FOR RELEASE June 21, 2009

 

The Gigantic Book of Teachers’ Wisdom edited by Erin Gruwell was given by Dr. David Stalker and staff in memory of Elaine Moss.

When we look back on our school years, one teacher always stands out, and the inspiring insights presented in this volume capture essence of what makes an educator unforgettable, and what elevates teaching to an art.

The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti introduces twelve-year-old Ren who was abandoned as an infant at an orphanage until he is released into the care of a young man who claims to be his long-lost brother but who may not be who he says he is.

The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression by Amity Shlaes shares the stories of the common people who struggled through the one of the most crucial eras of the twentieth century and shows how the New Deal heaped massive burdens on society that more than offset its benefits.

Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein features a cast of elite, erudite, and downright eccentric characters along with a complex trail of clues as Assistant District Attorney Alex Cooper investigates a murder linked to the rare book collection of the New York Public Library.

Easy Home Organizer: 15-minute Step-by-Step Solutions by Vicki Payne offers common-sense solutions to get rid of clutter, hold it at bay, keep your home neat, simplify your life, and reduce stress.

Time is a River by Mary Monroe brings the South to life as Mia Landon seeks refuge in an abandoned mountain cabin and becomes fascinated by the mysterious story of the former owner, revealed in the pages of a long-lost journal.

Never Give Up: The Life of Pearl Carter Scott by Paul Lambert captures the rags-to-riches story of a unique woman who became a legend both in the world of aviation and in the history of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma.