Recreation

New Titles September 2012 (arrived in August) Audio and Video

CDs

BLUES

Otis Taylor's Contraband.
Taylor has created his own signature "trance blues" style by melding haunting guitar and banjo work, syncopated rhythms and a combination of gruff vocals shouts and yells with raw passion.

CHRISTIAN

Higher, Regina Belle.
Although Regina Belle is chiefly known for her urban R&B hits like "Baby Come to Me," "If I Could," and "Please Be Mine," she has her roots deep in gospel; studied trombone, tuba, and steel drums; and is a pretty fair songwriter as well.

COUNTRY

Putumayo presents bluegrass.
Bluegrass music was born out of the tradition of the old Southern ensemble string bands of the 19th century.
Welcome to the fishbowl, Kenny Chesney.
Crossing the tracks, Bela Fleck.
Long gone daddy, Hank Williams III.

EASY LISTENING

Celtic Thunder.
Building on the chart-topping success of the Irish phenomenon Celtic Woman comes the all-male Celtic Thunder, comprising five vocalists.
Music for the mind : classical music for your well-being.
Namaste, Kenny G. & Rahul Sharma.
Namaste is a collaborative album by contemporary jazz saxophonist Kenny G and producer, Indian santoor master, and vocalist Rahul
Release me : the best of Engelbert Humperdinck., Engelbert Humperdinck
The essential collection, Katherine Jenkins.
Released shortly after the Welsh soprano turned 30.

FILM

A celebration, John Williams & the Boston Pops Orchestra.

JAZZ

Metropolis, Peter Cincotti.
Highly regarded not only as a singer and performer but also as a songwriter and arranger.
Way down low, Kat Edmonson.
Kat's sophomore effort, was recorded with Grammy-winning producer/engineer Al Schmitt and producer/bassist Danton Boller. Sessions also included input from producer Phil Ramone. It is a departure from her earlier work in a few senses: she co-produces the album and makes her songwriting debut.
It's a wonderful world : thirty six classic songs from the great American songbook, Stacey Kent.
Unity band, Pat Metheny.
The group he's assembled here is an all-star ensemble. Drummer Antonio Sanchez has been with him for a decade, while double bassist Ben Williams makes his first appearance with the guitarist, as does tenor saxophonist Chris Potter.
Renaissance, Marcus Miller.
Marcus Miller's career as a sideman, composer, and producer in jazz, R&B, and pop has been prolific. He's continuously pushed boundaries in order to blur and integrate genres. Renaissance is his first studio recording in five years.
Another country, Cassandra Wilson.
Well known for her blues, soul, pop covers, and jazz standards, her smoky alto bends almost everything to its will.

POPULAR

Now that's what I call music. 39.
Hits by Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj, Rita Ora, Carly Rae Jepsen, Demi Lovato, Karmin, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Usher, Drake, One Direction, Reece Mastin, Ellie Goulding and more.
Live series. Volume one, Dudley Benson.
The 2008 'The Awakening' tour took the melancholic beauty of his chamber-pop debut album into a series of churches for the first of this 2 disc set: The Awakening Live was recorded in the breathtaking acoustics of St Matthew-in-the-City, Auckland.
[Fortune], Chris Brown.
Grammy Award winner Chris Brown presents his eagerly anticipated new album 'Fortune', featuring infectious lead single, "Turn Up The Music".
All fall down, Shawn Colvin.
Recorded in Nashville, 'All Fall Down' features performances by Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Jakob Dylan, Bill Frisell, Viktor Krauss, Brian Blade, Stuart Duncan, Buddy and Julie Miller, among others.
Child who wants the moon, Zaine Griff.
Zaine Griff (aka Glenn Mikkelson) was born and raised in Auckland, NZ, and was the bassist in one of the later versions of the seminal rock group The Human Instinct.
The ol' razzle dazzle, Missy Higgins.
Her third full-length project.
The sparrow, Lawrence Arabia.
Lawrence Arabia AKA James Milne's third solo album is the evocative follow up to the Taite Music Prize/Silver Scroll winning 'Chant Darling'.
Dune, Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra.
Secret symphony, Katie Melua.
"For her fifth album, the follow-up to 2010's The House, the Georgian-born British chanteuse steps away from her typical format of contemporary folk-pop penned in conjunction with her mentor Mike Batt, choosing instead to record what she calls "a singer's album" - that is, an orchestral-backed album primarily comprising vocal pop covers. " - All Music Guide
Te rito, Kirsten Te Rito.
Captivating Wellington songstress, Kirsten Te Rito presents her debut album, which is 100% te reo Maori.
ChameLEON., Leon Wharekura
Wharekura's second release features Annie Crummer on "E te Tau" -- a pacific infused version of the much loved song, "Unchained Melody". Pure kumara and coconut gold.

