Valby, Karen
Summary: "The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas, the first principals in the Dance Theatre of Harlem, who traveled the world as highly celebrated stars in their field and whose legacy was erased from history until now. At the height of the Civil Rights movement, Lydia Abarça was a Black prima ballerina with a major international dance company-the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "In this compendium of 5-minute really true stories about bedtime, you can go on a journey of wonder and learning to find out the answers to all these questions, and many more! Travel to Ancient Egypt to explore the beds of Tutankhamun, jet off into space to see how astronauts get ready for bed, or even plunge underwater to learn how hibernating turtles breathe through their bottoms! There are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 392.36 FIVKamen, Henry.
Summary: "Since the sixteenth century, the Spanish inquisition has been synonymous with terror, bigotry, and persecution. In this book, a renowned historian sweeps away old misconceptions and presents a new view of this notorious and fascinating period." "Henry Kamen reassesses the significance and consequences of the expulsion of the Jews and also argues that there is little evidence for the alleged...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 272.2 KAMKarlen, Neal
Summary: "A warm and surprisingly real-life biography, featuring never-before-seen photos, of one of rock's greatest talents: Prince. Neal Karlen was the only journalist Prince granted in-depth press interviews to for over a dozen years, from before Purple Rain to when the artist changed his name to an unpronounceable glyph. Karlen interviewed Prince for three Rolling Stone cover stories, wrote '3...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 PRINCE KARShadmi, Koren
Summary: "A biographical tale that follows Hollywood revolutionary Rod Serling's rise to fame in the Golden Age of Television, and his descent into his personal Twilight Zone. We recognize Rod Serling as our sharply dressed, cigarette-smoking tour guide of The Twilight Zone, but the entertainment business once regarded him as the 'Angry Young Man' of Television. Before he became the revered master of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Life Drawn, an imprint of Humanoids, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SERDaly, Carol Himsel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.8 DALBlankfeld, Keren
Summary: "Zippi Spitzer and David Wisnia were captivated by each other from the moment they first exchanged glances across the work floor. It was the beginning of a love story that could have happened anywhere. Except for one difference: this romance was unfolding in history's most notorious death camp, between two young prisoners whose budding intimacy risked dooming them if they were caught. ...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Purvis, Karyn B. (Karyn Brand)
Summary: Offers parents practical advice on how to welcome an adopted child into their family, with tips for coping with common problems, building affection and trust, dealing with learning or behavioral disorders, and disciplining an adoptive child without harming the parent-child relationship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw-Hill 2007
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 649.145 PurviStelson, Caren
Summary: "This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political dissidents took hold. The narrative starts in 1938 and follows the children as they journey to foster families in England for the duration of the war, return to Prague afterward in an unsuccessful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 STEShadmi, Koren
Summary: "Lugosi, the tragic life story of one of horror's most iconic film stars, tells of a young Hungarian activist forced to flee his homeland after the failed Communist revolution in 1919. Reinventing himself in the U.S., first on stage and then in movies, he landed the unforgettable role of Count Dracula in what would become a series of classic feature films. From that point forward, Lugosi's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Life Drawn by Humanoids 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 LUGOSI, BELA SHACooper, Caren B. (Caren Beth)
Summary: "Think you need a degree in science to contribute to important scientific discoveries? Think again. All around the world, in fields ranging from astronomy to zoology, millions of everyday people are choosing to participate in the scientific process. Working in cooperation with scientists in pursuit of information, innovation, and discovery, these volunteers are following protocols, collecting...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Overlook Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 500 COORajan, Karan
Summary: "Steeped in science, medicine and his personal hospital experience, a surgeon and TikTok sensation, in this entertaining and educational survival guide, explains the weird and wonderful bodily functions that keep us going, offering practical advice and strategies to help you thrive and take control of your day-to-day health"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale 2023
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Summary: "An examination of some of New York rock'n'roll's most iconic figures--The Velvet Underground & Andy Warhol--and the relationship that distorted their lives and changed pop culture. Born from the iconic NY art and music scene of the late '60s and the brilliant, untamed minds of its founding members Lou Reed and John Cale, The Velvet Underground are now considered rock 'n' roll royalty...but...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Life Drawn, an imprint of Humanoids, Inc. 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 781.66 SHAKarem, Brian J.
Summary: "Blending his experiences as a veteran reporter with trenchant analysis of the erosion of trust between the press and the government in the past 40 years, Free the Press gives readers a unique perspective on the challenges facing journalism, as well as the rise of hostility between these institutions"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Prometheus 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 070.4 KARStelson, Caren Barzelay
Summary: "Six-year-old Sachiko and her family suffered greatly after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and in the years that followed, the miraculous survival of a ceramic bowl became a key part of Sachiko's journey toward peace"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 YASAcemoglu, Daron.
Summary: Evaluates the reasons that some nations are poor while others succeed, outlining provocative perspectives that support theories about the importance of institutions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Publishers 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 330 ACECoren, Stanley.
Summary: Using a question and answer format, a psychology professor and dog researcher unravels mysteries about the social and emotional lives of dogs, including whether or not they recognize themselves in a mirror and if they are smarter than cats.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 CORDanby, Jeff.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Casemate 2008
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 769.31 DANEagen, Rachel
Summary: "The concept of how money is earned and the nature of goods and services are examined in this title. Several real-world examples and motivating scenarios help young readers better understand the role of work, the concept of earning a salary or wage, and the roles of producers and consumers."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 332 EAGHamby, Rachel
Summary: Introduces readers to the basic features of a graph, such as legends, labels, and scales. Readers will learn how to use these features to read bar graphs, line graphs, and many other kinds of graphs. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 511 HAMCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J005.118 CWDayen, David
Summary: "In the depths of the Great Recession, a cancer nurse, a car dealership worker, and an insurance fraud specialist helped uncover the largest consumer crime in American history-a scandal that implicated dozens of major executives on Wall Street. They called it foreclosure fraud: millions of families were kicked out of their homes based on false evidence by mortgage companies that had no legal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Press, The 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 330 DAYCharen, Mona
Summary: Author of the New York Times bestseller Useful Idiots and popular columnist Mona Charen takes a close, reasoned look at the aggressive feminist agenda undermining the success and happiness of men and women across the country
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Forum 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.7 CHADarden, Bob
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abingdon Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 233 DARDayen, David
Summary: "From the cars we drive to what toothpaste we use, how a tiny group of corporations have come to dominate every aspect of our lives"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020