Friedman, Danielle
Summary: "A captivating blend of reportage and personal narrative that explores the untold history of women's exercise culture--from jogging and Jazzercise to Jane Fonda--and how women have parlayed physical strength into other forms of power"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7 FRIFreeman, Daniel
Summary: "This creative compendium is the latest and greatest in art books for kids, packed full of imaginative art projects and inspiration for budding artists aged 7 to 10-- or for anyone who wants to get started making art"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2019
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Summary: A middle-grade history of the "other Ellis Island" traces how Angel Island served as an entry point for one million Asian immigrants to the United States in the early 20th century, drawing on memoirs, diaries, letters and "wall poems" discovered at the facility long after it closed to describe the center's screening process, immigration policies and eventual renaissance as a historic site.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J979.4 FREFreeman, Daniel B.
Summary: Speaking of survival is a course designed for adult newcomers to the U.S. learning ESL at the high beginner/low intermediate level.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 1982
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.34 FREGarber, Stephen W.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Villard Books 1993
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649.1 GARVerdi, Giuseppe
Summary: The action takes place in ancient Egypt, and tells of the love of Radames, the captain of the guard, for a slave girl, Aida. She is the daughter of the King of Ethiopia, who is captured by Radames and the Egyptian troops. Tricked into betraying military secrets, Radames is condemned to be buried alive. He is joined by Aida, who dies with him.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Decca Music Group Classics 2011
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1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA AIDSoufan, Ali H.
Summary: A former FBI special agent offers an insider's account of how the September 11th attacks could have been prevented, as well as his role in the war on terror, including his highly effective interrogation efforts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.931 SOUSummary: At the end of the Gulf War, the filmmakers take a trip to the American South in order to try and get a perspective about gay life in the South. For the most part, the individuals questioned revealed such insular, even ignorant perspectives that give a chilling view. One of the odder individuals they found along the way was a man who had created his own personal Graceland to please his wife. No...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by New Yorker Video 2004
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WHEFriedan, Betty.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Summit Books 1981
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.42 FRIDaniele, Guido
Summary: With a gift for fine art and a lifelong love of nature, Daniele paints magnificent animal subjects on an unconventional canvas--human hands. This awe-inspiring collection showcases 16 creatures along with photos and factual information about the various species. Full color.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 704.9 DANDaniell, Christopher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Interlink Books 1991
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 942 DANSmith, Danyel
Summary: "From one of the preeminent cultural critics of her generation, a radiant weave of memoir, criticism, and biography that tells the story of black women in music--from the Dixie Cups to Gladys Knight to Janet, Whitney, and Mariah-- as the foundational story of American pop"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roc Lit 101, One World 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 782.42 SMIPagel-Hogan, Elizabeth
Summary: "An inspiring graphic novel about Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaking pioneer who changed the course of World War II. Nazi spy rings! No-good gangsters! Shakespearian lies! Discover the courageous woman who cracked all these cases and more-with only a pencil and paper. The youngest of ten siblings, Elizebeth Friedman stood out from an early age with brilliant language skills and a passion for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FRIDrescher, Daniela.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Floris 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Drescher 2006Riesman, Abraham
Summary: In his four decades as the defining figure of American pro wrestling, Vince McMahon was the man behind the megastars. He was also a performer in his own show, acting as the diabolical "Mr. McMahon"-- a figure you may have more in common with the real Vince than he would care to admit. Just as important, McMahon is one of Donald Trump's closest friends; McMahon and his wife, Linda, are major...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 2023
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MCMAHON, VINCE RIERus, Daniela
Summary: "Daniela Rus, a leading roboticist and computer scientist, explores how we can use a new generation of smart machines to help humankind. There is a robotics revolution underway. A record 3.1 million robots are working in factories right now, doing everything from assembling computers to packing goods and monitoring air quality and performance. A far greater number of smart machines impact our...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2024
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Summary: "The definitive, revelatory biography of Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee, an artist and entrepreneur who reshaped global pop culture at a steep personal cost. Stan Lee--born Stanley Martin Lieber in 1922--is one of the most beloved and influential entertainers to emerge from the twentieth century. He served as editor in chief of Marvel Comics for three decades and, in that time, launched more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 LEE, STAN RIESummary: This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best value destinations for 2020. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.2 LONWiedman, Doug
Summary: "See your average rise and the pins fall with the second edition of Bowling: Steps to Success. Inside you'll find progressive, detailed instruction on all aspects of the game."--provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Human Kinetics 2015
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Summary: Many modern fans of Japanese film, anime, manga, literature and popular music thrill to the images of gods and monsters in the shrouded valleys and craggy peaks of the islands. Yet few in the West understand the long history of Japanese mythology that underpins them. Frydman explores the tapestry of religion, philosophy, imperial propaganda and regional folklore, and considers their place...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson Ltd 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 299.5 FRYCybulskie, Danièle
Summary: "A book on how medieval monastic practices can inspire us to live fuller lives"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abbeville Press Publishers 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 CYBDalziel, Chris
Summary: "Making all kinds of amazing, all-natural stuff out of beeswax is easy and fun. Packed with over 100 step-by-step recipes, The Beeswax Workshop shows you how to make beautiful gifts, household cleaners, beauty supplies and so, so much more. Whether you use beeswax from your backyard hive or purchase a supply, this book offers tips, tricks and techniques for getting the most out of this miracle...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ulysses Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 638 DALDanhier, Celine
Summary: Examines the development of independent and experimental film in the economically bankrupt and dangerous New York City of the 1970s and 80s.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kino Lorber 2012
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC BLADykstra, Danell
Summary: How many day-to-day important devices are engineering design products? How does a smartphone send wireless communication? How do batteries release energy? These and other questions are explained using straightforward language that weaves in science terminology and is accompanied by intriguing photographs. Easy experiments demystify engineering concepts with step-by-step instructions to make...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020