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New for Teens and Adults New for Teens and Tweens New Non-Fiction And New DVDs too!...

Dr. Mandyck New for Teens and Adults New for Teens and Tweens New Non-Fiction And New DVDs too!]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.28600 2012-06-08T17:09:27Z 2012-07-06T15:16:58Z

This year you can order your Middle School choice books online! We will let you know when your books have arrived and you can pick them up in the Media Center, Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00...

Dr. Mandyck This year you can order your Middle School choice books online! We will let you know when your books have arrived and you can pick them up in the Media Center, Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You can also order the Upper School required summer reading titles here. All of these books (and of course, many others!) are available at the Barnes and Noble on Atlanta Highway. For Rising Fifth Graders: Book Lists Alphabetical by Title Book List by Genre and with Book Descriptions Discussion Questions For Rising Sixth Graders: Book Lists Alphabetical by Title Book List by Genre and with Book Descriptions Discussion Questions Summer Reading Rising 6th Order Form.doc For Rising Seventh Graders: Book Lists Alphabetical by Title Book List by Genre and with Book Descriptions Discussion Questions Summer Reading Rising 7th Order Form.doc For Rising Eighth Graders: Book Lists Alphabetical by Title Book List by Genre and with Book Descriptions Discussion Questions Summer Reading Rising 8th Order Form.docx For Upper School Book Lists for 9th - 12th without Book Descriptions Book Lists for 9th - 12th with Book Descriptions Additional Summer Assignments (other than Summer Reading): 1) Students in Mr. Patterson's AP Biology class should read Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin. 2) Students in Mr. Simmonds' AP Calculus BC class should read A Tour of the Calculus by David Berlinski. 3) Students in Dr. Stueck's Senior Portfolio class should complete their artwork for the "Summer Show" which goes up when we return. 4) Students in Mr. Connell and Mrs. Ash's Modern Essay Senior Elective should read the essays linked below and go here to complete the rest of the assignment. "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris "The Singer Solution to World Poverty" by Peter Singer "Los Angeles Notebook" by Joan Didion "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid Still have questions? Contact Dr. Mandyck in the library, by email or by phone (706-433-2614). ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.28867 2012-05-23T20:25:13Z 2012-06-25T20:10:49Z

Go to the Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! FICTION: The Wind through the Keyhole (Dark Tower series) by Stephen King Sent by his father to investigate evidence of a murderous shape shifter, a "skin man,"...

Dr. Mandyck Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! FICTION: The Wind through the Keyhole (Dark Tower series) by Stephen King Sent by his father to investigate evidence of a murderous shape shifter, a "skin man," Roland Deschain takes charge of Bill Streeter, a brave but terrified boy who is the sole surviving witness to the beast's most recent slaughter. Roland, himself only a teenager, calms the boy by reciting a story from the Magic Tales of the Eld that his mother used to read to him at bedtime, "The Wind through the Keyhole." (FIC KING) Monster Island: A Zombie Novel by David Wellington It's one month after a global disaster. Manhattan has become Monster Island after a plague has turned all its denizens into shambling, rotting animated corpses, except for a couple who have kept their intelligence and also acquired psychic powers. When an expedition from Africa arrives, composed of teenage girl-soldiers and a former U.N. weapons inspector, the zombie masters mobilize their forces to kill or eat the living humans. (FIC WELLINGTON) Monster Nation: A Zombie Novel by David Wellington A prequel to Monster Island finds National Guard captain Bannerman Clark investigating a wave of cannibalism that has swept across the nation's heartland and is threatening Los Angeles, a bizarre phenomenon with possible ties to a high-security prison and a woman trapped in a hospital for the insane. (FIC WELLINGTON) Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian After the murder of Alice Hayward and the suicide of her husband, Reverend Stephen Drew flees the pulpit and is saved from despair only by a meeting with Heather Laurent, the author of wildly successful, inspirational books about angels. Heather, identifying deeply with Alice's daughter, Katie, mentors the young girl but soon suspects that Alice's husband may not have killed himself ... and that Alice had secrets only her minister knew. (FIC BOHJALIAN) The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff The history of polygamy in the Mormon Church intertwines the story of Ann Eliza Young, the nineteenth wife of Brigham Young, and a modern mystery in which a polygamous man has been found murdered and one of his wives is accused of the crime. (FIC EBERSHOFF) The Sixteen Pleasures by Robert Hellenga The discovery of an old book of erotica in an Italian convent by a beautiful twenty-nine-year-old book conservator from America becomes her introduction to the sensuous, sometimes dangerous life of Florence. (FIC HELLENGA) The Italian Lover by Robert Hellenga Twenty-five years after stumbling upon a priceless work of Renaissance erotica in Florence, a discovery that led her into a misguided love affair, Margot Harrington joins forces with her lover, Woody, to write a screenplay based on her experiences, and finds herself challenged by new concepts of home, love, art, and aging. (FIC HELLENGA) Legends of the Dragonrealm by Richard A. Knaak An omnibus of the first three novels of a best-selling series includes Firedrake, in which Cabe confronts an evil overlord; Icedragon , in which Cabe struggles to stop a dragon from destroying humankind; and Wolfhelm, in which Cabe tries to protect dragon magic. (FIC KNAAK) The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers Brendan Doyle, a specialist in the work of the early-nineteenth century poet William Ashbless, reluctantly accepts an invitation from a millionaire to act as a guide to time-traveling tourists. But while attending a lecture given by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1810, he becomes marooned in Regency London, where dark and dangerous forces know about the gates in time. (FIC POWERS) Boneshaker by Cherie Priest Commissioned to build a machine that will promote gold-rush land-breaking efforts between Civil War-era Seattle and Alaska, inventor Leviticus Blue inadvertently triggers the release of a deadly gas that transforms people into the living dead, a situation that prompts his teenage son to restore the family reputation years later. (FIC PRIEST) NON-FICTION: Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer An examination of the new science of creativity challenges popular misconceptions to explain that creativity involves distinct thought processes that can be tapped by anyone, revealing the practices of successful companies and creative individuals while considering how to use scientific principles to make cities, businesses and cultures more creative. (153.35 LEHRER) Finding Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Common Ground between God and Evolution by Kenneth R. Miller Focusing on the ground-breaking and often controversial science of Charles Darwin, the author seeks to bridge the gulf between science and religion on the subject of human evolution. (231.76 MILLER) Dear Bully: Seventy Authors Tell Their Stories by Megan Kelley Hall and Carrie Jones Presents top authors for teens as they share their stories about bullying--as silent observers on the sidelines of high school, as victims, and as perpetrators. (302.3 HALL) Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden by Peter L. Bergen Based on exhaustive research and unprecedented access to White House officials, CIA analysts, Pakistani intelligence, and the military, this is the definitive account of ten years in pursuit of bin Laden and of the twilight of al-Qaeda. (363.32 BERGEN) The Nazi Officer's Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust by Edith Hahn Beer The author, a Jewish law student when the war broke out, recounts how she survived the Holocaust as the wife of a Nazi party member in Munich. (940.53 BEER) Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow by Susan Campbell Bartoletti Through interviews with surviving Hitler Youth members as well as those who resisted the movement, explores how Hitler gained the loyalty, trust, and passion of so many of Germany's young people that by the time he became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, 3.5 million children belonged to the Hitler Youth. (943.08 BARTOLETTI) GRAPHIC NOVELS: Jerusalem: Chronicles from the Holy City by Guy Delisle A travelogue in graphic novel format about life in the Holy City serves as a cultural roadmap of the city's complexities and relevance while offering insight into the human impact of conflicts on both sides of the wall. (GN 741.59 DELISLE) The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the Marvel Universe by DK Publishing Celebrate 70 years of Marvel Comics. Fully updated with new images and text, this one-volume encyclopedia contains more than 1,000 of Marvel's greatest. (GN 741.59 DORLING) Fullmetal Alchemist: Volume 1 by Hiromu Arakawa When an alchemical ritual goes awry causing Edward Elric to lose limbs and his brother to become trapped in a suit of armor, Edward begins a quest to recover the one thing that can restore them, the legendary Philosopher's Stone. (GN FIC ARAKAWA) Fullmetal Alchemist: Volume 2 by Hiromu Arakawa There are many types of alchemy in the world. Edward's commanding officer, "Flame Alchemist" Roy Mustang, can control fire. Shou Tucker, the "Sewing-Life Alchemist," specializes in the most difficult alchemy of all...biological transmutation, the ability to alter the tissue of living things. But no matter what their power, alchemists are still human. And when a mysterious killer begins stalking state alchemists, no one can escape his vengeance. (GN FIC ARAKAWA) Fullmetal Alchemist: Volume 3 by Hiromu Arakawa Accompanied by their bodyguard, Alex Louis Armstrong, our heroes seek out their closest childhood friend, Winry Rockbell, to fix their battered "auto-mail" bodyparts. Soon their quest for the Philosopher's Stone takes them to the great central library, where the Stone's formula may be hidden...if the mysterious figure named Lust doesn't get there first! But the secret of the Philosopher's Stone may be even more frightening than the beings who guard it. (GN FIC ARAKAWA) The Adventures of Tintin: Volumes 4 - 6 by Hergé Whether he's trolling the high seas for treasure or blasting off for the moon, young reporter-sleuth Tintin and his faithful dog, Snowy, have delighted readers everywhere for generations with their timeless adventures. (GN FIC HERGE) ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.28888 2012-05-23T20:15:42Z 2012-06-26T18:31:11Z

