Olsen, Lise
Summary: "A book about lawbreaking federal judges, the secret disciplinary system that protects them, and brave women who blew the whistle"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beacon Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 347.73 OLSNymark, Lise.
Summary: Outfits to knit & crochet for dolls up to 18 in.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Search 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5922 NYMPyles, Lise
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8588 PYLJohnson, Lise A.
Summary: How scientific reasoning explains our most common daily fears from germs to natural disasters and everything in between.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W. W. Norton & Company 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 152.4 JOHLunge-Larsen, Lise.
Summary: Tells how the infant Prince Hakon is rescued by men fiercely loyal to his dead father, who ski across the rugged mountains in blizzard conditions to save him from his enemies, the Baglers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 LUNLunge-Larsen, Lise.
Summary: Stories of Norse Thunder God Thor, adapted for modern young audiences.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 LUNLunge-Larsen, Lise.
Summary: Brief stories featuring such creatures as flower fairies, elves, dwarves, and river sprites.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.21 LUNLunge-Larsen, Lise.
Summary: In this retelling of an Ojibwe tale, a girl's act of bravery to save her family leads to the appearance in the world of the delicate and tender flower called the lady's slipper.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 1999
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "America's battle against childhood obesity is an issue too big for many to fully comprehend. With one in three children overweight, the epidemic is sweeping our nation at an unforgiving rate. But in spite of these odds, Bite size showcases the stories of four inspiring kids from diverse backgrounds who are fighting for their health one day at a time. Proving that it's not just about the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC BITBasto, Sandy Pinto
Summary: Culture Smart! Portugal takes you beneath the surface of this fascinating country and shows you how to blend in and make the most of your visit. In these pages, you will gain insight into Portuguese priorities and learn how to tap into a helpful and resourceful nature that is often overlooked by the casual visitor. Beneath a sometimes vociferous manner, the Portuguese are laid-back and gentle,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.69 PORSummary: ""In almost any culture, at any time, you can find food writing," writes guest editor Mark Bittman in his introduction. "Food means growing and hardship, and health and medicine, and work and holiday. In its abundance it is a gift and a joy, and in its absence a curse and a tragedy. If a culture has writing, that culture has food writing." The stories in this year's Best American Food Writing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3 BESCollins, Miki
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alpine Publications 1991
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.73 COLRIKE, CATHARINE.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1970
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1 available in Reference, Call number: NEL 977.4 RIKWalsh, Mikey.
Summary: The son of a Romany Gypsy champion bareknuckle boxer shares the story of his upbringing in England, his realization of his sexual orientation, and how his circumstances were shaped by his culture's absolute beliefs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Dunne Books 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 WALSH, MIKEY WALJollett, Mikel
Summary: "Hollywood Park is a remarkable memoir of a tumultuous life. Mikel Jollett was born into one of the country's most infamous cults, and subjected to a childhood filled with poverty, addiction, and emotional abuse. Yet, ultimately, his is a story of fiercelove and family loyalty told in a raw, poetic voice that signals the emergence of a uniquely gifted writer. We were never young. We were just...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 JOLLETT, MIKEL JOLMika, Nick
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1983
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1 available in Reference, Call number: GEN 929.3713 MGoethals, Mieke
Summary: Did the Easter bunny come to visit? Of course! All the animal homes are filled with presents! From chocolate chickens to eggs, and chocolate cars to cakes. But can you find all the surprises? --back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clavis 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: JE GOEMize, Jim
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of South Carolina Press 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 508 MIZSantiago, Mikel
Summary: "What starts out as an idyllic summer holiday on the Irish coast soon becomes a living nightmare with unpredictable consequences for a world-renowned composer and his family in this chilling psychological thriller. Recently divorced and in the middle of a creative crisis, Peter Harper decides to take shelter on Ireland's scenic and isolated Tremore Beach. But after he is struck by lightning one...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC SANBrzezinski, Mika
Summary: You've been out of the corporate world, and now you need to reboot your career. The Brzezinskis provide an indispensable guidebook for women breaking (back) into the workforce. From explaining a gap in your resume to pivoting into something new, they show you how to rewrite the narrative, get back in the game-- and win. -- adapted from jacket
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.14 BRZBrzezinski, Mika
Summary: "Prompted by her own experience as cohost of Morning Joe, Mika Brzezinski asked a wide range of successful women to share the critical lessons they learned while moving up in their fields. Power players such as Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Harvard's Victoria Budson, comedian Susie Essman, and many more shared their surprising personal stories. They spoke candidly about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.1 BRZLife
Summary: Describes the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor best known for his dark glasses, wicked grin, and rascal persona, from his early days in B movies through his rise to success, critical acclaim, and mega-stardom.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Time Home Entertainment I 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 NICHOLSON, JACK JACGoucher, Kara
Summary: "Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She excelled at running from a young age, and though she was confronted with serious challenges including the death of her father and struggles with disordered eating, her prospects were bright. She won high school cross country championships in Minnesota, NCAA track and field championships at the University of Colorado, and when she graduated from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2023
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 GOUCHER, KARA GOUSummary: A documentary tracing the brilliant career of Aryton Senna, the famous Brazilian Formula One driver until his tragic death at the age of 34.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Comstar Home Entertainment, Pte Ltd. 2010