Filter By Subjects
African Americans Civil rights Alabama Huntsville History 20th century Juvenile literature Auschwitz (Concentration camp) Bergen-Belsen (Concentration camp) Boko Haram. Detective and mystery stories, Scandinavian History and criticism Handicraft Lasker-Wallfisch, Anita Misogyny Racism Alabama Huntsville History 20th century Juvenile literature SexismFilter By Subjects
African Americans Civil rights Alabama Huntsville History 20th century Juvenile literature Auschwitz (Concentration camp) Bergen-Belsen (Concentration camp) Boko Haram. Detective and mystery stories, Scandinavian History and criticism Handicraft Lasker-Wallfisch, Anita Misogyny Racism Alabama Huntsville History 20th century Juvenile literature SexismSummary: Why was classical music so important to Hitler and Goebbels? The film centers around two people who represent musical culture during the Third Reich albeit in very different ways. Wilhelm Furtwängler was a star conductor; Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, the cellist of the infamous Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz. Both shared a love for classical German music. The world-famous conductor made a pact with...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MUSSummary: It follows a global movement of faithful Muslims inspired by the teachings of Fethullah Gulen halfway around the globe. Preaching social activism, dialogue, education and peace, Gulen has now inspired two generations of educators and humanitarian workers where they are most needed around the globe but couldn't escape from controversy in his home country and abroad. In 2013, Time Magazine named...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC LOVJames,Helen Foster
Summary: Introduces camping from A to Z. Includes information on beach camping, canyons, foliage, camping gear, John Muir, Juliette Gordon Low and more.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2007
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.James, Helen Foster.
Summary: In this rhyming story featuring rabbit characters, a mother conveys her love for her newborn baby and hope for the future.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Pr 2017
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JAMKeene, Helen Estelle Foster.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: s.n.] 1972
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: NEL 977.464 KEESummary: With unprecedented access to the foremost American negotiators, examine the behind-the-scenes story from the last 25 years, of how the United States came within reach of securing peace between Israel and its neighbors. Today, the need to learn from the past mistakes couldn't be more urgent.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HUMSummary: Utilizing historical documents and interviews with scholars and churchmembers, this multi-part PBS documentary chronicles the formation and development of the Mormon Church.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 2007
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV MOREsbensen, Barbara Juster.
Summary: A poem based on ancient legends about the northern lights from people who associated the fiery illuminations with animals, ghosts, dancers, and raging battles.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books 2000
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 538.768 ESBSummary: An orphaned bear cub is adopted by little Emily and her family. They name the cub Masha, raise her and release her back into the wild, thinking they'll never see Masha again. Three years go by, and Emily has gotten lost deep in the wild forests of the Pacific Northwest. Cold, frightened and alone in the gathering darkness, she falls and is knocked unconscious. When she awakens, Emily is amazed...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2007
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY BEAFormat: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Santa Barbara Museum of Art 2017
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Churnin, Nancy
Summary: "When Esther Howland first saw the fancy valentine her father brought home from England, most Americans thought Valentine's Day was a waste of time. But through the card, Esther felt how much her father loved her. Could she help others express themselves in the same way?"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Company 2023
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CHULesser, Wendy
Summary: "A definitive biography of the iconic American architect, Louis Kahn"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2017
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KAHN, LOUIS LESLesser, Rika.
Summary: A retelling of the well-known tale in which two children are left in the woods but find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton Children's Books 1999
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 LESCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JN Caldecott LesserBelden, Allen.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: s.n. 1980
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Reference, Call number: NEL 977.464 BELLeser, David
Summary: In Women, Men, and the Whole Damn Thing, author David Leser presents an essential and incisive investigation, unearthing the roots of misogyny, its inextricable links to the patriarchy, and how history brought us to the #MeToo movement and the wave of incandescent female rage that is sweeping the world. his book calls on men (yes, all men) to be accountable for their contribution to the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2021
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.3 LESPester, Sophie
Summary: Get creative with upcycling craft projects from this book and discover materials and techniques you have never used before. Includes 52 projects with DIY ideas for every weekend, ranging from jewellery and accessories to home decoration and furniture. Embroider a notebook, print fabric with starfuit, or make a hanging garden for your bathroom. The projects are easy to accomplish, and you can...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2016
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 PESThompson, Kester.
Summary: From Martinis and Manhattans to sparkling Bellinis and fruity, frozen daiquiris, this user-friendly collection of cocktail recipes will turn anyone into an outstanding bartender! Arranged by spirit type and filled with enticing photographs, it's the perfect introduction to the intimidating world of drink-making. Hundreds of fabulous concoctions are included, from traditional to trendy, from...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Imagine Pub. 2011
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.21 THOTichler, Heleen.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling 2003
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.592 BotermansLister, Margot.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Plays, Inc. 1982
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 391.009 LISWard, Geoffrey C.
Summary: Meet important historical personalities, scientists, aviators, and athletes in this series that illustrate the impact dynamic leaders have on society. These books are sure to inspire young readers as they learn about the lives of famous people. Each book includes a timeline of important dates, a glossary, and an index. Included in the back of each book are additional resources such as At the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: A.A. Knopf 1999
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.42 WARHabila, Helon
Summary: On April 14, 2014, 276 girls from the Chibok Secondary School in northern Nigeria were kidnapped by Boko Haram, the world's deadliest terrorist group. Most were never heard from again. Acclaimed Nigerian novelist Helon Habila, who grew up in northern Nigeria, returned to Chibok and gained intimate access to the families of the kidnapped to offer a devastating account of this tragedy that...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia Global Reports 2016
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Lesser, Elizabeth
Summary: "In her new book, bestselling author Elizabeth Lesser looks to the stories told about women over the ages and how they contribute to persistent misogyny and gender inequality, and offers a path towards framing new stories that honor all people"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.42 LESLesser, Robert.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Castle Books 2003
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 741.652 LESBass, Hester
Summary: "Discover how the black and white citizens of one Alabama city chose peace over violence in the struggle to end segregation"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2015