Summary: In "The story of Flibber-o-loo," the parable of the Good Samaritan is brought to life. Through rhyme and song, kids learn that loving your neighbor means helping those in need-- even if they don't live next door! In" Rack, Shack & Benny," Nebby K. Nezzer builds a 90-foot chocolate bunny and three guys named Rack, Shack and Benny learn just how risky it can be to stand up for your beliefs. "Josh...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Wonder 2002
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2 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV VEGSummary: They are the voices behind the greatest rock, pop and R&B hits of all time, but no one knows their names. Now, in this award-winning documentary, director Morgan Neville shines the spotlight on the untold stories of such legendary background singers as Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill, and more. Includes behind-the-scenes footage, vintage live performances, and interviews...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC TWEVaughn, Sarah
Summary: "Lady "Poppy" Pyppenia is guarded by the Sleepless Knight Cyrenic but becomes endangered when an assassin threatens her life in the new king's reign. As Poppy and Cyrenic try to discover who wants her dead, they must navigate the dangerous waters of life at court and of their growing feelings for one another"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Image Comics 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Oversize, Call number: YA 741.5 SLEVischer, Frans.
Summary: "'Twas the holiday season of treasures and treats. but Fuddles the cat only wanted to eat....and open his presents, then sit down and play but that's not what happened on one Christmas day"--From publisherʹs description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2013
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1 available in KBL Holiday Storage, Call number: E VISSummary: The Color of Always is a collection of personal stories, testimonies, heirlooms, evocations, and evangelisms for queer creators and readers that celebrates feeling good about who you are, and coming into your own at last.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A Wave Blue World 2023
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 COLMischer, Suzan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: STC Craft/Stewart, Tabori & Chang 2006
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Summary: When Malala Yousafzai was born, people shook their heads because girls were considered bad luck. But her father looked into her eyes and knew she could do anything. In Pakistan, people said girls should not be educated. But Malala and her father were not afraid. She secretly went to school and spoke up for education in her country. And even though an enemy tried to silence her powerful voice,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 YOULisk, 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 LISLima, Patrick.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Camden House 1987
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.932 LIMBircher, William
Summary: "Presents excerpts from the diary of William Bircher, a 15-year-old Minnesotan who was a drummer during the Civil War"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 973.781 BIRLima, Patrick.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.932 LIMLima, Patrick.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Camden House 1986
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.7 LIMMatsuyama, Misa
Summary: "Succulents for Beginners is the perfect introduction to this friendly and forgiving plant family. Misa Matsuyama--the bestselling author of The Gardener's Guide to Succulents--shows you how to plant and maintain the most popular varieties of succulents and cacti with reassuring advice and minimum fuss...The month-by-month format and simple, yet thorough, instructions will have you referring to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9525 MATTeitler, Risa.
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Publisher / Publication Date: T.F.H. Publications 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.6865 teiTerKeurst, Lysa.
Summary: The author discusses how to cure the disease to please with a biblical understanding of the command to love; how to escape the guilt of disappointing others by learning the secret of the small no; how to overcome the agony of hard choices by embracing a wisdom based decision-making process; and, how to rise above the rush of endless demands and discover your best yes today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Belief Christ TerkeurstRoscher, Ellie
Summary: Our bodies have a story to tell. The Embodied Path weaves inspiring and ordinary body stories together with discussion questions, writing prompts, and breath and body practices to help anyone interested in creating more capacity for compassion for themselves and others by doing the internal work to contend with trauma and privilege.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Broadleaf Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 128 ROSJorgensen, 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 MATOlsen, Lise
Summary: "A book about lawbreaking federal judges, the secret disciplinary system that protects them, and brave women who blew the whistle"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beacon Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 347.73 OLSSummary: World-famous Dutch graphic artist M.C Escher (1898-1972) comes to life through history, psychology, and psychedelia, diary musings, excerpts from lectures, and correspondence. Escher's woodcuts, lithographs, and other printing techniques appear in both original and playfully altered form, and two of his sons, George (92) and Jan (80), reminisce about their parents while musician Graham Nash...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC M.C.Guzmán, Lila
Summary: Examines the life and career of this talented Latino woman.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow 2006
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB KAHLO GuzHan, Lila.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shiawassee County Historical Society 1996
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R-GEN 977.425 ECHRankin, Lissa.
Summary: An informative and yet light-hearted look at various issues related to women's health.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Griffin 2010