Eierman, Kim
Summary: "The passion and urgency that inspired WWI and WWII Victory Gardens is needed today to meet another threat to our food supply and our environment-the steep decline of pollinators. The Pollinator Victory Garden offers practical solutions for winning the war against the demise of these beneficial animals. Pollinators are critical to our food supply and responsible for the pollination of the vast...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Tells the life and love story of Argentina's most famous tango dancers Maria Nieves Rego and Juan Carlos Copes, who met as teenagers and danced together for nearly fifty years until a painful separation tore them apart. Relaying their story to a group of young tango dancers and choreographers from Buenos Aires, their story of love, hatred and passion is transformed into unforgettable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC OURSheehan, Ben
Summary: "Do you know what the Constitution ACTUALLY says? This witty and highly relevant annotation of our founding document is the go-to guide to how our government really works (or is supposed to work). Written by political savant and entertainment veteran, Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy by experts in the field of constitutional law, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? is an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 342.7302 SHESummary: Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects: the car, the airplane, the smartphone, the rocket, the robot, and the telescope.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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3 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV BREMcCloskey, Jim
Summary: "By the founder of the first organization in the US committed to freeing the wrongly imprisoned, a riveting story of devotion, sacrifice, and vindication Jim McCloskey was at a midlife crossroads when he met the man who would transform his life. A formermanagement consultant, McCloskey had grown disenchanted with the business world; he enrolled at Princeton Theological Seminary at the age of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MCCLOSKEY, JIM MCCHopkins, Jerry.
Summary: A portrait of Jim Morrison is based on seven years of research and tells the story behind his musical genius, worship of darkness, rejection of all forms of authority, and tragic death when his life spun out of control, in a new edition of the compelling biography honoring the thirty-fifth anniversary of the singer's death.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Books 1995
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: General William Tecumseh Sherman's total war strategy against the South helped end the Civil War and forever changed the nation. Sherman's brutal and effective campaign, which not only saved the Lincoln presidency, the Union, and thousands of lives, but also made Sherman one of the most hated and controversial figures in American history. In November 1864, Sherman and an army of 60,000 troops...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2007
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SHESummary: The feature-length documentary reveals the fascinating, far-reaching impact and appeal of the show with a compelling blend of rare footage, historical images, and behind-the-scenes stories while also exploring the dramatic talents of creator-producer-director Dan Curtis. Known as the "King of TV Horror," the Emmy-winning filmmaker followed the show with other iconic genre favorites including...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MASFrey, Sherian
Summary: Examines the tools and techniques of working with polymer clay, looks at different types of clays, and features illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making fifteen animal characters. Includes patterns for advanced projects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Light Books 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 731.42 FREGherman, Beverly.
Summary: Describes the life and work of the popular American artist who depicted subjects including children, family scenes, astronauts, and the poor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2000
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB ROCKWELL GHESummary: The Grinch tries to ruin Christmas for the Whos in Whoville, but when he is outsmarted by little Cindy Lou Who he comes to see the true meaning of Christmas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Pictures 2002
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE HOWSummary: Everyone has a unique father story. Whether positive or painful, it's always personal and can deeply affect the core of identity and direction of life. This is the first documentary film from the creators of War Room, Overcomer, Fireproof, and Courageous Legacy. Featuring a variety of amazing true stories, this captivating movie takes audiences of all ages on an inspiring and emotionally...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Affirm Films/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2021
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD SHOSummary: Follow four Scrabble game fanatics as they advance to the North American Championship. The film is a entertaining and humorous look at a board game that's an occasional amusement for some - and a serious obsession (or disturbing addiction) for others.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Camera Planet 2005
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WORChesman, Andrea.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harvard Common Press 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5636 CHEIsserman, Maurice
Summary: "The epic story of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division, whose elite soldiers broke the last line of German defenses in Italy's mountains in 1945, spearheading the Allied advance to the Alps and final victory."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.54 ISSShenkman, Richard.
Summary: Bestselling historian Rick Shenkman takes aim at the wisdom of the American people. He writes that American voters are misusing, abusing, and abdicating their political power.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 320.973 SHELaPlantz, Shereen
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 686.3 LAPSielman, Martha.
Summary: Showcases the creative work of forty cutting-edge quilters, featuring several pieces from each artist and including information on their techniques as well as current trends and themes in modern quilting.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Crafts 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.46 SIETyerman, Christopher
Summary: The story of the wars and conquests initiated by the First Crusade and its successors is itself so compelling that most accounts move quickly from describing the Pope's calls to arms to the battlefield. In this highly original and enjoyable new book, Christopher Tyerman focuses on something obvious but overlooked: the massive, all-encompassing and hugely costly business of actually preparing a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.1 TYESceurman, Mark
Summary: Weird Civil War delves into the peculiar history and ghastly legacy of the bloodiest period in American history, featuring the era's most gripping tragic tales, fascinating facts, spooky scenarios, and eccentric characters. This brand-new volume—which compiles the most compelling Civil War stories from the bestselling Weird series—will excite precocious history students, Civil War buffs, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling 2015
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 973.7 SCEShermer, Michael.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Times Books 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 171.7 SHEHermann, Matthias
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Publisher / Publication Date: Galahad Books 9730
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 581.63 HERPavlides, Shereen
Summary: "Through 60 impressive recipes, Shereen shows you that it's possible to make the best food you've ever tasted without depending on frozen, precooked or store-bought ingredients-and without spending all day cooking"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Publishing Co. 2021