Frei, Terry
Summary: In 1939, the Oregon Webfoots, coached by Howard Hobson, stormed through the first NCAA basketball tournament, which was viewed as a risky coast-to-coast undertaking and perhaps only a one-year experiment. Seventy-five years later, following the tournament's evolution into a national obsession, the first champions still are celebrated as The Tall Firs. The LIU Blackbirds won the NCAA...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.323 FRESummary: "All-American athlete, scholar, renowned baritone, stage actor, and social activist, Paul Robeson ... the son of an escaped slave, managed to become a top-billed movie star during the time of Jim Crow America ... his film legacy lives on and continues to speak eloquently of the long and difficult journey of a courageous and outspoken African-American."--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2007
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: This special collects the most memorable moments from the PBS series.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2007
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV BESFord, Henry
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dearborn Publishing Co. 1922
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 081 FORSummary: Featuring an incredible array of the greatest musicians of the '70s and early '80s. It stands alone in the history of rock n roll as the first ever late-night live concert show on TV, capturing the spirit of a time when rock was exploding in so many new, exciting directions. For nine thrilling years, The Special brought audience the very best live music from every genre, rare performances right...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC MIDFord, Henry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1923
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658 FORSontag, Sherry
Summary: Describes America's cold war efforts to gather Russian intelligence through Naval submarine operations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Public Affairs 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 359.984 SONLong, Harry Alfred.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gale Research Co. 1968
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.485 Long,Steiger, Brad.
Summary: Amazing true stories to inspire every horse enthusiast! From Seabiscuit to Black Beauty to The Horse Whisperer, horses have always captured our imaginations with their extraordinary beauty, sensitive personalities, and deep connections to human beings. In Horse Miracles, the bestselling authors of Dog Miracles and Cat Miracles offer more than fifty amazing true stories of the blessings horses...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.1 STESummary: Lonely Planet's Great Britain is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Puzzle the mysteries of Stonehenge, sip whisky in Scotland, and hike the mountains of Wales; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global 2023
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1994
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 599.8 STESummary: The feature-length documentary reveals the fascinating, far-reaching impact and appeal of the show with a compelling blend of rare footage, historical images, and behind-the-scenes stories while also exploring the dramatic talents of creator-producer-director Dan Curtis. Known as the "King of TV Horror," the Emmy-winning filmmaker followed the show with other iconic genre favorites including...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MASSummary: "Celebrate singing and songwriting with Beyoncé and Blue Ivy. Save frontline soldiers with Marie Curie and Irene Joliot-Curie. And swim across the English Channel with Leena and Bhakti Sharma. 'Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs' showcases many of the wonderful ways mothers and daughters work together to make the world a better, healthier, and more vibrant place"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rebel Girls, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 REBSperry, Kip.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Everton Publishers 1986
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.3745 SperrSperry, Kip.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Genealogical Pub. Co. 2003
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1 available in Reference, Call number: GEN 929.1 SPESperry, Kip.
Summary: This book is designed to teach you how to read and understand the handwriting found in documents commonly used in genealogical research. It explains techniques for reading early American documents; provides samples of alphabets and letter forms; defines terms and abbreviations commonly used in early American documents such as wills, deeds, and church records; and, furthermore, presents numerous...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Genealogical Pub. Co. 1998
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1 available in Reference, Call number: GEN 427 SPESkerry, Brian.
Summary: "You're deep inside an endangered habitat. In the blue waters of southern Florida you come face to face with nature's gentle giant. Meet the manatee. He's playful, sometimes clumsy, and he rolls around when he's happy. Hear that?! He just squealed with delight. Learn why his world is under threat from pollution and development, and what young environmentalists can do to protect that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.55 SkeSummary: It chronicles the famed biologist lifelong love for the natural world and his groundbreaking research. His work with ants led to his remarkable studies of advanced social behavior. His research turned to human behavior, and the controversial discipline of sociobiology was founded. His work in the great National Park of Gorongosa, brings together the great themes of his life and work: nature and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC E.O.Fraed, George.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carol Pub. 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 795.41 FRASherr, Lynn.
Summary: The definitive biography of Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, with exclusive insights from Ride's family and partner, by the ABC reporter who covered NASA during its transformation from a test-pilot boys' club to a more inclusive elite.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 RIDE, SALLY SHEThomas, Sherry (Sherry M.)
Summary: "A most unexpected client shows up at Charlotte Holmes's doorstep: Moriarty himself. Moriarty fears that tragedy has befallen his daughter and wants Charlotte to find out the truth. Charlotte and Mrs. Watson travel to a remote community of occult practitioners where Moriarty's daughter was last seen, a place full of lies and liars. Meanwhile, Charlotte's sister Livia tries to make sense of a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorrndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company 2022
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Summary: Relates how Mafatu, a young Polynesian boy whose name means Stout Heart, overcomes his terrible fear of the sea and proves his courage to himself and his people.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Paperbacks 1971
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1 available in JT Fiction, Call number: JT Fiction Sperry 1971Sperry, Kip.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Everton Publishers 1980