Summary: America's first superstar designer rose to international fame in the 1970s, creating an empire and personifying the dramatic social and sexual revolution of the last century. Reaching beyond the glitz and glamour, acclaimed filmmaker Frederic Tcheng reveals Halston's profound impact on fashion, culture, and business.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HALChau, Chan
Summary: Kristy's family moves to a new neighborhood where the kids make fun of Louie, Kristy's pet collie, who's going blind. The Baby-sitters are not going to let them get away with it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stoddart 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690.8 CARSummary: Starship troopers: Charts the lives of elite members of the Mobile Infantry, a corps of dedicated young men and women soldiers fighting side by side in the ultimate intergalactic war ... the battle to save humankind. The enemy is mysterious and incredibly powerful with only one mission: survival of their species no matter what the human cost.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2010
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Summary: "Through poems that capture the essence of each person's life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Reycraft Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 BRUSummary: Follow the courageous journey of John Lewis, a civil rights hero, congressional leader, and human rights champion whose unwavering fight for justice spans the past 50 years. The son of sharecroppers, Lewis grew up in the segregated South and rose from Alabama's Black Belt to the corridors of power on Capitol Hill. His humble origins have forever linked him to those whose voices often go unheard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV JOHSummary: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990, 95 min.): After wading in a puddle of radioactive waste, these radical reptiles are transformed into New York City's greatest crime-fighting quartet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2010
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2 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY TEEWong, Chun Han
Summary: Party of One shatters the many myths and caricatures that shroud one of the world's most secretive political organizations and its leader. Many observers misread Xi during his early years in power, projecting their own hopes that he would steer China toward more political openness, rule of law, and pro-market economics. Having masked his beliefs while climbing the party hierarchy, Xi has...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avid Reader Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 951.06 WONHenson, Robert
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rough Guides 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551.6 HENDanson, Ted
Summary: Most people know Ted Danson from television and movies, but fewer realize that over the course of the past two and a half decades, Danson has tirelessly devoted himself to the cause of heading off a looming global catastrophe--the massive destruction of our planet's oceanic biosystems and the collapse of the world's major commercial fisheries. Here, Danson details his journey from joining a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333.95 DANHasson, Julie
Summary: A collection of vegan casserole recipes includes such offerings as pale ale stew, very veggie pot pie, truffled cauliflower mac, summer corn custard, and bumbleberry cobbler.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5637 HASChan, Peter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chartwell Books 1985
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 635.9772 CHAMuir, Chaun.
Summary: Covers repair instructions for Ford Torino, Gran Torino, Elite, Ranchero, LTD II (LTD 2), Thunderbird (1975-1982), LTD (1983-1986); Mercury Montego, Comet, Cougar (1975-1982), Marquis (1983-1986); Lincoln Versailles (1977-1980); Engines covered include 140 (2.3), 200 (3.3), 232 (3.8), 225 (4.2), 302 (5.0), 351 (5.8), 400 (6.6), 460 (7.5); for model years 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Haynes Pub. Group 1987
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 629.2 Ford TorinoSummary: The year is 1348. Europe has fallen under the shadow of the Black death. As the plague decimates all in its path, fear and superstition are rife. There are rumors of a village, hidden in marshland that the plague cannot reach. There is even talk of a necromancer who leads the village and is able to bring the dead back to life. Ulric, a fearsome knight, is charged by the church to investigate...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2011
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1 available in Action / Adventure DVDs, Call number: DVD ACTION/ADVENTURE BLAHasson, Gill
Summary: Everyone gets angry, including kids. But when anger strikes, it can often feel overwhelming and hard to control. In this picture book, readers find ways to manage their emotions and feel calmer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 155.4 HASCahan, Richard
Summary: The world was in ruin at the end of World War II: from the Blitz in London to the aftermath of the atomic bomb blasts in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. A small group of Army soldiers witnessed it all. They photographed Germany's last push, the Battle of the Bulge, and they rode into Germany to witness unimagined destruction. They documented the Burma Road, which opened Mainland China to supplies, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: CityFiles Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.54 CAHLight, Char
Summary: "Throughout human history, societies around the world have developed varying concepts of gender that affect the roles its citizens play in their communities. There is an equally rich history of individuals who reject, subvert, expand, or explore the gender roles of their society. This book serves as an accessible introduction to the history of gender and conversations on gender identity...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.3 LIGMuir, Chaun.
Summary: Covers Ford full-size, V8 (V-8) engine car models LTD (1975-1982), Custom 500, Country Squire and Crown Victoria, and Mercury Marquis (1975-1982), Grand Marquis and Colony Park, for model years 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Haynes Pub. Group 1988
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 629.2 Ford Crown VictoriaHasson, Gill
Summary: All children worry sometimes, and they often need help learning how to deal with anxiety. In this encouraging picture book, readers learn ways to help themselves when they feel anxious, nervous, or fearful. Strategies for how to calm down and cope with worries are clearly explained, from breathing exercises and playing with friends to seeking help from an adult. -- amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 152.4 HASChar, René
Summary: "The Selected Poems of René Char is a comprehensive, bilingual overview reflecting the poet's wide stylistic and philosophical range, from aphorism to dramatic lyricism. In making their selections, the editors have chosen the voices of seventeen poets and translators (Paul Auster, Samuel Beckett, Cid Corman, Eugene Jolas, W.S. Merwin, William Carlos Williams, and James Wright, to name a few),...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Directions Publishing Corporation 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 448.4 CHANicholas, Chani
Summary: "A revolutionary empowerment book that uses astrology as a tool for self-discovery, success, and self-care from the beloved astrologer Chani Nicholas, a media darling with a loyal following of 1 million monthly readers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Mildred Pierce is a woman who will do anything to satisfy the demands of her spoiled daughter Veda, including divorce, opening her own business, and possibly murder.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2003
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA MILBenson, George
Summary: Over the span of his illustrious five-decade career, George Benson has sold millions of records, performed for hundreds of millions of fans, and cut some of the most beloved jazz and soul tunes in music history. But the guitarist/vocalist is much more than "This Masquerade," "On Broadway," "Turn Your Love Around," and "Give Me the Night." Benson is a flat-out inspiration, a multitalented artist...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BENSON, GEORGE BENBooth, Char
Summary: Whether or not "instruction" appears in their job titles, librarians are often in the position of educating their users, colleagues, and peers to successfully locate and evaluate information. Because MLIS education tends to offer less-than-comprehensive preparation in pedagogy and instructional design, this book tackles the challenge of effective teaching and training head-on. In this book the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Library Association 2011