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Smith, 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...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.4 SMI

Higgins, Melissa

Summary: "Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, behavior, and extinction of dodos"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2015

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.6 HIG

Arce, Julissa

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...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 303.48 ARC

Stein, 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.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Griffin 2009

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612.6 STE

Epel, Elissa

1 hold on 1 copy

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...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2022

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East, Elyssa.

Summary: An exploration of the strange, dark history of a wilderness ghost town and a brutal 25-year-old murder.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Free Press 2009

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.44 EAS

Thompson, 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...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.14 THO

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 651.14 Thompson 2020

Thompson, 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...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.1 THO

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.1 Thompson

Thompson, 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....

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.101 THO

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.101 Thompson 2020

Thompson, Elissa

Summary: Establishing professional relationships is an important part of building a career. With this enlightening resource, readers will be ready to wow their boss and peers with their commitment to teamwork. This insightful read will clearly explain how to communicate in an effective manner, all while being assertive, influential, and cooperative. Readers will find step-by-step guides on how to...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.1 THO

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.1 Thompson 2020

Vranich, Belisa

Summary: "BREATHE is a groundbreaking look at a health topic we have all taken for granted. In a fascinating, straightforward, jargon-free exploration of how our bodies were meant to breathe, Dr. Belisa Vranich delves into the ins and outs of breathing. In the first book of its kind, BREATHE offers readers an intuitive correcting of a widespread health issue. By combining both anatomy and fitness with...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Griffin 2016

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613 VRA

Weil, Andrew.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Large Print 2000

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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 613.2 WEI

Weil, Ann.

Summary: An account of the life of Sitting Bull, including his nomadic childhood, how he became the chief of the entire Sioux Nation, and his role at the Battle of Little Bighorn.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2013

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SIT

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SIT

Dawson, Keila V.

Summary: "A nonfiction picture book about The Green Book, a travel guide for African Americans during segregation, and the man who wrote it"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: [Beaming Books] 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.896 DAW

Weil, Andrew

Summary: "Prescription drug use in America has increased tenfold in the past fifty years, and over-the counter drug use has risen just as dramatically. In addition to the dozens of medications we take to treat serious illnesses, we take drugs to help us sleep, to keep us awake, to stop our noses from running, our backs from aching, and our minds from racing. Name a symptom, there's a pill to suppress...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: 362.29 WEI

Weil, Andrew.

Summary: At the heart of [this book] is [the author's] belief that although aging is an irreversible process, there are myriad things we can do to keep our minds and bodies in good working order through all phases of life. To that end, he draws on the new science of biogerontology (the biology of aging) as well as on the secrets of healthy longevity - diet, activity, and attitude - that he has gathered...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2005

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Adult, Call number: 612.6 WEI

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.04 WEI

Weil, Jamie.

Summary: Mark Zuckerberg's story is an interesting one: who knew that a quiet, code-writing nerd would be the creator of what we call social media, the Chairman and CEO of Facebook Inc., and the youngest self-made billionaire.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2015

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ZUC

Weil, Zoe.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: New Society Publishers 2003

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649.7 WEI

Weil, Ann.

Summary: This book is an introduction to the unique people, plants, animals, geographical features, cultures, and today's tourism of Australia.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library 2014

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 WEI

Geil, Patti B.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons 1996

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.6565 GEI

Rhodes, Elisha Hunt

Summary: The Civil war diaries and letters of Elisha Hunt Rhodes. All For the Union is the eloquent and moving diary of Elisha Hunt Rhodes, who enlisted into the Union Army as a private in 1861 and left it four years later as a 23-year-old lieutenant colonel after fighting hard and honorably in battles from Bull Run to Appomattox.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Books 1992

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.7445 RHO

Summary: Presents a collection of the year's best essays as selected by best-selling author Alexander Chee.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Mariner Books 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 814 BES

Weil, Andrew.

Summary: This book presents integrative treatment strategies for low mood and depression; offers advice on lifestyle, behavior, and dietary changes; and helps readers assess their own emotional wellness and build personalized plans to manage their moods.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Co. 2011

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613 WEI

Weil, Jamie

Summary: Details the life and career of the internet businessman, discussing his youth, creation of Amazon, and his purchase of the "Washington Post."

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2015

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BEZOS

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