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Summary: "A collection of funny personal essays from one of the writers of Superbad and Pineapple Express and one of the producers of The Disaster Artist, Neighbors, and The Boys. (All of these words have been added to help this book show up in people's searches using the wonders of algorithmic technology. Thanks for bearing with us!) Hi! I'm Seth! I was asked to describe my book, Yearbook, for the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 ROGEN, SETH ROGAlterman, Sara Faith
Summary: "Sara was at the tender age of 12 when she found the skeleton in her prudish parents' closet: a series of novelty sex books crammed high up on a shelf in her childhood living room, all written by Sara's ordinary suburban dad, Ira. For decades the books were an unspoken secret in Sara's family until Ira developed early onset Alzheimer's disease...and announced he'd be reviving his novelty porn...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 ALTERMAN, SARA FAITH ALTSummary: Examines immigration policy under both the Trump and Obama administrations, investigates the origins of zero tolerance, and reveals the journeys and voices of children who were separated from their parents.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SEPHara
Summary: What do you do when your body doesn't match the ideal shape as dictated by society? What do you wear when sweats seem to be the only clothes that fit you? How do you deal with the constant, overwhelming waves of criticism about your appearance from yourself and others? A love letter to anyone striving to embrace their size, this wonderfully illustrated, uplifting comic essay by a plus-size...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yen Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.4 HARSummary: Simone Bitton, a Jewish woman born in Morocco who identifies with both Arab and Jewish cultures, examines the personal, cultural, and monetary costs of the Israeli West Bank Barrier, a wall being built to separate Israelis and Palestinians.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Life Size Entertainment 2005
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WALAlba Area Historical Society (Mich.)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alba Area Historical Society 1977
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.37748 AlbSummary: "From ongoing reports of police brutality to the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Black Americans, 2020 brought a renewed awareness to the deep-rootedness of racism and white supremacy in every facet of American life. Edited by Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, The Black Agenda is the first book of its kind-a bold and urgent move towards social justice through a profound collection of essays...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.896 BLAOckwell-Smith, Sarah
Summary: If you're like most parents, you're probably feeling pretty nervous about potty training. But don't worry, help is on the way. This supportive guide provides step-by-step advice for a compassionate and emotionally aware processone that focuses on positive connection rather than relying on gimmicks, pressure, or rewards (which usually backfire).
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tarcher Perigee 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 OCKOckwell-Smith, Sarah
Summary: Discipline is an essential part of raising happy and successful kids, but as more and more parents are discovering, conventional approaches often don't work, and can even lead to more frustration, resentment, power struggles, and shame. Enter Sarah Ockwell-Smith, a popular parenting expert who believes there's a better way. Citing the latest research in child development, psychology and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TarcherPerigee 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 OCKSmith, Carl S.
Summary: "Between October 8-10, 1871, much of the city of Chicago was destroyed by one of the most legendary urban fires in history. Incorporated as a city in 1837, Chicago had grown at a breathtaking pace in barely three decades, from just over 4,000 in 1840 to greater than 330,000 at the time of the fire. Built hastily, the city was largely made of wood. Once it began in the barn of Catherine and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2020
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.3 SMICopies Available at Fife Lake
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 977.3 SMIBstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho
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Publisher / Publication Date: Snow Lion Publications 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 294.3 DALSummary: Looks back at Jane Goodall's career as a primatologist, animal rights advocate, and environmental activist. Comprised of present-day interview segments with Goodall and archival footage of her work studying chimpanzees at Tanzania's Gombe National Park shot by Hugo van Lawick in the 1960s for National Geographic.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Distributed by] 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment 2017
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JANCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV JANLiu, Marjorie M.
Summary: Set in an alternate world of matriarchal 1900s Asia with art deco beauty and steampunk horror, Monstress tells the epic story of Maika Halfwolf, a teenage survivor of a cataclysmic war between humans and their hated enemies, the Arcanics. In the face of oppression and terrible danger, Maika becomes inextricably linked to an eldritch monster of tremendous power. This link will transform them...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Image Comics, Inc. 2022
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Summary: "This high-interest book uses striking photographs of bearded dragons in the wild to highlight the unique features of these lizards. Readers will learn about their habitat, survival adaptations, and life cycle"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus/Amicus Ink 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.95 KINPlayer, Margaret.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society 1993
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R-GEN 929.5774 GRAGreenberg, Imogen
Summary: A fun, feminist take on the myth of Athena follows the adventures of the goddess of wisdom, war, and courage as she helps both gods and mortals alike.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2021
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Summary: "This high-interest book uses striking photographs of green iguanas in the wild to highlight the unique features of these lizards. Readers will learn about their habitat, survival adaptations, and life cycle"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus/Amicus Ink 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.95 KINKingsley, Imogen
Summary: "This high-interest book uses striking photographs of gila monsters in the wild to highlight the unique features of these lizards. Readers will learn about their habitat, survival adaptations, and life cycle"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus/Amicus Ink 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.95 KINForte, Imogene.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Incentive Publications, Inc. 1982
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 790.13 FORGreenberg, Imogen
Summary: "Who were the ancient Greeks? How did they become brilliant philosophers and mathematicians? What happened at the first Olympic Games? And what was daily life like in ancient Greece? Find out in this fact-filled book, with a map and timeline that make 3,000 years of history visible at a glance"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2017
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Summary: A spunky, feminist take on the myth of Gaia, the Greek goddess of the Earth. Long before the age of the Olympian gods, Gaia created the world in all its beauty. But from Gaia also came the Titans, who ran wild and free through this world--until her husband Ouranos turned on Gaia and declared himself the ruler of all she'd created. Her son Cronus then rose to power, but soon he too became hungry...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GAIPlayer, Margaret.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society 1990
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R-Gen Census Michigan Kalkaska 1870Greenberg, Imogen
Summary: "Who were the Aztecs? Why did they build their temples? When did they discover chocolate? And what was daily life like in Mesoamerica? Find out in this fact-filled book, with map and timeline, which makes 500 years of history visible at a glance"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2017