NEW BOOKs for June 2011

NEW BOOKs for June 2011
Non Fiction
Cascadia’s Fault
By Jerry Thompson • 551.22 T374c
North America’s West Coast is due for a major earthquake which will spawn devastating tsunamis.
Thompson warns us about the impending crisis almost unprecedented in modern history.
Chocolate Wars
By Deborah Cadbury • 338.76 C113c
A delicious look at the 150-year rivalry between the great chocolatier dynasties that began after the
Swiss discovered a way to blend the bitter, fatty drink with milk.
The Music Instinct
By Philip Ball • 781.1 B21m
The first comprehensive, accessible survey of what is known--and what is still unknown--about how
music works its magic, and why, as much as eating and sleeping, it seems indispensable to humanity.
Swallow
By Mary Cappello • 612.31 C173s
A fascinating look at the unusual objects people swallow or inhale and the early-20th-century endoscopy
pioneer Chevalier Jackson who documented his extractions.
Tangled Webs
By James B. Stewart • 364.134 St49t
In the light of false statements from Martha Stewart to Bernie Madoff, Stewart explores the age-old
tensions between greed and justice, self-interest and public interest, loyalty and duty, and reaffirms the
importance of truth.
Tragedy in Crimson
By Tim Johnson • 294.392 B849j
The story of the Tibetan people on the brink of cultural extinction, the rising nation of China that is
quashing them and the Dalai Lama’s failure to stop it.
Biography
My Life
By S A Tolstaya • 891.73 T588m
Long overlooked, the memoirs of the wife of Leo Tolstoy give an insightful view of his character and a
unique account of Russia at the time, with characters ranging from peasants to the Tsar himself.
The Obamas
By Peter Firstbrook • 973.932 Ob1f
The astonishing story of Barack Obama's Kenyan roots traced back 400 years and 23 generations.
The Philosophical Breakfast Club
By Laura J. Snyder • 509.2 Sn92p
A compelling portrait of four remarkable friends - William Whewell, Charles Babbage, John Herschel,
and Richard Jones--who transformed science and changed the world.
Reading Jackie
By William Kuhn • 070.92 On1k
A revealing behind-the-scenes look at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis at work as an editor at Viking and
Doubleday where she brought nearly 100 books into print during the last two decades of her life.
Tough Without a Gun
By Stefan Kanfer • 792B B633k
The definitive biography Humphrey Bogart, of one of the great movie icons of the 20th century.
Untied
By Meredith Baxter • 792B B335u
Family Ties star discusses the ups and downs of her life and career, including her childhood in
Hollywood, her tumultuous personal life, her success as an actress, and her struggles with alcohol.
Fiction
Guilt by Association
By Marcia Clark
In this debut thriller, prosecutor Rachel Knight is shaken to the core when her colleague is found dead at
the crime scene and risks her life to find the truth.
The Love of My Youth
By Mary Gordon
A story about what first love means and how it is shattered, and the lessons old lovers may still have to
share with each other many years later.
Nocturne
By Syrie James
When Nicole Whitcomb’s car runs off a Colorado mountain road during a blinding snowstorm, she is
saved from death by a handsome, fascinating, and enigmatic stranger, who is also an ages-old vampire.
Rock Bottom
By Erin Brockovich
Desperate for work, Angela returns to the hometown she left in disgrace. When her boss turns up dead
she discovers hers aren’t the only secrets that have been kept buried.
The School of Night
By Louis Bayard
An ancient mystery, a lost letter, and a timeless love unleash a long-buried web of intrigue that spans
four centuries, from 16th-century England to modern-day Washington, D.C.
The Violets of March
By Sarah Jio
Researching her next book, heartbroken Emily discovers a diary dated 1943 whose contents reveal
startling connections to her own life. A mesmerizing debut novel with an intriguing dual story line.
Mysteries
Ashes of the Earth
By Eliot Pattison
When one of the founders of the post nuclear holocaust community of Carthage is murdered,
embittered co-founder Hadrian seeks the killer as well as self discovery.
The Bone House
By Brian Freeman
A disgraced teacher is accused of murdering a teenage girl. His wife Hilary and detective Cab Bolton find
out the people in the community are willing to kill to keep their secrets hidden.
Deadly Threads
By Jane K Cleland
Antiques shop owner Josie Prescott teams up with the local police chief to investigate the mysterious
death of a guest lecturer for her class on great vintage clothing.
Echoes of the Dead
By Sally Spencer
DCI Monika Paniatowski leads an unofficial investigation in the deathbed claims by a recently released
prisoner of his innocence in the crime of which he was convicted 22 years earlier.
Stolen Lives
By Jassy Mackenzie
What PI Jade de Jong thinks is an easy job as a bodyguard leads her into the wicked game of a human
trafficking ring that stretches from Johannesburg to London.