Go to the Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! FICTION: Operation Trinity (The 39 Clues: Cahill Files, book 1) by Clifford Riley Chronicles the first Vesper attack on Jan van Eyck's altarpiece at Ghent in the...

Dr. Mandyck Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! FICTION: Operation Trinity (The 39 Clues: Cahill Files, book 1) by Clifford Riley Chronicles the first Vesper attack on Jan van Eyck's altarpiece at Ghent in the 1600s, then jumps to WWII and young Grace Cahill's desperate bid to save the masterwork from the Nazis. (JUV FIC 39 CLUES) The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life. (JUV FIC APPLEGATE) Storybound by Marissa Burt Shy, twelve-year-old Una Fairchild is suddenly transported by a mysterious book into the Land of Story, where characters from books hope to be cast into a tale of their own, and Una attends the Perrault Academy while trying to discover why she is there. (JUV FIC BURT) Trackers (Trackers, book 1) by Patrick Carman When the mysterious Glyphmaster tricks Adam into solving a puzzle and then hacks his computers, Adam, Finn, Lewis, and Emily are pulled into a mystery that is more trouble than they ever imagined. (JUV FIC CARMAN) Skeleton Creek (Skeleton Creek, book 1) by Patrick Carman Although housebound following an eerie accident, teenaged Ryan continues to investigate the strange occurrences in his hometown of Skeleton Creek, recording his findings in a journal and viewing email video clips sent by fellow detective Sarah. The reader may view Sarah's videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text. (JUV FIC CARMAN) Ghost in the Machine (Skeleton Creek, book 2) by Patrick Carman Although forbidden to see each other, Ryan and Sarah continue their investigation of the mysterious happenings at the dredge by communicating through video clips, text messages, midnight meetings, and journaling. The reader may view videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text. (JUV FIC CARMAN) The Crossbones (Skeleton Creek, book 3) by Patrick Carman The Crossbones have a long history of destroying people who get in their way and now Ryan and Sarah find themselves in their crosshairs. (JUV FIC CARMAN) The Raven (Skeleton Creek, book 4) There are still some secrets that Ryan and Sarah haven't uncovered yet. And there's still a shadowy figure standing in their path ... someone who doesn't want Ryan and Sarah digging up any more of the past. (JUV FIC CARMAN) Ruby Redfort: Look Into My Eyes by Lauren Child Ruby Redfort is a genius code-cracker, a daring detective, and a gadget-laden special agent who just happens to be a 13-year-old girl. She and her slick side-kick butler, Hitch, foil crimes and get into loads of scrapes with evil villains, but they're always ice-cool in a crisis. (JUV FIC CHILD) The Fire Ascending (Last Dragon Chronicles, book 7) by Chris D'Lacey Young Agawin, apprentice to the healer Yolen, finds that his life is linked to that of the last of the dragons of the Wearle of Hautuuslanden, Galen, and he must journey far in time and space to protect the future of dragon-kind. (JUV FIC D'LACEY) The Journal of Curious Letters (The 13th Reality, book 1) by James Dashner Thirteen-year-old Atticus "Tick" Higginbottom begins receiving mysterious letters from around the world signed only "M.G.," and the clues contained therein lead him on a journey to the perilous 13th Reality and a confrontation with evil Mistress Jane. (JUV FIC DASHNER) NON-FICTION: For Boys Only: The Biggest, Baddest Book Ever by Marc Aronson Presents a collection of exciting trivia for boys, including information on supercars, pizza statistics, and nature's deadliest poisons, and provides tips on such subjects as fighting sharks, creating codes, and escaping. (031.02 ARONSON) The Book of Lists for Teens by Sandra Choron Presents more than 300 lists about everything from music videos to video games, internet to extreme sports, and self-image to social activism. (031.02 CHORON) ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.28864 2012-05-08T16:44:50Z 2012-05-22T16:26:17Z

In connection with the Summer Reading program at Athens Academy, Barnes & Noble has provided us with the opportunity to buy books and benefit our school at the same time. On Saturday, May 26, any purchase you make at...

Dr. Mandyck In connection with the Summer Reading program at Athens Academy, Barnes & Noble has provided us with the opportunity to buy books and benefit our school at the same time. On Saturday, May 26, any purchase you make at the Barnes & Noble on Atlanta Highway will earn Athens Academy a percentage of whatever you spend! Those proceeds will then be used to purchase titles for our classroom libraries. You may also purchase books online and earn the same benefit. Please see below for details. Step 1: Print the Barnes & Noble Athens Academy Bookfair Voucher.pdf, as many as you like, to share with everyone. You can also pick up copies at the Middle School book sale or in the MS/US Media Center. Step 2: Shop for summer reading books--or any other books too!--at the Barnes & Noble at 3650 Atlanta Highway any time from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 26. Present your voucher when you check out. (You may also use your voucher at the store on Sunday, May 27 and online at barnesandnoble.com through May 31.) Step 3: Enjoy reading this summer, and know that you have helped to provide new books for our students in the fall! Any other questions? Contact Dr. Mandyck at mmandyck@athensacademy.org or 706-433-2614. ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.28632 2012-05-07T17:24:40Z 2012-05-08T19:12:33Z

Go to the Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! FICTION: Calico Joe by John Grisham Calico Joe is the story of two major league baseball players: Joe Castle, an exceptional rookie who inspires all who watch...

