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Allied health series (Meridian Education Corporation) American humane pet care library Automotive and transportation technology Brownfields Complete career & techincal education library ; Volume 1 Global roll call Lyrichord early music series Survival skills Top careers in two years (Cambridge Educational (Firm)) Topics in autismShaywitz, Sally E.
Summary: One in five American children has trouble reading. In Overcoming Dyslexia, information about reading problems and proven, practical techniques that, along with hard work and the right help, can enable anyone to overcome them is offered. Here are the tools that parents and teachers need to help the dyslexic child, age by age, grade by grade, step by step.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Books 2005
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: 371.91 SHASummary: This program shows the structure and replicating processes of DNA and the effect of genetic mutation; demonstrates the Lederberg Experiment; and recapitulates the evidence provided by fossils and structural and biological homologies that the process of adaptation and the selection of adaptors rests on a wide range of genetic variability. After viewing the program, students should have a general...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Ensemble for Early Music
Contents: Saltarello and trotto (4:55) -- Parlamento (7:53) -- Saltarello (5:26) -- Chominciamento (7:22) -- La Manfredina (4:01) -- Tre fontane (9:49) -- Saltarello (5:16) -- Isabella (7:36) -- Lamento di Tristano (3:10) -- In pro (7:08) -- Saltarello (2:11).
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Lyrichord Discs 1995
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD CLASSICAL ISTSummary: One in three children arrives in kindergarten unprepared for the challenges of school. Hosted by former teacher Debi Gutierrez, this program presents information and insights that will help in the care and education of young children with special needs. Topics include recognizing and understanding special needs, speech and language delays, hearing and visual impairments, and autism. The program...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Thygerson, Alton L.
Contents: Background information -- Action at an emergency -- The human body -- Finding out what's wrong -- CPR -- Automated external defibrillators -- Shock -- Bleeding -- Wounds -- Bandaging wounds -- Burns -- Head and spinal injuries -- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries -- Bone, joint, and muscle injuries -- Extremity injuries -- Splinting extremities -- Sudden illnesses -- Poisoning -- Bites and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jones and Bartlett Publishers 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.0252 THYSummary: The 2009 installment in Wide Angle's Time for School series reenters the lives of seven students in seven different countries, offering a glimpse of the worldwide battle to get what most American children take for granted: a basic education. These riveting case studies in India, Afghanistan, Kenya, Benin, Brazil, Japan, and Romania feature young teenagers embracing academic challenges that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Ironically, the parts of the body we use the most also tend to be the most neglected, medically speaking. As we age, it becomes more and more important to address the wellbeing of our hands and feet, and in caring for the elderly it is vital to give attention to these frequently overlooked areas. This program identifies common hand and foot health problems, explains the changes that occur in...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Smith, William
Summary: "The complete program for stronger muscles, relief from pain and renewed energy. Defined as back or leg pain caused by irritation to the sciatic nerve, sciatica is a debilitating and painful condition that is only growing more prevalent with time. As lifestyles become more and more sedentary, cases of sciatica become more common--which is why a complete lifestyle overhaul, one which includes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hatherleigh Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.856 SMISummary: The aging of the baby boomer generation will dramatically increase the need for home care, opening up opportunities in a frequently overlooked field. This program explores the challenging and deeply satisfying work of the home health aide and the personal care assistant—revealing the skills and special personality traits these jobs require and the personal rewards that come from helping people...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: Explains what to do in a medical emergency, offering the latest information and instruction in CPR, the treatment of sports injuries, what to do and expect in an emergency room, and when to call for help.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Reference 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.02 AMETaubes, Gary
Summary: "For years health organizations have preached the same rules for losing weight: restrict your calories, eat less, exercise more. It's simple enough. So why doesn't it work for millions of overweight or obese Americans? Gary Taubes sets the record straight--clarifying a century of misunderstanding about the differences between diet, weight control, and health--and gives us a revolutionary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2020
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.563 TAUJeffrey, Laura S.
Summary: Explains how to set up a personalized aquarium, pick the right fish, and how to keep them happy and healthy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.34 JEFEarly, Steve
Summary: The People vs. Big Oil--how a working-class company town harnessed the power of local politics to reclaim their community Home to one of the largest oil refineries in the state, Richmond, California, was once a typical company town, dominated by Chevron. This largely nonwhite, working-class city of one hundred thousand suffered from poverty, pollution, and poorly funded public services. It had...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 979 EARSummary: This is an excellent program for anyone owning and operating a motor vehicle, in particular beginning auto mechanics courses and driver's education classes. It brings a basic owner's manual "to life" and summarizes the tasks that can and should be done without the use of specialized tools. The program covers checking and adding fluids, inspecting for obvious problems with belts and hoses,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Heyman, Jivana
Summary: Yoga practice has so much to offer us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It is truly a practice for all-- you do not need to be young, slim, and flexible to practice it. Heyman breaks down poses, breathing practices, meditation techniques and yoga teachings into practical tools that we can use every day, regardless of our limitations or challenges. -- adapted from back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shambhala 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7 HEYMatthews, J. L.
Summary: To find the right kind of long-term care, you may need to make difficult personal, medical, and financial decisions during emotionally tough times. Long-Term Care helps you and your family understand the range of available choices. Even more important, it guides you toward the best care you can afford. You'll learn how to: explore your options for home care, assisted living, and nursing homes,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nolo 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.16 MATCrane, Cody
Summary: "Knowing how to treat injuries is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can splint a broken finger using only tape? Or that cool water is the first step to treating a burn? Learn all this and more in First Aid -- a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore." -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.02 CRAHarris, Sandra L.
Contents: Introduction -- An introduction to early behavioral intervention in autism -- Does early intensive behavioral intervention work? -- Models for serving children and parents -- Home-based, center-based, and school-based programs -- What to teach and how to teach it : curriculum and teaching programs -- Choosing a program -- Appendix: resources for further information.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Woodbine House 2007
Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Parents HarrisKhan, Shujaat.
Contents: Raga khem. Alap (22:48) ; Gat (16:38) -- Janna, meri janna = Heart, my heart (folk song based on raga Tilak kamoud) (19:37).
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Dunya Records 2006
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD INTERNATIONAL/INDIAN INDONESIAN KHASummary: State and local programs are on the frontlines of brownfields reclamation. This documentary-a practical primer with many examples-catalogs common types of environmental challenges faced in the redevelopment of contaminated properties. Virginia brownfields coordinator Chris Evans and U.S. EPA Region V Administrator Tom Skinner comment on their efforts. David Sampson and Dennis Alvord, both of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Directly or indirectly, people working in the education and social services fields make their living by helping others live better lives. This program profiles a preschool teacher, a vocational education instructor, and a school administrative assistant as well as a drug and alcohol abuse counselor, a social and human services assistant, and a recreation worker. Correlates to all applicable...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Nichols, Joel A.
Contents: Device management best practices -- App selection criteria -- Programs for children aged birth to five -- Programs for school aged -- Programs for tweens and teens -- Programs for adult audiences -- Program evaluation tips -- Appendix A. 82 essential apps for library programming -- Appendix B. 82 essential apps listed by subject.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 025 NICJeffrey, Laura S.
Summary: Explains the different personalities of several small mammals, where to go to pick the right one, and how to keep them happy and healthy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.9 JEFHarris, Karen
Summary: The teenage years are an exciting yet every changing period of your life. New challenges and tasks seem to pop up almost daily, not to mention all the changes your body is going through. As you get older and take on more responsibilities, you have probably often wondered how to do many of the adult tasks your parents or older siblings seem to breeze through daily. Everything from how to tell if...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight Media 2021