Summary: An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles. Breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close with a cast of unforgettable characters. Told with humor, intimacy and a jaw-dropping sense of cinematic splendor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: BBC Earth Films 2017
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV EARMacDonogh, Giles
Summary: Germany's last kaiser was born in Potsdam on January 27, 1859, the son of Prince Frederick of Prussia and Princess Vicky, Queen Victoria's eldest child. William was born with a withered arm---possibly the result of cerebral palsy---and many historians have sought in this a clue to his behavior in later life. He was believed mad by some, eccentric by others. Possessed of a ferocious temper, he...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 WILGruman, Galen.
Summary: Get to know the incredible iPad in a uniquely different Dummies format! The iPad combines the best of your favorite gadgets into one amazing ultraportable touch device. And, thisone-of-a-kind For Dummies guide is your is your ticket for making the most out of your iPad or iPad 2. Thoroughly updated for the third-generation iPad, the new edition of this informative, full-color guide is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2012
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Raygorodetsky, Gleb
Summary: The ecological and cultural researcher discusses indigenous communities throughout the world and their creative efforts to deal with climate change, arguing that biological and cultural diversity are key to resilience.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 304 RAYFlea
Summary: The co-founder of the Red Hot Chili Peppers chronicles his life from his birth in Australia and upbringing on the streets of Los Angeles through his rise to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FLEA FLEMcDonough, Frank
Summary: "From historian Frank McDonough, the first volume of a new chronicle of the Third Reich under Hitler's hand. On January 30th, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed the German Chancellor of a coalition government by President Hindenburg. Within a few months hehad installed a dictatorship, jailing and killing his leftwing opponents, terrorizing the rest of the population and driving Jews out of public...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 943.086 MCDMcDonough, Yona Zeldis.
Summary: Presents a series of stories from the Old Testament, including God's creation of the world, Noah and the ark, the sacrifice of Isaac, Joseph and his brothers, and the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jewish Publication Society 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 221.9505 ZELGates, Galen.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books/Knopf 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.977 GATSilva, 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
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Hist Wld SilvaTsipursky, Gleb
Summary: "Want to avoid business disasters, whether minor mishaps such as excessive team conflict or major calamities that threaten bankruptcy or doom a promising career? Fortunately, behavioral economics studies show that such disasters are preventable. They stem from poor decisions due to our faulty mental patterns-what scholars call cognitive biases. Unfortunately, the typical advice for business...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Career Press 2019
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 332.024 TSIGalen, Gillian
Summary: Keep calm, be skillful -- and take control! Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most popular and most effective treatments for mental health conditions that result from out-of-control emotions. Combining elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Eastern mindfulness practice, DBT was initially used as a powerful treatment to address the suffering associated with borderline...
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2021
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Summary: A complete guide to using acrylic paints creatively, this book showcases talented acrylics artist Glyn Macey's irrepressible energy and the imagination that infuses every part of his work. He shares his painting techniques and methods that transform everyday views into gorgeous and unique acrylic artworks. Readers will learn to use acrylic paints in unusual, creative, and surprising ways to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Search 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 751.426 MACSheppard, Glen
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Publisher / Publication Date: Momentum Books 1993
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: MI 917.7486 SHE1 available in Reference, Call number: NEL 917.7486 SHE
Weldon, Glen
Summary: From NPR comes the definitive guide to podcasting, featuring step-by-step advice on how to find a unique topic, tell the best stories, and engage the most listeners, as well as the secrets that will take a podcast to the next level.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 006.00 WELCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.46 WELSummary: An unprecedented array of never-before-seen footage of Gould, photographs, and excerpts from his private home recordings and diaries, plus personal interviews with Gould's most intimate friends and lovers, some who have never spoken about him publicly before, to reconstruct his thoughts on music, art, society, love, and life. An enigmatic musical poet, world-renowned pianist Glenn Gould...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorber Films 2011
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GENMcDonough, Yona Zeldis
Summary: The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation's youngest elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and now is profiled in our Who Was...? series. Included are 100...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KenBledsoe, Glen.
Summary: Describes the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, their history, aircraft, maneuvers, and team members.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High-Interest Books 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 797.54 BLEBledsoe, Glen.
Summary: Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trucks, describing the specific features and specifications of such vehicles as racing pickups, semi-trucks, monster trucks, and jet-powered trucks.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High-Interest Books 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.224 BLEHuey, Glen
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Publisher / Publication Date: Popular Woodworking Books 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 684.1 HUEHansard, Glen
Summary: Follows musical group Swell Season over the course of three years.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Docurama 2012
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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF SWEBledsoe, Glen.
Summary: Examines the excitement, history, regulations, types of cars, and notable drivers of drag racing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High-Interest Books 2003
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 796.72 BLEDSBledsoe, Glen.
Summary: Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest helicopters, describing the specific features and specifications of such aircraft as the SA 360 Dauphin, Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche, AH-64 Apache, and V-22 Osprey.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High-Interest Books 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: 629.133 BLEDSCampbell, Glen
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universal South Records 2003
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD PM CampbellRounds, Glen
Summary: Retells the folktale about three billy goats who trick a troll that lives under a bridge.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 1993