Riverside Regional Public Library
Adult Non-Fiction Books
May 2008

This is a comprehensive list of materials which are accessible to all Riverside Patrons.
Please note that these items may not be housed at all branch library locations.
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Adult Non-Fiction

Photos, Video and Music with Windows Vista for Seniors by Yvette Huijsman

Free for All: oddballs, geeks and gangstas in the public library by Don Borchert

Headless Body in Topless Bar: the best headlines from America’s favorite newspaper

Spook: science tackles the afterlife by Mary Roach

A Family Possessed by L. W. Stevenson

Temples on the Other Side: how wisdom from “beyond the wall” can help you right now by Sylvia Browne

The Case for Make Believe: saving play in a commercialized world by Susan Linn

Picture Perfect: what you need to feel better about your body by Jill S. Zimmermann Rutledge

Don’t Be That Girl by Travis Stork

The Church of 80% Sincerity by David Roche

The Mother Factor: how your mother’s emotional legacy impacts your life by Stephan B. Poulter

Stop Whining, Start Living by Laura Schlessinger

The Cult of Perfection: how to make peace with your inner overachiever by Cooper Lawrence

Intelligence for Your Life: powerful lessons for personal growth by John Tesh

Top Secret: the truth behind today’s pop mysticisms by Robert M. Price

The Secrets of Judas: the story of the misunderstood disciple and his lost Gospel by James M. Robinson

Keys to the Kingdom: the year 2012 countdown to the Apocalypse by Gary Alexander Byrd

The Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White House by Nancy Gibbs

Another World: a retreat in the Ozarks by William Claasen

How the Quakers Invented America by David Yount

Willful Blindness: a memoir of the Jihad by Andrew C. McCarthy

The World Without Us by Alan Weisman

Remembering Slavery: African Americans talk about their personal experiences of slavery and emancipation

Still Sexy After All These Years?: the 9 unspoken truths about women’s desire beyond 50 by Leah Kliger

A Nation of Wimps: the high cost of invasive parenting by Hara Estroff Marano

Gifts: mothers reflect on how children with Down Syndrome enrich their lives

Founding Faith: Providence, politics, and the birth of religious freedom in America by Steven Waldman

Great American Hypocrites: topping the big myths of Republican politics by Glenn Greenwald

Life’s a Campaign: what politics has taught me about friendship, rivalry, reputation, and success by Chris Matthews

Summits: six meetings that shaped the twentieth century by David Reynolds

Memo to the President Elect: how we can restore America’s reputation and leadership by Madeleine Albright

Beyond Capitalism & Socialism: a new statement of an old ideal; a twenty-first century apologia for social and economic sanity

Bad Money: reckless finance, failed politics, and the global crisis of American capitalism by Kevin Phillips

The Big Squeeze: tough times for the American Worker by Steven Greenhouse

150 Best Jobs Through Military Training

Farewell My Subaru: an epic adventure in local living by Doug Fine

Bitter Chocolate: the dark side of the world’s most seductive sweet by Carol Off

Common Wealth: economics for a crowded planet by Jeffrey Sachs

Freedom of Religion, the First Amendment, and the Supreme Court: how the Court flunked history by Barry Adamson

Top Secret: when our government keeps us in the dark by Geoffrey R. Stone

Chasing Justice: my story of freeing myself after two decades on death row for a crime I didn’t commit by Kerry Max Cook

Warrior: a visual history of the fighting man by R. G. Grant

The Soldier’s Guide: the complete guide to U.S. Army traditions, training, duties, and responsibilities

Licensed to Kill: hired guns in the War on Terror by Robert Young Pelton

Beautiful Boy: a father’s journey through his son’s meth addiction by David Sheff

Predators: who they are and how to stop them by Gregory M. Cooper

The Hot Topic: what we can do about global warming by Gabrielle Walker

Out There: the in-depth story of the astronaut love triangle case that shocked America by Diane Fanning

When Satan Wore a Cross by Fred Rosen

Who Named the Knife: a book of murder and memory by Linda Spalding

The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: a shocking murder and the undoing of a great Victorian detective by Kate Summerscale

Truth at Last: the untold story behind James Earl Ray and the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. by John Larry Ray

Putting Our House in Order: a guide to social security and health care reform by George P. Shultz

