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California San Francisco Criminal investigation California San Francisco Drama Detectives California San Francisco Drama Mothers and daughters Humor Obsessive-compulsive disorder California San Francisco Drama Police California San Francisco Drama San Francisco (Calif.) Drama Scottoline, Lisa Serritella, Francesca Scottoline Women HumorSummary: The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Great DVD 759 World 2010Summary: The development of the arts in Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era is an astonishing record of cultural achievement, from the breathtaking architecture of Gothic cathedrals to the daring visual experiments of the Cubist painters. We all have our favorite artists, periods, or styles from this immensely rich tradition, but how many of us truly know the full sweep of European art? How...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 709 HISScottoline, Lisa.
Summary: The mother-daughter duo present a collection of witty, wise, and relatable stories on topics ranging from online dating to fleece as formal wear.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Macmillan Audio 2016
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 818 SCOScottoline, Lisa
Summary: The "mother daughter duo are back with more hilarious, witty, and true tales from their lives. Whether they are attempting to hike the Grand Canyon, setting up phone calls with their dogs, or learning what adulting means, Lisa and Francesca are guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the funniest moments in life"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 SCOCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult, Call number: Fiction Scottoline 2018Scottoline, Lisa
Summary: "Lisa and Francesca are back with another collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. This six book series is among the best reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late greats, Erma Bombeck and Nora Ephron. Delia Ephron said of the fifth book in the series, Have a Nice Guilt Trip, "Lisa and Francesca, mother and daughter, bring you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 SCOCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 SCOScottoline, Lisa.
Summary: A mother and daughter present personal essays that explore life through their close bond, in a volume inspired by their weekly column, "Chick Wit," that discusses such topics as their relationship, their carb counts, and the green jacket that almost caused a catfight.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2011
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 818.54 SCOScottoline, Lisa.
Summary: "Lisa and Francesca are back with another collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. This five book series is among the best reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late greats, Erma Bombeck and Nora Ephron. Delia Ephron said of the fifth book in the series, Have a Nice Guilt Trip, "Lisa and Francesca, mother and daughter, bring you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 SCOCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: B SCOTTOLINE SCORoyster, Francesca T.
Summary: A professor of English literature presents a memoir of family, identity, and acceptance that examines the messiness and complexity of adoption and parenthood from a black, queer, and feminist perspective.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 ROYSTER, FRANCESCA T. ROYSummary: A portrait of the late photographer Francesca Woodman, told through the young artist's work (including experimental videos and journal entries) and remarkably candid interviews with her artist parents Betty and George (a ceramic sculptor and painter/photographer), who have continued their own artistic practices while watching Francesca's professional reputation eclipse their own.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorber Films 2011
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Summary: From the "New York Times"-bestselling writing team comes a hilarious new collection of essays that observe life from a mother/daughter perspective.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818.54 SCOScottoline, Lisa
Summary: Everyone's favorite mother-daughter writing duo is back with a new collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. With twenty-something Francesca navigating New York City, Lisa holding down the fort in the suburbs, and Mother Mary making frequent and always entertaining appearances, there are plenty of opportunities for family-induced guilt, fighting, laughter,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Scottoline, Lisa.
Summary: Presents a collection of essays about womanhood and the bonds between female relatives, discussing such topics as the proper technique for packing dishes, the importance of bringing a coat in the summertime, and the dos and don'ts of dating.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2012
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: An infatuated young surgeon lays siege to a glamorous older woman. At first she spurns his advances. Then love seems to be winning when an unexpected complication arises. Includes the original Reckless and Reckless: The Sequel in their entirety.
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Publisher / Publication Date: WGBH 2004
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV RECScottoline, Lisa.
Summary: "Lisa and Francesca are back with another collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. This four book series is among the best reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late greats, Erma Bombeck and Nora Ephron. Booklist raved of the third book in the series, Meet Me At Emotional Baggage Claim, "readers can count on an ab-toning laugh...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St Martins Pr 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 SCOScottoline, Lisa.
Summary: "In this book Lisa and Francesca spill all their family secrets?which sound a lot like yours, if you understand that three generations of women is the formula for spontaneous combustion" --Publisher description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2010
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 814 SCOSummary: Obsessive-compulsive sleuth Adrian Monk is back, solving crimes and keeping things immaculate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2007
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD MONCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV MONSummary: Brilliant but phobia-laden detective Adrian Monk never lets his obsessive-compulsive disorder stop him from solving a crime in the most ingenious way imaginable.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2008
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: From their uniquely-equipped office at SFPD headquarters, Chief Ironside continues to lead his special police unit, fighting crime others cannot. His crack team includes Sgt. Ed Brown, ex-con-turned-assistant Mark Sanger and beautiful policewoman Eve Whitfield.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shout! Factory 2010
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV IROTricky
Contents: Sun down (featuring Tirzah) -- Lonnie listen (featuring Mykki Blanco & Francesca Belmonte) -- Something in the way (featuring Francesca Belmonte) -- Keep me in your shake (featuring Nneka) -- The unloved (skit) -- Nicotine love (featuring Francesca Belmonte) -- Gangster chronicle (featuring Bella Gotti) -- I had a dream (featuring Francesca Belmonte) -- My Palestine girl (featuring Blue Daisy)...
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Publisher / Publication Date: !K7 2014
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD ELECTRONIC TRIFreeman, Brian
Summary: When a series of bizarre deaths rock San Francisco, homicide detective Frost Eaton discovers a connection that leads him to psychiatrist Francesca Stein. Dr. Stein's controversial therapy helps people erase their most terrifying memories -- and all of the victims were her patients. As Frost and Dr. Stein carry out their investigation, the case becomes increasingly personal -- and dangerous....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas & Mercer 2017
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC FREPezzelli, Peter.
Summary: For years, Francesca Campanile was the queen of her home. Standing in her Rhode Island kitchen, Francesca dispensed advice as liberally as she did garlic, arguing nonstop with her son and two daughters. It was a wonderful life. But now, Francesca's children have moved away--and for the widowed Francesca, not having a family around to pester, guide, love and cook for makes her feel useless. When...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Pub. 2010
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP FIC PEZCollins, Ailynn
Summary: "The date is April 18, 1906. The city of San Francisco has just been rocked and shaken by a huge earthquake. Even worse, the quake causes huge fires to break out across the city. Can you escape your damaged home before it collapses? Will you join the firefighters as they try to save the city from the devastating fires? Will you be accused of looting after helping a boy escape from some rubble?...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Left wheelchair-bound by a sniper's bullet, long-time San Francisco Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside, becomes the head of his own special police unit. Operating from a specially equipped office at SFPD headquarters, Ironside fights crime using intelligence and action. His crack team includes Sgt. Ed Brown, ex-con-turned-assistant Mark Sanger, and beautiful policewoman Eve Whitfield.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shout! Factory 2007