Clyde .......................................................................................... 340
A Treasury of Humor BRB-10560
457

Myres, Sandra L.......................................................................................... 152
Ho for California: Women's Overland Diaries
from the Huntington Library CBB-0496
Nadeau, Remi................................................................................................ 68
City Makers: The Story of Southern California's
First Boom, 1868-76 BRB-10807
Nadeau, Remi.............................................................................................. 127
Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of California:
A History and Guide CBB-0833 / CBB-1265 / BRB-11233
Nadeau, Remi A.......................................................................................... 205
Los Angeles: From Mission to Modern City CBB-0102
Namioka, Lensey ........................................................................................ 371
Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family CBB-1214
Narayan, R. K.............................................................................................. 140
The Guide BRB-10562
Nathan, Robert .............................................................................................. 72
The Color of Evening BRB-08365
Nathan, Robert ............................................................................................ 280
Road of Ages BRB-08368
Nathan, Robert ............................................................................................ 362
The Wilderness Stone BRB-08369
National Library Service ................................................................................. 4
Access to National Library Service Information on Internet
CBB-1020
The Natural Athlete CBB-1415............................................................ 238
Nava, Julian................................................................................................... 49
California: Five Centuries of Cultural Contrasts CBB-0431
Nava, Michael ............................................................................................. 150
The Hidden Law CBB-1315 / BRB-11171
Nava, Michael ............................................................................................. 160
How Town CBB-0907 / BRB-11177
Nava, Michael ............................................................................................. 200
The Little Death CBB-0915 / BRB-11183
Neather, E. J................................................................................................ 219
Mastering French CBB-1532
Neely, Richard ............................................................................................ 352
The Walter Syndrome BRB-09925
Nehrbass, Richard ......................................................................................... 83
Dark of Night CBB-0923 / BRB-11175
458

Nehrbass, Richard ....................................................................................... 259
A Perfect Death for Hollywood CBB-0813 / BRB-11250
Neider, Charles............................................................................................ 302
Short Novels of the Masters BRB-08371
Neithammer, Carolyn.................................................................................... 84
Daughters of the Earth: The Lives and Legends
of American Indian Women CBB-0475
Nelson, Maidee Thomas................................................................................ 53
California, Land of Promise BRB-11000
Netherton, Morris........................................................................................ 257
Past Lives Therapy CBB-0230
Neuerburg, Norman....................................................................................... 88
The Decoration of the California Missions CBB-1852
Newhan, Ross................................................................................................ 49
The California Angels CBB-0594
Newman, Deborah ...................................................................................... 329
Then God Created Woman CBB-1604
Ng, Fae Myenne............................................................................................ 41
Bone CBB-1215
Nicholas, Michael Saint .................................................................................. 5
An Actor's Guide: Your First Year in Hollywood CBB-1892
Nicholls, Richard .......................................................................................... 29
Beginning Hydroponics: Soiless Gardening BRB-10752
Nichols, Mary D. and Young, Stanley .......................................................... 13
The Amazing L.A. Environment BRB-11226
Nickerson, Ray............................................................................................ 281
Robert Louis Stevenson in California: A Remarkable
Courtship CBB-0542
Nickerson, Roy.............................................................................................. 45
Brother Whale: A Pacific Whalewatcher's Log CBB-0220
Nishimoto, Richard S.................................................................................. 170
Inside an American Concentration Camp CBB-1267
Niven, Larry and Steven Barnes ..................................................................... 5
Achilles’ Choice CBB-0778 / BRB-11121
Nixon, Richard M. ...................................................................................... 305
Six Crises BRB-10987
Noble, Jeanne................................................................................................ 28
Beautiful, Also, Are the Souls of My Black Sisters:
A History of the Black Women in America BRB-10788
459

Nofziger, Lyn............................................................................................. 243
Nofziger CBB-1677
Nofziger, Lyn.............................................................................................. 324
Tackett and the Indian CBB-1790
Nordhoff, Charles.......................................................................................... 49
California: For Health, Pleasure and Residence: A Book for
Travelers and Settlers CBB-0615
Nordhoff, Charles Bernard.......................................................................... 223
Men Against the Sea BRB-08377
Normark, Don ............................................................................................... 65
Chavez Ravine, 1949: A Los Angeles Story CBB-1920
Norris, Kathleen ....................................................................................... 91-92
Dina Cashman BRB-10520
North, Sterling............................................................................................. 307
So Dear to My Heart BRB-08382
Norton, Ken................................................................................................. 129
Going the Distance CBB-1952
Novak, Walt ................................................................................................ 143
Haole Substitute CBB-1106
Novoa Bodet, Jose, M.D. ............................................................................ 272
Que Debe Comer Mi Hijo? CBB-0574
Nozaka, Akiyuki ......................................................................................... 266
The Pornographers CBB-0493
Numeroff, Laura Joffe................................................................................. 302
Si le Das una Galletita a un Raton CBB-0924
Nutrition Handbook CBB-1841 .......................................................... 244
Nutrition Labeling: Does Your Food Make the Grade?........................ 244
CBB-1420
O’Brian, Elaine F. ......................................................................................... 16
Anita of Rancho Del Mar CBB-0887 / BRB-11195
O'Brien, Daniel.............................................................................................. 69
Clint Eastwood: Film-Maker CBB-1468
O’Callaghan, Maxine .................................................................................. 297
Set-up CBB-1013
O'Connor, Richard ........................................................................................ 44
Bret Harte, a Biography BRB-10871
Oda, Patsy ...................................................................................................147
Heart's Desire CBB-1947
O’Dell, Scott ............................................................................................... 375
Zia CBB-0878 / BRB-11223
460

Oe, Kenzaburo ............................................................................................ 327
Teach Us to Outgrow Our Madness: Four Short
Novels CBB-0449
O’Flaherty, Joseph S. .................................................................................. 103
An End and a Beginning, the South Coast and
Los Angeles, 1850-1887 CBB-0837 / BRB-11291
O’Flaherty, Joseph S. .................................................................................. 333
Those Powerful Years CBB-0797
O'Hara, John.................................................................................................. 35
The Big Laugh CBB-1563
O'Hara, Mary............................................................................................... 117
Flicka's Friend: The Autobiography of Mary O'Hara CBB-0545
The Old Testament in Verse BRB-09763 .......................................... 247
Olmstead, Roger R., ed. ....................................................................... 290-291
Scenes of Wonder and Curiosity from Hutchins
California Magazine CBB-0163 / BRB-10799
Oppenheimer, Jerry and Jack Vitek ............................................................ 164
Idol: Rock Hudson: The True Story of an American
Film Hero CBB-0681
Oppenheimer, Lisa ........................................................................................ 18
Around Los Angeles with Kids: 68 Great Things to
Do Together CBB-1954
O'Rourke, Frank.......................................................................................... 214
The Man Who Found His Way BRB-08398
Ostrovsky, Erika.......................................................................................... 107
Eye of Dawn: The Rise and Fall of Mata Hari CBB-0245
Oursler, Fulton ............................................................................................ 138
The Greatest Story Ever Told BRB-10927
Overqualified: A Guide to Handling Employer Concerns .................. 253
CBB-1387
Oxmoor House .............................................................................................. 90
Diabetic Cookbook BRB-11404
Pabian, James A. ......................................................................................... 166
Immigrants' Son CBB-1440
Padgett, Abigail........................................................................................ 65-66
Child of Silence CBB-0890 / BRB-11199
Padgett, Abigail........................................................................................... 231
Moonbird Boy CBB-1334
Padgett, Abigail........................................................................................... 342
Turtle Baby CBB-1337 / BRB-11631
461

Paine, Lauran .............................................................................................. 315
Spirit Meadow CBB-0692
Palmer, Catherine........................................................................................ 267
Prairie Rose CBB-1601
Palmer, Stuart.............................................................................................. 242
Nipped in the Bud BRB-08409
Palmer, Tim................................................................................................. 317
Stanislaus: The Struggle for a River CBB-0564
Pappas, Lou Seibert..................................................................................... 364
Winemakers Cookbook: Culinary Adventures with
America's Premier Vintners BRB-11039
Parents, Families, and Child Abuse CBB-1386 ............................... 255
Parish, James Robert ................................................................................... 153
The Hollywood Celebrity Death Book CBB-1327 / BRB-11751
Parish, James Robert ................................................................................... 195
Let’s Talk! America’s Favorite Talk Show Hosts CBB-0853
Parker, Rolland S. ....................................................................................... 202
Living Single Successfully: How to Be Your Own
Person--with or without a Partner CBB-0428
Parrish, Robert ............................................................................................ 139
Growing Up in Hollywood BRB-11272
The Part-Time Job Book CBB-1399................................................. 256
Passos, John Dos............................................................................................. 7
Adventures of a Young Man BRB-11063
Patric, Beth S............................................................................................... 316
The Splintered Eye CBB-0688
Patron, Susan................................................................................................. 41
Bobbin Dustdobbin CBB-1331
Patron, Susan................................................................................................. 46
Burgoo Stew CBB-1046
Patron, Susan............................................................................................... 115
Five Bad Boys, Billy Que, and Dustbobbin CBB-1006
Patron, Susan............................................................................................... 220
Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe CBB-0946
Patterson, Richard M............................................................................ 338-339
Train Robbery: The Birth, Flowering and Decline
of a Notorious Western Enterprise CBB-0701
Paul, Rodman Wilson.................................................................................... 52
California Gold: The Beginning of Mining in the
Far West CBB-0191
462