ROCK

Assume nothing, question everything : the very best of Stiff Little Fingers.
Band of brothers, Hellyeah.
Hellyeah is a metal supergroup of ex-Pantera, Mudvayne, Damageplan and Nothingface veterans. 'Band of Brothers' is their debut album.
Brilliant, Ultravox.
Giants, The Stranglers.
Harmony, Die! Die! Die!
'Harmony' brings together the raw energy and emotion from their live shows, encapsulating the savant pop elements within their DIY punk philosophy.
Heavy metal thunder live : eagles over Wacken, Saxon.
Invisible stars, Everclear.
Like comedy, The Proclaimers.
The ninth studio album from The Proclaimers, chock full o' the most honest, heartfelt and excellent tunes we have come to expect from the Reid brothers.
Live from Mohegan Sun, Staind.
Murdered love, P.O.D.
The eighth studio album from rap-rock stalwarts P.O.D.
Onward, Hawkwind.
Brand new studio album from legendary space rockers.
Preface, the Wyld.
Auckland based hip-hop rock trio The Wyld present their debut album.
Rooster rag, Little Feat.
Recorded at long-time Bonnie Raitt guitarist Johnnie Lee Schell's studio in Los Angeles, 'Rooster Rag' includes visits from Fabulous Thunderbirds harp monster Kim Wilson, all-around string star Larry Campbell on violin, Aces Darrell Leonard on trumpet, Joe Sublet on saxophone and additional vocals from Johnnie Lee himself.
That's why God made the radio, the Beach Boys.
The founding members of The Beach Boys have reunited for a global 50th Anniversary celebration.
The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends.
Includes vocal and musical assistance from such disparate playmates as Yoko Ono, Nick Cave, Bon Iver, Ke$ha and many more.
Tucson : a country rock opera, Giant Giant Sand.
Subtitled "A Country Rock Opera," and with the 19 songs clocking in at just under 70 minutes, it certainly has an operatic scale.
Vans Warped Tour '12 : 2012 tour compilation.
With 50 tracks spread across 2CDs, the ‘Vans Warped Tour 2007’ compilation is the definitive document of the festival.
XXX, Asia.
Celebrating 30 years since the release of their 1982 debut album, Asia's 2012 full-length XXX is also the third release to feature the original line-up since they reunited for 2008's Phoenix and 2010's Omega. Once again showcasing the talents of lead vocalist and bassist John Wetton, keyboardist Geoff Downes, guitarist Steve Howe, and drummer Carl Palmer.
Wild ones, Flo Rida.
Highlighted by his worldwide hits "Good Feeling", "Wild Ones" (Feat. Sia), and "Whistle", Flo Rida presents 'Wild Ones' -- an envelope-pushing collection of party-friendly anthems.
Rhythm and repose, Glen Hansard.
Solo debut from Frames frontman and male half of Oscar-winning dup Swell Season.
Early takes. Volume 1, George Harrison.
Featuring a wealth of previously unreleased recordings from Harrison, 'Early Takes' is a pivotal companion piece to Martin Scorsese's critically acclaimed documentary, 'Living in the Material World'.
Love & other mysteries, Ken Hensley.
The lion the beast the beat, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals.
Storm & grace, Lisa Marie Presley.
Lisa Marie Presley's first album in seven years, 'Storm & Grace' was produced by 12-time Grammy winner T. Bone Burnett.
Broken brights, Angus Stone.
Angus Stone, the gentlemanly half of sibling folk-pop duo Angus & Julia Stone, was raised on a steady diet of classic rock, and his first official solo.
Memories of an old friend, Angus & Julia Stone.
The second three years, Frank Turner.
English folk singer-songwriter, and former vocalist of legendary UK punk band Million Dead.

WORLD

Bending the dark, the Imagined Village.
Folila, Amadou & Mariam.
Folila which translates as "music" in Bambara is from Mali's famed husband-and-wife duo.

DVDs

COMEDY

George & Mildred : the complete third series.
George & Mildred. Series 4.
George & Mildred. Series 5.

FILM

Anna and the King of Siam, Directed by John Cromwell.
Irene Dunne and Rex Harrison.
Caprice, Directed by Frank Tashlin.
Doris Day and Richard Harris.
David and Bathsheba, Directed by Henry King.
Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and James Robertson Justice.
Hanna, Directed by Joe Wright.
Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett and Eric Bana.
Kiss them for me, Directed by Stanley Donen
Cary Grant, Suzy Parker and Jayne Mansfield.
Starman, Directed by John Carpenter.
Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen.
The artist, Written & directed by Michel Hazanvicius.
The Oscar winning silent film.
The ides of March, Directed by George Clooney.
American political drama with George Clooney, Ryan Gosling and Marisa Tomei.
My week with Marilyn, Directed by Simon Curtis.
Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench.
The adjustment bureau, Directed by George Nolfi.
Matt Damon & Emily Blunt
A farewell to arms, Directed by Charles Vidor.
Hemingway novel with Rock Hudson and Jennifer Jones.
Peyton Place, Directed by Mark Robson.
Lana Turner, Hope Lange and Russ Tamblyn.
War horse, Directed by Steven Spielberg.
Adaptation of the Michael Morpurgo novel.

