Gosling, Sam.
Summary: A provocative look at how our private spaces--from boardroom to bedroom--reveal our personalities. For ten years psychologist Sam Gosling has been studying how people project (and protect) their inner selves. By exploring our private worlds (desks, bedrooms, even our clothes and our cars), he shows not only how we showcase our personalities in unexpected--and unplanned--ways, but also how we...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2008
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Summary: "English teacher Victorya Rouse has assembled a collection of real-world experiences of teen refugees from around the world. Learn where these young people came from, why they left, and how they arrived in the United States. Read about their struggles to adapt to a new language, culture, and high school experiences, along with updates about how they are doing now and what they hope their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zest Books 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.235 ROURosling, Hans
Summary: "When asked simple questions about global trends--what percentage of the world's population live in poverty; why the world's population is increasing; how many girls finish school -- we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. Professor and TED presenter...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Social Cult RoslingHolling, Holling Clancy
Summary: Follows the adventures of Minn, a three-legged snapping turtle, as she slowly makes her way from her birthplace at the headwaters of the Mississippi River to the mouth of river on the Gulf of Mexico.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1951
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.92 HOLSereni, Vittorio.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Guernica 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 851.912 SERGatling, Alex
Summary: "This insightful book explores bias in reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic, helping students think critically about where their news comes from"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Focus Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 071.3 GATGissing, George
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marlboro Press/Northwestern 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.5 GISKesling, Ben
Summary: "In Bravo Company, journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling tells the story of the war in Afghanistan through the eyes of the men of one unit, part of a combat-hardened parachute infantry regiment in the 82nd Airborne Division. A decade ago, the soldiers of Bravo Company deployed to Afghanistan for a tour in Kandahar's notorious Arghandab Valley. By the time they made it home, three soldiers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 958.104 KESMcKeefry, Aisling.
Summary: "Fashion is all about experimenting with styles, pushing the boundaries, and setting new trends. But despite changing seasons and tastes, the staple skills necessary for a fashion designer always stay the same. 200 Skills Every Fashion Designer Must Have offers a practical overview of the core concepts and techniques required. Readers will find: Step-by-step tutorials for essential skills; Tips...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643.9 MCKViloria, Hida
Summary: "From Hida Viloria, writer and intersex activist, a candid, provocative, and eye-opening memoir of life, love, and gender identity as an intact intersex person, as well as a call to action for justice for intersex people. Hida Viloria was raised as a girl but discovered early on that he/r body was different. Unlike most people who are born intersex in the first world--meaning they have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 VILORIA, HIDA VILRosling, Hans
Summary: When asked simple questions about global trends -- what percentage of the world's population live in poverty; why the world's population is increasing; how many girls finish school -- we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. Professor and TED presenter...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2018
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Summary: "When asked simple questions about global trends--what percentage of the world's population live in poverty; why the world's population is increasing; how many girls finish school -- we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. Professor and TED presenter...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2018
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Summary: "Recipes from the Italian island of Sardinia, with information about Sardinian culture, history, geography, and cuisine. Includes photographs"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5945 TODGirling, Richard
Summary: "The history of humanity's relationship with other species is baffling. Without animals there would be no us. We are all fellow travellers on the same evolutionary journey. By charting the love-hate story of people and animals, from their first acquaintance in deep prehistory to the present and beyond, Richard Girling reveals how and where our attitudes towards animals began - and how they have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Onebook Publications 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 304.27 GIRJobling, John
Summary: "John Jobling takes readers beyond the myth in this unauthorized biography to present the first comprehensive account of the illustrious Irish rockers in 25 years. Drawing on extensive interviews with insiders including record label scouts, studio presidents, politicians, music critics, and childhood friends, Jobling investigates the U2's most personal relationships and controversial business...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Dunne Books 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 781.7 JOBBowling, Dusti
Summary: Welcome to Nowhere, Arizona, the least livable town in the United States. For Gus, a bright 13-year-old with dreams of getting out and going to college, life there is made even worse by Bo Taylor, Nowhere's biggest, baddest bully. When Bo tries to force Gus to eat a dangerously spiny cactus, Rossi Scott, one of the best racers in Nowhere, comes to his rescue--but in return she has to give Bo...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC BOWJoslin, Mary.
Summary: Collects stories that highlight the strengths and weaknesses of human nature and the consequences of foolish choices, in a work featuring tales from such countries as Nigeria, Turkey, Bhutan, and Russia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lion Children's 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 JOSJoslin, Sesyle.
Summary: Four brief humorous incidents told in Spanish accompanied by appropriate illustrations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt, Brace & World 1967
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 468.6 JOSHosking, Wayne.
Summary: This book tours the historical and cultural traditions surrounding the kite, shows different types of kites, tells of events that bring kite flyers together, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mallard Press 1992
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 796.15 HOSHowling, Adam
Summary: A is for Angel. B is for Bow Tie. C is for Cyberman. D is for Doctor! Featuring Doctors, companions and monsters both past and present, kids of all ages will love this Doctor Who alphabet book. Includes stunning original illustrations in a retro style on every page, all the way through from A to Z.
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Publisher / Publication Date: BBC Children's Books 2017
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1 available in JE Concept Crates, Call number: JE TSummary: Complementing the British Library exhibit, provides an overview of the Hogwarts curriculum, covering thousands of years of magic history and displaying artifacts released from the Library's archives, previously-unseen materials, and items from throughout the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J823 HARGolding, Ian
Summary: Triathlon: Winning at 70.3 is dedicated to all triathletes who are thinking about stepping up to the middle distance. 70.3 Half Ironman training requires quite a different approach to the shorter distances and to be successful, a more professional approach to training is required. Do not set yourself up for failure on race day! Simply doubling your Olympic distance training will not work. Those...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dan Goldman 0000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.42 GOLGoulding, Sylvia.
Summary: Explore the world with Festive Foods and discover Germany's geography, farming, daily life, festivals, and ceremonies while learning how to cook tasty German food for your family and friends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea ClubHouse 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.5943 GOUBosing, Walter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1987