Carpenter, Kenneth
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Publisher / Publication Date: Indiana University Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 567.91 CARRollyson, Carl E. (Carl Edmund)
Summary: William Faulkner emerged from the ravaged South--half backwoods, half defeated empire--transforming his corner of Mississippi into the fictional Yoknapatawpha County and bestowing on the world some of the most revolutionary and enduring literature of the twentieth century. The personal story behind the work has fascinated readers nearly as much as the great novels, but Faulkner has remained...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Virginia Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FAULKNER, WILLIAM ROLByrd, Cathy
Summary: This is a powerful and inspirational story about a young baseball prodigy who, at the age of two, began sharing vivid memories of being a baseball player in the 1920s and 30s. Christian Haupt described historical facts about Lou Gehrig that he could not have possibly known at the time. Distraught by their son's uncanny revelations, his parents embarked on a sacred journey of discovery that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hay House, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 BYRPalmer, Douglas.
Summary: "Evolution" recreates the 3.5 billion-year story of life on Earth in stunning detail through vivid full-color illustrations and graphics, the latest scientific information, and hundreds of photographs--a beautifully detailed panorama of communities from microbes to humankind that have lived on the planet's continents and in its oceans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of California Press 2009
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 576.803 PALEmera, Deena
Summary: "Knowledge is the most powerful weapon. As the female body is constantly being politicized and policed, it is now more than ever that people must understand the inner workings of women's body. Written by an evolutionary geneticist, Deena Emera, Ph.D., in an accessible, nonjudgmental tone, A Brief History of the Female Body unravels misconceptions women have about their own bodies and supplies...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612.6 EMEMarsico, Katie
Summary: As parasites that attach themselves to humans and a variety of other unsuspecting hosts, lice are far from the most well-loved animal species on Earth. However, there is a lot to learn about these interesting creatures. Readers will find out where lice live, why they attach themselves to other animals, and how they can spread diseases. They will also learn how these insects reproduce and what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press An Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 MARLiptak, Andrew
Summary: This look at the colorful and complex history of cosplay and fandom fashion examines the relationship between franchises and the cosplayers they inspire and the technology that helps bring the details of costumes to life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Saga Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 792.02 LIPTurnbull, Stephanie
Summary: "Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about life in ancient Egypt."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around Usb TurnbullPeterson, Christy
Summary: Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood. Scientists from around the world are realizing that to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.46 PETMara, Wil
Summary: Consisting of a diamond-shaped main island and dozens of other, smaller islands, Singapore is not a very large country. However, despite its small size, it plays a major role in the world economy. Readers will trace Singapore's fascinating history from ancient times to the latest developments. They will get a close look at the country's landscapes, animals, and people as they dive into the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 959.5 MARZweig, Connie
Summary: "A guide to working through the inner obstacles of late life and embracing the spiritual gifts of aging"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Park Street Press 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Fruit Bats (Musical group)
Contents: The bottom of it -- Gold past life -- Drawn away -- Cazadera -- Ocean -- Your dead grandfather -- A lingering love -- Barely living room -- Mandy from Mohawk (wherever you may be) -- Dream would breathe -- Two babies in Michigan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK FRUPrefab Sprout
Contents: Lions in my own garden (exit someone).--Don't sing.--Couldn't bear to be special.--When love breaks down.--Faron Young.--Appetite.--Johnny Johnny.--Cars and girls.--King of rock 'n' roll.--Hey Manhattan!--Golden calf.--Looking for Atlantis.--We let the stars go.--Carnival 2000.--Sound of crying.--If you don't love me.--Life of surprises.--Prisoner of the past.--Electric guitars.--Cue...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Epic 1999
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK PREMichigan Rattlers (Musical group)
Contents: The storm -- All in the past -- That kind of life -- Like a kid -- More than just a dream -- Sleep in it -- Arms of my love -- Desert heat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD LOCAL MICMoore, Thomas
Summary: Shows how to search for the sacred dimension of work and find life's meaning in the process.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Broadway Books 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 MOOLost In the Trees (Musical group)
Contents: Excos -- Past life -- Lady in white -- Daunting friend -- Rites -- Wake -- Glass harp -- Sun -- Night walking -- Upstairs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wea Corp 2014
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK LOSFonda, Jane
Summary: The Oscar-winning actress, fitness expert, and political activist outlines a roadmap for seniors who are experiencing unprecedented rates of longevity, sharing practical advice on everything from fitness and sexuality to coming to terms with past mistakes and embracing a spiritual life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.04 FONRiding, Alan.
Summary: Throughout this penetrating and unsettling account, Riding keeps alive the quandaries facing many of these artists. Were they "saving" French culture by working? Were they betraying France if they performed before German soldiers or made movies with Nazi approval? Was it the intellectual's duty to take up arms against the occupier? Then, after Paris was liberated, what was deserving punishment...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 944.361 RIDKimbra
Contents: The good war -- Top of the world -- Everybody knows -- Like they do on the tv -- Recovery -- Human -- Lightyears -- Black sky -- Past love -- Right direction -- Version of me -- Real life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Bros. 2018
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK KIMPhillips, Charles
Summary: Aztec & Maya: The Complete Illustrated History uncovers the rise and fall of the many different empires of Mexico and Central America--their political and military campaign, their legends and myths, and their art, architecture and social history. Ground plans and detailed photographs explore over 20 magnificent and vitally important World Heritage sites, including Teotihuacán, Tenochtitlán,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Metro Books 2008
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Summary: When Eisen moved into the US ambassador's residence in Prague, he was startled to discover swastikas hidden beneath the furniture. As he unspooled the twisting, captivating tale of some of the remarkable people who had called this palace home, he began to chronicle the upheavals that transformed the continent over the past century. He introduces us to optimistic Jewish financial baron, Otto...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown, an imprint of Crown Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 943.71 EISHart, Avery.
Summary: Introduces the Middle Ages, including activities and crafts that are representative of medieval life, for example creating an hour glass, a catapult, a coat of arms, and a code of honor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Williamson Pub. 1998