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Adult children of immigrants Fiction American Dream Fiction Americanization Fiction Fathers and sons Fiction Immigrants New York (State) New York Fiction Lower East Side (New York, N.Y.) Fiction Social mobility United States 20th century Fiction United States Wealth Moral and ethical aspects 20th century Fiction Wealth Psychological aspects 20th century FictionMaggor, Noam
Summary: Brahmin Capitalism explores the surprisingly dynamic role of established wealth in the rise of modern capitalism in the United States. Far from declining in prosperity and influence, elite Bostonians of illustrious lineage - the quintessential old money families on the American scene - successfully reinvented themselves. Better known as social reformers, philanthropists, and men of letters,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 330.9 MAGClark, Gregory
Summary: How much of our fate is tied to the status of our parents and grandparents? How much does this influence our children? More than we wish to believe! While it has been argued that rigid class structures have eroded in favor of greater social equality, The Son Also Rises proves that movement on the social ladder has changed little over eight centuries. Using a novel technique -- tracking...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.513 CLAVance, J. D.
Summary: Vance, a former marine and Yale Law School graduate, provides an account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over forty years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm. J. D. Vance tells the true story...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Reggie Perrin is a bored, frustrated middle manager who might be losing his mind. Set 1 includes the complete Series 1 and 2, each featuring sharp, satirical writing and outstanding supporting casts. Reimagining of the beloved British comedy series, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin. Includes twelve episodes.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2011
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV REGOttolenghi, Yotam.
Summary: "A collection of 120 recipes exploring the flavors of Jerusalem from the New York Times bestselling author of Plenty, one of the most lauded cookbooks of 2011. In Jerusalem, Yotam Ottolenghi re-teams with his friend (and the co-owner of his restaurants) Sami Tamimi. Together they explore the vibrant cuisine of their home city--with its diverse Muslim, Jewish, Arab, Christian, and Armenian...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2012
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Place a hold to request this item.McDonald, Kirsten
Summary: Carmen has lost two teeth and another is very loose, but her twin brother, Carlos, cannot get even one tooth to wiggle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2018
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE MCDSandel, Michael J.
Summary: "A world-famous political philosopher, and the bestselling author of Justice, reveals the driving force behind the resurgence of populism: the tyranny of the meritocracy and the resentments it produces"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Armstrong, Cathal.
Summary: "The debut cookbook from Cathal Armstrong featuring 130 recipes showcasing modern Irish fare, along with stories about Armstrong's journey from Dublin to Washington, DC, and becoming an internationally recognized four-star chef, the owner of seven successful food and drink establishments, and a leader in the sustainable-food movement. --Provided by the Publisher"
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5941 ARMDe Laurentiis, Giada
Summary: "America knows and loves Giada De Laurentiis for her lighter, healthier takes on classic Italian fare. In her newest cookbook, she invites fans and home cooks to get to know the flavors and stories that have inspired her life's work. Here, she shares recipes for authentic Italian dishes as her family has prepared them for years while infusing them with her signature fresh flavors to make them...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarkson Potter/Publishers 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5945 DELCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Adult, Call number: 641.5945 DELAdams, Jocelyn Delk
Summary: Cakes make a charming gift, a great addition to a potluck, or a traditional way to mark a milestone. Known for putting fresh twists on old favorites, Adams shares her family's generations-old love of baking along with easygoing advice and heartwarming memories.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Surrey Books, An Agate Imprint 2015
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 641.86 ADAGrand Traverse County Planning Commission (Mich.)
