Ripken, Cal
Summary: Baseball's Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr., retired in 2001 after breaking countless records, including Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played (Ripken played 2,632). Ripken is admired by thousands of fans not only for his relentless perseverance, but also for his unparalleled integrity. Now, in a book that draws on his exhilarating career as well as the wisdom of his legendary father,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gotham Books 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 RIPRipken, Cal
Summary: Features illustrated guidelines on baseball fundamantals as drawn from the late Cal Ripken, Sr.'s years as a coach and manager and Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-making career, in a primer with complementary information for parents and coaches.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2004
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Summary: "Mix and match tops and bottoms of characters in this interactive split-page board book to learn about different jobs - and create fantastical ones! This giggle-inducing addition to the Mix-and-Match Series will introduce young readers to a variety of jobs while building vocabulary. The characters in the book defy stereotypes, opening up a world of possibilities for all children."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE VER BOARDSummary: Bill Ripken and Cal Ripken, Jr. have developed an instructional tool for coaches, parents and youth baseball players with individual and team fundamentals with drills to help players and teams improve defensively.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hart Sharp Video 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 BASRifkin, Jeremy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 394.12 RIFRifken, Blume J.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paradigm Press 1987
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 736.984 RIFRivkin, Jennifer.
Summary: With its claws and fangs and hunting for blood in the night, el Chupacabra is the stuff of nightmares. Many people insist that this mysterious Mexican monster is real, while others proclaim it a bedtime story. This intriguing volume uses a presentation of firsthand accounts and more to encourage well-rounded research and critical thinking skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 1988
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Summary: An international bestseller, To Fight Against This Age consists of two beautifully written, cogent, and urgent essays about the rise of fascism and the ways in which we can combat it. In “The Eternal Return of Fascism,” Rob Riemen explores the theoretical weakness of fascism, which depends on a politics of resentment, the incitement of anger and fear, xenophobia, the need for scapegoats, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 320.5 RIERifkin, Jeremy.
Summary: Describes how the emerging Internet of Things is speeding us to an era of nearly free goods and services, precipitating the meteoric rise of a global Collaborative Commons and the eclipse of capitalism.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 330.12 RIFWilken, Scott
Summary: "Tour some of the world's most famous haunted places in Spooky Historical Sites. Young readers will learn about the history, eerie occurrences, and public reactions to several spooky sites. The book also provides historic context and scientific facts that explain what is really going on. Dynamic photos and illustrative details will make readers feel as though they've just visited each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J133.12 WILAitken, Leila.
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Publisher / Publication Date: David & Charles 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.966 AITJelley, Craig
Summary: Learn how to design, build, and customize every part of your castle and the surrounding area, from sturdy walls and deadly traps to dank, dark dungeons and sprawling villages. Each build has an exploded view to show you exactly which blocks to use, plus extra ideas to make every part of your kingdom unique. Packed with interesting facts about medieval life, full-color illustrations, and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Del Rey 2016
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Summary: The Wendigo is a demon that has the power to possess humans and make them do terrible things. Or so the Native American legends say. Readers will delve into the earliest known accounts of the Wendigo, additional firsthand stories throughout history, and modern scientific research to learn critical thinking skills and determine for themselves the solution to this mystery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVRigden, Mia
Summary: "Conquer cravings, reset your eating habits, and heal your relationship with food with this 21-day reset program full of delicious, satisfying recipes from trained chef and nutritionist Mia Rigden"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Element 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 RIGRigden, Scott
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hunter House Publishers 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.25 RIGRilke, Rainer Maria
Summary: "With more than two hundred and fifty selected poems by Rilke, including complete translations of the Sonnets to Orpheus and the Duino Elegies, The Poetry of Rilke spans the arc of Rilke's work, from the breakthrough poems of The Book of Hours to the visionary masterpieces written only weeks before his death. This landmark bilingual edition also contains all of Snow's commentaries on Rilke, as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Point Press 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 438.4 RILRiskin, Dan.
Summary: Using the seven deadly sins as a road map, Riskin (host of the Animal Planet series Monsters Inside Me) offers dozens of jaw-dropping examples that illuminate how brutal nature can truly be and shows ways this deadly world has shaped us as humans and what our responsibilities are to this terrible, wonderful planet we call home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2014
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Summary: "Approaching depression as a complex disorder with many different facets rather than all-or-nothing,"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8 AIKRivkin, Jennifer
Summary: Explores the characteristics, origins, anecdotal sightings, and appearance in popular culture of the Loch Ness monster.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVRivkin, Jennifer
Summary: Almost two hundred years have passed since the first reported sighting of the Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman, but scientists and mystery buffs still debate whether or not it exists. The ancient myths, firsthand accounts, and controversial evidence associated with this creature make this book one that every curious mind is sure to love.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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Summary: Emma Reynolds shines a spotlight on sixteen incredible youth activists from around the world who are fighting to protect the planet and all life on Earth. From Autumn Peltier campaigning for clean water to Edgar Edmund Tarimo turning plastic waste into building materials-and many more-these inspiring true stories highlight the importance of taking charge and creating change. Beautifully...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023