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2006:

Opposite Schmopposite: Opposites Attract but Complements Last, by Paul Moses '94J.D., and EmilyAnn Moses

2005:

Midnight Clear CD, by Joe Curry, an MBA graduate student at Notre Dame

Lance Armstrong's War, by Daniel Coyle '87

The Church and Galileo, edited by Ernan McMullin, ND emeritus professor of philosophy

Notre Dame: Where Have You Gone?, by Eric Hansen

Monk's Notre Dame, by Rev. Edward A. Malloy, CSC, '63, '67M.A., '69M.A.

Celebrate America: A Collection of 35 Patriotic Songs, CD by The O'Neill Brothers (Tim '94 and Ryan '97)

The Turquoise Ring, by Grace Tiffany '85M.A., '89Ph.D.

A Time for Heroes: Business Leaders, Politicians and Other Notables Explore the Nature of Heroism, by Robert L. Dilenschneider '65

And Only To Deceive, Tasha Alexander (pen name of Tasha Gutting Tyska '92)

The Spirit of Notre Dame: Legends, Traditions, and Inspirations from One of America's Most Beloved Institutions, by Jim Langford '59 and Jeremy Langford '92

Pure Ducky Goodness: The First Sheldon Collection, by David Kellett '96

Panis Angelicus CD, by Father Chuck Witschorik, CSC, '99, '03M.Div.

Delaying the Real World: A Twentysomething's Guide to Seeking Adventure, by Colleen Kinder

John Paul II in the Holy Land: In His Own Words, edited by Lawrence Boadt, CSP, and Kevin di Camillo '95M.A.

Give In CD, by Anne Heaton '94

In Darkness, Death, by Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler '64

Close Your Eyes, CD by Josephine Cameron '00MFA

Essentials of Strategic Project Management, by Kevin Callahan '05MBA and Lynne Brooks

Corporate Catalysts: How to Make Your Company More Successful, Whatever Your Title, Income, or Authority, by Dan Coughlin '85

Brand New Day, CD by Emily Lord '96

A Brief History of Saints, by Lawrence S. Cunningham, ND professor of theology

Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way, edited by Tom Morris and Matt Morris

Back to Earth: A Backpacker's Journey into Self and Spirit, by Kerry Temple '74

Squirt, by Stacy Nyikos '90, illustrated by Shawn Sisneros

Life on the Tenure Track: Lessons from the First Year, by James Lang '91

Conversations with Audre Lorde, edited by Joan Wylie Hall '70M.A., '76Ph.D.

Tough Choices: Bringing Moral Issues Home, by Sean Lynch '98, '00M.Ed., and Brian O'Brien '00M.Ed.

The Biblical Truth about America's Death Penalty, by Dale S. Recinella '76J.D.

Shipshewana: An Indiana Amish Community, by Dorothy O. Pratt '95M.A., '97Ph.D.

Runaway Eating: The 8-Point Plan To Conquer Adult Food and Weight Obsessions, by Cynthia M. Bulik '81 and Nadine Taylor

Faith and Fortune: The Quiet Revolution to Reform American Business, by Marc Gunther

Commander of All Lincoln's Armies: A Life of General Henry W. Halleck, John F. Marszalek '63M.A., '68Ph.D.

The Four Winners: The Head, The Hands, The Foot, The Ball, Knute Rockne, class of 1914

How to Save for College, Joseph Russo, ND director of student financial services, and Jim Belvin

Cast of Shadows, Kevin Guilfoile '90

The Encyclopedia of African American Military History, William Weir '50

Wonderfall CD by wonderfall (with Dave Bregande '95, John Fletcher '92 and Joe Bregande)

Hot Lights, Cold Steel: Life, Death and Sleepless Nights in a Surgeon's First Years, by Michael J. Collins, M.D., '71

A Prayer Book of Catholic Devotions, by William G. Storey '54M.A., '59Ph.D.

What It Means To Be Fighting Irish: Ara Parseghian and Notre Dame's Greatest Players, edited by Tim Prister '82

Pilgrimage: Exploring a Great Spiritual Practice, by Edward C. Sellner '78M.A., '81Ph.D.

