Summary: Archaeologists have long believed that while the Egyptians were building pyramids 3,000 years ago, nothing was happening in Western Europe, but a new discovery shows something far different. Five years ago, the remains of an incredible, ancient site began to emerge from a quarry in eastern England. Due to its delicate nature, experts have largely been working in secret, until now.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Summary: "A world of wizards, witches, and magic awaits! Meet all your favorite LEGO Harry Potter minifigures and discover the secrets hidden within Hogwarts Castle. Relive memorable movie moments, including exciting Quidditch matches and spooky adventures in the Forbidden Forest." --P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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4 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 DOWCopies Available at East Bay
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 DOWSummary: Interweaving lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and shocking revelations, lawyer Jeffery Robinson draws a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WHOJobling, 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 JOBSummary: Contemporary art reflects the ideas of our time, and artists are the creative role models grappling with today's most timely questions. What is the nature of reality? How do we respond to a world in flux? Why do some historical events shape the way we think today, and why have some been forgotten? Explore these ideas and many more in Season Six of Art in the Twenty-First Century. Spotlights...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2012
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ARTDorling Kindersley, Inc. (COR)
Summary: "Perplexed by plate tectonics? Confused by climates? Disorientated by demographics? Help Your Kids With Geography helps parents to get a grasp on what their children learn in geography class by exploring all these topics and more."--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 372.89 HELSmarsh, Sarah
Summary: During Smarsh's turbulent childhood in Kansas in the '80s and '90s, the forces of cyclical poverty and the country's changing economic policies solidified her family's place among the working poor. Her personal history affirms the corrosive impact intergenerational poverty can have on individuals, families, and communities. Combining memoir with powerful analysis and cultural commentary, this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2018
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1 available in Adult, Call number: B SMARSH SMADorling Kindersley, Inc.
Summary: Describes how the Jedi fight in duels and battles, and includes information on lightsaber techniques, deadly weapons, other-worldly allies, and just how the Jedi succeed in battle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: An ideal reference for both medical students and prospective parents, The Pregnant Body Book looks at the nature of human pregnancy, including how it's changed through evolution, and explores the anatomy and physiology of both the reproductive systems. Examining the development of the baby in the womb and the parallel changes in the mother's body and structured to follow the process week by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2011
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 618.2 PRESaras, Avikshit
Summary: This book 3D Printing Made Simple takes you through this exciting innovation, a technology called 3D Printing. It is revolutionising the way we do a lot of things and not just the creation of physical objects. The huge growth rates are a direct result of its applications for prototyping and mass production in a number of industries, thanks to an ever-increasing list of 3D printable materials....
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Publisher / Publication Date: BPB Publications 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 621.988 SARStockman, Farah
Summary: "Shannon, Wally, and John built their lives around their place of work. Shannon, a white single mother, became the first woman to run the factory's dangerous furnaces at the Rexnord manufacturing plant in Indianapolis and was proud of producing one of the world's top brands of steel bearings. Wally, a black man known for his initiative and kindness, was promoted to become chairman of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 331.13 STOSaran, Suvir.
Summary: The author, born and raised in India and an acclaimed New York City restaurateur and chef, tells the story of moving to the country to raise goats, alpacas, ducks, geese, and chicken on 67 acres. Accompanied by more than 80 recipes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.59747 SARSummary: "Explore the myths and legends that inhabit the real world of Harry Potter. Follow award winning documentary filmmakers as they offer insights to witches, wizards, Greek gods, ancient Celts, ghosts, magical creatures, alchemy, and ancient spells."--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Productions 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV DISHolling, 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 HOLSarat, Austin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364.66 SARMarsh, Sarah
Summary: "Ellen Lark is on the verge of marriage when she and her fiancé receive an unexpected visit from Alexander Graham Bell. Ellen is deaf and for a time she was Bell's student learning visible speech. During their lessons, Bell also confided in her about his dream of producing a device that would transmit the human voice along a wire: the telephone. Now, on the cusp of wealth and renown, Bell wants...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2024
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1 available in Adult, Call number: LP FIC MARHowling, 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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Summary: "After Zorah Booley was diagnosed with IBS, she used her Le Cordon Bleu training to develop a bevy of mouthwatering low-FODMAP-friendly recipes to alleviate her discomfort and control her symptoms-and now she's sharing them with you. Zorah takes the guesswork out of the low-FODMAP diet, making it simple for you to manage your symptoms naturally without relying on medications or feeling...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Publishing Co. 2021
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Summary: "100+ indulgent meals and treats from the vegan- and keto-friendly rising star, all made with whole, unprocessed ingredients, including viral hits like brookie (brownie/cookie) pie and chocolate chip tahini cake"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Books 2021
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Summary: "Turn simple shipping pallets into stunning crafts for your home! With DIY Wood Pallet Projects, you can finally personalize your space without having to spend a fortune on getting that perfect rustic chic look. Featuring 35 creative upcycling ideas, you'll transform old wood pallets into beautiful projects that will help fill your home and yard with style and personality. If you've never...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 BUNHeron, Farah
Summary: "When seventeen-year-old aspiring designer Tahira Janmohammad's coveted fashion internship falls through, her parents have a Plan B. Tahira will work in her aunt's boutique in the small town of Bakewell, the flower capital of Ontario. It's only for the summer, and she'll get the experience she needs for her college application. Plus her best friend is coming along. It won't be that bad. But...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyscape 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 1998
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2 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 796.323 EBLRosling, 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 RoslingHoblin, Paul.
Summary: Discusses the criminal case surrounding the Boston Strangler and whether law enforcement caught and convicted the wrong man.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. 2012