Hall, Shyima.
Summary: Shyima Hall was born in Egypt on September 29, 1989, the seventh child of desperately poor parents. When she was eight, her parents sold her into slavery. An anonymous call from a neighbor brought about the end of Shyima's servitude-but her journey to true freedom was far from over. A volunteer at her local police department, Hall is passionate about helping to rescue others who are in bondage....
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Tantor Media, Inc. 2014
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 HALL, SHYIMA HalGuzmán, Lila
Summary: Describes the life of Ellen Ochoa and her drive to become an astronaut and travel into outerspace.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2006
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB OCHOA GUZLisk, Jenny
Summary: "Jenny Lisk had no idea what was coming. At forty-three, she had a lot going on. A full-time job. Two young kids. A home to manage. And suddenly--a husband with inoperable brain cancer. How could this be her life? In between surgeries, ER visits, thousands of pills, and ultimately, hospice at home, Jenny kept her corner of the world updated through a CaringBridge online journal, and found...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bluhen Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 LISK, JENNY LISJorgensen, Liisa
Summary: Far Side of the Moon is the untold, fully authorized story of the lives of Frank and Susan Borman. One was a famous astronaut--an instrumental part of the Apollo space program--but the other was just as much a warrior. This real-life love story is far from a fairy tale. Life as a military wife was beyond demanding, but Susan always rose to the occasion. When Frank joined NASA and was selected...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 JORLadouceur, Liisa
Summary: Citing examples from folklore, as well as horror films, TV shows, and works of fiction, this book details all known ways to prevent vampirism, including how to protect oneself against attacks and how to destroy vampires. While offering explanations on the origins and uses of most commonly known tactics in fending off vampirism, the book also delves much deeper by collecting historical accounts...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.45 LADMatsuyama, Misa
Summary: The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering-and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size-this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9525 MATCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9525 MATMaslo, Lina
Summary: When Malala Yousafzai was born, people shook their heads because girls were considered bad luck. But her father looked into her eyes and knew she could do anything. In Pakistan, people said girls should not be educated. But Malala and her father were not afraid. She secretly went to school and spoke up for education in her country. And even though an enemy tried to silence her powerful voice,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 YOUMatsuyama, Misa
Summary: "Succulents for Beginners is the perfect introduction to this friendly and forgiving plant family. Misa Matsuyama--the bestselling author of The Gardener's Guide to Succulents--shows you how to plant and maintain the most popular varieties of succulents and cacti with reassuring advice and minimum fuss...The month-by-month format and simple, yet thorough, instructions will have you referring to...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9525 MATTeitler, Risa.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: T.F.H. Publications 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.6865 teiTerKeurst, Lysa.
Summary: The author discusses how to cure the disease to please with a biblical understanding of the command to love; how to escape the guilt of disappointing others by learning the secret of the small no; how to overcome the agony of hard choices by embracing a wisdom based decision-making process; and, how to rise above the rush of endless demands and discover your best yes today.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Belief Christ TerkeurstMornis, Risa.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Keats 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.657 MorniTerKeurst, Lysa
Summary: "Number-one New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst helps readers stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships by showing them biblical ways to set boundaries--and, when necessary, say goodbye--without losing the best of who they are"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Nelson 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 241 TERCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 241 TERCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Relationship TerkeurstOlsen, Lise
Summary: "A book about lawbreaking federal judges, the secret disciplinary system that protects them, and brave women who blew the whistle"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Beacon Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 347.73 OLSTerKeurst, Lysa
Summary: "Lysa TerKeurst helps readers address how to stop suffering from what others have done to them while exploring what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and how to deal with difficult relationships"-- You deserve to stop suffering because of what other people have done to you. But you may be stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind. TerKeurst has wrestled...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Nelson Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 234 TERBeard, Lina
Summary: Each summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1889, The American Girl's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young girls. It includes plans for April Fool's parties and jokes, transplanting wildflowers and preserving or pressing them, Easter games and...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 796.5 BEALima, Patrick.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Camden House 1987
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.932 LIMWeil, Lisl.
Summary: Describes how people around the world celebrate Santa's arrival.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 1987
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Holiday WeilJudge, Lita
Summary: "A peek inside the homes--from burrow deep underground to nests high in the trees--where baby animals live and grow"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.56 JUDLima, Patrick.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.932 LIMLima, Patrick.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Camden House 1986
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.7 LIMNymark, Lise.
Summary: Outfits to knit & crochet for dolls up to 18 in.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Search 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5922 NYMPyles, Lise
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8588 PYLPelley, Scott
Summary: Gallantry: The FDNY -- Resolve: President Bush on 9/11 -- Field note: Meeting the late Don Hewitt in Botswana -- Selflessness: Paulette Schank -- Authenticity: Bruce Springsteen -- Devotion: David Hall -- Field note: Kremlin rules -- Audacity: Ben Bernanke -- Invincibility: Nadia Murad -- Field note: No moss gathers -- Gratitude: early lessons -- Field note: Do you believe in signs? -- Duty:...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Hanover Square Press 2019
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1 available in Adult, Call number: B PELLEY PELHuber, Lia
Summary: "A noted entrepreneur, food writer and recipe developer serves up an evocative adventure story of her quest for love, God, and the perfect persimmon pudding. Hunger comes to us in many forms, writes Lia Huber--we long to be nourished physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Nourished: A Memoir of Faith, Food, and Enduring Love (with Recipes) invites readers on Huber's search for a sustenance...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Convergent Books 2017