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Savage Shadows: Eileen Ross’s True Story <strong>of</strong> Blindness, Rape, and<br />

Courage CBB-0864<br />

by Eileen Ross<br />

Ross, who is legally blind, was attacked in her home by a serial<br />

rapist-burglar. She describes the assault and her efforts to placate her<br />

attacker while secretly collecting identifying clues. After the ordeal,<br />

Ross faced a frustrating lack <strong>of</strong> cooperation from medical personnel<br />

and police, so she turned to the media for help. Strong language,<br />

violence and explicit descriptions <strong>of</strong> sex. 1992.<br />

Save L.A.: An Environment Resource Directory CBB-0808<br />

by Tricia H<strong>of</strong>fman<br />

Much more than a list <strong>of</strong> ideas, this invaluable book providers a new<br />

approach to sound, ecological, urban living-viable strategies <strong>of</strong> modern<br />

consumerism and conservation that will help ensure the survival <strong>of</strong> the<br />

city for the enjoyment <strong>of</strong> future generations. 1990.<br />

The Scarlet Cord BRB-10600<br />

by Frank G. Slaughter<br />

This biblical story <strong>of</strong> Rahab and the woman <strong>of</strong> Jericho, is based on the<br />

Book <strong>of</strong> Joshua. The hero is a kindly physician called Salmom. 1956.<br />

A Scattered People: An <strong>America</strong>n Family Moves West CBB-0654<br />

by Gerald W. McFarland<br />

The two centuries <strong>of</strong> movement <strong>of</strong> millions <strong>of</strong> people westward across<br />

the <strong>America</strong>n continent was one <strong>of</strong> the great migrations <strong>of</strong> all time.<br />

The journey is made into a resonant personal experience in the retelling<br />

<strong>of</strong> the stories <strong>of</strong> five generations <strong>of</strong> the Ward family. 1985.<br />

Scattergood Baines Returns BRB-08170<br />

by Clarence Budington Kelland<br />

Scattergood Baines solves the problems and saves the innocent in these<br />

sixteen tales <strong>of</strong> murder, love, and high finance. 1940.<br />

Scenes <strong>of</strong> Wonder and Curiosity from Hutchins <strong>California</strong> Magazine<br />

CBB-0163 / BRB-10799<br />

edited by Roger R. Olmstead<br />

These are excerpts from Hutchins <strong>California</strong> Magazine 1856-1861,<br />

which portrayed <strong>California</strong> and its life, beautiful scenery and<br />

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