Summary: "A collection of essays by fifteen philosophers presenting a thoughtful, introductory guide to choosing a philosophy for living an examined and meaningful life"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Don't know who Tom Shadyac is? As a writer and a director, Shadyac first unleashed Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Nutty Professor remake on the world, and then a string of film fiascoes, but that's all behind him now. A bike accident left him with a host of debilitating maladies and brought him to the verge of suicide, so he took stock of his life and set out on a quest to answer some of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shady Acres, Inc. 2011
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC ICopies Available at Kingsley
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Summary: Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees offers a unique introduction to Chinese home cooking, demystifying it by focusing on its basic cooking methods. In outlining the differences among various techniques—such as pan-frying, oil steeping, and yin-yang frying—and instructing which one is best for particular ingredients and end results, culinary expert Kian Lam Kho provides a practical, intuitive window...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarkson Potter/Publishers 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.561 KHOSummary: "Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of Vancouver and Victoria, including Granville Island, Whistler, Salt Spring Island, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and make the most of your time"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.11 VANSummary: Enter the magical world of Pee-Wee's Playhouse and meet Pee-Wee and all the gang, including Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, Reba the Mail Lady, Jambi the Genie, and the King of Cartoons. Includes two "lost" shows never before released.
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Publisher / Publication Date: distributed by Image Entertainment 2004
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV PEEVaughan, Liam
Summary: "The riveting story of a trading prodigy who amassed $70 million from his childhood bedroom--until the US government accused him of helping trigger an unprecedented market collapse On May 6, 2010, financial markets around the world tumbled simultaneouslyand without warning. In the span of five minutes, a trillion dollars of valuation was lost. The Flash Crash, as it became known, represented...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.64 VAUSummary: For 46 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man behind Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. A loving portrait of the man in the yellow suit, features extraordinary footage of Spinney's earliest collaborations with Jim Henson as it traces his journey from bullied child to childhood icon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC ISummary: "What price conscience? Abigail Disney's directorial debut, THE ARMOR OF LIGHT, follows the journey of an Evangelical minister trying to find the courage to preach about the growing toll of gun violence in America. The film tracks Reverend Rob Schenck, anti-abortion activist and fixture on the political far right, who breaks with orthodoxy by questioning whether being pro-gun is consistent with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF ARMCorrigan, Liam
Summary: "Get the facts about the dangers and destruction caused by blizzards in 12 in-depth chapters that include topics on windchill, whiteouts, frostbite, and Nor'easters. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2022
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Summary: "Brew Your Business: The Ultimate Craft Beer Playbook incorporates cultural, legal, business, public relations, management, science, networking, and brewing experience into one easily accessible book for everyone who wants to know more about craft beer brewing, tasting, and selling. The authors provide a tasty overview of various types of craft beer, methods for brewing, and opportunities for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.6 MCGMcGrath, Tim
Summary: "Monroe lived a life defined by revolutions. From the battlefields of the War for Independence, to his ambassadorship in Paris in the days of the guillotine, to his own role in the creation of Congress's partisan divide, he was a man who embodied the restless spirit of the age. He was never one to back down from a fight, whether it be with Alexander Hamilton, with whom he nearly engaged in a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2020
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Summary: "Whether you want to go bear-watching on Kodiak Island, cruise through Glacier Bay, or fish for salmon in Sitka Bay, the local Fodor's travel experts in Alaska are here to help! Fodor's The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel 2022
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Summary: "A wistful look back at family, youth, and the intoxicating magic of New England summers, as well as a rumination on friendship and loss, by an esteemed writer and essayist and the former editor of The New York Times Book Review. We all have vivid memories of summers past and the bright skin of youth: of those first days when school has ended; of long days of leisure and pleasure reading...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MCGRATH, CHARLES MCGMcGrath, Jinks.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Crafts McGrathMcGrath, Susan
Summary: Describes the wild ancestors of modern pets, how to choose a suitable pet, and how to care for eleven different kinds, including dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, fish, and horses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 1985
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.08 MACMcGrath, Melanie
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.897 MCGMcGrath, Robyn
Summary: "Uncover the fascinating, inspiring, and sometimes-mysterious true story of world-renowned detective novelist Agatha Christie's journey to authorship in this picture book biography"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CHRMcDonald, Liam
Summary: "American schoolchildren have long been taught that their country was 'discovered' by Christopher Columbus in 1492. But the history of Native Americans in the United States goes back tens of tens of thousands of years prior to Columbus's and other colonizers' arrivals. So, what's the true history?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J793.1 MCDMcGraw, Lizzie
Summary: "Author Lizzie McGraw, the founder of interiors boutique Tumbleweed & Dandelion, has had the honor of designing many different styles of home for all kinds of people. She understands that, when designing a space, one should thoroughly understand the lives of its inhabitants. The creative process is fun and adventurous, though it takes patience, imagination and self-awareness to transform your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: CICO Books 2022
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Summary: "A memoir of the author's journey to becoming a fighter pilot; her twenty years in the military; and the events that led to her decision to run for U.S. Senate"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2021
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Summary: "The riveting story of Dick Conant, an American folk hero who, over the course of more than twenty years, solo canoed thousands of miles of American rivers--and then in 2016 disappeared off the coast of North Carolina"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 CONANT, RICHARD PERRY MCGMcGrath, Kristina
Summary: "The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook sets new standards for clear, accurate pattern writing, walking aspiring and experienced designers alike through each must-have component of a thorough, well-written pattern, including how to devise and present gauge, charts, and sizing information that is correct and easy-to-follow"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 MCGMcGrath, Robyn
Summary: "A picture book biography of music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton celebrating resilience, confidence, and unfailing kindness"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Christy Ottaviano Books/Little, Brown and Company 2022
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Summary: Claims that every home should have a core group of seven furniture pieces that are practical and fashionable in any setting, and provides instructions on reupholstering, repurposing, and restyling these pieces for any decorative style.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 2012