Summary: The extraordinary story of the iconic poet, musician and folksinger Violeta Parra, whose songs have become hymns for Chileans and Latin Americans alike. Director Andres Wood traces the intensity and explosive vitality of her life, from humble origins to international fame, her defense of indigenous cultures and devotion to her art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1987
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1988
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK LOBSummary: Over the course of a summer day in Los Angeles, the lives of 25 young Angelenos intersect. Through poetry they express life, love, heartache, family, home, and fear.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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2 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY COMEDY SUMFerreira, Pedro G.
Summary: "At the core of Einstein's general theory of relativity are a set of equations that explain the relationship among gravity, space, and time--possibly the most perfect intellectual achievement of modern physics. For over a century, physicists have been exploring, debating, and at times neglecting Einstein's theory in their quest to uncover the history of the universe, the origin of time, and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 530.11 FERChen, Loris
Summary: This new edition of Painless Chemistry provides students with a lighthearted, step-by-step approach to understanding chemistry concepts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's Educational Series 2020
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2023
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Summary: Presents fifty paintings by major artists from the Renaissance to the twentieth century and includes a brief critical analysis of the work and a timeline for the artist.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Prestel 2009
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Summary: "Silvia Ferrara leads a code cracking mission to decipher the hidden truths and histories of our greatest invention-the art of writing"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 411.09 FERPereira, Crystelle
Summary: "Tasty, enticing, and bursting with flavor, Crystelle's recipes make cooking and baking with the most vibrant and exciting flavors easy. Cooking has always been an equal passion to baking for Crystelle, as shown by the coveted 'Hollywood Handshake' she received for her curried chicken and potato pie on The Great British Bake Off, a dish showcasing her Portuguese-Goan roots. Inspired by her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kyle Books, an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Limited 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5941 PERSummary: "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,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC RACLäuger, Louie
Summary: "A lively, informative, and engaging guide to gender by an author-illustrator who helps readers understand the multiplicity of answers to "what even is gender?""--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The MIT Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.3 LAULouie, Elaine.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hearst Books 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 747.9 LOUStowell, Louie
Summary: A funny and fascinating how-to guide for budding astronauts, providing a crash course on what it takes to travel into space. Answers all the big questions about space travel, from “How do rockets work?” and “What do astronauts do all day?” to “How do you go to the toilet on a spaceship?” Explores the technology that astronauts use, from space suits to Soyuz spacecraft, and the scientific...
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 STOStowell, Louie.
Summary: Simple text and flaps to open offer an introduction to the various parts of the human body and how they work together.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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Summary: You may think you need a big yard to compost. Think again. Compost City teaches you how to easily choose and care for a compost system that fits perfectly into your (tiny) space, (busy) schedule, and (multifaceted) lifestyle. Whether you live in a cramped apartment or a sprawling town house, or you dream of composting in a shared space with a group of friends or colleagues, Compost City...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roost Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640 LOUStowell, Louie
Summary: Save the library, save the world! Kit can't stand reading. She'd much rather be outside, playing games and getting muddy, than stuck inside with a book. But when she's dragged along to the library one day by her two best friends, she makes an incredible discovery - and soon it's up to Kit and her friends to save the library...and the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JT Fantasy Stowell 2019Loyie, Oskiniko Larry
Summary: Tells the story of Larry Loyie, a Cree Indian in Canada who was sent to a government school and later became a writer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press 2005
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB LOYIE LOYLeachman, Cloris.
Summary: Film and television darling Leachman tells her life story through the challenges of her stellar career all while raising five children. She also discusses her many famous friends in the entertainment industry as well as in the political arena.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kensington Pub. 2009
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Summary: Fun Mystery for young readers Henry Mozzarella and The Case of The Missing Diamonds is the first book in a new series for young readers. Henry, a very clever mouse, is the town's detective and his canine friend, Max, are great at following clues. The two live with their animal friends in the friendly town of Wheresit. Could there be missing diamonds in Wheresit? Follow the clues with Henry and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Piccolo Tales Publications 0000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LORLoudin, Frank.
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Light Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 751.422 LOULouet, Isabelle
Summary: "With THE NATURAL HOME, you'll discover how to clean everything in your house the healthy way with just a few inexpensive, easy-to-find products using tried and true cleaning methods that have been around for centuries. Organized by product and location in the home, the book includes an in-depth explanation of natural products like vinegar, lemon, and baking soda which can be used to clean most...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.5 LOUHerrera, Hayden.
Summary: "From the author of Arshile Gorky, a major biography of the great American sculptor that redefines his legacy"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 NOGUCHI, ISAMU HERAnderson, Louie
Summary: Louie Anderson, New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning comedian currently starring in Zach Galifianakis's Baskets , shares his journey of turning life's challenges into joy, as well as plenty of wisdom he's still discovering from his late mother.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018