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African journey (New York, N.Y.) Charlie Saunders Collection Discworld series (New York, N.Y.) Food service skills series (New York, N.Y.) Global issues series (New York, N.Y.) Modern jazz series (New York (N.Y.)) New faces-new sounds NOW! series Signature series (Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)) ; v. 1 The New American Nation seriesVan Pelt, Lori
Summary: Documents the renowned female aviator's attainment of her pilot's license in her early twenties, her famous Atlantic crossings, her record-setting two-decade career, her tragic disappearance in 1937, and the theories surrounding her fate.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Forge 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 EARHART, AMELIA VANPratchett, Terry.
Summary: "Moist von Lipwig, condemned prisoner turned postal worker extraordinaire is now in charge of a different branch of the government: overseeing the printing of Ankh-Morpork's first paper currency. A dream come true for a former arch-swindler-- or is it?"--P. [4] of cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2008
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1 available in Adult, Call number: FIC PRAPratchett, Terry.
Summary: A crime novel set in the fantasy city of Discworld where municipal workers are robots and never strike for higher pay. But they do murder and the story is a hunt by police for one such murderer. The police are aided by a female werewolf.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: HarperPrism 1996
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The pantry station is responsible for preparing foods served cold. These include salads and sandwiches which are often prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until served. Salads consist of four parts: the base, the body, the dressing, and the garnish, and each is thoroughly covered including safety tips. Hot and cold sandwiches are discussed as well as the importance of using high-quality...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: The war on terror requires greater cooperation among countries and a deeper understanding of terrorism's causes and manifestations. This program spotlights five nations caught in the crosshairs to examine regional history, terror-related issues, and counterterrorism actions: the U.S., post-9/11, where captured international terrorists have been handled by military rather than civilian courts;...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Fast food is everywhere these days, not only in popular national franchises, but in hotels and full-service restaurants as well. This video shows firsthand the techniques used in the fast food business: grilling, broiling, and frying. Each method is demonstrated and explained as safety tips are highlighted throughout. Various tools and procedures are also shown. There’s even a special section...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: To some, the term "globalization" means ruthless exploitation by corporations; to others, it means bringing economic development to all the peoples of the world. This program explains key principles at the core of global economics and takes a historical look at their effects, focusing on market liberalization and the failed "East Asian miracle"; privatization of basic resources in Bolivia and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: This program spotlights the eastern African countries of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. In Aksum and Addis Ababa, Jonathan Dimbleby learns about initiatives to improve farming across Ethiopia; follows a pilgrimage to Aksum's Church of St. Mary of Zion; observes the Eid al-Adha festival in Addis Ababa; attends a session of a coffee-growers' commodity exchange; and visits some fair trade...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: This program focuses on the western African countries of Mali, Ghana, and Nigeria. In Bamako, Segou, and Djenne, Jonathan Dimbleby learns how mopeds are moving Mali into a better future; meets a traditional wedding singer whose songs are uncustomarily female-empowering; watches enterprising sand-diggers at work in the Niger River; and visits the intricate Djenne mosque. In Kumasi and Accra, he...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: The bake station is where breads, cakes, and pastries are prepared. It is often set apart from other stations because much of the work is done early in the day to ensure items will be ready on time. Although some baked goods are delivered pre-made, for those willing to learn the right skills, homemade baked goods offer great rewards and can give a food establishment its own identity. This video...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Despite the progress of the international women's movement in exposing and correcting human rights abuses against females, in many countries women are still fighting to attain the most basic of civil liberties. This program contextualizes that struggle by comparing women's rights in the U.S. with the status of women in China, Afghanistan, and Kenya. Hopeful signs such as rising levels of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Religious fundamentalism underpins some of the world's most intractable political problems as members of fundamentalist groups seek to influence both domestic and international policy. After identifying general hallmarks of fundamentalist belief, this program places fundamentalist movements within the Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Hindu religions into their cultural and historical contexts....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: The hot station is the heart of the food service kitchen. Most main dishes are prepared here and this is where some of the most important skills in food service are learned. Viewers will see how main courses or entrees are typically prepared, including meat, poultry, and seafood. The video covers storing and preparing meat, methods of cooking, and various professional tips throughout. There is...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: This program concentrates on the central and southern African countries of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and South Africa. In Kinshasa and Lubumbashi, Jonathan Dimbleby meets a Congolese band whose polio-stricken members sing a message of hope; learns about China’s deep investments in Africa’s infrastructure and future successes; admires the Kimbangist Symphony Orchestra and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: From Tiger Woods to bullfighter Sidney Franklin, from the Chinese Olympics to the U.S. Open, the greatest plays and players, past and present, are all covered in "The Only Game in Town." At "The New Yorker," it's not whether you win or lose--it's how you write about the game.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796 ONLColeman, Jon T.
Summary: Explores period frontier life and contradictory accounts in an effort to discern the true story of a 19th-century bear-mauling victim who pursued vengeance against the companions who left him for dead.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Hill and Wang 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 GLASS, HUGH COLPrice, Ray
Contents: Under your spell again (3:00) -- San Antonio Rose (3:18) -- Faded love (3:48) -- Crazy arms (2:32) -- Talk to your heart (2:39) -- Crazy (2:47) -- Night life (3:10) -- For the good times (3:48) -- Funny how time slips away (3:33) -- Release me (3:35).
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: CBS Records 1989
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COUNTRY PRIMorris, Richard B.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper & Row 1987
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.3 MORSummary: By applying her deep knowledge of the Quran and the U.S. Constitution to issues involving democracy and women's rights, Azizah al-Hibri has been instrumental in nurturing an urgently needed interfaith dialogue both at home and abroad. In this program, Bill Moyers and Dr. al-Hibri explore her role as a bridge builder between Muslims and non-Muslims as she advocates conflict resolution through...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Contents: Renegade master (Fatboy Slim old skool mix) (Wildchild) -- Get up! Go insane! (Fatboy really lost it mix) (Stretch 'N' Vern) -- The world's made up of this and that (Fatboy Slim remix) (Deeds Plus Thoughts) -- What is Kahuna? (Fatboy Slim's "Smell the Kahuna" mix) (F.C. Kahuna) -- Dubby jointy (Fatboy Slim remix) (Psychedeliasmith) -- Magic carpet ride (Fatboy Slim Latin ska acid breakbeat mix)...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: BML 2000
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1 available in NEW Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD ELECTRONIC FATJulius Watkins Sextet
Contents: Linda Delia -- Perpetuation -- I have known -- Leete.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Note 1950
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1 available in LP Phonograph Record, Call number: VINYL JAZZ WATSummary: Muslims have lived in the U.S. for centuries. Should the work of Islamist extremists be allowed to undermine their place in American society? This program captures a spirited discussion between Bill Moyers and Imam Zaid Shakir, who details his experiences as both a Muslim and an American in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. In addition, Imam Zaid describes the structure and comprehensiveness of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Leuchtenburg, William Edward
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper & Row 1963
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.917 LEUSummary: Hostilities between Israelis and Palestinians continue to flare, while small-scale conflicts in postwar Iraq proceed unabated-will the bloodshed and anguish in the Middle East never end? In this special edition of NOW with Bill Moyers, the Aspen Institute and Moyers invite eight journalists and scholars to participate in a dialogue exploring the religious and political roots of these chronic...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005