Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich
Summary: Countless phrases coined by Pushkin have entered the Russian language as Shakespeare's phrases permeate English; yet the West knows Pushkin far less well than it knows his literary heirs. This new translation, in side-by-side English and Russian (in Cyrillic script), offers readers over 120 of Pushkin's most beloved poems illustrated by approximately 180 of the poet's own drawings. The book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Green Lamp Press 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 491.7 PUSSummary: Albert Einstein, the most famous scientist of all time, was a world-renowned celebrity, greeted like a rock star in public. An anti-war firebrand, Einstein also spoke out on issues ranging from women's rights and racism to immigration and nuclear arms control. Using a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, correspondence, and new interviews, the film makes the case that Albert Einstein's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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Summary: "'The Coffee Break Screenwriter' keeps it focused and simple. Writers -- from novice to professional -- benefit at every stage of the writing process with a relaxed, "ten minutes at a time" method"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Michael Wiese Productions 2016
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Summary: Rio de Janeiro is a city of extremes: from Carnaval's hedonistic delights, to the poverty of the favelas, to the softly seductive samba beat. But there's a dark side to this beautiful city: for years, Rio was ravaged by inflation, drug wars, and crooked leaders, and the legacy of decades of corruption can be seen in the very real struggles the city faces today. Now, Rio is ready to remake...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Touchstone, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 981 BARTzvetkova, Juliana
Summary: Culture Smart! Bulgaria provides a key to understanding the Bulgarian people. It outlines their long and complex history, shows you what everyday life is like there today, and offers advice on what to expect and how to navigate unfamiliar cultural terrain. This is a small country of proud and persevering people. Familiarize yourself with their traditions and way of life, and the warmth and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.99 BULMizielińska, Aleksandra
Summary: An exploration of underground and undersea life depicts creatures and elements that vary from burrowing animals to man-made tunnels.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2016
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Summary: When we think of French desserts, we tend to imagine ornate creations and confections. Perhaps we envision a tarte Tatin, but rarely a homemade cake, whipped up on a weeknight with little fuss. But that is exactly what Parisians make and eat. Gâteaux are simple, delicious cakes, both sweet and savory, served to family and friends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2022
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Summary: A graphic novel adaptation of the tale of Moana, "a spirited teenager who loves the ocean, yet ... is forbidden to travel beyond the reef that surrounds her island home of Motunui"--Publisher marketing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: the story of the movie in comics 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 DISManzetti, Alessandro
Summary: Doctor Jamaica Foxy is a brilliant and successful scientist. In her laboratory she created Frankie, an eight feet tall kind-hearted giant. She taught him everything, taking care of him like a mom. Because of his appearance, Frankie has only one friend, the clever thirteen-year-old girl Mary Shelley. His small world is enough for him. He likes his routines: eating chocolate cookies and fried...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Independent Legions Publishing 0000
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 MANFerrari, Alessandro
Summary: A faithful graphic-novel adaptation of the concluding movie in the third Star Wars trilogy follows Rey's destiny-shaping decision alongside Kylo Ren, while Poe, Rose and Finn confront devastating choices to inspire a new generation of rebels.
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Publisher / Publication Date: IDW Publishing, a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC 2021
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Summary: Nineteen-year-old Alice returns to Wonderland and discovers that it has been taken over by the Red Queen and she must destroy the Jabberwocky to save her friends in the magical land, in a graphic novel with background on the art of the film.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Boom! Studios 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 FERMattanza, Alessandra
Summary: "A gorgeous visual guide to designing jaw-dropping botanical arrangements from world-renowned floral artist Kiana Underwood"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2023
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Summary: "This book introduces readers to rocks"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J552 POTTorre, Alessandra
Summary: It's really hard to save a guy's life when he keeps running from you. You might be asking yourself why I'm waving an inflatable penis in the air and screaming at the top of my lungs. If I took time to explain, Declan Moss would get hit by a bus. Let me back up. I didn't ask for this. I was perfectly happy--and perfectly sane--before I was tasked with keeping Declan Moss alive. It was a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alessandra Torre 2018
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: Fiction TorPotenza, Alessandra
Summary: "This book shows readers the awesome power of wildfires"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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Summary: After losing her mother to cancer, Alessandra Olanow was overwhelmed by the sadness and uncertainty she felt each day--the shifting tide of emotions that everyone who has suffered loss experiences in their own unique way. In this wise and intimate book, the artist and writer draws insights from her personal loss and also her training as an end-of-life doula to explore the complex, heart-rending...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Design 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.9 OLACrapanzano, Aleksandra
Summary: Once known for its watery potatoes, stringy mutton, and grayed vegetables, London is now considered to be the most vibrant city on the global food map. The London Cookbook reflects the contemporary energy and culinary rebirth of this lively, hip, sophisticated, and very international city. It is a love letter to the city and an insider's guide to its most delicious haunts, as well as a highly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5941 CRASlattery, Julianna
Summary: Sexual abuse, sex addiction, gender confusion, brokenness, and shame plague today's world, and people are seeking clarity and hope. By contesting long-held cultural paradigms, this book equips you to see how sexuality is rooted in the broader context of God's heart and His work for us on earth. It provides a framework from which to understand the big picture of sexual challenges and wholeness,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Multnomah 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 233 SLAFoster, Juliana.
Summary: Finally the ideal guide for girls who want to know how to do...everything! Ever wonder how to: Act like a celebrity? Flip to page 23. Make your own bubble bath? Find out on page 24. Give yourself a perfect manicure? Turn to page 51. Create an amazing dance routine? Flip to page 79. Knit with your fingers? Find out on page 99. Read body language? Turn to page 106. Grow a crystal? Flip to page...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 790.1 FOSBarbero, Alessandro
Summary: "Dante brings the legendary author--and the medieval Italy of his era-- to vivid life, describing the political intrigue, battles, culture, and society that shaped his writing. Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy has defined how people imagine and depict heaven and hell for over seven centuries. However, outside of Italy, his other works are not well known, and less still is generally known about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 DANTE ALIGHIERI BARBarbero, Alessandro.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker & Co. 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.27 BARIlʹf, Ilʹi͡a︡
Contents: The Road -- The Small Town -- Americans -- At the Birthplace of Mark Twain -- The Desert -- Indians -- California -- Hollywood -- Advertising -- Negroes -- New York.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cabinet Books 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973 ILFBuhring, Juliana
Summary: "This Road I Ride is the remarkable story of one woman's solo journey around the world by bicycle,"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BUHRING, JULIANA BUHNegreiros, Juliana
Summary: "Two psychologists help teens improve their awareness about how uncertainty can trigger feelings of anxiety, fear, worry, and self-doubt, and provide 10 skill-based tips from CBT and ACT to encourage teens to take smart risks, stop avoiding, and be more flexible as they develop a tolerance of uncertainty and learn to take valued actions toward creating positive change in their lives and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Instant Help Books, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2022