Dr. Mandyck Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! FICTION: Calico Joe by John Grisham Calico Joe is the story of two major league baseball players: Joe Castle, an exceptional rookie who inspires all who watch him play, and Warren Tracey, a violent alcoholic who never lived up to his potential and punishes those around him as a result. The story is told through Paul Tracey, who has the misfortune of being the son of the latter; his childhood is defined by these two men as he attempts to navigate his ambivalent feelings about his father and the sport of baseball. (MCN FIC GRISHAM) The Lost Years by Mary Higgins Clark Mariah Lyons risks her life to solve the brutal murder of her father, Dr. Jonathan Lyons, a well-respected academic, who in a stroke of luck comes into the possession of an ancient and highly valuable parchment stolen from the Vatican in the 15th century. (MCN FIC CLARK) Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult When his father and sister are injured in an accident that has rendered his father comatose, estranged son Edward decides to stop his father's life support so that his organs can be donated, a choice his sister urges him to reconsider. MCN FIC PICOULT) The Beginner's Goodbye by Anne Tyler Sharing a happy marriage with the plain and outspoken Dorothy, Aaron, a physically disabled man who spent his youth avoiding a controlling sister, is devastated by his wife's sudden death and moves through the grieving process with the help of her apparition. (MCN FIC TYLER) NONFICTION: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain A former Wall Street attorney, business coach and creator of ThePowerofIntroverts.com demonstrates how introverted people are misunderstood and undervalued in today's culture, charting the rise of extrovert ideology while sharing anecdotal examples to counsel readers on how to use introvert talents to adapt to various situations and empower introverted children. (MCN 155.2 CAIN) When I Was a Child I Read Books by Marilynne Robinson In this new collection of incisive essays, Robinson returns to the themes which have preoccupied her work: the role of faith in modern life, the inadequacy of fact, the contradictions inherent in human nature. (MCN 814 ROBINSON) Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection by A. J. Jacobs The author of The Year of Living Biblically and The Know-It-All documents his efforts to follow a complicated two-year program of dubious diet and exercise practices in a wayward attempt to promote perfect health. (613.2 JACOBS) Shadow of the Titanic: The Extraordinary Stories of Those Who Survived by Andrew Wilson A 100th anniversary tribute offers insight into how the tragedy affected its survivors, drawing on archival research and interviews with family members to explore how some propelled themselves to fame while others were devastated by survivor guilt. (MCN 910.91 WILSON) Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Pamela Druckerman A former reporter for The Wall Street Journal chronicles her experience of having and raising a baby in Paris and describes how and why French parents have an easy, calm authority with their well-behaved kids that most Americans would envy. (649.09 DRUCKERMAN) Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard A dramatic narrative account of the 20th President's political career offers insight into his distinguished background as an impoverished wunderkind scholar and Civil War hero, his battles against the corrupt establishment and Alexander Graham Bell's failed attempt to save him from an assassin's bullet. (MCN 973.8 MILLARD) Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West by Blaine Harden Twenty-six years ago, Shin Dong-hyuk was born inside Camp 14, one of five sprawling political prisons in the mountains of North Korea. This is the gripping, terrifying story of his escape from this no-exit prison--to freedom in South Korea. (365.45 HARDEN) Feel-Bad Education: And Other Contrarian Essays on Children and Schooling by Alfie Kohn Kohn, an education writer and lecturer, collects 19 of his recent essays (published from 2004-2010) that provide a progressive perspective on education questions. (PROF 370.97 KOHN) How To Teach Physics to Your Dog by Chad Orzel A discussion of quantum physics in the form of a Socratic dialogue between the author and his dog for the sake of accessibility, covering topics such as Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, entanglement, virtual particles, and the debate between Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr about the meaning of quantum theory. (530.12 ORZEL) Wider Than the Sky: The Phenomenal Gift of Consciousness by Gerald M. Edelman Concise and understandable, the book explains pertinent findings of modern neuroscience and describes how consciousness arises in complex brains. (153 EDELMAN) The Book of Nothing: Vacuums, Voids, and the Latest Ideas about the Origins of the Universe by John D. Barrow Ranging through mathematics, theology, philosophy, literature, particle physics, and cosmology, The Book of Nothing explores the enduring hold that vacuity has exercised on the human imagination. Combining high-wire speculation with a wealth of reference that takes in Freddy Mercury and Shakespeare alongside Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking, the result is a fascinating excursion to the vanishing point of our knowledge. (111.5 BARROW) Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World by Liaquat Ahamed With penetrating insights for today, this vital history of the world economic collapse of the late 1920s offers unforgettable portraits of four men--Montagu Norman, Amile Moreau, Hjalmar Schacht, and Benjamin Strong--whose personal and professional actions as heads of their respective central banks changed the course of the twentieth century. (332.1 AHAMED) Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language by Steven Pinker Steven Pinker explores the mysteries of language using a deceptively simple phenomenon--regular and irregular verbs--to illuminate an astonishing array of topics: the history of languages, what we can learn from children's grammatical mistakes, the genetic and neurobiological underpinnings of language, and some of the major themes in Western philosophy. The key idea--that language comprises a mental dictionary of memorized words and a mental grammar of creative rules--extends beyond language, offering insight into the nature of thinking. (415 PINKER) Bully for Brontosaurus: Reflections in Natural History by Stephen Jay Gould This collection of essays from Natural History magazine focuses on evolution, oddities of nature, remote connections between historical figures and the battle against creationism. Whether his topic is typewriter design, the technical triumph of Voyager or Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak, Gould holds our attention. His essays are illuminating, instructive and fun to read. (508 GOULD) The Great Beyond: Higher Dimensions, Parallel Universes, and the Extraordinary Search for a Theory of Everything by Paul Halpern The concept of multiple unperceived dimensions in the universe is essential to current attempts to explain gravity and the underlying structure of the universe. Beginning with Einstein's famous quarrel with Heisenberg and Bohr and culminating with an explanation of the newest "brane" approach, author Paul Halpern shows how current debates about the nature of reality began as age-old controversies, and addresses how the possibility of higher dimensions has influenced culture over the past one hundred years. (530.01 HALPERN) Book of Flight by Judith E. Rinard The major milestones in flight history illustrated from the collections of the National Air and Space Museum. Includes the development of flight and diagrams explaining flight science and technology. (629.13 RINARD) Great Films and How To Teach Them by William V. Costanzo Provides information on teaching film at the high school and college level, covering such topics as film history, genres, technology, and culture. (791.43 COSTANZO) The Social Conquest of Earth by Edward O. Wilson From the most celebrated heir to Darwin comes a groundbreaking book on evolution, the summa work of Edward O. Wilson's legendary career. (599.93 WILSON) ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.28705 2012-05-07T16:58:20Z 2012-05-09T20:15:29Z

Go to the Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! JUVENILE FICTION: The Dead of Night (The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, book 3) by Peter Lerangis Amy and Dan were devastated when the Vespers kidnapped seven...