Paulsen, Gary .............................................................................................. 305
Sisters Hermanas CBB-1505 / BRB-11768
Paulsen, Gary ....................................................................................... 241-242
Nightjohn BRB-11512
Pavarotti, Luciano ....................................................................................... 257
Pavarotti: Mi Propia Historia CBB-0792
Paxson, Frederic L. ..................................................................................... 240
The New Nation BRB-10998
Payne, J. Gregory and Scott C. Ratzan........................................................ 336
Tom Bradley: The Impossible Dream CBB-0685
Payne, Pierre Stephen Robert...................................................................... 360
The White Rajahs of Sarawak BRB-10999
Payne, Stephen.............................................................................................. 78
Cowboy Stories BRB-09869
Pearlstone, Zena.......................................................................................... 104
Ethnic L.A. CBB-0828 / BRB-11231
Pearson, Hesketh......................................................................................... 124
G.B.S.: A Full Length Portrait BRB-11033
Peattie, Roderick ......................................................................................... 254
The Pacific Coast Ranges BRB-10796
Peck, Richard ................................................................................................ 18
Are You in the House Alone? BRB-11502
Pederson, Jay P. .............................................................................................. 8
African American Almanac Volume I CBB-1832
Pederson, Jay P. .............................................................................................. 8
African American Almanac Volume II CBB-1833
Pendergraft, Patricia.................................................................................... 146
Hear the Wind Blow CBB-0747
Pendergraft, Patricia.................................................................................... 228
Miracle at Clement's Pond CBB-0725
Pepper, Choral............................................................................................. 141
Guidebook to the Colorado Desert of California CBB-0835
Perkins School for the Blind ....................................................................... 260
Perkins Sign Language Dictionary BRB-10748
Perlot, Jean-Nicolas..................................................................................... 130
Gold Seeker: Adventures of a Belgian Argonaut
During the Gold Rush Years CBB-0648
463

Personal Products Co. ................................................................................. 139
Growing Up and Liking It BRB-10470
Petrosyan, Vartges ...................................................................................... 372
Years Lived and Not Lived CBB-1618
Petterle, Elmo.............................................................................................. 193
Legacy of Love: How to Make Life Easier for the
Ones You Leave BRB-11084
Pickard, Roy................................................................................................ 251
Oscar Stars from A to Z CBB-1800
Piercy, Marge.............................................................................................. 355
What Are Big Girls Made of? CBB-1460
Pierson, Robert John ..................................................................................... 27
The Beach Towns: A Walker's Guide to L.A.'s Beach
Communities CBB-0665
Pinto, Mario Lo............................................................................................. 19
The Art of Italian Cooking BRB-10401
Piver, M. Steven, M.D. with Gene Wilder .................................................. 128
Gilda's Disease: Sharing Personal Experiences and
a Medical Perspective on Ovarian Cancer CBB-1456
Pohl, Frederick............................................................................................ 352
The Way the Future Was: A Memoir CBB-0284
Politzer, Robert ............................................................................................... 5
Active Review of French BRB-10031
Pollack, Jack Harrison................................................................................... 98
Earl Warren: The Judge Who Changed America BRB-10844
Porter, Connie ............................................................................................. 221
Meet Addy: An American Girl BRB-11548
Potts, J. Manning, ed................................................................................... 200
Listening to the Saints: A Collection of Meditations
from the Devotional Masters BRB-10570
Pourade, Richard F...................................................................................... 129
The Glory Years; History of San Diego BRB-09933
Pourade, Richard F...................................................................................... 129
Gold in the Sun: History of San Diego BRB-09960
Pourade, Richard F...................................................................................... 279
The Rising Tide; History of San Diego BRB-09905
Pourade, Richard F...................................................................................... 303
The Silver Dons; History of San Diego BRB-09924
464

Powell, Lawrence Clark .............................................................................. 197
Life Goes on: Twenty More Years of Fortune and
Friendship CBB-0670
Powers, Paul S............................................................................................... 93
Doc Dillahay BRB-08427
Pratson, Frederick ....................................................................................... 141
Guide to the Great Attractions of Los Angeles and Beyond
CBB-0785 / BRB-11129
Prentice, Helaine K. .................................................................................... 124
Gardens of Southern California CBB-0801 / BRB-11178
Press, Bill .................................................................................................... 108
Eyewitness: A California Perspective CBB-0722
Press, Conari ............................................................................................... 275
Random Acts of Kindness CBB-1597
The Princesses; Sixteen Stories about Princesses ................................... 270
BRB-09109
Pronin, Barbara ........................................................................................... 354
West Covina: Fulfilling the Promise CBB-0827
Pronzini, Bill ............................................................................................... 309
Son of Gun in Cheek CBB-0726
Pugh, Dianne G............................................................................................. 71
Cold Call CBB-1284 / BRB-11345
Putnam, W. D.............................................................................................. 247
On Becoming Partially Sighted: A Personal Account
of Loss of Sight CBB-0269
Queenan, Charles F. .................................................................................... 203
Long Beach and Los Angeles: A Tale of Two Ports CBB-0657
Quinn, Anthony and Daniel Paisner............................................................ 248
One Man Tango CBB-0968
Quirk, Lawrence J. ........................................................................................ 41
Bob Hope: The Road Well-Traveled CBB-1739
Rabby, Rami and Diane Croft..................................................................... 324
Take Charge: A Strategic Guide for Blind Job
Seekers BRB-11308
Ram, Sri N................................................................................................... 330
Theosophy: The Divine Wisdom, Soul Wisdom or
Head Learning BRB-10479
Rambeck, Richard....................................................................................... 206
Los Angeles Clippers CBB-1268
465

Rambeck, Richard....................................................................................... 207
Los Angeles Rams CBB-0950
Ramsey, Lynn ............................................................................................. 128
Gigolos: The World's Best Kept Men CBB-0293
Rand, Christopher ....................................................................................... 205
Los Angeles: The Ultimate City CBB-1027
Randall, Janet.............................................................................................. 335
To Save a Tree: The Story of the Coast Redwoods
CBB-0124 / BRB-10580
Randall, Margaret........................................................................................ 162
Hunger's Table CBB-1519
Rau, Dana Meachen .................................................................................... 295
The Secret Code CBB-1733
Rawles, Nancy ............................................................................................ 209
Love Like Gumbo CBB-1663 / BRB-11738
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan......................................................................... 357
When the Whippoorwill BRB-08451
Rawls, Jim................................................................................................... 339
Travel Tips and Tour Highlights for the Blind CBB-0209
Ray, Robert R................................................................................................ 90
Dial “M” for Murdock CBB-0739
Rayner, Richard .......................................................................................... 208
Los Angeles without a Map CBB-0971
Raynor, Henry............................................................................................. 249
The Orchestra: Its History CBB-0445
Reader, Diane.............................................................................................. 256
Pass the Pepper Please CBB-1019
Reck, Gregory G. ........................................................................................ 168
In the Shadow of Tlaloc: Life in a Mexican Village CBB-0448
Reeder, Russell Potter ................................................................................. 319
The Story of the War of 1812 BRB-10995
Reich, Kenneth............................................................................................ 213
Making It Happen: Peter Ueberroth and the 1984
Olympics CBB-0716
Reiff, David................................................................................................. 204
Los Angeles: Capitol of the Third World CBB-0791
Reiter, Joan Swallow................................................................................... 366
The Women: The Old West BRB-10838
Relling, William, Jr..................................................................................... 323
Sweet Poison CBB-1802
466

Remington, Frederic...................................................................................... 71
The Collected Writings of Frederic Remington CBB-0418
Resources for Rehabilitation ....................................................................... 215
A Man's Guide to Coping with Disability CBB-1436
Resources for Rehabilitation ....................................................................... 365
A Woman's Guide to Coping with Disability CBB-1435
The Resume: Looking Good on Paper CBB-1378 .............................. 278
Revell, Dorothy Thompkins........................................................................ 250
Oriental Cooking for the Diabetic CBB-0539
Reynolds, Sarah .............................................................................................. 2
365 All-American Favorites CBB-1341
Rhodes, Lisa Renee....................................................................................... 76
Coretta Scott King CBB-1729
Ribowsky, Mark.......................................................................................... 306
Slick: The Silver and Black Life of Al Davis CBB-0918
Richardson, Doug.......................................................................................... 83
Dark Horse CBB-1469
Richey, Elinor ............................................................................................. 277
Remains to be Seen: Historic California Houses Open
to the Public CBB-0114 / BRB-10883
Richie, Donald ............................................................................................ 332
This Scorching Earth CBB-0169
Richmond, Clint.......................................................................................... 297
Selena: The Phenomenal Life and Tragic Death
of the Tejano Music Queen CBB-0917
Ridge, John Rollin (Yellow Bird) ............................................................... 196
The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta, the
Celebrated California Bandit CBB-0164
Rieder, Marge.............................................................................................. 278
Return to Millboro CBB-1781
Riegel, Robert Edgar................................................................................... 320
The Story of Western Railroads: From 1852
through the Reign of the Giants BRB-10732
Rife, Joanne................................................................................................. 359
Where the Light Turns Gold: The Story of the Santa
Ynez Valley CBB-0612
Rinehart, Mary Roberts............................................................................... 372
The Yellow Room BRB-08470
467

