Gaiman, Neil
Summary: "An enthralling collection of nonfiction essays on a myriad of topics--from art and artists to dreams, myths, and memories--observed in #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman's probing, amusing, and distinctive style. An inquisitive observer, thoughtful commentator, and assiduous craftsman, Neil Gaiman has long been celebrated for the sharp intellect and startling imagination that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2016
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 824 GAIGrace, Catherine O'Neill
Summary: Describes the work of the various branches of engineering.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt Brace 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 331.702 GRAMacdonald, Fiona
Summary: Illustrations and text introduce early readers to the the training, duties, and lifestyle of a samurai; and also describes the culture and traditions of ancient Japan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 952.02 MACMorley, Jacqueline.
Summary: "Put your dress on. Women aren't allowed to act, so you'll have to play some female roles. When the plague strikes, get out of London! Try your luck as a traveling player and take the show on the road. Keep an eye out for cutpurses. These thieves thrive in busy places like the Globe. Study hard! If you mangle Shakespeare's lines, you'll be in trouble" --Cover, p. 4.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 792 MORVan der Linde, Laurel
Summary: A guide to pursuing a career in dance profiles jobs ranging from professional dancer and choreographer to technical director and costume designer, incorporating tips from industry insiders and young professionals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beyond Words 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 793.3 VANWilliams, Pat
Contents: It all started with a boy -- Anything is possible -- Imagination unlimited -- Animated leadership -- Betting the studio -- Triumph to tragedy -- The plus factor -- The man with stick-to-it-ivity -- A sponge for ideas -- The man who saw tomorrow -- Living for the next generation -- A man of singular focus -- The show must go on -- The real Walt Disney -- Walt lives!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Health Communications 2004
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Summary: Describes what it would be like to be a ship captain captured by priates during the 1700s.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2013
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Summary: Presents an irreverent guide to letting go of the weight of others' expectations and doubling down on one's dreams to find real, lasting happiness. --Publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 KNISchembechler, Bo.
Summary: Bo Schembechler recounts the lessons and personalities that have shaped his life and made him the successful coach of the Michigan Wolverines.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Books 1989
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 SCHMacdonald, Fiona
Summary: Describes life for a medieval knight.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2004
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Summary: Learn about ancient Egyptian burials, in particular the grave of King Tut and the curse associated with it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932.014 MORMalam, John
Summary: Describes the many dangerous jobs performed by children who worked in the cotton mills of industrial England in the nineteenth century, work that included long hours, low pay, and no provision for school work.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 331.7 MALMalam, John
Summary: A lighthearted look at what building a skyscraper would be like.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 690 MALMatthews, Rupert.
Summary: "Keep your cool. If you panic and reveal your true identity, you'll be in big trouble. Stay away from thugs "packing heat." These ruthless gangsters are armed and very dangerous. Step on it! As a wheelman, you'll have to drive a gateway car at top speed. Don't get too comfy. Some gangsters lead a life of luxury. Don't forget that their money has beeen stolen from honest folks" --Cover, p. 4.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2010
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Summary: Examines the skills needed to become a ninja, including practicing with weapons everyday, listening and not asking questions, and keeping identity secret.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355 MALMacdonald, Fiona
Summary: Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe what it would require to launch a voyage of discovery, what shipboard life would be like, and what the rewards would be using the voyages of Columbus as an example.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2014
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Summary: "In more than 100 recipes, Baraghani shows home cooks on how to hone their own cooking styles by teaching the techniques and unexpected flavor combinations that maximize flavor in minimal time"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorena Jones Books, an imprint of Ten Speed Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 BARGraham, Ian
Summary: Describes what it was like to be an astronaut on the "unlucky" 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the moon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Set You Wouldn't 629.25 GrahamOlen, Helaine
Summary: When University of Chicago professor Harold Pollack interviewed Helaine Olen, an award-winning financial journalist and the author of the bestselling Pound Foolish, he made an offhand suggestion: everything you need to know about managing your money could fit on an index card. To prove his point, he grabbed a 4" x 6" card, scribbled down a list of rules, and posted a picture of the card...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portfolio/Penguin 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332 OLEPinsky, Drew
Summary: Dr. Drew has spent decades talking to teens and young adults about sex and relationships, so he and his daughter take on a new generation of knowledge that incorporates current concerns with TCB: trust, compassion, and boundaries. Quizzes, real questions from patients, and life-experience from Paulina help the team tackle some of the toughest stuff to talk about.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2021
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Contents: A brand-name childhood -- On my own -- The ten noble tastes -- Free to be you and me, gluten-free -- Vegetarians, please avert your eyes -- Going against the grain -- The pleasure of vegetables -- Luscious and sumptuous fruit -- Truly tasting my life -- Guilty pleasures -- Feeling comfortable in the kitchen -- Life, gluten-free.
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.399 AHEWightman, Rachel I.
Summary: "Share if you love Jesus. Scroll past if you follow the devil. Most Christians have seen something asinine like this on Facebook and rightly dismissed it. But not every post on social media is so obviously absurd. As online spaces increase in importance, it is urgent that we as Christians consider how to love our neighbors on the internet-and this includes sharing the truth.Rachel I. Wightman...
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Publisher / Publication Date: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 302.3 WIGHorner, John R.
Summary: Jack Horner and his colleagues in molecular biology labs are poised to create a real dinosaur based on the latest breakthroughs - without using prehistoric DNA. The mystery ingredient in this recreation is the genetic code for building dinosaurs that lives on in modern birds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 567.9 HORAmara, Philip.
Summary: Presents a step-by-step guide to creating, publishing and marketing comic books, including developing compelling characters, approaching publishers, and adapting storylines for video games and movies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2012