Summary: An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2007
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Summary: Discusses the events of the American Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the writing of the Constitution. Activities include making a tricorn hat and discovering local history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2002
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Summary: Teaches about the Civil War from the secession debates to Appomattox, by means of activities like making butternut dye, decoding wigwag, and baking hardtack. Includes a resource section with a glossary and pertinent web sites.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 1999
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Summary: An account of the Lewis and Clark expedition sent by President Jefferson to explore the land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Includes related activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917.804 HERBeckett, James.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beckett Publications 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.1 BeckettSummary: A compelling combination of storytelling and science, this series uses genealogy, oral histories, family stories and DNA to trace roots of several accomplished African Americans down through American history and back to Africa.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2006
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV AFRSummary: "All-American athlete, scholar, renowned baritone, stage actor, and social activist, Paul Robeson ... the son of an escaped slave, managed to become a top-billed movie star during the time of Jim Crow America ... his film legacy lives on and continues to speak eloquently of the long and difficult journey of a courageous and outspoken African-American."--Container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2007
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1 available in NEW Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD DRAMA PAUJakes, T. D.
Summary: This book comes straight from the heart of the Jakes family to yours. Bishop Jakes, pastor of The Potter's House, shares personal stories about growing up in his mother's home, revealing the time-honored lessons and values she taught him. Woven into his personal vignettes are inspirational biblical stories about mothers, heartfelt advice for modern-day moms, and testimonials from other...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Putnam 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8431 JAKJakes, T. D.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Pub. 2007
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Summary: "In his most personal offering yet, Bishop Jakes tells crushing stories from his own journey-the painful experience of learning his young teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his mother succumb to Alzheimer's, and the shock and helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack. Bishop Jakes wants to encourage you that God uses difficult, crushing experiences to prepare you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Faithwords 2019
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Summary: "For most of our lives, we are encouraged to trudge along the well-worn paths of those who have come before us. We learn the rules-- in our families, in our schools, in our workplaces, in our churches-- and most of the messages we receive tell us that following the rules will allow us to arrive at the lives we desire. But when change becomes not only desirable but also urgently necessary, this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: FaithWords 2023
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Summary: The author and preacher shares his three-tiered, Bible-based formula for personal success, stressing the foundational value of each "pillar" in a person's life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Putnam's Sons 2000
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Summary: Life doesn't always unfold in a perfect way, even for God-loving, churchgoing people like Lela. It is the cold season in Chicago, and as the days of the season progress, Lela participates in a Bible study group that focuses on the Virgin Mary, and receives messages and guidance.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2009
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Summary: Offers guidance for readers intended to help them provide a solid living while still dedicating enough energy to time with God, friends, and family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: FaithWords 2017
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Summary: Explains how to have faith through suffering and argues that God uses difficult experiences to prepare people for unexpected blessings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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Summary: "In 'Don't Drop the Mic,' Bishop Jakes speaks to readers about communication and how the ways we speak and interact with others can be part of our everyday ministries. He helps readers understand: why the way we speak and the words we use matter; how speaking well, no matter your topic or audience, improves your chances of getting the result you want; how to craft your message, whether it's a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Faith Words 2021
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Summary: Shares uplifting advice about the virtues of forgiveness, offering strategic and biblically based advice on how to achieve peace and personal fulfillment by letting go of past wrongs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2012
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Summary: "A novel that follows the lives of a couple whose love and commitment are tested when their only child is kidnapped right from under them in their gated community in New Orleans"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pocket Books 0000
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Summary: When her guardian is arrested for smuggling a dangerous weapon into the country, Sam Shao, genetically enhanced to act as a surrogate to alien infants, tries to discover the truth before the weapon is unleashed on humanity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roc 2013
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Summary: From country music sensation and New York Times bestselling author, Jessie James Decker, comes her highly-anticipated second cookbook--a delicious new array of over 100 recipes, inspired by Jessie's family, her travels, and her home garden. Comfort means everything to Jessie James Decker. It's in the music she makes, the time she spends with her family, and most of all, the food she cooks. In...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 DECSummary: Explores the making and meaning of Film, a 1965 short film starring Buster Keaton, that was written by Samuel Beckett, directed by Alan Schneider, and produced by Barney Rosset. Topics covered include the circumstances leading to the film's production, the production process itself, and the film's critical reception. Includes outtakes, never-before-heard audio recordings of production meetings,...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC NOTBecker, James.
Summary: Detective Sergeant Chris Bronson becomes the target of mafia hitmen when he and his wife--a conservator at the British Museum--investigate the death of two friends. But as their search grows, they begin to realize a greater conspiracy growing around them.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2011
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Summary: On assignment at a lavish English mansion, museum conservator Angela Lewis makes a shocking discovery--a parchment describing the life of Jesus of Nazareth. The excitement surrounding her miracle-find is quickly tempered, however, when she and her husband become the targets of a shadowy group determined to keep this document a secret.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2011