Ring, Frances Kroll ......................................................................................... 8
Against the Current: As I Remember F. Scott Fitzgerald
CBB-0816 / BRB-11224
Ringgold, Faith............................................................................................ 353
We Flew Over the Bridge CBB-1175
Rios, Gloria de los and Laura de Garcia Lorca, ed. ...................................... 81
Cumbres De La Civilizacion Espanola BRB-09740
Rist, Ray C. ................................................................................................. 173
The Invisible Children: School Integration in American
Society CBB-0430
Ritner, Ann Katherine ................................................................................ 186
Keepsake BRB-08471
Roark, Garland ............................................................................................ 306
Slant of the Wild Wind BRB-08474
Roark, Garland ............................................................................................ 370
The Wreck of the Running Gale BRB-08476
Robbins, Harold .......................................................................................... 318
A Stone for Danny Fisher CBB-1626
Roberts, Gillian ............................................................................................. 62
Caught Dead in Philadelphia BRB-11068
Roberts, Les ................................................................................................ 170
An Infinite Number of Monkeys CBB-0717
Roberts, Lois W. ........................................................................................... 15
Anacapa Island CBB-0595
Robertson, Pat ............................................................................................. 103
The End of the Age CBB-1107
Robeson, Kenneth ....................................................................................... 251
The Other World: A Doc Savage Adventure BRB-10576
Robinson, Joe.............................................................................................. 374
You're the Boss CBB-0735
Robinson, John W. ...................................................................................... 286
The San Bernardinos: The Mountain Country from
Cajon Pass to Oak Glen: Two Centuries of Changing Use
CBB-1339
Robinson, John W. ...................................................................................... 287
The San Gabriels: Southern California Mountain Country
CBB-0290
Robinson, W. W.......................................................................................... 186
The Key to Los Angeles CBB-0856
468

Robinson, W. W.......................................................................................... 191
Land in California: The Story of Mission Lands,
Ranchos, Squatters, Mining Claims, Railroad Grants,
Land Scrip and Homesteads CBB-0591
Robinson, W. W.......................................................................................... 204
Los Angeles: A Profile CBB-0829
Robitaille, Julie ........................................................................................... 164
Iced: A Kit Powell Mystery CBB-1014
Roblin, Jean................................................................................................. 275
The Reading Fingers: Life of Louis Braille, 1809-1852
BRB-10550
Rodriguez, Luis J. ......................................................................................... 12
Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.
CBB-0977 / BRB-11784
Rogers, Dale Evans ..................................................................................... 146
Hear the Children Crying CBB-0437
Rogers, Matilda........................................................................................... 340
Trees of the West Identified at a Glance CBB-0154
Rohrbough, Malcolm .................................................................................... 84
Days of Gold CBB-1426
Rolfe, Lionel ............................................................................................... 168
In Search of Literary L.A. CBB-0847
Rolfe, Lionel Menuhin................................................................................ 224
The Menuhins: A Family Odyssey CBB-0444
Rollins, Philip Ashton ................................................................................... 78
The Cowboy: An Unconventional History of Civilization on the
Old Time Cattle Ranges CBB-0491
Rollyson, Carl E., Jr. ................................................................................... 217
Marilyn Monroe: A Life of the Actress CBB-0671
Romero, Leo................................................................................................ 279
Rita and Los Angeles CBB-1087
Romo, Ricardo .............................................................................................. 98
East Los Angeles: History of a Barrio CBB-0607
Rondon, Javier ............................................................................................ 289
El Sapo Distraido BRB-11329
Roosevelt, Eleanor ...................................................................................... 336
Tomorrow Is Now BRB-10980
Roquemore, Joseph H. ................................................................................ 151
History Goes to the Movies: A Viewer's Guide to Some of the Best
(and Some of the Worst) Historical Films Ever Made CBB-1874
469

Rosa, Angeles de la..................................................................................... 116
Flavors of Mexico: Authentic Recipes from South
of the Border BRB-10875
Rose, Leesha ............................................................................................... 342
The Tulips Are Red CBB-0400
Rosen, Kenneth, ed. .................................................................................... 214
The Man to Send Rain Clouds: Stories By American Indians
BRB-10814
Rosen, Marion............................................................................................... 87
Death By Education CBB-0891 / BRB-11225
Rosen, Michael J. .......................................................................................... 94
The Dog Who Walked with God CBB-1696
Rosenau, Douglas E. ..................................................................................... 62
A Celebration of Sex CBB-1643
Rosenberg, Bruce A. ..................................................................................... 70
The Code of the West BRB-10904
Rosenfield, Paul ............................................................................................ 70
The Club Rules: Power, Money, Sex and Fear: How
it Works in Hollywood CBB-0910
Ross, Eileen................................................................................................. 290
Savage Shadows: Eileen Ross’s True Story of
Blindness, Rape, and Courage CBB-0864
Ross, Ishbel ................................................................................................. 183
Journey into Light: The Story of the Education
of the Blind CBB-0136
Ross, Lillian ................................................................................................ 266
Portrait of Hemingway BRB-11012
Ross, Nancy Wilson.................................................................................... 355
Westward the Women CBB-0194
Rostand, Edmond, translated by Brian Hooker............................................. 82
Cyrano De Bergerac BRB-10961
Roth, Beulah Spigelgass.............................................................................. 359
Where to Find It in Los Angeles: An Unusual Guide
to Unusual Shopping CBB-0100
Roth, Philip ................................................................................................. 132
Goodbye Columbus, and Five Short Stories BRB-08494
Rothchild, Sylvia......................................................................................... 322
Sunshine and Salt BRB-08495
470

Rothel, David .............................................................................................. 361
Who Was That Masked Man? The Story of the Lone Ranger
CBB-0576
Rothman, Sheila M...................................................................................... 366
Woman's Proper Place: A History of Changing Ideals
and Practices CBB-0281
Rourke......................................................................................................... 283
Rourke Guide to State Symbols CBB-1579 / CBB-1581
Rourke, Constance Mayfield......................................................................... 21
Audubon BRB-09667
Rourke, Constance ...................................................................................... 341
Troupers of the Gold Coast, or the Rise of Lotta Crabtree
CBB-0127
Rowan, Ford................................................................................................ 328
Technospies: The Secret Network that Spies on
You, and You CBB-0239
Roy, Mike ................................................................................................... 227
Mike Roy Cookbook #1 BRB-10381
Roy, Mike ................................................................................................... 227
Mike Roy Cookbook #2 BRB-10385
Roy, Mike ................................................................................................... 227
Mike Roy's Cookbook #4 BRB-10578
Royce, Sarah Bayliss................................................................................... 123
A Frontier Lady: Recollection of the Gold Rush
and Early California CBB-0201
Rubin, Sheldon............................................................................................ 101
Emergency First Aid for Dogs CBB-0548
Rugh, Jack................................................................................................... 190
Labor Relations, World War II: Before During
and After CBB-1018
Russell, William.......................................................................................... 122
From This Earth CBB-1294
Russell, William.......................................................................................... 174
Islands in the Sea CBB-1300
Ryan, Pat..................................................................................................... 206
Los Angeles Raiders CBB-0951
Ryokan ........................................................................................................ 249
One Robe, One Bowl: The Zen Poetry of Ryokan CBB-0473
St. John, Jill................................................................................................. 179
The Jill St. John Cookbook CBB-0678
471

St. Pierre, Brian........................................................................................... 181
John Steinbeck: The California Years CBB-0643
Sachs, Harvey.............................................................................................. 337
Toscanini BRB-10837
Saenz, Benjamin Alire .................................................................................. 59
Carry Me Like Water CBB-1679
Safer Sex: Slowing the Spread of AIDS CBB-1407 ............................ 285
Safran, Nadav.............................................................................................. 174
Israel the Embattled Ally CBB-0235
Saint Teresa of Avila................................................................................... 171
Interior Castle CBB-0138
Saks, Sol........................................................................................................ 79
The Craft of Comedy Writing CBB-0746
Saleh, Dennis .............................................................................................. 291
Science Fiction Gold: Film Classics of the 50's CBB-0434
Salten, Felix ................................................................................................ 351
Walt Disney's Bambi BRB-10490
Salzman, Ed ................................................................................................ 177
Jerry Brown: High Priest and Low Politician CBB-0528
Samsell, R. I................................................................................................ 344
Under the Pepper Trees CBB-0569
Samuelson, Rube......................................................................................... 282
The Rose Bowl Game BRB-10452
San Bernardino County Library .................................................................. 195
Library Classics: An Edible Anthology BRB-10905
San Diego on Tour ...................................................................................... 355
The Whaley House CBB-0240
Sand, George................................................................................................. 77
The Country Waif BRB-10810
Sandler, Corey............................................................................................... 99
Econoguide '99 CBB-1769
Sandoz, Mari ................................................................................................. 62
The Cattlemen: From the Rio Grande Across the Far
Marias BRB-10874
Sanford, Marcelline....................................................................................... 21
At the Hemingways; A Family Portrait BRB-11016
Sanger, Kay and Tom Sange....................................................................... 312
Southern California for Kids CBB-0756 / BRB-11101
472