Vienna Twilight
By Frank Tallis
Set in 1903 Vienna, DI Oskar Reinhardt discovers young women slain with a hat pin. For psychoanalyst
Max Liebermann the killer is unique, one who murders in the midst of consensual love.
Quick Picks
Bossypants
By Tina Fey
Buried Prey
By John Sandford
Dead Reckoning
By Charlaine Harris
Death of a Chimney Sweep
By M. C. Beaton
Devil’s Light
By Richard North Patterson
Fifth Witness
By Michael Connelly
Mobbed
By Carol Higgins Clark
Save Me
By Lisa Scottoline
Secret Daughter
By Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Sixkill
By Robert B. Parker
Sixth Man
By David Baldacci
10th Anniversary
By James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
A Turn in the Road
By Debbie Macomber
NEW FILMS & TV SERIES
for June 2011
Feature Films
Anatomy of a Murder
This courtroom drama pits a small-town lawyer against a big-city one in the defense of a jealous army
lieutenant for the murder of his wife's rapist. James Stewart, Lee Remick. 1959
Animation Express
A collection of twenty-six animated short films good for animation fans of all ages. Laurie Maher,
Gordon Pinsent. 2010
Awakenings
Based on a true story of a maverick doctor and the patients whose lives he saves. Robert De Niro, Robin
Williams. 1990
The Bourne Supremacy
After being framed for the death of a CIA operative Jason Bourne is forced to use his skills as a former
assassin to save himself. Matt Damon, Franka Potente. 2004
Dune
Paul Atreides, son of Duke Leto, struggles with the inhabitants of the planet Arrakis (Dune) to overthrow
Baron Harkonnen and control the special product of the planet, a mind-altering spice. Francesca Annis,
Leonardo Cimino. 1984
East is East
When two fun-loving sons find out that their father has arranged their marriages they rebel! Om Puri,
Linda Bassett. 1999
Evita
Movie version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about a woman who rose above poverty, misfortune,
and a scandalous past to become one of the most famous women in Argentina. Madonna, Antonio
Banderas. 1996
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Based on the humorous novel that details the individual struggles of teenagers as they deal with
independence, success, sexuality, money, school and more. Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh. 1982
Fubar II: Give'r Again
Further (mis)adventures of Terry and Dean who head out to Fort McMurray to earn some quick cash by
working in the oil industry. David Lawrence, Jamil Jabril. 2010
Funny Girl
Depicts the early career of Fanny Brice, her rise to stardom with the Ziegfield Follies and her stormy
romance with Nick Arnstein. Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif.1968
The Green Hornet
After the death of his father, a rich playboy becomes the crime-fighting hero known as the Green
Hornet. Seth Rogan, Jay Chao. 2011
Hollywoodland
Private detective Louis Simo investigates the death of George Reeves for his grieving mother who
suspects foul play. Adrien Brody, Diane Lane. 2006
If These Walls Could Talk
Three women in different eras (1952, 1974, 1996) each must decide if they should have an abortion.
Demi Moore, Shirley Knight. 1996
The King’s Speech
After inheriting the throne when his brother abdicates, King George VI hires a speaking coach to help
him with a stuttering problem so he can confidently lead his kingdom. Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush. 2010
Let Him Be
A home movie with a guy singing and playing the guitar, who bears an uncanny resemblance to John
Lennon, leads a young man on a journey into the Canadian wilderness. Kathleen Munroe, Sean Clement.
2009
The Long Goodbye
Irreverent characterization of detective Philip Marlowe in a sophisticated murder mystery. Elliott Gould,
Nina Van Pallandt. 1973
Marnie
A rich man marries a lying thief in an attempt to find out what causes her anti-social behavior. Sean
Connery, Tippi Hedren. 1964
Mary and Max
An eight-year-old girl living in Australia and a forty-four-year-old man living in New York City form an
unlikely friendship as pen pals. Animated. Toni Collette, Philip Seymour Hoffman. 2009
The Philadelphia Story
A Philadelphia socialite is just divorced and preparing to marry a second husband, but her ex suddenly
shows up in her life. Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn. 1940
The Right Stuff
Based on the story of Chuck Yeager, this is the story of America's first astronauts. Sam Shepard, Scott
Glenn. 1983
Spartacus
The epic tale of the bold gladiator slave Spartacus, the woman who believed in his cause, and the
power-hungry Roman general who challenged his convictions. Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier. 1960
Splice
When two scientists combine human and animal DNA, the result is a rapidly transforming creature that
becomes deadly. Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley. 2009
Training Day
Undercover narcotics officer Jake Hoyt is paired up with L.A.P.D. narcotics veteran Alonzo Harris, and
begins to question Alonzo's methods for battling crime and drugs. Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke.