Dr. Mandyck Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! JUVENILE FICTION: The Dead of Night (The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, book 3) by Peter Lerangis Amy and Dan were devastated when the Vespers kidnapped seven Cahills around the world, holding them hostage until Amy and Dan delivered an impossible ransom. But at least the hostages were Cahills - members of the world's most powerful family, trained to face all odds. Now the Vespers have gone too far. They've kidnapped Atticus, an innocent 11 year old boy and Dan's only friend. Now Dan and Amy are in the struggle of their lives. Because if they can't outwit the Vespers, the unthinkable will happen . . . Atticus will die. (JUV FIC 39 CLUES) Forced Out (Travel Team series) by Gene Fehler When Zack overhears how the team is suddenly able to afford a New York tournament and why the new kid, who doesn't have the skills, is able to start, he wonders if the team will be able to stay focused. (JUV FIC FEHLER) Pinch Hit by Tim Green Sharing an identical appearance and very different lives, Trevor, a wealthy actor who longs to play baseball, and Sam, a young athlete of very limited means, realize that they were twins separated at birth and decide to switch places, with unexpected results. (JUV FIC GREEN) Chomp by Carl Hiassen When the difficult star of the reality television show "Expedition Survival" disappears while filming an episode in the Florida Everglades using animals from the wildlife refuge run by Wahoo Crane's family, Wahoo and classmate Tuna Gordon set out to find him while avoiding Tuna's gun-happy father. (JUV FIC HIASSEN) The Last Hope (Omen of the Stars, book 6) by Erin Hunter A conclusion to the Omen of the Stars story arc finds Jayfeather, Dovewing, and Lionblaze enlisting the aid of Firestar, ThunderClan, and StarClan, as they struggle to unravel a mysterious prophecy before a final Dark Forest battle. Sharpshooter (Vietnam, book 2) by Chris Lynch Trained to be a sniper after enlisting to fight in the Vietnam War at the side of his three closest friends, Ivan dreams of glorious battles resembling his serviceman father's tales of heroism but encounters a very different reality that threatens his survival and shatters his ideals. Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders, book 2) by Brandon Mull After Jason succeeds in finding a way back to Lyrian, he's immediately in more danger than ever. Meanwhile, Rachel and the others have made their own progress--as well as discovered new enemies. As the group ultimately rejoins, they strive to convince their most needed ally to join the war and form a rebellion strong enough to triumph against the emperor. Whisper (Riley Bloom, book 4) by Alyson Noël This time, Riley might really have bitten off more than she's ready for. After practically begging the Council for a more challenging Soul Catch, she is assigned an actual Roman gladiator, Theocoles, the Pillar of Doom. To get through to him, she is transformed into the beautiful and mature teen she's always wanted to be. With a dream this enchanting, will she ever want to leave? Kingdom Keepers V: Shell Game by Ridley Pearson The Kingdom Keepers have their hands full when, during the inaugural cruise of the Disney ship, Fantasy, to exotic locations, they discover that the Overtakers have infiltrated the cast, stolen a journal that belonged to Walt Disney himself, and plan to unleash a powerful evil, the Chernabog. The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict by Trenton Lee Stewart Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict, an orphan afflicted with an unfortunate nose and with narcolepsy, is sent to a new orphanage where he encounters vicious bullies, selfish adults, strange circumstances, and a mystery that could change his life forever. YOUNG ADULT FICTION: The Story of Us by Deb Caletti After jilting two previous fiances, Cricket's mother is finally marrying the right man, but as wedding attendees arrive for a week of festivities, complications arise for Cricket involving her own love life, her beloved dog Jupiter, and her mother's reluctance to marry. Belles by Jen Calonita Fifteen-year-old Isabelle loves her impoverished North Carolina beach community, but when her grandmother must enter a nursing home, Izzie is placed with distant relatives she never knew--a state senator and his preppy wife and children. Mister Death's Blue-Eyed Girls by Mary Downing Hahn The brutal murder of two teenage girls on the last day of Nora Cunningham's junior year in high school throws Nora into turmoil. Her certainties---friendships, religion, her prudence, her resolve to find a boyfriend taller than she is---are shaken or cast off altogether. Most people in Elmgrove, Maryland, share the comforting conviction that Buddy Novak, who had every reason to want his ex-girlfriend dead, is responsible for the killings. Nora agrees at first, then begins to doubt Buddy's guilt, and finally comes to believe him innocent---the lone dissenting voice in Elmgrove. Based on a true story. (YA FIC HAHN) The Obsidian Blade (Klaatu Diskos, Book 1) by Pete Hautman After thirteen-year-old Tucker Feye's parents disappear, he suspects that the strange disks of shimmering air that he keeps seeing are somehow involved, and when he steps inside of one he is whisked on a time-twisting journey trailed by a shadowy sect of priests and haunted by ghostlike figures. (YA FIC HAUTMAN) Crater: A Helium-3 novel by Homer Hickam In the twenty-second century, sixteen-year-old Crater Trueblood, who mines the moon for Helium-3 to produce energy for a desperate, war-torn Earth, undertakes a deadly mission that could mean the difference between life and death for every inhabitant on the moon. Ascend (Trylle, book 3) by Amanda Hocking Duty-bound to marry her friend Tove in order to give the Trylle people their strongest king and queen in history, Wendy, a changeling troll princess, is torn between two other suitors, Finn and Loki. Bad Boy by Jordan Dream Devastated to find herself back in a group home after a peaceful year of living with loving foster parents, a Brooklyn teenager striving to become strong and independent soon falls prey to the dangerous affections of a good looking but shady young man. Can't Stop the Shine (A Kimani Tru book) by Joyce E. Davis When an American-Idol-esque competition comes to Atlanta, Kalia, at the urging of her sister Mariama, tries out and makes the top twenty, which brings about jealousy--both on stage and at home. Getting Played (A Kimani Tru book) by Celeste O. Norfleet Drama seems to follow Kenisha Lewis everywhere she goes, from her family's money problems to her cheating boyfriend Terrence, who may have gotten mixed up in a string of robberies. Keysha's Drama (A Kimani Tru book) by Earl Sewell Sent to live the wealthy father she has never known, street-smart sixteen-year-old Keysha Kendall, bitter about her troubled childhood, refuses to forget--or let anyone else forget--where she came from as she struggles to belong. Kill Switch by Chris Lynch Daniel simply wants to spend one last summer with his grandfather, Da, before his move to college and Da's dementia pull them apart, but when Da starts to let things slip about a secret life, Daniel must protect him from old "friends" who intend to make sure Da stays quiet. Froi of the Exiles (The Lumatere Chronicles, book 2) by Melina Marchetta Fiercely loyal to the Queen and Finnikin, Froi has been taken roughly and lovingly in hand by the Guard sworn to protect the royal family but is soon sent on a secretive mission to the kingdom of Charyn where he must unravel both the dark bonds of kinship and the mysteries of a half-mad princess. The Storyteller's Daughter: A Retelling of The Arabian Nights (Once Upon a Time series) by Cameron Dokey A retelling of the classic tale "The Arabian Nights" in which Shahrazad agrees to marry the king and surrender her life, but uses her story telling skills to keep the king from killing her, until a treacherous plot threatens her plan. He's So Not Worth It (He's So/She's So Trilogy, book 2) by Kieran Scott Told in two voices, Allie and Jake continue to be bombarded by family issues and pressures from the "Cresties" and their poorer counterparts as they spend a summer dealing with the fallout of their breakup. She's So Dead To Us (He's So/She's So Trilogy, book 1) by Kieran Scott Told in two voices, high school juniors Allie, who now lives on the poor side of town, and Jake, the "Crestie" whose family bought her house, develop feelings for one another that are complicated by her former friends, his current ones, who refuse to forgive her for her father's bad investment that cost them all. Teenage Love Affair by Ni-Ni Simone Zsa-Zsa, a confident and independent seventeen-year-old girl, stays with her boyfriend Ameen even though he sometimes takes his anger out on her, but when her first love Malachi comes back into her life, Zsa-Zsa does not know what to do. The Final Four by Paul Volponi Four players at the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament struggle with the pressures of tournament play and the expectations of society at large. Num8ers (Num8ers, book 1) by Rachel Ward Whenever Jem looks into someone's eyes, she sees the date of their death. In line for a ride on London's Eye Ferris Wheel, Jem notices that all the others in line flash today's number. Disconcerted by this view, Jem leaves the area moments before a deadly terrorist attack. The Chaos (Num8ers, book 2) by Rachel Ward Like his mother, Jem, when sixteen-year-old Adam looks in people's eyes he can see the dates of their deaths and now he sees the same date, six months in the future, in nearly everyone around him in the London of 2026. Beneath a Meth Moon: An Elegy by Jacqueline Woodson After losing her mother and grandmother to Hurricane Katrina, Laurel Daneau begins a new life in a new town, but when her boyfriend T-Boom introduces her to meth, her future begins to look as bleak as her past. NONFICTION: Forget-Me-Nots: Poems To Learn by Heart by Mary Ann Hoberman Present a new collection of poems, from both classic and contemporary poets, which are especially suited for learning by heart and reciting aloud. (811 HOBERMAN) I've Lost My Hippopotamus by Jack Prelutsky Presents more than 100 funny poems and silly pictures that are mostly about a variety of real and not-so-real animals. (811.54 PRELUTSKY) Illusionology: The Secret Science of Magic by Albert D. Schafer Reveals the secrets of the world's most famous magicians and illusionists from the ancient Egyptians to Harry Houdini while explaining how to master such examples as the classic cups-and-ball illusion and mind-reading card tricks. (793.8 SCHAFER) Guts: The True Stories behind Hatchet and the Brian Books by Gary Paulsen The author relates incidents in his life and how they inspired parts of his books about the character, Brian Robeson. (813.54 PAULSEN) Just Write: Here's How by Walter Dean Myers An award-winning author guides readers through the writing process, and includes examples from his own works, outlines for writing fiction and nonfiction, and excerpted pages from the author's writing notebooks. (808.02 MYERS) Horrible Histories by Terry Deary The "Horrible Histories" books deliver up historical facts regarding American, European and World history in such an entertaining way that you might not notice how much you're learning... Books in the series include: Awesome Egyptians, The Frightful First World War, Gorgeous Georgians, Groovy Greeks, Measly Middle Ages, Rotten Romans, Ruthless Romans, Slimy Stuarts, Terrifying Tudors, Vile Victorians, and Woeful Second World War. (Various call numbers, please see Library Catalog.) To the Mountaintop!: My Journey through the Civil Rights Movement by Charlayne Hunter-Gault Starting with the inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009 and working back to the early 1960s, Hunter-Gault covers many of the significant moments in the civil rights movement, including her own pivotal role in desegregating the University of Georgia. (070.92 HUNTER-GAULT) ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.28628 2012-05-07T14:23:15Z 2012-05-08T19:13:10Z

Go to the Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! The Iron Lady A surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher, the first and only female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. One of the 20th century's...