Sarf, Wayne Michael................................................................................... 129
God Bless You Buffalo Bill: A Layman's Guide
to History and the Western Film BRB-10924
Sargent, Sarah ............................................................................................... 33
Between Two Worlds CBB-1244 / BRB-11406
Sargent, Shirley........................................................................................... 262
Pioneers in Petticoats: Yosemites's Early Women
1856-1900 BRB-10939
Saroyan, William ........................................................................................ 337
Tracy's Tiger BRB-08514
Sarris, Greg ................................................................................................. 310
Sound of Rattles and Clappers CBB-1254
Sarton, May................................................................................................. 180
Joanna and Ulysses BRB-08515
Savage, Jeff ................................................................................................. 334
Tiger Woods: King of the Course CBB-1706
Savage, William, Jr. ...................................................................................... 78
The Cowboy Hero: His Image in American History
and Culture BRB-10836
Saxton, Alexander....................................................................................... 170
The Indispensable Enemy: Labor and the
Anti-Chinese Movement in California CBB-0419
Schad, Jerry..................................................................................................... 2
101 Hikes in Southern California CBB-1772
Schatz, Thomas ........................................................................................... 125
The Genius of the System: Hollywood Filmmaking in
the Studio Era CBB-0766
Scheduling Job Hunting Time CBB-1380 .......................................... 291
Scheid, Ann................................................................................................. 256
Pasadena, Crown of the Valley: An Illustrated History
CBB-0659
Schellenberg, James A. ............................................................................... 219
Masters of Social Psychology CBB-0283
Schlesinger, Arthur Meier............................................................................... 8
The Age of Jackson BRB-10983
Schnakenberg, Robert E.............................................................................. 188
Kobe Bryant CBB-1883
Schneider, Robert G.................................................................................... 358
When to Say No to Surgery: How to Evaluate the
Most Often Performed Operations CBB-0608
473

Schoenman, Theodore, ed. .......................................................................... 112
Father of California Wine, Agoston Haraszthy:
Including Grape Culture, Wines and Winemaking CBB-0417
Schonberg, Harold C................................................................................... 137
The Great Pianists BRB-11004
Schoneberger, William A.............................................................................. 56
California Wings: A History of Aviation in the Golden
State BRB-10978
Schrik, John................................................................................................... 51
California for Beginners: How to Get the Best of
California BRB-10942
Schuiling, Walter C..................................................................................... 286
San Bernardino County: Land of Contrasts BRB-11044
Schuller, Robert Harold .............................................................................. 257
The Peak to Peek Principle CBB-0502
Schuller, Robert A....................................................................................... 266
Possibility Living: Add Years to Your Life and Life
to Your Years with God’s Health Plan CBB-1996
Schulz, Paul J. ............................................................................................. 157
How Does it Feel To Be Blind? CBB-0472
Schwartz, Nancy Lynn and Sheila Schwartz............................................... 155
The Hollywood Writers' Wars CBB-0522
Schwinger, Julian ........................................................................................ 100
Einstein's Legacy: The Unity of Space and Time BRB-11065
Scott, Robert A............................................................................................ 213
The Making of Blind Men: A Study of Adult
Socialization BRB-10387
Scott, Sir Walter.......................................................................................... 175
Ivanhoe BRB-08522
Seagal, Sandra and David Horne................................................................. 161
Human Dynamics CBB-1290
Seaver, Jeannette......................................................................................... 311
Soups: 200 Delicious, Easy Recipes from Classic
First Courses to Hearty Meals BRB-10848
Segal, Ronald, ed. ....................................................................................... 230
Modern Poetry from Africa BRB-09736
474

Seibert, Elizabeth ........................................................................................ 374
Young Doctor Galahad BRB-10472
Seidenbaum, Art.......................................................................................... 332
This is California, Please Keep Out! CBB-129 / BRB-11288
Seims, Charles............................................................................................. 233
Mount Lowe: The Railway in the Clouds CBB-0623
Seims, Charles............................................................................................. 341
Trolley Days in Pasadena CBB-0629
The Seinfeld Scripts CBB-1694........................................................... 296
Selsam, Millicent (Ellis).............................................................................. 226
Microbes at Work BRB-10343
Seltzer, Thomas............................................................................................. 32
Best Russian Short Stories BRB-08528
Sendak, Maurice............................................................................................ 95
Donde Viven los Monstros CBB-1057
Setlower, Richard........................................................................................ 299
The Sexual Occupation of Japan CBB-1863
Settle, William A......................................................................................... 178
Jesse James Was His Name, or, Fact and Fiction Concerning the
Careers of the Notorious James Brothers of Missouri CBB-0530
Seuss, Dr. .................................................................................................... 298
The Seven Lady Godivas CBB-0675
Seuss, Dr. .................................................................................................... 373
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories BRB-11528
Sevak, Papuyr.............................................................................................. 194
Let There Be Light, with You Again, the Man in
the Palm CBB-1755
Sevilla, Charles ........................................................................................... 363
Wilkes on Trial CBB-1024 / BRB-11377
Sexual Abuse of Children CBB-1401................................................... 298
Seymour, Peter............................................................................................ 340
The Treasure of Friendship BRB-10566
Shafer, Robert Jones and Donald Mabry..................................................... 239
Neighbors: Mexico and the United States: Wetbacks
and Oil CBB-0626
Shah, Diane K. .............................................................................................. 97
Dying Cheek to Cheek CBB-0931 / BRB-11184
475

Shakur, Sanyika .......................................................................................... 231
Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member
CBB-1168
Shankara........................................................................................................ 79
Crest-Jewel of Discrimination CBB-0116
Shapell, Nathan ........................................................................................... 364
Witness to the Truth BRB-10547
Shaw, David................................................................................................ 269
Press Watch: A Provocative Look at How Newspapers
Report the News BRB-10936
Shawhan, Dorothy....................................................................................... 202
Lizzie CBB-1113
Sheen, Fulton John...................................................................................... 352
Way to Happiness BRB-10017
Sheen, Fulton John...................................................................................... 140
Guide to Contentment CBB-0158
Sherman, Charlotte Watson ........................................................................ 337
Touch CBB-1112
Sherman, Josepha........................................................................................ 336
Told Tales: Nine Folktales from Around the World
CBB-1205 / BRB-11405
Sherr, Lynn.................................................................................................... 14
The American Women's Gazetteer BRB-10945
Sherven, Judith and James Sniechowski ..................................................... 240
The New Intimacy CBB-1566
Sherwood, Frances ...................................................................................... 138
Green CBB-0962 / BRB-11666
Shilts, Randy ............................................................................................... 220
The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of
Harvey Milk CBB-0760
Shippy, Lee ................................................................................................. 175
It’s an Old California Custom CBB-0834
Shomon, Joseph ............................................................................................ 33
Beyond the North Wind BRB-10818
Short, Luke.................................................................................................. 150
High Vermillion BRB-08544
Shumway, Nina Paul................................................................................... 374
Your Desert and Mine BRB-11109
476

Shusterman, Neal ........................................................................................ 186
Kid Heroes: True Stories of Rescuers, Survivors
and Achievers CBB-0780 / BRB-11123
Siebert, Diane.............................................................................................. 230
Mojave BRB-11156
Siegel, Connie McClung ............................................................................. 159
How to Advertise and Promote Your Small Business CBB-0505
Siegel, Helene ............................................................................................. 225
Mexican Cooking for Beginners CBB-0936 / BRB-11252
Siegel, Hy...................................................................................................... 10
All About CB Two-Way Radio CBB-0247
Sigg, Eric....................................................................................................... 55
California Public Gardens: A Visitor’s Guide CBB-0935
Sillo, Terry .................................................................................................... 19
Around Pasadena: An Architectural Study CBB-0961
Silverman, Jim, ed....................................................................................... 274
Rancho Boy Juan Alvarado CBB-0941 / BRB-11260
Silverstein, Herma....................................................................................... 333
Threads of Evidence: Using Forensic Science to Solve
Crimes CBB-1554
Silverstein, Shel .......................................................................................... 128
The Giving Tree CBB-1326
Simenon, Georges ......................................................................................... 26
The Bayeux Murder BRB-08558
Simmons, Herbert ....................................................................................... 214
Man Walking on Eggshells CBB-1662
Sinclair, Andrew ......................................................................................... 176
Jack: A Biography of Jack London CBB-0241
Sinclair, Andrew ......................................................................................... 314
Spiegel: The Man Behind the Pictures CBB-0730 / BRB-11108
Sinclair, Murray .......................................................................................... 133
Goodbye L.A. BRB-11096
Sinclair, Upton .............................................................................................. 14
American Outpost: A Book of Reminiscences CBB-0490
Sinclair, Upton ............................................................................................ 269
Presidential Agent BRB-08564
Sinclair, Upton ............................................................................................ 269
Presidential Mission BRB-08565
Singer, Shelley ............................................................................................ 315
Spit in the Ocean CBB-0713
477

Skal, David J. and Elias Savada .................................................................... 83
Dark Carnival: The Secret World of Tod Browning CBB-1275
Skinner, Stephen ......................................................................................... 201
The Living Earth Manual of Feng-Shui CBB-1637
Slaughter, Frank G. ..................................................................................... 290
The Scarlet Cord BRB-10600
Slaughter, Frank Gill................................................................................... 346
Upon this Rock: A Novel of Simon Peter, Prince of
the Apostles BRB-10551
Slocum, Florence ........................................................................................ 363
Windows on Early California BRB-10797
Smaus, Robert ............................................................................................. 207
Los Angeles Times California Gardening: A Practical Guide to
Growing Flowers, Trees, Vegetables, and Fruits BRB-10921
Smith, Erica and Nicholas Wilks ................................................................ 221
Meditation CBB-1627
Smith, Jack.................................................................................................... 35
The Big Orange BRB-10648
Smith, Jack.................................................................................................. 160
How to Win a Pullet Surprise: The Pleasures and
Pitfalls of Our Language CBB-0565
Smith, Jack.................................................................................................. 176
Jack Smith's L.A. CBB-0456 / BRB-11376
Smith, Jack.................................................................................................. 314
Spend All Your Kisses, Mr. Smith BRB-10824
Smith, Julie.................................................................................................. 161
Huckleberry Fiend CBB-0703
Smith, Sara Bixby ........................................................................................... 5
Adobe Days CBB-0682 / BRB-11193
Smith, Vian ................................................................................................. 138
Green Heart BRB-08574
Snyder, Zilpha Keatley................................................................................ 142
Gypsy Game CBB-1345
Sobsey, Dick ............................................................................................... 349
Violence and Abuse in the Lives of People with Disabilities
CBB-1664
Sochen, June................................................................................................ 122
From Mae to Madonna CBB-1815
Somers, Dorothy, ed...................................................................................... 21
Autumn Thunder: Selected Poems CBB-0512
478