Rogers Hornsby: a Biography, by Jonathan D'Amore

What You Need to Know About the Economics of Growing Old (But Were Afraid to Ask), by Teresa Ghilarducci, Notre Dame associate professor of economics

New Selected Poems, by John Matthias, Notre Dame professor of English

Secretary Waltz CD, Joanie Mendenhall '00

The Fixers: Eddie Mannix, Howard Strickling and the MGM Publicity Machine, by E.J. Fleming '81MBA

Monk's Travels: People, Places and Events, by Rev. Edward A. Malloy, CSC, '63, '67M.A., '69M.A.

Diamond Presence: Twelve Stories of Finding God at the Old Ball Park, edited by Gregory F. Augustine Pierce

Lost Souls, by Michael Collins '87, '91M.A.

The Best Catholic Writing 2004, edited by Brian Doyle '78

I Play for Notre Dame, by Ted Mandell '86

2004:

The Tallest Tower: Eiffel and the Belle Epoque, by Joseph Harriss '58

Natural Enemies: Major College Football's Oldest, Fiercest Rivalry -- Michigan vs. Notre Dame, by John Kryk

Notre Dame Golden Moments: 20 Memorable Events That Shaped Notre Dame Football, by John Walters '88

Resistance, by Barry Lopez '66, '68M.A.

The School of Dying Graces, by Dr. Richard Felix '74Ph.D. with Rob Wilkins

J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-Earth, by Bradley J. Birzer '90

Notre Dame vs. The Klan: How the Fighting Irish Defeated the Ku Klux Klan, by Todd Tucker '90

Brothers in Arms: The Epic Story of the 761st Tank Battalion, WWII's Forgotten Heroes, by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anthony Walton '82

A Sinner of Memory, by Melita Schaum '78, '84PH.D.

Digger Phelp's Tales from the Notre Dame Hardwood, by Phelps and Tim Bourret '77, '78MCA

American Catholics, American Culture: Tradition and Resistance, edited by Margaret O'Brien Steinfels

Limbo, by Sean Keith Henry '96MFA

Shadows of War: Violence, Power, and International Profiteering in the Twenty-First Century, by Carolyn Nordstrom, ND associate professor of anthropology

Never a City So Real: A Walk in Chicago, by Alex Kotlowitz, ND visiting professor of American studies

Integrity Matters, by James F. Bracher and Daniel E. Halloran '61

Will: A Novel, by Grace Tiffany '85M.A., '89Ph,.D.

Learning Sickness: A Year with Crohn's Disease, by James M. Lang '91

Optimal Investing: How to Protect and Grow Your Wealth with Asset Allocation, by Scott P. Frush '99MBA

I Love Being a Mom: Treasured Stories, Memories, and Milestones, Therese J. Borchard '94

Keep the Faith, Change the Church, by James E. Muller '65 and Charles Kenney

Tender Hooks: Poems, Beth Ann Fennelly '93

Three Weeks with My Brother, by Nichoals Sparks '88 and Micah Sparks

The Risk Involved, CD by Mary Sue Twohy '91

Your Own Mysteries: Praying Your Life Through the Rosary, by Philip Armstrong, CSC

Stories of the Celtic Soul Friends: Their Meaning for Today, by Edward C. Sellner '78M.A., '81Ph.D.

A God of Incredible Surprises: Jesus of Galilee, by Virgilio P. Elizondo, Notre Dame visiting professor of theology

Jonathan Edwards: A Life, by George M. Marsden, Notre Dame professor of history

Pan America's Pacific Pioneers: The Rest of the Story, by Jon F. Krupnick '65J.D.

Who Do You Say That I Am? Confessing the Mystery of Christ, edited by John Cavadini, ND professor of theology, and Laura Holt '92 M.A.

Vitruvius on Architecture, by Thomas Gordon Smith, ND professor of architecture

Sojourners, cd by Michael James '84, Craig Watz '84, '87J.D., and Steve Warner '80M.A.

The Sword of the Lord: Military Chaplains from the First to the Twenty-First Century, edited by Doris L. Bergin

The Sign of the Cross: Recovering the Power of the Ancient Prayer, by Bert Ghezzi '69Ph.D.

