Summary: Made up of intimate, revelatory footage of the singular author and poet filmed over the course of five years, Howard Brookner's 1983 documentary about William S. Burroughs (Naked Lunch) was for decades mainly the stuff of legend; that changed when Aaron Brookner, the late director's nephew, discovered a print of it in 2011 and spearheaded a restoration. Includes on-screen appearances by Allen...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

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Olson, James Stuart

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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Illinois Press 1984

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Summary: The documentary uses Graham Greene's own words from his books and recordings, as well as photographs and clips from his many films, to reveal the fascinating life of one of the great writers of the twentieth century. The cast includes John Le Carre, psychologist Kay Jamison, critic David Lodge, Time correspondent Bernard Diederich, former CIA Inspector General Fredrick Hitz, and Greene's...

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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2013

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Walsh, Alison

Summary: "Some of the most famous instances of fictional fare have become synonymous with the holidays. Who can forget the plentiful food surrounding the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol? The simple but generous and joy-filled Christmas gatherings at the Marchs' in Little Women? Or the Van Tassel's autumnal feast in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Finally, these literary meals can become a...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2020

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James, Stewert

Summary: Elinor Louise "Penny" MacDonald grows up in Kansas City, Missouri, during the Great Depression. She lives a quiet existence, longing for travel and adventure. Near the end of World War II, she meets Air Force bombardier and pilot Frank McHenry. They wed, and Penny's quiet life changes dramatically. They travel the United States and around the globe as Frank braves world conflicts and Penny...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Archway Publishing 2020

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Wood, Alisson

Summary: "A dark romance evolves between a high schooler and her English teacher, in this breathtakingly powerful memoir about a young woman who must learn to rewrite her own story. "Have you ever read Lolita?" So begins seventeen-year-old Alisson's metamorphosis from student to lover and then victim. A lonely and vulnerable high school senior, Alisson finds solace only in her writing-and in a young,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2020

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Summary: "The Doctor arrives on the paradise planet of Deva Loka to find a colonial mission on the verge of collapse. Several of its members have vanished into the jungle without a trace, leaving the survivors suspicious and paranoid. The mystery deepens as it becomes clear that the planet's native inhabitants, the Kinda, possess hitherto unsuspected powers that challenge human understanding. Meanwhile,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: British Broadcasting Corp. 2011

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Galison, Peter

Summary: At the beginning of the 20th century, just as industry and government were anticipating the immanent coordination of time around the globe, says Galison (history of science and of physics, Harvard U.), the notion of time and the ability to coordinate two clocks at a distance, were being demolished in the nexus of physics, technology, and philosophy.

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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton 2003

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Avison, Brigid.

Summary: In a question and answer format addresses basic physiology, such as why one has bones, why one needs food, and how the body grows.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher Books 1993

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Summary: An in-depth look at the notorious 2015 escape from Clinton Correctional Facility, New York State's largest maximum security prison. The film gives a voice to current corrections officers whose lives have been impacted by the fallout and cannot speak to media, per state law. Including interviews with retired officers, state officials, and local law enforcement, the film explores circumstances...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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Stobart, John

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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 1985

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Waleson, Heidi

Summary: In October 2013, the arts world was rocked by the news that the New York City Opera—“the people’s opera”—had finally succumbed to financial hardship after 70 years in operation. The company had been a fixture on the national opera scene—as the populist antithesis of the grand Metropolitan Opera, a nurturing home for young American talent, and a place where new, lively ideas shook up a venerable...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2018

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Morgan, Alyson

Summary: Morgan grew up feeling disconnected from her Haitian roots and suffering from the trauma of racism. To heal herself, she found a connection with the natural world around her: slowing down, respecting the seasons, and growing or foraging plants in her local area. Here she shares her methods of homesteading for anyone to practice in their own life, offering regenerative and sustainable ways of...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Books 2023

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Martin, Alyson.

Summary: "In November 2012, voters in Colorado and Washington passed landmark measures to legalize the production and sale of cannabis for social use-a first not only in the United States but also the world. Medical cannabis is now legal in eighteen states and Washington, D.C., and more than one million Americans have turned to it in place of conventional pharmaceuticals. Yet the federal government...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Perseus Distribution Services 2014

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Avison, Charles C.

Contents: ch. 1. Joe Louis -- ch. 2. Detroit Tigers -- ch. 3. Detroit Lions -- ch. 4. Detroit Red Wings -- ch. 5. Testimonial dinner -- ch. 6. Rise of the Detroit fan -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Joe Louis -- Appendix B. Detroit Tigers -- Appendix C. Detroit Lions -- Appendix D. Detroit Red Wings.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Diomedea Pub. 2008

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Allinson, Kate

Summary: For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts, Kate Allinson and Kay Featherstone's pinchofnom.com has helped millions of people cook delicious food and lose weight. With over 100 incredible recipes, the Pinch of Nom cookbook can help beginner and experienced home-cooks alike enjoy exciting, flavorful, and satisfying meals. From Chicken Fajita Pie and Vegetable Tagine to Cheesecake Stuffed...

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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Essentials 2020

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Lipson, Michelle.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. Co. 1992

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Webb, Aliske

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Publisher / Publication Date: Quilt Inn Pub. 1995

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Summary: Baiae, an ancient Roman city lost to the same volcanoes that entombed Pompeii. But unlike Pompeii, Baiae sits under water, in the Bay of Naples. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the city was an escape for Rome's rich and powerful elite, a place where they were free of the social restrictions of Roman society.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2017

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Steward, Robert M.

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Publisher / Publication Date: International Marine Pub. Co. 1987

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Adkison, Ben

Summary: Taking hikers to some of the most scenic sections of the fabulous Grand Canyon National Park, this book includes short descriptions and maps of seventeen easy day hikes in the park. Hikes in this book are fairly short, usually (but not always) without big hills, and are on well-defined, easy-to-follow trails. Fully updated and revised, this guide is the ultimate companion for those seeking a...

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Publisher / Publication Date: FalconGuides 2020

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Seward, Desmond

Summary: A vivid and colorful history of the most dominant royal dynasty in English history, from Richard the Lionheart and Edward the Black Prince to Henry IV and Richard III.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2014

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