Tuesday, August 5, 2014

New Books ~ August 2014 ~ Part 10

The Haven by Carol Lynch Williams
Established in the year 2020, The Haven is home to teens who are classed as Terminals, whose education, food, rest, and behavior are strictly monitored to save them from Disease, but Shiloh and Gabriel remember a different kind of life, and are on the verge of rebellion.

Sleep No More by Aprilynne Pike
Charlotte is a sixteen-year-old Oracle who is not supposed to interfere with her visions of the future, but when she foresees a classmate's murder, she realizes she must break the rules to stop the killer.

Legends, Icons, & Rebels: Music that Changed the World by Robbie Robertson & others
Exclusive insights from a celebrated musician and passionate industry insiders, two accompanying CDs of legendary tracks and beautiful packaging make for a book with broad appeal -- one that will captivate fans of Robbie Robertson and music lovers of all ages. Part memoir, part tribute, and all great storytelling ... Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come.

 A Bag of Marbles by Joseph Joffo
In 1941, ten-year-old Joseph Joffo and his older brother, Maurice, must hide their Jewish heritage and undertake a long and dangerous journey from Nazi-occupied Paris to reach their other brothers in the free zone.

Every Body's Talking: What We Say Without Words by Donna Jackson
Examines the complexities of body language, explaining what is conveyed by certain facial expressions, movements, and actions, and how body language can exhibit signs of deception.

No comments:

Post a Comment