The Light of Conscience: How a Simple Act Can Change Your Life, by Bill Shore

The Frantic Woman's Guide to Life: A Year's Worth of Hints, Tips, and Tricks, by Mary Jo Rulnick and Judith Burnett Schneider '80M.S.

For the Love Teaching, by George Howard, ND professor of psychology

Getting a Life: How to Find Your True Vocation, by Renee M. LaReau '99, '00M.Div.

The Stone Puppet, CD by The Stone Puppet

The Greatest Basketball Story Ever Told: The Milan Miracle 50th Anniversary Edition, by Greg Guffey '91

Sacred Passages: Bringing the Sacraments to Life, by Bert Ghezzi '69Ph.D.

Every Night When the Sun Goes In, CD by Josephine Cameron '00 MFA

Leaping: Revelations and Epiphanies, by Brian Doyle '78

Healing Richard Nixon: A Doctor's Memoir, by John C. Lungren, M.D., '38 and John C. Lungren Jr. '66

Listen with the Heart: Sacred Moments in Everyday Life, by Joan Chittister, OSB, '68M.A.

Courting Success: Muffet McGraw's Formula for Winning -- in Sports and in Life, by Muffet McGraw with Paul Gulliflor

Carmen's Rust, by Ana Maria del Rio, translated by Michael J. Lazzarra '97

The Very Rich Hours of Jacques Maritain: A Spiritual Life,by Ralph McInerny

Lee at Chattanooga; A Novel of What Might Have Been, by Dennis McIntire '75

2003:

Where the Birds Never Sing: The True Story of the 92nd Signal Battalion and the Liberation of Dachau, by Jack Sacco '78

Merry Christmas CD by the Notre Dame Band

Mr Excel on Excel, by Bill Jelen '87 and Joseph Rubin

Timeless Cities: An Architect's Reflections on Renaissance Italy, by David Mayernik '83

Last Things: A Father Dowling Mystery, by Ralph McInerny

The Intellectual Appeal of Catholicism and the Idea of a Catholic University, by Mark W. Roche

My Father Had a Daughter: Judith Shakespeare's Tale, by Grace Tiffany '85M.A., '89Ph.D.

The Exceptional Presenter, by Timothy J. Koegel '82

Pacific Alamo: The Battle for Wake Island, by John Wukovits '67

Gettysburg: You are There, by Robert Clasby '83

Walking with God in a Fragile World, edited by James Langford '59 and Leroy S. Rouner

Here Come the Irish of Notre Dame, CD produced by the O'Neill Brothers (1994 graduate Tim and 1997 grad Ryan)

Give Success! by Richard E. Lochner '61

Chalk Dust: A Teacher's Marks, by David Ellison '81

Moral Memoranda from John Howard Yoder, by Thomas L. Shaffer

A Theologian's Journey, by Thomas F. O'Meara, O.P.

The Lord's Prayer: A Survey Theological and Literary, by Nicholas Ayo, CSC.

Exploring Lewis and Clark: Reflections on Men and Wilderness, by Thomas P. Slaughter

Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven: 6 Steps to Organizational Excellence, by Patrick J. McDonnell '65

Letters Between a Catholic and an Evangelical, by Father John R. Waiss '79 and James G. McCarthy

Vatican II: Forty Personal Stories, edited by William Madges and MichaelJ. Daley

Go Forth and Do Good: Memorable Notre Dame Commencement Addresses, edited by Wilson D. Miscamble, CSC, '77M.A., 80Ph.D., '87M.Div.

Love & Other Recreational Sports, by John Dearie '86

The House with a Clock in Its Walls, by John Bellairs '59

Television Talk: A History of the TV Talk Show, by Bernard M. Timberg and Robert Erler '60

The Powers of Heaven and Earth: New and Selected Poems, by John Frederick Nims '37, '39M.A.

