Nielsen, Larry A.
Summary: "In 'Nature's Allies', Larry Nielsen profiles the lives of eight pioneers-- John Muir, Ding Darling, Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, Chico Mendes, Billy Frank Jr., Wangari Maathai, and Gro Harlem Brundtland-- all individuals from modest backgrounds who have influenced the course of conservation over the past century, showing us better ways to live in balance with nauture. Some famous and some...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Island Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 NIEMontgomery, Sy
Summary: Looks at the work of renowned octopus scientist Jennifer Mather and a team of researchers on the island of Moorea, near Tahiti in the South Pacific, where they work to learn more about octopuses and their behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 594.56 MONMcLaurin, Jennie A.
Summary: "Our bodies are designed to heal. We fall off our bikes and skin our knees-and without effort on our part, the skin looks like new in a few days. But while our skinned knees easily heal, it can sometimes feel like our emotional and relational wounds are left gaping open, broken beyond repair. If our bodies instinctively know how to heal physical injuries, could they also help us understand how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 152.4 MCLCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 152.4 MCLDiLorenzo, Michael A.
Summary: Presents general information on archery deer hunting, including equipment selection, proper shooting form, deer behavior, safe tree stand setup, and field dressing, and also includes a fictional story featuring a young man on his first deer hunt.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Moose Publications, Inc. 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 799.215 DILJenner, Ronald A
Summary: "Venom brings readers face to face with some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet, including jellyfish, snakes, and wasps, as it uncovers the story of venom. The book explores how venom is used for predation, defense, competition, and communication by an incredible diversity of species. It examines the unique methods that these species have evolved to create and deliver their deadly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 615.9 JENDiLorenzo, Michael A
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Moose Publications 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 799.12 DiLIsaacson, Walter
Summary: "When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix, James Watson's account of how he and Francis Crick had discovered the structure of DNA, the spiral-staircase molecule that carries the genetic instruction code for all forms of life. This book guided Jennifer Doudna to focus her studies not on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA 921 DOUSummary: It all ends with a bang! In the final episodes, Emmy winners Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul bring the saga of Breaking Bad to a bloody conclusion in their roles as meth kingpin, Walter White and his guilt-ridden partner, Jesse Pinkman. As each tries to get clear of the wreckage they left behind in the meth world, DEA agent Hank Schrader's obsessive pursuit of "Heisenberg" gains steam, leading up...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRECopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRE RATED RSummary: Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Florida, including Miami's Art Deco District, Orlando's theme parks, the Gulf Coast's tempting beaches, and Major League Baseball's spring training. Includes must-see attractions from St. Augustine to the Florida Keys, perfect hotels for every budget, best restaurants to satisfy a range of tastes, valuable tips on when to go and ways to save, color...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.590 FODMiller, Jennifer A.
Summary: Examines the geography, history, economy, society, people, and culture of Chile.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 983 MILDoudna, Jennifer A.
Summary: Two Berkeley scientists explore the potential of a revolutionary genetics technology capable of easily and affordably manipulating DNA in human embryos to prevent specific diseases, addressing key concerns about related ethical and societal repercussions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 576 DOUNelson, John A.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling 1994
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.592 NELMacHaffie, Ingeborg S.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barnes & Noble Books 1984
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 948.9 MACHNelson, John A.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stackpole Books 1990
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 736.4 NELAltman, Jenifer.
Summary: With instant film once again available, Polaroids and other instant cameras are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. This friendly and informative guide is the essential how-to book for shooting gorgeous instant pictures with personal panache and a touch of romance. Packed with tips on how to shoot with various cameras, details about the different types of film available, advice on composition...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books LLC 2012
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Nilsen, Anders
Summary: "Dogs and Water "chronicles a piece of a lonely journey, without origin or destination. A young man wandering a nameless path has only a stuffed bear as a companion, which inertly endures his desperation, anger, and musings along the way. The landscape is cold and bleak with few landmarks, and offers only precarious encounters with animals and armed men. These interactions are rife with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Drawn & Quarterly 2007
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 NilsenNielson, Erik
Summary: "A groundbreaking exposé about the alarming use of rap lyrics as criminal evidence to convict and incarcerate young men of color"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The New Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 345.73 NIENielson, Stephanie
Summary: Details how the author survived a horrific plane crash that left her with third degree burns over eighty percent of her body and learned to embrace the power of love, motherhood, community, faith, and the simple joys of everyday life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Voice/Hyperion 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 NIELSON, STEPHANIE NIECopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Bio NielsonAltman, Jenifer.
Summary: No one loves taking pictures more than parents. But the combination of complicated digital cameras with fast-moving kids means no one is more flummoxed by taking pictures, either. This easy-to-use manual offers parents the tools they need to make beautiful, lasting, and evocative memories. Author, photographer, and mom of three Jen Altman shares her keen eye for the honest moment in this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books LLC 2013
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Nilsen, Anna
Summary: A spot-the-difference game, mystery story, and art book in which readers try to tell which paintings are genuine and which are forgeries. Includes magnifying glass and split-page format.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 751.5 NILCopies Available at Woodmere
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Fine NilsenNelson, Willie
Summary: On April 29 and 30 of this year, a variety of artists spanning genres and generations came together with Willie Nelson to celebrate the legend's 90th birthday for a star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime event at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. This two CD+Blu-ray set captures the highlights of this amazing night, including 39 performances across the two CDs and the same songs captured in HD on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: It follows the story of Mark Landis, one of the most prolific art forgers in U.S. history. His impressive body of work spans thirty years, covering a wide range of painting styles and periods. While the copies could fetch impressive sums on the open market, Landis isn't in it for money. Posing as a philanthropic donor, Landis has given away hundreds of works over the years to a staggering list...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC ARTIsaacson, Walter
Summary: A portrait of the Nobel Prize-winning scientist explores the impact of James Watson's "The Double Helix" on her career and how her team's invention of CRISPR technology enabled revolutionary DNA-editing approaches to fighting disease, as well as curing diseases, fending off viruses, and enhancing our children
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 576.5 ISACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 DOUDNA, JENNIFER ISANelsen, Jane
Summary: "Do you wish there was a way to raise well-behaved children without punishment? Are you afraid the only alternative is being overly indulgent? With Positive Discipline, an encouragement model based on both kindness and firmness, you don't have to choose between these two extremes. Using these 49 Positive Discipline tools, honed and perfected after years of real-world research and feedback,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony 2016