Peiss, Kathy Lee
Summary: "Information Hunters examines the unprecedented American effort to acquire foreign publications and information in World War II Europe. An unlikely band of librarians, scholars, soldiers, and spies went to Europe to collect books and documents to aid the Allies' cause. They travelled to neutral cities to find enemy publications for intelligence analysis and followed advancing armies to capture...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.54 PIEBethencourt, Kahran
Summary: "From Kahran and Regis Bethencourt, the dynamite husband and wife duo behind CreativeSoul Photography, comes GLORY, a photography book that shatters the conventional standards of beauty for Black children. Featuring a foreword by Amanda Seales With stunning images of natural hair and gorgeous, inventive visual storytelling, GLORY puts Black beauty front and center with more than 100...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 779.2089 BETSummary: Discover the stories, ideas, and methods behind today's most compelling artists; features sixteen artists from North America (Chicago, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Vancouver).
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ARTReiss, Tom.
Summary: Traces the story of the mixed-race swordsman and father of novelist Alexandre Dumas, discussing his rise to the French aristocracy, his military triumphs ,and the adventures that inspired such classics as "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Trade 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 DUMAS, THOMAS ALEXANDRE REIGay, Kathlyn
Contents: Death in your life -- When someone close dies -- Vigils -- Living with deadly diseases -- End-of-life decisions and care -- Euthanasia : mercy killing or murder? -- Suicide survival and loss -- Funerals, burials, and memorials -- Cultural and religious beliefs about death -- Legal matters -- When pets and service animals die -- Living your life -- Appendix -- Further reading -- Glossary --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 306.9 GAYReiss, Uzzi
Summary: "The latest information about estrogen, the body's enlivening powerhouse hormone. The Good News About Estrogen clarifies what happens in women's bodies, what is "normal" and what is not. It lets readers know exactly what's at stake when women lose estrogen at any age-whether it's from chemicals in food and cosmetic products, a side effect of oral contraception, or part of the natural aging...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2020
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Summary: "Beautifully photographed, this beginner-friendly guide has everything you need to make 18 lovely soaps. Inspirational for seasoned soap-makers as well, the recipes use only natural ingredients that are kind to the skin and our environment. From olive oilto juniper and cucumber to honey, there are lots of gorgeous fragrances and colours to satisfy everyone. With comprehensive information on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Search Press Limited 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 668 LANReiss, Diana.
Summary: A leading authority on dolphin intelligence shares scientific information about dolphin creativity, emotions, and communication abilities while advocating for stronger dolphin protection laws.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 599.53 REIReiss, Tom.
Summary: By the author of the internationally bestselling biography The Orientalist , The Black Count brings to life one of history's great forgotten heroes: a man almost unknown today yet with a personal story that is strikingly familiar. His swashbuckling exploits appear in The Three Musketeers , and his triumphs and ultimate tragic fate inspired The Count of Monte Cristo . His name is Alex...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Publishing Group 2012
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pocket Books 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613 REIReiss, Benjamin
Summary: "Humans have slept since the dawn of our species. And yet the way humans sleep across history has changed dramatically, most disastrously in our own modern era. For the last two centuries sleep, the industrialized West has reduced sleep to one narrow definition: hours of unbroken slumber, in a private chamber, alone or with at most one additional partner. And this artificial cultural definition...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8 REIKirkwood, Kathlyn J.
Summary: This moving memoir-in-verse tells about what it means to be an everyday activist and foot solider for racial justice, as Kathlyn recounts how she went from attending protests as a teenager to fighting as an adult for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday tobecome a national holiday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Versify, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KIRGay, Kathlyn
Summary: Discusses the myths and misconceptions surrounding epilepsy, and offers medical information, advice on dealing with the disorder, and candid stories from teens living with epilepsy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 616.853 GAYTaylor, Kathryne
Summary: The path to a healthy body and happy belly is paved with real food--fresh, wholesome, sustainable food--and it doesn't need to be so difficult. No one knows this more than Kathryne Taylor of America's most popular vegetarian food blog, Cookie and Kate. With Love Real Food, she offers over 100 approachable and outrageously delicious meatless recipes complete with substitutions to make meals...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale 2017
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 641.5 TAYCharner, Kathy (EDT)/ Rein, Mary (EDT)/ Roberts, Brittany (EDT)
Summary: "Let's Take It Outside! combines the magic and excitement of the outdoors with activities that build math, literacy, and science skills in young children. Over 100 teacher-created, classroom-tested activities engage children's minds and bodies as they explore the limitless bounds of the outdoors!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gryphon House 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371.384 LETReuss, Emma.
Summary: Explore 100 gardens from around the world with this illustrated guide to the design elements of each--from historical style to planting and landscape design. This comprehensive reference offers gardens from many periods of history--Islamic, Renaissance, English Landscape, Arts & Crafts, and more--and geographically diverse environments--from a nighttime sculpture garden on the Oregon coast, to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Monacelli Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 633 REUGeiss, Imanuel
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 1968
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.3 GEIGeist, Bill.
Summary: "From popular TV hosts and bestselling authors Bill and Willie Geist, a hilarious testament to the special nature of father-son relationships. In GOOD TALK, DAD, this talented father-son team shares stories of their funny and heartwarming relationship. Told in a unique back-and-forth banter style, this extended conversation riffs on everything from music and sports to summer camp, driving...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Pub 2014
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 818.602 GEIRicketson, Kathreen.
Summary: "Inside, you'll find 12 projects derived from 20th-century art movements. To set the context, each project begins with an overview of its historical period. Ricketson guides you through the process of creating and personalizing your own innovative quilt using 4 aesthetic elements: line, color, motif, and text"--P. [2] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.46 RICRiss, Suzanne
Summary: "Close to 50 percent of marriages in America fail, leading to about 1.5 million divorces a year. But for Suzanne Riss and Jill Sockwell, who've been there and done that, there's no comfort in statics, only community. Community is the one thing that can turn the shattering experience of divorce into a tolerable one-and, finally, a positive one. And community is what the authors offer in their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.8 RISKathrens, Ginger
Summary: The book begins with the author and filmmaker witnessing the birth of a helpless white colt, that will soon capture her heart and imagination. Each subsequent chapter documents Cloud's interaction with his mare Raven, his brother Diamond, and other colts in the wild as well as his adventures encountering dangerous predators, older stallions, and human trappers. The author follows Cloud over the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fox Chapel Publishers International Ltd. 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.1 KATRess, Jessica
Summary: Whether you have sensitive skin or just want to switch to a natural beauty routine, these step-by-step instructions will teach you how to use oils, herbs, and other easy-to-find ingredients to make organic skincare recipes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.7 RESBieber, Katheryn Tidwell.
Summary: This simple, creative approach to felting (basically, just shrinking garments on purpose) is easy on the budget (yarn can be pricey) and saves time (you don't have to knit a large item to shrink).
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. Co. 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.0463 BIEReiss, Eric L.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vestal Press 1986