MUSIC

Stormy weather, Directed by Andrew L. Stone.
Lena Horne and Cab Calloway.
Up all night : the live tour, One Direction.
Gloriana, Benjamin Britten ; libretto, William Plomer.
Sarah Walker, Anthony Rolfe Johnson and Elizabeth Vaughan.

Non-fiction

Wild South. Kea, mountain parrot, Produced and directed by Rod Morris ; written and narrated by Barry Paine.
Andre Rieu on his way to New York., Andre Rieu
Pink Floyd : the story of Wish you were here.
Woody Allen : a documentary, Written, directed and produced by Robert B. Weide.

Talking Books

Adventure

Pantheon, Sam Bourne.
Angelmaker, Nick Harkaway.
Blood of honour (MP3), James Holland.
The secret pilgrim [electronic resource (Playaway)], John Le Carre.
Quantum of tweed, Conn Iggulden.
Hawk quest, Robert Lyndon.
Silver : return to Treasure Island, Andrew Motion.
Armada, John Stack.
Foreign influence, Brad Thor.

FANTASY

Pure, Julianna Baggott.

FICTION

The importance of being Emma, Juliet Archer.
The picture book, Jo Baker.
One summer, David Baldacci.
The perfect lie [electronic resource (Playaway)], Emily Barr.
Full house, Maeve Binchy.
Covenant child, Terri Blackstock.
The child inside [electronic resource (Playaway)], Suzanne Bugler.
Bad sisters [electronic resource (Playaway)], Rebecca Chance.
Hearts and minds [electronic resource (Playway)], Amanda Craig.
Sweet temptation (MP3), Lucy Diamond.
Staying on past the terminus, Robert Douglas.
Would I lie to you? (MP3), Clare Dowling.
The doll and other stories [electronic resource (Playaway)], Daphne du Maurier.
Marrying off Mother & other stories [electronic resource (Playaway)], Gerald Durrell.
The ugly sister, Jane Fallon.
Nightwoods (MP3), Charles Frazier.
Lucky break [electronic resource (Playaway)], Esther Freud.
Memoirs of an imaginary friend, Matthew Green.
A burnt-out case [electronic resource (Playaway)], Graham Greene.
Monday mornings : a novel, Sanjay Gupta.
Ed King, David Guterson.
The art of fielding, Chad Harbach.
All is song, Samantha Harvey.
Marrying up, Wendy Holden.
The stranger's child (MP3), Alan Hollinghurst.
The unlikely pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Rachel Joyce.
Amy's diary, Maureen Lee.
A walk in the park (MP3), Jill Mansell.
An experiment in love [electronic resource (Playaway)], Hilary Mantel.
The time is now [electronic resource (Playaway)], Pauline McLynn.
These foolish things, Deborah Moggach.
The night circus [electronic resource (Playway)], Erin Morgenstern.
Titmuss regained, John Mortimer.
Me before you [electronic resource (Playaway)], Jojo Moyes.
The way we were [electronic resource (Playaway)]
About last night [electronic resource (Playaway)], Adele Parks.
Catching the sun, Tony Parsons.
The Jewels of Manhattan [electronic resource (Playaway)], Carmen Reid.
The girl on the cliff, Lucinda Riley.
The three Weissmanns of Westport, Cathleen Schine.
The cleverness of ladies, Alexander McCall Smith.
Unusual uses for olive oil, Alexander McCall Smith.
Unusual uses for olive oil [electronic resource (Playaway)], Alexander McCall Smith.
The Queen and I, Sue Townsend.
Morality play, Barry Unsworth.
Sacred hunger, Barry Unsworth.
Obedience, Jacqueline Yallop.

HISTORICAL

The silver eagle [electronic resource (Playaway)], Ben Kane.
Cavalier queen [electronic resource (Playaway)], Fiona Mountain.
Gioconda [electronic resource (Playaway)], Lucille Turner.

HORROR

Brother Odd (MP3), Dean Koontz.

