Death Message
By Mark Billingham
Fiction – Cairo

Delivering the death message’’ that is what the police call it when they have to tell someone that a loved on has been killed. Now detective Tom Thorne is receiving message of his own, photos of murder victims sent to his mobile phone.
Mark Billingham is a skilful writer who can build up tension, break it with some hilarious scenes and bring characters to life through personalities that are easy to relate to.
This book won’t disappoint you and is difficult to put down.

The Avignon Quintet
Lawrence Durrell
F DUR
Fiction – Alexandria

Rich in invention, psychological truth and sheer entertainment, the five short novels that comprise The Avignon Quintet form one of the key works of an undisputed modern master.

Windows Vista for beginners
By N. Kantaris
005.446 KAN - Cairo

Whatever your reasons for buying a PC it is essential to understand its operating system which in this case is called Windows Vista. It is the operating system which ensures that all pasts of your computer work together effectively, as well as allowing you to run other programs, store and retrieve information and look after the health of your PC.
This book is specifically written for beginners of any age and it has been assumed that the reader is non-technical and non-computer literate. However it does require that windows Vista has been installed on your PC up and running.

The Pyramid Plot
Justin Somper
JF SOM
Kids’ Corner – Alexandria

Jaz and Gusto’s trip to Egypt takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a bunch of crooks and an ancient treasure trail. Their search leads them on a perilous adventure of mystery and sabotage as Gusto and Jaz struggle to outwit the suspicious Iona Fortune, and discover the secret of the Pyramid Plot itself.

The Lying Ape, an honest guide to the world of deception
By Brian King
177.3 KIN – Cairo

We are all natural born liars, telling an average of six lies a day. in this witty and incisive new book, Brian King unravels the full extent of the deceit that surrounds us. He explorers the deceptions of obvious candidates such as politicians, journalists and second-hand car salesmen as well as the falsehoods of our partners and children, including the everyday white lies that we tell each other to preserve our self-esteem.

Study Skills
Elizabeth Holtom
371.3028 HOL
Professional Development – Alexandria

An invaluable introduction to study skills for pupils aged 11-13, this book provides pupils with all the learning techniques they will need to succeed in exams and tests at school. The author, an experienced teacher of S.E.N., guides the reader through the different learning styles and helps them to increase their capacity to absorb and retain information.

Ratcher Gladiator
PS2
Kids’ Corner – Cairo

Having been abducted by the deranged media mogul Gleeman Vox, Ratchet finds himself a contestant on 'DreadZone', the inter-galactic underground reality show. Until Ratchet can work out a way to escape, he is forced to fight in an array of battles and elaborate games of death. With all eyes on him, Ratchet becomes an unlikely TV superstar as the universe tunes in to watch him fight. Ratchet needs all the weapons he can get to keep the audience happy and stay alive as the action takes place in a series of spectacular inter-planetary arenas.

Wedding Decorations on a Budget
Miriam Gourley
745.5941 GOU
Life Style – Alexandria

An acclaimed author and designer--who has written for such magazines as Good Housekeeping--presents a host of elegant ideas for celebrating your special day in an inexpensive yet elegant manner. You won't believe how easily ordinary plastic dishes and stemware can become part of a sophisticated arrangement for serving food. Or how, with a touch of creativity, bargain store fabrics make bright backgrounds for the reception tables. You'll feel like a wizard, turning simple into beautiful...within your budget!

News

The Big Wild Read in is our third Reading Challenge in Alexandria which started on 16 September 2007 and will end on 8 February 2008. Kids' Corner library members aged between 7 and 13 took part in this challenge and their mission was to read 6 books and write a brief review on each of them. On Sunday 10 February 2008, we will be celebrating the achievement of all young participants who have completed their mission. Come along and enjoy the party from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.