Fenn, Lisa
Summary: "An Emmy-winning ESPN producer describes how she developed a surprising, profound and lasting bond with two disabled African-American, inner-city high school wrestlers after filming a segment about them for television,"--NoveList.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 2016
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 920 FENLisk, Jenny
Summary: "Jenny Lisk had no idea what was coming. At forty-three, she had a lot going on. A full-time job. Two young kids. A home to manage. And suddenly--a husband with inoperable brain cancer. How could this be her life? In between surgeries, ER visits, thousands of pills, and ultimately, hospice at home, Jenny kept her corner of the world updated through a CaringBridge online journal, and found...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bluhen Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 LISK, JENNY LISThompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah
Summary: Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG THOColby, Lila Fern.
Summary: To establish an historical framework and foundation for the University of Michigannulls Sea Grant ecological and societal research in the Grand Traverse Bay area, we commissioned Lisa Colby, research librarian and archivist, to compile a history of this fascinating and changing region in the Great Lakes basin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sea Grant Program, University of Michigan 1971
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1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: R NEL 977.464 COLBreach, Jen
Summary: "An action-packed graphic novel about agents who helped the Allies prepare for D-Day and push the Germans out of France during World War II. In 1942, World War II was growing more and more intense. Germany and its allies had occupied a great deal of Europe-including part of France. With the enemy just a few miles from England, Prime Minister Winston Churchill was determined to help free France....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 BREHill, Jenna Miscavige
Summary: The niece of controversial Scientology leader David Miscavige presents a tell-all memoir about her life in the Church of Scientology.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HILL, JENNA MISCAVIGE HILRogers, Lisa Jean
Summary: "A picture book biography about pioneering composer, John Cage"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Anne Schwartz Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CAGSummary: Investigates the secret crimes of Father Lawrence Murphy, a Milwaukee priest who abused more than 200 deaf children in a school under his control. The film documents the first known public protest against the pontiff himself. The investigation helped uncover documents from the secret Vatican archives that show the Pope, who must operate within the mysterious rules of the Roman Curia, as both...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Docuramafilms 2013
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MEAHill, Jenna Miscavige.
Summary: Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was raised away from her parents at the Ranch, a San Jacinto, California, boarding school for children of Scientology executives. In Beyond Belief, Jenna shares her true story of life inside the upper ranks of the sect, details her experiences as a member of Sea Org, the church's highest ministry, speaks of her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 HILL, JENNA MISCAVIGE HILLSummary: Profiles Paul Taylor, pioneer of 20th century modern dance. Features interviews with Taylor and company members. Includes excerpts from: Espanade; Company B; Polaris; 3 epitaphs; Events II, Epic, and Duet from 7 new dances; Scudorama; Aureole; Airs; Cloven kingdom; Last look; Musical offering; Offenbach overtures; Eventide; Piazzola caldera.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 1999
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC DANFynn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1975
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC FYNGillespie, Lisa Jane
Summary: A big picture book with giant fold-out pages, to satisfy the curiosity of every young tractor enthusiast. Everything you need to know about tractors large and small, from all around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 631.37 GilCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Set Big Book 629.225 Gillespie 2016Gillespie, Lisa Jane.
Summary: A simple introduction to archaeology that discusses how archaeologists find artifacts and what they can learn from them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around Usb GillespieKristeller, Jean
Summary: "Anyone who's tried to lose weight through sheer will power knows how difficult, if not impossible, it can be. In this practical and paradigm-shifting book, Dr. Jean Kristeller presents a new alternative--a program for weight loss based on her successful Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training Program. Instead of frustration, deprivation, backsliding, guilt, and a lack of results, The Joy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perigee, an impring of Penguin Random House LLC 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613 KRICopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Nu KristellerPliscou, Lisa
Summary: Colorful illustrations introduce the life and achievements of the nineteenth century novelist, revealing how her refusal to settle for the status quo led her to create some of the world's most beloved works.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 AUSFynn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 1992
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 209.2 FYNMaslo, Lina
Summary: When Malala Yousafzai was born, people shook their heads because girls were considered bad luck. But her father looked into her eyes and knew she could do anything. In Pakistan, people said girls should not be educated. But Malala and her father were not afraid. She secretly went to school and spoke up for education in her country. And even though an enemy tried to silence her powerful voice,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 YOUFleetwood, Jenni.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.64 FLEJorgensen, Liisa
Summary: Far Side of the Moon is the untold, fully authorized story of the lives of Frank and Susan Borman. One was a famous astronaut--an instrumental part of the Apollo space program--but the other was just as much a warrior. This real-life love story is far from a fairy tale. Life as a military wife was beyond demanding, but Susan always rose to the occasion. When Frank joined NASA and was selected...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 JORLadouceur, Liisa
Summary: Citing examples from folklore, as well as horror films, TV shows, and works of fiction, this book details all known ways to prevent vampirism, including how to protect oneself against attacks and how to destroy vampires. While offering explanations on the origins and uses of most commonly known tactics in fending off vampirism, the book also delves much deeper by collecting historical accounts...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.45 LADMatsuyama, Misa
Summary: The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering-and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size-this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9525 MATCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9525 MATBarcsay, Jeno.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Octopus Books 1973
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 743.4 BARGiles, Jenne.
Summary: Giles combines innovative felting techniques with dye colors, fiber combinations, and patterns to make captivating felt fabric, from which she designs and constructs pieces that are truly wearable art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarry Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.0463 GILVenn, Beth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Whitney Museum of American Art 1998