Dr. Mandyck Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! The Iron Lady A surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher, the first and only female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. One of the 20th century's most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world. (DVD FIC IRON) The Clique When new girl Claire Lyons moves to Westchester from Orlando, she immediately finds out that fitting in at the prestigious Octavian Country Day School is going to be a lot harder than she anticipated. (DVD FIC CLIQUE) Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Oskar is convinced that his father, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a message for him hidden in the city. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother and driven by an active mind that refuses to believe in things that can't be observed, Oskar begins searching New York City for the lock that fits a mysterious key he found in his father's closet. His journey through the five boroughs takes him beyond his loss to a greater understanding of the world around him. (DVD FIC EXTREMELY) Happy Feet 2 Tap-dancing Mumble's son Erik struggles to find his identity in the Emperor Penguin world as the whole community is threatened by an enormous iceberg. (DVD FIC HAPPY) The Gruffalo When a courageous mouse goes for a stroll in the woods, he must outwit a series of predatory animals, including a fox, snake, owl, and the mighty Gruffalo. Little Manhattan In a city known for excitement, two friends are about to embark on the greatest adventure of all. Gabe and Rosemary have known each other all of their lives, but when they come face to face in a karate class, they see each other in a whole new light. (DVD FIC LITTLE) Rocky Rocky Balboa, a club fighter seemingly going nowhere, gets his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner when fate puts him in the ring with the world heavyweight champion. (DVD FIC ROCKY) Being Elmo A documentary film following the man behind the the beloved children's icon, Elmo; examining the life of puppeteer Kevin Clash; providing a behind-the-scenes views of Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop; and featuring interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Cheryl Henson, and Joan Ganz Cooney. (DVD 791.53 MARKS) Miss Representation Explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media's limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman. (DVD 302.23 NEWSOM) Tsunami: Killer Wave Travel the Pacific Rim to track the underwater earthquakes that spawn tsunamis and watch as residents of this seismically volatile region brace for the next killer wave. (DVD 363.34 NATIONAL) Bag It Americans use 60,000 plastic bags every five minutes that we then throw away. But where is 'away?' Where do the bags and other plastics end up, and at what cost to our environment, marine life and human health? Follows 'everyman' Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world. Jeb is not a radical environmentalist, but an average American who decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. (DVD 363.72 BERAZA) Born To Be Wild Narrated by Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman. An inspiring story of love, dedication, and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them, saving endangered species one life at a time. (DVD 333.95 BORN) ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.28128 2012-04-09T20:20:34Z 2012-04-10T14:41:12Z

Go to the Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! JUVENILE FICTION: One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson When lonely, ten-year-old Hal learns that his wealthy but neglectful parents only rented Fleck, the dog he...

Dr. Mandyck Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! JUVENILE FICTION: One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson When lonely, ten-year-old Hal learns that his wealthy but neglectful parents only rented Fleck, the dog he always wanted, he and new friend Pippa take Fleck and four other 8dogs from the rental agency on a trek from London to Scotland, where Hal's grandparents live. (JUV FIC IBBOTSON) Eagle Day (Henderson's Boys, book 2) by Robert Muchamore Charles Henderson is the last British spy left in occupied France in 1940. He and his young agents are translating for the German high command and sending information back to Britain about the Nazi plans to invade England in September, on Eagle Day. The RAF must destroy the Nazi invasion fleet, but Northern France is heavily defended and the camouflaged barges are impossible to target at night. Together, Henderson and his team hatch a daring plan to guide the British bombers to their target. Their lives are on the line, but the stakes couldn't possibly be higher. (JUV FIC MUCHAMORE) Secret Army (Henderson's boys, book 3) by Robert Muchamore Britain, 1941. The government is building a secret army of intelligence agents to work undercover, gathering information and planning sabotage operations. Henderson's boys are part of that network. They'll have to parachute into unknown territory, travel cross-country and outsmart a bunch of adults in a daredevil exercise. In wartime Britain, anything goes. (JUV FIC MUCHAMORE) Grey Wolves (Henderson's Boys, book 4) by Robert Muchamore In the spring of 1941, German submarines are prowling the North Atlantic, sinking ships filled with the supplies Britain needs to survive. With the Royal Navy losing the war at sea, six young agents must sneak into Nazi-occupied Europe and sabotage a submarine base on France's western coast. If the submarines aren't stopped, the British people will starve. (JUV FIC MUCHAMORE) Kingdom Keepers IV: Power Play by Ridley Pearson For the five teens who modeled as Disney Hologram Imaging hosts, life is settling down when an intriguing video arrives. The Overtakers are plotting to attempt a rescue of two of their leaders, both of whom the Disney Imagineers have hidden away somewhere following a violent encounter in Epcot. An attack by new Overtakers at Downtown Disney, startles the group. A dark cloud in the Kingdom Keeper era is unfolding, and with dissension in their ranks, it's unclear if there's any chance of escape. (JUV FIC PEARSON) Eruption (Storm Runners, book 3) by Roland Smith Twelve-year-old Chase and his friend Nicole Rossi attempt to rescue the Rossi Brothers' Circus--lions, tigers, elephants, and all--in Mexico, where a massive earthquake has struck, leading to the imminent eruption of a volcano. (JUV FIC SMITH) ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.28126 2012-04-09T19:12:40Z 2012-04-09T19:36:36Z

Go to the Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Enclave by Ann Aguirre In a post-apocalyptic future, fifteen-year-old Deuce, a loyal Huntress, brings back meat while avoiding the Freaks outside her enclave, but...

