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Kleiss, N. Jack

Summary: 75 years ago, one daring American pilot may have changed the course of history when he struck and sank two Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway. Now, legendary dive-bomber "Dusty" Kleiss shares his unforgettable eyewitness account of America's greatest naval victory.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KLEISS, N. JACK KLE

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1 available in Adult, Call number: 940.54 KLE

Summary: "All-American athlete, scholar, renowned baritone, stage actor, and social activist, Paul Robeson ... the son of an escaped slave, managed to become a top-billed movie star during the time of Jim Crow America ... his film legacy lives on and continues to speak eloquently of the long and difficult journey of a courageous and outspoken African-American."--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2007

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Rakove, Jack N.

Summary: What did the U.S. Constitution originally mean, and who has understood its meaning best? Do we look to the intentions of its framers at the Federal Convention of 1787, or to those of its ratifiers in the states? Or should we trust our own judgment in deciding whether the original meaning of the Constitution should still guide its later interpretation? These are the recurring questions in the...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 1996

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 342.029 RAK

Summary: The development of the arts in Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era is an astonishing record of cultural achievement, from the breathtaking architecture of Gothic cathedrals to the daring visual experiments of the Cubist painters. We all have our favorite artists, periods, or styles from this immensely rich tradition, but how many of us truly know the full sweep of European art? How...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2005

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 709 HIS

Summary: The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2010

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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 709 WOR
Call number: DVD 709 WOR

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Great DVD 759 World 2010

Timberlake, Justin

Summary: "In his first book, Justin Timberlake creates a characteristically dynamic experience, one that combines an intimate, remarkable collection of anecdotes, reflections, and observations on his life and work with hundreds of candid photographs from his personal archives that range from his early years to the present day, in locations around the world, both on and off the stage. Justin discusses...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 TIMBERLAKE, JUSTIN TIM

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1 available in Adult, Call number: B TIMBERLAKE TIM

Summary: Filmmaker Byron Hurt looks at the past and future of soul food, covering its roots in Western Africa, its incarnation in the American South, and the role it plays in the health crisis in the African American community. Examines the socioeconomics of the modern American diet, and how the food industry profits from producing cheap calories while healthy options remain expensive and hard to find.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: PBS 2013

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SOU

McDonnell, Patrick

Summary: "Imbued with the creativity, artwork, and heart of Patrick McDonnell, this all-new graphic novel love letter features the classic Marvel super heroes including the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Black Panther, and Spider-Man, and is the synthesis of McDonnell's positive, inspirational sensibility and Marvel's blockbuster brand. Using the Marvel Universe as avatars,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams ComicArts 2023

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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 MCD

Summary: A fascinating look at the art of filmmaking, including stories and clips from the making of some of the greatest films of the '70s and '80s. Focuses on several men who made a huge impact on a craft that's vital to the making of any film.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2022

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC CIN

Fleiss, Anna

Summary: Trailblazing women take center stage in Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch, a collection of stylish patterns and capsule biographies that celebrates some of our favorite lady heroes. Feminism is back in the spotlight, and powerful women, from Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Malala Yousafzai to Gloria Steinem and Michelle Obama, have inspired a whole new generation to smash the patriarchy. With an introduction...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.443 FLE

Summary: Genealogical investigations and DNA analysis help participants discover where they come from and who they are.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2008

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV AFR

Kleist, Reinhard

Summary: The American boxing champion Emile Griffith gained notoriety in 1962 when he brutally defeated the Cuban fighter Benny Paret. Ten days after the fight, Paret, who had directed a homophobic slur at Griffith during the weigh-in, died from his injuries. In Knock Out!, Reinhard Kleist draws a powerful, emotive portrait of a bisexual black athlete who, facing racism and homophobia in 1960s America,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: SelfMadeHero 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.83 KLE

Jauck, Andrea.

Summary: Describes the life and natural environment of the pony breed that lives on the long barrier island off the Maryland and Virginia coast.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Macmillan 1993

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 599.66 JAU

Sack, Rebekah

Summary: Preparing for interviews in the job market is something seldom learned in classrooms but is overwhelmingly important for long-term success. Learning the skills necessary for getting the job is something you can start now. Learn all the tips and tricks you need in order to land the summer job you've had your eye on or to get that camp counselor position you've always wanted. Inside, you will...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc. 2016

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650 SAC

Mack

Summary: Presents an illustrated look at the center of the earth, focusing on stone caves, geysers, volcanoes, and more.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Clavis Publishing Inc. 2022

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Nack, William.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: ESPN Books 2007

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 798.4 NAC

Passmore, Jacki.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Letts 1991

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.595 PAS

Tack, Karen.

Summary: Hello, Cupcake! inspired millions to become cupcake artists and launched an international sensation. Now the talented pair who started it all returns, with projects that are more hilarious, more spectacular, more awe-inspiring--and simpler than ever -- Publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2012

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1 available in Adult, Call number: 641.8 TAC

Brallier, Steven W.

Summary: "The remarkable life story of Mitka Kalinski, who, while still a child, survived the Holocaust and seven years of enslavement to a Nazi officer, then began a new life in the United States and revealed his secret past decades later"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: William. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KALINSKI, MITKA BRA

Nack, William.

Summary: Secretariat is an elegantly crafted, exhilarating tale of speed and power, grace and greatness, told with such immediacy that the reader is lost in the rush of horses and the clatter and ring of the grandstand." —Laura Hillenbrand, bestselling author of Seabiscuit Updated with a new preface by the author. In 1973, Secretariat, the greatest champion in horse-racing history, won the Triple...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion 2010

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Vitale, Dick

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Ascend Media, LLC. 0000

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.323 VIT

Summary: Kiara and Kovu, the newest generation of the prides, experience the power of love and enjoy more of Timon and Pumbaa's antics. Kiara, Simba's headstrong daughter and heir to the Pride Lands, is on the prowl for adventure. While boldly exploring the Outlands - which are strictly off-limits - she meets Kovu, a young cub chosen to walk in Scar's path. Kiara and Kovu find that they may be the only...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Walt Disney Pictures 2004

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Pack, Michael

Summary: Although Clarence Thomas remains a controversial figure, few know him beyond his contentious confirmation battle. But beyond the headlines, Thomas' life is a classic American tale; born poor in the segregated South, only to become one of the most influential justices in the highest court in the land. In the follow-up to the wildly successful documentary by the same name, Created Equal builds on...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Regnery Publishing 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 THOMAS, CLARENCE PAC

Jacke, Dave.

Contents: v. 1: Ecological vision and theory for temperate climate permaculture ; v. 2 : Design & practice.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea Green Pub. Co. 2005

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Garden Jacke

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