Schilling, Dan
Summary: "The astonishing true account of John Chapman, Medal of Honor recipient and Special Ops Combat Controller, and his heroic one-man stand during the Afghan War, as he sacrificed his life to save the lives of 23 comrades-in-arms."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 CHAPMAN, JOHN SCHSchilling, Govert
Summary: "A visual guide to all 88 constellations in our night sky"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Dog & Leventhal 2019
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 523.8 SCHSchilling, Govert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cambridge University Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 522.6862 SCHGoodman, Jim
Summary: "Thailand is a Southeast Asian kingdom once known as Siam. Today, it's a popular tourist destination and a powerful economic force. Readers discover Thailand's past and present in this detailed guide. Featuring meticulously researched main text, engaging sidebars, and fun fact boxes, this reading experience allows readers to dive deeply into the details of Thailand's culture. Helpful maps and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 959.3 GOOSchilling, Dan
Summary: "It's time to take your personal safety into your own hands. In THE POWER OF AWARENESS, special operations and Combat Control veteran Dan Schilling draws from his extensive knowledge and experience to teach readers how to evaluate threats, remain cognizant of surroundings, trust their instincts, and tailor their behavior to be safer in new situations. To do so, Schilling builds upon 6 core...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153.7 SCHSchilling, Govert
Summary: "If existing models of the structure of the universe are correct, then 85 percent of the cosmos comprises a substance called dark matter. Yet no direct evidence of dark matter exists. Award-winning science journalist Govert Schilling details the quest to detect dark matter and how the search has helped us to understand the universe we inhabit"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press 2022
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Summary: It has already been called the scientific breakthrough of the century: the detection of gravitational waves. Einstein predicted these tiny ripples in the fabric of spacetime nearly a hundred years ago, but they were never perceived directly until now. Decades in the making, this momentous discovery has given scientists a new understanding of the cataclysmic events that shape the universe and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 539.7 SCHSchilling, Jerry.
Summary: A member of Elvis Presley's "Memphis Mafia" describes his long-time friendship with the legendary singer, tracing their relationship from his first meeting as a child, through his years of living and working with Presley, to Elvis's tragic death.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gotham Books 2006
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Summary: This true story follows the story of Beatrice Shilling, a woman whose ingenuity, persistence, and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SHISpilling, Michael
Summary: "Despite its small size, the Mediterranean island of Cyprus has a long and vibrant past, serving as a gateway between Europe and the Middle East. This book examines the geography, history, culture, and more of both the nation's Greek-speaking south and the Turkish north. Photographs, facts, and sidebars all help to show readers what life in Cyprus is really like."--Provided by publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 956.93 SPIEagle, Kin.
Summary: This expanded version of the traditional rhyme shows what happens to the old man in all kinds of weather.Includes music on the last page.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Whispering Coyote Press 1994
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Publisher / Publication Date: Everton Publishers 1986
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.3745 SperrShilling, A. Gary.
Summary: "Top economist Gary Shilling shows you how to prosper in the slow-growing and deflationary times that lie ahead. While many investors fear a rapid rise in inflation, author Gary Shilling, an award-winning economic forecaster, argues that the global economy is going through a long period of de-leveraging and weak growth, which makes deflation far more likely and a far greater threat to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wiley 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.6 SHIKix, Paul
Summary: "A scion of one of the most storied families in France, Robert de La Rochefoucald was raised in magnificent chateaux and educated in Europe's finest schools. When the Nazis invaded and imprisoned his father, La Rochefoucald escaped to England and learned the dark arts of anarchy and combat--cracking safes and planting bombs and killing with his bare hands--from the officers of Special...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperLuxe, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 LA ROCHEFOUCAULD, ROBERT DE KIXLim, Louisa
Summary: "An award-winning journalist and longtime Hong Konger indelibly captures the place, its people, and the untold history they are claiming, just as it is being erased. Lim's deeply researched-and deeply personal-account casts often startling new light on key moments: the British takeover in 1842, the negotiations leading to its "return" to China in 1997, the current protests, and the future...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2022
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Summary: The kingdom of fungi has survived all five major extinction events. They are the architects of the natural world, integral to all life. They sustain critical ecosystems, recycling nutrients and connecting plants across vast areas, and help to produce many staples of modern life, such as wine, chocolate, bread, detergent and penicillin. Today, in the face of urgent ecological, societal and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson Australia Pty Ltd 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 579.5 LIMSpilling, Michael
Summary: Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Estonia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947.98 SPISpilling, Michael
Summary: "Georgians enjoy life in proximity to mountains and the curative properties of the Black Sea. Exploring the strong presence of song, dance, and other cultural influences, this book brings Georgia into great focus. This volume explains the geography and people of Georgia, and is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about this former Soviet republic."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947.58 SPISwaan, Wim.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Park Lane 1984
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 726.6 SWAHim, Chanrithy
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 959.604 HIMRicchi, Kia.
Summary: "You'll learn how to: Develop a concise and inclusive scope of work that details what, exactly, the contractor will do; research the contractor's license and insurance, as well as his or her construction history and personal background; recognize proposals and contracts that are one-sided or unfair."--P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Centerline Production, Inc. 2010
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Summary: "English teacher by day, Maddie Ryan spends her nights and weekends as the rhythm guitarist of Bunny Bloodlust, a queer punk band living in a warehouse-turned-venue called “The Lab” in Houston’s Eighth Ward. When Maddie learns that the Eighth Ward is to be sacrificed for a new electromagnetic hyperway out to the wealthy, white suburbs, she joins “Save the Eighth,” a Black-led organizing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Levine Querido 2023
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Summary: In the SMITHSONIAN GUIDES TO HISTORIC AMERICA series. Includes up-to-date site information, maps and colour illustrations of the region. The revised edition includes new sites and museums as well as being expanded to include other historic and cultural attractions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.4 MID-ATLANTIC STATES DURDurham, Michael S. (Michael Schelling)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 1989