2001
Tron, Legacy
Twenty years after Kevin Flynn goes missing, his son is drawn into the virtual reality world his father
created and must play the games and survive to find his father. Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund. 2010
20,000 Leagues under the Sea
Captain Nemo wages war on the surface world from his submarine while a shipwrecked sailor and a
scientist try to foil his plans. Kirk Douglas, James Mason. 1954
Under the Tuscan Sun
An attorney moves to Tuscany and purchases a villa after a heart-wrenching divorce. Diane Lane, Sandra
Oh. 2003
Y'en Aura pas de Facile = Tough Luck
Rejean is on an online dating service and to complete his entry he must upload a video of himself talking
about his life. But which life does this master storyteller share? Remy Girard, Marc-Andre Lavoie. 2010
TV Series
The Dick Van Dyke Show: Volume 1
The Dick Van Dyke Show: Volume 2
Doctor Who. The Complete Third Series
Doctor Who. The Complete Fifth Series
Dragons' Den:
Best of Season 1
Best of Season 2
Best of Season 3
Glee. Encore
The IT Crowd
Justified: The Complete First Season
Mad Men: Season Four
MI-5. Volume 3
Saving Grace. Final Season
Treme. The Complete First Season
24: Season 7
Waking the Dead: The Complete Season Two
Wycliffe. Series Five, Land's End
NEW INFO/FOREIGN LANGUAGE DVDS
for June 2011
Info/Documentary
A Girl's Life
DVD155.533 G443s
Power Flow Yoga
DVD181.45 P871r
Yoga for Stress Relief & Flexibility
DVD181.45 Y75s
8: The Mormon Proposition
DVD289.3 Ei44m
The Times of Harvey Milk
DVD306.766 M599e
Inside Job
DVD330.9 In7f
Last Train Home
DVD331.544 L339f
Tapped
DVD338.47 T166s
10th District Court
DVD347.01 T26d
Sisters in Arms
DVD355.4082 Si84f
Bill Discusses the Twelve Traditions
DVD362.29 B493a
The National. Hard Truths about Alcohol
DVD362.292 N213h
The Last Continent
DVD363.73874 L339L
Plunder: The Crime of our Time
DVD364.163 P74s
How to Become a Superstar Student
DVD371.3 M172h
Good Hair
DVD391.5 G593r
The Secret of Life on Earth
DVD577.8 S252i
How Smart are Animals?
DVD591.513 H83n
Joy Bauer’s Slimdown Workout
DVD613.25 J84
Quick Burn Cardio
DVD613.7 Q42a
DreamHealer: Visualizations for Self-empowerment
DVD615.852 D81a
Eating Right for Cancer Survival
DVD616.994 Ea82b
Dirt!: The Movie
DVD631.4 D63b
The Art of the Steal
DVD708.148 B261a
Art is...Acrylic Painting: Getting a Start
DVD751.49 Ar75q
Duran Duran Live at Wembley 2004
DVD782.42166 D931L
Duran Duran Live from London
DVD782.42166 D931Lo
U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl
DVD782.42166 U2k
Peter and the Wolf
DVD792.8 P441h
Billy Blanks’ Tae Bo Flex
DVD796.41 B497tf
Hi Lo Latino
DVD796.41 H52m
The Look: Target Toning for Everyone; Abs, Arms, Buns & Thighs
DVD796.41 L872
Scott Cole: Discover Tai Chi; for Balance & Mobility
DVD796.815 Sc83d
Canada Cup ’87 = Coupe Canada ‘87
DVD796.962 C16 1987
Inside Hana's Suitcase
DVD940.5315 B729w
Guy Maddin’s My Winnipeg
DVD971.27 G99m
The Most Dangerous Man in America
DVD959.7 EL59e
NEW MUSIC for June 2011
Meditation Moods
by Dean Evenson • CD613.79 Ev23m
Jane Eyre: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Dario Marianelli • CD781.542 M337j
The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom: Music from the Original Motion
Picture Soundtrack
by Dolly Parton • CD781.542 P258y
Water For Elephants: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
CD781.542 W291e
Glee Presents the Warblers: The Music
by Dalton Academy Warblers • CD781.546 D171g
Glee. Volume 5: The Music, Season Two, Volume 2
CD781.546 G479 v. 5
Mostly Mozart
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • CD782.1 M877mm
New Year’s Eve Concert 2010
by Christian Thielemann • CD782.1 T346n
Timeless Favourites
by Andrew Lloyd Webber • CD782.14 L779t
