Fisher, Donna.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.1 FisheAssil, Reem
Summary: "Arabiyya celebrates the alluring aromas and flavors of Arab food and the welcoming spirit with which they are shared. Written from her point of view as an Arab in diaspora, Reem takes readers on a journey through her Palestinian and Syrian roots, showing how her heritage has inspired her recipes for flatbreads, dips, snacks, platters to share, and more. With a section specializing in breads of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up, and rose up against the odds. This collection includes the first eight biographies in the series.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 920 SHEFreeman, Anna Harber
Summary: "The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Poveka Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her Ko-ōo, her aunt. She grew up to discover a new firing technique that turned her pots black and shiny, and made them-and Maria-famous. This inspiring story of family and creativity illuminates how Maria's belief in sharing her love of clay brought success...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MARSummary: Sometimes what's in your head isn't as crazy as you think ... that's certainly true for Craig, a stressed-out teenager who checks himself into a mental health clinic for some time out. What he finds instead is an unlikely mentor, a potential new romance and an opportunity to begin anew. Charming, witty and smart, it's a coming-of-age story that's kind of a funny story.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2011
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1 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: DVD COMEDY ITSCelce-Murcia, Marianne.
Contents: List of figures and tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Transcription key -- Part 1. Pronunciation instruction in perspective -- 1. The history and scope of pronunciation teaching -- 2. Research on the teaching and acquisition of pronunciation skills -- Part 2. The sound system of North American English : an overview -- 3. The consonant system -- 4. The vowel system -- 5. Stress, rhythm and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cambridge University Press 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.3 CELGarces, Cristina
Summary: Disney characters share their favorite Christmas recipes, including Belle's classic winter porridge for breakfast, Lightning McQueen's pot pie for dinner, and Pooh Bear's mini honey buns for dessert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Press 2014
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1 available in Seasonal Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 641.5 GARSwisher, Doug.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons & Burford 1991
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 595.7 SWITaborda, Joana
Summary: Lonely Planet's Portugal is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Spend an evening in one of Lisbon's many fado houses, discover stunning architecture in Porto and soak up the sun in the Algarve; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2023
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 910 TRAVEL EUROPESwisher, Kara
Summary: "Part memoir, part history, Burn Book is a necessary chronicle of tech's most powerful players. This is the inside story we've all been waiting for about modern Silicon Valley and the biggest boom in wealth creation in the history of the world."--Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2024
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Summary: "A tiny seed finds itself lost in the world, but with care from the Sky, Earth, and Sun it grows up to be a beautiful apple tree. When the tree meets a bird in need of help, it offers its branches as shelter and shows little readers the magic of being cared for and taking care. This comforting tale celebrates the harmonious relationship between birds and trees, reveals the quiet wonder of our...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Dot Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE GIRRilke, Rainer Maria
Summary: Selections from the poetry, prose, letters and journals of Rainer Rilke.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 831.912 RILSummary: "Get inspired--and prepared--for your best life at 50+. Living Your Best Life after 50 All-in-One For Dummies is your guide as you explore new opportunities and make the most of your fifties and the decades that follow. Find a new job, travel for weeks or months at a time, boost your health with yoga routines, take up pickleball--whatever it is you want to do, this book will inspire you to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Swisher, James Kenneth
Summary: Daniel Morgan was a brash, wholly uneducated, fearless young man--an unlikely American folk hero from the Shenandoah Valley who lived during one the most transformative periods of American history: the Revolutionary War. Self-trained on the margins of civilization, ignorant of military sciences, and without access to formal military training or tutelage, Daniel Morgan combined an innovative...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Koehler Books 0000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MORGAN, DANIEL SWISmialek, Jeanna
Summary: "The marble halls of the Federal Reserve have always held secrets; for decades the Fed did the utmost to preserve its room to maneuver, operating behind the scenes as much as possible. Yet over the past two decades, this elite world of bankers and economists speaking a language that only monetary experts could understand has been forced to change its ways. Amid rising inequality, weakening...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.1 SMIBarkin, Janna
Summary: This true story by a family about raising their transgender son is both a captivating read and an invaluable support source for parents facing similar issues. A warm, insightful portrait of a family that includes tips on helping young transgender people navigate their transition, it will support, educate and inspire.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 BARRizzo, Johnna.
Summary: Swim with sharks! Dive with dolphins! Stroll the beach with penguins! Young readers will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea, in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of action and beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their watery homes: playful dolphins, mysterious sharks, graceful sea turtles, waddling penguins, and dozens of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2016
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Summary: "16-year-old Raquel lives in a small town in Portugal, the kind of place where everyone knows everyone else's business. Her parents are divorced and she's just been suspended for cursing out a school aide asking about her father's new marriage. She has two best friends, Luísa and Fred, but wants something more. Then, from afar, she sees Pardalita, a senior and a gifted artist who's moving to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Levine Querido 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 ESTGur, Janna.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schocken Books 2007
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Co. 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 968.94 SWISwitzer, Merebeth.
Summary: A colorful and informative book about the habits, habitat, characteristics, and diet of seals and mice.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 1999
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 591Mendez, Jonna
Summary: "Jonna Hiestand Mendez began her CIA career as a "contract wife," a second-class citizen who was hired as a convenience to her husband, a young officer stationed in Switzerland. She needed his permission to open a bank account or shut off the gas to her apartment, and she performed menial duties for the CIA. Despite battling sexism at all levels of the agency, Mendez's talent for espionage was...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Public Affairs 2024
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1 available in Adult, Call number: B MENDEZ MENSummary: In February 1972, celebrated jazz musician Lee Morgan was shot dead by his common-law wife Helen during a gig at a club in New York City. The murder sent shockwaves through the jazz community, and the memory of the event still haunts those who knew the Morgans. This feature documentary by filmmaker Kasper Collin is a love letter to two unique personalities and the music that brought them together.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fisher Klingenstein Ventures, LLC 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC IAssociated Press
Summary: Updated regularly since its initial publication in 1953, the AP Stylebook is a must-have reference for writers, editors, students and professionals. It provides fundamental guidelines for spelling, language, punctuation, usage and journalistic style. It is the definitive resource for journalists. Fully revised and updated, this 2017 edition contains more than 3,000 A to Z entries -- including...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Associated Press 2017