Language, Religion, Knowledge: Past and Present, by James Turner

Thomas Struth: 1977-2002, by Douglas Eklund, Ann Goldstein, Charles Wylie '84, Maria Morris Hambourg

Philadelpha Murals and the Stories They Tell, by Jane Golden, Robin Rice and Monica Yant Kinney'93

Cosmatesque Ornament, by Paloma Pajares Ayuela

Celt and Pepper: A Mystery Set at the University of Notre Dame, by Ralph McInerny

Granta: The First Twenty-One Years, edited by Ian Jack

Condi: The Condoleezza Rice Story, by Antonia Felix

Stories of Beginning Teachers: First-Year Challenges and Beyond, edited by Alysia A Roehrig '00M.A., Michael Pressley & Denise A. Talotta '90, '00M.A.

Heart of Oak, by James P. McGaune '64

Red Poppies, by Alia, translated by ND professors Howard Goldblatt and Sylvia Li-chun Lin.

... Ask What You Can Do For Your Country, by Dan B. Fleming Jr.

The Men of March: A Season Inside the Lives of College Basketball Coaches, by Brian Curtis

A Gift of Light: Photographs in the Janos Scholz Collection, edited by Stephen Roger Moriarty '69, '80M.A., with Morna O'Neill '98

The Lone Man's Path, music CD by David James '70

The Road of the Heart's Desire, by John S. Dunne, CSC

World War II on the Web, by J. Douglas Smith and Richard Jensen '62

Unexpected Chicagoland, by Camilio Jose Vergara '68 and Timothy Samuelson.

Border of Death, Valley of Life, by Daniel G. Groody, CSC, '86

Shake Down the Thunder: The Creation of Notre Dame Football, by Murray Sperber

Making Your Way After Your Parents' Divorce, by Lynn Cassella '85

In Search of an American Catholicism, by Jay Dolan, Notre Dame emeritus professor of history

Dibs, trivia game designed Bill Tolany '92

2002:

Christmas Presence, edited by Gregory F. Augustine Pierce

Don't Get Duped: A Consumer's Guide to Health and Fitness, by Larry Forness '68.

Mute Witness and Black Gold, by Charles O'Brien '51,'52M.A.

Prodigal Father: A Father Dowling Mystery, by Ralph McInerny, Notre Dame professor of philosophy

A Weekend at Blenheim, by J.P.Morrissey '80

A Teen's Game Plan For Life, by Lou Holtz

The Table, by Matthew Waynee '95

Linked: The New Science of Networks, by Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, ND professor of physics

Mr. Notre Dame: The Life and Legend of Edward "Moose" Krause, by Jason Kelly '95

Best American Essays 2002, edited by Stephen Jay Gould

Earth's Echo: Sacred Encounters with Nature, Robert M. Hamma '83M.A.

Listening in the Silence, Seeing in the Dark: Reconstructing Life After Brain Injury, Ruth Knechel Johansen

Loyalty-Based Selling: The Magic Formula for Becoming the #1 Sales Rep, Tim Smith '87

Portraits of Great American Scientists, with a chapter on Sally Ride by ND sophomore Erica Ruddy

Open House, Beth Ann Fennelly '93

We Were in the Big One: Experiences of the World War II Generation, edited by Mark P. Parillo '78

Women of Okinawa: Nine Voices from a Garrison Island, Ruth Ann Keyso '91

The Celtic Soul Friend: A Trusted Guide for Today, Edward G. Sellner '78M.A.

Judas: Images of the Lost Disciple, by Kim Paffenroth '95Ph.D.

Thomas Gordon Smith: The Rebirth of Classical Architecture, by Richard John

Deliver Us from Evil, by Peter T.King '68J.D.

Deadline, Marvel Comics miniseries, by Bill Rosemann '93 BA, illustrations by Guy Davis.

Places Left Unfinished at the Time of Creation, by John Phillip Santos '79

An Intimate Look at the Night Sky, by Chet Raymo

Pilgrim: A Spirituality of Travel, by Leonard J. Biallas '61

King Football: Sport and Spectacle in the Golden Age of Radio & Newsreels, Movies & Magazines, the Weekly & the Daily Press, by Michael Oriard '70

Lost Virginia; Vanished Architecture of the Old Dominion, by Bryan Clark Green '89, Calder Loth and William M.S. Rasmussen.

Signs of Grace; Meditations on the Notre Dame Campus, by Father Nicholas Ayo, CSC, '56.

