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Upon its original publication in 1951, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel was immediately embraced as one of the first serious works of fiction to help readers grapple with the human consequences of World War II. In the intervening half-century, Herman Wouk's boldly dramatic, brilliantly entertaining story of life-and mutiny-on a Navy warship in the Pacific theater has achieved the status of a modern classic.

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

by Jon Scieszka

"Parodic humor here runs riot...irrepressibly zany fun!" -- Kirkus * Caldecott Honor Book * An ABBY Honor Book * Publishers Weekly Top Selling Kids Books of All Time List * ALA Notable Children's Book * New York Times Notable Book of the Year * New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year * School Library Journal Best Books of the Year * Booklist Children's Editors' Choice, "Top of the... (more)

The Passionate Mistakes and Intricate Corruption of One Girl in America (Native Agents)

The Passionate Mistakes and Intricate Corruption of One Girl in America (Native Agents)

by Michelle Tea

Dirty, sweet, pop and poetic, Michelle Tea is like a twisted Spice Girl who can actually sing - and write. - Mary Gaitskill Passionate Mistakes charts the turbulent adventures of one girl in America from Boston's teenage goth world to whoring in New Age Tucson to arriving in San Francisco's dyke underground. Honest, sarcastic, lyrical and direct, Tea's work is the most literate and sophisticated treatment... (more)

Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon

by Jules Bass

All the dragons in the forest of Nogard like nothing better than raiding Castle Dark and carrying off princesses to eat all the dragons, that is, except one. Herb is at his happiest tending his vegetable patch, for Herb is a vegetarian. So it is unfortunate that he is the one captured by the castle s knights in armor. Treacherous Meathook and his dragon cronies will only help Herb if he agrees to eat meat will he... (more)

Step Back from the Exit: 45 Reasons to Say No to Suicide

Step Back from the Exit: 45 Reasons to Say No to Suicide

by Jillayne Arena

Suicide rates continue to rise. Assisted suicides continue to grab headlines. Why shouldn't we call it quits when the world is a painful place and the future seems non-existent? Direct, practical, accepting, at times humorous--this book offers support for those facing the blind alleys, bottomless pits, and concrete barriers of life. Arising from the author's struggle with suicidal thoughts, these 45 ... (more)

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The Caine Mutiny: A Novel

by Delacorta, Herman Wouk