Dr. Mandyck Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Enclave by Ann Aguirre In a post-apocalyptic future, fifteen-year-old Deuce, a loyal Huntress, brings back meat while avoiding the Freaks outside her enclave, but when she is partnered with the mysterious outsider, Fade, she begins to see that the strict ways of the elders may be wrong--and dangerous. (YA FIC AGUIRRE) Out of Sight, Out of Time (The Gallagher Girls, book 5) by Ally Carter When seventeen-year-old Cammie wakes up in a convent high in the Alps, she slowly comes to realize that she's been tortured, the last four months have been erased from her mind, and an ancient terrorist organization is hunting for her. (YA FIC CARTER) A Brief History of Montmaray (The Montmaray Journals, book 1) by Michelle Cooper On her sixteenth birthday in 1936, Sophia begins a diary of life in her island country off the coast of Spain, where she is among the last descendants of an impoverished royal family trying to hold their nation together on the eve of the Second World War. (YA FIC COOPER) The FitzOsbornes in Exile (The Montmaray Journals, book 2) by Michelle Cooper In January 1937, as Sophia FitzOsborne continues to record in her journal, the members of Montmaray's royal family are living in luxurious exile in England but, even as they participate in the social whirl of London parties and balls, they remain determined to free their island home from the occupying Germans despite growing rumors of a coming war that might doom their country forever. (YR FIC COOPER) Desires of the Dead (A Body Finder Novel, book 1) by Kimberly Derting Sixteen-year-old Violet Ambrose's ability to find murder victims and their killers draws the attention of the FBI just as her relationship with Jay, her best-friend-turned-boyfriend, heats up. (YA FIC DERTING) BZRK by Michael Grant In the near future, the conjoined Armstrong twins, under the guise of the Armstrong Fancy Gifts Corporation, plot to create their own version of utopia using nanobots, while a guerilla group known as BZRK develops a DNA-based biot that can stop bots, but at risk of the host's brain. (YA FIC GRANT) Switched (Trylle, book 1) by Amanda Hocking When Wendy Everly was six years old her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. Eleven years later, Wendy learns that her mother was right and that she is actually a changeling troll, who, at the age of seventeen, must be returned to her rightful home. (YA FIC HOCKING) Torn (Trylle, book 2) by Amanda Hocking Wendy, a changeling troll princess, returns to her rightful home, a frightening, beautiful world where she discovers her new powers, fights enemies who want to use her abilities for evil, and struggles with romantic decisions. (YA FIC HOCKING) In Between: A Katie Parker Production (Act 1) by Jenny B. Jones Soon after moving to a small Texas town, fifteen-year-old Katie Parker's rebelliousness complicates her life at home and school, but when she is accused of vandalism, she finds hope through a new friendship, involvement in a play, and her foster family's faith in God and her. (YA FIC JONES) On the Loose: A Katie Parker Production (Act 2) by Jenny B. Jones Sixteen-year-old Katie Parker finds her newly blossoming faith tested after a tornado rips through town, her foster mother is diagnosed with cancer, and Katie is accused of stealing. (YA FIC JONES) Firestorm (The Caretaker Trilogy, book 1) by David Klass After learning that he has been sent from the future for a special purpose, eighteen-year-old Jack receives help from an unusual dog and a shape-shifting female fighter. (YA FIC KLASS) Ashfall by Mike Mullin After the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano destroys his city and its surroundings, fifteen-year-old Alex must journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Illinois to find his parents and sister, trying to survive in a transformed landscape and a new society in which all the old rules of living have vanished. (YA FIC MULLIN) Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver After falling in love, Lena and Alex flee their oppressive society where love is outlawed and everyone must receive "the cure"--an operation that makes them immune to the delirium of love--but Lena alone manages to find her way to a community of resistance fighters, and although she is bereft without the boy she loves, her struggles seem to be leading her toward a new love. (YA FIC OLIVER) The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater Nineteen-year-old returning champion Sean Kendrick competes against Puck Connolly, the first girl ever to ride in the annual Scorpio Races, both trying to keep hold of their dangerous water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. (YA FIC STIEFVATER) Between by Jessica Warman By weaving through her memories and watching the family and friends she left behind, eighteen-year-old Liz Valchar solves the mystery of how her life ended in the Long Island Sound. (YA FIC WARMAN) Breathless by Jessica Warman At boarding school, Katie tries to focus on swimming and becoming popular instead of the painful memories of her institutionalized schizophrenic older brother. (YA FIC WARMAN) The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices from the Titanic by Allan Wolf Recreates the 1912 sinking of the Titanic as observed by millionaire John Jacob Astor, a beautiful young Lebanese refugee finding first love, "Unsinkable" Molly Brown, Captain E.J. Smith, and others including the iceberg itself. (YA FIC WOLF) How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr Told from their own viewpoints, seventeen-year-old Jill, in grief over the loss of her father, and Mandy, nearly nineteen, are thrown together when Jill's mother agrees to adopt Mandy's unborn child, but nothing turns out as they had anticipated. (YA FIC ZARR) GRAPHIC NOVELS: We Find Ourselves (The Walking Dead, vol. 15) by Robert Kirkman The events of No Way Out have affected everyone in the Community, and not everyone has survived to pick up the pieces. (GN FIC KIRKMAN) Dead Inside, Do Not Enter: Notes from the Zombie Apocalypse by the Lost Zombies A gradual mutation of a virulent strain of super flu gives rise to millions of the undead, who quickly overwhelm treatment facilities and swarm cities around the world, leaving survivors on their own against a legion of the infected. This chilling story is told through the scraps of paper, scrawled signs, and cryptic markers left by survivors as they struggle to stay alive and find those they've lost in a world overrun by zombies. (FIC LOST ZOMBIES) The Hunger Pains (A Parody) by Stefan Petrucha Presents a graphic novel parody of "The Hunger Games" series. (GN FIC PETRUCHA) ADULT FICTION AND NONFICTION: Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow One of the best quarterbacks in the history of college football traces his path to success, discussing his childhood as the son of Christian missionaries and how his faith combined with his drive to succeed have made him the person he is today. (MCN B TEBOW) In Zanesville by Jo Ann Beard Along with her best friend, the fourteen-year-old narrator navigates a 1970s American girlhood, including challenges from popular girls and the first hints of womanhood. (MCN FIC BEARD) Big Girl Small by Rachel DeWoskin With a singing voice that can shake an auditorium, Judy should be the star of Darcy Academy, the local performing arts high school. So why is a girl this promising hiding out in a seedy motel room on the edge of town? A scathingly funny and moving book about dreams and reality, at once light on its feet and profound. (MCN FIC DEWOSKIN) The Talk Funny Girl by Roland Merullo Raised by parents so intentionally isolated that they speak their own hybrid dialect, abused youth Marjorie witnesses her parents' submission to a sadistic cult leader before she is rescued by another abuse survivor who teaches her stoneworking skills. (MCN FIC MERULLO) The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt: A Novel in Pictures by Caroline Preston Using a vast array of vintage memorabilia, this beautiful full-color novel, told in the form of a scrapbook, follows Frankie Pratt who, dreaming of becoming a writer in 1920, goes to Vassar, which becomes a stepping stone to an international adventure until a family crisis forces her to come home. (MCN FIC PRESTON) Forrest Gump by Winston Groom Chronicles the rollicking misadventures of Forrest Gump, an idiot savant college football player whose mathematical genius does not prevent his flunking out and who finds himself drafted for Vietnam. (FIC GROOM) Gump & Co. by Winston Groom The continuing adventures of You-Know-Who. (FIC GROOM) ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.27678 2012-04-08T17:34:56Z 2012-04-09T19:37:16Z

Go to the Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! Footloose Ren MacCormack moves from Boston to the small town of Bomont, where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community...

Dr. Mandyck Library Catalog to check availability and reserve your copy now! Footloose Ren MacCormack moves from Boston to the small town of Bomont, where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out. Bomont's councilmen and the beloved Reverend Shaw Moore responded by invoking ordinances that prohibit loud music and dancing. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizes the town, and falls in love with the minister's troubled daughter, Ariel. Remake of the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon. (DVD FIC FOOTLOOSE) Hugo Tells the tale of an orphan boy living a secret life in the walls of a Paris train station. When Hugo encounters a broken machine, an eccentric girl, and the cold, reserved man who runs the toy shop, he is caught up in a magical, mysterious adventure that could put all of his secrets in jeopardy. (DVD FIC HUGO) The Muppets Kermit and Fozzie travel to Hollywood to hit it big as stars. They're joined on the way by Miss Piggy and numerous other familiar faces. (DVD F MUPPET) The Adventures of Tin Tin Unquenchably curious young reporter Tintin and his fiercely loyal dog Snowy discover a model ship carrying an explosive secret. Drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Tintin find himself in the sightlines of Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine, a diabolical villain who believes Tintin has stolen a priceless treasure tied to a dastardly pirate. With the help of Snowy, Captain Haddock, and bumbling detectives Thompson & Thompson, Tintin will travel half the world to find the final resting place of the Unicorn. (DVD FIC TINTIN) The Simpsons: The Complete 13th Season Contains 22 episodes from the thirteenth season of the series. (DVD FIC SIMPSONS) The Three Musketeers The hot-headed young D'Artagnan joins forces with three veteran Musketeers to prevent the villainous Cardinal Richelieu from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war. (DVD FIC THREE) Tapped Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right, or a commodity that should be bought and sold like any other article of commerce? Stephanie Soechtig examines the big business of bottled water. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look into the unregulated and unseen world of an industry that aims to privatize and sell back the one resource that ought never to become a commodity: our water. Here is a powerful portrait of the lives affected by the bottled water industry. (DVD 338.47) ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.27774 2012-02-29T19:38:05Z 2012-03-19T15:18:56Z

Judith Ortiz Cofer writes poetry, essays, stories and novels for children and adults, and she will visit Athens Academy's Middle and Upper School students on Thursday, March 22nd. Please see below for the schedule and to pre-order any of...

