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|  | Lexus & the Olive Tree by Thomas L. Friedman
The Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign-affairs columnist for the New York Times examines how globalization has changed the world economy. He examines the benefits of free-market capitalism, and the need to balance local forces (religious, national, and cultural) with international forces. Friedman's book is the result of his unique access to world leaders in business and government. A New York Times Notable Book for 1999. AUTHOR: Thomas L. Friedman
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Audio
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Omensetters Luck by William H. Gass
In a small Ohio town at the turn of the century, the deranged preacher Jethro Furber is opposed by Brackett Omensetter, a mysterious and somewhat ethereal figure. Gass's first novel is a strikingly original exposition of the nature of good and evil, and it was hailed as a masterpiece when first published in 1966. AUTHOR: William H. Gass
PUBLISHER: Viking Penguin
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Open Secrets by Alice Munro
Stories of girls and women from the Canadian virtuoso Alice Munro. AUTHOR: Alice Munro
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Weird Stories fom the Lonesome Cafbe by Diane Kidd, Judy Cox
Have you ever seen a man with a pink Cadillac and blue-suede shoes order a peanut-butter-fried-banana-bacon sandwich before? Or wondered just what a green little alien would order at a cafe? This book invites you to check out what happens at the Lonesome Cafe, a fictionalized little restaurant in Nevada. Mosey on in, sit back, relax, and get a close-up look at some of the strange--and silly--things that happen when the owners put a Help Wanted sign in the window. AUTHOR: Diane Kidd, Judy Cox
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Louie's Goose by Emily Bolam, H. M. Ehrlich
Rosie is Louie's goose. Rosie goes everywhere with him. To the beach and out for ice cream--wherever Louise goes, Rosie goes, too. But a much-loved goose won't stay new forever. Fortunately, Mom and Dad help to keep Rosie in good shape. One day Rosie gets caught in a wave and swept out to sea. Eventually she washes ashore a bit worse for wear, and even Mom and Dad fear that she will never be the same goose again. But Louie surprises even himself when he finds a way to help his special friend. AUTHOR: Emily Bolam, H. M. Ehrlich
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company Trade & Reference Division
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Over What Hill? by Effie L. Wiloer, Laurie Klein
Hattie first appeared in Out to Pasture (But not Over the Hill) as the unofficial historian of a small retirement community, FairAcres. Now Hattie's busier than ever keeping up with her cohorts' adventures. Romance is in the air on the inside , and new faces on the outside soon become a crucial part of the FairAcres family. Hattie's writing career takes an exciting turn, but she continues to record the FairAcres Follies. As different generations draw together, Hattie's insights are as humorous and as poignant as always. AUTHOR: Effie L. Wiloer, Laurie Klein
PUBLISHER: Peachtree Publishers, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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