Our Elders Teach Us: Maya-Kaqchikel Historical Perspectives, David Carey Jr. '90

The Fighting Irish on the Air: The History of Notre Dame Football Broadcasting, by Paul F. Gullifor

Space: The Next Business Frontier, by Lou Dobbs and H.P. Newquist '80

Sowing Justice, Reaping Peace: Case Studies of Racial, Religious and Ethnic Healing Around the World, by Michael Duffey '70, '81Ph.D.

How to Become a Millionaire in Your Current Job: Choose Wisely with 401(k) and IRA, J.B. Davis '67

Mystics & Miracles: True Stories of Lives Touched by God, by Bert Ghezz i'69Ph.D.

Nice Girls Finish First: The Remarkable Story of Notre Dame's Rise to the Top of Women's College Basketball, by Mark Bradford

Private Eye, by Wendy Morton '63

Sheldon comic strip, by David Kellett '96

Catch and Keep, by Ronald Weber, emeritus professor of English

Cons, Scams and Grifts, by Joe Gores '53

The Quotable Rockne, by John Heisler, ND associate athletic director

The God Instinct: Heeding Your Heart's Unrest, by Tom Stella, CSC, '67, '70M.A.

Emerald Aisle, by Ralph McInerny

The Warning Solution: Intelligent Analysis in the Age of Information Overload, by Kristan J. Wheaton '80

Edward Sorin, by Marvin R. O'Connell

Wallace Stevens and the Seasons, by George S.Lensing '62

Speaking with Authority: Catherine of Siena and the Voices of Women Today, by Mary Catherine Hilkert, O.P

2001:

Royko: A Life in Print, by F. Richard Ciccone '61

Lives of the Saints: From Mary and St. Francis of Assisi to John XXIII and Mother Teresa, by Richard P. McBrien

Love on Trial: An American Scandal in Black and White, Heidi Ardizzone and Earl Lewis

The Keepers of Truth, Michael Collins '87, '91M.A.

No Great Mischief, Alistair MacLeod '68Ph.D.

A Cloud of Witnesses: Readings in the History of Western Christianity, edited by Joel Harrington '81

Wisdom, My Road CD, compositions by Steven C. Warner '80M.A. and Chrysogonus Waddell, OCSO.

Champions of Faith: Catholic Sports Heroes Tell Their Stories

Are You Smart, Or What? A Bizarre Book of Games & Fun for Everyone

Talking with Harry: Candid Conversations with President Harry S. Truman

America's National Scenic Trails

Triple Pursuit: A Father Dowling Mystery

Dale Earnhardt: The Final Racing Record

A Gentleman's Game

Chance at Love, musical comedy

Humanity at the Limit: The Impact of the Holocuast Experience on Jews and Christians

The Myth of More: and Other Lifetraps that Sabotage the Happiness You Deserve

Humanist Art Review -- an Online Journal

The Friendship of Women: A Spiritual Tradition

Fresh Writing, a webzine of student writing

Bus Stop CD

Movie Awards: The Ultimate, Unofficial Guide to the Oscar Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Critics & Guild Honors (5-28)

The Dons and Mr. Dickens: The Strange Case of the Oxford Christmas Plot (5-21)

RearView Mirror CD (5-14)

The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible (5-07)

Filling the Glass: The Skeptic's Guide to Positive Thinking in Business (4-30)

The Caboose Is Loose CD (4-23)

Men of Spirit Men of Sports (04-16)

Umphrey's McGee CDs (4-09)

Reading the Gospel (4-02-01)

Heart Stoppers and Hail Marys: 100 of the Greatest College Football Finishes (3-26-01)

Notre Dame Folk Choir CDs (3-19-01)

Learning to Live CD (3-12-01)

Memories of Grace (3-5-01)

A Notre Dame Experience CD (2-26-01)

The Dead Philosopher's Cafe: An Exchange of Letters for Children and Adults (2-19-01)

Training Butterflies CD (2-12-01)

Yahoo! The Ultimate Desk Reference Guide to the Web (2-5-01)

Kerouac, the Word and the Way (1-25-01)

Clan apis (1-9-2001)