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Eat the Buddha : life and death in a Tibetan town / by Demick, Barbara,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Set in Aba, a town perched at 12,000 feet on the Tibetan plateau in the far western reaches of China that has been the engine of Tibetan resistance for decades, Eat the Buddha tells the story of a nation through the lives of ordinary people living in the throes of this conflict. Award-winning journalist Barbara Demick illuminates a part of China and the aggressions of this superpower that have been largely off limits to Westerners who have long romanticized Tibetans as a deeply spiritual, peaceful people. She tells a sweeping story that spans decades through the lives of her subjects, among them a princess whose family lost everything in the Cultural Revolution; a young student from a nomadic family who becomes radicalized in the storied monastery of Kirta; an upwardly mobile shopkeeper who falls in love with a Chinese woman; a poet and intellectual who risks everything to voice his resistance. Demick paints a broad canvas through an intimate view of these lives, depicting the tradition of resistance that results in the shocking acts of self-immolation, the vibrant, enduring power of Tibetan Buddhism, and the clash of modernity with ancient ways of life. Her depiction is nuanced, unvarnished, and at times shocking"--
Subjects: Buddhism; Refugees, Tibetan.; Tibetans; Tibetans;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The residence : a novel / by Pyper, Andrew,author.;
"In this gripping and terrifying horror story based on true events, the President's late son haunts the White House, breaking the spirit of what remains of the First Family and the divided America beyond the residence's walls. The year is 1853. President-elect Franklin Pierce is traveling with his family to Washington, DC, when tragedy strikes. In an instant, their train runs off the rails, violently flinging passengers about the cabin. But when the great iron machine finally comes to rest, the only casualty is the President-elect's beloved son, Bennie, which casts Franklin's presidency in a pall of sorrow and grief. As Franklin moves into the White House, he begins to notice that something bizarre is happening. Strange sounds coming from the walls and ceiling, creepy voices that seem to echo out of time itself, and visions of spirits crushed under the weight of American history. But when First Lady Jane Pierce brings in the most noted Spiritualists of the day, the Fox sisters, for a saeance, the barrierbetween this world and the next is torn asunder. Something horrible comes through and takes up residence alongside Franklin and Jane in the walls of the very mansion itself. Only by overcoming their grief and confronting their darkest secrets can Jane andFranklin hope to rid themselves-and America-from the entity that seeks to make the White House its permanent home"--
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Ghost stories.; Biographial fiction.; Historical fiction.; Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869; Pierce, Jane M. (Jane Means), 1806-1863; White House (Washington, D.C.); Children of presidents; Dwellings; Families;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The residence [sound recording] : a novel / by Pyper, Andrew,author.; Maby, Madeleine,narrator.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Madeleine Maby."In this gripping and terrifying horror story based on true events, the President's late son haunts the White House, breaking the spirit of what remains of the First Family and the divided America beyond the residence's walls. The year is 1853. President-elect Franklin Pierce is traveling with his family to Washington, DC, when tragedy strikes. In an instant, their train runs off the rails, violently flinging passengers about the cabin. But when the great iron machine finally comes to rest, the only casualty is the President-elect's beloved son, Bennie, which casts Franklin's presidency in a pall of sorrow and grief. As Franklin moves into the White House, he begins to notice that something bizarre is happening. Strange sounds coming from the walls and ceiling, creepy voices that seem to echo out of time itself, and visions of spirits crushed under the weight of American history. But when First Lady Jane Pierce brings in the most noted Spiritualists of the day, the Fox sisters, for a saeance, the barrier between this world and the next is torn asunder. Something horrible comes through and takes up residence alongside Franklin and Jane in the walls of the very mansion itself. Only by overcoming their grief and confronting their darkest secrets can Jane andFranklin hope to rid themselves-and America-from the entity that seeks to make the White House its permanent home"--
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Audiobooks.; Biographial fiction.; Ghost stories.; Historical fiction.; Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869; Pierce, Jane M. (Jane Means), 1806-1863; White House (Washington, D.C.); Children of presidents; Dwellings; Families;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Balto of the Blue Dawn / by Osborne, Mary Pope.; Murdocca, Sal.;
"Jack and Annie travel back in time to 1925 Nome, Alaska, where they meet Balto, the famous sled dog, and help save the town from illness"--Provided by publisher.Ages 7-10.F&P text level N.LSC
Subjects: Jack (Fictitious character from Osborne); Annie (Fictitious character from Osborne); Brothers and sisters; Balto (Dog); Dogs; Time travel; Magic; Sled dog racing; Tree houses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Stage fright on a summer night / by Osborne, Mary Pope.; Murdocca, Sal.;
Jack and Annie travel in their magic tree house to Elizabethan London, where they become actors in a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and try to rescue a tame bear."RL 2.4, 006-009"--P. [4] of cover."Grades 1-3".LSC
Subjects: Jack (Fictitious character from Osborne); Annie (Fictitious character from Osborne); Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Time travel; Theater; Magic; Tree houses;
© 2002., Random House,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The king's mistress : a novel / by Campion, Emma.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377; Family secrets;
© 2010., Crown Publishers,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The family that conquered Everest / by Mallory, Alan,1984-;
In 2008 Alan Mallory and his family became the first family of four to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.LSC
Subjects: Mallory, Alan, 1984-; Mallory, Alan, 1984-; Mallory, Alan, 1984-; Mountaineers; Success.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Airbnb for dummies / by He, Symon,author.; Svetec, James,author.;
Make extra money--and your guests extra happy--with Airbnb! You've got that spare tower, mansion, apartment, couch, or perhaps even treehouse (really--there are more than 2,400 treehouses listed on Airbnb). You're a polite, clean, and tolerant host. And you want to make some money. Congratulations, you're fully qualified to become part of the Airbnb revolution! Whether you're looking to break into the business, or have already started and are researching ways of making your guests feel even more pampered as you grow your reputation and income, Airbnb for Dummies is the perfect venue for you. And this applies whether you currently own property or not! Sit back in your lounge recliner and let the owners and founders of Learnairbnb.com show you the ins and outs of the short-term rental boom that connects hosts with travelers looking for more economical and personal travel experiences across the world. Sip a refreshing drink as you learn how to manage the day-to-day-from maintaining listings to keeping things clean for your guests--and how to maximize and increase your profits.
Subjects: Airbnb (Firm); Bed and breakfast accommodations.; Landlord and tenant.; Rental housing.; Vacation rentals; Vacation rentals.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Rhythmica [videorecording] : dance cardio party / by Santa Maria, Marc.; Entertainment One (Firm); Gaiam Americas, Inc.;
Get fit house party -- Latin dance mix -- Hip hop fat burn.Instructor, Marc Santa Maria.Three 20-minute club-inspired workouts designed to help you get tighter abs, stronger legs, and toned arms.E.DVD, anamorphic widescreen presentation (1.78:1); Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Aerobic dancing.; Aerobic exercises.; Bodybuilding.; Dance; Hip-hop dance.; Instructional films.; Physical fitness.;
© c2011., Gaiam Americas, Inc. ; Distributed by Entertainment One,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ghost town at sundown / by Osborne, Mary Pope.; Murdocca, Sal.;
Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to the Wild West, where they experience excitement and danger and try to solve a riddle."Ages 6-9"--Page [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Western stories.; Jack (Fictitious character from Osborne); Annie (Fictitious character from Osborne); Frontier and pioneer life; Time travel; Magic; Tree houses; Frontier and pioneer life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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