Somtow, Sucharitkul P................................................................................ 119
Forgetting Places CBB-0709
Sorensen, Lynda.......................................................................................... 153
Holidays CBB-1577
Sorensen, Lynda.......................................................................................... 308
Solar System CBB-1317
Soto, Gary ................................................................................................... 336
Too Many Tamales BRB-11794
Southern, Terry ........................................................................................... 116
Flash and Filigree CBB-1806
Speare, Elizabeth George ............................................................................ 303
El Signo del Castor CBB-1702
Spears, Doug ................................................................................................. 34
Bib-Overalls, Barefeet and Famine BRB-10914
Speir, Jerry ........................................................................................... 282-283
Ross MacDonald CBB-0421
Spence, Jim ................................................................................................. 180
Joe Montana: The Comeback Kid CBB-1257
Spence, Jonathan D. ...................................................................................... 87
The Death of Woman Wang BRB-10781
Spencer, Heidi H. .......................................................................................... 91
Did I Do Something Wrong? BRB-11335
Spender, Stephen........................................................................................... 67
A Choice of Shelley's Verse BRB-10397
Spinelli, Jerry .............................................................................................. 330
There's a Girl in My Hammerlock BRB-11515
Spoto, Donald.............................................................................................. 217
Marilyn Monroe: The Biography CBB-0979 / BRB-11136
Staff of the Modern Language Materials Development Center .................. 120
French: Level One; Audio Lingual Materials BRB-08785
Stanley, Diane ............................................................................................. 284
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter CBB-1455
Starr, Kevin ................................................................................................... 15
Americans and the California Dream: 1850-1915 BRB-11657
Starr, Kevin ................................................................................................. 173
Inventing the Dream: California through the Progressive Era
BRB-10955
Steel, Danielle ............................................................................................. 350
Volver a Amar CBB-0573
479

Steele, Wilbur Daniel.................................................................................... 32
The Best Stories of Wilbur Daniel Steele BRB-08583
Stegner, Wallace ........................................................................................... 35
The Big Rock Candy Mountain BRB-08585
Steig, William ................................................................................................ 4
Abel's Island BRB-11520
Stein, Benjamin........................................................................................... 149
Her Only Sin: A Novel of Hollywood CBB-0768 / BRB-11111
Stein, Benjamin........................................................................................... 363
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? CBB-0769 / BRB-11112
Stein, Michael ............................................................................................. 270
Probabilities CBB-0879 / BRB-11346
Steinbeck, John ........................................................................................... 302
The Short Reign of Pippin IV, a Fabrication BRB-08587
Stephenson, Terry E.................................................................................... 299
Shadows of Old Saddleback: Tales of the Santa Ana Mountains
BRB-10849
Sterling, Bryan B. and Frances N. Sterling ................................................. 363
Will Rogers in Hollywood BRB-10940
Sternbach, Richard A., M.D........................................................................ 219
Mastering Pain: A Twelve-Step Program for Coping
with Chronic Pain CBB-0693
Stevenson, D. E........................................................................................... 116
Five Windows BRB-08594
Stevenson, Dorothy Emily .......................................................................... 374
Young Mrs. Savage BRB-08599
Stevenson, James .......................................................................................... 42
Bones in the Cliff CBB-1084 / BRB-11373
Stevenson, James ........................................................................................ 323
Sweet Corn: Poems CBB-1060
Stevenson, James ........................................................................................ 345
Unprotected Witness CBB-1570
Stevenson, Robert Louis ............................................................................... 39
Block City BRB-11788
Stevenson, Robert Louis ............................................................................. 187
Kidnapped BRB-08605
Stewart, Elinore Pruitt................................................................................. 195
Letters of a Woman Homesteader CBB-0455
480

Stewart, George Rippey ................................................................................ 95
Donner Pass and Those Who Crossed It CBB-0105
Stewart, George Rippey .............................................................................. 319
Storm BRB-08609
Stewart, James W.......................................................................................... 50
California Divorce Handbook: How to Dissolve
Your Marriage Without Financial Ruin CBB-0776 / BRB-11119
Stewart, Winifred Gray ................................................................................. 20
As the Twig is Bent CBB-0580
Stewart, Winifred Gray ............................................................................... 265
Poems CBB-0579
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................... 39
The Blob That Ate Everyone (Goosebumps #55) BRB-11610
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................... 65
Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) BRB-11604
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................... 81
The Curse of Camp Cold Lake: (Goosebumps #56) BRB-11641
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................... 88
Deep Trouble II (Goosebumps #58) BRB-11653
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................... 94
Don't Go to Sleep! (Goosebumps #54) BRB-11609
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 133
Goosebumps: Attack of the Mutant BRB-11524
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 134
Goosebumps: The Beast from the East BRB-11559
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 134
Goosebumps: The Cuckoo Clock of Doom BRB-11522
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 133
Goosebumps: Ghost Beach BRB-11556
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 134
Goosebumps: The Ghost Next Door BRB-11557
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 134
Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask BRB-11555
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 133
Goosebumps: How I Learned to Fly BRB-11558
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 133
Goosebumps: It Came from Beneath the Sink BRB-11529
481

Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 133
Goosebumps: Let's Get Invisible BRB-11530
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 133
Goosebumps: Monster Blood III BRB-11531
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 134
Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium BRB-11532
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 134
Goosebumps: Stay Out of the Basement BRB-11554
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 145
The Haunted School (Goosebumps #59) BRB-11654
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 152
Hit and Run CBB-1572
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 158
How I Learned to Fly (Goosebumps #52) BRB-11603
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 236
My Best Friend Is Invisible: (Goosebumps #57) BRB-11642
Stine, R. L. and Malcolm, Jahnna N. .......................................................... 278
Revenge of the Shadow (Ghosts of Fear Street, No 9) BRB-11659
Stine, R. L. .................................................................................................. 354
Werewolf Skin (Goosebumps #60) BRB-11655
Stoker, Bram ................................................................................................. 96
Dracula BRB-10279
Stolman, Marc D. ........................................................................................ 140
Guide to Legal Rights for People with Disabilities CBB-1711
Stone, Christopher D..................................................................................... 98
Earth and Other Ethics: The Case for Moral Pluralism
CBB-0742
Stone, Irving.................................................................................................... 7
Adversary in the House BRB-08616
Stone, Irving................................................................................................ 223
Men to Match My Mountains; the Opening of the Far West
1849-1900 BRB-09854
Stone, Irving................................................................................................ 256
The Passionate Journey BRB-08619
Stone, Judy.................................................................................................. 237
The Mystery of B. Traven BRB-10909
Stone, Lynn M............................................................................................... 16
The Animal Kingdom CBB-1578
Stone, Lynn ................................................................................................... 20
As the Earth Turns CBB-1306
482

Stone, Lynn M............................................................................................. 112
Farm Animal Discovery Library CBB-1231
Stone, Lynn ................................................................................................. 127
Ghost Towns: Old America CBB-1017
Stone, Lynn ................................................................................................. 267
Predators CBB-1318
Stone, Lynn ................................................................................................. 273
Rain Forests CBB-1307
Stoops, Erik D., Jeffrey L. Martin and Debbie Lynne Stone ........................ 94
Dolphins CBB-1553
Storti, Ed and Janet Keller ............................................................................ 80
Crisis Intervention: Acting Against Addiction BRB-11083
Stout, Rex...................................................................................................... 29
Before Midnight BRB-10778
Stout, Rex.................................................................................................... 112
The Father Hunt BRB-10584
Stout, Rex.................................................................................................... 165
If Death Ever Slept BRB-10749
Stout, Rex.................................................................................................... 279
A Right to Die BRB-09917
Stover, Herbert E........................................................................................... 76
Copperhead Moon BRB-08626
Strasser, J. B. and Laurie Becklund ........................................................... 324
Swoosh: The Story of Nike and the Men Who Played There
CBB-0940
Strasser, Todd.............................................................................................. 136
Greasy Grimy Gopher Guts CBB-1571
Strem, George G.. ........................................................................................... 9
Agnosticism is Also Faith CBB-0650
Strem, George G. ........................................................................................ 196
The Life and Teaching of Lucius Anaeus Seneca CBB-0631
Stromquist, Joan and Carl Stromquist......................................................... 312
Southern California Beach Recipes CBB-0757 / BRB-11102
Strong, Kathy .............................................................................................. 312
Southern California Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to
Unique Places CBB-0788 / BRB-11132
Stuart, Granville .......................................................................................... 271
Prospecting for Gold: From Dogtown to Virginia
City, 1852-1864 CBB-0613
483

