Alko, Selina
Summary: Presents quotes on civil rights from important and influential figures, including Queen Lili'uokalani, John Lewis, Nina Simone, and Barack Obama.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 323.092 ALKDean, Kim
Summary: A collection of quotes by famous notables, including Henry James, Booker T. Washington, and Judy Blume, echoes Pete the Cat's thoughts on kindness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2020
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1 available in Kids' Favorite Characters, Call number: JE PETDean, Kim
Summary: A collection of feel-good quotes by famous notables, including Albert Einstein, William Shakespeare, and Abraham Lincoln, echoes Pete the Cat's glass-half-full outlook on life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harpercollins Childrens Books 2015
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Summary: A captivating, beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind color compendium of the flowers, fruits, herbs, trees, seeds, and grasses cited in the works of the world's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare, accompanied by their companion quotes from all of his plays and poems. With a foreword by Dame Helen Mirren--the first foreword she has ever contributed. In this striking compilation,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word QuealyDean, Kim
Summary: Pet the cat shares some of his favorite quotes from famous people about the subject of love, and adds his own groovy take to them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2015
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1 available in Kids' Favorite Characters, Call number: JE PETSteinem, Gloria
Summary: "For decades -- and especially now in these times of crisis -- people around the world have found guidance, humor, and unity in Gloria Steinem's gift for creating quotes that inspire action and create hope. From her early days as a journalist and feministactivist, up to today, Steinem's words have helped generations to empower themselves and work together. Gloria sees quotes as 'the poetry of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.42 STEBranch, Susan
Summary: This collection contains some of Branch's favorite quotes, with words of wisdom from Mark Twain to Anne Frank, from Marcus Aurelius to Rosa Parks, from the Bhagavad Gita to the Bible, and many more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spring Street Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 170.44 BRAAlexander, Kwame
Summary: "You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us getwhat we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017
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Summary: Draws on the South African leader's personal archive of private papers, speeches, correspondence, and audio recordings to present a collection of inspirational and historically significant quotations spanning more than sixty years.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 082 MANAlexander, Kwame
Summary: Kwame Alexander shares inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017
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2 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 796 ALESummary: Quotations and text messages from former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick compiled by Detroit Free Press reporters M.L. Elrick and Jim Schaefer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watchmen Ink LLC 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.434 ELRCoonerty, Ryan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2007
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 973.022 COOMorrison, Toni
Summary: "This inspirational book juxtaposes quotations, one to a page, drawn from Toni Morrison's entire body of work, both fiction and nonfiction--from The Bluest Eye to God Help the Child, from Playing in the Dark to The Source of Self-Regard--to tell a story of self-actualization. It aims to evoke the totality of Toni Morrison's literary vision. Its sequence of flashes of revelation--remarkable for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 MORSteinberg, Neil
Summary: Addiction is easy to fall into and hard to escape. It destroys the lives of individuals, and has a devastating cost to society. The National Institute of Health estimates seventeen million adults in the United States are alcoholics or have a serious problem with alcohol. This scourge affects not only those who drink or use drugs but also their families and friends, who witness the horror of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The University of Chicago Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.2 STEYeager, Chuck
Summary: Wit wisdom from New York Times #1 best-selling author (sold over 1.2 million books), the original badass Right Stuff, fighter ace, test pilot, greatest pilot, a pilot's pilot, a man's man, a woman's man: Chuck Yeager, his favorite wingman, Victoria. Find out why Maverick, the new Top Gun movie, pays homage to Chuck Yeager! Chuck Yeager risked his life to break the sound barrier opening up...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word Wit YeagerAnderson, Peggy (Peggy M.)
Summary: "If you like history and great quotes, you'll love this book which combines a brief biography of 32 world famous leaders with photographs and powerful quotes. You and your family will learn from this collection of wisdom--echoing the integrity, strength of character, and passion of extraordinary men and women. Makes the perfect, unique gift. Some of the highlighted leaders include: Abraham...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simple Truths 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 808.88 ANDAusten, Jane
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823.7 AUSTwain, Mark
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Georgia Press 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818.4 TWAFauci, Anthony S.
Summary: "Compiled from hours of interviews drawn from the eponymous National Geographic documentary, this inspiring book from world-renowned infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci shares the lessons that have shaped the celebrated doctor's life philosophy, offering an intimate view of one of the world's greatest medical minds as well as universal advice to live by"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 610.92 FAUCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 610.92 FAUTrump, Donald
Summary: Composed entirely of quotations from President Donald Trump in the wake of Hurricane Florence. On September 19, 2018, Trump paid a visit to New Bern, North Carolina, one of the towns ravaged by Hurricane Florence. It was there he showed deep concern for a boat that washed ashore. "At least you got a nice boat out of the deal," said President Trump to hurricane victims. "Have a good time!" he...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2018