Smarsh, Sarah
Summary: During Smarsh's turbulent childhood in Kansas in the '80s and '90s, the forces of cyclical poverty and the country's changing economic policies solidified her family's place among the working poor. Her personal history affirms the corrosive impact intergenerational poverty can have on individuals, families, and communities. Combining memoir with powerful analysis and cultural commentary, this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2018
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SMARSH, SARAH SMACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: B SMARSH SMAEckler, Ross.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 793.73 ECKRockler, Naomi
Summary: "In years past, young people-especially girls-were often taught that being polite was more important than standing up for what they wanted. These attitudes have not entirely disappeared, especially when it comes to dating and relationships. However, attitudes are changing. Young people are speaking up unapologetically about what is acceptable and not acceptable in dating and relationships. It...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 306.73 ROCSaran, Suvir.
Summary: The author, born and raised in India and an acclaimed New York City restaurateur and chef, tells the story of moving to the country to raise goats, alpacas, ducks, geese, and chicken on 67 acres. Accompanied by more than 80 recipes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.59747 SARSaras, Avikshit
Summary: This book 3D Printing Made Simple takes you through this exciting innovation, a technology called 3D Printing. It is revolutionising the way we do a lot of things and not just the creation of physical objects. The huge growth rates are a direct result of its applications for prototyping and mass production in a number of industries, thanks to an ever-increasing list of 3D printable materials....
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Publisher / Publication Date: BPB Publications 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 621.988 SARStockman, Farah
Summary: "Shannon, Wally, and John built their lives around their place of work. Shannon, a white single mother, became the first woman to run the factory's dangerous furnaces at the Rexnord manufacturing plant in Indianapolis and was proud of producing one of the world's top brands of steel bearings. Wally, a black man known for his initiative and kindness, was promoted to become chairman of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 331.13 STOMarsh, Sarah
Summary: "Ellen Lark is on the verge of marriage when she and her fiancé receive an unexpected visit from Alexander Graham Bell. Ellen is deaf and for a time she was Bell's student learning visible speech. During their lessons, Bell also confided in her about his dream of producing a device that would transmit the human voice along a wire: the telephone. Now, on the cusp of wealth and renown, Bell wants...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2024
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1 available in Adult, Call number: LP FIC MARSarat, Austin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364.66 SARMitnick, Sarai.
Summary: Provides five patterns, and all the sewing knowledge you need to make them into reality. Develop your skills, sew a lovely wardrobe, and enjoy the results!--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Krause 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.4 MITBooley, Zarah
Summary: "After Zorah Booley was diagnosed with IBS, she used her Le Cordon Bleu training to develop a bevy of mouthwatering low-FODMAP-friendly recipes to alleviate her discomfort and control her symptoms-and now she's sharing them with you. Zorah takes the guesswork out of the low-FODMAP diet, making it simple for you to manage your symptoms naturally without relying on medications or feeling...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Publishing Co. 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5631 BOODada, Samah
Summary: "100+ indulgent meals and treats from the vegan- and keto-friendly rising star, all made with whole, unprocessed ingredients, including viral hits like brookie (brownie/cookie) pie and chocolate chip tahini cake"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Books 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1968
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 630.117 BUCBunde, Karah.
Summary: "Turn simple shipping pallets into stunning crafts for your home! With DIY Wood Pallet Projects, you can finally personalize your space without having to spend a fortune on getting that perfect rustic chic look. Featuring 35 creative upcycling ideas, you'll transform old wood pallets into beautiful projects that will help fill your home and yard with style and personality. If you've never...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2014
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Summary: Jeffrey Ostler explores the deep relationship between a people and their land, and chronicles their struggle to preserve it in the face of overwhelming odds. The arrival of white settlers to the Hills brought the Lakotas into inexorable conflict with the changing world, at a time when their tribe would produce some of the most famous and important Native Americans in history, including Red...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 978.004 OSTMerhi, Farah
Summary: Design, entrepreneur, Instagram star, and founder of Inspire Me! Home Decor, Farah Merhi shares her creative and elegant interior design secrets so you can create a glamorous yet cozy home without spending a fortune.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tiller Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 747 MERHeron, Farah
Summary: "When seventeen-year-old aspiring designer Tahira Janmohammad's coveted fashion internship falls through, her parents have a Plan B. Tahira will work in her aunt's boutique in the small town of Bakewell, the flower capital of Ontario. It's only for the summer, and she'll get the experience she needs for her college application. Plus her best friend is coming along. It won't be that bad. But...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyscape 2021
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Summary: Introduces philosopher, writer, and environmentalist Henry David Thoreau, using selections from his own writings and an imaginary journey into the wilderness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fulcrum Pub. 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 THOLockyer, Herbert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan Pub. House 1967
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 220 LOCOstler, Catherine
Summary: Elizabeth Chudleigh lived a privileged life in 18th century England where she was part of the Hanoverian court as maid of honor to the Princess of Wales. Known for her style and wit, Elizabeth delighted and scandalized the press and public. She married twice: in secret to a young heir to an earldom and later to a duke. Eventually charged with bigamy, her trial was Georgian England's greatest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BRISTOL, ELIZABETH CHUDLEIGH OSTFackler, Elizabeth
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1998
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1 available in Adult, Call number: W FACboyd, danah (danah michele)
Summary: An absolutely essential read, written by a leading expert, for anyone who wants to understand young people's use of social media.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale Univ Pr 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 004.67 BOYLockley, John
Summary: Leopard Warrior shares the remarkable story of how John Lockley became one of the first modern white men in recent history to become a fully initiated sangoma--traditional priest and healer--in the Xhosa lineage of South Africa, the tribe of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. In this teaching memoir, John introduces readers to "the way of the leopard," a shamanic path for awakening our intuition...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sounds True, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 299 LOCOstler, Rosemarie
Summary: "Standard grammar and accurate spelling are widely considered hallmarks of a good education, but their exact definitions are much more contentious -- capable of inciting a full-blown grammar war at the splice of a comma, battles readily visible in the media and online in the comments of blogs and chat rooms. With an accessible and enthusiastic journalistic approach, Ostler considers these...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word OstlerSackler, Madeleine.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Breaking Glass Pictures 0000