Eaton, Richard Maxwell

Summary: "Protected by vast mountains and seas, the Indian subcontinent might seem a nearly complete and self-contained world with its own religions, philosophies, and social systems. And yet this ancient land and its varied societies experienced prolonged and intense interaction with the peoples and cultures of East and Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, and especially Central Asia and the Iranian...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: University of California Press 2019

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Eaton, Maxwell.

Summary: Beavers Bub and Ace battle the Fish Stix corporation in an attempt to save their island's trees.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2012

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Eaton, Maxwell.

Summary: Two beavers thwart an evil plot by penguins who plan to turn Beaver Island into a frosty resort.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2012

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Chuck D

Summary: A comprehensive, chronological survey of rap and hip-hop from 1973 to the present is based on the author's long-running show on Rapstation.com and details the most iconic moments and relevant songs from the genre's recorded history.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers 2017

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Ricard, Matthieu

Summary: "The author of the international bestseller Happiness makes a passionate case for altruism--and why we need it now more than ever,"--Amazon.com.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2015

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Summary: "In the heart of downtown Seattle is the Union Gospel Mission - a homeless shelter catering to the addicted and the abused. For these men and women, hope is a novelty, self-esteem a luxury, and recovery a faraway ideal. But within the UGM is one man, an ex-Army Ranger, who believes in them. Believes in life. Believes in mountains. And he will attempt to use one of the most treacherous peaks in...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2017

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Cumming, Kate

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Louisiana State University Press 1998

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Summary: An unconventional work in every way, the Qatsi Trilogy wordlessly surveys the rapidly changing environments of the Northern Hemisphere. It shuttles viewers from one vision to the next, moving from images of untouched nature to others depicting human beings' increasing dependence on technology. -- adapted from container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2012

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Contents: Disc 1. Side A. Her alibi (90 min.) -- Side B. Forget Paris (87 min.) -- Disc 2. Side A. Goodbye girl (103 min.) -- Best friends (109 min.).

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2007

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Summary: "Oscar- winning director Louie Psihoyos (The Cove) assembles a team of artists and activists on an undercover operation to expose the hidden world of endangered species and the race to protect them against mass extinction. Spanning the globe to infiltrate the world's most dangerous black markets and using high tech tactics to document the link between carbon emissions and species extinction,...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

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Kang, Myŏng-sŏk

Summary: "After taking their first step into the world on June 13, 2013, BTS will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut in June 2023. They have risen to the peak as an iconic global artist and during this meaningful time, they look back on their footsteps in the first official book. In doing so, BTS nurtures the power to build brighter days and they choose to take another step on a road that no...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2023

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Reichard, Raquel

Summary: "Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, the workplace, and even the grocery store, a constant news cycle highlighting Latine trauma, and a general lack of resources for women of color, it's tough to be a Latina woman and prioritize your wellness, both physically and mentally. With Self-Care for Latinas, you'll find 150 exercises to radically choose to put yourself first. Whether you...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2023

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Deaton, Angus

Summary: "The world is a better place than it used to be. People are wealthier and healthier, and live longer lives. Yet the escapes from destitution by so many have left gaping inequalities between people and between nations. In The Great Escape, Angus Deaton--one of the foremost experts on economic development and on poverty--tells the remarkable story of how, starting two hundred and fifty years ago,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2015

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Duffy, Eamon.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press, in association with S4C 1997

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Seaton, Bill.

Summary: "Public relations man Bill Seaton describes his fascinating experiences during his tenure at the world famous San Diego Zoo."--Cover [p. 4]

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: SP Press 2006

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Summary: Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film uses Karen₂s dulcet melodies and interviews with loved ones to build a rich portrait of this singular woman and...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2021

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Ricard, Matthieu.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Shambhala 2003

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McCartney, Laton.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2004

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