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African American guitarists African American rock musicians BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs Children's writings Harris, Jana Hendrix, Jimi Horses Psychological aspects Human-animal relationships United States Washington, George 1732-1799 Relations with slaves Juvenile literatureDraycott, Jane (Jane Louise)
Summary: "The first biography of one of the most fascinating yet long-neglected rulers of the ancient world: Cleopatra Selene, daughter of Antony and Cleopatra. Years ago, archaeologists excavating near Pompeii unearthed a hoard of Roman treasures, among them a bowl depicting a woman with thick, curly hair and sporting an elephant-scalp headdress. For decades, theories circulated about her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 CLEOPATRA, QUEEN DRAJans, Nick
Summary: "The unlikely true story of a six-year friendship between a wild, oddly gentle black wolf and the people and dogs of Juneau, Alaska"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2014
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 636 JANJans, Nick
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Group 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 599.784 JANJans, Nick
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alaska Northwest Books 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 979.86 JANRobertson, Jase
Summary: The "funnyman" of the Robertson family recalls his life and discusses his thoughts on family, faith, nature, and work.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 ROBERTSON, JASE ROBRodriguez, Janel
Summary: "Series continuation, biographies of women in history"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 RODWenner, Jann
Summary: "Rolling Stone founder, editor, and publisher Jann Wenner offers a memoir from the heart of the rock and roll generation: from the triumphs of the Beatles and the Stones to Bono and the Boss, from Burning Man to the White House. Jann Wenner has been called by his peers "the greatest editor of his generation." His deeply personal memoir brings you inside the music, the politics, and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2022
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: 921 WENCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 WENNER, JANN S. WENHarris, Jana
Summary: In Horses Never Lie about Love, Harris Lyrically recounts how this wounded, implacable beast nevertheless held a magical influence over the other horses of the ranch, and how she eased into the role of mother after having a foal. In time she became the heart of the ranch.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Pub. 2012
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 818.54 HSRJans, Nick
Summary: "No stranger to wildlife, Nick Jans had lived in Alaska for nearly thirty years. But when one evening at twilight a lone black wolf ambled into view not far from his doorstep, Nick would finally come to know this mystical species--up close as never before. A Wolf Called Romeo is the remarkable story of a wolf who returned again and again to interact with the people and dogs of Juneau, living...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636 JANWenner, Jann
Summary: "From New York Times bestselling author and Rolling Stone founder comes "a visit to the Mount Olympus of rock" in this remarkable collection of new and collected interviews with the greatest rock stars and cultural icons of our time (Kirkus Reviews). During fifty years of publishing the "Bible of Rock and Roll," Jann Wenner conducted a series of interviews that are now regarded among the most...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 782.4216 WENWenner, Jann.
Summary: Few American lives are stranger, more action-packed, or wilder than that of Hunter S. Thompson. Born a rebel in Louisville, Kentucky, Thompson spent a lifetime channeling his energy and insight into such landmark works as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas--and his singular and provocative style challenged and revolutionized writing. Now, two of his colleagues have interviewed the Good Doctor's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 070.92 THOMPSON, HUNTER S SEYLevy, Janey
Summary: Mount Vernon, George Washingtons residence, holds a special place in US history and in the hearts of many Americans. But its history of slavery has remained largely hidden until recently. Thats because its difficult to accept the contradiction of a Founding Father who fought for liberty, but engaged in the practice of slavery. This thought-provoking volume uses the discoveries of archaeologists...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.4 LEVHameister, Jade
Summary: Polar Explorer is an inspiring and empowering story by sixteen-year-old Jade Hameister, chronicling her feat of being the youngest person to complete the Polar Hat Trick.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 HAMMonroe, Jana
Summary: An agent in the world-renowned FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit who consulted on more than 850 homicide cases, crossing paths with some of the world's most infamous serial killers, and the real-life model for The Silence of the Lambs's Clarice Starling, shares her incredible story for the first time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MONROE, JANA MONRiess, Jana.
Contents: Choosing practices -- Fasting in the desert -- Meeting Jesus in the kitchen, or not -- Lectio divination -- Nixing shoppertainment -- Centering prayer, er, the Jesus prayer ... Look! A squirrel! -- Unorthodox Sabbath -- Thanksgiving every day -- Benedictine hospitality -- What would Jesus eat? -- Seven ... five ... three times a day will I praise you -- Generosity -- Practice makes imperfect.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paraclete Press 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.4 RIEHarris, Jana
Summary: Recounts the author's twenty-four-year relationship with a beautiful feral mare who in spite of a troubled past has conveyed help and healing to all humans and horses she has encountered.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Press 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818.54 HARIMelby, June.
Summary: "When June Melby was ten years old, her parents decided on a whim to buy the miniature golf course in the small Wisconsin town where they vacationed every summer. Without any business experience or outside employees, the family sets out to open Tom ThumbMiniature Golf to the public. Naturally, there are bumps along the way. In My Family and Other Hazards, Melby recreates all the squabbling,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt & Co 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MELBY, JUNE MELAlabed, Bana
Summary: Bana's mother tells her of the strong bana tree that grows in their homeland, Syria, and how Bana's strength helped her survive war, being a refugee, and starting fresh in a new country.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Salaam Reads 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ALAHendrix, Janie
Summary: "This comprehensive visual celebration includes ... an extensive biography of Jimi's remarkable life and career. Additionally, a trove of photographs, vintage memorabilia, and handwritten lyrics, as well as quotes by legendary musicians ... underscore Jimi's inspiring legacy and lasting influence"--Insert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Chroma 2022
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 VALADON, SUZANNE ROSBehrens, June.
Summary: Depicts the life of the vigorous and unconventional woman from Savannah who founded the American branch of the Girl Scouts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Childrens Press 1988
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB LOW BEHSeierstad, Asne
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 949.7103 SEISochen, June
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Publisher / Publication Date: University Press of Kentucky 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.082 SOCCayne, Candis
Summary: "Trailblazing transgender actress, activist, and style icon Candis Cayne has spent a lifetime learning how to see herself for who she really is, and along the way has taught herself and others how to celebrate inner beauty as the perfect starting point for outer radiance. Drawing from her personal journey to self-acceptance and comprised of a unique combination of cross-barrier, body-positive...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 2017