Summary: This multi-section program examines the relationships between established sociological perspectives-structural functionalism, Marxist theory, and early feminist theory-and the family; investigates how over several decades the decline in marriage, an increase in cohabitation and divorce, and the lowering fertility rate in the U.K. have affected the British nuclear family; and juxtaposes the old...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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New Riders of the Purple Sage
Contents: Chapter 1, August 1, 1969, The Bear's Lair, Berkeley, California, set 2. Disc 1. Six days on the road (3:33) ; Henry (3:47) ; What's made Milwaukee famous (5:05) ; I've got a tiger by the tail (3:54) ; Don't take any chances (6:53) ; Connection (4:37) ; Delilah (4:12) ; Bonus tracks from set 1. A-11 (5:28) ; Garden of Eden (5:22) ; Hello trouble (4:32) ; Last lonely eagle (5:20) ; Whatcha gonna...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Contents: I don't know you / J. Dawson -- Glendale train / J. Dawson -- Hello Mary Lou (Goodbye heart) / G. Pitney ; C. Mangiaracina -- Louisiana lady / J. Dawson -- Kick in the head / R. Hunter -- Panama red / P. Rowan -- Last lonely eagle / J. Dawson -- You angel you / B. Dylan -- I don't need no doctor / N. Ashford ; V. Simpson ; J. Armstead -- Henry / J. Dawson.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: CBS Records 1980
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COUNTRY NEWSummary: Taking into account the dramatic shift in the focus of research in recent years from theories about criminal activity to applications of crime prevention, this multi-section program compares and contrasts the concepts of social causation, social construction, and social control as they relate to the sociology of crime and deviance. Topics include the influence of wider social forces on theories...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: This multi-section program explains the role of sociological theory, distinguishes between structure and action, and sheds light on three major perspectives in sociology-societies as organic structures, societies as economic structures, and societies as social action-by looking at their origins and key ideas and then showing how they can be applied. The video concludes by using a case study on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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SONS OF THE PIONEERS
Contents: When pay day rolls around -- Sagebrush symphony -- Song of the bandit -- Ne-ha-nee -- The howlin' pup -- Rocky Mountain Express -- One more ride -- So long to the Red River Valley -- Coyote serenade -- South in my soul -- Cool water -- Rainbow over the range -- Happy cowboy -- The Texas crapshooter -- At the old barn dance -- Move along you lazy cattle -- Swingin' the bow -- Whoopee ti yi yo --...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Soundies/Bloodshot 1988
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COUNTRY SONSummary: Sociology, in a nutshell, is about why people behave in the ways that they do, and the key premise is that behavior is shaped by the contexts in which people live. This multi-segment program introduces the sociological concepts of personal, social, and role identity; of primary and secondary socialization; and of culture, with its associated concepts of learned norms and values, ethnocentrism,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Profiles the world's most renowned sociologists and more than 100 of their biggest ideas, including issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights; the effects of globalization; the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern society.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 302 SOCSade (Musical group)
Contents: Your love is king (3:41) -- Hang on to your love (4:29) -- Smooth operator (4:16) -- Jezebel (5:23) -- The sweetest taboo (4:25) -- Is it a crime (6:16) -- Never as good as the first time (3:58) -- Love is stronger than pride (4:17) -- Paradise (3:36) -- Nothing can come between us (3:52) -- No ordinary love (7:19) -- Like a tattoo (3:36) -- Kiss of life (4:10) -- Please send me someone to love...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Epic 1994
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RHYTHM AND BLUES SADRountree, Sage Hamilton
Summary: "For yoga teachers at every stage of their careers, this is a how-to-teach guide from navigating client relationships and publicizing classes to avoiding burnout and financial planning. It's complete with journal prompts and thoughtful workbook exercises to help aspiring yoga teachers learn their path and to help current teachers continue their education."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Experiment 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7 ROUSummary: As controversy swirls around the issue of same-sex marriage, gay and lesbian couples in North America and abroad are speaking out for the right to marry. Filmed in British Columbia after the legalization of same-sex unions, this program introduces the victorious litigants, who share their views on marriage, religious and political opposition, child adoption, and, most of all, love. Interviews...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Picoult, Jodi
