Summary: The journey of two teenage Sudanese boys, orphaned by their war torn country, who traveled to America looking for a safer environment and learning to cope with the unfamiliar complexities of contemporary American society.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: New Video Group 2004
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC LOSSummary: The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Great DVD 759 World 2010Allen, Crystal
Summary: "Are you new to Cricut crafting? Returning after a hiatus and desperate for a refresher? Perhaps you're an old pro looking for brand-new ideas, tips, and tricks for your crafts? Look no further than The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts. Throughout the more than 300 pages of this book, author Crystal Allen will not only present you with craft ideas that embrace every awesome element of this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.54 ALLAllen, Crystal
Summary: "Let author Crystal Allen walk you through thirty new handmade Cricut projects that can be personalized and given as gifts, no matter the occasion! Whether you are a skilled crafter or new to DIY, you will find exciting ways to use the Cricut Maker, Explore, and Joy machines." --p. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.54 ALLSummary: The development of the arts in Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era is an astonishing record of cultural achievement, from the breathtaking architecture of Gothic cathedrals to the daring visual experiments of the Cubist painters. We all have our favorite artists, periods, or styles from this immensely rich tradition, but how many of us truly know the full sweep of European art? How...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 709 HISMeketa, Megan
Summary: Cricut electric cutting machines have made it easy for anyone to make adorable, one-of-a-kind creations in their own home. In this book crafting expert Megan Meketa, of Lovebird Heartworks, shares all her tips and tricks for making colorful, eye-catching projects that make every day a celebration.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rocky Nook, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.54 MEKWright, Jim
Summary: "Owls are some of the most beneficial and enjoyable wildlife we can spot near our homes-screech owls specifically are one of the only species that can and do nest successfully near humans, notably in suburbs and city parks. As traditional screech owl habitats are lost to development, providing new housing for these owls is increasingly vital, and this first-of-its-kind, complete guide will show...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2024
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Summary: "Find inspiration for your next project with this guide from top craft blogger Kimberly Coffin of Sweet Red Poppy that provides everything you need to know about your Cricut cutting machine and how to develop the skills needed to make beautiful projects with it. - Everything you need to know to create beautiful projects with your Cricut machine using paper, vinyl, fabric and more - Essential...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Get Creative 6 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.54 COFThomas, Rachel L.
Summary: "Kirigami will introduce kids to the Japanese art of folding and cutting paper to make amazing creations. They will learn how to make a spiderweb, a snowflake, fun decorations, and more! Easy-to-follow instructions accompanied by how-to photos keep projects accessible for readers brand-new to paper art."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 736.982 THOPark, Linda Sue.
Summary: When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of a safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sandpiper/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2011
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Summary: An analysis of a pivotal battle of World War I revisits the four-year-long Battle of Ypres, an engagement that cost hundreds of thousands of lives and forever changed the way war would be waged.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.4144 GROBehrer, Carole
Summary: "Scherenschnitte, which literally means 'scissors cutting,' is a lovely old Swiss-German folk art tradition It was introduced to colonial America by the Pennsylvania Dutch, who applied it in intricate and symmetrical designs on marriage and birth certificates, silhouettes, valentines, and love letters. Now Paper Cutting Old & New makes this ancient craft come alive, with easy step-by-step...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Design Originals 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.54 BEHGeorge, Cori
Summary: "Inside you'll find tons of projects for home décor, parties, kids, and more that are easy to make when you follow Cori's detailed instructions. Learn how to make projects in paper, vinyl, and cardstock as well as iron-on, cork, leather, and fabric. Each project comes complete with step-by-step instructions and downloadable SVG files, plus a ton of flexibility for you to adapt designs to your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Better Day Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.54 GEOSchneebeli-Morrell, Deborah.
Summary: Papercutting has a long history, originally as a traditional folk art practised across Europe and North America, and now elevated to new, sophisticated levels. Here, Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell presents a stunning collection of 35 papercutting projects, ranging from party decorations, decoupage pictures and paper flowers, to greetings cards and gift tags. All have easy-to-follow instructions,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cico 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.54 Schneebeli-MorrellWrobel, Jessica.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Publishing, Inc. 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.59 WrobelDean, James
Summary: Join Pete the cat as he visits a library for the first time, gets a library card, takes a fun tour, and reads some cool stories that take him on a few groovy adventures.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Festival 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DEACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Kids' Favorite Characters, Call number: JE PETHowell, Dan
Summary: "YouTube sensations Dan Howell (danisnotonfire) and Phil Lester (AmazingPhil) were just two awkward guys who shared their lives on the Internet--until now. Dan Howell and Phil Lester, avoiders of human contact and direct sunlight, actually went outside. Traveling around the world on tour, they have collected hundreds of exclusive, intimate, and funny photos, as well as revealing and candid side...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 920 HOWDean, Kim
Summary: "Pete the Cat is having a bad day: his best shirt is dirty, he left his crayons at home, and he's late for school. What will it take for Pete to turn his not so groovy day into a cool one after all? Find out in this Level I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat's Not So Groovy Day is perfect for children...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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2 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN DEATaylor, Judy
Summary: Traces the published history of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and at the same time tells the story of its famous creator.
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Publisher / Publication Date: F. Warne 1987
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823.52 TAYMaloney, Brenna
Summary: "Philomena needs new glasses. Her sister Audrey wants some, too. Pretty soon, Nora Jane is feeling the pressure to get a pair of specs, as well. The one-upmanship escalates from there with the three sisters learning that not everyone needs the same things"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2017
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Summary: "Pete the Kitty loves art class. But when the project is to go outside and make art from nature, Pete isn't sure what to create. Then inspiration strikes and Pete realizes that nature art is cooler than he ever imagined"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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Summary: Documents the 1945 efforts of U.S. and German soldiers to rescue fourteen prominent French prisoners from an SS-guarded castle in the Austrian Alps, sharing insights into the motives behind the unlikely alliance.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Da Capo Press, A Member of the Perseus Books Group 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5421 HARDean, James
Summary: "Pete the Cat is sure to make reading fun for young readers. This paper-over-board bind-up features 9 groovy stories. This collection includes both My First and Level 1 books, making it perfect for young readers who are ready to grow with I Can Read."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019