Mayor, Archer.
Summary: Young Bobby Cutts enters the family barn to tend to the cows and encounters a nightmare ... suddenly surrounded by fire, Bobby and the entire herd perish in a stampeding, hellish circle of flames. Joe Gunther will meet one of his deadliest opponents to date ... and will need far more than his skills as a policeman. --From publisher description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mysterious Press 2005
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC MAYMayor, Archer.
Summary: On the edge of town Joe Gunther encounters the lifeless body of Michelle Fisher. Her corpse offers him no clues about who she was or how she died. Snapshots and postcards show a woman who laughed hard and lived harder, while diaries reveal a rootless life marred by depression and drink. Suicide seems a reasonable conclusion, but Gunther suspects foul play.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mysterious Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC MAYKlimo, Kate
Summary: A stray dog's moving tale about life with Abraham Lincolnour sixteenth American president and a true animal lover!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC KLIMiloszewski, Nathan
Summary: "From the middle of the ocean to your dinner table, the fish you eat may have taken a long journey. This meal was made possible by one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Commercial fishers risk their lives to make a living and provide food for the world's population. This book helps readers gain a better understanding and appreciation for the men and women who battle severe weather and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.2023 MILPilkey, Dav
Summary: After an encounter with a skunk, Dog Man, now scarlet red after being dunked in tomato juice, is exiled but must find a way to save those who shunned him when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: JFIC PIL (GRAPHIC NOVEL)Pilkey, Dav
Summary: Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic 2021
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2 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 PILCopies Available at Woodmere
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J Series Dogman Pilkey 2021Dahl, Michael
Summary: Scooby-Doo and friends are already slapping their knees and holding their stomachs, so hop on board the Mystery Machine and join the fun! Learn some hilarious jokes from your favorite Scooby characters, including special sections on monsters, animals, food, and travel. Scooby-Doo is up to some funny business . . . are you?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Young Readers, A Capstone Imprint 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 DAHClasky, Leonard
Summary: "Monkeys and apes are the stars of this show in this engaging and accessible joke book. Readers are sure to find new favorite jokes to share with family and friends as they practice their punchlines with the help of some primates. In addition to learning new jokes, they also learn important information about monkeys and apes, connecting comedy with common curriculum topics related to beginner...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 CLAWatters, Shannon
Summary: "When April, Jo, Mal, Molly, and Ripley get in trouble with Rosie, the mysterious director of Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types, they figure the punishment is gonna be a walk in the park--er, woods, but no one's ready for the surprises that await!"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: BOOM! Box, a division of Boom Entertainment, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC LUMHugo, Victor
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pocket 1998
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 468 HUG FRENCHSummary: While rival drug cartels warred in the streets, the Columbian national soccer team took a rapid rise to glory, with Andres Escobar its inspirational captain. Meanwhile the infamous drug baron, Pablo Escobar, pioneered "Narco-soccer". After a mistake by Andres led to a loss at the 1994 World Cup, less than ten days later he was gunned down outside a bar, a tragedy documented in this thriller...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ESPN Home Entertainment 2010
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN TWOSummary: Create your own heirloom crazy quilt with help from world-famous expert Judith Baker Montano. Learn all about crazy quilting - supplies, fabrics, stitches and embellishments. Enhance your crazy quilts with lace and ribbons. See Judith's technique for constructing crazy quilt pieces.
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Publisher / Publication Date: C&T Publishing 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.46 JUDClasky, Leonard
Summary: "Dogs are very popular pets, and that makes them very popular subjects for jokes! As readers discover a variety of funny jokes about dogs, they also learn fun facts. This blend of entertainment and education makes for a memorable reading experience, and colorful photographs of many different dog breeds make this even more enjoyable for readers at a wide range of levels. Even reluctant readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 CLAJohnston, Lynn Franks
Summary: In her touchingly funny daily strip, Lynn Johnston gives her fans realistic characters who humorously deal with both the good and bad that life gives them. Every day, Johnston demonstrates--through hormonal children and parents who aren't always right--that life goes on For Better or For Worse. In Middle Age Spread, parents John and Elly have started to notice their own aging process: the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews and McMeel 1998
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 JOHMartin, Steve
Summary: "Explore a day in the life of 25 people whose jobs involve working with space. While it takes all kinds of jobs to put an astronaut in space, there are also space lawyers and space weather forecasters! Learn how to turn your fascination with space into a career"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 6229.4 MARCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Job That's MartinJohnston, Lynn Franks
Summary: This collection includes the cartoon's trademarks--the foibles of teenagers, terrors of tots, and trials of marriage--and also features hilarious comic daring to more series issues, such as a friend's revelation that he is gay.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews and McMeel 1993
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 JOHHodge, Susie
Summary: "The large variety of jobs that await the art lover are showcased in this peek into the workdays of 25 workers whose jobs involve art. Learn what it takes to be an architect or an art historian, how a technical illustrator or a game designer spends their day, and what's involved in hosting an art auction or tracking down art forgers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 700.23 HODCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Job That HodgeMartin, Steve
Summary: Do you love animals and dream of working with them when you grow up? If the answer is yes, then this book is for you!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590.23 MARMartin, Steve
Summary: That's a Job? I Like Sports is the perfect guide for children who love sports and want to know all about what careers they could have. In this entertaining and informative book, children who love sports can find out all about the future careers they can choose from. From being a swimming instructor, a referee, a sport nutritionist, a race car mechanic, to a sports photographer and many more,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.023 MARCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Job That MartinPhelan, James.
Summary: It's 2005, and Walker has just entered the CIA. After a distinguished ten-years within Air Force special ops, he's re-upped to avoid a desk job. But his first job will move the front line far closer to home - his first mission is stateside. New Orleans, pre Katrina. Walker is sent on a mission by Harold Richter, CIA field operations legend and trainer of agents provocateur. The task he sends...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quercus 2018
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC PHEJohnston, Lynn Franks
Summary: In this collection, Elly, who is juggling a new job, the adolescent traumas of Michael and now Elizabeth, plus the usual housework woes, finds out she is pregnant!! The shock finally wears off and the family deals with the idea of another person in their household. Then one stormy night baby April is born at home, and the Pattersons forget their worries and focus on the beautiful new baby girl,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews and McMeel 1991
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 JOHAmes, Michelle.
Summary: Describes the job duties, equipment, and work environments of firefighters.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2010
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Summary: "Beginning readers will learn all about the brave and loyal dogs that won't let anything keep them from getting the job done! From chasing after criminals to sniffing out explosives, police dogs are hard at work keeping people safe and protecting their police officer handlers."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2014