Dr. Mandyck Judith Ortiz Cofer writes poetry, essays, stories and novels for children and adults, and she will visit Athens Academy's Middle and Upper School students on Thursday, March 22nd. Please see below for the schedule and to pre-order any of her books. More about Ms. Cofer: Judith Ortiz Cofer dedicates all of her books (and there are more than a dozen of them) to her family, sometimes to her mother, her daughter, her husband, or her grandparents by name, but sometimes simply to "my family here and on the Island." The island to which she refers is Puerto Rico, where she was born. Although she moved to the United States as a very young child, she returned to Puerto Rico often with her family, and the island's culture--and the challenge and blessing of living in and between two worlds--is the major theme of all of her work. Cofer writes for adults, teens and young readers, and is a novelist, essayist, short story writer and poet. She has taught literature and creative writing at the University of Georgia since 1984 and is currently the Franklin Professor of English and Creative Writing. Cofer was inducted into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame in 2010. Her newest book, If I Could Fly, is for ages 12 and up, and tells the story of 15-year-old Doris whose parents are less dependable than the homing pigeons on the roof of their apartment building. Schedule for Thursday, March 22, 2012 9:25 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Reception in the Writing Center, hosted by members of the Literary Magazine, the school newspaper, the Peer Editors and the Writers Corps. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome! 10:05 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. Professor Cofer meets with 6th grade Language Arts classes, Middle School building 11:05 - 12:20 Lunch with faculty in the Reading Room (by invitation) 12:25 - 1:25 Professor Cofer meets with Senior Creative Writing Class in the Writing Center 2:25 - 3:20 Professor Cofer addresses Middle School Assembly in the Presentation Hall Click here to read more about Cofer's books and to pre-order any titles. ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.27658 2012-02-23T21:27:45Z 2012-02-24T18:47:54Z

All These Things I've Done (Birthright, book 1) by Gabrielle Zevin In a future where chocolate and caffeine are contraband, teenage cellphone use is illegal, and water and paper are carefully rationed, sixteen-year-old Anya Balanchine finds herself thrust unwillingly into...

Dr. Mandyck All These Things I've Done (Birthright, book 1) by Gabrielle Zevin In a future where chocolate and caffeine are contraband, teenage cellphone use is illegal, and water and paper are carefully rationed, sixteen-year-old Anya Balanchine finds herself thrust unwillingly into the spotlight as heir apparent to an important New York City crime family. YA FIC ZEVIN) Ashes (Ashes, book 1) by Ilsa J. Bick Alex, a resourceful seventeen-year-old running from her incurable brain tumor, Tom, who has left the war in Afghanistan, and Ellie, an angry eight-year-old, join forces after an electromagnetic pulse sweeps through the sky and kills most of the world's population, turning some of those who remain into zombies and giving the others superhuman senses. (YA FIC BICK) Blood Red Road (Dustlands Trilogy, book 1) by Moira Young In a distant future, eighteen-year-old Lugh is kidnapped, and while his twin sister Saba and nine-year-old Emmi are trailing him across bleak Sandsea they are captured, too, and taken to brutal Hopetown, where Saba is forced to be a cage fighter until new friends help plan an escape. (YA FIC YOUNG) Brave New Love: 15 Dystopian Tales of Desire, edited by Paula Guran Young love has always had its challenges, but even so, the world falling apart at its seams is a pretty big obstacle. This collection of YA dystopian tales explores survival of the fittest in terms of love, passion, and humanity. When the survival of the human race is at stake, what will it take for the bond between two people to hold strong together? (YA FIC GURAN) Fallen In Love by Lauren Kate A collection of four love stories featuring Shelby, Miles, and other characters from the Fallen series. (YA FIC KATE) Lenobia's Vow: A House of Night novella by P.C. Cast When young Lenobia is Marked as a fledgling vampyre, her world turns upside down and she is drawn to the musical streets of New Orleans where she learns of the city's dark underbelly, ruled by powerful black magic. (YA FIC CAST) Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins Budding costume designer Lola lives an extraordinary life in San Francisco with her two dads and beloved dog, dating a punk rocker, but when the Bell twins return to the house next door Lola recalls both the friendship-ending fight with Calliope, a figure skater, and the childhood crush she had on Cricket. By the author of Anna and the French Kiss. The Love of My Youth by Mary Gordon Lovers meet again after more than thirty years, walking the streets of Rome and re-immersing themselves in their lost past. Miranda and Adam are surprised to discover that they may still have something to talk about. (FIC GORDON) On Folly Beach by Karen White Janie Hamilton purchases a local book store and discovers some old love letters tucked into a used book that brings her closer to the previous owner's sister, as they uncover what may have been a possible murder from the past. (FIC WHITE) Ruthless (Pretty Little Liars, book 10) by Sara Shepard Hanna, Spencer, Emily and Aria are trying to move on and forget about their old friend Alison DiLaurentis and all the torture she put them through, but someone is trying to keep her spirit alive. (YA FIC SHEPARD) Tempest by Julie Cross After his girlfriend Holly is fatally shot during a violent struggle, nineteen-year-old Jackson uses his supernatural abilities and travels back in time two years, where he falls in love with Holly all over again, learns that his father is a spy, and discovers powerful enemies of time who will stop at nothing to recruit him for their own purposes. (YA FIC CROSS) There Is No Dog by Meg Rosoff When the beautiful Lucy prays to fall in love, God, an irresponsible youth named Bob, chooses to answer her prayer personally, to the dismay of this assistant, Mr. B who must try to clean up the resulting catastrophes. (YA FIC ROSOFF) The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown Unwillingly brought together to care for their ailing mother, three sisters who were named after famous Shakespearean characters discover that everything they have been avoiding may prove more worthwhile than expected. (FIC BROWN) ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.27273 2012-02-23T21:21:22Z 2012-02-27T19:35:43Z

Bigger than a Breadbox by Laurel Snyder Devastated when her parents separate, twelve-year-old Rebecca must move with her mother from Baltimore to Gran's house in Atlanta, where Rebecca discovers an old breadbox with the power to grant any wish--so long...