Stuart, Jesse................................................................................................. 326
Taps for Private Tussie BRB-08636
Stuart, Sandra Lee ....................................................................................... 262
The Pink Palace CBB-0862
Sturken, Marita............................................................................................ 326
Tangled Memories CBB-1425
Sugerman, Danny.......................................................................................... 17
Appetite for Destruction: The Days of Guns n’ Roses
CBB-0770 / BRB-11113
Sullivan, Neil J.............................................................................................. 93
The Dodgers Move West CBB-0705
Sullivan, Noelle .......................................................................................... 175
It Happened in Southern California CBB-1793
Sullivan, Tom.............................................................................................. 165
If You Could See What I Hear CBB-0106
Sullivan, William C....................................................................................... 46
The Bureau: My Thirty Years in Hoover's FBI BRB-10886
The Summer Job Book CBB-1400.................................................... 320
Sumner, Cid Ricketts .................................................................................. 320
Sudden Glory BRB-08640
Sumner, Cid Ricketts .................................................................................. 326
Tammy in Rome BRB-10459
Sumner, Cid Rickets ................................................................................... 326
Tammy Out of Time, a Novel BRB-08641
Sumner, Cid Ricketts .................................................................................. 326
Tammy, Tell Me True BRB-10448
Sunset.......................................................................................................... 321
Sunset Wok Cookbook BRB-10877
Sunset Books and Sunset Magazine, eds..................................................... 321
Sunset Travel Guide to Southern California BRB-10758
Sunset Editorial Staff .................................................................................... 26
Basic Home Repairs BRB-10474
Sunset Editorial Staff .................................................................................... 55
California State Parks BRB-10772
Sunset Editorial Staff .................................................................................. 130
Gold Rush Country CBB-0246
Sunset Editorial Staff .................................................................................. 293
Sculpture with Simple Materials BRB-10461
484

Sunset Editorial Staff .................................................................................. 321
Sunset Southern California Travel Guide: Discovering
the Southland CBB-0755 / BRB-11100
Sunset Editorial Staff .................................................................................. 353
Weaving Techniques and Projects BRB-10610
Suran, Bernard G......................................................................................... 245
Oddballs: The Social Maverick and the Dynamics of Individuality
CBB-0442
Susann, Jacqueline ...................................................................................... 105
Every Night, Josephine! BRB-10632
Swank, Roy Layer....................................................................................... 234
The Multiple Sclerosis Diet Book: A Low-Fat Diet for the
Treatment of M.S., Heart Disease and Stroke CBB-0514
Swann, Ingo ................................................................................................ 317
Star Fire CBB-0469
Swisher, Karen L........................................................................................... 94
Domestic Violence CBB-1630
The Tailored Resume CBB-1392........................................................ 324
Talbot, Carol Terry and Virginia J. Muir .................................................... 104
Escape at Dawn CBB-0752
Tanizaki, Junichiro...................................................................................... 309
Some Prefer Nettles CBB-0217
Targeting Your Next Employer and Making Yourself .......................... 327
Their Target CBB-1396
Tarkington, Booth ....................................................................................... 219
Mary's Neck BRB-08648
Taub, Eric.................................................................................................... 124
Gaffers, Grips and Best Boys CBB-0679
Taylor, Jean................................................................................................. 353
We Know Where You Live CBB-1054
Taylor, LaVonne, ed. .................................................................................. 190
L. A. My Way: 17 Authors Reflect on Los Angeles CBB-0844
Taylor, Lawrence ........................................................................................ 338
Trail of the Fox: The True Story of a Perfect Crime
CBB-0524
Taylor, Terry Lynn........................................................................................ 15
Angel Courage: 365 Meditations and Insights to Get
Us Through CBB-1861
Taylor, Theodore......................................................................................... 316
The Stalker CBB-0736
485

Tebbel, John William.................................................................................... 75
The Conquerer BRB-08651
Teenagers and AIDS CBB-1409.......................................................... 328
Tena, Torcuato Luco de .............................................................................. 277
Los Renglons Trociodos de Dios CBB-0811
TenBroek, J. and Matson, Floyd ................................................................. 156
Hope Deferred: Public Welfare and the Blind BRB-10649
Terban, Marvin............................................................................................ 335
Time to Rhyme CBB-1056
Tested Recipe Publishers, Inc. .................................................................... 118
Fondue: The Fine Art of Fondue, Chinese Wok and Chafing Dish
Cooking BRB-10454
Tey, Josephine............................................................................................. 304
The Singing Sands BRB-10631
Thomas, Anna ............................................................................................. 347
Vegetarian Epicure BRB-10876
Thomas, Bob ................................................................................................. 45
Building a Company: Roy O. Disney and the Creation
of an Entertai CBB-1691
Thomas, Henry and Dana Lee..................................................................... 201
Living Adventures in Science BRB-10900
Thomas, John Oram .................................................................................... 127
The Giant Killers: The Story of the Danish Resistance Movement
CBB-0195
Thompson, Douglas .................................................................................... 114
Fever! CBB-1631
Thompson, Frank ........................................................................................ 208
Lost Films: Important Movies That Disappeared CBB-1291
Thompson, Sharon Elaine ............................................................................. 87
Death Trap: The Story of the La Brea Tar Pits CBB-1897
Thompson, Verita and Donald Shepherd ...................................................... 41
Bogie and Me: A Love Story CBB-0630
Thucydides.................................................................................................. 151
The History of the Peloponnesian War BRB-10956
Time-Life Books, eds.................................................................................. 170
The Indians of California CBB-1272
Tobin, Brian ................................................................................................ 229
The Missing Person CBB-1280
486

Todd, Michael, Jr. ....................................................................................... 346
A Valuable Property: The Life Story of Michael Todd
CBB-0577
Tolan, Stephanie.......................................................................................... 354
Welcome to the Ark CBB-1458
Tolkien, J.R.R. ............................................................................................ 336
The Tolkien Reader BRB-10639
Tolkien, J. R. R. .......................................................................................... 343
The Two Towers, Being the Second Part of the Lord
of the Rings BRB-10441
Tomlin, Eric W. .......................................................................................... 250
The Oriental Philosophers BRB-10310
Tompkins, Walker A................................................................................... 288
Santa Barbara History Makers CBB-0641
Tompkins, Walker A................................................................................... 288
Santa Barbara's Royal Rancho: The Fabulous History
of Dos Pueblos CBB-0131
Tompkins, Walker A................................................................................... 316
Stagecoach Days in Santa Barbara County CBB-0587
Too, Lillian.................................................................................................... 73
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Feng Shui CBB-1666
Torre, Lillian de la ........................................................................................ 90
The Detections of Dr. Sam Johnson BRB-11058
Torres, Jose Luis ......................................................................................... 192
Learn Spanish/Aprenda Ingles CBB-0633
Toshiba America, Inc.................................................................................. 105
Everyday Microwave Cooking for Everyday Cooks BRB-10872
Traba, Marta.................................................................................................. 63
Las Ceremonias del Verano CBB-0584
Tracy, Marian.............................................................................................. 113
Favorite American Regional Recipes BRB-10744
Trease, Geoffrey.......................................................................................... 298
The Seven Queens of England BRB-11028
Trenton, Patricia and Gerdts H. William....................................................... 53
California Light 1900-1930 CBB-0874 / BRB-11180
Trevanian .................................................................................................... 212
The Main CBB-0178
Tribole, Evelyn............................................................................................ 145
Healthy Homestyle Cooking CBB-1004
487

Tripp, Valerie................................................................................................ 20
Asi Es Josefina CBB-1611
Tripp, Valerie................................................................................................ 63
Changes for Felicity: A Winter Story BRB-11544
Tripp, Valerie................................................................................................ 63
Changes for Samantha BRB-11545
Tripp, Valerie.............................................................................................. 113
Felicity Learns a Lesson: A School Story BRB-11546
Tripp, Valerie.............................................................................................. 143
Happy Birthday Felicity!: A Springtime Story BRB-11547
Tripp, Valerie.............................................................................................. 144
Happy Birthday Samantha BRB-11553
Tripp, Valerie.............................................................................................. 182
Josefina Aprende Una Leccion CBB-1612
Tripp, Valerie.............................................................................................. 221
Meet Felicity BRB-11549
Tripp, Valerie.............................................................................................. 230
Molly's Surprise: A Christmas Story BRB-11550
Tripp, Valerie.............................................................................................. 286
Samantha Saves the Day BRB-11551
Tripp, Valerie.............................................................................................. 344
Una Sorpresa Para Josefina CBB-1613
Trope, Graham E......................................................................................... 129
Glaucoma: A Patient's Guide to the Disease
CBB-1522 / BRB-11698
Tuchman, Barbara W. ................................................................................. 375
The Zimmerman Telegram BRB-10654
Tucker, Robin.............................................................................................. 113
Feet First: Cityside and Countryside Walking Tours in
Los Angeles CBB-0101
Turin, Adela and Nella Bosnia.................................................................... 344
Una Feliz Catastrofe CBB-1100
488