Take the High Road
by Blind Boys of Alabama • CD782.254 B619t
Passion: Here for You
CD782.254 P267s
Bright Morning Stars
by Wailin’ Jennys • CD782.4216211 W132b
Moon Over Ireland
by Daniel O’Donnell • CD782.421629162 O'D5m
21
by Adele • CD782.42164 Ad32t
American Idol 10th Anniversary: The Hits. Volume 1
CD782.42164 Am35t v. 1
Sogno
by Andrea Bocelli • CD782.42164 B631s
Mellow Drama
by Louise Burns • CD782.42164 B937m
Let the Rain Fall
by Good Lovelies • CD782.42164 G595L
Just the Hits. 2011
CD782.42164 J982h 2011
I am the Dance Commander + I Command You to Dance: the Remix
Album
by Ke$ha • CD782.42164 K481i
Sing it Loud
by K. D. Lang • CD782.42164 L253s
The Mask and Mirror
by Loreena McKennitt • CD782.42164 M199m
The Wind that Shakes the Barley
by Loreena McKennitt • CD782.42164 M199w
Pop #1s
CD782.42164 P81L
Forget About the World
by Jimmy Rankin • CD782.42164 R167f
So Beautiful or So What
by Paul Simon • CD782.42164 Si54s
Live
by Phoebe Snow • CD782.42164 Sn61L
Femme Fatale
by Britney Spears • CD782.42164 Sp31f
Back to the Water
by Kim Stockwood • CD782.42164 St62b
Better Be Home Soon
by George Canyon • CD782.421642 C169b
I’ll Never Get Out of this World Alive
by Steve Earle • CD782.421642 Ea75i
Hard Bargain
by Emmylou Harris • CD782.421642 H24h
Georgia Clay
by Josh Kelley • CD782.421642 K287g
Rare Bird Alert
by Steve Martin • CD782.421642 M365r
Roadside Attractions
by Marcia Ball • CD782.421643 B21r
Guitar Lovin’ Man
by John Lee Hooker • CD782.421643 H764g
Love?
by Jennifer Lopez • CD782.421643 L881L
A Strange Arrangement
by Mayer Hawthorne • CD782.421644 H318s
The Defamation of Strickland Banks
by Plan B • CD782.421644 P692d
Stone Rollin’
by Raphael Saadiq • CD782.421644 Sa11s
The Best of Bob Marley
by Bob Marley • CD782.421646 M343b
Hot Sauce Committee. Part Two
by Beastie Boys • CD782.421649 B38h
Hand Shakes and Middle Fingers
by Classified • CD782.421649 C569h
Lasers
by Lupe Fiasco • CD782.421649 F442L
I Remember
by Dianne Reeves • CD782.42165 R259i
All at Once
by Airborne Toxic Event • CD782.42166 Ai73a
Vices and Virtues
by Art of Dying • CD782.42166 Ar75v
Degeneration Street
by Dears • CD782.42166 D348d
All You Need is Now
by Duran Duran • CD782.42166 D931a
Golden Classics
by Ronnie Hawkins • CD782.42166 H314g
White Lilies Island
by Natalie Imbruglia • CD782.42166 Im19w
Brushfire Fairytales
by Jack Johnson • CD782.42166 J633b
The Ground Cries Out
by Jeff Martin • CD782.42166 M364g
Mayhem
by Imelda May • CD782.42166 M451m
Eureka
by Mother Mother • CD782.42166 M856e
In Your Dreams
by Stevie Nicks • CD782.42166 N529i
The King of Limbs
by Radiohead • CD782.42166 R119ki
How to Become Clairvoyant
by Robbie Robertson • CD782.42166 R548h
Endgame
by Rise Against • CD782.42166 R492e
Charm School
by Roxette • CD782.42166 R811c
Long Player Late Bloomer
by Ron Sexsmith • CD782.42166 Se91L
Static in Transmission
by Spoons • CD782.42166 Sp66s
The Very Best of Steely Dan
by Steely Dan • CD782.42166 St32v
Let Your Hair Down
by Steve Miller Band • CD782.42166 St46L
Angles
by Strokes • CD782.42166 St87a
Screaming Bloody Murder
by Sum 41 • CD782.42166 Su61s
Conditions
by Temper Trap • CD782.42166 T245c
Jumpstart
by These Kids Wear Crowns • CD782.42166 T343j
Seeds
by Hey Rosetta • CD782.42166 T678w
Akokan
by Roberto Fonseca • CD784.165 F733a
Gunn Fu
CD784.165 G956g
Here We Go Again: Celebrating the Genius of Ray Charles
by Willie Nelson • CD784.165 N338h
Symphony no. 2, C minor
by Anton Bruckner • CD784.2184 B831 2
Quartet, Strings, no. 6, op. 18 B flat major
by Ludwig van Beethoven • CD785.7194 B393q 6
The Liszt Album
CD786.2 L699r
Partitas 2, 3 & 4
by Johann Sebastian Bach • CD786.2185 B122pa 2/3/4
Dawn Dance
by Alasdair Fraser • CD787.21629163 F862d
Brahms
by Johannes Brahms • CD787.4 B73b