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Summary: "[This program] looks back to the dawn and development of the modern environmental movement -- from its post-war rustlings in the 1950s and the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson's incendiary bestseller 'Silent Spring' to the first wildly successful 1970 Earth Day celebration and the subsequent firestorm of political action."--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by PBS Distribution 2010

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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF EAR

Rasmussen, Dennis C. (Dennis Carl)

Summary: "David Hume is widely regarded as the most important philosopher ever to write in English, but during his lifetime he was attacked as "the Great Infidel" for his skeptical religious views and deemed unfit to teach the young. In contrast, Adam Smith was a revered professor of moral philosophy, and is now often hailed as the founding father of capitalism. Remarkably, the two were best friends for...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 192 RAS

Summary: The extraordinary story of the iconic poet, musician and folksinger Violeta Parra, whose songs have become hymns for Chileans and Latin Americans alike. Director Andres Wood traces the intensity and explosive vitality of her life, from humble origins to international fame, her defense of indigenous cultures and devotion to her art.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2013

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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN VIO

Summary: Presents a collection of nature and science essays published in American periodicals in 2014.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2015

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 500 BES

Schmidt, Denyse.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2005

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.46 Schmidt

Gable, Sally

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2005

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 945 GAB

Mather, Craig

Summary: Follows the adventures of Ratty, Badger, and Mole as they are swept up in the impulsive Toad's insatiable need for speed.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Music Video Distributors 2021

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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY WIN

Summary: Starship troopers: Charts the lives of elite members of the Mobile Infantry, a corps of dedicated young men and women soldiers fighting side by side in the ultimate intergalactic war ... the battle to save humankind. The enemy is mysterious and incredibly powerful with only one mission: survival of their species no matter what the human cost.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2010

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1 available in Science Fiction DVDs, Call number: DVD SCI-FI STA

Summary: "Although Buffalo Bill has fought Indians and Civil War battles, nothing can prepare him for his newest challenge: show business! His 'Wild West Show' is hugely popular, but when he signs a former enemy, Sioux Chief Sitting Bull, for a featured role, a hysterical clash of cultures reverberates far beyond the boundaries of their sprawling outdoor theater. And the complications only multiply when...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2001

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Hayes, Denis

Summary: Presents an assessment of America's dependence on cows that traces the historical role of bovines while exploring the environmental and health challenges posed by the cattle industry.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: W. W. Norton & Company 2015

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 338 HAY

Murray, Pauli

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Harper & Row 1986

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MURRAY, PAULI MUR

Kaul, Jennifer

Summary: Explores the symbols and traditions of found in the United States and provides a brief history of different holidays, discussing how and why they are celebrated.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 390 OUR

Kitchen, Denis

Summary: The creator of MAD and Playboy's "Little Annie Fanny" was called "one of the most important figures in postwar America" by the New York Times. Harvey Kurtzman's groundbreaking "realistic" war comics of the early '50s and various satirical publications (MAD, Trump, Humbug, and Help!) had an immense impact on popular culture, inspiring a generation of underground cartoonists. Without Kurtzman,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams ComicArts 2009

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Pauw, Marion

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

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Pauls, Rachel

Summary: "The Low-FODMAP IBS Solution Plan and Cookbook is your guide to successfully navigating the low-FODMAP diet and reducing IBS symptoms, including a 4-week meal plan and more than 100 low-FODMAP, gluten-free recipes that can be easily prepared in less than30 minutes"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Fair Winds 2020

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5631 PAU

Summary: Frontline investigates how the NRA uses its unrivaled political power to stop gun regulation in America.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: PBS 2015

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

Clifford, Denis

Summary: Covers the basics of estate planning, including wills, trusts, and health care directives. It prepares readers to start planning their estate, with or without an attorney. The 10th edition is updated with the latest laws and tax information.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Nolo 2020

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 346.05 CLI

Diderot, Denis

Summary: This book invites you to venture not only among the great names in interior design and fashion, but also into the homes of ordinary people who have cleverly arranged their living rooms with both taste and imagination--P. [5].

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Filipacchi Pub. 2003

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 747.75 LIV

Chew, Alicia Tenise

Summary: "For anyone who loves all things fall, From Harvest to Home is a stunning celebration of this enchanting season. Brimming with gorgeous photography and tons of creative ideas for autumnal activities, decor, DIYs, and recipes, this beautiful lifestyle book will inspire you to: craft an eye-catching fall wreath, plan an epic tailgate party, go apple picking, then make Cardamom Ginger Apple...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books LLC 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.564 CHE

Denove, Chris.

Summary: For nearly four decades, J.D. Power and Associates has been measuring consumer satisfaction and helping businesses improve profits by paying attention to what customers really want. In this book, they provide an insider's perspective on some of the most successful companies on the planet. Corporate giants and local legends all use customer satisfaction as their key to market dominance. This...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Portfolio 2006

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.8343 DEN

Sinise, Gary

Summary: As a kid in suburban Chicago, Gary Sinise was more interested in sports and rock 'n' roll than reading or schoolwork. But when he impulsively auditioned for a school production of West Side Story, he found his purpose -- or so it seemed. Within a few years, Gary and a handful of friends created what became one of the most exciting and important new theater companies in America. From its humble...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2019

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SINISE, GARY SIN

Brothers, Le'Nise

Summary: "You Can Have A Better Period is a straight-talking resource to help women understand their menstrual cycles and finally get answers to questions such as: "why am I so moody right before my period?," "are periods supposed to be so painful?," "why is my period so heavy?," "is it normal to get headaches right before my period?" Le'Nise Brothers takes us through each phase of our cycle, including...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Watkins 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612.6 BRO

Millner, Denene

Summary: The best site for thoughtful, fierce advice about parenting from a Black perspective" -Ebony For almost a decade, national parenting expert and bestselling author Denene Millner has published thought-provoking, insightful, sometimes wickedly funny commentary about motherhood on her critically acclaimed website MyBrownBaby,com. The site, hailed as a "must-read" by the New York Times, speaks to...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bolden, an Agate imprint 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 MIL

Piccirillo, Pauly

Summary: The Worm Farming Revolution Book teaches you everything you need to know about raising worms in order to grow amazing plants, recycle kitchen scraps, or grow your own fishing worms. It's a Return to the Founding Principles of Successful Gardening and an almost lost art our forefathers past down to us. Just because our technology changes and our knowledge increases doesn't mean that we have to...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: [P. Piccirillo] 2016

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 639.75 PIC

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