Summary: This documentary explores the powerful struggle of conscience experienced by several people from traditional farming backgrounds who come to question the basic assumptions of their way of life. A riveting story of transformation and healing, the documentary portrays the farmers' sometimes amazing connections with the animals under their care, while also providing insight into the complex web of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tribe of Heart 2012
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PEASummary: Brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb find early fame in the 1960s and go on to write over 1,000 songs, including 20 No. 1 hits. This film follows the group's meteoric rise as they navigate the complexities of working so intimately alongside family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC BEESummary: Sex trafficking happens in every state across America, and many victims are children. Frontline travels to Phoenix, Arizona to investigate the lucrative industry and examine efforts to combat it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SEXSummary: 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 OURBenna, Ted.
Summary: Get the most out of your 401(k) in any economy Filled with sample 401(k) portfolios for every stage of life Invest your 401(k) money wisely and make the most of your retirement Want to know what kind of investment mix you need to make your retirement money grow? Don't know what to do with a 401(k) account from your last job? Worried that your company's 401(k) plan doesn't cut it? Relax! This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2011
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1968
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973 ELMGiles, Jenne.
Summary: Giles combines innovative felting techniques with dye colors, fiber combinations, and patterns to make captivating felt fabric, from which she designs and constructs pieces that are truly wearable art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarry Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.0463 GILPryor, Henna
Summary: Awkwardness isn't a weakness to fix--it's your greatest asset for professional and personal growth. In a time of blurred realities and filtered faces, embracing your awkwardness may seem counterintuitive. As two-time TEDx speaker and executive coach Henna Pryor shows, relishing your "good awkward" is essential to becoming more bold, boosting your confidence, and taking the necessary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ideapress Publishing 2023
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 1976
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 599 ELMSummary: "This holy grail for both documentary and theater aficionados offers a tantalizingly rare glimpse behind the Broadway curtain. In 1970, right after the triumphant premiere of Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking concept musical Company, the renowned composer and lyricist, his director Harold Price, the show's stars, and a large pit orchestra all went into a Manhattan recording studio as part of a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC ORIBarkin, Janna
Summary: This true story by a family about raising their transgender son is both a captivating read and an invaluable support source for parents facing similar issues. A warm, insightful portrait of a family that includes tips on helping young transgender people navigate their transition, it will support, educate and inspire.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 BARDesmond, Jenni
Summary: An introduction to the world of the elephant combines facts with illustrations that compare their size and amount they eat to objects in the everyday world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enchanted Lion Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.67 DESQuilter, Jenni
Summary: "A provocative examination of reproductive technologies that questions our understanding of fertility, motherhood, and the female body Since the world's first test-tube baby was born in 1978, in vitro fertilization has made the unimaginable possible for millions of people. Yet today, the revolutionary potential of babies in bottles remains unrealized. Fertility centers continue to reinforce...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 QUILTER, JENNI QUIFleetwood, Jenni.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.64 FLESmialek, Jeanna
Summary: "The marble halls of the Federal Reserve have always held secrets; for decades the Fed did the utmost to preserve its room to maneuver, operating behind the scenes as much as possible. Yet over the past two decades, this elite world of bankers and economists speaking a language that only monetary experts could understand has been forced to change its ways. Amid rising inequality, weakening...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.1 SMIBergstrom, Jenne
Summary: Readers can step back in time and imagine themselves at the March family table. In addition to recipes, there are timeless illustrations, favorite passages, and historical trivia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ulysses Press 2019
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 641 BERMendez, Jonna
Summary: "Jonna Hiestand Mendez began her CIA career as a "contract wife," a second-class citizen who was hired as a convenience to her husband, a young officer stationed in Switzerland. She needed his permission to open a bank account or shut off the gas to her apartment, and she performed menial duties for the CIA. Despite battling sexism at all levels of the agency, Mendez's talent for espionage was...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Public Affairs 2024
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Summary: When loud-voiced Penelope becomes student-librarian, she is determined to prove she is perfect for the job while staying true to herself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2023
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Summary: Breathtaking landscapes, unrivaled trekking, and the creative spirit of Reykjavík: experience it all with Moon Iceland. Inside you'll find: * Strategic, flexible itineraries, from a three-day tour of the best of Reykjavík to a nine-day road trip on the famed Ring Road, designed for outdoor adventurers, culture and history buffs, wildlife lovers, and more; * Unique experiences and can't-miss...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Moon Travel 2020
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Summary: The follow-up to Real Baby Food, a new book on the hottest topic for new parents-baby-led weaning-from the food editor at Parents magazine, with more than 100 recipes and ideas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schocken Books 2007
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Summary: A collection of soul food and Southern cooking plant-based recipes from the vegan personal chef and popular blogger features such dishes as sweet potato pancakes, miso peachy arugula salad, Cajun blackened tofu sandwich, and strawberry shortcake. Claiborne shares soul food and Southern cooking plant-based recipes. She explores the history behind some of the recipes, as well as their innate...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2018