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Summary: Told from the perspective of pioneering Sligo funeral director David McGowan, this documentary unflinchingly draws back the veil on an industry that is rarely spoken of.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

2 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC FUN

Gitlin, Marty

Summary: "This title tells the story of Major League Baseball, from its beginnings more than a century ago to its status today as the home of America's pastime. Readers will learn about the league's greatest stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as the most iconic ballparks and sport-rocking scandals. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.397 GIT

Gitlin, Marty

Summary: "Printing has come a long way thanks to technology, from printing words and images on a flat surface to recreating a life-size version of a car. In 3D Printing in the Disruptors in Tech series, readers will discover how 3D printing technology has disrupted major industries including health and architecture design. Series includes a table of contents, tech-forward sidebars, a timeline, glossary,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621.9 GIT

Gitlin, Marty

Summary: "The Great Depression was a defining era that shaped America--and the world. Readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points during that era and will take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced. Readers will review how this period influenced the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment. The series includes educational...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing Group 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.916 GIT

Gitlin, Marty

Summary: Test your knowledge about the history of the Summer and Winter Games and the amazing athletes who have participated in them. The title features informative sidebars, a trivia quiz, a glossary, and further resources.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J796.48 GIT

Gitlin, Marty

Summary: This book explores the causes of and events leading to the Vietnam War. Easy-to-read, engaging text discusses major battles and key figures of the war and the technology and weapons used during the war. Through primary source quotes, readers will discover the experiences of soldiers and people on the home front. Readers will learn what impact the Vietnam War had on US history and the country's...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 959.704 GIT

Gitlin, Marty.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Col 2013

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 GIT

Gitlin, Marty.

Summary: College football is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Fans follow their favorite team with unfailing loyalty, and nowhere do the colors come out more fervently than when rivals face off. These games bring out the passion, the rituals, and even the rage of football fans across the country. Whether based on history and tradition, or proximity and local pride, college rivalry...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2014

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 GIT

Gitlin, Marty.

Summary: This entertaining volume reveals some of the grossest practices in hygiene, dining, fashion, and medicine of Medieval Europe. Serfs often smelled bad, and they bathed and relieved themselves in streams filled with garbage. Wealthier individuals who had bathrooms produced waste that was sent down chutes into the castle moat. Peasants and nobles commonly consumed animal parts that today we would...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2016

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.1 GIT

Summary: Pat Tillman chose to walk away from a multimillion-dollar football contract and join the military for no other reason than he felt it was the right thing to do. Documented are the facts surrounding the way the military manipulated his tragic death in the line of duty into a propaganda tool.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2011

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC TIL
1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF TIL

Marks, Lillian S.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Made Simple Books/Doubleday 1985

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 004 MAR

Karesh, William B.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Books 1999

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.089 KAR

Rustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman)

Summary: "Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an upclose look at wasps. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students"--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2008

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: JE 595.79 Rusta

Summary: General William Tecumseh Sherman's total war strategy against the South helped end the Civil War and forever changed the nation. Sherman's brutal and effective campaign, which not only saved the Lincoln presidency, the Union, and thousands of lives, but also made Sherman one of the most hated and controversial figures in American history. In November 1864, Sherman and an army of 60,000 troops...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2007

Copies Available at Woodmere

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

Summary: Ten-year-old Paul slowly begins to realize that his mother is an addict and, with the help of a local waitress, tries to rescue his mother from her boyfriend/dealer.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Indican Pictures 2006

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA PUR

Rustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman)

Summary: "A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the bulldog breed. Describes this stocky dog's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2018

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Rustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman)

Summary: "The bright, colorful northern lights are magnificent, but there's more to them than meets the eye! Simple text introduces readers to northern lights. Including information about why they occur, where they can be seen, and how often they color the sky."--Publisher's website.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 538 RUS

Rustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman)

Summary: "Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to Sea Anemones. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2008

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 593.6 RUS

Gallian, Marian B.

Summary: "A parade of modern Dresden quilts awaits, packed with playful color choices, new layouts, and exciting borders. Peruse 16 projects, 4 bonus variations, and 5 alternate colorways, for creativity that knows no bounds! Basic needle-turn techniques are included, and patterns range from beginner-friendly to more advanced. These truly innovative Dresden blocks for the next generation take a...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Craft Sew Gallian

Wagner, Richard

Summary: The four operas of The Ring Cycle.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Deutsche Grammophon 2012

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA RIN

Summary: Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan and animal behaviorists join forces to explore stories of animal lives 'told' by the animals themselves. The series explores the secret side of the animal kingdom where human cameramen can't go, and camera-wearing animals film their own stories. Meerkats, penguins, a chimp, cheetahs, seals, baboons, devil rays, brown bears, and sheepdogs are the subjects of...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

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

Shakespeare, William

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Cambridge University Press 1988

Copies Available at Woodmere

2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 822.33 SHA

Summary: Yosemite National Park embraces nearly 1,200 square miles located near the Sierra Mountains in California. One of the world's pre-eminent scenic wonders. Encompasses mountains, tranquil valleys, roaring rivers, mist-enshrouded waterfalls and groves of giant sequoias - the largest living things on Earth. Enjoy the sights of the massive granite shapes of Half Dome, El Capitan and Cathedral Rock,...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Good Times 2004

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.94 DIS

Gilliam, Fatimah

Summary: "What if there were a set of rules to educate people against race-based social faux pas that damage relationships, perpetuate racist stereotypes, and harm people of color? This book provides just that in an effort to slow the malignant domino effect of race-based ignorance in American communities and workplaces to help address the vestiges of our nation's racist past. Race Rules is an...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.8 GIL

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