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Jonnes, Jill

Summary: Presents a compelling account of the Eiffel Tower's creation and a superb portrait of Belle Epoque France. As Gustave Eiffel held court that summer atop his one-thousand-foot tower, a remarkable host of artists and personalities--Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, Gauguin, Whistler, and Edison--traveled to Paris and the Exposition Universelle (1889 World's Fair) to mingle and make their mark.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2009

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 907.4 JON

Joyes, Claire.

Summary: One of the most influential painters of modern times, Claude Monet lived for half his life in the famous house at Giverny. It was after moving here in 1883 with his future second wife, Alice Hoschede, and their eight children that Monet's work finally achieved recognition. His growing success meant that he was able to indulge his passion for comfort and good living. Family meals, special...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon and Schuster 1989

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5944 JOY

Mones, Nicole

Summary: A romance in China between a white American woman and a Chinese scientist. The heroine is Alice who works in China as a translator. She joins an expedition of which he is part and together they search for the remains of the Peking Man.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 0000

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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC MON

Jobes, Cecily

Summary: Its time to play. This book allows readers to follow an engaging narrator through their playtime, from playing with the family dog to playing with a friend.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Powerkids Press 2017

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Sones, Sonya.

Summary: "I Feel Bad About My Neck meets Elizabeth Berg in celebrated YA novelist Sonya Sones's first adult novel, weaving together a seamless narrative in free verse--a funny, fierce and piercingly honest coming-of-middle-age story about falling apart and putting yourself back together"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Paperbacks 2011

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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC SON

Coles, Janet.

Summary: A practical and inspirational guide to beads and jewelry making.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon and Schuster 1990

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.582 COL

WOLFE, TONES.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 1987

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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD INTERNATIONAL/EUROPEAN WOL

Jonnes, Jill

Summary: A chronicle of scientific history recounts the race among inventor Thomas Edison, eccentric genius Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse, a tough entrepreneur and powerful empire builder, to bring electricity to the world.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2003

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 621.3 JON

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Sci Eng Jonnes

Jonnes, Jill

Summary: Nature’s largest and longest-lived creations, trees play an extraordinarily important role in our cityscapes, living landmarks that define space, cool the air, soothe our psyches, and connect us to nature and our past. Today, four fifths of Americans live in or near cities, surrounded by millions of trees, urban forests containing hundreds of species. Despite the ubiquity and familiarity of...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2016

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9 JON

Janes, Patricia

Summary: "Introduces the reader to tigers"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018

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Jonas, Linda

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Publisher / Publication Date: Betterway Books 2002

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1 available in Reference, Call number: GEN 929.1089 JON

Herbers, Jill.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Design International 2004

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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 690.81 HER

Jonas, Linda

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Publisher / Publication Date: Betterway Books 2002

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 929.1089 JON

Jonas, Gerald

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harry N. Abrams in association with Thirteen/WNET 1992

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 792.8 JON

Reif, Jonas.

Summary: Self-seeding plants can create naturalistic gardens of great charm, but left to their own devices quickly spiral out of control. Maintaining the balance of plants so that a small number of robust species do not evict the others and developing the structure of the garden are important techniques to acquire. Taking inspiration from the gardens of Christopher Lloyd, Derek Jarman and Henk...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Oregon Timber Press 2015

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 633 REI

Fontes, Justine.

Summary: A retelling, in graphic novel form, of the story of the independent girl whose resolve to never marry is tested when her father insists that she choose a husband.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2007

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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J FIC FON

Hanes, Stephanie.

Summary: "The stunningly beautiful Gorongosa National Park, once the crown jewel of Mozambique, was nearly destroyed by decades of civil war. It looked like a perfect place for Western philanthropy: revive the park and tourists would return, a win-win outcome for the environment and the impoverished villagers living in the area. So why did some researchers find the local communities actually getting...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Metropolitan Books, Henry Holt and Company 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333 HAN

Howes, Lewis

Summary: "At 30 years old, outwardly thriving but unfulfilled inside, Howes began a personal journey to find inner peace and to uncover the many masks that men, both young and old, wear. He started by asking for advice from some of the world's best psychologists, doctors, and household names like Tony Robbins and Ray Lewis. ... He teaches men how to break through the walls that hold them back and shows...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 HOW

Koones, Sheri

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Publisher / Publication Date: The Taunton Press 2006

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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 728.0472 KOO

Boles, Frank

Summary: "The Great Lakes create a vast transportation network that supports a massive shipping industry. In this volume, seamanship, cargo, competition, cooperation, technology, engineering, business, unions, government decisions, and international agreements all come together to create a story of unrivaled interest about the Great Lakes ships and the crews that sailed them in the twentieth century....

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Publisher / Publication Date: Michigan State University Press 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 386.54 BOL

Gonen, Ron

Summary: "With an empowering call to action, The Waste-Free World boldly invites us to end one of the greatest scams in history in order to achieve a bright, sustainable, and prosperous future. As microplastics collect in the ocean by the ton, natural resources are depleted, and cities face mounting landfill disposal bills, consumers and investors are becoming increasingly focused on the quality,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Portfolio / Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 338 GON

Honey, Elizabeth.

Summary: Presents a collection of rhyming stories emphasizing rhythm, color, and movement.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Allen & Unwin 2002

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC HONEY

Josel, Leslie

Summary: "Packed with practical solutions and tips to stay on top of homework, develop a sense of time, manage digital distractions, and create easy-to-follow routines, this guide will help teens stop procrastinating and get their tasks done"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Zest Books 2020

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 371.3 JOS

Foles, Nick

Summary: Get ready to defy the odds when everyone's counting you out. When the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback went down with a torn ACL in week 14 of the 2017 NFL season, many fans--and commentators--assumed the Eagles' season was over. Instead, Nick Foles came off the bench and, against all odds, led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory in history. How did Nick get it done--winning...

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Publisher / Publication Date: The nonfiction imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. 2018

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FOLES, NICK FOL

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1 available in Adult, Call number: B FOLES FOL

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