Summary: Alvin Ailey was a trailblazing pioneer who found salvation through dance. AILEY traces the full contours of this brilliant and enigmatic man whose search for the truth in movement resulted in enduring choreography that centers on the Black American experience with grace, strength, and unparalleled beauty. Told through Ailey's own words and featuring evocative archival footage and interviews...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC AILLacy, Allen
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.019 LACSummary: "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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2007
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: On Easter Monday 1916, a small group of Irish rebels took on the might of the British Empire. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would soon win a moral victory, with their actions leading to the creation of an independent Irish State and contributing to the eventual disintegration of the British Empire. They have inspired countless freedom struggles throughout...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV NINAdler, Bill
Summary: Describes how to outsmart the greedy, crafty squirrels who are determined to make all birdseed their own.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 639.978 ADLAdler, Bill
Summary: Instructs readers in the art of limiting clutter in the household and offers tips on how to organize each room in the house, the yard, the home office, and the car.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.5 ADLAdler, Bill
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperPerennial 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.7 ADLGuzmán, Lila
Summary: Describes the life of Ellen Ochoa and her drive to become an astronaut and travel into outerspace.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2006
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB OCHOA GUZTaylor, Diane C. (Diane Carol)
Summary: Discusses what engineering is, highlighting female engineers who revolutionized the role of women in the field and providing activities, including building a suspension bridge, designing and building a kite, and investigating processed food.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 TAYSummary: World War II is over, but the Cold War simmers in 1946 London. DCS Christopher Foyle has retired from police work when Britain's secret intelligence service compels him to join its ranks. Reunited with his former colleague, newlywed Sam Wainwright, Foyle faces new-but no less deadly-threats in the world of spies and counterintelligence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV FOYSummary: Michael Oher is a homeless African-American teenager who is from a broken home. Mike is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, Mike faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome - as both a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Warner Home Video 2010
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Movie Blind 2010Summary: "Although Buffalo Bill has fought Indians and Civil War battles, nothing can prepare him for his newest challenge: show business! His 'Wild West Show' is hugely popular, but when he signs a former enemy, Sioux Chief Sitting Bull, for a featured role, a hysterical clash of cultures reverberates far beyond the boundaries of their sprawling outdoor theater. And the complications only multiply when...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2001
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Place a hold to request this item.Hill, A. J. (Alvin Joseph)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.91 HILAllmen, Tara
Summary: "An authoritative guide to understanding and navigating the hormonal changes and health issues women experience in midlife and beyond, from one of the leading medical experts in the field. The physical changes that occur after women turn forty are unavoidable--and can be unnerving. Menopause affects every aspect of life--from sex and sleep to mood and mental clarity to weight and body...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 618 ALLSummary: The 'forgotten space' of Allan Sekula and Noel Burch's essay film is the sea, the oceans through which 90% of the world's cargo now passes. At the heart of this space is the container box, which, since its invention in the 1950s, has become one of the most important mechanisms for the global spread of capitalism.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF FORAllmen, Tara
Summary: Addresses your questions and concerns about menopause with easy-to-understand information that is based on scientific evidence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 618.175 ALLCallen, Anthea.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chartwell Books 1982
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 759.054 CALLille, Mari-Liis.
Summary: Enter the magical world of Lilleliis. With this book in one hand and your crochet hook in the other, you will be able to create these 15 wonderful amigurumi designs. Lilleliis' handmade toys have a wide array of details you will love: the cutest color combinations, the sweetest expressions and little fabric details, this book offers the opportunity to surprise your family and friends with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Meteoor Books 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Craft Fiber LilleGolliher, Grant
Summary: In Think Like a Horse, veteran "horse whisperer" and leadership expert Grant Golliher applies his hard-won horse sense to teach invaluable lessons anyone can use to live a fuller, more successful life. rant Golliher is what some would call a "horse whisperer," able to get a wild horse to calmly accept a saddle and a rider without the use of force. Through training thousands of horses, many...
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Publisher / Publication Date: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 GOLAllah, Khalik
Summary: Part film, part baptism, director Khalik Allah brings us on a spiritual journey through Jamaica. Soaking up its bustling metropolises and tranquil countryside, Allah introduces us to a succession of vividly rendered souls who call this island home. Their candid testimonies create a polyphonic symphony, set against a visual prayer of indelible portraiture. Thoroughly immersed between the sacred...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC BLALiley, Vicki.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Periplus Editions 2001
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 641.6384 LILAlley, Lynn
Summary: "In 'The Gourmet Toster Oven', Alley reveals why the toaster oven is an ideal tool to create mouthwatering meals with minimum effort. Toaster ovens are quick and energy-efficient, and provide additional oven space for side dishes when preparing large meals"--Cover flap.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.589 ALLLile, Katherine
Summary: A complete guide to this fun craft, Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is perfect for anyone looking to try something new with their scraps! With this book, not only will you develop versatile sewing skills, but you'll also discover your own unique style and endless possibilities. Opening with informative overviews on materials, supplies, techniques, stitching tips, and more, this book also provides...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Landauer Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746 LILSilva, Alen.
Summary: "Basque-born photographer Alen Silva has travelled twice across war-torn Afghanistan, to places few foreigners dare to venture. He brought back these soul-searing photographs of a devastated land. Among the ruins--of Kabul, of the Bamiyan Buddhas, of Soviet tanks, of Afghan society -- the hope for peace still lights the weary faces of the Afghan people who welcomed him."--Page 4 of cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oliver Arts & Open Press 2011