Summary: Volume 1 begins with a look at two of the many crises faced by George Washington during his term as America's first president. At a time when any conflict had the potential to dissolve the fragile union, Washington surrounded himself with brilliant men who were bound by their undying devotion to America, but who were often bitterly divided about how best to serve their common cause. Volume 2...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2002
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV FOUSummary: From dusk till dawn (107 min.): The notorious Gekko Brothers, Seth and Richard, are on the run and headed for Mexico to meet with the mysterious "Carlos." Their simple bank robbery ended up killing multiple Texas Rangers. They hijack the mobile home of Minister Jacob Fuller and his family to ensure their safe passage. Their appointed destination is a neon-covered topless bar catering to bikers...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Dimension Home Video 2000
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD FROSiegel, Siena Cherson
Summary: "Siena Cherson Siegel dreamed of being a ballerina. Her love of movement and dedication to the craft earned her a spot at the School of American Ballet.. Siena has worked hard her whole life to be a professional ballet dancer, then makes the difficult decision to quit dancing and tries to figure out what comes next. But what do you do when you have spent your entire life working toward a goal,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 921 SIECopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 921 SIEMacpherson, Don.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 1986
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 791.43 MACPelly, Jenn
Summary: The Raincoats were not the most famous band of late 70s London punk, nor were they the most critically acclaimed. But the peculiar charms of this pioneering feminist punk band helped bolster the iconic Rough Trade label at its radical beginnings. The brilliantly anti-commercial Raincoats is one of our earliest documents of D.I.Y. as an aesthetic-timeless spiritual music for Riot Grrrls, indie...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 780.33 PELKells, Stuart
Summary: From the Bodleian, the Folger and the Smithsonian to the fabled libraries of Middle Earth and other fictional libraries, Kells explores the bookish places that capture our imaginations. The result is a fascinating and engaging exploration of libraries as places of beauty and wonder, a celebration of books as objects and an account of the deeply personal nature of these hallowed spaces.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Business Lib KellsBurke, Kelsy
Summary: "For readers of Peggy Orenstein and Rebecca Traister, an authoritative, big think look at pornography in all its facets--historical, religious, and cultural. In the 1960s, sex researchers Masters and Johnson declared the end of the fake orgasm. Nearly two decades later, in 1982, evangelical activist Tim LaHaye foretold that the entire pornography industry would soon be driven out of business....
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Publishing 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.77 BURSkelly, Katie
Summary: "Christine Papin, an overworked live-in maid, is reunited with her younger sister, Lea, who has also been hired by the wealthy Lancelin family. They make the estate's beds, scrub the floors, and spy on the domestic strife that routinely occurs within its walls. What starts as petty theft by the maids -- who are flashing back to their tumultuous time in a convent -- shortly turns into something...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Fantagraphics Books Inc. 2020
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 SKEMacPherson, Malcolm
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Publisher / Publication Date: STMAR 0000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 599.674 MACMacPherson, Myra.
Summary: Describes the adventures of two sisters who tried to overcome the male-dominated social norms of the late nineteenth century and achieved a remarkable list of firsts, including the first woman-run brokerage house and the first woman to run for president.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Pub 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.42 MACHampton, Kelle.
Summary: "The author of the popular blog Enjoying the Small Things interweaves lyrical prose and stunning four-color photography as she recounts the story of the first year of her daughter Nella--who has Down syndrome--and celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mother's love, and, ultimately, the amazing power of perspective"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HAMPTON, KELLE HAMKeely, Cheryl
Summary: "Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape. "From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KEECopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KEESwift, Keilly
Summary: A guide to becoming a good citizen provides ideas and tips on making the world a better place through activism, discussing self-care, public speaking, and organizing and funding campaigns for causes.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 361.2 SWIKelby, Scott.
Summary: Presents an introduction to the features and functions of the iPhone, covering everything from the gadget's keyboard, built-in GPS, new App store, and MobileMe to its communication, e-mail, and Internet functions.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Peachpit 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 004.165 KELBronski, Kelli.
Summary: Here at last is the delectable and doable gluten-free cooking so many people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy have been looking for Artisanal Gluten-Free Cooking is based on authors Kelli and Peter Bronski's cooking philosophy that follows four simple rules: the food should be fresh, the recipes should be simple, the meals should be made from scratch, and the food...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The Experiment 2009
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Kelby, Scott.
Summary: The man who forever changed the "digital darkroom" with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book "The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers" now tackles the most important side of digital photography: how to take pro-quality shots using the same tricks that today's top digital pros use. Features nearly 200 "tricks of the trade."
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Peachpit Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 770 KELLewton, Kelli
Summary: "With party themes like 'Unicorns Trending,' 'Boho Beach,' 'Modern Pumpkin' and 'Party Bling,' the suggestions in this guide are guaranteed to take your parties to the next level. Each chapter offers a party blueprint with tips from event designer Kevin Miller, a full menu and recipes. Use the plan in its entirety or take what inspires you"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribe Publishing Company 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 642.4 LEWPailloux, Nelly.
Summary: Crobots features a 20-strong army of charming, cuddly amigurumi designs such as BigBot, BabyBot (don't let his age fool you), Geisha, DogBot, CatBot, and Thinker. The pattern for each design is simple enough for crochet novices, yet can be adapted to keep the experts interested and amused.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.434 PAISheffer, Nelly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harry N. Abrams 1997
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 641.59 SHEBuchet, Nelly
Summary: "A young girl is thrilled to spend the day with her big sister, but things don't go as planned. It's so hot outside--legs-stick-to-the-seat hot--that her ice cream melts and then it rains. Their plans must change, and then change again as the library closes just before they arrive. But big sister knows just what to do next--even if it's nothing besides splashing in puddles and looking at the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: North-South 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE BUCKeller, Holly
Summary: After seeing how arguing affects the other animals, Cecil figures out how to plant a garden that he and his friends can all enjoy.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: HARPERCOLLINS 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: FIC KelleKeller, Holly.
Summary: Mouse hears a rumor that snakes do not like mice and while trying to avoid his former friend, Snake, he falls into a hole from which neither Hedgehog, Squirrel, nor Rabbit can help him out.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E KelCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KELCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KELMcPherson, Charlotte
Summary: At first glance, Turkey may seem Westernized and entirely "modern" -- but appearances can be misleading. It is above all a land of contrasts, a heady mixture of Oriental etiquette and ultramodern city life, deep-rooted religious faith and determined secularism, a fierce sense of national pride and openness to foreign ideas. The Turkish people are very much their own center of gravity, and for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.61 TURKelby, Scott.
Summary: Kelby presents plain English tips on using flash, shooting close up photography, travel photography, shooting people, and even how to build a studio from scratch, where he demystifies the process so anyone can start taking pro-quality portraits today! Plus, he's got full chapters on his most requested topics, including loads of tips for landscape photographers, wedding photographers, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachpit Press 2007