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by Janus Adams John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 2000 Throughout history, African American women have tapped hidden sources o f strength and inspiration to conquer im possible odds. We have persevered through dangerous times. We have nurtured families, loved knowledge, and pursued dream s as various and di fferent as the women who dreamed them. Along the way, we have forged new identities, fought for human rights, and made history. Now Janus Adams offers you a daily The Mahdi A Millennium Thriller By Margo Dockendorff Scott Dikkers. Paperback Fiction 1 T H E T E S T A M E N T , b y Jo h n Grisham. 2 H A R R Y P O T T E R A N D TH E S O R C E R E R ’S S T O N E , by J. K. Rowling. 3 THE GREEN M ILE, by Stephen King. 4 SOUTHERN CROSS, by Patricia Cornwell. 5 BITTERSW EET RAIN, by Sandra Brown. 6 THE COURTSHIP, by Catherine Coulter. 7 A M AP OF THE W ORLD, by Jane Hamilton. 8 SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS, by David Guterson. 9 SEIZE THE NIGHT, by Dean Koontz. 10 JEW ELS OF THE SUN, by Nora Roberts. 111 1 - ---- unleashing catastrophic forces. As war engulfs Europe and Russia - and th re a te n s to d estro y A m erica - President Stanton summons Bennett W illiamstothe White House; he wants Abu assassinated, and the journalist is the only American who can get close enough to do the killing. Reflecting on today’s headlines and anticipating tomorrow’s THE MAHDI is a compelling novel o f prophecy, spiritual discovery, individual and global transformation. 1 ? Cypress House; 1999 H. B ennett W illiam s, an A m erican journalist writing for the New York Times, investigates Abu ‘Ali Asghar, whose religious teachings and miraculous powers seem intended to inspire humanity away from self-destruction and foster a new consciousness o f love. When Abu becomes the undisputed leader o f the Third World, however, he declares a “holy war” on the United States and the industrialized world. Paperback Non-Fiction 1 A N G E L A ’S A S H E S, by Frank McCourt. 2 GIRL, INTERRUPTED, by Susanna Kay sen. 3 T H E P E R F E C T S T O R M , by Sebastian J unger. 4 A CHILD CA LLED ’’IT ," by Dave Pelzer. 5 A W ALK IN THE W OODS, by Bill Bryson 6 T H E P R O F E S S O R A N D THE M ADMAN, by Sim on W inchester. 7 THE LOST BOY, by Dave Pelzer 8 THE SEAT OF THE SOUL, by Gary Zukav. 9 BLIND M A N ’S BLUFF, by Sherry Sontag and Christopher Drew with Annette Lawrence Drew. 10 OU R DUMB CENTURY, edited by invitation to share in this life-affirming legacy. In these pages, you will discover famous and unsung sisters who have contributed to our strength. Each has a new story to tell, and each day is a new I opportunity to appreciate their precious gifts o f motivation and compassion. Here are 365 uplifting m editations on courage, daring, and resistance that bring us valuable reminders o f how real women in real times - from Harriet Tubman, to aviator Bessie Coleman, to Wild West legend “Stagecoach Mary,” to world-renowned writer Maya Angelou - created a better way o f life for themselves and a better world for others. In reading their stories, we ensure that these women live on - as shining beacons to light our own quests for happier, more fulfilled lives. INYÌ Destiny By Sylvia Clute Sylvia Clute Publications; 1997 Destiny is an intriguing adventure about to d a y ’s d istasteful p olitics, imm oral g overnm ent and A m e ric a ’s spiritual destiny. Christi Daniel, the protagonist in this page-turner says about practicing law in Washington, “I’d about had my fill o f that. If it can 't be any better than that I don’t want to practice law.” So she moved to rural Mt. V ernon...started a small law practice... and then met the incarnation o f George Washington. That’s when Christi learn ed ab o u t the “ S even S piritual Principles for Governing a People”. “Legend has it that an angel appeared to Washington at Valley Forge and informed him o f a secret spiritual destiny o f a new nation that was soon to be formed”, writes Ms. Clute. This was a vision o f a nation governed by spiritual truths, not by religious doctrine. “ In the twenty-first century upon Earth, I see the fruition o f our vision o f a Nation under God, with liberty and justice, free from judgment, for all” says the incarnate o f Benedict Arnold to our soon-to-be first president. Destiny is the story o f Christi’s conflict with the old paradigm o f morality and the new. Sylvia Clute has given us an excellent story of transformation and enlightenment. Destiny is a rare combination o f gripping prose and profound spirituality. In other words, this reviewer highly recommends D estiny to anyone seeking a better way...anyone! Í k Hardcover Fiction 1 H A R R Y P O T T E R A N D TH E CHA M BER OF SECRETS, by J. K. Rowling. 2 H A R R Y P O T T E R A N D TH E PRISONER OF AZKA BAN, by J. K. Rowling. 3 H A R R Y P O T T E R A N D THE S O R C E R E R ’S S T O N E , by J. K. Rowling. 4 FALSE MEM ORY, by Dean Koontz. 5 TIM ELINE, by M ichael Crichton. 6 THE L IO N ’S G A M E, by Nelson DeMille. 7 A T L A N T IS FO U N D , by C live Cussler. 8 M ONSTER, by Jonathan Kellerman. 9 SICK PUPPY, by Carl Hiaasen. 10 A W ALK TO REM EM BER, by Nicholas Sparks. Sister Days 365 Inspired Moments In African American Women’s History 1 J 1 -> • I r * Dava Sobel. Page 7 In Print Hardcover Non-Fiction 1 TUESDA YS W ITH M ORRIE, by Mitch Albom 2 THE ROCK SAYS . . .. by the Rock with Joe Layden. 3 THE GREATEST GENERATION SPEAKS, by Tom Brokaw. 4 THE GREATEST GENERATION, by Tom Brokaw. 5 ’TIS, by Frank McCourt. 6 HAVE A NICE DAY! by Mick Foley. 7 WHEN PRIDE STILL MATTERED, by David Maraniss. 8 THE ART OF HAPPINESS, by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler. 9 AND THE CROW D GOES W ILD, by Joe Gam er. 10 G A L IL E O ’S D A U G H TE R , by January 26, 2000 F ocus *- * New York Times Bestsellers (ßbeeruer «*14 35 (Ehe L SYLVIA CLUTE J
