Summary: An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles. Breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close with a cast of unforgettable characters. Told with humor, intimacy and a jaw-dropping sense of cinematic splendor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: BBC Earth Films 2017
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV EARJefferson, Jan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quilt Digest Press 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.46 JEFSummary: David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: BBC Earth 2018
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV BLUYan, Lan
Summary: "In recounting her family history, Lan Yan brings to life a century of Chinese history from the last emperor to present day, including the Cultural Revolution which tore her childhood apart. The little girl who was crushed by the Cultural Revolution has become one of the most active businesswomen in her country. In telling her and her family's story, she serves up an intimate account of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 YANTian
Summary: "Year of the Rabbit tells the true story of one family's desperate struggle to survive the murderous reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. In 1975, the Khmer Rouge seizes power in the capital city of Phnom Penh. Immediately after declaring victory in the war, they set about evacuating the country's major cities with the brutal ruthlessness and disregard for humanity that characterized the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Drawn & Quarterly 2020
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 TIAElffers, Joost.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.6562 ELFSummary: From master director Jia Zhang-Ke comes a vital document of Chinese society since 1949. Jia interviews three prominent authors, Jia Pingwa, Yu Hua, and Liang Hong, born in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, respectively. In their stories, we hear of the dire circumstances they faced in their rural villages and small towns, and the substantial political effort undertaken to address it, from the social...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC SWIJefferis, David.
Summary: Presents answers to such technology questions as "How do scientists make things that are too small to see?" and "What are the effects of nanotechnology on the environment?"
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 620.5 JEFSummary: The development of the arts in Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era is an astonishing record of cultural achievement, from the breathtaking architecture of Gothic cathedrals to the daring visual experiments of the Cubist painters. We all have our favorite artists, periods, or styles from this immensely rich tradition, but how many of us truly know the full sweep of European art? How...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 709 HISMackenzie, Debora
Summary: Over the last 30 years we learned nearly every lesson needed to stop this coronavirus outbreak in its tracks-- and we heeded almost none of them. The result is a pandemic on a scale never before seen in our lifetimes. MacKenzie lays out the full story of the previous viruses that should have prepared us, the shocking public health failures that paved the way, the failure to contain the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 614.5 MACCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: 616.2 MACJeffers, Robinson
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stanford University Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 811.52 JEFMackenzie, Dave
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Publisher / Publication Date: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690.8927 MacMackenzie, Sarah
Summary: Champions the lifelong benefits of reading aloud to children and offers book lists, strategies, and tools parents can use to form deep and lasting connections with their kids.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 372.45 MACSummary: Volume 1 begins with a look at two of the many crises faced by George Washington during his term as America's first president. At a time when any conflict had the potential to dissolve the fragile union, Washington surrounded himself with brilliant men who were bound by their undying devotion to America, but who were often bitterly divided about how best to serve their common cause. Volume 2...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2002
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV FOUBain, Iain.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. Co. 1994
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.4 BAIJeffers, Robinson
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stanford University Press 1988
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 811.52 JEFJeffers, Oliver
Summary: A spectacular concept board book from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, based on his million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are! Inspired by the exceptional, award-winning global picture-book phenomenon, Here We Are, comes this irresistible introduction to opposites to welcome babies and toddlers to our planet. A perfect gift for families to treasure forever, and a must for all...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Children's Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JEFJeffers, Susan
Summary: Presents an illustrated version of the Christmas song with a girl, a boy, their pony, and their dog journeying to their Grandma's house.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in KBL Holiday Storage, Call number: E Holiday Storage JefCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE JEFElffers, Joost.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.81 ELFKate, McKenzie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. Co. 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 KATMcKenzie, Emilia
Summary: "Emilia first met Charlotte in their school locker room in the late '90s. They quickly bonded over indie music, feminist literature, a love of purple, and a shared sense of outsiderness. Their joyful, intense friendship evolved through the years--until Charlotte died in 2018 following a long struggle with depression. Now, Emilia assembles her memories into a graphic memoir reflecting on the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Top Shelf Productions 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.28 MCKMcKenzie, Precious
Summary: An introduction to the history and characteristics of pit bulls.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 MCKMACKENZIE, DAVE
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Publisher / Publication Date: STERL 0000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 684.16 MACMacKenzie, Jackson
Summary: "From a leading voice on recovering from toxic relationships, a deeply insightful guide to getting back to your 'old self' again--in order to truly heal and move on. Jackson MacKenzie has helped millions of people in their struggle to understand the experience of toxic relationships. His first book, Psychopath Free, explained how to identify and survive the immediate situation. In this highly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019