Agar, Johnny
Summary: "The incredible story of Johnny Agar, born with cerebral palsy and who doctors thought would never walk, overcoming the odds to participate in long-distance endurance races with his dad pushing him, until the final mile when he walks across the finish line." - provided by publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dexterity 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 AGAR, JOHNNY AGASchulz, Charles M. (Charles Monroe)
Summary: A collection of comic strips featuring Linus as his sister takes him to the doctor for a shot, he helps Snoopy and Woodstock when a strange creature shows up in Woodstock's nest, and amazes the gang with his ability to blow balloons up in odd shapes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kaboom! 2019
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bonanza Books 1967
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9 WILVaz, Mark Cotta
Summary: "Empire of the Superheroes is a history of the creation and evolution of America's comic book superheroes, as revealed through the experiences of the young creators that built the myth and medium but did not profit from it. From the seminal introduction of Superman in 1938--when comics were ten cents per copy and considered pulp fiction for kids--the superhero genre has transformed into a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Texas Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 741.5 VAZVan Pelt, Lori
Summary: Documents the renowned female aviator's attainment of her pilot's license in her early twenties, her famous Atlantic crossings, her record-setting two-decade career, her tragic disappearance in 1937, and the theories surrounding her fate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Forge 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 EARHART, AMELIA VANSlott, Dan/ Dematteis, J. M./ Van Meter, Jen/ Elson, Richard (ILT)/ Ramos, Humberto (ILT)
Summary: When Otto Octavius takes over Peter Parker's body, he dons Parker's famous mask in order to prove he can be a better Spider-Man than ever before.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marvel Enterprises 2013
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1 available in Young Adult Oversize, Call number: YA 741.5 SPIHelm, Nan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watson Printin Co. 1960
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: NEL RM 977.4635 HelmHelm, Nan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: N. Helm? 1990
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Summary: Traces the crusader's footsteps through the decades, providing a look at Batman, the villains who oppose him, and the world around him.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 1989
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 BATSummary: Walt Disney was uniquely adept at art as well as commerce, a master filmmaker who harnessed the power of technology and storytelling. This new film examines Disney's complex life and enduring legacy. Features rare archival footage from the Disney vaults, scenes from some of his greatest films, interviews with biographers and animators, and the designers who helped turn his dream of Disneyland...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WALDwork, Deborah.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5318 DWODwork, Deborah.
Summary: Discusses the legal and illegal ways that millions of Jews managed to leave Germany, the challenges they faced, and the diversity of the refugee experience.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5318 DWOGELL-MAN, MURRAY
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1994
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Science Gell-MannNott, Dan
Summary: "What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented? For every utility people use each day, there's a hidden history below the surface - a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past - and how the decisions people made while...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Graphic 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 509 NOTStout, Dan.
Summary: With the return of spring, new life floods into Titanshade. The sun climbs higher and stays longer, the economy is ascendant, and ever more newcomers arrive to be part of the city's rebirth. Even pop culture has taken notice, with a high-profile concert only days away. When a band member's murder threatens to delay the show, the diva star performer demands that the famous Detective Carter work...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Daw Books, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC STOScott, Jan
Summary: "Oven to Table takes the guesswork out of mealtime with over 100 essential, simple, and tasty one-pot and one-pan creations. At times it feels impossible to get a home-cooked meal on the table, whether feeding a busy family or hosting friends for a weekend gathering. Fortunately, there's a satisfying solution to help make stress-free, mess-free, and tasty meals a reality: one-pot cooking. Using...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Canada 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.82 SCOSummary: Writer and director Faraut revisits the rich bounty of footage of the left-handed tennis star John McEnroe as he competes in the French Open at Paris's Roland Garros Stadium in 1984. Far from a traditional documentary, Faraut probes the archival film to unpack both McEnroe's attention to the sport and the footage itself, creating a lively and immersive look at a driven athlete, a study on the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC JOHCrawford, Alan Pell.
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.K. Hall 2001
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 973.4 CrawfSummary: Tells the sweeping and dramatic story of religious life in America, examining more than 500 years of American religious history, from the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the 2008 presidential election. Examine this history as it has played out in public life, exploring the complex interaction between religion and democracy in the United States; the origins of the American concept of religious...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2010
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV GODBell, Ian
Summary: "In Once upon a time, award-winning writer Ian Bell draws together the tangled strands of the many lives of Bob Dylan in all their contradictory brilliance. For the first time, the laureate of modern America is set in his entire context: musical, historical, literary, political and personal"--Publisher description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 DYLAN, BOB BELSummary: "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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1 available in NEW Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD DRAMA PAUZIMMERMAN, ANN & SCOT
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Publisher / Publication Date: STERLING PUB. CO., INC 2002
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: 745 ZIMVan Holt, Tom.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stackpole Books 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520 VANPelé
Summary: " Soccer. Football. The beautiful game. The world's most popular sport goes by many names, but for decades, fans have agreed on one thing: the greatest player of all time was Pele;. Now the legendary star, ambassador, and humanitarian shares a global vision for what soccer can accomplish. Now he shares his story, his experience, and his insights on the game for the very first time. Before...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Group USA 2014