Carey, Benedict.
Summary: A leading neuroscientist presents an exploration of what is known about learning and memory that considers how to adapt such negative characteristics as ignorance and laziness to expand learning potential.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153 CARSummary: Presents the story of the eugenics movement in the U.S., tracing its evolution from a force for human progress through the study of genetics to an anti-humanistic campaign for state-sponsored sterilization and the closing of the country's borders to peoples believed by some to be genetically inferior.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS 2018
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV EUGBenedict
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 255.106 BENBenedict
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ignatius Press 1997
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Summary: In his first book written as pope, offers a portrait of Jesus based on the Gospels and encourages Christians to better understand the central figure of their faith.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Audio 2007
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 232.908 BENBenedict
Summary: In his first book written as pope, Benedict XVI offers a portrait of Jesus based on the Gospels and encourages Christians to better understand the central figure of their faith.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2007
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Summary: Offers a detailed analysis of Jesus Christ's final week in Jerusalem, examining the political, religious, and scholarly aspects of Jesus' life, teaching, death, and resurrection.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ignatius Press 2011
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 232.9 BENGarey, Carol Cooper.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hearst Books 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 721.8 GARClarey, Christopher
Summary: A tennis correspondent for the New York times sits down with Roger Federer and those closest to him to tell the story of the greatest player in men's tennis.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twelve 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FEDERER, ROGER CLARoney, Carley.
Summary: "Since 2000, THE KNOT GUIDE TO WEDDING VOWS AND TRADITIONS has been a classic part of the Knot's bestselling wedding book library. With 130,000 copies in print, it continues to sell despite the fact that the most contemporary music suggested includes "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" from The Lion King. Brides today crave fresh ideas, and the #1 wedding brand in the world is ready to deliver...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarkson Potter 2013
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 392.5 RONValentiner, Benedicte.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chregon Press 2011
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1 available in Adult, Call number: B VALENTINER VALCarew, Tom.
Summary: In Jihad! Tom Carew describes how, as a serving member of the SAS, he helped the Mujahideen fight the Afghan and Soviet governments' forces during the 1980s.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mainstream 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 956.1045 CARCooper, Caren B. (Caren Beth)
Summary: "Think you need a degree in science to contribute to important scientific discoveries? Think again. All around the world, in fields ranging from astronomy to zoology, millions of everyday people are choosing to participate in the scientific process. Working in cooperation with scientists in pursuit of information, innovation, and discovery, these volunteers are following protocols, collecting...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Overlook Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 500 COOGross, Benedikt
Summary: Discover the alphabet from a bird's-eye view! Geographer and designer duo Benedikt Gross and Joey Lee have taken the alphabet to new heights-literally! Using satellite imagery and computer technology, the pair has discovered "accidental letters" all over the world: in roads, rivers, buildings, lakes, and more. Take a journey around the Earth in 26 letters with this special book.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Price Stern Sloan, An Imprint of Penguin Random House 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 428 GROCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in JE Concept Crates, Call number: JE GROBenedict, Jeff
Summary: "How was the Patriots dynasty built? And how did it last for two decades? In The Dynasty, acclaimed journalist Jeff Benedict provides richly reported answers in a sweeping account based on exclusive interviews with more than two hundred insiders, including team executives, coaches, players, players' wives, team doctors, lawyers, and more, as well as never-before-seen recordings, documents, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 BENBenedict, Jeff
Summary: A revelatory account based on access to the NCAA's highest-level programs throughout the 2012 season describes its system of billion-dollar television deals, high-priced coaches, football "hostessing," castoff athlete-students, and paid test takers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 BENBenedict, Jeff.
Summary: Susette Kelo was just trying to rebuild her life when she purchased an old house perched on the waterfront in New London, Conn. It wasn't fancy, but with hard work she was able to turn it into a home that was important to her. Little did she know that the City of New London, desperate to revive its flailing economy, wanted to raze her house and others along the waterfront in order to win a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Pub 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 343.746 BENBenedict, Jeff.
Summary: When he's not at a notorious crime scene or a mass disaster, Doug Owsley is entering tombs and crypts, unwrapping mummies, or climbing into caves to unlock the secrets of bones. In No Bone Unturned, investigative journalist Jeff Benedict not only unveils a compelling portrait of the man behind America's most notorious cases but also gives us a fascinating look inside the world of forensic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 979.701 BENBenedict, Jeff.
Summary: Susette Kelo was just trying to rebuild her life when she purchased an old house perched on the waterfront in New London, Conn. It wasn't fancy, but with hard work she was able to turn it into a home that was important to her. Little did she know that the City of New London, desperate to revive its flailing economy, wanted to raze her house and others along the waterfront in order to win a...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Hatchette Audio 2009
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 343.746 BENVanheems, Benedict
Summary: "GrowVeg offers simple recipes for gardening projects that are both attainable and beautiful"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 VANFagan, Cary
Summary: "On May 10, 1940, the Nazi Army invaded Belgium, setting into motion the refugee story of Cary Fagan's father, Maurice. Maurice was only 12 at the time, and he and his family had no idea they would never again return to Brussels, the city of his birth. Instead, they would travel through France, Spain, and Portugal, running from war. Every time they thought they might be safe, Maurice would try...
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Publisher / Publication Date: OwlKids Books Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FAGStelson, Caren
Summary: "This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political dissidents took hold. The narrative starts in 1938 and follows the children as they journey to foster families in England for the duration of the war, return to Prague afterward in an unsuccessful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 STECarley, Rachel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Co. 1994
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 728 CARBenedict, Jeff
Summary: "Drawing on more than four hundred interviews with people from every corner of Woods's life Benedict and Keteyian construct a psychological profile of an African-American child programmed by an attention-grabbing father and the original Tiger Mom to change not just the game of golf, but the world as well"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2018