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African American quiltmakers Alabama Wilcox County Exhibitions African American quilts Alabama Wilcox County Exhibitions African American women Alabama Wilcox County Exhibitions Books and reading Books and reading History Food habits Leadership Tinwood Alliance Exhibitions United States Virtual realityHarris, Blake J.
Summary: In The History of the Future, Harris once again deep-dives into a tech drama for the ages to expertly tell the larger-than-life true story of Oculus, the virtual reality company founded in 2012 that--less than two years later--would catch the attention of Mark Zuckerberg and wind up being bought by Facebook for over $2 billion dollars. This incredible underdog story begins with inventor Palmer...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 006.8 HARGilbert, Avery N.
Summary: Everything about the sense of smell fascinates us, from its power to evoke memories to its ability to change our moods and influence our behavior. Yet because it is the least understood of the senses, myths abound. For example, contrary to popular belief, the human nose is almost as sensitive as the noses of many animals, including dogs; blind people do not have enhanced powers of smell; and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Publishers 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612.86 GILStosz, Sandra
Summary: "Today, our nation is like a ship being tossed in tumultuous seas. The winds and waves of change have divided and distanced our society, threatening to wash away the very principles our nation was founded upon. Now more than ever, our nation needs leaders with the moral courage to stand strong and steady-leaders capable of uniting people in support of a shared purpose by building the trust and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Köehlerbooks 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.4 STOKarabell, Zachary
Summary: A history and critical assessment of leading indicators reveals their indelible impact on the economy, public policy, and other critical decisions, discussing their shortcomings while making suggestions for reducing dependence on them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 330.01 KARLassieur, Allison.
Summary: Discover the civilization of ancient Greece.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 938 LASCopies Available at Peninsula
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Publisher / Publication Date: Institute of Real Estate Management of the National Association of Realtors 1990
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Summary: "The book collects dozens of Hurley's essays on feminism, geek culture, and her experiences and insights as a genre writer, including "We Have Always Fought," which won the 2013 Hugo for Best Related Work. The Geek Feminist Revolution will also feature several entirely new essays written specifically for this volume."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tor 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 814 HURCritchley, Simon
Summary: "From the curator of The New York Times's "The Stone," a provocative and timely exploration into tragedy--how it articulates conflicts and contradiction that we need to address in order to better understand the world we live in. We might think we are through with the past, but the past isn't through with us. Tragedy permits us to come face to face with what we do not know about ourselves but...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 809 CRIHeller, Marla.
Summary: Using the key elements of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and proven, never-before-published NIH research, leading nutrition expert Marla Heller has created the most effective diet for quick-and lasting-weight loss. Based on the diet rated the #1 Best Overall Diet by US News & World Report, this effective and easy program includes menu plans, recipes, shopping lists, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Life & Style 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.25 HELContents: Introduction : the quilts of Gee's Bend / Alvia Wardlaw -- River Island / John Beardsley -- On the map / William Arnett and Paul Arnett -- Reflections on the art of Gee's Bend / Jane Livingston -- (Quilt portfolios) Work clothes -- My way -- Annie Mae Young -- Housetop -- Family -- Triangles -- Patterns -- Sears corduroy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tinwood Books in Association with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 2002
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 746.46 QuiCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 746.46 QUIFrangos, Stavros.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Michigan State University Press 2004
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.4 DTPHutchison, Kay Bailey
Summary: Biographical portraits of: Sybil Ludington, Lydia Darragh, Deborah Sampson, Margaret Corbin, Sarah Emma Edmonds, Loreta Janeta Velasquez, Rose Greenhow, Elizabeth Van Lew, Ruby Bradley, Virginia Hall, Anna Mae Hays, Elizabeth Hoisington, Jeanne Holm, Dolley Madison, Helen "Nellie" Taft, Edith Wilson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bess Truman, Mamie Eisenhower, Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Luxe 2007
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 920.72 HUTBoonyadhistarn, Thiranut.
Summary: A do-it-yourself crafts book for children and pre-teens on beading.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.582 BOOSummary: Since the 19th century, the women of Gee's Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 350 color illustrations, 30 black-and-white illustrations, and charts, Gee's Bend to Rehoboth is being·released in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tinwood Books 2003
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 746.46 GEEBeauregarde, Constance
Summary: Presents the life of the beloved princess and activist, including her childhood, her marriage to Prince Charles, and her humanitarian work.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 DIACunningham, Kevin
Summary: "Readers will learn how to use lines of longitude and latitude, decipher map legends, and use a compass to orient a map in the real world. They will also discover how maps were first created and how they have changed throughout history"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 912.014 CUNGarner, Dwight
Summary: "The New York Times book critic gathers his literary chorus to capture the pure pleasure of reading and eating in this comic, soulful, semi-autobiographic treasure"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2023
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea Green Pub. 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 NEACanon, Dan
Summary: "Law professor and civil rights lawyer Dan Canon argues that an astounding 97 percent of cases in the United States are disposed of quickly and quietly with plea deals, rather than the jury trials most of us envision. Over the last 200 years, the criminaljustice system has come to prioritize speed and volume above all else. The central question our courts ask is not whether justice is being...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 345.73 CANSperry, Kip.
Summary: This book is designed to teach you how to read and understand the handwriting found in documents commonly used in genealogical research. It explains techniques for reading early American documents; provides samples of alphabets and letter forms; defines terms and abbreviations commonly used in early American documents such as wills, deeds, and church records; and, furthermore, presents numerous...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Genealogical Pub. Co. 1998
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1 available in Reference, Call number: GEN 427 SPEManguel, Alberto.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word ManguelIsaacson, Walter.
Summary: "Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovators is Walter Isaacson's revealing story of the people who created the computer and the Internet. It is destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution and an indispensable guide to how innovation really happens. What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 004 ISAStone, Ira F.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jewish Publication Society 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296 STORobb, Alice
Summary: "An incisive exploration of ballet's role in the modern world, told through the experience of the author and her classmates at the most elite ballet school in the country: the School of American Ballet. Ballet is an art full of hyper-feminine trappings, but beneath the ornate costumes and exaggerated stage makeup, traits like thinness, stoicism, and submission are valued above all else....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mariner Books 2023