Bales, Kevin.
Summary: In this riveting book, authors and authorities on modern day slavery Kevin Bales and Ron Soodalter expose the disturbing phenomenon of human trafficking and slavery that exists now in the United States. In "The Slave Next Door "we find that slaves are all around us, hidden in plain sight: the dishwasher in the kitchen of the neighborhood restaurant, the kids on the corner selling cheap...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of California Press 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364 BALSummary: Discover the stories, ideas, and methods behind today's most compelling artists; features sixteen artists from North America (Chicago, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Vancouver).
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ARTSummary: In sharing their stories, uses every tool available, from cutting-edge DNA research to old-school genealogical sleuthing to reveal long-buried secrets. Spanning the globe, the series compiles family trees that trace throughout the United States and Canada; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Germany, Poland, Ireland, Russia, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV FINSummary: "... [A] look inside the controversial religion from Academy Award-winner Alex Gibney. The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, exploring the psychological impact of blind faith, how the church attracts new followers and keeps hold of its A-list celebrity devotees."--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Publisher not identified] 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GOIChapman, Hannah K.
Summary: "Dive into the fascinating, unexpected, and inspiring stories behind 18 of the English language's greatest women writers in this graphic anthology. Why She Wrote brings together both famous and obscure writers from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries and highlights their history, hardships, and influence--on the written word and each other--through accessible and engaging comics. Framed by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 CHASummary: Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides influential guests deep into the branches of their family trees, revealing surprising stories of love, hardship, and triumph that transcend borders and merge to form an American root system fortified by its diversity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV FINBalis, Andrea
Summary: "A cutting-edge look into a pivotal moment in U.S. history: McCarthy's infamous "witch hunt" for communists during the 1950's Red Scare. At the cusp of the Cold War, Americans were so afraid of communists living among them that they began to hunt them like witches. As Senator Joe McCarthy took up this mantle to hunt down "communists" in the U.S., citizens grew terrified of being accused, so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.9 BALBates, Katharine Lee
Summary: Provides a history and words to four verses of the song, "America the Beautiful," as well as simple instructions for making a patriotic garden.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 782.42 BATGinsburg, Ruth Bader
Summary: "The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993--a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women's rights, and popular culture"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2017
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1 available in Adult, Call number: LP 921 GINCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 GINSBURG, RUTH BADER GINGates, Henry Louis Jr.
Summary: Explores the historical period following the American Civil War known as Reconstruction.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Public Broadcasting Service 2019
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV RECContents: More distance from your driver -- Maximum power -- The all important routine -- Troublesome trees -- Flop shots -- Wet ground conditions -- Match play tips -- Chipping techniques -- Elements of a great putting stroke -- Pre-game putting warm-up -- Putting practice
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Publisher / Publication Date: PGA
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.352 PGASummary: Independent journalists like Amy Goodman, Glenn Greenwald, Jeremy Scahill, and Matt Taibbi are changing the face of journalism, providing investigative, adversarial alternatives to mainstream, corporate news outlets. Cameras follow as they expose government and corporate deception; just as the ground-breaking independent journalist I.F. Stone did decades ago.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF ALLContents: Gaining distance off the tee -- Par 3 efficiency -- Creating muscle memory -- Trouble shots -- Perfeting your pitching -- Feet outside the bunker shot -- Distance control on long putts -- Making more putts -- Practice game: putts with break -- Off season training
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Publisher / Publication Date: PGA of America
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.352 PGABaker, Ann
Summary: "This Teacher's Manual includes a diagnostic test, an answer key with helpful teaching tips, and detailed information on student difficulties in producing each sound. Teachers who need help with teaching the sounds, rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns of North American English will find the in-depth treatment of these features especially useful." "--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cambridge University. Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.34 BAKBanek, Reinhold.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 784.1923 BANGinsburg, Ruth Bader
Summary: "The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993--a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women's rights, and popular culture. My Own Words is a selection of writings and speeches by Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 GINSBURG, RUTH BADER GINCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: B GINSBURGRoy, Ron
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 1997
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J AZ BRoy, Ron
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2001
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2001
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED AZ ORoy, Ron
Summary: Dink and his two friends help Lucky find the culprit who stole Lucky's winning lottery ticket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2000
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Summary: When someone steals the money the town has been collecting to help the ducks, Josh and his friends try to find the thief.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2002
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED AZ QCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED ROYRoy, Ron
Summary: There's a villainous vibe coming from the pale, dark-haired man Dink that Josh and Ruth Rose see in the supermarket. When they follow him into Ellie's Diner, the stranger vanishes. But there's a cut on Ellie's neck or could it be a bite? Could there really be a vampire in town?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2004
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED AZ VRoy, Ron
Summary: Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose help catch the thieves who have stolen gold from Sammi's parents, the king and queen of Costra.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2005