book talk for may 21 2024

Book Talk

Book Talk for May 21, 2024

Reaching for the stars: the inspiring story of a migrant farmworker turned astronaut
by Jose M Hernandez
"Born into a family of migrant workers, toiling in the fields by the age of six, Jose M. Hernández dreamed of traveling through the night skies on a rocket ship. [The book] is the inspiring story of how he realized that dream, becoming the first Mexican-American astronaut. Hernández didn't speak English till he was 12, and his peers often joined gangs, or skipped school. And yet, by his twenties he was part of an elite team helping develop technology for the early detection of breast cancer. He was turned down by NASA eleven times on his long journey to donning that famous orange space suit. Hernández message of hard work, education, perseverance, of "reaching for the stars," makes this a classic American autobiography." -- Provided by publisher.
DB116999

James Earl Jones reads the King James version of the New Testament
by Topics Media Group INC.
"Whether you want to study the Bible or if the goal of reading the Bible is on your radar this year, James Earl Jones Reads the Bible is the most enjoyable way to accomplish your goal! Relax to more than nineteen soothing hours of inspirational listening with crystal-clear audio of the New Testament read by one of the world’s most gifted actors of all time, James Earl Jones. Clearly marked CDs for easy tracking; Word-for-word readings by James Earl Jones; Listen anywhere, anytime! This skilled and resonating interpretation by Mr. Jones has been hailed as one of the greatest spoken-word New Testament recordings of all time. With more than a half a million copies sold to date, this audio masterwork is certain to soothe, satisfy, and inspire." -- Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB115257

Annie Bot
by Sierra Gier

The Alex studies: cognitive and communicative abilities of grey parrots
by Irene Maxine Pepperberg

After twenty years spent researching large-brained, highly social parrots, a science professor concludes that a male African Grey named Alex has a vocabulary of about 100 words; has learned to identify objects, categorize, and employ terms of reference; and has mastered such concepts as absence and relative size. 1999.
DB51983
Alex & me: how a scientist and a parrot discovered a hidden world of animal intelligence--and formed a deep bond in the process
by Irene Maxine Pepperberg

Researcher describes her thirty-year relationship with the African Grey parrot Alex and relates the personality of and emotional connections made by the bird who told her "You be good. I love you," each night. Expands on observations of Alex's groundbreaking cognitive achievements detailed in The Alex Studies (RC 51983). 2008.
DB68344

Fortune teller: a Miss Fortune Mystery
by Jana DeLeon

"With Carter off on a military mission, there's a new sheriff in town, and Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie have been tasked with not interfering. But then a young girl is pulled out of the swamp, unconscious and with no memory of how she got there. And when no one comes to claim her, Fortune knows they have to help. For decades, a mysterious group known only as the Brethren has been rumored to live deep in the swamp, their contact with civilization rare. Some suggest the girl might have been one of them, but if so, why was she alone in the swamp in the middle of the night? Swamp Team 3 is on the case, but long-buried secrets like to stay that way, and finding the Brethren proves to be a difficult and dangerous task. The deeper they dig, the more pieces of the puzzle they expose, but can they put the pieces together in time to save the girl?"-- Back cover. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB119646

Lost Lake
Sarah Addison Allen

Widow Kate Pheris decides to take her daughter Devin to visit Lost Lake Resort--which Kate's great-aunt Eby owns--for a last adventure before they move in with Kate's micromanaging mother-in-law. When they get there they discover the resort is losing the magic Kate remembers. Some descriptions of sex. 2014.
DB78299

Elevation
by Stephen King

Middle-aged Scott Carey has discovered he is losing weight but--oddly--not mass. As he confides to his retired doctor friend, nothing he wears or carries adds to his weight. Meanwhile, Scott enjoys life and is determined to mend fences with his new prickly neighbor and her wife. Strong language. Bestseller. 2018.
BR22517 DB93255

Ticking Clock: Behind the scenes at 60 minutes
By Ira Rosen

"A two-time Peabody Award-winning writer and producer reveals the intimate, untold stories of his decades at America's most iconic news show."--OCLC. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB120112

Birding to Change the world A Memoir
by Trish O'Kane

"In this uplifting memoir, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment"-- Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB120045

Mozart's Starling
Lyanda Lynn Haupt

Birder explores the natural history of the starling, considered by many to be an invasive species. Describes her own experiences with rescuing a baby starling and recounts the stories of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who kept a starling as a pet after encountering it in a Viennese shop. Some strong language. Commercial audiobook. 2017.
DB90603
DB90603

To win or to die: a personal portrait of Menachem Begin
Ned Temko

Comprehensive portrait of the former Israeli leader. The author's research took him to Begin's hometown in Poland and to meetings with friends from Begin's days in the underground. Temko attempts to reveal this Israeli statesman as a human individual and as a political actor.
DB26937