Jones, Serene
Summary: "With a voice that is at once frank and poetic, humble and prophetic, intimate and practical, [Serene] Jones makes complex teachings around hatred, forgiveness, mercy, justice, death, sin, and grace understandable and immediately applicable for modern people. Excavating the wisdom of great theological voices--Soren Kierkegaard, Reinhold Niebuhr, John Calvin, James Baldwin, James Cone, Luce...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 234 JONMayes, Frances
Summary: "A lyrical and evocative collection of personal stories from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun, in which the queen of wanderlust reflects on the comforts of home. While Frances Mayes is known for her travels, she has always sought a sense of home wherever she goes. In this poetic testament to the power of place in our lives, Mayes reflects on "home," from the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MAYES, FRANCES MAYLu, Cuong
Summary: "We spend so much time in pursuit of happiness-trying to purchase it, experience it, meditate our way towards it-but happiness is elusive and doesn't last. According to the teachings of the Buddha, this is not a problem! As Cuong Lu writes, "suffering is not a problem to be solved. It is a truth to be recognized." Happiness is Overrated invites us to look deeply at the truths in our lives-not...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shambhala 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 294.3 LURatboys (Musical group)
Contents: Molly -- Elvis is in the freezer -- Westside -- Control -- Crying about the planets -- Dangerous visions -- Wandered -- GM -- The record -- Peter the wildboy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Topshelf Records 2017
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK RATJamail, Dahr
Summary: "A firsthand chronicle of the catastrophic reality of our planet's changing ecosystems and the necessity of relishing this vulnerable, fragile Earth while we still can"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The New Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 577.27 JAMSummary: What are the expenses of living in an apartment? What obligations come with signing on the dotted line? Is it good to have roommates? This video explains to first-time renters how to locate, lease, and set up an apartment while avoiding common problems. They'll learn about dealing with rental agents, evaluating a unit's condition, reading leases, getting renters' insurance, having the utilities...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Feiler, Bruce
Summary: America's workforce is at a once-in-a-generation turning point: unprecedented numbers are quitting their jobs, rethinking their routines, breaking away from stifling expectations. The most suffocating iron cage of all is the idea that each of us must follow a linear career" lock into a dream early, always climb higher, never stop until you reach the top. Few ideas have squandered more human...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.3 FEITammet, Daniel
Summary: Is vocabulary destiny? Why do clocks 'talk' to the Nahua people of Mexico? Will A.I. researchers ever produce true human-machine dialogue? In this mesmerizing collection of essays, Daniel Tammet answers these and many other questions about the intricacy and profound power of language. Tammet goes back in time to explore the numeric language of his autistic childhood; he looks at the music and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 410 TAMSimons, Lisa M. Bolt
Summary: "The Japanese and their invading forces have wreaked havoc across eastern Asia. They've even attacked the U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor. You're part of the Allied Forces helping defend the Pacific Front. YOU CHOOSE how you will help fight for freedom on the high seas? Will you make the right decisions to help forward your cause and come home safe?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: You Choose, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC SIMWilliams, Mark.
Summary: "Everyday life is so frantic and full of troubles that we have largely forgotten how to live a joyful existence. We try so hard to be happy that we often end up missing the most important parts of our lives. In Mindfulness, Oxford professor Mark Williams and award-winning journalist Danny Penman reveal the secrets to living a happier and less anxious, stressful, and exhausting life. Based on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Books 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.89 WILKessler, David
Summary: "In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.9 KESCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: 155.9 KESKamakawiwoʻole, Israel.
Contents: Mona Lisa -- Kaleohano -- ʻUlili e -- Hanohano wale nō nā cowboy and ka huila wai -- Hiʻilawe -- Henehene kou ʻaka -- Ahi wela/Twinkle twinkle little star -- ʻOpae ē -- Starting all over again -- Over the rainbow -- Panini puakea -- Lā ʻelima -- In this life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Boy 2001
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3 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD INTERNATIONAL/OCEANIC KAMLassieur, Allison
Summary: "Most people think of World War II battles raging in Europe and the Pacific. One lesser known, but very important, front was along the coasts of Northern Africa. Control of that area allowed supply ships to get much needed food, weapons, and supplies to forces into Europe. You have joined the Allied Forces in fighting for this land. YOU CHOOSE what to do amidst the action. See if you have what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: You Choose, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC LASBryan, Kim
Summary: "This comprehensive children's encyclopedia is a treasure trove of facts, showing you the world one object at a time. From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children's encyclopedia is packed with everything you need to know. Explore galleries of intriguing objects on a range of topics, from plants to space, and from sports to ancient civilizations. Whether it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2022
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Summary: "After a decade as a political speechwriter for leaders like Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama, and as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, Sarah Hurwitz decided to apply her skills as a communicator to writing a book...about Judaism.And no one is more surprised than she is. Hurwitz was the quintessential lapsed Jew - until, at age thirty-six, after a tough break-up, she...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spiegel & Grau 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296 HURTaylor, Susan
Summary: "Introduces the reader to women during World War II"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, An imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 TAYCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 TAYCameron, Stella.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kensington Books 2001
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC CAMSagan, Sasha (Alexandra Rachel Druyan)
Summary: "Part memoir, part guidebook, and part social history, For Small Creatures Such as We is the first book from the daughter of Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan--a luminous exploration of all Earth's marvels that require no faith in order to be believed"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SAGAN, SASHA SAGDrury, John
Contents: Worlds and times -- Kind regards -- The incarnation of the word and the words -- The birth of the redeemer -- The sacrificial body -- Partakers of the altar -- The social body -- Two worlds/one world: Rubens -- Two worlds/one world: Velazquez.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 246 DRULucado, Max
Summary: "In the characteristic tone of his previous books like You'll Get Through This and Fearless, Max guides readers through this Scripture passage and explains the key concepts of celebration, asking for help, leaving our concerns, and meditating."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Nelson 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248 LUCHomayoun, Ana
Summary: Todays students face a challenging paradox: the digital tools they need to complete their work are often the source of their biggest distractions. Students can quickly become overwhelmed trying to manage the daily confluence of online interactions with schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and family life. Written by noted author and educator Ana Homayoun, Social Media Wellness is the first...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Corwin 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 302.2 HOMRaum, Elizabeth.
Summary: "Describes the events of World War II and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a member of the Dutch resistance, a Canadian soldier, and an American soldier"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC YOUSummary: Technological innovations are penetrating ever more deeply into the substance of society-faster, in fact, than people can assimilate them. As ethical dilemmas and unforeseen consequences pile up, will techno-enthusiasts succeed in weaving a net that will ultimately trap us all? Following a concise summary of Technoscience, this disturbing program addresses diverse topics such as virtual...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Gettis, Alan
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Publisher / Publication Date: Trafford 2006