Summary: Go deep into the woods to explore the lives of a unique avian family. Woodpeckers come in 239 species, each one a colorful character with a story of its own. But all woodpeckers share some very special gifts - they are acutely adapted to life in the trees and are experts at working with wood.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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2 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV WOOAtassi, Anas
Summary: "Exploring the connection of food and culture. The Syrian kitchen, shaped by influences from neighboring countries, has deep historical roots and evolved to perfection over thousands of years. Sumac is filled with traditional and contemporary Syrian recipes that were inspired by personal stories. The gorgeous photography illustrates how beautiful this country was and still is, and family...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Interlink Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: 641.595691 ATASummary: Takes you from the terrifying monstrous waves of Oahu's North Shore to the Texas waters of the Gulf of Mexico (where waves are created by massive oil supertankers) to the shores of Ireland and Rapa Nui. Told trough the voices of legends, pros, and everyday surfers alike, it is not a film just for surfers, but for anyone with an appreciation for sport and an inkling of what it means to be "stoked."
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan Home Entertainment 2004
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC STESummary: An osprey soars over a small saltmarsh at the delta of the Connecticut River. From somewhere along the east coast of South America, he has just flown 4,000 miles to the place that is imprinted on his memory since birth, the saltmarsh where he will rejoin his mate.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SEASummary: Collects three stories featuring Disney characters, including "Minnie-rella," in which Minnie falls asleep after doing a lot of hard work and is transformed into Minnie-rella.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Press 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Explores the full arc of George Washington's journey and weaves together dramatic live-action sequences, excerpts from Washington's letters and insights from a roster of notable experts, historians, and scholars to tell a very personal story about the evolution of one of history's most iconic leaders.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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2 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV WASSummary: Over the course of a summer day in Los Angeles, the lives of 25 young Angelenos intersect. Through poetry they express life, love, heartache, family, home, and fear.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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2 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY COMEDY SUMCarle, Eric
Summary: Fifteen children's book artists, including Lauren Castillo, Frann Preston-Gannon, and Melissa Sweet, share their favorite colors and explain why they love them.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company 2017
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1 available in JE Concept Crates, Call number: JE CARCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Carle 2017Galvan, Ana
Summary: "A science-fiction graphic novella grounded in a familiar experience for most: spending an afternoon with our best pals over a burger and fries. But this joint has something more special than a Happy Meal: the "Once Party" menu. The "Once Party" menu, for ages 11 and up, can only be ordered once (of course). But there's a catch: not everyone who does gets the special prize. Those who do, go to...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Fantagraphics Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 741.5 GALLopez, Mario
Summary: Presents a plan for permanent weight loss, explaining how to eliminate guilt; balance daily intake of carbs, protein, and fat; practice portion control; and eat frequently throughout the day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Celebra 2010
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Place a hold to request this item.Lopez, Michelle
Summary: Michelle Lopez--the wildly popular and critically acclaimed blogger behind <i>Hummingbird High<i>--teaches busy people how to make cookies, pies, cakes, and other treats, without spending hours in the kitchen.e kitchen.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 LOPCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: 641.555 LOPCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Food Bake LopezLopez, Ben.
Summary: This extraordinary book reads like a thriller - but for those involved in the stories within, the drama and the tension are all too real. In the high-stakes world of hostage negotiations, every call is a matter of life and death.Ben Lopez spends his life traveling the world, working for governments, law enforcement agencies, multinational corporations and private clients, Ben is an expert K&R...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 362.88 LOPLopez, Bricia
Summary: "In millions of backyards across Southern California, an asada means a gathering of family, friends, great music, cold drinks, good times, and community--all centered around the primal allure of juicy, smoky grilled meat with flavors and spices traditional to Mexico. The smell of asada is a cloud of joy that lingers in the streets of Los Angeles. With Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5784 LOPLopez, Kristen
Summary: "For film buffs and literature lovers alike, this is an essential guide to 52 great reads, and the cinema classics they inspired"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.43 LOPLopez, Steve
Summary: A portrait of gifted violinist Nathaniel Ayers traces his education at Juilliard, his struggles with schizophrenia, the factors that led to his homelessness in Los Angeles, his friendship with the author, and the author's efforts to improve the musician's life
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Publisher / Publication Date: Berkley Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 AYERS, NATHANIEL ANTHONY LOPAlabed, Bana
Summary: Bana's mother tells her of the strong bana tree that grows in their homeland, Syria, and how Bana's strength helped her survive war, being a refugee, and starting fresh in a new country.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Salaam Reads 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ALACastillo, Ana
Summary: For more than thirty years, Ana Castillo has been mesmerizing and inspiring readers from all over the world with her passionate and fiery poetry and prose. Now the original Xicanista is back to her first literary love, poetry, and to interrogating the social and political upheaval the world has seen over the last decade. Angry and sad, playful and wise, Castillo delves into the bitter side of...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: High Road Books is an imprint of the University of New Mexico Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 811 CASHomayoun, Ana
Summary: "What if a getting [sic] into top four-year college is no longer the holy grail of success that it once seemed to be? What if the key to kids achieving their potential in life has less to do with grades or test scores and more with critical skills overlooked in schools? Erasing the Finish Line directly addresses those points by highlighting a reality about our education system that we seem to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Go 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Sortun, Ana
Summary: "A charming collection of 100 recipes from Cambridge's Sofra Bakery and Cafe, showcasing modern Middle Eastern spices and flavors with exotic yet accessible sweet and savory dishes geared toward everyday cooking and entertaining. Ana Sortun and Maura Kilpatrick have traveled extensively throughout Turkey and the Middle East, researching recipes and gaining inspiration for their uber-popular...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5956 SORSolo, Hope
Summary: The goalkeeper for the U.S. women's national soccer team reveals how she has repeatedly triumphed over adversity, from her childhood in Richland, Washington, to the realization of her dreams of being a world-class soccer player.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SOLO, HOPE SOLScrivan, Maria
Summary: "Natalie has just arrived at summer camp and soon realizes it isn't anything like the brochure. Instead of spending the summer with her best friends, Zoe and Flo, Natalie is stuck with her ex-BFF, Lily, and someone even more annoying than the endless mosquitoes: Millie Flatbottom. Even worse, she's constantly pushed out of her comfort zone and forced to come face-to-face with some of her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Books 1989
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Place a hold to request this item.Lopez, Diana
Summary: "A picture book biography celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, one of the most influential musicians of all time"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2021