Emera, Deena
Summary: "Knowledge is the most powerful weapon. As the female body is constantly being politicized and policed, it is now more than ever that people must understand the inner workings of women's body. Written by an evolutionary geneticist, Deena Emera, Ph.D., in an accessible, nonjudgmental tone, A Brief History of the Female Body unravels misconceptions women have about their own bodies and supplies...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612.6 EMEBybee, Veeda
Summary: "A collective biography of 40 influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, from Kalpana Chawla to The Rock to Tammy Duckworth, whose historical contributions readers may not know but whose light shines on, with stunning illustrated portraits by Hugo Award nominee Victo Ngai. From scientists to sports stars, aerospace engineers to artists, every person shines in this collection. Dynamic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Versify, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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Summary: The 500 Hidden Secrets of Chicago reveals 500 off-the-beaten- track places and interesting details for anyone who's keen to explore Chicago's best-kept secrets, e.g. 5 cafés for sitting a spell, 5 iconic merchants, 5 ways to enjoy the Chicago river, 5 unlikely art destinations, 5 historic music spots… and much more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Luster 2023
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Summary: For a long time, when people asked Dr. Meera Shah what she did, she would tell them she was a doctor and leave it at that. But over the last few years, Shah decided it was time to be direct. "I'm an abortion provider," she will now say. And an interesting thing started to happen each time she met someone new. One by one, people would confide--at BBQs, at jury duty, in the middle of the greeting...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.1988 SHABernstein, Leora
Summary: George, Allie, and Bill want to practice gymnastics every day, so they decide to turn the backyard into a gym.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company 2015
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JBR SPANISH BERBerra, Yogi
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2001
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 796.357 BerraDayal, Geeta.
Summary: The serene, delicate songs on Another Green World sound practically meditative, but the album itself was an experiment fueled by adrenaline, panic, and pure faith. It was the first Brian Eno album to be composed almost completely in the confines of a recording studio, over a scant few months in the summer of 1975. The album was a proof of concept for Eno's budding ideas of "the studio as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Continuum 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 780.33 DAYMehra, Nishta
Summary: Essays describe how the author's experiences as an Indian American, the wife of a white Christian woman, and the mother of an adopted black son have been challenged by rigid cultural family norms.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picador 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MEHRA, NISHTA MEHPunyaratabandhu, Leela.
Summary: Every year, more than 16 million visitors flock to Thailand s capital city, and leave transfixed by the vibrant culture and unforgettable food they encounter along the way. Thai cuisine is more popular today than ever, yet there is no book that chronicles the real food that Thai people eat every day until now. In Bangkok, award-winning author Leela Punyaratabandhu offers 120 recipes that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.595 PUNVavra, Robert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Evergreen 1977
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 636.1 VAVYasmin, Seema
Summary: Tracing the spread of misinformation and disinformation through our fast-moving media landscape, a journalist, scientist, medical professional, and professor gives readers the skills to identify and counter poorly sourced clickbait and misleading headlines.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster BFYR 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 302.23 YASVander Veer, Emily A.
Summary: With this guide, learn how to unlock Facebook's talents as personal website creator, souped-up address book, and bustling community forum. It will help you get the most out of your Facebook experience.--[book cover]
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Publisher / Publication Date: O'Reilly 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 006.754 VANBrockman, Terra
Summary: Henry's Farm, run by Henry Brockman, is in central Illinois and some of the richest farming land in the world. There, he and his family, five generations of farmers, including sister Terra, the author, have bucked the traditional agribusiness conventional wisdom by farming in a way that's sensible, sustainable, and focused on producing healthy, nutritious food in ways that doesn't despoil the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Agate 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 BROKastor, Deena
Summary: "From an Olympic medalist runner and the record-holder in the women's marathon and half-marathon, a lyrical, inspirational memoir on how harnessing the power of the mind can unlock hidden potential. Deena Kastor was a star youth runner with tremendous promise, yet her career almost ended after college. Her competitive method--run as hard as possible, all the time--brought her to the brink of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Archetype 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KASTOR, DEENA KASWallis, Velma.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Epicenter Press 1993
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 WALSummary: Presents the basic moves needed to use bellydancing for fitness; throughly exercises the whole body but is low impact, relaxing, sensually stimulating, and fun. Also allows the viewer to choose the music only and includes extra bellydance performances.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Goldhil Home Media International 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.71 BELCroghan, Vera.
Summary: Introduces spoken and written Swedish for beginners or as a refresher course for those who have studied the language.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Contemporary Books 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 439.78 CROChen, Piera
Summary: Lonely Planet's Taiwan is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Cycle the East Coast, explore temple treasures and hike Taroko Gorge; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2023
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 910 TRAVEL TAIWANSodha, Meera
Summary: "This edition has been adapted for the US market. It was originally published in the UK. Modern, vibrant, fuss-free food made from easy-to-find ingredients, East is a must-have whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply want to eat more delicious meat-free food. Meera Sodha's stunning new collection features brand-new recipes from a wide range of Asian cuisines. This cookbook is a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.595 SODSriram, Meera
Summary: "Come along for a day in India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on dal, count mango trees and more."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD SRIMorales, Bonnie Frumkin
Summary: Celebrated Portland chef Bonnie Frumkin Morales brings her acclaimed Portland restaurant Kachka into your home kitchen with a debut cookbook enlivening Russian cuisine with an emphasis on vibrant, locally sourced ingredients. From bright pickles to pillowy dumplings, ingenious vodka infusions to traditional homestyle dishes, and varied zakuski to satisfying sweets, Kachka the cookbook covers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.59 MORBerra, Yogi
Summary: A first-person account of Yogi Berra's life and tumultuous times in major league baseball. Includes interviews and anecdotes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw-Hill 1989
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 BERPollard, Velma.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Canoe Press 2000
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2012