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African American motion picture producers and directors African Americans in motion pictures Bannister, Liz Fantasy fiction, American Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines) 1908-1973 Science fiction, American Short stories, American Television plays United States Wallace, George C. (George Corley) 1919-1998Johnson, Theodore R.
Summary: ""Racism is an existential threat to America," Theodore R. Johnson declares at the start of his profound and exhilarating book. It is a refutation of the American Promise enshrined in our Constitution that all men and women are inherently equal. And yet racism continues to corrode our society. If we cannot overcome it, Johnson argues, while the United States will remain as a geopolitical...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press, an imprint of Grove Atlantic 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.8 JOHGlass, Adam
Summary: "Led by a young Theodore Roosevelt, a motley crew of soon-to-be American legends must work together to solve a mystery that threatens life itself. Harry Houdini -- street magician and master of misdirection. Annie Oakley -- a washed-up entertainer, eager for a chance to prove herself in a real war. Jack Johnson -- an undefeated brawler and the son of ex-slaves, determined to get his shot at the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: AfterShock Comics 2016
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 ROUSummary: Presents three television documentaries that provide an in-depth examination of the presidential campaigns of 1960, 1964, and 1968, based on the books by Theodore H. White, and showing archival footage, behind-the-scenes moments, backroom deals, and scenes from the convention floor that took place during the races between Kennedy and Nixon; Johnson and Goldwater; and Humphrey, Nixon and Wallace.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Athena 2011
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV MAKSummary: Offers science fiction and fantasy stories from American authors, including Alix E. Harrow, Stephen Graham Jones, chosen by editor R. F. Kuang.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mariner Books 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Clara is searching for the special key to unlock a box from her late mother. Inside that box is a priceless item that her mother left for her. During her godfather's yearly holiday party, Clara almost gets the key but it disappears. She embarks on a quest into a mysterious world which has four different realms: a snowflakes realm, flowers realm, sweets realm, and the challenging realm where the...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Buena Vista Home Entertainment 2019
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY NUTCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Seasonal Juvenile Collection, Call number: DVD JUV NUTCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD NuSummary: Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called "race films" that flourished in the 1920s -'40s. Unlike the "black cast" films produced within the Hollywood studio system, these films not only starred African Americans but were funded, written, produced, edited, distributed, and often exhibited by people of color. Entrepreneurial filmmakers built an industry apart...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PIO1 available in Sight & Sound Print Material, Call number: SSC DVD DOC PIO
Johnson, Robin (Robin R.).
Summary: Describes the properties of sound waves, how they move, and the way our ears receive them.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 534 JOHJohnson, Robin (Robin R.)
Summary: "What makes an animal famous? Some do important jobs that help humans, and some have super skills or do entertaining tricks. Some become celebrities on the Internet just for being cute-or grumpy! This book offers examples of animals who have accomplished amazing feats, made predictions, and won hearts worldwide"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J591.02 JOHJohnson, Robin (Robin R.)
Summary: Students will learn about the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Roman myths and legends. Several ancient Roman myths, describing how these stories helped ancient people interpret their world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. Co. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292 JOHJohnson, R. Kikuo.
Summary: In graphic novel format, retells the Hawaiian story of Nanaue, born of human mother and shark father, who struggles to find his place in a village of humans.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: TOON Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 JOHCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 JOHJohnson, Robin (Robin R.)
Summary: From the hard-hitting, puck-flying action of hockey to the precision sliding and sweeping of curling, these challenging team sports have it all. In this fantastic book, you'll learn about the rules, the records, and the heroes of the games.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. Co. 2010
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR RED JOHSummary: "A bourgeois woman is driving alone on a dirt road when she becomes distracted and runs over something. In the days following this jarring incident, she becomes dazed and emotionally disconnected from the people and events in her life. She becomes obsessed with the possibility that she may have killed someone. The police confirm that there were no accidents reported in the area and everything...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Strand Releasing Home Video 2009
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN HEAJOHNSON, R. CHARLES
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1991
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Place a hold to request this item.Johnson, Robin (Robin R.)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. Co. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.52 JOHJohnson, Robin (Robin R.)
Summary: "This engaging book describes the properties of light waves, how they move, and the way our eyes receive them. Readers will learn that we see an object when light reflects from its surface and into the eye. A link to interactive activities online plus anactivity in the book allow readers to create models that explore how to redirect and block the path a light wave travels."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 535 JOHSummary: The hugely popular live American television plays of the 1950s have become the stuff of legend. Combining elements of theater, radio, and filmmaking, they were produced at a moment when TV technology was growing more mobile and art was being made accessible to a newly suburban postwar demographic. These astonishingly choreographed, brilliantly acted, and socially progressive "teleplays"...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Criterion Collection 2009
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV GOLSummary: "Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually the crime-fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon summons the Dynamic Duo on the Batphone with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the jet-powered Batmobile, Batman and...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV BATJ W Johnson,B Cole,R Johnson
Format: notated music
Publisher / Publication Date: Jos. W.Stern & Co. 1900
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1 available in Sheet Music, Call number: SHMAbbott, R. Tucker (Robert Tucker)
Summary: An introduction to seashells and mollusks, plus fun things to make and do and science experiments you can do at home.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Thunder Bay Press 1994
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 594 ABBLund, Kristin
Summary: The ultimate reference book for the planets, cities, and battles of the Star wars galaxy! The cross-section artworks offer incredible levels of detail that take you far beyond what is seen on-screen-- even beyond freeze-frame!
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 791.43 LUNCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 791.43 LUNJohnson, R. W. (Richard William)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 1986
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 951.9 JOHSummary: A fact-based, rough and tumble western depicting a young and energetic Theodore Roosevelt leading his legendary Rough Riders in their fight against oppressive Spanish rule at the turn of the 20th century.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2006
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA ROUSummary: After he reuniites with an old school pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 2016
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1 available in Browsing Hot DVDs, Call number: DVD CENCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: DVD COMEDY CENCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD CeCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE CENCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Movie Central 2016Summary: Twelve years afte the events in Frank Herbert's Dune, Maud'Dib--Arrakis emperor Paul Atreides--has become the unintended figurehead of a violent dictatorship, and his enemies are multiplying. Vanishing into the desert, he waits as destiny shapes his twin heirs Leto II and Ghanima, who must contend with their scheming aunt Alia while Princess Wensicia, of the enemy House Corrino, plots her own...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan Entertainment 2003