Turk, Edward Baron.................................................................................... 154
Hollywood Diva: A Biography of Jeanette MacDonald
CBB-1700
Turk, Ruth ................................................................................................... 163
I Am African American CBB-1736
Turnbull, Agnes Sligh ................................................................................. 241
The Nightingale BRB-10530
Turnbull, Agnes Sligh ................................................................................. 353
The Wedding Bargain BRB-10593
Turnbull, Andrew........................................................................................ 292
Scott Fitzgerald BRB-11013
Turtledove, Harry........................................................................................ 158
How Few Remain CBB-1593
Twain, Mark.................................................................................................. 74
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs' Court BRB-08674
Twain, Mark................................................................................................ 270
The Prince and the Pauper BRB-08677
Tway, Linda E............................................................................................. 334
Tidepools Southern California CBB-0824
Twerski, Abrahm J., M.D............................................................................ 199
Like Yourself and Others Will, Too CBB-0225
Underhill, Reuben L.................................................................................... 121
From Cowhides to Golden Fleece: A Narrative
of California, 1832-1858 BRB-11098
United States Department of Justice ........................................................... 166
Immigration and Naturalization Service CBB-0211
Untangling the Internet to Find a Job CBB-1385............................. 346
Updike, John ................................................................................................. 62
The Centaur BRB-08679
Uris, Leon M............................................................................................... 227
Mila 18 BRB-08682
Vachon, Christine........................................................................................ 302
Shooting to Kill CBB-1812
Valenti, Jack......................................................................................... 313-314
Speak Up with Confidence: How to Prepare, Learn
and Deliver Effective Speeches CBB-0533
Valeri, Maria Eulalia................................................................................... 194
El Leon y la Zorra CBB-1072
489

Vallentin, Antonina..................................................................................... 194
Leonardo Da Vinci; The Tragic Pursuit of Perfection
BRB-11020
Van Den Bosch, Robert............................................................................... 261
The Pesticide Conspiracy CBB-0413
Van Doren, Carl .......................................................................................... 295
Secret History of the American Revolution BRB-10996
Van Doren, Mamie...................................................................................... 264
Playing the Field: My Story CBB-0718
Van Every, Dale.......................................................................................... 301
The Shining Mountains BRB-10541
Van Orman, Richard A. .............................................................................. 282
A Room for the Night: Hotels of the Old West CBB-0166
Van Peebles, Melvin ................................................................................... 255
Panther CBB-1088 / BRB-11767
Varney, Philip ............................................................................................. 313
Southern California’s Best Ghost Towns: A Practical
Guide CBB-0754
Vaughn, Sherry T........................................................................................ 135
Grandpa's Eyes CBB-1823
Vavenal, Earl C........................................................................................... 240
Never Again: Learning from America's Foreign Policy Failures
CBB-0270
Vendenberg, Phillip..................................................................................... 239
Nefertiti: An Archaeological Biography CBB-0292
Vendrell, Martinez I.................................................................................... 373
Yo las Queria CBB-1064
Verne, Jules................................................................................................. 225
Michael Strogoff BRB-08691
Vernon, Robert L. ....................................................................................... 189
L.A. Justice CBB-0846
Vinciquerra, Carlos, M.D.............................................................................. 72
Como Convencer en La Vida, Manual Psicologico Practico
CBB-0590
Vivekananda, Swami................................................................................... 171
Inspired Talks: My Master and Other Writings BRB-10023
Vogel, Carole G. ......................................................................................... 301
Shock Waves through Los Angeles: The Northridge
Earthquake CBB-1552
490

Vokac, David ................................................................................................ 90
Destinations of Southern California CBB-1810
Voltz, Jeanne................................................................................................. 50
The California Cookbook BRB-10739
Vorpahl, Ben M........................................................................................... 120
Frederick Remington and the West CBB-0498
Vorspan, Albert........................................................................................... 373
You Packed the Cat in the Suitcase?! You Gotta Get
Organized CBB-0467
Vorspan, Max.............................................................................................. 151
The History of the Jews of L.A. BRB-10801
Voynich, Ethel L. ........................................................................................ 124
The Gadfly BRB-08693
Vreeland, Susan .......................................................................................... 356
What Love Sees CBB-0764
Wade, Judy.................................................................................................. 294
Seasonal Guide to the Natural Year CBB-1818
Wagner, Bruce ............................................................................................ 119
Force Majeure CBB-0893
Waite, Helen Elmira.................................................................................... 212
Make a Joyful Sound BRB-11014
Wakeman, Norman Hammond.................................................................... 368
Wonders of the World Between the Tides BRB-10636
Waldron, Vince ............................................................................................. 69
Classic Sitcoms: A Celebration of the Best Prime-Time
Comedy BRB-11050
Walker, Alexander ...................................................................................... 349
Vivien: The Life of Vivien Leigh CBB-0731
Walker, Ardis M. ........................................................................................ 283
The Rough and the Righteous of the Kern River Diggins
CBB-0812
Walker, Clifford J. ........................................................................................ 23
Back Door to California: The Story of the Mojave River
Trail BRB-10979
Walker, Lenore E. ......................................................................................... 26
The Battered Woman BRB-10835
Wallenberg, Charles...................................................................................... 10
All Deliberate Speed: Segregation and Exclusion in
California Schools 1855-1975 BRB-10863
491

Walpole, Hugh ............................................................................................ 184
Judith Paris BRB-8699
Walsh, William Thomas.............................................................................. 252
Our Lady of Fatima CBB-0181
Walshok, Mary L. ......................................................................................... 40
Blue-Collar Women: Pioneers on the Male Frontier CBB-0452
Walston, Marie............................................................................................ 336
To See the Wind CBB-0186
Wanous, Suzanne ........................................................................................ 289
Sara's Secret CBB-1197
Warner, Cass and Cork Millner................................................................... 153
Hollywood Be They Name: The Warner Brothers Story
CBB-0848
Warren, Charles ............................................................................................ 54
California Perspectives: Your Leaders Look at the
State of the State CBB-0279
Warren, Doug.............................................................................................. 176
James Cagney: The Authorized Biography CBB-0632
Waters, Frank.............................................................................................. 202
The Lizard Woman CBB-1761
Weaver, Dorothy Hines................................................................................. 49
California A to Z CBB-1858
Weaver, Harriet E. .......................................................................................... 6
Adventures in the Redwoods CBB-0132
Weaver, Harriet E. ...................................................................................... 123
Frosty: A Raccoon to Remember CBB-0162
Weaver, John Downing............................................................................... 272
El Pueblo Grande: A Non-Fiction Book about Los Angeles
CBB-174 / BRB-10495
Weaver, John Downing............................................................................... 205
Los Angeles: The Enormous Village CBB-0851
Weber, David J............................................................................................ 225
The Mexican Frontier, 1821-1846: The American
Southwest Under Mexico BRB-10941
Weber, Francis J............................................................................................ 54
The California Missions as Others Saw Them (1786-1842)
BRB-10647
492

Weglyn, Michi ............................................................................................ 372
Years of Infamy: The Untold Story of America's Concentration
Camp BRB-10794
Weighing in: Fat, Diet and Exercise CBB-1418................................... 353
Weil, Martin................................................................................................ 269
A Pretty Good Club: The Founding Fathers of the
U. S. Foreign Service CBB-0471
Weiner, Neal O. and David M. Schwartz................................................... 172
The Interstate Gourmet: California and the Pacific
Northwest CBB-0571
Weinerman, Chester S................................................................................. 267
Practical Law: A Layperson's Handbook CBB-0219
Weinstock, Matt.......................................................................................... 235
Muscatel at Noon CBB-0852
Wellman, Sam............................................................................................. 226
Michelle Kwan CBB-1970
Wellness Newsletter, eds. ........................................................................... 241
The New Wellness Encyclopedia CBB-0965
Wells, C. H.................................................................................................... 64
Charles Darwin, a Portrait BRB-11011
Wells, Evelyn ............................................................................................. 239
Nefertiti BRB-10964
Wells, H. G.................................................................................................... 80
The Croquet Player BRB-08710
Welsh, Pat ................................................................................................... 312
Southern California Gardening CBB-0928
Welter, John ................................................................................................ 164
I Want to Buy a Vowel CBB-1521
Welty, Eudora ............................................................................................. 130
The Golden Apples CBB-1314
W.E.N. Screenwriters and Associates........................................................... 19
The Art of Screenwriting Simplified BRB-11338
Wenkam, Robert ........................................................................................... 77
Country Towns of Southern California CBB-1765
Werfel, Franz .............................................................................................. 101
Embezzled Heaven BRB-08715
Werlich, David P......................................................................................... 260
Peru: A Short History BRB-10789
Werner, Doug.............................................................................................. 322
Surfer’s Start-Up: A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing CBB-0982
493

West, Callie................................................................................................. 236
My First Love CBB-1089
West, Charles .............................................................................................. 285
The Sacred Disc CBB-1934
West, Jessamyn ........................................................................................... 311
South of the Angels BRB-10591
West, Morris L. ............................................................................................. 84
Daughter of Silence BRB-08718
West, Rebecca............................................................................................. 120
The Fountain Overflows BRB-08719
Westbrook, Donald ..................................................................................... 243
Nostalgia Kills BRB-11071
Westbrook, Robert ...................................................................................... 172
Intimate Lies: F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sheila Graham
CBB-0899
Westcott, Jan ................................................................................................. 58
Captain Barney BRB-08720
Westcott, Ray................................................................................................ 55
The California Real Estate Primer CBB-0815 / BRB-11379
Western Writers of America ....................................................................... 316
Spurs West BRB-08721
Westheimer, David...................................................................................... 350
Von Ryan's Express BRB-08722
Westrate, Edwin J. ........................................................................................ 27
Beacon in the Night CBB-0504 / BRB-10546
Wharton, Edith.............................................................................................. 32
Best Short Stories BRB-08725
What Now? What to Do When Your Job No Longer ............................ 356
Exists CBB-1395
Wheelis, Allen............................................................................................... 93
The Doctor of Desire: A Novel CBB-0702
Whelan, Gloria ............................................................................................ 143
Hannah CBB-1591 / BRB-11764
Whipple, Maurine ....................................................................................... 127
The Giant Joshua BRB-08730
White, E. B.................................................................................................. 328
Las Teleranas de Carlota CBB-1499
494

