Gopal, Jyoti Rajan
Summary: "This picture book biography in verse follows the life of beloved Rajasthani drag performer Queen Harish, known as the Whirling Desert Queen of Rajasthan. Lit by an inner fire and propelled by a family tragedy, Harish defied the gender conventions of middle class Indian life, battled discrimination and intimidation, and eventually grew up to dance with Bollywood movie stars and on stages across...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Levine Querido 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GOPObama, Michelle
Summary: "Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Bio ObamaSummary: Historian Michael Wood chronicles the history of the Indian subcontinent, focusing especially on the diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes. The world's largest democracy and a rising economic giant, India is now as well known across the globe for its mastery of computer technology as it is for its many-armed gods and its famous spiritual traditions. But India is also the world's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Maya Vision International 2008
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Summary: Readers explore the cultures of India through its food in this creative collection of accessible recipes. From spice blends and curries to sweet treats, each recipe is broken down into simple, clear steps that often feature photographs to help readers visualize the cooking process. However, readers learn far more than just how to make traditional Indian dishes. They discover the importance of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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Summary: David Tomory traces the continuous western influences at work on Goa from the time of the Portugese to the present day. This entertaining and informative tour through the totality of western contact with Goa reveals what Goa is actually like for both westerners and Goans, and catches Goa as it stands at the brink of a complicated future.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 954.799 TomorFahmy, Huda
Summary: "Chaperones, suitors, and arranged marriages aren't only reserved for the heroines of a Jane Austen novel. They're just another walk in the park for this leading lady, who is on a mission to find her leading lad. From the brilliant comics Yes, I'm Hot in This, Huda Fahmy tells the hilarious story of how she met and married her husband. Navigating mismatched suitors, gossiping aunties, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2020
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 FAHMartin, Ralph G.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Putnam 1985
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 CHARLES & DIANA MARRoy, Arundhati.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Modern Library 1999
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Summary: "Princess Nakaba of Senan is forced to marry Prince Caesar of the enemy country Belquat, tantamount to becoming a hostage. While Caesar is pleasing to the eye, he is also selfish and possessive, telling Nakaba outright: 'You are my property.' With only her attendant Loki at her side, Nakaba must find a way to cope with her hostile surroundings, her fake marriage-- and a mysterious...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viz Media 2011
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2 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 DAWDabos, Christelle
Summary: "When Ophelia is promoted to Vice-storyteller by Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of Pole, she finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the public spotlight. her gift--the ability to read the secret history of objects--is now known by all, and there can be no greater threat to the nefarious denizens of her icy adopted home than this. Beneath the golden rafters of Pole's capitol, she discovers that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Europa Editions 2019
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC DABShiwasu, Yuki
Summary: "A strong-willed high school girl and a hot young scion of a business empire can't help trying to outwit each other every chance they get... But could these opposites be conning themselves out of the perfect match?! After her older sister refuses to go to an arranged marriage meeting with Takane Saibara, the heir to a vast business fortune, high schooler Hana Nonomura agrees to be her stand-in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: VIZ Media, LLC 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 TAKSmith, Sally Bedell
Summary: "When the Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne in 1936, his shy, uncertain, unprepared younger brother became King. Sally Bedell Smith was granted by Queen Elizabeth II special access to the letters and diaries of George VI and Elizabeth, to tell the story of how their love, devotion, and strong marriage led George VI to overcome insecurities and difficulty speaking and to become an exceptional...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 SMISummary: During the upheavals of Indian independence and partition, a young Hindu girl is romantically pursued by a Muslim, without regard for their religious differences. Surrounding violence catches up, and he turns against Hindus in general, and finally against his love and the values which prompted it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Yorker Video 2003
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN EARWeintraub, Aileen
Summary: "Meet 50 super-inspiring kids! It's never too early--and you're never too young-- to make a difference in the world! The amazing musicians, writers, scientists, athletes, activists, and other fascinating kids in this book accomplished great feats by the age of eighteen. They impacted people's lives by coming up with new inventions, making art and music, competing in sports, and speaking out...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "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 Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA PAUSummary: Travel to the far reaches of the globe with best-selling author and self-proclaimed hedonist Anthony Bourdain, the Indiana Jones of world cuisine. Join Anthony as he experiences the rich cultures of the people he meets in his travels and samples their many gastronomic delights. Sweden: While sampling popular Swedish delicacies like lingonberry sorbet and lobster with butter and sugar, Anthony...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Image Entertainment 2008
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heritage Books 1988
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R-GEN 929.3772 SZYBilan, Jasbinder
Summary: "Journey across the diverse regions of India in this joyful celebration of its people, places, and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at the ancient cave paintings of Bhimbetka, wander the bustling streets of Delhi, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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Summary: One of America's bestselling pop-culture and current-events authors reveals the inside story of the First Couple, in this biography of the history-making family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2009
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Summary: "A true tale of big cats and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of Gir Forest's first female guard and Lion Queen, Rasila Vadher"Never look a lion in the eyes," a mother tells her fearless girl. After a field trip to the Gir Forest, the girl learns all about the rare Asiatic lions of India, and from that day on, she dreams of taking care of them when she grows up. But not...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cameron Kids 2023
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Summary: An introduction to myths of ancient India features commentary on tales about the divinities, the ten incarnations of Vishnu, and female figures prevalent in the legends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Pub. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 294.5 PHIJessop, Carolyn
Summary: The dramatic first-person account of life inside an ultra-fundamentalist American religious sect, and one woman's courageous flight to freedom with her eight children.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Broadway Books 2007
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 289.3092 JesTōma, Rei.
Summary: Despite the fact that their marriage was political, Prince Caesar has come to care for Princess Nakaba and, when Nakaba begins to warm up to Caesar as well, her attendant, Loki, is not happy about it. But, when a prince from a neighboring country discovers that Nakaba possesses the Arcana of Time, both Caesar and Loki find it difficult to keep her away from the man, someone who can tell her who...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viz Media 2012
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 DAWWaters, Martha
Summary: "West, the Marquess of Weston, and Sophie, Lady Fitzwilliam Bridewell, have lately been spending a considerable amount of time together. But West and Sophie are not new acquaintances. In fact, years ago, they had once been nearly engaged until West's almost fatal curricle accident and his meddling father threw them off course. Now recently widowed, Sophie has put aside all thoughts of romance....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2024