On The Shelves

The follow books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library:

Nelson Mandela: A Force for Freedom by Christina Scott chronicles the remarkable life of one of the world's most revered and popular public figures whose name is synonymous with the long, bitter struggle to rid South Africa of a racist regime and replace it with a multi-racial democracy.

Farside by Ben Bova takes place on the far side of the moon where Jason Uhlrich, one of the world's leading astronomers, wants to build a telescope that may prove that there are other earths among the stars; but first he must find out who is trying to sabotage the construction of the observatory.

Harley Davidson Legends by Dieter Rebmann takes us back more than 100 years to explore the most famous motorcycle brand in the world, covering 35 of the most important models in chronological order including exclusive photographs and technical descriptions of the king of all bikes.

Blue Monday by Nicci French centers on psychotherapist Frieda Klein who becomes concerned about one of her patients who reveals fantasies that seem to tie in with the abduction of 5-year-old Matthew Faraday, leaving her with the dilemma of whether her priority should be the safety of the child or her professional duty to her patient.

Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Your Child Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety by Donna Pincus helps parents to identify and understand the full spectrum of anxiety in their children ranging from the normal and predictable stages of development to the critical disorders requiring therapy and medication, and outlines effective techniques to instill long-term confidence.

The House Girl by Tata Conklin interweaves the stories of two women across time: A runaway slave in 1852 Virginia and a young lawyer in present-day New York working on a class-action lawsuit seeking reparations for the descendants of American slaves

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Game of My Life: Denver Broncos by Jim Saccomano recaptures the memorable moments of Broncos football from its infancy through world championships, all seen through the eyes of players from every era who tell their stories and select the single game that, in their opinion, defined greatness for themselves and their team.