Summary: This program theorizes about what would happen if people disappeared from Earth and how that would affect beloved artifacts, including the Liberty Bell, the Mona Lisa, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Traveling around the world, we consider the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Finally, we examine the ultimate fate of Centralia, Pennsylvania, a town that was largely abandoned over 25 years ago...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Reel on the issue of food aid to Germany - British perspective (part 2)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 1946
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Summary: Reel on the issue of food aid to Germany - British perspective (part 1)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 1946
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Summary: This program theorizes about what would happen if people disappeared from Earth and how this might cause deadly viruses, such as rabies, to spin out of control as animal populations explode. The future of Chicago, Atlanta, and London is examined, as is Gary, Indiana, which was partially abandoned by humans over 30 years ago.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: This program theorizes about what would happen if people disappeared from Earth and what would then become of Miami, Phoenix, and Shanghai. We look at the Taj Mahal in India and the abandoned village of Tyneham, England. This program also explores the possibility of invasive plants and animals, such as Burmese pythons, spreading uncontrollably.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Forstchen, William R.
Summary: "Five years after The Final Day, the Republic of New America has all but collapsed into regional powers and the world at large is struggling to remain stable as regional conflicts ravage the post EMP landscape. After several years attempting to lead a quiet life, John Matherson receives the news that the President is dying from a possible assassination attempt, and is asked to step in to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Forge, Tor Publishing Group 2023
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC FORForstchen, William R.
Summary: "Months before publication, William R. Forstchen's One Second After was cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read. Hundreds of thousands of people have read the tale. One Year After is the thrilling follow-up to that smash hit. The story picks up a year after One Second After ends, two years since the detonation of nuclear weapons above the United States brought America...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Forge 2015
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: SF FORForstchen, William R.
Summary: Two years since the detonation of nuclear weapons above the United States brought America to its knees, and after suffering starvation, war, and countless deaths, the survivors of Black Mountain, North Carolina, are beginning to piece back together the technologies they had once taken for granted: electricity, radio communications, and medications. They cling to the hope that a new national...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blackstone Audio 2015
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: This program rounds up a diverse group of workers in the fields of food, agriculture, and natural resources-a food service manager, a dietetic technician, a dairy farm manager, a landscape supervisor, an environmental science and protection technician, and a water treatment plant operator-to illustrate what they do and how they go about doing it. Correlates to all applicable National and State...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Nestle, Marion.
Summary: Synopsis: How does the food industry influence what we eat and, therefore, our health? What are the food industry's marketing methods and what is its relationship to the political system? What can be said about its use of political power to achieve profit goals? A bold, unprecedented behind-the-scenes expose of one of America's biggest and most powerful industries.
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of California Press 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.85 NESCrane, 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 CRASummary: Getting kids to eat can be a constant battle for some parents, while others may be restricting their child's caloric intake to thwart weight gain. In this program childhood feeding expert Dr. Katja Rowell presents six segments that address the food-related issues facing many families with young children. Offering practical techniques that make meals pleasant for everyone at the table, the goal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Nelson, Louise
Summary: "Muslims across the globe celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Why is this holiday so important? What foods are eaten to break the fast? What other traditions are part of this special time? Readers discover the answers to these questions as they explore the essential facts about Eid al-Fitr."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 297.3 NELThygerson, 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: Since prehistoric times, the preservation of food has played an essential role in human survival-providing the stability and cultural traditions needed to create societies. This program looks at motivations and methods for preserving and processing food, how these take shape in various cultures, and the health considerations which present-day food suppliers and vendors must take into account....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Eyman, Scott
Summary: Henry Fonda and James Stewart were two of the biggest stars in Hollywood for forty years. They became friends and then roommates as stage actors in New York, and when they began making films in Hollywood, they roomed together again. Between them they made such memorable films as The Grapes of Wrath, Mister Roberts, Twelve Angry Men, and On Golden Pond; and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Destry...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 EYMCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Entertain EymanAlda, Arlene
Summary: In rhyming text, presents an illustrated and whimsical view of pairs of homonyms and homophones, such as horns (the musical instrument and those on an animal), flower/flour, and blew/blue.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FICTION Alda 2006Dunn, Harry
Summary: "Walking the halls of democracy as a Capitol Police officer, Harry Dunn was a man slowly experiencing an awakening. It sparked after the election of our first Black president. It grew as his belief in the bravery and honor of law enforcement was shaken by Ferguson and countless other cases of police brutality towards Black people. It continued to burn brighter as he watched members of Congress,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Fleisher, Paul.
Summary: This book describes lake and pond food webs covering the plants, plant eaters, meat eaters, and the decomposers that break down dead plants and animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.63 FLEWolfert, Paula.
Summary: Since it was first published in 1973, Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco has established itself as the classic work on one of the world’s great cuisines, and in 2008 it was inducted into the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame. From the magnificent bisteeyas (enormous, delicate pies composed of tissue-thin, buttery layers of pastry and various fillings) to endless varieties of couscous,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.596 WOLSchwab-Pomerantz, Carrie
Summary: "Whatever your specific financial issue, one thing is certain - your range of choices is vast. As the financial world becomes increasingly complex, what you need is deeply researched advice from professionals whose credentials are impeccable and who prize clarity and straightforwardness over financial mumbo-jumbo." --Dust flap.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 322.0240 SCHCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.024 SCHSummary: Advocates of aid to Africa often point out that, because the continent's poverty is so deep and its problems so great, even a relatively small amount can accomplish a great deal. Skeptics, however, charge that much of the money given to help Africa has been stolen by corrupt African leaders and actually keeps the continent from advancing. Does aid to Africa undermine people's ability to fend...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: In this video, comedian Stevie Ray takes on a serious subject: kitchen and food safety. Splitting into "DO Stevie" and "DON'T Stevie," he prepares spaghetti, salad, and apple crisp the right way and the wrong way simultaneously. This silent split-screen format enables viewers to see how to-and how not to!-wash hands, avoid cross-contamination, use knives, treat cuts and burns if they should...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Todd, Anna
Summary: Tessa is a good girl with a sweet, reliable boyfriend back home. She’s got direction, ambition, and a mother who’s intent on keeping her that way. But she’s barely moved into her freshman dorm when she runs into Hardin. With his tousled brown hair, cocky British accent, tattoos, and lip ring, Hardin is cute and different from what she’s used to. But he’s also rude—to the point of cruelty, even....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2014