Summary: Examines the interconnectivity between human beings and the natural world. Discusses ways in which the increasing estrangement from nature, brought on by modern lifestyles, is proving harmful both to people and the environment. Looks at biomimicry, the study of nature for the purpose of engineering new technologies. Argues that a reconnection with nature could be essential for restoring...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2017

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Summary: 1921 not far from Paris. It is party day at Marguerite Dumont's castle. Nobody knows much about this woman except that she is rich and that her whole life is devoted to her passion: music. When a young, provocative journalist decides to write a rave article on her latest performance, Marguerite starts to believe even further in her talent. This gives her the courage she needs to follow her dream.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

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Summary: Touki bouki: "A vivid, fractured portrait of Senegal in the early 1970s. ... two young lovers long to leave Dakar for the glamour and comforts of France, but their escape plan is beset by complications both concrete and mystical"--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Criterion Collection 2013

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Summary: Putumayo Kids returns with classic cowboy selections for the whole family, with cuts from Riders in the Sky, Ian Tyson, Peter Rowan and Don Edwards, more.

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Putumayo Kids 2012

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Ryokan

Summary: Taigu Ryokan (1758-1831) remains one of the most popular figures in Japanese Buddhist history. Despite his religious and artistic sophistication (he excelled in scriptural studies, in calligraphy, and in poetry), Ryokan referred to himself as "Great Fool," refusing to place himself within any established religious institution. In contrast to Zen masters of his time who presided over large...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: University of Hawaiʻi Press 1996

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Kantorovitz, Sylvie

Summary: "When a teacher asks Sylvie's class what they want to be when they grow up, Sylvie is the only one without an answer. In this funny, perceptive graphic memoir, a girl who works very hard to be the perfect student, daughter, and friend must figure out who she is to the least demanding person in her life: herself."--Book jacket flap.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Walker Books US, a division of Candlewick Press 2020

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Contents: Gibble gobble (Willie Wright & his Sparklers) -- Broadway (Hank Ballard) -- What makes you so cold (Lulu Reed) -- My nerves (Little Willie John) -- I don't know about you (Lloyd Nolan) -- The slummer the slum (the "5" Royales) -- Where you at Jack (Little Mummy) -- That's it man (the Valentines) -- Mind your own business (Eugene Church) -- Regardless (Charles Brown) -- Here it 'tis right here...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Vampi Soul 2010

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Contents: Disc 1. Hey-hey-hey-hey (Little Richard) -- Shirley (John Fred & the Playboys) -- Would you believe it, I have a cold (Huey Smith) -- Telling lies (Fats Domino) -- Someday (you'll want me) (Smiley Lewis) -- Nervous boogie (Paul Gayten) -- It must be jelly (Frankie Ford) -- A-tisket a-tasket (Joe Jones) -- I'm so blue (Jimmy Beasley) -- I know (Ray Washington) -- Honey, honey (The Supremes) --...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Fantastic Voyage 2010

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Kantorovitz, Sylvie.

Summary: Young Sosha buys a shaggy old teddy bear at a yard sale and brings him home for some special care and love.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 2003

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Perry, Sylvie

Summary: Claudia Morgan is a single parent trying the best that she can, but her four-year-old son, Henry, is a handful. When Claudia hears about a school with an atypical teaching style, she has to visit. The Hawthorne School is good for Henry. But there's something a bit off about the school. When Henry brings home stories of ceremonies in the woods and odd rules, Claudia's instincts tell her that...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Crooked Lane Books 2021

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Bednar, Sylvie.

Summary: In this recent compendium of the world's flags, each nation's flag is paired with facts and tidbits of history. These flags provide a window into the traditions, values, and cultures of countries around the world.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2009

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Desrosiers, Sylvie

Summary: A mischievous little rabbit from a magician's hat sets his eye on a bunch of fresh carrots on the magician's kitchen counter, but before he can enjoy them he must get past a grumpy dog that is intent on keeping the clever little rabbit away.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2011

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Summary: An exquisite, richly layered adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles. A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumor that their families are from the same line. This fateful visit commences an epic narrative of sex, class, betrayal, and revenge. With its earthy visual textures it is a work of great pastoral...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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Contents: You're gonna miss me / Thirteenth Floor Elevators -- Everybody's gonna be happy / Kinks -- I'm wrong about everything / John Wesley Harding -- Oh! sweet nuthin' / Velvet Underground -- Always see your face / Love -- Most of the time / Bob Dylan -- Fallen for you / Sheila Nicholls -- Dry the rain / Beta Band -- Shipbuilding / Elvis Costello & the Attractions -- Cold blooded old times / Smog --...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Hollywood 2000

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Desrosiers, Sylvie

Summary: A clever magician's rabbit named Hocus Pocus is up against a fast train and his meddlesome nemesis Dog in his quest to reunite a stuffed toy with its young owner.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2013

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Simmons, Sylvie.

Summary: Exploring the many facets of Cohen's life, an intimate portrait of the influential songwriter draws upon his private archives and interviews with many of his closest associates, colleagues, and other artists whose work he has inspired.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco Press 2012

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Vartan, Sylvie

Contents: Mai je pense encore a toi -- Quand le film est triste -- L'amour c'est aimer la vie -- Baby c'est vous -- Les vacances se suivent -- Dansons -- Le loco-motion -- M'amuser -- Tous mes copains -- Gong gong -- Comme l'été dernier -- Ne le déçois -- Cri de ma vie -- Est-ce que tu le sais -- Sais pas cruel -- Un p'tit je ne sais quoi -- Nous deux ça colle -- Madison twist -- Bye bye love -- Ouic'est...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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Marc, Sylvin.

Contents: Valiha Ny Dada -- Katramo -- Hommage à Rakotozafy -- Amore Ny Canal -- Del-Light -- O Ambalavoa City -- Rotaka (Fais Peter).

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Souffle Continu Records 2022

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