Gregorio, Katharine
Summary: "Illuminating a thrilling untold chapter of the Cold War, The Double Life of Katharine Clark shares the forgotten story of a remarkable woman who pioneered a career in a male-dominated profession. In 1955, Katharine Clark became the first female American wire reporter behind the Iron Curtain, forging a career as a journalist, befriending a leading Communist, and risking her life to smuggle away...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 CLARK, KATHARINE GRESenko, Jen
Summary: "Author Jen Senko's father went from being a non-political, open-minded Democrat to a radical, angry, and intolerant right wing devotee, which eventually imploded the entire family dynamic. As politics began to take precedence over anything and everything, Jen was mystified at how these concepts began to insidiously seep into her father's mood and mindset. How had this happened? When and why...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 320.973 SENFursenko, A. A.
Contents: Red star ascendant -- Geneva -- Arms to Egypt -- Suez -- Twin crises -- "Khrushchey's comet" -- Coup in Iraq -- "A bone in my throat" -- Khrushchev in America -- Grand design -- The crash heard round the world -- Castro and Lumumba -- Southeast Asian test -- "He is a son of a bitch." -- Iron ring -- "The storm in Berlin is over" -- Meniscus -- "I think we will win this operation" -- Cuban...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 327.47 FURSuny, Ronald Grigor
Summary: "This biography of the young Stalin is more than the story of how a revolutionary was made: it is the first serious investigation, using the full range of Russian and Georgian archives, to explain Stalin's evolution from a romantic and idealistic youth into a hardened political operative. Suny takes seriously the first half of Stalin's life: his intellectual development, his views on issue of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 STALIN, JOSEPH SUNFursenko, A. V. (Aleksandr Vasilʹevich)
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.922 FURBaraga, Frederic
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wayne State University Press 1990
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BARAGA, FREDERIC BARBonsignore, Gregory
Summary: "[A] . . . picture book biography that celebrates the life and achievements of TV legend, pioneer, and activist Betty White"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WHIGregory, Jillian.
Summary: "Discusses different methods for creating secret codes"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 652.8 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: Explores the African savanna ecosystem, plants that grow there, animals it is home to, the climate of the area, and how people live there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.4 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: Discover the most fascinating animals in the world with the Nature's Children series. Readers will learn how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. Each title also explores issues concerning conservation by examining the animal's current status and explaining the ways humans have affected it throughout the years. Book jacket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.3 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: "With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that has taken the world by storm. Its unique design combines the construction and problem solving of games like Minecraft with competitive online battles. In this book, readers will learn all about the game's building system, from how different structures are built to how they can be used in battle...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2020
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Summary: "This book details the life and habits of hippopotamuses."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.63 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: With its wide-open spaces, seemingly endless expanses of farmland, and charming small towns, Kansas is truly the heartland of America. Readers will explore the state’s most amazing landmarks and find out what it is like to live there, from what kinds of jobs people do to which sports teams they cheer for.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.1 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: With their furry bodies and round heads, koalas are often mistaken for bears. However, these fascinating animals are actually marsupials. Readers will find out how koalas spend their time eating eucalyptus leaves and resting in the branches of tall trees. They will also find out how a mother koala's pouch serves as a safe place for her babies to sleep and eat, how koalas interact with each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.2 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: "How deep is Nevada's Lake Tahoe? One of the country's deepest lakes, it plunges to a depth of 1,640 feet (500m). Inside [this book] you'll find: why large parts of Nevada are empty of people; a timeline, photos -- and what Nevadans do for fun; surprising true facts that will shock and amaze you!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.3 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: "This book details the life and habits of red pandas."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J599.78 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: From the rocky pillars and arches on the Colorado Plateau to the busy streets of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah is an amazing place to be. Readers will set out on a journey through the Beehive State, learning about its history, culture, wildlife, and government along the way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Childrens Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.2 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: "Learn all about virtual reality technology, from the earliest breakthroughs to the latest advances."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 006.8 GREGregory, Josh.
Summary: Presents facts about the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of various kinds of owls.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.97 GREGregory, Philippa
Summary: "Did you know that there are more penises than women in the Bayeux Tapestry? That the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 was started and propelled by women who were protesting a tax on women? Or that celebrated naturalist Charles Darwin believed not just that women were naturally inferior to men, but that they'd evolve to become ever more inferior? These are just a few of the startling findings you will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2024
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Summary: United in sisterhood by birth and marriage, Katherine of Aragon, Queen of England; Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots; and Mary Tudor, Queen of France immediately recognize each other as both allies and rivals in the treacherous world of court and national politics. Their bonds extend beyond natural and expeditious loyalties, as romance, scandal, war, and religion inextricably unite these three for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2016
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP FIC GREGregory, Tim
Summary: "Meteorites have long been seen as portents of fate and messages from the gods, their fiery remains inspiring worship and giving rise to legends that have persisted for millennia. But beyond the lore, meteorites tell an even greater story: that of our solar system. In Meteorite, geologist Tim Gregory shows that beneath the charred crusts of these celestial stones lies a staggering diversity of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 523.5 GREJaynes, Gregory.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Time-Life Books 1986
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.7 TIM VOL 14May, Gregory
Summary: "The untold saga of John Randolph's 383 slaves, freed in his much-contested will of 1821, finally comes to light. Few legal cases in American history are as riveting as the controversy surrounding the will of Virginia Senator John Randolph (1773-1833), which-almost inexplicably-freed all 383 of his slaves in one of the largest and most publicized manumissions in American history. So famous is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. 2023