A guitarist tells of his life growing up in Nicaragua and the United States, and dealing with a birth defect caused by his mother's use of thalidomide during pregnancy

A Gift of Hope: The Tony Melendez Story

Arts & Photography

White, Mel

Melendez, Tony

Music

Harpercollins

"Compelling… eloquent and compassionate… We learn as much about growing up in the Christian right as we do about gay life in Mel White’s heartfelt and revealing memoir."—San Francisco Examiner Until Christmas Eve 1991, Mel White was regarded by the leaders of the religious right as one of their most talented and productive supporters. He penned the speeches of Ollie North. He was a ghostwriter for Jerry Falwell, worked with Jim Bakker, flew in Pat Robertson's private jet, walked sandy beaches with Billy Graham. What these men didn't know was that Mel White—evangelical minister, committed Christian, family man—was gay.In this remarkable book, Mel White details his twenty-five years of being counseled, exorcised, electric-shocked, prayed for, and nearly driven to suicide because his church said homosexuality was wrong. But his salvation—to be openly gay and Christian—is more than a unique coming-out story. It is a chilling exposé that goes right into the secret meetings and hidden agendas of the religious right. Told by an eyewitness and sure to anger those Mel White once knew best, Stranger at the Gate is a warning about where the politics of hate may lead America… a brave book by a good man whose words can make us richer in spirit and much wiser too.

Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Plume

A controversial expose+a7 by a former speechwriter for leaders of the religious right, who recently announced that he is gay, shows how the religious right fans hate and homophobia to achieve its political ends. 75,000 first printing. Tour.

Simon&Schuster

Readers explore the natural treasures of America's south-central region--Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi--with this information-packed guide, featuring more than 180 color photos throughout, and nine clear and detailed maps.

The Smithsonian Guides to Natural America: The South-Central States: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi

Travel

United States

Random House]

Birding is booming. The hobby (or, in many cases, passion, or even addiction) has been growing steadily for years, according to studies conducted by both governmental and private organizations. An amazing number of people -- more than 70 million, by one 2001 survey of recreation preferences -- say they participate in birdwatching. Undoubtedly, many of these people simply put feeders in their back yards and enjoy watching the hummingbirds, chickadees, and goldfinches that show up. But just as certainly, more and more birders are venturing out to discover the fun of seeing new birds in new places, whether it's a drive through a national wildlife refuge or a guided walk at a nature preserve. Once someone has discovered the joys and challenges of birding, it doesn't take long to learn that there are places in the United States that experienced birders visit as surely as geese fly south in the fall. These spots are to birders what the Rockies are to skiers, or Pebble Beach is to golfers. Such a place is the region encompassing the Texas Gulf Coast and the lower Rio Grande Valley -- now the home of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, a state-designated driving route connecting more than 300 birdwatching sites from the Louisiana state line to the Mexican border. Brown highway signs, marked with the profile of a Black Skimmer, point the way to these bird-rich destinations. Exploring the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail examines highlights of this popular route: locations ranging from national wildlife refuges with tens of thousands of acres to small city parks to stretches of isolated road passing through birdy habitat. In this guide, expert birder/writer Mel White profiles more than 80 of the best sites along the trail, chosen for diversity of habitat, species, and seasonality; productivity; and accessibility. Site listings give general (and often specific) directions, contact information (including websites when available), advice about when and how to bird the location, and a listing of some of the notable species that might be found. Also featured are nearby museums, nature centers, festivals, and accommodations of particular interest to the visiting birder.

Exploring the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail: Highlights Of A Birding Mecca (Exploring Series)

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Falcon Guides

Until Christmans Eve 1991, Mel White was regarded by the leaders of the religious right as one of their most talented and productive supporters.  He penned the speeches of Ollie North.  He was a ghostwriter for Jerry Falwell, worked with Jim Bakker, flew in Pat Robertson's private jet, walked sandy beaches with Billy Graham.  What these men didn't know was that Mel White—evangelical minister, committed Christian, family man—was gay.In this remarkable book, Mel White details his twenty-five years of being counseled, exorcised, electric-shocked, prayed for, and nearly driven to suicide because his church said homosexuality was wrong.  But his salvation—to be openly gay and Christian—is more than a unique coming-out story.  It is a chilling exposé that goes right into the secret meetings and hidden agendas of the religious right.  Told by an eyewitness and sure to anger those Mel White once knew best, Stranger at the Gate is a warning about where the politics of hate may lead America … a brave book by a good man whose words can make us richer in spirit and much wiser too.

Diane Pub Co.

Texas and the South Central (National Geographic's Driving Guides to America)

Texas and the South Central (National Geographic's Driving Guides to America)

Food, Lodging & Transportation

Natl Geographic Society

Boasting more than 220 full-color illustrations and maps, this is the perfect practical companion to the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America. A must-have for birders everywhere, it's as useful at home as on the road, pinpointing the best places to see more than 400 species of birds from coast to coast. Beginners and casual birders will appreciate the introduction on birding basics, which offers expert advice on how to prepare for the field. Then it's on to the heart of the book, organized into thirteen regions from New England to the Southwest. Each section begins with an overview map covering several states and showing major roads and hotspots. Next, each state has separate close-up maps that identify National and State Parks, bird sanctuaries, nature trails, and many other prime birding locations. Entries give clear directions to major sites along with notes on the birds you're likely to find there, the best seasons and time of day to see them, frequent sidebars on subjects of particular interest, and much more. Each state entry closes with a list of additional key places complete with specific contact information. Finally, a comprehensive index cross-references each bird with every site where it can be found. A veritable pocket atlas of avian information, this guide will be equally useful to the novice just starting a lifelist and the advanced birder in search of an especially elusive species or a new and unique place to enjoy this enormously popular activity.

National Geographic Guide to Birding Hot Spots of the United States

Nature & Ecology

National Geographic

In this practical, informative, richly illustrated guide, National Geographic takes you to the best nature sites In the Southwest and tells you what you need to knew -- about the landscape, plants, animals, activities, and recreation -- to experience them fully. Over 65 major sites, plus numerous smaller ones, grouped by bioreglon, including national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges; state parks, conservation areas and preserves; and wild and scenic rivers. Guided hikes and drives. Suggestions of where to hike, bike, camp, kayak, fish, see wildlife, and more. Extensive resource listings. 150 vivid, color photos and 22 detailed, full-color maps.

National Geographic Guide to America's Outdoors: Southwest: Nature Adventures in Parks, Preserves, Forests, Wildlife Refuges, Wildnerness Areas

David

The mother of a six-year-old boy describes his struggle to survive after he received third-degree burns on ninety-eight percent of his body

Rothenberg, Marie

Community & Culture

Fleming H. Revell Company

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Books by White, Mel

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A Gift of Hope: The Tony Melendez Story

Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America

Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America

The Smithsonian Guides to Natural America: The South-Central States: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi

Exploring the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail: Highlights Of A Birding Mecca (Exploring Series)

Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America

Texas and the South Central (National Geographic's Driving Guides to America)

National Geographic Guide to Birding Hot Spots of the United States

National Geographic Guide to America's Outdoors: Southwest: Nature Adventures in Parks, Preserves, Forests, Wildlife Refuges, Wildnerness Areas

David