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A struggling comic named Ruby travels to the San Juan Islands to visit her estranged mother, a famous radio personality named Nora Bridges. Ruby is actually planning to write a tell-all book about Nora, a champion of family values who has recently been embroiled in a tabloid scandal. Also on the island are Dean, Ruby's ex-boyfriend, and, later, Caroline, her older sister. A series of heart-to-hearts soon brings about a series of life-affirming realizations for all concerned. AUTHOR: Joyce Bean, Kristin Hannah
PUBLISHER: Brilliance Audio
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman, Suzanne Toren
Two Jewish families migrate each summer to a small upstate New York town. Allegra Goodman details their frustrations, their hopes, their tensions, and their anguished interactions over the course of one summer. Nominated for a 1998 National Book Award. A New York Times Notable Book for 1998. AUTHOR: Allegra Goodman, Suzanne Toren
PUBLISHER: Dell Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Bee by Paul Starosta
The bee is a truly amazing insect. Without bees there would be no flowers. Learn about the fascinating life of the honeybee as this book explores the functions of the queen, the workers, brooders, nurses, and drones. A brief conclusion teaches young readers about the protection and preservation of the bee. Color photographs. AUTHOR: Paul Starosta
PUBLISHER: Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Transplanted Man by Sanjay Nigam
Description not available.Serving a community of eccentric expatriates from India, rebellious medical resident Sonny Seth faces personal demons while being drawn into the world of one of his patients, a high-level Indian government official who is being hunted by assassins. AUTHOR: Sanjay Nigam
PUBLISHER: Morrow/Avon
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Secrets of Shamanism by Jose Stevens, Lena S. Stevens
In Secrets of Shamanism, Jose and Lena Stevens demonstrate how the age-old practice of shamanism can be adapted to the needs and conditions of the modern world. Through a series of simple exercises and lessons they teach readers the ancient secrets used by shamans for centuries. AUTHOR: Jose Stevens, Lena S. Stevens
PUBLISHER: Morrow/Avon
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Second Grade Friends by Miriam Cohen
Readers will delight in the adventures of Jacob, whose life is filled with all the ups and downs, joys and frustrations seven-year-olds can imagine. AUTHOR: Miriam Cohen
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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