Makos, Adam

Summary: "Clarence Smoyer began the war as a gentle giant, a factory worker from Pennsylvania coal country reluctant to unleash the power of the Sherman tank he crewed. But as his tank platoon fought its way from Normandy to the Rhine and beyond, and he watched his friends cut down one by one, he learned to kill with deadly accuracy and efficiency. His fight would climax in Cologne, in the shadow of the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2019

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SMOYER, CLARENCE MAK

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Makos, Adam.

Summary: Relates the true story of two World War II airmen, one American and one German, who put aside the conflict and helped each other to safety in the wake of a damaged aircraft and describes their meeting again forty-seven years later.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Berkley Caliber 2013

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.544 MAK

Makos, Adam

Summary: "Devotion tells the inspirational story of the U.S. Navy's most famous aviator duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown, and the Marines they fought to defend. A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Tom passed up Harvard to fly fighters for his country. An African American sharecropper's son from Mississippi, Jesse became the Navy's first black carrier pilot, defending a...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2015

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Makos, Adam

Summary: Adapted for young adults from the New York Times best-seller, this gripping true account of a WWII American tank gunner, who met his destiny in an armor duel and forged an enduring bond with his enemy, brings to life the perils of war.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2022

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Makos, Adam.

Summary: Based on interviews with veterans and unpublished memoirs, tells the true stories of twenty marines during World War II, from the attacks on Pearl Harbor through Guadalcanal, Okinawa, and their return home after V-J Day.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Berkley Books 2013

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Makos, Adam

Summary: "A young adult adaptation of the national bestseller that details the true story of two Navy pilots from divergent racial and economic backgrounds who forge a deep friendship during the Korean War as they face extraordinary circumstances." --Amazon.com

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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2022

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2 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 951.904 MAK

Summary: 19 Arab women journalists speak out about what it's like to report on their changing homelands in this first-of-its-kind essay collection, with a foreword by CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour. International media coverage of the Arab world and its many complex, interconnected conflicts is dominated by the work of Western correspondents, many of whom are white and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2019

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 070.4082 OUR

Summary: Report on the proceedings from the August 18-22, 1996 workshop in Roscommon, Michigan on the Great Lakes islands.

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Publisher / Publication Date: U.S.-Canada Great Lakes Islands Project, Dept. of Resource Development, Michigan State University 1999

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1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: NEL RM 977 STA

Summary: Chronicles the efforts of nature photographer James Balog to document the receding of the Solheim glacier in Iceland, a consequence of climate change and global warming, in which strategically placed cameras would take one picture every hour for three years.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Docuramafilms 2013

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Summary: Part 4 covers the period during the 17th and 18th centuries that saw widespread questioning of religious and other traditional authorities, growing faith in science, and early responses to the budding industrial revolution. This period marks the intellectual flowering that led to the American Revolution.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2000

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 109 GRE

Summary: Over the course of a summer day in Los Angeles, the lives of 25 young Angelenos intersect. Through poetry they express life, love, heartache, family, home, and fear.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2021

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2 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY COMEDY SUM

Dakos, Alana.

Summary: Knitwear designers Alana Dakos and Hannah Fettig are two friends living on opposite ends of the United States. They have come together to produce Coastal Knits, a compilation of ten fresh designs inspired by Alana's California and Hannah's Maine coastlines. Each design captures the essence of their favorite local destinations, and is accompanied by photographs and essays on the location's...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2012

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Craft Fiber Fettig

Contents: Side A, music videos and commentaries -- Side B, rarities and other films.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by WEA 2003

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Hara

Summary: What do you do when your body doesn't match the ideal shape as dictated by society? What do you wear when sweats seem to be the only clothes that fit you? How do you deal with the constant, overwhelming waves of criticism about your appearance from yourself and others? A love letter to anyone striving to embrace their size, this wonderfully illustrated, uplifting comic essay by a plus-size...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Yen Press 2022

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Tada, Kimie.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle 2005

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Nadal, Rafael

Summary: With candor, heart, and intelligence, Rafael Nadal takes readers on his life's dramatic and triumphant journey, never losing sight along the way of the prize he values above all others: the unity and love of his family. In this memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin, Nadal, one of the greatest players in the history of tennis, reveals the secrets of his game and shares the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion 2011

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Hivekovics, Akos

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Publisher / Publication Date: Bioszfera books 0000

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Rada, Jim.

Summary: "[T]his book is the bible for those of us hoping to experience the best whitewater in the Northwoods. It features technical yet spirited descriptions of every significant run in the area, plus colorful tales of the author's journeys. A detailed rating system assists kayakers and canoers in choosing the best river for their level of experience, while accurate maps and a user-friendly layout lead...

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Publisher / Publication Date: SangFroid Press 2006

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Atlas, Nava.

Summary: Shares vegan recipes that star nutritious leafy greens, featuring ideas from wraps and dips to juices and smoothies, and introduces different preparation techniques.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling 2012

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Okamoto, Nadya

Summary: "This is a book about gender equality in the United States and how to engage in activism to get there"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2018

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 613 OKA

Redgrave, Naida

Summary: Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led in this beautifully illustrated book...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

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Roep,Nanda

Summary: Lisa's father as an overactive imagination. She asks for a simple kiss and he takes her on an adventure to places where kisses come in all shapes and sizes.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Front Street 2002

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Canada

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Publisher / Publication Date: Imprimé par S. Derbishire et G. Desbarats 1863

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Publisher / Publication Date: Imprimé par G. Desbarats 1863

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