McCall Smith, Alexander
Summary: "A new baby brings an abundance of joy to Isabel Dalhousie and her husband, Jamie--but Isabel's almost four-year-old son, Charlie, is none too keen on his newborn brother. In fact, Charlie refuses to acknowledge Magnus, and Isabel must find a way to impress upon her older son the patience and understanding that have served as guiding principles in her own life. These are, of course, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 2017
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1 available in Adult, Call number: M MCCRussell, Leon
Contents: On a distant shore dg (3:15) -- Love this way (3:48) -- Here without you dg (3:49) -- This masquerade (4:39) -- Black and blue (3:15) -- Just leaves and grass (5:00) -- On the waterfront (3:53) -- Easy to love (3:29) -- Hummingbird (4:05) -- The one I love is wrong (3:08) -- Where do we go from here (3:25) -- A song for you (3:36).
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Publisher / Publication Date: Palmetto 2017
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK RUSMcCall Smith, Alexander
Summary: A new baby brings an abundance of joy to Isabel and her husband, Jamie--but almost four-year-old son Charlie is none too keen on his newborn brother. In fact, he refuses to acknowledge Magnus, and Isabel must find a way to impress upon her older son the patience and understanding that have served as guiding principles in her own life. These are the very qualities that bring Bea Shandon, an old...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Large Print 2017
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP FIC MCCMcCall Smith, Alexander
Summary: Amateur sleuth and philosopher Isabel Dalhousie is called upon to help when a matchmaker begins to question her latest match.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD FIC MCCSummary: In the pursuit of his work, celebrated photographer Frans Lanting has lived in the trees with wild macaws, camped with giant tortoises inside a volcanic crater, and documented never-before-photographed wildlife and tribal traditions in Madagascar. In this stunning TEDTalk slideshow, Lanting presents The LIFE Project, a poetic collection of photographs that tell the story of our planet, from its...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Filmed successively in 1978, 1988, and 1997, this award-winning program tracks Lily, a person with Down syndrome, from childhood into adulthood. 'Lily: A Story about a Girl Like Me' introduces Lily at age 10 and in third grade, where, as a pioneer for mainstreaming, she is filmed coming to terms with both academic and social pressure. 'Lily: A Sequel' catches up with Lily at 20, with scenes of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 1997
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Byrd, Sandra.
Summary: A romance set in Victorian England, "Bride of A Distant Isle "is the story of Annabel Ashton, who fights to save her family home and her mother's honor while trying to figure out if the man she loves wants her or just wants to use her to achieve his own ambitions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 2016
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC BRYStanley, Ralph.
Contents: God gave Noah the rainbow sign -- Little Moses -- Worried man blues -- Longing for home -- Motherless children -- Storms are on the ocean -- Keep on the firing line -- Engine 143 -- I'm thinking tonight of my blue eyes -- Poor orphan child -- On a hill lone and grey -- Waves on the sea -- Distant land to roam.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia/DMZ 2006
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Place a hold to request this item.Brett, Flora
Summary: "From a horse's point of view, tells about horse senses, providing insight into horse behavior and abilities"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 BREJones, Emma
Summary: "Bullying is a serious problem, and some people believe it should be considered a crime. However, others believe that takes things too far. These different viewpoints can affect antibullying policies, so it's important for readers to understand why people hold these opposing points of view. As readers explore this debate in depth, they're aided by accessible text, eye-catching fact boxes, and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 302.34 JONLombardo, Jennifer
Summary: "Social media is pervasive in today's culture--so much so that it is nearly impossible to avoid it completely. Opinions are divided on whether this has made life better or worse. Young people today are the first to grow up with this new technology. Will it be helpful or harmful to them? Augmented by full-color photographs and informative fact boxes, the engaging text explores this question so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2021
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Social Point LombardoNguyễn, Duy
Summary: "Widely considered the most important poet of his generation, Duy began his career as a writer on the battlefields of Vietnam. The power of his highly-crafted poetry stems from its distinct sense of time and place, his unrelenting honesty, and his deep compassion. Born into a peasant family, Duy captures the essence of village life in his poetry. Whether it is love, family, war, present or lost...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Curbstone Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 495.7 NGUDeloria, Vine.
Summary: First published in 1972, Vine Deloria Jr.'s God Is Red remains the seminal work on Native religious views, asking new questions about our species and our ultimate fate. Celebrating three decades in publication with a special 30th-anniversary edition, this classic work reminds us to learn "that we are a part of nature, not a transcendent species with no responsibilities to the natural world." It...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fulcrum Pub. 2003
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: When Star Wars: A New Hope was first released in 1977, part of its appeal was that the world it presented felt alive. Landspeeders and starships were dirty. Droids broke down. And it was filled with cool, weird, and really weird background characters. (Really, just take a look around the Mos Eisley cantina.) Never mind Han, Luke, Leia, Darth Vader, and Obi-Wan. Who were these other guys? What...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Del Rey 2017
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: SCI.FIC STADeloria, Vine
Summary: "A 50th anniversary revised edition of the beloved classic, God is Red. First published in 1972, Vine Deloria Jr.'s God Is Red 50th Anniversary Edition remains the seminal work on Native religious views, asking new questions about our species and our ultimate fate. Celebrating five decades in publication with a special 50th-anniversary edition, this classic work reminds us to learn "that we are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fulcrum Publishing 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Most elementary-age children exude innocence and optimism. What about kids who face extreme poverty? This documentary focuses on the plight of underprivileged nine-year-olds across the world-revealing their hardships and challenges as well as the light-hearted spirit they often exhibit in spite of their surroundings. Traveling to Egypt, Rwanda, India, Cambodia, Romania, Brazil, and New York...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Celebrate the lasting impact of Return of the Jedi with this exciting reimagining of the timeless Star Wars film featuring new perspectives from forty contributors. On May 25, 1983, Star Wars cemented its legacy as the greatest movie franchise of all time with the release of Return of the Jedi. In honor of its fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from Return of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Worlds 2023
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1 available in Adult, Call number: FIC STAExploded View (Musical group)
Contents: Lost illusions (3:36) -- One too many (5:01) -- Orlando (3:44) -- Call on the gods (3:23) -- Disco glove (3:29) -- Stand your ground (3:54) -- No more parties in the attic (2:57) -- Lark descending (2:31) -- Gimme something (4:09) -- Beige (1:00) -- Killjoy (5:47)
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK EXPCasey, Karan.
Contents: Distant shore -- Another day -- Song of lies -- The Curra road -- Ballad of Tim Evans -- Just a note -- Lord MacDonald's -- Quiet of the night -- Bata is bóthar = Stick and the road -- Four loom weaver -- Jute-mill song.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shanachie 2003
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD INTERNATIONAL/EUROPEAN CASKennedy, Sharon M.
Summary: "A compilation of short stories depicting the struggles and lives of contemporary adults in the unforgiving rural environment of Michigan's Upper Peninsula"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Modern History Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC KENSummary: Montage from Soviet Documentary about NATO arms buildup, incl. Polaris missiles
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 1960
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Doerrfeld, Cori
Summary: "While camping, Cici finds out that she experiences nature differently as a fairy, which turns all her plans upside-down"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 DOEGaiman, 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 GAIHonders, Christine
Summary: It's impossible to know exactly what other people are thinking, but if a person has perspective, it can be much easier to have an idea of those thoughts. This volume introduces students to the idea of perspective-taking, or seeing things from another person's point of view. Students will learn that perspective-taking can help them build better relationships with friends and family. They will be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020