Beyond the Bake Sale: the essential guide to family-school partnerships by Anne T. Henderson

Fires in the Middle School Bathroom: advice for teachers from middle school students by Kathleen Cushman

Fires in the Bathroom: advice for teachers from high school students by Kathleen Cushman

Gotcha Capitalism: how hidden fees rip you off every day, and what you can do about it by Bob Sullivan

Beautiful Weddings: hundreds of stylish ideas from the world’s most stunning real weddings by Carole Hamilton

The Fete Wedding Experience by Jung Lee

The Bride’s Diplomacy Guide: solutions to 150 of the stickiest dilemmas that face a bride-to-be by Sharon Naylor

The Knot Book of Wedding Lists: the ultimate guide to the perfect day, down to the smallest detail by Carley Roney

Wedding Vows and Promises by Caroline Tiger

The Encyclopedia of Superstitions by Richard Webster

Health Care Half Truths: too many myths, not enough reality by Arthur Garson

Nursing School Entrance Exams by Corinne Grimes

Fat: it’s not what you think by Connie Leas

On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow!: a “what’s happening to my body” book for younger boys by Lynda Madaras

Are You Ready!: take charge, lose weight, get in shape, and change your life forever by Bob Harper

Making the Cut: the 30-day diet and fitness plan for the strongest, sexiest you

Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?:  an easy plan for losing weight and living more by Peter Walsh

The SAS Urban Survival Handbook: how to protect yourself from domestic accidents, muggings, burglary, and attack by John Wiseman 

Primitive Skills and Crafts: an outdoorsman’s guide to shelters, tools, weapons, tracking, survival, and more

The Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition by Patricia A. Deuster

The “What’s Happening to My Body” Book for Boys by Lynda Madaras

The “What’s Happening to My Body” Book for Girls by Lynda Madaras

Skeletons in the Closet: stories from the county morgue by Tobin T. Buhk

Prescription Alternatives: hundreds of safe, natural, prescription-free remedies to restore and maintain your health by Earl L. Mindell

The Road to a Healthy Heart Runs Through the Kitchen by Joseph C. Piscatella

Too Young to Feel Old: the arthritis doctor’s 28-day formula for pain-free living by Richard Blau

The New Fibromyalgia Remedy: stop your pain now with an anti-viral drug regimen by Daniel C. Dantini

What If It’s Not Alzheimer’s: a caregiver’s guide to dementia

From the Stuttering Foundation:

     If Your Child Stutters: a guide for parents by Stanley Ainsworth

     Stuttering: straight talk for teachers by Lisa Scott

     Advice to Those Who Stutter

     Do You Stutter?: a guide for teens

     Stuttering and Your Child: questions and answers

     Si su Niño Tartamundea: guia para padres (If Your Child Stutters. Spanish)

The Four Steps to Peace of Mind: the simple effective way to cure our emotional symptoms by Henry Kellerman

Fine Motor Skills; in Children with Down Syndrome: a guide for parents and professionals by Maryanne Bruni

Making Autism a Gift: inspiring children to believe in themselves and lead happy , fulfilling lives by Robert Evert Cimera

Road Map to Holland: how I found my way through my son’s first two years with Down Syndrome by Jennifer Fraf Froneberg

Earth, the Sequel: the race to reinvent energy and stop global warming by Fred Krupp

Hand Farm Devices and How to Make Them by Rolfe Cobleigh

The Backyard Lumberjack: the ultimate guide to felling, bucking, splitting & stacking by Frank Philbrick

All New Square Foot Gardening: grow more in less by Mel Bartholomew

Mushrooming Without Fear: the beginner’s guide to collecting safe and delicious mushrooms by Alexander Schwab

Healthy Child, Healthy World: creating a cleaner, greener, safer home by Christopher Gavigan

Back to Basics: a complete guide to traditional skills

Food Drying with an Attitude: a fun and fabulous guide to creating snacks, meals, and crafts by Mary T. Bell

Root Cellaring: natural cold storage of fruits & vegetables by Mike Bubel

Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade 20-Minute Meals 2 by Sandra Lee

Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes 2 by Sandra Lee

Just In Time!: all-new 30-minute meals, plus super-fast 15-minute meals and slow it down 60-minute meals  by Rachel Ray

