Summary: Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called "race films" that flourished in the 1920s -'40s. Unlike the "black cast" films produced within the Hollywood studio system, these films not only starred African Americans but were funded, written, produced, edited, distributed, and often exhibited by people of color. Entrepreneurial filmmakers built an industry apart...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PIO1 available in Sight & Sound Print Material, Call number: SSC DVD DOC PIO
Hall, Juanita
Contents: Lovin' Sam, the sheik from Alabam' -- Gimme a pigfoot and a bottle of beer -- After you've gone -- Nobody wants you when you're down and out -- A good man is hard to find -- Downhearted blues -- Baby won't you please come home -- I don't want it second hand -- Second hand -- You've been a good old wagon -- Hold that train -- Gulf Coast blues.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Fantasy 2000
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD BLUES HALWiley
Contents: Birds n bars -- Bring them all/Holy grime (featuring Devlin) -- Name brand (featuring JME, Frisco, J2K) -- Speakerbox -- Back with a banger -- Joe bloggs (featuring Newham Generals, President T) -- Pattern up properly (featuring Flowdan, Jamakabi) -- Can't go wrong -- Bang (featuring Ghetts) -- U were always : pt. 2 (featuring Skepta, Belly) -- On this (featuring Chip, Ice Kid, Little D) --...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Wea Corp 2017
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RAP WILKuhlmann, Jekka
Summary: "So many dumplings to love! This sweet rhyming board book introduces the youngest of readers to traditional dumplings from all over the world, from bao to pierogi, samosa, and more! Featuring more than 30 different dumplings, this multicultural board book is just right for sharing a love of food and diverse culinary traditions with little ones. Everyone is welcome at this dumpling celebration!" --
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Contents: Disc one. Give me back my wig / Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers (3:31) -- I'm a woman / Koko Taylor (4:36) -- Have mercy / Big Walter Horton ; with Carey Bell (3:45) -- Somebody loan me a dime / Fenton Robinson (2:54) -- It's my fault, darling / Professor Longhair (4:54) -- Telephone angel / Son Seals (5:25) -- Lights out / Johnny Winter (2:35) -- Blue Monday hangover / Albert Collins...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD BLUES ALLHavill, Juanita.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811.54 HAVHavill, Juanita.
Summary: A little girl finds a stuffed dog in the park and decides to take it home.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Co. 1986
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Liz Murray was raised in poverty by drug-addicted parents. Though they loved her, they were unable to care for her and Liz ended up living on the streets by the age of 15. Profoundly affected by her mother's AIDS-related death, Liz forced herself to look at her future and make some significant changes. Her prospects were dismal, yet she turned her life around by going back to high school. While...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2004
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV HOMSummary: The complete story of Lieutenant Ellen Ripley's recurring battles with members of a parasitical extraterrestrial species.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 20th Century Fox 2010
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1 available in Science Fiction DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY SCI-FI ALIHavill, Juanita.
Summary: "While visiting her grandmother in the country, Mel discovers a neglected horse. Moved by the sight of the rib-thin pinto with the sad, glazed eyes and eager to help him, Mel starts a rescue process that results in the pinto's being moved to a horse rescue ranch to revive him and treat his problems. At the ranch, Mel learns about horse care and continues to bond with the horse she has named...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gryphon Press 2010
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HAVContents: Shout (Part One) / The Isley Brothers (2:14) -- Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey (Going Back To Birmingham) / Little Richard (2:04) -- Bad Boy (Junior Behave Yourself) / Larry Williams (2:15) -- Rock And Roll Music / Chuck Berry (2:30) -- Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby / Carl Perkins (1:53) -- Money (That's What I Want) / written by Bradford, Gordy (2:32) (Barret Strong) -- Boys / written by Dixon, Farrell...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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3 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK MOJSummary: A collection of short stories by diverse authors that explores acts of bravery by heroes trying to make the world a better place.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC HERBriley, Gordon.
Summary: "[This] is a rhyming short story series that captures the imaginations of two young girls who are given the freedom to explore their surroundings. The girls seem to find a way to get themselves into entertaining situations where they are forced to solve problems and along the way they learn some valuable lessons. Join them in their adventures and see what happens next." --P. [4] of cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Briley Publishing 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRIRipley, Ann.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2005
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP M RIPSummary: Alvin Ailey was a trailblazing pioneer who found salvation through dance. AILEY traces the full contours of this brilliant and enigmatic man whose search for the truth in movement resulted in enduring choreography that centers on the Black American experience with grace, strength, and unparalleled beauty. Told through Ailey's own words and featuring evocative archival footage and interviews...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC AILBriley, Gordon
Summary: The adventures of Lily and Ava is a rhyming short story series that captures the imaginations of two young girls who are given the freedom to explore their surroundings. The girls seem to find a way to get themselves into entertaining situations where they are forced to solve problems and along the way they learn some valuable lessons. Join them in their adventures and see what happens next.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Briley Publishing 0000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE BRIFerons, Kiley
Summary: "Create modern quilts through color and design! Surround yourself in tradition with a modern flair! Author and quilt-afficionado Kiley Ferons modernizes quilt making through her innovative color schemes and up-to-date design trends. Modern Day Quilter is the must-have guide for beginners as it takes you through gathering the proper tools and then teaches you time-honored quilting techniques...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Landauer Publishing 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Liley, Vicki.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Periplus Editions 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5951 LILWalker, Ryley
Contents: The west wind -- Blessings -- Twin oaks : pt. 1 -- Great river road -- Clear the sky -- Twin oaks : pt. 2 -- Fonda -- On the rise -- Tanglewood spaces.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Umgd 2014
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK WALWalker, Ryley
Contents: Half joking (4:27) -- Self blind sun (4:23) -- Idiot parade (4:40) -- And you, these sang (4:03) -- Menebhi (5:04) -- Ill-fitting/No sickness (4:20) -- If you're around and down (8:24) -- Worn and held (4:47).
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK WALKiley, Ariel.
Summary: Offers advice on perfecting the art of flirting to attract men, describing eight flirtation techniques while revealing how to build confidence, develop a dynamic look, and project a positive attitude.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.73 KILLiley, Vicki.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Periplus Editions 2001
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 641.6384 LILWalker, Ryley
Summary: Ryley Walker is the reincarnation of the True American Guitar Player. That;s as much a testament to his roving, rambling ways as to the fact that his guild D-35 guitar has endured a few stints in the pawnshop.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Dead Oceans 2015