Iftin, Abdi Nor
Summary: Now a proud resident of Maine, on the path to citizenship, Abdi Nor Iftin's dramatic, deeply stirring memoir is truly a story for our time: a vivid reminder of why western democracies still beckon to those looking to make a better life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 IFTIN, ABDI NOR IFTIftin, Abdi Nor
Summary: Adapted from the adult memoir, an intimate portrait of modern immigration describes how the author's family was forced by war to leave their home in Somalia before he received an opportunity to win the annual U.S. visa lottery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ember 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 IFTMcGurk, Linda Akeson
Summary: "Bringing Up Bebe meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir about a mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children. When Swedish-born Linda McGurk moved to small-town Indiana with her American husband to start a family, she quickly realized that her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Touchstone 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 649 MCGProulx, Joe
Summary: "Outdoor hockey is in the midst of a huge revival. For a sport that began under the open sky, a backyard rink returns you to the origins of the game. It can also provide a memorable gathering place for friends and family. Backyard Ice Rink guides you through every step of building a practical, fully functional skating rink right in your own yard."--Page [4] cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Countryman Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.96 PROWillis, Kimberley.
Summary: Provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all aspects of caring for chickens on a small scale, from purchasing a starter flock and constructing housing to proper feeding and care, discussing the various aspects of raising chickens for eggs, meat, and pets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wiley 2015
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 636.5 WILShea, Shannon Brescher
Summary: "Drawing from cutting-edge social science research, parent interviews, and experiential wisdom, science writer and parenting blogger Shannon Brescher Shea shows how green living and great parenting go hand in hand to teach kids kindness, compassion, resilience, and grit...all while giving them the lifelong tools they need to be successful, engaged, and independent"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Atlantic Books 2020
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Summary: Provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all aspects of caring for chickens on a small scale, from purchasing a starter flock and constructing housing to proper feeding and care, discussing the various aspects of raising chickens for eggs, meat, and pets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wiley 2009
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Summary: "The bestselling Foxfire series returns with a loving tribute to Appalachian culture, this time with a focus on preserving and passing down the music, the lore, and the "how-to" wisdom of earlier generations"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Anchor 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 FoxWillis, Kimberly.
Summary: Practical how-to advice for raising chickens in virtually any backyard! Raising chickens on a small scale is a popular--and growing--pastime. And Raising Chickens For Dummies provides an up-to-date, thorough introduction to all aspects of caring for chickens, including choosing and purchasing chickens, constructing housing, and proper feeding. Raising Chickens For Dummies provides...
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2009
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Linde, Barbara M.
Summary: "Have you ever wondered why presidential candidates need money for their campaigns? How do they get the funds they need to succeed in politics? This book focuses on how and where presidential candidates obtain the money to help them run for the country's highest office. Readers will learn about the history of campaign fund-raising and discover how candidates in different time periods approached...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.7 LINRoss, David-Dorian
Summary: One of the most intimidating aspects of pursuing martial arts is understanding which approach is best for you. Discover an introduction to many styles of martial arts, including kung fu, karate, tae kwon do, judo, jeet kune do, and krav maga. Learn about the physical and mental aspects of martial arts, from the proper form for blocks, kicks, and punches to the necessary self-discipline and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.8 MARSummary: During the Cold War, the CIA secretly raised a sunken Soviet nuclear submarine from the depths of the Pacific Ocean. The six-year operation included an intricate cover story by billionaire Howard Hughes. Drawing on declassified documents and never-before-seen interviews, NEITHER CONFIRM NOR DENY tells one of the highest-stakes, yet least-known stories of the Cold War.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818.52 RANShields, Earl B.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shields Publications 1994
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 639.754 SHIBauer, Carlene.
Summary: Describes the author's belated coming-of-age after a childhood marked by evangelical beliefs, her resistance of all activities associated with rebellion throughout her teens and early adulthood, and a pivotal relationship that was shaped by transitioningvalues.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Bio BauerGaertner, Meg
Summary: "Discusses the science behind wind-powered cars and includes instructions for readers to build their own from household materials."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.22 GAETam, Michelle
Summary: You know how it is: some days, you're fired up and ready to cook; other days, you dread the thought of making dinner. More often than not, you find yourself floating somewhere between inspiration and desperation. What's a crazy busy (but kind of lazy) home cook to do? The answer: pick up this book. Ready or Not makes healthy Paleo home cooking a breeze, no matter if there's time to prepare or...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5638 TAMAlkire, Jessie
Summary: Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Wind Energy Projects from the history of wind energy, to how we use it today. They'll move a car with a balloon, use wind to play a music box, and more. Each project includes color photos and easy to follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Super Sandcastle 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.9 ALKPost, Peggy
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperResource 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 395 POSClarke-Fields, Hunter
Summary: As a parent you strive to model kindness, compassion, and patience when interacting with your children. But no parent is perfect, and in difficult or stressful moments, you may react to your kids in ways that don't exactly fit your ideal model of parenting -- for example, yelling. You aren't alone. Parental reactions are often deeply ingrained, and you likely learned them from your parents. So...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 CLAVishton, Peter M.
Summary: This course taught by renowned psychology professor and child development expert explores some scientifically proved techniques for raising healthy, happy, and intelligent children, includes topics such as the link between sleep and cognitive development, ways to help your child with homework, and how to encourage pro-social behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Hobson, Phyllis.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Garden Way Pub. 1976
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.213 HOBRand, Ayn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Plume 1999