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Business collection (New York, N.Y.) CEO Stories Discworld series (New York, N.Y.) Food service skills series (New York, N.Y.) Global issues series (New York, N.Y.) Health collection (New York, N.Y.) Local News (New York, N.Y.) Parabola anthology series Secrets of the sexes Ultimate media librarian collectionSummary: From Tiger Woods to bullfighter Sidney Franklin, from the Chinese Olympics to the U.S. Open, the greatest plays and players, past and present, are all covered in "The Only Game in Town." At "The New Yorker," it's not whether you win or lose--it's how you write about the game.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796 ONLSummary: In this illuminating program, renowned classicists including Sir Hugh Lloyd Jones, of Oxford University; Mary Lefkowitz, of Wellesley College; and Gregory Nagy, of Harvard University, explore the origins of classical mythology and its relationship with other aspects of Greek culture, tracing subsequent influences on Western civilization. Topics discussed include cultural transmission among the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Van Pelt, Lori
Summary: Documents the renowned female aviator's attainment of her pilot's license in her early twenties, her famous Atlantic crossings, her record-setting two-decade career, her tragic disappearance in 1937, and the theories surrounding her fate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Forge 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 EARHART, AMELIA VANPratchett, Terry.
Summary: A crime novel set in the fantasy city of Discworld where municipal workers are robots and never strike for higher pay. But they do murder and the story is a hunt by police for one such murderer. The police are aided by a female werewolf.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperPrism 1996
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Place a hold to request this item.Pratchett, Terry.
Summary: "Moist von Lipwig, condemned prisoner turned postal worker extraordinaire is now in charge of a different branch of the government: overseeing the printing of Ankh-Morpork's first paper currency. A dream come true for a former arch-swindler-- or is it?"--P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2008
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1 available in Adult, Call number: FIC PRASummary: Fast food is everywhere these days, not only in popular national franchises, but in hotels and full-service restaurants as well. This video shows firsthand the techniques used in the fast food business: grilling, broiling, and frying. Each method is demonstrated and explained as safety tips are highlighted throughout. Various tools and procedures are also shown. There’s even a special section...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: To some, the term "globalization" means ruthless exploitation by corporations; to others, it means bringing economic development to all the peoples of the world. This program explains key principles at the core of global economics and takes a historical look at their effects, focusing on market liberalization and the failed "East Asian miracle"; privatization of basic resources in Bolivia and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: The pantry station is responsible for preparing foods served cold. These include salads and sandwiches which are often prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until served. Salads consist of four parts: the base, the body, the dressing, and the garnish, and each is thoroughly covered including safety tips. Hot and cold sandwiches are discussed as well as the importance of using high-quality...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: The war on terror requires greater cooperation among countries and a deeper understanding of terrorism's causes and manifestations. This program spotlights five nations caught in the crosshairs to examine regional history, terror-related issues, and counterterrorism actions: the U.S., post-9/11, where captured international terrorists have been handled by military rather than civilian courts;...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: When a wave of bomb threats hits Charlotte's schools, newly hired WCNC-TV news director Keith Connors reins in his reporters while the competition rushes to air with misinformation. Connors loses the big story but hopes he is building viewer trust. The station confronts a different ratings dilemma when several white families sue to overturn the city's landmark 1971 school busing plan. As...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Months after his arrival, WCNC-TV news director Keith Connors feels he has assembled a winning team, but beneath the surface the newsroom family is riven by tensions. Promotions and demotions cause the reporters to question their director's motives. One reporter openly rebels after having to cover a story he felt was beneath him. Connors experiences the isolation of leadership's tough decisions...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: In response to pressure from the station management for higher ratings, WCNC-TV news gets a reformatted program, a new anchor, and a new emphasis on breaking stories, especially in crime coverage. Once again, ethical conflicts arise as news director Keith Connors and his reporters try to determine how much information regarding an ongoing murder case they can air without jeopardizing the police...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: This book of essays, poems, and interviews by Islamic and Sufi poets, scholars, and storytellers is a much-needed compendium of works from a complex tradition that holds timeless messages for contemporary readers. Contributors range from Rumi to Seyyed Hossei Nasr to Emma Clark -together they create a mosaic of the Muslim view of the world and the cosmos, as well as of Sufi rhythms and rituals....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Morning Light Press 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 297.5 INNSummary: The banking industry is turning Charlotte, North Carolina, into a boomtown; for WCNC-TV news, the city's growth brings its share of problems. Veteran reporter Bea Thompson became the city's first black female TV news journalist 22 years ago. Now on the verge of being fired, she touches off a protest that escalates into picketing and boycotts. News director Keith Connors and general manager Rick...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: The bake station is where breads, cakes, and pastries are prepared. It is often set apart from other stations because much of the work is done early in the day to ensure items will be ready on time. Although some baked goods are delivered pre-made, for those willing to learn the right skills, homemade baked goods offer great rewards and can give a food establishment its own identity. This video...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Despite the progress of the international women's movement in exposing and correcting human rights abuses against females, in many countries women are still fighting to attain the most basic of civil liberties. This program contextualizes that struggle by comparing women's rights in the U.S. with the status of women in China, Afghanistan, and Kenya. Hopeful signs such as rising levels of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Publisher / Publication Date: Morning Light Press 2005
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: When news director Keith Connors goes home to Ashtabula, Ohio, for Christmas, he is struck by the contrast with booming Charlotte and realizes why he left to cover news in other people's communities. His former reporter, Bea Thompson, made the opposite bargain, forsaking opportunities elsewhere to serve the city in which she grew up. After Connors orchestrates his news team's coverage of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Religious fundamentalism underpins some of the world's most intractable political problems as members of fundamentalist groups seek to influence both domestic and international policy. After identifying general hallmarks of fundamentalist belief, this program places fundamentalist movements within the Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Hindu religions into their cultural and historical contexts....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: The hot station is the heart of the food service kitchen. Most main dishes are prepared here and this is where some of the most important skills in food service are learned. Viewers will see how main courses or entrees are typically prepared, including meat, poultry, and seafood. The video covers storing and preparing meat, methods of cooking, and various professional tips throughout. There is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Rare Earth (Musical group)
Contents: I just cried (2:19) -- King of a rainy country (2:46) -- Get ready (2:49) -- Generation (Light up the sky) (2:43) -- Child of fortune/One world (13:17) -- In bed (3:02) -- (I know) I'm losing you (3:39) -- Long time leavin' (4:48) -- Born to wander (2:59) -- What'd I say (3:19) -- I just want to celebrate (2:52) -- If I die (3:29) -- Hey big brother (4:45) -- Good time Sally (2:53) -- Think of...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Motown 1995
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK RARSummary: Can sexual attraction be scientifically predicted? Do opposites really attract, or is it similarity that draws men and women together? In this program, biologists and psychologists organize 50 men and 50 women in a grand experiment: finding matches for an aggressive professional woman with a ticking biological clock and a milquetoast politics professor who constantly strikes out with women. To...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: As a young business school graduate, Patricia Barbizet made waves when she joined the finance department of French automaker Renault. Three decades later, she is now CEO of the colossal holding company Artemis, and in this interview she reflects on her distinguished career. Barbizet describes her experiences with both companies, her vision for Artemis, its significance within the corporate...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Starting with a bicycle, his sister's knitting, and additional help from his two brothers, Luciano Benetton built one of the world's most successful clothing companies. In this interview, the dominant personality behind the Benetton brand recounts his early years, his activities on the political and social landscape, and the innovative ways in which his company has communicated its image....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006