Thaggert, Miriam
Summary: "Miriam Thaggert illuminates the stories of African American women as passengers and as workers on the nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century railroad. As Jim Crow laws became more prevalent and forced Black Americans to 'ride Jim Crow' on the rails, the train compartment became a contested space of leisure and work. Riding Jane Crow examines four instances of Black female railroad travel: the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Illinois Press 2022
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 305.896 THAPressler, Mirjam.
Summary: Describes the background in which Anne Frank's life and diary were set as she hid in an attic in Nazi-occupied Holland for two years.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton Children's Books 2000
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Summary: "Southwest Asia and North Africa are known as the Middle East, but also as the cradle of civilization. The geography of the region gave rise to the first civilizations, and people have impacted the land for thousands of years. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Arabian Desert, readers will love learning about the varied landscapes and cityscapes of this exciting region. Full-color photographs...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 956 COLKörner, Miriam
Summary: "Coming-of-age adventure story set in the North featuring a strong female lead, her Indigenous friend, and a cast of diverse dogs all in training for the daring Arctic Quest dog-sledding competition."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Deer Press 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC KORAdderholdt, Miriam
Summary: Discusses the dangers of being a perfectionist, with tips for easing up on oneself, gaining control over life, and getting professional help.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Pub. 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 ADDColeman, Miriam
Summary: "Europe might be a small region, but its land is as varied as its cities, from the Mediterranean Coast to the sprawling metropolis of London. Readers will explore the vibrant landscapes and cityscapes of Europe through breathtaking full-color photographs and fact-filled text. How have people impacted the land in Europe, and how has the land impacted the people? Fact boxes, sidebars, and maps...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940 COLColeman, Miriam
Summary: "Spread between two continents but sharing many of the same geographic challenges, the peoples and cultures of Southwest Asia and North Africa are both similar and different in striking ways. This region, which includes Morocco, Libya, and Egypt, is also known as the Middle East. It has given birth to ancient civilizations, unique legends, and some of the modern world's most distinct traditions...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 956 COLReed, Miriam.
Summary: In 1916, Margaret Sanger made her legal stand against the repressive laws forbidding the distribution of obscene articles-including any information on contraception. Though embraced by feminists, socialists, birth-control advocates, and the working class, her ideas are still as controversial and valid today as they were ninety years ago. Margaret Sanger was a controversial fighter for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barricade Books 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.96 REEDaguzan Bernier, Myriam
Summary: "This nonfiction encyclopedia introduces teens to practical information about sexuality from A to Z. It explains 150 body-related terms and is illustrated throughout."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 306.7 DAGLockington, Mariama
Summary: While twelve-year-old Andi has suffered from anxiety attacks ever since her mother died ten months ago, Zora starting hurting herself whenever she feels out of control; they are both at Camp Harmony, an elite summer music camp, trying to deal with their problems and also the stress of competition--but as the summer passes they find themselves increasingly drawn to each other, and maybe not just...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC LOCDarlington, Miriam
Summary: "Owls have existed for over sixty million years, and in the relatively short time we have shared the planet with these majestic birds they have ignited the human imagination. But even as owls continue to captivate our collective consciousness, celebrated British nature writer Miriam Darlington finds herself struck by all she doesn't know about the true nature of these enigmatic creatures....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tin House 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.9 DARHorn, Miriam
Summary: Traces the conservation movement by ranchers, farmers, river workers, and fishermen who in spite of separating themselves from political environmentalism are helping to restore and protect America's grasslands, wildlife, wetlands, and oceans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333 HORKaba, Mariame
Summary: "What if social transformation and liberation isn't about waiting for someone else to come along and save us? What if ordinary people have the power to collectively free ourselves? In this timely collection of essays and interviews, Mariame Kaba reflects on the deep work of abolition and transformative political struggle." -- page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Haymarket Books 2021
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.8 KABArond, Miriam.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Books 1987
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Summary: "A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humorous graphic memoir"--from p. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.994 ENGSchulman, Miriam
Summary: "No matter what kind of creative artist you are -whether you're a musician, photographer, painter, writer, dancer, singer, or any other medium with aspirations of making a living from your art, this is the perfect time to turn your creative ideas into a successful art business. With gatekeepers no longer controlling the market, anyone with a laptop and a dream can make a thriving living from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Leadership 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 700.23 SCHZoll, Miriam.
Summary: Miriam Zoll postponed motherhood until the age of 40; when things didn't progress as she had hoped, she enters a world of medical seduction and bioethical quagmires. Desperate to conceive, she surrenders to unproven treatments and procedures.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Interlink Books, an imprint of Interlink Pub. Group, Inc. 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 618.178 ZOLDarlington, Miriam
Summary: "Mysterious, graceful, and ever-clever, otters have captivated our imaginations despite the fact that few people have encountered one in the wild. In Otter Country, celebrated nature writer Miriam Darlington captures the fascination she's had for these playful animals since childhood and chronicles her immersive journey into their watery world. Over the course of a single year, Darlington takes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tin House 2024
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Summary: "A book by women, for women, about money management.More women than ever have control of capital and are making financial decisions. Yet not every woman has command of the lingo, the underlying principles, or the big-picture perspective of money management. If that describes you, Wise Women Managing Money is here to help. Written by a mother-daughter team, this book is uniquely positioned to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Moody Publishers 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.024 NEFPolunin, Miriam.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.2 POLMerriam, Eve
Contents: Eliza Southgate (1783-1809): schoolgirl.--Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902): founder of the women's suffrage movement.--Maria Mitchell (1818-1889): astronomer.--Mary Ann Webster Loughborough (1836-1887): wife of a Confederate officer.--Arvazine Angeline Cooper (1845-1929): pioneer across the plains.--Dr. Anna Howard Shaw (1847-1919): minister and doctor.--Susie King Taylor (1848-1912): born a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1971
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 GROOjito, Mirta.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 OJITO, MIRTA OJIFields-Babineau, Miriam.
Summary: Discusses the origins of Labrador Retrievers and other retriever breeds, describes their primary characteristics, and provides information on their care and training.
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Publisher / Publication Date: T.F.H. Publications 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7527 FIEHiebert, Miriam E.
Summary: Part treasure hunt, part historical narrative, The Uranium Club winds its way through the back doors of World War II and Manhattan Project histories to recount the contributions of the men and women at the forefront of the race for nuclear power. From Werner Heisenberg and Germany's nuclear program to the Curies, the first family of nuclear physics, to the Allied Alsos Mission's infiltration of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2023