Fara, Patricia.
Summary: In this book the author rewrites science's past to provide new ways of understanding and questioning our modern technological society. Aiming not just to provide information but to make people think, it explores how science has become so powerful by describing the financial interests and imperial ambitions behind its success. Sweeping through the centuries from ancient Babylon right up to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 509 FARKlara, Robert.
Summary: "In April 1945, the funeral train carrying the body of Franklin D. Roosevelt embarked on a three-day, thousand-mile odyssey through nine states before reaching the president's home where he was buried. It passed with darkened windows; few gave thought to what might be happening aboard. A closer look inside the train, however, would reveal a Soviet spy about to leak a state secret, a newly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Palgrave Macmillan 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.917 KLAGoitein, Lara
Summary: "This book is for ICU patients' families, suddenly immersed in an alien and intimidating world. It clearly explains intensive care ranging from the details of the equipment and environment, to decisions about end-of-life care, focusing on how the reader can become an effective advocate for their loved one"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.17 GOLAlary, Laura
Summary: "As a child, Maria Mitchell longed to see beyond her little island of Nantucket. With help from her father, she discovered that, if you knew how to read them, the stars could tell you where you were -- and where you needed to go. Maria spent hours on the roof of her house scanning the sky -- finding constellations, nebulae, meteors, double stars. When the King of Denmark offered a prize to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2022
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Summary: "Follow the 14th Dalai Lama's harrowing escape to India in 1959, as he fled Chinese suppression of a national uprising in Tibet. A story of risk and political tension, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the incredible story of the Tibetan spiritual and political leader--brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: J 921 DALFeigel, Lara.
Summary: When Germany surrendered in May 1945 it was a nation reduced to rubble. Immediately, America, Britain, Soviet Russia, and France set about rebuilding in their zones of occupation. Most urgent were physical needs--food, water, and sanitation--but from the start the Allies were also anxious to indoctrinate the German people in the ideas of peace and civilization. Denazification and reeducation...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5 FEIFeigel, Lara.
Summary: A portrait of World War II-era London by five literary volunteers documents their experiences as ambulance drivers, firefighters, and other civilian aids through five years of war, beginning with a single night in September 1940.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St Martins Pr 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5342 FEINeel, Lara
Summary: Knit, sew, and craft your way to self-empowerment. Are you a Nasty Woman ready to smash the patriarchy with a needle and thread? Proudly proclaim your feminism with your very own DIY Bleeding Heart T-shirt? Or stage a protest with the rest of the girls, wearing knitted Pussyhats? Be part of the revolution by reclaiming the "domestic" arts of knitting, sewing, and more--to channel your feminist...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 NEEFerroni, Lara
Summary: "There's nothing quite like a fresh doughnut! With instructions written for home cooks, this book makes it easy to create doughnuts in your own kitchen. Be prepared to be tempted by favorite classics like old-fashioned sour cream, maple-bacon bars, or red velvet, and new delights such as pineapple fritters, dulce de leche, and rainbow cake. There are also variations for vegan and gluten-free...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sasquatch Books 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.86 FERLillibridge, Lara
Summary: “The story everyone wants to hear isn’t the story I want to tell.” Lara Lillibridge grew up with two moms—an experience that shaped and scarred her at the same time. Told from the perspective of “Girl,” Lillibridge’s memoir is the no-holds-barred account of childhood in an unconventional household. Personally less concerned with her mother’s sexuality and more with how she fits into a world...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 LILLIBRIDGE, LARA LILNeel, Lara
Summary: Sock Architecture is perfect for both experienced and novice sock knitters. This thorough, imaginative collection of sock shapes and patterns gives you the tools to construct an astounding variety of custom socks. All heels and toes are carefully explained and clearly photographed, and you can plug in your own numbers to work at the exact size and gauge you want. If you'd rather just pick up...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cooperative Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 NEEDato, Lara
Summary: "Help kids develop a positive relationship with food, so they can become healthy and adventurous eaters for life!Is your child a picky eater? Do they insist on having the same foods served over and over again? Be it chicken nuggets, pizza, pancakes, or French fries-if your child is only eating a few foods regularly, their diet may be seriously lacking in the nutrition and vitamins they need to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 DATFeigel, Lara
Summary: "A genre-defying memoir in which Lara Feigel experiments with sexual, intellectual and political freedom while reading and pursuing Doris Lessing How might we live more freely, and will we be happier or lonelier if we do? Re-reading The Golden Notebook in her thirties, shortly after Doris Lessing's death, Lara Feigel discovered that Lessing spoke directly to her as a woman, a writer, and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FEIGEL, LARA FEILama Lhanang
Summary: "Through countless editions and across centuries, the Tibetan Book of the Dead has drawn readers intrigued by the Tibetan Buddhist view of the end of life. In a world that often ignores death or hides it from view, Tibetan Buddhists acknowledge it as thelast of a countless series of endings in this lifetime. And after each ending comes a new beginning. The Tibetan Book of the Dead for Beginners...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sounds True 2023
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Summary: Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the atomic bomb. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J609 MOMMacCarald, Clara
Summary: Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Japanese immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, and additional resources for further study.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.049 MACHothem, Lar
Summary: Describes, illustrates, and lists the current market value of arrowheads, axes, knives, tools, pottery, and other Indian artifacts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Collector Books 1992
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 970.1 HOTBrody, Lora
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Publisher / Publication Date: Morrow 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.815 BROHorn, Dara
Summary: "A startling exploration of how Jewish history is exploited to comfort the living. Reflecting on subjects as far-flung as the international veneration of Anne Frank, the blockbuster travelling exhibition called "Auschwitz," the Jewish history of the Chinese city of Harbin, and the little known "righteous-gentile" Varian Fry, Dara Horn challenges us to confront the reasons why there might be so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2021
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Summary: In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Haiti. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Publisher / Publication Date: Potter Craft 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 ParkesLark, Susan M.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portola Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 618.17 LARRogers Seavey, Lura
Summary: A proud nation that has overcome adversity time after time through its long history, the Czech Republic stands as a gateway between Eastern and Western Europe. Readers will explore its beautiful landscapes, visit its amazing cities, and see how people live there today. They will also learn about the Czech Republic’s history, its current government and economy, and what role it plays in world...
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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 943.71 ROGDuggan, Laara K.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 1996