Mystery

Outrage, Arnaldur Indridason.
Agatha Raisin [electronic resource (Playaway)] : kissing Christmas goodbye, M.C. Beaton.
Agatha Raisin. A spoonful of poison, M.C. Beaton.
Agatha Raisin. As the pig turns [electronic resource (Playaway)], M.C. Beaton.
Oscar Wilde and a game called murder, Gyles Brandreth.
Headstone (MP3), Ken Bruen.
The victim, Kimberley Chambers.
Bad luck and trouble (MP3), Lee Child.
Stay close, Harlan Coben.
The red coffin, Sam Eastland.
The good thief's guide to Paris, Chris Ewan.
The pursued, C.S. Forester.
Bryant & May and the memory of blood [electronic resource (Playaway)], Christopher Fowler.
Shifting sands [electronic resource (Playaway)], Anthea Fraser.
Catch me (MP3), Lisa Gardner.
An evil eye [electronic resource (Playaway)], Jason Goodwin.
The house at Sea's End [electronic resource (Playaway)], Elly Griffiths.
Kind of cruel (MP3), Sophie Hannah.
Poppy done to death, Charlaine Harris.
Sweet and deadly, Charlaine Harris.
Carnival for the dead [electronic resource (Playaway)], David Hewson.
The betrayal of trust, Susan Hill.
Down the darkest road (MP3), Tami Hoag.
1222 [electronic resource (Playaway)], Anne Holt.
Fear not [electronic resource (Playaway)], Anne Holt.
The house of silk (MP3), Anthony Horowitz.
Next of kin, David Hosp.
Death's door (MP3), Quintin Jardine.
The perfect murder [electronic resource (Playaway)], H.R.F. Keating.
Blood games, Faye Kellerman.
Defending Jacob, William Landay.
Djibouti [electronic resource (Playaway)], Elmore Leonard.
Birthdays for the dead, Stuart MacBride.
Blood on the line, Edward Marston.
Railway to the grave, Edward Marston.
White heat [electronic resource (Playaway)], M.J. McGrath.
Kiss me quick, Danny Miller
Leave a message for Willie : a Sharon McCone mystery, Marcia Muller.
Stolen souls [electronic resource (Playaway)], Stuart Neville.
Painted ladies, Robert B. Parker.
The impossible dead [electronic resource (Playaway)], Ian Rankin.
Shock wave [electronic resource (Playaway)] : a Virgil Flowers novel, John Sandford.
Daddy's girl [electronic resource (Playaway)], Lisa Scottoline.
The Limpopo Academy of private detection (MP3), Alexander McCall Smith.
Fear in the sunlight, Nicola Upson.
Shut your eyes tight, John Verdon.
The crowded grave, Martin Walker.
The mapping of love and death, Jacqueline Winspear.
The whispers of nemesis, Anne Zouroudi.

Non-fiction

American desperado : my life as a cocaine cowboy, Jon Roberts [& Evan Wright].
The story of English in 100 words [electronic resource (Playaway)], David Crystal.
Stephen Hawking : his life and work, Kitty Ferguson.
The butterfly isles, Patrick Barkham.
Girl Friday, Joanna Lumley.
Teach us to sit still, Tim Parks.
Young Herriot [electronic resource (Playaway)], John Lewis-Stempel.
For the love of Norton [electronic resource (Playaway)], Peter Gethers.
A postillion struck by lightning, Dirk Bogarde.
Cleared for take-off, Dirk Bogarde.
Drury Lane to Dimapur, Doreen Hawkins.
Where have I gone?, Pauline Quirke.
The father, the son and the ghostly hole [electronic resource (Playaway)], Rory McGrath.
The last flannelled fool (MP3), Michael Simkins.
Charles Dickens (MP3), Clarie Tomalin.
A history of the world in 100 objects [electronic resource (Playaway)], Neil MacGregor.
Shadow of the Titanic, Andrew Wilson.
All hell let loose. Vol. 1, Max Hastings.
All hell let loose. Vol. 2, Max Hastings.
Behind closed doors [electronic resource (Playaway)], Hugo Vickers.
Queen Elizabeth II : her life in our times, Sarah Bradford.
The time traveller's guide to Elizabethan England, Ian Mortimer.
Johnson's life of London, Boris Johnson.
Wait for me!, Deborah Devonshire.
The Borgias, Christopher Hibbert.
Mao's great famine [electronic resource (Playaway)], Frank Dikotter.

OLDER FICTION

Great classic family favorites : twelve unabridged stories.

Romance

Comanche magic, Catherine Anderson.
Hidden summit, Robyn Carr.
Spanish aristocrat, forced bride, India Grey.

SAGA

The sins of the father (MP3), Jeffrey Archer.
The feud [electronic resource (Playaway)], Kimberley Chambers.
Three letters, Josephine Cox.
Snow Hall (MP3), Elizabeth Gill.
All is not enough (MP3), Meg Hutchinson.
Au revoir Liverpool [electtronic resource (Playaway)], Maureen Lee.
Lights out till dawn [electronic resource (Playaway)], Dee Williams.

SCIENCE FICTION

A pleasure to burn, Ray Bradbury.
Star wars, fate of the Jedi. Apocalypse, Christie Golden.