Travis, Lisa
Summary: Jess is on holiday with her family in Thailand, when she breaks a family treasure of Nong May - a secret that could change things forever. Together, the girls brave disappointments, jungles and snakes, in an attempt to put things right. Includes a travel section about Thailand.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J Series Pack-n-go Travis 2014Summary: "Whether you want to snorkel in the Keys, relax on Miami Beach, or visit Walt Disney World, the local Fodor's travel experts in Florida are here to help! Fodor's Florida guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.59 FLOSummary: Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Florida, including Miami's Art Deco District, Orlando's theme parks, the Gulf Coast's tempting beaches, and Major League Baseball's spring training. Includes must-see attractions from St. Augustine to the Florida Keys, perfect hotels for every budget, best restaurants to satisfy a range of tastes, valuable tips on when to go and ways to save, color...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.590 FODSummary: Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up, and rose up against the odds. This collection includes the first eight biographies in the series.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 920 SHEThompson, Robbie
Summary: Peter Parker accepts Mr. Osborn's offer to be his son's tutor and Spidey runs into the Green Goblin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight, a division of ABDO 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 THOCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J FIC THODavis, Lisa
Summary: Based on the author's viral New York Times op-ed, a heartfelt celebration of the tomboy phenomenon and its implications for girlhood explores its origins in a Victorian ideal and role in shaping history, science and culture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Go 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.409 DAVThompson, Robbie
Summary: In the shadow of misleading headlines, Spidey takes on Doctor Doom.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight, a division of ABDO 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J FIC THOThompson, Robbie
Summary: Peter Parker worries about tests and asking Gwen to the winter formal, and Spidey teams up with Iron Man to catch the Vulture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight, a division of ABDO 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J FIC THOSummary: Presents a collection of sixteen books that cover a variety of science topics--with a focus on animals--and basic concepts, as well as an activity book that ties an exercise to each volume in the set.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2014
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN GUISummary: Naturalist and nineteenth century painter, John James Audubon was one of the most remarkable men of early America. The program brings to life his timeless paintings with dazzling footage of the living birds he immortalized, and celebrates visually the natural world he described in his writings. Interviews reveal the man, explore his art, and put his groundbreaking work in modern perspective.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV AUDSummary: As the earth warms, sea levels rise, and super-storms become more frequent and intense; many major coastal cities will soon be under water. Sinking Cities shows New York, London, Tokyo and Miami preparing for the real-time impact of rising seas and devising colossal new construction projects, and groundbreaking solutions aimed at securing their future.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SINRowe, Barbara
Summary: "The Anti-Inflammatory Action Plan is your guide to understanding inflammation and how you can incorporate anti-inflammatory foods into your everyday diet. Cut your finger accidentally and the area will swell, redden, and heat up. This type of acute inflammatory response is the body's reaction to trauma, and it's an essential part of the healing process. But inflammation can be harmful when it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crestline 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Describes the architecture, culture, and history of Ireland; explores the highlights of each region of the country; recommends hotels, restaurants, shops, sights, and scenic routes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Adult, Call number: Travel Wld IrelandSmiley, Tavis
Summary: "A powerful chronicle of the sixteen weeks leading up to King of Pop Michael Jackson's death. Michael Jackson's final months were like the rest of his short and legendary life: filled with deep lows and soaring highs, a constant hunt for privacy, and the pressure and fame that made him socially fragile and almost--ultimately--unable to live,"--NoveList.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 JACKSON, MICHAEL SMIThavis, John.
Summary: Presents a behind-the-scenes perspective on the Vatican's inner workings that challenges popular perceptions, revealing the personal conflicts, authority-undermining scandals, and modern considerations that are challenging the Vatican's daily business.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 262.136 THASmiley, Tavis
Summary: Presents an analysis of the recent increase of poverty in the United States, even among the middle class, describing twelve steps that can be undertaken to give the poor more equitable access to housing, education, and health care.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SmileyBooks 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 339.22 SMISmiley, Tavis
Summary: A notable PBS and Public Radio International host recounts the story of his friendship with Maya Angelou, who took on the role of teacher and maternal figure to him after their initial meeting in 1986, when he was a recent college graduate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 SMILisk, Jenny
Summary: "Jenny Lisk had no idea what was coming. At forty-three, she had a lot going on. A full-time job. Two young kids. A home to manage. And suddenly--a husband with inoperable brain cancer. How could this be her life? In between surgeries, ER visits, thousands of pills, and ultimately, hospice at home, Jenny kept her corner of the world updated through a CaringBridge online journal, and found...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bluhen Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 LISK, JENNY LISSummary: From Baryshnikov to break dancing, from Fred and Ginger to Shirley and Bojangles, from movement depicted on Grecian urns to the kaleidoscopic pizzazz of Busby Berkely spectaculars.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2007
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2 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC THAJorgensen, Liisa
Summary: Far Side of the Moon is the untold, fully authorized story of the lives of Frank and Susan Borman. One was a famous astronaut--an instrumental part of the Apollo space program--but the other was just as much a warrior. This real-life love story is far from a fairy tale. Life as a military wife was beyond demanding, but Susan always rose to the occasion. When Frank joined NASA and was selected...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 JORLadouceur, Liisa
Summary: Citing examples from folklore, as well as horror films, TV shows, and works of fiction, this book details all known ways to prevent vampirism, including how to protect oneself against attacks and how to destroy vampires. While offering explanations on the origins and uses of most commonly known tactics in fending off vampirism, the book also delves much deeper by collecting historical accounts...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.45 LADMatsuyama, Misa
Summary: The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering-and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size-this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9525 MATCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9525 MATLupick, Travis
Summary: "A revelatory, moving narrative that offers a harrowing critique of the war on drugs from voices seldom heard in the conversation: drug users who are working on the front lines to reduce overdose deaths"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The New Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.29 LUPRoy, Travis
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1998