Summary: Sixteen-year-old Delilah is finally united with Oliver. There are, however, complications now that Oliver has been able to enter the real world. To exist in Delilah's world, Oliver must take the place of a regular boy. Enter Edgar, who agrees to take Oliver's role in Delilah's favorite book. In this multilayered universe, the line between what is on the page and what is possible is blurred, but...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2015
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD FIC PICSummary: Within two years of the Cultural Revolution, armed factions battled each other in Mao's name. To avoid civil war, Mao essentially banished his zealots to the countryside. This program chronicles the Cultural Revolution, its disastrous aftermath, and the role of Mao's wife, Jiang Qing. Scholars, diplomats, and survivors discuss the forced labor camps known as "Schools of May 7th"; the attacks on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: "Hundreds of years ago, long before Waterdeep had been built, Halaster Blackcloak carved a vast dungeon beneath Mount Waterdeep and stocked it with all manner of creatures from across the planes. Over time Halaster has gone quite insane and the dungeon he carved, now dubbed Undermountain, is a labyrinthine death trap for those bold enough to venture within. Precious few have returned from...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Wizards of the Coast LLC 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 793.93 WATPicoult, Jodi
Summary: "When Delilah is united with Oliver, a prince literally taken from the pages of a fairytale, the line between what is on the page and what is possible is blurred, and all must be resolved for the two to live happily ever after"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2015
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: Y FICTION PICCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC PICCopies Available at Peninsula
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA FIC PICBerkowitz, Edward D.
Summary: FROM THE PUBLISHER : In both the literal and metaphorical senses, it seemed as if 1970s America was running out of gas. The decade not only saw long lines at gas stations but a citizenry that had grown weary and disillusioned. High unemployment, runaway inflation, and the energy crisis, caused in part by U.S. dependence on Arab oil, characterized an increasingly bleak economic situation. As...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia University Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.924 BERSummary: From World War II until Mao's death in 1976, the Chinese faced recurring hardships, the Cultural Revolution perhaps the most damaging to their traditional society. This program carefully traces the origins and implementation of Mao's agenda of social upheaval, bringing together documentary footage and firsthand accounts from those who experienced it. Among those interviewed is Song Yongyi, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Hutchison, Patricia
Summary: An overview of Day of the Dead, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today. Clear, interesting text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.266 HUTMcKee, Robert
Summary: "The long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling. Robert McKee's popular writing workshops have earned him an international reputation. The list of alumni with Oscars runs off the page. The cornerstone of his program is his singular book, Story, which has defined how we talk about the art of story...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twelve 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 808 MCKGiacomazzo, Bernadette
Summary: "An entertaining yet conscientious examination of the popular sketch show In Living Color, which broke racial, cultural, and comedy boundaries; launched the careers of stars such as Jamie Foxx and Jim Carrey; and helped shape comedy in the 21st century"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.45 GIASummary: Pickup basketball is democracy in action. This program-an astute study of sports sociology-tracks a mixed group of serious amateurs through an eight-month period, studying player culture, hierarchy, and interaction as they manifest in a setting that has no place for referees. Age, gender, race, injuries, and multigenerational families of players are also considered, as are the game rules and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Weis, Margaret.
Summary: As the Dragon Highlords vie for the Crown of Power in the Temple of the Dark Queen, Black Robe wizard Raistlin Majere wages his own desperate battle against Takhisis in the dungeons below and meets again the brother he betrayed. The fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Wizards of the Coast 2009
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1 available in Adult, Call number: SF WEIGrann, David
Summary: In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, they rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions, and sent their children to study in Europe. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. The family of an Osage woman, Mollie Burkhart, became a prime target. Her relatives were...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Large Print 2017
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of California Press 2000