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Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell) 1820-1906 Feminists United States Biography Greece Israel Korea (South) National monuments Stanton, Elizabeth Cady 1815-1902 Suffragists United States Biography Women Suffrage United States History 19th century Women's rights United States History 19th centuryDabiri, Emma
Summary: Discusses how white people can evaluate their prejudices, social systems, and the ways in which white supremacy harms everyone in order to create a more just and equitable world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Perennial 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.8 DABDuBois, Brendan
Summary: To say that Brendan DuBois writes Thrillers is equivalent to saying that Fabergé was pretty good at decorating eggs. Not exactly wrong but a vast understatement of their accomplishments. Brendan DuBois's stories are not only filled with conflict, tension, and mystery, but they also dig into the issues that dominate our times.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crippen & Landru Publishers 2002
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC DUBDubois, Laurent
Summary: Even before the 2010 earthquake, Haiti was known as a benighted place of poverty and corruption, and has often been blamed for its own wretchedness. But as historian Laurent Dubois makes clear, its difficulties are rooted in its founding revolution, the only successful slave revolt in the history of the world; the hostility that this rebellion generated among the colonial powers; and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Metropolitan Books 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 972.94 DUBDuBois, Jennifer
Summary: "When Lily Hayes arrives in Buenos Aires for her semester abroad, she is enchanted by everything she encounters: the colorful surroundings, the street food, the elusive guy next door. Her studious roommate Katy is a bit of a bore, but Lily didn't come toArgentina to hang out with other Americans. Five weeks later, Katy is found brutally murdered in their shared home, and Lily is the prime...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2013
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC DUBDuBois, Jill
Summary: "The culture of Colombia is presented to readers in a fresh and vibrant way in this meticulously updated guide. Readers are inspired to think about both the history and current events that have affected and are still affecting this nation as they explore the detailed main text. Additional information is presented in sidebars, which also include short biographies of Colombian citizens who are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 986.1 DUBDuBois, Jill
Summary: "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of South Korea"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2015
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 951.95 DUBDuBois, Jill
Summary: "Israel is an important place for people of three major religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. This has given it a rich history, but it has also led to conflict. Readers take an informative look at what life is like in Israel for people of different groups as they explore meticulously researched text, which has been updated to discuss current events. Vivid, full-color photographs are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 956.94 DUBDuBois, Brendan
Summary: In the dark aftermath of World War III, Samuel Simpson, an idealistic journalist, volunteers to become a records-keeper for a U.N. war crimes investigation team in New York State and suddenly finds himself and others the target of an unknown enemy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Minotaur 2007
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC DUBDuBois, Jill
Summary: "For many people outside of Greece, their understanding of this European nation is limited to what happened in ancient times and what food is served at their local Greek diner. However, the story of Greece is much more complex, and readers discover it all in this comprehensive guide to its past, its present, and its path into the future. From the economic crisis that has rocked the nation to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 949.5 DUBDubois, Muriel L.
Summary: Discusses the history of the Washington Monument, its designer, the construction of the monument, its location, and its importance to the people of the United States.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bridgestone Books 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 975.3 DUBDubois, Muriel L.
Contents: Fast facts -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial -- Fighting the Vietnam war --The idea for the memorial -- Designing the memorial -- Building the memorial -- Opening ceremonies -- The memorial changes -- Visiting the memorial -- Important dates.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bridgestone Books 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 959.704 DUBContents: The time of the cuckoo / by Arthur Laurents -- Bernardine / by Mary Chase -- Dial "M" for murder / by Frederick Knott -- The climate of Eden / by Moss Hart -- The love of four colonels / by Peter Ustinov -- The crucible / by Arthur Miller -- The emperor's clothes / by George Tabori -- Picnic / by William Inge -- Wonderful town / book by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov ; music by Leonard...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dodd, Mead and Co. 1953
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 812.5 BESRosenstock, Barb
Summary: An introduction to the life and achievements of the documentary photographer describes the disability that inspired Lange's photography career and her efforts to raise awareness about the unseen victims of the Great Depression.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 LANWard, Geoffrey C.
Summary: Meet important historical personalities, scientists, aviators, and athletes in this series that illustrate the impact dynamic leaders have on society. These books are sure to inspire young readers as they learn about the lives of famous people. Each book includes a timeline of important dates, a glossary, and an index. Included in the back of each book are additional resources such as At the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A.A. Knopf 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.42 WARWard, Geoffrey C.
Summary: Meet important historical personalities, scientists, aviators, and athletes in this series that illustrate the impact dynamic leaders have on society. These books are sure to inspire young readers as they learn about the lives of famous people. Each book includes a timeline of important dates, a glossary, and an index. Included in the back of each book are additional resources such as At the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 WARSummary: Essays by eight distinguished art historians examine the ways in which Jacob Lawrence's art speaks so powerfully to different audiences. An extensive chronology is illustrated with family photos. 261 illustrations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Washington Press in association with Jacob Lawrence Catalogue Raisonnpae Project 2000
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 759.13 OVSSummary: From the school yards of the South Bronx to the tops of the Billboard charts, rap has emerged as one of the most influential cultural forces of our time. In this work, the editors demonstrate that rap is also a wide reaching and vital poetic tradition born of beats and rhymes. This pioneering anthology brings together more than three hundred lyrics written over thirty years, from the "old...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 2010