Ferguson, Chris
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Publisher / Publication Date: C. Ferguson 2001
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.5 FERFerguson, Jane
Summary: "From award-winning journalist Jane Ferguson, an unflinching memoir of ambition and war--from the Troubles to the fall of Kabul. In Northern Ireland in the 1980s and '90s, war was a secret, and young Jane Ferguson wanted to know the truth. For her, war was called the Troubles, bomb threats and military checkpoints on the way to school were commonplace, and an uncle's gunshot wound in IRA...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mariner Books 2023
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Summary: "Stephen Hawking has been an iconic figure in physics for the last half a century, making many groundbreaking discoveries on the nature of the universe. Yet while his mind roams to the farthest corners of reality, his body has become increasingly trappedby the advance of Lou Gehrig's disease, which has bound him to a wheelchair, without speech or movement except for a few facial muscles. Told...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Palgrave Macmillan 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HAWKING, STEPHEN FERFerguson, Kitty.
Summary: On his deathbed in 1601, the greatest naked-eye astronomer, Tycho Brahe, told his young colleague, Johannes Kepler, "Let me not have lived in vain." For more than thirty years, Tycho had made meticulous observations of planetary movements and the positions of the stars, from which he developed his Tychonic system of the universe-a highly original, if incorrect, scheme that attempted to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker & Co. 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520 FERFerguson, Will.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Canongate 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.204 FERFerguson, Alex
Summary: From hiring practices to firing decisions, from dealing with transition to teamwork, from mastering the boardroom to responding to failure and adversity, Leading is as inspiring as it is practical, and a go-to reference for any leader in business, sports, and life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FERGUSON, ALEX FERFerguson, Andrew
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.7092 FERFerguson, Craig
Summary: The host of "The Late, Late Show" delivers a moving and achingly funny memoir of living the American dream as he journeys from the mean streets of Glasgow, Scotland, to the comedic promised land of Hollywood. Along the way he stumbles through several attempts to make his mark--as a punk rock musician, a construction worker, a bouncer, and, tragically, a modern dancer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2009
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 921 FERFerguson, Niall
Summary: A definitive portrait of the American statesman, based on unprecedented access to his private papers, challenges common misconceptions to trace Kissinger's beliefs to philosophical idealism.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KISSINGER, HENRY FERFleming, Fergus
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.941 FLEMurad, Nadia
Summary: "In this intimate memoir of survival, a former captive of the Islamic State tells her harrowing and ultimately inspiring story. Nadia Murad was born and raised in Kocho, a small village of farmers and shepherds in northern Iraq. A member of the Yazidi community, she and her brothers and sisters lived a quiet life. Nadia had dreams of becoming a history teacher or opening her own beauty salon. ...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tim Duggan Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MURAD, NADIA MURMurad, Nadia
Summary: "A memoir of Nadia Murad's time as a captive of the Islamic State, her escape, and her human rights activism"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2018
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 MURAD, NADIA MURDelano, Marfe Ferguson.
Summary: This photobiography of Albert Einstein publishes to coincide with the year that marks the 100th anniversary of what has been described as Einstein's "miraculous year" and the 50th anniversary of his death. In 1905 Einstein published three important papers describing ideas that changed science forever and eventually had an effect on much of modern life. The most famous of these ideas was his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 EINDelano, Marfe Ferguson.
Summary: The epic story of Annie Sullivan, the pioneering teacher who overcame disability and misfortune before achieving her success as one of the most famous educators of all time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2008
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Summary: Presents a biography of the tireless Thomas Edison, illustrated with many photos of his life and inventions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2002
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Summary: Gordie Howe may have been the greatest player in the history of hockey, but greatness was never defined by goals or assists in the Howe household. Greatness meant being the best person you could be, not the best player on the ice. Unlike his two brothers, Murray Howe failed in his attempt to follow in his father's footsteps to become a professional athlete. Yet his failure brought him to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking Canada 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HOWE, MURRAY HOWMurray, Bill
Summary: A memoir in which actor Bill Murray recalls his life and experiences on the golf course.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.352 MURMurray, Craig
Summary: A former British ambassador in Uzbekistan discusses his witness to brutality under the regime of dictator and western ally Islam Karimov, describing the political dogma he encountered from London's Foreign Office and their senior partners in Washington.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 958.7086 MURMurray, Julie
Summary: Explore Montana in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this state. Readers learn about the state's history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more! A Tour Book spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in Montana. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
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Summary: Explore Missouri in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this state. Readers learn about the state's history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more! A Tour Book spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in Missouri. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 977.8 MURMurray, Nicholas.
Summary: A reassessment of Huxley's life and work discusses his visionary writings, as evidenced by "Brave New World," while considering his move to California and his experimentation with mysticism and psychedelic drugs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HUXLEY, ALDOUS MURDelano, Marfe Ferguson.
Summary: Photographs and text present the life and accomplishments of the young woman who overcame a poverty-stricken childhood, family tragedy, and failing eyesight to teach the blind and deaf Helen Keller how to communicate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SULFleming, Fergus
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.947 FLEMurray, Jane.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 1974