Stahr, Celia
Summary: "The riveting story of how three years spent in the United States transformed Frida Kahlo into the artist we know today Mexican artist Frida Kahlo adored adventure. In November, 1930, she was thrilled to realize her dream of traveling to the United States to live in San Francisco, Detroit, and New York. Still, leaving her family and her country for the first time was monumental. Only...
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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 KAHLO, FRIDA STAStahr, Walter
Summary: "Walter Stahr, author of the ... bestseller Seward, now tells the amazing story of Lincoln's secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, the most powerful and controversial of the men close to the president. Stanton raised an army of a million men and directed it from his Washington telegraph office, with Lincoln often at his side. He arrested and imprisoned thousands for "war crimes," some serious and...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 STANTON, EDWIN StaSummary: "The Ventures have been thrilling music lovers with songs like 'Wipe Out' and 'Hawaii 5-0' since 1959. Now, see the story of the world's most famous instrumental rock and roll band from those who know them the best: movie stars, music legends, and their family. Witness the rise and influence of the electric guitar, the history, and the relevance of the band in pop culture still today." -- Amazon.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC VENSaltsman, Amelia
Summary: Organised according to the Jewish calendar, The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen combines the modern focus on fresh foods with ancient roots and recipes. These dishes are lighter and brighter, reflective of the flavours of the Jewish Diaspora. It's Jewish cooking for a new generation, featuring everything from traditional brisket, chicken soup, gefilte fish, and the best-ever potato latkes to more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Epicure 2015
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 641.5 SALShah, Tahir.
Summary: Describes the author's and his family's experiences after purchasing a run-down palace in the Moroccan city of Casablanca, as they work to renovate the house, exorcise the jinns haunting the structure, and cope with the house's human guardians.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bantam Books 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 964 SHAShah, Tahir.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arcade Pub. 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 963 SHAStahr, Walter
Summary: "From an acclaimed, New York Times bestselling biographer, a timely reassessment of Abraham Lincoln's indispensable Secretary of the Treasury: a leading proponent for black rights both before and during his years in cabinet and later as Chief Justice of the United States. Salmon P. Chase is best remembered as a rival of Lincoln's for the Republican nomination in 1860-but there would not have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 CHASE, SALMON P. STAStahr, Walter.
Summary: A profile of the leader of Lincoln's "team of rivals" examines his considerable political roles, including governor of New York, Secretary of State, and Lincoln's closest advisor during the Civil War.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SEWARD, WILLIAM HENRY STASummary: The documentary explores the intersection between Colin Kaepernick's anthem protests and the reactions they spurred in the United States, revealing unique insights into America's ongoing racial turmoil.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC KAPBland, Celia.
Summary: A brief introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of bats.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kidsbooks, Inc. 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 599.4 BLABland, Celia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House 1995
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB PONTIAC BLALewis, Celia
Summary: Presents illustrations of one hundred breeds of North American and European chickens, along with descriptions of their physical characteristics and behavior and advice on housing, fencing, feeding, and breeding.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.5 LEWRyker, Celia
Summary: Celia Ryker's Walking Home: Trail Stories is about more than mud, sweat, and blisters while thru-hiking the Long Trail. Reminiscent of Cheryl Strayed's Wild, Ryker's mind wanders as her legs carry her forward, beyond a woodland path, to places and people she thought she had forgotten. Her grandmother's spirit appears on Mount Baker. A lost cousin waits for her at the bottom of every ladder. Her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rootstock Publishing 0000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 RYKEddy, Celia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Krause Publications 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Craft Sew EddyCela, Krissy
Summary: An Instagram fitness star shares customizable exercise and nutrition plans in a companion to Do This For You, her illustrated health and fitness guide, featuring advice on diet and portion sizes, recipes and must-do functional exercises.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Go, an imprint of Hachette Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7 CELStone, Dan.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: National Endowment for the Arts 2006
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 813 STOStarr, Paul
Summary: "Winner of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize and the Bancroft Prize in American History, this is a landmark history of how the entire American health care system of doctors, hospitals, health plans, and government programs has evolved over the last two centuries."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.961 STAStarr, Richard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Taunton Press 1990
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Craft Wood StarrSchiff, Stacy
Summary: Analyzes the Salem Witch Trials to offer key insights into the role of women in its events while explaining how its tragedies became possible.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 973.2 SCHRivenbark, Celia.
Summary: In a humorous compilation of essays, the author draws on her Southern heritage to address the secrets of celebrity mothers, why children's clothes make six-year-olds look like Vegas showgirls, and other commentary on life south of the Mason-Dixon line.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 817.54 RIVCella, Clara.
Summary: "Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Earth Day"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.262 CELEddy, Celia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's Educational Series 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.46 EddyLewis, Celia
Summary: Presents illustrations of one hundred breeds of North American and European chickens, along with descriptions of their physical characteristics and behavior and advice on housing, fencing, feeding, and breeding.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Pub. Co. 2011
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 636.5022 LEWMcCarty, Celia
Summary: "Some observers describe video games as modern art museums that contain visual works, performance art, and audio. Highly skilled athletes, craftspeople, and technicians in the game industry work hard to entertain us"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press, Inc. 2023