White, Stewart Edward ............................................................................... 203
Long Rifle BRB-08736
Whiteson, Leon ........................................................................................... 352
The Watts Towers of Los Angeles CBB-0876
Whitfield, Eileen ......................................................................................... 261
Pickford the Woman Who Made Hollywood CBB-1559
Whitman, John .............................................................................................. 31
Best Free Attractions: The Western States BRB-10859
Wibberly, Leonard ...................................................................................... 233
The Mouse on the Moon BRB-08742
Wieman, Harold .......................................................................................... 232
Morro Bay Meanderings CBB-0606
Wilcock, John, ed........................................................................................ 205
Los Angeles: Insight City Guide CBB-0855
Wilcox, Collin............................................................................................... 31
Bernhardt's Edge BRB-11085
Wilcox, Collin............................................................................................. 255
The Pariah BRB-11078
Wild, Margaret.............................................................................................. 11
All the Better to See You with CBB-1803
Wilde, Larry................................................................................................ 158
How the Great Comedy Writers Create Laughter CBB-0438
Wilder, Laura Ingalls .................................................................................... 47
By the Shores of Silver Lake BRB-10615
Wilder, Laura Ingalls .................................................................................. 201
Little House in the Ozarks CBB-1621
Wiley, Kim Wright ....................................................................................... 93
Disneyland and Southern California with Kids
CBB-0826 / BRB-11201
Wiley, Peter and Robert Gottlieb ................................................................ 102
Empires in the Sun: The Rise of the New American West
CBB-0562
Wiley, Sonja ............................................................................................... 201
Little Stevie Wonder in Places Under the Sun BRB-11339
Williams, Charles............................................................................................ 9
Aground BRB-08754
Williams, Margery ........................................................................................ 74
El Conejo de Terciopelo CBB-1061
Williams, Margery ...................................................................................... 347
Velveteen Rabbit: Or, How Toys Become Real BRB-11789
495

Williams, Oscar, ed..................................................................................... 265
A Pocket Book of Modern Verse BRB-10261
Williams, Otis with Patricia Romanowski .................................................. 329
Temptations CBB-0719
Williams, Philip and Sandra Garrett ........................................................... 293
The Screech Owl Mysteries: The Haunted Barn
BRB-11636
Williams, Sherley Anne .............................................................................. 369
Working Cotton BRB-11222
Williamson, Penelope ................................................................................. 257
Passions of Emma CBB-1576
Wilson, Carroll L. ....................................................................................... 103
Energy: Global Prospects, 1985-2000 CBB-0259
Wilson, F. Paul............................................................................................ 167
Implant CBB-0947
Wilson, Forbes .............................................................................................. 75
The Conquest of Copper Mountain CBB-0628
Wilson, Harriet E. ....................................................................................... 252
Our Nig, or Sketches from the Life of a Free Black in a Two-Story
White House, in the North Showing that Slavery's Shadows Fall
Even There CBB-0656
Wilson, John F. ........................................................................................... 339
Traveling Blind CBB-0139
Wilson, Meredith ........................................................................................ 361
Who Did What to Fedalia? BRB-10596
Wilson, Theo............................................................................................... 145
Headline Justice CBB-1462
Winegarten, Renee ........................................................................................ 95
The Double Life of George Sand: Woman and Writer
BRB-10834
Winslow, Anne Goodwin............................................................................ 316
The Springs BRB-08763
Winslow, Kathryn ....................................................................................... 148
Henry Miller: Full of Life CBB-0708
Winther, Oscar Osburn................................................................................ 348
Via Western Express and Stagecoach CBB-125 / BRB-10852
Wise, William ............................................................................................. 259
Perfect Pancakes CBB-1551
Wiseman, Rich............................................................................................ 176
Jackson Browne, the Story of a Holdout CBB-0620
496

Witcover, Paul............................................................................................. 376
Zora Neale Hurston CBB-0871 / BRB-11366
Wold, Lucy.................................................................................................. 111
Family Realities CBB-1740
Wolf, Marvin J. and Katherine Mader ........................................................ 109
Fallen Angels: Chronicles of Los Angeles Crime and Mystery
CBB-0667
Wolf, Marvin J. and Larry Attebery............................................................ 110
Family Blood: The True Story of the Yom Kippur Murders:
One Family’s Greed, Love, and Rage CBB-0849
Wolfe, Linnie Marsh ................................................................................... 310
Son of the Wilderness: The Life of John Muir CBB-0588
Wolfe, Thomas............................................................................................ 204
Look Homeward, Angel: A Story of the Buried Life
BRB-09968
Wolff, Geoffrey........................................................................................... 124
Gato Por Liebre CBB-0733
Women and AIDS CBB-1411 / BRB-11383....................................... 366
Wood, Laura................................................................................................ 209
Louis Pasteur BRB-11021
Woodbridge, Sally B..................................................................................... 50
California Architecture CBB-0804 / BRB-11172
Woodhouse, Jayne ...................................................................................... 209
Louis Braille CBB-1758
Woodress, James......................................................................................... 363
Willa Cather: A Literary Life CBB-0723
Woodress, James Leslie .............................................................................. 363
Willa Cather: Her Life and Art CBB-0199
Woodson, Jacqueline................................................................................... 122
From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun CBB-1245 / BRB-11358
Woog, Adam ............................................................................................... 217
Marilyn Monroe CBB-1432
Woolf, Virginia ........................................................................................... 372
The Years BRB-08770
Wooten, Patty................................................................................................ 73
Compassionate Laughter CBB-1589
Work in the 90's: Jobs with a Future CBB-1397................................ 369
Working with Employment Agencies: Who They Work....................... 369
for, What They Do CBB-1390
497

Wouk, Herman .............................................................................................. 47
The Caine Mutiny; A Novel of World War II BRB-08771
Wray, Fay.................................................................................................... 248
On the Other Hand: A Life Story BRB-11072
Wright, Frank Lloyd...................................................................................... 21
An Autobiography BRB-11025
Wright, Ralph B., ed. .................................................................................... 57
California's Missions CBB-1316
Wright, William Henry ............................................................................... 138
The Grizzly Bear: The Narrative of a Hunter-Naturalist
CBB-0268
Wu, William F............................................................................................. 372
The Yellow Peril: Chinese Americans in American Fiction;
1850-1940 BRB-10881
Wyman, Walker Demarquis, ed. ................................................................... 51
California Emigrant Letters CBB-0137
Wyman, Walker Demarquis........................................................................ 362
The Wild Horse of the West CBB-0238
Wynne-Jones, Tim ...................................................................................... 309
Some of the Kinder Planets CBB-1251
Yandell, Ben and Janet Nippell................................................................... 232
Mostly on Foot: A Year in L.A. CBB-0858
Yava, Albert.................................................................................................. 34
Big Falling Snow: A Tewa-Hopi Indian's Life and Times
and the History and Traditions of His People BRB-10825
Yee, Min S. and Thomas N. Layton............................................................ 168
In My Father's House: The Story of the Layton Family and the
Reverend Jim Jones CBB-0618
Yep, Laurence ............................................................................................. 166
The Imp That Ate My Homework CBB-1685 / BRB-11691
Yogananda, Paramahansa ........................................................................... 215
Man's Eternal Quest BRB-10813
Yogananda, Paramahansa ........................................................................... 224
Metaphysical Meditations BRB-10969
Yogananda, Paramahansa ........................................................................... 291
The Science of Religion CBB-0080
Yogananda, Paramahansa ........................................................................... 360
Whispers from Eternity CBB-0079 / BRB-10280
498

Young, Gordon Ray .................................................................................... 272
Quarter Horse BRB-08777
Young, Louise B. .......................................................................................... 40
The Blue Planet BRB-10920
Young, Robert............................................................................................. 260
A Personal Tour of La Purisima CBB-1813
Young, Stanley............................................................................................ 230
Missions of California CBB-0799 / BRB-11151
Zajdman, Felix ................................................................................................ 2
55 Schemes Scams and Swindles CBB-1434 / BRB-11689
Zajdman, Felix .............................................................................................. 72
Como Ganar Dinero Extra CBB-0909
Zambreno, Mary Frances ............................................................................ 183
Journeyman Wizard: A Magical Mystery CBB-1517
Zambreno, Mary Frances ............................................................................ 263
Plague of Sorcerers CBB-1520
Zane, Bobbi................................................................................................. 273
Quick Escapes San Diego CBB-1811
Zavettero, Janette ........................................................................................ 324
The Sylmar Tunnel Disaster CBB-0489
Zelman, Anita.............................................................................................. 279
The Right Moves BRB-11081
Zendrera, C.................................................................................................. 371
Yaci y Su Muneca CBB-1058
Zimmerman, Elizabeth................................................................................ 188
Knitting without Tears BRB-10492
Zimmerman, Mary Ann .............................................................................. 342
The Tupperware Book of Picnics BRB-10386
Zimnik, Reiner ............................................................................................ 348
El Viaje en Globo de Guillermo CBB-1059
Zinn, Walter .................................................................................................. 73
The Complete Guide to Eye Care, Eyeglasses and
Contact Lenses CBB-0474
Ziskin, Harriet ................................................................................................. 7
Adventures of Mona Pinsky CBB-1136
Zobel, Jan.................................................................................................... 228
Minding Her Own Business CBB-1707
Zonker, Patricia........................................................................................... 235
Murdercycles CBB-0271
499