Healthy Heart Cookbook by Cheryl Forberg

Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook by Peter Gott

Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Cookbook by Wanda E. Brustetter

The Martha Washington Cook Book by Marie Kimball

Martha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes by Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart’s Cookies

Basement Design Guide (Better Homes and Gardens)

Complete Basements, Attics & Bonus Rooms (Better Homes and Gardens)

Ortho’s All About Basements, Attics, and Bonus Rooms

Subversive Seamster: transform thrift store threads into street couture by Melissa Alvarado

59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns by Kristina Harris

Sew Many Bags, Sew Little Time: over 30 simply stylish bags and accessories by Sally Southern

How Not to Look Old: fast and effortless ways to look 10 years younger, 10 pounds lighter, 10 times better by Charla Krupp

Pressured Parents, Stressed-Out Kids: dealing with competition while raising a successful child by Wendy S. Grolnick

Parenting Inc.: how we are sold on $800 strollers, fetal education, baby sign language, sleeping coaches, toddler couture, and diaper wipe warmers and what it means for our children by Pamela Paul

Parenting Your Out-of-Control Teenager: 7 steps to reestablish authority and reclaim love by Scott P. Sells

Look, Speak, & Behave for Men: expert advice on image, etiquette, and effective communication for the professional by Jamie Yasko-Magnum

Look, Speak, & Behave for Women: expert advice on image, etiquette, and effective communication for the professional by Jamie Yasko-Magnum

How’d You Score that Gig?: a guide to the coolest jobs—and how to get them by Alexandra Levil

The One Minute Entrepreneur: the secret to creating and sustaining a successful business by Ken Blanchard

First, Break All the Rules: what the world’s greatest managers do differently by Marcus Buckingham

The Game-Changer: how you can drive revenue and profit growth with innovation by A. G. Lafley

Flop: how to turn everything you know on its head—and succeed beyond your wildest imaginings by Peter Sheahan

The Board Book: an insider’s guide for directors and trustees Guide to Toy Collecting by Harry l. Rinker

Green from the Ground Up: a builder’s guide: sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient home construction by David Johnston

The Log Home Maintenance Guide: a field guide for identifying, preventing, and solving problems by Gary Schroeder

Ortho’s All About Backyard Structures

Stanley Complete Roofs & Siding

Stanley Complete Plumbing

Faith of Our Fathers: the churches of Missouri by Linda C. Kerns

The Potter’s Studio Handbook; a start to finish guide to hand-built & wheel-thrown ceramics by Kristin Muller

50 Mosaic Murals: projects and step-by-step techniques for decorating kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and nurseries by Teresa Mills

The Official Precious Moments Collector’s Guide to Figurines (3rd ed) by John Bomm

Step by Step Jewelry Workshop by Nicola Hurst

Mexican Silver: hand-wrought jewelry & metalwork by Penny Chittim Morrill

The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Book (38th ed) by Robert M. Overstreet

Rosie O’Donnell’s Crafty U: 100 easy projects the whole family can enjoy all year long by Rosie O’Donnell

Quilled Borders and Motifs by Judy Cardinal

The Beader’s Handbook: beads, tools, materials, techniques by Juju Vail

The Gift Basket Design Book: everything you need to know to create beautiful, professional-looking gift baskets for all occasions by Shirley George Frazier

Dolls’ House: Inspirations by Jean Nisbett

Sewing Dolls’ Clothes: 27 projects to make in 1/12 scale

The DIY Bride: 40 fun projects for your ultimate one-of-a-kind wedding by Khris Cochran

460 Iris Folded Cards to Make by Maruscha Gaasenbeek

Handmade Greeting Cards for Special Occasions by Amanda Hancocks

Jewelry Studio: silver wire fusing by Liz Jones

Faux Florals: 35 step-by-step projects for arrangements anyone can make by Camilla Svensson Burns

