Hull, Anne
Summary: "Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anne Hull grew up in rural Central Florida, barefoot half the time and running through the orange groves her father's family had worked for generations. The ground trembled from the vibrations of bulldozers and jackhammers clearing land for Walt Disney World. "Look now," her father told her as they rode through the mossy landscape together. "It will all be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023
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1 available in Adult, Call number: B HULL HULDahl, Candy
Summary: Tiny Broadwick, a teeny, uneducated mill girl, had big dreams of soaring above the earth, out of poverty, and above expectations. She became the first woman to parachute from an airplane, and her idea for the rip cord paved the way for pilots to safely escape in-flight emergencies. This thrilling biography shows how Tiny's determination, courage, adventurousness, and joy lifted her up to stand...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BROHill, Anja.
Summary: Discover the earthy tastes and unexpected deloghts of Finland's healthy, hearty cuisine. Provides a comprehensive guide to the ingredients of the region. Explores the geography, climate and history of Finland, and Provides an insight into the culinary customs and the ingredients that form the basis of this exciting cuisine.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aquamarine 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5948 HillCarter, Ally
Summary: Have you always wanted to write a book, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you're really great at writing the first few chapters . . . but you never quite make it to the end? Or do you finally have a finished manuscript, but you're not sure what to do next? Fear not -- if you have writing-related questions, this book has answers! Whether you're writing for fun or to build a career,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2019
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Summary: "An inspirational and heartrending memoir about Ben Breedlove, whose videos about his near-death experiences and visions of heaven went viral in 2012, written by his sister Ally Breedlove. On Christmas Day 2011, Ben Breedlove's soul went to heaven. But it wasn't his first time there. Ben suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart condition that posed a constant risk of sudden...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Group USA 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BREEDLOVE, BEN BRELazare, Ally
Summary: Mealtime can be simple and sustainable with these fresh, fast, and flavorful plant-based recipes. Quick, easy, delicious, and balanced--all in 30 minutes or less. Includes shopping shortcuts and time-saving techniques, as well as the healthy basics of the plant-based diet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2021
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 641.5 LAZHilfiger, Ally
Summary: Ally was at a breaking point when she woke up in a psych ward at the age of eighteen. She couldn't put a sentence together, let alone take a shower, eat a meal, or pick up a phone. What had gone wrong? In recent years, she had produced a feature film, a popular reality show for a major network, and had acted in an off-Broadway play. But now, Ally was pushed to a psychotic break after struggling...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Street 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HILFIGER, ALLY HIL(Calls About Couples And Cars)
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1997
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN CAROates, John.
Summary: "John Oates was born at the perfect time, paralleling the birth of rock and roll. Raised in a small Pennsylvania town, he was exposed to folk, blues, soul, and R & B. After he met and teamed up with Daryl Hall in the late 1960s, they developed a style of music that was uniquely their own, but never abandoned their roots. In his memoir, John uncovers the grit and struggle it took to secure a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 OATES, JOHN OATSummary: They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2000
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV FOUHall, Cally.
Contents: How this book works -- What are gemstones? -- How gemstones are found -- Where gemstones are found -- Physical properties -- Crystal shapes -- Optical properties -- Natural inclusions -- Faceting -- Polishing, carving, and engraving -- Gems through the ages -- History and folklore -- Synthetic gemstones -- Imitation and enhancement -- Color key -- Precious metals -- Cut stones -- Organics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 553.8 Hall 2002Cook, Lan
Summary: Here are traditional tales from every corner of the globe, all featuring bold and clever heroines who battle dragons, fight sea serpents or save their village from monstrous thieves. This is a sequel to the best-selling title Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls. Diverse range of characters. Lively retellings for a modern audience.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 COOSummary: World War II is over, but the Cold War simmers in 1946 London. DCS Christopher Foyle has retired from police work when Britain's secret intelligence service compels him to join its ranks. Reunited with his former colleague, newlywed Sam Wainwright, Foyle faces new-but no less deadly-threats in the world of spies and counterintelligence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Featuring an incredible array of the greatest musicians of the '70s and early '80s. It stands alone in the history of rock n roll as the first ever late-night live concert show on TV, capturing the spirit of a time when rock was exploding in so many new, exciting directions. For nine thrilling years, The Special brought audience the very best live music from every genre, rare performances right...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC MIDGale, Mary Anne.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Careerscape 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.14 GALSummary: Celebrate the nation's sixteenth president. Presents a complex portrait of a man who many consider to be our greatest commander-in-chief, but who considered himself a lonely man. Brings to life the tumultuous time in which he led the country, some of his finest Civil War moments, and his final hours.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2008
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV LINSummary: When a lightning bolt strikes a top secret experimental military robot, it comes to life and escapes to the home of a woman who tries to keep it from being "repaired" by its computer-genius creator.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Image Entertainment Inc. 2000
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1 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: DVD COMEDY SHOSummary: This five-part series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, international relations, and cultural innovation. It is a timely, clear-eyed look at the vital role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. Their stories are a celebration of the grit and resilience of a people that reflects the experience of all Americans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ASISummary: In this landmark living history series, a Victorian tenement in the heart of London's East End has been painstakingly brought back to life. Host Michael Mosley joins a group of 21st century families as they move in and experience the tough living and working conditions of the Victorian poor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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2 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV VICFeathers, Beka
Summary: "Why the people? Is democracy actually the best form of government? Does it ever work like it's supposed to? Join Lin and Julie as they wonder aloud how America can ever be a democracy when citizens seem to disagree about everything. With them, we are whisted through political history, journeying through different systems of power, including monarchy, theocracy, dictatorship, and oligarchy....
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 321.8 FEASummary: The three-part natural history series merges science, culture, and history and brings audiences along for an unforgettable voyage through hundreds of millions of years of history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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2 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV PRESummary: Wonderwoman, Thief Catcher, and Invisible Girl team up to battle the baby stealing Demon-Lord of the Underworld.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Miramax Home Entertainment 2002
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1 available in Action / Adventure DVDs, Call number: DVD ACTION/ADVENTURE HERFelt, Hali.
Summary: "Until Marie Tharp's ground-breaking work in the 1950s, the floor of the ocean was a mystery--then, as now, we knew less about the ocean than we did about outer space. In a time when women in the scientific community were routinely dismissed, Marie's work changed our understanding of the earth's geologic evolution. While her partner, Bruce Heezen, went on expeditions to collect soundings...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Co. 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 THARP, MARIE FELRall, Ted.
Summary: As many as 1.4 million citizens with security clearance saw some or all of the same documents revealed by Edward Snowden. Why did he, and no one else, decide to step forward and take on the risks associated with becoming a whistleblower and then a fugitive? Rall delves into Snowden's early life and work experience, his personality, and the larger issues of privacy, new surveillance...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seven Stories Press 2015