Corso, Phil
Summary: "The martial art of tae kwon do is based on more than 5,000 years of Korean tradition. It's a combat system that focuses not only on physical performance but also on mental and spiritual wellness. The name of this martial art loosely means foot, fist, and discipline, and tae kwon do combines the strength of the body with the agility of the mind. Today, tae kwon do is a popular martial art for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.815 CORCorso, Phil
Summary: "The martial art of jujitsu was developed in Japan hundreds of years ago. It was meant to help practitioners combat samurai--heavily armored, heavily armed warriors--without the use of weapons. Jujitsu emphasizes joint locks, throws, sweeps, and pins, all techniques that can help a smaller competitor use leverage and momentum to take down a bigger opponent. In this book, young readers will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.815 CORSummary: War game: A dramatization of the possible effects of nuclear warfare on Great Britain. Explores the physical damage effects, the psychological effects on the survivors, the societal logic for the existence of nuclear arms, and the attempts to understand how the balance of power keeps atomic weapons in check.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Yorker Video 2006
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV WARMorley, Jacqueline.
Summary: Surveys the history, culture, politics, and architecture of Florence during the Italian Renaissance.
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Publisher / Publication Date: P. Bedrick Books 1996
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 945.05 MORLight, Diana.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.662 LIGRipley's Believe It or Not
Summary: Provides bizarre yet true facts about sports, including a gravy wrestling championship, Spanish bull-leaping, the world's fastest inline skater, and the world sword-swallowing championship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 030 EXTPotter, Beatrix
Summary: Benjamin Bunny is now married to his cousin Flopsy, and their six little bunnies get into all manner of mischief.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frederick Warne 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE POTUdell, Luann.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 761 UDEGunter, Veronika Alice.
Summary: Chef Morgan, who has worked in the pastry arts for nearly 20 years, takes you through the basics of baking a gingerbread house from scratch. Close-up color photographs will make you feel as if he is standing by your side in the kitchen, helping you with each step. Try your hand at 17 charming, delectable houses that can be easily made by a beginner but won't look like it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 GUNSummary: "The Doctor arrives on the paradise planet of Deva Loka to find a colonial mission on the verge of collapse. Several of its members have vanished into the jungle without a trace, leaving the survivors suspicious and paranoid. The mystery deepens as it becomes clear that the planet's native inhabitants, the Kinda, possess hitherto unsuspected powers that challenge human understanding. Meanwhile,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: British Broadcasting Corp. 2011
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV DOCParker, Steve.
Summary: Reveals the interior structure and function of various kinds of aircraft and their parts, including the motor, wings, cabin, and cockpit.
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Publisher / Publication Date: P. Bedrick Books 1995
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 738.5 CheekDavis, Jane
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.434 DAVPescio, Claudio.
Summary: Examines the life and art of Rembrandt against the historical, political, and religious background of the period.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peter Bedrick Books 1995
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1 available in Juvenile Oversize, Call number: J 759.492 REMRohr, Richard.
Summary: " Both men and women will benefit from Fr Richard's explanations of how men process grief. 'Men naturally avoid pain and need to be taught to feel what they don't want to feel.' Listen as Fr Richard communicates the wisdom of other cultures and of the gospels in dealing with grief."- Back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center for Action and Contemplation 2005
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 248.8 ROHCrawford, B. J.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.412 CRADean, Irene.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 731.42 DEAHagen, Chad Alice.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.0463 HAGMerwin, E.
Summary: What's that blue-faced animal with the pushed-in nose? It's a snub-nosed monkey! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about snub-nosed monkeys, including where they live and the story behind their strange features. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 MERRiehecky, Janet
Summary: Describes various situations in which it is appropriate to say, "Thank you."
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE RIERiehecky, Janet
Summary: Describes various situations in which it is appropriate to say, "I'm sorry."
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE RIEHook, Cheryl.
Summary: Looks at the southern-most part of the Earth where freezing temperatures, snow, wind and ice dominate the landscape, and the animals and plants that inhabit it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House Publishers 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 919.8 HOOMcCullough, L. E.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Smith and Kraus 1998