Subject(s): Salinger, J. D. 1919-2010 (Jerome David) | Authors, American -- Biography -- 20th century Summary: One of the most popular and mysterious figures in American literary history, J.D. Salinger eluded fans and journalists for most of his life. Now comes a new biography. Filled with new information and revelations, garnered from countles

Subject(s): Heterogeneous catalysis Summary: "Heterogeneous catalysis plays a part in the production of more than 80% of all chemical products. It is therefore essential that all chemists and chemical engineers have an understanding of the fundamental principles as well as the applications of heterogeneous catalysts. This book introduces th

Subject(s): Face -- Surgery | Surgery, Plastic Summary: This book provides a highly illustrated, case-based approach to common face and neck procedures. In this full-color reference, internationally renowned surgeon Joe Niamtu III, DMD, covers techniques including brow, face, and neck lifts; nose, eye, and ear surgery; cosmetic surgery practice

Subject(s): Transsexuals -- Juvenile fiction | Brothers and sisters -- Juvenile fiction | Identity (Psychology) -- Juvenile fiction | Dysfunctional families -- Juvenile fiction Summary: Fifteen-year-old Regan's life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother Liam's transsexuality a secret, changes when Liam decides to s

Subject(s): Sailboats -- Fiction | Sailing -- Fiction | Transatlantic voyages -- Fiction | Families -- Fiction | Grandfathers -- Fiction | Sea stories Summary: Thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody record their transatlantic crossing aboard the Wanderer, a forty-five foot sailboat, which, along with uncles and another cousin, is en route

Subject(s): Mexican Americans -- Juvenile fiction -- California Summary: Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression. Holding

Subject(s): Child abuse -- Fiction | Brothers and sisters -- Fiction | Emotional problems of children -- Fiction Summary: Seventeen-year-old Matthew recounts his attempts, starting at a young age, to free himself and his sisters from the grip of their emotionally and physically abusive mother. Holdings: ,Book - General,Indera Mahko

Subject(s): Cytodiagnosis | Histology, Pathological Summary: "This book represents the essentials of diagnostic cytopathology. Clinical research has confirmed the efficacy of the cytologic method of disease diagnosis and it is now considered the definitive method for identifying a wide array of malignancies. Cytohistology: Essential and Bas

Subject(s): Sports injuries -- Surgery | Orthopedic surgery Summary: "Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine Surgery provides full-color, step-by-step explanations of all operative procedures in sports medicine. It contains the sports-related chapters from Sam W. Wiesel's Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery. Written by experts

Subject(s): Medical anthropology Summary: "In a global environment of enormous health challenges, medical anthropologists offer important understandings of health systems and healing practices around the world. These leading international scholars assess our persisting problems of malnutrition, chronic and infectious diseases, and the influ