Roche, T. W. E. (Thomas William Edgar)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Praeger 1973
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 359.32 ROCHulls, Tessa
Summary: "Tessa Hulls delves into her own family history and the intergenerational trauma caused by mental illness and political strife"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: MCD, Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2024
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 921 HULLS, TESSA HULChin, Ava
Summary: "Mott Street follows Chinese American writer Ava Chin, who grew up estranged from her father, as she seeks the truth about her family history--and uncovers a legacy of exclusion and resilience that speaks to the American experience past and present. Chin's ancestors became lovers, classmates, sworn enemies, and, eventually, through her birth, kin--all while converging at a single Chinatown...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 CHIN, AVA CHIWeintraub, Aileen
Summary: "Meet 50 super-inspiring kids! It's never too early--and you're never too young-- to make a difference in the world! The amazing musicians, writers, scientists, athletes, activists, and other fascinating kids in this book accomplished great feats by the age of eighteen. They impacted people's lives by coming up with new inventions, making art and music, competing in sports, and speaking out...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 WEIRobeson, Teresa
Summary: "Follow the 14th Dalai Lama's harrowing escape to India in 1959, as he fled Chinese suppression of a national uprising in Tibet. A story of risk and political tension, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the incredible story of the Tibetan spiritual and political leader--brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: J 921 DALO'Connor, Jane.
Summary: Describes the archaeological discovery of thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior statues in northern China in 1974, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed near his tomb.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 931 OCOCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 931 OCOYoo, Paula
Summary: "A groundbreaking portrait of Vincent Chin and the murder case that took America's Asian American community to the streets in protest of injustice. America in 1982. Japanese car companies are on the rise and believed to be putting American autoworkers out of their jobs. Anti-Asian American sentiments simmer, especially in Detroit. A bar fight turns fatal, leaving Vincent Chin--a Chinese...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Crime Mur YooCopies Available at Peninsula
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.895 YOOMan, John
Summary: The terra cotta army is one of the greatest, and most famous, archaeological discoveries ever made. Over eight thousand life-size figures of warriors and horses were interred in the mausoleum of the first emperor of China--and each figure is individually carved, perhaps representing real members of the emperor's army. Weaving together history and a first-hand account of his experience in China,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Da Capo Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 951 MANWhite, Ralph
Summary: The true story of how one Chase Manhattan banker fought to the save the staff of its Saigon branch before the city fell to the North Vietnamese army in the waning days of the Vietnam War.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 WHITE, RALPH WHIBurman, Edward
Summary: Traces the discovery of the famed terracotta warriors against a backdrop of what is currently known about the Qin Dynasty, offering scholarly insights into the surprising theories about the creation of the Qin Emperor's remarkable third-century B.C.E. mausoleum.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 931 BURCapek, Michael.
Summary: "Describes the archeological wonders of the Terracotta Army, including discovery, artifacts, ancient peoples, and preservation"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 931 CAPFischer, Paul
Summary: "A nonfiction thriller packed with tension, passion, and politics, [this book] offers a rare glimpse into a secretive world, illuminating a fascinating chapter of North Korea's history that helps explain how it became the hermetically sealed, intensely stage-managed country it remains today"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.4 FISHarden, Blaine.
Summary: Twenty-six years ago, Shin Dong-hyuk was born inside Camp 14, one of five sprawling political prisons in the mountains of North Korea. This is the gripping, terrifying story of his escape from this no-exit prison-- to freedom in South Korea.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2012
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1 available in Adult, Call number: B SHIN HARChang, Iris.
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Publisher / Publication Date: BasicBooks 1997
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Summary: "Chia, hemp, flax, quinoa, and amaranth are tiny powerhouses that deliver whopping amounts of protein, essential fatty acids, and great taste in every serving. Perfect for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, they each get to take a star turn in these 75 mouthwatering recipes. "--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Food Cook LutzGaines, Chip
Summary: Call it a network, a community, a home team. It might be your family, your neighbors, the people you work with. But you need to be intentional about choosing the people in it. Gaines has been building that kind of network his whole life, and he can tell you it doesn't come easy. Here he shares hard-won lessons and personal stories, coaching readers on how to build a network that will make their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2021
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 302.3 GAIGrann, David
Summary: "From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Lost City of Z, a mesmerizing story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2023
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Summary: Recreates events which actually occurred in the opening up of the Northwest Territory in the period 1700 to 1900 based on written documents.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jesse Stuart Foundation 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 976.8 ECKCoates, Wayne
Summary: Looks at the seed Chia, which is full of omega-3 fatty acids and protein, and includes such recipes as chia-oat porridge, chia meatloaf, and chia frittata.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.356 COASmith, Bud E.
Summary: Details the nutritional benefits of chia seeds, reveals different ways to add chia to the diet, and offers over one hundred recipes for chia-based dishes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alpha Books 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.26 SMIFerroa, Peggy Grace
Summary: "Chinese culture is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern, and readers discover how the natural world, government, and history of this vast country have impacted its people for centuries. Featuring the most up-to-date information about life in the most populous country in the world, this focused guide gives readers a comprehensive look at how the past and present come together in China....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 951 FERStelson, Caren Barzelay
Summary: "Six-year-old Sachiko and her family suffered greatly after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and in the years that followed, the miraculous survival of a ceramic bowl became a key part of Sachiko's journey toward peace"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 YASNewman, Rick
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Publisher / Publication Date: Presidio Press/Ballantine Books 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 959.7043 NEWLip, Evelyn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heian International 1994