Todd, Traci N.
Summary: "When Jackie Ormes sees an opportunity, she takes it. She's a journalist, cartoonist, fashionista, philanthropist, and activist -- and she wants to use her artistry to bring joy and hope to Black people everywhere. But in post-World War II America, Black people are still being denied their civil rights, and Jackie has a dilemma: How can her art remain true to her signature Jackie joy, while...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ORMCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 921 ORMSchmidt, LaUra
Summary: "The challenges facing our earth can feel overwhelming-recent research shows that more than 70% of Americans are worried about climate change and 51% say they feel helpless. Among millennials and Gen Z the numbers are even higher. How to Keep Your Cool While the World Is On Fire offers ten steps to help nourish, ground, and inspire anyone who is worried about climate change. Filled with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shambhala Publications, Inc. 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Gies, Miep
Summary: Hiding Otto Frank and his family in an Amsterdam office building during World War II, Miep Gies shares a remarkable story of courage and devastation along with the special friendship of a young girl whose memory remains in hearts across the world.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Springwater 2008
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2 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 940.53 GIESummary: "Whether you want to eat lobster in Maine, climb New Hampshire's White Mountains, or go skiing in Vermont, the local Fodor's travel experts in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire are here to help! Fodor's Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Gies, Miep
Summary: An autobiography by the woman who helped hide the Frank family in Amsterdam during World War II.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 1988
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5315 GIEAndreae, Giles
Summary: A boy describes all the things he loves about his mother and all the times they share.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Hyperion 2011
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Yosemite National Park embraces nearly 1,200 square miles located near the Sierra Mountains in California. One of the world's pre-eminent scenic wonders. Encompasses mountains, tranquil valleys, roaring rivers, mist-enshrouded waterfalls and groves of giant sequoias - the largest living things on Earth. Enjoy the sights of the massive granite shapes of Half Dome, El Capitan and Cathedral Rock,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Good Times 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.94 DISSummary: An epic detective story that offers a gripping expose on why the world is so unequal. Professor Jared Diamond traveled the globe for over 30 years trying to answer this question. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Why did Eurasians conquer, displace, or decimate Native Americans, Australians, and Africans, instead of the reverse? Diamond dismantles racially based theories of human...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2005
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2 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV GUNIsaacson, Walter.
Summary: Traces the life of Benjamin Franklin, from his days as a runaway printer to his triumphs as a statesman, inventor, and founding father. Chronicles his tumultuous relationship with his illegitimate son and grandson, his practical marriage, and his flirtations with the ladies of Paris.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Audio 2003
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN ISAGraimes, Nicola
Summary: "Harness every season's flavours with recipes combining fresh produce with lasting staples - clever and delectable vegetarian recipes that can make a real difference to your household budget"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nourish 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5636 GRAStanton, Doug.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2001
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 940.545 STACopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 940.545 STAWoodward, Bob.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Audio 2005
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 364.132 WOOGraimes, Nicola
Summary: Take inspiration from countries all around the globe and whip up hearty salads that are nutritious and full of flavour. From Mediterranean recipes to Asian-inspired classics, salads have never been as popular. This book showcases balanced salads, with chapters covering meat and poultry, fish and shellfish, dairy, grains, beans and pulses, and simply fruits and vegetables.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ryland Peters & Small 2019
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 641.5 GRISummary: "When Daisy Werthan, a widowed, 72-year-old Jewish woman living in midcentury Atlanta, is deemed too old to drive, her son hires Hoke Colburn, an African American man, to serve as her chauffeur. What begins as a troubled and hostile pairing, soon blossoms into a profound, life-altering friendship that transcends all the societal boundaries placed between them. This iconic tale of pride,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Performing Arts DVDs, Call number: DVD PERFORMING ARTS DRIWoodward, Bob
Summary: Washington Post editor Bob Woodward offers a sweeping chronicle of President Obama's clandestine decisions during his first term in office. From the Afghanistan War to secret operations in Pakistan, Obama's war on terror has been much quieter than his predecessor's. Here, Woodward sheds light on some of the closed-door conversations that have characterized Obama and his administration.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2010
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 973.932 WOOWagner, Rodd.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallup Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.409 WAGTidd, Natasha
Summary: "Taking readers on a global journey through human history, historian Natasha Tidd examines how lies can change the world around us, from Julius Caesar's deceptive PR machine to the cover ups that caused Chernobyl. From forgeries that created centuries worth of conflict and domination, such as The Donation of Constantine, the Protocols of Zion and the mysterious Testament of Peter the Great, to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Michael O'Mara Books Limited 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 909 TIDGrimes, Martha.
Summary: The popular mystery writer and her son present a dual account of their struggles with alcoholism and sobriety, a parallel journey marked by poignant episodes of relapse, travel, and friendship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 GRISummary: "The two most treasured documents of American freedom together on one audiobook. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...' Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 as an act of rebellion, The Declaration of Independence powerfully expresses the political principles of an emerging nation. As justification for severing ties with England, The Declaration presented a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Audio 2007
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 973.313 DECCarter, Jimmy
Summary: The edited, annotated diary of President Jimmy Carter--filled with insights into his presidency, his relationships with friends and foes, and his lasting impact on issues that still preoccupy America and the world.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Macmillan Audio 2010
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 CARWoodward, Bob.
Summary: Bob Woodward offers an analysis of the Bush Administration. He discloses secret plans, conversations, and meetings held with political leaders that directly influenced the war in Iraq.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Audioworks 2008
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 973.931 WOOGrimes, Nikki
Summary: A beloved and very sleepy little boy resists his mother's efforts to put him to bed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Grimes, Beshlie.
Summary: Discover the traditions behind making wines, nectars, and cordials and how easy it is to make them in your own home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cico 2012