Summary: Explore the long, fascinating life and complicated career of architect and designer Eileen Gray, whose uncompromising vision defined and defied the practice of modernism in decoration, design, and architecture. Making a reputation with her traditional lacquer work in the first decade of the twentieth century, she became a critically acclaimed and sought-after designer and decorator before...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Run Features 2017
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GRAAdriansen, Sophie
Summary: "This is the story of an emancipation, that of a young Black and poor woman living in an American marked by segregation. This is the story of a fierce battle, that of a musician involved in the civil rights movement. This is the story of a long career, that of a pianist and singer as talented as determined. This is the story of Nina Simone, a unique artist, role model, and inspiration for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: NBM Graphic Novels 2024
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 921 SIMONE, NINA ADRTran, Thi Minh Phuoc
Summary: Collects fifteen Vietnamese folktales, including "Mai An Tiem and the watermelon seeds," which tells the story about orphan Mai An Tiem who is banished to a remote island by the king despite his loyalty.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 TRAGran, Meredith.
Summary: Collects the first two years of "Octopus Pie," the adventures of Eve, a nerdy acerbic twenty-something and her roommate, Hanna, as they encounter crazed childhood rivals, art world hipsters, meddlesome moms, and boyfriends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Villard Trade Paperbacks 2010
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 GRASummary: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990, 95 min.): After wading in a puddle of radioactive waste, these radical reptiles are transformed into New York City's greatest crime-fighting quartet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2010
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY TEESummary: Part 4 covers the period during the 17th and 18th centuries that saw widespread questioning of religious and other traditional authorities, growing faith in science, and early responses to the budding industrial revolution. This period marks the intellectual flowering that led to the American Revolution.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2000
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK ArcoGrau, Andrée.
Summary: Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc. 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 792.8 GRAReich, Steve
Summary: "Steve Reich is a living legend in the world of contemporary classical music. As a leader of the minimalist movement in the 1960s, his works have become central to the musical landscape worldwide, influencing generations of younger musicians, choreographers and visual artists. He has explored non-Western music and American vernacular music from jazz to rock, as well as groundbreaking music and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hanover Square Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 780.92 REIGrün, Anselm
Summary: Retells the story of the life of Saint Nicholas, from his miraculous birth and generous nature to the many miracles he performed during his life and after his death.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 270 GRUGrae, Ida.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Collier Books 1979
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.6 GraeGraf, Mike.
Summary: Describes the Grand Canyon National Park, including its location, history, plants and animals, weather, and activities for visitors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.132 GRAKropp, Göran.
Summary: A personal account of one man's determination to climb Mount Everest alone describes how the Swedish climber accomplished his goal, within days of the 1995 tragedy that took the lives of a number of fellow climbers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Discovery Books 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.522 KROBendis, Brian Michael
Summary: Brian Michael Bendis' long-running Avengers saga continues! The Civil War is over, and America is transformed. As Iron Man's Mighty Avengers serve as the vanguard of the Initiative, a group of rebel Avengers begin their new lives as outlaws! The hunt is on for Luke Cage, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Spider-Woman, Doctor Strange, Iron Fist -and someone taking on the mantle of Ronin! But when the rebel...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marvel Worldwide, Inc., a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, LLC 2017
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2 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 NEWChambers, John
Summary: Silicon Valley visionary John Chambers shares the lessons that transformed a dyslexic kid from West Virginia into one of the world's best business leaders and turned a simple router company into a global tech titan. When Chambers joined Cisco in 1991, it was a company with 400 employees, a single product, and about $70 million in revenue. When he stepped down as CEO in 2015, he left a $47...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2018
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Publisher / Publication Date: Produced for Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Southfield, Mich. by Wayne State University Press 1982
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2 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.377438 Congregation SupplementCall number: R GEN 929.377438 Roth
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Summary: Descibes Rocky Mountain National Park, including its location, history, plants and animals, weather, and activities for visitors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.869 GRAGraf, Mike.
Summary: Describes Glacier National Park, including its location, history, plants and animals, weather, and activities for visitors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bridgestone Books 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.652 GRAGraf, Mike.
Summary: Describes Yellowstone National Park, including its location, history, plants and animals, weather, and activities for visitors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bridgestone Books 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.752 GRAGoyoaga, Aran
Summary: "As a cook, food stylist, and photographer, Aran Goyoaga has earned fans around the globe who flock to her Instagram feed not only for delicious photos of food, but also for glimpses into her life. In this new book, Aran invites us into her kitchen to share her naturally gluten-free recipes, style, and ideas for nourishing herself, her family, and her friends. Aran's cooking mirrors her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sasquatch Books 2019
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Summary: The Rough Guide to Thailand's Beaches and Islands is the perfect companion for island-hopping through Thailand's spectacular coastal regions. Whether you want to kayak through the limestone karsts of Ao Phang Nga, explore the dive sites around Ko Tao, party on Phuket, or relax on one of Ko Samui's idyllic beaches, this guide will lead you straight to the region's best attractions. It includes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rough Guides 2019
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Summary: "A groundbreaking and timely graphic memoir from one of the most iconic figures in American sports-and a tribute to his fight for civil rights. On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company 2022
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Summary: "Especially well-known and appreciated for her tender and delicious baking, the recipes in this book will include cakes, pies, tarts, biscuits, cookies, and breads"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sasquatch Books 2021
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Summary: Describes Olympic National Park, including its location, history, plants and animals, weather, and activities for visitors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bridgestone Books 2003