The Big Book of Weaving: handweaving in Swedish tradition by Laila Lundell

Filet Lace: stitches and patterns by Margaret Morgan

One-Skein Wonders: 101 yarn-shop favorites

Positively Crochet! by Mary Jane Hall

The Complete Book of Crochet Border Designs by Linda P. Schapper

Japanese Sashiko Inspirations by Susan Briscoe

Cutting Garden Quilts: fabulous fusible flowers by Melinda Bula

Terrific Tees: I can’t believe it’s a T-shirt quilt! by Roberta DeLutz

Mimi Dietrich’s Favorite Appliqué Quilts by Mimi Dietrich

Mosaic Picture Quilts by Pat Durbin

Copy Cat Quilts by Dawn Navarro Ericson

Nine by Nine: 9-patch quilts, 9 ways by Cyndi Hershey

Quilted Garden Delights: make your quilts bloom—8 quick projects by Holly Knott

Junk Beautiful: room by room makeovers with junkmarket style by Sue Whitney

Vintage Vavoom: romantic decorating with one-of-a-kind finds

Stained Glass in the Garden by Vicki Payne

Rubber Stamping with Watercolors by Dave Brethauer

Parties that Wow: setting the stage for creative entertaining by Jonathan Fong

Easy Casino Gambling: winning strategies for the beginner by Gayle Mitchell

The New Coach’s Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer by Robert L. Koger

Red Sox Rule: Terry Francona and Boston’s rise to dominance by Michael Holley

Working at the Ballpark: the fascinating lives of baseball people—from peanut vendors and broadcasters to players and managers by Tom Jones

It Takes More Than Balls: the savvy girls’ guide to understanding and enjoying baseball by Deidre Silva

Sultans of Swat: the four great sluggers of the New York Yankees

Runt Your First Marathon by Grete Waitz

Missouri’s Bicycle Trails

IGFA’s 101 Freshwater Fishing Tips and Tricks by Bill Dance

Roland Martin’s 101 Bass-Catching Secrets by Roland Martin

The Sweet Potatoes Queens’ Guide to Raising Children for Fun and Profit by Jill Conner Browne

Catching Life by the Throat: how to read poetry and why: poems from eight great poets

Best Girlfriends Getaways Worldwide by Marybeth Bond

Wreck of the Medusa: mutiny, murder, and survival on the high seas by Alexander McKee

Backroads & Byways of Missouri: drives, day trips & weekend excursions by Archie Satterfield

The Bin Ladens: an Arabian family in the American century by Steve Coll

Wild Bunch Women by Michael Rutter

Girls Like Us: Carole Kin, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon-and the journey of a generation by Sheila Weller

In Search of Your Confederate Ancestors by J.H. Segars

Arrowpoints, Spearheads, and Knives of Prehistoric Times by Thomas Wilson

God’s Crucible: Islam and the making of Europe, 570 to 1215 by David Levering Lewis

The Candy Bombers: the untold story of the Berlin Airlift and America’s finest hour by Andrei Cherny

I Lost My Love In Baghdad: a modern war story by Michael Hastings

Iraq and the Lessons of Vietnam or, How Not to Learn from the Past

Lies My Teacher Told Me: everything your American history textbook got wrong by James W. Loewen

God in the White House: at history: how faith shaped the presidency from John F. Kennedy to  George W. Bush by Randall Balmer

The Age of American Unreason by Susan Jacoby

The Look of the Old West by William Foster-Harris

The Cowboy: his characteristics, his equipment, and his part in the development of the West by Phillip Ashton Rollins

 

Reference

World Almanac and Book of Facts 2008 (140th ed)

Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law: answers to your most frequently asked legal questions (7th ed)

Livestrong: resource for cancer survivors: survivorship notebook by The Lance Armstrong Foundation

Polk City Directory. Cape Girardeay—Jackson, MO 2008

  


Biography

A Wolf at the Table: a memoir of my father by Augusten Burroughs

Woman of the House: the rise of Nancy Pelosi by Vincent Bzdek

A Remarkable Mother by Jimmy Carter

I May Not Get There With You: the true  Martin Luther King, Jr. by Michael Eric Dyson

Maya Angelou: a glorious celebration by Marcia Ann Gillespie

Pure Goldwater by Barry M. Goldwater

Views from the Back Forty by James P. Jackson

Made from Scratch: a memoir by Sandra Lee

Willie Nelson: an epic life by Joe Nick Patoski

House Rules: a memoir by Rachel Sontag

My Father’s Game: life, death, baseball by Rick Wilber

Perfect Hostage: a life of Aung San Suu Kyi: Burma’s   prisoner of conscience by Justin Wintle

  


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