Dr. Mandyck Bigger than a Breadbox by Laurel Snyder Devastated when her parents separate, twelve-year-old Rebecca must move with her mother from Baltimore to Gran's house in Atlanta, where Rebecca discovers an old breadbox with the power to grant any wish--so long as the wished-for thing fits in the breadbox. (JUV FIC SNYDER) Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses. (Newbery Award winner in 2012) (JUV FIC GANTOS) A Dog's Way Home by Bobbie Pyron After a car accident strands them at opposite ends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, eleven-year-old Abby and her beloved sheltie Tam overcome months filled with physical and emotional challenges to find their way back to each other. (JUV FIC PYRON) The Frog Princess (Tales of the Frog Princess, book 1) by E.D. Baker After reluctantly kissing a frog, an awkward, fourteen-year-old princess suddenly finds herself a frog, too, and sets off with the prince to seek the means--and the self-confidence--to become human again. (JUV FIC BAKER) Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, book 2) by E.D. Baker When the neighboring kingdom decides to attack, Emma has to find a way to make her Aunt Grassina, recently obsessed with her love for an otter, put her own pleasures aside in order for her to get back to focusing on her position as the protector of Greater Greensward before it is too late. (JUV FIC BAKER) Once Upon a Curse (Tales of the Frog Princess, book 3) by E.D. Baker Burdened with a curse by an embittered fairy, young Princess Emma decides to go on a quest back in time to change the course of history, but when things don't go as planned and the princess begins to lose all hope, her true love presents himself and helps her find a way to succeed in her mission. (JUV FIC BAKER) Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus In 1841, rescued by an American whaler after a terrible shipwreck leaves him and his four companions castaways on a remote island, fourteen-year-old Manjiro, who dreams of becoming a samurai, learns new laws and customs as he becomes the first Japanese person to set foot in the United States. (JUV FIC PREUS) Hidden by Helen Frost When fourteen-year-olds Wren and Darra meet at a Michigan summer camp, both are overwhelmed by memories from six years earlier when Darra's father stole a car, unaware that Wren was hiding in the back. (JUV FIC FROST) Island of Shadows (Seekers: Return to the Wild, book 1) by Erin Hunter As the three bears, Toklo, Lusa, and Kallik, begin their journey home, they encounter new friends and dangerous enemies and must decide which they can trust to help them on their quest. (JUV FIC HUNTER) A King's Ransom (The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, book 2) by Jude Watson After seven members of their family are kidnapped by an organization called the Vespers, Dan and Amy Cahill must race against time to track down an ancient map to pay as ransom to bring the hostages home. (JUV FIC 39 CLUES) Oopsy Daisy (A Flower Power book by Lauren Myracle The Flower Power girls support each other through new tween romance challenges in the form of Milla's progressing crush on Max, Katie-Rose's dismay over the attentions of an eraser-throwing Preston, Violet's mom's imminent release from the hospital and Yasaman's matchmaking plan for two teachers. (JUV FIC MYRACLE) Small as an Elephant by Jennifer Jacobson Abandoned by his mother in an Acadia National Park campground, Jack tries to make his way back to Boston before anyone figures out what is going on, with only a small toy elephant for company. (JUV FIC JACOBSON) Survivors by Will Weaver Sixteen-year-old Miles, thirteen-year-old Sarah, and their parents find themselves changing in many ways as they struggle to survive winter in a remote cabin, while keeping anyone in the nearby town from learning they are living there illegally after the devastation of volcanic eruptions drove them from their Minneapolis home. Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George Eleven-year-old Princess Celie lives with her parents, the king and queen, and her brothers and sister at Castle Glower, which adds rooms or stairways or secret passageways most every Tuesday, and when the king and queen are ambushed while traveling, it is up to Celie--the castle's favorite--with her secret knowledge of its never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom. (JUV FIC GEORGE) The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann In a society that purges thirteen-year-olds who are creative, identical twins Aaron and Alex are separated, one to attend University while the other, supposedly Eliminated, finds himself in a wondrous place where youths hone their abilities and learn magic. (JUV FIC MCMANN) Wonder by R. J. Palacio Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student. (JUV FIC PALACIO) ]]> tag:www.athensacademy.net,2012:/announcements/msusmediacenter//312.27672 2012-02-23T16:11:20Z 2012-02-27T19:53:30Z

Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima by Keiji Nakazawa This captivating story of Hiroshima was one of the original Japanese manga series. New and unabridged, this is an all-new translation of the author's first-person experiences of Hiroshima and its...

Dr. Mandyck Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima by Keiji Nakazawa This captivating story of Hiroshima was one of the original Japanese manga series. New and unabridged, this is an all-new translation of the author's first-person experiences of Hiroshima and its aftermath, a reminder of the suffering war brings to innocent people. Its emotions and experiences speak to children and adults everywhere. Volume One of this ten-part series details the events leading up to and immediately following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. (GN 940.54 NAKAZAWA) The Best 376 Colleges (2012 edition) by Robert Franek Selects three hundred and seventy six of the best schools in the United States based on student feedback, and provides information on tuition, financial aid, housing, admission requirements, and similar statistics. (378.73 PRINCETON) The Best Value Colleges (2012 edition) by Princeton Review Provides a close-up look at lesser-known colleges and universities across the country that provide superb academic studies, top-notch facilities, competitive athletics and other excellent features for a lot less money than the more famous schools. (378.73 PRINCETON) Cracking the ACT 2012 by Geoff Martz Provides test tips, strategies, video tutorials, and practice tests to help readers achieve higher ACT scores. (378.16 PRINCETON) Fiske Guide to Colleges 2012 by Edward B. Fiske Shares insider coverage of more than 330 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and Great Britain, profiling each for their academic climates, social and extracurricular scenes and quality of life while counseling prospective college students on how to identify a school that is most compatible with their needs. (378.02 FISKE) Gifts from the Gods: Ancient Words & Wisdom from Greek and Roman Mythology by Lise Lunge-Larsen A reference for mythology fans and word aficionados that connects commonly used terms to classic stories from ancient Greece and Rome. (401.4 LUNGE) The Hunger Games: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion by Kate Egan From the screenwriting process, casting decisions, and elaborate sets and costumes to the actors' performances and directors' vision, fans can go behind the scenes of The Hunger Games movie with this definitive companion to the breathtaking film. (791.43 EGAN) Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir by Christopher Buckley Details how the author coped with the passing of his parents, William F. Buckley, Jr., the father of the modern conservative movement, and Patricia Taylor Buckley, one of New York's most colorful socialites, between 2007 and 2008. (B BUCKLEY) The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv Supported by groundbreaking research, anecdotal evidence, and compelling personal stories, Louv shows how tapping into the restorative powers of the natural world can boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness; build smarter and more sustainable businesses, communities, and economies; and ultimately strengthen human bonds. (128 LOUV) All in the Family: A Look-It-Up Guide to the In-Laws, Outlaws, and Offspring of Mythology (Mythlopedia series)by Steven Otfinoski This fun new series offers a fascinating way to introduce youngsters to the characters in Greek mythology. Each book contains an introduction that explains the origins of mythology, an A-Z Hall of Fame featuring the key characters in each book, full profiles of each character with their amazing myths, and much more. (398.20 OTFINOSKI) Oh My Gods!: A Look-It-Up Guide to the Gods of Mythology (Mythlopedia series) by Megan E. Bryant Presents a guide to Greek mythology, providing profiles of gods and goddesses along with information on monsters, heroes, and the underworld. (398.20 BRYANT) She's All That!: A Look-It-Up Guide to the Goddesses of Mythology (Mythlopedia series) by Megan E. Bryant Presents a guide to Greek mythology, providing profiles of goddesses and the myths surrounding them. (398.45 BRYANT) What a Beast!: A Look-It-Up Guide to the Monsters and Mutants of Mythology (Mythlopedia series) by Sophia Kelly Describes some of the creatures and monsters in Greek mythology. (398.40 KELLY) A Practical Guide to Monsters by Nina Hess Describes the habits of more than fifty monsters, including Thri-keen, Yuan-ti, and Bewhir, and includes maps showing where these creatures live. (398.24 HESS) Time Annual 2012 by Kelly Knauer,editor A collection of memorable photographic images, journalistic accounts, maps, and graphics captures the year's most important, interesting, and fascinating people and events in such fields as current affairs, science and technology, health, education, arts and entertainment, milestones, and more. (031 TIME) Turtles of the Southeast by Kurt Buhlmann Seventy-five percent of the turtle species in the United States can be found in the Southeast. In fact, the region is second only to parts of Asia in its number of native turtles. Filled with more than two hundred color photographs and written with a special focus on conservation, this guide covers forty-five species of this nonthreatening, ancient lineage of long-lived reptiles. (597.92 BUHLMANN) Where the Bluebird Sings to the Lemonade Springs: Living and Writing in the West by Wallace Stegner A collection of anecdotal essays makes up the memoirs of an honored writer, conservationist, and teacher as he describes the culture of the West, as well as the region's landscape, literature, and character. (813.52 STEGNER) ]]>