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1995
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: MI 352 GRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: NEL 352.793 FOC2 available in Reference, Call number: OFR 352.793 FOC
1 available in Reference Office Reference, Call number: OFR 352.793 FOC
Steel, Danielle
Summary: The story of two World War II concentration camp survivors, the life they build together, and the son who faces struggles of his own as a first generation American determined to be his own person and achieve success.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2018
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD FIC STEOttolenghi, Yotam
Summary: "Yotam Ottolenghi is beloved in the food world for his ... cookbooks, as well as his Ottolenghi delis and his fine-dining restaurant, NOPI. In [this cookbook], head chef Ramael Scully's Asian-inspired pantry meets Ottolenghi's Middle Eastern influences and brings the restaurant's favorite dishes within reach of the home cook"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.57 OTTSchrager, Lee.
Summary: "These are 50 exciting new recipes for America's most decadently delicious food, from classic Southern preparations to new twists by chefs across the country, paired with 25 perfect sides--the best of the crispiest birds around, as selected by the founder of the South Beach and New York City Wine & Food Festival. Everyone has their own take on fried chicken: some let it brine with lots of salt...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5975 SCHDecker, William A.
Contents: Construction of the asylum (Building 50) -- The colony system (cottages) -- Mental health statutes -- Governance -- Administrative support services -- Additions and improvements to the asylum -- Farming operations -- Non-patient buildings -- Employee living quarters -- Closing of the hospital : divesiture, demolition, preservation, and restoration -- Causes of mental illness(es) -- Treatment...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arbutus Press 2010
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1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: NEL RM 362.21 DECForbes, Rob.
Summary: This accessible handbook from design guru Rob Forbes uncovers the beauty in the commonplace and reveals how visual thinking can enrich our lives. In friendly text complemented by photographs taken on his travels around the world, Forbes explains how to appreciate the design elements that surround us in the built environment. Linking broad concepts such as composition and materiality to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 715 FORSummary: "Third Coast Atlas: Prelude to a Plan describes the conditions for urbanization across the Great Lakes region. It assembles a multi-layered, empirical description of urbanization processes within the drainage basins of the five Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence River. This thick description encompasses a range of representational forms including maps, plans, diagrams, timelines, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Actar 2017
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 912 THIFieri, Guy.
Summary: "The Food Network star is back with an all-new, all-American book in his #1 New York Times bestselling seriesIn its seventeenth season, Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives continues its reign as America's best source for finding the funky, scratch-made, and delicious. Now the host and #1 New York Times bestselling author returns with more of his favorite joints across the country--and a few...
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 647.9573 FIEFriesen, Jeff
Summary: "United States of LEGO takes readers on a journey across America that has never been seen before. Photographer Jeff Friesen composes artful LEGO brick dioramas, each revealing a scene with a witty caption that celebrates what makes every American state unique, incorporating toy-scale monuments, colorful citizens going about their daily lives, and new spins on state history. Here is a fresh...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973 FRIDawson, Kate Winkler
Summary: In winter 1952, London automobiles and thousands of coal-burning hearths belched particulate matter into the air. But the smog that descended on December 5th of 1952 was different; it was a type that held the city hostage for five long days. Mass transit ground to a halt, criminals roamed the streets, and 12,000 people died. That same month, there was another killer at large in London: John...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364 DAWWard, Yvonne
Summary: In 1901, two literary gentlemen were appointed a novel task: to preserve the memory of Queen Victoria in her own words. By the time they were finished, 460 volumes of the Queen's correspondence had become just three; their decisions--and distortions--would influence perceptions of Victoria for generations to come. The editors chosen for the task were deeply eccentric and complicated men. Baron...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 941.081 WARSteel, Danielle
Summary: "When U.S. troops occupy Germany, friends Jakob and Emmanuelle are saved from the terrible fate of so many in the camps. With the help of sponsors, they make their way to New York. In order not to be separated, they allow their friendship to blossom into love and marriage, and start a new life on the Lower East Side, working at grueling, poorly paid jobs. Decades later, through talent, faith,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Large Print in association with Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2018
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP FIC STEEhrenreich, Barbara.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.14 EHRPekkanen, Sarah.
Summary: What would you do if your husband suddenly wanted to rewrite the rules of your relationship?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Washington Square Press 2011