Simon, Charnan.
Summary: This book briefly examines the behaviors and habitat of the killer whale.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.536 SIMLeapman, Michael
Summary: By the early eighteenth century, botanists were inching toward the shocking truth that plants had male and female organs and reproduced sexually. The first person to realize the practical implications of this was Thomas Fairchild, a London nurseyman, and celebrated author of The City Gardener. Leapman, a brilliant horticultural writer, has unearthed fascinating and colorful detail about the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9152 FAIRCHILD, THOMAS LEACharman, Katrina
Summary: A parakeet, a rhinoceros, and a tiger must team up to survive the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC CHACharman, Katrina
Summary: "A stowaway dog and the captain's cat forge an unlikely friendship as they race to protect three kittens, help their humans, and survive the sinking of the Titanic."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC CHACharan, Ram.
Summary: "A Call to Leadership. The role of the corporate board has changed. Today's smartest CEOs have used this to their benefit. But increased board control and involvement also has its downsides. This book, from three leading experts in the field, serves as aguide to help take advantage of board oversight while avoiding the pitfalls. Boardroom veterans Ram Charan, Dennis Carey, and Michael Useem...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perseus Distribution Services 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.422 CHAHagman, Bette.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Co. 1994
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5638 HAGRanganath, Charan
Summary: "Memory is far more than a record of the past--in this groundbreaking tour of the mind and brain, one of the world's top memory researchers reveals the powerful role memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives, from learning and decision-making to trauma and healing, and helps us take control of our unconscious mind to live happier, more deliberate lives. A new understanding of memory is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Canada 2024
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Summary: Knitters love their stitch dictionaries. Melissa Leapman, known for her knitting references, shares 300 of her favorite stitch patterns developed over her long career. With basic step-by-step knitting instruction, information on how to most effectively use a stitch dictionary, and a wealth of original stitch patterns, this book will appeal to all levels of knitters looking for a comprehensive,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Potter Craft 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 LEAChapman, Karen
Summary: Although seductive, flowers, by their fleeting nature, are a fickle base to provide long-lasting gardens with year-round interest. Tackle this problem with the advice in Gardening with Foliage First. Learn how to first build a framework of foliage and then layer in flowers and other artistic elements as the finishing touches. This simple, recipe-style approach to garden design features 127...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9 CHAChapman, Ty
Summary: "Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry turned into a successful writing career. Learn about the New York Times best-selling author who has received a Newbery Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and many other accolades" -- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 REYChesman, Andrea.
Summary: "Growing vegetables and raising livestock is only the beginning of a successful homestead -- that fresh food goes to waste unless you can properly prepare, cook, and preserve it. Andrea Chesman shows you how to bridge the gap between field and table, covering everything from curing meats and making sausage to canning fruits and vegetables, milling flour, working with sourdough, baking no-knead...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2015
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Summary: Provides information about wolves, including anatomy, behavior, and diversity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.773 SIMHarman, Claire.
Summary: "A groundbreaking biography that places an obsessive, unrequited love at the heart of the writer's life story, transforming her from the tragic figure we have previously known into a smoldering Jane Eyre. Famed for her beloved novels, Charlotte Brontë has been known as well for her insular, tragic family life. The genius of this biography is that it delves behind this image to reveal a life in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BRONTE, CHARLOTTE HARHarman, Claire.
Summary: In Jane's Fame, Claire Harman gives us the complete biography--of both the author and her lasting cultural influence--making this essential reading for anyone interested in Austen's life, works, and remarkably potent fame.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Co. 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823.7 HARRussell, Sharman Apt
Summary: "An important, hopeful book that looks at the urgent problem of childhood malnutrition worldwide and the revolutionary progress being made to end it. From the much-admired writer of luminous prose and humane heart, winner of the John Burroughs Medal for distinguished nature writing. A healthy Earth requires healthy children. Yet nearly one fourth of the world's children--one in four--are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.19639 RUSRussell, Sharman Apt.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 595.789 RUSCaplan, Bryan Douglas
Summary: "American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens. But economist Bryan Caplan adds a new, compelling perspective to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 325.73 CAPHagman, Bette.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5638 HAGHarman, Jane
Summary: "Insanity Defense is an insider's account of America's ineffectual approach to some of the hardest defense and intelligence issues in the three decades since the Cold War ended"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 355 HARChapman, Gary D.
Summary: "Separation does not necessarily mean divorce is imminent. Matter of fact, it's possible that separation may even lead to a restored, enriched, growing marriage. The outcome of this time of transition is determined solely by the individuals involved. If you're willing to make the most of that process, begin the journey with confidence as Gary walks you step-by-step towards healing and hope"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Summary: "Dive into the fascinating, unexpected, and inspiring stories behind 18 of the English language's greatest women writers in this graphic anthology. Why She Wrote brings together both famous and obscure writers from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries and highlights their history, hardships, and influence--on the written word and each other--through accessible and engaging comics. Framed by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 CHACox-Chapman, Mally
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tide-Mark 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 133.9013 COXShipman, Claire.
Summary: Discusses the hidden power and potential of professional women in the workforce and how employees can use these qualities to their advantage when progressing in any career path.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Business 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.1082 SHIBellrose, Frank Chapman
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stackpole Books 1976