Greene, Melissa Fay
Summary: "Describes the unbreakable bond between humans and canines through the story of a severely disabled woman who began training her own service dogs after she was deemed “too disabled” to receive one by every agency in the U.S.."--NoveList.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2016
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 362.4 GREGreene, Jay.
Summary: Jay Greene shows how important it is to build a culture in which design is more than an after-the-fact concern, it's part of your company's DNA. Drawing on interviews with top executives, Greene illuminates the methods of companies that rely on design to stand out in their industry.--[book jacket]
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portfolio 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.5 GREGolkar, Golriz
Summary: "In 1881, U.S. Army Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his crew set sail for the Arctic. Their mission was to collect scientific data on the polar climate. They also had a second, secret goal: to achieve Farthest North, the record for highest latitude reached by explorers. But when resupply ships failed to arrive two years in a row, the team's dreams of glory turned into a nightmarish fight for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Library is published by Capstone Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 919.804 GOLCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J919.804 GOLChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Utah Press 1980
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.3747 EakLea, Bud.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Triumph Books 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 LEASmith, Malissa
Contents: She-devils and Amazonian tigresses : women enter the boxing ring -- Victorian ladies boxing -- Boxing, women, and the mores of change -- Encountering the modern : Flappers, Mae West, and the war years -- Boxing in the Age of the "Mighty Atom" -- Burning bras, taking on the "sheriff," and winning the right to fight -- A ring of their own -- These ladies love the ring -- Christy Martin and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.4 SMIKopelman, Jay.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Lyons Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 956.7044 KOPEdwards, Roberta
Summary: "Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an enemy army fired hundreds of cannon balls at the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHERobinson, Fay
Summary: "Explains the origins of Halloween and how to make ten holiday-related crafts"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Elementary, an imprint of Enslow Publishers, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Seasonal Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 745.5941 ROBPinnell, Gay Su.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371.1412 PINRobinson, Fay.
Summary: Describes the history and traditions surrounding the Chinese New Year while exploring the different ways it is celebrated in the United States.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: J 394.2614 ROBEpel, Elissa
Summary: "From world-renowned psychologist and New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Elissa Epel, a book that offers a simple yet powerful plan to turn your stress into your strength in just seven days Our lives have become increasingly stressful. From the moment our eyes open in the morning to when they drift closed at night, we are flooded with constant stress triggers: to-do lists, deadlines, thorny...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2022
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Summary: "Nationally bestselling author Julissa Arce interweaves her own story with cultural commentary in a powerful polemic against the myth that assimilation leads to happiness and belonging for immigrants in America. Instead, she calls for a celebration of ouruniqueness, our origins, our heritage, and the beauty of the differences that make us Americans. "You sound like a white girl." These were the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 303.48 ARCStein, Elissa.
Summary: In this hip, funny, and irreverent book, menstruation is explored historically and socially. This full-color book not only offers a trove of fascinating information, but presents a pictorial history of this complex, secret, and uniquely female process.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Griffin 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612.6 STEFay, Abbott.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Western Reflections 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 978.8 FAYStanley, Fay.
Summary: Recounts the story of Hawaii's last heir to the throne, who was denied her right to rule when the monarchy was abolished.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Four Winds Press 1991
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB KAIULANI STAGroene, Bertram Hawthorne
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Publisher / Publication Date: John F. Blair 1981
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.1 GROFreese, Barbara.
Summary: Publisher's description: The fascinating history of a simple black rock that has shaped our world--and now threatens it. In this remarkable book, Barbara Freese takes us on a rich historical journey that begins hundreds of millions of years ago and spans the globe. Prized as "the best stone in Britain" by Roman invaders who carved jewelry out of it, coal has transformed societies, expanded...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perseus Pub. 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 553.24 FREEast, Elyssa.
Summary: An exploration of the strange, dark history of a wilderness ghost town and a brutal 25-year-old murder.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Press 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.44 EASBreece, Hannah
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371.1 BREPreece, Rob.
Contents: The awakening warrior -- Bodhichitta -- The cultivation of bodhichitta -- Preparing the ground -- Equanimity -- Finding the capacity to care -- Remembering their kindness -- Repaying their kindness -- Exchanging self with others -- The practice of tonglen -- The supreme wish -- The awakening mind -- The paradox of awakening -- Our place in the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Snow Lion Publications 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 294.3 PREThompson, Elissa
Summary: "Looking for a job can be overwhelming for anyone, especially a teen in search of that first paying gig. In this easy-to-follow guide, readers will learn all the steps to finding, applying, and interviewing for a job. Step-by-step instructions will explain how to build a résuemé, how to write a compelling cover letter, and how to pen business correspondence. Accessible advice will help...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.14 THOCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 651.14 Thompson 2020Thompson, Elissa
Summary: Who do you know? Who can you help? Networking is not an awkward, adults-only task. It's a way to connect with those around you, and help others as you work toward lifelong career goals. In this insightful and accessible guide, readers will learn the ins and outs of networking, including how to make conversation, how to set up a professional online profile, and how to use who you know to grow...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.1 THOCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.1 ThompsonThompson, Elissa
Summary: Let's talk! Being a great communicator can help teens succeed in all parts of life, especially at work. Through this straightforward guide, readers will learn the ins and outs of communicating effectively in any workplace setting. This accessible content covers the importance of being informed, the best ways to state a point or concern, and practical strategies to respond in a useful manner....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020